Dekahedron RPG Podcast
Dekahedron is a weekly podcast featuring Joe, an old referee discussing tabletop RPGs. Di ve into topics ranging from classic OSR/D&D gameplay to modern systems like FATE. Join the conversation by - Email (text or attach an audio file): email feedback@dekahedron.com - Phone (call or text): 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278) - Web: https://sayhi.chat/dekahedron Cover art logo by DesignKat.
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@marcusblacknell-andrews1783 asked me "What is Tunnels & Trolls?"Here's my answer!Not to oversell it, but Tunnels & Trolls (T&T) from Flying Buffalo is one of the most important games in history. I'll tell you why it's the reason the entire RPG industry exists today, paving the way for everything after D&D.I'll also break down the rules that make T&T a unique, rules-light favorite!Share...
This time I'm answering feedback from Martin from Spotify and BJ, the Arcane Alienist about OSR game system preferences.
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Answering feedback from Mirke the Meek, Riley, and "Vid" about OSR game system preferences.
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I close out this year's #OSRtober talking about my favorite magic systems.
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I realized I forgot to record this topic last week, so Episode #184 is actually next week—oops! Anyway, this week for #OSRtober, I'm talking about Magic Items--specifically Minor Magic Items.
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The week's #OSRtober prompt is "Strangest OSR Rule" and I talk about weapon restrictions.
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The Dekahedron celebrates it's 3rd birthday by inviting former co-host James on to answer this year's #OSRoctober prompts.
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For week 2 of #OSRtober I talk what I believe to be the most overlooked OSR monster, and a couple overlooked settings.
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For week 1 of #OSRtober I talk about both My Favorite & My Most Wished for OSR RPG.
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Let's talk about Player Umwelt. It;s what I call the idea that the world we live in shapes the way we see everything else—including our games. I'll explain how our own umwelt makes it hard to truly embrace a different reality and how that affects everything from medieval towns to sci-fi space maps. I'll also share a few examples and a final takeaway about managing your campaign's "special effects budget" s...
Let's talk about the "Halted Game Fallacy." The idea is that giving players physical props like letters or notes, along with other player-driven actions like shopping or checking for traps, "halt the game." But I think that's completely backwards. To me, that's not a halt—that's the game running at full speed.
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It's time to get ready for OSR October 2025! I propose a prompt system to inspire your OSR content that works for both daily or weekly content.
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https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/2025/09/osr-october-prompts-for-2025.html
#OSROctober2025
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Day 31 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Reward"!
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Day 30 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Experience"!
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Day 29 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Connect"!
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Day 28 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Suspense"!
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Day 27 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Tactic"!
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Day 26 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Nemesis"!
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Day 25 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Challenge"!
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Day 24 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Reveal"!
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