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The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: The Hounds of Tindalos, read by Mike Perceval-Maxwell and Scott DorwardWe’re back with another special episode. This time, we’ve teamed up with Mike Perceval-Maxwell, host of Mr Spike’s Bedtime Stories, for a reading of Frank Belknap Long’s “The Hounds of Tindalos”. If you would like... The post Special: The Hounds of Tindalos, read by Mike Perceval-Maxwell and Scott Dorward appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2023-08-131h 01

Blasphemous TomesSpecial: The Hounds of Tindalos, read by Mike Perceval-Maxwell and Scott DorwardWe’re back with another special episode. This time, we’ve teamed up with Mike Perceval-Maxwell, host of Mr Spike’s Bedtime Stories, for a reading of Frank Belknap Long’s “The Hounds of Tindalos”. If you would like... The post Special: The Hounds of Tindalos, read by Mike Perceval-Maxwell and Scott Dorward appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2023-08-131h 01

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: Seth Skorkowsky on Modern Mythos (part 1)We’re back with another special interview episode. This time, Scott talks to fan-favourite YouTuber and author, Seth Skorkowsky. Unfortunately, Jon Hook — Seth’s co-host on their new podcast, Modern Mythos — was held up. Happily,... The post Special: Seth Skorkowsky on Modern Mythos (part 1) appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2021-06-151h 29

Blasphemous TomesSpecial: Seth Skorkowsky on Modern Mythos (part 1)We’re back with another special interview episode. This time, Scott talks to fan-favourite YouTuber and author, Seth Skorkowsky. Unfortunately, Jon Hook — Seth’s co-host on their new podcast, Modern Mythos — was held up. Happily,... The post Special: Seth Skorkowsky on Modern Mythos (part 1) appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2021-06-151h 29

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: Adrian Tchaikovsky on Non-Human IntelligencesWe’re back with another special interview episode. This time, Scott talks to bestselling science fiction and fantasy author Adrian Tchaikovsky. In particular, they discuss how Tchaikovsky portrays a wide range of non-human characters in his... The post Special: Adrian Tchaikovsky on Non-Human Intelligences appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2021-06-011h 07

Blasphemous TomesSpecial: Adrian Tchaikovsky on Non-Human IntelligencesWe’re back with another special interview episode. This time, Scott talks to bestselling science fiction and fantasy author Adrian Tchaikovsky. In particular, they discuss how Tchaikovsky portrays a wide range of non-human characters in his... The post Special: Adrian Tchaikovsky on Non-Human Intelligences appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2021-06-011h 07

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe Good Friends talk to Matthew McLean of A Scottish Podcast about Lovecraft and ComedySpecial episode: Secret Societies and Cults with Robert Howells (part 2) The post The Good Friends talk to Matthew McLean of A Scottish Podcast about Lovecraft and Comedy appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-11-1746 min

Blasphemous TomesThe Good Friends talk to Matthew McLean of A Scottish Podcast about Lovecraft and ComedySpecial episode: Secret Societies and Cults with Robert Howells (part 2) The post The Good Friends talk to Matthew McLean of A Scottish Podcast about Lovecraft and Comedy appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-11-1746 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSound of My VoiceWe’re back and we’re joining a cult. It’s OK — we’re just doing so to get some background on Sound of My Voice. We’re not so gullible as to let any cult leader talk us... The post Sound of My Voice appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-09-011h 01

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasUnusual PlacesWe’re back and we’re going on our summer holidays. Of course, all this lockdown stuff means that we’re all somewhat limited in our options. With this in mind, we thought we’d take you on an... The post Unusual Places appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-08-1855 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasCults part 4We’re back and we’re preparing for the end. Prophecy, in the form of our recording schedule, warned us that this day would come. Admittedly, our calculations did initially place the release date for this episode... The post Cults part 4 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-08-041h 01

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasCults part 3We’re back and we’re accepting an enticing invitation. Apparently, if we accompany our new friends back to their commune, they’ll give us dinner and share the secrets of the universe with us. We’re more interested... The post Cults part 3 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-07-211h 18

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasCults part 2We’re back and we’re examining our beliefs. Everyone believes things that seem weird to other people. Whether this is that a dead god speaks to us in our dreams or that podcasting is a serious... The post Cults part 2 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-07-071h 11

