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Tékumel Revisited with Victor Raymond – Episode 245 – 7-31-2021

Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #245 – 7/31/2021

Highlights: Tékumel is a deep setting with published fiction, multiple tabletop RPGs, a miniatures wargaming scene, and more. We revisit this fascinating science-fantasy world with Tékumel Foundation president Victor Raymond. Learn how Tékumel and the Empire of the Petal Throne are so much more than just the “first RPG setting published” (and its creator Professor M.A.R. Barker is a fascinating character). Different versions of Tékumel RPG games. What is the important role the Tékumel Foundation plays? Cons with Tékumel gaming. Tékumel has a video game. Some OD&D history. Some love for Elder Scrolls and Morrowind. Shane and Victor have an udderly good time with the bad joke of the week.

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Tékumel: The Empire of the Petal Throne & M.A.R. Barker with Robert Alberti – Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 232 – 11-13-2020
https://shaneplays.com/tekumel-empire-of-the-petal-throne-mar-barker-robert-alberti-podcast/

Tékumel gaming products at Noble Knight Games:
https://www.nobleknight.com/Search?text=tekumel

Bethorm Tékumel RPG at Jeff Dee’s UNI Games
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/138315/Bethorm-the-Plane-of-Tekumel-RPG?affiliate_id=488512

FATE of Tékumel RPG (forthcoming)
http://fateoftekumel.blogspot.com/

Tékumel Miniatures Sources:
Howard Fielding’s 28mm miniatures
The Tékumel Project
https://thetekumelproject.blogspot.com/
The Tékumel Club (shopping and ordering)
https://thetekumelclub.blogspot.com/
Jeff Dee’s Uni Games Bethorm Paper Minis:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=bethorm+paper+minis?affiliate_id=488512

Choice of the Petal Throne – Tékumel Computer Game
https://www.choiceofgames.com/petal-throne/

Dragon #24 (Volume 3 #10) – “Choir Practice at the First Church of Lawful Evil (Orthodox) – The Ramifications of Alignment” Lawrence Schick article on RPG pantheons

Tékumel Discord Server invite
https://discord.gg/v535Q9X4ms

Tékumel Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/16107501733

Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane’s book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
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https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

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Jack Vance, The Dying Earth & the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG with Julian Bernick – Episode 244 – 7-14-2021

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Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #244 – 7/14/2021

Highlights: RPG Designer Julian Bernick on Jack Vance’s The Dying Earth book series and the new Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG setting based on it. Why is it such a cool world to read about and play in? How much influence did The Dying Earth have on Gary Gygax and D&D? Hint: a lot. What was DCC’s design philosophy and what was the thought behind its extra dice types? Long-form Lovecraftian poetry. How to say grognard. More!

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DCC Dying Earth Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/devillich/dcc-dying-earth

Jack Vance on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Vance

The Dying Earth on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dying_Earth

“Jack Vance & the D&D Game” by Gary Gygax
https://archive.org/stream/gary_gygax_jack_vance/gary_gygax_jack_vance_djvu.txt

Spellburn: A Podcast about the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG
http://spellburn.com/

Nowhere City Nights, Julian’s third-party modern noir setting for DCC RPG
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/186498/Nowhere-City-Nights-DCC-RPG

Castle Bash: A Record of the Most Unfortunate Doings at Castle Bash – As Told by an Unnamed Poet who was Never Seen Again
https://www.amazon.com/Castle-Bash-Record-Unfortunate-Unnamed/dp/0982933584

Appendix N Book Club Podcast
https://appendixnbookclub.com/

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D&D Veteran David “Zeb” Cook Interview – Episode 243 – 7/1/2021

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Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #243 – 7/1/2021

Highlights: Zeb Cook’s RPG design history includes such important highlights as the “Expert” portion of B/X D&D, AD&D 2nd Edition, Oriental Adventures, Planescape, Star Frontiers, and more! He’s also had career highlights in video games including City of Villains, Fallout 2, and The Elder Scrolls Online. Did you know AD&D 2nd Edition had a significant playtest effort (and why wasn’t the armor class system changed then)? Whose idea was it to have the first wilderness adventure, why were there dinosaurs in The Isle of Dread, and why was it set on an island? Crashing on Gary Gygax’s couch. What strange business venture did TSR make that had Zeb in stitches?

