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.
Episodes
Ever wanted to command your own Star Trek ship? Joe does, so he explores the character creation process in Star Trek Adventures Captain's Log and builds a captain ready to boldly go where no one has gone before! Learn how to create your own Star Trek captain with this step-by-step guide. Links: Star Trek Adventures Captain's Log: https://modiphius.net/en-us/products/sta-captains-log-solo-roleplaying-game Character Genera...
Concept vs. Mechanics: Which Way Do You Build Your Characters? This week on The Dekahedron RPG Podcast, Joe has a special guest! James joins the show to have a lighthearted debate about the best way to create characters: Concept First or Mechanics First? Joe, a firm believer in the Concept First approach, likes to start with a clear idea of who their character is and then find the mechanics in the game to bring that character to ...
Joe, delves into the murky waters of online RPG sales. He shares his concerns about a potentially “scammy”/“bootleggy” listing he found on eBay for the 1978 "Star Trek, Adventure Gaming in the Final Frontier" RPG. Join this journey through the history of this game, its significance as the first licensed Star Trek RPG, and its connection to Heritage Models and Dave Arneson. He also discusses the game’s evolution into Sta...
This episode dives into the world of hex crawls and introduces a unique concept: the hex crawl seed. What is a hex crawl seed? It provides the spark for an adventure that unfolds through exploration, not a pre-determined map. The seed? The story of Mossbeard, a dwarf consumed by gold lust and transformed into a dragon. The adventure? Up to you! The episode explores various paths players can take using a cryptic poem and map ridd...
Joe makes Dancing Squirrel, a character using the rules in The Atruaghin Clans, a 1990's Dungeons & Dragons product. Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 📧 feedback@dekahedron.com 📞📱 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278) 📋www.dekahedron.com/boards More information is at dekahedron.com
Joe is dumfounded by the attribute modifiers that he stumbled upon in an old Dungeons & Dragons product: The Atruaghin Clans. Is he making a mountain out of a molehill? Come explore this portrayal of Native Americans in 1990's D&D. Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 📧 feedback@dekahedron.com 📞📱 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278) 📋www.de...
Joe is joined by Mike the Meek, and together they dive deep into a comprehensive review of the classic Traveller RPG supplement, "76 Patrons." They discuss the highs and lows of this versatile toolkit, explore its adaptability to different genres, and examine its unique approach to adventure design. Whether you're a seasoned Traveller GM or new to the system, this review offers valuable insights and plenty of gaming i...
Joe answering feedback from Evil Jeff, James, Jason, Mirke the Meek, and Riley. Topics include the Flying FIsh & Jade Dragon rules, my Star Trek adventure, and NPC secrets. Listener podcasts: Evil Jeff's Minions & Musings: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff/ Jason's Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Mirke the Meek's podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...
Joe responds to listener feedback from Episodes 116, 120, & 121. Listener podcasts: Evil Jeff's Minions & Musings: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff/ Jason's Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Riley's Diegetic Advancement: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diegeticadvancement/ Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 📧 ...
In this audio-only episode, Joe interviews Chris Gonnerman, the author of Basic Fantasy RPG and Iron Falcon RPG. They delve into the origins of the OSR/retroclone movement and what lies ahead. [OSR RPG / Retroclone Games]
Basic Fantasy RPG: https://www.basicfantasy.org/
Iron Falcon RPG: https://ironfalconrpg.com/
FallCon: https://www.fallcon.com/
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This episode is available with video: https://youtu.be/i8UX_mnQ3Sk?si=SSNlmHUvrdWk2bBk
In this episode, Joe talks presents an adventure for Star Trek role-playing. Along the way he discusses classic Traveller's "76 Patrons" supplement. Share your thoughts via:
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This episode is available with video: https://youtu.be/GKroIudCCdM
In this episode, Joe talks about:
- The move to YouTube
- An upcoming guest
- Asks if you want to know an NPC's secrets in Dungeons & Dragons or other RPG.
- Answers feedback from Jason and Evil Jeff.
This episode is based on this blog post: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/2020/12/should-players-know-npcs-secrets.html The Callers' Podcasts: ...
Last week, we set the scene for a thrilling pre-WWII South China Sea campaign. This week, we dive into the action with a brand new, streamlined RPG system designed for cinematic thrills! Inspired by Traveller and Tunnels & Trolls, it uses skills only, boasts lightning-fast character creation, and puts the dice firmly in your hands. We'll also touch on aerial and personal combat. Buckle up and get ready to rewrite the rulebo...
Viewing Habits is Joe and Valerie's new show where they talk about the movies, TV shows, and live performances that they watch:
Game Master Joe unveils this thrilling new campaign concept for RPG pulp adventure. Get ready for high-flying action, exotic intrigue, and a fight for survival! This episode sets you down in the turbulent skies of a fictional pre-WWII South China Sea. Take command of a "civilian" flying boat because trouble is brewing. You'll have to evade the growing power of the Empire of the Rising Sun while confronting the notori...
Valerie joins Joe to answer the feedback they received from episode 115.
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📋www.dekahedron.com/boards More information is at dekahedron.com
Also, check out Joe's RPG blog.
Valerie returns to join Joe as they talk about the movies and television that they watched in February.
- Argyll (film)
- Wonka (film)
- The Family Plan (Mark Wahlberg AppleTV+ movie)
- Fool Me Once (Netflix UK by Harlan Coben)
- Dear Child (Netflix Germany)
- Upload (season 3, Amazon)
- Reacher (season 2, Amazon)
- Who is Erin Carter? (Netflix UK)
- A Nearly Normal Family (Netflix Sweden)
- Good Morning, Veronica (season 3, Net...
Inspired by Jason's listener challenge, Joe, Darkfluid, and James unleash their creativity! Each presenter dives into a different RPG system to craft the ultimate Minotaur thief. James tackles the challenge in AD&D 2nd Edition, Darkfluid unleashes his vision in Lamentations of the Flame Princess, and Joe uses Fate Accelerated Edition. Will these monstrous thieves be cunning masterminds or blundering bull-headed bandits? Tun...
Joe, Darkfluid, and James come together to review the submissions and select a victor for the contest unveiled in Episode 113. As they navigate through the process, they engage in discussions about thief characters. Darkfluid's Podcast: https://darkfluid.substack.com/
Big Eyes, Small Mouth, 4E: https://www.dyskami.ca/besm.html
Unbelievably Simple Role-playing System (USR): https://www.lulu.com/shop/scott-malthouse/unbeli...
Join Joe & Daniel (from the Bandit’s Keep) as they delve into the “Legends of the Ancient World,” a free almost-RPG from Dark City Games. In this final installment of a two-part series, they’ll discuss they parts they like the least and give their overall impression of the game. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the genre, tune in to discover hidden gems in the world of tabletop gaming.
Dark City Games: https://www.dar...
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