http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli A podcast featuring advice and ideas for tabletop RPG gamers. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:12:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 en ©Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell 2003-2006 http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/?feed=rss2 dragonslanding@gmail.com (Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell) dragonslanding@gmail.com Roleplaying Games 1440 games,rpg,d20,roleplaying,role-playing,dungeons,dragons,chupacabra A podcast featuring advice and ideas for tabletop RPG gamers. Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell dragonslanding@gmail.com No no http://www.dragonslanding.com/images/DLI_logo-144.jpg http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli 144 144 http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/status-of-the-podcast-update/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/status-of-the-podcast-update/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 00:12:17 +0000 dragonslanding News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/status-of-the-podcast-update/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/status-of-the-podcast-update/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-91/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-91/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:55:10 +0000 dragonslanding Chupa Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-91/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-91/feed/ 01:53:02 Download Standard PodcastFirst off, let's bid our awesome sponsor, RPGNow.com a sad farewell, and thanks for the support! The episode is late. If you were ... Download Standard PodcastFirst off, let's bid our awesome sponsor, RPGNow.com a sad farewell, and thanks for the support! The episode is late. If you were on the forums you know that Lonnie got a new iMac and Garageband crashed when we first tried recording. That's all good, though, since History Dave wasn't able to make it that time, but this time he did. The hoorays can quit now... This time around we're discussing the great things -- and say Thanks! -- to Mr. Gary Gygax now that he's passed away. Something we should have done long before. We also get back to a little discussion about our new world. Lots of goodness! Just a couple of notes this week: From Josh - Mid East Con in Richmond, VA - Trying to get this new Con started. If you're in the area, or willing to drive, be sure to visit his site and tell him what you'd love to see. The guys from Midnight Syndicate sent us their new soundtrack for the upcoming movie Rage. We give you a small peak, but you can always grab your own copy. Chupa Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-90/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-90/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:13:39 +0000 kilishan Chupa Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-90/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-90/feed/ 2:05:48 Download Standard PodcastWhere's Dave-o? That's right, back to the basics this week as we were not able to get together with History Dave. Darn Kobolds! You've ... Download Standard PodcastWhere's Dave-o? That's right, back to the basics this week as we were not able to get together with History Dave. Darn Kobolds! You've got a great reason to jump over to our sponsor's site, this week, RPGNow.com. Flying Buffalo has become a part of the site, and they're releasing the Tunnels and Trolls RPG for free! Since we were without History Dave, the feature this week is a grab-bag of questions that our listeners have asked over the years that we felt we hadn't touched on enough. This week's news: RivCa has started a Play By Post on the boards. Looks like it's going to be fun, and I believe there's still room for you! Kobold Quarterly - http://www.koboldquarterly.com - by Wolfgang Baur Among others, Judd, Gary, Arcangel, and Dan all recognized that Marshall Will and Holly were the characters from Land of the Lost. Dan went on to mention that Will Farell's character from Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back was named Willenhollie, and he was a feredal marshall. We've played a bit of their music for you all before, but Erdenstern - Into The Green is available on iTunes, and they are working on their fifth album, "Into the Gold". Pretty good mood music for gamers. Yax from www.dungeonmastering.com is writing a blurb about us this month. Very cool website... New gaming podcast - Wap Caplets is an audio-blog of my opinions and thoughts on gaming. Chupa Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-89/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-89/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:07:27 +0000 kilishan Chupa Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-89/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-89/feed/ 1:42:32 Download Standard PodcastHappy Holidays to all of our wonderful listeners! Be sure to check out all of the great deals at RPGNow.com, especially if you're looking ... Download Standard PodcastHappy Holidays to all of our wonderful listeners! Be sure to check out all of the great deals at RPGNow.com, especially if you're looking for some of that Reverse Dungeon goodness (thanks Nor'Morgwae)! In the feature this week, we took our listeners advice and actually start creating a new world which will ultimately be the default world for CORE! It's a fun and lively discussion, and we think we've got some interesting ideas brewing... And now... the news: New RPG podcast, and the only all-Hebrew RPG podcast - Hamishakia Justinthebig has a new podcast - All Things Medieval. Way to go Justin! Arriving with little to no fanfare, the Dragonlance DVD "Dragon's of Autumn Twilight" is available for purchase We hate to report it, but Erik Wujcik is dying of cancer... Chupa Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-88/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-88/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:46:29 +0000 kilishan Chupa Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-88/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-88/feed/ 01:54:00 Download Standard PodcastWow! How the time gets away from you at the holidays. We've actually had this recorded for a couple of weeks, and edited ... Download Standard PodcastWow! How the time gets away from you at the holidays. We've actually had this recorded for a couple of weeks, and edited for about a week. I'm such a slacker. So think of it as a great way to start the new year! Once again, we have to give a huge thanks to our sponsor, RPGNow.com. These guys have always had the best selection and price and digital (and occasionally print) RPG products. In the feature this week, we take a break from the Campaign Creation series and do a segment on bards. [NEWS] Along the lines of our Legend of the Green Dragon, here's another old favorite: Hack n' Slash. History mentioned that Australian's are more American than Americans. According to Pete, here's funny proof that Australian's wouldn't take that as a compliment! Chuck got interviewed for an article that appeared in our local paper. And you thought we could talk! Jim in Buffalo pointed us to a hilarious spoof on the Chick Tracts. [FRUGAL LINKS] the Mind Unveiled Dreamscape at RPGNow.com. It's a great companion to Lonnie's own Liber Sodalitas: Dream Healers. d20 to FATE conversion manual. Wikipedia article on Bards. Good info, if a little dry. Highmoon Media's Bardic Lore: Ogham Some free info on the Ogham. the Bard's Guild - songs, midi, history and fantasy, good stories, and more! Cariadoc's Miscellany - from an SCA source, lots of good information from recipes to stories to great info to keep you in character. Chupa Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-87/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-87/#comments Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:25:58 +0000 kilishan Chupa Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-87/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-87/feed/ 1:52:53 Download Standard PodcastFirst off - a happy Thanksgiving to all of those in the US! We're thrilled to be sponsored for the next few weeks by ... Download Standard PodcastFirst off - a happy Thanksgiving to all of those in the US! We're thrilled to be sponsored for the next few weeks by RPGNow.com. One of the best places for all of your electronic gaming needs! This week, History Dave is back with another informative mini-essay, and we continue in the feature series of campaign creation. Now, here's the news: RPGPodcasts.com A new podcast on the scene: Heroic Cthulhu Podcast From Rob Brittney come another fun podcast: Fandomaniacs podcast Mur Lafferty has a new podcast novel all about superheroes in Mur's wondeful style. PG Holyfield's Murder a Avadon Hill is now available at Podiobooks.com Jim in Buffalo has a handy tip for when we get too long-winded: a great use of iTunes Chupacabra Sighting! You Don't Know Jack With this being the holiday season, we encourage everyone to give a little bit of time and/or money to their favorite charities. While this should be a year-round thing, if you're not in the habit, now's a great time make a difference! Chupa Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-86/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-86/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:48:53 +0000 kilishan Chupa Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-86/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-86/feed/ 01:51:46 Download Standard PodcastThanks for sticking with us through these recent few weeks! We know it's been a long time coming, but it's here. Enjoy! Crit or ... Download Standard PodcastThanks for sticking with us through these recent few weeks! We know it's been a long time coming, but it's here. Enjoy! Crit or Miss still going strong. We added a fun little game that we hope you'll join us in: Legend of the Green Dragon A new version of CORE is out. We need your comments! Said to say that the Round Table and Misfit Brew podcasts are now gone... And also the Carpe GM podcast has said goodbye. from Eric and Cedric the Bard - The quest to get a sequel of Serenity is going strong, and getter closer! Join in the letter writing campaign for the Big Damn Sequel Mail cards to: Universal Pictures, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608 Attn: Marc Shmuger, Co-Chairman David Lande, Co-Chairman Donna Langley, President of Production Buy the cards here. BlueBlackRed sent in this really cool link (check out number 4 to see why we're excited!) October/November issue of the Geek Gazette is out Got a review copy of Colonial Gothic... Looks good, We're going to have Dave look into it further Chris wrote that he thinks that Hasbro owns the 007 rules system, but... Open 007? Try the Double Zero project Content management system for RPGs - Obsidian Portal. Looks very good! Chupa Sighting from Obsidian Portal And another one, from Larry. Note the "Chupacabralatte" And a Chupacabra Non-sighting - Texas Chupacabra just a coyote . Thanks to Nick for the pictures of the pumpkin he carved this year. Great job! Chupa Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-85/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-85/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:04:10 +0000 kilishan Chupa Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-85/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-85/feed/ 01:50:00 Download Standard PodcastHistory Dave is with us once again! it's a long one this week, and we didn't even make it to the feedback section, ... Download Standard PodcastHistory Dave is with us once again! it's a long one this week, and we didn't even make it to the feedback section, but the discussions were so good working with a Pimp My Campaign, the Question Corner and continuing the Campaign Creation feature, that we ran out of time before ideas. The links are sparse this week, but here they are: Tim contacted us to let us know about a tool he has created for gaming over the internet, including voice chat. It looks pretty nice, and isn't just for RPGs. Glinbog has updated his CORE Module maker as well as the first draft of additional options for character generation. He's looking for feedback, so be sure to stop by the forums and let him know what you think. Chupa Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-84/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-84/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:47:36 +0000 dragonslanding Chupa Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-84/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-84/feed/ 01:46:50 Download Standard PodcastWow. We didn't mean for it to take that long! Between extremely busy schedules, we did manage to get Chuck, Lonnie and History ... Download Standard PodcastWow. We didn't mean for it to take that long! Between extremely busy schedules, we did manage to get Chuck, Lonnie and History Dave all around the table again, though! This week's feature continues the Campaign Creation series (that's #2 for you counting along at home.) We pick 4 characters from our listeners post over on the forums, and discuss how we would go about creating a campaign from the information they gave us. We've got some great ideas, but we want to hear yours, too! Stop by the forums, and leave your ideas for a campaign around these characters. And feel free to think outside of the box! [News and Notes] New mockups available at the Crit Or Miss site. -Robert Jordan died - Thanks to Joe for mentioning it to us Chainmail Bikini webcomic over at Fear the Boot Production has wrapped on The Dead Matter, the horror movie with the soundtrack by Midnight Syndicate The 12-sided subwoofer, thanks to Mollarom Mr White created a yahoo upcoming group for Dragon's Landing Jim in OC spotted this - Pretend to be a time traveler day Bog97th started a 4th Edition DD MySpace group From Mike, Brian, Jared, James, et all - Chupacabra Sighting. Could this be the real deal? And lots of fun and zaniness, like you'd expect! Chupa Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-83/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-83/#comments Sat, 01 Sep 2007 22:47:55 +0000 dragonslanding Chupa Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-83/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/chupa-phase/episode-chupa-83/feed/ 01:42:56 Download Standard PodcastYour wait is over! That's right. We're back from summer vacation and ready to bring you more of our trademark Gaming Goodness. We're ... Download Standard PodcastYour wait is over! That's right. We're back from summer vacation and ready to bring you more of our trademark Gaming Goodness. We're back in the old studio (you know, that room in the basement) after having moved the room around way too many times this summer. The opening this week is from Anim5, and man - it absolutely rocks! Thanks so much Anim5! For the feature this week, we start into a new series on Campaign Creation. This will be an extension on our much-loved World Building series that we did many moons ago. This week we look into where to get your ideas from. Don't forget to stop by the forums and leave a short character idea. If the dice are on your side, we'll use it the upcoming episodes. Those of you that didn't make it to GenCon to see the Ennies are in for a special treat. Dan from Fear The Boot gave an excellent speech at the Ennies. A must see. Yes, the rumors are true. DD 4th Edition is to be released next year. Find out more information at Wizards official site. History Dave passed on a little fun from the other side of the world. While it's a pretty humorous take on old-school gaming, it is definitely not family-friendly in parts. We are honored to have a new segment - the Dragon's Landing IndieBrew! Chris Perrin from the Canon Puncture podcast will be providing semi-regular reviews of the best in Indie Games. We are thrilled to be back and hanging out with all of you wonderful gamers! Chupa Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/core-playtest-under-way/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/core-playtest-under-way/#comments Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:51:09 +0000 kilishan News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/core-playtest-under-way/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/core-playtest-under-way/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/i-think-were-taking-a-little-break/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/i-think-were-taking-a-little-break/#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:38:55 +0000 Elrandir News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/i-think-were-taking-a-little-break/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/i-think-were-taking-a-little-break/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-82/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-82/#comments Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:31:59 +0000 kilishan Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-82/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-82/feed/ 1:11:02 Download Standard PodcastWe got interrupted quite a few times during the recording of this one so it may be a bit choppy. We apologize if ... Download Standard PodcastWe got interrupted quite a few times during the recording of this one so it may be a bit choppy. We apologize if it is, but it's still the DLI you've grown used to! Since it's taken me all week just to get this posted, I'll skip the opening spiel and leave this spot blank. Woops. Too late. [News and Notes] Reaper Miniatures announced it 's first line of prepainted plastic miniatures, called Legendary Encounters. Links to lots of Pirate and Seafaring music! F rom Glinbog - CORE Introduction on how to play and Adventure Module Creation document From James - Star Wars Holiday Special in 5 minutes... From Direwolf - DD has a MySpace page CORE development - Still very much open to anyone who would like to contribute: Thanks to Jack the Quick - CORE Wiki Thanks to nakedinthewild - a CORE website! Lord Z is starting a CORE Superhero PbP game on the Playground forum. Cool! The Wandering Geek podcast White Hart Rennaissance Festival - Hartville, MO. Yes, this is where Chuck will be performing and spending his weekends for the next 5 weeks. - June 23 24; June 30 July 1; July 7 8, 2007 [Frugal Gamer] From SirCrash - RPTools, online battlemap program Thread on Cheap Terrain Building [Chupacabra Sightings!] First one from Chuck! - Diggnation, ep 99 "Chewie's Chupacabra Shack" Second one, from Jim in Buffalo - I like your pants! Mat sent a bunch of links This week also includes a new Pimp My Campaign! and we talk about getting inspiration for your campaign from music. Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-81/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-81/#comments Fri, 25 May 2007 04:13:08 +0000 kilishan Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-81/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-81/feed/ 01:35:36 Download Standard PodcastThis weeks podcast brought to you by the excellent guys at Geek Label, Pen and Paper Games, and the Nut Gallery Review. Be ... Download Standard PodcastThis weeks podcast brought to you by the excellent guys at Geek Label, Pen and Paper Games, and the Nut Gallery Review. Be sure to check them all out. While we may be light on links for you this week, we certainly aren't light on staff. Or slightly weird sounds. Don't worry, it's just production kinks as we switch over to our new mixer. Oh, and History Dave is in the hizzouse.... so it's sure to be a fun one! This week's theme is Zombies... why do we love 'em, and how can we do more with 'em? Or, it's the Anna Nicole show, we're not really sure. Enjoy! News and Notes: Thanks to William for the donation and to Joel for subscribing Thanks to everyone for the happy birthday wishes. DLI VIP area is dead, but.... there is something on the horizon. And it won't hurt. At least not until Bob gets hold of you. Star Wars Robot Chicken - Just go watch. Really. Paul Tevis has had some thoughts on using improv in gaming in response to our show. Really good stuff. Daniel from TGT wanted to let us know about  "Tournaments, Fairs, and Taverns" from EN Publishing, to help a listener from last time who had a question about making up smaller games for fairs and such. June/July issue of the Geek Gazette is out. chupacabra Sighting! - From wmcduff Thanks for listening! Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/123/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/123/#comments Mon, 07 May 2007 17:48:39 +0000 kilishan Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/123/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/123/feed/ 01:44:32 Download Standard PodcastThis weeks podcast brought to you by the excellent guys at Geek Label, Pen and Paper Games, and the Nut Gallery Review. Be ... Download Standard PodcastThis weeks podcast brought to you by the excellent guys at Geek Label, Pen and Paper Games, and the Nut Gallery Review. Be sure to check them all out. They are each wonderful in their own departments. This week we tackle Death Jester's campaign in the Pimp My Campaign segment, we look at ways to add more depth and story to Fighters, from both the players and GM's perspective, and answer some great emails and voicemails. If you have requested to be added to the forum and we haven't gotten to you, let us know. From James - Eye of Judgement - hasbro WotC are collaborating - it's like a video game/CCG/Tic-Tac-Toe. Event Registration for GenCon starts at Noon on Monday, May 7th. From Norman in Germany - Erdenstern - Environmental music for gaming with free tracks available on the website Margaret Weiss Productions will be producing games based on the CW's Supernatural - Will be using the Cortex rules Seth writes to inform us that there will be a Song of Ice and Fire RPG published by Green Ronin Chupa Sighting From Des - How Chupacabras Work Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-79/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-79/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2007 03:36:32 +0000 kilishan Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-79/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-79/feed/ 01:36:23 Download Standard PodcastThis weeks podcast brought to you by the excellent guys at Geek Label, Pen and Paper Games, and the Nut Gallery Review. Be ... Download Standard PodcastThis weeks podcast brought to you by the excellent guys at Geek Label, Pen and Paper Games, and the Nut Gallery Review. Be sure to check them all out. They are each wonderful in their own departments. This week, the Pimping takes a breather, and we have real, live Frugal Gamer. Thanks to Hamster Press for sending us copies of their Matrix Games. We will try them out and give a more full description in an upcoming podcast. From Bragoon - You might Be a gamer if.... Not RPG, but fun: Online Karaoke at Singshot.com Wizards seems to be pulling all of their properties back home. First they opted not to renew the Dungeon and Dragon mags to Paizo, then Dragonlance. Chupacabra "Sighting" - Sheri writes to let us know about the indie pop band Brandtson's song "Earthquakes Sharks" Chupacabras also mentioned on Lost - Thanks Dragavan Thanks to WmMcduff for this Chupacabra sighting - a new anime series called Negima!? And in the Feature we discuss ways to use Improvisational Theater techniques to improve your roleplaying. Since you can never have enough links, here are some great exercises and discussion about improvisation that you can use: Improvisational Theater The Living Playbook (a number of games to get people warmed up and ready.) How to be a better improviser How to improvise Shakespeare. The improv Encyclopedia The Improv Wiki Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-78/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-78/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:30:31 +0000 kilishan Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-78/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-78/feed/ 1:24:00 Download Standard PodcastHistory Dave joined us again this week as we take on a myriad of subjects, including another Pimp My Campaign, a feature that ... Download Standard PodcastHistory Dave joined us again this week as we take on a myriad of subjects, including another Pimp My Campaign, a feature that spans a handful of topics taken from the boards that we'd never gotten around to covering, and several calls. A Special Note A popular podcaster and friend to many in the podosphere, Joe Murphy died on Sunday from cancer. He will be missed very much, but there's a way we can all make his death into something meaningful: www.joemurphymemorialfund.org has been set up both to help the family out financially during this time of loss and provide a place for everyone's memories of this great guy to be put where friends and family can read through. Any money raised above and beyond what is needed for his expenses will go toward a setting up a charity fund in his name for the research of the type of cancer he died from. If you can spare a few dollars, please consider donating. New podcast - The Art of Roleplaying April/May issue of the Geek Gazette is out Chupa (CORE) Basic and advanced finally available! One of our recent fave commercials: Alltell Ad - What level Dungeon Master are you? We'd like to thank Pen And Paper Games, once again, for helping us out by sponsoring. After the first few days of air time, they had already gained nearly 100 new members. Thank you, listeners for visiting their site and signing up. That will make their site -- especially the gamer locater -- that much more effective! You all are awesome. And this week, we actually have a second sponsor as well. You've heard us talk about them before. You've probably even heard their promos a time or two or three. That's right, it's the ultra-funky Geek Label Tees guys. If you haven't been to their site, it's a must visit. They have some of the coolest, funnest, and just plain geekiest shirts (and more!) around. Chuck and I both own some ourselves, and the quality is awesome. Check them out. 'Nuff said. Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-77/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-77/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2007 06:06:20 +0000 kilishan Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-77/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-77/feed/ 01:14:55 Download Standard PodcastFirst, the good news. We made it! Thank you for your patience as our schedules kept us too busy to actually edit the ... Download Standard PodcastFirst, the good news. We made it! Thank you for your patience as our schedules kept us too busy to actually edit the crazy thing! Now, the not-so-great news. You'll hear this on the show, but I wanted to post it here, also. For the immediate future, the show will be going to an every other week schedule (unless you count snafu's like this one). They'll probably grow a little longer, possible even back to the 1:30 or 1:45 range, just so we can still fit in plenty of the gaming goodness you've come to expect. And now for the absolutely fantastic news. We'd like to give a huge shout out to the great guys over and PenAndPaperGames.com for being our first sponsor. We had a blast working up an audio ad for him, and we hope you enjoy it. And thanks for helping us keep the show running! Well, as promised, this week was another great Free Talk week, but we do have some news to share, so here goes: From Hamhara and Mollarom- someone got caught up in the moment From Patrick - Another gamers seeking gamers website Games Expo 2007 in Las Vegas - March 18-22 YourGamesNow.com is the official sponsor of the Ennies at GenCon RapidPOD has opened the POD publishing section with good prices and a wide variety of products - including card game type ... stuff. Britain to ban the sale and importation of Samurai Swords? The First episode of the Gamer Traveler podcast is now available The Zero episode of the Dragonlance Canticle is also now available Congrats to Chad over at Fear The Boot for becoming a new daddy! Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/episode-77-delayed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/episode-77-delayed/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2007 01:17:43 +0000 kilishan News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/episode-77-delayed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/episode-77-delayed/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-76/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-76/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:47:53 +0000 kilishan Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-76/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-76/feed/ 1:01:57 Download Standard PodcastSteal this podcast! Oh. It's free? Well, never mind, then... This week's podcast has rogues as the theme. In the Frugal Gamer, we go ... Download Standard PodcastSteal this podcast! Oh. It's free? Well, never mind, then... This week's podcast has rogues as the theme. In the Frugal Gamer, we go over some various links we found across the internet that could help your knowledge and increase your roleplaying possibilities when playing the rogue, or thief. Warning: This information is linked to for entertainment and educational purposes. In other words, don't try any of this at home! Okay, legal mumbo-jumbo out of the way! In our feature, we take a look at various styles of rogues, and things to consider when playing them on TV. Or in your game. Your pick. But first, some news: March 4th was GM's Day - Thanks to Mark Clover from Creative MUNTAIN Games for coming up with that www.penandpaperames.com has a player registry and more - go check it out. Ronnus wrote to us to mention "The Secret Lives of Gingerbread Men" - looks like a fun game, and a perfect one for the kids in your group. From jasonjames on the forums - New free to play MMORPG - Dungeon Runners Lord Z has graced us with another random table - This one is Random Events at Sea New expansion for Lootin' Wizards by Dragavan - Curses! Foiled Again! New Character sheets for CHUPA - CORE - ...whatever.... - Short Pretty - and Long and detailed And here's the nefarious items from the Frugal Gamer. You did read the warning above right? No? Go read it, and then come back. Good. Now have fun. Thieves Cant - dictionary of cant from the 1700s English to Cant and Cant to English translations, with advanced cant to make it into a full language. The rest of the above website has netbooks, maps, a thieves campaign setting called Tarkecia, PBP forums, etc. Confidence Games - Wkipedia has a huge list of cons and resources list of ADD thieves equipment with prices How Stuff Works has an article on Lock-picking MIT guide to Lock Picking [PDF] How stuff works article on How Pickpockets work Another pick pocketing article, complete with different tricks Bypassing security systems (also links to safecracking and other dubious activities) Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-75/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-75/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:32:16 +0000 kilishan Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-75/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-75/feed/ 01:09:04 Download Standard PodcastOne of our best in a while, we think! First is the premiere of "Pimp My Campaign" and then we dive into a ... Download Standard PodcastOne of our best in a while, we think! First is the premiere of "Pimp My Campaign" and then we dive into a feature about using misdirection in your campaign. New DDO podcast Thanks to Mr White for confirming that Chuck was correct that the Savage Words system was derived from Deadlands Spaceman wrote: "I am thinking about opening a game store here in L.A.. What would you like to see in your dream game store? Let us know what you think. Listener named Gh0styuk has an RPG/News community website Evilninjamonkey would like some help and ideas for a system for his PbP game Chupacabra sighting! Chupa in a pawn shop! Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-74/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-74/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:53:16 +0000 kilishan Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-74/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-74/feed/ 01:17:00 Download Standard PodcastWe trudged through a myriad of spyware and other technical difficulties, brought in the services of the magical Audacity fixer, and here we ... Download Standard PodcastWe trudged through a myriad of spyware and other technical difficulties, brought in the services of the magical Audacity fixer, and here we are! It's another FreePlay week, with some fantastic calls. Thank you all so much! Midnight Syndicate Films is teaming up with FX legend Robert Kurtzman (Dusk till Dawn producer) and his production company, Precinct 13 Entertainment to produce the horror-suspense thriller, The Dead Matter. Huge thanks to the GeekLabel guys for demoing their new hoodies for us. New Podcast - Carpe GM - Savage Worlds campaign podcast From Daniel - Free RPG Day - Saturday, June 23 From Mollarom - PC Gamer article about DD's influence on gaming Chupacabra Sighting! - Rayhawk made the coolest picture ever! Also a huge thanks to Rayhawk for letting us use the picture in products that you can take home and enjoy! Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/sorry-for-the-delay/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/sorry-for-the-delay/#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:13:34 +0000 Elrandir News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/sorry-for-the-delay/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/sorry-for-the-delay/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-73/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-73/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:37:57 +0000 kilishan Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-73/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-73/feed/ 01:07:42 Download Episode Bravo 73It's the show the printer ate! And the return of History Dave! It's a crazy, wacky, irreverent show this week, but ... Download Episode Bravo 73It's the show the printer ate! And the return of History Dave! It's a crazy, wacky, irreverent show this week, but one that you're sure to enjoy. This week's feature is answering an email that Stingray wrote in about dealing with Arena Combat/Touring Gladiators. GryphCon 2007 - March 23-25 Guelph, Ontario, Canada The Gamer Traveler full podcasts will start at the end of February! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows has a release date - July 21 Chris - Ghengis Con - Denver CO - Feb 15-18 Dominalgia, great campaign world for a crappy adventuring party - Ep1 is out! Chupa Basic final version is out! And we're taking submissions for our new, listener-recommended segment: This Campaign Needs an Enema! (Yeah, show titles are also welcome!) Do you have a campaign that is dying, and need some ideas about how to refresh it and keep you rolling as your group's most famous GM? Send them to us by Odeo, voice mail or email! Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell yes No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-72/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-72/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2007 07:23:40 +0000 Elrandir Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/episode-72/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-72/feed/ 1:01:33 Download Episode Bravo 72Here it is, episode 72 as promised. [NEWS] Gen Con SoCal to call it quits! February/March edition of the Geek Gazette is out. John sent us ... Download Episode Bravo 72Here it is, episode 72 as promised. [NEWS] Gen Con SoCal to call it quits! February/March edition of the Geek Gazette is out. John sent us a very funny image based on the short intro Anim5 did for episode 46. George R. R. Martin to do Song of Ice and Fire on HBO as mini series. iConvention 2007 - March 24-25 From Mr. White - World Adventure Writing Month Mr. White also wanted to let us know about a couple of conventions coming up: ConQuest NW - Feb 16-19 in Bellevue WA Dragonflight 2007 - Aug 10-13 also in Bellevue, WA New product from Swords Edge Publishing - Treasure Chest Unlocked: Gems From Daniel - WotC to offer grants to Gaming clubs Daniel also points out this interesting item - Confessions of a Part-time Sorceress: A Hip Girl's Guide to the DD Game From Direwolf - Michael Stackpole interviewed on Skepticality James had a Chupacabra sighting (Sort of...) Keith Curtis - Another Chupacabra sighting, this time by an OBGYN nurse named Ann in South Carolina [PROMO: Murder at Avadon Hill] [Frugal Gamer] More generators than you can shake a stick at - http://www.seventhsanctum.com/ over 200 fonts for RPGs - http://www.legolas.org/font/ A new campaign world - http://crystalmarch.com Thanks to the Dungeoneer - Worlds, tiles, and maps, Oh My! - http://www.dreamweavedworlds.com/index.html Thanks to Mr. White - Lots of mapping graphics - http://www.molotov.nu/?page=graphics Also from Mr. White - We've had the simpson's character generator, the south park character generator, the lego character generator, and now - the M7M Character Generator! http://www.becomeanmm.com/ Thanks to Chimeric Phase - http://home.redblade.org [PROMO: Accidental Survivors] Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/show-will-be-up-later-today/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/show-will-be-up-later-today/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:09:16 +0000 Elrandir News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/show-will-be-up-later-today/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/show-will-be-up-later-today/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-70-2/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-70-2/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:07:06 +0000 kilishan Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-70-2/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-70-2/feed/ 00:54:06 Download Episode Bravo 71That's right - we're back. Ice storms can not stop us from getting something to you for very long! Not much in the ... Download Episode Bravo 71That's right - we're back. Ice storms can not stop us from getting something to you for very long! Not much in the way of show notes this week, so . . . enjoy! Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/we-arent-dead/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/we-arent-dead/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2007 05:30:36 +0000 Elrandir News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/we-arent-dead/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/we-arent-dead/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/episode-71-is-delayed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/episode-71-is-delayed/#comments Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:20:32 +0000 kilishan News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/episode-71-is-delayed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/episode-71-is-delayed/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-70/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-70/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2007 06:09:25 +0000 kilishan Bravo Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-70/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/bravo-phase/episode-bravo-70/feed/ 01:30:16 Download Episode Bravo 70Yes! We're back! Bravo! Actually, that's just the new phase we've slipped into. So what's Bravo all about? We have no idea yet ... Download Episode Bravo 70Yes! We're back! Bravo! Actually, that's just the new phase we've slipped into. So what's Bravo all about? We have no idea yet and we're looking for your help. Listen to the 'cast and then send us your ideas. During the holidays, we received so much listener feedback, that we simply had to do a show dedicated to you. Yup. That's right. Another Free Play this week. Though we still need a new bumper from you all, and you will understand why when you listen in. Here's a smattering of links from this week's show: Forums open on the Daughter of the Sun website. Conbust at Smith College in Northampton, Mass. March 30th thru April 1st. An RPG convention that celebrates women in the gaming industry. Digg us at Digg Podcasts! Paul wrote to let us know about the new worldbuilding podcast he has started up called Imaginary Worlds. Carl from Villain Talk wrote in to let us know about megaCon in Orlando, FL, Feb. 16-18 Daniel found more information about the DD Insider package. Includes an Insider magazine, DD university, Caracter creation tools, Product enhancements, exclusive content, and a digital gaming table. read about it here Under the category of 'Better Late Than Never' - The December-January issue of the Geek Gazette is out. Chupacabra sighting! Or lack thereof . . . Good to be back. Hope everyone had wonderful and safe holidays! Bravo Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/no-podcast-this-week-or-next/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/no-podcast-this-week-or-next/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2006 05:08:47 +0000 Elrandir News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/no-podcast-this-week-or-next/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/no-podcast-this-week-or-next/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-69/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-69/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:49:17 +0000 kilishan Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-69/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-69/feed/ 01:13:09 Download Episode Alpha 69One of my favorite episodes in a long time. Lots of frugal links for you and we dive into the importance and ... Download Episode Alpha 69One of my favorite episodes in a long time. Lots of frugal links for you and we dive into the importance and use of flaws as a player. So let's get right into it! [NEWS] Stephen would like to suggest Blind Guardian as good music for gaming. New book trying to be published "Being Were" by C.C. Guice From Crossfire - Collaborative Fiction Website Oboe Cop asked for links to Osric (since the Shnotes for that week mysteriously disappeared) Here are some! Free PDF at RPGNow OSRIC website More info at http://knights-n-knaves.com/ Game crafters Guild of Ireland [PROMO] Stealth Geek [FRUGAL GAMER] From Alex - Song of the North Terraficta - map templates and tools for Photoshop Also from Alex - Lots of information for Harn -From Mark at Creative Mountain Games - Superstitions - Free magic items and Spells -From Mollarom - Cool NPC Generator -Fictional Reality Online Magazine [PROMO] Geek Label Tees Happy gaming! Alpha_Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-68/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-68/#comments Tue, 05 Dec 2006 06:44:42 +0000 kilishan Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-68/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-68/feed/ 01:14:27 Download Episode Alpha 68This week we have changed things up a bit, but hopefully it will make the show better and bring back a little ... Download Episode Alpha 68This week we have changed things up a bit, but hopefully it will make the show better and bring back a little more of the things you have always loved about the show. Since it's really late (or early, depending on how you look at it) I'm just going to dive right into the shnotes. This week was an "interactive listeners feedback show," so the notes are pretty short, but here they are: [NEWS] We would also like to welcome a new listener. Fraser from Swords Edge Publishing just added to his future gaming group with a new baby girl. Congrats, Fraser! Chris sent us a Chupacabra Sighting! [PROMOS] DragonHearth by Tracy Hickman The Immortals by Tracy and Laura Hickman Also, among the Hooks this week, was one submitted by Scott Garibay, author of the novel Amerindian 2192. It's available as a free Podiobook - so go listen! And don't forget that you've still got a few more days to get Daughter of the Sun at a 20% discount! But only until December 10th - so hurry! Alpha_Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-67/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-67/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2006 06:10:47 +0000 kilishan Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-67/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-67/feed/ 56:43 Download Episode Alpha 67A week of craziness! But I guess that's pretty much every week around this tavern, isn't it? News, Notes, Frugal Gamer, Questions, ... Download Episode Alpha 67A week of craziness! But I guess that's pretty much every week around this tavern, isn't it? News, Notes, Frugal Gamer, Questions, and a quick Special Brew! (And all in a much shorter package than last week's!)News and Notes: From now until December 10th, Lonnie's novel, Daughter of the Sun, is 20% off. Just in time for Christmas for all your friends! Code Monkey Publishing no longer has WotC license. So buy your wish list today! Gamingreport.com has been taken over by SCRYE magazine. Frugal Gamer: Free 20th level NPCs and a Magic Item tracking sheet at Creative Mountain Games: eConic Human Fighter, eConic Halfling Rogue, Magic Item Tracking Sheet Reversed Engineer - Don't create a game system, create the character sheet instead! Simpsons Character Generator Invisible City free Games of the Month - This month is "Ninja Golf: 18 Holes of Death" Game it yourself - Tons of free print-and-play games Lots more free games at the Free Print-and-Play webring Free at DriveThruRPG - The Darkness - dark fantasy role-playing for use with the Omni System. [PROMO] LARP Podcast [PROMO] Accidental Survivors [PROMO] Villain Talk Alpha_Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-66/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-66/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2006 06:05:56 +0000 kilishan Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-66/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-66/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-65/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-65/#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:58:05 +0000 kilishan Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-65/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-65/feed/ 