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The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – EP 46 – A GenConversationTopic - GenCon 2021! In this episode, I finally get the chance to meet a long time friend to both the show and myself, Erik Carl. We spend some time catching up then discuss the convention. Hosts - Dan, Erik Carl Media - Metagamers Anonymous Loughmiller's Pub and Eatery - This is where you can find the burger that Erik and I mentioned at the end of the episode.2021-09-231h 00

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – EP 19 – John Scott Tynes – PuppetlandTopic - In one of my favorite interviews ever, I had the pleasure of sitting down with someone who changed the way I looked at story structure, character developement, and gaming as a whole. John Scott Tynes wrote Puppetland more than 20 years ago, making him a pioneer in the "storytelling" game world. The concept was a twisted mixture of the familiar and the macabre, where the innocence of childhood sensibilities rides the center line, crashing headlong into visceral and existential horror. There is a new, (beautiful!) edition of Puppetland available now. John tells us the story of how it came to b...2021-08-301h 15

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews -EP 18 – Escape Room – The GameTopic - Live from GenCon 2016! I was invited to a special, after-hours edition of the live action escape room the Spin Master Games had erected to support the release of their new game, "Escape Room - The Game". While I was there, I snagged a few minutes of audio with game designer, Brady Lang about the new venture. buy dnp online Enjoy the show! Media - GenCon 2016 Spinmaster.com Escape Room - The Game Where to buy - On Amazon At Target.com At Toys-R-Us.com At Walmart.com 2016-09-3006 min

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – EP 17 – Ice CoolTopic - Live from GenCon 2016! I was able to spend a few minutes talking with Egils Grasmanis From Brain Games about their new, super fun dexterity games "Ice Cool" We talk a little about the design process and how the idea for one of the most popular casual games of the year came to be. Enjoy the show! Media - joker123 GenCon 2016 Brain Games.com Ice Cool For our full review of the game, go to https://carpegm.net/game-review-ice-cool/ ‎ Egils Supported: Mikkel Bertelsen's game "Klask" Check out the Ice Cool promo video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhzIZUQvLng 2016-09-2108 min

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – EP 16- Frank DiColaTopic - I was finally able to sit down with Frank DiCola, the creator of Mr. Game!, one of my favorite family games EVER! In this episode, we discuss Mr. Game!, the nature of its design, and some house rules. Frank also gives a little insight into Kickstarter and we discuss some of the hurdles of being an independent game designer. Enjoy the show! Media - GenCon 2016 whoismrgame.com Mr. Game! (@whoismrgame) | Twitter Mr. Game | Facebook Frank DiCola (@Yoshgunn) | Twitter drinkinggamezone.com/drinking-games/mr-game Tabletop Simulator on Steam Buy Mr. Game! For our full review of the game, go to https...2016-09-101h 00

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Ep 15 – Project QuintetTopic - In this interview from GenCon 2014, I was able to sit down with Joseph and Carmine of Project Quintet and talk a little about gaming and geekdom in general as well as their bridge simulation and galaxy conquest game, "Project Quintet." Enjoy! Media - Project Quintet 5th Wall Gaming Quintet website Find out more about Quintet on: Facebook@ https://www.facebook.com/SpaceQuintet Twitter@ https://twitter.com/QuintetLive Twitch@ http://www.twitch.tv/quintetlive Joseph supported - Town of Salem: BlankMediaGames Carmine supported - Space Simulator for iOS and Android (Kickstarter) Once again, this episode was made possible by the...2014-11-1232 min

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Ep 14 – Sean FannonHands down the BEST interview from GenCon! I had the pleasure of once again catching up with Sean Fannon of Evil Beagle games. We cover a lot of ground in this one, so hold on tight! Enjoy! Host - Dan Whorl Special Guest - Sean Fannon (Evil Beagle Games) Media - Sean's Pick of the Day (dot)com Shaintar (dot)com Evil Beagle Games (dot)com You can purchase Shaintar and other Evil Beagle products at: Evil Beagle Products on DriveThru RPG Follow Sean! -on Google+ -on Facebook -on Twitter Sean Supported: SpringGiving and ThanksGmaing and also: Doctors Without Borders This e...2014-09-1852 min

CGM Digital Network MegafeedInterviews – Ep 14 – Sean FannonHands down the BEST interview from GenCon! I had the pleasure of once again catching up with Sean Fannon of Evil Beagle games. We cover a lot of ground in this one, so hold on tight! Enjoy! Host - Dan Whorl Special Guest - Sean Fannon (Evil Beagle Games) Media - Sean's Pick of the Day (dot)com Shaintar (dot)com Evil Beagle Games (dot)com You can purchase Shaintar and other Evil Beagle products at: Evil Beagle Products on DriveThru RPG Follow Sean! -on Google+ -on Facebook -on Twitter Sean Supported: SpringGiving and ThanksGmaing and also: Doctors Without Borders This e...2014-09-1852 min

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast – Ep 45 – Happy Belated Birthday To Us!Topic - In this episode, we talk about games that we hate and how to make them better. Also, we take a look at the last 2 years of podcasting and the misadventures that came with them. This is not a standard episode of the Gamecast, so if this is your first time listening, be sure to check out a couple of other episodes as well! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Lucas 2014-08-221h 06

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 45 – Happy Belated Birthday To Us!Topic - In this episode, we talk about games that we hate and how to make them better. Also, we take a look at the last 2 years of podcasting and the misadventures that came with them. This is not a standard episode of the Gamecast, so if this is your first time listening, be sure to check out a couple of other episodes as well! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Lucas 2014-08-221h 06

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast – Ep 44 – Is Another Man’s TreasureTopic - In this episode, we talk about reward mechanics, loot, and ways to make them interesting in game. Hosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, and Lucas Media - Be sure to check out and support the Tsunamicon Kickstarter, a National level gaming convention based in Wichita, Kansas and being organized by our sister podcast, Metagamers Anonymous. Only good things can come of this…….. Tsunamicon Kickstarter Tsunamicon.org Tsunamicon Facebook 2014-07-311h 09

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 44 – Is Another Man’s TreasureTopic - In this episode, we talk about reward mechanics, loot, and ways to make them interesting in game. Hosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, and Lucas Media - Be sure to check out and support the Tsunamicon Kickstarter, a National level gaming convention based in Wichita, Kansas and being organized by our sister podcast, Metagamers Anonymous. Only good things can come of this…….. Tsunamicon Kickstarter Tsunamicon.org Tsunamicon Facebook 2014-07-311h 09

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Ep 13 – Erik CarlSpecial Guest - Erik Carl Topic: I had the great pleasure of sitting down with my good friend, host and Executive Producer of Metagamers Anonymous, and patriarch of the Prismatic Tsunami community, Erik Carl. We discussed gaming with kids and his latest venture, TsunamiCon! Support! Support! Support! Media - Be sure to check out and support the Tsunamicon Kickstarter, a National level gaming convention based in Wichita, Kansas and being organized by our sister podcast, Metagamers Anonymous. Only good things can come of this…….. Tsunamicon Kickstarter Tsunamicon.org Tsunamicon Facebook Erik Supported: BobCon: A gamer retreat in Kansas City BobCon 2014 by Brad Kelley...2014-07-2958 min

