http://www.canonpuncture.com Thu, 17 May 2012 15:31:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Canon Puncture features lively discussion about playing RPGs, focusing on noteworthy items from blogs, forums, podcasts and anywhere else we find useful ideas and insights to share in the interest of having more fun at the table. We also occasionally interview people who are doing interesting things with design and/or play. This full feed also includes all of our actual play recordings and any other rich media we release. Rich Rogers and Friends no Rich Rogers and Friends theshow@canonpuncture.com theshow@canonpuncture.com (Rich Rogers and Friends) Creative Commons BY-NC-SA License 3.0 http://canonpuncture.com/wp-content/uploads/cpshield144.jpg http://www.canonpuncture.com http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2090 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2090#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 15:31:14 +0000 Orklord http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2090 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?feed=rss2&p=2090 0 Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designer(s) but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designer(s) but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, and why this and not another game. This episode’s advocate is Ryan Shelton, another fine member of the gamer forum Roludo. He's also the host of the new podcast Roll for News. Ryan advocates for Beat to Quarters, a game by Neil Gow. Rich Rogers and Friends no http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2083 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2083#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:54:18 +0000 Orklord http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2083 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?feed=rss2&p=2083 1 Welcome to the first episode of How We Play! This is a miniseries that Arnold and I will be trying out where we offer tips and tricks that are specific to a single RPG based on what we've read and found in actual play. Welcome to the first episode of How We Play! This is a miniseries that Arnold and I will be trying out where we offer tips and tricks that are specific to a single RPG based on what we've read and found in actual play. All feedback on this is very much appreciated! Direct Download: http://www.canonpuncture.com/audio/128-canonpuncture128-HWP-dogs.mp3 (Outtro music is Such Promise By Brett Adkins) Rich Rogers and Friends no http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2072 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2072#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:38:51 +0000 Orklord http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2072 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?feed=rss2&p=2072 0 Arnold interrupts a regular catch-up episode by dropping some serious knowledge on us. He shares how his GM Toolbox aides him in running Jadeclaw, an anthropomorphic Asian fantasy game. Some really intriguing techniques discussed in application here! Arnold interrupts a regular catch-up episode by dropping some serious knowledge on us. He shares how his GM Toolbox aides him in running Jadeclaw, an anthropomorphic Asian fantasy game. Some really intriguing techniques discussed in application here! Rich Rogers and Friends no http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2062 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2062#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:38:04 +0000 Orklord http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2062 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?feed=rss2&p=2062 1 Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designer(s) but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designer(s) but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, and why this and not another game. This episode’s advocate is Jason Pitre, another fine member of the gamer forum Roludo. Jason is the head honcho of Genesis of Legend Publishing. Jason advocates for Lady Blackbird by John Harper. Rich Rogers and Friends no 17:43 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2046 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2046#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:05:02 +0000 Orklord http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2046 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?feed=rss2&p=2046 0 Rich interviews Fraser Ronald of the Accidental Survivors Podcast about his new Viking RPG called Kiss My Axe. - KMA is a high action RPG with light rules to get you started quickly. Tune in to learn more about the game. Rich interviews Fraser Ronald of the Accidental Survivors Podcast about his new Viking RPG called Kiss My Axe. KMA is a high action RPG with light rules to get you started quickly. Tune in to learn more about the game. You can find the Kiss My Axe bundle (the game plus an adventure to get you started) here.   Direct Download: http://www.canonpuncture.com/audio/125-canonpuncture125-kissmyaxe.mp3 (Outtro music is Such Promise By Brett Adkins) Rich Rogers and Friends no http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2037 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2037#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:21:11 +0000 Orklord http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2037 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?feed=rss2&p=2037 1 Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designer(s) but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designer(s) but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, and why this and not another game. This episode’s advocate is WalkerP, admin of the excellent bilingual Montreal gamer forum Roludo. WalkerP advocates for Barbarians of Lemuria by Simon Washbourne. The free version The much prettier version   Direct Download: http://www.canonpuncture.com/audio/124-canonpuncture124-GA-BoL.mp3 (Outtro music is Such Promise By Brett Adkins) Rich Rogers and Friends no http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2028 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2028#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:26:42 +0000 Arnold Cassell http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2028 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?feed=rss2&p=2028 0 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2020 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2020#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:44:30 +0000 Orklord http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2020 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?feed=rss2&p=2020 1 Rich and Arnold sit down to catch up on the myriad of games they're playing. Of particular note is Arnold's Dread hack and how he used it to bridge a gap of time in the campaign. Rich just blathers on about the Skype and play-by-forum games he's playing. Rich and Arnold sit down to catch up on the myriad of games they're playing. Of particular note is Arnold's Dread hack and how he used it to bridge a gap of time in the campaign. Rich just blathers on about the Skype and play-by-forum games he's playing.   Arnold's Dread questions can be found here: http://story-games.com/forums/comments.php?DiscussionID=15585&page=1#Item_0 Myth-Weavers is where Rich is playing in a Smallville game. Snail's Pace is where Rich is running Lady Blackbird and Don't Rest Your Head and playing Apocalypse World (The Island) and Monster of the Week. We'd love your feedback! What did you think of this chatty episode? Direct Download: http://www.canonpuncture.com/audio/123-canonpuncture123-atourtables2.mp3 (Outtro music is Such Promise By Brett Adkins) Our RPGCrosstalk forum Rich Rogers and Friends no http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2014 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2014#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:16:44 +0000 Orklord http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2014 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?feed=rss2&p=2014 1 Rich interviews Michael Sands about his upcoming RPG Monster of the Week. This exciting modern day hunter game (that isn't made by White Wolf, Jarvis) is coming soon. Get a beta copy and even more cool goodies by pledging on his Indie Go Go campaign (w... Rich interviews Michael Sands about his upcoming RPG Monster of the Week. This exciting modern day hunter game (that isn't made by White Wolf, Jarvis) is coming soon. Get a beta copy and even more cool goodies by pledging on his Indie Go Go campaign (which ends January 29, 2012). Monster of the Week Indie Go Go A Story Games thread about the game http://www.canonpuncture.com/audio/122-canonpuncture122-motw.mp3 (Outtro music is Such Promise By Brett Adkins) Our RPGCrosstalk forum   Rich Rogers and Friends no http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2010 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2010#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:42:23 +0000 Orklord http://www.canonpuncture.com/?p=2010 http://www.canonpuncture.com/?feed=rss2&p=2010 9