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I had the pleasure of a brief discussion with the very talented Alexis Hejna of Honeysuckle Rose Creations at Archon 2013     Be sure to hit the links below......words don't do this art justice!         Find Honeysuckle Rose Creations: On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hsrcreations On Storenvy - http://honeysucklerose.storenvy.com/ And Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/lexhejna/honeysuckle-rose-creations/    

Welcome to the very first episode of our brand new program, Geek Chic… a podcast for girls, geeks, and everything in between!  In this episode, we tackle the question of geek identity and how it’s changed through the years.  We also offer some advice for holiday shoppers looking for something to give the geek girl in your life this Christmas.           Links from the show: 4 Reasons 2013 Officially Marked the Death of the Nerd | Cracked.com The Yoda Hoodie! The Last of Us and Metro: Last Light I Kissed a GEEK and I Liked It Kickstarter Corporia and Ryuutama RPGs Song of Ice and Fire and The Dresden Files BEYOND: Two Souls    

Join the gang this week as we air out our dirty laundry and discuss the games we don't want others to know we play! It's wood cutting, children's TV shows, dancing, dude-bros, and much more on this week's edition of The Backwards Compatible Podcast you filthy casuals!     Theme Music is: "Play the Game" by Pocketmaster Additional Music is: "Moonlight Shadow" by Missing Heart from the DDR 5th Mix Soundtrack

Join the gang this week as we discuss what we picked up for the Steam Autumn Sale and introduce our new rating system. Penrod goes from happy to rage in record time in Gotham City Imposters. David puts his sleuthing skills to test in L.A. Noire. Kyle justifies his purchase of Gone Home. Aaron finally plays Skyrim and breaks the fourth wall with The Stanley Parable. Plus everyone can't stop raving about Far Cry 3 and we can't help but discuss the train-wreck that was the VGX awards.     Theme Music is: "Play the Game" by Pocketmaster Additional Music is: "Make It Bun Dem" from the Far Cry 3 OST

- Intro/What's New? - Daddy Soda of the Day (Uinta Dubhe Imperial Black IPA) - News Stories - Christmas: Do Whatever You Like Host: Kyle Special Guest(s): N/A         Anthropologist Held Hostage By Elves For 7 Years: http://freedomshammer.wordpress.com/2013/02/16/anthropologist-held-hostage-by-elves-for-7-years/ Butterball warns of a turkey shortage: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/11/18/butterball-warns-turkey-shortage/ Jose Fernandez's Surprise Reunion With His Grandmother Is Heartwarming: http://deadspin.com/jose-fernandezs-surprise-reunion-with-his-grandmother-1464336999 Foster Teen Gets First ‘Real’ Thanksgiving With Adoptive Family: http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/foster-teen-gets-first-%E2%80%98real%E2%80%99-thanksgiving-with-adopted-family-191441100.html Hundreds Attend Lonely Veteran's Funeral After Sad Obit Goes Viral: http://gawker.com/hundreds-attend-lonely-veterans-funeral-after-sad-obit-1462208614  

In our forty-fifth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast addresses a listener-submitted question about generating characters that fit the party and how to approach that part of the process.  They also talk about some of the challenges associated with their firstPathfinder game, and talk about their upcoming post-apocalyptic foray in the New World of Darkness.Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.         Links from the show:  TsunamiCon VIG Memberships 2013 Holiday Giveaway Metagamers Anonymous 2013 Holiday Charity Drive  

In our forty-fourth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast examines the conventional wisdom of not splitting the party… and talks about why we do it anyway, and how it works to our advantage.  They also discuss their first impressions of their very first Pathfinder game session and offer yet another awesome prize for the2013 Holiday Giveaway!  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.         Links from the show:  Cards Against Humanity King for a Day Fantasy Sandbox Campaign Toolcards and Erik’s Toolcards Review Metagamers Anonymous 2013 Holiday Charity Drive Zeitgeist Adventure Path  

Topic - In this episode we discuss some our favorite game discoveries this year.  We fall down the rabbit hole of of gamer tribalism for a few minutes, and afterwards we finish strong with a special convention edition of "2 True"  Enjoy!  Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Tyler   Media - Sorry, no media today.     The interstitial music for this episode is: "Lemons" by Woodlock For more from this awesome band: Find them on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/WoodlockOfficial Twitter - https://twitter.com/WoodlockMusic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WoodlockMusic Bandcamp - http://woodlockmusic.bandcamp.com/ Reverb Nation - http://www.reverbnation.com/woodlock    

