Purple Worm

Purple Worm is a podcast featuring a small group of British RPG-ers discuss various topics of interest, with a highlight on UK-based or inspired RPGS. The podcast ceased publishing on 30/08/20, but now it seems as though a sleeping behemoth stirs once again... Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

What's in your GM kit?

The fellows from Purple Worm are talking about what they'd include in their GM kits. • You can also find us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purplewormpodcast     • And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvJ85Z2Iyn8x5hbVDKdZ7g Check out our individual podcasts: • Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal  • Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit  • John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

09-07
01:44:00

Finding the Fun

The fellows from Purple Worm are talking about finding the fun, why they game and what keeps bringing them back to the hobby table.   • You can also find us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purplewormpodcast    • And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvJ85Z2Iyn8x5hbVDKdZ7g  Check out our individual podcasts:   • Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal • Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit • John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

07-20
02:13:32

Rising from the Sands

After a long break the Purple Worm lads re-unite to have a bit of a catch-up/progress report, chat about RPGs and what we're excited for in the future:   You can also find us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purplewormpodcast   And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvJ85Z2Iyn8x5hbVDKdZ7g Check out our individual podcasts: Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

06-22
01:59:17

Coming soon...

Something stirs below the desert sands. Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/  Coming soon... Purplewormpodcast@gmail.com

06-19
03:10

Spicing up Combat & Sexy Times Voicemail Episode

In this bonus voicemail episode we're fielding calls about PBTA, lethality in combat, various hacks and methods of maintaining suspense. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.o be added in prior to publishing.

08-03
57:06

Indy and OSR RPGs

In this episode Dave Aldridge leads us in a discussion of the differences between Indy and OSR games. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. Links Discussed in the Show http://www.indie-rpgs.com/_articles/narr_essay.html http://www.indie-rpgs.com/articles/15/ http://www.indie-rpgs.com/articles/21/

07-27
01:05:22

Powered by the Apocalypse

In this episode the Worm-ers are discussing the merits and flaws of the Powered by the Apocalypse system, along with some of our favourite games using the system. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. Links Discussed in the Show Apocalypse World Burned Over - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/288008/Apocalypse-World-Burned-Over-Hackbook Simple World - https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/simple-world One Shot World - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/242339/One-Shot-World-Beta +1 Forward Podcast - https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/1-forward

07-20
58:33

Mythic London, Ley Lines and Brothers Green Voicemail Episode

In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls about mythic London, ley lines, advancement and the Green Children. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

07-13
19:24

Spicing Up Combat

In this episode the Worm-ers are discussing tricks, tips and techniques for spicing up combat in your RPG sessions. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

07-06
01:10:54

Scratching Below the Surface

In this episode Colin talks to us about searching for the extraordinary in our own back yards and how this can inspire a whole world of RPG sessions. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

06-29
28:01

The Aquarian Guide to Legendary London

In this episode Dave provides us with insight into an intriguing collection of new-age lore and legends concerning the city of London. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

06-22
28:19

Advancement, Bastionland and Vorpal Spades voicemail episode

In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls about advancement, what you should award XP for a cool items. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

06-15
10:07

Faerie Trees

In this episode Pete kicks us off talking about mystical faerie trees and how they can serve as gateways to other realms. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

06-08
30:52

The Mysterious Green Children of Woolpit

In this episode we talk about the folk-tale the Green Children of Woolpit and how to run mystery storylines in your RPGs. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

06-01
38:15

Spookiness, Prophecies and Map-making voicemail episode

In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls about spooky goings on, prophecies and get a recommendation for some map-making software. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

05-25
38:39

Advancement & Rewards

In this episode the Worm-ers are discussing various methods of advancements and of rewarding players in RPGs, what the various bring to a game and which RPGs suit particular methods. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

05-18
43:34

What games have we been playing?

In this episode the Worm-ers are talking about the games that we've been playing and running recently. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

05-11
57:46

Online Gaming

In this episode the Worm-ers discuss a topic that's very much at the forefront of everyone's minds current, gaming online, what to use, how to do it and some suggestions for making the experience as painless as possible. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. Check out Goblin's Henchman's excellent spreadsheet adventure module at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jmmWCIcQxk&list=PLyeGjc78ASuIu-pmyk_kpforB7vZA3gPY If you're interested in joining the Audio Dungeon Discord community click on the link here: https://discord.gg/D5Gpe3s

05-04
01:04:12

Player agency, hardware and folklore voicemail episode

In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls talking about player agency, permissions to elaborate on a setting, folklore, the correct way to pronounce Kobold and folklore, amongst other things. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

04-27
41:50

Spring-heeled Jack

In this bonus voicemail episode we discuss one of the more popular urban-legends of the Victorian era, Spring-heeled Jack. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

04-20
21:30

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