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Dusk City Outlaws Unboxing & Overview (Fantasy Heist RPG)

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Shane unboxes and gives an overview of the new Dusk City Outlaws RPG (think Ocean’s Eleven meets D&D)! Did Rodney Thompson and Scratchpad Publishing pull off a successful caper, or did the crew botch the job? Watch and find out! Hey wait pal, keep your hand on your OWN coinpurse why don’t ya…

Update: Received this note from Scratchpad Publishing: “To answer the question from the unboxing: challenge dice actually have six drawback symbols on them, not five. It tilts the odds in favor of something going wrong when advantage and challenge dice are present in equal numbers, because the odds are always against our heroes.”

Dusk City Outlaws is a roleplaying game of heists and other thievery by Rodney Thompson. Play as members of 8 criminal cartels in a massive fantasy city.

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D&D Out of the Abyss Notes #70 – Return to Gauntlgrym (Homebrew Subplot)

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It’s back to Gauntlgrym to deal with the fallout of one character’s actions that has led the Underdark to the brink of war! What will King Bruenor’s ultimate decisions be regarding our intrepid party, and will the truth or a lie come forth at a critical moment? Antimagic fields and familiars. An alternate critical damage mechanic. One viewer really doesn’t like using dragonborn. What do you do if players zig when they should zag at an important story moment? Note: This session covers a homebrew subplot that is not part of the official OotA campaign.

This is an ongoing series of Shane’s notes, thoughts and tips for running the D&D adventure Out of the Abyss, which is the tabletop portion of the Rage of Demons story line.

Each video follows the most recent session with his group.

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RPG Designer Mike Myler & Mists of Akuma’s Imperial Matchmaker! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 140

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shane plays podcast title 3-17-2018Podcast version of the Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 3/17/2018:
RPG Designer Mike Myler & Mists of Akuma’s Imperial Matchmaker!

Highlights: RPG designer Mike Myler joins to talk about his new Mists of Akuma Imperial Matchmaker 5E mega adventure project! Plus: Mike’s new role as editor for E.N. World’s EN5ider and D&D/RPG news!

Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio app and iHeart Radio apps. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!

Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, SoundCloud & Stitcher (plus other fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Direct MP3 Download:
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SHOW NOTES

Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.

Heroes & Angles ComiCon: April 28th, 10am-4pm, at the Greenbrier Event Center (Greenbrier, AR). Heroes and Angels ComiCon! You don’t want to miss this, tons of activities for the kids, special guests, and free admission! Donations will be accepted, all proceeds go to Heroes and Angels, a non profit organization that provides assistance to families affected by childhood cancer and to military families in need.

Podcast zinger is from “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors.

NEWS ITEMS

‘Dungeons & Dragons’ to Introduce Sexfluidity in Elves | Comicbook.com
http://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/03/14/dungeons-and-dragons-genderfluid-elves/

Most D&D Players Prefer Humans – Without Feats! | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5013-Most-D-D-Players-Prefer-Humans-Without-Feats!

Welcoming Mike Myler, The New EN5ider Editor! | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5002-Welcoming-Mike-Myler-The-New-EN5ider-Editor!

GUEST: MIKE MYLER & MISTS OF AKUMA / IMPERIAL MATCHMAKER

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RPG designer Mike Myler joins to talk about his new Mists of Akuma Imperial Matchmaker 5E mega adventure project and his new role as editor for E.N. World’s EN5ider.

The Imperial Matchmaker sandbox mega adventure for 5E is a full color hardcover book that takes characters from 4th through 10th level as they try to stop the disruption of Emperor Hitoshi’s decreed nuptials—or use the grand events to gain glory, fame, and power in the disparate lands of Soburin. Throughout the adventure PCs explore the richly detailed imperial capital of Sanbaoshi while fighting off adeddo-oni emerging from the Mists of Akuma and discovering the subplots woven into the module for their characters, each one of them unique and distinct from their mercenary peers.

Mists of Akuma’s Imperial Matchmaker Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/verantheacodex/mists-of-akuma-imperial-matchmaker-5e-rpg-mega-adv

Mists of Akuma: Eastern Fantasy Noir Steampunk for D&D 5E:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/verantheacodex/mists-of-akuma-eastern-fantasy-noir-steampunk-for

EN World EN5ider:
https://www.patreon.com/ensider

Mike’s personal site with RPG goodness:
https://mikemyler.com/

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The Terrifics #1 – DC’s The New Age of Heroes: Comic Book Review [Spoilers]

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Is premiere issue of The Terrifics… fantastic? Four DC heroes adventure into the newly discovered Dark Multiverse in the aftermath of DC Metal: Mr. Terrific, Metamorpho, Plastic Man and a new Phantom Girl. This has been the most anticipated DC’s New Age of Heroes title so far. Does it deliver? Or is it too much of a stretch, true believers? [SPOILERS]

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Indie Dev Mathew Weymouth & Tenacity Online MMORPG! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 139

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shane plays podcast title 3-10-2018Podcast version of the Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 3/10/2018:
Indie Dev Mathew Weymouth & Tenacity Online MMORPG!