00:49:17 Download Episode Alpha 65As promised - this week is a different breed! We did the show live over SkypeCast and that proved to provide quite ... Download Episode Alpha 65As promised - this week is a different breed! We did the show live over SkypeCast and that proved to provide quite a few challenges. Please forgive some of the noise that crept into the episode towards the end. This is mostly a QA session that answers the questions raised over at UnCon in a round-table style format with the 8 or 10 listeners that showed up this time. We decided we will be doing these live shows again, though the format's likely to change to something more standard and . . .aw heck. . . go listen to the podcast. You'll get the answers there. Oh - and adding to the fun - the ghost of Stevie Ray Vaughn joined us for a little while. You'll have to listen to the bloopers to hear what he had to say, though. Alpha_Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/dragons-landing-live-saturday-at-4-pm-central/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/dragons-landing-live-saturday-at-4-pm-central/#comments Sat, 04 Nov 2006 05:47:57 +0000 Elrandir News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/dragons-landing-live-saturday-at-4-pm-central/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/dragons-landing-live-saturday-at-4-pm-central/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/no-show-this-week/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/no-show-this-week/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2006 06:03:29 +0000 Elrandir News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/no-show-this-week/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/no-show-this-week/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-64/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-64/#comments Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:24:33 +0000 kilishan Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-64/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-64/feed/ 1:10 Download Episode Alpha 64Another fun and crazy episode packed to the gills with answers to a couple really good questions and for this week's feature, ... Download Episode Alpha 64Another fun and crazy episode packed to the gills with answers to a couple really good questions and for this week's feature, we slash through the topic of Hack and Slash gaming styles (War! Good god! What is it good for!?) Podiobooks has served 1 million downloads Jim in Buffalo has started up the Unofficial Hero System Podcast Congrats to Gh0styuk for listening to 62 episodes of our show in 2 weeks! Did you sleep? (9 a day?!?!?!) If anyone is interested in joining in on a DLI World-building project for International World Creation Month, drop by the forums and let's get started figuring out what we want to do. Wolfgang Baur is starting up his second Open Design project For those superhero fans out there, Fist Full of Comics is putting together a world setting on their forums that they hope to convert to CHUPA, and they would love ideas and suggestions and participants. Don't forget that UnCon is all this week! You can join in the discussions here and possibly be part of a live podcast event on Sunday. Congrats to SARAH AND Nev from Does My Geek look Big in This - Official podcasters of Gen Con UK 2007 Lonnie is happy to announce that his novel, Daughter of the Sun will be made into an RPG published by Highmoon Media. Oh, and you can buy it starting today! From DirtMerchant and Arcangel and evilninjamonkey - Chupacabra Sighting From Chaoz - Chupacabra mentioned in Red vs Blue first season Alpha_Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-63/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-63/#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2006 04:12:42 +0000 kilishan Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-63/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-63/feed/ 0:47 Download Episode Alpha 63We're alive! We managed to survive the computer issues we were both having and to celebrate . . . well, you'll just ... Download Episode Alpha 63We're alive! We managed to survive the computer issues we were both having and to celebrate . . . well, you'll just have to make sure to listen to the last minute of the cast. (Is that enough of a teaser?) Show notes will follow shortly since, in the midst of technical difficulties, the show notes were lost - but we have a printed copy so they should be inserted tomorrow! Just a little bit longer, just a little bit longer! Alpha_Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/techinical-difficulties/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/techinical-difficulties/#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:53:51 +0000 kilishan News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/techinical-difficulties/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/techinical-difficulties/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-62/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-62/#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:43:07 +0000 kilishan Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-62/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-62/feed/ 1:05 Download Episode Alpha 62It's a mystery cast! Okay, the feature itself is about running a mystery campaign. Also LOTS of questions answered. So, on to ... Download Episode Alpha 62It's a mystery cast! Okay, the feature itself is about running a mystery campaign. Also LOTS of questions answered. So, on to the shnotes: Gmonkey would like everyone to check out http://www.defectivebydesign.org/ if you are tired of DRM From Christine - YoumaCon is coming up November 3-6 in Troy, Michigan. Palladuim is going to be running some games there, and Kevin Siembeda will be a guest there. Johnathan Coulton World Of Warcraft videos: Code Monkey Skullcrusher Mountain re:Your Brains Jesse Stern has started a meditation podcast called - the meditation podcast! Chupacabra Sighting this week from our friend Sharon from Apple: Alpha_Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/more-of-the-old/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/more-of-the-old/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:44:01 +0000 kilishan News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/more-of-the-old/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/more-of-the-old/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-61/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-61/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:12:04 +0000 kilishan Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-61/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-61/feed/ 0:54:55 Download Episode Alpha 61You say you want a new-ew intro-oo. Well, well... (Okay. Bad Beatles reference is over now.) But we do want to say ... Download Episode Alpha 61You say you want a new-ew intro-oo. Well, well... (Okay. Bad Beatles reference is over now.) But we do want to say a huge thanks to our friendly anonymous listener. Great fun, though! But on to the shnotes! Link wiki Link has been fixed, kinda. We've actually linked to the wonderful Emergency Link Wiki. See the tabs at the top of the page to get there. Helper asked us about Bit Torrent for downloads - what do you think? -Targum Magazine, Issue 1 - a magazine supporting the Testament RPG - has been released by Highmoon Media Project Chupa Advanced rules v.13 is available Drive Thru Comics just opened. Remeber Uncon is coming! OCTOBER 23-29 In case you somehow missed it, Weird Al's White and Nerdy can be seen online. Rob and Fraser would like to announce the Accidental Survivors podcast September issue of the Geek Gazette is out Chuck took us through some great Frugal Gaming tips he found in (gasp!) our forums! Mr White clued us in on the MiniMizer Damniampretty made some gaming money - Finish the set, please! luis and Stan pointed us to Gryphon's book of 1000 feats and more Lord Z - CJ Carella's game Nightbane is currently free! James - Online Battle Map Beach Moocowfound us some great (and very varied!) Paper miniatures Geek Nights Nuketown Radioactive And I think that does it this week. Oh, wait...there's one more thing. In case you haven't noticed, the front page of our site has had a slight re-design as we move to Wordpress so that we can use the awesome Podpress plugin. Makes this podcasting thing just a wee bit easier and quicker. If you're in need of more geeky podcasting - check out the right hand side of the page. More than you can shake a stick at! Alpha_Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-60/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-60/#comments Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:55:58 +0000 kilishan Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-60/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-60/feed/ 54:31 Download Episode Alpha 60While Chuck and Lonnie got stuck in the Bear's Grove last week, a firefly class space ship touched down behind ... Download Episode Alpha 60While Chuck and Lonnie got stuck in the Bear's Grove last week, a firefly class space ship touched down behind the Dragon's Landing Inn. Finding the bar untended, Dave and Erin from After Serenity decided to host the Inn for a night. They gave some great answers to your questions and took a look at how to