The Knights of Last Call Podcast Network

Derik, Bob and Smith are joined by special guest Kaz as they sit down to talk about the direction of RPGs [including 1D&D] and how our tastes have changed over the years, what do we hope to get out of future RPGs and what are the experiences and types of games that we want to play? If you are interested in supporting the Knights and joining the Patreon head over to: www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall

Leaving behind Red Cat Cave the Broken Tusks now turn east towards a forgotten past and a new future. Through the map their ancestors left behind in Red Cat Cave, the Scouts have discovered the lost migration route of their people, the Ethgir, and must now lead the following into unknown lands to find haven from the Burning Mammoths in the mythical Lost Mammoth Valley. Tips are appreciated...  https://streamelements.com/knightsoflastcall/tip If you would like to support the Knights ongoing, please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall -------------------------------------------------------- THE PLAYERS -------------------------------------------------------- Bob plays Droga a Kellid human Ranger (Beastmaster) Tim plays Brek a Kellid human Fighter (Bard) Kaz plays Thron a Kellid human Barbarian (Wrestler) Smith plays Joren a Mendevian human Cleric (Bastion) You can find copies of the group's character sheets here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W8M7GtkY9ejokA6AwM9ULB6gB1lmVgeR?usp=sharing -------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE RULES -------------------------------------------------------- * Improved Hero Points When a hero point is used to re-roll a d20, a result of 1 to 10 has +10 added to it, guaranteeing that re-rolled d20 with a hero point will never be lower than an 11. A PC may choose to use either result. * Improved Aid A PC may for One Action "Prepare" which enables them to use a Reaction in the upcoming round to Aid. At the time the Aid is given (the reaction is used), the PC will describe how they are assisting and choose which skill or attack they are using. No die roll is made to determine if the Aid is successful, or how much Aid bonus is given. Instead the Aid reaction is automatically successful and the recipient of the Aid will receive a circumstance bonus of +1, +2, +3 or +4 determined by the Proficiency level (Trained, Expert, Master, or Legendary) of the PC who is providing the Aid. -------------------------------------------------------- THE ADVENTURE -------------------------------------------------------- Quest for the Frozen Flame takes place in a remote and frozen land known as the Realm of the Mammoth Lords. An honorable, yet primitive, people dwell there formed into large clans known as "Followings" which nomadically live off the massive herds of megafauna that dwell within this ancient land, most notably the Mammoths.   Prepare to embark on a great journey in which the actions of our heroes will not only decide the fate of their small outcast clan known as the Broken Tusks, but the entire future of the Realm!!

The once sacred Red Cat Cave is now a cursed place, twisted by the rage and anger of its once proud guardian, Syarstik the Painted Tiger. Carefully exploring the once sacred halls of this hallowed ground, the scouts of the Broken Tusks come ever closer to their confrontation with the powerful spirit of this place - and closer to uncovering their destiny...   Tips are appreciated...  https://streamelements.com/knightsoflastcall/tip If you would like to support the Knights ongoing, please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall -------------------------------------------------------- THE PLAYERS -------------------------------------------------------- Bob plays Droga a Kellid human Ranger (Beastmaster) Tim plays Brek a Kellid human Fighter (Bard) Kaz plays Thron a Kellid human Barbarian (Wrestler) Smith plays Joren a Mendevian human Cleric (Bastion) You can find copies of the group's character sheets here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W8M7GtkY9ejokA6AwM9ULB6gB1lmVgeR?usp=sharing -------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE RULES -------------------------------------------------------- * Improved Hero Points When a hero point is used to re-roll a d20, a result of 1 to 10 has +10 added to it, guaranteeing that re-rolled d20 with a hero point will never be lower than an 11. A PC may choose to use either result. * Improved Aid A PC may for One Action "Prepare" which enables them to use a Reaction in the upcoming round to Aid. At the time the Aid is given (the reaction is used), the PC will describe how they are assisting and choose which skill or attack they are using. No die roll is made to determine if the Aid is successful, or how much Aid bonus is given. Instead the Aid reaction is automatically successful and the recipient of the Aid will receive a circumstance bonus of +1, +2, +3 or +4 determined by the Proficiency level (Trained, Expert, Master, or Legendary) of the PC who is providing the Aid. -------------------------------------------------------- THE ADVENTURE -------------------------------------------------------- Quest for the Frozen Flame takes place in a remote and frozen land known as the Realm of the Mammoth Lords. An honorable, yet primitive, people dwell there formed into large clans known as "Followings" which nomadically live off the massive herds of megafauna that dwell within this ancient land, most notably the Mammoths.   Prepare to embark on a great journey in which the actions of our heroes will not only decide the fate of their small outcast clan known as the Broken Tusks, but the entire future of the Realm!!

