Pain in the Dice

Terry Robinson
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A podcast exploring RPGs including the industry, table experience, and development process from the team behind Systematic Understanding of Everything, Mage the Podcast, and The Story Told.

  1. Are We in an RPG Golden Age? with Ben Riggs

    09/23/2024

    Are We in an RPG Golden Age? with Ben Riggs

    Ben Riggs argues that a large active D&D fanbase is what creates a stable RPG environment for everything else and that the issues with the OGL and D&D Next cause unnecessary splintering that may hurt everyone Slaying the Dragon - Ben's book on D&D in the 90s Reading D&D Aloud - Ben's new project

    1h 1m
  2. RPG Academics and Defining a Game with Plot Points' Dr. Scott Bruner

    12/17/2023

    RPG Academics and Defining a Game with Plot Points' Dr. Scott Bruner

    RPG academics is a growing field and Dr. Scott Bruner joins to talk about the shared realities, defining a game, and the persistence of Dungeons & Dragons. Plot Points podcast Dr. Bruners masters thesis Bleak Spirit Microscope Fiasco

    1h 20m
  3. So Whatcha Playin' - Hunter 5th and Gencon Recap

    09/06/2023

    So Whatcha Playin' - Hunter 5th and Gencon Recap

    How is Hunter the Reckoning 5th edition at the table? Can you draft a one-shot character? Do TTRPGs have a future at Gencon? These and more on this So Whatcha Playin'. Hunter the Reckoning 5th Edition - The book

    52 min
  4. RPGnomics - Port Saga and License Holders with Rachel J Wilkinson

    08/18/2023

    RPGnomics - Port Saga and License Holders with Rachel J Wilkinson

    So you have a blockbuster idea and just need to get an IP holder on board, what could go wrong? A lot! Rachel J Wilkinson, creator of Port Saga joins to talk about license holders, Paradox, writing, and audience surveys. Rachel's Portfolio Port Saga My World of Darkness survey Lifemancy podcast

    59 min
  5. Storyteller Vault Lessons with Radio Free Arcadia

    06/28/2023

    Storyteller Vault Lessons with Radio Free Arcadia

    Charlie Cantrell is a part-time RPG writer who's using Storytellers Vault royalties to commission game books. What are the economics of this and how does he set his targets? Listen and find out! Radio Free Arcadia on Facebook Radio Free Arcadia on Storytellers Vault

    44 min
  6. Book Talk - Adversaries of the Righteous for Exalted 3e

    06/16/2023

    Book Talk - Adversaries of the Righteous for Exalted 3e

    Exalt characters need Exalt-level foes and Adversaries of the Righteous provides them in spades. Chazz and Terry talk sneak peaks at Exalt types, earth elemental apocalypse cults, and so so so many charms. Adversaries of the Righteous - This book on DTRPG Hundred Devils Night Parade - Another book of things

    1h 15m
  7. Book Talk - Scion 2e Book Three: Demigod

    10/24/2022

    Book Talk - Scion 2e Book Three: Demigod

    Demigods ply a path that results in either godhood or death in a brutal up-or-out challenge to Fate. Chazz and Terry talk new pantheons, building demigod narratives, and the underworld in Scion 2e Book Three: Demigod. Scion Second Edition Book Three: Demigod

    1h 20m
  8. AI Art and the RPG Industry with Jason Pitre

    09/24/2022

    AI Art and the RPG Industry with Jason Pitre

    Midjourney, Dall-E, and Stable Diffusion are poised to disrupt the market for commissioned art. How do these technologies work and how might they effect RPG publishing? Jason Pitre of Genesis of Legend Publishing joins to discuss. Midjourney Bot home -Web interface for the Midjourney model Stable Diffusion - Local or cloud image generation Artbreeder - Image modification tool Monkey Selfie Copyright case - The macaque who didn't own a copyright Jason on Mage the Podcast - In which we talk about belief mechanics Noir World - Noir Powered by the Apocalypse Sig: City of Blades - Totally not Sigil Carry - A game about the Vietnam war Poser - a 3D Rendering program Todd Lockwood - Artist Egon Schiele - Artist Peter Mohrbacher - Artist

    1h 8m
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A podcast exploring RPGs including the industry, table experience, and development process from the team behind Systematic Understanding of Everything, Mage the Podcast, and The Story Told.

Information

  • Creator
    Terry Robinson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Terry Robinson
  • Show Website
    Pain in the Dice