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast – Ep 43 – 5th Edition D&D – Our First ImpressionsTopic - In this episode, we make a few announcements, discuss what we've been doing lately, and have our first argument er....discussion about the 5th Editionof Dungeons and Dragons. Hold on tight, this one gets a little bumpy! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Lucas Media - Be sure to check out and support the Tsunamicon Kickstarter, a National level gaming convention based in Wichita, Kansas and being organized by our sister podcast, Metagamers Anonymous. Only good things can come of this........ Tsunamicon Kickstarter Tsunamicon.org Tsunamicon Facebook 2014-07-171h 35

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 43 – 5th Edition D&D – Our First ImpressionsTopic - In this episode, we make a few announcements, discuss what we've been doing lately, and have our first argument er....discussion about the 5th Editionof Dungeons and Dragons. Hold on tight, this one gets a little bumpy! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Lucas Media - Be sure to check out and support the Tsunamicon Kickstarter, a National level gaming convention based in Wichita, Kansas and being organized by our sister podcast, Metagamers Anonymous. Only good things can come of this........ Tsunamicon Kickstarter Tsunamicon.org Tsunamicon Facebook 2014-07-171h 35

The Carpe GM GamecastTangents! – Incident 4Topic - The debut of "Geek and Destroy" Special Guest(s) - Bryan King (CarpeGM Gamecast) and Joe Jakul (A guy we know) Tangents! is a supplementary podcast, produced in affiliation with the CarpeGM Gamecast. All copyrights,feed information, and short-comings are shared by both shows.....Enjoy!2014-05-0935 min

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 42 – The Dangers of Social EngineeringTopic - In this episode, we discuss player agency, character sovereignty and control, and what happens when those concepts are compromised. Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, and Lucas The intro music is : Corner (Instrumental) Blue Stahli http://www.fixtstore.com/product/62999/Blue-Stahli---Blue-Stahli-Instrumentals-%28MP3-Album%29 2014-04-051h 23

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast – Ep 42 – The Dangers of Social EngineeringTopic - In this episode, we discuss player agency, character sovereignty and control, and what happens when those concepts are compromised. Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, and Lucas The intro music is : Corner (Instrumental) Blue Stahli http://www.fixtstore.com/product/62999/Blue-Stahli---Blue-Stahli-Instrumentals-%28MP3-Album%29 2014-04-051h 23

The Carpe GM GamecastTangents! – Incident 3Topics Discussed: The Wisconsin Cheese Cartel / The Soundtrack to Our Lives Special Guest(s) - Bryan King (CarpeGM Gamecast) - Kyle Mccauley (The Backwards CompatiblePodcast) Tangents! is a supplementary podcast, produced in affiliation with the CarpeGM Gamecast. All copyrights,feed information, and short-comings are shared by both shows.....Enjoy!2014-03-2839 min

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 41- Godzilla and Mickey Mouse Walk Into a Bar….Topic - In this episode, Mack and Steve accidentally drop some content bombs on our horizon that include a Godzilla game that sounds fantastic and Alignment Discussion version 1.5 occurs. As a result, we didn't quite make it to the topic that we'd planned so we decided to figure out the location of that pesky missing plane! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Lucas Media - The JWitz - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJWittz The intro music is : Corner (Instrumental) Blue Stahli http://www.fixtstore.com/product/62999/Blue-Stahli---Blue-Stahli-Instrumentals-%28MP3-Album%29 2014-03-211h 13

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast – Ep 41- Godzilla and Mickey Mouse Walk Into a Bar….Topic - In this episode, Mack and Steve accidentally drop some content bombs on our horizon that include a Godzilla game that sounds fantastic and Alignment Discussion version 1.5 occurs. As a result, we didn't quite make it to the topic that we'd planned so we decided to figure out the location of that pesky missing plane! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Lucas Media - The JWitz - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJWittz The intro music is : Corner (Instrumental) Blue Stahli http://www.fixtstore.com/product/62999/Blue-Stahli---Blue-Stahli-Instrumentals-%28MP3-Album%29 2014-03-211h 13

The Carpe GM GamecastTangents! – Incident 2Topics Discussed: Flava Whitman / Birthday Debacle Special Guest(s) - Kyle McCauley (The Backwards Compatible Podcast) Tangents! is a supplementary podcast, produced in affiliation with the CarpeGM Gamecast. All copyrights,feed information, and short-comings are shared by both shows.....Enjoy!2014-03-1423 min

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 40 – Johnny ApplesodeTopic - Joined by a new addition to the show, our good friend Garber, we discuss Twitch Plays Pokemon and a newly released game. Then I lead the guys down a rambling path of rapid fire topics suggested by YOU, the listeners....Enjoy! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Garber Media - Guts of Glory Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1630646578/guts-of-glory-the-boardgame 2014-03-071h 20

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast – Ep 40 – Johnny ApplesodeTopic - Joined by a new addition to the show, our good friend Garber, we discuss Twitch Plays Pokemon and a newly released game. Then I lead the guys down a rambling path of rapid fire topics suggested by YOU, the listeners....Enjoy! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Garber Media - Guts of Glory Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1630646578/guts-of-glory-the-boardgame 2014-03-071h 20

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 39 – Wolfisher and HungrierTopic - In this episode, we're joined once again by Matt Parody of the Probably Questionable Podcast. We hit the ground running with "What's on Our Horizons" and play a "New" game. Hilarity ensues..... Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and special guest Matt Parody Media - MutantChronicles 3rd Edition Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modiphius/mutant-chronicles-3rd-ed-rpg 2014-02-281h 07

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast – Ep 39 – Wolfisher and HungrierTopic - In this episode, we're joined once again by Matt Parody of the Probably Questionable Podcast. We hit the ground running with "What's on Our Horizons" and play a "New" game. Hilarity ensues..... Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and special guest Matt Parody Media - MutantChronicles 3rd Edition Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modiphius/mutant-chronicles-3rd-ed-rpg 2014-02-281h 07

The Carpe GM GamecastTangents! – Incident 1Topics Discussed: ~The Dangers of Being Inspired ~ Beanboozled! Special Guest(s) - Kyle McCauley, David Frazier (both of The Backwards Compatible Podcast) Tangents! is a supplementary podcast, produced in affiliation with the CarpeGM Gamecast. All copyrights,feed information, and short-comings are shared by both shows.....Enjoy!2014-02-2150 min

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast- Ep 38 – The OutsiderTopic - In this episode, we're short a couple of hosts, so we make the best of the situation with Kyle from the Backwards Compatible Podcast sitting in. We have a lively discussion about the pros and cons of brick walls and scary carpets, also, we talk about what the table-top RPG hobby looks like from the perspective of an outsider......and maybe.....just maybe.......convince another one of those other "gamers" to come over to the dark side................. Hosts - Dan, Mack, and Kyle Media - The Backwards Compatible Podcast - https://carpegm.net/podcasts/bcpodcast/ Achtung! Cthulhu Keeper's Guide an...2014-02-171h 09

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast- Ep 38 – The OutsiderTopic - In this episode, we're short a couple of hosts, so we make the best of the situation with Kyle from the Backwards Compatible Podcast sitting in. We have a lively discussion about the pros and cons of brick walls and scary carpets, also, we talk about what the table-top RPG hobby looks like from the perspective of an outsider......and maybe.....just maybe.......convince another one of those other "gamers" to come over to the dark side................. Hosts - Dan, Mack, and Kyle Media - The Backwards Compatible Podcast - https://carpegm.net/podcasts/bcpodcast/ Achtung! Cthulhu Keeper's Guide an...2014-02-171h 09

