Best GURPS Podcasts (2025)

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 62: Jedi Womp Rats 1:33:10

6d ago1:33:10

1:33:10

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: The Logistics Trio continue to explore the space station, which seems filled with escaped, Force-sensitive lab creatures. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel M…

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Big Gay Nerds 309: Fishing For Clues (GURPS Yonder Star 1.3) 1:29:49

7d ago1:29:49

1:29:49

The Melchior's officers keep looking for answers to the mysterious death, but the more information they unearth, the less sure they are of anything, including the victim's own identity! With a ticking clock hanging over them, the expedition itself could be in jeopardy--and might their own lives also be in danger? Content warning for discussion of i…

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Cause & Effect Ep 57: Repairs 1:50:16

2d ago1:50:16

1:50:16

Crash DMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, Jen, & Milly. Majordomo Infrared’s ruse is discovered! The party go on a fetch quest to repair the disguise. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/cause-and-effect/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Cause & Effec…

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World First T2K with Patrick Mullen 56:43

4d ago56:43

56:43

This one’s a conversation with a new friend. My guest hails from Florida, USA, and this is probably the beginning of a sequence of chats I’d like to have with him. Our focus was on what my guest calls, "world first" play and we specifically take his currently running Twilight 2000 campaign as an example. Yes, we talk GURPS and we talk modern post-a…

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Mo’s School For Gifted Youth Ep 9: Wild Magic (Cypher System) 1:09:28

8d ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: The team awakens as super-powered animals in the Plus Ultra setting. Felim is unchanged. Follow this series on… Mo’s School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: htt…

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Eclectic Thoughts 21:59

11d ago21:59

21:59

This one’s an eclectic collection of thoughts emerging from listener messages and the ongoing experience of running games in the wake of recent episodes. When I started this podcast, it was really about getting my concern about losing gamers to the experience of play - of people giving up the play which enriches our lives under the pressures of mod…

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 61: Perfectly Safe Space Station 1:30:32

13d ago1:30:32

1:30:32

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: The Logistics Trio completed the B Plot, so now they’re off to the space station Beth wanted them to visit MONTHS ago. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 …

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Mo’s School For Gifted Youth Ep 8: Tower Defense (Cypher System) 1:42:06

16d ago1:42:06

1:42:06

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: The team climbs a water tower to fight Associate Professor Abhorrent. Follow this series on… Mo’s School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith…

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Plus Ultra Ep 21: Free-Falling 1:15:25

20d ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen. Old Rob reads a statue’s mind before everyone jumps off of a cliff. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/plus-ultra/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Plus Ultra Ep 21: Free-Falling Music Used: “Deadly Wi…

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 60: Sithamon Roll 1:56:43

23d ago1:56:43

1:56:43

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: The Logistics Trio defeat the cylon internet connections to wrap up their Tax Week investigations while taking turns traumatizing and helping a young Sith apprentice. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mas…

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The Story Divide with Runeslinger 59:21

25d ago59:21

59:21

This one’s a conversation with an old friend. My guest hails from South Korea and this continues a sequence of chats that we’ve shared over a number of months. Fear not though - this episode stands alone. Big thanks again to Anthony, aka Runeslinger from Casting Shadows for having this conversation and allowing me to record it. Game on! Casting Sha…

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Big Gay Nerds 308: What if General Grievous Was a Cool Dude (GURPS Yonder Star 1.2) 1:31:16

25d ago1:31:16

1:31:16

GASP! There's been a murder upon the Melchior! Unless her blood just Did That somehow. But just in case it IS murder, we'd better lock down the ship and look for suspects! The officers scramble to unravel this shocking mystery; will all their technology and training be enough to keep the maiden voyage on schedule?Content warning for discussion of i…

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Cause & Effect Ep 56: Pest Control 1:43:23

27d ago1:43:23

1:43:23

Crash DMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, Jen, & Milly. The party head into a volcano to help The Red Death with some core worms chewing their way through his treasure room. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/cause-and-effect/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 …

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 59: Horrible Paperwork 1:32:47

30d ago1:32:47

1:32:47

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: The Logistics Trio continue to work through their list of people who owe taxes, yet somehow have more fun than one would expect with that as a mission. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://…

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Cause & Effect Ep 55: Intermission 1:36:56

1M ago1:36:56

1:36:56

Crash DMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, Jen, & Milly. In this between-arc episode, the party banter over shopping, banter over exposition about holy nanites, and banter over which quest to do next. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/cause-and-effect/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaro…

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 58: Collections 1:37:01

1M ago1:37:01

1:37:01

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: The Logistics Trio visit several people who outrank them in order to tell them they filed taxes incorrectly. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: …

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Grounded Realistic Gameplay 37:19

1M ago37:19

37:19

What if roleplaying games are not about telling stories? Is there another way to approach these games? And what happens if we stop treating the game like it’s a movie? This one is about expressing where I am in my own quest for improved roleplaying game experiences for my players. As the GM, this episode discusses where I am coming from and helps t…