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David Cook (game designer) – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cook_(game_designer)

David “Zeb” Cook at D&D Lore Wiki
https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/David_%22Zeb%22_Cook

David “Zeb” Cook at RPG Geek
https://rpggeek.com/rpgdesigner/353/david-zeb-cook

David “Zeb” Cook | Board Game Designer | BoardGameGeek
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/353/david-zeb-cook/linkeditems/boardgamedesigner

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FASERIP Tactics – Episode 242 – 6-22-2021

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Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #242 – 6/22/2021

Highlights: FASERIP Tactics is the tactical superhero miniatures game based on the rules from the classic TSR Marvel Superheroes RPG. Developer Ned Leeds shares the amazing and incredible feats this game brings to the table! It’s monstrous fun, and it’s FREE.

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FASERIP Tactics
http://faseriptactics.azurewebsites.net/index.html

FASERIP Tactics Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1748764718696645

Marvel Superheroes RPG
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Super_Heroes_(role-playing_game)

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ACE: Awfully Cheerful Engine RPG with Russ Morrissey of E.N. Publishing – Episode 241 – 5-29-2021

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Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #241 – 5/29/2021
ACE: Awfully Cheerful Engine RPG with Russ Morrissey of E.N. Publishing!

Highlights: The new Awfully Cheerful Engine (ACE) RPG with Russ “Morrus” Morrissey of E.N. Publishing. ACE is an action-comedy RPG inspired by a frightfully cheerful game from the 80s that’s quick and fun to play. Plus: A Level Up Advanced 5E RPG project update. Giant monkeys punching giant lizards. Sketch comedy writing. Sea Monkeys. How to watch Eurovision. It’s awfully contentful!

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Awfully Cheerful Engine RPG on Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/the-awfully-cheerful-engine-an-rpg-of-action-comedy/

Awfully Cheerful Engine RPG website
https://www.awfullycheerfulengine.com/

Awfully Cheerful Engine RPG Character Builder
https://www.awfullycheerfulengine.com/build-your-hero-1

Level Up: Advanced 5E RPG Sneak Preview – Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode 238 – 3-19-2021
https://shaneplays.com/level-up-advanced-5e-a5e-sneak-preview-podcast/

Sea Monkeys Wikipedia Page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea-Monkeys

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Marvel’s MCU Phase 4 Begins! – Episode 240 – 5-21-2021

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Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #240 – 5/21/2021
Marvel’s MCU Phase 4 Begins!

Highlights: On scarlet sorcery and heroic wings, Phase 4 of the MCU has arrived! What did Shane and friends of the show Richard McBain and William Brackeen think of WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier? Are they excited for Phase 4 in general? Plus! An overview of everything currently on the MCU’s Phase 4 slate! Tune in, True Believers!

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Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four at Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_Phase_Four

Marvel Phase 4 Timeline: Here’s When Each Movie Will Be Released | The Wrap
https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/marvel-phase-4-timeline-heres-when-each-movie-will-be-released/ar-BB1gjFqo

Marvel’s Reportedly Made Another Offer To John Krasinski For Fantastic Four | We Got This Covered
https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/marvels-reportedly-offer-john-krasinski-fantastic/

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D&D Tomb of Annihilation Notes #11 – Kir Sabal

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It’s cliff climbing, aarakocra, benevolent machinations by Teacher, and surprise royal progeny at the mountain monastery of Kir Sabal! This is an important location for the overall campaign and our party has reached a significant milestone in their adventure. Shield guardian amulets. Casting Burning Hands in an enclosed space.

