Roleplaying History

Mar 31 2024 153 ep. 28 mins 14

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An exploration of the history of role playing games, including some you might not have heard of.

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Roleplaying History Special Announcement

Mar 31 2024 6 mins

We weren't supposed to be doing anything Roleplaying History this week, but we needed to make an announcement. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Threads: threads.net/

Episode 145: Car Wars and Crystalicum

Mar 23 2024 51 mins

This week, we deep dive two games that couldn't be more different: the miniature game Car Wars and the Polish tabletop game Crystalicum. Both have been requested multiple times by our listeners, and we decided to combine both requests into one episode. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History

Episode 144: Space Opera & StarWeb

Mar 14 2024 30 mins

This week, we go to space twice. First, we check out a sci-fi tabletop game from 1980, then we check out a sci-fi play-by-mail game that's been running strong since the late 1970's. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebo

Episode 143: The Morrow Project & Heroic Fantasy

Mar 07 2024 27 mins

This week, we deep dive an apocalyptic game that we found to be an interesting take on the genre as well as a fantasy play by mail game we recommend for those interested in trying the play by mail genre. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Fa

Episode 142: Diplomacy

Feb 29 2024 32 mins

For old school gamers, this is a game that needs no introduction or explanation. For some of the new-schoolers out there, we're going to give you that introduction, and it's a game EVERYONE should try at least once. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Producti

Episode 141: The Fantasy Trip and It's A Crime

Feb 15 2024 24 mins

This week we check out a tabletop game with not one but TWO short but interesting runs AND we check out another play by mail game we added at your request. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgm

Episode 140: Top Secret and Crasimoff's World

Feb 08 2024 29 mins

This week we cover an espionage game and a game considered by many to be the first play by mail fantasy game. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Threads: threads.net/badgmp

Episode 139: Advanced Game Engine

Feb 01 2024 18 mins

We hinted at this system a couple of weeks ago, and this week we get into the deep dive. Green Ronin created it for Dragon Age, and we'll break down what it's all about. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gamin

Episode 138: Masks

Jan 25 2024 28 mins

This week, we check out the superhero game Masks. It's a BIT different than your typical superhero game....and that's a GOOD thing. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayi

Episode 137: The Dying Earth and Green Ronin's True 20

Jan 18 2024 17 mins

This week, we deep dive the fantasy tabletop game The Dying Earth, then we take on the game system Green Ronin created called True20. The Roleplaying History Theme is Beyond New Horizons by Giole Fazzeri and is available from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod X: @badgmp OR @roleplayingp Thr