Synopsis
A daily chat with your Old School Gaming Bartender
Episodes
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E555 - Why I Think Less Rules is More in the OSR
25/11/2019 Duration: 12minJoeTheLawyer calls the show and talks in part, about how running Basic D&D is freeing for both him and his players. Preach on brother! Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E554 - Behind the Scenes of the Torchlight Zine
24/11/2019 Duration: 10minWe've begun work on the Torchlight Zine for Swords & Wizardry. I couldn't be more excited :) I'm sure it shows. Heh Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E553 - On DM PCs That Are Baked into Settings - I'm Calling You Out Elminster!
23/11/2019 Duration: 10minIn episode 552 of this very podcast, Kvir mentioned the Forgotten Realms & Dragonlance Settings, which got me thinking about Elminster and Fizban respectively and not in a good way ;) Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E552 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Kfir Mendel (CaveGeek Art)
22/11/2019 Duration: 01h12minTonight I sat down with Kfir Mendel, of CaveGeekArt.com. We talk about D&D, gaming, art, and cooking. Yes, we cover the bases. And if you go to cavegeekart.com and use the code: tenkar : you get 15% off :) https://www.cavegeekart.com/ https://www.patreon.com/FlavorTextAdventures Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E551 - Soe Thoughts on Call of Chtulhu
21/11/2019 Duration: 09minOn tonight's Tavern Chat hangout on the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server, Call of Cthulhu was a hot topic. Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E550 - Over 450k Accounts of Magic the Gathering Exposed by WotC
20/11/2019 Duration: 11minAh, you have to love it when companies aren't hacked, just amazingly careless. Such is the case with WotC. https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/16/magic-the-gathering-wizards-data-exposure/ Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E549 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Casey Christofferson (Frog God Games)
19/11/2019 Duration: 01h08minSimply one of the best interviews EVAH! Casey Christofferon of Frog God Games talks Kickstarter, Indigogo, new Swords & Wizardry Boxed set and so much more. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/feast-of-the-gobbler/x/512954#/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/necromancergames/tome-of-horrors-2020-for-fifth-edition-by-necromancer-games Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E548 - Why D&D 5e Can Never Be an "Evergreen Edition"
18/11/2019 Duration: 12minThere has been some discussion that D&D 5e may be an "Evergreen Edition" and there will be no D&D 6e. I disagree... Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E547 - Thoughts on mining Man in the High Castle for Campaign Ideas
17/11/2019 Duration: 09minRach and I are currently binging Man in the High Castle season 4 on Amazon Prime and it has inspired me with thoughts on mining it for a fantasy RPG campaign. Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E546 - The Trolls Confirm the Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter Monies are Still There
16/11/2019 Duration: 10minI've been saying this for the past couple of years - the Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter monies are still there, sitting in a savings account that I was shown a statement of in 2017 by Ernie himself. Things are looking good, if not gooder ;) Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E545 - Enie, Meanie, Minie Moe - Pick a Layout Program by the Toe
15/11/2019 Duration: 09minVoicemail from Jason regarding YouTube changes, then I mention my layout tribulations... Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E544 - Designers & Makers - Fireside Chat with Matt Finch (S&W, OSRIC, Jordoba, Frog God)
14/11/2019 Duration: 39minMatt Finch marks the return of the Designers & Makers series of Fireside Chats. We talk, Jordoba, Swords & Wizardry, 3d printing and more. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/city-of-jordoba-3d/city-of-jordoba-3d-printable-terrain-by-otus-and-lovecraft?ref=discovery&term=rpg Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E543 - Changes Coming to Youtube - Another Reason NOT to Bring Tavern Chat to that Platform
13/11/2019 Duration: 11minNew terms of service are coming to Youtube. Creators beware! https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/11/20955864/youtube-terms-of-service-update-terminations-children-content-ftc https://bgr.com/2019/11/11/youtube-terms-of-service-change-closing-accounts-not-commercially-viable/ Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E542 - How Much does WotC want for a 45th Anniversary Dice Set with an Artificial Sapphire
12/11/2019 Duration: 10minAnchor is being futzie. Will add description later --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E541 - Looking Back at the Ridiculous Level Titles from AD&D 1e
11/11/2019 Duration: 10minEver want to be a "Superhero?" May as well roll a Fighter, cause you'll be one at 8th level ;) Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E540 - Thinking About AD&D 2e Dark Sun & Character Stables for the OSR
10/11/2019 Duration: 11minDark Sun was a setting for AD&D 2e that I ran off and on. To me, the largest innovation was the character stable, where you could swap out your active character between sessions. Now I'm thinking of it for Swords & Wizardry. Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E539 - Troll Lord Games Swoops in To Dig Out the Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter - with Commentary
09/11/2019 Duration: 13minSurprising news today. Troll Lord Games is going to assist in getting the Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter completed. Very surprising and very good news. Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E538 - Some Thoughts & Concerns on Spell Design for Swords & Wizardry
08/11/2019 Duration: 09minOne of the things I'll be tackling (with the assistance of Bad Mike) is new spells for Swords & Wizardry. Converting OGL spells is the easy part - creating new ones whole cloth that are balanced is less so... Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E537 - I've got lots in the Hopper Prepping for the upcoming Swords & Wizardry Boxed Set Reboot
07/11/2019 Duration: 12minGamehole Con has me all psyched for the Sword & Wizardry Boxed Ser Reboot Kickstarter coming in 2020. Time to get my ass writing! Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support
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E536 - Critical Role's upcoming Animated series signed by Amazon Prime
06/11/2019 Duration: 11minI'm not big on Critical Role, and I think they bring unrealistic expectations of play to new gamers, but their upcoming Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Animated Series looks interesting enough that I'm looking forward to the Amazon Prime release. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/critical-role-animated-series-picked-up-two-seasons-amazon-prime-1252313 https://critrole.com/ Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support