The Accessible GM Podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-accessible-gm-podcast--7314061enGamesCopyright Rj Womack (Accessible GM)https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f55c08081dd294ce939c42dc4f7071cd.jpgThe Accessible GM Podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-accessible-gm-podcast--7314061Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:02:16 +0000Rj Womack (Accessible GM)Rj Womack (Accessible GM)accessiblegm93@gmail.com The Accessible GM, a podcast dedicated to all things tabletop role-playing games, including product reviews, industry news, and accessibility and adaptive technology updates for users with disabilities and other special needs.false86916e43-4d14-5225-afac-0c08488b3080episodicAccessible GM Podcast #6https://www.spreaker.com/episode/accessible-gm-podcast-6--74995071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74995071Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:02:06 +0000Rj Womack (Accessible GM)Full-length episode with all of the tabletop industry gaming news from September 6th and 7th. Please like, share, and follow. Let us know what you think and how we can improve. 1521false6fullTabletop role-playing game news for Saturday, September 5th, 2026https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tabletop-role-playing-game-news-for-saturday-september-5th-2026--74922130
  • Netflix Developing Live-Action Strahd Series: D&D heads to Barovia with John August (Big Fish, Corpse Bride) and Alfonso Cuarón (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), while the previously discussed Forgotten Realms project is shelved.
  • Monte Cook Games Addresses AI B-Roll: Why the studio pulled its promotional video, scrubbed synthetic assets, and reaffirmed its anti-AI creative policy.
  • Daggerheart: Hope and Fear Hits Retail: Critical Role’s flagship system adds four new core classes and eight subclasses across a $40 standard edition and a $120 deluxe boxed set.
  • Deadlands: Mysterious Maze Wraps Up: Pinnacle Entertainment Group concludes its 30th Anniversary Kickstarter run, unlocking full stretch goals for its flooded canyon naval setting.
  • Dragon Con Saturday Peak: Thousands of gamers pack AmericasMart for 24-hour open gaming halls, developer panels, and dedicated on-site disability accommodations.
  • Adaptive Table Spotlight: The DOTS RPG Project expands distribution of tactile braille polyhedral dice to ensure blind and visually impaired gamers have complete autonomy at the table.
    • Source Stories & References:]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74922130Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:57:24 +0000Rj Womack (Accessible GM)In This Episode: - Netflix Developing Live-Action Strahd Series: D&D heads to Barovia with John August (Big Fish, Corpse Bride) and Alfonso Cuarón (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), while the previously discussed Forgotten Realms project...
  • Netflix Developing Live-Action Strahd Series: D&D heads to Barovia with John August (Big Fish, Corpse Bride) and Alfonso Cuarón (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), while the previously discussed Forgotten Realms project is shelved.
  • Monte Cook Games Addresses AI B-Roll: Why the studio pulled its promotional video, scrubbed synthetic assets, and reaffirmed its anti-AI creative policy.
  • Daggerheart: Hope and Fear Hits Retail: Critical Role’s flagship system adds four new core classes and eight subclasses across a $40 standard edition and a $120 deluxe boxed set.
  • Deadlands: Mysterious Maze Wraps Up: Pinnacle Entertainment Group concludes its 30th Anniversary Kickstarter run, unlocking full stretch goals for its flooded canyon naval setting.
  • Dragon Con Saturday Peak: Thousands of gamers pack AmericasMart for 24-hour open gaming halls, developer panels, and dedicated on-site disability accommodations.
  • Adaptive Table Spotlight: The DOTS RPG Project expands distribution of tactile braille polyhedral dice to ensure blind and visually impaired gamers have complete autonomy at the table.
    • Source Stories & References:]]>    105false5full    Tabletop RPG news for September 4th, 2016https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tabletop-rpg-news-for-september-4th-2016--74920470Show Notes / Episode Description: Welcome back to your daily tabletop role-playing dispatch for Friday, September 4, 2026. In today's episode, we break down the final hours of one of the year’s biggest crowdfunding milestones, dive into the 24-hour gaming halls of Dragon Con, and examine major new survival sandboxes hitting the tabletop scene.In this episode:
    • Deadlands: Mysterious Maze Final Hours: Pinnacle’s 30th Anniversary campaign setting for Savage Worlds wraps up today at 6:00 PM PDT. We look at the flooded canyons of California's Great Maze, steam-powered gunboats, and eldritch nautical horrors.
    • Dragon Con 2026 in Full Swing: The 40th anniversary celebration in Atlanta is underway with round-the-clock 24-hour open tabletop gaming in AmericasMart, developer panels, and dedicated Disability Services with quiet sensory decompression spaces.
    • Forbidden Lands: Alderland Pre-Orders: Free League opens up 20 provinces south of Ravenland with The Eye of Heaven campaign and eight modular adventure sites—offering instant complete PDF access upon pre-order.
    • Chaosium’s Time Without Tide: The Victorian apocalyptic survival RPG continues its explosive run on BackerKit after funding in just 13 minutes.
    • Adaptive Table Spotlight: How the non-profit DOTS RPG Project is supplying convention demonstration tables with mass-produced tactile braille polyhedral dice to ensure blind and visually impaired players roll with complete independence.
    Links & Resources Mentioned:Did you back Deadlands before the final bell, or are you rolling dice at Dragon Con this weekend? Leave a comment on our Substack or in your podcast app. Until next time, keep exploring!]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74920470Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:08:55 +0000Rj Womack (Accessible GM)Show Notes / Episode Description: Welcome back to your daily tabletop role-playing dispatch for Friday, September 4, 2026. In today's episode, we break down the final hours of one of the year’s biggest crowdfunding milestones, dive into the 24-hour...Show Notes / Episode Description: Welcome back to your daily tabletop role-playing dispatch for Friday, September 4, 2026. In today's episode, we break down the final hours of one of the year’s biggest crowdfunding milestones, dive into the 24-hour gaming halls of Dragon Con, and examine major new survival sandboxes hitting the tabletop scene.In this episode:
    • Deadlands: Mysterious Maze Final Hours: Pinnacle’s 30th Anniversary campaign setting for Savage Worlds wraps up today at 6:00 PM PDT. We look at the flooded canyons of California's Great Maze, steam-powered gunboats, and eldritch nautical horrors.
    • Dragon Con 2026 in Full Swing: The 40th anniversary celebration in Atlanta is underway with round-the-clock 24-hour open tabletop gaming in AmericasMart, developer panels, and dedicated Disability Services with quiet sensory decompression spaces.
    • Forbidden Lands: Alderland Pre-Orders: Free League opens up 20 provinces south of Ravenland with The Eye of Heaven campaign and eight modular adventure sites—offering instant complete PDF access upon pre-order.
    • Chaosium’s Time Without Tide: The Victorian apocalyptic survival RPG continues its explosive run on BackerKit after funding in just 13 minutes.
    • Adaptive Table Spotlight: How the non-profit DOTS RPG Project is supplying convention demonstration tables with mass-produced tactile braille polyhedral dice to ensure blind and visually impaired players roll with complete independence.
    Links & Resources Mentioned:Did you back Deadlands before the final bell, or are you rolling dice at Dragon Con this weekend? Leave a comment on our Substack or in your podcast app. Until next time, keep exploring!]]>    102false4full    Weekly shout out for Friday, September 4thhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weekly-shout-out-for-friday-september-4th--74919468The Accessible GM! In this week’s Game System Shoutout, we’re turning our spotlight toward a game designed with pure narrative grit and mechanical elegance: The Broken Empires RPG, created by veteran voice actor and solo-RPG pioneer Trevor Devall (Me, Myself and Die!).The Broken Empires brings a "Sim-Lite" d100 approach to mid-fantasy roleplaying—stripping away rigid classes, stats, and character levels in favor of organic skill progression, visceral decision-making, and open-world freedom. In this episode, we break down what makes this system shine, how its mechanics support player agency, and why it deserves a spot on your gaming table or solo prep desk.Whether you're an old-school grognard, an indie RPG explorer, or running games with adaptive tools, we invite you to grab your dice, pull up a chair, and join the conversation!Featured Links & Resources (Trevor Devall & The Broken Empires)
    About the Host R.J. Womack has been rolling polyhedrals and adventuring across tabletop worlds for over four decades, starting in 1985 with Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition and Oriental Adventures. He stepped behind the Game Master’s screen in the late 1980s with the release of AD&D 2nd Edition, going on to run campaigns across 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Editions—playing in nearly every iteration of the game to date (with a polite pass on 4th Edition). A fantasy author and aspiring game designer, R.J.’s passion extends far beyond any single ruleset, regularly exploring titles like Shadowdark, Deathbringer, and The Broken Empires.As the creator and host of The Accessible GM, R.J. founded the platform to celebrate the tabletop hobby while spotlighting disabled gamers, raising awareness, and championing adaptive tools that keep the craft welcoming to everyone. Above all, a genuine love for the game always comes first. Whether breaking down daily industry news, sharing practical GM advice, reviewing indie systems, or refining game prep workflows, The Accessible GM is dedicated to all things TTRPG.Connect & Support The Accessible GM
    ]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74919468Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:12:13 +0000Rj Womack (Accessible GM)Episode Description: System Shoutout — The Broken Empires by Trevor DevallWelcome back to The Accessible GM! In this week’s Game System Shoutout, we’re turning our spotlight toward a game designed with pure narrative grit and mechanical elegance: The...The Accessible GM! In this week’s Game System Shoutout, we’re turning our spotlight toward a game designed with pure narrative grit and mechanical elegance: The Broken Empires RPG, created by veteran voice actor and solo-RPG pioneer Trevor Devall (Me, Myself and Die!).The Broken Empires brings a "Sim-Lite" d100 approach to mid-fantasy roleplaying—stripping away rigid classes, stats, and character levels in favor of organic skill progression, visceral decision-making, and open-world freedom. In this episode, we break down what makes this system shine, how its mechanics support player agency, and why it deserves a spot on your gaming table or solo prep desk.Whether you're an old-school grognard, an indie RPG explorer, or running games with adaptive tools, we invite you to grab your dice, pull up a chair, and join the conversation!Featured Links & Resources (Trevor Devall & The Broken Empires)
    About the Host R.J. Womack has been rolling polyhedrals and adventuring across tabletop worlds for over four decades, starting in 1985 with Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition and Oriental Adventures. He stepped behind the Game Master’s screen in the late 1980s with the release of AD&D 2nd Edition, going on to run campaigns across 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Editions—playing in nearly every iteration of the game to date (with a polite pass on 4th Edition). A fantasy author and aspiring game designer, R.J.’s passion extends far beyond any single ruleset, regularly exploring titles like Shadowdark, Deathbringer, and The Broken Empires.As the creator and host of The Accessible GM, R.J. founded the platform to celebrate the tabletop hobby while spotlighting disabled gamers, raising awareness, and championing adaptive tools that keep the craft welcoming to everyone. Above all, a genuine love for the game always comes first. Whether breaking down daily industry news, sharing practical GM advice, reviewing indie systems, or refining game prep workflows, The Accessible GM is dedicated to all things TTRPG.Connect & Support The Accessible GM
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    About the Host