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasCults part 1We’re back and we’re preparing for Ascension. All right, we’re not entirely sure what Ascension involves, but it certainly sounds exciting. Our glorious leader, the beacon of effulgent wisdom that he is, assures us that... The post Cults part 1 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-06-2353 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasCharacter DevelopmentWe’re back and we’re embarking upon a programme of self-improvement. According to this pamphlet we sent off for, we can build ourselves up into mightily thewed warriors by killing all these rats in the basement.... The post Character Development appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-06-0952 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe FlyWe’re back and we’re afraid. We’re very afraid. Main Topic: The Fly Following on from our episode about body horror, we thought we should discuss an example of the genre. And what better-known body horror... The post The Fly appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-05-2656 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasDisgust and Body HorrorWe’re back and we’re here to talk about body horror and… Hang on. Can anyone else smell that? It’s sweet and cloying, and not in a good way. Everything we touch feels moist, which wouldn’t... The post Disgust and Body Horror appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-05-1253 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasMaking a MonsterWe’re back and we’re heading up to the laboratory to see what we can throw together. There are some leftover eyeballs in the fridge, and an assortment of horns, fangs and claws in those crates... The post Making a Monster appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-04-2859 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasMythos Deities: The Daemon Sultan, AzathothWe’re back and we’re bubbling and blaspheming at the centre of the universe. Actually, we’re just sitting at home like everyone else. It’s still nice to dream of getting out of the house, however, even... The post Mythos Deities: The Daemon Sultan, Azathoth appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-04-1456 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasMore Great NPCs of HistoryWe’re back and we’re having another look through our history books. They’re so much safer than those other books we consult. You know, the ones with unwholesome bindings that whisper dark secrets with voices that... The post More Great NPCs of History appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-03-3159 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: Parapsychology and Ghosts – a Conversation With Christian Jensen Romer part 2We’re back with the second part of our discussion with parapsychologist, RPG author and raconteur, Christian Jensen Romer. In the first part, CJ told us how he became involved with ghost hunting. In this episode,... The post Special: Parapsychology and Ghosts – a Conversation With Christian Jensen Romer part 2 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-03-241h 00

Blasphemous TomesSpecial: An Introduction to Online Gaming With Joe Trier of How We RollUpdate: Some people have requested links to the various things we discuss in this episode. We’ve added some at the end of this post. We’re back with something of an impromptu special. Scott recently joined... The post Special: An Introduction to Online Gaming With Joe Trier of How We Roll appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-03-2046 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: An Introduction to Online Gaming With Joe Trier of How We RollUpdate: Some people have requested links to the various things we discuss in this episode. We’ve added some at the end of this post. We’re back with something of an impromptu special. Scott recently joined... The post Special: An Introduction to Online Gaming With Joe Trier of How We Roll appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-03-2046 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasA Warning to the CuriousWe’re back and we’re heading off to the seaside. People might tell you that Suffolk can be bleak at this time of year, but what do they know? There’s plenty to enjoy here. The hotel... The post A Warning to the Curious appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-03-1751 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: Parapsychology and Ghosts – a Conversation With Christian Jensen Romer part 1Following our recent discussion of ghosts in Call of Cthulhu, we thought it might be useful to get an expert opinion. Luckily, our good friend Christian Jensen Romer (CJ to his friends) is a qualified... The post Special: Parapsychology and Ghosts – a Conversation With Christian Jensen Romer part 1 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-03-101h 06

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasGhosts in Call of Cthulhu part 2We’re back and we’re being haunted by all the material we couldn’t fit into the last episode. Happily, we have managed to lay it to rest by discussing it in this second instalment. At least... The post Ghosts in Call of Cthulhu part 2 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-03-0352 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasGhosts in Call of Cthulhu part 1We’re back and we’re getting the willies. Has anyone ever used that phrase and not received a derisive response? But, as we’ve discussed before, laughter is often a way of protecting ourselves against fear. And... The post Ghosts in Call of Cthulhu part 1 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-02-1857 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe Best of the 2010sWe’re back and we’re playing favourites. Sure, we love you all, but you do understand, right? And we also have favourite films, books and RPGs too, some of which were created within the last 10... The post The Best of the 2010s appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-02-0450 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasMidsommarWe’re back and we’re on our Midsommar holiday. Happily, we don’t have anything as horrific as Cliff Richard to contend with. It’s only the usual festivals, drugs and human sacrifice. The locals seem nice enough,... The post Midsommar appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-01-211h 03