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 37 – Hello AgainTopic - In this episode, we discuss at length what has been on our horizons and later talk about some goals and resolutions for the new year. Enjoy! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve Media - Mutant Chronicles 3rd Edition (Kickstarter) Mouse Guard RPG War of the Burning Sky We Didn't Playtest This At All (Game) Dan supported - Asmadi Games The interstitial music for this episode is: "Missing Pages" by Connibal Road For more from this awesome band: Check out their website - http://www.connibalroad.com/ Find them on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/connibalroad Twitter - https://tw...2014-02-071h 10

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast – Ep 37 – Hello AgainTopic - In this episode, we discuss at length what has been on our horizons and later talk about some goals and resolutions for the new year. Enjoy! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve Media - Mutant Chronicles 3rd Edition (Kickstarter) Mouse Guard RPG War of the Burning Sky We Didn't Playtest This At All (Game) Dan supported - Asmadi Games The interstitial music for this episode is: "Missing Pages" by Connibal Road For more from this awesome band: Check out their website - http://www.connibalroad.com/ Find them on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/connibalroad Twitter - https://tw...2014-02-071h 10

CGM Digital Network MegafeedProbably Questionable – Ep 82 – The Master BallHost: Dan Special Guest(s): N/A This week, after reviewing a beer that Kyle hates and sharing news stories, we discuss which side we would fight for if there was to be a war in the Pokemon universe. We also let you know the one Pokemon that we would bring to battle. As you can imagine (because it usually happens), we get sidetracked along the way. - Intro/What's New? - Daddy Soda of the Day (Gulden Draak Brewmaster's Edition) - News Stories - Pokemon War Police: Backseat driving son bit off dad’s eyebrow: http://m.sfgate.com/new...2014-01-2337 min

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 36 – TraditionsTopic - In this episode, we tackle yet another listener email and discuss the use of holidays and traditions as plot points in your RPGs Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, and Steve Media - Dan Supported - The SILVERSHIELDS The interstitial music for this episode is: "The Little Drummer Boy" by Pentatonix For more from this awesome band: Check out their website - http://ptxofficial.com/home Find them on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmv1CLT6ZcFdTJMHxaR9XeA Twitter - https://twitter.com/PTXofficial Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Pentatonix Where can you purchase their music? iTunes - h...2013-12-3052 min

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast – Ep 36 – TraditionsTopic - In this episode, we tackle yet another listener email and discuss the use of holidays and traditions as plot points in your RPGs Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, and Steve Media - Dan Supported - The SILVERSHIELDS The interstitial music for this episode is: "The Little Drummer Boy" by Pentatonix For more from this awesome band: Check out their website - http://ptxofficial.com/home Find them on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmv1CLT6ZcFdTJMHxaR9XeA Twitter - https://twitter.com/PTXofficial Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Pentatonix Where can you purchase their music? iTunes - h...2013-12-3052 min

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast – Episode 35 – Game Store WeirdosTopic - In this episode, we announce the winner of our Game Store Weirdos contest and share some of our own weirdo stories. Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Tyler Media - Online fundraising for Metagamers Anonymous 2013 Holiday Charity Drive at Razoo // The interstitial music for this episode is: "The Callout" by Still Line For more from this awesome band: Check out their website - http://stillline.com/ Find them on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/StillLineMUSIC Twitter - https://twitter.com/StillLineSTL Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillLine Reverb Nation - http://www.reverbnation.com/stillline ...2013-12-2449 min

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Episode 35 – Game Store WeirdosTopic - In this episode, we announce the winner of our Game Store Weirdos contest and share some of our own weirdo stories. Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Tyler Media - Online fundraising for Metagamers Anonymous 2013 Holiday Charity Drive at Razoo // The interstitial music for this episode is: "The Callout" by Still Line For more from this awesome band: Check out their website - http://stillline.com/ Find them on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/StillLineMUSIC Twitter - https://twitter.com/StillLineSTL Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillLine Reverb Nation - http://www.reverbnation.com/stillline ...2013-12-2449 min

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Ep 12 – Thieves Den GamingYet another interview from Archon 2013 I stumbled upon Meric and Kayla and had no idea that I was about to step into a renaissance era game store,,,,complete with period games and accessories! You may also be able to find a few more contemporary pieces in the old shoppe (like, perhaps some Batman Dice!) Follow the links below to see examples of their work..... Find Thieves Den Gaming : On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThievesDenGaming or their Etsy Shop - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThievesDenGaming Meric and Kayla supported : Magpie's Masquerie - http://www.etsy.com/shop/magpiesmasquerie 2013-12-2107 min

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Ep 11 – Gingee GirlsAnother interview from Archon 2013! Here I met Sunshine, a very talented artist who sandblasts some of the coolest, most iconic images into mugs, glasses, steins, and just about whatever else you can think of. You absolutely MUST see her work!!!!! Check out the links below..... NOW! Find Gingee Girls: On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/GinGee-Girls/211289632330708 or on their homepage - http://gingeegirls.com/2013-12-2108 min

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Ep 10 – Honeysuckle Rose CreationsI had the pleasure of a brief discussion with the very talented Alexis Hejna of Honeysuckle Rose Creations at Archon 2013 Be sure to hit the links below......words don't do this art justice! Find Honeysuckle Rose Creations: On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hsrcreations On Storenvy - http://honeysucklerose.storenvy.com/ And Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/lexhejna/honeysuckle-rose-creations/2013-12-2111 min

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 34 – Ooh, That’s My Favorite…Topic - In this episode we discuss some our favorite game discoveries this year. We fall down the rabbit hole of of gamer tribalism for a few minutes, and afterwards we finish strong with a special convention edition of "2 True" Enjoy! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and Tyler Media - Sorry, no media today. The interstitial music for this episode is: "Lemons" by Woodlock For more from this awesome band: Find them on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/WoodlockOfficial Twitter - https://twitter.com/WoodlockMusic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WoodlockMusic Bandcamp - http://woodlockmusic.bandcamp.com/ Reverb Nation...2013-12-101h 06

CGM Digital Network MegafeedProbably Questionable – Ep 78 – Cheating the System- Intro/What's New? - Daddy Soda of the Day (Midnight Sun Trickster) - News Stories - Next-Gen Video Games - Halloween Costumes Host: Dan Special Guest(s): N/A Man Leads Police On Chase Over Big Mac: http://fox8.com/2013/10/09/man-leads-police-on-chase-over-big-mac/ Scientists tap cow burps for natural gas: http://www.nbcnews.com/science/scientists-tap-cow-burps-natural-gas-8C11427747 Is this the stomach-turning truth about what the Neanderthals ate?: http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/oct/20/neanderthals-diet-plants-herbs-stomachs Boomer Brad Newley goes from birth of his daughter to helping Spanish basketball team to victory: http://www.news.com.au/sport/basketball/boomer-brad-newley-goes-from-birth-of-his-daughter-to-helping-spanish-basketball-team-to-victory/story-fndkzqrr-1226744050782 Other discussed links: The...2013-11-2638 min

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 33 – HaloweeniesTopic - In our second Halloween episode, we discuss modern mythologies (and the lack there-of) and ways to bring them into your games. Enjoy! Hosts - Dan, Steve, Tyler, Mack Media - Creepypasta.com SCP Foundation The interstitial music for this episode is "Witches RM" by Chase Plott You can find more of his work on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/chase-plott 2013-10-311h 12

