Hosted by B. J. (aka “GameDoc”) · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 244 episodes
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A podcast mostly about tabletop roleplaying games, from game theory and concepts to session recaps to sources of inspiration. I also occasionally delve into other nerdy things like board games, comics, books, movies, and television. Email: arcane.alienist@gmail.com. You can leave a voicemail message here or through Speakpipe: http://www.speakpipe.com/ArcaneAlienist #oldschoolessentials #d&d5e #mongoosetraveller#talesofthevaliant#morkborg
B. J. (aka “GameDoc”) hosts The Arcane Alienist, a leisure show with 244 episodes published.
Happy Fathers Day and Happy (belated) Juneteenth! In this episode I have a recap of my ongoing OSR campaign using Swords & Wizardry Complete with a dash of OSE thrown in for good measure. Also, check out the Cerebrevore
In this episode, we have an unboxing and short review of Delve , a supplement for Shadowdark and 5E by YouTube legend Bob World Builder . Also, I give a long overdue response to a call from Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Ca
Here's a special episode in honor of both Veterans Day and Native American Heritage Month, where I create a version of the iconic G. I. Joe character Spirit Iron-Knife using Modern War from Zozer Games.
it's OSR October! What better way to observe it than to dive into my latest Swords & Wizardry game session. Send me a message! Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com Leave a voicemail at Speakpipe
The latest D&D with Drama Kids - the party slogs through the swamp in search of an evil priest, but find lizardfolk, hydras, dragons, and even a couple of lost elves. I also have some calls regarding the last episode fro
In this episode I just have some reflections on how people increasingly thinks of themselves as a collection of identity markers, not unlike the traits on a character sheet in an RPG. Send me a message! Email me at arca
It's #RPGaDay2025 Each August, we take some time each day to reflect about the positives of the hobby. This year, I am combining several prompts at a time to create some adventure scenarios. Here's what I have for the da
It's #RPGaDay2025 Each August, we take some time each day to reflect about the positives of the hobby. This year, I am combining several prompts at a time to create some adventure scenarios. Here's what I have for the da
It's #RPGaDay2025 Each August, we take some time each day to reflect about the positives of the hobby. This year, I am combining several prompts at a time to create some adventure scenarios. Here's what I have for the fi
Wait... Part 2? This is a crossover episode where Karl Rodriguez and I discuss some of the classic modules from the TSR era of D&D. You can find Part 1 of the conversation at The GMologist Presents. Send me a message! E
In this episode we have calls from Evil Jeff ( Minions & Musings) and Mike the Meek with comments about Sigmund Freud and alignment. I also give an update on my "D&D with Drama Kids" campaign and pose a question: What is
Inspired by the chapter on alignment in the S&W Book o Options, I present a comparison of Michael Moorcock's cosmic balance and Freud's theory of personality. Also, I have calls from Daniel ( Bandit's Keep) , Joe ( Hinds
This episode as some actual "alienist" content as I compare the way psychologists use theory and to make decisions in psychotherapy to the way a GM uses understanding of game design to make rulings at the table. I also h
In this episode I discuss using embracing the emergent stories that come from just playing the game and seeing where it takes you. This is partially inspired by recent discussions by Che Webster and Anthony Boyd about th
My quick review of Black Powder and Brimstone by Benjamin Tobitt. I also, this episode's cover art is the map to my Black Sword Hack have solo game, as suggested by a call from the GMologist . I made it using Inkarnate .
It's the conclusion of my first solo adventure with Black Sword Hack. Dolen and his "niece" Thorn confront the twisted mortician Fedro and uncover his plans for an undead army. But is he the real master or just a minion
Part 4 of my solo adventure with Black Sword Hack. Dolen speaks to s suspicious fellow at the Morticians' Guild and seeks help from a former adversary. Special music for this episode curtesy of Bleupanda at Pond5 .
Part 3 of my solo adventure with Black Sword Hack. Dolen enters the city slums in search of a wayward nobleman and answers about his brother's death. Special music for this episode curtesy of Bleupanda at Pond5 . Sen
The second installment of solo play featuring Dolen of Ulber, as he says farewell to his brother and reflects on his origins and how he came to be a courier in the service of House Fulluando. Special music for this episo
After character generation and word-building, it's finally time for solo play with Black Sword Hack . Meet Dolen, once a barbarian thrall, now an agent of a powerful merchant house, as he prepares to deal with a personal
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