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Sep 15

Dominic Martyne on D&D: An American Institution

Explore D&D history with Dominic Martyne, aka Critical Dom, as we discuss his path from tabletop RPG gamer and professional Game Master to historian, researcher, and author of D&D: An American Institution. You will hear his perspective on the origins of D&D, its wargaming roots, Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson, professional GMing, historical sources, and the debates that continue to shape how the TTRPG hobby understands its past. GET IT HERE! • D&D: An American Institution: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/573214/d-d-an-american-institution?affiliate_id=3194834 DONATIONS & SUPPORT FOR OUR WORK 🔵 https://paypal.me/legionofmyth 🔴 https://ko-fi.com/legionofmyth 🟣 https://cash.app/$tormaxliao 🟠 https://venmo.com/legionofmyth 🟢 https://wallet.rumble.com/tip/c/RPGDieGest SONGS OF THE MEGAVERSE® Fan-made concept albums inspired by Palladium’s Rifts® World Books. 💰 Buy on Amazon Music / Amazon.com: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0H1ZQ7HL8/songs-of-the-megaverse%C2%AE 💰 Buy on Apple Music & iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/songs-of-the-megaverse/1896695270 👂 Stream on Spotify: HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨‍🦽 Charity: Veteran’s Day Livestream on 11 November 2026 SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG APPLE PODCAST SPOTIFY PODCAST 🟨 RPG Die Gest: 🟦 Game Master Insight: VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Redbubble: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 👕 Spreadshirt: https://legionofmyth.myspreadshop.com/ 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 As always, thank you very much for your interest and support; we really appreciate it. #TTRPG #DnD #RPGHistory #GameMaster #GamerTalk This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe
Sep 8

Failing Forward: How Game Masters Avoid Adventure Dead Ends

Failing forward gives Game Masters practical ways to keep failed skill checks meaningful without allowing one bad roll to halt an adventure. We also examine the AD&D 2E Dungeon Master’s Guide encounter system and Palladium Books XP awards to show how encounter procedures and reward structures can improve campaign play and discourage murder-hobo behavior. BUY THESE GAMES HERE • Palladium Books: https://www.palladiumbooks.com • AD&D 2E PHB: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/16868/player-s-handbook-revised-2e?affiliate_id=3194834 • AD&D 2E DMG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17552/dungeon-master-guide-revised-2e?affiliate_id=3194834 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro & Announcements 39:44 Failing forward; don’t let one roll stop the adventure 1:13:53 How to run good encounters 1:41:50 How to apply the best XP system to any game DONATIONS & SUPPORT FOR OUR WORK 🔵 https://paypal.me/legionofmyth 🔴 https://ko-fi.com/legionofmyth 🟣 https://cash.app/$tormaxliao 🟠 https://venmo.com/legionofmyth 🟢 https://wallet.rumble.com/tip/c/RPGDieGest SONGS OF THE MEGAVERSE® Fan-made concept albums inspired by Palladium’s Rifts® World Books. 💰 Buy on Amazon Music / Amazon.com: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0H1ZQ7HL8/songs-of-the-megaverse%C2%AE 💰 Buy on Apple Music & iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/songs-of-the-megaverse/1896695270 👂 Stream on Spotify: 👂 Stream on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCDBPNpGmjltpI0Du8nIH4Nw HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨‍🦽 Charity: Veterans Day Livestream on 11 November 2026 SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG APPLE PODCAST SPOTIFY PODCAST 🟨 RPG Die Gest: 🟦 Game Master Insight: VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Redbubble: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 👕 Spreadshirt: https://legionofmyth.myspreadshop.com/ 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 As always, thank you very much for your interest and support; we really appreciate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 31

