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Welcome to the Witching Hour! Be prepared to SCREAM in delight!We're back again with the newest edition, and this time, we get scary. Yes, this is the Halloween episode and all the scariest is out to play - including us! Hide under your sheets if you must, but listen closely, for this episode reviews the new World of Darkness, and we have a special tutorial for running a good and messy horror game. Grab your dice and prepare to scream.Here are the links for today's show:Intro: The Xen Show Order of the Stick (click on Comics to see it) News: Sword's Edge Publishing City of Heroes RPG Eden Studios Announcement of Keith Parkinson's passing Keith Parkinson's website RPG Now Review: White Wolf Publishing World of Darkness Download - Free! World of Darkness Homepage Witchcraft RPG Freebie: Chill Introductory Pack (PDF File) Buy Chill 2nd Edition Enjoy yourselves, folks. This holiday is one of the fun ones. Have a good time, but be safe. Have a good scare... 

Episode V: Halloween Horror

Greetings, Gamers. After too many mishaps, we finally have Episode IV: A New Hope that I'll get this show uploaded in time.Today's show details the second Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God, the new anime RPG OVA: Open Versatile Anime, and a nice little tip on something to add to your campaigns.Here are the links for today's show: Politically Incorrect Games Wise Turtle Publishing Next episode will feature a tip for you players, so keep coming back.Character Example for OVA:Daniel Flores/Summer DryadAbilities:Acrobatics +5Beautiful +1Charisma +1Hobby (Dancing) +2Hobby (Flower Arrangement) +1Hobby (Female Impersonation) +2Lucky +1Martial Arts (Tai Chi) +2Passion (Fashion) +2Special Ability (Tree Empathy) +1Vitality +2Quick +1Transformation (Summer Dryad) +3-Power Move +3--Leaf Sting (Extra Damage [+5], Ranged [+5], Empty Hands [-5], Endurance: 15)--Sap Entrap (Entangle [+10], Ranged [+15], Decreased Damage -3 [-15], Requirement [must be on natural ground] [-5], Endurance: 15-Quick +2-Armor (bark) +2-Special Ability (Confidence, counteracts the Shy weakness) +2-Bizarre Appearance (leaf tattoos on forehead, wrists and ankles) -1-Soft Spot (likes the heroic form, has trouble parting with it) -2Weaknesses:Ageism (under 18) -1Code of Conduct -1Compulsion (shop for women's clothes) -2Obsession (being a woman) -3Secret (heroic identity) -2Secret (transgender) -3Sensitive (gender amiguity) -1Servitude (Fairy Queen Lurline) -2Shy -1Special Weakness (Effeminate) -2Crybaby -1Obsession (Trees) -1Love Interest (crush) -1Health: 40Endurance: 60Daniel Flores is one of four people chosen to defend the natural world. Fairy Queen Lurline chose him for his closeness to trees. He's a student at Maxfield High School, although he's not very popular due ot his effeminate nature. He's involved in the school's martial arts club, practicing the arts of Tai Chi.Daniel is very talented in many things art; however, all those arts seem more geared towards girls than boys. He's always identified with girls more than boys, and has wished from a young age that he could be a girl himself.As Summer Dryad, Daniel is a very beautiful young lady, wrapped in brown gauze and is slender and well-toned. She is everything Daniel has dreamed of being, reveling in being a hero, especially a female one. She is agile and quick and tuned in to the trees and animals around her. However, it's becoming harder to transforms back to Daniel. Someday, she may not...Music in this episode: "Lunar Clipper's Theme" by Fumitaka Anzai 

Episode IV: Dungeons & Dragons and Anime, Oh My!

Here is the character I wrote up for the Kevin & Kell RPG:Bob SakamoriSpecies: FoxHeight: 5'8"Weight: 130 poundsFur: Red with white stripes, black hands and feetOccupation: EntrpreneurAttributes: STR 4 REF 5 HLT 3 INT 3 WIL 4 PRE 5Derived Attributes: DEF 15 INI 4 DAM 4 MOV 6Traits & Defects:-Divine Relationship (Bob constantly tithes his money)-Food Chain Leveling +4 (Small Game Predator)-Global Contacts-Natural Weapons (Claws and Bite)-Wealthy Lvl 4-Domestication-Famous, International (His books have sold everywhere)-Recurring Nightmare ("If I'm not up to my eyes in debt, I can't sleep at night" - only when his assets havebeen lost)-Significant Other (His wife Mika, a toy poodle and a real doll)Skills:-Business +5-Economics +3-Trading +3-Professional (Entrepreneur) +3-Hunting +2-Throwing +2-Area Knowledge (Hawaii) +2-Awareness +2 (Business Opportunities +4)-Language (Native) +2-Mace/Club +2-Society (Corporate) +2-Sport (Surfing) +3-Sailing +3-Philosophy +2-Intuition +1Bob Sakamori has only recently settled in Domain. Although he likes his childhood home of Hawaii, he feels a special something for Domain, and knows he can continue with his businesses here. He had too fathers, his real father, who was poor, and his rich father, who was the father of his best friend. He leanred a lot from both dads, but decided to follow the path of the rich one.He took those lessons to heart, and eventually was able to start his own businesses. Originally, he thought about starting a velcro and nylon business, but something about pay-as-you-go legal business caught his attention. It was an affiliate program, and he dove head first into it. He was a tremendous success at it, and eventually got into real estate and the stock market.Currently, he resides in Domain and writes his books, like the best-selling "Rich Father, Poor Father" and markets his best-selling game "Moneyflow." He and his wife Mika have made many friends and are loving their life together. 

