
A podcast mostly about tabletop roleplaying games, from game theory and concepts to session recaps to sources of inspiration. I also occasionally delve into other nerdy things like board games, comics, books, movies, and television. Email: arcane.alienist@gmail.com. You can leave a voicemail message here or through Speakpipe: www.speakpipe.com/ArcaneAlienist #oldschoolessentials #d... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 253 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||

It's #RPGaDay2026 and I am making a D&D character to represent each day of the week.
Thanks to Anthony at Casting Shadows and Dave at Autocratik for organizing this each year.
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It's #RPGaDay2026 and I am making a D&D character to represent each day of the week.
Thanks to Anthony at Casting Shadows and Dave at Autocratik for organizing this each year.
Be sure to listen to RPGaDay2026 content on these other fine po... more
It's #RPGaDay2026 and I am making a D&D character to represent each day of the week.
Thanks to Anthony at Casting Shadows and Dave at Autocratik for organizing this each year.
Be sure to listen to RPGaDay2026 content on these other fine podcas... more
It's #RPGaDay2026 and I am making a D&D character to represent each day of the week.
Thanks to Anthony at Casting Shadows and Dave at Autocratik for organizing this each year.
Be sure to listen to RPGaDay2026 content on these other fine podcas... more
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A thoughtful, practitioner-focused show about tabletop RPGs that blends design theory, game-mastering tips, and long-running campaign notes with personal reflections. Across episodes, listeners encounter deep dives into OSR-style dungeon design, modular adventure planning, and world-building, punctuated by live play, audience call-ins, and discussions that bridge classic modules with modern playstyles. A recurring thread is practical guidance for running long-form campaigns with irregular attendance, plus explorations of identity, representation, and psychology as they relate to players and characters. Notable for its emphasis on old-school principles, iterative world-building, and a community-driven approach, the show offers concrete techn... more
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