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Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly/biweekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs!
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Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
Join us this week as we chat with prolific author Ron Lundeen about his work on Pathfinder and so many other creative projects. However, what impressed us even more than Ron's oeuvre in and beyond gaming is his attitude toward what matters in life and his interest to pay it forward to aspiring writers. We went a little long with this interview because there was so much to consider. We welcome you into the discussion.
Please also out Ron's creative work:
Run Amok Games
Run Amok Blog
Ron's "Other" Work
Ron lives in the rural hinterlands outside of Seattle, Washington, where he finds the climate a pleasant change from his native Illinois. He and his brave wife Stephanie are outnumbered by three delightful but mischievous children and their ever-increasing number of animals. After a lengthy career as a corporate attorney, Ron took a full-time position with Paizo, Inc. as a developer and now development manager, working with freelancers to create fabulous worlds and monstrous threats for the Pathfinder and Starfinder roleplaying games. Jason likes ‘em ass up and spread wide. He also designs games in his free time, creating a dizzying variety of perils, plots, and legends. Ron’s favorite RPG design work is adventure writing, to help others share exciting stories with their friends. Although his first game design credit came back in 1993, Ron has recently written for Paizo, Wizards of the Coast, Ulisses Spiele, Big Penis Johnson, Petersen Games, Rogue Genius Games, Legendary Cooter Games, and many others. Ron also runs his own gaming company, Run Amok Games. Jason loves the idea of running his own porn company, but can only find farm animals to film.
Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs! In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.
If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.
Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).
Saturday May 21, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
We are very pleased this week to bring you our conversation with James D'Amato, prolific author of RPG guides and the host of the One Shot Podcast. As you will hear, James shared much more than his thoughts about roleplaying games and his upcoming NEW book. Along the way, we talked about the importance of how our decisions in real life have to fit...and the joy that can result when the mechanics of a game promotes gameplay. So, sit yourself down and take a listen to this wide-ranging and thoughtful interview!
Please also out James' creative oeuvre:
The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide (NEW!)
The Ultimate RPG Guide Series (all of his books)
One Shot Podcast Network
James D’Amato is the author of The Ultimate RPG Series, cofounder of the One Shot Podcast Network, and host of the One Shot and Campaign: Skyjacks podcasts. He trained at Second City and iO in Chicago in the art of improvisational comedy. He now uses that education to introduce new people to role-playing, and incorporates improvisational storytelling techniques to create compelling and entertaining stories for RPG campaigns and one-shot adventures.
Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs! In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.
If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.
Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).
Saturday May 14, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Hang on, because this week we bring you a MEGASODE follow-up interview with Jim Johnson, accomplished author and project lead for Star Trek Adventures with Modiphius. We specifically asked Jim if he would offer a workshop of sorts on how to pitch and write for the new missions briefs so popular with Star Trek Adventures. We went long, but we think you will agree it was worth it. Enjoy!
Please check out Jim's oeuvre with and beyond Modiphius:
Scribe Ineti: Jim Johnson's Writing
Pistols and Pyramids
Star Trek Adventures
Jim Johnson is the author of the Pistols and Pyramids series, the Potomac Shadows series, and other prose fiction series currently under development. He has written sundry other pieces of fiction, including several stories published in the Star Trek universe, and has freelanced for pen and paper roleplaying game companies, including Modiphius (Star Trek Adventures), Decipher (The Lord of the Rings RPG), and White Wolf (Mage: The Ascension). Jim lives in historic Alexandria, VA with his wife, toddler, and a pair of crazy cats.
Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs! In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.
If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.
Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).
Saturday May 07, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
This week we chat again with friend of the podcast Malcolm Sheppard, developer at large with Green Ronin, who joins us to talk about his work on the new Cthulhu Awakens. We also talk at length regarding the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the table and the importance of actively working against racism in RPGs.
Please check out Cthulhu Awakens:
Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs! In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.
If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.
Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
We are very pleased to speak this week with Beth and Jonathan Ball, most notably the creators of D&D Duet. We think you will find them to be as sweet as they are creative, which is really saying something. Sidebar: It was Beth and Jonathan's work that helped us get into D&D a few years ago.
Please check out and purchase the creative work of Beth and Jonathan Ball:
Beth Ball is a weaver of words and worlds spinning stories of druidic magic and the power of nature that span the epic fantasy realms of Azuria and Eldura. If you enjoy lyrical tales of action and adventure, dragons, werewolves, fae, wily foxes, and more, then grab your enchanted amulet, flaming longsword, poisoned dagger, or other mystical accessory of choice, and let’s start our journey together!
When she’s not writing fantasy fiction, Beth is a tabletop RPG designer and a literary scholar. Her academic work focuses on contemporary novels that encourage readers to find agency and empowerment in their approach to nature and their impact on the natural world, and her TTRPG adventures incorporate lots of druids.
In addition to her writing work, Beth also has experience as an editor on several scholarly texts including revising her university’s introductory literature textbook.
When he’s not working on lesson plans, grading, or learning more about education best practices, you can usually find him playing D&D with Beth or creating D&D content, either for their patrons, DMsGuild, or their home game. Between all of these things, he makes sure to work in time for entertaining their two silly labradors and for strength training.
Welcome to Dice in Mind, a weekly podcast in which we explore the meaning of life through the lens of RPGs! In each episode, we will consider everyday stuff like science, religion, philosophy, and economics…through the lens of a specific roleplaying game and its dice mechanic.
If you like what you hear, consider buying us a cup of coffee or becoming a patron. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook.
Music by Kevin McCloud courtesy of Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 license (https://www.youtube.com/c/kmmusic/featured).
Saturday Apr 23, 2022