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Our good friend, Kris Vezner chats with artist and game designer, Brad McDevitt to learn more about the genesis of games like It Came From The Late Late Late Show and Nightlife! And don’t forget to check out Brad’s fantastic clip art at his site! Want to talk about your favorite games and game editions no longer in print, why not join us on our Facebook page and share your gaming stories with us on our community page, Fans of the Dead Games Society Planning to hit a convention and want to run events under our banner as part of the DGS Army, we have a facebook group for that too! Follow us on Twitter at @DGS_Midwest and hear the odd thoughts that ramble through my mind on a daily basis. If you are looking for DGS events along the East Coast check out the New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society on Facebook here The post DGS – It Came From The Late Late Late Nightlife of Brad McDevitt appeared first on Dead Games Society.

Our good friend, Kris Vezner chats with artist and game designer, Brad McDevitt to learn more about the genesis of games like It Came From The Late Late Late Show and Nightlife! And don’t forget to check out Brad’s fantastic clip art at his site! Want to talk about your favorite games and game editions no longer in print, why not join us on our Facebook page and share your gaming stories with us on our community page, Fans of the Dead Games Society Planning to hit a convention and want to run events under our banner as part of the DGS Army, we have a facebook group for that too! Follow us on Twitter at @DGS_Midwest and hear the odd thoughts that ramble through my mind on a daily basis. If you are looking for DGS events along the East Coast check out the New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society on Facebook here The post DGS – It Came From The Late Late Late Nightlife of Brad McDevitt appeared first on Dead Games Society.

It’s Part 2 of our Oriental Adventures deep dive and on today’s episode we feature an interview I first ran on the Roll For Initiative podcast, episode 131.  Big thanks to Vincent Florio and the rest of the RFI team for letting me re-air this amazing interview with freelance game designer, Deborah Teramis Christian in which she talks about her work writing on the Kara-Tur Box-set! If you like what you hear then head over to rfipodcast.com to check out all the other great episodes from Roll For Initiative, as well as the Wild Games Productions website for other great podcasts like Roll For Initiative.  Also check out Deborah Teramis Christian’s World Building Academy to learn the tips and tricks of designing amazing new worlds! Now settle down on the tatami mat as we fill your cup and unlock the way of the master! Want to talk about your favorite games and game editions no longer in print, why not join us on our Facebook page and share your gaming stories with us on our community page, Fans of the Dead Games Society Planning to hit a convention and want to run events under our banner as part of the DGS Army, we have a facebook group for that too! Follow us on Twitter at @DGS_Midwest and hear the odd thoughts that ramble through my mind on a daily basis. If you are looking for DGS events along the East Coast check out the New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society on Facebook here The post DGS – Oriental Adventures Part 2 Kara-Tur with Teramis Christian appeared first on Dead Games Society.

It’s Part 2 of our Oriental Adventures deep dive and on today’s episode we feature an interview I first ran on the Roll For Initiative podcast, episode 131.  Big thanks to Vincent Florio and the rest of the RFI team for letting me re-air this amazing interview with freelance game designer, Deborah Teramis Christian in which she talks about her work writing on the Kara-Tur Box-set! If you like what you hear then head over to rfipodcast.com to check out all the other great episodes from Roll For Initiative, as well as the Wild Games Productions website for other great podcasts like Roll For Initiative.  Also check out Deborah Teramis Christian’s World Building Academy to learn the tips and tricks of designing amazing new worlds! Now settle down on the tatami mat as we fill your cup and unlock the way of the master! Want to talk about your favorite games and game editions no longer in print, why not join us on our Facebook page and share your gaming stories with us on our community page, Fans of the Dead Games Society Planning to hit a convention and want to run events under our banner as part of the DGS Army, we have a facebook group for that too! Follow us on Twitter at @DGS_Midwest and hear the odd thoughts that ramble through my mind on a daily basis. If you are looking for DGS events along the East Coast check out the New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society on Facebook here The post DGS – Oriental Adventures Part 2 Kara-Tur with Teramis Christian appeared first on Dead Games Society.

