The Vintage RPG Podcast

Are you afraid of the dark? You're gonna be after you play Campfire. This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we talk to Adam Vass and Will Jobst about their Kickstarter for their new storytelling horror game, featuring art by the one and only Trevor Henderson. Check it out!

When we recorded this episode, I discovered my microphone was broken, so I fashioned a very large bullhorn using some bamboo poles and the sail cloth from an old schooner in the back yard. I pointed the bullhorn in the general direction of Hambone's house and shouted very loudly into it. Meanwhile, Hambone had to scurry around with an ill-fitting baseball mitt in order to catch each individual word as it flew through the air. Once caught, he deposited the words into a disused aquarium for safekeeping until they could be reconstructed at a later time. The real amazing thing about this is that Hambone only had a vaguest idea of what I was saying and I had simply no clue what he was saying, but somehow, the episodes of the podcast came together as if we were sitting in the same room having a normal conversation. Oh, yea, this week's episode is about The Extraordinary Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1998), a storytelling game about tall tales. Also, we've got Levi Combs of Planet X Games on our Indie RPG Elevator Pitch, presented by Exalted Funeral and he's talking about his new Kickstarter for a brand spankin' new, Dungeon Crawl Classics version of his module Jungle Tomb of the Mummy Bride. Check out the Kickstarter now!

This week on the Vintage RPG podcast we enter a world of conspiracy, spycraft and cosmic horror with a look at the original Delta Green (Arc Dream's stand alone Delta Green RPG and Pelgrane Press' The Fall of Delta Green will each get their own episodes in the near future). We check the issue of The Unspeakable Oath where [redacted], the Pagan Publishing sourcebooks that lay out [redacted] and chat a bit about [redacted]. Have a listen, if your security clearance is high enough!

This week on the Vintage RPG podcast we check out Book of Vile Darkness (2002), D&D 3E's super edgy overcorrection of the family friendly 90s era. It's kinda weird! You'd think after decades of criticism about how D&D was a tool of the devil, you wouldn't go and put out a book that A. is of limited utility to most games and B. makes the critics' case for them. It's still pretty cool, if you dig demons and devils, and can look past all the torture and stuff.

Artist Nick Tofani joins us this week on the Vintage RPG podcast to talk about horror in RPGs, particularly the Mothership adventure he illustrated, the unpleasant-in-the-best-way Gradient Descent. It's dark outside, something is howling in the wind and pale shapes with dead eyes are shambling nearer, so make sure the doors are locked and turn up the volume on this one. We're sure you'll make it till morning.

This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we're talking time travel and that's sure to result in a headache. Specifically, we're looking at Yaquinto Publications' Timeship (1983), but we also chat about a couple other time travel RPGs like Timemaster (1984) and Doctor Who (1985). Let's get timey-wimey!

This week, the Vintage RPG Podcast delves into the gritty horror RPG Nightlife, comparing it to Vampire: The Masquerade. They discuss the appeal of playing as monsters in role-playing games and the problematic monster race concept from the 80s and 90s. The hosts also compare Nightlife and Vampire: The Masquerade, exploring their mechanics and thematic elements. They end with a nostalgic reflection on growing up in the village and the punk rock and goth scenes of the 80s and 90s.

David Hoskins, RPG illustrator known for Acid Death Fantasy, The Isle of the Plangent Mage, and Through Ultan's Door, discusses his journey into RPG art, his unique style, creating illustrations, and using dark imagery with bright colors. They also explore the art in Acid Death Fantasy and promote David's social media and Patreon page.

Jess Carrier and Andrew Branstad from Noble Knight Games join the hosts to talk about the bizarre and strange items they encounter in their warehouse. From weird trade-ins to rare TSR artifacts, they explore the unique finds and endless restocking process. They also discuss their enthusiasm for role-playing games and share stories about favorite finds and unusual items left behind in boxes. Listen as they discuss a hypothetical softball game between D&D and magic squads and highlight some of the rare and interesting items in their store.

Discover the surprise and excitement of finding the lost classic fantasy film 'Black Angel' commissioned by George Lucas. Dive into the eerie and haunting plot, beautiful scenery, and impressive costuming. Learn about the challenges faced during production and the desire to incorporate cinematic combat traditions.