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This is an ongoing series of Shane’s notes, thoughts, and tips for running the D&D adventure Tomb of Annihilation plus rules clarifications and DM / GM tips in general.

Zack Snyder’s Justice League – Episode 239 – 3-31-2021

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Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #239 – 3/31/2021
Zack Snyder’s Justice League

Highlights: After years of denials of its existence, the Zack Snyder cut of Justice League is here! Comedian and friend of the show Michael Brown joins Shane for a deep dive on Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon’s versions of the movie. Is one better than the other? Does it mainly come down to fun vs gravitas? Green Lantern and Aquaman digressions. Mike is a true Aquaman fan. Shane tries and fails to do a ghastly Joker laugh.

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Thank you to the #ReleasetheSnyderCut Movement for raising $500k for suicide prevention
https://afsp.org/story/thank-you-to-the-releasethesnydercut-movement-for-raising-500k-for-suicide-prevention

Why The Snyder Cut of Justice League Isn’t Widescreen
https://www.ign.com/articles/zack-snyder-cut-justice-league-widescreen-fullframe

Rotten Tomatoes
Justice League: 40%
Zack Snyder’s Justice League: 73%

Justice League Movie & The State Of The DCEU! – Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 125
https://shaneplays.com/justice-league-movie-and-state-of-the-dceu-radio-show-podcast-ep-125/

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Level Up: Advanced 5E RPG Sneak Preview – Episode 238 – 3-19-2021

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Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #238 – 3/19/2021
Level Up: Advanced 5E RPG Sneak Preview

Highlights: Level Up: Advanced Fifth Edition RPG is coming and Russ “Morrus” Morrissey of E.N. Publishing provides a sneak preview! A5E is an expanded version of 5E, adding more depth and options yet still backward compatible with 5E. Among lots of other cool stuff, the exploration pillar gets much love, a revamped heritage and culture system is coming, monster signs appear, and get ready for combat maneuvers! Plus: The Awfully Cheerful Engine RPG. Shane and Russ are excited for Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Who would win: Sarah Jessica Parker versus the Justice League. The resurgence of sea shanties.

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Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition
https://www.levelup5e.com/

Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG News
https://www.enworld.org/

Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Podcast
https://morrus.podbean.com/

Allies & Adversaries: NPCs for D&D 5th Edition Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/allies-and-adversaries-npcs-for-dandd-5th-edition

WOIN RPG: What’s O.L.D. is N.E.W.
http://www.woinrpg.com/

Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000 AD RPG
https://www.worldsof2000adrpg.com/

Understanding the D&D DMs Guild & 5th Edition SRD / OGL
https://shaneplays.com/understanding-the-dms-guild-5th-edition-srd-ogl/

Why The Snyder Cut of Justice League Isn’t Widescreen
https://www.ign.com/articles/zack-snyder-cut-justice-league-widescreen-fullframe

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DDO Light Gravity Glitch – Dungeons & Dragons Online

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A temporary Light Gravity glitch lets a player jump to places that are normally inaccessible in Sharn’s Clifftop Tower District in DDO Dungeons & Dragons Online.

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Tékumel Revisited with Victor Raymond – Episode 245 – 7-31-2021

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Jack Vance, The Dying Earth & the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG with Julian Bernick – Episode 244 – 7-14-2021

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D&D Veteran David “Zeb” Cook Interview – Episode 243 – 7/1/2021

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FASERIP Tactics – Episode 242 – 6-22-2021

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ACE: Awfully Cheerful Engine RPG with Russ Morrissey of E.N. Publishing – Episode 241 – 5-29-2021

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Marvel’s MCU Phase 4 Begins! – Episode 240 – 5-21-2021

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D&D Tomb of Annihilation Notes #11 – Kir Sabal

Zack Snyder’s Justice League – Episode 239 – 3-31-2021

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Level Up: Advanced 5E RPG Sneak Preview – Episode 238 – 3-19-2021

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DDO Light Gravity Glitch – Dungeons & Dragons Online

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