So Grasshopper, do you run your AD&D using Oriental Adventures and want to incorporate the martial arts system but feel that as written it could unbalance your game?  Maybe you just want to know more about the feel of of an OE campaign.  Well in today’s episode I take us on a trip in the way-back machine to 2013 when I was still co-hosting on the hugely popular Roll For Initiative podcast, to let you hear the discussion I had with RFI DM’s, Vince, Matt and Nick in which we dive deep into the waters of TSR’s martial arts system for 1st edition AD&D.   If you like what you hear then head over to rfipodcast.com to check out all the other great episodes from Roll For Initiative, as well as the Wild Games Productions website for other great podcasts like Roll For Initiative.  And stay tuned for Part 2 where we listen in on another great Roll For Initiative episode featuring my interview with Deborah Teramis Christian, co-writer of the classic Kara-Tur box set! Now settle down on the tatami mat as we fill your cup and unlock the way of the master! Want to talk about your favorite games and game editions no longer in print, why not join us on our Facebook page and share your gaming stories with us on our community page, Fans of the Dead Games Society Planning to hit a convention and want to run events under our banner as part of the DGS Army, we have a facebook group for that too! Follow us on Twitter at @DGS_Midwest and hear the odd thoughts that ramble through my mind on a daily basis. If you are looking for DGS events along the East Coast check out the New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society on Facebook here The post DGS – Part 1 with Roll For Initiative on Oriental Adventures appeared first on Dead Games Society.

So Grasshopper, do you run your AD&D using Oriental Adventures and want to incorporate the martial arts system but feel that as written it could unbalance your game?  Maybe you just want to know more about the feel of of an OE campaign.  Well in today’s episode I take us on a trip in the way-back machine to 2013 when I was still co-hosting on the hugely popular Roll For Initiative podcast, to let you hear the discussion I had with RFI DM’s, Vince, Matt and Nick in which we dive deep into the waters of TSR’s martial arts system for 1st edition AD&D.   If you like what you hear then head over to rfipodcast.com to check out all the other great episodes from Roll For Initiative, as well as the Wild Games Productions website for other great podcasts like Roll For Initiative.  And stay tuned for Part 2 where we listen in on another great Roll For Initiative episode featuring my interview with Deborah Teramis Christian, co-writer of the classic Kara-Tur box set! Now settle down on the tatami mat as we fill your cup and unlock the way of the master! Want to talk about your favorite games and game editions no longer in print, why not join us on our Facebook page and share your gaming stories with us on our community page, Fans of the Dead Games Society Planning to hit a convention and want to run events under our banner as part of the DGS Army, we have a facebook group for that too! Follow us on Twitter at @DGS_Midwest and hear the odd thoughts that ramble through my mind on a daily basis. If you are looking for DGS events along the East Coast check out the New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society on Facebook here The post DGS – Part 1 with Roll For Initiative on Oriental Adventures appeared first on Dead Games Society.

All right choombas, this is a big one! Get ready to slot your reflex booster and take a tour of Night City with the solo who stands above all others, that’s right in this episode we are talking with R.Talsorian founder and creator of the epic roleplaying game of the dark future, Mike Pondsmith! Go to the website of R.Talsorian to check out all of the great games Mike Pondsmith and his crew have available! Want to talk about your favorite games and game editions no longer in print, why not join us on our Facebook page and share your gaming stories with us on our community page, Fans of the Dead Games Society Planning to hit a convention and want to run events under our banner as part of the DGS Army, we have a facebook group for that too! Follow us on Twitter at @DGS_Midwest and hear the odd thoughts that ramble through my mind on a daily basis. If you are looking for DGS events along the East Coast check out the New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society on Facebook here The DGS is always excited to be the first official gaming group of Gary Con Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post DGS – Cruising the Sprawl w/ Mike Pondsmith appeared first on Dead Games Society.

All right choombas, this is a big one! Get ready to slot your reflex booster and take a tour of Night City with the solo who stands above all others, that’s right in this episode we are talking with R.Talsorian founder and creator of the epic roleplaying game of the dark future, Mike Pondsmith! Go to the website of R.Talsorian to check out all of the great games Mike Pondsmith and his crew have available! Want to talk about your favorite games and game editions no longer in print, why not join us on our Facebook page and share your gaming stories with us on our community page, Fans of the Dead Games Society Planning to hit a convention and want to run events under our banner as part of the DGS Army, we have a facebook group for that too! Follow us on Twitter at @DGS_Midwest and hear the odd thoughts that ramble through my mind on a daily basis. If you are looking for DGS events along the East Coast check out the New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society on Facebook here The DGS is always excited to be the first official gaming group of Gary Con Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post DGS – Cruising the Sprawl w/ Mike Pondsmith appeared first on Dead Games Society.