Warn Players Without Spoilers | The Rifter #38

Learn how to play Rifts RPG by breaking down the rules every character needs, including the foundation for Men-at-Arms, magic users, and psionic characters. We also show Game Masters how surrender and captives can create tactical choices, role-playing opportunities, and future adventure material rather than ending the fight. BUY THESE GAMES HERE • The Rifter 38: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/60715/the-rifter-38?affiliate_id=3194834 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro & Announcements 24:37 Tells and clues for traps and encounters 1:20:26 The Rifter 38 - Overview 1:50:12 The Rifter 38 - Slavery in Palladium Fantasy 2:37:01 The Rifter 38 - Darkvare (monster) for Rifts DONATIONS & SUPPORT FOR OUR WORK 🔵 https://paypal.me/legionofmyth 🔴 https://ko-fi.com/legionofmyth 🟣 https://cash.app/$tormaxliao 🟠 https://venmo.com/legionofmyth 🟢 https://wallet.rumble.com/tip/c/RPGDieGest SONGS OF THE MEGAVERSE® Fan-made concept albums inspired by Palladium’s Rifts® World Books. 💰 Buy on Amazon Music / Amazon.com: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0H1ZQ7HL8/songs-of-the-megaverse%C2%AE 💰 Buy on Apple Music & iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/songs-of-the-megaverse/1896695270 👂 Stream on Spotify: 👂 Stream on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCDBPNpGmjltpI0Du8nIH4Nw HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨‍🦽 Charity: Veteran’s Day Livestream on 11 November 2026 SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG APPLE PODCAST SPOTIFY PODCAST 🟨 RPG Die Gest: 🟦 Game Master Insight: VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Redbubble: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 👕 Spreadshirt: https://legionofmyth.myspreadshop.com/ 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 As always, thank you very much for your interest and support; we really appreciate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 25

Morale & Surrender | Every Rifts Rule a Character Needs

Learn how to play Rifts RPG by breaking down the rules every character needs, including the foundation for Men-at-Arms, magic users, and psionic characters. We also show Game Masters how surrender and captives can create tactical choices, role-playing opportunities, and future adventure material rather than ending the fight. BUY THESE GAMES HERE • Rifts 1st Edition: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/60679/rifts-rpg-1st-edition-rules?affiliate_id=3194834 • Rifts Ultimate Edition: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/181928/rifts-ultimate-edition-rpg?affiliate_id=3194834 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro & Announcements 29:52 Morale & Surrender 1:43:59 Rules for ALL Rifts Players 2:07:21 Rules for Men-at-Arms in Rifts 2:23:55 Rules for magic users in Rifts 2:37:17 Rules for psychics in Rifts DONATIONS & SUPPORT FOR OUR WORK 🔵 https://paypal.me/legionofmyth 🔴 https://ko-fi.com/legionofmyth 🟣 https://cash.app/$tormaxliao 🟠 https://venmo.com/legionofmyth 🟢 https://wallet.rumble.com/tip/c/RPGDieGest SONGS OF THE MEGAVERSE® Fan-made concept albums inspired by Palladium’s Rifts® World Books. 💰 Buy on Amazon Music / Amazon.com: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0H1ZQ7HL8/songs-of-the-megaverse%C2%AE 💰 Buy on Apple Music & iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/songs-of-the-megaverse/1896695270 👂 Stream on Spotify: 👂 Stream on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCDBPNpGmjltpI0Du8nIH4Nw HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨‍🦽 Charity: Veteran’s Day Livestream on 11 November 2026 SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG APPLE PODCAST SPOTIFY PODCAST 🟨 RPG Die Gest: 🟦 Game Master Insight: VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Redbubble: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 👕 Spreadshirt: https://legionofmyth.myspreadshop.com/ 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 As always, thank you very much for your interest and support; we really appreciate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 18

