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Let’s Play Star Wars The Old Republic Trooper #5

This episode: We butt slam a bunch of propaganda officers, meet an idealistic journalist with his head screwed on a little loose, and blast some separatist leaders. It’s all in good fun for the sake of the Republic.

This is a let’s play series of the Trooper story line in Star Wars The Old Republic.

Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ is the only massively-multiplayer online game with a Free-to-Play option that puts you at the center of your own story-driven Star Wars™ saga. Play as a Jedi, a Sith, a Bounty Hunter or as one of many other Star Wars iconic roles and explore an age over three-thousand years before the classic films. Become the hero of your own Star Wars adventure as you choose your path down the Light or Dark side of the Force™.

http://www.swtor.com/

Scale Modeling! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 36

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Podcast for the Shane Plays radio show from 2/6/2016:
Scale Modeling!

Highlights: Geek news; competition level model making with the Central Arkansas Scale Modelers.

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!

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Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays

Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/

Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes and Stitcher (and other fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Podcast Episode Direct Download:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/shaneplays/Shane_Plays_2-6-16_podcast.mp3

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SHOW NOTES

Show sponsor Troll Lord Games has a new Kickstarter!
5th Edition: Familiars, Monstrous Companions, Steeds & More

NEWS ITEMS

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Crosses $900M Domestic ; $2B Global
https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/star-wars-force-awakens-crosses-box-office-milestone/

The X-Files Breaks Worldwide Ratings Records
http://www.fox.com/the-x-files/article/the-x-files-breaks-worldwide-ratings

The Witness Makes More Money in First Week than Braid did in its First Year | Pixel Dynamo
https://www.pixeldynamo.com/news/gaming/2016/02/03/96259/witness-makes-money-first-week-braid-first-year/

Grant Gustin’s Flash to guest star on Supergirl in March
http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/grant-gustins-flash-guest-star-supergirl-march

Justice League vs. Teen Titans animated movie | Krypton Radio
https://kryptonradio.com/2016/02/05/justice-league-vs-teen-titans/

Marvel’s top editor sketches out the details for its next big event: ‘Civil War II’ | Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/02/03/marvels-top-editor-sketches-out-the-details-for-its-next-big-event-civil-war-ii/

Hot Toys has produced a $8000, 7ft Batman figurine | Pixel Dynamo
https://www.pixeldynamo.com/news/entertainment/2016/02/05/96534/hot-toys-produced-8000-7ft-batman-figurine/

10 Cloverfield Lane will focus on relationship drama, “blood relative” of Cloverfield | Polygon
http://www.polygon.com/2016/2/1/10884902/10-cloverfield-lane-will-focus-on-relationship-drama

The Hugely Succesful Pandemic Board Game Is Getting an Infusion of Lovecraft Mythos | Pixel Dynamo
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/166247-The-Hugely-Succesful-Pandemic-Board-Game-Is-Getting-an-Infusion-of-Lovecraft-Mythos#&gid=gallery_5594&pid=3

GUEST: CENTRAL ARKANSAS SCALE MODELERS

Central Arkansas Scale Modelers

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TWEET OF THE WEEK

@jonrog1 (John Rogers) When a business dinner ends with everybody talking about their D&D campaigns, you know you’re probably with the right people.

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Stephen Chenault of Castles & Crusades / Troll Lord Games talks the D&D 5th Edition SRD / OGL and the RPG industry in general.

Let’s Play Serpent in the Staglands #27

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This episode: More secrets of the Hallowed Grove are revealed, plus major story plot points come to light. We level up and leave the Hallowed Grove behind, having knocked out most of it and hopefully didn’t miss anything critical.

Join Shane as he plays through a hardcore computer RPG that has the mechanics and style of a 90s CRPG, and that’s just dripping with beautiful atmosphere!

Thanks for watching!

About Serpent in the Staglands:

A true role-playing adventure.

A campaign within the world of Vol, a fully realized setting inspired by the late bronze age in a Transylvanian landscape, with unique politics, races and gods steeped in history. Featuring a chosen party of five, you role-play Necholai, a minor god of a celestial body who descends to the Staglands for a moonlit festival only to find the way home blocked and immortality slipping away. Seeking answers and aid, you take on a mortal body and the guise of a traveling Spicer. This isn’t a story of good and evil, saving the world or being a hero, it’s about intrigue and your adventure of survival in a harsh land.

