In Theaters Now – Angry Birds (2016)
Well, it’s certainly in theaters right now. Did you know this is the highest-grossing (in terms of domestic box office) Sean Penn movie? Well, now you do. Take that information […]
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Trip Report – Afterthought 33
We’re back! Our trip to Kubla Con in the Bay Area took a lot out of us, and so this episode might be a few days behind schedule. But if […]
Rifts Parts 1 – System Mastery 70
We hope you’re as ready for this as we are. After 70 episodes, it’s time to review the game that somehow started both of us down the path that ultimately […]
Movie Mastery – Screamers (1995)
On a distant planet, some bullshit happens and then nobody pays attention to it anymore because oh holy hell! There are crazy robos attacking and they could be anyone but […]
Hiro Protagonist – Afterthought 32
Jon speaks up in defense of games where you start with nothing. Questions are answered. Convictions are challenged. The very foundations of the world are shaken til the firmament lies […]
Discworld RPG – System Mastery 69
Today is good day for somebody else to die! We almost like Discworld TOO much, so we start by trying our hardest to review GURPS Lite. After that, it’s a […]
System Mastery Actual Play – Noisy Person Cards
Today, System Mastery gathered a few friends in a room to play Noisy Person Cards, a game designed by friends of the show James D’Amato and Kat Kuhl. It’s a […]
Movie Mastery – Mazes & Monsters (1982)
Dare ye enter the magical realm of what filmmakers in the early 80s thought RPGs looked like? It’s a terrifying world of whiny yuppie children and blaming mental illness on […]
New Point – Afterthought 31
We discuss the notion of RPGs that greatly diverge from even the most basic concepts of the genre. No going on adventures? Not even playing a character? Why not? Then […]
Bunnies & Burrows – System Mastery 68
This game has achieved a sort of fame because the name implies that it might be sort of friendly and cuddly. It’s been referenced in other games as the RPG […]
Movie Mastery – The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
Old Mother Hubbard, lived in a cupboard, thrilled that she didn’t own a TV and was at no risk of ever even accidentally seeing any of this depressing, rapey, anti-funny […]
Nemesis – Afterthought 30
Jef’s been complaining about merits and flaws for long enough now that people are starting to ask what’s his damage exactly. So this week we examine his damage by discussing […]
7th Sea – System Mastery 67
No really, it’s genuine this time! An actual review of the first edition of the famous swashbuckling RPG 7th Sea. An interesting blend of very familiar mechanics, curious ideas for […]
Movie Mastery – Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)
Yes, I know this is the second one. We roll randomly, remember? We’ll get to Caravan of Courage at some point. Today, Movie Mastery covers the best Star Wars movie […]
Oops, All Plugs – Afterthought 29
We’re joined this week by friend of the show James D’Amato, who is here to tell us all about his new kickstarter for Paracosm Press’ new game, Noisy Person Cards. […]
Not Exactly 7th Sea – System Mastery 66
April Fools! This is really more about an hour of digressions. People keep asking what the point is, so here’s the point of that. Actually have you ever seen the […]
Movie Mastery: Now Playing – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
We’ve had it as a stretch goal on the Patreon for a while and since we were getting close, we’ve decided to give you a little taste of what […]
Movie Mastery – A Talking Cat!?!
The second internet famously bad movie we’ve gotten in a row. Only we know something no other reviewer knows. We know the dark secret that surrounds the filming location […]
Car Vores – Afterthought 28
After a brief dissection of what just left us feeling so dyspeptic while reading and reviewing the Great War of Magellan, we set our sights on the new and improved […]
The Great War of Magellan- System Mastery 65
So… this one didn’t really have any art assets large enough to use for the rotating display thing. Please enjoy a fine Magellanic Penguin. It’s as relevant as anything else […]
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