Rifts RPG Chi-Town ‘Burbs with Kevin Siembieda

Rifts RPG Chi-Town ‘Burbs take center stage as Kevin Siembieda explores how Game Masters can build memorable adventures in crowded communities, city outskirts, and other populated areas. You’ll learn how rumors, local factions, contacts, threats, and neighborhood-scale conflicts can turn seemingly civilized places into useful campaign settings instead of simple stopovers. GAME URL • Glittery Boy Codex: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/palladium-books-inc/rifts-glitter-boy-codex/pre-launch • Palladium Books: https://palladiumbooks.com/ • Rifts: https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/category/futuristic/rifts-rpg/ • Palladium YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@palladium_books DONATIONS & SUPPORT FOR OUR WORK 🔵 https://paypal.me/legionofmyth 🔴 https://ko-fi.com/legionofmyth 🟣 https://cash.app/$tormaxliao 🟠 https://venmo.com/legionofmyth 🟢 https://wallet.rumble.com/tip/c/RPGDieGest SONGS OF THE MEGAVERSE® Fan-made concept albums inspired by Palladium’s Rifts® World Books. 💰 Buy on Amazon Music / Amazon.com: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0H1ZQ7HL8/songs-of-the-megaverse%C2%AE 💰 Buy on Apple Music & iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/songs-of-the-megaverse/1896695270 👂 Stream on Spotify: HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨‍🦽 Charity: Veteran’s Day Livestream on 11 November 2026 SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG APPLE PODCAST SPOTIFY PODCAST 🟨 RPG Die Gest: 🟦 Game Master Insight: VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Redbubble: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 👕 Spreadshirt: https://legionofmyth.myspreadshop.com/ 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 As always, thank you very much for your interest and support; we really appreciate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 11

Stray Crows: Ronin with Grim Jim

This Gamer Talk livestream explores Stray Crows: Ronin with James “Grim” Desborough, including his experiences as an independent RPG writer, his support for indie artists, and the ideas behind the Kickstarter. Game Masters, players, and TTRPG hobbyists will gain a clearer understanding of Grim Jim’s creative approach, the realities of indie RPG publishing, and whether Stray Crows: Ronin belongs at their table. GAME URL • Stray Crows: Ronin: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grimjim/stray-crows-ronin • Postmortem Studios: https://postmortemstudios.wordpress.com/category/shop-2/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 10:41 All about James ‘Grim’ Desborough 59:37 Support for indie artists 1:33:37 Grim as a writer 1:58:18 Stray Crows: Ronin DONATIONS & SUPPORT FOR OUR WORK 🔵 https://paypal.me/legionofmyth 🔴 https://ko-fi.com/legionofmyth 🟣 https://cash.app/$tormaxliao 🟠 https://venmo.com/legionofmyth 🟢 https://wallet.rumble.com/tip/c/RPGDieGest SONGS OF THE MEGAVERSE® Fan-made concept albums inspired by Palladium’s Rifts® World Books. 💰 Buy on Amazon Music / Amazon.com: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0H1ZQ7HL8/songs-of-the-megaverse%C2%AE 💰 Buy on Apple Music & iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/songs-of-the-megaverse/1896695270 👂 Stream on Spotify: HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨‍🦽 Charity: Veteran’s Day Livestream on 11 November 2026 SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG APPLE PODCAST SPOTIFY PODCAST 🟨 RPG Die Gest: 🟦 Game Master Insight: VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Redbubble: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 👕 Spreadshirt: https://legionofmyth.myspreadshop.com/ 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 As always, thank you very much for your interest and support; we really appreciate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 4

Forbidden Lands Monster Conversion and The Rifter #36

This Forbidden Lands monster conversion guide demonstrates a step-by-step method for adapting a creature from Palladium Books’ Monsters & Animals, with an AD&D 2E Monstrous Compendium conversion if time permits. You will also examine The Rifter #36 for Ellios: Epoch of Legends and official Rifts Madhaven material, including ruins, treasure, character classes, excavation tools, and Techno-Wizard equipment. BUY THESE GAMES HERE • Monsters & Animals: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/225285/monsters-and-animals-for-palladium-fantasy-rpg-2nd-edition?affiliate_id=3194834 • Forbidden Lands: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/258593/forbidden-lands-core-game?affiliate_id=3194834 • The Rifter 36: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/61099/the-rifter-36?affiliate_id=3194834 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro & Announcements 51:44 Convert a Palladium Books monster to Forbidden Lands 2:27:05 The Rifter 36: Overview 2:41:03 The Rifter 36: Ellios: Epoch of Legends 3:09:36 The Rifter 36: Madhaven: Into the Ruins DONATIONS & SUPPORT FOR OUR WORK 🔵 https://paypal.me/legionofmyth 🔴 https://ko-fi.com/legionofmyth 🟣 https://cash.app/$tormaxliao 🟠 https://venmo.com/legionofmyth 🟢 https://wallet.rumble.com/tip/c/RPGDieGest SONGS OF THE MEGAVERSE® Fan-made concept albums inspired by Palladium’s Rifts® World Books. 💰 Buy on Amazon Music / Amazon.com: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0H1ZQ7HL8/songs-of-the-megaverse%C2%AE 💰 Buy on Apple Music & iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/songs-of-the-megaverse/1896695270 👂 Stream on Spotify: 👂 Stream on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCDBPNpGmjltpI0Du8nIH4Nw HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨‍🦽 Charity: Veteran’s Day Livestream on 11 November 2026 SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG APPLE PODCAST SPOTIFY PODCAST 🟨 RPG Die Gest: 🟦 Game Master Insight: VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Redbubble: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 👕 Spreadshirt: https://legionofmyth.myspreadshop.com/ 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 As always, thank you very much for your interest and support; we really appreciate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe
Jul 28