Episode III: Kevin & Kell Part 2

Greetings, all ye dice hounds.Here is the podcast for his week. We got past all the problems and conquered them. After much dice rolling,we finally whittled them down and took the last hit point off. Enjoy!LinksNewsPolitically Incorrect GamesShadowrun 4th EditionInterviewsKevin and Kell WebcomicComstar GamesThe WotchVenus Envy 

Episode III: Kevin & Kell Part 1

Howdy, all,Today's show has a lot of happenings. I'm amazed I was able to put so much into one half hour. Dueto current events, the news dominates a lot of the podcast, but make no mistake, we have your RPG content. In fact, we have not one but two games up for review. This episode features: State of the gaming industry, featuring commentary by Dave Arneson News on charity works by many game companies - Hurricane Katrina has brought out the best in our publishers Two games from the past - one fantasy and one superhero - that still have the magic to enhance your gaming sessions Tips on utilizing these games at your gaming table Mike get opinionated Fire up your MP3 players and feed catchers. Remember, I welcome questions, comments and suggestions, left either here or at Mike@RPGShowcase.com. Also, if you want to be notified on when this page updated, just fill out the subscription box on the right.-=================================================-NEWS -=================================================-Here are the links from this episodes news segment: The Dragon Compendium vol 1: Paizo Publishing Dave Arneson State of the Industry: Mythic Entertainment Other notable mention: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: Rich Dad Technologies How to Save the Comics Industry: Fanzing Charity: Dustin Clingman: dustin@zeitgeistgames.com e-Sprawl Networks/Black Powder Games Seraphim Guard LLC Adamant Entertainment Sword's Edge Publishing Inner Circle Games Hasbro Privateer Press Jeff Grubb That's it for episode two. Join us in two weeks for Kevin and Kell, and more from the inside of the games industry. Remember to give generously to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Your gift will reward you in more ways than you know. Take care. 