After weeks of frantic fleeing across the Gornok Plains; the Broken Tusks have finally come to the edge of the Tusk Mountains. Here the following would follow the Syorn route and turn north, not daring to cross the treacherous and frozen peaks as they once did generations ago in the Ethgir times...   As the Mammoth Lords of the Broken Tusks decide what to do - the noble scouts prepare to journey to the once-sacred Red Cat Cave so that they may make good on their promise to Grandfather Eiwa - to find out what happened to the Primordial Flame, recover it, and save their people and their land.   Now a twisted and dark demesne, haunted by the vengeful spirit of it's once noble guardian Syarstik, the Red Cat Cave has become a place of death. Tips are appreciated...  https://streamelements.com/knightsoflastcall/tip If you would like to support the Knights ongoing, please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall -------------------------------------------------------- THE PLAYERS -------------------------------------------------------- Bob plays Droga a Kellid human Ranger (Beastmaster) Tim plays Brek a Kellid human Fighter (Bard) Kaz plays Thron a Kellid human Barbarian (Wrestler) Smith plays Joren a Mendevian human Cleric (Bastion) You can find copies of the group's character sheets here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W8M7GtkY9ejokA6AwM9ULB6gB1lmVgeR?usp=sharing -------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE RULES -------------------------------------------------------- * Improved Hero Points When a hero point is used to re-roll a d20, a result of 1 to 10 has +10 added to it, guaranteeing that re-rolled d20 with a hero point will never be lower than an 11. A PC may choose to use either result. * Improved Aid A PC may for One Action "Prepare" which enables them to use a Reaction in the upcoming round to Aid. At the time the Aid is given (the reaction is used), the PC will describe how they are assisting and choose which skill or attack they are using. No die roll is made to determine if the Aid is successful, or how much Aid bonus is given. Instead the Aid reaction is automatically successful and the recipient of the Aid will receive a circumstance bonus of +1, +2, +3 or +4 determined by the Proficiency level (Trained, Expert, Master, or Legendary) of the PC who is providing the Aid. -------------------------------------------------------- THE ADVENTURE -------------------------------------------------------- Quest for the Frozen Flame takes place in a remote and frozen land known as the Realm of the Mammoth Lords. An honorable, yet primitive, people dwell there formed into large clans known as "Followings" which nomadically live off the massive herds of megafauna that dwell within this ancient land, most notably the Mammoths.   Prepare to embark on a great journey in which the actions of our heroes will not only decide the fate of their small outcast clan known as the Broken Tusks, but the entire future of the Realm!!

The Broken Tusks are back! The intrepid scouts continue to lead the following towards the safety of the Tusk Mountains and the potential perils of the Red Cat Cave wherein they can find the secrets towards locating the Primordial Flame. Tips are appreciated...  https://streamelements.com/knightsoflastcall/tip If you would like to support the Knights ongoing, please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall -------------------------------------------------------- THE PLAYERS -------------------------------------------------------- Bob plays Droga a Kellid human Ranger (Beastmaster) Tim plays Brek a Kellid human Fighter (Bard) Kaz plays Thron a Kellid human Barbarian (Wrestler) Smith plays Joren a Mendevian human Cleric (Bastion) You can find copies of the group's character sheets here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W8M7GtkY9ejokA6AwM9ULB6gB1lmVgeR?usp=sharing -------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE RULES -------------------------------------------------------- * Improved Hero Points When a hero point is used to re-roll a d20, a result of 1 to 10 has +10 added to it, guaranteeing that re-rolled d20 with a hero point will never be lower than an 11. A PC may choose to use either result. * Improved Aid A PC may for One Action "Prepare" which enables them to use a Reaction in the upcoming round to Aid. At the time the Aid is given (the reaction is used), the PC will describe how they are assisting and choose which skill or attack they are using. No die roll is made to determine if the Aid is successful, or how much Aid bonus is given. Instead the Aid reaction is automatically successful and the recipient of the Aid will receive a circumstance bonus of +1, +2, +3 or +4 determined by the Proficiency level (Trained, Expert, Master, or Legendary) of the PC who is providing the Aid. -------------------------------------------------------- THE ADVENTURE -------------------------------------------------------- Quest for the Frozen Flame takes place in a remote and frozen land known as the Realm of the Mammoth Lords. An honorable, yet primitive, people dwell there formed into large clans known as "Followings" which nomadically live off the massive herds of megafauna that dwell within this ancient land, most notably the Mammoths.   Prepare to embark on a great journey in which the actions of our heroes will not only decide the fate of their small outcast clan known as the Broken Tusks, but the entire future of the Realm!!