On this episode of Modiphius calling The Achtung Cthulhu Investigators and Keepers Guides are now on sale, we’ll walk through the first half of the Keepers Guide with additional insights and things to look out for.  Chris and Lynne review the Firefly Board Game. Olivier Zamfirescu from DUST Studio talks about new starter kits and plans for DUST Tactics. James Hewitt from Mantic Games talks Dread Bowl, the Kickstarter success Mars Attacks Miniatures Game and wargame scenery. Running time for this episode is one hour and four minutes. Please excuse the reverb on this episode's dialogue.     Running Order: 00:53 - What is that intro about? Rita Birch explains! 02.34- News from Modiphius: 03:30 - What's On Your Table: Firefly Boardgame 16:57 - Interview with Olivier Zamfirescu from DUST Studio 28:15 - Achtung! Cthulhu - Inside the Secret War - The Keeper's Guide 57:00 - Interview with James Hewitt from Mantic Games 1:02:52 - Close and thanks. Next show an interview with Lenny Balsera from Steve Jackson Games

- Intro/What's New? - Daddy Soda of the Day (Magic Hat Seance) - News Stories - Old Words Host: Matt Special Guest(s): N/A         'Brilliant Bus' shrinking digital divide: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/04/us/cnnheroes-pyfrom-brilliant-bus/index.html Today's Special at Wal-Mart: Something Weird: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304760604576428433276281402 Thorium-Fueled Automobile Engine Needs Refueling Once a Century: http://www.industrytap.com/thorium-fueled-automobile-engine-needs-refueling-once-a-century/15649 Police in Pa. Say Trail of Fries Led to Suspect: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/Curly-Fries-Help-Nab-Groping-Suspect-229334091.html

On this episode of Modiphius Calling we’re joined by Lynne Hardy, line editor for Achtung Cthulhu and creator of steampunk pulp RPG Cogs, Cakes and Swordsticks. Jeremy Hogan talks about his Kickstarter hitDreaming Spires which lets you build Oxford University with all the famous names. Plus, hints on running a period game in World War Two or the Age of Steam. Note: Dreaming Spires Kickstarter closes today (Nov 30th) please check it out!         Running Order: 01:14 - News from Modiphius: We went to print with the first books! The Floor Tiles look awesome and Chris visits Battlefront to talk about the DUST rpg with the playtest about to kick off. 05:55 - Interview with Lynne Hardy about lining editing the Achtung! Cthulhu books and Cogs, Cakes & Swordsticks. 18:26 - What's On Your Table: Zombie State, Wars of the Roses: Lancaster Vs York, King of Tokyo, Mice & Mystics 34:12 - Interview with Jeremy Hogan about Kickstarter Dreaming Spires 50:40 - Mobile Gaming: Lords of Waterdeep, Tiny Deathstar, 57:58 - U

In our forty-third regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast spends a few minutes on the art of making memorable moments out of the RPG experience.  They also talk baking, they briefly revisit this year’s Holiday Giveaway, and Erik sits down for a one-on-one with Jim Pinto of Post World Games regarding his upcoming Protocol Kickstarter. Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.       Links from the show:  The Protocol Kickstarter Page King for a Day Fantasy Sandbox Campaign Toolcards Metagamers Anonymous 2013 Holiday Charity Drive

- Intro/What's New? - Daddy Soda of the Day (Midnight Sun Trickster) - News Stories - Next-Gen Video Games - Halloween Costumes Host: Dan Special Guest(s): N/A         Man Leads Police On Chase Over Big Mac: http://fox8.com/2013/10/09/man-leads-police-on-chase-over-big-mac/ Scientists tap cow burps for natural gas: http://www.nbcnews.com/science/scientists-tap-cow-burps-natural-gas-8C11427747 Is this the stomach-turning truth about what the Neanderthals ate?: http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/oct/20/neanderthals-diet-plants-herbs-stomachs Boomer Brad Newley goes from birth of his daughter to helping Spanish basketball team to victory: http://www.news.com.au/sport/basketball/boomer-brad-newley-goes-from-birth-of-his-daughter-to-helping-spanish-basketball-team-to-victory/story-fndkzqrr-1226744050782 Other discussed links: The Deli Counter (Podcast w/ Dan)  

In our forty-second regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast takes a close look at villains in an immersive RPG.  They also visit with Grant from Saving the Game regarding the 2013 RPG Podcast Charity Drive, talk about the end of their recent Freeport campaign and gearing up for their first Pathfinder game, and even get involved in a little do-you-know-your-movie-villains game show action. Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.         Links from the show:  Metagamers Anonymous 2013 Holiday Charity Drive Saving the Game Podcast Metagamers Anonymous 2013 Holiday Giveaway

