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Have Games, Will Travel #72 Sep 14, 2006

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Actual Play reports for 1001 Nights and Mortal Coil from GenCon 2006Show notes:

0:39 - I'm back for Day 2 of the HG,WT Daily Challenge.
1:18 - This show is part of the Gaming Broadcast Network.
1:25 - I talk about playing 1001 Nights at GenCon.
11:40 - Apparently, Sam Chupp from the Bear's Grove likes the show.
11:50 - I also got to play Mortal Coil at GenCon.
25:19 - This show is also part of the Gaming Podcast Network.
25:29 - I'll be back tomorrow to talk more about some of my recent roleplaying experiences.

--PaulDiscuss this episode in HG,WT forum

Have Games, Will Travel #71 Sep 12, 2006

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Mimic, Funny Friends, and the HG,WT Daily ChallengeShow notes:

0:41 - It's been a little while, but this week should make up for that.
2:53 - This show is part of the Gaming Podcast Network.
3:03 - I review Mimic from Funmaker Games.
7:33 - My friends from 2d6 Feet in a Random Direction stop by to say hello.
7:50 - I'm having a lot fun playing Funny Friends, the latest game from Friedemann Friese.
16:02 - This show is also part of the Gaming Broadcast Network.
16:10 - I recently appeared as a guest on The Round Table. Check it out!
16:52 - Atlas Games recently announced Ancient Magic, one the projects I've been working on for them.

I'll be back tomorrow talk about some of my recent roleplaying experiences.--PaulDiscuss this episode in HG,WT forum

Have Games, Will Travel #70 Aug 18, 2006

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The GenCon 6 (with Sons of Kryos and The Durham 3)Show notes:

0:35 - I introduce my co-hosts for this show: Jeff & Judd (Sons of Kryos) and Jason, Remi, & Clinton (The Durham 3).
1:33 - This show is part of the Gaming Podcast Network.
1:42 - Meet the GenCon 6!
2:18 - We talk about the coolest things we've seen at GenCon, including:
- 1001 Nights by Meg Baker
- Dictionary of Mu (which Judd is too modest to shill)
- Best Friends by Gregor Hutton
- Hero's Banner by Tim Koppang (produced by Lulu)
- Games on Demand (featuring The Shab-al-Hiri Roach)
- The Forge Booth (including Agon, Contenders, and Cold City)
9:00 - I ask why the Forge Booth seems to be so hot this year. In passing, we mention:
14:18 - What else have we seen?
23:35 - We gush about being able to meet other podcasters at GenCon.
27:24 - I let slip that I'm working on a game for next GenCon.
28:33 - Until next year, we are the GenCon 6!
28:40 - The show is also a part of the Goblin Broadcast Network.
28:49 - I want to thank a bunch people, including
- Paul Maclean of the Goblin Broadcast Network
- Dragon's Landing
- Gamer: The Podcasting
- Pulp Gamer
- Fist Full of Comics and Games
- The House of the Harping Monkey
- All Games Considered
- Meg Baker (1001 Nights)
- Brennan Taylor (Mortal Coil)
- Michael Miller (With Great Power. . .)
- Everyone who talked to me about their games
- All of my listeners who said hello
- And be sure to check out GenCon (Almost) Live!
31:32 - I'll be back in a week to ten days to talk about the board games in my review pile.

--Paul Discuss this episode in HG,WT forum

Have Games, Will Travel #69 Aug 04, 2006

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GenCon Survival Guide and Forge Booth Preview

0:40 - I'm back from vacation, and I'm really looking forward to GenCon.
1:33 - This show is part of the Gaming Broadcast Network.
1:41 - GenCon is big. Here's what I think you need to survive it and enjoy it. Be sure to check out Randy Porter's website, The Keeper of Ancient GenCon Lore.
19:18 - I'm going to be spending a lot of money at the Forge Booth (#1237). Here's what I'm planning on taking a look at.
- Games I Already Know I'm Buying
- Games There's a Strong Possibility I Will Buy
- Games I Want to Know More About
- Games I've Heard Only Little Bits About
32:35 - There are, of coure other games I'm interested in, including:
34:59 - This show is still a member of the Gaming Podcast Network.
35:13 - Jonathan would kill me if I didn't talk about PUSH.

