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Episode 242 – bringing dungeons to life * (0:44) Some details on the progress and release schedule for Mikey Mason’s new album, Impotent Nerd Rage. * (4:48) Integrating a comedic character in a serious campaign, without that character disrupting the flow and feel of the game.  The actual play Wayne’s involved in is Knights of Reignsborough. * (17:59) Kyle sends in a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Epiosde 241 – juggling campaigns * (1:13) Fear the Boot is co-sponsoring a cruise through Gamer Adventures on March 24 through April 1, 2012, and we hope you’ll join us. * (3:03) Do geeks have an unusual habit of raging against the things they love the most, simply out of perfectionist zeal? * (14:11) Being involved in multiple campaigns at [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 240 – zero to published, part 2 * (1:26) Congratulating Atomic Array and Kicked in the Dicebags on their ENnie nominations.  This leads into a question about the role awards play in consumer decision-making versus content producers simply enjoying the recognition. * (11:43) The guests pay more attention to the outline than the regular hosts do. * (12:53) Art, layout, and page [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 239 – zero to published, part 1 * (0:29) Introducing our guest hosts, Derek and Ed. * (2:52) Chris gives a shoutout to his nephew who’s landed the leading role in Highlander: The Musical.  If you’re interested in learning more, you can check out their website.  The reason Split Second needs a musical (some NSFW language). * (9:26) With Gen Con coming [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 239 – zero to published, part 1 * (0:29) Introducing our guest hosts, Derek and Ed. * (2:52) Chris gives a shoutout to his nephew who’s landed the leading role in Highlander: The Musical.  If you’re interested in learning more, you can check out their website.  The reason Split Second needs a musical (some NSFW language). * (9:26) With Gen Con coming [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 238 – collaborating on antagonists * (0:31) Welcoming our guest host, Michael, to Fear the Boot! * (1:06) Fear the Boot will be sponsoring This Just In…From Gen Con! during the 2011 convention.  Be sure to catch that show for some excellent convention coverage. * (1:30) The Con Planner site is now ready to go for our activities at Gen [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 238 – collaborating on antagonists * (0:31) Welcoming our guest host, Michael, to Fear the Boot! * (1:06) Fear the Boot will be sponsoring This Just In…From Gen Con! during the 2011 convention.  Be sure to catch that show for some excellent convention coverage. * (1:30) The Con Planner site is now ready to go for our activities at Gen [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 237 – picking up the mantle * (0:30) Pointless trivia about Wayne’s introduction on each episode and Chris’ struggles with Left for Dead 2. * (5:27) Fear the Boot will be at Gen Con 2011 with more events organized through our illustrious TOFTBCH network.  Expect details to follow in the next episode!  We’re also sponsoring This Just In…From Gen Con! which [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 237 – picking up the mantle * (0:30) Pointless trivia about Wayne’s introduction on each episode and Chris’ struggles with Left for Dead 2. * (5:27) Fear the Boot will be at Gen Con 2011 with more events organized through our illustrious TOFTBCH network.  Expect details to follow in the next episode!  We’re also sponsoring This Just In…From Gen Con! which [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 236 – rewarding player characters * (0:28) Straightening out our seating arrangement. * (3:00) The upcoming reset and renumbering of DC comics.  Why we individually think it’s a good idea, bad idea, or mixed bag. * (14:10) Rewarding the player characters in your RPG. We start by exploring the various ways of rewarding them such as roleplaying opportunities, personal goals, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 236 – rewarding player characters * (0:28) Straightening out our seating arrangement. * (3:00) The upcoming reset and renumbering of DC comics.  Why we individually think it’s a good idea, bad idea, or mixed bag. * (14:10) Rewarding the player characters in your RPG. We start by exploring the various ways of rewarding them such as roleplaying opportunities, personal goals, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 235 – gaming with family * (0:55) Fear the Boot and female hosts. * (2:49) Dan’s first awkward confession, plus Unicron, Arcee, and a seven-inch Voltron. * (6:51) Pat rages against 3D movies, and the rest of us pretty much agree. * (12:51) After a brilliant segue, Pat gives his take on the movie incarnations of Mystique. * (16:47) Gaming [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 235 – gaming with family * (0:55) Fear the Boot and female hosts. * (2:49) Dan’s first awkward confession, plus Unicron, Arcee, and a seven-inch Voltron. * (6:51) Pat rages against 3D movies, and the rest of us pretty much agree. * (12:51) After a brilliant segue, Pat gives his take on the movie incarnations of Mystique. * (16:47) Gaming [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 234 – themes * (0:30) Battletech, the map case, and why we’re hesitant to let certain people play characters of another gender. * (5:24) The start of the next March of Dimes charity auction.  You have 10 days to bid on a complete Dresden Files set with a GM book, several player books, and plenty of Fudge dice.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 234 – themes * (0:30) Battletech, the map case, and why we’re hesitant to let certain people play characters of another gender. * (5:24) The start of the next March of Dimes charity auction.  You have 10 days to bid on a complete Dresden Files set with a GM book, several player books, and plenty of Fudge dice.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 233 – organized play * (0:30) The first auction is over!  The second auction will be for a collection of Dresden File books, signed by Fred Hicks, Rob Donoghue, and the FtB cast.  It will start when episode 234 drops next week. * (5:10) Free RPG Day is coming up on June 18th.  Chris offers a bring-a-friend idea to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 233 – organized play * (0:30) The first auction is over!  The second auction will be for a collection of Dresden File books, signed by Fred Hicks, Rob Donoghue, and the FtB cast.  It will start when episode 234 drops next week. * (5:10) Free RPG Day is coming up on June 18th.  Chris offers a bring-a-friend idea to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 232 – narrative combat * (0:41) The first March of Dimes charity auction is still in progress.  You have a few days left to get your bid in! * (1:35) Using narration instead of rules to resolve combat.  Being fair without dice to serve as an arbiter.  How to make it work without the players feeling cheated by the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 232 – narrative combat * (0:41) The first March of Dimes charity auction is still in progress.  You have a few days left to get your bid in! * (1:35) Using narration instead of rules to resolve combat.  Being fair without dice to serve as an arbiter.  How to make it work without the players feeling cheated by the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 231, lying part 2 * (0:37) Bubba mows his lawn in the middle of the night.  We won’t call him, but we contemplate calling the D&D help hotline.  In case you’ve never heard of it, here are some highlights from the Butterball turkey hotline. * (4:18) Kicking off the March of Dimes charity auction with a chance to set [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 231, lying part 2 * (0:37) Bubba mows his lawn in the middle of the night.  We won’t call him, but we contemplate calling the D&D help hotline.  In case you’ve never heard of it, here are some highlights from the Butterball turkey hotline. * (4:18) Kicking off the March of Dimes charity auction with a chance to set [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 38 – gaming stories A mix of gaming stories, best characters, and worst characters, drawn from the collective history of the hosts in attendance.  FAIR WARNING: While all of the outright profanities are bleeped out, some of the content in this episode is a bit more coarse than our usual fare. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Mikey, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 38 – gaming stories A mix of gaming stories, best characters, and worst characters, drawn from the collective history of the hosts in attendance.  FAIR WARNING: While all of the outright profanities are bleeped out, some of the content in this episode is a bit more coarse than our usual fare. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Mikey, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 230 – lying, part 1 * (1:10) Chris asks what we each want from the grocery store, which turns into an illustration on roleplaying styles. * (5:50) When a game, movie, novel, or TV show is taking a long time to get good, how long do you stick with it before giving up? * (22:24) Deception at the gaming table.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 230 – lying, part 1 * (1:10) Chris asks what we each want from the grocery store, which turns into an illustration on roleplaying styles. * (5:50) When a game, movie, novel, or TV show is taking a long time to get good, how long do you stick with it before giving up? * (22:24) Deception at the gaming table.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 16 – Chris Kluwe * (0:25) Less Dan and more Pat! * (0:57) Welcoming Chris Kluwe of the Minnesota Vikings.  Discussion about his history with Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and MMOs.  You can find his own band, Tripping Icarus, on their Facebook page. * (13:34) Chris’ experience with roleplaying games.  Power-gaming and over-planning characters.  How tabletop gaming is affected [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 16 – Chris Kluwe * (0:25) Less Dan and more Pat! * (0:57) Welcoming Chris Kluwe of the Minnesota Vikings.  Discussion about his history with Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and MMOs.  You can find his own band, Tripping Icarus, on their Facebook page. * (13:34) Chris’ experience with roleplaying games.  Power-gaming and over-planning characters.  How tabletop gaming is affected [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 229 – from non-gamer to gamer * (0:30) The March of Dimes charity auction is still in the works.  Post your suggestions on the blog or the forums. * (1:23) Mikey Mason needs your help to get his geek comedy album finished.  You can make a donation and collect a bounty of prizes from his Kickstarter site.  Just be sure to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 229 – from non-gamer to gamer * (0:30) The March of Dimes charity auction is still in the works.  Post your suggestions on the blog or the forums. * (1:23) Mikey Mason needs your help to get his geek comedy album finished.  You can make a donation and collect a bounty of prizes from his Kickstarter site.  Just be sure to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 228 – homebrewing * (0:30) Chad and Dan finish off a bottle of Pannepot donated by Danger Brewery. * (1:19) A coupon code good for 15% off any Arc Dream product purchased through their online store.  This code is good until May 1st.  Simply enter “feartheboot” (without any quotes) to get your discount! * (3:08) Wayne encounters the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 228 – homebrewing * (0:30) Chad and Dan finish off a bottle of Pannepot donated by Danger Brewery. * (1:19) A coupon code good for 15% off any Arc Dream product purchased through their online store.  This code is good until May 1st.  Simply enter “feartheboot” (without any quotes) to get your discount! * (3:08) Wayne encounters the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 227 – leading questionnaires * (0:30) A big thanks to Chris Ings for the Fear the Boot themed ‘Mechs! * (2:41) Some love for the many podcasts that came out to support Fear the Con through promotion, attendance, and on-site coverage!  Be sure to check their feeds for actual play recordings and other goodies. Dice + Food + Lodging [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 227 – leading questionnaires * (0:30) A big thanks to Chris Ings for the Fear the Boot themed ‘Mechs! * (2:41) Some love for the many podcasts that came out to support Fear the Con through promotion, attendance, and on-site coverage!  Be sure to check their feeds for actual play recordings and other goodies. Dice + Food + Lodging [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 15 – Shane Ivey UPDATE: Shane has provided our listeners with a discount code good for 15% off anything at the www.arcdream.com online store until May 1. The coupon code is “feartheboot” (without the quotes).  So if you’re interested in trying out any of their products, here’s your chance to get them a bit cheaper! * (0:30) The St. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 15 – Shane Ivey * (0:30) The St. Charles Fantasy Shop will be having a game day on April 9th from 12:00pm – 11:00pm.  You can find more details on the event calendar of their website. * (1:41) Welcoming Shane Ivey of Arc Dream Publishing, the source of games such as Wild Talents, Delta Green, Godlike, and Monsters and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 226 – artificial intelligence * (1:50) An important announcement regarding Fear the Con 5. * (2:28) Welcoming the podcasts that joined us for the live recording: Kicked in the Dicebags, Role Playing Public Radio, Postcards from the Dungeon, Gaming Asylum, and Good Beer Show. * (3:58) Introducing Bob Arens, our expert on artificial intelligence.  An AI he created was [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 226 – artificial intelligence * (1:50) An important announcement regarding Fear the Con 5. * (2:28) Welcoming the podcasts that joined us for the live recording: Kicked in the Dicebags, Role Playing Public Radio, Postcards from the Dungeon, Gaming Asylum, and Good Beer Show. * (3:58) Introducing Bob Arens, our expert on artificial intelligence.  An AI he created was [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Fear en Route 5 Wayne recorded his thoughts on Fear the Con 4 while driving there.  After getting home, he got a few comments from his wife on the Wing Night.  This is only a few minutes long and a regular episode is still coming out tomorrow.  Also, if you took any pics or video at the con, please [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Fear en Route 5 Wayne recorded his thoughts on Fear the Con 4 while driving there.  After getting home, he got a few comments from his wife on the Wing Night.  This is only a few minutes long and a regular episode is still coming out tomorrow.  Also, if you took any pics or video at the con, please [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 225 – non-linear games * (0:33) Wayne thanks Lunar for his get-well gift.  We also think back to the monstrosity Chris got as a dice bag at Fear the Con 3. * (3:28) Chad clarifies his views on character death.  This was recorded before the previous episode dropped, so this clarification is only in light of what he said [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 225 – non-linear games * (0:33) Wayne thanks Lunar for his get-well gift.  We also think back to the monstrosity Chris got as a dice bag at Fear the Con 3. * (3:28) Chad clarifies his views on character death.  This was recorded before the previous episode dropped, so this clarification is only in light of what he said [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 224 – character death * (1:27) Fear the Con 4 shirts are now available for order.  A big thanks to Ruben for the design and many other people for getting the project moving again!  Trying to figure out who created an alternate store leads into a discussion about Wayne’s health and medical malpractice. * (8:48) A listener email announces [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 224 – character death * (1:27) Fear the Con 4 shirts are now available for order.  A big thanks to Ruben for the design and many other people for getting the project moving again!  Trying to figure out who created an alternate store leads into a discussion about Wayne’s health and medical malpractice. * (8:48) A listener email announces [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 223 – Mary Sue characters * (0:34) Pat comes up with a good idea for dinner. * (3:06) A minor change to the forum rules.  Starting soon, any account that has never made a single post and also not logged in within the past 60 days will be pruned.  If you do at least one of those two things, your [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 223 – Mary Sue characters * (0:34) Pat comes up with a good idea for dinner. * (3:06) A minor change to the forum rules.  Starting soon, any account that has never made a single post and also not logged in within the past 60 days will be pruned.  If you do at least one of those two things, your [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 222 – board games * (0:33) We welcome back Jeff while Chad welcomes Cee Lo Green.  Be sure to check out Jeff’s podcast,  Gaming Asylum via their website or iTunes page.  This leads into anecdotes about picking domain names. * (6:49) Raina’s Wings charity auction. Post your ideas here or on the forums. * (11:01) We begin talking about [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 222 – board games * (0:33) We welcome back Jeff while Chad welcomes Cee Lo Green.  Be sure to check out Jeff’s podcast,  Gaming Asylum via their website or iTunes page.  This leads into anecdotes about picking domain names. * (6:49) Raina’s Wings charity auction. Post your ideas here or on the forums. * (11:01) We begin talking about [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 221 – players taking NPCs, continued * (0:31) Chad makes his first guest appearance on another podcast, sitting in with the rebooted (excuse the pun) Kicked in the Dicebags. * (1:45) Chris wishes a happy birthday to…St. Louis…?  And Wayne celebrates with a surprise gift for Dan. * (3:25) Dan gets shutdown by being recognized too quickly. * (4:56) Realizing we [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 221 – players taking NPCs, continued * (0:31) Chad makes his first guest appearance on another podcast, sitting in with the rebooted (excuse the pun) Kicked in the Dicebags. * (1:45) Chris wishes a happy birthday to…St. Louis…?  And Wayne celebrates with a surprise gift for Dan. * (3:25) Dan gets shutdown by being recognized too quickly. * (4:56) Realizing we [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 220 – players taking NPCs * (0:29) Fear the Boot raises a glass to Willie. * (3:07) RPG tropes we individually find annoying or overused.  Plus counterpoints on why each one may not be so bad. * (27:59) Jumping into an NPC as a way of staying involved and adding color to a scene.  We focus on the implicit player-GM [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 220 – players taking NPCs * (0:29) Fear the Boot raises a glass to Willie. * (3:07) RPG tropes we individually find annoying or overused.  Plus counterpoints on why each one may not be so bad. * (27:59) Jumping into an NPC as a way of staying involved and adding color to a scene.  We focus on the implicit player-GM [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 219 – from GM to player * (0:37) Chad asks a mammoth question, and somehow that leads into a discussion on soundboards. * (6:44) Fear the Froot is back for Fear the Con 4!  You can find details on where to send donations on our forums. * (8:14) Pre-con tourism and social events will begin the afternoon of Sunday, March 13th, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 219 – from GM to player * (0:37) Chad asks a mammoth question, and somehow that leads into a discussion on soundboards. * (6:44) Fear the Froot is back for Fear the Con 4!  You can find details on where to send donations on our forums. * (8:14) Pre-con tourism and social events will begin the afternoon of Sunday, March 13th, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 218 – one-shot games * (0:27) Chad question Dan’s dice hoodoo and is proven wrong.  Pat also brings even more ice to the table. * (2:26) The early numbers for Fear the Con 4 are shaping up quite nicely.  Dan is still trying to decide what he’ll run for his fourth game.  We still look forward to seeing all [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 218 – one-shot games * (0:27) Chad questions Dan’s dice hoodoo and is proven wrong.  Pat also brings even more ice to the table. * (2:26) The early numbers for Fear the Con 4 are shaping up quite nicely.  Dan is still trying to decide what he’ll run for his fourth game.  We still look forward to seeing all [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 217 – tainted characters * (0:30) Chris makes introductions hard for Pat.  Meanwhile, the podcast is doing better than our games!  We also learn that Chad and Johann are not mutually exclusive realities. * (2:59) Introducing Boots, the Pegasus I got from my Secret Santa on our forums. * (5:43) Several Fear the Boot hosts have been guests on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 217 – tainted characters * (0:30) Chris makes introductions hard for Pat.  Meanwhile, the podcast is doing better than our games!  We also learn that Chad and Johann are not mutually exclusive realities. * (2:59) Introducing Boots, the Pegasus I got from my Secret Santa on our forums. * (5:43) Several Fear the Boot hosts have been guests on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 37 – FtB and a Furry LARPer After years of poking fun at the subculture, we figured it was time to let a furry come on the show and have his say!  We talk about what it means to be a furry, how people pursue the hobby, and the sort of social derision they receive. Hosts: Chris, Dan, Johann, John, Pat, Wayne [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 37 – FtB and a Furry LARPer After years of poking fun at the subculture, we figured it was time to let a furry come on the show and have his say!  We talk about what it means to be a furry, how people pursue the hobby, and the sort of social derision they receive. Hosts: Chris, Dan, Johann, John, Pat, Wayne [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 36 – Christmas and other things * (0:27) Dan has a problem, but that doesn’t mean dice magic isn’t real.  Also a tangent on facial hair. * (5:10) How we each got our start in roleplaying games.  What attracted us to the hobby and which titles we played first.  In case you’re curious, here are the rules to four-card golf. * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 36 – Christmas and other things * (0:27) Dan has a problem, but that doesn’t mean dice magic isn’t real.  Also a tangent on facial hair. * (5:10) How we each got our start in roleplaying games.  What attracted us to the hobby and which titles we played first.  In case you’re curious, here are the rules to four-card golf. * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 216 – playing multiple PCs * (0:29) Chad is making a science fiction game of some kind for Fear the Con 4. * (2:07) If you’re interested in helping promote Fear the Con 4 around your town, we have two different fliers available here and here. * (2:54) Fear the Con 4 will be the site for a regional tournament [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 216 – playing multiple PCs * (0:29) Chad is making a science fiction game of some kind for Fear the Con 4. * (2:07) If you’re interested in helping promote Fear the Con 4 around your town, we have two different fliers available here and here. * (2:54) Fear the Con 4 will be the site for a regional tournament [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 215 – catching up players * (0:38) Chad enjoys a 4th edition dungeon run!  Unfortunately, he did not get to play a level one thief named Boba Fett.  The great group he played with and restraining the urge to RP. * (21:07) How to keep players caught up on a campaign when they have to miss some games.  Whether that’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 215 – catching up players * (0:38) Chad enjoys a 4th edition dungeon run!  Unfortunately, he did not get to play a level one thief named Boba Fett.  The great group he played with and restraining the urge to RP. * (21:07) How to keep players caught up on a campaign when they have to miss some games.  Whether that’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 214 – temptation and moral quandary * (0:45) The JCPenney’s catalog, red box D&D, old radio shows, and meeting famous people. * (4:40) Be sure to get signed up for Fear the Con 4!  We look forward to seeing you all there. * (5:09 If you’re looking to rejoin World of Warcraft as Cataclysm drops, you might want to check out [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 214 – temptation and moral quandary * (0:45) The JCPenney’s catalog, red box D&D, old radio shows, and meeting famous people. * (4:40) Be sure to get signed up for Fear the Con 4!  We look forward to seeing you all there. * (5:09 If you’re looking to rejoin World of Warcraft as Cataclysm drops, you might want to check out [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 213 – rethinking player interviews * (1:09) Chris puts out a request for short audio and video clips for use in episode 200.  Please send submissions to feartheboot@gmail.com by December 10th. * (3:48) RPG Toolkit for the iPhone has just received a significant series of improvements and upgrades.  If you’re interested in checking that out, visit the app’s site for [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 213 – rethinking player interviews * (1:09) Chris puts out a request for short audio and video clips for use in episode 200.  Please send submissions to feartheboot@gmail.com by December 10th. * (3:48) RPG Toolkit for the iPhone has just received a significant series of improvements and upgrades.  If you’re interested in checking that out, visit the app’s site for [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 212 – bringing setting to life * (0:34) Welcoming back Tracy Hickman.  Also, Dan asks about an urban legend that apparently only he has heard. * (5:18) Tracy makes an announcement about an unexpected work-in-progress.  I won’t spoil it for you, but it has nothing to do with dragons.  If you’re interested in Pat’s tangential comment, you can find a relevant [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 212 – bringing setting to life * (0:34) Welcoming back Tracy Hickman.  Also, Dan asks about an urban legend that apparently only he has heard. * (5:18) Tracy makes an announcement about an unexpected work-in-progress.  I won’t spoil it for you, but it has nothing to do with dragons.  If you’re interested in Pat’s tangential comment, you can find a relevant [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Fear en Route 4 Looks like we do have something to release this week!  Chad and Wayne just sent me another Fear en Route, which is a sort of blog they do during the car ride to the weekly recordings.  This one they did with audio only, so I can release it on our normal podcast feed.  If you [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 211 – dramatic tension * (0:49) Don’t forget to sign up for Fear the Con 4, on March 18th and 19th, 2011 (Wing Night will be on March 17th)! * (2:11) A decent chance Chris will be returning to the show in the near future. * (2:57) Chris Mais is looking for new hosts to help with a rebirthing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 211 – dramatic tension * (0:49) Don’t forget to sign up for Fear the Con 4, on March 18th and 19th, 2011 (Wing Night will be on March 17th)! * (2:11) A decent chance Chris will be returning to the show in the near future. * (2:57) Chris Mais is looking for new hosts to help with a rebirthing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 35 – flights of fancy FAIR WARNING: This episode was recorded just prior to Halloween, so those sorts of subjects were on our mind.  However, even for a bonus episode, this show wanders into some strange places we don’t normally go.  