In this Part 1 of our recorded live episode, we dive into a discussion of the genre that comes stock with 13th Age (high fantasy) then talk about ways to adapt that to different fantasy genres. What would need to … Continue reading →

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S5-E15: Adapting 13th Age Genres – Part 1

In this episode, we take a look at a classic F20 monster – the minotaur! We talk a bit about its mythic origins, how they’re portrayed in 13th Age, and how they might make a good antagonist! If you enjoy … Continue reading →

S5-E14: Mighty Minotaurs

In this episode, we discuss one of the role-playing aspects of the GM – handling all the Non-Player Characters, or NPCs for short. We talk about the ways they outnumber the Player Characters, how to leverage 13th Age mechanics with … Continue reading →

S5-E13: NPCs

In this episode, we continue our discussion about ways to make combat encounters more engaging by having the characters interact with more than just the baddie they’re up against. This is a continuation of the discussion started in Part 1 … Continue reading →

S5-E12: Dynamic Battlefields – Part 3

In this episode, we continue our discussion about ways to make combat encounters more engaging by having the characters interact with more than just the baddie they’re up against. This is a continuation of the discussion started in Part 1. … Continue reading →

S5-E11: Dynamic Battlefields – Part 2

In this episode, we dive into a discussion about ways to make combat encounters more engaging by having the characters interact with more than just the baddie they’re up against. Making use of things like distance, terrain, hazards, and timers … Continue reading →

S5-E10: Dynamic Battlefields – Part 1

In this episode, we take another look at one of the iconic elements of 13th Age – the characters’ One Unique Thing. We had discussed this back in Season 1 Episode 08, but now that we have a few more … Continue reading →

S5-E09: One Unique Things

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at one of the unique 13th Age monsters – the briar elves! We discuss who (and what) they are, their potential origins in the Dragon Empire, how to use them to create … Continue reading →

S5-E08: Briar Elves

We held another live episode for our patrons (shout out to all who submitted questions!!), discussing the various aspects of the question ‘how do we plan our games?” Listen in to Part 3 (of 3) of that discussion, and let … Continue reading →

S5-E07: Planning an Iconic Game (Part 3)

We held another live episode for our patrons (shout out to all who submitted questions!!), discussing the various aspects of the question ‘how do we plan our games?” Listen in to Part 2 (of 3) of that discussion, and let … Continue reading →

S5-E06: Planning an Iconic Game (Part 2)

We held another live episode for our patrons (shout out to all who submitted questions!!), discussing the various aspects of the question ‘how do we plan our games?” Listen in to Part 1 (of 3) of that discussion, and let … Continue reading →

S5-E05: Planning an Iconic Game (Part 1)

In Season 4 Episode 25, we discussed a Virtual Table Top program called FoundryVTT. That discussion garnered much follow-up interaction with our listeners, and we are pleased to have another discussion on it! Joining us this time are Foundry developer … Continue reading →

S5-E04: Foundry VTT Revisited

Our next episode will feature Jennie, whom you might recognize from a couple of the games we air. She’s getting ready to start a 13th Age campaign of her own, so we wanted to have her on the podcast and … Continue reading →

S5-E03: 13th Age with Fresh Eyes

Join us for the next episode of Iconic Podcast as we talk about a way to bring some fun and immersion to the table – namely using game props! Whether it be a simple picture found on the internet or … Continue reading →

S5-E02: Game Props

Welcome to Season 5 of Iconic Podcast! To start off this new season, we take a step back and evaluate our highlights of Season 4 then dive into a discussion on what we’re looking forward to in Season 5. If … Continue reading →

S5-E01: Welcome to Season 5!

A bi-weekly podcast that delves into the 13th Age gaming system by Pelgrane Press. During the off-weeks, we explore a number of other gaming systems and topics.

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