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Episode 266 – vivid storytelling
5/24/2012
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Duration: 45:23

* (0:00) Don’t worry. We’ll stick with podcasting. * (2:07) May 5th? Wow, I’m behind on getting these episodes out. But for those of you that didn’t make it, welcome to Fear the Con V! We start by introducing the podcasts represented on this episode. * (2:55) The winner of the Power 16 III! * [...]
Episode 200
5/9/2012
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It is indeed the long awaited, much anticipated, frequently masturbated, and now antiquated Episode 200. Promised well over a year ago, this episode is doing everything it is able to do to not live up to the hype that has been created around its existence or non-existence. Enjoy. Or not. Either way, leave Chris alone [...]
Interview Episode 22 – Stuart Robertson
4/28/2012
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Duration: 56:03

* (0:30) Who Stuart is and what he’s been up to lately. His blog, Strange Magic, and his micro-RPG, Weird West. His Deviant Art profile can be found here. * (2:00) Stuart’s participation in the one-page dungeon design competition. The mental exercise of paring content down to just what’s really needed. The virtue of succinctness [...]
Fear the Noun for charity
4/28/2012
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Duration: 30:44

Fear the Boot is joining up with Kicked in the Dicebags to promote some great charities Derek is running at Fear the Con this year. All the links you need are below! Information on the forums: http://www.feartheboot.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=15442 Gamers Outreach: http://gamersoutreach.org/ If people want to write their own letter, please address it to “Dear Soldier” and place it [...]
Family Game Reviews — Oz Fluxx
4/27/2012
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First, a note on what this is: My kids love games. My family has a weekly board/card game night that myself, my wife, and my kids all take part in. On top of that, my kids have, with some help from parents, organized a gaming group that has a regular rotation and gives everyone a [...]
Episode 265 – helping without hurting
4/19/2012
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Duration: 1:01:01

* (0:40) If you’re coming to Fear the Con V, please note the wandering nature of the street the con center is on. * (1:54) Much love for Anime Eggroll! If you’re in the St. Louis area and looking for a good anime shop, we give them our highest recommendation. * (2:29) An upcoming crossover [...]
Episode 264 – adapting an IP
4/12/2012
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Duration: 53:18

* (0:28) Fear the Con V‘s tourism events will begin the evening of Sunday, April 29th. If you’d like to join the communication hub, please send your name, cell phone number, and arrival time (if applicable) to TOFtBCH@feartheboot.com. * (2:49) An update from John on the status of Bloodmoon Goblins. * (3:43) The more obscure movies [...]
Episode 263 – setting bloat
4/6/2012
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Duration: 53:28

* (0:43) Three charities at Fear the Con V for Gamers Outreach. There will be a raffle for an iPad, letters to the troops, and a Pathfinder Society tournament. You can find more details or ask questions in this thread. * (4:30) Second round results from the Power 16 III. You can vote on the third [...]
Bonus Episode 44 – red, green, or blue
3/28/2012
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Duration: 46:50

* (0:05) Caribbean or Caribbean? Dan’s dream of killing a legally protected cryptid. * (3:45) We try to start talking about video games that horribly disappointed us, but somehow end up talking about Juggalos. How do they work? * (12:25) Video games that went horribly off the ranch via plot, character development, or setting. While [...]
Episode 262 – faith
3/22/2012
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Duration: 1:09:36

* (0:29) First round results from the Power 16 III. You can vote on the second round here. Second round voting ends at 6:00pm Central time on Tuesday, April 3rd. * (6:32) A (hopefully unnecessary) disclaimer. * (7:06) Dan’s impeccable moral clarity regarding urban fantasy. I’ll let you guess who writes these show notes! * [...]
full comments from Ryan Dancey
3/20/2012
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In episode 261, I made passing reference to a commentary by Ryan Dancey about the content of RPG products, specifically with an eye to new players. At the time I didn’t recall where it was from, but after the show’s release I tracked it down to private communication. I sent Ryan an apology, as quoting [...]
Episode 261 – topics from Twitter
3/17/2012
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Duration: 52:30