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Plus Ultra Ep 20: Supper’s Ready 1:04:34

1M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen. The not-adventurers banter about what to do next, Deven learns a new ability that makes descending and ascending easier, and they head off towards a fallen city. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/plus-ultra/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is…

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Cause & Effect Ep 54: Blue Circle 1:50:44

1M ago1:50:44

1:50:44

Crash DMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, Jen, & Milly. Sclerora made a friend out of a shark god and a kraken. It doesn’t get along with the party. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/cause-and-effect/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Cause & Effect …

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Big Gay Nerds 307: Motley Crew (GURPS Yonder Star 1.1) 1:50:51

1M ago1:50:51

1:50:51

It's time to get our most ambitious campaign yet underway! In the wake of brutal oppression and bloody rebellion, a coalition of different species and cultures attempts to repurpose the tools of violence for discovery and diplomacy. One such tool, Captain River La Rosa, is being led to his first command under the Alliance's peacetime navy, and he's…

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Fudging It with Joe from Dekahedron 55:28

2M ago55:28

55:28

This one's a conversation with Joe, the host of the Dekahedron podcast where he talks about his love of the tabletop RPG hobby. On his show Joe talks about a range of stuff from OSR gameplay ideas through to newer (?) games like Fudge and Dungeon World. Joe's renowned for his honesty in RPG reviews and it’s that which triggered an invitation to the…

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 57: Vegetarian Xenomorph 1:20:02

2M ago1:20:02

1:20:02

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: The Logistics Trio return, just in time for Tax Week! Some dark lords don’t think they have to pay taxes, alas. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Downloa…

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Cause & Effect Ep 53: Chomp 1:17:46

2M ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Crash DMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, Jen, & Milly. Do you want to kill a shark god? It doesn’t have to be a shark god. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/cause-and-effect/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Cause & Effect Ep 53: Chomp Music Used: …

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Unshackled 38:05

2M ago38:05

38:05

What happens if we drop the script and the expectation that this is going to be a thought-provoking analysis of some aspect of roleplaying? What happens if we lean into improvisation and see where things end up going? What if I just riff off the call-ins and other seemingly-random thoughts that pop into my head? Wouldn’t that just be a descent into…

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 56: Special Delivery 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: The Imperial ducklings are returned. It’s a good thing no one followed the Smuggler Trio. (Note: The recording had some technical issues I was not able to fix in post. The plot is all there, but I will not claim this is my best work.) Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/g…

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Let's Roll: Torg Eternity 1:32:45

2M ago1:32:45

1:32:45

On this episode of Let's Roll!, Siskoid welcomes back Daniel "Pout" Ouellet to cover Torg Eternity, the genre mash-up cinematic game they've been playing together for the past three years. Plus, GameMaster Advice on how the GameMaster's voice might change with the game's genre! Relevant images and credits in the Let's Roll Supplemental. This podcas…

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Pack Tactics S4 Ep 38: Treaty 1:45:28

2M ago1:45:28

1:45:28

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they all play “kobolds.” In this campaign aftermath episode, a treaty is struck with Hightemple and we learn what the kobolds do next. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/pack-tactics-s4/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@co…

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Old-School GURPS 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

What happens if we lean back into the roots of our hobby - which for me is largely the 1980s - and realise that the kind of roleplaying we enjoy the most is in fact the Old-School variety? But instead of landing back in the realm of Dungeons & Dragons, what if we find the kind of system that emphasises the roleplay is actually found in the emergenc…

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BGN Preview: Yonder Star 34:05

2M ago34:05

34:05

Take a glimpse of the future's past. A fungal acolyte examines an alien specimen. A weary turncoat recounts a brutal war. A soldier of fortune leaves his fortune behind. A captive outlaw takes some time to reflect. An uplifted entertainer sets foot among the stars. They do not know it, but their fates are intertwined...…

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Mo’s School For Gifted Youth Ep 7: Just Super, Part 2 (Cypher System) 1:13:48

2M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: The Waxinator returns! Now. with a name that’s far less cool! Follow this series on… Mo’s School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@co…

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#279: GURPS Madness Dossier, A Horror Heartbreaker 1:04:35

2M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

It's April 1st and time to review another heartbreaker! This year Chigg and Mike discuss an offering from the GURPS line, The Madness Dossier, written by some no name. Is this book a knock off World of Darkness conspiracy or an outstanding Call of Cthulhu adventure hidden in the book's history section? Listen to find out! Check us out on Facebook o…

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#278: Realm of Fire - Fire Sales and Steampunk at Adepticon 2025 2:02:27

2M ago2:02:27

2:02:27

Chris is joined by Marc In this episode, they discuss; Chillcon, Lead and Steel, GW Adepticon reveals, Warmachine Adepticon reveals, and more. Music by Muzaproduction from PixabayBy Derek Day

