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The Classic Adventure Gaming Podcast

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Fantasy Adventure Gaming
Dungeons and Dragons
Adventure Site Contest
Dungeons & Dragons
Cauldron Con
Advanced Dungeons and Dragons
Sandbox Play
Etta Capp's Cottage
Legacy Of the Black Mark
Role Playing Games
Mass Combat
Wilderness Exploration
Domain Play
Kickstarter
Old School Renaissance (OSR)
World Building
Player Agency
AD&D
High-Level Adventure Gaming
Thief Class

Exploring the fundamentals of classic fantasy adventure gaming

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes12Founded2 years ago
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Latest Episodes

I sit down with Matt Finch & Chainsaw to discuss classic adventure gaming at North Texas RPG Con.

Special thanks to Jeff Simpson for the podcast cover art, Fiore for the episode thumbnail art, and Terrible Sorcery for the music!

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Josh, Melan, Zherbus, and EOTB deep dive into the Thief class.

Special thanks to Jeff Simpson for the podcast cover art, Fiore for the episode thumbnail art, and Terrible Sorcery for the music!

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We discuss the winning adventures for the first annual Adventure Site Contest put on by Ben Gibson of Coldlight Press! Special thanks to Jeff Simpson for the podcast cover art, Fiore for the episode thumbnail art, and Terrible Sorcery for the music! ... more

Sitting down with Prince of Nothing and the winners of NAP 3 to discuss high-level adventure gaming.

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Recent Guests

Matt Finch
Creator of OSRIC and Swords and Wizardry
Mythmere Games
Episode: NTX 2025
JB (Black Razor)
Recurrent participant in adventure design contests
Participant of No Artpunk contests
Episode: No Artpunk III
Rob Conley
Fantasy game designer and author of the blog Bat in the Attic
Episode: Worldbuilding and Sandbox Play
Jonathan (Black Razor)
A veteran gamer with over 32 years of experience.
Episode: Cauldron Con 2023
Prince of Nothing
A significant figure in OSR with a review blog and author of several modules.
Episode: Cauldron Con 2023
Lynch Penn
A participant from Ireland enjoying gaming at Cauldron.
Episode: Cauldron Con 2023
Setten Brainy
One of the organizers of Cauldron Con, involved in multiple gaming communities.
Episode: Cauldron Con 2023
Jeff Simpson
Co-president of Buddyscott Entertainment Group and author of classic fantasy adventure game modules.
Buddyscott Entertainment Group
Episode: The Imagination and Craft of Fantasy Adventure Module Design

Host

Gus
Host of the show, displaying a deep passion for classic adventure gaming and engaging with the community through insightful discussions about gaming culture and design.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • AD&D 1e

    These guys got me back into where d&d all started—adventure. Great to hear from guys who DM great tables.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ajaxthelistener
    Canada7 months ago
  • The Best AD&D 1e Podcast

    This is truly a gift for all gamers who are passionate about old-school adventure gaming and first edition AD&D in particular. The guests are some of the most knowledgeable people on the subject, with decades of experience playing and running long campaigns. The hosts do a great job in guiding each conversation and the advice is pure gold.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    altroubles
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great podcast for the "classic" end of OSR Fantasy Adventure Gaming. Good quality, solid guests.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    vicjm
    2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The quality of guests is noted as exceptional, with many showing a deep knowledge of their subject matter.
Feedback highlights the effective moderation by the hosts, who manage to guide conversations thoughtfully while leaving room for guest expertise.
Listeners praise the podcast for its informative and passionate discussions regarding old-school gaming and innovative adventure design.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#10
Norway/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#78
Norway/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

NTX 2025
Q: What would you recommend to someone who wants to run a game for the first time at a convention?
Lean into the players, give them the benefit of the doubt.
NTX 2025
Q: What lessons come to mind from your campaigns?
Don’t split the party, dial it up to 11. Remember that you are DMing to have fun too.
NTX 2025
Q: What got you into D&D?
I started war gaming when I was about 10. I was able to identify the fact that these are resources for some sort of war game, but I didn't know where the underlying rules for the war game were.
On 1E Illusionists
Q: How should DMs properly adjudicate illusions during gameplay?
DMs need to set expectations and provide sensory details while ensuring illusions operate within established limits and player understanding.
On 1E Illusionists
Q: What are some key distinctions between Illusionists and magic users?
Illusionists focus on subjectively changing situations through perception while magic users objectively alter reality with their spells.

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This podcast offers a rich exploration of classic fantasy adventure gaming, with a particular focus on community-driven contests and high-level adventure design. Episodes frequently feature knowledgeable guests from the gaming community who share their insights on various themes, including the creative processes behind module design, world-building techniques, and the significance of player agency in gameplay. Notably, the discussions reflect a passionate commitment to traditional gaming mechanics while embracing evolutions in adventure design, allowing listeners to absorb historical context and contemporary practices in the adventure gaming landscape. Additionally, personal anecdotes and shared experiences from conventions enhance the comm... more

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1. Matt Finch
2. JB (Black Razor)
3. Rob Conley
4. Jonathan (Black Razor)
5. Prince of Nothing
6. Lynch Penn
7. Setten Brainy
8. Jeff Simpson

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