Author: Jason Cordova

The Gauntlet is putting on a writing contest! You can check out the details at the link below, but the basics are you can write either a Dungeon World starter or an OSR scenario. Winner of the contest will receive a $100 cash prize, publication of their scenario in Codex, our zine, and will have their scenario featured on one of our podcasts, either Discern Realities or Fear of a Black Dragon. Deadline for submissions is October 16th at 11:59 PM EDT.

http://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/keepers-of-the-gauntlet-contest.html

+1 Forward, a podcast focused on PbtA games, was just nominated for an Ennie award! Congrats to Richard Rogers!

If you haven’t checked it out yet, go take a listen!

http://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/1-forward

Hello! The Gauntlet community, which produces the +1 Forward podcast (among other PbtA things) produces a zine called Codex. It is crammed full of PbtA stuff. Today is the last day to get all the back issues of the zine by making a $4 pledge on our Patreon. Just wanted to give you all a heads up.

Thanks!

https://patreon.com/gauntlet

Hi! The Gauntlet has recently launched a new podcast called Comic Strip AP, and we have a lot of PbtA stuff on the menu. The link below is to our G+ community where we post and discuss new episodes. Join the community, take a listen, and tell us what you think!




Here are more details…

What is Comic Strip AP?

Comic Strip AP refers to both the name of our actual play podcast, as well as the specific method for producing those actual plays.

Rather than record and release a 2-3 hour game session with three or more participants, the “comic strip” method involves two participants recording and releasing approximately 15 minutes a week. It is meant to be an analogue to old serialized comics, such as Prince Valiant or those found at the back of Dragon Magazine.

The “comic strip” method has the following advantages:

-A more intimate, focused story, since there are only two participants.

-A higher-quality story, since the participants have a week to think about upcoming scenes.

-Easier to manage from a production standpoint.

-Easier for listeners to fit into their busy schedules.

Which games are you playing?

We currently have four active APs. Judd Karlman & Richard Rogers are playing Sorcerer, Tim B & Noah Jay-Bonn are playing Dogs in the Vineyard, Fraser Simons & YG Mitchell are playing Young At Heart, and David LaFreniere and myself are playing Dungeon World.

We have the following games lined-up for the future: Cthulhu Dark, Monster of the Week, Don’t Rest Your Head, D&D 5E, The Sprawl, and more!

What if my friend and I want to make our own Comic Strip AP?

Easy! Get in touch with me. You will be asked to produce a test episode. Once I am satisfied with your test episode (with sound quality being my no. 1 concern), you can begin producing regular episodes. Once you have at least three complete episodes, we will launch your AP!

Here is a Hangout we did related to participating in Comic Strip AP. I highly recommend you watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4FumAYU1I4

Give me all the links!

Here you go!

RSS

http://comicstripap.libsyn.com/rss

iTunes

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-strip-ap/id1178634161?mt=2

Website

http://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/comic-strip-ap

Hi everyone! The Gauntlet gaming community has put together a trial issue of a little RPG fanzine we’re calling Codex. The first issue, Blood, features some cool stuff for Urban Shadows and Dungeon World, as well as some original art. It’s completely free at our website, linked below.

Also, if you have any interest in writing something for Codex, get in touch with me via Hangouts chat.

Enjoy!

http://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/codex.html

Loads of PbtA talk in the newest episode of The Gauntlet Podcast. Enjoy!

http://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/the-gauntlet-podcast/episode-61-uncharted-worlds-the-woodlands-the-sprawl

Here is the newest episode of +1 Forward, featuring Gregor Vuga and Sagas of the Icelanders!

Originally shared by Jason Cordova

Richard Rogers is on the road to Origins, so he asked me to tell you about the newest episode of +1 Forward! This one features Gregor Vuga from Red Moose Games, and it’s a terrific conversation. I myself have recently played Sagas of the Icelanders for the first time, and this episode does a great job highlighting some of the things I thought were special about the experience.

A mystery: why didn’t Rich call his AP character a PLUScarl instead of a huscarl?

Also, a question: in Apocalypse World, how do you just, you know, shoot that guy? We have the answers!

Introduction

Gregor’s start with PbtA games (00:22)

Read a Sitch

Combat in Apocalypse World (00:54)

Open Your Brain – Sagas of the Icelanders

Overview (06:00)

The role of gender in the game (08:41)

Distinction between male and female moves (12:30)

The religion moves (13:36)

Act Under Fire

Setup (15:00)

The farmstead (17:17)

A stranger from the sea (19:14)

Hospitality (21:06)

The gift (22:28)

Blood feud (23:58)

Links

Gregor’s website

http://redmoosegames.tumblr.com

http://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/1-forward/sagas-of-the-icelanders

Here is a link to the newest episode of +1 Forward, featuring Stephanie Bryant and Threadbare RPG. There are 17 hours left in that game’s Kickstarter. If you’re on the fence, this show might help you make up your mind. Personally, I really enjoyed the ‘comic strip’ AP in this one. So cute!

http://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/1-forward/threadbare-rpg