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 32 – We’re Baaack!Topic - In this episode, we announce the birth of the Carpe GM Digital Network ! Dan gives a brief description of the shows on the network and makes a few exciting announcements, as well. We answer a couple of listener emails, one of which also contains our first entry into the Game Store Weirdos contest. And finally, Brian debuts a new game for the podcast....Ask Aubrey! Hosts - Dan,Bryan, Mack, Steve Media - Sentinels of the Multiverse Saints Row 4 - Million Dollar Copy The Backwards Compatible Podcast Metagamers Anonymous Modiphius Calling The Probably Questionable Podcast Subscribe to the CarpeGM Dig...2013-10-301h 25

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast – Ep 32 – We’re Baaack!Topic - In this episode, we announce the birth of the Carpe GM Digital Network ! Dan gives a brief description of the shows on the network and makes a few exciting announcements, as well. We answer a couple of listener emails, one of which also contains our first entry into the Game Store Weirdos contest. And finally, Brian debuts a new game for the podcast....Ask Aubrey! Hosts - Dan,Bryan, Mack, Steve Media - Sentinels of the Multiverse Saints Row 4 - Million Dollar Copy The Backwards Compatible Podcast Metagamers Anonymous Modiphius Calling The Probably Questionable Podcast Subscribe to the CarpeGM Dig...2013-10-301h 25

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Episode 9 – Kevin RohanI caught up with Kevin Rohan of Silver Gryphon Games at Archon. Kevin was gracious enough to give me an interview right there in the dealer room at the convention. We discuss the titles that Silver Gryphon Games has out presently, some upcoming releases, and a Kickstarter campaign that is currently active. Enjoy Be sure to check out Aethermancy, Silver Gryphon Games' magic system expansion for the Aether campaign setting! Media : Aethermancy (Kickstarter) Silver Gryphon Games' website ~ http://silvergryphongames.com/ Silver Gryphon Games on Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/Silvergryphongames On Google + ~ https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/115232558111929038020 On Twitter ~ https://twit...2013-10-0922 min

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast Ep 31 – Super-Musings Volume 2Topic - In this episode, we tackle a couple more listener emails, lovingly shred Man of Steel, and play an amazing round of Two True based in the Superman universe, created by Steve! Hosts - Dan, Steve, Tyler, Mack, Bryan Notes - For those of you who have been paying attention, this episode has been on hold for a little while as we've had a whole lot of new and exciting developments over the last couple of weeks. Announcements will be made very soon............ Be sure to check out our Game Store Weirdos contest page for a chance to win a $10...2013-09-041h 16

CGM Digital Network MegafeedGamecast – Ep 30 – Video Games are Rock and RollHost - Dan, Bryan, Kyle, David Topic - In this episode, we discuss video games as a culture piece as Rock and Roll was a culture piece in the 60's. Also, we introduce our guests, Kyle and David, as the hosts of the Backwards Compatible Podcast and welcome the show onto the CarpeGM Digital Network! Media - If you would like to hear more from Kyle and David , be sure to check out Backwards Compatible Podcast on the CarpeGM Network. Feed address: https://carpegm.net/feed/backwards-compatible/2013-08-0950 min

The Carpe GM GamecastGamecast – Ep 30 – Video Games are Rock and RollHost - Dan, Bryan, Kyle, David Topic - In this episode, we discuss video games as a culture piece as Rock and Roll was a culture piece in the 60's. Also, we introduce our guests, Kyle and David, as the hosts of the Backwards Compatible Podcast and welcome the show onto the CarpeGM Digital Network! Media - If you would like to hear more from Kyle and David , be sure to check out Backwards Compatible Podcast on the CarpeGM Network. Feed address: https://carpegm.net/feed/backwards-compatible/2013-08-0950 min

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 29 – Mail Bag!Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Steve, Tyler, Mack Topic - In this episode, our intrepid hosts tackle some questions and comments from our listeners, for better or worse. Also, we announce our "Gamestore Weirdos" contest. Notes - The Pathfinder book that was mentioned in this episode is actually Ultimate Campaign my apologies for the oversight! Be sure to enter our "Game Store Weirdos" contest..... find out more at https://carpegm.net/contest/ Like The Cold Stares? Find out more: on their website http://www.thecoldstares.com/ on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecoldstaresmusic on Twitter https://twitter.com/thecoldstares Purchase their latest album "A...2013-08-011h 05

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 29 – Mail Bag!Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Steve, Tyler, Mack Topic - In this episode, our intrepid hosts tackle some questions and comments from our listeners, for better or worse. Also, we announce our "Gamestore Weirdos" contest. Notes - The Pathfinder book that was mentioned in this episode is actually Ultimate Campaign my apologies for the oversight! Be sure to enter our "Game Store Weirdos" contest..... find out more at https://carpegm.net/contest/ Like The Cold Stares? Find out more: on their website http://www.thecoldstares.com/ on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecoldstaresmusic on Twitter https://twitter.com/thecoldstares Purchase their latest album "A...2013-08-011h 05

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Episode 8 – Sean FannonTopic - I had the great pleasure of sitting down with writer and game designer Sean Fannon for a while. During this time we discussed how he got into the industry, where he's been, what he's done, and what he's doing now, including but not limited to his new Kickstarter project, Shaintar : Legends Unleashed. Finally, in this episode, Sean tells us his "Game Store Weirdo" story as I prematurely announce the next CarpeGM Gamecast contest of the same name. Links - Shaintar: Legends Unleashed (Kickstarter) Evil Beagle Games Drive Thru RPG The Fantasy Roleplaying Gamer's Bible 2nd Edition The OmniCosm - - Ev...2013-07-061h 18

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 28 – Super-Musings Volume 1Hosts - Dan, Steve, Tyler, Mack, Bryan Topic - In this episode, we talk about Star Trek- Into Darkness from the Trekkie and Non-Trekkie points of view. This episode also contains part 1 of a 2 part series concerning Superman. In part one, we discuss the lore of the "Big Blue Boy Scout", his history, and our opinions before we see Man of Steel. Be sure to check out part 2 of the series where we will be discussing our opinions of "Supes" after having seen Man of Steel, where we will also present a review and breakdown of the theatrical release in classic...2013-06-211h 06

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 28 – Super-Musings Volume 1Hosts - Dan, Steve, Tyler, Mack, Bryan Topic - In this episode, we talk about Star Trek- Into Darkness from the Trekkie and Non-Trekkie points of view. This episode also contains part 1 of a 2 part series concerning Superman. In part one, we discuss the lore of the "Big Blue Boy Scout", his history, and our opinions before we see Man of Steel. Be sure to check out part 2 of the series where we will be discussing our opinions of "Supes" after having seen Man of Steel, where we will also present a review and breakdown of the theatrical release in classic...2013-06-211h 06

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 27 – Alignments and the LinenmancerHosts - Dan, Steve, Bryan, Mack, Tyler Topic- In this episode, we discuss the usefulness (or lack thereof) of alignments in RPGs, their applications, and explore what our own alignments would be. Notes - The music for this episode is "Souvenir" by 'These Animals" Many thanks to them for allowing us to share their music! Find out more about this band: On Reverb Nation - http://www.reverbnation.com/theseanimals Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theseanimals?sk=app_2405167945 Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheseAnimals or on their website - http://theseanimals.com/index.html 2013-06-041h 18