I struggled for a few days on whether to even release it or not, but in the end I [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 35 – flights of fancy FAIR WARNING: This episode was recorded just prior to Halloween, so those sorts of subjects were on our mind.  However, even for a bonus episode, this show wanders into some strange places we don’t normally go.  I struggled for a few days on whether to even release it or not, but in the end I [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 210 – established settings * (0:28) Fear the Con 4 sign-up is now running.  You can find the forum area for ride and room sharing here.  If there was a race, Runester’s already won. * (2:22) Separating a character from the player.   Why it’s natural — and sometimes correct — to draw your impressions about a person from the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 210 – established settings * (0:28) Fear the Con 4 sign-up is now running.  You can find the forum area for ride and room sharing here.  If there was a race, Runester’s already won. * (2:22) Separating a character from the player.   Why it’s natural — and sometimes correct — to draw your impressions about a person from the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 209 – game pacing * (0:55) Journey Quest, a web series from Matt Vancil and the other creators of The Gamers. * (1:45) Wayne has passed the 20,000 word mark on his serial fiction over on the Skies of Glass site. * (3:05) Providing examples of Dan’s GMing notes.  Check the Resources page for samples of the What’s Really [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 209 – game pacing * (0:55) Journey Quest, a web series from Matt Vancil and the other creators of The Gamers. * (1:45) Wayne has passed the 20,000 word mark on his serial fiction over on the Skies of Glass site. * (3:05) Providing examples of Dan’s GMing notes.  Check the Resources page for samples of the What’s Really [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 208 – player misdirection * (0:33) We’d like to thank RPG Geek for nominating us for a Golden Geek award.  If you’re a member of that community, we hope you’ll go vote on all of the award categories! * (2:12) If you want to test your GMing mettle, check out the Iron GM competition at Neon Con in Las [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 208 – player misdirection * (0:33) We’d like to thank RPG Geek for nominating us for a Golden Geek award.  If you’re a member of that community, we hope you’ll go vote on all of the award categories! * (2:12) If you want to test your GMing mettle, check out the Iron GM competition at Neon Con in Las [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 207 – gaming with kids * (0:30) Why Chris is becoming our new monthly visitor. * (2:39) Using game mechanics as the basis for a plot, encounter, or player character.  How rules can serve as a great inspiration for many aspects of your game. * (19:51) Gaming with kids.  We start by setting some boundaries on the conversation regarding the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 207 – gaming with kids * (0:30) Why Chris is becoming our new monthly visitor. * (2:39) Using game mechanics as the basis for a plot, encounter, or player character.  How rules can serve as a great inspiration for many aspects of your game. * (19:51) Gaming with kids.  We start by setting some boundaries on the conversation regarding the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 206 – staying in the hobby * (0:28) Fear the Con 4 will be on March 18th and 19th of 2011.  Wing Night will be the night before on March 17th.  Tourism and social events will be held the Sunday through Wednesday beforehand.  The website and ticketing information will be released soon. * (2:42) New roleplayers and their lack of baggage.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 206 – staying in the hobby * (0:28) Fear the Con 4 will be on March 18th and 19th of 2011.  Wing Night will be the night before on March 17th.  Tourism and social events will be held the Sunday through Wednesday beforehand.  The website and ticketing information will be released soon. * (2:42) New roleplayers and their lack of baggage.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 205 – international round table, part 2 * (0:24) Game titles that are popular in Ireland, Israel, and Sweden.  The consumption of local games versus those produced in America. * (5:46) The ubiquity of English in entertainment and how that affects RPGs.  Whether language can serve as a barrier to getting into the hobby.  Titles published in other languages that English speakers [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 205 – international round table, part 2 * (0:24) Game titles that are popular in Ireland, Israel, and Sweden.  The consumption of local games versus those produced in America. * (5:46) The ubiquity of English in entertainment and how that affects RPGs.  Whether language can serve as a barrier to getting into the hobby.  Titles published in other languages that English speakers [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 204 – international round table, part 1 * (0:59) Introducing the panel: Itamar from Israel, Jenny from Sweden, and Shane from Ireland. * (4:24) A discussion about LARPing in Europe quickly shifts into a conversation about gaming organizations, governmental support for hobbies, and the diverse levels of trust regarding such things.  You can find pictures of the Russian Fallout LARP here.  You [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 204 – international round table, part 1 * (0:59) Introducing the panel: Itamar from Israel, Jenny from Sweden, and Shane from Ireland. * (4:24) A discussion about LARPing in Europe quickly shifts into a conversation about gaming organizations, governmental support for hobbies, and the diverse levels of trust regarding such things.  You can find pictures of the Russian Fallout LARP here.  You [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 203 – collaboration * (0:29) September 15th is the deadline for Tracy Hickman’s Dragon’s Bard offer.  If you want to join in, be sure to get the discount code here and enter it here.  As mentioned in the show, alternate pricing options can be found here.  We also talk a bit about why the interview took us all [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 203 – collaboration * (0:29) September 15th is the deadline for Tracy Hickman’s Dragon’s Bard offer.  If you want to join in, be sure to get the discount code here and enter it here.  As mentioned in the show, alternate pricing options can be found here.  We also talk a bit about why the interview took us all [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 202 – riddles and puzzles * (0:57) Fear the Con 4 dates have been set!  The convention will be on March 18th and 19th of 2011.  Wing Night will be the night before on March 17th.  Both will be held at the same location as last year: Memorial Hall for the con and Syberg’s for the Wing Night. * (1:40) [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 202 – riddles and puzzles * (0:57) Fear the Con 4 dates have been set!  The convention will be on March 18th and 19th of 2011.  Wing Night will be the night before on March 17th.  Both will be held at the same location as last year: Memorial Hall for the con and Syberg’s for the Wing Night. * (1:40) [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 14 – Tracy Hickman, part 2 * (0:19) The role of online communities in finding, building, and sustaining an audience.  If you’re interested in Dragonlance, be sure to check out the Dragonlance Nexus. * (3:44) The value of art, entertainment, and ideas on the internet.  Why free may not always be the best price.  Tracy’s plan for nurturing new authors in [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 14 – Tracy Hickman, part 2 * (0:19) The role of online communities in finding, building, and sustaining an audience.  If you’re interested in Dragonlance, be sure to check out the Dragonlance Nexus. * (3:44) The value of art, entertainment, and ideas on the internet.  Why free may not always be the best price.  Tracy’s plan for nurturing new authors in [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 13 – Tracy Hickman, part 1 * (0:32) Who Tracy Hickman is and where you probably know him from. * (3:41) The story of how Tracy’s wife and a missed ride got him into gaming. * (8:25) The current trend in complexity and execution of roleplaying games.  Be sure to check out both X-treme Dungeon Mastery and Killer Breakfast. * (27:41) [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 13 – Tracy Hickman, part 1 * (0:32) Who Tracy Hickman is and where you probably know him from. * (3:41) The story of how Tracy’s wife and a missed ride got him into gaming. * (8:25) The current trend in complexity and execution of roleplaying games.  Be sure to check out both X-treme Dungeon Mastery and Killer Breakfast. * (27:41) [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 201 – travel in an RPG * (0:30) Johann gets a new, rating-friendly nickname, and Chris learns about numbers. * (1:48) Gen Con coverage is available on our blog.  Quite a few videos are already out, and more are still being prepped for release over the coming days. * (2:29) Dealing with unexpected player actions that aren’t covered by the rules.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 201 – travel in an RPG * (0:30) Johann gets a new, rating-friendly nickname, and Chris learns about numbers. * (1:48) Gen Con coverage is available on our blog.  Quite a few videos are already out, and more are still being prepped for release over the coming days. * (2:29) Dealing with unexpected player actions that aren’t covered by the rules.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 199 – socially outcast characters * (0:44) The TOFTBCH network is still accepting sign-ups.  Be sure to join us for all the social and gaming events we’ll be setting up during Gen Con.  They’ve also gotten reservations for a pre-con wing night, 8:00pm on Wednesday at Scotty’s Brewhouse. * (1:53) Canadian police cracking down on G20 protesters bust an Amtgard [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 199 – socially outcast characters * (0:44) The TOFTBCH network is still accepting sign-ups.  Be sure to join us for all the social and gaming events we’ll be setting up during Gen Con.  They’ve also gotten reservations for a pre-con wing night, 8:00pm on Wednesday at Scotty’s Brewhouse. * (1:53) Canadian police cracking down on G20 protesters bust an Amtgard [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 34 – things that make Pat mad * (0:55) Our planned Gen Con coverage. * (1:11) The TOFTBCH network is still open for sign-ups and available for anyone with some free time during the con. * (2:49) Getting Pat to talk. * (8:38) Pat on GM favortism. * (18:15) Adaptions into roleplaying games. * (31:00) Getting cheated out of results. * (41:34) [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 34 – things that make Pat mad * (0:55) Our planned Gen Con coverage. * (1:11) The TOFTBCH network is still open for sign-ups and available for anyone with some free time during the con. * (2:49) Getting Pat to talk. * (8:38) Pat on GM favoritism. * (18:15) Adaptions into roleplaying games. * (31:00) Getting cheated out of results. * (41:34) [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 198 – revitalizing old ideas * (0:28) The TOFTBCH network continues to prep and grow.  Be sure to get signed up! * (1:11) Wayne’s Skies of Glass fiction. * (5:06) There’s no point without progress? * (22:20) Revitalizing your old ideas. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 198 – revitalizing old ideas * (0:28) The TOFTBCH network continues to prep and grow.  Be sure to get signed up! * (1:11) Wayne’s Skies of Glass fiction. * (5:06) There’s no point without progress? * (22:20) Revitalizing your old ideas. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 197 – animal NPCs * (1:28) We’re not proud Chris’ daughter is reading. * (5:49) Where’s my support group? * (11:21) Gen Con 2010 draws near.  Be sure to get signed up for the TOFTBCH network and join in on the fun! * (14:00) Cigars and the Kellums that send them. * (15:47) Class-based versus class-less RPG systems. * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 197 – animal NPCs * (1:28) We’re not proud Chris’ daughter is reading. * (5:49) Where’s my support group? * (11:21) Gen Con 2010 draws near.  Be sure to get signed up for the TOFTBCH network and join in on the fun! * (14:00) Cigars and the Kellums that send them. * (15:47) Class-based versus class-less RPG systems. * (35:16) Familiars, pets, and other [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 196 – integrating imbalanced characters * (0:29) The passing of a friend. * (1:47) A big thanks to the companies that supported Raina’s Wings with prizes.  You can find the list of those folks here. * (3:08) Hat day on Fear the Boot…? * (5:05) Chris finds a gaming group using a flyer and a website. * (20:33) Representing characters [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 196 – integrating imbalanced characters * (0:29) The passing of a friend. * (1:47) A big thanks to the companies that supported Raina’s Wings with prizes.  You can find the list of those folks here. * (3:08) Hat day on Fear the Boot…? * (5:05) Chris finds a gaming group using a flyer and a website. * (20:33) Representing characters with epic backgrounds within [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 195 – applying our own ideas * (1:14) Raina’s Wings charity drive results. * (1:42) Using models on the cheap. * (4:55) RPGs make failure fun! * (12:31) The difficulty of telling a good gaming story. * (22:39) An exercise in applying our own advice by adapting characters to keep the party together.  Dave’s picture summary can be found here. * (48:46) The joys of playing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 195 – applying our own ideas * (1:14) Raina’s Wings charity drive results. * (1:42) Using models on the cheap. * (4:55) RPGs make failure fun! * (12:31) The difficulty of telling a good gaming story. * (22:39) An exercise in applying our own advice by adapting characters to keep the party together.  Dave’s picture summary can be found here. * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 194 – remote gaming * (0:38) John Grana, DA. * (1:16) Wayne visits the Superman festival. * (6:25) Adventure Week, as brought to you by Dice, Food, and Lodging. * (12:12) This versus that. * (13:53) The benefits and problems of remote gaming.  You can find the tools we mentioned here: MapTool, Skype, Ventrilo.  The play-by-post section of our forum can be found [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 194 – remote gaming * (0:38) John Grana, DA. * (1:16) Wayne visits the Superman festival. * (6:25) Adventure Week, as brought to you by Dice, Food, and Lodging. * (12:12) This versus that. * (13:53) The benefits and problems of remote gaming.  You can find the tools we mentioned here: MapTool, Skype, Ventrilo.  The play-by-post section of our [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 193 – setting up your campaign for success * (0:29) Pat causes confusion. * (1:48) The FtB: Night of Carnage. * (6:54) Planning for Gen Con 2010.  If you want to join the TOFTBCH network, be sure to sign up here. * (9:30) Chad was using what…? * (11:42) Setting your game up for success. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 193 – setting up your campaign for success * (0:29) Pat causes confusion. * (1:48) The FtB: Night of Carnage. * (6:54) Planning for Gen Con 2010.  If you want to join the TOFTBCH network, be sure to sign up here. * (9:30) Chad was using what…? * (11:42) Setting your game up for success. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 33 – Fleet Week This episode was originally intended to be 193.  However, we never quite got to the RPG topic, so we’re releasing it as a bonus episode instead. * (0:07) Chad’s dad and 24. * (12:16) The TOFTBCH network is back for Gen Con 2010!  If you want to be involved (and believe me, you do) be sure to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 33 – Fleet Week This episode was originally intended to be 193.  However, we never quite got to the RPG topic, so we’re releasing it as a bonus episode instead. * (0:07) Chad’s dad and 24. * (12:16) The TOFTBCH network is back for Gen Con 2010!  If you want to be involved (and believe me, you do) be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 192 – starting a new RPG campaign * (0:28) We’re in the last few days of the contest with Raina’s Wings, with prize support provided by Arc Dream, DriveThru, and Polymancer.  Make your donations here, and be sure to either leave a comment with your donation or let Necronomitron know who you [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 192 – starting a new RPG campaign * (0:28) We’re in the last few days of the contest with Raina’s Wings, with prize support provided by Arc Dream, DriveThru, and Polymancer.  Make your donations here, and be sure to either leave a comment with your donation or let Necronomitron know who you are. * (1:18) Some minor changes to our website. * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 191 – RPGs and ARGs * (0:49) Raina’s Wings continues with prize support provided by Arc Dream, DriveThru, and Polymancer.  Make your donations here, and be sure to either leave a comment with your donation or let Necronomitron know who you are. * (1:21) Innovation vs evolution, growing the hobby, and trying new things.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 191 – RPGs and ARGs * (0:49) Raina’s Wings continues with prize support provided by Arc Dream, DriveThru, and Polymancer.  Make your donations here, and be sure to either leave a comment with your donation or let Necronomitron know who you are. * (1:21) Innovation vs evolution, growing the hobby, and trying new things.  The article mentioned is located here. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 32 – Bedtime Stories 4 Fear the Boot Bedtime Stories, part 4. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 32 – Bedtime Stories 4 Fear the Boot Bedtime Stories, part 4. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 190 – making the playground weirder * (0:29) Johann, Descent, and Star Trek. * (4:10) Raina’s Wings is still going on with prize support provided by Arc Dream, DriveThru, and Polymancer.  Make your donations here, and be sure to either leave a comment with your donation or let Necronomitron know who you are. * (5:20) Last call on the Blood [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 190 – making the playground weirder * (0:29) Johann, Descent, and Star Trek. * (4:10) Raina’s Wings is still going on with prize support provided by Arc Dream, DriveThru, and Polymancer.  Make your donations here, and be sure to either leave a comment with your donation or let Necronomitron know who you are. * (5:20) Last call on the Blood Bowl [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 189 – keeping the GM energized * (0:29) Chad’s monthly board game meet-up and Chris’ memory. * (9:00) We’re delaying the start of the Blood Bowl league by two weeks.  You can still get signed up here. * (9:35) Fear the Boot is teaming up with Postcards from the Dungeon. * (11:45) Chris vs the sprinkler. * (17:35) TOFTBCHes will be back at Gen Con [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 189 – keeping the GM energized * (0:29) Chad’s monthly board game meet-up and Chris’ memory. * (9:00) We’re delaying the start of the Blood Bowl league by two weeks.  You can still get signed up here. * (9:35) Fear the Boot is teaming up with Postcards from the Dungeon. * (11:45) Chris vs the sprinkler. * (17:35) TOFTBCHes will be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 12 – Fred Hicks In this interview we talk with Fred Hicks from Evil Hat Productions about being a transparent game company, keeping that “small company” feel, his background as a gamer, and of course the Dresden Files RPG.  You can follow Fred Hicks on his blog or his podcast, That’s How We Roll. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Guest: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 12 – Fred Hicks In this interview we talk with Fred Hicks from Evil Hat Productions about being a transparent game company, keeping that “small company” feel, his background as a gamer, and of course the Dresden Files RPG.  You can follow Fred Hicks on his blog or his podcast, That’s How We Roll. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 188 – lying to players * (0:35) Pat’s confession and the other nonsense on our Twitter feed. * (3:15) Raina’s Wings is continuing as a contest with prize support provided by Arc Dream, DriveThru, and Polymancer.  Make your donations here, and be sure to either leave a comment with your donation or let Necronomitron know who you are. * (4:24) [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 188 – lying to players * (0:35) Pat’s confession and the other nonsense on our Twitter feed. * (3:15) Raina’s Wings is continuing as a contest with prize support provided by Arc Dream, DriveThru, and Polymancer.  Make your donations here, and be sure to either leave a comment with your donation or let Necronomitron know who you are. * (4:24) [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 11 – Eddy Webb In this interview we talk with Eddy Webb from White Wolf about new media in gaming, piracy, and living the dream.  The new media episode I mentioned was indeed 136.  Eddy’s website can be found here. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, Wayne Guest: Eddy Webb Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 11 – Eddy Webb In this interview we talk with Eddy Webb from White Wolf about new media in gaming, piracy, and living the dream.  The new media episode I mentioned was indeed 136.  Eddy’s website can be found here. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, Wayne Guest: Eddy Webb Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 187 – PC and NPC relationships * (0:45) Raina’s Wings is now a contest with prize support provided by Arc Dream, DriveThru, and Polymancer.  Make your donations here, and be sure to either leave a comment with your donation or let Necronomitron know who you are. * (3:39) If you’re interested in joining our Blood Bowl leagues, you can find details [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 187 – PC and NPC relationships * (0:45) Raina’s Wings is now a contest with prize support provided by Arc Dream, DriveThru, and Polymancer.  Make your donations here, and be sure to either leave a comment with your donation or let Necronomitron know who you are. * (3:39) If you’re interested in joining our Blood Bowl leagues, you can find details on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 186 – PC romance and relationships * (0:31) Future predictions about Fear the Con 3.  The joys of being ahead a few episodes, I suppose. * (3:48) You can still donate to Raina’s Wings! * (4:37) Decorating your ultimate geek house.  You can see the mentioned dungeon house here. * (19:04) Building meaningful PC romance and other relationships in an RPG. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 186 – PC romance and relationships * (0:31) Future predictions about Fear the Con 3.  The joys of being ahead a few episodes, I suppose. * (3:48) You can still donate to Raina’s Wings! * (4:37) Decorating your ultimate geek house.  You can see the mentioned dungeon house here. * (19:04) Building meaningful PC romance and other relationships in an RPG. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 185 – live from Fear the Con 3 While the recording quality is better than the show from Fear the Con 2, it’s still not perfect.  Also, there was a hardware glitch that got fixed right around the 10 minute mark.  All of that aside, it was an incredible experience that we wanted to share with anyone that couldn’t make it to the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 185 – live from Fear the Con 3 While the recording quality is better than the show from Fear the Con 2, it’s still not perfect.  Also, there was a hardware glitch that got fixed right around the 10 minute mark.  All of that aside, it was an incredible experience that we wanted to share with anyone that couldn’t make it to the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 184 – RPGs and war-games I want to thank Dave Dankel from Iron Agenda for taking my seat on the show this week and letting the guys record with his setup.  I desperately needed the time to work on Fear the Con stuff, and the free night helped out quite a bit.  If you’re at all interested in WarMachine, be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 184 – RPGs and war-games I want to thank Dave Dankel from Iron Agenda for taking my seat on the show this week and letting the guys record with his setup.  I desperately needed the time to work on Fear the Con stuff, and the free night helped out quite a bit.  If you’re at all interested in WarMachine, be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 183 – preparing to attend a convention * (0:29) Revisiting Raina’s Wings.  You can make your donation here. * (4:18) If you’re coming in on the Wednesday before Fear the Con, we’ll be having an impromptu social gathering at Maryland Yards at 7:00pm, just down the street from the hotel. * (6:30) Chris and the scooter store. * (7:22) Keeping emotions in [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 183 – preparing to attend a convention * (0:29) Revisiting Raina’s Wings.  You can make your donation here. * (4:18) If you’re coming in on the Wednesday before Fear the Con, we’ll be having an impromptu social gathering at Maryland Yards at 7:00pm, just down the street from the hotel. * (6:30) Chris and the scooter store. * (7:22) Keeping emotions in check during a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 182 – how the new guys make characters * (0:29) Fear the Con 3 now has t-shirts you can order. * (4:04) The new emotion: Muscle March. * (7:14) Fear the Fruit is still going strong. * (9:22) The sorts of dice you own and how you carry them. * (30:13) Doom has been wrought upon our household. * (31:13) Character creation tips [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 182 – how the new guys make characters * (0:29) Fear the Con 3 now has t-shirts you can order. * (4:04) The new emotion: Muscle March. * (7:14) Fear the Fruit is still going strong. * (9:22) The sorts of dice you own and how you carry them. * (30:13) Doom has been wrought upon our household. * (31:13) Character creation tips from our newer hosts. * (49:45) [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 10 – Matt Vancil In this interview we talk with Matt Vancil from Dead Gentlemen, writer and director of The Gamers and The Gamers: Dorkness Rising.  We talk about the making of his previous films, the prospect of RPG properties getting turned into movies, gamer stereotypes, and what new stuff he has on the horizon. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 10 – Matt Vancil In this interview we talk with Matt Vancil from Dead Gentlemen, writer and director of The Gamers and The Gamers: Dorkness Rising.  We talk about the making of his previous films, the prospect of RPG properties getting turned into movies, gamer stereotypes, and what new stuff he has on the horizon. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, Wayne Guest: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 181 – gamer health (part 2) * (0:30) A screwed up intro and how editing affects the show. * (2:13) When passing notes during the game goes too far. * (12:44) Controlling the temptation to eat. * (23:40) Fear the Fruit reminder! * (23:57) Losing weight when you already exercise and can’t control what food is around. * (36:31) Portion control [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 181 – gamer health (part 2) * (0:30) A screwed up intro and how editing affects the show. * (2:13) When passing notes during the game goes too far. * (12:44) Controlling the temptation to eat. * (23:40) Fear the Fruit reminder! * (23:57) Losing weight when you already exercise and can’t control what food is around. * (36:31) Portion control and finding diet food with [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 180 – gamer health (part 1) * (0:31) Fear the Con 3 just got a trivia game show.  Fear the Con 3 items are also now available for sale in our CafePress store. * (2:17) Ira Glass on overcoming creative perfectionism. * (5:06) Keeping dice in the roleplaying continuity. * (9:21) Pat’s pickled pigs feet…? * (10:44) Health advice disclaimer.  