run a Space Opera-style adventure. Give it a listen, it is some great stuff! Alpha_Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-59/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-59/#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2006 02:48:57 +0000 kilishan Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-59/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-59/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-58/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-58/#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:06:13 +0000 dragonslanding Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/?p=5 http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-58/feed/ 1:09 Download Episode Alpha 58Light on links for you this week, but the episode itself is not even close to being light on content. Here's a ... Download Episode Alpha 58Light on links for you this week, but the episode itself is not even close to being light on content. Here's a few items from the weekly DLI news:Gametap (a service that lets you play hundreds of games for a small monthly fee) has an interview with Gary Gygax about the origins of DD From David Schwarz - Swiss man speeding because of lack of Goats in Canada? I guess we know where the Chupacabea is hanging out... Another sighting from David - White Wolf Quarterly - looks like the Shadows of Mexico supplement will actually contain Chupacabras. Yay! Daniel got us the Gamer Traveller Episode 4, which provides a fascinating look at Brugge, Belgium; and ways to use it in your game.This week we take you through building and using the elements of the Thriller story in your campaigns. Also, Mick from the Round Table brings up an awesome question about another gaming style that should have had its own feature. Maybe we can do that at some point in the future. A quick reminder - all donations get you a custom title over at our forums! And speaking of donations, one of listeners, Mark, was actually paying us not to change our opening music. If you feel strongly enough one way or the other - the contest is on! When you make a donation for the next few weeks, be sure to let us know if you think the intro should be changed or not, and how; you think it should be changed (if you do at all!) At the end of the "contest" we'll tally up the votes obey our listeners! Alpha_Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-57/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-57/#comments Tue, 05 Sep 2006 01:45:21 +0000 dragonslanding Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/?p=6 http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-57/feed/ 1:07 Download Episode Alpha 57Despite the holidays, Episode Alpha 57 is here for your listening enjoyment (and gaming enrichment, too, of course!) Quite a few links came ... Download Episode Alpha 57Despite the holidays, Episode Alpha 57 is here for your listening enjoyment (and gaming enrichment, too, of course!) Quite a few links came out of this week's News and Shnotes section: Congratulations to the Sci-Fi podcasts who won Parsec awards: Variant Frequencies - Best Fiction Short - http://www.variantfrequencies.com The Seanachai - Best Fiction Long, Best Fidction (Non-Speculative) The Secrets by Mike Stackpole - best Writing podcast Planet Retcon - Best audio Drama (long) The Radio Adventures of Doctor Floyd - Best Audio Drama (Short) The Future and You Best News Podcast New RPG Geek News podcast The Head Games Podcast Gaming Podcast Coverage of DragonCon Wyrmul created a backup Link Wiki for us ShaunCon - November 16-19 in Kansas City New DD Podcast from WotC Pleasure Prison of the B'thuvian Demon Whore Blood Guts - In Her Majesty's Service v2 Dragavan from the message boards has released a new card game called Lootin' Wizards that looks like a lot of fun. Politically Incorrect Games sent us a couple more new releases to look at: Iron Gauntlets Fantasy Roleplaying Steampunk Musha victoriental Adventures - an Alternate Setting for Iron Gauntlets -2 new types of magic, steamwork and clockwork items (including a playable clockwork character race), new races, new beasts, a complete world setting (Rosuto-Shima) that can be dropped into any existing campaign world regardless of technology levels. Chupacabra Sighting! - - Thanks to Charles for this sighting We cover some fantastic Worldbuilding and Campaign management in the Frugal Gamer. And the links are . . . From Reijin - A bunch of GM prep resources he found on the web. Instead of listing them, I'll point you to this post on the forums. Hidden Way has a ton of great stuff, and here's just a sampling:- Adelfarn After Earth Book of Beasts (which leads to several other interesting netbooks) Tons of Hero Links A very complete section of world building links From MrWhite - World Building on Wikipedia From King Beast - 2 great graphical mapping resources - GM's Parlor and RPG Map Share Festivus has created a campaign tracking spreadsheet for d20 games. There is an excel version and a google spreadsheets compatible excel version From the Dungeoneer - Bryce 3d modelling software - Free thru Sept 6 ( so get it quick! ) From shaylon - Player's Guide to Ed Greenood's Castlemourn free at DriveThruRPG Now, it's your turn: we'd love to resurect the Hook of the Week, and we want to hear your ideas! If you have ideas from any of the Adventure Styles, then send us an Odeo, voicemail or email! Have a fantastic week! Alpha_Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-56/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-56/#comments Tue, 29 Aug 2006 01:45:22 +0000 dragonslanding Alpha_Phase http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/?p=7 http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/alpha-phase/episode-alpha-56/feed/ 1:03 Download Episode Alpha 56Well, this marks the first Episode in the new Alpha Phase and it clocks in at right around an hour. So go ... Download Episode Alpha 56Well, this marks the first Episode in the new Alpha Phase and it clocks in at right around an hour. So go burn it on your CD now (and feel free to pass it around to all of your friends.) The feature this week kicks off a new series on Adventure Styles and how to use them in your campaigns. This week we start with some High Adventure goodness! Enjoy! Bob's Back. The DLSS guys picked him up at the bus station, and apparently he had just gone on vacation. In case you missed it, the guys over at Domain of Apokolipz hosted him during the vacation (corrupted is maybe a better word?) Yes, we will be a part of UnCon this year. Ideas are firming, but still no word on exactly what we will be doing. (though rumors of a live podcast abound). Now's your chance! From here on out, anyone who donates will get (wait for it . . .) Custom Forum Titles! Missed out on GenCon, don't worry! We got news from Adam about FlatCon in Bloomington, IL runs Sep 29- Oct. 1 And for hose Down Under you're not out of luck either - GenCon Oz July 3-6, 2008 New issue of Sword's Edge E-Zine is out! James informed us that there is a Webcomic called Dr McNinja Politically Incorrect Games let us check out some great games of theirs: The Universal Story Engine and Coyote Trail. John from Oakdale has this weeks Chupacabra siting in Maine, with pictures. (looks like a blue coyote, to us...) One of the questions that we were asked this week was about World of Darkness or Exalted Podcasts. Here's the links: Official White Wolf Podcast Domain of Apokolipz covers it some CamTalk is dead but maybe you can persuade them to come back. website that chronicles their adventures through Exalted Alpha_Phase Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-55/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-55/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:59:59 +0000 dragonslanding Old_Shows http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/?p=8 http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-55/feed/ 1:05 Download Episode 55Episode 55 is a little bit different, and heralds in the new year. But it's shorter :) And we'd like to thank Wizards of ... Download Episode 55Episode 55 is a little bit different, and heralds in the new year. But it's shorter :) And we'd like to thank Wizards of the Coast for inviting us to be at UnCon. While we're not sure exactly what we're going to be doing there, we'll let you know as things finalize. We hope to see you all there! We expound on the deep philosophical influence of GenCon. Okay. Maybe not. But we do give an insight into the wonderful experiences that we had and all of the great people we got to meet. If you haven't had a chance to go - it's a must! While we were there, we found a movie that is going to be a must see, based upon Fantasy Flight's Midnight game setting. Go see the MIdnight Chronicles trailer now! Wait. Listen to the podcast first, then go see it. If you weren't able to make it to GenCon, make sure to head over to GenCon (Almost) Live. New stuff is still being posted. We finish the last half of the show talking about the changes that are coming to the show, but I'm not going to tell you about it here. Go listen to the podcast, darn it! Old_Shows Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/we-are-back-from-gencon/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/we-are-back-from-gencon/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2006 01:51:34 +0000 dragonslanding News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/?p=9 http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/we-are-back-from-gencon/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-54/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-54/#comments Tue, 08 Aug 2006 01:52:42 +0000 dragonslanding Old_Shows http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/?p=10 http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-54/feed/ 1:40:04 Download Episode 54In this, the pre-GenCon podcast, we have lots of guests: History Dave, his 4 month old son and even a celebrity hunter to ... Download Episode 54In this, the pre-GenCon podcast, we have lots of guests: History Dave, his 4 month old son and even a celebrity hunter to send us out of the show! For the feature, we finally managed to get to the "Who, What, When, Where, Why How" Talk back. Enjoy! The short film - Roleplayed! Ironwood Omnimedia announces their new free RPG - Fantasy Sagas: Player’s Guidebook and The Game Master’s Lodestar Still room for people interested in attending the Podcasting Seminar at Gen con. More info at GenCon (Almost!) Live If you are interested in printable flyers for your local Cons or gaming stores, get them here Learn what it is like to sail historical ships. New TMNT movie coming out next year Movie Stuff Podcast - Episode 53 is supposed to be the Chupacabra cast. Adventure writing: The Focus The Rule of Three Burning Void Character Questionnaire From de_master - Free deckplans and ship record sheet available from mongoose publishing - First and Second nakedinthewild posted a bunch of frugal links, some of which we've mentioned before and some we havene't. It's a good list nakedinthewild also shares some of his homebrew d20 goodness on his website Ship Construction Kit To everyone going to GenCon this weekend (or any other Con in the future, for that matter) we want to wish you a safe and fun journey! See you there! Old_Shows Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-53/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-53/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2006 01:54:05 +0000 dragonslanding Old_Shows http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/?p=11 http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-53/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/signed-shadowrun-items-on-ebay/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/signed-shadowrun-items-on-ebay/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:56:01 +0000 dragonslanding News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/?p=12 http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/signed-shadowrun-items-on-ebay/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-52/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-52/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2006 01:57:08 +0000 dragonslanding Old_Shows http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/?p=13 http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-52/feed/ 1:44:49 Download Episode 52We got our Press Credentials for GenCon! Still not sure what we can do with that, but hey -- we're excited! This week is ... Download Episode 52We got our Press Credentials for GenCon! Still not sure what we can do with that, but hey -- we're excited! This week is full of piratey goodness, inspired by the latest Pirates of the Carribean movie (whether you loved it hated it, there's things to take away from it for your game.) And it's not just open-sea swashbuckling, either. But you'll have to listen if you want to know more! Well, for everyone wanting their shnotes, I'll shut up now and . . . Lonnie's Dynamic Terrain Articles - DD the cartoon on DVD! Fraser Ronald from SEP has started doing what he calls Blodcasts for the TEAMS line of products Ennies voting has started - Go over and vote if you haven't yet! Cool Messageboard Threads Monsters from the Past First GMing Experiences OGL good or bad? -Chupacabra sighting-Petrified chupacabra head for sale on eBay - From the Frugal Gamer: Savage Coast Campaign Setting from Wizards -Shiver My timbers - PBP type Message board based Pirate RPG Dogs of the Sea - MMOG Pirate Game - Pirates! Fact Legend The Pirate's Realm Treasure Island Ladies of Hack The D02 System And the dear patron of the tavern across the street (The Round Table, for those not in the know), provided us a few of his own. We forgot to mention them on the show, but we didn't forget him! Burning Sea (Be sure to check out the ship guide. It may be the only reference you'll ever need!) While no longer officially supported, 7th Sea does still have an official website with lots of good info and a bit of good fiction Need an awesome ship mini to use as a playing board for your adventure? Look no farther than The Maiden And don't forget Pirates, by Wiz Kids Games. Old_Shows Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-51/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-51/#comments Tue, 18 Jul 2006 02:51:02 +0000 kilishan Old_Shows http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/episode-51/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-51/feed/ 1:31:59 Download Episode 51It's our one year anniversary! The show's a little different this week, but we try to throw a little gaming goodness along ... Download Episode 51It's our one year anniversary! The show's a little different this week, but we try to throw a little gaming goodness along with the anniversary celebration silliness. And I promise, the whole This Is Your Life thing is a work of Fiction, and no people, animals, chupacabras, or annoying fairies were harmed in the recording of this episode. Just a few notes this week: Lonnie was interviewed in the Unquiet Desperation Podcast last week. As of today (Monday, July 17th), there are only 10 limited edition copies of Daughter of the Son left. Yog-Sothoth.com got an Ennie nomination - go vote GenCon Almost Live Old_Shows Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-50/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-50/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2006 02:51:03 +0000 kilishan Old_Shows http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-50/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-50/feed/ 1:34:22 Download Episode 50Episode 50 is up and ready for download! And I know you are still waiting for last week's show notes, but I ... Download Episode 50Episode 50 is up and ready for download! And I know you are still waiting for last week's show notes, but I am still recovering from having my entire weekend taken up with the Renaissance Festival for the past three weeks, so you are going to have to wait one more day for last week's and this week's Shnotes. I am truly sorry, but I am running on empty right now, so I have to get to sleep. Also, don't forget that next week is our year anniversary. We hope to change things up a little and have a spectacular show! Whether we succeed or not, well, I guess that will be up to you to decide. One last thing. I'd like to thank everyone who has donated so far to our "Help us get to Gen Con" fund raiser. For everyone who made a donation at one of the Donation Drive levels in June, your information has been sent to Daniel from Highmoon Media, and you should be getting information on how to get your swag soon. Of course, for anyone who still would like to donate a little more to help make our GenCon Trip smoother, we would still very much appreciate it. You guys really have shown how much you appreciate the work we put into the show, and I am very grateful for all that you have done for us. Again, thanks! Old_Shows Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-49/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-49/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:59:59 +0000 Glaxton Old_Shows http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-49-2/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-49/feed/ 1:49 Download Episode 49Well, it's late thanks to the 4th of July Holiday that kept me busy for myentire 4-day weekend.... but the show is up. ... Download Episode 49Well, it's late thanks to the 4th of July Holiday that kept me busy for myentire 4-day weekend.... but the show is up. I would go ahead and try to put up the show notes, but I'm trying to quit smoking, and it has been 24 hours since I had a cigarette, so I just want to go to bed and forget how badly I want a smoke.... Shnotes tomorrow if we are lucky... Old_Shows Chuck Tinsley & Lonnie Ezell no No http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/the-show-credits-script/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/the-show-credits-script/#comments Fri, 30 Jun 2006 03:01:37 +0000 kilishan News http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/the-show-credits-script/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/news/the-show-credits-script/feed/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-48/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-48/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:59:59 +0000 Glaxton Old_Shows http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-48-2/ http://www.dragonslanding.com/dli/old-shows/episode-48/feed/ 1:30 Download Episode 48Two solid days tromping around a Renaissance Festival when I wasn't in the best physical shape to begin with, and my nether regions ...