The Wild Die: A Savage Worlds RPG Podcast

The Wild Die: A Savage Worlds RPG Podcast

A podcast all about the role playing game Savage Worlds by Pinnacle Entertainment Group

Episodes

May 17, 2021 84 mins

In the final episode of the Wild Die Podcast, the co-hosts treat you to a double feature. We open up the mailbag to answer questions about player vs player and quick encounters. We then wrap it up with a discussion on the way we like to end campaigns both as game masters and players. © The Wild Die is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pinnacle Entertainment Group or Official Pinnacle Licensees. Any of the products mentioned on our...

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In the final installment of this series, Gary walks us through how he would savage the time-traveling sci-fi show Travelers.

  • Expedition Deadwood 
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    April 7, 2021 36 mins

    In this follow-up to our new series, Karl walks us through how he would savage Bubba Ho-Tep.

  • Karl at the Gary Con panel 
  • Savage Cruise 2022 
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    April 5, 2021 53 mins

    Eric kicks off this series by savaging Riddick. Hear his take on the mechanics he feels are necessary to bring this sci-fi franchise to your tabletop using the Savage Worlds rules.

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    March 10, 2021 48 mins

    In this episode, we answer a listener's question concerning ranged combat and play through a Quick Encounter with special guest Candace McAfee.

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    March 3, 2021 44 mins

    The Wild Die crew discuss the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone by selecting Hindrances you've never played before and embracing a flawed character.

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    February 15, 2021 42 mins

    After not having run Savage Worlds in well over a year, Gary is planning his return. What did he choose to run? What's his prep like, and which Savage Worlds rules does he feel he needs a refresher on?

  • Stinger & Spores: The Leaping Jaws
  • ETU with Preston Dubose
  • Wild Die Harder Friday, Feb 26th at 9 pm is Chupacabra with Jeff Ciccolani & Terry Whisenant
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    February 1, 2021 35 mins

    Savage Worlds Adventure Edition aka Swade has been out for over two years. How does it compare to the previous edition? The cast of the Wild Die Podcast shares their opinion on the matter.

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    © The Wild Die is not affiliated w...

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    January 18, 2021 33 mins

    Karl and Eric discuss the place downtime has in Savage Worlds and suggest ways to make it more fast, furious, and fun! NOTE: Eric had poor audio quality due to the wrong mic being used to record. Sorry about that.

  • Savage Pathfinder Development Team Q&A 
  • Sleeves Diaries #3—Campaign Tropes 
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    December 29, 2020 46 mins

    We welcome Richard Woolcock back on the show for a round table discussion on the reasons why you would choose Quick Encounter or Support to adjudicate actions a group would take.

  • Sprawlrunners
  • Sprawlrunners Countdown Deck
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    December 15, 2020 36 mins

    Gary, Karl, and Eric look back at the year and share their favorite Savage Worlds highlights.

    Be sure to stay in contact with us- thewilddie@gmail.com, twitter @thewilddie and look for us on Facebook, and MeWe. Also, help support the show and get early access to the podcast through our Patreon!

    © The Wild Die is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pinnacle Entertainment Group or Official Pinnacle Licensees. Any of the prod...

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    November 30, 2020 50 mins

    Are you still hesitating to run Savage Worlds for the first time with your friends? If so, we hope that the wise and inspirational words of Candace McAfee will resonate with you. Candace is Karl's GM and she's recently taken the plunge. 

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    November 19, 2020 46 mins

    In this new installment of the Campaign Series, we talk about taking notes before, during, and after the game from the GM and player perspectives.

  • The Secret Files of Section D  on Kickstarter November 17th
  • Sprawlrunners by Manuel Sambs and Veiled Fury Entertainment
  • Whisky & Wildcards
  • Notes
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    November 4, 2020 48 mins

    What happens to a character whose player is absent for a session? What is GM Ghosting, and how to avoid it? What is the proper etiquette for calling off? What can you do as a GM to avoid wanting to bail on your group? These are all questions that the Wild Die guys attempt to answer in this episode.

  • Wild Die Harder—Hollerween with John Goff
  • Chase Examples
  • Test Drive Rules
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    October 20, 2020 53 mins

    The boys get back to their campaign series to discuss Advancement. How often should you hand out advances and when? How does it affect the campaign? How would you describe the power curve in Savage Worlds?

    Be sure to stay in contact with us- thewilddie@gmail.com, twitter @thewilddie and look for us on Facebook, and MeWe. Also, help support the show and get early access to the podcast through our Patreon!

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    October 7, 2020 48 mins

    The Wild Die crew delves into the mechanics behind grappling, answers common questions about it, and talks about how you can apply some of the mechanics to other situations.

  • Sleeveless Diary #2—Influence the Story
  • Hollerween: October 29–November 1st: Karl’s game, seminar with John Goff about Deadlands
  • Suzerain Legends Kickstarter Oct 4th
  • Dead End Kickstarter
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    September 28, 2020 35 mins

    In this episode, we discuss the first session of a campaign. How do you start a pre-written campaign versus homebrew? Is the hook really that important? 

  • Wild Die Harder debut
  • Next Wild Die Harder show on October 30th, Deadlands with John Goff
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    September 21, 2020 55 mins

    Earlier this year, we welcomed the guys over at Atomic Ninja Studios to learn more about  Dead End, their survival horror setting for Savage Worlds. Unfortunately, the Kickstarter launch was delayed so we're only releasing the episode now.

    Dead End is live on Kickstarter from September 17th to October 17th. Be sure to stay in contact with us- thewilddie@gmail.com, twitter @thewilddie and look for us on Facebook, and M...

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    September 8, 2020 44 mins

    In this episode, we invited Ellen Dalina of the Birdhouse Mysteries and CFT RPG Savage Ravenloft to talk about session zero. 

  • Wild Die Harder Tuesday, September 8th at 9 pm Eastern
  • Savage Mojo: free Shane Hensley adventure by signing up for their newsletter, core book is pay-what-you-want for a limited time 
  • New Bristol 
  • Birdhouse Mysteries
  • Savage Ravenloft
  • Knife Theory
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    August 24, 2020 43 mins

    It's the beginning of a new series about the long game and the Wild Die crew kick this off with a discussion on campaign set-up. How do you plan ahead? What kind of prep goes into your campaign and how long is your campaign going to be. 

    We also have a few announcements so make sure you listen to the wrap-up segment!  

  • Rollin Bones Podcast 
  • Zovya RPG Maps 
  • Zovya RPG Maps Patreon 
  • Wild Die Harder on Twitch Tuesday, September 1st!...
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