Come see me at GenCon! Places you can find me:

Friday, 10 AM: Gaming Podcast Panel, Westin Congress 1/2
Friday, 7 PM: Inside the Game Designer's Studio, Hyatt Regency C
The Whole Show: Booth #1321

--Paul Discuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Have Games, Will Travel #68 Jul 11, 2006

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Origins Wrapup and Top Ten List

0:37 - I introduce the episode and explain why I'm doing a top ten list.
1:39 - Be sure to check out The Dice Tower, where you can also hear my list.
2:52 - I get down to business and go through my Top Ten Favorite Things from Origins 2006. What are they? That would be telling.
14:06 - Jared Sorensen really is crazy.
14:12 - I dig through my bag and talk about things that I brought back from Origins, including Dubious Shards, Mortal Coil, Weapons of the Gods, The Order of the Stick Volume 2, Mimic, and Duel of Ages.
22:30 - I give my final thoughts on Origins and thank the folks who participated in the podcasting panels I organized.
22:56 - This is show is, of course, part of the Gaming Podcast Network.
23:07 - I take a look at what's in my review pile right now, including Contagion Revised Edition, Bloodlines, Lacuna Part 1 (2nd Attempt), Questers of the Middle Realms, and Don't Rest Your Head.
26:33 - There won't be an episode next week because I'm going to be in France, but when I come back, I plan on doing a review pile roundup and a GenCon survival guide.

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Have Games, Will Travel #67 Jul 04, 2006

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The Basement Tapes Interview with Kenneth Hite at Origins 2006

0:40 - I introduce the show and explain why this episode is so long.
2:08 - Ken tries to convince me to confuse my audience with my new numbering scheme.
4:26 - I tell Ken the recorder is already on, so we start talking about Origins (sort of).
6:44 - Having now discussed my anniversary, we explain why we do these sorts of interviews.
7:12 - Ken and I disagree (initially) about the nature of Origins vs. other conventions.
9:00 - I tell a long and involved story about my first trip Origins.
13:52 - Ken agrees with me that one of the unique features of Origins is the degree to which fans and professionals have the opportunity to interact with each other. We talk about why that's a good thing for both sides.
17:39 - Origins has many panels. Ken was on a lot of them, and I was on one too. In this context, we discuss the Secret Origin of Have Games, Will Travel.
21:10 - I give Ken an awful segue to talk about his Origins Award for GURPS Infinite Worlds.
23:28 - Still on the subject of the Origins Awards, we express our pleasure at Artesia's win in the RPG category.
25:35 - Finally, we get around to talking about the new stuff we saw at the show. The short answer: Not much.
28:18 - Road to Berlin from Avalanche Press gets Ken nostalgic about his wargaming roots.
30:37 - We bemoan the fact that neither Ken nor I could buy Twilight Struggle from GMT Games at the show.
35:30 - Our look at micropress RPGs reveals an interest in It Was A Mutual Decision, Timestream, and Mortal Coil, all of which were found at the Indie Press Revolution booth.
36:40 - Ken's joy at finding half-price Osprey books and leads to a discussion of what the gaming industry can learn from them.
43:23 - We veer into our ongoing discussion on how the gaming industry is moving toward a "convention culture." In this context, Ken modestly pimps his convention exclusive Dubious Shards.
51:28 - Ken and I argue one last time about what to call this episode before bringing the interview to a close.
52:21 - Don't forget, this show is part of the Gaming Podcast Network.
52:30 - I wrap things up and hope to see you again soon on episode #68.

--Paul Discuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Have Games, Will Travel #66 Jun 27, 2006

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New season intro, comment on The Burning Wheel (RPG), The Riddle of Steel (RPG) and Origins 2006 (convention).Show notes:

0:40 - I introduce the new season.
3:54 - Mike Sugarbaker from The Ogre Cave Audio Report says hello.
4:09 - I talk about converting my existing RPG campaign from The Riddle of Steel to The Burning Wheel.
18:22 - A reminder that this show is part of The Gaming Podcast Network.
18:31 - Come see me at Origins this weekend, especially at the podcasting panels I'm going to be moderating (Saturday @ 2PM and Sunday @ 11AM)!

Discuss this episode in the HG,WT forum. --Paul

Have Games, Will Travel #34 May 19, 2006

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Paul finishes off his Origins Awards shows with a look at the nominated board games and talks about the show's upcoming third season.Show notes: