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Discussing dice swing in games, and how we often seem to read beyond the binary nature of pass fail rolls. Confused?...you will be...Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with hi…

Drive by episode, challenging the popularity of borrowed opinion (hot take), mail merged address labels for organising information, Jamie and the Magic Torch and much more, more more!!! Music was wri…

Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepit…

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA Spikepit combines thoughts from Dungeons and Dragons designers old and new, in this look back at the world's most …

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA A DnD tale of adventure, readings from designers of the worlds most popular roleplaying game, Mike Mearls and Tom …

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA  Spikepit presents a raft of thoughts and ideas for hacking DnD. Big thanks to BJ (Arcane Alienist) and Arlen (Liv…

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA Spikepit hits the books in a quest to resolve his inner D&D conflict through hacking rules old and new. Looking at…

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA Spikepit responds to listener feedback in this episode loosely themed around serial book abuse. Music was written …

Listener feedback on recent episodes, in particular "DM Tips" I also ponder my hobby plans. Big thanks to John Large (Red Dice Diaries), Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast), Joe Richter (Hindsig…

It's 2021 I'm passionate about talking and running role-playing games, let's pose the question "What is the OSR?" Blame Erik Tenkar and his Tavern Chat podcast for this "Into the Pit" episode. If you…

A meandering journey, discussing rivers in RPG's. Originally released as separate episodes "Retread Remix"  draws together content from the back catalogue, which now resides in the Spikepit archives.…

Five further game winning DM tips for Dungeons and Dragons (also applicable to other games which may involve bad wrong fun). If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, ple…

A wealth of Midderlands goodness; discussion around inspirational influences, compatible systems, particularly appropriate adventures,  collaboration (John Large of Red Dice Diaries) and much more...…

Featuring Gavin Norman's Dolmenwood setting, including readings of as yet unpublished material .  Originally released as two separate episodes "Retread Remix"  draws together content from the back ca…

Five more game winning DM tips for Dungeons and Dragons (also applicable to other games which may involve bad wrong fun). If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please…

Remixed compilation of archived episodes . Discussion of using Anchor, nostalgia, Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer, Star Wars and accents from Mary Poppins. If you have any questions comments or conce…

Five winning DM tips for Dungeons and Dragons (also applicable to other lesser games). If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitp…

Spikepit and callers talk about how RPG's like Dungeons and Dragons are great with the family.  Originally released as a series of episodes in July 2018 this "Retread Remix"  draws together content f…