Roleplaying History

Wayne Davis

An exploration of the history of role playing games, including some you might not have heard of.

153 Episodes

Roleplaying History Special Announcement
3/31/2024
6:49
We weren't supposed to be doing anything Roleplaying History this week, but we needed to make an announcement. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Threads: threads.net/badgmproductions Bluesky: badgmproductions.bsky.social YouTube, Tumblr, & Instagram: bad gm productions Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online: badgmproductions.net
Episode 145: Car Wars and Crystalicum
3/24/2024
51:03
This week, we deep dive two games that couldn't be more different: the miniature game Car Wars and the Polish tabletop game Crystalicum. Both have been requested multiple times by our listeners, and we decided to combine both requests into one episode. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Threads: threads.net/badgmproductions Bluesky: badgmproductions.bsky.social YouTube, Tumblr, & Instagram: bad gm productions Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online: badgmproductions.net
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Episode 144: Space Opera & StarWeb
3/15/2024
30:35
This week, we go to space twice. First, we check out a sci-fi tabletop game from 1980, then we check out a sci-fi play-by-mail game that's been running strong since the late 1970's. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Threads: threads.net/badgmproductions Bluesky: badgmproductions.bsky.social YouTube, Tumblr, & Instagram: bad gm productions Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online: badgmproductions.net
Episode 143: The Morrow Project & Heroic Fantasy
3/8/2024
27:00
This week, we deep dive an apocalyptic game that we found to be an interesting take on the genre as well as a fantasy play by mail game we recommend for those interested in trying the play by mail genre. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Threads: threads.net/badgmproductions Bluesky: badgmproductions.bsky.social YouTube, Tumblr, & Instagram: bad gm productions Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online: badgmproductions.net
Episode 142: Diplomacy
3/1/2024
32:38
For old school gamers, this is a game that needs no introduction or explanation. For some of the new-schoolers out there, we're going to give you that introduction, and it's a game EVERYONE should try at least once. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Threads: threads.net/badgmproductions Bluesky: badgmproductions.bsky.social YouTube, Tumblr, & Instagram: bad gm productions Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online: badgmproductions.net
Episode 141: The Fantasy Trip and It's A Crime
2/16/2024
24:24
This week we check out a tabletop game with not one but TWO short but interesting runs AND we check out another play by mail game we added at your request. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Threads: threads.net/badgmproductions Bluesky: badgmproductions.bsky.social YouTube, Tumblr, & Instagram: bad gm productions Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online: badgmproductions.net
Episode 140: Top Secret and Crasimoff's World
2/9/2024
29:46
This week we cover an espionage game and a game considered by many to be the first play by mail fantasy game. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Threads: threads.net/badgmproductions Bluesky: badgmproductions.bsky.social YouTube, Tumblr, & Instagram: bad gm productions Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online: badgmproductions.net
Episode 139: Advanced Game Engine
2/2/2024
18:50
We hinted at this system a couple of weeks ago, and this week we get into the deep dive. Green Ronin created it for Dragon Age, and we'll break down what it's all about. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Threads: threads.net/badgmproductions Bluesky: badgmproductions.bsky.social YouTube, Tumblr, & Instagram: bad gm productions Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online: badgmproductions.net
Episode 138: Masks
1/26/2024
28:48
This week, we check out the superhero game Masks. It's a BIT different than your typical superhero game....and that's a GOOD thing. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Threads: threads.net/badgmproductions Bluesky: badgmproductions.bsky.social YouTube, Tumblr, & Instagram: bad gm productions Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online: badgmproductions.net
Episode 137: The Dying Earth and Green Ronin's True 20
1/19/2024
17:48
This week, we deep dive the fantasy tabletop game The Dying Earth, then we take on the game system Green Ronin created called True20. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Threads: threads.net/badgmproductions Bluesky: badgmproductions.bsky.social YouTube, Tumblr, & Instagram: bad gm productions Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online: badgmproductions.net

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Roleplaying History

Wayne Davis

153 Episodes

Roleplaying History Special Announcement

Episode 145: Car Wars and Crystalicum

Episode 144: Space Opera & StarWeb

Episode 143: The Morrow Project & Heroic Fantasy

Episode 142: Diplomacy

Episode 141: The Fantasy Trip and It's A Crime

Episode 140: Top Secret and Crasimoff's World

Episode 139: Advanced Game Engine

Episode 138: Masks

Episode 137: The Dying Earth and Green Ronin's True 20