    R.J. Womack has been a fixture at the gaming table for over four decades, first rolling polyhedrals in 1985 with Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition and Oriental Adventures. He stepped behind the Dungeon Master’s screen in the late 1980s with the launch of AD&D 2nd Edition, going on to run campaigns across 2nd, 3rd, and 5th editions—and playing in nearly every iteration of the game to date (giving 4th Edition a polite pass). A fantasy author and aspiring game designer, R.J.’s passion extends far beyond a single system, regularly diving into titles like Shadowdark, Deathbringer, and The Broken Empires.

    As the creator and host of The Accessible GM, R.J. founded the platform to celebrate the tabletop hobby while spotlighting disabled gamers, raising awareness, and championing adaptive tools that keep the craft welcoming to everyone. Above all, a genuine love for the game always comes first. Whether breaking down daily industry news, sharing practical GM advice, reviewing indie systems, or refining game prep workflows, The Accessible GM is dedicated to all things TTRPG.

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    ]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74917450Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:52:03 +0000Rj Womack (Accessible GM)Accessible GM's tabletop role-playing game news for September 2nd, 2026.  About the Host R.J. Womack has been a fixture at the gaming table for over four decades, first rolling polyhedrals in 1985 with Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition and...
    About the Host

    R.J. Womack has been a fixture at the gaming table for over four decades, first rolling polyhedrals in 1985 with Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st Edition and Oriental Adventures. He stepped behind the Dungeon Master’s screen in the late 1980s with the launch of AD&D 2nd Edition, going on to run campaigns across 2nd, 3rd, and 5th editions—and playing in nearly every iteration of the game to date (giving 4th Edition a polite pass). A fantasy author and aspiring game designer, R.J.’s passion extends far beyond a single system, regularly diving into titles like Shadowdark, Deathbringer, and The Broken Empires.

    As the creator and host of The Accessible GM, R.J. founded the platform to celebrate the tabletop hobby while spotlighting disabled gamers, raising awareness, and championing adaptive tools that keep the craft welcoming to everyone. Above all, a genuine love for the game always comes first. Whether breaking down daily industry news, sharing practical GM advice, reviewing indie systems, or refining game prep workflows, The Accessible GM is dedicated to all things TTRPG.

    Connect & Support


    ]]>    105accessibility,adaptive,dark,d&d,disabled,dragonslayer.,game,gamers,gaming,interviews,issues,news,reviews,role-playing,rpg,shadow,tabletop,technologyfalse2full    Accessible GM Podcast Intro Episodehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accessible-gm-podcast-intro-episode--74858340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74858340Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:58:46 +0000Rj Womack (Accessible GM) The Accessible GM, a podcast dedicated to all things tabletop role-playing games, including product reviews, industry news, and accessibility and adaptive technology updates for users with disabilities and other special needs.197accessibility,accessible,adaptive,con,conventions,dice,disabled,gamers,gaming,gm,inclusive,news,podcast,product,resources,reviews,rpg,tabletop,the,ttrpgfalse1trailer