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Gamer’s Haven Episode 83 – Finding Religion

Lamentations of the Flame Princess

Lamentations of the Flame Princess

In this episode, we sit down and talk some religion … in your game, that is.  We talk about how you can use religion, both as an abstract, and as a direct motivator, including religious organizations.  We touch on using religion in a fantasy setting, and in a . . . → Read More: Gamer’s Haven Episode 83 – Finding Religion

Gamer’s Haven Episode 74 – Cooperative Worldbuilding Part 1

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This is a long episode, and you may notice it’s a video download.  That’s because it’s an enhanced podcast.  In this episode we take on ClanWebsite.org Dawn of Worlds world creation method, a free PDF that can be found here.

Alternatively, if that site was to go away, you can click to download the . . . → Read More: Gamer’s Haven Episode 74 – Cooperative Worldbuilding Part 1

Gamer’s Haven Episode 73: Feeding Time

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In this episode, we’re joined by listener Noah Gibbs, a bona-fide chef from the Culinary Institute of America.  Together, we all talk about feeding your gamers, whether it be in the actual game, or at the gaming table.  In the special Four Parter, Ethan rants on inMotion hosting, Jeremy reviews Victoriana from Cubicle 7, . . . → Read More: Gamer’s Haven Episode 73: Feeding Time

Gamer's Haven Episode 52 – Feedback Extravaganza!

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In this episode, we respond to the small mountain of feedback we hae managed to generate over the last few weeks … Total Running Time for this Episode is 95 minutes. This episode is sponsored by RPGNow.com. Please visit our sponsor and let them know that the Gamer’s Haven sent you!

Gamer's Haven Episode 50 – Stories from the Vault

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In this episode, we break open the Mountain Dew and celebrate episode 50 with a little storytelling from the vault of games past … In the Three Parter, Ethan reviews the Battlestar Galactica board game, Nathan raves on LucasArts’ decision to re-release old games, and Jeremy talks about the Origins Awards Total Running Time . . . → Read More: Gamer's Haven Episode 50 – Stories from the Vault

Gamer's Haven Episode 49 – Board Games

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In this episode, we have a general discussion on board games. In the Three Parter, Ethan introduces a new segment, The Shameless Plug, Nathan Rants on Terminator Salvation, and Jeremy gives us his follow-up review to his beloved Blot Throwers from Black Tree Design. Total Running Time for this Episode is 72 minutes. This . . . → Read More: Gamer's Haven Episode 49 – Board Games

Gamer's Haven Episode 48 – Small Groups vs. Large Groups

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In this episode, we talk about gaming in small groups vs. large groups works, and how we handle them. In the Three Parter, Jeremy rants on his insults on the British Isles, Nathan reviews Arkham Horror from Fantasy Flight Games, and Ethan gives us character with Curly, the one-legged obese Mexican Steamwagon driver. Total . . . → Read More: Gamer's Haven Episode 48 – Small Groups vs. Large Groups

Gamer's Haven Episode 47 – Fantasy Accuracy

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In this episode, we talk about how accurate you can be, and how accurate you really have to be in a fantasy game. How does history influcence your fantasy games, and how does it influence a player’s perception of a fantasy game? In the Three Parter, Nathan brings us up to date on some . . . → Read More: Gamer's Haven Episode 47 – Fantasy Accuracy

Gamer's Haven Episode 46 – PDFs

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In this episode, we talk about gaming PDFs, Wizards of the Coast’s decision to cease PDF publication, and more about electronic gaming. In the Three Parter, we dish out three reviews, one of Age of Conan, one of Black Tree Designs, and one of the new D&D Power Cards. This episode is sponsored by . . . → Read More: Gamer's Haven Episode 46 – PDFs

Gamer's Haven Episode 45 – Gaming Stores

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In this episode, we talk about gaming stores – what we like and dislike about ‘em, what you should look for, and the best and worst. In the Three Parter, Ethan tells us a Gamer Story, Nathan raves on Doctor Who, and Jeremy gets cut off … Total Running Time for this Episode is . . . → Read More: Gamer's Haven Episode 45 – Gaming Stores

Gamer's Haven Episode 44 – Let's Get This Game Going

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In this episode, we talk about getting the game going, and all that it entails. In the Three Parter, Nathan rants on model building, Ethan tries to review the GSL the best he can, and Jeremy tells us about his game room! Total Running Time for this Episode is 115 minutes. This episode is . . . → Read More: Gamer's Haven Episode 44 – Let's Get This Game Going

Gamer's Haven Episode 43 – Miniatures Gaming

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In this episode, recorded recently, we talk about using miniatures in your game, and playing miniatures games in general. In the Three Parter, Ethan rants about WotC’s recent decision about their Character Buidler for 4th Edition, Nathan reviews Death at Luxor from Goodman Games, and Jeremy raves on the Savage Worlds! Total Running Time . . . → Read More: Gamer's Haven Episode 43 – Miniatures Gaming

Gamer's Haven Episode 42 – Young Roleplaying

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In this episode, recorded way back in April of 2008, we talk about roleplaying when you’re young, the gamer stigma, and getting into the game from an early age. We also talk about our early experiences in gaming. In the Three Parter, Ethan rants about the reaction to the WotC GSL, Nathan gives us . . . → Read More: Gamer's Haven Episode 42 – Young Roleplaying

Gamer's Haven Episode 41 – 2008 Year in Review

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In this episode, we take a look back at what was done, what we did, and what we played in 2008. Total Running Time for this Episode is 67 minutes. This episode is sponsored by RPGNow.com.

Gamer's Haven Episode 40 – Gender Roles in Gaming (aka the obligitory Women in Gaming Episode)

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In this episode, we catch up on some of our backlog with an episode recorded many months ago. We are joined by Jeremy’s wife Robin and Nathan’s wife Becca, who help us talk about women in gaming. We talk about gaming in general, the gaming industry and how it appeals to women. The Three . . . → Read More: Gamer's Haven Episode 40 – Gender Roles in Gaming (aka the obligitory Women in Gaming Episode)

Gamer's Haven Episode 34 – Gen Con Special Edition Coverage – Trade Day Summit

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The Gamer’s Haven is proud to present their Vorpal Network coverage of Gen Con 2008!

In this installment, we give you the Trade Day Summit Panel from Gen Con Trade Day. The Topic of discussion was The Future of Hobby Games. Speaking at this panel were several industry insiders from Mayfair Games, Gnome Games, . . . → Read More: Gamer's Haven Episode 34 – Gen Con Special Edition Coverage – Trade Day Summit