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In our fifty-second regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast dives back into the psychological brain bin and drums up a discussion on applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to the art of character development. They also banter about the applications of thematic versus generic game...

True, but I would posit that the front end is still pretty weighty. While it is possible to build characters whose abilities distill into very specific die rolls that are quickly resolved, the general layout of the combat system is such that a broad variety of builds can still take heavy...

We are still accepting entries for this contest! It's a cool opportunity to exercise some creative muscle, have your creativity shared with our listeners, and win some cool prizes!

And to submit an entry, send us an email! We'd like to have the entries in by the end of September. Winners will be announced on the first regular show in October (and I'm sure we'll contact you via email, as well).

I just thought I'd mention that Metagamers Anonymous is giving away some fantastic prizes from the Engine Publishing catalog of PDFs in our latest contest. If you're feeling creative, feel free to send in an entry. Find out more on our community's Contest Page.

In our thirty-fourth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, listenter Ken “SelectStriker2″ joins the cast to discuss tools, devices, and sources of inspiration that can assist with the immersive play process. They also talk about the upcoming GameDay event, announce another great contest, and...

In our thirty-third regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the art of inter-party intrigue and betrayal as a tool for creating drama and story development in play. They also take a look at some of the challenges they’ve encountered with Savage Worlds, talk about Anime Fest...

In our twenty-ninth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the regular cast reconvenes to discuss character flaws and how to use them to grow and develop your PC. The panel also discusses their recent gaming experiences, some new and upcoming products, and how to sew drama into any...

In our twenty-third regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast touches on the intricacies of PC psychology, exploring the potential applications of strong pscyhological conditions and traumatic experiences. They also introduce the program’s newest seasonal giveaway and take a few moments...

Thank you, sir! I think this was a really interesting episode. We initially selected the topic of relationships as a nod to the Valentine's season, more or less... but the discussion got kinda deep. It shouldn't have suprised me, given the way my particular panelists all tend to place a...

In our twenty-second regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast goes deep on the subject of PC relationships and how they can affect characterization and immersive play. We also talk about our most recent gaming experiences and introduce the latest round of locales for the Tsunami City...

In our twenty-first regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses tips for successfully roleplaying characters with a high disparity between their appearance and their personality. We also talk about our recent experiment with Deathwatch and Dark Heresy, share some of the latest...

In their first regular episode of 2013, the cast of Metagamers Anonymous explores the use of alignment and morality systems in immersive gameplay. We also explore some our intentions for the coming year, talk blogging and publishing plans, and provide more great locations for the Tsunami City...

In the seventh episode of our interview series, and the first of the new year, we visit with writer/designer Fred Hicks, co-founder of Evil Hat Productions. Fred talks about his gaming roots, discusses the challenges of forging new ground in the industry, and even shares some excellent gaming...

In the sixth episode of the Metagamers Anonymous Interview Series, we visit with industry veteran Phil Reed of Steve Jackson Games. Phil shares some of his experiences as a game designer and what it’s like to work for an industry legend, discusses some of the challenges of administrating such a...

In our supersized eighteenth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we celebrate the End of the World with a dicussion on prophecies, visions, signs, and portents! We also visit with a confederate from the Hero Lab software development team, present the newest prize for our holiday giveaway...

In our seventeenth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast talks about party politics and how to use them to enhance character development. We also present the newest prizes for our holiday giveaway, discuss some of the challenges that girls face in the world of geek fandom, and talk...

In the fourth episode of the new Metagamers Anonymous interview series, we talk to Monte Cook!!! Erik sits down with Monte for a casual discussion about his life, career, gaming interests, and recent projects. Monte pontificates on everything from the challenges of growing up gaming in the rural...

In our sixteenth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast talks about the applications of religion in the context of immersive play and how different play styles approach religious characters. We also present the newest prizes for our holiday giveaway, talk about our recent visit to the...

We're also holding a cool new contest on the show... a holiday giveaway for fans of the podcast. It's easy to enter, and there will be some very cool prizes. Learn more on our contest page!