Buy on GOG:
https://www.gog.com/game/serpent_in_the_staglands?pp=6a3236f5f213960de5c415fd15c6d1cb5a46d04e

Buy on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/335120/

Let’s Play Serpent in the Staglands #26

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This episode: We’re finally starting to get the Hallowed Grove puzzles somewhat figured out, as well as deciphering native runes for numbers. More doors opened, and surprise surprise here’s some harvesters!

Join Shane as he plays through a hardcore computer RPG that has the mechanics and style of a 90s CRPG, and that’s just dripping with beautiful atmosphere!

Thanks for watching!

About Serpent in the Staglands:

A true role-playing adventure.

Buy on GOG:
https://www.gog.com/game/serpent_in_the_staglands?pp=6a3236f5f213960de5c415fd15c6d1cb5a46d04e

Buy on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/335120/

Let’s Play Serpent in the Staglands #25

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This episode: More progress in the Hallowed Grove, which continues to grow larger and more complicated. We manage to open a couple of puzzle doors.

Join Shane as he plays through a hardcore computer RPG that has the mechanics and style of a 90s CRPG, and that’s just dripping with beautiful atmosphere!

Thanks for watching!

About Serpent in the Staglands:

A true role-playing adventure.

Buy on GOG:
https://www.gog.com/game/serpent_in_the_staglands?pp=6a3236f5f213960de5c415fd15c6d1cb5a46d04e

Buy on Steam:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/335120/

Out of the Abyss Notes #1

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This episode: Getting the group introduced to the adventure and first part of Chapter 1: Prisoners of the Drow.

Link to the NPC stats PDF (very helpful!):
http://thethirdgames.com/2015/10/12/5e-out-of-the-abyss-jailbreak-npcs/

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.

Let’s Play Star Wars The Old Republic Trooper #4

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This episode: Effen reports corruption, takes in the sights and sounds of Mannett Point, and chooses his advanced class (Commando: Gunnery).

This is a let’s play series of the Trooper story line in Star Wars The Old Republic.

http://www.swtor.com/

Star Wars Snapchat! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 35

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Podcast for the Shane Plays radio show from 1/30/2016:
Star Wars Snapchat!

Highlights: Geek news; Shane rants about football and The X-Files; Star Wars: The Force Awakens snapchat trailer with YouTuber Yoda Didnt Die!

Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays

Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/

Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes and Stitcher (and other fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Podcast Episode Direct Download:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/shaneplays/Shane_Plays_1-30-16_podcast.mp3

Listen Here via Embed:

SHOW NOTES

Show sponsor Troll Lord Games has a new Kickstarter!
5th Edition: Familiars, Monstrous Companions, Steeds & More

NEWS ITEMS

Google achieves AI ‘breakthrough’ by beating Go champion | BBC News
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35420579

The world’s first gamer hotel opens in Amsterdam | Pixel Dynamo
https://www.pixeldynamo.com/news/2016/01/25/95249/worlds-first-gamer-hotel-opens-amsterdam/

Steam’s Atari Vault Brings Back 100 Classic Games | Wired
http://www.wired.com/2016/01/atari-vault-steam/

Kevin Conroy is back as the Batman! Breaking News: Announcing Justice League Action | DC Comics Blog
http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2016/01/29/breaking-news-announcing-justice-league-action

In other DC animated news, new animated movie Batman Bad Blood out Tuesday, Feb 2nd

Scooby Doo Apocalypse, Mad Max Wacky Racers and more coming from DC Comics | Polygon
http://www.polygon.com/comics/2016/1/28/10858874/scooby-apocalypse-dc-comics-hanna-barbera

Sony’s attempt to trademark ‘Let’s Play’ dealt critical blow by gaming law firm | Polygon
http://www.polygon.com/2016/1/27/10853620/sony-trademark-lets-play-rejected

OD&D now available via PDF in DMs Guild
http://www.dmsguild.com/product/28306/ODD-Dungeons–Dragons-Original-Edition-0e?it=1

Weird Al will be playing an 80s version of himself on Feb 17th on The Goldbergs | Hitflix
http://www.hitfix.com/news/weird-al-yankovic-is-playing-80s-weird-al-on-the-goldbergs

Star Wars: Episode IX director wants to shoot part of it in space | Polygon
http://www.polygon.com/2016/1/29/10868256/star-wars-episode-ix-director-wants-to-shoot-part-of-it-in-space