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasGreat NPCs of HistoryWe’re back and we’re looking for strange and interesting people. Sure, that drunken man on the bus who shared the details of his entire family’s military history before announcing that he loved us is memorable,... The post Great NPCs of History appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2020-01-071h 02

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe Appeal of D&DWe’re back and we’re poking around this hole in the ground we discovered. Some more experienced adventurers told us to be prepared, so we have a 10-foot pole, 50 foot of rope and all the... The post The Appeal of D&D appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-12-2456 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasMythos TomesWe’re back and we’re cracking open the books, trying to ignore the strange wails they issue as we do so. The words probably shouldn’t scurry across the page like that. Maybe we’re lucky and they’re... The post Mythos Tomes appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-12-101h 02

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasAt the Mountains of Madness part 5We’re back and we’re finally free of the city of the Elder Things. Now, we’re racing off to the aëroplane as fast as our little legs will carry us. Everything will be fine once we’re... The post At the Mountains of Madness part 5 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-11-261h 06

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasAt the Mountains of Madness part 4We’re back and we’re nearing the end of our expedition. The tunnels below this ancient, pre-human city are full of penguin droppings but somehow these aren’t the foulest things down here. Something has been polishing... The post At the Mountains of Madness part 4 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-11-121h 06

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasAt the Mountains of Madness part 3We’re back and we’re catching up with some history. Happily, the folks who lived here before documented the entire story of their civilisation in easy-to-read comics. Even more conveniently, they carved them on walls everywhere.... The post At the Mountains of Madness part 3 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-10-2955 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasAt the Mountains of Madness part 2We’re back and we’re still boring. That is to say, we’re drilling down through layers of ancient rock in search of even more ancient secrets. And it’s pretty dull. We’re sure there’s not going to... The post At the Mountains of Madness part 2 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-10-1558 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasAt the Mountains of Madness part 1We’re back and we’re putting on our thermal underwear, ready for a long journey south. Sure, we’ve timed our trip for the summer, but it still gets a little nippy down there. We’re not inured... The post At the Mountains of Madness part 1 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-10-0158 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasA Dark SongWe’re back and we’re having a chinwag with our Holy Guardian Angel. It’s good to catch up with all the divine gossip. Arranging this chat proved a bit of an arseache, however. In these days... The post A Dark Song appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-09-171h 05

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: Brian Courtemanche interview at Necronomicon 2019In our second Necronomicon 2019 interview, I talk to Call of Cthulhu author, Brian Courtemanche. You may know Brian’s work from Chaosium publications such as Doors to Darkness and The House of R’lyeh. I was... The post Special: Brian Courtemanche interview at Necronomicon 2019 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-09-1325 min

Blasphemous TomesSpecial: Matthew M Bartlett interview at Necronomicon 2019I first encountered Matthew M Bartlett‘s work at Necronomicon 2017. While I didn’t have the funds to buy any of his books at the time, I added them to my list. When I finally picked... The post Special: Matthew M Bartlett interview at Necronomicon 2019 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-09-1124 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: Matthew M Bartlett interview at Necronomicon 2019I first encountered Matthew M Bartlett‘s work at Necronomicon 2017. While I didn’t have the funds to buy any of his books at the time, I added them to my list. When I finally picked... The post Special: Matthew M Bartlett interview at Necronomicon 2019 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-09-1124 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: Necronomicon 2019 with the Miskatonic University PodcastWe’re back and we’re coming to you live from Necronomicon 2019. OK, we’re not actually live. This was recorded a few weeks ago, but it was a live event at the time, so we’re standing... The post Special: Necronomicon 2019 with the Miskatonic University Podcast appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-09-091h 01

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasOccult HorrorWe’re back and we’re trying to keep all this blood from staining our carpets. Worse still, we can’t get the smell out goat out of our best robes. Everything will be ruined at this rate.... The post Occult Horror appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-09-031h 07

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe Occult and LovecraftWe’re back and we’re wondering why all these robed figures around us are chanting the name of Cthulhu? Don’t they know that Lovecraft made him up? What do they expect to get out of this?... The post The Occult and Lovecraft appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-08-191h 09

