Tome Travelers

As the Tome Travelers, hosts John and Roxy go on a journey through roleplaying games of the past, present, and future. Sure, you know the big names in RPGs, but this is the show where we take a look at those settings and systems that you may not have heard of, and maybe even some that are out of print. Join us every other week as we travel through the tomes!

Call of Cthulhu

This week, John and Sam get together to discuss the history of Call of Cthulhu RPG by Chaosium, Inc. with special guests, Matt and John Quiett of Nerd’s Domain! Besides a mutual appreciation for the works of H.P. Lovecraft, The Quietts have been part of one of the longest-running Call of Cthulhu actual-play podcasts, “The Nerd’s Domain presents Masks of Nyarlathotep”. Hosts: John Thompson Guests: Sam Howard, Matt Quiett, and John Quiett PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

02-05
46:22

Deadlands

Welcome to 2020! On this episode, join the Thompsons and special guest host, Craig Campbell as we head into an alternate and decidedly weirder version of the Wild West in Deadlands.  PS: Craig has a Kickstarter going RIGHT NOW and we'd love our listeners to help get him to his goal! Support it here: CAPERS Deluxe Hardcover RPG. To learn more about him and his CAPERS RPG line, check out these past episodes of Tome Travelers: CAPERS and CAPERS Covert.  Hosts: John and Roxy Thompson Guest: Craig Campbell PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

01-20
01:05:09

Credits Page: Owen K.C. Stephens' 52-IN-52

If you're into TTRPGs then there is a really good chance that Owen KC Stephens has touched something you like. Now, Owen is taking on a new project boasting 52 new products in 52 weeks - each of which will be compatible with Pathfinder, Starfinder, and D&D 5e. Come hear about this awesome project AND how you can get your hands on a ton of PDFs before the start of the year! Host: John Thompson Guest: Owen K.C. Stephens Preorder the 52-in-52 and Bonus Megabundle here, at Open Gaming Store! Find Owen on his website, Patreon, and on Twitter! PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

12-02
24:29

Credits Page: Ben Sandfelder's Lightning War

In a distant fantasy world, an ancient evil bides its time sewing discord and chaos and twisting the souls of men. Welcome to Lightning War, a new fantasy game set in a World War I parallel where heroic squads with machine guns and magic face a modern, cunning enemy! Host: John Thompson Guest: Ben Sandfelder Check out Lightning War now on Kickstarter! Find Ben at Games Ink and on Twitter, @BenSandfelder! PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

11-21
25:03

Credits Page: CAPERS Covert with Craig Campbell

Today on Tome Travelers, John sits down with Craig Campbell to talk about his newest Kickstarter, CAPERS Covert, and the future plans of Nerdburger Games. Get your wallets ready for spies, private eyes, villains, henchmen, and a touch of superpower! Host: John Thompson Guest: Craig Campbell Check out CAPERS Covert Kickstarter! PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

09-17
23:31

GenCon Post Show

GenCon 2019 is behind us, but we want to take an episode and share what we saw, what we did, who we met, and what we enjoyed! We also have a special guest with us, Cobb, who played in the Star Trek Adventures multi-table event we were a part of! Hosts: John and Roxy Thompson Featuring: Cobb Find Cobb on Twitch! PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

08-27
56:23

Credits Page, Episode 10: Alex Flagg, Live from Dreamhack Dallas

A few months back I got to talk with Ed Healy of Gamerati; you may know them as distributors and troubleshooter-extrodinaires linked to Crafty Games and Sean Astin’s upcoming Grimmerspace. Ed invited me up to take a look around when some of the groups they represented hit Dreamhack in Dallas. It was a heck of an experience and while there I got to meet with game creator, Alex Flagg of Crafty Games, the creators of Spycraft and Mistborn! I want to thank Ed Healy for the invite and Alex for the chance to talk about his games! Host: John Thompson Guest: Alex Flagg Check out Crafty Games! PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

08-13
15:28

GenCon Year-In-Review

The summer is winding down and that means ... GENCON! While we're packing up for the best four days in gaming, we sat down with our friend, Matt Quiett from The Nerd's Domain and discussed what had happened in gaming since last year, and what we're looking forward to the most this year. If you're going to be at GenCon this year, come by ICC 145 and check out the massive multi-table Star Trek Adventures game we're running Thursday and Friday from 10am-3pm! Hosts: John and Roxy Thompson Featuring: Matt Quiett PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

07-29
01:15:29

World of Darkness (Live from Comicpalooza 2019)

In May, the Thompsons got the opportunity to broadcast LIVE from the show floor at Comicpalooza 2019 as part of the Comicpalooza Podcast Program! John and Roxy discuss White Wolf's World of Darkness, John's history in the Camarilla, and see where this much-beloved property stands today! Hosts: John and Roxy Thompson PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

06-11
31:10

Credits Page, Episode 9: Ed Healy

This week, Tome Travelers delves into the hidden world behind RPGs to talk to the legendary Ed Healy of Gamerati. Gamerati is a company that offers services to the game publishing community with distribution, media solutions, and more! Host: John Thompson Guest: Ed Healy Check out Gamerati! PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