The flight across the Gornok Plains continues! With the horde of the Burning Mammoth in pursuit; the Broken Tusks make their way towards Gleaming Sun Lake -- to take some much needed rest and recovery -- and to plan their next move! Tips are appreciated...  https://streamelements.com/knightsoflastcall/tip If you would like to support the Knights ongoing, please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall -------------------------------------------------------- THE PLAYERS -------------------------------------------------------- Bob plays Droga a Kellid human Ranger (Beastmaster) Tim plays Brek a Kellid human Fighter (Bard) Kaz plays Thron a Kellid human Barbarian (Wrestler) Smith plays Joren a Mendevian human Cleric (Bastion) You can find copies of the group's character sheets here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W8M7GtkY9ejokA6AwM9ULB6gB1lmVgeR?usp=sharing -------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE RULES -------------------------------------------------------- * Improved Hero Points When a hero point is used to re-roll a d20, a result of 1 to 10 has +10 added to it, guaranteeing that re-rolled d20 with a hero point will never be lower than an 11. A PC may choose to use either result. * Improved Aid A PC may for One Action "Prepare" which enables them to use a Reaction in the upcoming round to Aid. At the time the Aid is given (the reaction is used), the PC will describe how they are assisting and choose which skill or attack they are using. No die roll is made to determine if the Aid is successful, or how much Aid bonus is given. Instead the Aid reaction is automatically successful and the recipient of the Aid will receive a circumstance bonus of +1, +2, +3 or +4 determined by the Proficiency level (Trained, Expert, Master, or Legendary) of the PC who is providing the Aid. -------------------------------------------------------- THE ADVENTURE -------------------------------------------------------- Quest for the Frozen Flame takes place in a remote and frozen land known as the Realm of the Mammoth Lords. An honorable, yet primitive, people dwell there formed into large clans known as "Followings" which nomadically live off the massive herds of megafauna that dwell within this ancient land, most notably the Mammoths.   Prepare to embark on a great journey in which the actions of our heroes will not only decide the fate of their small outcast clan known as the Broken Tusks, but the entire future of the Realm!!

The sacred ceremony of the Green Moon has been shattered by a rampaging war party of Burning Mammoth raiders! Thanks to the heroic actions of the newly anointed scouts, the Broken Tusks have managed to emerge unscathed but must now flee from the full might of the Burning Mammoth horde!  In the midst of this chaos, the dying wishes of Grandfather Eiwa have entrusted the party with a new quest, one that could save the Broken Tusks and the entire Realm of the Mammoth Lords! Tips are appreciated...  https://streamelements.com/knightsoflastcall/tip If you would like to support the Knights ongoing, please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall -------------------------------------------------------- THE PLAYERS -------------------------------------------------------- Bob plays Droga a Kellid human Ranger (Beastmaster) Tim plays Brek a Kellid human Fighter (Bard) Kaz plays Thron a Kellid human Barbarian (Wrestler) Smith plays Joren a Mendevian human Cleric (Bastion) You can find copies of the group's character sheets here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W8M7GtkY9ejokA6AwM9ULB6gB1lmVgeR?usp=sharing -------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE RULES -------------------------------------------------------- * Improved Hero Points When a hero point is used to re-roll a d20, a result of 1 to 10 has +10 added to it, guaranteeing that re-rolled d20 with a hero point will never be lower than an 11. A PC may choose to use either result. * Improved Aid A PC may for One Action "Prepare" which enables them to use a Reaction in the upcoming round to Aid. At the time the Aid is given (the reaction is used), the PC will describe how they are assisting and choose which skill or attack they are using. No die roll is made to determine if the Aid is successful, or how much Aid bonus is given. Instead the Aid reaction is automatically successful and the recipient of the Aid will receive a circumstance bonus of +1, +2, +3 or +4 determined by the Proficiency level (Trained, Expert, Master, or Legendary) of the PC who is providing the Aid. -------------------------------------------------------- THE ADVENTURE -------------------------------------------------------- Quest for the Frozen Flame takes place in a remote and frozen land known as the Realm of the Mammoth Lords. An honorable, yet primitive, people dwell there formed into large clans known as "Followings" which nomadically live off the massive herds of megafauna that dwell within this ancient land, most notably the Mammoths.   Prepare to embark on a great journey in which the actions of our heroes will not only decide the fate of their small outcast clan known as the Broken Tusks, but the entire future of the Realm!!