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasLovecraft and the OccultWe’re back and we’re casting protective circles around our microphones, burning incense that smells like Cthulhu’s armpits and waggling our wands for all they’re worth. No matter how fevered our incantations, however, the songs always... The post Lovecraft and the Occult appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-08-061h 06

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasTop 3 RPG MechanicsWe’re back and we’re strapping some of our favourite RPGs to the dissection table and cutting deep into them to understand why they appeal so much. You always hurt the ones you love. And who... The post Top 3 RPG Mechanics appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-07-231h 03

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasMaking Call of Cthulhu ScaryWe’re back and we’re hiding under the bed. Maybe this dark, twisted shape that’s creeping around the house won’t find us here. The anticipation is making us quake in terror. Not knowing what the hell... The post Making Call of Cthulhu Scary appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-07-091h 14

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasMartyrsWe’re back and we’re putting ourselves through torments. Watching Pascal Laugier’s 2008 horror film Martyrs is not necessarily a pleasant experience. This is not to say that it is a bad film — quite the... The post Martyrs appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-06-251h 03

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasMythos Deities: HasturWe’re back and we’re taking a last look around Carcosa, wondering where all these tentacles came from. Robert W Chambers was more concerned with masks, moons and mists. Now there seem to be monsters everywhere... The post Mythos Deities: Hastur appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-06-111h 01

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: UK Games Expo 2019We’re back with another live recording, this time coming to you from UK Games Expo in Birmingham. To be clear, the “we” in this case means “Paul”. Identity is a mutable concept amongst the Good... The post Special: UK Games Expo 2019 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-06-1056 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe Carcosa Mythos in Media and GamingWe’re back and we’re still blundering around in all this infernal mist. There is a sound of lapping water in the distance, but we’re more worried about the way these streets keep changing around us.... The post The Carcosa Mythos in Media and Gaming appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-05-281h 10

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe Yellow SignWe’re back and we’re looking for the Yellow Sign. It’s probably fallen down the back of the sofa again. Have you found it? It’s tricky to describe, but you’ll know it if you see it.... The post The Yellow Sign appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-05-141h 01

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe King in Yellow (part 2)We’re back and we’re punting across the Lake of Hali, taking in the sights. Well, we’re trying to… All these cloud waves spoil the view somewhat. Then again, from what we’ve seen of Carcosa, maybe... The post The King in Yellow (part 2) appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-04-301h 01

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe King in Yellow (part 1)We’re back and we’re taking a look at this odd play that’s appeared on our shelves. The King in Yellow? That’s not a volume we remember buying, but we do have so many books. The... The post The King in Yellow (part 1) appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-04-161h 02

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasKeeping Cthulhu FreshWe’re back and we’re checking the dark corners of the corpse fridge of R’lyeh for tasty eldritch horrors, hoping that they’re not past their sell-by date. There’s something that looks like calamari in the dark,... The post Keeping Cthulhu Fresh appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-04-021h 12

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasRealism in RPG SettingsWe’re back and we’re trying to maintain our grasp on reality. This is tenuous at the best of times, and all this conflation with imagination is doing it no favours. In this episode, when we... The post Realism in RPG Settings appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-03-191h 08

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasRealism in RPG MechanicsWe’re back and we’re facing harsh realities. How do we make RPGs feel “real” when we play them? And what do we even mean by “real”? More importantly, how can we ask such questions without... The post Realism in RPG Mechanics appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-03-051h 11

Blasphemous TomesSpecial: PodUK 2019 with How We RollWe’re back with something a little different. For a start, when we say “we”, we mean Scott, who recently recorded this live game of Call of Cthulhu with the How We Roll podcast. Sadly, Matt... The post Special: PodUK 2019 with How We Roll appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-02-261h 17

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: PodUK 2019 with How We RollWe’re back with something a little different. For a start, when we say “we”, we mean Scott, who recently recorded this live game of Call of Cthulhu with the How We Roll podcast. Sadly, Matt... The post Special: PodUK 2019 with How We Roll appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-02-261h 17

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe Dunwich Horror (part 4)We’re back and we’re preparing for the apocalypse. To be fair, this seems to be a pretty understated apocalypse. It mostly involves an invisible monster prancing around a hilltop. Maybe the creature will do something... The post The Dunwich Horror (part 4) appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-02-191h 07

