What happened to these guys? They just dropped off the map…
The strange thing is, we’ve recorded a few episodes the last month+ but they have not seen the light of day. Life, priorities, summer, work, we can blame everything but at the end of the day, we’re a bunch of slackers. Hopefully one of these days we’ll pull it back together and get some new good stuff out.
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Today we inject a classic “What have you been up to?” segment followed by a discussion about the tabletop RPG Paranoia. I can’t tell you anymore since it is above my security clearance. Paranoia starts 47 minutes in, random BS starts immediately.
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Darrin’s Donated Notes for Tonight’s Episode!
Nick’s sack: Samsung Galaxy phone, headlamp, non-functional rocket launcher (oh wait, that was from a gun buyback campaign), Leatherman, pocket knife, micro sd card, card adapter, usb drive, headphones, concealed gun (the aforementioned rocket launcher). In his larger, regular carry bag: tablet, charger for tablet, charger for phone, and water bottle, flashlight, lighter.
Darrin’s pocket: phone, fitbit, security card. In my work bag: a book, currently Walden, before that Frank Miller graphic novels, usb drives, pen & paper, headphones, handkerchief, oh ya wallet.
Logan’s side: iPod, wallet, phone, watch. Phone is optional.
Jim’s satchel: iPhone 3gs, Nexus 7 tablet, keychain with laser pointer/flashlight/multi-tool, keys, PSP (top game: Blood Bowl), Dr. Who sonic screwdriver pen, smokes, lighter, dice bag, pertinent game books to the game master request at hand, backup movie/DVD if game doesn’t play out, portable game: Chez Geek, Eldersign, Munchkin, candy for when visiting houses with kids (it’s a Greek thing), Mountain Dew, knock-off 5 hour energy, Claritin allergy meds, morphine. Glove box? Condoms, Imodium, wet naps.
Alan’s murse (man purse), eventually transitioned to jacket: chargers and car adapters for all his stuff, phone, game boy, e-Reader, iPad in the past. Currently in his jacket: maybe a loaded gun, phone (Galaxy Note 2), replaced Nexus 7 since the phone is so large, iPod touch, Gameboy 3DS (rarely use), pocket knife, Kindle paper white for eBooks, fitbit. In the backpack is urban survival goodies, including everything needed to survive overnight and a small inflatable bounce house. Business cards, wifi hotspot, multi-tool.
Slight tangent about when it’s appropriate to carry money, lots of lots of money or survival gear.
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This week we discussed the basics of buying your first firearm, basics about shooting and what you should do when you walk into a gun store where everyone is dressed like they are ready for WW III. We welcome any questions folks have since there was not enough time to cover but 1% of all we could have discussed.
Topics covered:
Our intro music was brought to you by Cannon Fodder and outro was compliments of Cows With Guns by Dana Lyons.
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Today we discussed making beer, then at one hour in, we switch to a retro “What have you been up to?” segment. Join us for our self-deprecation and admissions to exactly how dirty our living spaces were in our 20′s. Thanks to Darrin for the notes today.
Early Discussion
Why brew your own?
How do you do it?
Notes to be more successful
1 Hour In – What have you been up to? (Retro Segment!)
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This week we discussed shows that died before they deserved to. If you feel that we ignored some poor show that should have been on the list (just as a network did while it was alive), let us know!
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This week we discussed the joys of SciFi gaming with a primary focus on video games and secondary focus on tabletop/board games. Which ones did we miss? Let us know in the comments or forums!
Thanks to Darrin for assembling the draft notes. Outro music brought to you by Valve/Jonathan Coultan.
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This week we present our first Live Play Episode, where we experienced the joy of Fiasco. Our participants were Aaron, Rodney, Jim, Logan and Alan. Great game, everyone listening should try it out at least once and if it doesn’t work out – find some more creative friends :^).
During this episode I learned a lot of about our recording technique for live events and what to do in the future – in addition my wife hooked me up with an additional recorder for future events for Christmas (yay!).
Have a listen and let us know what you think in the Forums!
Next week we’ll be chatting about TV Series, which ended before their time. Got any on your mind that we shouldn’t leave off the list? Feel free to leave a comment here or post in the forums with your ideas!
Happy Holidays everyone!
I’m prepping a special episode this week; a recording of a live play session we did of Fiasco a month or so back with Jim as our master coordinator. I should have it ready for posting in the next few days.
For those who have not heard of it, it is a different game than any other I’ve ever played at the tabletop – the players write the story as they go. There are very few chance events (as long as you don’t consider other players writing your story as chance :^) ) and a storyline being assembled by all the players as they proceed. It reminds me of writing the movie Snatch or Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels on the fly. Super fun.
