http://www.myrulesarebetter.com/ en-us Copyright 2018-2024, Tom Barbalet A podcast about creating your own role-playing game and wargame rules hosted by Tom Barbalet. Tom Barbalet A podcast about creating your own role-playing game and wargame rules hosted by Tom Barbalet. A podcast about creating your own role-playing game and wargame rules hosted by Tom Barbalet. no Tom Barbalet barbalet@gmail.com Tom Barbalet Tom talks about how Youtube has changed his thinking. Tom talks about how Youtube has changed his thinking. Tom talks about how Youtube has changed his thinking. Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:25:08 PST 2:18 Tom Barbalet, old world Tom Barbalet Tom is trying to find trays still. Tom is trying to find trays still. Tom is trying to find trays still. Sat, 23 Dec 2023 20:15:08 PST 4:47 Tom Barbalet, old world Tom Barbalet Tom talks about something. Tom talks about something. Tom talks about something. Sat, 23 Oct 2023 9:20:04 PDT 2:09 Tom Barbalet Tom Barbalet Tom is trying to find trays. Tom is trying to find trays. Tom is trying to find trays. Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:25:08 PST 3:46 Tom Barbalet, old world Tom Barbalet Tom chats with Nergling about a variety of topics including Nergling's Patreon. Tom chats with Nergling about a variety of topics including Nergling's Patreon. Tom chats with Nergling about a variety of topics including Nergling's Patreon. Sat, 26 Aug 2023 10:25:08 PST 43:33 Tom Barbalet, old world, Nergling Tom Barbalet Tom has some excitement in the future. Tom has some excitement in the future. Tom has some excitement in the future. Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:25:08 PST 5:03 Tom Barbalet, old world Tom Barbalet Tom has a group of topics to discuss. Tom has a group of topics to discuss. Tom has a group of topics to discuss. Sun, 23 Jul 2023 9:25:08 PST 8:35 Tom Barbalet, series of topics Tom Barbalet Tom welcomes back Imy Khan to talk about music and roleplaying games. Tom welcomes back Imy Khan to talk about music and roleplaying games. Tom welcomes back Imy Khan to talk about music and roleplaying games. Sun, 16 Jul 2023 09:05:00 PDT 1:03:32 Tom Barbalet, music, roleplaying games Tom Barbalet Tom has tried to make contact. Tom has tried to make contact. Tom has tried to make contact. Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:01:08 PST 6:36 Tom Barbalet, message Tom Barbalet Tom talks about putting out three books. Tom talks about putting out three books. Tom talks about putting out three books. Sat, 03 Jun 2023 13:01:08 PST 2:45 Tom Barbalet, participants Tom Barbalet Tom is getting his lead pile back. Tom is getting his lead pile back. Tom is getting his lead pile back. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:01:08 PST 3:18 Tom Barbalet, participants Tom Barbalet Tom talks about his old miniature painter, Fred Reed. Tom talks about his old miniature painter, Fred Reed. Tom talks about his old miniature painter, Fred Reed. Sat, 25 Mar 2023 10:01:08 PST 4:57 Tom Barbalet, participants Tom Barbalet Tom talks about a hope for the future format of this podcast. Tom talks about a hope for the future format of this podcast. Tom talks about a hope for the future format of this podcast. Sat, 18 Mar 2023 9:01:08 PST 2:57 Tom Barbalet, participants Tom Barbalet Tom talks about finding a book he made up. Tom talks about finding a book he made up. Tom talks about finding a book he made up. Sat, 11 Mar 2023 10:01:08 PST 3:03 Tom Barbalet, stories Tom Barbalet Tom talks about a hobby as a luxury. Tom talks about a hobby as a luxury. Tom talks about a hobby as a luxury. Sat, 4 Mar 2023 10:01:08 PST 2:20 Tom Barbalet, stories Tom Barbalet Tom talks about a little rulebook or two. Tom talks about a little rulebook or two. Tom talks about a little rulebook or two. Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:01:08 PST 1:59 Tom Barbalet, stories Tom Barbalet Tom answers a licensing question. Tom answers a licensing question. Tom answers a licensing question. Mon, 6 Feb 2023 20:01:08 PST 3:23 Tom Barbalet, stories Tom Barbalet Tom follows up on the prior topics. Tom follows up on the prior topics. Tom follows up on the prior topics. Sat, 21 Jan 2023 8:01:08 PST 6:24 Tom Barbalet, stories Tom Barbalet Tom talks about extreme solo gameplay and rogue-likes. Tom talks about extreme solo gameplay and rogue-likes. Tom talks about extreme solo gameplay and rogue-likes. Sat, 14 Jan 2023 8:01:08 PST 6:28 Tom Barbalet, stories Tom Barbalet Tom chats with Spencer about solo game play. Tom chats with Spencer about solo game play. Tom chats with Spencer about solo game play. Fri, 6 Jan 2023 16:01:08 PDT 30:21 Tom Barbalet, Spancer Tom Barbalet Tom launches https://www.youtube.com/@myrulesarebetter for support videos to the podcast! Tom launches https://www.youtube.com/@myrulesarebetter for support videos to the podcast! Tom launches https://www.youtube.com/@myrulesarebetter for support videos to the podcast! Mon, 2 Jan 2023 8:01:08 PST 4:23 Tom Barbalet, stories Tom Barbalet The name of the game is Filthy. The name of the game is Filthy. The name of the game is Filthy. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:01:08 PDT 8:15 Tom Barbalet, stories Tom Barbalet Tom cleans up stuff. Tom cleans up stuff Tom cleans up stuff Sat, 17 Dec 2022 18:01:08 PDT 7:56 Tom Barbalet, stories Tom Barbalet Tom asks a question from Nurgling. Tom asks a question from Nurgling. Tom asks a question from Nurgling. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:07:04 PDT 5:53 Tom Barbalet, stories Tom Barbalet Tom talks about three stories following Just Plain Chaos. Tom talks about three stories following Just Plain Chaos. Tom talks about three stories following Just Plain Chaos. Mon, 5 Dec 2022 18:07:04 PDT 6:40 Tom Barbalet, stories Tom Barbalet Tom muses about whether having a physical rules is better. Tom muses about whether having a physical rules is better. Tom muses about whether having a physical rules is better. Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:14:04 PDT 6:06 Tom Barbalet, what makes a good game Tom Barbalet Tom talks about creating a fantasy rule system around Just Plain Chaos. Tom talks about creating a fantasy rule system around Just Plain Chaos. Tom talks about creating a fantasy rule system around Just Plain Chaos. Sun, 20 Nov 2022 19:00:04 PDT 7:17 Tom Barbalet, update Tom Barbalet Tom has released his novella and rules for free download. Tom has released his novella and rules for free download. Tom has released his novella and rules for free download. Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:40:04 PDT 5:09 Tom Barbalet, update Tom Barbalet Tom ponders the podcast name and friendship. Tom ponders the podcast name and friendship. Tom ponders the podcast name and friendship. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:40:04 PDT 10:24 Tom Barbalet, update Tom Barbalet Tom talks about rules for 1992 and 1996. Tom talks about rules for 1992 and 1996. Tom talks about rules for 1992 and 1996. Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:40:04 PDT 6:03 Tom Barbalet, update Tom Barbalet Tom talks about the three books he wants to publish shortly. Tom talks about the three books he wants to publish shortly. Tom talks about the three books he wants to publish shortly. Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:40:04 PDT 4:33 Tom Barbalet, update Tom Barbalet Tom has a clean podcast space. Tom has a clean podcast space. Tom has a clean podcast space. Fri, 7 Oct 2022 19:40:04 PDT 12:58 Tom Barbalet, update Tom Barbalet Tom wonders what he is doing as he should. Tom wonders what he is doing as he should. Tom wonders what he is doing as he should. Sun, 2 Oct 2022 16:40:04 PDT 8:09 Tom Barbalet, update Tom Barbalet Tom talks about his three works. Tom talks about his three works. Tom talks about his three works. Sun, 2 Oct 2022 16:11:04 PDT 8:12 Tom Barbalet, update Tom Barbalet Tom talks to the lead pile. Tom talks to the lead pile. Tom talks to the lead pile. Sun, 4 Sep 2022 20:11:04 PDT 9:12 Tom Barbalet, lead pile Tom Barbalet Something interesting... perhaps... Something interesting... perhaps... Something interesting... perhaps... Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:11:04 PDT 14:35 Tom Barbalet, weekly update Tom Barbalet Tom talks about Mathew Gibson's question on the lead pile. Tom talks about Mathew Gibson's question on the lead pile. Tom talks about Mathew Gibson's question on the lead pile. Sat, 9 Jul 2022 16:14:04 PDT 15:53 Tom Barbalet, message feedback Tom Barbalet Tom has some freestyle rapping to do about messages he received. Tom has some freestyle rapping to do about messages he received. Tom has some freestyle rapping to do about messages he received. Sun, 3 Jul 2022 15:14:04 PDT 10:59 Tom Barbalet, message feedback Tom Barbalet Tom talks to messages from Barney Dicker and Spencer's question about what makes a good D and D game. Tom talks to messages from Barney Dicker and Spencer's question about what makes a good D and D game. Tom talks to messages from Barney Dicker and Spencer's question about what makes a good D and D game. Fri, 1 Jul 2022 18:14:04 PDT 21:35 Tom Barbalet, what makes a good game Tom Barbalet Tom wonders if a simple friend game of D and D is possible. Tom wonders if a simple friend game of D and D is possible. Tom wonders if a simple friend game of D and D is possible. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:34:04 PDT 11:09 Tom Barbalet, simple friendly game Tom Barbalet Tom reflects on being a player of a game again. Tom reflects on being a player of a game again. Tom reflects on being a player of a game again. Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:34:04 PDT 9:24 Tom Barbalet, games playing Tom Barbalet Tom has some updates quick fast. Tom has some updates quick fast. Tom has some updates quick fast. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:34:04 PDT 7:22 Tom Barbalet, games creation Tom Barbalet Tom has a few things to say for the week. Tom has a few things to say for the week. Tom has a few things to say for the week. Sun, 29 May 2022 10:44:04 PDT 8:47 Tom Barbalet, weekly update Tom Barbalet Tom takes a few minutes to discuss the Sea Lion development. Tom takes a few minutes to discuss the Sea Lion development. Tom takes a few minutes to discuss the Sea Lion development. Mon, 23 May 2022 21:44:04 PDT 8:33 Tom Barbalet, direction change Tom Barbalet Tom has started the formalized Just Plain Chaos rules. Tom has started the formalized Just Plain Chaos rules. Tom has started the formalized Just Plain Chaos rules. Fri, 13 May 2022 19:34:04 PDT 12:32 Tom Barbalet, games creation Tom Barbalet The lead pile is a thing of the past. The lead pile is a thing of the past. The lead pile is a thing of the past. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 10:34:04 PDT 9:22 Tom Barbalet, games creation Tom Barbalet Tom takes a few minutes to discuss the Sea Lion development. Tom takes a few minutes to discuss the Sea Lion development. Tom takes a few minutes to discuss the Sea Lion development. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 09:44:04 PDT 14:15 Tom Barbalet, games creation Tom Barbalet Slightly changed from the lockdowns, Tom offers what is coming up. Slightly changed from the lockdowns, Tom offers what is coming up. Slightly changed from the lockdowns, Tom offers what is coming up. Sun, 20 Mar 2022 09:44:04 PDT 16:48 Tom Barbalet, games creation Tom Barbalet Tom talks about re-altering his game development with the new normal of physical things. Tom talks about re-altering his game development with the new normal of physical things. Tom talks about re-altering his game development with the new normal of physical things. Sun, 13 Feb 2022 09:44:04 PDT 11:12 Tom Barbalet, auctions, games creation Tom Barbalet Barney Dicker returns to explore what can be done with the new normal. Barney Dicker returns to explore what can be done with the new normal. Barney Dicker returns to explore what can be done with the new normal. Sat, 22 Jan 2022 13:44:04 PDT 1:00:39 Tom Barbalet, auctions, games creation Tom Barbalet Barney Dicker returns to explore his feedback from Adventures in Soothsaying. Tom discusses the holy grail of this game creation, providing rules people want to play. Barney Dicker returns to explore his feedback from Adventures in Soothsaying. Tom discusses the holy grail of this game creation, providing rules people want to play. Barney Dicker returns to explore his feedback from Adventures in Soothsaying. Tom discusses the holy grail of this game creation, providing rules people want to play. Friday, 3 Sep 2021 21:44:04 PDT 44:05 Tom Barbalet, auctions, games creation Tom Barbalet Two topics for this recording - what has happened to Sim Sea Lion and the myth of the friendly local games store. Two topics for this recording - what has happened to Sim Sea Lion and the myth of the friendly local games store. Two topics for this recording - what has happened to Sim Sea Lion and the myth of the friendly local games store. Sun, 15 Aug 2021 21:44:04 PDT 13:10 Tom Barbalet, auctions, Sim Sea Lion, the friendly local games store Tom Barbalet Tom explores some periodic updates including the creation of an ork army, what violence means with daughters now and how to encourage creatives. Tom explores some periodic updates including the creation of an ork army, what violence means with daughters now and how to encourage creatives. Tom explores some periodic updates including the creation of an ork army, what violence means with daughters now and how to encourage creatives. Sun, 8 Aug 2021 22:00:04 PDT 13:52 Tom Barbalet, old ork army, helping creatives, perspectives of violence Tom Barbalet There are many different updates based on recent travels, thinking and general lack of sleep. Enjoy! There are many different updates based on recent travels, thinking and general lack of sleep. Enjoy! There are many different updates based on recent travels, thinking and general lack of sleep. Enjoy! Sat, 30 May 2021 22:00:04 PDT 17:21 Tom Barbalet, creating minis, SoCal games stores Tom Barbalet Tom talks about the death of Shock G. and how this has changed Tom's perspective. Tom talks about the death of Shock G. and how this has changed Tom's perspective. Tom talks about the death of Shock G. and how this has changed Tom's perspective. Sat, 29 May 2021 20:40:04 PDT 13:10 Tom Barbalet, Shock G., finishing projects yes Tom Barbalet Tom launches his new food related game in response to Barney's League of Eternal Guardians. Barney provides the definition to League of Eternal Guardians. Barney talks about adding familiar occult elements to games. Tom wants to explore what tone means for Barney. Tom tries to offer a definition of tone. How has working with artists impacted Tom and Barney? Tom launches his new food related game in response to Barney's League of Eternal Guardians. Barney provides the definition to League of Eternal Guardians. Barney talks about adding familiar occult elements to games. Tom wants to explore what tone means for Barney. Tom tries to offer a definition of tone. How has working with artists impacted Tom and Barney? Tom launches his new food related game in response to Barney's League of Eternal Guardians. Barney provides the definition to League of Eternal Guardians. Barney talks about adding familiar occult elements to games. Tom wants to explore what tone means for Barney. Tom tries to offer a definition of tone. How has working with artists impacted Tom and Barney? Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:18:00 PST 50:06 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, tone, dark age game, League of Eternal Sandwiches, League of Eternal Guardians Tom Barbalet Tom has arrived but sadly he's still living behind boxes. What has happened with Sim Sea Lion in recent months? What's happening with the new venture and what will the first game be? Tom is looking forward to an upcoming chat with Barney Dicker to answer some questions. Tom has arrived but sadly he's still living behind boxes. What has happened with Sim Sea Lion in recent months? What's happening with the new venture and what will the first game be? Tom is looking forward to an upcoming chat with Barney Dicker to answer some questions. Tom has arrived but sadly he's still living behind boxes. What has happened with Sim Sea Lion in recent months? What's happening with the new venture and what will the first game be? Tom is looking forward to an upcoming chat with Barney Dicker to answer some questions. Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:18:00 PST 19:04 Tom Barbalet, Sim Sea Lion, dark age game Tom Barbalet Tom has been doing some self assessment through the past six weeks. Although he's still in San Jose, there are a number of interesting updates. Tom has been doing some self assessment through the past six weeks. Although he's still in San Jose, there are a number of interesting updates. Tom has been doing some self assessment through the past six weeks. Although he's still in San Jose, there are a number of interesting updates. Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:18:00 PST 10:06 Tom Barbalet, new rules, walks become adventures Tom Barbalet Tom has a few updates and insights that have come through his final house pack. Tom has a few updates and insights that have come through his final house pack. Tom has a few updates and insights that have come through his final house pack. Sun, 10 Jan 2021 13:18:00 PST 11:42 Tom Barbalet, the Hunt, Lead Pile, Operation Sea Lion Tom Barbalet Tom starts talking about his Alluvial Plains game, the Hunt (somehow the Alluvial Plains game system was missed though the recording). Tom recommends a YouTube channel and talks about the lead pile, specifically the work of Rochie Rochfort. Simulation is not normalized as Tom does it. The Sea Lion updates are a plenty. Tom starts talking about his Alluvial Plains game, the Hunt (somehow the Alluvial Plains game system was missed though the recording). Tom recommends a YouTube channel and talks about the lead pile, specifically the work of Rochie Rochfort. Simulation is not normalized as Tom does it. The Sea Lion updates are a plenty. Tom starts talking about his Alluvial Plains game, the Hunt (somehow the Alluvial Plains game system was missed though the recording). Tom recommends a YouTube channel and talks about the lead pile, specifically the work of Rochie Rochfort. Simulation is not normalized as Tom does it. The Sea Lion updates are a plenty. Mon, 7 Dec 2020 21:27:00 PST 10:20 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, the Hunt, Alluvial Plains, Lead Pile, Operation Sea Lion Tom Barbalet A returning cat produces a new recording. Tom has some critical feedback from a game with Barney Dicker. Disillusion is the current emotion associated with the lead pile returns. Tom has an announcement associated with next year. Tom explains a little more about his time management which has been documented in industry. Tom waxes philosophically about how to encourage another generation. A returning cat produces a new recording. Tom has some critical feedback from a game with Barney Dicker. Disillusion is the current emotion associated with the lead pile returns. Tom has an announcement associated with next year. Tom explains a little more about his time management which has been documented in industry. Tom waxes philosophically about how to encourage another generation. A returning cat produces a new recording. Tom has some critical feedback from a game with Barney Dicker. Disillusion is the current emotion associated with the lead pile returns. Tom has an announcement associated with next year. Tom explains a little more about his time management which has been documented in industry. Tom waxes philosophically about how to encourage another generation. Sat, 21 Nov 2020 13:27:00 PST 18:31 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, Lead Pile, Operation Sea Lion, inspiring next generation Tom Barbalet Tom welcomes back on Barney Dicker to talk about the Just Plain Chaos RPG played online. What is the gestalt of gaming? Operation Sea Lion is discussed and a few other random bits and pieces. Tom welcomes back on Barney Dicker to talk about the Just Plain Chaos RPG played online. What is the gestalt of gaming? Operation Sea Lion is discussed and a few other random bits and pieces. Tom welcomes back on Barney Dicker to talk about the Just Plain Chaos RPG played online. What is the gestalt of gaming? Operation Sea Lion is discussed and a few other random bits and pieces. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:27:00 PDT 1:11:00 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, Operation Sea Lion Tom Barbalet Tom is about to release a recording with Barney Dicker. Before it hits the feed, there are a couple of things that need updates. Tom is about to release a recording with Barney Dicker. Before it hits the feed, there are a couple of things that need updates. Tom is about to release a recording with Barney Dicker. Before it hits the feed, there are a couple of things that need updates. Sun, 25 Oct 2020 14:47:00 PDT 8:13 Tom Barbalet, lead pile, Just Plain Chaos Tom Barbalet Tom reflects on six months since the Pletinckx medals - what has been learnt? Would Tom become a medal collector? Probably not. He's in it for the documents. From a Monty's Reviews, Tom talks about wargaming a more realistic Operation Sea Lion. The lead pile is coming down to a medium distance sprint, perhaps. Through this is a discussion about an upcoming series of moves. What about those Just Plain Chaos games? Tom reflects on six months since the Pletinckx medals - what has been learnt? Would Tom become a medal collector? Probably not. He's in it for the documents. From a Monty's Reviews, Tom talks about wargaming a more realistic Operation Sea Lion. The lead pile is coming down to a medium distance sprint, perhaps. Through this is a discussion about an upcoming series of moves. What about those Just Plain Chaos games? Tom reflects on six months since the Pletinckx medals - what has been learnt? Would Tom become a medal collector? Probably not. He's in it for the documents. From a Monty's Reviews, Tom talks about wargaming a more realistic Operation Sea Lion. The lead pile is coming down to a medium distance sprint, perhaps. Through this is a discussion about an upcoming series of moves. What about those Just Plain Chaos games? Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:37:00 PDT 21:05 Tom Barbalet, lead pile, Just Plain Chaos, multiple sessions Tom Barbalet Tom has some freedom but freedom isn't free. The lead pile appears to have the fiction of manageability. The JPC game is about to split into multiple different groups but sadly without Barney Dicker going forwards. Tom still wants to find a magazine. Some people will never be happy. Tom has some freedom but freedom isn't free. The lead pile appears to have the fiction of manageability. The JPC game is about to split into multiple different groups but sadly without Barney Dicker going forwards. Tom still wants to find a magazine. Some people will never be happy. Tom has some freedom but freedom isn't free. The lead pile appears to have the fiction of manageability. The JPC game is about to split into multiple different groups but sadly without Barney Dicker going forwards. Tom still wants to find a magazine. Some people will never be happy. Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:37:00 PDT 10:27 Tom Barbalet, lead pile, Just Plain Chaos, multiple sessions Tom Barbalet There are a number of updates that are long overdue. There are a number of updates that are long overdue. There are a number of updates that are long overdue. Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:37:00 PDT 13:39 Tom Barbalet, lead pile, Just Plain Chaos Tom Barbalet Tom talks about the magazine that got him back into wargming interests. Incredibly costly little thing. Tom talks about the magazine that got him back into wargming interests. Incredibly costly little thing. Tom talks about the magazine that got him back into wargming interests. Incredibly costly little thing. Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:37:00 PDT 11:42 Tom Barbalet, UK White Dwarf 274 Tom Barbalet Tom explores the range of wood elves that arrived last Sunday and more on the online game. Tom explores the range of wood elves that arrived last Sunday and more on the online game. Tom explores the range of wood elves that arrived last Sunday and more on the online game. Sun, 19 Jul 2020 11:36:00 PDT 11:11 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, player, Wood Elves Tom Barbalet Tom starts the recording following the first online session of Just Plain Chaos. He talks about some of the things learnt through the first game and that there was way more pluses than minuses. Through the week Tom also found a pen pal request letter in a long lost magazine and also how he has decided to conclude his miniature interests with some wood elves. Tom starts the recording following the first online session of Just Plain Chaos. He talks about some of the things learnt through the first game and that there was way more pluses than minuses. Through the week Tom also found a pen pal request letter in a long lost magazine and also how he has decided to conclude his miniature interests with some wood elves. Tom starts the recording following the first online session of Just Plain Chaos. He talks about some of the things learnt through the first game and that there was way more pluses than minuses. Through the week Tom also found a pen pal request letter in a long lost magazine and also how he has decided to conclude his miniature interests with some wood elves. Sat, 11 Jul 2020 19:36:00 PDT 12:53 Tom Barbalet, Just Plain Chaos, Wood Elves Tom Barbalet Tom explores some correspondence from Barney Dicker on future rules purchases. He provides a brief lead-pile update and then he tackles the main topic of the recording, how he is preparing material and getting in the mood for the virtual Just Plain Chaos game, starting next week. Tom explores some correspondence from Barney Dicker on future rules purchases. He provides a brief lead-pile update and then he tackles the main topic of the recording, how he is preparing material and getting in the mood for the virtual Just Plain Chaos game, starting next week. Tom explores some correspondence from Barney Dicker on future rules purchases. He provides a brief lead-pile update and then he tackles the main topic of the recording, how he is preparing material and getting in the mood for the virtual Just Plain Chaos game, starting next week. Sun, 5 Jul 2020 13:36:00 PDT 13:18 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, lead pile, Just Plain Chaos Tom Barbalet Tom is setting up an online game of Just Plain Chaos to test out the new normal. Tom is setting up an online game of Just Plain Chaos to test out the new normal. Tom is setting up an online game of Just Plain Chaos to test out the new normal. Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:36:00 PDT 5:32 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, player Tom Barbalet Tom answers a question from longtime collaborator, Barney Dicker. Tom answers a question from longtime collaborator, Barney Dicker. Tom answers a question from longtime collaborator, Barney Dicker. Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:36:00 PDT 9:41 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, player Tom Barbalet As I was recording this CSB sent a long message in thanks for his lead parcels. More next recording on this. Otherwise a general update. As I was recording this CSB sent a long message in thanks for his lead parcels. More next recording on this. Otherwise a general update. As I was recording this CSB sent a long message in thanks for his lead parcels. More next recording on this. Otherwise a general update. Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:44:00 PDT 9:07 Tom Barbalet, lead pile, hoarding Tom Barbalet Tom briefly talks about how he is trying to expunge any idead of hoarding from his hobby and his podcasting room. Tom briefly talks about how he is trying to expunge any idead of hoarding from his hobby and his podcasting room. Tom briefly talks about how he is trying to expunge any idead of hoarding from his hobby and his podcasting room. Sun, 31 May 2020 11:44:00 PDT 7:07 Tom Barbalet, lead pile, hoarding Tom Barbalet Tom provides a couple of long overdue updates and ponders what might come next. Tom provides a couple of long overdue updates and ponders what might come next. Tom provides a couple of long overdue updates and ponders what might come next. Sat, 23 May 2020 19:24:00 PDT 13:47 Tom Barbalet, 15mm, lead pile Tom Barbalet Tom talks with Derek Stutsman about the 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons game Tom ran in his office. They talk about various points in the game. Some of the scenarios that they explored through the game and some of Tom's motivations in presenting the game as he did. They depress slightly into Tom's metal addiction and conclude on the COVID-19 Pletinckx experience. Tom talks with Derek Stutsman about the 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons game Tom ran in his office. They talk about various points in the game. Some of the scenarios that they explored through the game and some of Tom's motivations in presenting the game as he did. They depress slightly into Tom's metal addiction and conclude on the COVID-19 Pletinckx experience. Tom talks with Derek Stutsman about the 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons game Tom ran in his office. They talk about various points in the game. Some of the scenarios that they explored through the game and some of Tom's motivations in presenting the game as he did. They depress slightly into Tom's metal addiction and conclude on the COVID-19 Pletinckx experience. Thu, 7 May 2020 19:24:00 PDT 51:29 Tom Barbalet, Derek Stutsman, Dungeon and Dragons Tom Barbalet Tom explores a couple of ideas in the Napoleonic period while leaving Sharpe alone. He also talks about the lead pile and a new painter on the roster. Tom explores a couple of ideas in the Napoleonic period while leaving Sharpe alone. He also talks about the lead pile and a new painter on the roster. Tom explores a couple of ideas in the Napoleonic period while leaving Sharpe alone. He also talks about the lead pile and a new painter on the roster. Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:24:00 PDT 8:59 Tom Barbalet, Napoleonics, ideology, lead pile Tom Barbalet With less that a day of research, Tom talks about an unusual historical figure whose autobiography (and a unique wedding anniversary gift) is triggering an interest in Napoleonics and the Franco-Prussian War. Two time periods that Tom had not considered seriously previously. A change of perspective can come about through a variety of different circumstances. With less that a day of research, Tom talks about an unusual historical figure whose autobiography (and a unique wedding anniversary gift) is triggering an interest in Napoleonics and the Franco-Prussian War. Two time periods that Tom had not considered seriously previously. A change of perspective can come about through a variety of different circumstances. With less that a day of research, Tom talks about an unusual historical figure whose autobiography (and a unique wedding anniversary gift) is triggering an interest in Napoleonics and the Franco-Prussian War. Two time periods that Tom had not considered seriously previously. A change of perspective can come about through a variety of different circumstances. Sun, 12 Apr 2020 9:24:00 PDT 8:42 Tom Barbalet, Napoleonics, Franco-Prussian War Tom Barbalet Tom introduces some of the ideas to keep in mind when solo playing rules. He notes that these techniques have not been shown in recent YouTube examples of solo play and he talks about a couple of films that are worth seeing for different reasons. Tom introduces some of the ideas to keep in mind when solo playing rules. He notes that these techniques have not been shown in recent YouTube examples of solo play and he talks about a couple of films that are worth seeing for different reasons. Tom introduces some of the ideas to keep in mind when solo playing rules. He notes that these techniques have not been shown in recent YouTube examples of solo play and he talks about a couple of films that are worth seeing for different reasons. Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:24:00 PDT 15:13 Tom Barbalet, solo play, bias, 1917, 9th Company Tom Barbalet Tom missed two topics from the last bonus recording. An email from a friend about painting commissions introduces what Tom feels is his responsibility through this period. Also the elephant in the room through lockdown is solo gaming and changing rules to allow for fun solo play. More coming on this topic shortly. Tom missed two topics from the last bonus recording. An email from a friend about painting commissions introduces what Tom feels is his responsibility through this period. Also the elephant in the room through lockdown is solo gaming and changing rules to allow for fun solo play. More coming on this topic shortly. Tom missed two topics from the last bonus recording. An email from a friend about painting commissions introduces what Tom feels is his responsibility through this period. Also the elephant in the room through lockdown is solo gaming and changing rules to allow for fun solo play. More coming on this topic shortly. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:25:00 PDT 13:14 Tom Barbalet, attic, lock down, commission painting, solo game play Tom Barbalet Tom covers a number of topics in this somewhat rambling account of his current thinking. Tom covers a number of topics in this somewhat rambling account of his current thinking. Tom covers a number of topics in this somewhat rambling account of his current thinking. Sat, 21 Mar 2020 22:24:00 PDT 11:25 Tom Barbalet, attic, lock down, Oldhammer Tom Barbalet The attic brings some insights into Tom's prior behavior. The attic brings some insights into Tom's prior behavior. The attic brings some insights into Tom's prior behavior. Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:24:00 PDT 8:59 Tom Barbalet, attic, lock down, Oldhammer Tom Barbalet Barney Dicker is back and Tom wants some biographical information. It all started with Shreddies. Tom introduces Barney to the word nerdic. What does review mean when it comes to tabletop gaming? They compare and contrast their experiences with Kickstarter. What games are being played by Barney currently? Are they physical games or online games? How should people be able to play our games? Some discussion of online gaming and tabletop simulator ensues. Are people who play games more ideally suited to pandemics? Barney Dicker is back and Tom wants some biographical information. It all started with Shreddies. Tom introduces Barney to the word nerdic. What does review mean when it comes to tabletop gaming? They compare and contrast their experiences with Kickstarter. What games are being played by Barney currently? Are they physical games or online games? How should people be able to play our games? Some discussion of online gaming and tabletop simulator ensues. Are people who play games more ideally suited to pandemics? Barney Dicker is back and Tom wants some biographical information. It all started with Shreddies. Tom introduces Barney to the word nerdic. What does review mean when it comes to tabletop gaming? They compare and contrast their experiences with Kickstarter. What games are being played by Barney currently? Are they physical games or online games? How should people be able to play our games? Some discussion of online gaming and tabletop simulator ensues. Are people who play games more ideally suited to pandemics? Fri, 6 Mar 2020 11:24:00 PST 55:05 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, reviews, games, clubs, online gaming Tom Barbalet Tom has reclaimed the bed in his podcasting room and discovered a simplification while he was writing the rules in software. Tom has reclaimed the bed in his podcasting room and discovered a simplification while he was writing the rules in software. Tom has reclaimed the bed in his podcasting room and discovered a simplification while he was writing the rules in software. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:24:00 PST 7:27 Tom Barbalet, napping, software, rules change Tom Barbalet Covering a few different topics, Tom concludes with the idea of simulating rules to get good coverage. Covering a few different topics, Tom concludes with the idea of simulating rules to get good coverage. Covering a few different topics, Tom concludes with the idea of simulating rules to get good coverage. Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:24:00 PST 12:35 Tom Barbalet, Loco Ludus, tidying, simulation Tom Barbalet Tom has been reading about the final squabbles of the Third Reich and has a story about a dragon ogre or three. Tom has been reading about the final squabbles of the Third Reich and has a story about a dragon ogre or three. Tom has been reading about the final squabbles of the Third Reich and has a story about a dragon ogre or three. Sun, 9 Feb 2020 12:00:00 PST 8:48 Tom Barbalet, update Tom Barbalet Down but not out. A couple of brief updates. Down but not out. A couple of brief updates. Down but not out. A couple of brief updates. Thu, 30 Jan 2020 22:00:00 PST 3:53 Tom Barbalet, update Tom Barbalet Sometime the war on miniatures has occasional victories, now Tom is painting d12s and rules are a coming. Sometime the war on miniatures has occasional victories, now Tom is painting d12s and rules are a coming. Sometime the war on miniatures has occasional victories, now Tom is painting d12s and rules are a coming. Sun, 19 Jan 2020 18:24:00 PST 9:57 Tom Barbalet, October Skirmish, Britannia, Kickstarter, games stores Tom Barbalet While Tom was travelling he continued to work on two rule systems, one soon ready for prime-time and one for longterm development. He also discusses his reflections on Kickstarter, the progress of the lead pile and some experiences in Australia. While Tom was travelling he continued to work on two rule systems, one soon ready for prime-time and one for longterm development. He also discusses his reflections on Kickstarter, the progress of the lead pile and some experiences in Australia. While Tom was travelling he continued to work on two rule systems, one soon ready for prime-time and one for longterm development. He also discusses his reflections on Kickstarter, the progress of the lead pile and some experiences in Australia. Wed, 8 Jan 2020 21:04:00 PST 13:57 Tom Barbalet, October Skirmish, Britannia, Kickstarter, games stores Tom Barbalet Tom has few thoughts for the end of the year and outlines a pretty hectic production schedule while he is traveling to provide some items to discuss in the new year. Tom has few thoughts for the end of the year and outlines a pretty hectic production schedule while he is traveling to provide some items to discuss in the new year. Tom has few thoughts for the end of the year and outlines a pretty hectic production schedule while he is traveling to provide some items to discuss in the new year. Sat, 14 Dec 2019 9:04:00 PST 9:22 Tom Barbalet, October Skirmish, Britannia, Patreon Tom Barbalet Mathew Gibson provides an update on the DnD game. Tom offers the idea of nostalgia as being an undiscussed component to DnD. Mathew wants to offer some house rules. Tom mentions formalized addendums for house rules. What is the purpose for rules where you only really need the Player's Handbook? Mathew raises the professional GM which digresses quickly. Tom asks Mathew what he wants in the new year. Mathew Gibson provides an update on the DnD game. Tom offers the idea of nostalgia as being an undiscussed component to DnD. Mathew wants to offer some house rules. Tom mentions formalized addendums for house rules. What is the purpose for rules where you only really need the Player's Handbook? Mathew raises the professional GM which digresses quickly. Tom asks Mathew what he wants in the new year. Mathew Gibson provides an update on the DnD game. Tom offers the idea of nostalgia as being an undiscussed component to DnD. Mathew wants to offer some house rules. Tom mentions formalized addendums for house rules. What is the purpose for rules where you only really need the Player's Handbook? Mathew raises the professional GM which digresses quickly. Tom asks Mathew what he wants in the new year. Sun, 08 Dec 2019 17:34:00 PST 1:16:20 Tom Barbalet, DnD, nostalgia Tom Barbalet You are going to have to use your imagination as Tom paints greenskins and talks about the October Skirmish rules, Britannia, the origins of Just Plain Chaos and a WW2 skirmish game coming up in the new year. You are going to have to use your imagination as Tom paints greenskins and talks about the October Skirmish rules, Britannia, the origins of Just Plain Chaos and a WW2 skirmish game coming up in the new year. You are going to have to use your imagination as Tom paints greenskins and talks about the October Skirmish rules, Britannia, the origins of Just Plain Chaos and a WW2 skirmish game coming up in the new year. Sat, 07 Dec 2019 23:14:00 PST 27:55 Tom Barbalet, Prince August, clean up, task-cast Tom Barbalet Tom reflects on a year and what is coming in the future. Tom reflects on a year and what is coming in the future. Tom reflects on a year and what is coming in the future. Sun, 1 Dec 2019 11:43:04 PST 23:09 Tom Barbalet, reflections on the year, Loco Ludus, Kickstarter, Kev Adams, greenskins Tom Barbalet The Loco Ludus podcast provided a very interesting piece of information. The Loco Ludus podcast provided a very interesting piece of information. The Loco Ludus podcast provided a very interesting piece of information. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:18:04 PST 5:33 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, simplified dice Tom Barbalet Tom would like to change things a little in the new year and he outlines these ideas here. Tom would like to change things a little in the new year and he outlines these ideas here. Tom would like to change things a little in the new year and he outlines these ideas here. Sun, 17 Nov 2019 12:13:04 PST 10:17 Tom Barbalet, video podcast, game play, write your own rules Tom Barbalet Tom reflects on two topics that have been concerning him of late. Tom reflects on two topics that have been concerning him of late. Tom reflects on two topics that have been concerning him of late. Sun, 27 Oct 2019 14:13:04 PDT 13:45 Tom Barbalet, Aero Hobbies and Games, lead rot Tom Barbalet Tom welcomes back Barney Dicker to talk about his GMing experience with Into the Odd and Electronic Bastion Land. What does Old School Role-playing mean? Barney outlines his thrice played scenario. Tom has a few archetypal questions. Tom wants to know more about Barney's early GMing. They conclude with a secret about Fighting Fantasy Fest 3. Tom welcomes back Barney Dicker to talk about his GMing experience with Into the Odd and Electronic Bastion Land. What does Old School Role-playing mean? Barney outlines his thrice played scenario. Tom has a few archetypal questions. Tom wants to know more about Barney's early GMing. They conclude with a secret about Fighting Fantasy Fest 3. Tom welcomes back Barney Dicker to talk about his GMing experience with Into the Odd and Electronic Bastion Land. What does Old School Role-playing mean? Barney outlines his thrice played scenario. Tom has a few archetypal questions. Tom wants to know more about Barney's early GMing. They conclude with a secret about Fighting Fantasy Fest 3. Sun, 6 Oct 2019 10:23:04 PDT 1:06:16 Tom Barbalet, dedicated game space, Advance Dungeons and Dragons Tom Barbalet Tom reflects on items owed for the podcast. Two ideas to explore this recording: dedicated space to play games and also reconstructing the DM rules from Advanced Dungeons and Dragons without having the prerequisite manual. Tom reflects on items owed for the podcast. Two ideas to explore this recording: dedicated space to play games and also reconstructing the DM rules from Advanced Dungeons and Dragons without having the prerequisite manual. Tom reflects on items owed for the podcast. Two ideas to explore this recording: dedicated space to play games and also reconstructing the DM rules from Advanced Dungeons and Dragons without having the prerequisite manual. Sun, 29 Sep 2019 9:23:04 PDT 14:28 Tom Barbalet, dedicated game space, Advance Dungeons and Dragons Tom Barbalet Tom found the games stores of London a little ho-hum. Tom found the games stores of London a little ho-hum. Tom found the games stores of London a little ho-hum. Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:23:04 PDT 5:22 Tom Barbalet, Orc's Nest, Dark Sphere, Bad Moon Cafe Tom Barbalet Tom spent a little time reflecting on his mis-spent-yoof. Tom spent a little time reflecting on his mis-spent-yoof. Tom spent a little time reflecting on his mis-spent-yoof. Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:20:04 PDT 9:08 Tom Barbalet, Steve Jackson, Ian Livingstone, Fighting Fantasy Tom Barbalet Tom went out to lunch with two extraordinary dice men. Tom went out to lunch with two extraordinary dice men. Tom went out to lunch with two extraordinary dice men. Mon, 9 Sep 2019 21:54:04 PDT 10:35 Tom Barbalet, Steve Jackson, Ian Livingstone, Games Workshop, Fighting Fantasy Tom Barbalet Tom discovers some old magazines that rekindles some communications. Tom discovers some old magazines that rekindles some communications. Tom discovers some old magazines that rekindles some communications. Wed, 7 Aug 2019 21:04:04 PDT 11:00 Tom Barbalet, Citadel Journal, Games Workshop Tom Barbalet Barney Dicker returns to talk with Tom about a wide variety of topics concluding with post-narrativism. Barney Dicker returns to talk with Tom about a wide variety of topics concluding with post-narrativism. Barney Dicker returns to talk with Tom about a wide variety of topics concluding with post-narrativism. Sun, 28 Jul 2019 13:40:02 PDT 52:44 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, board games, Lord of the Rings, Tolkien Tom Barbalet Tom has a number of things to discuss. The Fellowship of the Rings film prompts Tom to talk more about green skins at some length. Tom spends thirty minutes with both the Last Days Zombie Apocalypse rule and Warlords of Erehwon. Even with thirty minutes of time with them, he has quite a bit to say. There is a footnote to how Games Workshop has found independent play testers for Warhammer 40k from the US. Interesting stuff. Tom has a number of things to discuss. The Fellowship of the Rings film prompts Tom to talk more about green skins at some length. Tom spends thirty minutes with both the Last Days Zombie Apocalypse rule and Warlords of Erehwon. Even with thirty minutes of time with them, he has quite a bit to say. There is a footnote to how Games Workshop has found independent play testers for Warhammer 40k from the US. Interesting stuff. Tom has a number of things to discuss. The Fellowship of the Rings film prompts Tom to talk more about green skins at some length. Tom spends thirty minutes with both the Last Days Zombie Apocalypse rule and Warlords of Erehwon. Even with thirty minutes of time with them, he has quite a bit to say. There is a footnote to how Games Workshop has found independent play testers for Warhammer 40k from the US. Interesting stuff. Sun, 21 Jul 2019 13:40:02 PDT 27:20 Tom Barbalet, update Tom Barbalet Tom talks about the lead pile, game shops, miniature painters and other bits and pieces. Tom talks about the lead pile, game shops, miniature painters and other bits and pieces. Tom talks about the lead pile, game shops, miniature painters and other bits and pieces. Sat, 20 Jul 2019 20:40:02 PDT 13:17 Tom Barbalet, update Tom Barbalet Chris Abbott returns to talk about the lead pile. They explore the Chechen-ification of the Palladium rules focusing on Ninjas and Superspies. What about points and leveling up in games? Useful or generally problematic. Tom raises the importance of HeroForge in creating characters for modern games. Igor Karpov is responsible for the characterful Chechen miniatures from Tiny Terrain. The Oath: The Remarkable Story of a Surgeon's Life Under Fire in Chechnya by Khassan Baiev is the book Tom refers to in the discussion of a Chechen doctor. Chris wants to know more about Noble Warfare. Tom satirizes the current state of wargaming. Chris has been playing a dwarf fighter online. Chris Abbott returns to talk about the lead pile. They explore the Chechen-ification of the Palladium rules focusing on Ninjas and Superspies. What about points and leveling up in games? Useful or generally problematic. Tom raises the importance of HeroForge in creating characters for modern games. Igor Karpov is responsible for the characterful Chechen miniatures from Tiny Terrain. The Oath: The Remarkable Story of a Surgeon's Life Under Fire in Chechnya by Khassan Baiev is the book Tom refers to in the discussion of a Chechen doctor. Chris wants to know more about Noble Warfare. Tom satirizes the current state of wargaming. Chris has been playing a dwarf fighter online. Chris Abbott returns to talk about the lead pile. They explore the Chechen-ification of the Palladium rules focusing on Ninjas and Superspies. What about points and leveling up in games? Useful or generally problematic. Tom raises the importance of HeroForge in creating characters for modern games. Igor Karpov is responsible for the characterful Chechen miniatures from Tiny Terrain. The Oath: The Remarkable Story of a Surgeon's Life Under Fire in Chechnya by Khassan Baiev is the book Tom refers to in the discussion of a Chechen doctor. Chris wants to know more about Noble Warfare. Tom satirizes the current state of wargaming. Chris has been playing a dwarf fighter online. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 22:40:02 PDT 1:11:17 Tom Barbalet, Chris Abbott, Ninjas and Superspies, skirmish games, war-games, roleplaying games, First Chechen War, Tiny Terrain, Noble Warfare Tom Barbalet Tom welcomes back on Barney Dicker who produced a wonderful YouTube video with his son https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y2fV0uE4wk Tom misspoke when describing the current Kev Adams offerings. The best place for new Kev Adams is http://knightmareminiatures.com/ with shields of interest from Black Tree Design https://eoeorbis.com (you have to ask for them especially) Knightmare also has a selection of green skin shields http://knightmareminiatures.com/product/set-de-escudos Tom offers some ideas on finding good sets of miniatures in the wild. Barney talks about the spectrum between war-games and roleplaying games meeting in skirmish games. This requires some discussion about Tom's experiences moving from 5th Edition to Just Plain Chaos in the work game. Barney also wants to know more about the Chechen rules in the work setting. Tom welcomes back on Barney Dicker who produced a wonderful YouTube video with his son https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y2fV0uE4wk Tom misspoke when describing the current Kev Adams offerings. The best place for new Kev Adams is http://knightmareminiatures.com/ with shields of interest from Black Tree Design https://eoeorbis.com (you have to ask for them especially) Knightmare also has a selection of green skin shields http://knightmareminiatures.com/product/set-de-escudos Tom offers some ideas on finding good sets of miniatures in the wild. Barney talks about the spectrum between war-games and roleplaying games meeting in skirmish games. This requires some discussion about Tom's experiences moving from 5th Edition to Just Plain Chaos in the work game. Barney also wants to know more about the Chechen rules in the work setting. Tom welcomes back on Barney Dicker who produced a wonderful YouTube video with his son https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y2fV0uE4wk Tom misspoke when describing the current Kev Adams offerings. The best place for new Kev Adams is http://knightmareminiatures.com/ with shields of interest from Black Tree Design https://eoeorbis.com (you have to ask for them especially) Knightmare also has a selection of green skin shields http://knightmareminiatures.com/product/set-de-escudos Tom offers some ideas on finding good sets of miniatures in the wild. Barney talks about the spectrum between war-games and roleplaying games meeting in skirmish games. This requires some discussion about Tom's experiences moving from 5th Edition to Just Plain Chaos in the work game. Barney also wants to know more about the Chechen rules in the work setting. Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:40:02 PDT 51:36 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, Dungeons and Dragons, psychedelia in gaming, skirmish games, war-games, roleplaying games Tom Barbalet Tom welcomes back Mathew Gibson who provides an update on his Dungeons and Dragons game including a named non-player miniature character. Mathew offers the topic of excess in gaming from which Tom frames a grim balance between commercial success and something important with a detour into psychedelia in gaming. Mathew raises a few more topics from prior podcasts concluding on home-brew rules: in a negative light? Never. Tom welcomes back Mathew Gibson who provides an update on his Dungeons and Dragons game including a named non-player miniature character. Mathew offers the topic of excess in gaming from which Tom frames a grim balance between commercial success and something important with a detour into psychedelia in gaming. Mathew raises a few more topics from prior podcasts concluding on home-brew rules: in a negative light? Never. Tom welcomes back Mathew Gibson who provides an update on his Dungeons and Dragons game including a named non-player miniature character. Mathew offers the topic of excess in gaming from which Tom frames a grim balance between commercial success and something important with a detour into psychedelia in gaming. Mathew raises a few more topics from prior podcasts concluding on home-brew rules: in a negative light? Never. Sun, 02 Jun 2019 12:40:02 PDT 59:38 Tom Barbalet, Mathew Gibson, Dungeons and Dragons, excess in gaming, psychedelia in gaming Tom Barbalet Tom talks about the lead pile, proposes a new card and dice game. He talks about considering playing Bolt Action (v2) and a little about the history of WW2 in film. Tom talks about the lead pile, proposes a new card and dice game. He talks about considering playing Bolt Action (v2) and a little about the history of WW2 in film. Tom talks about the lead pile, proposes a new card and dice game. He talks about considering playing Bolt Action (v2) and a little about the history of WW2 in film. Mon, 27 May 2019 12:40:02 