You [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 180 – gamer health (part 1) * (0:31) Fear the Con 3 just got a trivia game show.  Fear the Con 3 items are also now available for sale in our CafePress store. * (2:17) Ira Glass on overcoming creative perfectionism. * (5:06) Keeping dice in the roleplaying continuity. * (9:21) Pat’s pickled pigs feet…? * (10:44) Health advice disclaimer.  You can find the organization [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 179 – small topic round-up * (0:45) The man that really keeps Pat down. * (1:35) Get your health questions to Chris for episode 180! * (2:09) A big thanks to Totten for the pizza. * (3:10) DriveThruRPG is running a charity through Doctors Without Borders for medical relief in Haiti.  You can make the donation here and see what RPG products that [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 179 – small topic round-up * (0:45) The man that really keeps Pat down. * (1:35) Get your health questions to Chris for episode 180! * (2:09) A big thanks to Totten for the pizza. * (3:10) DriveThruRPG is running a charity through Doctors Without Borders for medical relief in Haiti.  You can make the donation here and see what [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 178 – GM and player notes * (0:35) Dan makes a confession. * (4:07) Fear the Con 3! * (4:43) Soliciting questions for the upcoming episode on gamer health. * (7:05) How Chad keeps his incidental GM decisions straight without notes. * (17:08) Preparing the right amount of notes. * (18:12) Notes and improv for a game’s opening scene. * (24:02) Using the conclusion of one session [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 178 – GM and player notes * (0:35) Dan makes a confession. * (4:07) Fear the Con 3! * (4:43) Soliciting questions for the upcoming episode on gamer health. * (7:05) How Chad keeps his incidental GM decisions straight without notes. * (17:08) Preparing the right amount of notes. * (18:12) Notes and improv for a game’s opening scene. * (24:02) [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 177 – the player and GM toolboxes * (0:29) Pat gets a local port. * (1:15) Dan’s rant on impassible terrain. * (7:13) How Pat made Chad and Dan proud with his first MMO. * (9:19) The GM and player toolbox. * (11:29) The moment of zen. * (15:56) Taking a week off. * (17:47) Useful lists. * (19:50) The double-edged sword [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 177 – the player and GM toolboxes * (0:29) Pat gets a local port. * (1:15) Dan’s rant on impassible terrain. * (7:13) How Pat made Chad and Dan proud with his first MMO. * (9:19) The GM and player toolbox. * (11:29) The moment of zen. * (15:56) Taking a week off. * (17:47) Useful lists. * (19:50) The double-edged sword of an internet-ready laptop. * (22:06) The role [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 31 – Fear the Con 3 * (0:00) Dan’s favorite part of Fear the Con. * (1:56) Why you don’t want to miss the Wing Night beforehand. * (2:40) Some highlights for people that aren’t going to the con.  If you want to help promote the con, you can find a Fear the Con 3 flyer here. * (5:08) Sign-up and find information at [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 31 – Fear the Con 3 * (0:00) Dan’s favorite part of Fear the Con. * (1:56) Why you don’t want to miss the Wing Night beforehand. * (2:40) Some highlights for people that aren’t going to the con.  If you want to help promote the con, you can find a Fear the Con 3 flyer here. * (5:08) Sign-up and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 176 – party leaders and RP sidebars * (0:29) Fear the Con 3 sign-up has begun! * (1:44) Thanking our secret Santas.  Legos, Confessions of a Part-time Sorceress, Master of the Game, and SPANC. * (8:40) Swapping games to expose people to new material. * (10:53) The original Fear the Boot logo. * (11:36) Setting up this episode and the next one. * (12:04) Leadership and structure [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 176 – party leaders and RP sidebars * (0:29) Fear the Con 3 sign-up has begun! * (1:44) Thanking our secret Santas.  Legos, Confessions of a Part-time Sorceress, Master of the Game, and SPANC. * (8:40) Swapping games to expose people to new material. * (10:53) The original Fear the Boot logo. * (11:36) Setting up this episode and the next one. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 175 – why John loves and hates his PCs * (0:38) Congratulating Chris. * (2:22) Fear the Boot made it to 175. * (3:19) Fear the Con 3 online ticketing and sign-up will be live on January 1st. * (6:06) Chad has a sexy voice? * (7:16) John’s current gaming situation.  You can find MapTools here. * (9:48) Why John hates player characters. * (11:25) A quick gaming story to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 175 – why John loves and hates his PCs * (0:38) Congratulating Chris. * (2:22) Fear the Boot made it to 175. * (3:19) Fear the Con 3 online ticketing and sign-up will be live on January 1st. * (6:06) Chad has a sexy voice? * (7:16) John’s current gaming situation.  You can find MapTools here. * (9:48) Why John hates player characters. * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 30 – Saturday morning cartoons I was hoping to run a regular episode this week, but Christmas happened.  Since I couldn’t get enough hosts, I dug into the archive of unreleased stuff and pulled out a bonus episode we did with Mikey Mason. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 30 – Saturday morning cartoons I was hoping to run a regular episode this week, but Christmas happened.  Since I couldn’t get enough hosts, I dug into the archive of unreleased stuff and pulled out a bonus episode we did with Mikey Mason. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 174 – LARP round table, part 2 * (0:32) How a person’s real skills can affect game play. * (4:57) The additional costs associated with LARP. * (8:27) Setting and time periods. * (12:08) Where someone looking to join the hobby should start. * (21:55) LARP as an educational tool. * (22:40) Rule 7. * (24:03) Trying new systems and more thoughts on finding a group. * (25:01) Character [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 174 – LARP round table, part 2 * (0:32) How a person’s real skills can affect game play. * (4:57) The additional costs associated with LARP. * (8:27) Setting and time periods. * (12:08) Where someone looking to join the hobby should start. * (21:55) LARP as an educational tool. * (22:40) Rule 7. * (24:03) Trying new systems and more thoughts on finding a group. * (25:01) Character [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 173 – LARP round table, part 1 * (1:09) Fear the Boot, now with timestamps! * (1:45) Fear the Con 3 sign-up is coming very soon. * (2:20) Introducing our guests. * (5:05) What separates LARP from tabletop RPGs? * (10:32) The negative image of LARPers.  The infamous Lightningt Bolt video. * (17:07) The seemingly insular nature of the LARP community. * (28:03) Flirting, physical contact, and other [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 173 – LARP round table, part 1 * (1:09) Fear the Boot, now with timestamps! * (1:45) Fear the Con 3 sign-up is coming very soon. * (2:20) Introducing our guests. * (5:05) What separates LARP from tabletop RPGs? * (10:32) The negative image of LARPers.  The infamous Lightningt Bolt video. * (17:07) The seemingly insular nature of the LARP community. * (28:03) Flirting, physical contact, and other [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 172 – picking the right resources for a new GM * (0:55) Wayne’s surprise gift for Dan. * (2:13) A childhood full of toys. * (11:51) The limited release of The Road. * (14:36) Predictions on the future of  media distribution. * (28:55) Picking the right resources for a brand new GM and gaming group. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 172 – picking the right resources for a new GM * (0:55) Wayne’s surprise gift for Dan. * (2:13) A childhood full of toys. * (11:51) The limited release of The Road. * (14:36) Predictions on the future of  media distribution. * (28:55) Picking the right resources for a brand new GM and gaming group. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 29 – board games We talk about board games with a tangent into cooperative vs competitive gaming. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 29 – board games We talk about board games with a tangent into cooperative vs competitive gaming. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 171 – theater and roleplaying * Welcoming comedian Mikey Mason. * Dan is answering his Fear the Boot email account again. Let’s see how long that lasts. * Fear the Fruit is back at Fear the Con 3. You can find information on how to make a donation here. * Revisiting old campaigns. * Mikey Mason’s beer sites are Good Beer Show [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 171 – theater and roleplaying * Welcoming comedian Mikey Mason. * Dan is answering his Fear the Boot email account again. Let’s see how long that lasts. * Fear the Fruit is back at Fear the Con 3. You can find information on how to make a donation here. * Revisiting old campaigns. * Mikey Mason’s beer sites are Good Beer Show [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 170 – bickering about bards * Some basic information on Fear the Con 3 is up.  More details — and ticketing — will follow soon! * Checking in on how Wayne’s Mutants & Masterminds game went. * Getting your players unstuck. * Bickering about bards.  If you don’t have a 3.5 rulebook handy, you can follow along here.  If you’re interested in entering [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 170 – bickering about bards * Some basic information on Fear the Con 3 is up.  More details — and ticketing — will follow soon! * Checking in on how Wayne’s Mutants & Masterminds game went. * Getting your players unstuck. * Bickering about bards.  If you don’t have a 3.5 rulebook handy, you can follow along here.  If you’re interested in entering [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 169 – running a system or setting for the first time * The top 10 reasons we miss having Chris on Fear the Boot. * Chad makes a special presentation.  You can find the RPG swap thread on our forum.  Be sure to check out Atomic Robo!  The story of Steve Jackson getting in trouble with the government can be read here. * Running a roleplaying game system [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 169 – running a system or setting for the first time * The top 10 reasons we miss having Chris on Fear the Boot. * Chad makes a special presentation.  You can find the RPG swap thread on our forum.  Be sure to check out Atomic Robo!  The story of Steve Jackson getting in trouble with the government can be read here. * Running a roleplaying game system [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 168 – player focus and proaction * Bitter beer.  You can find the beer podcast Mikey Mason is on here. * Keeping your players focused on the game and stopping the table talk. * Getting your players to be more proactive about roleplaying. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 168 – player focus and proaction * Bitter beer.  You can find the beer podcast Mikey Mason is on here. * Keeping your players focused on the game and stopping the table talk. * Getting your players to be more proactive about roleplaying. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 28 – Halloween stories and holiday games You can see Pat’s jack-o’-latern here. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 28 – Halloween stories and holiday games You can see Pat’s jack-o’-latern here. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 167 – roleplaying in combat * Fear the Boot is looking for LARPers!  See the forums for details. * Our struggles with miniature war games. * Keeping roleplaying alive in combat. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 167 – roleplaying in combat * Fear the Boot is looking for LARPers!  See the forums for details. * Our struggles with miniature war games. * Keeping roleplaying alive in combat. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 166 – the effect of minis on RPGs * Reviewing reviews.  The website we mentioned is Spill. * The odd obscurity of (or at least our ignorance regarding) LARPing rulebooks.  You can find the Fallout LARP pictures here. * The effect of minis on tabletop roleplaying games.  In case you’re not familiar with the annoying Wilhelm Scream, here’s a compilation of them. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 166 – the effect of minis on RPGs * Reviewing reviews.  The website we mentioned is Spill. * The odd obscurity of (or at least our ignorance regarding) LARPing rulebooks.  You can find the Fallout LARP pictures here. * The effect of minis on tabletop roleplaying games.  In case you’re not familiar with the annoying Wilhelm Scream, here’s a compilation of them. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 165 – saving a faltering campaign * Chris is off to take his PT exam. * Fear the Con 3 has dates!  March 11, 2010 for Wing Night, March 12 – 13 for the con, March 14 – 17 for additional social events. * The City of Villains supergroup on Pinnacle server is still going strong.  Free account reactivation and double XP this [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 165 – saving a faltering campaign * Chris is off to take his PT exam. * Fear the Con 3 has dates!  March 11, 2010 for Wing Night, March 12 – 13 for the con, March 14 – 17 for additional social events. * The City of Villains supergroup on Pinnacle server is still going strong.  Free account reactivation and double XP this [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 164 – mythology in fantasy RPGs * Fear the Boot just finished its first election…? * Why the website has been coming and going. * Fear the Con 3. After recording this episode, we got the location reserved and dates locked down. * The history and meaning of names. * Video game length. * Superstition and mythology in fantasy roleplaying games. * Psychoanalyzing Pat. Hosts: Chad, Chris, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 164 – mythology in fantasy RPGs * Fear the Boot just finished its first election…? * Why the website has been coming and going. * Fear the Con 3. After recording this episode, we got the location reserved and dates locked down. * The history and meaning of names. * Video game length. * Superstition and mythology in fantasy roleplaying games. * Psychoanalyzing Pat. Hosts: Chad, Chris, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 9 – Jim Pinto In this interview we talk with Jim Pinto from Alderac Entertainment Group.  You can find his gaming blog here and portfolio here. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Wayne Guests: Jim Pinto Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 9 – Jim Pinto In this interview we talk with Jim Pinto from Alderac Entertainment Group.  You can find his gaming blog here and portfolio here. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Wayne Guests: Jim Pinto Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 163 – taking roleplaying games mainstream * I hate Skype. * Happy birthday to Chris! * Pat finds Devil Cremes. * Sherlock Holmes, the upcoming movie, and reimagining popular stories. * Old games that we miss…!? * The creep of roleplaying elements into non-roleplaying games. * Failures of outreach in geekdom. * Bringing roleplaying games into the mainstream. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 163 – taking roleplaying games mainstream * I hate Skype. * Happy birthday to Chris! * Pat finds Devil Cremes. * Sherlock Holmes, the upcoming movie, and reimagining popular stories. * Old games that we miss…!? * The creep of roleplaying elements into non-roleplaying games. * Failures of outreach in geekdom. * Bringing roleplaying games into the mainstream. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 162 – character advancement and atrophy * Sister-kisser redux. * Nerd d**k waving. * The soda map. * Chad’s Fear the Con 3 blog. * Bookstores and bookstoring. * Character advancement and atrophy. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 162 – character advancement and atrophy * Sister-kisser redux. * Nerd d**k waving. * The soda map. * Chad’s Fear the Con 3 blog. * Bookstores and bookstoring. * Character advancement and atrophy. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 161 – one-shot roleplaying games * Welcoming Wayne as a host. * What is your favorite word?  Super Troopers meow clip. * This is Chris’ 50th episode! * Pocket gaming books. * One-shot roleplaying games. * Special thanks to Zircher for the Baron’s reply tagged at the end of the episode! Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 161 – one-shot roleplaying games * Welcoming Wayne as a host. * What is your favorite word?  Super Troopers meow clip. * This is Chris’ 50th episode! * Pocket gaming books. * One-shot roleplaying games. * Special thanks to Zircher for the Baron’s reply tagged at the end of the episode! Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 160 – acclimating new players * Chad is out sick. * Comic books, trade paperbacks, and graphic novels. Wayne provided links to The Boys and an online “pull” service. * An apology to Rhiannon. * Acclimating a new player to the roleplaying hobby. * Julie Hussey’s Power 16 II acceptance speech. Hosts: Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 160 – acclimating new players * Chad is out sick. * Comic books, trade paperbacks, and graphic novels. Wayne provided links to The Boys and an online “pull” service. * An apology to Rhiannon. * Acclimating a new player to the roleplaying hobby. * Julie Hussey’s Power 16 II acceptance speech. Hosts: Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 27 – Gen Con final review A final look back at Gen Con 2009, a few shout-outs, and some things we want to do differently next year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 27 – Gen Con final review A final look back at Gen Con 2009, a few shout-outs, and some things we want to do differently next year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | This Just In From Gen Con Since I was stuck at home, Chris Hussey took my place on an episode of This Just In…From Gen Con. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | This Just In From Gen Con Since I was stuck at home, Chris Hussey took my place on an episode of This Just In…From Gen Con. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Gen Con 2009 – Pulp City interview Interview regarding Pulp City. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Gen Con 2009 – Pulp City interview Interview regarding Pulp City. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Gen Con 2009 – Warhammer 40K fan interview Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Gen Con 2009 – Warhammer 40K fan interview Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Gen Con 2009 – The Journey Begins Wednesday was the day Chad, John and I arrived in Indianapolis for Gen Con. They beat me there, and headed over to a different hotel for a hastily assembled “Pot Luck & Beer Tasting” event. By the time I showed, there were about a dozen Booters present. We dined on chili concocted by Martian Bob himself, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Gen Con 2009 – The Journey Begins Wednesday was the day Chad, John and I arrived in Indianapolis for Gen Con. They beat me there, and headed over to a different hotel for a hastily assembled “Pot Luck & Beer Tasting” event. By the time I showed, there were about a dozen Booters present. We dined on chili concocted by Martian Bob himself, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 26 – Bedtime Stories 3 Fear the Boot Bedtime Stories, part 3. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 26 – Bedtime Stories 3 Fear the Boot Bedtime Stories, part 3. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 159 – the fate of roleplaying games * Power 16 II has ended!  We’ll announce the bracket and contest winners in the first post-Gencon show. * Gencon is upon us!  If you haven’t already, get signed up for the guerrilla events. * Be sure to subscribe to the Fear the Boot and TOFtBCH Twitter feeds. * Rolling dice versus roleplaying social skills. * Could there be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 159 – the fate of roleplaying games * Power 16 II has ended!  We’ll announce the bracket and contest winners in the first post-Gencon show. * Gencon is upon us!  If you haven’t already, get signed up for the guerrilla events. * Be sure to subscribe to the Fear the Boot and TOFtBCH Twitter feeds. * Rolling dice versus roleplaying social skills. * Could there be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 158 – overall balance in an RPG * Power 16 II final battle this week! * Battletech’s 25th anniversary and the unseen ‘Mechs. * Sign-up continues for our Gencon guerrilla event network! * A big thanks to Kellum. * Midnight RPG movie. * The Ghostbusters video game and never-made movie sequel. * Overall balance in a roleplaying game. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, John, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 158 – overall balance in an RPG * Power 16 II final battle this week! * Battletech’s 25th anniversary and the unseen ‘Mechs. * Sign-up continues for our Gencon guerrilla event network! * A big thanks to Kellum. * Midnight RPG movie. * The Ghostbusters video game and never-made movie sequel. * Overall balance in a roleplaying game. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, John, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 157 – questioning magic user balance * Where’s Pat? * Power 16 II final battle this week! * Numbering churches and banks.  (Note from Dan: I checked the ending credits of Contra and realized I had games mixed up.  It was from the credits of Mega Man 3.  It’s around 2:20 on that clip.) * Urban legends. * City of Villains guild on the Pinnacle [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 157 – questioning magic user balance * Where’s Pat? * Power 16 II final battle this week! * Numbering churches and banks.  (Note from Dan: I checked the ending credits of Contra and realized I had games mixed up.  It was from the credits of Mega Man 3.  It’s around 2:20 on that clip.) * Urban legends. * City of Villains guild on the Pinnacle [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 156 – deciding which resources are worth tracking * iTunes and WordPress are both against us! * The new Mechwarrior game.  After watching the trailer, seeing the restored “unseen” ‘Mechs and flavor they’re going for, Dan retracts his initial disdain. * Our hope for a new Crimson Skies video game. * Deciding what’s worth tracking in a roleplaying game. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, John, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 156 – deciding which resources are worth tracking * iTunes and WordPress are both against us! * The new Mechwarrior game.  After watching the trailer, seeing the restored “unseen” ‘Mechs and flavor they’re going for, Dan retracts his initial disdain. * Our hope for a new Crimson Skies video game. * Deciding what’s worth tracking in a roleplaying game. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, John, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 155 – dealing with first games * Yes, both cities are real places. * This week, the Power 16 II enters the finals for the Denny’s League. * If you’ve enjoyed Skullossus’ bracketology art, check out his comic, The Princess Planet. * Sign-up continues for our Gencon guerrilla event network! * Chris wins an Edward R. Murrow award!  You can watch his entry here. * A [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 155 – dealing with first games * Yes, both cities are real places. * This week, the Power 16 II enters the finals for the Denny’s League. * If you’ve enjoyed Skullossus’ bracketology art, check out his comic, The Princess Planet. * Sign-up continues for our Gencon guerrilla event network! * Chris wins an Edward R. Murrow award!  You can watch his entry here. * A [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 154 – epic player quests * Power 16 II continues!  This week is the final round of the Shadowrun League. * Be sure to get signed up for our Gencon guerilla event list. * Chad’s random aside on industrial music. * Five upcoming movies we’re looking forward to: Surrogates, 9, District 9, Zombieland, Where the Wild Things Are. * Epic player quests. Hosts: Chris, Chad, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 154 – epic player quests * Power 16 II continues!  This week is the final round of the Shadowrun League. * Be sure to get signed up for our Gencon guerilla event list. * Chad’s random aside on industrial music. * Five upcoming movies we’re looking forward to: Surrogates, 9, District 9, Zombieland, Where the Wild Things Are. * Epic player quests. Hosts: Chris, Chad, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 153 – picture inspired topics * Learning a little more about Pat. * Power 16 II rolls on!  This week is the second round of the Denny’s League. * Can’t Stop the Serenity charity. * Some mathematical facts about 153. * Reverse picture-preview episode.  The 10 pictures forum users submitted to inspire this episode can be found here. Hosts: Chad, Dan, John, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 153 – picture inspired topics * Learning a little more about Pat. * Power 16 II rolls on!  This week is the second round of the Denny’s League. * Can’t Stop the Serenity charity. * Some mathematical facts about 153. * Reverse picture-preview episode.  The 10 pictures forum users submitted to inspire this episode can be found here. Hosts: Chad, Dan, John, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 152 – Game Master failure * You can find Chad’s Twitter feed here. * Power 16 II, round 2 of the Shadowrun League. Get your votes in! You can find the on-going bracketology thread here. * When is it too soon? * Handling failure as a Game Master. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, John, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 152 – Game Master failure * You can find Chad’s Twitter feed here. * Power 16 II, round 2 of the Shadowrun League. Get your votes in! You can find the on-going bracketology thread here. * When is it too soon? * Handling failure as a Game Master. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, John, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 151 – player character failure * Power 16 II continues!  It’s time to vote on the first round of the Denny’s League.  You can find the bracketology thread here. * Wii Fit. * Chad gets screwed by another video game. * Breaking the fourth wall of electronic games.  You can see Project NATAL here and Milo here. * Player Character failure in roleplaying games. Hosts: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 151 – player character failure * Power 16 II continues!  It’s time to vote on the first round of the Denny’s League.  You can find the bracketology thread here. * Wii Fit. * Chad gets screwed by another video game. * Breaking the fourth wall of electronic games.  You can see Project NATAL here and Milo here. * Player Character failure in roleplaying games. Hosts: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 150 – changing character traits mid-game * Star Trek Bridge Commander and other Star Trek video games. * The Power 16 2 begins today!  The first round of competition within the Shadowrun League will run for a week or two.  Get your votes in here! Remember that we’re giving away Catalyst gift cards, so if you want to enter for those, be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 150 – changing character traits mid-game * Star Trek Bridge Commander and other Star Trek video games. * The Power 16 2 begins today!  The first round of competition within the Shadowrun League will run for a week or two.  Get your votes in here! Remember that we’re giving away Catalyst gift cards, so if you want to enter for those, be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 149 – adding depth to your player character * Chad’s personalized mug. * Fear the Boot TOFtBCHes at Gencon!  If you want to be a part of the action, get signed up! * Power 16 II, starting next episode! * Television ratings, cancellations, and DVRs. * Adding depth to your player character. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 149 – adding depth to your player character * Chad’s personalized mug. * Fear the Boot TOFtBCHes at Gencon!  