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 26 – Happy Birthday to Us!Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve Topic - Its our birthday! In this, our one year anniversary episode, we walk down memory lane and wax nostalgic about the show, where we've been, how far we've come, and where we'd like to go from here. All the while, swallowing our pride and making fun of ourselves mercilessly....Enjoy! Notes from Dan: As mentioned at the top of the show, our friends from Happy Jacks RPG Podcast have had to move their feed. If you are already a listener of the showand you need your fix, you can find more info here: http://www.h...2013-05-171h 09

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 26 – Happy Birthday to Us!Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve Topic - Its our birthday! In this, our one year anniversary episode, we walk down memory lane and wax nostalgic about the show, where we've been, how far we've come, and where we'd like to go from here. All the while, swallowing our pride and making fun of ourselves mercilessly....Enjoy! Notes from Dan: As mentioned at the top of the show, our friends from Happy Jacks RPG Podcast have had to move their feed. If you are already a listener of the showand you need your fix, you can find more info here: http://www.h...2013-05-171h 09

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 25 – Live From Our FLGS!Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Steve ~Special Guest~ Drew Rose of Heroic Adventures Topic - In this episode, we sit down with Drew Rose, the manager of our friendly local game store, Heroic Adventures! The conversation starts with Drew's stories from the Gamma Trade Show. Later we read some emails concerning the things that make a good game store, and what would be your dream game store...hilarity ensues. Notes - Thanks to all of the listeners that contributed to the discussion, and a special thanks to the guys at RPG Circus and Gamerstable! The music for this episode: "Beautiful Murder" was...2013-04-3053 min

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 24 ~ Listener Episode 1 ~ Johnny, the Last Blue Dragonborn From the East SideHosts - Dan, Bryan, Steve, Mack Topic - In our first ever Listener Episode, we settle in for a fantastic, and sometimes heated, conversation about ways that character creation can change the canon of your game world. The topic was provided by our listener, Matthew Parody, from the Probably Questionable Podcast. Matthew wasthe winner of his own episode during our rating and review raffle, and has the distinction of being the fist person that I let my co hosts talk to! The conversation was lively, and there's no doubt, we will do it again. Enjoy! Media - Men At Arms Hobbies Inc...2013-04-121h 11

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 23 – Character DeathHosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, Bryan, Tyler Topic - In this episode, the hosts explore the idea of character death, whether or not if it matters, and how it factors into our games, our game design, and what we do when it occurs. Media - RPG Circus | The Greatest Show In Gaming(Podcast) NPC CAST | Your place for face to face games(Podcast) Blizzard Entertainment:StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm New 52 Batman - Batman News RPPR Actual Play | Role Playing Public Radio The Death and Return of Superman - YouTube (NSFW) Notes - I've checked them out, and NPC Cast not...2013-03-291h 19

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 22 – The Rookie GM SpeaksHosts - Dan, Steve, Tyler, Mack, and Bryan Topic - In this episode, we give Tyler, our resident rookie GM, the opportunity to ask a few questions about running his first game. Media - Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Beginner Game - Fantasy Flight Games Fear the Boot (Podcast) Happy Jacks RPG Podcast (Podcast) Happy Jacks RPG Podcast Forum Ray Lewis Dungeon Morph Dice (Inkwell Ides) Fire Emblem Awakening Cyberpunk 2077 Gamerstable (Podcast) Mack supported - 3 Musketeers® Chocolate The music for this episode was provided by: Transcend The Fallen Follow them on Twitter Like them on Facebook Find "The Saddest Clown" and more...2013-03-041h 22

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 21 – Cheaters!?Hosts - Dan, Mack, Tyler, Bryan, Steve Topic - In this rather large episode, we cover a topic that has been working it's way around the podcasting community....GM dice fudging. Oh, what an adventure that was. Enjoy! Media - Superior Spider-Man Vol 1 (Marvel Comics Database) Star Wars: The Old Republic DC Universe Online Happy Jacks RPG Podcast Rise of the Runelords - Paizo Dan supported: Adventure Quest The music played in this episode is: Christopher Lee: "The Bloody Verdict of Verden"2013-02-121h 24

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 21 – Cheaters!?Hosts - Dan, Mack, Tyler, Bryan, Steve Topic - In this rather large episode, we cover a topic that has been working it's way around the podcasting community....GM dice fudging. Oh, what an adventure that was. Enjoy! Media - Superior Spider-Man Vol 1 (Marvel Comics Database) Star Wars: The Old Republic DC Universe Online Happy Jacks RPG Podcast Rise of the Runelords - Paizo Dan supported: Adventure Quest The music played in this episode is: Christopher Lee: "The Bloody Verdict of Verden"2013-02-121h 24

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Episode 7 – Mark HogeCarpeGM Interviews - Episode 7 - Mark Hoge I had the opportunity to sit down with Mark Hoge, Founder, and Director of Renaissance Adventures, and creator of Adventure Quest: Fantasy RPG for table top and LARP. Since 1995, Mark has been doing fantastic work in Boulder, Colorado, introducing hundreds, if not thousands of kids to the gaming hobby, while nurturing creativity, encouraging imagination, and bolstering self esteem. Mark is now transferring his tried and true LARP system to a table top format and has a Kickstarter campaign to support the effort. Take a look. Media - Adventure Quest Kickstarter RenaissanceAdventures.com Game Knig...2013-01-2353 min

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 20 – We’re Back… And We Brought Toys!Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Tyler, Mack, Steve Topic - In this, the first episode of 2013, we respond to a couple of emails, announce the winners of our Rating and Review Raffle, and finally, play another round of 2 True. Enjoy! Media - Our Podcast Reviews Monkey in the Cage 2 GMs, 1 Mic Happy Jacks RPG Podcast Planet Arbitrary RPG Circus Season 4 Episode 24 Gamerstable Metagamers Anonymous (Prismatic Tsunami) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) - IMDb Pandemic Troll in the Corner DC Comics Deck-Building Game (Cryptozoic Entertainment) Munchkin Quest The Rivals for Catan Pathfinder MMORPG (Goblinworks) Fear the Boot Star Wars: Edge of the Empire (Fa...2013-01-1759 min

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 19 – Santa Claws and Other StoriesHosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Steve Topic - In this, our holiday episode, we discuss the many legends of Santa Claus, his counterparts, and ways to use them in your games. Don't forget about our Rating and Review Raffle! Learn more at https://carpegm.net/contest/ Happy Holidays!2012-12-241h 11

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 19 – Santa Claws and Other StoriesHosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Steve Topic - In this, our holiday episode, we discuss the many legends of Santa Claus, his counterparts, and ways to use them in your games. Don't forget about our Rating and Review Raffle! Learn more at https://carpegm.net/contest/ Happy Holidays!2012-12-241h 11

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Episode 6 – Contest Contributor, Drew RoseInterviews - Episode 6 - Contest Contributor, Drew Rose In this episode, I finally got the chance to sit down with Drew Rose from our friendly local game store, Heroic Adventures. Drew and I talk a little about his hobbies and what makes him a geek. Then, we spend a little time talking about the shop. A little later, we unveil the prize that Drew and Heroic Adventures is donating to our Rating and Review Raffle. Finally, we finish up with a synopsis on our contest and the prizes that are presently available to be won. Enjoy! Media - Heroic Adventures' Facebook p...2012-12-2124 min

