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

Adventures in the Vale Ep14 - The Secret of Lornedain #2 (Shadowdark Actual Play)

An actual play of Shadowdark RPG!  This week the adventurers begin their investigation....with a tavern brawl.  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 Ep13 - ”Discretion must prevail at all times!” A chat about Dungeons

This week Jake and I discuss what a dungeon is and answer the question "What can a dungeon be?"  Are they even needed?  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.

Adventures in the Vale Ep12 - The Secret of Lornedain #1 (Shadowdark Actual Play)

An actual play of Shadowdark RPG!  This week the adventurers arrive in the Barony of Lornedain to find that in the spectre of people going missing, much is amiss.  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 Ep11 - A Primer for ”new” Old School players with guest Matt Finch

This week I am joined by someone that many consider the Godfather of the OSR hobby, Matt Finch.  We seek to answer the question "How can we help people make the transition from the brand RPG game into the old school hobby?"  Check out all of their amazing products at https://www.mythmeregames.com/ .  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 Ep10 - The question a Dragon asks

This week Jake and I discuss what a monster is and answer the question "What is the question a dragon asks?"  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.

Adventures in the Vale Ep9 - How to prepare a game as a Game Master

This week Jake and I discuss preparation for Gamemasters.  Tips, tricks, guides, advice and ideas.   The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  The free edition of Worlds Without Number: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/348809/Worlds-Without-Number-Free-Edition  Come and join our games! https://discord.gg/YZkfWePb  Mythic Mountains RPG logo owned by Mythic Mountains RPG.

Adventures in the Vale Ep8 - The Free Kriegsspiel Renaissance with Guest Jim Parkin

This week I'm joined with game designer, blogger and vanguard of the Free Kriegsspeil Renaissance Jim Parkin.  We answer the question, "Is it possible to have a full and satisfying TTRPG campaign consisting of 15 minute car rides with your 8 year old son?" D66 Classless Kobolds https://d66kobolds.blogspot.com/ "Weird North" RPG https://classless-kobolds.itch.io/weird-north   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 Ep7 - The Myth of OSR Lethality

This week I discuss the misconception about lethality in old school renaissance tabletop RPG games, and how it's actually about allowing the players to make choices.  Original blog article here:  https://mythicmountainsrpg.substack.com/p/the-myth-of-osr-lethality   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 Ep6 - Dungeon Crawl Classics discussion with guest Lane Bowen

I'm joined by Lane Bowen and we discuss Dungeon Crawl Classics and his homebrew setting "Moonthrone" as well as advice for new DCC players.  Dungeon Crawl Classics Quick Start Rules Free!  https://goodman-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DCC_QSR_Free.pdf  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 Ep5 -Dungeon Crawl Classics Review & Actual Play ”Sinking the Stercorarius”

Review of "Dungeon Crawl Classics" by Goodman Games and Actual Play of "Sinking the Stercorarius" by 2 Old Guy Games.
"Sinking the Stercorarius" https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/318718/Sinking-the-Stercorarius-The-Salty-Funnel-0-Level-Adventure.  Dungeon Crawl Classics Quickstart Rules: https://goodman-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DCC_QSR_Free.pdf .  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.