* (0:33) Fear the Con V! * (1:25) The Power 16 III is still up and running! You can vote here. Round one will end at 6:00pm Central time on March 20th. * (2:02) We’re delaying the discussion on faith until Wayne and Chris are both on the mics. This obviously requires a test to make sure Wayne [...]
Episode 260 – recovering a game
3/8/2012
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Duration: 51:38

* (0:30) Dan got his copy of Impotent Nerd Rage by Mikey Mason. * (1:40) The Power 16 III is now up and running! You can vote here. Round one will end at 6:00pm Central time on March 20th. * (3:54) We’re proud to announce the release of the Narratavius app — written by Michael [...]
Episode 259 – realism and consistency
3/1/2012
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Duration: 57:36

* (1:04) The hosts versus social media. * (7:51) Fear the Con V is still on its way and looking good! If you’re a GM, we could use your help. If you’re a player, then just be sure to grab the good games before they’re gone. * (11:33) A discussion about fantasy fiction, mostly focusing [...]
Bonus Episode 43 – RPG origin stories
2/24/2012
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Duration: 52:56

* (0:05) Dan falls victim to the flu. If you need a visual of how bad it is in our area, check out this map from the CDC! * (2:02) Fear the Con V could use some more Game Masters, if you’re willing to run a game. A flyer is also available if you’re interested in [...]
two updates
2/23/2012
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There is indeed be an episode coming out this week! I’ll be editing and releasing it this evening. Also, for anyone that’s interested in following our Stone Keep remote game, we just wrapped up character creation last night. Our first post-game discussion has started on the forum.
Episode 258 – adapting to player styles
2/16/2012
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Duration: 1:01:27

* (0:24) Managing different player styles as a Game Master through such approaches as simultaneous solutions, varying your approach to the game, and setting forth expectations about how the game will go. Check yo self before ya wreck yo self, by understanding your character’s likely impact on the group. * (40:29) When the GM walks [...]
Episode 257 – a not-so-grand experiment
2/9/2012
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Duration: 40:43

* (0:44) It feels good to be back, though Chris is sorry for calling Chad names. * (3:25) A big thanks to Wizards of the Coast columnist, Tracy Hurley, for mentioning us in an article on Gamer Resolutions! * (4:56) At Fear the Con V, Chris Ings will be running a Bloodname tournament for the [...]
Episode 256 – GMing styles
2/1/2012
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Duration: 1:02:43

* (0:48) Fear the Boot + Pat – (Dan + Dan’s job) = episode 256 * (1:36) Wayne will be posting his first game for Fear the Con V this Friday. If you’re interested in passing out flyers or hanging them up in your local game store, you can download them here. * (6:21) Our [...]
No, wait!
1/17/2012
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We’re supposed to release on Wednesdays, and tomorrow is that Wednesday everyone is blacking out their content to protest SOPA or something. So this was completely planned. We’re glad to hear Wikipedia, Boing Boing and other sites are following the proud example of the most important site on the internet. Or at least our iTunes [...]
this week’s episode
1/17/2012
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We strive to get an episode of some kind out every week, but sometimes life has other plans. This week, multiple hosts are unavailable for reasons that are mostly work-related, so I don’t have an episode to release. We should be back on next week, and I look forward to catching you all then!
Bonus Episode 42 – naughty or nice to Chris
1/12/2012
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Duration: 55:13

* (0:12) Johann is an audio freak of nature. * (1:17) Introducing our new game, Naughty or Nice to Chris. We setup the background topic, explain the rules, and have an tangent on “sentient” versus “sapient”. * (7:42) Chris restarts the episode. I’m not sure why, but he’s in control. * (9:12) We discuss player [...]
Episode 255 – after a player character death
1/8/2012
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Duration: 47:55