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 18 – Tearing up Wreck it RalphOur Rating and Review Raffle is still on! Act fast, it ends 1/1/2013. See https://carpegm.net/contest/ for more details! !!!Spoiler Alert!!! This episode contains major spoilers for Wreck It Ralph!!!! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Tyler, Steve, Bryan Topic - In this episode, we answer(?) yet another listener email. Then we tear into Wreck It Ralph with a GM's eye. We loved the movie and discuss ways to emulate video games in your table top RPGs. (3:50 ) On Our Horizon (16:36) Listener email (32:15) Wreck It Ralph (107:01) Our Favorite Video Game Movie Media - Lincoln (2012) - IMDb Batman: The Brave and the Bold (TV Series...2012-12-181h 26

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 18 – Tearing up Wreck it RalphOur Rating and Review Raffle is still on! Act fast, it ends 1/1/2013. See https://carpegm.net/contest/ for more details! !!!Spoiler Alert!!! This episode contains major spoilers for Wreck It Ralph!!!! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Tyler, Steve, Bryan Topic - In this episode, we answer(?) yet another listener email. Then we tear into Wreck It Ralph with a GM's eye. We loved the movie and discuss ways to emulate video games in your table top RPGs. (3:50 ) On Our Horizon (16:36) Listener email (32:15) Wreck It Ralph (107:01) Our Favorite Video Game Movie Media - Lincoln (2012) - IMDb Batman: The Brave and the Bold (TV Series...2012-12-181h 26

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Episode 4 – Contest Contributor, Kayt JacksonHey all! As you may know, we have a little contest going on. For more information on our Rating And Review Raffle, visit https://carpegm.net/contest/ I recently had the opportunity to chat with one of the contest contributors, Kayt Jackson. Kayt is donating a hand made figurine. He is a bearded old codger who holds a D10 for you, you may notice a little bird keeping watch over a D20 in the background as well! To learn more about Kayt's shop, you can find it at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChzburgerEnthusiast/about?ref=announce If you want to...2012-12-1807 min

The Carpe GM GamecastInterview Series – Episode 5 – Contest Contributor, Emily BarnesHello again! This is another very short interview with one of the wonderful people donating to our Rating and Review Raffle! Her name is Emily Barnes, and she has made for us, a 3 chambered dice bag! Courtesy of Emily Barnes!! For more info on our Raffle, please visit: https://carpegm.net/contest/2012-12-1805 min

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 17 – On PodcastsHosts - Dan, Bryan, Steve, Tyler, Mack Topic - In this episode, we make a few announcements about the show, we kick off our next listener contest , and we discuss some of our favorite podcasts and what about them inspires us. (2:38) Announcements! (WE HAVE A NEW CONTEST!!!!!) (14:45) On Our Horizon (27:09) Podcasts that we love Media - Base Raiders (Kickstarter) Sentinels of the Multiverse: Shattered Timelines (Kickstarter) Save 15% on your car insurance! Heroic Adventures, our FLGS Call of Duty: Black OPs 2 Halo 4 ADELE - Skyfall The League (TV Series 2009– ) - IMDb Podcasts: This American Life Wait Wait...don't tell me Kevin Smith's S...2012-11-241h 13

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 17 – On PodcastsHosts - Dan, Bryan, Steve, Tyler, Mack Topic - In this episode, we make a few announcements about the show, we kick off our next listener contest , and we discuss some of our favorite podcasts and what about them inspires us. (2:38) Announcements! (WE HAVE A NEW CONTEST!!!!!) (14:45) On Our Horizon (27:09) Podcasts that we love Media - Base Raiders (Kickstarter) Sentinels of the Multiverse: Shattered Timelines (Kickstarter) Save 15% on your car insurance! Heroic Adventures, our FLGS Call of Duty: Black OPs 2 Halo 4 ADELE - Skyfall The League (TV Series 2009– ) - IMDb Podcasts: This American Life Wait Wait...don't tell me Kevin Smith's S...2012-11-241h 13

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 16 – Character GenerationHosts - Dan, Steve, Mack, Tyler, Bryan Topic - In this episode we discuss some concepts of character generation, reasons for creating new characters, and how we decide what types of characters to play. Included in this episode is also the first installment of our newest segment, Gamecast Games. (:45) What's on our horizon (19:00) Character Generation (22:58) How do you start character creation (35:26) Why do you create new characters (40:30) How much of a part does emulation play in your character creation (56:37) Gamecast Game - 2 True Media - Batman Heroclix set Clix For a Cure HC Realms Assasin's Creed III Taken (2008) - IMDb GURP...2012-11-111h 09

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 15 – A Monstrous DiscussionHosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, Bryan Topic - In this episode we discuss some classic monsters, and what makes a monster a monster. Later, we try to make an original monster. Media - Dredd 3D (2012) - IMDb Dishonored GURPS (Steve Jackson Games) Blood Bowl Rome (TV Series 2005–2007) - IMDb Girls (TV Series 2012– ) - IMDb The League (TV Series 2009– ) - IMDb Farscape (TV Series 1999–2003) - IMDb Boardwalk Empire (TV Series 2010– ) - IMDb Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game (2003) Universal Studios Maonters (Wikipedia Jaws (1975) - IMDb The Blob (1988) - IMDb (newest version) Godzilla 2000 (1999) - IMDb Godzilla VS Zilla -crappy battle (YouTube) It (TV mini-series 1990–...2012-10-311h 09

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Episode 3 – Ross PaytonThe CarpeGM Interview Series - Episode 3 - Ross Payton Notes - I sat down with writer, game designer, and Ennie award winning podcaster, Ross Payton for a nice discussion about the ins and outs, and tips and tricks of running horror RPGs. We also spend some time discussing Ross's past and present projects, including, Base Raiders - a game of super hero dungeon crawling that, at the time of this recording, is a live Kickstarter project. (:20) What's on your geek card? (13:54) How do you run a horror game? (18:48) What do you do to promote player buy-in? (23:25) How do you determine what...2012-10-261h 05

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 14 – When Science Meets FictionHosts -Dan, Tyler, Bryan, Mack Topic - In this episode, we answer(?) another listener email. We also discuss the sci-fi genre (What is sci-fi and what isn't?). We then spend a little time talking about the sub-genres of sci-fi, and close the episode out with a campaign idea from Mack. (2:40) Another listener email!!! Keep 'em coming!! (20:48) The sci-fi breakdown (42:07) Sub-genres (47:23) An homage to the Steve moment (56:47) Mack's game concept Media - MTG: Return to Ravnica iTunes review Please feel free to leave one while you're there! Critical Hit (podcast) RPPR Actual Play (podcast) Sammy and the Punk Legend (RPG) (Rule of C...2012-10-221h 20

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 13 – ContestedHosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Steve,and Tyler Topic - In this episode, we read the entries to our first ever listener contest and announce the winner. We then get involved in an event horizon and fall short of making it to topic 2 episodes in a row. (:47) Contest winner announcement (24:23) Event horizon (36:43) Steve moment (45:15) Dan's post-apocalyptic campaign idea Media - Metagamers Anonymous Forum "Vampire movie thread" Borderlands 2 HeroClix Captain America 2 (IMDb) Ant Man (IMDb) Elementary (IMDb) Arrow (IMDb) Sherlock Fright Night (2011) (IMDb) The Lost Boys (IMDb) Lost Boys - The Tribe (IMDb) Dredd 3D (IMDb) Anthrax - I am the Law R...2012-10-1558 min

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 13 – ContestedHosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Steve,and Tyler Topic - In this episode, we read the entries to our first ever listener contest and announce the winner. We then get involved in an event horizon and fall short of making it to topic 2 episodes in a row. (:47) Contest winner announcement (24:23) Event horizon (36:43) Steve moment (45:15) Dan's post-apocalyptic campaign idea Media - Metagamers Anonymous Forum "Vampire movie thread" Borderlands 2 HeroClix Captain America 2 (IMDb) Ant Man (IMDb) Elementary (IMDb) Arrow (IMDb) Sherlock Fright Night (2011) (IMDb) The Lost Boys (IMDb) Lost Boys - The Tribe (IMDb) Dredd 3D (IMDb) Anthrax - I am the Law R...2012-10-1558 min

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Episode 2 – Chris BirchThe CarpeGm Interview Series - Episode 2 - Chris Birch Notes - "World War Two...with tentacles!" I was able to sit down and chat (via Skype) with Chris Birch of Modiphious about his new publishing imprint and campaign series, Achtung! Cthulhu. Enjoy! Media - Modiphius Achtung! Cthulhu Starblazer Adventures Fate RPG Legends of Anglerre Sarah Newton Joystick Junkies Atomic Sock Monkey Press (PDQ System Spirit of the Century (Evil Hat Productions) Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (FFG) Defenders of the Realm Hollow Earth RPG Feng Shui RPG Flames of War Realms of Cthulhu (Reality Blurs) Call of Cthulhu (RPG) (Chaosium Inc.) Trail of Cthu...2012-10-0431 min

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 12 – Engage!Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Tyler, Steve Topic - In this episode, we discuss ways to keep your game group engaged when there has been a significant change in scheduling,and we answer(?) a listener email. (:44) On our horizon (11:19) Game savers (21:03) EMAIL!! Media- D&D Next playtest Metagamers Anonymous Heroes of Newerth League of Legends TMNT 2 (IMDb) IDW Publishing Lasagna Quattro Formaggi Obsidian Portal Happy Jack's RPG Podcast Savage Worlds Martha Stewart tv movie (IMDb) Star Wars Saga Edition Traveller (Mongoose) GURPS Prime Directive RPG Rogue Trader Battle Fleet Gothic Spelljammer (apparently, people still play this) Hackmaster Scumbag Shang Tsung Mack S...2012-09-2744 min

The Carpe GM GamecastInterviews – Episode 1 – Cullen BunnCarpe GM Interview Series - Episode 1 - Cullen Bunn Notes - Bryan Caught up with comic book writer, Cullen Bunn at Heroic Adventures in Edwardsville IL. They discuss projects, old and new, Cullen gives advice to aspiring comic writers, and they talk about some "favorites" of past and present. (:38) "What's your geek?" (2:07) "How did you get started in the industry?" (5:01) "How do you approach writing for Iconic characters?" (6:56) "Tell us about Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe." (9:01) "Any advise for aspiring writers?" (15:50) "All time favorite comic" (18:10) "What are you reading currently?" Media - cullenbunn .com Oni Press The Damned The Sixth Gun ...2012-09-2021 min

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 11 – Dissecting “The Dark Knight Rises”Our listener contest is still going on. Go to https://carpegm.net/contest/ for more info! SPOILER ALERT! This episode contains major spoilers for Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, Tyler Topic - We lovingly tear apart the final movie in the Batman theatrical trilogy. Discussions include: our likes, dislikes, observations, and plot holes. As well as an extended conversation about settings as characters in your games, a bit about a Gotham City Police Department campaign, and finally, how we would have chosen to end the trilogy. (1:10) On our horizon (8:31) Forthcoming...2012-09-061h 12

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 11 – Dissecting “The Dark Knight Rises”Our listener contest is still going on. Go to https://carpegm.net/contest/ for more info! SPOILER ALERT! This episode contains major spoilers for Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, Tyler Topic - We lovingly tear apart the final movie in the Batman theatrical trilogy. Discussions include: our likes, dislikes, observations, and plot holes. As well as an extended conversation about settings as characters in your games, a bit about a Gotham City Police Department campaign, and finally, how we would have chosen to end the trilogy. (1:10) On our horizon (8:31) Forthcoming...2012-09-061h 12

CGM Digital Network MegafeedMetanon – Ep #11In our eleventh episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast tackles the complex challenges of player engagement. Additionally, we touch on some of the latest developments in the Kickstarter world – including a more in-depth look at Monte Cook’s new project – and we take a hardcore look at the controversial topic of gaming etiquette with special guest Dan Whorl from CarpeGM! Metagamers Anonymous is a biweekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at feedback@prismatictsunami.com. Links from the show: Numenera: A New Roleplay...2012-09-031h 23

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 10 – Etiquette, Protocol, and Superstitions!Hosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, Bryan, Tyler Topic - This is a big one. In this episode, we answer(?) some questions about gamer etiquette, discuss some house-rule protocol, and listen to some "man-on-the-street" interviews about gamer superstitions as we discuss and divulge our own. Finally, we announce our first CarpeGM listener contest! (00:37) Episode 10! (1:30) On our horizon (9:00) Disclaimer (10:00) A lengthy discussion concerning gamer etiquette and protocol (53:15) The Gilmore "Gilly" (55:41) Gamer Superstitions (56:15) Man-on-the-street interviews (120:55) The 1st CarpeGM Listener Contest!!! Media - Dark Knight Rises Breaking Bad (IMDb) The Borne Legacy Fortress America Geek and Sundry Fiasco (Bully Pulpit Games) Zima (Wikipedia) Paizo Publis...2012-08-211h 27

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 10 – Etiquette, Protocol, and Superstitions!Hosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, Bryan, Tyler Topic - This is a big one. In this episode, we answer(?) some questions about gamer etiquette, discuss some house-rule protocol, and listen to some "man-on-the-street" interviews about gamer superstitions as we discuss and divulge our own. Finally, we announce our first CarpeGM listener contest! (00:37) Episode 10! (1:30) On our horizon (9:00) Disclaimer (10:00) A lengthy discussion concerning gamer etiquette and protocol (53:15) The Gilmore "Gilly" (55:41) Gamer Superstitions (56:15) Man-on-the-street interviews (120:55) The 1st CarpeGM Listener Contest!!! Media - Dark Knight Rises Breaking Bad (IMDb) The Borne Legacy Fortress America Geek and Sundry Fiasco (Bully Pulpit Games) Zima (Wikipedia) Paizo Publis...2012-08-211h 27

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 9 – Silk, Spurs, and Steam!Hosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, and Bryan Topic - In this episode, part 2 of our settings series, we discuss the trappings of wild west, Victoriana, steam punk, and a few other derivatives of 1800s settings, and ways to use them in your games. We also review, not 1, but 2 games, Thunderstone Advance, by AEG, and Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards, by Cryptozoic Entertainment. (00:00) Battle Jesus (1:30) Metagamer's Anonymous (3:29) Our current geeks (6:19) Bonus game review - Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards (14:36) Settings breakdown (18:25) Wild west (22:50) Victoriana (26:14) Spin-offs (31:11) Examples from other media (46:30) Full game review - Thunderstone Advance Media - Metaga...2012-07-261h 02

