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Episode 10.5: Son of Holmes! May 08, 2018

Show notes

It’s email time in the Halflings’ Hideaway, and after responding to some listener feedback we have a discussion with Chris Holmes! For those not in the know, Chris is the son of J. Eric Holmes, the author of Holmes Basic Dungeons & Dragons! We talk characters, his Tales of Peril project, purple worms, and…Herculoids?

No Tom Hanks were harmed in the making of this episode, not even Pardue the Holy man!

Links mentioned in this show:

Chris Holmes: Tales of Peril – Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pg/BlackBladePublishing/photos/?tab=album&album_id=758140394348915

AI Monster Manual
http://aiweirdness.com/post/172170729017/dungeons-and-dragons-creatures-generated-by

Bard’s Gate with the Frogs
https://www.twitch.tv/froggodgames

Black Blade Publishing (publisher of Tales of Peril)
http://black-blade-publishing.com/

Herculoids
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061262/

Mississippi Bones – Dungeon Hustle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcDpKBYbODM

North Texas RPG Con 2018
http://ntrpgcon.com/2-current/20-ntrpgcon-2018

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Episode 10: Holmes Basic Dungeons & Dragons Mar 26, 2018

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It’s the grandaddy of Basic D&D, the blue book edited by Dr. J. Eric Holmes! This little gem from the late 1970s brings us the question of trying to sell RPGs in mass market stores. It also begs other questions, such as how many ogres you need to mug to level up, why unicorns blow, and what vampires are doing in a game that limits players’ characters to levels 1-3? All this and more will be answered on this episode of Save for Half!

No ogres were harmed in the making of this episode, not even the ones with 500 gold pieces in their bags.

Links mentioned in this show:

Holmes compares his D&D to Moldvay’s update
http://swordandshieldrpg.blogspot.com/2011/07/holmes-compares-his-basic-d-boxed-set.html

J. Eric Holmes site
http://www.holmeswest.com/

Manicorn (follow link at your own risk, and don’t say we didn’t warn you)
http://rlfcomic.com/toyetic/

Top 10 Ogre Colors
https://www.thetoptens.com/ugliest-colors/

Zenopus Archives: Holmes Basic D&D Blog
http://zenopusarchives.blogspot.com/

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Episode 9: Star Trek RPG by FASA Mar 01, 2018

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Space is big, really big, but Star Trek by FASA is definitely bigger. Be prepared to sit on the edge of your seat in anticipation of the awesome spectacle that is the Save for Half Podcast crew Trekkin it up! With an Easter egg that you don’t have to wait for the end of the show to catch, because DM Jim is in da house! On top of that we have DM Jeff! Who is that, you say, well only the Trekkin-ist Trekkie to ever go on a Trek. You will get to hear about all the Trek you can eat! Learn the secrets of a forty year old game and then feel good about it later. So don’t walk, run! Unless you’re carrying scissors, then walk — to your local podcast dealer and download Save For Half Episode 9! Supplies are limited, act now!

No DM Mikes were harmed in the making of this podcast — despite his ominous silence…

Links mentioned in this show:

Star Trek RPG Resources: Frylock’s Gaming & Geekery
https://gsllc.wordpress.com/fasa-star-trek-rpg-resources/

The Old Dragoon’sBlog (DM Jeffís Blog)
http://theolddragoon.blogspot.com/

Royal Manticoran Navy
http://www.trmn.org/portal/

Star Trek: The RPG on Memory Alpha
http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Role_Playing_Game_(FASA)

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Episode 8.5: Gaming Magazines with Tim Kask, pt 2 Jan 23, 2018

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HUR-rey, HUR-rey! HUR-rey! Come one, come all to the Save for Half Sideshow! We read some more emails from the fans, discuss minis at the table, and move into Part 2 of our talk with The Curmudgeon himself—Tim Kask. This show he talks about his return to the hobby in the 2000s and his work as consulting editor of Gygax magazine. We wrap up with discussions of where publishing is going in the digital age, so listen!

No magazines were harmed in the making of this episode, not even the digital ones!

Links mentioned in this show:

Curmudgeon in the Cellar – Tim Kask
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGZxCpsSS2FlkBz-3G7R88uwHGXhj2ewh

Gygax Magazine #1
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/111516/Gygax-magazine-issue-1?filters=0_0_0_44499_0
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Episode 8: SuperBabes—The Femforce RPG Dec 10, 2017

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Excelsior, True-Believers! We’re putting on the spandex this episode for superheroic adventures; notably SuperBabes: The Femforce RPG published by Selex Inc. and Tri-City Games. Published in 1993, it reflects many of the comic book paradigms of the era as well as a couple of interesting innovations. Take a listen and we’ll bring you 4-color adventure as only audio can!

No jugglers were harmed in the making of this episode, not even Kid Jugular.