Highlights: Indie game developer Mathew Weymouth (“the only video game developer in Mississippi”) joins to talk MMOs and Tenacity Online, his “MMORPG for the role player”! Plus video game news and a site that helps you find hidden gems on Steam.

Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio app and iHeart Radio apps. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!

Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, SoundCloud & Stitcher (plus other fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Direct MP3 Download:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/shaneplays/Shane_Plays_3-10-18_podcast.mp3

Listen Here via Embed:

SHOW NOTES

Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.

Heroes & Angles ComiCon: April 28th, 10am-4pm, at the Greenbrier Event Center (Greenbrier, AR). Heroes and Angels ComiCon! You don’t want to miss this, tons of activities for the kids, special guests, and free admission! Donations will be accepted, all proceeds go to Heroes and Angels, a non profit organization that provides assistance to families affected by childhood cancer and to military families in need.

Podcast zinger is from the “blonde woman in a bar Equilibrium game theory” scene from the A Beautiful Mind movie.

NEWS ITEMS

Beamdog @BeamdogInc: JUST ANNOUNCED! Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is coming to #Steam March 27!

Richard Garriot’s house broken into? He chased them off with a primal scream? Evidently posted on his Facebook

Fortnite passes PUBG with 3.4 million concurrent players | PC Gamer
https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnite-passes-pubg-with-34-million-concurrent-players/

Steam User Develops His Own Way To Find New Games | Kotaku
https://steamed.kotaku.com/steam-user-develops-his-own-way-to-find-new-games-1823245726

GUEST: MATHEW WEYMOUTH & TENACITY ONLINE MMORPG

Indie game developer Mathew Weymouth (“the only video game developer in Mississippi”) of Brain Sandwich Games joins to talk MMOs and Tenacity Online, his “MMORPG for the role player”!

Tenacity Online is an independently published MMORPG. It will feature classic MMORPG systems from such games as Everquest, Dark Age of Camelot, Asheron’s Call, Star Wars Galaxies and others. Some of the features include but are not limited to quest lines that don’t hold your hand, highly customizable character avatars, a large open world ripe for exploration, player built and controlled regions, unique spell system and much much more.

The only video game developer in Mississippi | Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/2016/01/29/the-only-video-game-developer-in-mississippi/

Brain Sandwich Games:
https://www.facebook.com/Brain-Sandwich-Games-115414555949461/

Bartle taxonomy of player types:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartle_taxonomy_of_player_types

MMORPGs Don’t Really Scratch My Itch, Man | Shane Plays
https://shaneplays.com/mmorpgs-dont-really-scratch-my-itch-man

 

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D&D Out of the Abyss Notes #69 – Vast Oblivium / The Wormwrithings

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The battle with Karazikar the beholder concludes under increased difficulty. If you make yourself the main threat, a beholder WILL oblige. Does a PC die??? An unexpected windfall for Vizeran. Wait, wait, wait… MORE NPCs in this campaign for a DM to deal with??? Care and feeding of addled modrons. A sneaky sending stone message. Look before you teleport. Do spells cast from a scroll require concentration? Can you double a critical hit (i.e. “stack crits”)? Does disintegrate destroy everything a character is wearing or carrying? More discussion of antimagic field particulars. Shane’s cats fight. Shane wears an ugly tie.

This is an ongoing series of Shane’s notes, thoughts and tips for running the D&D adventure Out of the Abyss, which is the tabletop portion of the Rage of Demons story line.

Each video follows the most recent session with his group.

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Mars or Bust (SpaceX & Elon Musk)! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 138

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shane plays podcast title 3-3-2018Podcast version of the Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 3/3/2018:
Mars or Bust (SpaceX & Elon Musk)!

Highlights: It’s Mars or Bust! as David Baity (MegaWars) helps Shane break down the details of Elon Musk’s historic SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and what it means for space exploration. Did the launch go exactly as planned? What will be the ultimate fate of the Tesla convertible launched into space (and what song is playing on it’s radio)? What is it’s SECRET PAYLOAD? All this and more!

Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio app and iHeart Radio apps. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!

Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, SoundCloud & Stitcher (plus other fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Direct MP3 Download:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/shaneplays/Shane_Plays_3-3-18_podcast.mp3

Listen Here via Embed:

SHOW NOTES

Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.

David Baity’s 30 Day Resetting Space MMO MegaWars:
http://megawars.net

Podcast version zinger is from Elon Musk Mars video: Watch him tackle bizarre audience questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAwiyS5aTcU

NEWS ITEMS

Kevin Smith home after massive heart attack: ‘Everything means so much more’ | ABC News
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/kevin-smith-home-massive-heart-attack-means/story?id=53437925

TOPIC: MARS OR BUST! SPACEX & ELON MUSK

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It’s Mars or Bust! as David Baity (MegaWars) helps Shane break down the details of Elon Musk’s historic SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and what it means for space exploration. Did the launch go exactly as planned? What will be the ultimate fate of the Tesla convertible launched into space (and what song is playing on it’s radio)? What is it’s SECRET PAYLOAD? All this and more!

