Episodes

  • Episode 12: Crown and Skull
    Jun 1 2024

    In this episode of Analytic Dice we talk about our experiences running and playing Crown and Skull by Runehammer. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation.

    Check out the Crown and Skull Bundle:

    https://bundleofholding.com/presents/CrownSkull

    To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message.

    You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his awesome BURN 2d6 RPG book at:

    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/440073/burn-2d6-core-rules


    You can check out some of Gabe's writings at:

    https://volcanicfortressofsurt.blogspot.com/


    Also, see Harrigan's Crown and Skull rundown at:

    https://harriganshearth.substack.com/p/issue-2-crown-and-skull-initial-impressions


    Thanks to Kris McClanahan for the awesome Analytic Dice logo!



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    59 mins
  • Bonus IV: Joseph Goodman of Goodman Games
    May 3 2024

    Joseph Goodman of Goodman Games, the creator of Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) RPG, joins us for this episode of Analytic Dice Studio. Analytic Dice Studio is the companion podcast to Analytic Dice. In each Analytic Dice Studio episode Kevin interviews a creator from the tabletop role-playing game community. The podcast follows a format in which Kevin and his guest first discuss facts and opinions that anyone can find on the internet followed by nine set questions that are asked of all guests.

    Check out Goodman Games at:

    https://goodman-games.com/

    Check out Joey Royale's Pizza Party at:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjotbAxDry2Isz0_7S2o5Qs4f3_Qrial_&si=PBxW7x9TJ7Btib6G

    To comment or make a recommendation, call Kevin at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message.

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    41 mins
  • Episode 11: Dune Adventures in the Imperium (2d20)
    May 2 2024

    In this episode of Analytic Dice we talk about our experiences running and playing Dune Adventures in the Imperium by Modiphius. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation.

    Check out Dune:

    https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/collections/dune-adventures-in-the-imperium

    To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message.

    You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at:

    ⁠⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+⁠⁠

    https://www.saltheartrpg.com

    You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at:

    ⁠⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God⁠⁠


    Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games


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    54 mins
  • Episode 10: Fallen
    Apr 1 2024

    In this episode of Analytic Dice we talk about our experiences running and playing Fallen, a Baroque and Grim Fantasy Tabletop RPG by Perplexing Ruins. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation.

    Check out Fallen:

    https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/383537/Fallen-RPG

    To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message.

    You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at:

    ⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+⁠

    https://www.saltheartrpg.com

    You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at:

    ⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God⁠


    Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

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    56 mins
  • Episode 9: Mercenaries, Spies, and Private Eyes
    Mar 1 2024

    In this episode of Analytic Dice we talk about our experiences running and playing Mercenaries, Spies, and Private Eyes (a Tunnels & Trolls based game). Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation.

    Check out Mercenaries, Spies, and Private Eyes:

    https://kuratedkorner.com/collections/flying-buffalo?page=1

    Check out Sean RPG at:

    https://www.youtube.com/@RPGSean


    Special thanks to Nik for joining us in playing MSPE. To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message.

    You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at:

    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+

    https://www.saltheartrpg.com

    You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at:

    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God


    Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

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    1 hr
  • Bonus III: Diogo Nogueira
    Feb 11 2024

    Diogo Nogueira, creator of many games including Solar Blades & Cosmic Spells, joins us for this episode of Analytic Dice Studio. Analytic Dice Studio is the companion podcast to Analytic Dice. In each Analytic Dice Studio episode Kevin interviews a creator from the tabletop role-playing game community. The podcast follows a format in which Kevin and his guest first discuss facts and opinions discovered on the internet followed by nine set questions that are asked of all guests.

    Check out Diogo's great work on itch.io at:

    https://diogo-old-skull.itch.io/

    Or, on DriveThruRPG at:

    https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/10771/old-skull-publishing

    To comment or make a recommendation, call Kevin at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 8: Jackals
    Feb 1 2024

    In this episode we talk about our experiences running and playing Jackals, Bronze Age Fantasy Roleplaying, by John-Matthew DeFoggi and Osprey Games. Analytic Dice is a monthly podcast in which we, Kevin and Gabe, analyze a tabletop roleplaying game system or setting. Before recording each episode we will have played the specific role-playing game or setting under discussion. While there is no perfect system or setting, people do have preferences, and this podcast will explore our actual play experiences with different mechanics, revealing the great, the good, and our opinion on the pain points inherent in each system or setting adaptation.

    Check out Jackals:

    https://www.ospreypublishing.com/us/jackals-9781472837424/

    Special thanks to our playtest crew, Nik, Chad, and Harrigan. To comment or make a recommendation, call us at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message.

    You can reach Kevin on Threads @Saltheart_RPG, or on itch.io at https://saltheartrpg.itch.io, or by checking out his stuff (including BURN 2d6) at:

    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/20005/Saltheart-RPG?term=saltheart+

    https://www.saltheartrpg.com

    You can check out some of Gabe's writings at Blackgate Magazine online at: https://www.blackgate.com/?s=dybing, or by checking out his stuff at:

    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/445825/Servants-of-the-Charnel-God


    Special thanks to Kris McClanahan from Deeply Dapper Games for giving us a pretty cool logo. You can check out Deeply Dapper Games by going to: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14121/Deeply-Dapper-Games

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    48 mins
  • Bonus II: Jason Duff
    Jan 11 2024

    Jason Duff, creator of Heroes & Hardships, joins us for this episode of Analytic Dice Studio. Analytic Dice Studio is the companion podcast to Analytic Dice. In each Analytic Dice Studio episode Kevin interviews a creator from the tabletop role-playing game community. The podcast follows a format in which Kevin and his guest first discuss facts and opinions discovered on the internet followed by nine set questions that are asked of all guests.

    Check out Heroes & Hardships at:

    https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/411535/Heroes--Hardships-Core-Rulebook

    To comment or make a recommendation, call Kevin at ‪(860) 595-2544‬ and leave a message.

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    34 mins