If you want to be a part of the action, get signed up! * Power 16 II, starting next episode! * Television ratings, cancellations, and DVRs. * Adding depth to your player character. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 148 – mistrust at the gaming table * Is it fair to prejudge a movie based on its trailers? * Fear the Boot float trip and camping trip June 5th – 7th.  You can find the Facebook event page here and forum thread here. * Fear the Boot TOFtBCHes at Gencon!  If you want to be a part of the action, get signed up! * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 148 – mistrust at the gaming table * Is it fair to prejudge a movie based on its trailers? * Fear the Boot float trip and camping trip June 5th – 7th.  You can find the Facebook event page here and forum thread here. * Fear the Boot TOFtBCHes at Gencon!  If you want to be a part of the action, get signed up! * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 147 – dungeon building (part 2) * “Dan’s not quite long enough” has concluded.  However, this cause still goes on, so if you want to make a donation, please do so here.  You can now see Chad bald and Dan with short hair. * If you register for the forums and don’t get your confirmation email, send a message to the General [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 147 – dungeon building (part 2) * “Dan’s not quite long enough” has concluded.  However, this cause still goes on, so if you want to make a donation, please do so here.  You can now see Chad bald and Dan with short hair. * If you register for the forums and don’t get your confirmation email, send a message to the General [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 146 – dungeon building (part 1) * If you register for the forums and don’t get your confirmation email, send a message to the General Mailbox with your forum user name. * “Dan’s not quite long enough” is in its last week!  To make your donation to March of Dimes’ Raina’s Wings charity, do so here.  You can see Chad bald on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 146 – dungeon building (part 1) * If you register for the forums and don’t get your confirmation email, send a message to the General Mailbox with your forum user name. * “Dan’s not quite long enough” is in its last week!  To make your donation to March of Dimes’ Raina’s Wings charity, do so here.  You can see Chad bald on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 145 – making a genre work (part 2) * “Dan’s not quite long enough” continues!  To make your donation to March of Dimes’ Raina’s Wings charity, do so here. * Skies of Glass comic artist search!   The character document is here.  Send submissions or questions to skiesofglass@gmail.com. * Concepts we all understand but can’t quite define. * Broadening Dan’s horizons. * How to overcome the roadblocks to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 145 – making a genre work (part 2) * “Dan’s not quite long enough” continues!  To make your donation to March of Dimes’ Raina’s Wings charity, do so here. * Skies of Glass comic artist search!   The character document is here.  Send submissions or questions to skiesofglass@gmail.com. * Concepts we all understand but can’t quite define. * Broadening Dan’s horizons. * How to overcome the roadblocks to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 144 – making a genre work (part 1) * “Dan’s not quite long enough” has started!  To make your donation to March of Dimes’ Raina’s Wings charity, do so here. * Fear the Boot community’s Neverwinter Nights mod. * We discuss a commentary by Isaac Asimov on whether “true” science fiction can ever sell in a mass market. * Why Dan struggles constructing super hero campaigns. Hosts: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 144 – making a genre work (part 1) * “Dan’s not quite long enough” has started!  To make your donation to March of Dimes’ Raina’s Wings charity, do so here. * Fear the Boot community’s Neverwinter Nights mod. * We discuss a commentary by Isaac Asimov on whether “true” science fiction can ever sell in a mass market. * Why Dan struggles constructing super hero campaigns. Hosts: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 143 – animals and anthros in roleplaying games * A big thanks to the guys at The Core gaming shop in Cedar Falls, Iowa. * Things that wouldn’t work as roleplaying games.  Apparently clips of The Letter People aren’t hard to find. * Playing animals or anthropomorphic animals in a roleplaying game.  You can see a picture of the guy that inspired this show on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 143 – animals and anthros in roleplaying games * A big thanks to the guys at The Core gaming shop in Cedar Falls, Iowa. * Things that wouldn’t work as roleplaying games.  Apparently clips of The Letter People aren’t hard to find. * Playing animals or anthropomorphic animals in a roleplaying game.  You can see a picture of the guy that inspired this show on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 142 – roleplaying with kids * Dan’s not quite long enough. * Chris introduces his son’s friends to D&D. * We ponder why video games aren’t held to the same product standards common to every other industry. * Roleplaying with your kids.  The toy company Pat mentions is Schleich (WARNING: this site plays music when you open it).  The roleplaying game Chad keeps [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 142 – roleplaying with kids * Dan’s not quite long enough. * Chris introduces his son’s friends to D&D. * We ponder why video games aren’t held to the same product standards common to every other industry. * Roleplaying with your kids.  The toy company Pat mentions is Schleich (WARNING: this site plays music when you open it).  The roleplaying game Chad keeps [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 141 – an underserved demographic * This show was recorded while on a Gamer Adventures trip. * Fear the Boot will soon be joining the Pulp Gamer network. * Introducing Darren Lacoste, winner of Mayfair’s Catan tournament. * Gamers as an underserved demographic. * Expanding the appeal of gaming. * Areas we’d like to see focus on the gaming demographic, and what we can do [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 141 – an underserved demographic * This show was recorded while on a Gamer Adventures trip. * Fear the Boot will soon be joining the Pulp Gamer network. * Introducing Darren Lacoste, winner of Mayfair’s Catan tournament. * Gamers as an underserved demographic. * Expanding the appeal of gaming. * Areas we’d like to see focus on the gaming demographic, and what we can do [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 8 – Trampas Whiteman In this interview we talk with Trampas Whiteman from Dragonlance Nexus. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat Guests: Trampas Whiteman Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 8 – Trampas Whiteman In this interview we talk with Trampas Whiteman from Dragonlance Nexus. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Pat Guests: Trampas Whiteman Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 140 – playing the bad guys * Jeffcon at Just For Fun in Peoria, IL. * Playing villainous characters. * Adding cults to your roleplaying game. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 140 – playing the bad guys * Jeffcon at Just For Fun in Peoria, IL. * Playing villainous characters. * Adding cults to your roleplaying game. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Fear the Con, recording video A Fear the Con attendee (Anthony, aka Iskoot) was kind enough to post a video of the FtC episode recording.  If you’re interested in checking it out, you can download the AVI here.  This file is about 750MB in size, so be prepared for the download. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 139 – writing a con game * You can see the trunk monkey videos here. * Preparing a con game.  Really good advice, presented with really questionable sound quality. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, John, Pat…and a whole lot of con attendees Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 139 – writing a con game * You can see the trunk monkey videos here. * Preparing a con game.  Really good advice, presented with really questionable sound quality. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, John, Pat…and a whole lot of con attendees Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 25 – Fear the Con 2 information * You can still pre-register and pre-pay for a few more days on the convention website. * You can find addresses and maps for the convention center, wing night location, hotel, and (I hope) Watchmen theater in this DOC or PDF. * If you’re looking for rides, car pooling, or hotel roommates,  go here. * You can find [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 25 – Fear the Con 2 information * You can still pre-register and pre-pay for a few more days on the convention website. * You can find addresses and maps for the convention center, wing night location, hotel, and (I hope) Watchmen theater in this DOC or PDF. * If you’re looking for rides, car pooling, or hotel roommates,  go here. * You can find [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 138 – overcoming the GM jitters * Raina’s Wings.  You can donate here and read the full story behind this charity on our forums. * Remembering the importance of player contribution to an RPG’s unfolding story. * Fear the Con!  You can see Dave’s account of the pirate ship building on his blog. * Getting over the GM jitters. * Handling a group where the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 138 – overcoming the GM jitters * Raina’s Wings.  You can donate here and read the full story behind this charity on our forums. * Remembering the importance of player contribution to an RPG’s unfolding story. * Fear the Con!  You can see Dave’s account of the pirate ship building on his blog. * Getting over the GM jitters. * Handling a group where the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 137 – knowing when to end a campaign * Pat hasn’t played Oregon Trail…?  If you want to play around with Logo, there are some modern adaptations in Flash. * RPGs in a bad economy. * Shepherding your off-topic players. * Know when it’s time to end your campaign. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 137 – knowing when to end a campaign * Pat hasn’t played Oregon Trail…?  If you want to play around with Logo, there are some modern adaptations in Flash. * RPGs in a bad economy. * Shepherding your off-topic players. * Know when it’s time to end your campaign. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 136 – RPGs in the New Media Paradigm * Making Ed’s kids gamers. * The real reason we play MMOs and the lack of innovation in the industry. * Media companies don’t realize what year it is. * Are RPG companies adapating to meet changing consumption patterns? * War Pig Radio.  You can find the update on its status here. * RPG Countdown. Hosts: Dan, Ed, John, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 136 – RPGs in the New Media Paradigm * Making Ed’s kids gamers. * The real reason we play MMOs and the lack of innovation in the industry. * Media companies don’t realize what year it is. * Are RPG companies adapating to meet changing consumption patterns? * War Pig Radio.  You can find the update on its status here. * RPG Countdown. Hosts: Dan, Ed, John, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 135 – tangible goodies * A viewing of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 leads to a broader discussion of anime.  The anime Chad recommends is Planetes and Last Exile. * Heroes of Lesser Earth. * Fear the Boot’s Twitter feed can be found here. * Game Master handouts and other visual aids for players. * Tangible goodies that sometimes ship with video games and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 135 – tangible goodies * A viewing of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 leads to a broader discussion of anime.  The anime Chad recommends is Planetes and Last Exile. * Heroes of Lesser Earth. * Fear the Boot’s Twitter feed can be found here. * Game Master handouts and other visual aids for players. * Tangible goodies that sometimes ship with video games and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 134 – revealing plot information * Funny names, Johnny Cash, and the Gamer Adventures cruise. * Some events going on outside of Fear the Con: a wing night on Thursday, March 5th and a Watchmen viewing on Friday, March 6th. * A possible Rifts movie?  If you want to join the letter campaign, you can find details here.  If you hadn’t heard [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 134 – revealing plot information * Funny names, Johnny Cash, and the Gamer Adventures cruise. * Some events going on outside of Fear the Con: a wing night on Thursday, March 5th and a Watchmen viewing on Friday, March 6th. * A possible Rifts movie?  If you want to join the letter campaign, you can find details here.  If you hadn’t heard [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 133 – getting your players to roleplay * Direct-to-video, low budget, art house, and “scam” movies.  And, yes, Snakes on a Train is a real movie. * What the small RPG publishers have (and don’t have) in common with small movie studios. * What art form are RPGs most like to you? * Getting your players to roleplay. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 133 – getting your players to roleplay * Direct-to-video, low budget, art house, and “scam” movies.  And, yes, Snakes on a Train is a real movie. * What the small RPG publishers have (and don’t have) in common with small movie studios. * What art form are RPGs most like to you? * Getting your players to roleplay. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 132 – game pacing * Pat turns 35, and how our perceptions of age change with age. * Pirates of the Cursed Sea.  I found some pictures of a play area similar to the one I saw at Gencon. * Fear the Con 2.  You can buy your ticket, see the games, and sign up to play on the website.  The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 132 – game pacing * Pat turns 35, and how our perceptions of age change with age. * Pirates of the Cursed Sea.  I found some pictures of a play area similar to the one I saw at Gencon. * Fear the Con 2.  You can buy your ticket, see the games, and sign up to play on the website.  The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 131 – almost LARPing * The things we do for this hobby. * Fear the Con 2!  You can find more information on the forum or the con’s website. * Getting more in-character and how it helps or hurts a game.  You can find the movie of James Earl Jones counting to 10 here. * People you would love to LARP with. Hosts: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 131 – almost LARPing * The things we do for this hobby. * Fear the Con 2!  You can find more information on the forum or the con’s website. * Getting more in-character and how it helps or hurts a game.  You can find the movie of James Earl Jones counting to 10 here. * People you would love to LARP with. Hosts: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 130 – crime and morality in roleplaying games In this episode, we have a very candid discussion about violent crime and morality in roleplaying games.  We felt it was important to cover this topic, but some of the content may be unsettling to some listeners.  If you are sensitive to such issues, or listen to the show around people that are, please use [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 130 – crime and morality in roleplaying games In this episode, we have a very candid discussion about violent crime and morality in roleplaying games.  We felt it was important to cover this topic, but some of the content may be unsettling to some listeners.  If you are sensitive to such issues, or listen to the show around people that are, please use [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 129 – the size and shape of RPG books * Welcoming back Ed Healy of Atomic Array. * Fear the Con’s hotel block is now ready for reservations.  You can find details on the con’s website.  If you’re looking to share rooms or rides, you can find classifieds on our forum.  We’re also pleased to welcome comedian Mikey Mason as an addition to this year’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 129 – the size and shape of RPG books * Welcoming back Ed Healy of Atomic Array. * Fear the Con’s hotel block is now ready for reservations.  You can find details on the con’s website.  If you’re looking to share rooms or rides, you can find classifieds on our forum.  We’re also pleased to welcome comedian Mikey Mason as an addition to this year’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 128 – GameDAR and the DM screen * Sign up for Fear the Con!  And if you’re interested in running a game, be sure to contact Chad. * If you’re interested in playing Warhammer Online, join us on the Order side, Monolith server.  You can find more information on the forums. * Tuning your GameDAR to find your fellow nerds.  The song Chris referenced [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 128 – GameDAR and the DM screen * Sign up for Fear the Con!  And if you’re interested in running a game, be sure to contact Chad. * If you’re interested in playing Warhammer Online, join us on the Order side, Monolith server.  You can find more information on the forums. * Tuning your GameDAR to find your fellow nerds.  The song Chris referenced [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 24 – Chris’ Battletech love letters Listen along as Chris reads the Battletech love letters he wrote his wife back when they were dating! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 24 – Chris’ Battletech love letters Listen along as Chris reads the Battletech love letters he wrote his wife back when they were dating! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 127 – cheating the game * The awesome result of our Cattletech charity drive. * Voting on the GM profile entries has ended.  Congratulations to Keith for winning! * Fear the Con 2 is ready for your sign-up! * Some tips for cheating the game, which leads into a discussion about how we would each deal with such antics at our own gaming [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 127 – cheating the game * The awesome result of our Cattletech charity drive. * Voting on the GM profile entries has ended.  Congratulations to Keith for winning! * Fear the Con 2 is ready for your sign-up! * Some tips for cheating the game, which leads into a discussion about how we would each deal with such antics at our own gaming [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 126 – no dice and almost no players * Embarrass Chris and feed a village!  You  just can’t lose with this charity.  We’re collecting money to purchase livestock for struggling communities around the world.  Each animal purchased will not only provide much needed labor, wool, or sustenance to these people, but it will also ransom out one of Chris’ Battletech love letters for [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 126 – no dice and almost no players * Embarrass Chris and feed a village!  You  just can’t lose with this charity.  We’re collecting money to purchase livestock for struggling communities around the world.  Each animal purchased will not only provide much needed labor, wool, or sustenance to these people, but it will also ransom out one of Chris’ Battletech love letters for [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 125- never letting them see you sweat * The Fear the Con site is now up for registration.  If you want to run a game, sign up first and then contact Chad, telling him about the game you’re running (title, description, system, desired timeframe, and number of player slots). * Introducicng our guest hosts, Andy and Arthur.  If you can’t remember their forum [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 125- never letting them see you sweat * The Fear the Con site is now up for registration.  If you want to run a game, sign up first and then contact Chad, telling him about the game you’re running (title, description, system, desired timeframe, and number of player slots). * Introducicng our guest hosts, Andy and Arthur.  If you can’t remember their forum [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 124 – marketing RPGs * This episode was recorded in Seattle, so I was away from my normal equipment.  Tex and I were joined by Ed Healy from Atomic Array. * Kobold Quarterly’s place among gaming magazines. * Game days versus major cons.  You can find information on the Emerald City Game Fest here. * A shout-out to Heath White and Shawn [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 124 – marketing RPGs * This episode was recorded in Seattle, so I was away from my normal equipment.  Tex and I were joined by Ed Healy from Atomic Array. * Kobold Quarterly’s place among gaming magazines. * Game days versus major cons.  You can find information on the Emerald City Game Fest here. * A shout-out to Heath White and Shawn [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 123 – adversarial player-characters * If you haven’t already, be sure to visit the blog!  You can find Dragonlance Canticle here. * Chris and his photon torpedo. * John’s confession. * Tom Bombadil and other things regarding Lord of the Rings. * Chris gets a gaming date. * Playing music while you game. * Player-characters as adversaries.  You can learn about the etymology of MacGuffin [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 123 – adversarial player-characters * If you haven’t already, be sure to visit the blog!  You can find Dragonlance Canticle here. * Chris and his photon torpedo. * John’s confession. * Tom Bombadil and other things regarding Lord of the Rings. * Chris gets a gaming date. * Playing music while you game. * Player-characters as adversaries.  You can learn about the etymology of MacGuffin [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 23 – listener GM profiles We put out the call for listener-submitted GM profiles, and we got some excellent entries!  Check out the show and then head over to the forum to vote for the profiles you thought were the best.  A big thanks to Brian, Chris, Geoff, John, Keith, Nicholas, and Sam for their entries! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 23 – listener GM profiles We put out the call for listener-submitted GM profiles, and we got some excellent entries!  Check out the show and then head over to the forum to vote for the profiles you thought were the best.  A big thanks to Brian, Chris, Geoff, John, Keith, Nicholas, and Sam for their entries! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 122 – temporary characters * Last call on World Wide Wing Night 5!  The podcast we mention is Game On. * You can find the thread on the forum card game here. * If you send us email from a Yahoo address, be sure to watch your Bulk folder! * Chris Engler’s show, Wapcaplets, can be found here. * Pat’s Blow Pop as [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 122 – temporary characters * Last call on World Wide Wing Night 5!  The podcast we mention is Game On. * You can find the thread on the forum card game here. * If you send us email from a Yahoo address, be sure to watch your Bulk folder! * Chris Engler’s show, Wapcaplets, can be found here. * Pat’s Blow Pop as [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 121 – when to upgrade your gaming library * An online Diplomacy game is starting!  If you’d like to join, click here for more information. * World Wide Wing Night 5!  You can find information about the St. Louis and other locations here! * Fear the Con 2 information can be found at http://www.fearthecon.com or http://www.warhorn.net/fearthecon.  If you’re looking for a ride to Fear the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 121 – when to upgrade your gaming library * An online Diplomacy game is starting!  If you’d like to join, click here for more information. * World Wide Wing Night 5!  You can find information about the St. Louis and other locations here! * Fear the Con 2 information can be found at http://www.fearthecon.com or http://www.warhorn.net/fearthecon.  If you’re looking for a ride to Fear the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 120 – group leaders and how education impacts roleplaying * World Wide Wing Night 5 on November 8th!  You can find the details for the St. Louis location here.  If you’re not in St. Louis, you can find a list of gatherings in other cities here. * Fear the Con 2 on March 6th and 7th!  What details we have can be found on the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 120 – group leaders and how education impacts roleplaying * World Wide Wing Night 5 on November 8th!  You can find the details for the St. Louis location here.  If you’re not in St. Louis, you can find a list of gatherings in other cities here. * Fear the Con 2 on March 6th and 7th!  What details we have can be found on the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 119 – GM-assigned roles * Murphy’s Law strikes again! * The Warhammer Online guild is going strong.  You can find the details here. * World Wide Wing Night 5.  You can find details here. * Email addresses for all hosts are back. * This is the last week for the GM profiles!  Be sure to get yours in! * Why is self-destruction a constant [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 119 – GM-assigned roles * Murphy’s Law strikes again! * The Warhammer Online guild is going strong.  You can find the details here. * World Wide Wing Night 5.  You can find details here. * Email addresses for all hosts are back. * This is the last week for the GM profiles!  Be sure to get yours in! * Why is self-destruction a constant [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 118 – personality archetypes * World Wide Wing Night 5 on Saturday, November 8th is coming up soon.  You can find details here. * The Seinfeld/Microsoft commercials. * Our Warhammer Online guild is doing unexpectedly well!  Join us on the Order side of the Thorgrim server.  More information can be found here. * Character, role, and personality archetypes. * Implied archetypes we’ve only seen [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 118 – personality archetypes * World Wide Wing Night 5 on Saturday, November 8th is coming up soon.  You can find details here. * The Seinfeld/Microsoft commercials. * Our Warhammer Online guild is doing unexpectedly well!  Join us on the Order side of the Thorgrim server.  More information can be found here. * Character, role, and personality archetypes. * Implied archetypes we’ve only seen [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 117 – separating yourself from your characters * The episode 115 tutorials are NOT available on CD.  We’re having problems getting CafePress to process the sound files properly.  However, if you want to create your own CD, we’ve compiled the MP3 files in a CD-ready format (intro music removed, etc) in a zip file that you can download here. * World Wide Wing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 117 – separating yourself from your characters * The episode 115 tutorials are NOT available on CD.  We’re having problems getting CafePress to process the sound files properly.  However, if you want to create your own CD, we’ve compiled the MP3 files in a CD-ready format (intro music removed, etc) in a zip file that you can download here. * World Wide Wing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 116 – easing new players into the hobby * Chris is old! * Will we outgrow roleplaying games? * The episode 115 tutorials are NOT available on CD.  We’re having problems getting CafePress to process the sound files properly.  However, if you want to create your own CD, we’ve compiled the MP3 files in a CD-ready format (intro music removed, etc) in a zip file [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 116 – easing new players into the hobby * Chris is old! * Will we outgrow roleplaying games? * The episode 115 tutorials are NOT available on CD.  We’re having problems getting CafePress to process the sound files properly.  However, if you want to create your own CD, we’ve compiled the MP3 files in a CD-ready format (intro music removed, etc) in a zip file [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 7 – It Takes All Kinds An explanation of the diversity you’ll see in how people play or modify their RPGs. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 7 – It Takes All Kinds An explanation of the diversity you’ll see in how people play or modify their RPGs. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 6 – The Language of RPGs Like every hobby, roleplaying has its own jargon.  We’ll help you make sense of it. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 6 – The Language of RPGs Like every hobby, roleplaying has its own jargon.  We’ll help you make sense of it. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 5 – Getting Started If you’re willing to give roleplaying games a try, where should you start?  We explain what you’ll need and where you can find it. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 5 – Getting Started If you’re willing to give roleplaying games a try, where should you start?  We explain what you’ll need and where you can find it. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 4 – Common Objections We tackle the four most common objections to the RPG hobby. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 4 – Common Objections We tackle the four most common objections to the RPG hobby. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 3 – Why Play an RPG? Reasons why roleplaying games are a beneficial and worthwhile hobby. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 3 – Why Play an RPG? Reasons why roleplaying games are a beneficial and worthwhile hobby. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 2 – What is an RPG? A general definition of “role playing game,” along with a quick example of play. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 2 – What is an RPG? A general definition of “role playing game,” along with a quick example of play. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 1 – An Introduction An introduction to the series.  We explain who we are and why we’re putting these shows together. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 115, Chapter 1 – An Introduction An introduction to the series.  We explain who we are and why we’re putting these shows together. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | an explanation of the upcoming week of mini-episodes We’re doing something a little unusual with our “new gamer” and “non-gamer” episodes, so we wanted to explain what you can expect. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | an explanation of the upcoming week of mini-episodes We’re doing something a little unusual with our “new gamer” and “non-gamer” episodes, so we wanted to explain what you can expect. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 114 – introducing non-gamers to RPGs * World Wide Wing Night 5!  You can find details here. * GM profile for Chris. * Introducing non-gamers to the RPG hobby.  The FAQ we mention for dealing with religious objections to roleplaying games can be found here. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 114 – introducing non-gamers to RPGs * World Wide Wing Night 5!  You can find details here. * GM profile for Chris. * Introducing non-gamers to the RPG hobby.  The FAQ we mention for dealing with religious objections to roleplaying games can be found here. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 113 – world campaigns * If you want to join the Fantasy Football game Dan built, you can find a participating location at http://www.fschallenge.com. * A big thanks to our Gencon TOFTBCHes! * GM profile for Pat. * Send us your GM profile!  If you need to convert your recording format, you can do it here. * Upcoming episodes for non-gamer outreach. * Running [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 113 – world campaigns * If you want to join the Fantasy Football game Dan built, you can find a participating location at http://www.fschallenge.com. * A big thanks to our Gencon TOFTBCHes! * GM profile for Pat. * Send us your GM profile!  If you need to convert your recording format, you can do it here. * Upcoming episodes for non-gamer outreach. * Running [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 112 – semi-live from Gencon * Chris’ blog of Gencon can be found here. * What we’ll do differently next year.  You can find information on True Dungeon here. * We answer audience questions live.  Questions came from… Ethan Itamar from Hamishakia Andrew Andy from Amorphous Blob Bill from Dragonlance Canticle Dave from The 2 Half-Squads Dick (?) (I couldn’t quite make out his name on the recording.) Will (The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 112 – semi-live from Gencon * Chris’ blog of Gencon can be found here. * What we’ll do differently next year.  You can find information on True Dungeon here. * We answer audience questions live.  Questions came from… Ethan Itamar from Hamishakia Andrew Andy from Amorphous Blob Bill from Dragonlance Canticle Dave from The 2 Half-Squads Dick (?) (I couldn’t quite make out his name on the recording.) Will (The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | last minute details on the FtB social gathering at Gencon Don’t forget to keep checking our forum for changes and more details. I’d also like to give a big thanks to ZeikeCopperEyes for all of his hard work in making this happen! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | last minute details on the FtB social gathering at Gencon Don’t forget to keep checking our forum for changes and more details. I’d also like to give a big thanks to ZeikeCopperEyes for all of his hard work in making this happen! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 111 – Gencon warm-up and how John GMs * The death of Gleemax. * Shout-outs to Cigar_smkr and Jlhburnett of Hex Games. * Check out the new forums here. * One last time: here’s our schedule for Gencon 2008!  And our social gathering details have been fixed here. * The page Chris will be using to blog his Gencon experience is this one. * GM profile for John.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 111 – Gencon warm-up and how John GMs * The death of Gleemax. * Shout-outs to Cigar_smkr and Jlhburnett of Hex Games. * Check out the new forums here. * One last time: here’s our schedule for Gencon 2008!  And our social gathering details have been fixed here. * The page Chris will be using to blog his Gencon experience is this one. * GM profile for John.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 110 – revolting against a player * Fear the Boot welcomes guest hosts, Rob and Matt, from the Bear Swarm podcast. * Our events at Gencon.  You can still find the link for the FtB social gathering here and the general list of all podcasting events here. * Why a horse swarm is far scarier than a bear swarm. * GM profiles for Matt [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 110 – revolting against a player * Fear the Boot welcomes guest hosts, Rob and Matt, from the Bear Swarm podcast. * Our events at Gencon.  You can still find the link for the FtB social gathering here and the general list of all podcasting events here. * Why a horse swarm is far scarier than a bear swarm. * GM profiles for Matt [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 100 – video podcast * The Gamer Adventures site can be found here. * Back Seat Producers can be found here. Hosts: Dan, John, Luke, Matt Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 100 – video podcast * The Gamer Adventures site can be found here. * Back Seat Producers can be found here. Hosts: Dan, John, Luke, Matt Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 109 – player revolts * Fear the Boot’s Age of Conan guild has migrated to the PvE server, Set. * We’ll be doing several panels and a live recording at Gencon.  Be sure to check out the schedule here. * We’re still planning our social gathering for the Thursday of Gencon.  Details here. * A brief introduction of Pat. * A profile of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 109 – player revolts * Fear the Boot’s Age of Conan guild has migrated to the PvE server, Set. * We’ll be doing several panels and a live recording at Gencon.  Be sure to check out the schedule here. * We’re still planning our social gathering for the Thursday of Gencon.  Details here. * A brief introduction of Pat. * A profile of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 100 preview! Chris has sent me the video file for episode 100, and I’m doing final clean-up now.  In the meantime, enjoy this preview clip of the show! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 100 preview! Chris has sent me the video file for episode 100, and I’m doing final clean-up now.  In the meantime, enjoy this preview clip of the show! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 108 – boring Game Masters * The new portal will be uploaded shortly.  If you actually have a recipe for gamer muffins, feel free to post it before the old forums get shut down! * Don’t forget to let us know if you’ll be stopping by our gathering at Gencon! * A copy of Earthshaker! gets us talking about anachronism and genre-mixing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 108 – boring Game Masters * The new portal will be uploaded shortly.  If you actually have a recipe for gamer muffins, feel free to post it before the old forums get shut down! * Don’t forget to let us know if you’ll be stopping by our gathering at Gencon! * A copy of Earthshaker! gets us talking about anachronism and genre-mixing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 107 – drawing out shy players * Fear the Boot moves…upstairs. * The new portal is still on its way and should be up soon. * If you’re going to be at Gencon, there’s a get-together for FtB listeners being planned.  Be sure to stop by the forum thread and be counted so we can get a venue of the appropriate size. * John’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 107 – drawing out shy players * Fear the Boot moves…upstairs. * The new portal is still on its way and should be up soon. * If you’re going to be at Gencon, there’s a get-together for FtB listeners being planned.  Be sure to stop by the forum thread and be counted so we can get a venue of the appropriate size. * John’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 106 – resurrection, roleplaying games, and you * Chris’ Battletech romance of his wife…?! * The dark history of Dan, Tex, and Chris. * Crappy Kahlua and high quality water. * If you’re playing Age of Conan, stop by and check out our guild!  You can find details here. * A big thanks to forum user, CigarSmoker, for the cigars he’s been sending us! * How do [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 106 – resurrection, roleplaying games, and you * Chris’ Battletech romance of his wife…?! * The dark history of Dan, Tex, and Chris. * Crappy Kahlua and high quality water. * If you’re playing Age of Conan, stop by and check out our guild!  You can find details here. * A big thanks to forum user, CigarSmoker, for the cigars he’s been sending us! * How do [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 105 – children and your roleplaying games * Chris tries to blame Dan for his flatulence. * A shout-out to Halbert for giving Dan a code for an item in Age of Conan! * How our review show won’t be a review show.  If you want to start getting ready for that show, the first two topics we’ll be discussing are Frank Miller’s graphic [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 105 – children and your roleplaying games * Chris tries to blame Dan for his flatulence. * A shout-out to Halbert for giving Dan a code for an item in Age of Conan! * How our review show won’t be a review show.  If you want to start getting ready for that show, the first two topics we’ll be discussing are Frank Miller’s graphic [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 104 – side games in an RPG * Phil’s wisdom on packaging. * Join Phil in developing his sci-fi setting, Red Earth Saga. * An in-depth explanation of Fear the Boot’s future. * BATMAN! * Dan and the great Lord of the Rings movie marathon escape. * Incorporating side games into a roleplaying game. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, John, Phil Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 104 – side games in an RPG * Phil’s wisdom on packaging. * Join Phil in developing his sci-fi setting, Red Earth Saga. * An in-depth explanation of Fear the Boot’s future. * BATMAN! * Dan and the great Lord of the Rings movie marathon escape. * Incorporating side games into a roleplaying game. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, John, Phil Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 103 – creating party conflict * Here’s your chance to support a gamer-driven charity for a women’s shelter!  Click here for more information. * Some changes coming to Fear the Boot. * John’s first brush with D&D 4th edition.  You can find the Reaper Mini site Dan mentioned here. * Roleplaying games that are old, obscure, or simply never played. * How to create [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 103 – creating party conflict * Here’s your chance to support a gamer-driven charity for a women’s shelter!  Click here for more information. * Some changes coming to Fear the Boot. * John’s first brush with D&D 4th edition.  You can find the Reaper Mini site Dan mentioned here. * Roleplaying games that are old, obscure, or simply never played. * How to create [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 102 – rational shame and party conflict * How not to get the ladies to join your roleplaying game. * “Choose your own adventure” books that play like RPGs. * The rational place for gamer shame.  (For anyone that’s confused by Chad’s use of the word, “hoosier,” it’s local slang that has nothing to do with Indiana University athletics.) * If you’re interested in joining [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 102 – rational shame and party conflict * How not to get the ladies to join your roleplaying game. * “Choose your own adventure” books that play like RPGs. * The rational place for gamer shame.  (For anyone that’s confused by Chad’s use of the word, “hoosier,” it’s local slang that has nothing to do with Indiana University athletics.) * If you’re interested in joining [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 101 – power-gamers and spicing up a setting * An update on episode 100. * Fear the Boot has started an Age of Conan guild, House Nachash, on the Stormrage server.  You can find more information here. * This episode brought to you by Gorkamorka!  The forum user, that is, not the game. * Can you change power-gamers into roleplayers? * What we hate about higher education. * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 101 – power-gamers and spicing up a setting * An update on episode 100. * Fear the Boot has started an Age of Conan guild, House Nachash, on the Stormrage server.  You can find more information here. * This episode brought to you by Gorkamorka!  The forum user, that is, not the game. * Can you change power-gamers into roleplayers? * What we hate about higher education. * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 7 – Luke Crane (CENSORED) In this interview we talk with Luke Crane from The Burning Wheel. Hosts: Dan, John, Luke, Matt Guests: Luke Crane Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 7 – Luke Crane (CENSORED) In this interview we talk with Luke Crane from The Burning Wheel. Hosts: Dan, John, Luke, Matt Guests: Luke Crane Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 7 – Luke Crane (EXPLICIT) In this interview we talk with Luke Crane from The Burning Wheel. Hosts: Dan, John, Luke, Matt Guests: Luke Crane WARNING: This version of the interview contains uncensored language.  If you wish to get a “clean” version of the interview, it is available on the feed. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 7 – Luke Crane (EXPLICIT) In this interview we talk with Luke Crane from The Burning Wheel. Hosts: Dan, John, Luke, Matt Guests: Luke Crane WARNING: This version of the interview contains uncensored language.  If you wish to get a “clean” version of the interview, it is available on the feed. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 99 – playing robots and point-buy systems * Episode 100 is coming up next.  If you have any questions for that show, please send them quickly to Dan or Luke.  Also, there may be only a bonus episode since, since 100 will take two weeks to prepare. * Don’t forget Diecon, particularly if you’re into Warmachine. * The end of Living Greyhawk and start [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 99 – playing robots and point-buy systems * Episode 100 is coming up next.  If you have any questions for that show, please send them quickly to Dan or Luke.  Also, there may be only a bonus episode since, since 100 will take two weeks to prepare. * Don’t forget Diecon, particularly if you’re into Warmachine. * The end of Living Greyhawk and start [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 98 – destructive players and frustrating GMs * Chris is finally on the podcast, despite being a host for several months. * A big thanks to James, Christopher, and all the folks at I-Con!  Also, congratulations to Christopher for his impending fatherhood. * Converting Adam into the gaming fold, and what kept him from trying out gaming sooner. * A shout-out from Matt to the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 98 – destructive players and frustrating GMs * Chris is finally on the podcast, despite being a host for several months. * A big thanks to James, Christopher, and all the folks at I-Con!  Also, congratulations to Christopher for his impending fatherhood. * Converting Adam into the gaming fold, and what kept him from trying out gaming sooner. * A shout-out from Matt to the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 97 – designing races * For episode 100, we’ll be taking your questions about our views, hosts, or anything else you want to talk about.  So please send your questions to Luke or Dan! * If you’re in the St. Louis area or interested in Warmachine, don’t miss Diecon at the end of May! * This past week, Dan was a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 97 – designing races * For episode 100, we’ll be taking your questions about our views, hosts, or anything else you want to talk about.  So please send your questions to Luke or Dan! * If you’re in the St. Louis area or interested in Warmachine, don’t miss Diecon at the end of May! * This past week, Dan was a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 6 – Erik Mona In this interview we talk with Erik Mona from Paizo Publishing. Hosts: Dan, Luke, Matt Guests: Erik Mona Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 6 – Erik Mona In this interview we talk with Erik Mona from Paizo Publishing. Hosts: Dan, Luke, Matt Guests: Erik Mona Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 96 – guest courtesy and epic-level RPGs * Host absence and…murder…? * Dan and John will be in New York this weekend for I-Con 27!  While there, Fear the Boot will be receiving the Robin D. Laws Award for Excellence in Gaming. * If you’re in the St. Louis area or a big WarMachine fan, please stop by Diecon in late May. * If you’re [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 96 – guest courtesy and epic-level RPGs * Host absence and…murder…? * Dan and John will be in New York this weekend for I-Con 27!  While there, Fear the Boot will be receiving the Robin D. Laws Award for Excellence in Gaming. * If you’re in the St. Louis area or a big WarMachine fan, please stop by Diecon in late May. * If you’re [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 95 – external aids for character creation * John and Dan will be I-CON 27 in New York, April 4 – 6.  We’ve also found out we’re to be awarded the Robin D. Laws Award for Excellence in Gaming while there! * If you sent Dan any emails between March 17th and March 20th, please send them again. * If you’d like to see [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 95 – external aids for character creation * John and Dan will be I-CON 27 in New York, April 4 – 6.  We’ve also found out we’re to be awarded the Robin D. Laws Award for Excellence in Gaming while there! * If you sent Dan any emails between March 17th and March 20th, please send them again. * If you’d like to see [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 94 – board games * John and Dan will be I-CON 27 in New York, April 4 – 6. * Skies of Glass, Tier 1, is now available in the Resources section of our site. * Kerrigan, Conan, and Luke’s crappy gaming PC.  You can find Tara Strong’s credits on IMDB. * Do people take gaming too seriously? * A more detailed look [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 94 – board games * John and Dan will be I-CON 27 in New York, April 4 – 6. * Skies of Glass, Tier 1, is now available in the Resources section of our site. * Kerrigan, Conan, and Luke’s crappy gaming PC.  You can find Tara Strong’s credits on IMDB. * Do people take gaming too seriously? * A more detailed look [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 93 – what we’ve learned about running a con * John and Dan will be I-CON 27 in New York, April 4 – 6. * Skies of Glass, Tier 1, will be released as a PDF document when the next episode drops. * Ah, the Dragonlance episode.  Be sure to check out Trampas’ podcast, Dragonlance Canticle. * We would like to thank the following folks for supporting [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 93 – what we’ve learned about running a con * John and Dan will be I-CON 27 in New York, April 4 – 6. * Skies of Glass, Tier 1, will be released as a PDF document when the next episode drops. * Ah, the Dragonlance episode.  Be sure to check out Trampas’ podcast, Dragonlance Canticle. * We would like to thank the following folks for supporting [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 22 – commentary track for the Dragonlance movie * Fear the Con on March 8th!  Don’t forget World Wide Wing Night at Side Pockets the Friday before, eye exams from Luke the Sunday after, and Fear the Froot during the event. * An FtB commentary track you can play along with Dragonlance: Dragons of the Autumn Twilight. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 22 – commentary track for the Dragonlance movie * Fear the Con on March 8th!  Don’t forget World Wide Wing Night at Side Pockets the Friday before, eye exams from Luke the Sunday after, and Fear the Froot during the event. * An FtB commentary track you can play along with Dragonlance: Dragons of the Autumn Twilight. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 92 – converting games * Dan’s taking a trip to Miami while failing to organize his trip to Gencon. * Fear the Con on March 8th!  Don’t forget World Wide Wing Night at Side Pockets the Friday before, eye exams from Luke the Sunday after, and Fear the Froot during the event. * D&D isn’t an RPG…? * Yet another game derailed [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 92 – converting games * Dan’s taking a trip to Miami while failing to organize his trip to Gencon. * Fear the Con on March 8th!  Don’t forget World Wide Wing Night at Side Pockets the Friday before, eye exams from Luke the Sunday after, and Fear the Froot during the event. * D&D isn’t an RPG…? * Yet another game derailed [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 91 – the evolution of RPGs WARNING: The content of this episode is a little more coarse than usual. * BJ’s Liquo store…? * How Valentine’s Day has destroyed this episode. * Fear the Con on March 8th!  Don’t forget World Wide Wing Night at Side Pockets the Friday before, eye exams from Luke the Sunday after, and Fear the Froot during the event. * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 91 – the evolution of RPGs WARNING: The content of this episode is a little more coarse than usual. * BJ’s Liquo store…? * How Valentine’s Day has destroyed this episode. * Fear the Con on March 8th!  Don’t forget World Wide Wing Night at Side Pockets the Friday before, eye exams from Luke the Sunday after, and Fear the Froot during the event. * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | episode 90 – the hero’s journey WARNING: The content of this episode is a little more coarse than usual. * Contrary to what Luke thinks, Furreals are not sexual. * Fear the Boot PSA #2.  Here is the relevant link. * Join us for Fear the Con on March 8th!  Don’t forget to donate to Tony Mast’s Fear the Froot.  And we hope you’ll [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | episode 90 – the hero’s journey WARNING: The content of this episode is a little more coarse than usual. * Contrary to what Luke thinks, Furreals are not sexual. * Fear the Boot PSA #2.  Here is the relevant link. * Join us for Fear the Con on March 8th!  Don’t forget to donate to Tony Mast’s Fear the Froot.  And we hope you’ll [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 89 – gaming without gaming * Matt’s brief introduction. * Skyrocket reminds us of a major perk of the FLGS: the dice bin. * Is it possible to cheat in dice rolling with pure physics? * Fear the Con is still coming up on March 8th, and don’t forget Tony Mast’s Fear the Froot effort!  Please send an email to Luke if you’re [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 89 – gaming without gaming * Matt’s brief introduction. * Skyrocket reminds us of a major perk of the FLGS: the dice bin. * Is it possible to cheat in dice rolling with pure physics? * Fear the Con is still coming up on March 8th, and don’t forget Tony Mast’s Fear the Froot effort!  Please send an email to Luke if you’re [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 21 – cartoons and comic books Since we’re releasing a bonus episode in place of the regular episode this week, I’ll at least give the show notes in the usual format.  Also, we’ll be back to a regular episode next week! * Skiing. * Luke’s musical aspirations. * Fear the Con. * Fear the Froot, sponsored by Tony Mast. * Cartoons. * Comic books. * A little bit [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 21 – cartoons and comic books Since we’re releasing a bonus episode in place of the regular episode this week, I’ll at least give the show notes in the usual format.  Also, we’ll be back to a regular episode next week! * Skiing. * Luke’s musical aspirations. * Fear the Con. * Fear the Froot, sponsored by Tony Mast. * Cartoons. * Comic books. * A little bit [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 88 – dialog in your RPG * Fear the Con on March 8th!  Warmachine tournament and the Watchmen debate. * D&D 4th edition modules. * Historical accuracy in gaming. * Dialog in your roleplaying game.  The accent CDs from Pulp Gamer can be found here and here. Hosts: Chad, Dan, John, Luke, Tex Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 88 – dialog in your RPG * Fear the Con on March 8th!  Warmachine tournament and the Watchmen debate. * D&D 4th edition modules. * Historical accuracy in gaming. * Dialog in your roleplaying game.  The accent CDs from Pulp Gamer can be found here and here. Hosts: Chad, Dan, John, Luke, Tex Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 87 – local gaming stores * Fear the Con and World Wide Wing Night 4! * If you want a Fear the Boot hoodie, you can find them here.  Be sure to type “feartheboot” (without the quotes) in the coupon field.  This offer may be for a limited time only, so if you want it, get it fast! * Luke’s Chromehounds group, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 87 – local gaming stores * Fear the Con and World Wide Wing Night 4! * If you want a Fear the Boot hoodie, you can find them here.  Be sure to type “feartheboot” (without the quotes) in the coupon field.  This offer may be for a limited time only, so if you want it, get it fast! * Luke’s Chromehounds group, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 86 – ladies podcast 2 * An introduction of the hosts and their geek interests. * Who the girls love in the sci-fi/fantasy world. * Conventions, Renaissance Fairs, etc. * Ice-O-Hedron gaming con in Toronto. * Fear the Con’s masquerade. * Movies they’d love to see made. Hosts: Becky, Katie, Karla, Melina…and Phil Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 86 – ladies podcast 2 * An introduction of the hosts and their geek interests. * Who the girls love in the sci-fi/fantasy world. * Conventions, Renaissance Fairs, etc. * Ice-O-Hedron gaming con in Toronto. * Fear the Con’s masquerade. * Movies they’d love to see made. Hosts: Becky, Katie, Karla, Melina…and Phil Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 85 – factions in a roleplaying game * The joy of Jelly Bellies. * Dan’s New Years resolution. * Christmas stories. * Animals, familiars, and mounts in a roleplaying game. * Designing and running factions in your RPG. * Phil’s podcast at http://www.insert-coinlive.com. Hosts: Adam, Dan, John, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 85 – factions in a roleplaying game * The joy of Jelly Bellies. * Dan’s New Years resolution. * Christmas stories. * Animals, familiars, and mounts in a roleplaying game. * Designing and running factions in your RPG. * Phil’s podcast at http://www.insert-coinlive.com. Hosts: Adam, Dan, John, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 20 – Fear the Boot stories II Fear the Boot bedtime stories, part II. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 20 – Fear the Boot stories II Fear the Boot bedtime stories, part II. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 84 – Fear the Boot Christmas episode * Oboe Cops’ generic holiday greetings. * Adam loses his World of Warcraft account. * A Fear the Con update. * December is out to destroy your games. * Running a holiday-themed game. And, sadly, I found the Christmas in the Stars song John alluded to.  After that, go listen to Chewbacca sing Silent Night. * The list of top [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 84 – Fear the Boot Christmas episode * Oboe Cops’ generic holiday greetings. * Adam loses his World of Warcraft account. * A Fear the Con update. * December is out to destroy your games. * Running a holiday-themed game. And, sadly, I found the Christmas in the Stars song John alluded to.  After that, go listen to Chewbacca sing Silent Night. * The list of top [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 83 – designing RPG modules for convention play * A shout-out to Khan Durian and Craig Pierce. * Fear the Con. * When Game Masters try to cover subject areas they don’t know much about. * Designing roleplaying game modules for use at a convention. Hosts: Adam, Dan, Joe, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 83 – designing RPG modules for convention play * A shout-out to Khan Durian and Craig Pierce. * Fear the Con. * When Game Masters try to cover subject areas they don’t know much about. * Designing roleplaying game modules for use at a convention. Hosts: Adam, Dan, Joe, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 19 – Fear the Con Information on the upcoming convention, Fear the Con. Details and registration can be found at: http://www.warhorn.net/fearthecon Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 19 – Fear the Con Information on the upcoming convention, Fear the Con. Details and registration can be found at: http://www.warhorn.net/fearthecon Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 82 – RPG maps * We welcome Keith Curtis as a guest host.  You can view his website at http://www.kacurtis.com.  The song website he mentioned can be found here. * Fear the Con now has an official website at http://www.warhorn.net/fearthecon. * Gaming in distracting environments. * Designing maps for your roleplaying game. Hosts: Adam, Dan, John, Keith, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 82 – RPG maps * We welcome Keith Curtis as a guest host.  You can view his website at http://www.kacurtis.com.  The song website he mentioned can be found here. * Fear the Con now has an official website at http://www.warhorn.net/fearthecon. * Gaming in distracting environments. * Designing maps for your roleplaying game. Hosts: Adam, Dan, John, Keith, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 81 – explaining RPGs to people that don’t game * There really is a game called The Hunters Hunted! * The Summoning convention coming up for anyone in the Florida area. * Reserve March 8th, 2008 for Fear the Con!  Details can be found here. * What the heck is wrong with the Kessel Run? * Karla’s newbie gaming experiences. * Explaining the roleplaying game hobby to those that [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 81 – explaining RPGs to people that don’t game * There really is a game called The Hunters Hunted! * The Summoning convention coming up for anyone in the Florida area. * Reserve March 8th, 2008 for Fear the Con!  Details can be found here. * What the heck is wrong with the Kessel Run? * Karla’s newbie gaming experiences. * Explaining the roleplaying game hobby to those that [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 80 – introducing new players to roleplaying games * The TV shows getting passed around. * A shout-out to Phil’s podcast, Insert Coin Live, and a look forward to our joint Conan MMO guild. * Dan’s bad gaming experiences. * Introducing new players to roleplaying games. Hosts: Adam, Dan, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 80 – introducing new players to roleplaying games * The TV shows getting passed around. * A shout-out to Phil’s podcast, Insert Coin Live, and a look forward to our joint Conan MMO guild. * Dan’s bad gaming experiences. * Introducing new players to roleplaying games. Hosts: Adam, Dan, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 79 – games gone wrong * W3N3 stories.  If you missed the pictures, you can find them here and here. * A shout-out to Shawn Willet, the drunk wookie trucker! * Luke’s reviews: Colonial Gothic and Eschalon: Book I. * Weapons, axes, etc.  Flight of the Conchords Lord of the Rings video can be found here. * Games gone horribly wrong. Hosts: Adam, John, Karla, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 79 – games gone wrong * W3N3 stories.  If you missed the pictures, you can find them here and here. * A shout-out to Shawn Willet, the drunk wookie trucker! * Luke’s reviews: Colonial Gothic and Eschalon: Book I. * Weapons, axes, etc.  Flight of the Conchords Lord of the Rings video can be found here. * Games gone horribly wrong. Hosts: Adam, John, Karla, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 18 – trivia challenge Fear the Boot hosts take each other on in our first trivia challenge! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 18 – trivia challenge Fear the Boot hosts take each other on in our first trivia challenge! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 78 – players finishing your campaign too quickly * World Wide Wing Night 3 pictures can be found in various threads.  The writers’ strike post by Shamus Young can be found here. * Skies of Glass play-test results.  The “developers” thing John was talking about can be found here. * Players finishing the campaign too quickly, with a tangent on computer adventure games.  And, yes, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 78 – players finishing your campaign too quickly * World Wide Wing Night 3 pictures can be found in various threads.  The writers’ strike post by Shamus Young can be found here. * Skies of Glass play-test results.  The “developers” thing John was talking about can be found here. * Players finishing the campaign too quickly, with a tangent on computer adventure games.  And, yes, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 77 – World of Darkness * World Wide Wing Night 3.  The St. Louis group will be meeting at the Syberg’s on Dorsett. * Fear the Boot sponsored convention on March 8th, 2008. * See Luke for your eye care needs! * Luke asks Dan about why Battletech’s flavor doesn’t come out well in many of its sourcebooks. * The newest weapon in Dan’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 77 – World of Darkness * World Wide Wing Night 3.  The St. Louis group will be meeting at the Syberg’s on Dorsett. * Fear the Boot sponsored convention on March 8th, 2008. * See Luke for your eye care needs! * Luke asks Dan about why Battletech’s flavor doesn’t come out well in many of its sourcebooks. * The newest weapon in Dan’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 76 – house rules and horror games redux * The podcast spoof contest is over!  Stick around after the show to hear the winners. * World Wide Wing Night 3.  The St. Louis group will be meeting at the Syberg’s on Dorsett. * Donating your old game books to your local library. * Luke gets outed. * Dan’s view on capital ship combat!  Ok, just kidding.  We [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 76 – house rules and horror games redux * The podcast spoof contest is over!  Stick around after the show to hear the winners. * World Wide Wing Night 3.  The St. Louis group will be meeting at the Syberg’s on Dorsett. * Donating your old game books to your local library. * Luke gets outed. * Dan’s view on capital ship combat!  Ok, just kidding.  We [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 5 – Shane Hensley In this interview we talk with Shane Hensley from Pinnacle Entertainment Group. Hosts: Dan, John, Luke Guests: Shane Hensley Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 5 – Shane Hensley In this interview we talk with Shane Hensley from Pinnacle Entertainment Group. Hosts: Dan, John, Luke Guests: Shane Hensley Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 75 – ending a campaign * Not Fear the Boot Con. * Congratulations to Tony Mast on the birth of his daughter! * Fear the Boot spoof contest. * World Wide Wing Night 3!  St. Louis now has a reserved location at Sybergs. * Bringing a campaign to a proper end. Hosts: Adam, Dan, John, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 75 – ending a campaign * Not Fear the Boot Con. * Congratulations to Tony Mast on the birth of his daughter! * Fear the Boot spoof contest. * World Wide Wing Night 3!  St. Louis now has a reserved location at Sybergs. * Bringing a campaign to a proper end. Hosts: Adam, Dan, John, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 74 – campaign rules * World Wide Wing Night 3! * Fear the Boot EVE guild. * Spoof Fear the Boot podcast contest. * Tex’s dating update. * A review of Catalyst Game’s new Battletech products. * Festivuscon recap. * Campaign rules. Hosts: Adam, Dan, Luke, Tex Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 74 – campaign rules * World Wide Wing Night 3! * Fear the Boot EVE guild. * Spoof Fear the Boot podcast contest. * Tex’s dating update. * A review of Catalyst Game’s new Battletech products. * Festivuscon recap. * Campaign rules. Hosts: Adam, Dan, Luke, Tex Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 73 – organized RPG events defended * World Wide Wing Night 3 on November 10th. * Our EVE guild is thriving.  We hope you’ll join us! * Spoof Fear the Boot podcast contest. * The relationship between the number of modules and the success of an RPG. * Ryan and Tim offer a rebuttal to episode 67 in which they defend organized play events. Hosts: Adam, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 73 – organized RPG events defended * World Wide Wing Night 3 on November 10th. * Our EVE guild is thriving.  We hope you’ll join us! * Spoof Fear the Boot podcast contest. * The relationship between the number of modules and the success of an RPG. * Ryan and Tim offer a rebuttal to episode 67 in which they defend organized play events. Hosts: Adam, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 72 – RPG modules * An announcement about announcements. * Keeping track of your GM notes. * Roleplaying game modules. * Our favorite RPG game mechanics. Hosts: Adam, Dan, John, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 72 – RPG modules * An announcement about announcements. * Keeping track of your GM notes. * Roleplaying game modules. * Our favorite RPG game mechanics. Hosts: Adam, Dan, John, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 71 – a wide variety of random subjects * How beer has affected this episode. * Spoof contest reminder. * World Wide Wing Night 3 on Saturday, November 10th. * Gaming pet peeves. * Dan’s Ennies speech on YouTube. * Drinking and gaming. * Dealing with the loss of a “hub” character. Hosts: Dan, John, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 71 – a wide variety of random subjects * How beer has affected this episode. * Spoof contest reminder. * World Wide Wing Night 3 on Saturday, November 10th. * Gaming pet peeves. * Dan’s Ennies speech on YouTube. * Drinking and gaming. * Dealing with the loss of a “hub” character. Hosts: Dan, John, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 70 – designing villains and urban settings * A Fear the Boot EVE guild? * A possible St. Louis con early in 2008, sponsored by Fear the Boot. * Spoof Fear the Boot podcast contest. * The disappearance of FASA Studios. * Making good villains for your roleplaying game. * Designing urban settings for an RPG. Hosts: Dan, John, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 70 – designing villains and urban settings * A Fear the Boot EVE guild? * A possible St. Louis con early in 2008, sponsored by Fear the Boot. * Spoof Fear the Boot podcast contest. * The disappearance of FASA Studios. * Making good villains for your roleplaying game. * Designing urban settings for an RPG. Hosts: Dan, John, Luke Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 69 – a variety of topics about keeping players in line * Spoof FtB podcast contest. * Shout-out to Carpe GM and Theory From the Closet podcasts. * See Adam as a furry! * How do you stop your players from over-planning how to handle a plot point? * At what point should a PC become an NPC? * Immediately drawing the players into a first game. Hosts: Adam, Dan, John, Karla, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 69 – a variety of topics about keeping players in line * Spoof FtB podcast contest. * Shout-out to Carpe GM and Theory From the Closet podcasts. * See Adam as a furry! * How do you stop your players from over-planning how to handle a plot point? * At what point should a PC become an NPC? * Immediately drawing the players into a first game. Hosts: Adam, Dan, John, Karla, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 17 – web comic announcement With DM of the Rings coming to a close, Fear the Boot is proud to announce Chainmail Bikini, a new RPG-oriented web comic coming to our site, developed by Shamus Young and Shawn Gaston! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 17 – web comic announcement With DM of the Rings coming to a close, Fear the Boot is proud to announce Chainmail Bikini, a new RPG-oriented web comic coming to our site, developed by Shamus Young and Shawn Gaston! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 68 – introducing players to complex settings * A quick thanks to Zac at the Groovecast. * Flatcon October 5th – 7th in Bloomington, IL. * The revival of the Fear the Boot World of Warcraft guild.  Sort of. * D&D 4th edition. * CDs to help Americans learn accents, courtesy of Pulp Gamer. * GNS theory. * Introducing players to new, complex settings without boring them. Hosts: Adam, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 68 – introducing players to complex settings * A quick thanks to Zac at the Groovecast. * Flatcon October 5th – 7th in Bloomington, IL. * The revival of the Fear the Boot World of Warcraft guild.  Sort of. * D&D 4th edition. * CDs to help Americans learn accents, courtesy of Pulp Gamer. * GNS theory. * Introducing players to new, complex settings without boring them. Hosts: Adam, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 67 – Gencon fan episode * Atomic Squash game night on October 6th. * Where did Tex get his nickname? * What makes a roleplaying game “mature”? * Organized/persistent/living/etc RPG events. * Sleeping arrangements and other nonsense at Gencon. Hosts: Dan, Dan, Daniel, Eric, John, Scott, Tex, Tony (no, that isn’t a typo) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 67 – Gencon fan episode * Atomic Squash game night on October 6th. * Where did Tex get his nickname? * What makes a roleplaying game “mature”? * Organized/persistent/living/etc RPG events. * Sleeping arrangements and other nonsense at Gencon. Hosts: Dan, Dan, Daniel, Eric, John, Scott, Tex, Tony (no, that isn’t a typo) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 66 – Gencon report * Why Dan isn’t on the show. * Light liquor versus dark liquor. * Our tour of the dealer room, including our hands-on with Conan. * Returning to gaming after a long hiatus.  Or why people take long breaks in the first place. * Etiquette for gaming at a con. * Phil arrives to talk about Great War of Magellan. * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 66 – Gencon report * Why Dan isn’t on the show. * Light liquor versus dark liquor. * Our tour of the dealer room, including our hands-on with Conan. * Returning to gaming after a long hiatus.  Or why people take long breaks in the first place. * Etiquette for gaming at a con. * Phil arrives to talk about Great War of Magellan. * [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 65 – adding roleplaying to a wargame * Recording with a broken air conditioner. * A shout-out to Accidental Survivors and Gamer Traveler podcasts. * Why we’re a bit slow in responding to email right now. * Gencon podcasting meet and greet reminder. * Festivus Con. * Starcraft Night of Carnage. * What’s up with Spirit of the Century? * Running a military game. * Adding RP to a wargame. Hosts: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 65 – adding roleplaying to a wargame * Recording with a broken air conditioner. * A shout-out to Accidental Survivors and Gamer Traveler podcasts. * Why we’re a bit slow in responding to email right now. * Gencon podcasting meet and greet reminder. * Festivus Con. * Starcraft Night of Carnage. * What’s up with Spirit of the Century? * Running a military game. * Adding RP to a wargame. Hosts: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 16 – online dating Like all Fear the Boot bonus episodes, this show is neither edited nor on our usual subject.  So if this is your first time here, we recommend checking out a regular episode first.  Also, excuse the jingling in the background.  Two of my dogs were wrestling throughout the entire episode. As for the episode, the title [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 16 – online dating Like all Fear the Boot bonus episodes, this show is neither edited nor on our usual subject.  So if this is your first time here, we recommend checking out a regular episode first.  Also, excuse the jingling in the background.  Two of my dogs were wrestling throughout the entire episode. As for the episode, the title [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 64 – Archon report * A brief request to treat the ENnie staff with courtesy, even if you disagree with them. * We spent the weekend at Archon, so we record a round-up of the con.  Excuse the sound quality as we’re in a hotel meeting room, and Dan is losing his voice from speaking so much at panels. * What [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 64 – Archon report * A brief request to treat the ENnie staff with courtesy, even if you disagree with them. * We spent the weekend at Archon, so we record a round-up of the con.  Excuse the sound quality as we’re in a hotel meeting room, and Dan is losing his voice from speaking so much at panels. * What [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 63 – updating your collection and the lack of a Harry Potter RPG * Welcoming Tex and Luke as our new hosts! * Clearing Tex’s name. * Power 16 update.  Vote here and check the bracket here. * A call for commission artists that will do custom art (for pay) in a realistic style.  Please send emails with samples, etc, to feartheboot(at)gmail.com. * Favorite video game based on a tabletop RPG. * Knowing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 63 – updating your collection and the lack of a Harry Potter RPG * Welcoming Tex and Luke as our new hosts! * Clearing Tex’s name. * Power 16 update.  Vote here and check the bracket here. * A call for commission artists that will do custom art (for pay) in a realistic style.  Please send emails with samples, etc, to feartheboot(at)gmail.com. * Favorite video game based on a tabletop RPG. * Knowing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 62 – player-driven games * A correction on who actually made the flying train picture. * You can find Angstboy’s site at http://www.daddymonkeylives.com. * Don’t forget to vote for us in the ENnie Awards if you haven’t already!  And if you already have, pass it on to your friends or family members.  Voting ends on July 29th. * Determining rank in an [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 62 – player-driven games * A correction on who actually made the flying train picture. * You can find Angstboy’s site at http://www.daddymonkeylives.com. * Don’t forget to vote for us in the ENnie Awards if you haven’t already!  And if you already have, pass it on to your friends or family members.  Voting ends on July 29th. * Determining rank in an [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 4 – Jess Hartley In this interview we talk with Jess Hartley, an author working for White Wolf who’s had a big hand in shaping the new Changeling book. Her website: http://www.jesshartley.com/ Hosts: Adam, Dan, John, Mike Guests: Jess Hartley Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 4 – Jess Hartley In this interview we talk with Jess Hartley, an author working for White Wolf who’s had a big hand in shaping the new Changeling book. Her website: http://www.jesshartley.com/ Hosts: Adam, Dan, John, Mike Guests: Jess Hartley Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 15 – Phil’s praise episode The Phil praise episode!  We try as hard as we can to be nice to Phil. Also, don’t forget to vote in the ENnie Awards!  And if you voted early on Monday, they had to reset the votes, so be sure to vote again. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 15 – Phil’s praise episode The Phil praise episode!  We try as hard as we can to be nice to Phil. Also, don’t forget to vote in the ENnie Awards!  And if you voted early on Monday, they had to reset the votes, so be sure to vote again. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 61 – psychology and roleplaying * John’s cougar. * Fear the Boot has been nominated for an ENnie Award!  Don’t forget to vote here! * Power 16 update.  You can see the current bracket here and vote for the next round here. * Selecting the game your group is going to play. * The psychological effects of playing a roleplaying game. * Representing psychological problems [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 61 – psychology and roleplaying * John’s cougar. * Fear the Boot has been nominated for an ENnie Award!  Don’t forget to vote here! * Power 16 update.  You can see the current bracket here and vote for the next round here. * Selecting the game your group is going to play. * The psychological effects of playing a roleplaying game. * Representing psychological problems [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 60 – running a high-combat, low-roleplay game * Fear the Boot nominated for an ENnie award!  Don’t forget to vote for us from July 16th to July 29th.  You can find the ENnie site here. * Some changes at Fear the Boot. * Using electronic aids to help with voluntary player isolation. * Nazi Zombie Bugbear contest is over!  The song by GoOrange can be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 60 – running a high-combat, low-roleplay game * Fear the Boot nominated for an ENnie award!  Don’t forget to vote for us from July 16th to July 29th.  You can find the ENnie site here. * Some changes at Fear the Boot. * Using electronic aids to help with voluntary player isolation. * Nazi Zombie Bugbear contest is over!  The song by GoOrange can be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 59 – religion and roleplaying games * The Beatles version of Lord of the Rings?!  Also, here’s the song with Leonard Nimoy singing about Bilbo. * Power 16 update.  You can see the bracket here.  And be sure to vote on the next round here. * Fictional religions in a roleplaying game. * Real religions in a roleplaying game. * Religion versus RPG culture.  Here [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 59 – religion and roleplaying games * The Beatles version of Lord of the Rings?!  Also, here’s the song with Leonard Nimoy singing about Bilbo. * Power 16 update.  You can see the bracket here.  And be sure to vote on the next round here. * Fictional religions in a roleplaying game. * Real religions in a roleplaying game. * Religion versus RPG culture.  Here [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 58 – voluntary player isolation * The Phil Challenge! * Finding a new gaming group. * Gamer desperation when you can’t find a group.  The online play community we mentioned can be found here. * Knowing when it’s time to quit the RPG hobby. * Voluntary player isolation. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, John, Mike Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 58 – voluntary player isolation * The Phil Challenge! * Finding a new gaming group. * Gamer desperation when you can’t find a group.  The online play community we mentioned can be found here. * Knowing when it’s time to quit the RPG hobby. * Voluntary player isolation. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, John, Mike Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 57 – fog of war * Power 16 update.  You can find the current bracket here.  And don’t forget to vote here! * Star Wars Saga Edition. * Fog of war at the gaming table. * The best RPG purchases we’ve made. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, John Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 57 – fog of war * Power 16 update.  You can find the current bracket here.  And don’t forget to vote here! * Star Wars Saga Edition. * Fog of war at the gaming table. * The best RPG purchases we’ve made. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, John Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 56 – involuntary player isolation * What’s the difference between playing a hack n’ slash video game and a hack n’ slash tabletop RPG? * How can you integrate roleplaying into combat? * Gencon event reminders. * Using random encounter charts.  For the Nazi Zombie Bugbear contest,  enter your theme songs here and your pictures here! * Dealing with involuntary player character isolation. Hosts: Adam, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 56 – involuntary player isolation * What’s the difference between playing a hack n’ slash video game and a hack n’ slash tabletop RPG? * How can you integrate roleplaying into combat? * Gencon event reminders. * Using random encounter charts.  For the Nazi Zombie Bugbear contest,  enter your theme songs here and your pictures here! * Dealing with involuntary player character isolation. Hosts: Adam, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 55 – customizing the gaming experience to suit the players * We’re still messing with the compressor, so hopefully the sound quality is getting a little better. * Fear the Boot’s Power 16!  See the candidates, brackets, and voting both here. * Embarrassing RPG purchases. * Bringing your gaming group back after a long hiatus. * Customizing the gaming experience to suit the players. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, John, Mike Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 55 – customizing the gaming experience to suit the players * We’re still messing with the compressor, so hopefully the sound quality is getting a little better. * Fear the Boot’s Power 16!  See the candidates, brackets, and voting both here. * Embarrassing RPG purchases. * Bringing your gaming group back after a long hiatus. * Customizing the gaming experience to suit the players. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, John, Mike Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 54 – RPG plots that aren’t man versus man * Changes to the way the show is recorded and produced. * The results of World Wide Wing Night 2 and planning for World Wide Wing Night 3. * Scourge of Worlds, redux.  The website we’re talking about at one point is Despair.com. * Using the Power 19 to help you create your RPG.  The list can be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 54 – RPG plots that aren’t man versus man * Changes to the way the show is recorded and produced. * The results of World Wide Wing Night 2 and planning for World Wide Wing Night 3. * Scourge of Worlds, redux.  The website we’re talking about at one point is Despair.com. * Using the Power 19 to help you create your RPG.  The list can be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 53 – using electronics to improve the RPG experience * A report on the Ziggurat Con donation drive.  You can find more details on the forums here. * Fear the Boot will be attending a general reception for the gaming podcasters and listeners at Gencon on Saturday, August 18th, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. * An update on the World of Warcraft and Everquest II guilds. * Gamers [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 53 – using electronics to improve the RPG experience * A report on the Ziggurat Con donation drive.  