The Broken Tusks prepare for the most important ceremony of the year: the Night of the Green Moon welcoming the return of Spring to the Realm of the Mammoth Lords! Tips are appreciated...  https://streamelements.com/knightsoflastcall/tip If you would like to support the Knights ongoing, please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall -------------------------------------------------------- THE PLAYERS -------------------------------------------------------- Bob plays Droga a Kellid human Ranger (Beastmaster) Tim plays Brek a Kellid human Fighter (Bard) Kaz plays Thron a Kellid human Barbarian (Wrestler) Smith plays Joren a Mendevian human Cleric (Bastion) You can find copies of the group's character sheets here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W8M7GtkY9ejokA6AwM9ULB6gB1lmVgeR?usp=sharing -------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE RULES -------------------------------------------------------- * Improved Hero Points When a hero point is used to re-roll a d20, a result of 1 to 10 has +10 added to it, guaranteeing that re-rolled d20 with a hero point will never be lower than an 11. A PC may choose to use either result. * Improved Aid A PC may for One Action "Prepare" which enables them to use a Reaction in the upcoming round to Aid. At the time the Aid is given (the reaction is used), the PC will describe how they are assisting and choose which skill or attack they are using. No die roll is made to determine if the Aid is successful, or how much Aid bonus is given. Instead the Aid reaction is automatically successful and the recipient of the Aid will receive a circumstance bonus of +1, +2, +3 or +4 determined by the Proficiency level (Trained, Expert, Master, or Legendary) of the PC who is providing the Aid. -------------------------------------------------------- THE ADVENTURE -------------------------------------------------------- Quest for the Frozen Flame takes place in a remote and frozen land known as the Realm of the Mammoth Lords. An honorable, yet primitive, people dwell there formed into large clans known as "Followings" which nomadically live off the massive herds of megafauna that dwell within this ancient land, most notably the Mammoths.   Prepare to embark on a great journey in which the actions of our heroes will not only decide the fate of their small outcast clan known as the Broken Tusks, but the entire future of the Realm!!

Derik and Aaron are joined by Tim as they sit in the main hall at Origins 2022 and reminisce about conventions of the past and talk about the future: namely what should be the second actual play game that the Knights play on their livestream shows? If you are interested in supporting the Knights and joining the Patreon head over to: www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall

Join the Knights of Last Call as we kick off the first session of our brand new actual play livestream! Tips are appreciated...  https://streamelements.com/knightsoflastcall/tip If you would like to support the Knights ongoing, please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall -------------------------------------------------------- THE PLAYERS -------------------------------------------------------- Bob plays Droga a Kellid human Ranger (Beastmaster) Tim plays Brek a Kellid human Fighter (Bard) Kaz plays Thron a Kellid human Barbarian (Wrestler) Smith plays Joren a Mendevian human Cleric (Bastion) You can find copies of the group's character sheets here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W8M7GtkY9ejokA6AwM9ULB6gB1lmVgeR?usp=sharing -------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE RULES -------------------------------------------------------- * Improved Hero Points When a hero point is used to re-roll a d20, a result of 1 to 10 has +10 added to it, guaranteeing that re-rolled d20 with a hero point will never be lower than an 11. A PC may choose to use either result. * Improved Aid A PC may for One Action "Prepare" which enables them to use a Reaction in the upcoming round to Aid. At the time the Aid is given (the reaction is used), the PC will describe how they are assisting and choose which skill or attack they are using. No die roll is made to determine if the Aid is successful, or how much Aid bonus is given. Instead the Aid reaction is automatically successful and the recipient of the Aid will receive a circumstance bonus of +1, +2, +3 or +4 determined by the Proficiency level (Trained, Expert, Master, or Legendary) of the PC who is providing the Aid. -------------------------------------------------------- THE ADVENTURE -------------------------------------------------------- Quest for the Frozen Flame takes place in a remote and frozen land known as the Realm of the Mammoth Lords. An honorable, yet primitive, people dwell there formed into large clans known as "Followings" which nomadically live off the massive herds of megafauna that dwell within this ancient land, most notably the Mammoths.   Prepare to embark on a great journey in which the actions of our heroes will not only decide the fate of their small outcast clan known as the Broken Tusks, but the entire future of the Realm!!

