9 episodes
Paper, Pewter, and Plastic Paper, Pewter, and Plastic
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Join Paper, Pewter, and Plastic with Joseph and Ryan, exploring the history of TTRPGs and miniature war games through the lens of the major periodicals of the times.
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White Dwarf Issue 4 - The first appearance of the Barbarian Class for D&D, John Blanche, and Theater of the Mind
In this episode, we examine White Dwarf, Issue 4. In this episode, we discuss the TRUE FIRST APPEARANCE of the Barbarian class for D&D, John Blanche elevating TTRPG art, theater of the mind vs. minis, and more on competitive D&D.
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a couple links from the episode
Tony Bath’s Hyboria: http://snv-ttm.blogspot.com/p/tony-baths-hyboria.html?m=1
Matt Colville on building your first town: https://youtu.be/9capmKmysAE?si=L8ivMVLpcWvzV5OH
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Join Paper, Pewter, and Plastic as we explore the history of TTRPGs and miniature war games, one periodical at a time. Follow us at instagram.com/paperpewterplastic to stay up-to-date on our goings-on. Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@paperpewterplastic.
Music in this episode is "Brass Dragon: Caught Up in the Fantasy of You" Autumn Orange More music can be found on Spotify or at https://autumnorange.bandcamp.com/ (Music licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0) -
The Dragon Magazine, Issues 4 & 5 - Empire of the Petal Throne, The Ankheg, and Loera
In this episode, we examine The Dragon Magazine, Issues 4 and 5 looking get a peek at the early history of TTRPGs as MMORPGs with Loera and the first appearance of the Ankheg with great art by Erol Otus. The first half of this episode discusses the issue as an unfortunate introduction to Empire of the Petal Throne.
One video referenced in this episode is "The West Marches" by Matt Colville. Watch it here: youtu.be/oGAC-gBoX9k?si=rYH_urawl7fMG8fI
We also shout out Dyson Logos, who has a long-running game of EPT: https://dysonlogos.blog/2020/02/14/a-few-observations-after-175-sessions-of-empire-of-the-petal-throne/
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Join Paper, Pewter, and Plastic as we explore the history of TTRPGs and miniature war games, one periodical at a time. Follow us at instagram.com/paperpewterplastic to stay up-to-date on our goings-on. Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@paperpewterplastic.
Music in this episode is "Brass Dragon: Caught Up in the Fantasy of You" Autumn Orange More music can be found on Spotify or at https://autumnorange.bandcamp.com/ (Music licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0) -
White Dwarf Magazine, Issue 3 – Solo DnD, Lew Pulsipher gives the best advice for DMs running the game and Jennell Jaquays starts a fight in the letters
In this episode, we examine White Dwarf Magazine, Issue 3 where we get excellent, timeless advice from Lew Pulsipher on running the game as a dungeon master, an article on creating dynamic maps and playing solo, and Jennell Jaquays starts a fight in the letters.
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Join Paper, Pewter, and Plastic as we explore the history of TTRPGs and miniature war games, one periodical at a time. Follow us at instagram.com/paperpewterplastic to stay up-to-date on our goings-on.
Music in this episode is "Brass Dragon: Caught Up in the Fantasy of You"Autumn OrangeMore music can be found on Spotify or at https://autumnorange.bandcamp.com/(Music licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0) -
Dragon Magazine 3 - Sexy Popeye, Too Many Subclasses, and Drawing from Fiction for Campaigns for Dugeons & Dragons
In this episode, we discuss The Dragon Magazine, issue 3. Here we discuss the article on women in D&D, the problem of subclasses, and how to incorporate fiction—literature, films, shows, and even Inuyasha—into your own campaigns.
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Join Paper, Pewter, and Plastic as we explore the history of TTRPGs and miniature war games, one periodical at a time. Follow us at instagram.com/paperpewterplastic to stay up-to-date on our goings-on.
Music in this episode is "Brass Dragon: Caught Up in the Fantasy of You"Autumn OrangeMore music can be found on Spotify or at https://autumnorange.bandcamp.com/(Music licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0) -
White Dwarf Issue 2 – AD&D Fiend Folio monsters, Ian Livingstone vs. traditional wargamers, and Bryan Ansell
White Dwarf Issue 2, while short, is filled with so many names we see have a long history with Games Workshop. In this episode, Bryan Ansell's slow takeover of GW beginning with the debut of Asgard Miniatures, and the debut of several creatures that will be found in the later Fiend Folio—the Dunestalker and the Blood Hawk, and Ian Livingstone challenging traditional wargamers to fight in a field. Plus more conversation about competitive D&D.
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A small mistake in the episode: I called the co-founder of GW "Steve Peake" but it was "John Peake."
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Join Paper, Pewter, and Plastic as we explore the history of TTRPGs and miniature war games, one periodical at a time. Follow us at instagram.com/paperpewterplastic to stay up-to-date on our goings-on.
Music in this episode is "Brass Dragon: Caught Up in the Fantasy of You"Autumn OrangeMore music can be found on Spotify or at https://autumnorange.bandcamp.com/(Music licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0) -
Dragon Magazine Issue 2 - The Monk and Alchemist Classes, Real Religions in D&D, and the First Appearance of the Remorhaz
Episode 3 examines The Dragon Magazine, Issue 2. In this episode, we look at the monk and alchemist classes for D&D, real religions in the game, and too many short stories. We also look at the Remorhaz's first beautiful appearance by artist Erol Otus.
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Join Paper, Pewter, and Plastic as we explore the history of TTRPGs and miniature war games, one periodical at a time. Follow us at instagram.com/paperpewterplastic to stay up-to-date on our goings-on.
Music in this episode is "Brass Dragon: Caught Up in the Fantasy of You"Autumn OrangeMore music can be found on Spotify or at https://autumnorange.bandcamp.com/(Music licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0)