At RinCon '08, we were joined by Guest of Honor, John Wick. We discussed his new "big" game, Houses of the Blooded, along with many of the games he's designed in the past, such as Legend of the Five Rings, 7th Sea, and, more recently, Wilderness of Mirrors. John also talks about what he's playing now and what he hates about roleplaying games.

Also, we inform folks about the rest of the year's shows and our upcoming, much shorter than last year, hiatus. Of course we give our thoughts on RinCon, itself, as well. Hint: Fun was had by all.

[UPDATE] Wilderness... read more

We are proud to be part of the announcement of Triple Ace Games' brand new fantasy setting, Hellfrost, an open setting for Savage Worlds. Dave, Rob, and Wiggy, the three big aces of Triple Ace, took the time to discuss the new setting with us in great depth.

Clint Black joins us for the first new Little Black Book segment in seven months (to the day). With the long wait, we decided to discuss the three most recent Savage Worlds print releases: Traveler's Tales for Solomon Kane, Coffin Rock for Deadlands, and the long-awaited space pulp plot-point setting, Slipstream. In addition, Clint makes a secret announcement.

After all that was said and done, we resolved who gets this month's TGTT Wild Die!

Effective immediately, we have opened a Cafe Press store, called Shop TGTT. At this store, you can purchase shirts, hats, and a canvas bag!

So if you've been interested in supporting us, this is the way to do it, barring a direct PayPal donation.

The sale of every shirt will go toward the upkeep and upgrade of the show.

Thanks in advance!

Our 42nd episode!

We talked to Rob Schwalb about the upcoming A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying from Green Ronin, based on the fantasy series of the same name by George R. R. Martin. If you're looking to play in the SIF sandbox, or if you're just looking for great rules to run a medieval game, you should definitely check this show out!

And stick around for the end of the show, as we give you another way to win a TGTT Wild Die. Don't forget to bring your towel!

Other Links:
Dungeons & Dragons
Hidden Kingdom
Rolemaster
Warhammer Fantasy... read more

We interviewed Charles Phipps, creator of Halt Evil Doer!, a M&M Superlink setting published by Arbor Productions. Charles also announces two new upcoming settings: Winterweir, a dark fantasy setting for Savage Worlds and the Pathfinder RPG, and Streets of Frenzy, a modern martial arts/crime drama setting for Savage Worlds.

In addition to all of the above, we gave away the first TGTT Wild Die on this show. Congratulations to the winner!

Other Games Mentioned:
Champions
Dungeons & Dragons
D6 Star Wars
World of Darkness

This show brings our interview of Rob Elliot, Production Director of Triple Ace Games, one of the newest Savage Worlds Licensees. We discussed what they've done and where they're going. If you want information about Daring Tales, Necropolis 2350, or Sundered Skies, this is the place to listen.

Before the interview, we review Say Anything, a new party game from North Star Games, the makers of the award-winning Wits & Wagers. Here's a hint: we liked it!

Finally, we hold the first contest of the year, with a chance... read more

We interviewed Jamie Gooch, Stephen Herron, and Matt Somers, of Greymalkin Designs, about their new post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG, Desolation. Desolation uses Ubiquity, the roleplaying system behind Exile Games' Hollow Earth Expedition, and employs a brand new free-form magic system.

Other Links
The Nearside Project
World of Darkness
Dungeons & Dragons

We interviewed Lee Szczepanik, publisher at Arbor Productions. We talked at great length about the Neo Earth setting (on which the original Autumn Arbor campaign setting book is written), and the upcoming products to be released through the recently-updated Savage Worlds licensee program and the M&M Superlink program for Mutants & Masterminds. Also discussed were the fiction series about Autumn Arbor and the state of the industry, in general.

Other Links
Mutants & Masterminds
Savage Worlds
Shark Bytes - The Savage Worlds Fanzine

In another Origins show, we review the survival horror board game, Last Night on Earth from Flying Frog Productions. We also had a chance to interview Kenneth Hite. We had a blast doing this show.

One to ponder... Is it a sign that the world may indeed be ending when Ken Hite's and Andy Hopp's Where the Deep Ones Are is available for pre-order on the Target website?!

Flying Frog Productions' Links
Company Site
Last Night on Earth Board Game Geek Page
A Touch of Evil Board Game Geek Page

Kenneth's Links
LiveJournal
Adventures in the Darkness (for... read more

At the Savage Worlds Roundtable, we were treated to a Matthew Cutter performance of The Hero of Savages (The Man They Call Shane). This song is a filk of the Firefly song with a similar name, and the lyrics were written by Clint Black.

Many folks have asked for a high-quality, stereo copy of the song. I have fulfilled half that request here.