You can find more details on the forums here. * Fear the Boot will be attending a general reception for the gaming podcasters and listeners at Gencon on Saturday, August 18th, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. * An update on the World of Warcraft and Everquest II guilds. * Gamers [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 14 – Anime Central convention review Like all Fear the Boot bonus episodes, this show is neither edited nor on our usual subject.  So if this is your first time here, we recommend checking out a regular episode first. This episode is a review of Anime Central, which was attended by Adam and Melina.  Adam also put together a short film, which [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 14 – Anime Central convention review Like all Fear the Boot bonus episodes, this show is neither edited nor on our usual subject.  So if this is your first time here, we recommend checking out a regular episode first. This episode is a review of Anime Central, which was attended by Adam and Melina.  Adam also put together a short film, which [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 52 – techniques for creating a low-fantasy game * The D&D play-by-DVD game, Scourge of Worlds.  Pictures of the woman that voice-acted Lidda can be found here. * The Rifts challenge. * World Wide Wing Night 2, final reminder. * Supporting your local gaming shop. * Should Game Masters cheat? * Answering Andrew’s email on how to handle enemies in an RPG. * Running a low-magic fantasy game. Hosts: Adam, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 52 – techniques for creating a low-fantasy game * The D&D play-by-DVD game, Scourge of Worlds.  Pictures of the woman that voice-acted Lidda can be found here. * The Rifts challenge. * World Wide Wing Night 2, final reminder. * Supporting your local gaming shop. * Should Game Masters cheat? * Answering Andrew’s email on how to handle enemies in an RPG. * Running a low-magic fantasy game. Hosts: Adam, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 51 – running a superhero game * Why Dan hates Woodson Terrace, Missouri.  The “350″ clip referred to can be found here. * The final reminder for Ziggurat Con donations.  This Saturday is the cut-off for donations. * World Wide Wing Night 2 is still coming up on Friday, May 18th. * Dragon and Dungeon magazines shutting down, redux.  The voice mail we’re discussing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 51 – running a superhero game * Why Dan hates Woodson Terrace, Missouri.  The “350″ clip referred to can be found here. * The final reminder for Ziggurat Con donations.  This Saturday is the cut-off for donations. * World Wide Wing Night 2 is still coming up on Friday, May 18th. * Dragon and Dungeon magazines shutting down, redux.  The voice mail we’re discussing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 3 – Shamus Young In this interview we talk with Shamus Young, author of the web comic, DM of the Rings, a parody of Lord of the Rings, presented as if the movie was the plot of an RPG. His website: http://www.shamusyoung.com His comic: http://www.shamusyoung.com/twentysidedtale/?cat=14 During the show, we mention an episode we recorded 30 minutes ago.  That show is episode 51, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 3 – Shamus Young In this interview we talk with Shamus Young, author of the web comic, DM of the Rings, a parody of Lord of the Rings, presented as if the movie was the plot of an RPG. His website: http://www.shamusyoung.com His comic: http://www.shamusyoung.com/twentysidedtale/?cat=14 During the show, we mention an episode we recorded 30 minutes ago.  That show is episode 51, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 50 – a year in review Though we’ve gotten out of the habit, we want to do something different every 10th episode.  Since episode 50 falls pretty close to our one-year anniversary, we spend this show looking back on the first year of the show. I assure you this is not a highlight reel of clips from previous shows, nor do we [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 50 – a year in review Though we’ve gotten out of the habit, we want to do something different every 10th episode.  Since episode 50 falls pretty close to our one-year anniversary, we spend this show looking back on the first year of the show. I assure you this is not a highlight reel of clips from previous shows, nor do we [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 49 – running a steampunk game * Contacting Fear the Boot. * A reminder on Ziggurat con.  The 60-second promo is located here. * Chad and Dan, revisit their favorite RPGs, this time sticking to store-bought products. * Dragon and Dungeon magazine shutting down.  The future of RPG media. * Building affinity between your players and an NPC. * Running a roleplaying game in the steampunk [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 49 – running a steampunk game * Contacting Fear the Boot. * A reminder on Ziggurat con.  The 60-second promo is located here. * Chad and Dan, revisit their favorite RPGs, this time sticking to store-bought products. * Dragon and Dungeon magazine shutting down.  The future of RPG media. * Building affinity between your players and an NPC. * Running a roleplaying game in the steampunk [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 48 – running a western game * Though it will have minimal impact on the show, we’ve changed our recording date from Saturday to Monday.  Release will still be on Wednesdays. * We’re accepting donations to prepare gaming kits that will be sent down to Ziggurat Con, a gaming convention for soldiers in Iraq.  You can donate using the “Make a Donation” [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 48 – running a western game * Though it will have minimal impact on the show, we’ve changed our recording date from Saturday to Monday.  Release will still be on Wednesdays. * We’re accepting donations to prepare gaming kits that will be sent down to Ziggurat Con, a gaming convention for soldiers in Iraq.  You can donate using the “Make a Donation” [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 47 – running a sci-fi game * A discussion of 300.  We promise, there are no spoilers. * Picking a Star Wars fighter. * A conversation about costuming leads into an ode to the Brotherhood of Nod. * DuckTales.  Yes, you read that right. * Running a sci-fi roleplaying game. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, John Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 47 – running a sci-fi game * A discussion of 300.  We promise, there are no spoilers. * Picking a Star Wars fighter. * A conversation about costuming leads into an ode to the Brotherhood of Nod. * DuckTales.  Yes, you read that right. * Running a sci-fi roleplaying game. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, John Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 46 – genre cliches * Chris Engler is joining a charity bowling contest that will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.  If RPG podcast listeners will pledge enough money, several companies (including Highmoon Media and Sword’s Edge) have pledged to give away a ton of RPG-related prizes.  You can find the details on his website or in our forums. * A [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 46 – genre cliches * Chris Engler is joining a charity bowling contest that will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.  If RPG podcast listeners will pledge enough money, several companies (including Highmoon Media and Sword’s Edge) have pledged to give away a ton of RPG-related prizes.  You can find the details on his website or in our forums. * A [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 45 – running a horror game * Chad: The Travesty contest reminder. * Gaming groups through local libraries, redux. * The editions of D&D. * Using maps for combat in an RPG. * Running a horror game. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, John, Mike Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 45 – running a horror game * Chad: The Travesty contest reminder. * Gaming groups through local libraries, redux. * The editions of D&D. * Using maps for combat in an RPG. * Running a horror game. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, John, Mike Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 44 – layout and organization of a roleplaying game * The Brownsburg Library D&D group and using your library to promote RPG play. * A big “thank you” to the community for the donations for Skye. * Gamer Traveler podcast. * Chad: The Travesty contest reminder. * SciFi Smackdown podcast. * Fear the Boot’s EQ2 and WoW guilds. * The fandom surrounding modern TV shows. * Layout and organization of your [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 44 – layout and organization of a roleplaying game * The Brownsburg Library D&D group and using your library to promote RPG play. * A big “thank you” to the community for the donations for Skye. * Gamer Traveler podcast. * Chad: The Travesty contest reminder. * SciFi Smackdown podcast. * Fear the Boot’s EQ2 and WoW guilds. * The fandom surrounding modern TV shows. * Layout and organization of your [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 43 – expansions and copyright protection * Chad and Dawn’s baby * Chad: The Travesty contest.  Enter here! * Whether rolling dice is unfair to unlucky players. * The future of Fear the Boot. * Designing expansions for your roleplaying game. * Copyright protection. * Skies of Glass Q&A Hosts: Adam, Dan, Mike, John Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 43 – expansions and copyright protection * Chad and Dawn’s baby * Chad: The Travesty contest.  Enter here! * Whether rolling dice is unfair to unlucky players. * The future of Fear the Boot. * Designing expansions for your roleplaying game. * Copyright protection. * Skies of Glass Q&A Hosts: Adam, Dan, Mike, John Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 42 – wounds, healing, and death * Who wants a body massage? * Do Adam and John sound too much alike? * Boardgaming. * Chad calls 911. * BBS games.  The instance of Legend of the Green Dragon I signed up with can be found here. * John’s three criteria for a good movie. * Handling wounds, healing, and death in your RPG design. * Skies of Glass [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 42 – wounds, healing, and death * Who wants a body massage? * Do Adam and John sound too much alike? * Boardgaming. * Chad calls 911. * BBS games.  The instance of Legend of the Green Dragon I signed up with can be found here. * John’s three criteria for a good movie. * Handling wounds, healing, and death in your RPG design. * Skies of Glass [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 2 – Mike West In the second interview episode, we talk with Mike West from Lionhead Studios. Mike contributed to script development for Fable and is currently the lead script developer for Fable 2. Our conversation focuses on storytelling in video games, but also includes discussion of the relationship between video games and tabletop games, the future [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 2 – Mike West In the second interview episode, we talk with Mike West from Lionhead Studios. Mike contributed to script development for Fable and is currently the lead script developer for Fable 2. Our conversation focuses on storytelling in video games, but also includes discussion of the relationship between video games and tabletop games, the future [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 41 – the combat system * Hurting yourself while playing video games. * Fear the Boot would like to thank… Accidental Survivors Dragons Landing Inn Harping Monkey Pulp Gamer Fanboy Smackdown Geeklabel * The timing and purpose of resource documents. * Bringing FTB up to date on current games. * The new World of Darkness. * Why people more readily accept non-realism in fantasy versus sci-fi. * Designing a combat system for [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 41 – the combat system * Hurting yourself while playing video games. * Fear the Boot would like to thank… Accidental Survivors Dragons Landing Inn Harping Monkey Pulp Gamer Fanboy Smackdown Geeklabel * The timing and purpose of resource documents. * Bringing FTB up to date on current games. * The new World of Darkness. * Why people more readily accept non-realism in fantasy versus sci-fi. * Designing a combat system for [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 40 – character advancement * Fear the Boot store update. * A preview of the upcoming interviews. * The backlog of resource documents. * Gaming comics. * Players and GMs make the game. * Designing character advancement for your new roleplaying game. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Mike Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 40 – character advancement * Fear the Boot store update. * A preview of the upcoming interviews. * The backlog of resource documents. * Gaming comics. * Players and GMs make the game. * Designing character advancement for your new roleplaying game. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Mike Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 39 – character creation The resource document for this episode will be rather extensive, so it won’t be up along with this episode, but it should be posted by the end of the week. * John’s date report. * Chad’s comments on gaming in the window of a shop in the mall. * Why Mike hasn’t GM-ed in years, and whether GMs [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 39 – character creation The resource document for this episode will be rather extensive, so it won’t be up along with this episode, but it should be posted by the end of the week. * John’s date report. * Chad’s comments on gaming in the window of a shop in the mall. * Why Mike hasn’t GM-ed in years, and whether GMs [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 1 – Ryan Dancey Since starting this podcast, Fear the Boot has made contact with quite a few professionals in the gaming market.  Rather than let these opportunities go to waste, we decided to start a new interview series.  For our kick-off show, we chat with Ryan Dancey about his experience working for Wizards of the Coast, the data [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Interview Episode 1 – Ryan Dancey Since starting this podcast, Fear the Boot has made contact with quite a few professionals in the gaming market.  Rather than let these opportunities go to waste, we decided to start a new interview series.  For our kick-off show, we chat with Ryan Dancey about his experience working for Wizards of the Coast, the data [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 38 – economy and itemization During the show, we make a few jokes about an “oooooh” noise.  During the show I said I would link the video that comes from, so here it is.  Please be aware it includes foul language. * Katie, I can’t understand the email address in your voicemail. * A writer’s critique group is running on our forum.  To [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 38 – economy and itemization During the show, we make a few jokes about an “oooooh” noise.  During the show I said I would link the video that comes from, so here it is.  Please be aware it includes foul language. * Katie, I can’t understand the email address in your voicemail. * A writer’s critique group is running on our forum.  To [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 13 – gamer shame Like all Fear the Boot bonus episodes, this show is neither edited nor on our usual subject.  So if this is your first time here, we recommend checking out a regular episode first. This particular episode is primarily about “gamer shame”, meaning the embarrassment most gamers feel about their chosen hobby.  However, before we get into [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 13 – gamer shame Like all Fear the Boot bonus episodes, this show is neither edited nor on our usual subject.  So if this is your first time here, we recommend checking out a regular episode first. This particular episode is primarily about “gamer shame”, meaning the embarrassment most gamers feel about their chosen hobby.  However, before we get into [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 37 – social rules * A review of World Wide Wing Night. * Our take on Wizards of the Coast’s D&D club sponsorship program.  You can find the article we’re discussing here. * Based on some feedback we’ve gotten, we return to the subject of RPG art.  The RPG publishers we mention are Highmoon Media and Sword’s Edge Publishing. * We continue the game [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 37 – social rules * A review of World Wide Wing Night. * Our take on Wizards of the Coast’s D&D club sponsorship program.  You can find the article we’re discussing here. * Based on some feedback we’ve gotten, we return to the subject of RPG art.  The RPG publishers we mention are Highmoon Media and Sword’s Edge Publishing. * We continue the game [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 12 – pipes and cigars This episode was intended to be a warm-up for Mike, a new host we’re bringing on at FTB to help out with several new efforts we’re preparing to launch.  However, true to form, we spend most of the show chasing tangents, the largest of which is a discussion on pipes and cigars. Mike was a bit [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 12 – pipes and cigars This episode was intended to be a warm-up for Mike, a new host we’re bringing on at FTB to help out with several new efforts we’re preparing to launch.  However, true to form, we spend most of the show chasing tangents, the largest of which is a discussion on pipes and cigars. Mike was a bit [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 36 – building a character model For this episode, we welcome guest host, Chris Hussey, an author that used to work for FASA. * Character advancement: why is it emotionally integral to the RPG experience? * A reminder about World Wide Wing Night.  Details can be found here. * Designing the basic model for characters in a new roleplaying game. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Chris, Dan, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 36 – building a character model For this episode, we welcome guest host, Chris Hussey, an author that used to work for FASA. * Character advancement: why is it emotionally integral to the RPG experience? * A reminder about World Wide Wing Night.  Details can be found here. * Designing the basic model for characters in a new roleplaying game. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Chris, Dan, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 35 – roleplaying game art Before I get to the show notes, a listener asked us to mention an upcoming gaming con.  I didn’t get the note in time for the recording, so I’ll mention it here instead.  The con is Chattacon in Chattanooga, Tennessee, January 26 – 28.  You can find more information at Chattacon.org. With that done, on to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 35 – roleplaying game art Before I get to the show notes, a listener asked us to mention an upcoming gaming con.  I didn’t get the note in time for the recording, so I’ll mention it here instead.  The con is Chattacon in Chattanooga, Tennessee, January 26 – 28.  You can find more information at Chattacon.org. With that done, on to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 34 – controversial subjects WARNING: This episode of Fear the Boot deals with handling sensitive subjects in your role-playing game.  While it maintains the usual rating of a Fear the Boot episode, it includes candid discussions of social issues such as race, religion, politics, and violence.  If you are bothered by such discussions or playing this show in the presence [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 34 – controversial subjects WARNING: This episode of Fear the Boot deals with handling sensitive subjects in your role-playing game.  While it maintains the usual rating of a Fear the Boot episode, it includes candid discussions of social issues such as race, religion, politics, and violence.  If you are bothered by such discussions or playing this show in the presence [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 33 – micro setting The resource document for this show will be posted either Wednesday or Thursday.  Until then, enjoy the recording! * Stories from gaming stores, good and bad. * Is it easier to be negative than positive? * Designing micro setting for a role-playing game. * Skies of Glass Q&A Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, John Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 33 – micro setting The resource document for this show will be posted either Wednesday or Thursday.  Until then, enjoy the recording! * Stories from gaming stores, good and bad. * Is it easier to be negative than positive? * Designing micro setting for a role-playing game. * Skies of Glass Q&A Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, John Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 32 – macro setting * A reminder that some domains stuff our emails into your spam folder. * Giving back to the boot. * Based on a voice mail from a listener, we ponder whether our game plots change to reflect our current position in life. * Building martial accuracy in your RPG. * Designing marco setting for a role-playing game. * Skies of Glass [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 32 – macro setting * A reminder that some domains stuff our emails into your spam folder. * Giving back to the boot. * Based on a voice mail from a listener, we ponder whether our game plots change to reflect our current position in life. * Building martial accuracy in your RPG. * Designing marco setting for a role-playing game. * Skies of Glass [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 31 – building story To save myself the weekly struggle of presenting our show notes in prose form, I’m going to start using a more traditional, bulleted format.  This episode continues our series on RPG design. * A big thanks to our listeners for their support during the episode 30 problems. * Guilty gaming habits. * The best character Chad has ever [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 31 – building story To save myself the weekly struggle of presenting our show notes in prose form, I’m going to start using a more traditional, bulleted format.  This episode continues our series on RPG design. * A big thanks to our listeners for their support during the episode 30 problems. * Guilty gaming habits. * The best character Chad has ever [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 30 – player-character roles To follow-up on our open letter in the previous episode, we’re happy to announce the show is back on track and doing well!  However, based on the suggestion of several listeners, FTB will now be released on Wednesdays instead of Mondays. Continuing our game design series, we spend most of this episode talking about the role [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 30 – player-character roles To follow-up on our open letter in the previous episode, we’re happy to announce the show is back on track and doing well!  However, based on the suggestion of several listeners, FTB will now be released on Wednesdays instead of Mondays. Continuing our game design series, we spend most of this episode talking about the role [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 11 – an open letter, Australian candy, and world cuisine One of our forum users, Crafterofcode, sent us a box of Australian candies.  We spend this bonus episode sampling the candy and discussing international food. We also bring Tex back via Skype, since he spent several years living in Europe.  This was a great opportunity for us to test recording with Skype, which is something we [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 11 – an open letter, Australian candy, and world cuisine One of our forum users, Crafterofcode, sent us a box of Australian candies.  We spend this bonus episode sampling the candy and discussing international food. We also bring Tex back via Skype, since he spent several years living in Europe.  This was a great opportunity for us to test recording with Skype, which is something we [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 29 – designing your game’s feel Our Xbox Live contest continues for another week.  Don’t forget to enter again, using the “Contest Entry Form” link at the top of our site.  Also, we forgot to mention it during the episode, but we’ve made a slight change to the rules.  We realize Christmas time is drawing near, so if you don’t [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 29 – designing your game’s feel Our Xbox Live contest continues for another week.  Don’t forget to enter again, using the “Contest Entry Form” link at the top of our site.  Also, we forgot to mention it during the episode, but we’ve made a slight change to the rules.  We realize Christmas time is drawing near, so if you don’t [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 10 – AI and storytelling in video games Since Tex was in town, we decided to do a bonus episode on video games.  In this show, we talk about storytelling and artificial intelligence. If this is your first time here, we suggest checking out a regular episode first!  Bonus episodes are neither on the same subject as our regular shows nor edited the same [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 10 – AI and storytelling in video games Since Tex was in town, we decided to do a bonus episode on video games.  In this show, we talk about storytelling and artificial intelligence. If this is your first time here, we suggest checking out a regular episode first!  Bonus episodes are neither on the same subject as our regular shows nor edited the same [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 28 – first steps of game design Congratulations to Keith Curtis, winner of our Baron von Bad Ass art contest!  Thanks again to all of you that entered.  We were really impressed by the quality of the entries. During this show, we kick off our Xbox Live contest.  The prizes and rules are explained in the episode.  You can find the entry form [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 28 – first steps of game design Congratulations to Keith Curtis, winner of our Baron von Bad Ass art contest!  Thanks again to all of you that entered.  We were really impressed by the quality of the entries. During this show, we kick off our Xbox Live contest.  The prizes and rules are explained in the episode.  You can find the entry form [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Psychology of roleplaying roundtable This past Sunday, I was involved in a roundtable discussion about the psychology of roleplaying.  It was hosted by Geeklabel and included hosts from several different gaming podcasts: Gamer: The Podcasting, The Dragons Landing Inn, House of the Harping Monkey, and The Bears Grove. If you’re interested in hearing the conversation, you can find the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 27 – RPG movies We recorded this episode immediately after watching the two Dungeons & Dragons movies.  We spend the first half of the episode reviewing those two films before we broaden the topic to talk about RPG movies in general.  We toss out some games we’d like to see made into movies and theorize about why there haven’t [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 27 – RPG movies We recorded this episode immediately after watching the two Dungeons & Dragons movies.  We spend the first half of the episode reviewing those two films before we broaden the topic to talk about RPG movies in general.  We toss out some games we’d like to see made into movies and theorize about why there haven’t [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 26 – character-related issues We start this episode with a bad player habit that we missed in our previous two shows.  After that, we take on a series of topics related to character creation: unlisted perks and penalties, restricting races and classes, obscure supplements that can wreck games, and player illustrations. Also, don’t forget the Baron von Badass art contest [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 26 – character-related issues We start this episode with a bad player habit that we missed in our previous two shows.  