Success! SpaceX Launches Falcon Heavy Rocket on Historic Maiden Voyage | Space.com
https://www.space.com/39607-spacex-falcon-heavy-first-test-flight-launch.html

Here’s what will happen to the Tesla that SpaceX shot into space | NBC News
https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/here-s-what-will-happen-tesla-spacex-shot-space-ncna845566

NASA Has Officially Listed Musk’s Tesla Roadster As a Celestial Object | Gizmodo
https://gizmodo.com/nasa-has-officially-listed-musks-tesla-roadster-as-a-ce-1822843923

SpaceX Hid a Second, Secret Payload Aboard Falcon Heavy, And It Sounds Amazing | Science Alert
https://www.sciencealert.com/spacex-launched-second-secret-payload-designed-last-millions-years-tesla-arch

Elon Musk: I will “eat my hat” if a competitor’s rocket flies before 2023 | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/02/elon-musk-i-will-eat-my-hat-if-a-competitors-rocket-flies-before-2023/

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Attack of the D&D / RPG Memes IX!

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Just when you thought the Internet might actually become something worthwhile, Attack of the D&D / RPG Memes is back in all its unnecessary sound and fury signifying nothing!

As long as you’re mentally flagellating yourself, we recommend checking out all of the previous Attack of the D&D / RPG Memes posts for the full self-punishment because, you know, completion.

And awaaay we go:

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I knew it! It’s real. IT’S ALL REAL! This is fantastic! Wait, that means… there’s miniature giant space hamsters that. eat. eyeballs … *whimper*

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Admit it, it’s all you can see too, right? I’m not crazy, right? RIGHT?!

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Actually, I say “oops.” But yep.

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#wightdeathmatters

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I was always afraid Lord of the Rings would go to the dogs

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We get it! LOTR dogs! You don’t have to dwarf us with it

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I’m not gonna lie… Chompy Dingus is one of my favorite things ever

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Good idea, chummer

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Speaking of Shadowrun, here’s ironclad proof Radio Shack survives into the future (even though they’ve already gone out of business!)

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Give me a saving throw vs. brainmelt

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Every group has that one player that thinks the game is Disgusting & Distasteful

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Some DMs like to bug their players

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The farce is strong with this one

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Speaking of Star Wars & D&D…. Credit: Mark Richardson of Table Top Kingdoms

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You’re right, Ray, no human being would stack dice like this

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The Bard’s Derail

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Messed up magic items. That tongue thing, I mean, who even has the taste to come up with something like that?

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Remember kids, your DM always has a bigger thingy to drop after you do your incredibly clever thingy

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The essential DMs library collection

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I love these old ads. ’nuff said

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I believe this immediately

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In other words, you’re not as overwhelmingly special and amazing as ya think cupcake!

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Evidently this was a real card given to some Wizards of the Coast employees. What a masterful, magical gift 🙂

Well looky there, you survived. Congratulations, now go get some therapy.

Catch you next time! 

 

What? You want MORE? Check out all of the previous Attack of the D&D / RPG Memes posts.

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Star Trek Continues Wrap Party! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 137

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shane plays podcast title 2-24-2018Podcast version of the Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 2/24/2018:
Star Trek Continues Wrap Party!

Highlights: Star Trek Continues wrap party with cast members Michele Specht (“Dr. McKennah”) and Chuck Hüber (“Bones”)! Tune in for some great moments plus heartfelt goodbyes from fans.

Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com and on the Tune In Radio app and iHeart Radio apps. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!

Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, SoundCloud & Stitcher (plus other fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Direct MP3 Download:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/shaneplays/shane_plays_2-24-2018_podcast.mp3

Listen Here via Embed:

SHOW NOTES

Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.

Podcast version zinger is from Star Trek Continues “To Boldly Go: Part II”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdkKNmbaNDk

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GUEST: STAR TREK CONTINUES

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Star Trek Continues wrap party with cast members Michele Specht (“Dr. McKennah”) and Chuck Hüber (“Bones”)! Tune in for some great moments plus heartfelt goodbyes from fans. What are Michele and Chuck’s favorite STC episodes and their dream projects? Should optimism have a foundational place in a Trek show? Plus: Cryptocurrency, blockchain, morality-based science and will we need lawyers in the future? Don’t miss this one!

Chuck’s Virtual Shakespeare site:
https://www.hollywoodshakespeare.com/

Michele Specht is the voice actor for Krog and Loriss in Star Trek Online:
https://sto.gamepedia.com/Voice_acting

Links for downloading DVD and Blu-ray ISO files for all STC episodes are available on the Star Trek Continues site:
http://www.startrekcontinues.com/downloads.html

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Sideways #1 – DC’s The New Age of Heroes: Comic Book Review [Spoilers]

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With great power comes great… liability? That sounds kind of familiar! What did Shane think of the newest premiere issue in DC’s The New Age of Heroes, and what similarities does this character have with a certain marvelous wall-crawling hero? What analysis can we accomplish about Sideways, his personality, his powers and his supporting cast from this first installment? Watch and find out! [SPOILERS]