Adventures in the Vale Taverncast - A Folk Tabletop RPG Discussion Podcast

Adventures in the Vale Ep24 - The Secret of Lornedain #7 (Shadowdark Actual Play)

An actual play of Shadowdark RPG!  The Adventurers of Perenval encounter Filthy Pete, and the truth begins to unravel.  Shadowdark RPG by The Arcane Library https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/ City of Brass by Frog God Games https://www.froggodgames.com/products/18135?variant=42700448202921  Miguel Johnson https://www.youtube.com/c/MiguelJohnson Michael Gelfhi https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDed9jQ1Y1gKeyjvkyFGkCA Tabletop Audio https://tabletopaudio.com/ Incompetech https://incompetech.com/ BrunuhVille https://brunuhville.bandcamp.com/ 

Adventures in the Vale Ep23 - Hoisting the flag (and BECMI!) with guest Fr. Aaron of ”The Dungeon Minister”

This week I interview Father Aaron from "The Dungeon Minister." We discuss donning the collar to enter the D&D hobby to help others, gaming with family and the glories of BECMI D&D.  The Dungeon Minister https://www.youtube.com/@TheDungeonMinister/  1983 Starter Set D&D (BECMI) - https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147840928/Basic-Rules---Player-Manual-12th-14th-Printings-Larry-Elmore-Cover  The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  Come and join our games! https://discord.gg/YZkfWePb  Mythic Mountains RPG logo owned by Mythic Mountains RPG.

Adventures in the Vale Ep22 - The Secret of Lornedain #6 (Shadowdark Actual Play)

An actual play of Shadowdark RPG!  This week the heroes do battle with the beasts that attacked the foresters.  Shadowdark RPG by The Arcane Library https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/ City of Brass by Frog God Games https://www.froggodgames.com/products/18135?variant=42700448202921  Miguel Johnson https://www.youtube.com/c/MiguelJohnson Michael Gelfhi https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDed9jQ1Y1gKeyjvkyFGkCA Tabletop Audio https://tabletopaudio.com/ Incompetech https://incompetech.com/ BrunuhVille https://brunuhville.bandcamp.com/ 

Adventures in the Vale Ep21 - How to get started in D&D (The Basic Set from 1981!) with guest Bandit’s Keep

This week I interview Daniel Norton from "Bandit's Keep" who suggests the ideal starting point to learn Dungeons and Dragons remains the Basic Set from 1981!  Bandit's Keep https://www.youtube.com/@BanditsKeep The 1981 Basic Set of D&D https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148063188/Dungeons-and-Dragons---Basic-Set-B-X-Edition-POD   The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  Come and join our games! https://discord.gg/YZkfWePb  Mythic Mountains RPG logo owned by Mythic Mountains RPG.

Adventures in the Vale Ep20 - The Secret of Lornedain #5 (Shadowdark Actual Play)

An actual play of Shadowdark RPG!  This week the discover many hidden clues about the Barony of Lornedain, then track the bloodstained trail of woodsmen into a dark forest.  Shadowdark RPG by The Arcane Library https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/ City of Brass by Frog God Games https://www.froggodgames.com/products/18135?variant=42700448202921  Miguel Johnson https://www.youtube.com/c/MiguelJohnson Michael Gelfhi https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDed9jQ1Y1gKeyjvkyFGkCA Tabletop Audio https://tabletopaudio.com/ Incompetech https://incompetech.com/ BrunuhVille https://brunuhville.bandcamp.com/ 

Adventures in the Vale Ep19 - The Open System with guest Travis Miller from Grumpy Wizard Blog

This week I interview Travis Miller from the Grumpy Wizard Blog and ask him about the "open system" in classical tabletop roleplaying games.  Grumpy Wizard Blog https://grumpywizard.home.blog/  Grumpy Wizard YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@grumpy_wizard_blog  The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  Come and join our games! https://discord.gg/YZkfWePb  Mythic Mountains RPG logo owned by Mythic Mountains RPG.

Adventures in the Vale Ep18 - The Secret of Lornedain #4 (Shadowdark Actual Play)

An actual play of Shadowdark RPG!  This week the adventurers continue to explore the underworld beneath Lornedain.  Shadowdark RPG by The Arcane Library https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/ City of Brass by Frog God Games https://www.froggodgames.com/products/18135?variant=42700448202921  Miguel Johnson https://www.youtube.com/c/MiguelJohnson Michael Gelfhi https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDed9jQ1Y1gKeyjvkyFGkCA Tabletop Audio https://tabletopaudio.com/ Incompetech https://incompetech.com/ BrunuhVille https://brunuhville.bandcamp.com/ 

Adventures in the Vale Ep17 - How to Hexcrawl with guest Todd from Hexed Press

This week I interview Todd from Hexed Press and ask him to break down precisely what "hexcrawling" is and how to use it in our games.  Hexcrawling 101 by Hexed Press https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLziM9Uia5X2loq5OUwbR87m6dz0lBVaWT&si=ehmAMheTMdn7C0Rj Cooke Expert Set B/X D&D - https://www.nobleknight.com/P/280/Expert-Rulebook-1st-3rd-Printings-Erol-Otus-Cover  The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  Come and join our games! https://discord.gg/YZkfWePb  Mythic Mountains RPG logo owned by Mythic Mountains RPG.

Adventures in the Vale Ep16 - The Secret of Lornedain #3 (Shadowdark Actual Play)

An actual play of Shadowdark RPG!  This week the adventurers explore the underworld beneath Lornedain.  Shadowdark RPG by The Arcane Library https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/ City of Brass by Frog God Games https://www.froggodgames.com/products/18135?variant=42700448202921  Miguel Johnson https://www.youtube.com/c/MiguelJohnson Michael Gelfhi https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDed9jQ1Y1gKeyjvkyFGkCA Tabletop Audio https://tabletopaudio.com/ Incompetech https://incompetech.com/ BrunuhVille https://brunuhville.bandcamp.com/ 

Adventures in the Vale Ep15 - Old Tales and Dwarves

This week Jake and I discuss how to make an RPG character.  Are backstories ok?  How much?  Also, Dwarves!  Tips, tricks, guides, advice and ideas.   The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  Come and join our games! https://discord.gg/YZkfWePb  Mythic Mountains RPG logo owned by Mythic Mountains RPG.