The Arcane Alienist

Oct 08 2024 214 ep. 25 mins 13
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A podcast mostly about tabletop roleplaying games, from game theory and concepts to session recaps to sources of inspiration. I also occasionally delve into other nerdy things like board games, comics, books, movies, and television.

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Procedures on Deck

Oct 08 2024 17 mins  
In this episode I recount the latests OSE/Knave game, where I tested out my latest idea - the combat procedure deck.

Mörk Borg Solo Play - The Rancid Maze, Part 3

Sep 28 2024 26 mins  
Another installment of my Mörk Borg solo play using ⁠⁠Sölitary Defilement⁠⁠. Eldar Rottentoe enters the Rancid Maze of Chrud Nech and must overcome his first battle with its inhabitants. I also have a call from Karl Rodriquez of The GMologist. Be sure to go over to Kickstarter and back Reaver, an amazing game by Joe Salvador of Raven God Games. You can find interviews and

One Round With A Grease Dragon

Sep 25 2024 29 mins  
In this episode I have the latest installment of D&D with Theater Kids, wherein an epic battle with a dragon takes only one round to resolve. Also, we have calls from Joe Richter of the Hingsightless podcast and Riley from Diagetic Advancement. September is suicide awareness month. Help is available at 988 Lifeline. Just call or text 988 or visit the website.

Mörk Borg Solo Play - The Rancid Maze, Part 2

Sep 21 2024 28 mins  
Here's the second installment of my Mörk Borg solo play using ⁠Sölitary Defilement⁠. The story picks up as Eldar Rottentoe confronts a band of goblins guarding the entrance to the Rancid Maze of Chrud Nech. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a reference to suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact a healthcare professional

Yo Ho! International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2024

Sep 19 2024 11 mins  
Just a short episode to commemorate International Talk Like a Pirate Day with some reflections on two of my most pirate-like characters. Also, anyone up for Pirate Borg?

Mörk Borg Solo Play - The Rancid Maze, Part 1

Sep 14 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, I dive into Mörk Borg solo play using the supplement Sölitary Defilement by 1d10+5. Listen as Eldar Rottentoe and his weird little dog approach the Rancid Maze of Chrud Nech! I also have calls from Joe Richter of the Hindsightless podcast and Riley of Diagetic Advancement. Special music for this episode courtesy of romulosandri, from www.pond5.com.

Making a Mörk Borg Character

Sep 09 2024 36 mins  
In this episode we go dark and experimental with Mörk Borg character creation and first person narrated solo play. Meet the esoteric warlock, Eldar Rottentoe, and his vicious little dog, Urm. It's mud core, but it's good clean fun. Special music for this episode courtesy of romulosandri, from www.pond5.com. It can be found here: https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/

RPGaDay 2024 #31 - The Friends We Made Along the Way

Aug 30 2024 5 mins  
It’s time for #RPGaDay2024Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com

RPGaDay 2024 #30 - People I’d Like to Game With

Aug 29 2024 3 mins  
It’s time for #RPGaDay2024Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com

RPGaDay2024 #29 - Awesome App

Aug 28 2024 4 mins  
It’s time for #RPGaDay2024Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.comD&D Beyondhttps://www.dndbeyond.com​Demiplane https://app.demiplane.com/home