The GROGNARD Files

Jan 12 2025 133 ep. 89 mins 2.1k
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The GROGNARD RPG files is a podcast that looks at RPGs from 'back in the day and today'. Each episode concentrates on the original rules of a featured game, our experiences of playing the game, PLUS excellent contributions from @dailydwarf selecting highlights from the halcyon days of White Dwarf magazine.

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2024: A Year in RPGs Ep. 77

Jan 12 2025 81 mins  
Join us in the Room of Role-Playing Rambling as we investigate the highs and lows of role-playing in 2024. Thanks for supporting us. Why not consider tipping a couple of coins in the beret over at Patreon. The post 2024: A Year in RPGs Ep. 77 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Rivers of London RPG (with Ben Aaronovitch) Ep76

Dec 29 2024 67 mins  
This GROGPOD features a special recording of an interview with writer Ben Aaronovitch, the creator of The Rivers of London series of books. An RPG has been developed by the team at Chaosium. Ben talks about the project, his formative years in gaming and gives insight into his creative process. The interview was recorded live … Continue reading "Rivers of London RPG (with Ben Aaro

1984: A Year in RPGs Ep75 Pt2

Dec 18 2024 58 mins  
Following Part 1, we are now ready to open the spurious envelopes on our 1984 experiences. We also issue a challenge to listeners to help us discover new enthusiasms. At Daily Dwarf returns with an overview of what was happening in the pages of White Dwarf. Please pass on The GROGNARD files to your RPG … Continue reading "1984: A Year in RPGs Ep75 Pt2" The post 1984: A Year in RP

1984: a year in RPGs (with Bob Fischer) Ep75 Pt 1

Dec 03 2024 73 mins  
Welcome to the zoom of role-playing rambling where we are looking backwards to look forwards. This time we are transporting you back to the heady days of 1984. We are joined by the fabulous Bob Fischer who shares the highlights from his 1984 diaries. Judge Blythy, our resident rules lawyer, joins Dirk to determine the … Continue reading "1984: a year in RPGs (with Bob Fischer) Ep

Flashing Blades RPG Ep. 74

Oct 31 2024 101 mins  
All for one and one for all! We are swashbuckling into this episode with a flurry of our blades and a jaunty feather in our hat. The post Flashing Blades RPG Ep. 74 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Bestiaries in Role Playing Games (with Tomas Harenstam)

Sep 17 2024 82 mins  
The final part of the epic Monster episode features Free League's Tomas Harenstam. The post Bestiaries in Role Playing Games (with Tomas Harenstam) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

More Monsters in RPGs Ep 73 Pt 2

Aug 11 2024 86 mins  
We are still looking at the role of monsters and how we can learn from screen monsters in our TTRPGs The post More Monsters in RPGs Ep 73 Pt 2 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Monsters in RPGs Ep.73 Pt.1

Jul 28 2024 78 mins  
The first part of an Episode all about Monsters. Which Bestiary should stay? Which should we play? And which could go away? The post Monsters in RPGs Ep.73 Pt.1 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

Cyberpunk RPG Ep.72

Jun 15 2024 86 mins  
In this episode we look at the culture of cyberspace and cyberpunk in the world of RPGs The post Cyberpunk RPG Ep.72 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.

80s Computers and RPGs Ep71 Pt2

May 06 2024 58 mins  
Following the interview with Dan Whitehead, we discuss our formative years with computers The post 80s Computers and RPGs Ep71 Pt2 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.