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]]>6474truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-adepticon-2023-review--53456238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53456238Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:48:16 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingRobert and Pete join Mr Gibbs to talk about their recent trip to Adepticon!6110truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-wotc-ogl-leak-with-craig-shipman--52517850
Third Floor Wars: https://thirdfloorwars.com/

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Third Floor Wars: https://thirdfloorwars.com/

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Slayers: https://gilarpgs.itch.io/slaye...

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Slayers: https://gilarpgs.itch.io/slaye...

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979]]>5483truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-avatar-legends-with-even-footing-games--50607272
Even Footing Games: https://evenfootinggames.com/

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Even Footing Games: https://evenfootinggames.com/

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Please excuse some of the audio quality in this episode, Mr Gibbs used a different computer and had some unknown issues with levels. We did our best to make it as palatable as possible. Also, Robert was painting throughout the episode, so you will hear some of his materials moving around.

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Please excuse some of the audio quality in this episode, Mr Gibbs used a different computer and had some unknown issues with levels. We did our best to make it as palatable as possible. Also, Robert was painting throughout the episode, so you will hear some of his materials moving around.

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979]]>4740truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-star-wars-games--49653570
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979]]>3951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-even-footing-games--48812557
Even Footing Games: https://evenfootinggames.com/

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Even Footing Games: https://evenfootinggames.com/

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Vagrantsong: https://www.wyrd-games.net/vagrantsong

Mothership: https://thirdfloorwars.com/mothership-horror-rpg-episode-1-actual-play/

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Vagrantsong: https://www.wyrd-games.net/vagrantsong

Mothership: https://thirdfloorwars.com/mothership-horror-rpg-episode-1-actual-play/

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After day one with Mr and Mrs Gibbs: 1:52
After three days with Mr and Mrs Gibbs, Robert, and JR: 26:10
Interview with Doug from Free League: 1:14:58

Free League Publishing: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/

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After day one with Mr and Mrs Gibbs: 1:52
After three days with Mr and Mrs Gibbs, Robert, and JR: 26:10
Interview with Doug from Free League: 1:14:58

Free League Publishing: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/

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Get tips and tricks on how to move your game forward and keep everyone interested and engaged.5833truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-from-session-zero-to-hero--43219624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43219624Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:00:08 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingThe Dropouts get together to discuss whether they believe it is important to have a session zero for your roleplaying games, and different ways to run them if you want to have one before you begin your next campaign.4135truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-new-year-same-us--43000175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43000175Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:44:51 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingWe're back! The Dropouts discuss the past and future of the show after catching up with each other after being on such a long hiatus!4637truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-gibbs-solo-series-ep-1--41299019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41299019Mon, 05 Oct 2020 12:00:16 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingMr Gibbs begins a solo series describing his process of creating a campaign.782falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-get-better-at-rp--40713127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40713127Sat, 05 Sep 2020 04:02:19 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingThe Dropouts discuss ways to become a better participant in your game's roleplaying opportunities. Also, how to incorporate more roleplaying chances as a DM.4935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-roleplay-from-far-away--30500117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30500117Sat, 13 Jun 2020 01:42:31 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingThe Dropouts are joined by a guest and talk about how to play games from afar using different online tools.5174truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-culture-wars--25201702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25201702Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:03:48 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingThe Dropouts record remotely for the first time and talk about how to build culture in your custom roleplaying worlds.3451truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-make-history--23813632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23813632Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:00:02 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingThe Dropouts get back to Dungeons and Dragons and talk about the importance of History in your custom worlds, as well as sharing some tips and tricks about how to make convincing histories for your unique places.3350truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-indystorm-wargaming-convention--22503086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22503086Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:00:13 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingDropouts Mr Gibbs and Robert talk about their experiences at the IndyStorm gaming convention over Super Bowl weekend, what they did, how they liked it, and what they think can be done to improve the event.4124truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-star-wars-outer-rim--21532305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21532305Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:00:19 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingThe Dropouts take a strategical look at playing Star Wars Outer Rim from Fantasy Flight Games.7233boardgames,outerrim,starwarstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-mapping-your-way-to-success--19797511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19797511Fri, 01 Nov 2019 14:00:14 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingThe Dropouts try out a new format to the show and discuss how maps can be used to enhance you games as well as guide your world building efforts.4095d&d,dnd,dungeonsanddragons,gaming,roleplayinggames,tabletopgamestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-where-to-start--19431622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19431622Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:00:13 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingThe Dropouts discuss where to start when creating a custom setting for roleplaying games and Robert and Mr Gibbs talk about their experiences at GenCon 2019.4722truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-why-build-a-custom-world--18969578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18969578Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:49:07 +0000Mr Gibbs PodcastingThe Dropouts discuss why you might want to create a scratch built roleplaying setting.3765truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0-meet-the-dropouts--18969562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18969562Thu, 12 Sep 2019 01:41:08 +0000Mr Gibbs Podcasting5762truefull