Bargain Bin Part I

Hello to all my readers, listeners and gamers!Do I have a fully-packed podcast for you! In fact, there was so much information that it took me until now to be able to release this podcast for your enjoyment! Please feel free to comment on what you hear, check out the great links provided, and I hope you'll leave a comment! Also, feel free to send me feedback at RPGShowcase@gmail.com.-=================================================-First off, Jude Thaddaeus of Crochet For Men's podcast did all my intros for me. Please check out his podcast as well at http://crochetformen.blogspot.com-=================================================-In this, my first official podcast, you will hear: News stories pertinent to all my listeners Quite a lot of informtion on Fudge (and some games that use the system) An interview with Tim Huntley, owner of Domibia Games A bi-weekly feature: Game Tip of the Episode A FREE item for you all to enjoy -=================================================- NEWS -=================================================-Here are the promised links from my podcast during the news section:Dungeons & Dragons II: Wrath of the Dragon God as covered by: Wizard Magazine SciFi Pictures Gamers II: Dorkness Rising Goodman Games (email: goodmangames@mindspring.com) Dead Gentlemen Productions (email: Paige.Barnett@deadgentlemen.com) Domibia Games & Seraphim Guard merger Homepage China's new law reguarding online roleplaying time limits-=================================================- FUDGE -=================================================-Links for the information I provided on the Fudge RPG system: Fudge homepage Baby's First Fudge Dice Steve Jackson Game's 'TOON' RPG Fudge Factor Magazine Gatecrasher! Heartquest: Romatic Roleplaying in the worlds of shoujo manga Now Playing from Carnivore Games Hack-N-Slash, from Digital Alchemy -=================================================- Interview with Tim Huntley -=================================================- Hello Tim! Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.My pleasure, Mike. I am honored to be here.And we're happy you are here, too. Let's get started. Can you please tell us more about the Domibia and Seraphim Guard merger?It actually started a lot longer ago than the press release indicates. After Seraphim Guard, Inc. effectively disbanded leaving Michael (Hopcroft) with the business and a few products, my wheels started turning. I'd always wanted something better for Domibia Games, and I thought it such a crime that Seraphim Guard -- one of the first commercial Fudge publishers -- was on the verge of oblivion, with it's key product -- HeartQuest -- in someone else's handsSo I purchased all of Michael's interest in Seraphim Guard, thinking that as majority shareholder I'd quickly get voted in as President, and I could start putting the pieces back together again. Sadly, I could not have been more mistaken. It was an uphill battle, and without the assistance of William Andersen, of Comstar Games I would have long ago backed out of the deal.With William's help, I was able to consolidate the assets of Seraphim Guard, Inc. with Domibia Games, and transfer them all into Seraphim Guard, LLC, a new company formed specifically to house the merger.Why did the merger happen?Honestly? I didn't want to see Seraphim Guard and HeartQuest disappear. I felt that Seraphim Guard needed strong management and that HeartQuest should be a Seraphim Guard product. I made it my mission to see that happen.Why did you want to merge with Seraphim Guard?There's actually a little method to my madness here. First off, the obvious reasons -- Seraphim Guard was in dire straits, and I knew I could get it back on track. Beyond that, Domibia Games had Gatecrasher -- the first complete, commercial RPG based on the Fudge System. Seraphim Guard was one of the first commercial Fudge publishers, with another of the first complete, commercial RPGs based on the Fudge System -- HeartQuest. Having two such renowned Fudge products under the banner of a mature Fudge publishing house -- Seraphim Guard -- seemed like an excellent foundation for one heck of a game company.What are the benefits to the gamer due to this merger?The main benefit is that the HeartQuest and Gatecrasher fans out there will see renewed interest in, and support for, their favorite game lines. In addition, we've got the right people in the right places to run the business and develop new games. In short, Seraphim Guard is back, isn't going anywhere, and is stronger than ever.What is your interest in the HeartQuest and Steel Roses books?There's actually two answers to that question. Primarily I'm somewhat of an anime neophyte. Through HeartQuest, Steel Roses, and the guidance of my staff, I am learning more and more every day about this exciting genre. I'm learning that what I once thought were cheap, mass-produced cartoons are actually a very refined and dynamic art form, every bit as engaging as any multi-million dollar Hollywood extravaganza. Secondarily, these products are, in my opinion, cornerstones of the commercial Fudge market.Tell us a little bit about the combination package now available on RPGNow.Ah, the HeartQuest Anime/Shoujo Bundle. Basically, this bundle is made up of both the HeartQuest Core Rules -- the essential rules to role-play romance, intrigue and adventure in the worlds of shoujo manga -- and Steel Roses: the HeartQuest Guide to Mecha, packaged as one complete product. With the HeartQuest Anime/Shoujo Bundle you can immerse yourself and your players in any shoujo or anime scenario you can imagine.The financial struggles that are currently plaguing Guardians of Order are are no secret, and they've had to push back the release of BESM 3rd Edition to December. While I hate to see that happen to our friends at GoO (Seraphim Guard is a member of the Magnum Opus program for both BESM d20 and Tri-Stat dX) it does leave an opening in the market for a good, solid anime RPG. I think the HeartQuest Anime/Shoujo Bundle -- and the upcoming HeartQuest Second Edition slated for release in 2006 -- are prime contenders to fill that opening.Could you explain the benefits of buying this combination online RIGHT NOW at RPGNow?It would make me really happy? (Laughs) The main benefit is that the HeartQuest Anime/Shoujo Bundle is VERY inexpensive -- it's priced to move at only $9.95 on RPGNow.com for both HeartQuest Core Rules and Steel Roses. That's quite a bargain. The other benefit is that with those two volumes, you have everything you need to enter our HeartQuest Setting Search -- we need sample settings for HeartQuest Second Edition, and we'd like our HeartQuest fans to write them. We're hoping to select three total settings for HeartQuest Second Edition; those that are selected will be a part of the HeartQuest Second Edition book and the author will get a royalty-free license to the HeartQuest trademarks for expanding their setting and/or developing support materials for it. Details are, of course, available on our website.Well, once again thank you for taking the time to hear our questions and giving some great and informative answers.It's been a pleasure, Mike, and I look forward to our interview in two weeks. Sorry about the negative four die roll on remembering my mic!Again, if you did not catch it, please Click Here to get the HeartQuest bundle for $9.95!! -=================================================- Free Item -=================================================-Ultimate Total Party KillerThat wraps up this episode. I hope you all enjoyed it, and I will see you all in two weeks! 

Episode I: Fudge et al

Greetings, Gamers! I've decided on a new format and a new place to host the podcast. Here again is my teaser.NOTE: This podcast was earlier heard with the tag at the end "Rizzn Dot Net." Please understand that I did not know that this was going to be added to my podcast, and I have now moved my podcast to a much better host! Please feel free to listen once again!~Mike~ 

New Home - Teaser

Hello and welcome back to all of my listeners, and to all of my new ones as well.Here is the podcast I promised earlier. The next podcast will be published 8/30/05. 

Man Behind the GM Screen - Introduction

This is a bi-weekly program where I will be spotlighting different role-playing games, from the latest OGL product to classic games from 20 years ago! Each episode will spotlight one game. You can also expect interviews from up-and-coming game designers and publishers as well as answers to common problems for both GMs and players. Be sure to tune in for each episode so that you may be enlightened, entertained, and inspired. Your next campaign may be hidden right beneath your nose.

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