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The GROGNARD Files
Hosted by Dirk the Dice · EN
The GROGNARD RPG files is a podcast that looks at RPGs from 'back in the day and today'.
Each episode concentrates on the original rules of a featured game, our experiences of playing the game, PLUS excellent contributions from @dailydwarf selecting highlights from the halcyon days of White Dwarf magazine.
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10 Years of The GROGNARD Files
Aug 7, 202501:47:23Summary readyJoin us as we jump every shark in the neighbourhood, we look back at 10 years of podcasting
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Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (with Brendan LaSalle)
Jul 18, 202501:34:29Summary readyIn this GROGPOD, Judge Blythy talks about his initiation into the cult of DCC. We look at what makes it work. Goodman Games, the publisher of DCC, is hosting DCC Day on 19th July 2025. We are joined by Brendan LaSalle who talks about DCC and his futuristic variant, XCrawl Classics where you can have a spectator sport in the dungeon. Next time we will look at some more settings. You can support the GROGNARD Files on Patreon.The post Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (with Brendan LaSalle) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
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Ars Magica RPG (with Adrian Tchaikovsky) Ep 82
Jun 15, 202501:36:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we continue our examination of magic in Role-Playing Games with a look at Ars Magica with Science Fiction author Adrian Tchaikovsky. He talks to us about the setting, the rules and the way that magic works in the game. We haven’t had chance to play it yet, so Dirk and Blythy meet in the Lass O Gowrie pub in Manchester and discuss the difficulties of ‘fitting it all in’. We have been to UK Games Expo so we give our initial views of attending the event this year. Dirk has been on Orlanth Rexes Gaming Vexes and What Would the Smart Party Do? recently. Patreon has been refreshed – annual contribution at discount and ‘it’s your birthday’ award for the top level of support. Thanks for all who listen and contribute. The post Ars Magica RPG (with Adrian Tchaikovsky) Ep 82 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
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2024: A Year in RPGs Ep. 77
Jan 12, 2025Summary readyJoin us in the Room of Role-Playing Rambling as we investigate the highs and lows of role-playing in 2024. Thanks for supporting us. Why not consider tipping a couple of coins in the beret over at Patreon. The post 2024: A Year in RPGs Ep. 77 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
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1984: A Year in RPGs Ep75 Pt2
Dec 18, 2024Summary readyFollowing Part 1, we are now ready to open the spurious envelopes on our 1984 experiences. We also issue a challenge to listeners to help us discover new enthusiasms. At Daily Dwarf returns with an overview of what was happening in the pages of White Dwarf. Please pass on The GROGNARD files to your RPG friends and consider supporting us at Patreon. The post 1984: A Year in RPGs Ep75 Pt2 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
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Monsters in RPGs Ep.73 Pt.1
Jul 28, 2024Summary readyThis time we are looking at bestiaries from our book shelves. We talk about: Numenera, Forbidden Lands, Call of Cthulhu, Dragon Warriors, 13th Age, Vaesen, This was at the request of GROGSQUADer China Miéville who Dirk talked to at an RPG Symposium earlier this year. Next time, James Holloway, Monster Man joins us, because monsters are great. Support the podcast on Patreon.The post Monsters in RPGs Ep.73 Pt.1 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
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Cults of Cthulhu (with Mike Mason) Ep 66
Dec 2, 2023Summary readyLive from GROGMEET 23, join us as we roll back the years with Mike Mason. We look at the key moments in the history of Call of Cthulhu: its origins and its early campaigns. In Library Use, Blythy and Dirk look at Cults of Cthulhu and Different Worlds and consider the world populated by people who are ‘tuned in’ to Cthulhu. Mike Mason and Paul Fricker have a new podcast project You can support the GROGNARD files at Patreon.The post Cults of Cthulhu (with Mike Mason) Ep 66 first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
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Glorantha (with Jeff Richard)
Oct 31, 2023Summary readyA homecoming. The GROGNARD files returns to Glorantha, the setting where our RPG life began. 4mins – Jeff Richard joins us at the Book Club to talk about The King of Sartar, Greg Stafford’s epic book of The Dragon Pass. The discussion also includes The Cults of RuneQuest. 26 mins – Judge Blythy and Dirk are in the Library looking at Different Worlds issue 1 and Wyrms Footnotes 5. 44 mins – Closing time chat about Liminal and adapting old White Dwarf scenarios. Want to see some Glorantha action with vim and vigour? Check out Unconventional GMs, don’t forget your cow. Join the GROGSQUAD tribe at Patreon.The post Glorantha (with Jeff Richard) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
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Liminal (with Paul Mitchener) Ep.63 (Part 1)
Jul 29, 2023Summary readyWelcome to the world of Liminal. Dirk and Blythy are in the throes of discovering a world where the ordinary and extraordinary interact. Joining us in the Room of Role-Playing Rambling is the creator of Liminal, Paul Mitchener who has provided an insight into the game and its influences. Support the GROGNARD files on Patreon.The post Liminal (with Paul Mitchener) Ep.63 (Part 1) first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
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UK GAMES EXPO 2022 – GROGPOD extra
Jun 14, 2022Summary readyHere we go! After a two year break, Dirk and Blythy are back in Birmingham talking about RuneQuest, DCC, Traveller, Conan, Old School Essentials and into the Odd. It’s good to be back. Why not support us on Patreon? The post UK GAMES EXPO 2022 – GROGPOD extra first appeared on The GROGNARD Files.
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