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 55: Squish 1:17:16

2M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: While the Smuggler Crew are delivering the ducklings, “Rocky” deals with a bug. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: GURPS Wars S1 Ep 55: Squish M…

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Crafting Better Roleplay 27:07

2M ago27:07

27:07

If roleplaying games are really about roleplay then how come so much of our time at the table is spent doing all sorts of other things that aren’t roleplay? Is there a way in which we can craft our play experience to put the roleplay back into the roleplaying game while still remaining a collaborative game? There comes a time when many a roleplayin…

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Mo’s School For Gifted Youth Ep 6: Just Super (Cypher System) 1:12:12

2M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: Everyone in town has superpowers! Chaos ensues. Follow this series on… Mo’s School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Dow…

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 54: Cooked Reuben 1:23:56

2M ago1:23:56

1:23:56

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: The Smuggler Crew free the “ducklings,” and the flash mob happens. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: GURPS Wars S1 Ep 54: Cooked Reuben Music U…

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Cause & Effect Ep 52: Turtle’s Soup 1:24:56

3M ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Crash DMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, Jen, & Milly. The giant shark used turtle shell! It had a dragon in it! Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/cause-and-effect/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Cause & Effect Ep 52: Turtle’s Soup Music Used: “P…

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Mo’s School For Gifted Youth Ep 5: Lunch Bunch (Cypher System) 45:12

3M ago45:12

45:12

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: The cafeteria staff are all out sick after a work retreat gave them food poisoning. The teens fill in to help with lunch. Follow this series on… Mo’s School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon…

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Dungeoneer with Simon Williams 1:08:15

3M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

This episode emerged from a Zoom call I shared with today’s guest which he was gracious enough to allow me to record and share. The episode is as simple as that: a recorded chat in which we catch up and then start to talk about Dungeoneer, also known as the Advanced Fighting Fantasy RPG from 1989. My conversation is with Simon Williams, a British a…

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Cause & Effect Ep 51: Adamantine Giant 1:13:27

3M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Crash DMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, Jen, & Milly. The party has traced the last Black Box to an ancient, giant robot! The repair crew come out to “greet” them. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/cause-and-effect/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download…

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#277: It's a Gundam!!! 1:36:29

3M ago1:36:29

1:36:29

Chris and Mike discuss the Gundam anime—all the different series, approaches to politics and technology, and why some series are great and others are a bit rubbish. Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify! Links For This Episode: Darker Day…

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Let's Roll: GM Advice - A Good Start 26:23

3M ago26:23

26:23

Siskoid doles out GameMaster advice in this special "column" episode, focusing on how to start gaming. How do you get your kids involved in the hobby? How do you massage expectations based on your new group's past experiences? And how do you make playing small or low-level parties exciting? This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCA…

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Mo’s School For Gifted Youth Ep 4: Quake (Cypher System) 1:30:57

3M ago1:30:57

1:30:57

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: An earthquake has hit [Local Town]! The super-powereds go about helping to mitigate the damage. Follow this series on… Mo’s School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastod…

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 53: 1812 Space Overture 2:02:28

3M ago2:02:28

2:02:28

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: The Smuggler Crew do some last-minute prep (because it’s been a week since the last session) and then actually start the heist. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogw…

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Mo’s School For Gifted Youth Ep 3: Founder’s Day (Cypher System) 1:11:35

3M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: [Local Town] is having a festival in honor of its 280th anniversary. The team are asked to deliver a message to one of the performing bands. Follow this series on… Mo’s School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ Patreon: …

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Dungeons & Newbies with Johnn Four 58:38

3M ago58:38

58:38

This episode emerged from a Zoom call I shared with today’s guest which he was gracious enough to allow me to record and share. The episode is as simple as that: a recorded chat in which we catch up and then start to talk about a question I raised: what would you do if you had a new player to add to your existing roleplaying group? My conversation …

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 52: 20 Ducklings in a Hutt Costume 1:13:40

3M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: The Smuggler Crew know where to go, but now need to solve the “how to get everyone out” problem. Rotini’s costume suggestion is not taken seriously. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.…

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Mo’s School For Gifted Youth Ep 2: Audio Auction (Cypher System) 1:15:09

3M ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: A guitar manufacturer is running a charity auction to benefit the local high school. The party is there to look nice and provide security. Follow this series on… Mo’s School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ Patreon: ht…

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#276: Dark Iron #5 - Cryx 2:03:01

3M ago2:03:01

2:03:01

Chris is joined by James, continuing this series focusing on SteamForged Games' (formerly Privateer Press') Iron Kingdoms RPG setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5e game. In this episode, they look at the Nightmare Empire of Cryx, and its history and necromantic technology, and how Cryx may feature in your games. Music is provided by Nicolas Jeudy and…

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 51: Mission Improbable 1:10:56

3M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: The Smuggler Crew infiltrates Wisi the Hutt’s warehouse to find the missing officers, with Rotini being more Kronk than Tom Cruise. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@…

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