05-23
39:57

Season 2, Episode 4: Spycraft Revisited

This week, the Thompsons and Sam stealthily sneak back into a game from Season 1, Spycraft! It's just so good (and Sam really wanted to do it), how could we not go back? Check out our interview with one of the game's creators that we posted last night! Hosts: John and Roxy Thompson, and Sam Howard PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

04-22
39:38

Credits Page, Episode 8: Interview with Patrick Kapera

On this episode of Credits Page, John sits down with Patrick Kapera, formerly of AEG and now co-leader of Crafty Games, to talk about the company and their beloved IP, Spycraft! Host: John Thompson Guest: Patrick Kapera Check out Crafty Games' website! PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

04-22
27:17

Season 2, Episode 3: Little Fears

This episode, our team dives head-first into the horror property, Little Fears! Little Fears is the granddaddy of the "Bizarre Coming of Age" style games like Kids on Bikes or Tales from the Loop. Also, Passionerdly Podcasts is proud to have the first interview for the launch of Little Fears - Cthulhu Tales, a comic coming to Kickstarter soon which combines this classic property with the Cthulhu/Lovecraft Mythos! Be sure to go by our website (link below) for this preview including special, never-before-seen artwork! PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

04-08
38:34

Season 2, Episode 2: Anima: Beyond Fantasy

The team is back to talk about the fantasy RPG, Anima: Beyond Fantasy. Originally from Spain, this property combined anime and fantasy visulas to create a unique experience! PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

03-25
46:25

Credits Page, Episode 7: Jinkies!

This week, John sits down with Toby Strauss and talks about his current Kickstarter: Jinkies! His game is a fun RPG take on 70's cartoon mysteries using the Powered by the Apocalypse System. Host: John Thompson Special Guest: Toby Strauss Back the project: Jinkies! Kickstarter PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

03-14
29:29

Credits Page, Episode 6: GoblinPunk from Shotgun Angel Games

This week, John sits down with author James Robert Crews Wylder to talk about his recent release of “GoblinPunk” for Shotgun Angel Games. This new 30-page full-color module introduces the threat of steampunk goblins to the Pathfinder setting! Host: John Thompson Special Guest: James Robert Crews Wylder Find James: James Wylder, Writer Twitter: @arcbeatle Instagram: @arcbeatle Find GoblinPunk at Shotgun Angel Games or on Drive-Thru RPG! PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

03-04
13:51

Credits Page, Episode 5: Capers from NerdBurger Games

This week on Tome Travelers, John talks with Craig Campbell of NerdBurger Games about the release of his award-winning Capers, a game of superpowers in the roaring 20’s! If you are interested in grabbing a copy of NerdBurger’s Capers, check it out here! Host: John Thompson Special Guest: Craig Campbell PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

02-25
22:07

Credits Page, Episode 4: More Kittens Kickstarter

In a special joint release from Tome Travelers and Go Fund This, John sits down with Stentor Danielson to talk about the game Laser Kittens which they designed with co-creator Cheyenne Grimes. They also discuss the current ongoing Kickstarter project of More Kittens that builds upon the previous game with add-ons, scenarios, and new animals for the players to take on! This is one game that should be purrr-fect for any gaming table! Host: John Thompson Featuring: Stentor Danielson Back the Kickstarter for More Kittens here and find Laser Kittens at Glittercats Fine Amusements! PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

02-20
20:00

Season 2, Episode 1: Shadowrun

Guess what? Tome Travelers is back with its second season! For our first episode of 2019, John, Roxy, and Sam travel into the great Northeastern sprawl of Seattle for the alternate cyberpunk world of Shadowrun. Unlike other cyberpunk properties Shadowrun combines the bleak futures of man and machine, then adds magic and fantasy, creating one of the most famous mythos mashups in tabletop gaming history. Come listen as we detail the property’s travel from FASA to Catalyst Game Studios, its strange-yet-relevant portents of the future apocalypse, and discuss how a game that’s written about a not-too-distant-future has had to change and develop! PassionerdlyPassionerdly on FacebookTwitter: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerks Instagram: @passionerdlypds, @passionerdly, @roowerksCheck out our Patreon for bonus content and swag! Support the show by wearing our shirts from TeePublic! Proud part of the Nerd's Domain Nerd's Domain on Facebook Nerd's Domain on Twitter Nerd's Domain on TeePublic and the Southgate Media Group!

02-11
46:02

Episode 20: Hero System

In our season 1 finale, we open up Hero System 4th Edition. Touting itself as the “world’s best” RPG system, we discuss exactly how crunchy it is, as well as how long it may take someone to build a character completely from scratch. Is it really the best? It’s at least Sam’s favorite. Hosts: John & Roxy Thompson Featuring: Sam Howard Check out Passionerdly at: passionerdly.com Passionerdly Facebook Twitter/Instagram: @passionerdly, @roowerks, @passionerdlypds Patreon TeePublic Check out The Nerd’s Domain at: nerdsdom.com facebook.com/nerdsdomain twitter.com/nerdsdomain teepublic.com/user/nerdsdomain Music "Alien's Feast Loop" by zagi2, FreeSound.org    

12-10
50:08

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