Dead Reign RPG Rules Explained: Horror Factor and Combat

Dead Reign RPG rules explained: this livestream examines Horror Factor, Perception Rolls, and the game rules for zombie combat in Palladium Books’ survival-horror system. You will also gain usable campaign material from The Rifter #37 through Expanded Mega-Hero options for Heroes Unlimited and the Rifts Control Study Group, Fort Laredo, and East St. Louis Rift setting and adventure content for Rifts and the Coalition States. BUY THESE GAMES HERE * Dead Reign: https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/merchandise-and-more/bundles/dead-reign-starter-bundle/ * Dead Reign: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/156490/dead-reign-rpg?affiliate_id=3194834 * The Rifter 37: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/61098/the-rifter-37?affiliate_id=3194834 TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Intro & Announcements * 51:44 Dead Reign: Horror Factor & Perception Rolls * 1:41:15 Dead Reign: Zombies-specific Combat * 2:27:05 The Rifter 37: Overview * 2:41:03 The Rifter 37: Mega-Heroes * 3:09:36 The Rifter 37: Devil’s Gate (St. Louis Arch) DONATIONS & SUPPORT FOR OUR WORK 🔵 https://paypal.me/legionofmyth 🔴 https://ko-fi.com/legionofmyth 🟣 https://cash.app/$tormaxliao 🟠 https://venmo.com/legionofmyth 🟢 https://wallet.rumble.com/tip/c/RPGDieGest SONGS OF THE MEGAVERSE® Fan-made concept albums inspired by Palladium’s Rifts® World Books. 💰 Buy on Amazon Music / Amazon.com: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0H1ZQ7HL8/songs-of-the-megaverse%C2%AE 💰 Buy on Apple Music & iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/songs-of-the-megaverse/1896695270 👂 Stream on Spotify: 👂 Stream on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCDBPNpGmjltpI0Du8nIH4Nw HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨‍🦽 Charity: Veteran’s Day Livestream on 11 November 2026 SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG APPLE PODCAST SPOTIFY PODCAST 🟨 RPG Die Gest: 🟦 Game Master Insight: VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Redbubble: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 👕 Spreadshirt: https://legionofmyth.myspreadshop.com/ 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 As always, thank you very much for your interest and support, we really appreciate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe

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Dominic Martyne on D&D: An American Institution

Failing Forward: How Game Masters Avoid Adventure Dead Ends

Warn Players Without Spoilers | The Rifter #38

Morale & Surrender | Every Rifts Rule a Character Needs

Rifts RPG Chi-Town ‘Burbs with Kevin Siembieda

Stray Crows: Ronin with Grim Jim

Forbidden Lands Monster Conversion and The Rifter #36

Dead Reign RPG Rules Explained: Horror Factor and Combat

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Dominic Martyne on D&D: An American Institution

Failing Forward: How Game Masters Avoid Adventure Dead Ends

Warn Players Without Spoilers | The Rifter #38

Morale & Surrender | Every Rifts Rule a Character Needs

Rifts RPG Chi-Town ‘Burbs with Kevin Siembieda

Stray Crows: Ronin with Grim Jim

Forbidden Lands Monster Conversion and The Rifter #36

Dead Reign RPG Rules Explained: Horror Factor and Combat

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