Episode 21 - Challenges in Running an RPG - Creating a Good Antagonist

In this episode, we talk about what is necessary to create a good antagonist (or villain) for your RPG.  What is an antagonist?  And how is that distinguishable from a villain?  Does the difference matter?  And how important is it that the villain have a voice like James Earl Jones?

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Episode 20 - Superhero Television

In this episode, we discuss the recent spate of superhero television shows, especially the Marvel properties as well as the DC shows on the CW. This was recorded before Daredevil was released or the Supergirl trailer came out, so keep that in mind.

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Episode 19 - DC vs Marvel

In this episode, we discuss the competition between the two major comic companies, DC and Marvel. Unsurprisingly, we also talk about their properties in other media, such as television and movies. And why must DC be so serious?

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Episode 18 - Best (Board and Card) Game Ever

As a counterpoint to episode 15, we talk about the best board and card games...though we focus especially on our personal favorites. What makes for a good game?  Is it possible for a game to be good but not enjoyable? All this and more in our discussion.

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Episode 17 - Technical Inaccuracies

Tired of complaining about the technical inaccuracies in movies and television?  Nope, we aren't either.  Jen and Neil discuss some of the more egregious examples and consider why it happens in the first place.  And why do some examples from media get away with ignoring technical details entirely?

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Episode 16 - Fantasy vs Sci Fi

In this episode we discuss Fantasy and Science Fiction. Why do the two get lumped together? And why choose one over the other? Why do Fantasy authors seem to write thousands of pages of material? All this and more in our rambling conversation!

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Episode 15 - Worst (Board and Card) Game Ever

In this episode, Neil, Dave, and Peter talk about their personal least favorite board and card games, as well as discussing games that just stray into questionable themes that make some people queasy.  What makes for a bad game?

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