PDT 19:21 Tom Barbalet, Bolt Action, World War 2 history, card game, dice game Tom Barbalet Tom is joined by listener Barney Dicker to talk about a wide variety of topics. They start talking about Inquisitor and Strontium Dog. The conversation takes a number of twists and turns but concludes with an affirmation that HeroQuest defined a good group of players. If you have questions or feedback please email barbalet at gmail dot com. Enjoy! Tom is joined by listener Barney Dicker to talk about a wide variety of topics. They start talking about Inquisitor and Strontium Dog. The conversation takes a number of twists and turns but concludes with an affirmation that HeroQuest defined a good group of players. If you have questions or feedback please email barbalet at gmail dot com. Enjoy! Tom is joined by listener Barney Dicker to talk about a wide variety of topics. They start talking about Inquisitor and Strontium Dog. The conversation takes a number of twists and turns but concludes with an affirmation that HeroQuest defined a good group of players. If you have questions or feedback please email barbalet at gmail dot com. Enjoy! Sat, 11 May 2019 10:40:02 PDT 49:09 Tom Barbalet, Barney Dicker, HeroQuest, Dracula, Inquisitor, Strontium Dog Tom Barbalet Tom discusses some history with a listener. What happened with the final Just Plain Chaos game? The Chechen rules will probably exist in the Palladium meta-verse. Tom discusses some history with a listener. What happened with the final Just Plain Chaos game? The Chechen rules will probably exist in the Palladium meta-verse. Tom discusses some history with a listener. What happened with the final Just Plain Chaos game? The Chechen rules will probably exist in the Palladium meta-verse. Sun, 28 Apr 2019 20:40:02 PDT 12:01 Tom Barbalet, wargaming, role playing game, Palladium, Chechen Tom Barbalet A lead pile update and Tom introduces his simulation, Noble Warfare. A lead pile update and Tom introduces his simulation, Noble Warfare. A lead pile update and Tom introduces his simulation, Noble Warfare. Sun, 14 Apr 2019 20:40:02 PDT 16:47 Tom Barbalet, computer, simulation Tom Barbalet A very nice chat with Chris Abbott prefaced on getting out more lead to listeners. A very nice chat with Chris Abbott prefaced on getting out more lead to listeners. A very nice chat with Chris Abbott prefaced on getting out more lead to listeners. Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:00:02 PDT 47:24 Tom Barbalet, Chris Abbott, board games, growth Tom Barbalet Tom talks about unpainted lead and trying to tame this phenomenon. The listeners can take some of this lead off Tom's hands. Tom also talks about problems with the Just Plain Chaos rules update and painters. Tom talks about unpainted lead and trying to tame this phenomenon. The listeners can take some of this lead off Tom's hands. Tom also talks about problems with the Just Plain Chaos rules update and painters. Tom talks about unpainted lead and trying to tame this phenomenon. The listeners can take some of this lead off Tom's hands. Tom also talks about problems with the Just Plain Chaos rules update and painters. Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:20:02 PDT 13:55 Tom Barbalet, miniatures, painting, Noble Warfare, Close Combat Tom Barbalet Tom chats with Mathew Gibson about women in roleplaying. Going to be in London at the end of August? So is Tom. Questions from listener Mike King. Some future updates based on discovered miniatures. Tom chats with Mathew Gibson about women in roleplaying. Going to be in London at the end of August? So is Tom. Questions from listener Mike King. Some future updates based on discovered miniatures. Tom chats with Mathew Gibson about women in roleplaying. Going to be in London at the end of August? So is Tom. Questions from listener Mike King. Some future updates based on discovered miniatures. Tue, 5 Mar 2019 20:20:02 PDT 47:59 Tom Barbalet, Mathew Gibson, Fighting Fantasy Fest 3, London, Questions, Wargaming, American Civil War Tom Barbalet Tom details some experiences from a recent game of Just Plain Chaos and it was impactful enough to promote some rules changes. Tom details some experiences from a recent game of Just Plain Chaos and it was impactful enough to promote some rules changes. Tom details some experiences from a recent game of Just Plain Chaos and it was impactful enough to promote some rules changes. Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:00:02 PST 14:07 Tom Barbalet, Just Plain Chaos, game report Tom Barbalet Why is independence important? http://www.longfunk.com/archive.html#46 Why is independence important? http://www.longfunk.com/archive.html#46 Why is independence important? http://www.longfunk.com/archive.html#46 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 18:00:02 PST 8:15 Tom Barbalet, Orc's Nest, independent, games store Tom Barbalet An impromptu tour makes a morning. http://www.longfunk.com/archive.html#44 An impromptu tour makes a morning. http://www.longfunk.com/archive.html#44 An impromptu tour makes a morning. http://www.longfunk.com/archive.html#44 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:39:02 PST 7:03 Tom Barbalet, Goblin Gaming, Northwich Tom Barbalet Tom asks about the importance of GM Mathew's son's game. Mathew starts talking about his early experiences playing and why he doesn't want his son to have the same experiences. They discuss what the experiences are of the players and what the mentoring older GM role should be here. Mathew gives an elevator pitch on his card game. They discuss cooperative gaming and political based games although Mathew and Tom may have different ideas on diplomacy. Tom asks about the importance of GM Mathew's son's game. Mathew starts talking about his early experiences playing and why he doesn't want his son to have the same experiences. They discuss what the experiences are of the players and what the mentoring older GM role should be here. Mathew gives an elevator pitch on his card game. They discuss cooperative gaming and political based games although Mathew and Tom may have different ideas on diplomacy. Tom asks about the importance of GM Mathew's son's game. Mathew starts talking about his early experiences playing and why he doesn't want his son to have the same experiences. They discuss what the experiences are of the players and what the mentoring older GM role should be here. Mathew gives an elevator pitch on his card game. They discuss cooperative gaming and political based games although Mathew and Tom may have different ideas on diplomacy. Sun, 27 Jan 2019 14:10:02 PDT 35:25 Tom Barbalet, Mathew Gibson, teaching children, role playing games, create your own card games, goblins Tom Barbalet Chris asks why Tom needs his own rules. They explore the previously mentioned archetypes and how to counteract problems through games. How about the sheet grabber? There are some benefits in keeping a game in your head. Tom wants to talk about miniatures. Squares or hexs or neither. With stores it is either famine or feast. Chris asks why Tom needs his own rules. They explore the previously mentioned archetypes and how to counteract problems through games. How about the sheet grabber? There are some benefits in keeping a game in your head. Tom wants to talk about miniatures. Squares or hexs or neither. With stores it is either famine or feast. Chris asks why Tom needs his own rules. They explore the previously mentioned archetypes and how to counteract problems through games. How about the sheet grabber? There are some benefits in keeping a game in your head. Tom wants to talk about miniatures. Squares or hexs or neither. With stores it is either famine or feast. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:10:02 PDT 1:00:04 Tom Barbalet, Chris Abbott, why create your own rules, miniature, bad players, miniatures Tom Barbalet Tom welcomes on Mathew Gibson. They discuss Mathew's early experiences and Tom tries to talk about the religion of ADnD with the sadness that RuneQuest did not stay with Mathew long after his evangelism. Is there a contrast between richness of environments and complexity of rules. Tom asks about miniatures and provides some discussion of miniatures in Australia in the 1980s. They discuss narrative and whether it is possible to have a game with no rules. Tom outlines his plans with the First Chechen Wars rules and also a ruleset covering 600-1000 AD in England. The questions delve deep into the introduction of ideas through role playing. Tom welcomes on Mathew Gibson. They discuss Mathew's early experiences and Tom tries to talk about the religion of ADnD with the sadness that RuneQuest did not stay with Mathew long after his evangelism. Is there a contrast between richness of environments and complexity of rules. Tom asks about miniatures and provides some discussion of miniatures in Australia in the 1980s. They discuss narrative and whether it is possible to have a game with no rules. Tom outlines his plans with the First Chechen Wars rules and also a ruleset covering 600-1000 AD in England. The questions delve deep into the introduction of ideas through role playing. Tom welcomes on Mathew Gibson. They