Three different Star Wars rpg’s have come and gone, but each were excellent in their own way. West End Games was the first, followed by the Wizards of the Coast D20 version and later their follow-up known best as the SAGA Edition. In this episode of the Dead Games Society podcast we plan to talk about each. So hit the spaceport and order a beverage from the cantina because these are definitely the games you are looking for! Want to talk about your favorite games and game editions no longer in print, why not join us on our Facebook page and share your gaming stories with us on our community page, Fans of the Dead Games Society Planning to hit a convention and want to run events under our banner as part of the DGS Army, we have a facebook group for that too! Follow us on Twitter at @DGS_Midwest and hear the odd thoughts that ramble through my mind on a daily basis. If you are looking for DGS events along the East Coast check out the New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society on Facebook here The DGS is always excited to be the first official gaming group of Gary Con Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post The Star Wars Trilogy of Games – Dead Games Society appeared first on Dead Games Society.

Three different Star Wars rpg’s have come and gone, but each were excellent in their own way. West End Games was the first, followed by the Wizards of the Coast D20 version and later their follow-up known best as the SAGA Edition. In this episode of the Dead Games Society podcast we plan to talk about each. So hit the spaceport and order a beverage from the cantina because these are definitely the games you are looking for! Want to talk about your favorite games and game editions no longer in print, why not join us on our Facebook page and share your gaming stories with us on our community page, Fans of the Dead Games Society Planning to hit a convention and want to run events under our banner as part of the DGS Army, we have a facebook group for that too! Follow us on Twitter at @DGS_Midwest and hear the odd thoughts that ramble through my mind on a daily basis. If you are looking for DGS events along the East Coast check out the New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society on Facebook here The DGS is always excited to be the first official gaming group of Gary Con Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post The Star Wars Trilogy of Games – Dead Games Society appeared first on Dead Games Society.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. – Hamlet Ready to go forth and investigate that which goes bump in the night? Then tag along with the DGS as we bring on our good friend Kris Vezner to help us learn all about Stalking the Night Fantastic, a game published by Tri-Tac Inc. back in 1983 as part of the Bureau 13 series! So grab your beverage of choice and make yourself comfortable as we go in search of that which is hidden! Want to talk about your favorite games and game editions no longer in print, why not join us on our Facebook page and share your gaming stories with us on our community page, Fans of the Dead Games Society Planning to hit a convention and want to run events under our banner as part of the DGS Army, we have a facebook group for that too! Follow us on Twitter at @DGS_Midwest and hear the odd thoughts that ramble through my mind on a daily basis. If you are looking for DGS events along the East Coast check out the New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society on Facebook here The DGS is always excited to be the first official gaming group of Gary Con Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post Let’s Stalk the Night Fantastic – Dead Games Society appeared first on Dead Games Society.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. – Hamlet Ready to go forth and investigate that which goes bump in the night? Then tag along with the DGS as we bring on our good friend Kris Vezner to help us learn all about Stalking the Night Fantastic, a game published by Tri-Tac Inc. back in 1983 as part of the Bureau 13 series! So grab your beverage of choice and make yourself comfortable as we go in search of that which is hidden! Want to talk about your favorite games and game editions no longer in print, why not join us on our Facebook page and share your gaming stories with us on our community page, Fans of the Dead Games Society Planning to hit a convention and want to run events under our banner as part of the DGS Army, we have a facebook group for that too! Follow us on Twitter at @DGS_Midwest and hear the odd thoughts that ramble through my mind on a daily basis. If you are looking for DGS events along the East Coast check out the New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society on Facebook here The DGS is always excited to be the first official gaming group of Gary Con Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post Let’s Stalk the Night Fantastic – Dead Games Society appeared first on Dead Games Society.

Today’s episode features a very special guest, Sandy Petersen. So grab a beverage of your choice and kick back in your comfy chair as we talk all about Sandy’s work on Call of Cthulhu, Rune Quest, Ghostbusters and lots more! Check out Sandy’s game company to see Cthulhu Wars and all the other great stuff he currently has out here at Petersen Games And check out Sandy’s youtube channel at Sandy of Cthulhu And don’t forget to check out the Dead Games Society, New England Chapter on Facebook here And of course the DGS is always excited to be the first official gaming group of Gary Con Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post A Conversation with Sandy Petersen – The Dead Games Society appeared first on Dead Games Society.