After that, we take on a series of topics related to character creation: unlisted perks and penalties, restricting races and classes, obscure supplements that can wreck games, and player illustrations. Also, don’t forget the Baron von Badass art contest [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | cardiac stress test This is normally a pretty light-hearted show, however, not everything in life is a joke. Heart disease is the number one killer in the developed world, and we at FTB want to do our part to help.  We would like to release the following PSA that has a simple — yet important — test you can [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | cardiac stress test This is normally a pretty light-hearted show, however, not everything in life is a joke. Heart disease is the number one killer in the developed world, and we at FTB want to do our part to help.  We would like to release the following PSA that has a simple — yet important — test you can [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 9 – Fear the Boot stories This bonus episode is a round-up of unrelated stories from the hosts.  As with all bonus episodes, this is both unedited and off topic.  If this is your first time here, we suggest checking out a regular episode first! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 9 – Fear the Boot stories This bonus episode is a round-up of unrelated stories from the hosts.  As with all bonus episodes, this is both unedited and off topic.  If this is your first time here, we suggest checking out a regular episode first! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 25 – common player mistakes, part 2 Before digging into the episode, we mention two art-related things.  First, there’s an art contest for drawing Baron von Badass.  If you want to enter, you can find the relevant information here: http://feartheboot.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1004.  Second, I mention that I’m looking for artists for character portrait commissions.  It’s something I’m doing over the longterm due to cost, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 25 – common player mistakes, part 2 Before digging into the episode, we mention two art-related things.  First, there’s an art contest for drawing Baron von Badass.  If you want to enter, you can find the relevant information here: http://feartheboot.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1004.  Second, I mention that I’m looking for artists for character portrait commissions.  It’s something I’m doing over the longterm due to cost, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 24 – common player mistakes, part 1 As a follow-up to our previous episode on GM mistakes, we spend this episode talking about bad player habits.  We had too many points to cover, so this is part 1 of 2. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Dawn Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 24 – common player mistakes, part 1 As a follow-up to our previous episode on GM mistakes, we spend this episode talking about bad player habits.  We had too many points to cover, so this is part 1 of 2. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Dawn Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 23 – common GMing mistakes We kick off the episode with a story about our trip to a hibachi restaurant.  When it’s time to discuss roleplaying games, we begin with a look at what sort of person wants to be a GM.  We then work through a list of common GMing mistakes and how to avoid them. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 23 – common GMing mistakes We kick off the episode with a story about our trip to a hibachi restaurant.  When it’s time to discuss roleplaying games, we begin with a look at what sort of person wants to be a GM.  We then work through a list of common GMing mistakes and how to avoid them. Hosts: Adam, Chad, Dan, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 22 – live from Archon We recorded this episode live in the gaming area of the Archon sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming convention.  If this is your first time listening, this episode is not recorded or presented in the way we normally do a show.  You may want to check out a normal recording (like episode 21) first. We devoted this episode [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 22 – live from Archon We recorded this episode live in the gaming area of the Archon sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming convention.  If this is your first time listening, this episode is not recorded or presented in the way we normally do a show.  You may want to check out a normal recording (like episode 21) first. We devoted this episode [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 21 – foreshadowing and in-fighting We’d like to remind everyone FTB will be at Archon this Thursday – Sunday, so if you’re going to be near the St. Louis area, please stop by and say, “hi!”  In addition to our panels and guest interviews, our FTB ladies will be running a HAFU event to protest the Zombie Squad’s treatment of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 21 – foreshadowing and in-fighting We’d like to remind everyone FTB will be at Archon this Thursday – Sunday, so if you’re going to be near the St. Louis area, please stop by and say, “hi!”  In addition to our panels and guest interviews, our FTB ladies will be running a HAFU event to protest the Zombie Squad’s treatment of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 20 – Shaken not Stirred You should quickly realize this episode isn’t quite right.  This is part of a promotion that’s being done between a dozen gaming podcasts.  One week in September, each show will be run by the hosts of a different show.  The strangers you’re hearing on Fear the Boot are Mick and Rae from  Misfit Brew.  In [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 20 – Shaken not Stirred You should quickly realize this episode isn’t quite right.  This is part of a promotion that’s being done between a dozen gaming podcasts.  One week in September, each show will be run by the hosts of a different show.  The strangers you’re hearing on Fear the Boot are Mick and Rae from  Misfit Brew.  In [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 19 – evil player characters Before every show, we go through a dysfunctional routine which we describe at the start of this episode.  We also talk about the market penetration of podcasts in the gaming community and one of the few fixtures of gaming life we haven’t yet discussed: junk food! Our main topic is evil characters and evil parties, though [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 19 – evil player characters Before every show, we go through a dysfunctional routine which we describe at the start of this episode.  We also talk about the market penetration of podcasts in the gaming community and one of the few fixtures of gaming life we haven’t yet discussed: junk food! Our main topic is evil characters and evil parties, though [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | World of Warcraft card game interview About a week ago, I was invited to join the guys from Fist Full of Comics (http://www.fistfullofcomics.com) in an interview with the creators of the World of Warcraft TCG.  If you’d like to hear that interview, you can find the MP3 here… http://www.fistfullofcomics.com/podcasts/FFoCandFtBinterviewWoWccg.mp3 A big thanks to FFoC for inviting me!  Hopefully we’ll be doing more interviews [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 8 – good things gone wrong Just as I promised on the forums, here’s a bonus episode to go hand-in-hand with episode 18! We intended to make this bonus episode about our take on where Battletech went wrong.  However, we ended up on so many tangents that the show is really more about where creative endeavors in general go wrong. As you probably [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 8 – good things gone wrong Just as I promised on the forums, here’s a bonus episode to go hand-in-hand with episode 18! We intended to make this bonus episode about our take on where Battletech went wrong.  However, we ended up on so many tangents that the show is really more about where creative endeavors in general go wrong. As you probably [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 18 – card games and electronic devices In this show we cover some fond memories of FASA product catalogs, name the winner of our “freak show” character contest, offer our thoughts on card games, kick around some settings we wish had their own roleplaying games, and offer our thoughts on the use of electronic devices to aid your games. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Dawn Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 18 – card games and electronic devices In this show we cover some fond memories of FASA product catalogs, name the winner of our “freak show” character contest, offer our thoughts on card games, kick around some settings we wish had their own roleplaying games, and offer our thoughts on the use of electronic devices to aid your games. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Dawn Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 17 – playing in an established setting I want to remind everyone of the contest we’re running right now.  You can find details in this episode, the show notes for episode 16, or our forums. Continuing a topic we started in bonus episode 7, we spend some time talking about spaceship combat in roleplaying games.  Then we offer some insight and advice about [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 17 – playing in an established setting I want to remind everyone of the contest we’re running right now.  You can find details in this episode, the show notes for episode 16, or our forums. Continuing a topic we started in bonus episode 7, we spend some time talking about spaceship combat in roleplaying games.  Then we offer some insight and advice about [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 7 – video games We’re probably just as opinionated about video games as we are roleplaying games, but the former just isn’t what this podcast is about.  However, for this bonus episode, we decided to talk only about video games. You guys know the drill.  These bonus episodes are not edited or formatted, so the quality of our normal shows [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 7 – video games We’re probably just as opinionated about video games as we are roleplaying games, but the former just isn’t what this podcast is about.  However, for this bonus episode, we decided to talk only about video games. You guys know the drill.  These bonus episodes are not edited or formatted, so the quality of our normal shows [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 16 – long distance gaming We start this episode with several announcements.  I’ll post those here along with relevant links. First, we’ll be at Archon from October 5th – 8th. * http://archonstl.org/30/index2.html Second, our World of Warcraft guild is really taking off.  If you play WoW, we hope you’ll stop by and join us. * http://www.feartheboot.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=18 Third, we’re starting a contest with prizes sponsored by [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 16 – long distance gaming We start this episode with several announcements.  I’ll post those here along with relevant links. First, we’ll be at Archon from October 5th – 8th. * http://archonstl.org/30/index2.html Second, our World of Warcraft guild is really taking off.  If you play WoW, we hope you’ll stop by and join us. * http://www.feartheboot.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=18 Third, we’re starting a contest with prizes sponsored by [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 15 – absentee players At the start of this episode, we mention a WoW guild Fear the Boot listeners and hosts have started.  If you’re interested in joining, you can find details at: http://www.feartheboot.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=18 After that, we give our follow-up on Gencon, some response to the discussions our “freak show” commentary in episode 13 started, and offer advice for dealing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 15 – absentee players At the start of this episode, we mention a WoW guild Fear the Boot listeners and hosts have started.  If you’re interested in joining, you can find details at: http://www.feartheboot.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=18 After that, we give our follow-up on Gencon, some response to the discussions our “freak show” commentary in episode 13 started, and offer advice for dealing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 14 – our Gencon experience Our Gencon experience was short and fruitless.  We start off the episode by explaining what happened and then offer some advice on allowing players to run multiple characters during the same game. This episode was recorded in an unusual way, so the bells and whistles of our main episodes aren’t there.  In fact, it seems closer to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 14 – our Gencon experience Our Gencon experience was short and fruitless.  We start off the episode by explaining what happened and then offer some advice on allowing players to run multiple characters during the same game. This episode was recorded in an unusual way, so the bells and whistles of our main episodes aren’t there.  In fact, it seems closer to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 6 – farewell to John This episode was supposed to be our farewell to John, who’s leaving for Rome soon.  However, it quickly degrades into tangents about travel, foreign beer, and international family. WARNING!  WARNING!  WARNING!  This show is far edgier than anything we have ever done before.  We poke fun at some very serious issues, but please keep in mind [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 6 – farewell to John This episode was supposed to be our farewell to John, who’s leaving for Rome soon.  However, it quickly degrades into tangents about travel, foreign beer, and international family. WARNING!  WARNING!  WARNING!  This show is far edgier than anything we have ever done before.  We poke fun at some very serious issues, but please keep in mind [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 13 – age and non-humanoids Episode 13 indeed! We found ourselves down a host and had several other problems getting this show ready.  But we made it through nonetheless. In this episode, we talk about how our roleplaying games have changed as we got older, RPG novels, and the art and science of playing non-humanoids. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Dawn UPDATE: True to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 13 – age and non-humanoids Episode 13 indeed! We found ourselves down a host and had several other problems getting this show ready.  But we made it through nonetheless. In this episode, we talk about how our roleplaying games have changed as we got older, RPG novels, and the art and science of playing non-humanoids. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Dawn UPDATE: True to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 12 – the gaming environment This episode is all about the roleplaying environment, both inside and outside of the game. We talk about the best sort of room to game in, eating while gaming, using mood music, and we offer advice to Game Masters on creating a good setting. It’s also worth mentioning that within the first minute or two, Chad [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 12 – the gaming environment This episode is all about the roleplaying environment, both inside and outside of the game. We talk about the best sort of room to game in, eating while gaming, using mood music, and we offer advice to Game Masters on creating a good setting. It’s also worth mentioning that within the first minute or two, Chad [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 5 – our response to the ladies podcast This is quite possibly the most pointless and meandering show we have ever recorded.  So why are we releasing it?  Because these bonus episodes never come with a quality guarantee!  This show is primarily our follow-up to the ladies podcast (episode 10), but we also talk about our ideas for future “special” episodes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 5 – our response to the ladies podcast This is quite possibly the most pointless and meandering show we have ever recorded.  So why are we releasing it?  Because these bonus episodes never come with a quality guarantee!  This show is primarily our follow-up to the ladies podcast (episode 10), but we also talk about our ideas for future “special” episodes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 4 – Battletech, oh how we love thee In this bonus episode, we talk about how and why we love Battletech.  As always, this bonus show is unscripted and unedited. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 4 – Battletech, oh how we love thee In this bonus episode, we talk about how and why we love Battletech.  As always, this bonus show is unscripted and unedited. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 11 – dealing with first games Since several people have asked about the cons we’ll be attending, we start episode 11 with our convention schedule. We then pause to talk about our first two episodes which seem to have offended a few first-time listeners. While we won’t take them down, we do suggest you start listening at later episodes instead. Chris sent [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 11 – dealing with first games Since several people have asked about the cons we’ll be attending, we start episode 11 with our convention schedule. We then pause to talk about our first two episodes which seem to have offended a few first-time listeners. While we won’t take them down, we do suggest you start listening at later episodes instead. Chris sent [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 3 – the internet aspect of making this podcast The third bonus episode — and the final one on this topic, at least for now — is a discussion of the internet-related tasks that go into making a podcast.  We talk about posting the show online, getting listed in podcast directories, and so on.  This episode was recorded several weeks ago, but I was [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 3 – the internet aspect of making this podcast The third bonus episode — and the final one on this topic, at least for now — is a discussion of the internet-related tasks that go into making a podcast.  We talk about posting the show online, getting listed in podcast directories, and so on.  This episode was recorded several weeks ago, but I was [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 10 – ladies podcast Episode 10 is an anomaly for our show. For this one episode, we turn over the mics to our wives. They give us a woman’s perspective on gaming and what it’s like to be a non-gamer married to a gaming dork. If this is your first time with Fear the Boot, please be aware that this [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 10 – ladies podcast Episode 10 is an anomaly for our show. For this one episode, we turn over the mics to our wives. They give us a woman’s perspective on gaming and what it’s like to be a non-gamer married to a gaming dork. If this is your first time with Fear the Boot, please be aware that this [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 9 – small topic round-up We were down a host for this episode, and a bit more serious than normal, but we still covered a lot of good information. The episode starts with a discussion of the overuse of setting in some campaigns, followed by our musings about D&D alignment, character behavior, and real-life violence around the gaming table. We struggle [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 9 – small topic round-up We were down a host for this episode, and a bit more serious than normal, but we still covered a lot of good information. The episode starts with a discussion of the overuse of setting in some campaigns, followed by our musings about D&D alignment, character behavior, and real-life violence around the gaming table. We struggle [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 8 – combat encounters We start this show by discussing various character- and player-related problems that can occur during a roleplaying game.  Topics include Adam’s difficulty naming his characters, deciding between 1st and 3rd person RP, ridiculous inventories, and dealing with “setting lawyers”.  The last half of the show is spent discussing the design and exceution of combat encounters, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 8 – combat encounters We start this show by discussing various character- and player-related problems that can occur during a roleplaying game.  Topics include Adam’s difficulty naming his characters, deciding between 1st and 3rd person RP, ridiculous inventories, and dealing with “setting lawyers”.  The last half of the show is spent discussing the design and exceution of combat encounters, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 7 – when players break your plot Episode 7 begins with us trying to figure out how to pronounce Aram’s name. He regales us with his single, tragic experience with D&D, the details of which get us thinking about how roleplayers tend to insert RPG elements into other areas of their lives. We take some time to thank the other podcasts that have [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 7 – when players break your plot Episode 7 begins with us trying to figure out how to pronounce Aram’s name. He regales us with his single, tragic experience with D&D, the details of which get us thinking about how roleplayers tend to insert RPG elements into other areas of their lives. We take some time to thank the other podcasts that have [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 2 – the hardware aspect of making this podcast Our second bonus episode covers the hardware (mics, mixer, etc) we use to make the podcast.  I want to remind everyone the bonus episodes — unlike our regular shows — are completely unedited.  There’s no intro music and our mistakes are all left in. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 2 – the hardware aspect of making this podcast Our second bonus episode covers the hardware (mics, mixer, etc) we use to make the podcast.  I want to remind everyone the bonus episodes — unlike our regular shows — are completely unedited.  There’s no intro music and our mistakes are all left in. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 6 – plot design Episode 6 begins with a discussion on using the Monstrous Manual as a campaign setting and plotline!  Please don’t ever do that.  We then pause to remind everyone about the ways you can get in touch with us, such as Odeo, email, and our new forums. Since several people have been asking where the name “Fear [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 6 – plot design Episode 6 begins with a discussion on using the Monstrous Manual as a campaign setting and plotline!  Please don’t ever do that.  We then pause to remind everyone about the ways you can get in touch with us, such as Odeo, email, and our new forums. Since several people have been asking where the name “Fear [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 1 – the creative aspect of making this podcast This is the first in a series of bonus episodes we want to release.  These shows are 10 – 20 minutes long and cover topics that don’t fit in the scope of our normal podcasts.  They’re completely unedited, so there’s no intro music and our flubs have been left in.  We won’t have a bonus [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus Episode 1 – the creative aspect of making this podcast This is the first in a series of bonus episodes we want to release.  These shows are 10 – 20 minutes long and cover topics that don’t fit in the scope of our normal podcasts.  They’re completely unedited, so there’s no intro music and our flubs have been left in.  We won’t have a bonus [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 5 – creating NPCs Before I get into the content of episode 5, I want to draw your attention to something.  At the time we recorded this episode, we had not yet gotten in touch with the folks at GOBLIN.  That has changed since the podcast was recorded, so we no longer need any help with that. With that out [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 5 – creating NPCs Before I get into the content of episode 5, I want to draw your attention to something.  At the time we recorded this episode, we had not yet gotten in touch with the folks at GOBLIN.  That has changed since the podcast was recorded, so we no longer need any help with that. With that out [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 4 – campaign design Why exactly do we play roleplaying games?  Episode 4 starts with that question getting kicked around.  As we try to answer it, we also think back to a GURPs “trip to the lake” game we saw being played at a gaming con. Tim brings in some material on the new realm, Ptolus, which we review.  Then [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 4 – campaign design Why exactly do we play roleplaying games?  Episode 4 starts with that question getting kicked around.  As we try to answer it, we also think back to a GURPs “trip to the lake” game we saw being played at a gaming con. Tim brings in some material on the new realm, Ptolus, which we review.  Then [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 3 – character creation We kick this show off with an explanation of how making a podcast is like running a roleplaying game.  The hosts are introduced, and then John and Chad tell us their tongue-in-cheek (?) vision of a roleplaying game with just one character stat. The product we review this show is very close to home: our own [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 3 – character creation We kick this show off with an explanation of how making a podcast is like running a roleplaying game.  The hosts are introduced, and then John and Chad tell us their tongue-in-cheek (?) vision of a roleplaying game with just one character stat. The product we review this show is very close to home: our own [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 2 – creating a group template For the next several episodes, we’ll be using a mock Shadowrun game to walk you through the do’s and don’ts of roleplaying games.  In this podcast, we talk about the first step a group should take when starting a game: creating a group template.  We explain what group templates are, why to build one, and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 2 – creating a group template For the next several episodes, we’ll be using a mock Shadowrun game to walk you through the do’s and don’ts of roleplaying games.  In this podcast, we talk about the first step a group should take when starting a game: creating a group template.  We explain what group templates are, why to build one, and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 1 – when player abilities eclipse character abilities After a conversation about why roleplaying game stories are so terrible to listen to, we move on to the types of gaming groups and a debate about resolving situations where players have a social wit their characters lack (and vice versa). Hosts: Chad, Dan, Kevin Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 1 – when player abilities eclipse character abilities After a conversation about why roleplaying game stories are so terrible to listen to, we move on to the types of gaming groups and a debate about resolving situations where players have a social wit their characters lack (and vice versa). Hosts: Chad, Dan, Kevin Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 0 – show introduction This podcast is an introduction to our show, explaining what we’ll talk about: tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs), product reviews, industry news, and related topics. Hosts: Dan Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 0 – show introduction This podcast is an introduction to our show, explaining what we’ll talk about: tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs), product reviews, industry news, and related topics. 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