discuss Mathew's early experiences and Tom tries to talk about the religion of ADnD with the sadness that RuneQuest did not stay with Mathew long after his evangelism. Is there a contrast between richness of environments and complexity of rules. Tom asks about miniatures and provides some discussion of miniatures in Australia in the 1980s. They discuss narrative and whether it is possible to have a game with no rules. Tom outlines his plans with the First Chechen Wars rules and also a ruleset covering 600-1000 AD in England. The questions delve deep into the introduction of ideas through role playing. Sun, 20 Jan 2019 14:10:02 PDT 35:04 Tom Barbalet, Mathew Gibson, RuneQuest, freeform, role-playing game, First Chechen Wars Tom Barbalet Tom starts talking with Chris about Unearthed Arcana. They briefly touch on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle rules (circa 1985). Chris starts the discussion on house rules. This digresses quickly into a discussion of realism versus fun. Tom asks about Chris' house adventures. Magic seems to cause all kinds of problems. Tom raises the scarcity of weapons and the late-1980s idea of freeform role-playing where battles are few and far between. When you create games should you consider player archetypes? Mass battle concludes the recording with the promise of much more. Tom starts talking with Chris about Unearthed Arcana. They briefly touch on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle rules (circa 1985). Chris starts the discussion on house rules. This digresses quickly into a discussion of realism versus fun. Tom asks about Chris' house adventures. Magic seems to cause all kinds of problems. Tom raises the scarcity of weapons and the late-1980s idea of freeform role-playing where battles are few and far between. When you create games should you consider player archetypes? Mass battle concludes the recording with the promise of much more. Tom starts talking with Chris about Unearthed Arcana. They briefly touch on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle rules (circa 1985). Chris starts the discussion on house rules. This digresses quickly into a discussion of realism versus fun. Tom asks about Chris' house adventures. Magic seems to cause all kinds of problems. Tom raises the scarcity of weapons and the late-1980s idea of freeform role-playing where battles are few and far between. When you create games should you consider player archetypes? Mass battle concludes the recording with the promise of much more. Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:10:02 PDT 53:15 Tom Barbalet, Chris Abbott, Unearthed Arcana, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Magic, freeform, role-playing game Tom Barbalet Tom covers a few topics solo with the promise of Chris' return. Tom covers a few topics solo with the promise of Chris' return. Tom covers a few topics solo with the promise of Chris' return. Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:10:02 PDT 14:10 Tom Barbalet, first Chechen Wars, Tiny Terrain, RECON Tom Barbalet Tom welcomes Chris Abbott onto the podcast and they discuss origins stories, ye olde games systems and favorite dynamics of Chris' in games. Tom asks about Chris' renaissance in role playing. Tom touches on the loss story and returns to the renaissance aspect. He then asks Chris to explore nurturing through role playing. Tom welcomes Chris Abbott onto the podcast and they discuss origins stories, ye olde games systems and favorite dynamics of Chris' in games. Tom asks about Chris' renaissance in role playing. Tom touches on the loss story and returns to the renaissance aspect. He then asks Chris to explore nurturing through role playing. Tom welcomes Chris Abbott onto the podcast and they discuss origins stories, ye olde games systems and favorite dynamics of Chris' in games. Tom asks about Chris' renaissance in role playing. Tom touches on the loss story and returns to the renaissance aspect. He then asks Chris to explore nurturing through role playing. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:10:02 PDT 47:53 Tom Barbalet, solo play testing, attribution, Kev Adams, Chris Abbott Tom Barbalet Tom revisits solo play testing for a listener, talks a little bit about attribution framed in Kev Adams addiction and welcomes the possibility of some dialog coming up. Tom revisits solo play testing for a listener, talks a little bit about attribution framed in Kev Adams addiction and welcomes the possibility of some dialog coming up. Tom revisits solo play testing for a listener, talks a little bit about attribution framed in Kev Adams addiction and welcomes the possibility of some dialog coming up. Sun, 6 Jan 2019 20:10:02 PDT 13:11 Tom Barbalet, solo play testing, attribution, Kev Adams, Chris Abbott Tom Barbalet Tom starts the exploration of board game rules in contrast to roleplaying games and war-games. He explores strategy, resources and diplomacy. Tom starts the exploration of board game rules in contrast to roleplaying games and war-games. He explores strategy, resources and diplomacy. Tom starts the exploration of board game rules in contrast to roleplaying games and war-games. He explores strategy, resources and diplomacy. Wed, 2 Jan 2019 9:10:02 PDT 15:35 Tom Barbalet, board games, dynamics Tom Barbalet How do weapons impact gameplay? Are there interesting areas to explore when creating rules around weapons. How do weapons impact gameplay? Are there interesting areas to explore when creating rules around weapons. How do weapons impact gameplay? Are there interesting areas to explore when creating rules around weapons. How do weapons impact gameplay? Are there interesting areas to explore when creating rules around weapons. How do weapons impact gameplay? Are there interesting areas to explore when creating rules around weapons. Mon, 31 Dec 2018 12:10:02 PDT 12:40 Tom Barbalet, weapons, gameplay Tom Barbalet Tom explores the potential to create interesting rules around wounds or health in a game. What impact does the representation of these statistics have on gameplay. Tom explores the potential to create interesting rules around wounds or health in a game. What impact does the representation of these statistics have on gameplay. Tom explores the potential to create interesting rules around wounds or health in a game. What impact does the representation of these statistics have on gameplay. Mon, 31 Dec 2018 12:05:02 PDT 10:15 Tom Barbalet, health, wounds, game creation Tom Barbalet One of the defining factors in any game is how movement is coordinated over turns. Tom looks at the many possibilities when creating rules of movement in games. One of the defining factors in any game is how movement is coordinated over turns. Tom looks at the many possibilities when creating rules of movement in games. One of the defining factors in any game is how movement is coordinated over turns. Tom looks at the many possibilities when creating rules of movement in games. Mon, 31 Dec 2018 12:00:02 PDT 12:04 Tom Barbalet, movement, gameplay, probability Tom Barbalet Tom discusses how he tested the rules for Just Plain Chaos by himself before he took the rules to a group to play. He also talks about reaching out to square-base fantasy rules authors and Oldhammer players. Tom discusses how he tested the rules for Just Plain Chaos by himself before he took the rules to a group to play. He also talks about reaching out to square-base fantasy rules authors and Oldhammer players. Tom discusses how he tested the rules for Just Plain Chaos by himself before he took the rules to a group to play. He also talks about reaching out to square-base fantasy rules authors and Oldhammer players. Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:40:02 PDT 18:14 Tom Barbalet, dice mechanics, six sided dice, probability Tom Barbalet Tom is recovering from a virus. It seems like the perfect time to tackle some dice mechanics. Tom is recovering from a virus. It seems like the perfect time to tackle some dice mechanics. Tom is recovering from a virus. It seems like the perfect time to tackle some dice mechanics. Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:40:02 PDT 16:05 Tom Barbalet, dice mechanics, six sided dice, probability Tom Barbalet Tom introduces the Just Plain Chaos role-playing game rule set. He uses these rules to explore narrative, setting and providing interlinking skills as a means of stimulating game-play. Tom introduces the Just Plain Chaos role-playing game rule set. He uses these rules to explore narrative, setting and providing interlinking skills as a means of stimulating game-play. Tom introduces the Just Plain Chaos role-playing game rule set. He uses these rules to explore narrative, setting and providing interlinking skills as a means of stimulating game-play. Fri, 21 Dec 2018 22:40:02 PDT 20:43 Tom Barbalet, role-playing game, setting, narrative Tom Barbalet Tom Barbalet introduces himself and the broad theme of the podcast. Tom Barbalet introduces himself and the broad theme of the podcast. Tom Barbalet introduces himself and the broad theme of the podcast. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 22:40:02 PDT 16:45 Tom Barbalet