205: Narrative without Rails

Instead of my planned listener feedback episode, Episode 209 is a dedicated tribute to two titans of Trek who left us this week: Walter Koenig (age 90) and Sir Patrick Stewart (age 86).Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (562) 774-2278 / (562) RPG-CAST Web Voice Message: sayhi.chat/dekahedron

The Dekahedron Fannish Podcast celebrated 4 years by having James and Mirke review 'The Way of the Crouching Crane,' a cinematic martial arts RPG that Joe made.Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (562) 774-2278 / (562) RPG-CAST Web Voice Message: sayhi.chat/dekahedron

A real-time stream-of-consciousness pondering about the use of generative AI in fandom. I don't have the answers, just questions, and I'm dying to know your thoughts:Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (562) 774-2278 / (562) RPG-CAST Web Voice Message: sayhi.chat/dekahedron

It's been a while since I made an episode! I'm back!In this one I talk about Project Hail Mary, Spider-Man: A Brand New Day, and The Odyssey.Feedback Email: [email protected] Feedback Line: 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278)Web Voicemail: ⁠⁠sayhi.chat/dekahedron⁠⁠

I talk about how I run narrative games without running a rail road.Feedback Email: [email protected] Feedback Line: 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278)Web Voicemail: ⁠sayhi.chat/dekahedron⁠

I’m look at two different player models: the classic academic GNS Theory (Gamist, Narrativist, Simulationist) and the hilarious 1983 joke "Real Men, Real Roleplayers, Loonies, and Munchkins." I also share my spoiler-free thoughts about Widows Bay on Apple TV+ and give an update on a trope-heavy, narrative martial arts RPG I’m tinkering with. Show Notes & Links:The 1983 Chaosium Document: https://df.lth.se/~jesper/old_funnys/archive/realmen.frp.htmlGNS Theory on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNS_theoryFeedback Email: [email protected] Feedback Line: 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278)Web Voicemail: sayhi.chat/dekahedron What kind of player are you? Let me know in the comments or call the feedback line!

I clear out the old mailbag and answer 13 pieces of feedback!Stay ConnectedThanks for listening and for all the feedback! If you want to weigh in on the episode, tell me what you think of the new format, or suggest topics for future episodes, here is how you can reach me:Voice Message: 562-RPG-CAST (562 774-2278‬)Email: [email protected] Online: sayhi.chat/dekahedronUntil next time... happy gaming, happy life!

YouTube commenter MrRourk made some comments about magic users in Holmes that I wanted to address. I also answer other comments from recent episodes.Stay ConnectedThanks for listening and for all the feedback! If you want to weigh in on the episode, tell me what you think of the new format, or suggest topics for future episodes, here is how you can reach me:Voice Message: 562-RPG-CAST (562 774-2278‬)Email: [email protected] Online: sayhi.chat/dekahedronUntil next time... happy gaming, happy life!

Welcome to a new era for the show! After hitting the 200-episode milestone, I’ve decided to broaden the focus. While I’ll always have a special love for tabletop games, the podcast is officially expanding to cover all things fantasy and science fiction.This Episode’s Highlights:Geek Out: I kick things off with my thoughts on the Amazon Prime series Spider Noir. It was a fun watch with a great take on the character, though it didn't quite reach "great" status for me. Still worth checking out.Holmes/AD&D: Inspired by a great comment from Retro DM Ray, I’m digging into the 13 key differences between the classic Holmes edition of Dungeons & Dragons and AD&D.Stay ConnectedThanks for listening and for all the feedback! If you want to weigh in on the episode, tell me what you think of the new format, or suggest topics for future episodes, here is how you can reach me:Voice Message: 562-RPG-CASTEmail: [email protected] (Remember: K for Dekahedron!)Online: sayhi.chat/dekahedronUntil next time... happy gaming, happy life!

It's the big 200! To celebrate this massive milestone, Joe & James take a nostalgic trip back to the exact edition that started it all for them nearly 50 years ago: the iconic 1977 Holmes Basic Blue Box.Share your thoughts via:🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron📧 [email protected]📞📱 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278)More information is at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dekahedron.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