Links mentioned in this show:

AC Comics site
http://www.accomics.com/

Public Domain Superheroes
http://pdsh.wikia.com/wiki/Public_Domain_Super_Heroes

SuperBabes Supplements Noble Knight Games
https://www.nobleknight.com/Product/2147386178/AC-Unbound

Wargames: Supers of the Cold War
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/69095/Wargames-1-Superhuman-Threats-of-the-Cold-War
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Episode 7.5: Gaming Magazines with Tim Kask, pt 1 Nov 14, 2017

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Back in the day, gaming magazines were the lifeblood of the role-playing hobby. News, plugs, variant rules—it was all in the pages of the magazines at your friendly local game store!

Tim Kask joins us for a discussion of his time and work on gaming magazines like The Strategic Review, The Dragon, Adventure Gaming, and Gygax magazine! Part 1 of 2.

No cats were harmed in the making of this episode, no matter what you hear. We promise.

Links mentioned in this show:

Adventure Gaming Magazine (Noble Knight Games)
https://www.nobleknight.com/ViewProducts.asp_Q_ProductLineID_E_807781699_A_ManufacturerID_E_1382552970_A_CategoryID_E_12_A_GenreID_E_

Breeyark.org
http://breeyark.org/

Curmudgeon in the Cellar with Tim Kask
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy14HVYrC7ZzviWLCJxzE4w

Dragon Magazine (- Annarchive)
https://annarchive.com/dragon.html

The Strategic Review (- Annarchive)
https://annarchive.com/files/Strv101.pdf

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Episode 7: Castles & Crusades Oct 12, 2017

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This is it, the granddaddy of all the Old School Revival games! Castles & Crusades, published in 2003, has a loyal fan base that has put the PHB on its 7th printing, showing robust life in a field now crammed with retro-clones. Though C&C isn’t a retro-clone per se, it was designed to emulate old-school Fantasy RPGs in a way that Gary Gygax would be happy to write for. Sit down and enjoy as your Save for Halflings crack open this veteran game and see what ticks!

No Mikes were harmed in the making of this episode, no matter what you hear.

Links mentioned in this show:

Castles & Crusades forums:
http://www.trolllord.com/forums/

DrivethroughRPG Castles & Crusades:
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=10126_0_0_0_0

Frog God Games 5E Actual Play – Rappan Athuk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csQcKycMeOo

Lone Ranger and Pizza Rolls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE-NdrzfFOo

Shakedown: The Return of the Sontarans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B7-68Ah65I

Tabletop Radio Hour (episode 22)
https://tabletopradiohour.wordpress.com/2017/08/09/ep-22-steam-spy/

Troll Lord Games
http://trolllord.com/

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Episode 6.5: NTRPG Con Afterparty! Sep 18, 2017

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Hey all! We survived the summer rush, so we’re back with a new episode! DM Liz reads emails, we chat about our time at the 2017 North Texas RPG Con (finally!), and a new segment about micro-games is premiered for your listening pleasure.

No Corbetts were harmed in the making of this episode. This one, anyway!

Links mentioned in this show:

Barrel Rider Games (James Spahn)

http://barrelridergames.wordpress.com

DrivethruRPG Barrel Rider Games (with The Hero’s Journey in pdf)

http://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4417/Barrel-Rider-Games

Lulu – The Hero’s Journey (hardcover)

http://www.lulu.com/shop/james-spahn/the-heros-journey-fantasy-roleplaying/hardcover/product-22875076.html

Maze of the Blue Medusa

http://satyr.press/

North Texas RPG Con 2017

https://tabletop.events/conventions/ntrpgcon-2017

Save or Die podcast (SaveorDieSaveorDieSaveorDie!)

http://saveordie.info

Treasure Vaults of Zadabad

http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/176644/The-Treasure-Vaults-of-Zadabad-Swords–Wizardry

Victorious

http://victoriousrpg.com/

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Episode 6: Classic Traveller by GDW Aug 16, 2017

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Welcome to the Far Future as only 1977 can bring it to you! In this show the Halfling trio covers the granddaddy of all space-traveling Sci-Fi games, Traveller by Marc Miller and Game Designers’ Workshop. Starships, aliens, (non-light) saber-fighting (?), and death during character generation – You get it all!

Links mentioned in this show:

Chris “Clangador” Yoder’s Passing
https://www.facebook.com/Rassilon/posts/10212271869084243

GURPS Traveller by Steve Jackson Games
http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/traveller/

History of Traveller on the Traveller wiki
http://wiki.travellerrpg.com/History

The Traveller Book on DriveThruRPG.com
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/80192/CTTTBThe-Traveller-Book?src=hottest_filtered
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Episode 5.5: Top Secret: New World Order Jul 12, 2017

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Once again your intrepid Halflings dive into the murky world of Espionage RPGs. No Cold War this time around, instead we jack into the 21st century with Top Secret: New World Order by TSR Games. We are joined by author Merle Rasmussen and TSR Games head honcho Jayson Elliot to talk over what’s old, what’s new, and how this podcast will self-destruct in only 51 minutes!