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The Glitterbois #0170: Magic Systems in RPGs

We’re taking a break from the interview series for another free form discussion episode. Today’s topic is Magic, and its implementations across the RPG hobby. We start with the great progenitor that is Jack Vance, and follow the threads from there. Give us a listen, then stop by our Discord to share your thoughts in the episode thread!

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The Glitterbois #0169: A Palladium Retrospective Part 6: Robotech

We’re joined once again by Kevin Siembieda of Palladium Books, for the sixth part in our big retrospective series of chats. This time, much to Matthew’s eternal childlike joy, we’re talking about how the original Robotech RPG came into existence. We talk art, licensing, fandom, gamemastering and more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

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The Glitterbois #0168: A Palladium Retrospective part 5: Beyond the Supernatural (w/ Kevin Siembieda)

Thanks for joining us, dear listeners, for the next awaited episode in our super awesome “A Palladium Retrospective” discussion episodes with the man himself, Kevin Siembieda of Palladium Books! This time we’re talking about how the game _Beyond the Supernatural_ came to be, and how it continued to evolve for over three decades. Give us a listen and you might get some hints of things to come!

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The Glitterbois #0167: Can Palladium Do Dune?

The title says it all, but here’s the expanded question: Can the Palladium RPG rules system handle a Dune-inspired RPG campaign? This is a free-form discussion episode where NPC and JJ delve into their thoughts on the topic, including some ideas on how you can make such a game happen, should you be inclined.

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The Glitterbois #0166: Mega-Parties and Funnels

NPC and Just Jacob are back to tell more about their current ongoing home campaign. More specifically, they dig down into the concepts of the “Mega-Party” and the “Funnel” and how they actually work very well in the Palladium Fantasy system and setting. Give us a listen, then stop by our Discord and tell us your own “massive huge” adventuring party stories.

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