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe Dunwich Horror (part 3)We’re back and we’re ready to start our investigation into the actual Dunwich Horror. Somehow, it’s taken two episodes and half the story to get here. Everything that’s happened so far is simply prologue. Admittedly,... The post The Dunwich Horror (part 3) appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-02-0556 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe Dunwich Horror (part 2)We’re back and we’re continuing our exploration of the hidden corners of Dunwich. The locals seem quite welcoming and some of them may even be described as undecayed. Those Whateleys are especially interesting, although we’re... The post The Dunwich Horror (part 2) appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-01-221h 02

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe Dunwich Horror (part 1)We’re back and we’re examining these strange bite marks, boarding up the windows and trying to work out where that damnable smell is coming from. This is the start of our look at Lovecraft’s classic... The post The Dunwich Horror (part 1) appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2019-01-0851 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasHeaven & EarthWe’re back and we’re heading off to Potters Lake in search of the secrets of creation. We hear good things about the apples there too. This is our look at the weird, evocative and highly... The post Heaven & Earth appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-12-2557 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe Two-Headed SerpentWe’re back and we’re cocking our hats, lighting some torches and wondering where the hell all these snakes came from. Why did it have to be snakes? This is our look at how we developed The... The post The Two-Headed Serpent appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-12-1152 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: Dragonmeet 2018 with The Smart PartyWe’re back and we’re once again locked in battle with our good friends Baz and Gaz from The Smart Party. For the first time since 2015, we managed to arrange a joint seminar at Dragonmeet.... The post Special: Dragonmeet 2018 with The Smart Party appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-12-0455 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasCall of Cthulhu for BeginnersWe’re back at the beginning, where we started our grim journeys many years ago. Looking at our grey hair and wizened features, it’s difficult to imagine that we were ever young. Yet here were are,... The post Call of Cthulhu for Beginners appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-11-2757 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasViolence in Call of CthulhuWe’re back and we’re loading our shotguns, lighting a bundle of dynamite and laying waste to everything we see. This is our look at the role of violence in Call of Cthulhu. Boom! Main Topic:... The post Violence in Call of Cthulhu appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-11-1353 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe ThingWe’re back and we’re eyeing each other suspiciously, freezing our bollocks off and watching in dismay as our blood sample runs screaming out the door. This is our look at John Carpenter’s 1982 science fiction/horror masterpiece, The Thing.... The post The Thing appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-10-3050 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: Tabletop Gaming Live 2018This year saw the first Tabletop Gaming Live event at Alexandra Palace, London. While its focus is mainly on board games and war games, there was some RPG presence. Chaosium were in attendance, offering demo... The post Special: Tabletop Gaming Live 2018 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-10-231h 00

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasImprovisation in RPGsWe’re back and we’re staring at the players with frightened eyes, peeling our tongues from the roofs of our mouths and drowning in flop sweat. This is our look at the role of improvisation in... The post Improvisation in RPGs appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-10-1600 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasMythos Deities: NyarlathotepWe’re back and we’re learning hideous secrets from Nyarlathotep, Messenger of the Outer Gods, signing his black book and hoping we recognise him next time we meet him. He can be difficult to pick out... The post Mythos Deities: Nyarlathotep appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-10-021h 00

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasGen Con 2018We’re back and we’re discussing all the nifty Cthulhu-related stuff that happened at Gen Con 2018 (and one non-Cthulhu thing). Well, I say “we”, but this largely means Paul, as he’s the only one of... The post Gen Con 2018 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-09-181h 10

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasThe Joy of FailureWe’re back and we’re tripping over our feet, dropping our only torch and entirely failing to save the day. This is our look at the role of failure in RPGs. Or at least that’s what... The post The Joy of Failure appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-09-041h 01