Join the gang this week as we bid a fond farewell to the 7th Generation of gaming. We discuss our favorite games of the generation and the worst, plus look at trends that became popular and how they shaped gaming as a whole. And Kyle P. looks on disapprovingly with nothing to say because he's a PC elitist. All this and more on this week's edition!     Theme Music is: "Play the Game" by Pocketmaster

In this episode of Modiphius Calling, Godfather of Call of Cthulhu Sandy Petersen talks to us about Cthulhu Wars Miniatures game. Jeff Combos of Exile Studio talks Hollow Earth Expedition and Space 1889.John Houlihan, writer of The Trellborg Monstrosities and Karim Thielgaard, actor & musician (and partly to blame for Chris's journey to Achtung! Cthulhu). Eldritch Ukelele player Reuben Saunders presents Lovecraftian music suitable for fans of Erich Zann and George Formby. Running time for this episode is 60 minutes.         Running Order: 00:38 - Welcome, John Houlihan on Trellborg and his latest writing projects 06:36 - What’s on Your Table? 08:35 - Mobile Gaming 14:52 - Feature: The Eldritch Ukelele Music of Reuben Saunders 34:43 - Interview: Jeff Combos, Exile Game Studio 42:06 - News From Modiphius 45:18 - Interview: Sandy Petersen, Green Eye Games 54:57 - Catchup With Karim, Goodbye! In Episode 7 we'll have an interview with Olivier Zamfirescu from DUST Studio and Lenny Balsera from Steve Jackson Ga

In the fifteenth episode of our interview series, Erik has an opportunity to visit with veteran writer and game designer Bruce Cordell.  We talk about his work on Dungeons & Dragonsand other product lines over the years, delve into his recent employment with Monte Cook Games, and talk up The Strange, Bruce’s brand new sci-fi property built on Numenera‘s elegant, story-based Cypher System.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com.        Links from the show: The Kickstarter page for The Strange The Strange RPG Bruce’s Personal Site Monte Cook Games

In the fourteenth episode of our interview series, Erik first has a brief conversation with Stephen J. Holodinsky, event coordinator for this weekend’s free online gaming convention, Aethercon! We then examine the upcoming Corporia RPG from Mark Plemmons.  Erik and Mark cover the details of the Corporia Kickstarter, the game itself, and some of the challenges of self-publishing.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line atfeedback@prismatictsunami.com.      Links from the show: Aethercon The Corporia Kickstarter Brabblemark Press

  Join the Gang this week as we discuss what we've been playing. Kyle forces David to buy Fallout 3 (at gunpoint), we continue the Dark Souls/Demon's Souls talk (INVISIBLE WALKWAYS!), keep erections at bay for Trackmania 2 (Hot Wheels for adults!), pronounce Volgarr the Viking (Biking), narrate The Stanley Parable (Blue Grass!), laugh at Crysis 2's A.I. again (Cloak Engaged!), and discuss strategies in Call of Juarez Gunslinger (Shoot 'em in the face!). Plus we determine if the Next-Gen Resolutiongate pandemic is just hyperbole and reminisce on Blockbuster's heyday.     Theme Music is: "Play the Game" by Pocketmaster

- Intro/What's New? - Daddy Soda of the Day (Founders Curmudgeon) - News Stories - (Saturday Morning) Cartoons Host: Joe Special Guest(s): N/A         Unpaid Intern Is Ruled Not an ‘Employee,’ Not Protected From Sexual Harassment: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-10-08/unpaid-intern-not-an-employee-not-protected-from-sexual-harassment Boy Sends Question About Ninjas To Head Of US Joint Special Ops, Gets A Response: http://www.businessinsider.com/walker-greentree-ninjas-seals-mcraven-jsoc-2013-10 Grandfather picks up the wrong child from Kent school: http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/oct/05/grandfather-wrong-child-kent-school Teenage Girl Killed After Leaping From Moving Vehicle During Argument With Parents: http://www.breitbart.com/InstaBlog/2013/10/08/Teenage-Girl-Killed-After-Leaping-From-Moving-Vehicle-During-Argument-With-Parents Why A Little Mammal Has So Much Sex That It Disintegrates: http://phenomena.nationalgeographic.com/2013/10/07/why-a-little-mammal-has-so-much-sex-that-it-