Today’s episode features a very special guest, Sandy Petersen. So grab a beverage of your choice and kick back in your comfy chair as we talk all about Sandy’s work on Call of Cthulhu, Rune Quest, Ghostbusters and lots more! Check out Sandy’s game company to see Cthulhu Wars and all the other great stuff he currently has out here at Petersen Games And check out Sandy’s youtube channel at Sandy of Cthulhu And don’t forget to check out the Dead Games Society, New England Chapter on Facebook here And of course the DGS is always excited to be the first official gaming group of Gary Con Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post A Conversation with Sandy Petersen – The Dead Games Society appeared first on Dead Games Society.

With all the attention we’ve been giving conventions here in the midwest, we decided to bring Kenneth Patterson on to tell us all about the great conventions our New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society are attending out on the east coast! But wait, it gets better because Ken is also on today’s episode to help navigate the frontier of MegaTraveller! So grab a tasty beverage and plunk down in your navigator’s couch to go east young fan! And don’t forget to check out the Dead Games Society, New England Chapter on Facebook here If you are looking for some great conventions out on the East Coast, here are three you need to consider. TotalCon TravellerCon Connecticon And of course the DGS is always excited to be the first official gaming group of Gary Con Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post East Coast Gaming and MegaTraveller – The Dead Games Society appeared first on Dead Games Society.

With all the attention we’ve been giving conventions here in the midwest, we decided to bring Kenneth Patterson on to tell us all about the great conventions our New England Chapter of the Dead Games Society are attending out on the east coast! But wait, it gets better because Ken is also on today’s episode to help navigate the frontier of MegaTraveller! So grab a tasty beverage and plunk down in your navigator’s couch to go east young fan! And don’t forget to check out the Dead Games Society, New England Chapter on Facebook here If you are looking for some great conventions out on the East Coast, here are three you need to consider. TotalCon TravellerCon Connecticon And of course the DGS is always excited to be the first official gaming group of Gary Con Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post East Coast Gaming and MegaTraveller – The Dead Games Society appeared first on Dead Games Society.

Are you thinking to GM an event at your local con? Want to know what separates a convention event from a campaign? Then grab a comfy chair and have a listen as we discuss tips and tricks to writing a successful convention event sure to please your table. Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post The Con Game Redux — DGS Podcast appeared first on Dead Games Society.

Are you thinking to GM an event at your local con? Want to know what separates a convention event from a campaign? Then grab a comfy chair and have a listen as we discuss tips and tricks to writing a successful convention event sure to please your table. Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post The Con Game Redux — DGS Podcast appeared first on Dead Games Society.

We’re back, baby!  It’s the season 3 opener of the Dead Games Society Podcast, and while it’s a shorter then usual episode we have a lot to catch up on as we also welcome our new cohost, Dave Bauter.  So grab a comfy chair and your favorite beverage as we talk all about the things we have been doing during our break as well as the things we are gearing up to do. http://dgsociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DGS-Ep-56-mixed.mp3 Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Check out the podcasts and online chronicle, the Curse of Caine from our friends Bob and Nate over at Utility Muffin Labs! There you can find their incredible podcasts, “25 Years of Vampire: The Masquerade” and the more informal, “Nerdwords“. In addition to the great tee-shirts they make to let you show off the Power of the Muffin Lab! Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post We’re Back Baby! The Season 3 Opener – DGS Episode #55 appeared first on Dead Games Society.

We’re back, baby!  It’s the season 3 opener of the Dead Games Society Podcast, and while it’s a shorter then usual episode we have a lot to catch up on as we also welcome our new cohost, Dave Bauter.  So grab a comfy chair and your favorite beverage as we talk all about the things we have been doing during our break as well as the things we are gearing up to do. http://dgsociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DGS-Ep-56-mixed.mp3 Really excited to also announce that you can now find cool DGS apparel at Tee-Public. Just go to https://www.teepublic.com/user/dgs. Your purchase helps us pay for the site and the show, and it’s always appreciated. Check out the podcasts and online chronicle, the Curse of Caine from our friends Bob and Nate over at Utility Muffin Labs! There you can find their incredible podcasts, “25 Years of Vampire: The Masquerade” and the more informal, “Nerdwords“. In addition to the great tee-shirts they make to let you show off the Power of the Muffin Lab! Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies The post We’re Back Baby! The Season 3 Opener – DGS Episode #55 appeared first on Dead Games Society.