Analytic Dice

In this episode of Analytic Dice we talk about our experiences running and playing Crown and Skull by Runehammer. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Check out the Crown and Skull Bundle: https://bundleofholding.com/presents/CrownSkull To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his awesome BURN 2d6 RPG book at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/440073/burn-2d6-core-rules You can check out some of Gabe's writings at: https://volcanicfortressofsurt.blogspot.com/ Also, see Harrigan's Crown and Skull rundown at: https://harriganshearth.substack.com/p/issue-2-crown-and-skull-initial-impressions Thanks to Kris McClanahan for the awesome Analytic Dice logo!

Joseph Goodman of Goodman Games, the creator of Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) RPG, joins us for this episode of Analytic Dice Studio. Analytic Dice Studio is the companion podcast to Analytic Dice. In each Analytic Dice Studio episode Kevin interviews a creator from the tabletop role-playing game community. The podcast follows a format in which Kevin and his guest first discuss facts and opinions that anyone can find on the internet followed by nine set questions that are asked of all guests. Check out Goodman Games at: https://goodman-games.com/ Check out Joey Royale's Pizza Party at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjotbAxDry2Isz0_7S2o5Qs4f3_Qrial_&si=PBxW7x9TJ7Btib6G To comment or make a recommendation, call Kevin at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message.

In this episode of Analytic Dice we talk about our experiences running and playing Dune Adventures in the Imperium by Modiphius. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Check out Dune: https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/collections/dune-adventures-in-the-imperium To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at: ⁠⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+⁠⁠ https://www.saltheartrpg.com You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at: ⁠⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God⁠⁠ Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

In this episode of Analytic Dice we talk about our experiences running and playing Fallen, a Baroque and Grim Fantasy Tabletop RPG by Perplexing Ruins. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Check out Fallen: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/383537/Fallen-RPG To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at: ⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+⁠ https://www.saltheartrpg.com You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at: ⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God⁠ Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

In this episode of Analytic Dice we talk about our experiences running and playing Mercenaries, Spies, and Private Eyes (a Tunnels & Trolls based game). Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Check out Mercenaries, Spies, and Private Eyes: https://kuratedkorner.com/collections/flying-buffalo?page=1 Check out Sean RPG at: https://www.youtube.com/@RPGSean Special thanks to Nik for joining us in playing MSPE. To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+ https://www.saltheartrpg.com You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

Diogo Nogueira, creator of many games including Solar Blades & Cosmic Spells, joins us for this episode of Analytic Dice Studio. Analytic Dice Studio is the companion podcast to Analytic Dice. In each Analytic Dice Studio episode Kevin interviews a creator from the tabletop role-playing game community. The podcast follows a format in which Kevin and his guest first discuss facts and opinions discovered on the internet followed by nine set questions that are asked of all guests. Check out Diogo's great work on itch.io at: https://diogo-old-skull.itch.io/ Or, on DriveThruRPG at: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/10771/old-skull-publishing To comment or make a recommendation, call Kevin at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message.

In this episode we talk about our experiences running and playing Jackals, Bronze Age Fantasy Roleplaying, by John-Matthew DeFoggi and Osprey Games. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Check out Jackals: https://www.ospreypublishing.com/us/jackals-9781472837424/ Special thanks to our playtest crew, Nik, Chad, and Harrigan. To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+ https://www.saltheartrpg.com You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

Jason Duff, creator of Heroes & Hardships, joins us for this episode of Analytic Dice Studio. Analytic Dice Studio is the companion podcast to Analytic Dice. In each Analytic Dice Studio episode Kevin interviews a creator from the tabletop role-playing game community. The podcast follows a format in which Kevin and his guest first discuss facts and opinions discovered on the internet followed by nine set questions that are asked of all guests. Check out Heroes & Hardships at: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/411535/Heroes--Hardships-Core-Rulebook To comment or make a recommendation, call Kevin at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message.

In this episode we talk about our experiences running and playing Dragonbane by Free League. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Check out Dragonbane: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/games/dragonbane/ Special thanks to our playtest crew, Nik, Jay, and Chad. To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+ https://www.saltheartrpg.com You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

Jon Gilmour joins us for this episode of Analytic Dice Studio. Analytic Dice Studio is the companion podcast to Analytic Dice. In each Analytic Dice Studio episode Kevin interviews a creator from the tabletop role-playing game community. The podcast follows a format in which Kevin and his guest first discuss facts and opinions discovered on the internet followed by nine set questions that are asked of all guests. Check out Kids on Bikes at: https://www.huntersentertainment.com/kidsonbikesrpg To volunteer as a Smurfs TTRPG playtester, go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJGoQ6kOatswjxVc_MM5kQ6SpXwv1YSyi7ruGJhLxeMCwgWQ/viewform?usp=sf_link To comment or make a recommendation, call Kevin at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message.

In this episode we talk about our experiences running and playing Lex Arcana by Leonardo Colovini, Dario De Toffoli, Marco Maggi, and Franceso Nepitello. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Check out Lex Arcana: https://acheronstore.com/lex-arcana/ To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+ https://www.saltheartrpg.com You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

In this episode we talk about our experiences running and playing Lost in the Fantasy World by Diogo Nogueira. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Check out Lost in the Fantasy World here: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/295885/Lost-in-the-Fantasy-World To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+ https://www.saltheartrpg.com You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

In this episode we talk about our experiences running and playing Old Ones, Shoggoths & R'Lyeh by Bill King. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Check out Old Ones, Shoggoths & R'Lyeh here: https://billk.itch.io/old-ones-shoggoths-rlyeh To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+ https://www.saltheartrpg.com You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games Finally, a big shout out to Earl of Fife Games and their upcoming Kickstarter "Dungeons Deep & Caverns Old: Secrets of the Sacred Stone" for the Heroes & Hardships RPG system. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heroes-and-hardships/dungeons-deep-and-caverns-old-secrets-of-sacred-stone?ref=5w34oe

In this episode we talk about our experiences running and playing Chivalry and Sorcery, Fifth Edition. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Check out Chivalry and Sorcery here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/293870/Chivalry--Sorcery-5th-Edition Check out this interview with Andy Staples on Hobbs & Friends https://hobbsnfriends.com/2020/08/07/66-andy-staples/ To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+ https://www.saltheartrpg.com You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God Thanks to our callers and please check out their podcasts below: Barry from Shadow of the GM https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gmsshadow Rich from Cockatrice Nuggets http://www.slackernerds.com/ Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf?si=470f9d3624984ea7 Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

In this episode we talk about our experiences running and playing We Deal in Lead by Odin's Beard RPG. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Check out We Deal in Lead here: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/we-deal-in-lead You can check out Planet X Games products like King Tut's Rootin Tootin' Weird West Extravabonanza here: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/collections/planet-x-games To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+ https://www.saltheartrpg.com You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

In this episode we talk about our experiences running and playing Tunnels & Trolls. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Tabletop role-playing games mentioned in this episode include: Tunnels & Trolls, Monsters Monsters!, Dungeons and Dragons, and We Deal In Lead To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+ https://www.saltheartrpg.com You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation. Tabletop role-playing games mentioned in this episode include: Tunnels & Trolls, Jackals, Against the Darkmaster, Conan 2d20, Star Trek Adventures 2d20, Burn 2d6, and We Deal in Lead. To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message. You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_rpg, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+ You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games