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 8 – The Truth About Fantasy and MagicHosts - Dan, Bryan, Tyler, Steve , Mack Topic - We discuss the uses of settings in your campaigns, list a few fantasy tropes, and outline the different types of fantasy settings. This episode also contains a break down of different types of magic and ways to portray them in your games. (:34) Changes we are making (2:31) A little about settings in general (3:10) The truth about truths (8:27) Fantasy trappings and tropes (14:44) Fantasy variations (39:49) What does magic mean to your world? (43:02) Variations in magic systems Media - The Game Of Thrones The Princess Bride (IMDb) Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves (IMDb) The Crow (I...2012-07-121h 07

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 8 – The Truth About Fantasy and MagicHosts - Dan, Bryan, Tyler, Steve , Mack Topic - We discuss the uses of settings in your campaigns, list a few fantasy tropes, and outline the different types of fantasy settings. This episode also contains a break down of different types of magic and ways to portray them in your games. (:34) Changes we are making (2:31) A little about settings in general (3:10) The truth about truths (8:27) Fantasy trappings and tropes (14:44) Fantasy variations (39:49) What does magic mean to your world? (43:02) Variations in magic systems Media - The Game Of Thrones The Princess Bride (IMDb) Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves (IMDb) The Crow (I...2012-07-121h 07

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 7 – “The Avengers”….Challenge Accepted (Corrected)Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Steve, Tyler, Mack Topic - We discuss the movie The Avengers, (don't worry, not too many spoilers) and what we liked and disliked about the movie. We also talk about some of the difficulties of running a campaign about the Avengers, and break down the characters from the movie and draw parallels to fantasy character archetypes. (:30) Discussing the movie and it's pros and cons from our perspectives (11:30) The obstacles concerning GMing The Avengers (28:43) Breaking down the character archetypes Media - The Avengers (IMDb) Cabin in the Woods (IMDb) Serenity Firefly (IMDb) Angel The Dark Knight Marvel Heroic...2012-07-0546 min

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 7 – “The Avengers”….Challenge Accepted (Corrected)Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Steve, Tyler, Mack Topic - We discuss the movie The Avengers, (don't worry, not too many spoilers) and what we liked and disliked about the movie. We also talk about some of the difficulties of running a campaign about the Avengers, and break down the characters from the movie and draw parallels to fantasy character archetypes. (:30) Discussing the movie and it's pros and cons from our perspectives (11:30) The obstacles concerning GMing The Avengers (28:43) Breaking down the character archetypes Media - The Avengers (IMDb) Cabin in the Woods (IMDb) Serenity Firefly (IMDb) Angel The Dark Knight Marvel Heroic...2012-07-0546 min

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 6 – You Have Been Immersed!Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Steve, Tyler, Mack, and a friend, Katelyn, joins us for some color commentary on this episode. Topic - We discuss player immersion, and some ideas on ways to help achieve it from the GM's and player's perspective. (1:00) What is immersion? (3:00) Tips for the players (15:39) "Meta" (23:00) Tips and tricks for GMs (43:30) A few of our own anecdotes on immersion Media - "What is the opposite of meta?" Happy Jack's RPG Podcast Notes- Please log on to the forum and let us know what you think. We'd love to see you there!2012-06-2556 min

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 5 – Traps, Puzzles, and Obstacles (Oh my!)Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Steve, Tyler, Mack Topic - We discuss the concepts of traps, puzzles, and obstacles, and ways to effectively implement them in your campaigns while keeping your players engaged. We also cover the dangers of adversarial GMing. (4:18) Obstacles (16:29) Puzzles and riddles (28:32) Traps (33:14) Traps and such from our games. (46:53) Adversarial GMing Media - Indiana Jones (franchise) The Labyrinth (IMDb) Saw (IMDb) The Dark Crystal (IMDb) Notes - My apologies for the sporadic "popping" that can be heard in this episode. It escaped my attention until editing.2012-06-1853 min

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 4 – Discussing Board GamesHosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, Tyler Topic - A discussion about board games and how they differ from RPGs. We also talk about the different types of board games that are being produced today, some of our favorites, and we review Smallworld. (2:15) The difference between board games and RPGs (9:25) Different types of board games (14:00) Luck VS Strategy (22:32) Buddha's List (25:30) Our favorite board games (40:46) Smallworld (Game Review) Fantasy Flight Gmaes Wizards of the Coast Thunderstone Hero Clix War Hammer Smallworld Chaos Chess Buddha's List (Wikipedia) Go (Wikipedia) Pass the Popcorn Munchkin Logo (game) Cards Against Humanity (free) Frag (game) Betrayal at...2012-06-0956 min

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 3 – All-you-can-geek BuffetHosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Tyler, Steve Topic - We discuss our gaming and/or geek culture interests. Notes - This is our third and (as far as we know) final experiment with the format of the show...open discussion. Be sure to log in at The Game Room or send us an e-mail and let us know what you think. Due to some unexpected technical difficulties, this episode is considerably shorter than previous episodes. We promise to be back next week with a full episode. Thanks for listening! Media - White Wolf Publishing Twin Peaks (IMDb) Buffy the Vampire Slayer...2012-06-0135 min

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 2 – VillainsHosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Steve Topic - A discussion about stereotypical villains and antagonists. We discuss what those stereotypes are, what makes a good villain, and ways to use them in your campaigns. (1:24) A few villain stereotypes (35:32) Our favorite antagonists that we've encountered as players (43:46) Our favorite villains that we've ran as GMs (53:41) Our favorite villains of any medium Media - Dragon Strike Shadowrun Vladimir Propp DC Universe RPG (Wikipedia) Mass Effect Resident Evil (1996)(Wikipedia) The Killing Joke (Wikipedia) Magneto Se7en Lex Luthor The Ring Bio Shock (Wikipedia) Silent Hill (Wikipedia) F.E.A.R. Left For Dead 2012-05-2559 min

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 1 – Different Mediums for Different GMsHosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Steve, Tyler Topic - We discuss the tropes of different storytelling mediums and ways to convey their "feel" to your players as a GM. (2:07) - Literature (18:19) - Movies (26:00) - Television (39:30) - Video Games (46:25) - Comics and Graphic Novels Notes - This topic may have been too big to tackle with one episode. Perhaps a little later we will break this down into a couple of episodes and discuss each of the mediums more deeply. That should allow us to give more advice on the individual mediums. Live and learn... please post comments on the forums or...2012-05-1558 min

CGM Digital Network MegafeedEpisode 0 – What’s our geek?Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Tyler, and Steve Topic - We introduce ourselves and discuss the focus of the podcast. We also converse about the disparate backgrounds and interests that create our group dynamic, and talk about what we are trying to accomplish with this project. Notes - This episode was originally recorded as part of Episode 1. The decision to release it as a separate episode was not made until after the recording was finished, resulting in a somewhat abrupt ending. Over the next few weeks we will be trying different things with format and layout. Please, feel free to send...2012-05-1225 min

The Carpe GM GamecastEpisode 0 – What’s our geek?Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Tyler, and Steve Topic - We introduce ourselves and discuss the focus of the podcast. We also converse about the disparate backgrounds and interests that create our group dynamic, and talk about what we are trying to accomplish with this project. Notes - This episode was originally recorded as part of Episode 1. The decision to release it as a separate episode was not made until after the recording was finished, resulting in a somewhat abrupt ending. Over the next few weeks we will be trying different things with format and layout. Please, feel free to send...2012-05-1225 min