Noting the Creative Commons license attached to this site, I ask that, when linking to this song, the poster actually link to this post. The point of TGTT posting something like this is to get traffic... read more

So it's finally here. The show opens with Matt's performance of a new song, lyrics by Clint Black, based on a fan-favorite Joss Whedon song! Then we were treated to discussion about Savage Worlds with Shane Hensley, Clint & Jodi Black, Sean Preston, Sean Patrick Fannon, Matthew Cutter, and a cast of Savages. Thanks to all involved!

Official Savage Worlds and Licensee Links (from those present)
Pinnacle Entertainment Group
Reality Blurs
Talisman Studios

Other Links
Sharkbytes
Wapcaplets

In this show we talk about our first experience at the Origins Game Fair and play two segments recorded at the show. 1) We interviewed Anthony Gallela, Executive Director of the Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA): the organization behind Origins, and 2) Jeff Combos of Exile Game Studio took the third seat to discuss the Origins Awards and to let us know what was coming for his game, Hollow Earth Expedition, and the Ubiquity System, in general.

Below are links to the Origins Awards winners. For a full list of nominees, check the Academy of Adventure Gaming, Arts... read more

We were joined by our friend and local d20 expert, Andrew Harvey, to discuss our thoughts and opinions of the new D&D. And yes, we do alternately call him Andrew and Harvey. It's a long story.

Also check out:
Southern Arizona Gamers Association
RinCon Games

We were joined by Kevin Melka of Digital Adventures, a publisher for the popular online tabletop roleplaying software, Fantasy Grounds II. We discussed playing pen and paper RPGs online, as well as using tools like FGII at the game table. Also, Kevin reveals future plans for Digital Adventures, as it pertains to Savage Worlds Online and future rulesets coming out soon.

Games Discussed
Arcana Evolved
Call of Cthulhu
Castles & Crusades
Iron Heroes
Rolemaster Classic
Savage Worlds

We were joined by Green Ronin Publishing President (and former punk rocker) Chris Pramas to discuss the Freeport setting and the concept of systemless settings, in general. Of course, Chris takes the time to give a preview of upcoming products from Green Ronin, such as the new A Song of Ice and Fire RPG.

Other Green Ronin games discussed:
Mutants & Masterminds
Ork! the Roleplaying Game
Torches & Pitchforks
True20
Walk the Plank

Non-Green Ronin games mentioned:
Castles & Crusades
Descent: Journeys in the Dark
Dungeons & Dragons
Feng Shui
Reign
Savage Worlds

We are joined by our friends Lindsey Ehman and Matt Cancio to discuss gaming with your significant other. Veronica reveals what makes a board game playable for her - this will turn into a regular feature.

We announce the winner of the Modern Art Blank Player Screen Design Contest that took place on Board Game Geek.


Board Games Mentioned
Battleship
The Gipf Project
Ingenious
Jenga
Lost Cities
Modern Art
Munchkin
Starcraft: The Boardgame
Twilight Imperium
Winds of Plunder


RPGs Mentioned
Dungeons & Dragons
Exalted
Fading Suns
Mortal Coil
Savage Worlds
Trail of Cthulhu
Traveller

We interview Dave Blewer about his new Savage Worlds plot point setting, Sundered Skies, due out in May. We had some internet-based problems with sound that were fixed to the best of our ability. Please excuse the issue. If any clarification is needed, stop by the Pinnacle forums.

Show Links:
Savage Worlds
Triple Ace Games' Sundered Skies site
PEG Forums

After a hiatus in excess of three months, we're back.

Our friend Jen Decker joins us for this RPG extravaganza! We discuss Jared Sorensen's InSpectres (published by Memento Mori Theatricks), Robin Laws' The Esoterrorists (published by Pelgrane Press), and our own homebrew post-apocalyptic Savage Worlds campaign.

Speaking of Savage Worlds, Clint Black joins us for another installment of Little Black Book, wherein we discuss The Savage World of Solomon Kane.

A long episode, but it's been a long time coming. And believe it or not, we left stuff out!

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We interview Sean Patrick Fannon about the recent release of the full Plot-Point version of Shaintar: Immortal Legends for Savage Worlds. A good time was had by all.

We give away a full library of Fabled Environments' Modern Floorplans, courtesy of Charles White and 12 to Midnight, to the winner of our most recent duel.

Speaking of 12 to Midnight, Ed Wetterman calls in to urge TGTT listeners to take part in the Midnight Charity Project.

SPF's Links:
Talisman Studios
Project '77

Other Links:
Midnight Charity Project

12 to Midnight is a fine company. Please find ways to give generously to this worthy charity.



If any listener has the notion to donate to TGTT this month, please follow the link and do your part with 12 to Midnight instead.

-Ron