Fox Fumbles Handoff From NFC Championship to ‘The X-Files’ | Variety
http://variety.com/2016/tv/columns/x-files-premiere-fox-nfc-championship-game-1201687634/

GUEST: STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS SNAPCHAT TRAILER

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Snapchat Trailer

Comparison Trailer

Mashable article:
http://mashable.com/2015/12/19/star-wars-trailer-snapchat/#s2dpin4kk8qB

Yoda Didnt Die’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9a1f9bEGuiFo7PgrQB77A

TWEET OF THE WEEK

#DnDClickBait hashtag

@DungeonFacts 138 Jokes About Drow That Will Make you LOLth #DnDClickbait
@DeceptionZombie Look What Bigby’s Hand Was Caught Doing. (It’s Not What You Think). #DnDClickbait

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Central Arkansas Scale Modelers

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http://www.casmodels.org/

Let’s Play Sword Coast Legends Story Mode #18

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This episode: We get jumped by fanatical cultists and somehow turn it around after things go pear shaped, and then start slumming with the undead. Hey, it’s the in thing these days.

This a let’s play of the single player campaign of Sword Coast Legends.

Set in the lush and vibrant world of the Forgotten Realms, Sword Coast Legends offers an all-new way to enjoy the time-tested magic of playing Dungeons & Dragons as a shared storytelling experience. With a deep narrative developed by a team of long-time industry veterans and a partnership with Wizards of the Coast, the single player campaign of Sword Coast Legends brings the world of Faerûn home like never before.

https://swordcoast.com/

Villains & Vigilantes Returns! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 34

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Podcast for the Shane Plays radio show from 1/23/2016:
Villains & Vigilantes Returns!

Highlights: Geek news; Jeff Dee and Jack Herman of Monkey House Games return to talk about the future of the Villains & Vigilantes RPG!

Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays

Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/

Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes and Stitcher (and other fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Podcast Episode Direct Download:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/shaneplays/Shane_Plays_1-23-16_podcast.mp3

Listen Here via Embed:

SHOW NOTES

It snowed in Little Rock! Shane’s snowman has a jetpack… your snowman is invalid!

NEWS ITEMS

Scientists Find Hints Of A Giant, Hidden Planet In Our Solar System | NPR
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/01/20/463087037/hints-of-a-hidden-distant-planet-in-our-solar-system

“No Who in 2016” – Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat quits to be replaced by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall | Radio Times
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-01-22/doctor-who-showrunner-steven-moffat-quits-to-be-replaced-by-broadchurch-creator-chris-chibnall

‘Star Wars VIII’ Release Date Pushed Back | Krypton Radio
http://kryptonradio.com/2016/01/20/star-wars-viii-release-date-pushed-back/

Dawn of the Justice League Special on the CW:
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/more-video/dc-films-presents-dawn-of-the-justice-league/?play=352e5039-69c6-4a4c-b84c-085c39e70bc9
-Batman vs. Superman footage
-New Suicide Squad Trailer (“Suiciders of the Galaxy”)
-First Wonder Woman movie footage
-Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg, Green Lanterns & Green Lantern Corps in Justice League cinematic universe

Powers the Series and Jessica Jones (both based on Brian Michael Bendis comics) getting second seasons

DC Comics To Relaunch Everything With #1s Again This Summer With A Film/TV Bent | Bleeding Cool
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/01/22/dc-comics-to-relaunch-everything-with-1s-again-this-summer-with-a-filmtv-bent/

Marvel Announces Steve Rogers to Return as Captain America | Comic Book Resources
http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/marvel-announces-steve-rogers-to-return-as-captain-america

Yandere Simulator is banned from Twitch | Pixel Dynamo
https://www.pixeldynamo.com/news/2016/01/23/95002/yandere-simulator-banned-twitch/
“If nudity bothers them, I wonder why they allow Outlast to be streamed,” he said. “If torture bothers them, I wonder why they allow Grand Theft Auto 5 to be streamed. If bullying bothers them, I wonder why they allow Bully to be streamed. If graphic violence bothers them, I wonder why they allow Mortal Kombat X to be streamed.”

A new edition of the Traveller RPG from Mongoose Publishing is now available, and print version will be available in April
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/171643?src=DTRPGTwitter
http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/releaseschedule

Gary Gygax “borrowed” fire ball for D&D? A Precursor to the Chainmail Fantasy Supplement | Playing at the World
http://playingattheworld.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-precursor-to-chainmail-fantasy.html

GUEST: VILLAINS & VIGILANTES