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  1. Orryn Emrys

    An Interview with Phil Veccione of Gnome Stew

    In the third episode of the new Metagamers Anonymous interview series, we sit down for a casual discussion with game writer, designer, and blogger Phil Vecchione of the ENnie award-winning Gnome Stew and Engine Publishing. Phil talks about his personal gaming habits and his experiences as an...
  2. Orryn Emrys

    Metagamers Anonymous #15

    In our Halloween episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the ramifications of player… er… character death. We also talk about our new contest, our recent visit to Encounters 2012 in Wichita, Kansas, and our recent experience with online gaming! Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly...
  3. Orryn Emrys

    An Interview with Ross Payton of RPPR!

    In the second episode of our new interview series, we sit down for a casual discussion with fellow podcaster and game designer Ross Payton of the ENnie award-winning Role Playing Public Radio. Ross talks a bit about his background and how he got into gaming and later podcasting, shares a few fun...
  4. Orryn Emrys

    An Interview with Robin D. Laws

    In the inaugural episode of the new Metagamers Anonymous interview series, we sit down for a casual discussion with legendary writer and game designer Robin D. Laws. Robin talks about some of his personal interests and background as both writer and gamer, waxes philosophically about diving into...
  5. Orryn Emrys

    Metagamers Anonymous #13

    Thanks! We're also launching an interview series on alternating weeks, so that we can offer our listeners something new every week without compromising the material everyone already seems to enjoy so much. (We had an episode this summer where we interviewed Rangerwicket and, to no one's great...
  6. Orryn Emrys

    Metagamers Anonymous #13

    In our thirteenth episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the use of archetypes and fictional references for character conceptualization and more immersive play. We also talk about some of the upcoming convention activity in our hometown and discuss an idea presented on the community...
  7. Orryn Emrys

    Metagamers Anonymous Ep #12

    In our twelfth episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the application of nonplayer characters (NPCs) in the art of achieving a more immersive gaming experience. Additionally, we talk a little bit about some of our recent gaming experiences and take a moment to consider the...
  8. Orryn Emrys

    Metagamers Anonymous Ep #11

    Episode #11 of Metagamers Anonymous is now up and ready for public consumption! In our eleventh episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast tackles the complex challenges of player engagement. Additionally, we touch on some of the latest developments in the Kickstarter world – including a more...
  9. Orryn Emrys

    Stacking the Deck (of Many Things)

    Thanks, guys. I should have those resources... I'll get to diggin'.
  10. Orryn Emrys

    Stacking the Deck (of Many Things)

    I posted this here because it doesn't really apply to a specific edition, per se, but it is D&D related. I just had a scene in this week's 3.5 D&D session where someone in the party was poking around a gypsy wagon they had acquired and found a hidden floor compartment which contained a small...
  11. Orryn Emrys

    Metagamers Anonymous Podcast

    If you have yet to get a chance to tune in to our excellent conversation with RangerWickett, I humbly urge you to do so. We had a great time talking about our gaming experiences, and we lingered quite a bit over our War of the Burning Sky campaign. We also talked a bit about Zeitgeist... if...
  12. Orryn Emrys

    Homosexuality in your games

    I suppose it's worth noting that sexuality is, at the most fundamental level, a part of the human condition. I have seen more than a few homosexual characters portrayed at my table over the years, and I've had (and still have) the occasional openly gay or bisexual player, as well. Character...
  13. Orryn Emrys

    Metagamers Anonymous #9

    In a very special ninth episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we interview EN World's own RangerWickett!!. Amidst a wealth of general gaming goodness, we carry on at length about our experiences with the War of the Burning Sky campaign and coerce him to discuss Zeitgeist for a bit (really had to...
  14. Orryn Emrys

    Star Wars Old Republic - Gamerstable Actual Play Podcast

    *grins* I see nothing wrong with more episodes. I'll be giving you guys a shout out for it on our mid-August episode of Metagamers Anonymous, just to share the love... sounds like you'll have three or four posted by then. :cool: Keep up the great work! I enjoy every episode of Gamerstable. ~ E.
  15. Orryn Emrys

    Metagamers Anonymous #7

    Oh! Thanks. I should have been able to figure that out... my head was just entirely somewhere else right then....
  16. Orryn Emrys

    Star Wars Old Republic - Gamerstable Actual Play Podcast

    Gentlemen, what I've heard thus far... freakin' awesome. Can't wait to hear the rest! I highly recommend this particular series to anyone who enjoys listening to actual play. They've dressed it up very cinematically, and it's really fun to listen to. Cheers!
  17. Orryn Emrys

    Metagamers Anonymous #7

    Ummm... confused. :erm:
  18. Orryn Emrys

    Metagamers Anonymous #7

    I guess it couldn't hurt to provide THE LINK. :erm:
  19. Orryn Emrys

    Metagamers Anonymous #7

    In our seventh episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we feature a very special interview with RPG writer Johnn Four, creator of RoleplayingTips.com. Johnn shares some of his unique gamer wisdom with the show and enjoys a rare opportunity to hear how great he is and what a wonderful job he’s done...
  20. Orryn Emrys

    Google Statistics on the Edition Wars: D&D & Pathfinder [updated]

    Additionally, I would posit that, as supported games continue to release published material, 3.5 players and DMs might spend more time looking for new ideas on the Internet. As a 3.5 gamer, I do reference my available texts for rules interpretations and such, but if I want some new inspiration...
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