An episode in which we discuss my recent revelation and exposure to the "4th Pillar of Play" and talking about what makes RPGs so unique and memorable for me. Which games do it well? Which games do it poorly?  If you are interested in supporting the Knights and joining the Patreon head over to: www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall

Join the Knights of Last Call as we kick off the first session of our brand new actual play livestream!  Tips are appreciated...  https://streamelements.com/knightsoflastcall/tip   If you would like to support the Knights ongoing, please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall   --------------------------------------------------------                                     THE PLAYERS  --------------------------------------------------------   Bob plays Droga a Kellid human Ranger (Beastmaster)  Tim plays Brek a Kellid human Fighter (Bard)  Kaz plays Thron a Kellid human Barbarian (Wrestler)  Smith plays Joren a Mendevian human Cleric (Bastion)   You can find copies of the group's character sheets here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W8M7GtkY9ejokA6AwM9ULB6gB1lmVgeR?usp=sharing   --------------------------------------------------------                                   HOUSE RULES  --------------------------------------------------------  * Improved Hero Points When a hero point is used to re-roll a d20, a result of 1 to 10 has +10 added to it, guaranteeing that re-rolled d20 with a hero point will never be lower than an 11. A PC may choose to use either result.   * Improved Aid A PC may for One Action "Prepare" which enables them to use a Reaction in the upcoming round to Aid. At the time the Aid is given (the reaction is used), the PC will describe how they are assisting and choose which skill or attack they are using. No die roll is made to determine if the Aid is successful, or how much Aid bonus is given. Instead the Aid reaction is automatically successful and the recipient of the Aid will receive a circumstance bonus of +1, +2, +3 or +4 determined by the Proficiency level (Trained, Expert, Master, or Legendary) of the PC who is providing the Aid.   --------------------------------------------------------                                  THE ADVENTURE  --------------------------------------------------------  Quest for the Frozen Flame takes place in a remote and frozen land known as the Realm of the Mammoth Lords. An honorable, yet primitive, people dwell there formed into large clans known as "Followings" which nomadically live off the massive herds of megafauna that dwell within this ancient land, most notably the Mammoths.   Prepare to embark on a great journey in which the actions of our heroes will not only decide the fate of their small outcast clan known as the Broken Tusks, but the entire future of the Realm!!

We've got a super long episode for everyone today! We start off we a long conversation with Bob in which we ask him to walk us through his first time GMing in Pathfinder 2e and his new D&D 5E campaign. Bob asks Aaron and Derik some questions, but mostly give us his thoughts on how the GM/DM seat felt and what were his main takeaways. In part two, we delve further into Bob's recent experiences as he had his first time playing Dungeon World recently. We dig into Bob's experience and talk about how it was different from his recent d20 based gaming: the pros and the cons. Enjoy! If you are interested in supporting the Knights and joining the Patreon head over to:  www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall

In this episode we talk about why we enjoy different game systems and why it may be necessary for us to play multiple games to be all to scratch all our RPG itches!

Miles per day! Hexploration! Point crawls! Call it whatever you want, the fact is that overland travel can be burdensome and difficult to manage. We don't want to just gloss over this important aspect of fantasy adventuring, but we also don't want to spend a real-life month just traveling between points A and B. So what can we do? In this episode we delve into the topic of Overland Travel and why it's important (or can be ignored), what makes it fun, and what has our past experiences taught us about what works and why?

In Episode 002 we begin to cover high-level design for our brand new start dungeon. We'll discuss conceptualizing dungeon themes and ideas; how to theorycraft good and bad ideas, AND cover the first THREE rules of Dungeoncraft - important lesson for Dungeon Master success!  You can find your own copy of The Tome of Adventure Design HERE! https://amzn.to/3z94t9V   If you would like to support the Knights directly, please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall

Derik, Aaron, and Bob are back for another discussion about RPGs! What are the real differences between roleplaying game systems? What MAKES a game... a ROLEPLAYING game? Do we need new language to describe all these systems and games so that we are talking about the right things? 

Derik, Aaron, and Bob are back for another discussion about RPGs! This time the primary focus of the conversation is on the importance of balance in RPG systems; what is balance and is it important? In a game system with a powerful referee and judge in the form of a game or dungeon master do RPGs really even need to be focused on balance? How do you manage the trade-off between balance and fun? Can a game be "too balanced"? All these questions and more are discussed and answered on this episode of the Late Knight Show!

In our third episode we discuss some questions for Twitter about consumable resources and the impact of death on your game! We then spend some time talking about Matt Colville's recent video about the nature of XP and how reward drive gameplay and finish off with a long discussion about Hero Points in PF2 and what THAT game system is trying to accomplish with their game engine! If you enjoyed our conversation I encourage you to check out our YouTube channel: The Knights of Last Call! Please consider supporting our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall

In our second episode we discuss the power (and allure) of the Fighter in PF2 and why it's so hard for Derik to just stay away; this leads into a deeper conversation about what exactly IS the draw and allure of PF2, why is it good? why is it bad? If you enjoyed our conversation I encourage you to check out our YouTube channel: The Knights of Last Call! Please consider supporting our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightsoflastcall