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Ship of the Dead Podcast

Limithron
Mörk Borg
Dungeons & Dragons
Pirate Borg
OSR
Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Wonderland
Kickstarter
Sea Of Legends
Art and Cartography
Ttrpgs
Neon Lords Of the Toxic Wasteland
Old School Renaissance
Old School Essentials
Tabletop Games
Pax Unplugged
Squirmish
Neverland
Card Game Mechanics
Cabin Fever
Dolmenwood

Limithron's Ship of the Dead, a tabletop roleplaying game podcast with a strong focus on pirate themed games, Dungeons & Dragons, and OSR/NSR games like Mörk Borg and Mothership. GM tips & tutorials, industry interviews, actual plays, and more. Hosted by battle map artist and Pirate Borg creator Luke Stratton (Limithron). Support at www.limithron.com/patreon.

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Recent Guests

Levi Combs
Planet X Games founder, RPG publisher
Planet X Games
Episode: Running Adventures & Meaningful Choices (Levi Combs, John "Hambone" McGuire, Brian Shutter)
John Hambone McGuire
Publisher of Hamboneg Publishing, co-creator of 321 RPG
Hamboneg Publishing
Episode: Running Adventures & Meaningful Choices (Levi Combs, John "Hambone" McGuire, Brian Shutter)
Brian Shutter
Creator of Neon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland
Limithron / Neon Lords
Episode: Running Adventures & Meaningful Choices (Levi Combs, John "Hambone" McGuire, Brian Shutter)
Raymond Lillard
GM and Harbormaster program participant, frequent Lost to the Locker contributor
Harbormaster program
Episode: Lost to the Locker Deep Dive
Professor Dungeon Master
GM and designer known for Deathbringer, Shadowdark adaptation, Dungeon Craft creator
Deathbringer/Shadowdark project, Dungeon Craft YouTube
Episode: Elements of Great RPG adventures feat. Professor Dungeon Master and Brad Kerr
Brad Kerr
Co-host of Between Two Cairns, adventure writer for Necrotic Gnomes, OSR contributor
Between Two Cairns, Necrotic Gnomes
Episode: Elements of Great RPG adventures feat. Professor Dungeon Master and Brad Kerr
Abby Wentzel
Master of the Watch, expert on this module
Ship of the Dead / Pirate Borg content
Episode: Into The Maelstrom Deep Dive
Ignatius Moomlaut
Fan member and contributor in OSR community; Fight On contributor
Fight On magazine
Episode: State of the OSR at PAGE 3
Michael Shea
Author and GM prep expert, Sly Flourish
Episode: How To Be a Great GM with Mike Shea

Host

Luke Stratton
Creator of Pirate Borg, Luke Stratton hosts discussions and interviews related to tabletop roleplaying games, specifically in the context of pirate themes and OSR/NSR gameplay. Known for his insights on game design and community engagement, he brings a blend of experience as a designer and a passionate gamer.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • One of the best TTRPG podcasts out there

    I came upon this podcast due to my love of Pirate Borg. It’s a great podcast on Pirate Borg alone, but it’s so much more than that. The content that Luke discusses and the guests he brings on are always top notch. As an aspiring creator, I think that it covers so many aspects of the TTRPG space that other podcasts don’t explore. The Broadside Barrage is always awesome. That part of the Q&A reminds me of someone interviewing your favorite band, but asking the fun questions and not the basic quest... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brockenwitch
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast about A Pirate OSR TTRPG

    I really am enjoying this podcast right out of the gate. While focused on Pirate Borg (which as of this review is being Kickstarter’ed), it has a holistic approach to the ORS and 5e. A love TTRPGs comes through. The podcast has a good range of game creator guests. The podcast covered good balance mechanics, flavor and what Kai cool.

    Production values are great and it is well edited. The sound levels are good. I can listen to it in my loud work van while driving on the freeway.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Really Delta
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome first podcast! I look forward to the next!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nates
    4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and quality of discussion regarding tabletop RPGs, noting particularly insightful tips and industry insights that are rarely covered elsewhere.
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Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#113
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#229
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#248
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#105
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#217
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#226
Italy/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

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Running Adventures & Meaningful Choices (Levi Combs, John "Hambone" McGuire, Brian Shutter)
Q: What's your take on meaningfully designed choices in modules—how do you ensure players have impactful decisions?
The group discusses doors as decisions, environmental cues, and non-linear setups where player choices steer the narrative without railroading, using cues like doors, ambiance, and NPC-like doors for guidance.
Running Adventures & Meaningful Choices (Levi Combs, John "Hambone" McGuire, Brian Shutter)
Q: Levi, which format do you prefer for running pre-written adventures—long-form paragraphs or bullet points?
Levi explains a progression from longer prose to concise bullet points with bolding and italic emphasis to improve readability for DMs and maintain flow at the table.
Elements of Great RPG adventures feat. Professor Dungeon Master and Brad Kerr
Q: What makes Deathbringer's mechanics work well when adapted to Shadowdark?
The core idea is to simplify damage rolls by removing Strength bonuses, using a unified die-based system that speeds play and reduces bookkeeping for the GM, which translates well when ported into Shadowdark's framework.
Gavin Norman (Dolmenwood, OSE)
Q: Can you share what you're working on?
Gavin shares that they are mostly working on the OSE Starter Set which includes multiple books designed for players and referees.
Gavin Norman (Dolmenwood, OSE)
Q: What are you into right now?
Gavin mentions he's into the works of writer Matthew Hughes and gets into 70s jazz music.

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The content centers around tabletop roleplaying games with a significant focus on pirate-themed content, alongside discussions on popular systems such as Dungeons & Dragons and various OSR (Old School Renaissance) and NSR (New School Renaissance) games like Mörk Borg and Mothership. The podcast features a mix of GM tips and tutorials, industry interviews, and actual play sessions, engaging a passionate community of tabletop enthusiasts. Additionally, it emphasizes collaborative gameplay and exploration of various gaming philosophies, making it distinct within the tabletop RPG landscape.

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1. Levi Combs
2. John Hambone McGuire
3. Brian Shutter
4. Raymond Lillard
5. Professor Dungeon Master
6. Brad Kerr
7. Abby Wentzel
8. Ignatius Moomlaut

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