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: Nathan Ballingrud InterviewIn episode 137 we discussed Nathan Ballingrud‘s short story Wild Acre. A few days ago, Mr Ballingrud generously took some time to record an interview with us. We discuss Wild Acre and its themes of trauma, as well as... The post Special: Nathan Ballingrud Interview appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-08-2845 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasWild AcreWe’re back and we’re checking the undergrowth for sinister shapes, getting ready to run for our lives and preparing to deal with the consequences. This episode is our discussion of Nathan Ballingrud’s short story, Wild Acre.... The post Wild Acre appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-08-2152 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasInsanity in Call of CthulhuWe’re back and we’re building on last episode‘s discussion of the theme of mental illness in Lovecraft’s work. This time, we turn our attention to the role of insanity in Call of Cthulhu. Obviously, Call of Cthulhu... The post Insanity in Call of Cthulhu appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-08-0753 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasInsanity in LovecraftWe’re back and we’re tackling a potentially contentious subject. If you spend much time on gaming forums or social media, you may have stumbled across debates about whether mental illness is a fit subject for gaming.... The post Insanity in Lovecraft appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-07-2455 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasMasks of Nyarlathotep (part 2)Would you like a peek behind the new Masks of Nyarlathotep? After last episode‘s spoiler-free discussion of the classic campaign, this time we’re revealing all. Mike Mason and Lynne Hardy from Chaosium join Paul Fricker and Scott... The post Masks of Nyarlathotep (part 2) appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-07-101h 06

Blasphemous TomesMasks of Nyarlathotep (part 2)Would you like a peek behind the new Masks of Nyarlathotep? After last episode‘s spoiler-free discussion of the classic campaign, this time we’re revealing all. Mike Mason and Lynne Hardy from Chaosium join Paul Fricker and Scott... The post Masks of Nyarlathotep (part 2) appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-07-101h 06

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasMasks of Nyarlathotep (part 1)We’re back and we’re excavating ancient horrors, dragging them up into the light and revealing them to a trembling world. This is our spoiler-free discussion of the new edition of Masks of Nyarlathotep, with all four of... The post Masks of Nyarlathotep (part 1) appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-06-261h 02

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasPlayer EngagementWe’re back and we’re dangling shiny things in front of our players, making encouraging noises and trying to direct their attention back to the game. This is our discussion of player engagement, specifically what engages... The post Player Engagement appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-06-121h 00

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSubterranean Spaces in Call of CthulhuWe’re back and we’re strapping on our headlamps, checking our harnesses and spelunking like our lives depended upon it. This is our look into subterranean spaces in Call of Cthulhu and Lovecraft. From his work,... The post Subterranean Spaces in Call of Cthulhu appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2018-05-2957 min

Blasphemous TomesSpecial: UK Games Expo 2017Paul attended the UK Games Expo in Birmingham recently. While he was there, he took part in a seminar about running horror games, with Mike Mason and Lynne Hardy. Unfortunately, neither Matt nor Scott could make... The post Special: UK Games Expo 2017 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2017-06-2156 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasSpecial: UK Games Expo 2017Paul attended the UK Games Expo in Birmingham recently. While he was there, he took part in a seminar about running horror games, with Mike Mason and Lynne Hardy. Unfortunately, neither Matt nor Scott could make... The post Special: UK Games Expo 2017 appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2017-06-2156 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasGen Con 2014 ReviewWe’re back, and we’re talking about Gen Con. Again. This is our third episode about the world’s largest roleplaying convention, and Scott has still not managed to make it there. No, instead he gets to sit... The post Gen Con 2014 Review appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2014-08-2849 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasR’lyeh RouletteIn this episode, we play a game of sorts. No, this isn’t an actual play recording — Scott hasn’t been allowed to do that since the injunction. This is something a bit weirder. Matt has... The post R’lyeh Roulette appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2014-08-141h 02

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasHot WarThis latest episode isn’t quite what it was meant to be. We started out believing that each of us would talk for a while about our favourite non-Lovecraftian horror RPG, but then Scott went on... The post Hot War appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2014-04-0153 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasTop 3 RPG SpellsThis week we talk about our favourite magical spells from non-Lovecraftian sources, as a follow-up to our discussion of spells from Call of Cthulhu in episode 16. Matt and Scott pick examples from some of their... The post Top 3 RPG Spells appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2013-11-1243 min

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasGen Con 2013 ReviewIn the latest episode, Paul and Matt talk about their visit to Gen Con while Scott tries to kill them with his mind. We discuss new releases in Lovecraftian gaming, the cool games that Matt... The post Gen Con 2013 Review appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2013-09-061h 07

The Good Friends of Jackson EliasFoot Chases in Call of CthulhuThis week we demonstrate another new aspect of the Call of Cthulhu 7th edition rules. Paul takes on the role of Keeper and convinces Matt and Scott to run for their lives, as we check... The post Foot Chases in Call of Cthulhu appeared first on Blasphemous Tomes.2013-07-1635 min