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Joethelawyer's Analog Mancave

Joethelawyer
Dungeons & Dragons
Role-Playing Games
Dungeons and Dragons
Game Mastering
Wizards Of the Coast
Old School Renaissance
OSR
Tabletop Gaming
Critical Role
Character Development
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Youtube
House Rules
Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition
Shadowdark
Game Mechanics
Greyhawk
Storytelling
Player Engagement
5th Edition

Joe is an old bastard who puts out videos on D&D, both old school and new. He’s been playing D&D since 1984. He sometimes does videos with his brother Mike, called the Joe and Bro Firepit Show, where they talk about the D&D games they each play and run, while sitting in his brother’s backyard around his firepit. Roscoe the dog, known as “Squirrelbane” to his enemies, sometimes visits while they ya... more

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In Old School D&D, you got most of your XP for treasure. Not for kills — for gold. You leveled up by dragging loot back to the village, and it changed everything about how your 5e D&D sessions actually played at the table. In this video I make the ca... more

DarkCon is the first, in person, convention dedicated to the Dark Sun setting. The first DarkCon will be held at the Knoxville Airport Hilton in Knoxville Tennessee on Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th of October 2026.Watch my live conversation C... more

Castle Naerytar is the 6th chapter of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, the first book of a two book D&D 5e Adventure including The Rise of Tiamat. I break down the adventure chapter by chapter to show you how to run it in a more old school way, bridging th... more

WotC didn't lose the hobby because of bad dice math or edition creep. They lost it because they treated DMs like a revenue stream instead of the engine that drives D&D forward — and when DMs burned out and walked away, nobody at WotC noticed or cared... more

Hi Guys! Join Erik Tenkar of Tenkar's Tavern, Joe Bloch the Greyahwk Grognard, and myself for our Sunday Knight Special! This week we discuss Skill Checks, an issues that often divides old and new school D&D players and DM's.We will get together on t... more

You’ve been roleplaying this slimeball of a merchant for 30 minutes. The Players are into the scene! They’re listening to every word you say, looking at every facial expression you make, trying like hell to figure out if he’s lying. You’re roleplayin... more

Hi Guys! Join Erik Tenkar of Tenkar's Tavern, Joe Bloch the Greyahwk Grognard, and myself for our Weekly Collaboration Video! We will get together on the first and third Sundays of every month and do a deep dive into an interesting topic that transce... more

Hi everyone! I'm Joe, and though I'm one of the original OSR guys (40+ years as a DM running all editions of D&D games, and had one of the founding blogs of the OSR) I also ran 5e D&D extensively. My longest campaign ran almost 5 years. I've had mult... more

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Chris Moneymaker
Chubby Funster and con organizer, guest discussing DarkCon and ShadowSun
Episode: Dark Sun Fans Unite!
Eric Tankar
Collaborating DM/content creator introduced in the episode
Eric Tankar (content creator)
Episode: WotC Left Every 5e DM To Drown
Steve Chennault
Co-guest from Troll Lord; mentioned as interviewee
Troll Lord
Episode: I'm a Fraud
David Chennault
Co-guest from Troll Lord; mentioned as interviewee
Troll Lord
Episode: I'm a Fraud
Steven Davis
Guest on the episode; RPG creator/publisher with a deep history in Castle Zagyg and related work
Castle Zagyg / Castles & Crusades lineage
Episode: What's It Like Gaming With Your Brother For Decades, Working With Gary, And Bringing Zagyg To Life!
Jayson Elliot
Co‑founder of Solarian Games
Solarian Games
Episode: Live Interview With Solarian Games and Mod Con Founders Peter Bryant and Jayson Elliot!
Peter Bryant
Co‑founder of Solarian Games
Solarian Games
Episode: Live Interview With Solarian Games and Mod Con Founders Peter Bryant and Jayson Elliot!
Greyhound Grognard
D&D enthusiast and commentator
Independent creator
Episode: When and How to Change Rules Mid-Game
Bunni Daniel
Episode: Druskara: A Brutal Shadowdark Setting Where Survival is the Only Victory

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Erik Tenkar
Host of the show (co-host) with a focus on lifetime RPG history and publishing scenes
Joe
Host of Analog Mancave and Joethelawyer's Analog Mancave; key host of the show

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Dark Sun Fans Unite!
Q: How does Greg view psionics in ShadowSun compared to classic Dark Sun?
Greg explains that ShadowSun preserves the psionics ethos from Dark Sun but adapts it with a lighter, more modern mechanics approach, keeping the core feel while streamlining complexity.
Dark Sun Fans Unite!
Q: What upcoming events or launches are highlighted for ShadowSun?
They discuss the DarkCon plans, the ShadowSun Quickstarts going live, and the Kickstarter preview page being released, with emphasis on providing free Quickstarts and a Patreon presence for ongoing support.
Live Interview With Solarian Games and Mod Con Founders Peter Bryant and Jayson Elliot!
Q: What's your approach to publishing and fulfillment as indie publishers?
Fulfillment is a full‑time job; consider outsourcing fulfillment to avoid burning out, and be practical about what you can handle while continuing to publish and support indie games.
Live Interview With Solarian Games and Mod Con Founders Peter Bryant and Jayson Elliot!
Q: How did you two become business partners and start Solarian Games?
We formed an equal partnership after TSR folded and James connected us; we all brought different strengths and kept the collaboration balanced as we shifted to Solarian Games while continuing Top Secret.
How Many Sessions Should It Take To Level Up?
Q: What do you guys do for XP?
The host is seeking input on various systems for awarding XP and asks for examples of methods others may use.

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This show targets tabletop RPG enthusiasts, especially fans of old-school D&D and independent publishing, with long-form, conversational discussions about editions, house rules, publishing histories, and OSR culture. Episodes often center on personal anecdotes from decades of playing, deep dives into game design choices, and behind-the-scenes looks at small-press publishing, conventions, and community dynamics. The tone is informal, opinionated, and gear-focused, with frequent references to classic modules, live streams, and the interplay between nostalgia and modern gameplay. Noteworthy is a strong emphasis on practical game design insights, community building for indie creators, and a willingness to challenge mainstream design trends, whi... more

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