* (0:31) A big thanks to Luna for the Secret Santa gift! You can see a scan of it here and her online gallery here. We also talk about some original Battletech art we have. * (4:44) Handling the logistics of a PC death. We don’t debate whether characters ought to die but instead how [...]
Bonus Episode 41 – things we’ve never done
1/3/2012
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Duration: 37:39

I apologize in advance for this episode. It was a bonus show recorded on New Years Eve, and nature pretty much just took its course. I have another (regular) episode in the hopper, which I will release later this week to make up for missing last week completely and then off-loading this on you today. [...]
Episode 254 – social events
12/22/2011
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Duration: 42:45

* (1:52) Wayne tries to one-up John by rolling a method 0.25 character. * (3:52) Dan offers Chris some unsolicited PR advice. * (5:10) Following a suggestion from forum user, Concise Locket, we discuss going outside of the game-provided mechanics to resolve actions within a game. How other metaphors can enhance or distract from the [...]
Episode 253 – significant others
12/15/2011
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Duration: 55:25

* (0:29) You, me, them, us, and other difficult pronouns. * (1:10) Fear the Con 5 registration is still up and running quite nicely. * (1:32) An invitation to our Old Republic guild. * (2:18) Method 0.5 character creation meets John’s bard. * (4:02) Pat goes for Husband of the Year with his (properly placed) [...]
Interview Episode 21 – jim pinto
12/9/2011
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Duration: 59:08

* (0:29) What jim’s been up to since we last talked with him. You can find his current blog at Post World Games. * (3:34) jim must defend his name, Y, and W. * (6:05) Pat goes for Father of the Year by taking a break from World of Warcraft to devastate his kid in [...]
Episode 252 – knowing it all
12/1/2011
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Duration: 50:43

* (0:30) Dan’s first two games for Fear the Con V have been posted. Be sure to create or sign up for anything that interests you! * (1:39) Chad and Pat’s horrifying idea for episode 300. * (7:04) Yet again, a “minor” topic unexpectedly dominates the show! Wayne’s opportunity to defend his bard against the [...]
Episode 251 – shopping
11/18/2011
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Duration: 49:37

* (0:31) If you’re interested in playing the Old Republic MMO, Fear the Boot has a guild forming on the official game site. You can see details and sign up to run with us here! * (3:12) Chris is writing Skies of Glass serial fiction. * (4:37) We give Pat a chance to prep for [...]
Episode 250 – campaign-level play
11/10/2011
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Duration: 50:56

* (0:47) The website for Fear the Con 5 is up and ready for you to start creating and joining games! If you’re looking to split a ride or room, be sure to check the thread on our forums where people are working out those arrangements. * (1:27) Fear the Boot is co-sponsoring a cruise through Gamer Adventures on March 24 through April [...]
Episode 249 – caster supremacy
11/2/2011
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Duration: 1:00:45

You can find a transcript of this show here! * (0:59) An extremely deep, philosophical, scholarly debate over the hottest chick on Star Trek. * (13:07) Using Wheel of Time and Lord of the Rings as a jumping off point for a discussion on “upward” versus “downward” fantasy and which trope more accurately describes the average [...]
Episode 248 – micro-focus
10/27/2011
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Duration: 1:02:11

You can find a transcript of this show here! * (2:09) The website for Fear the Con 5 is up and ready for you to start creating and joining games! If you’re looking to split a ride or room, be sure to check the thread on our forums where people are working out those arrangements. * (7:44) Zingers. [...]
Every show in one RSS feed
10/22/2011
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Here is a link to an RSS feed of every Fear the Boot show (minus the lost ep and the cross over). http://www.feartheboot.com/ftb/index.php/archives/category/podcasts/feed
Interview Episode 20 – Erik Mona
10/21/2011
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Duration: 1:01:18

You can find a transcript of this show here! * (0:24) Introducing guest host, Willie. * (0:49) Introducing Erik Mona. * (1:34) The size, state, and explosive growth of the Pathfinder game and Pathfinder Society. * (3:23) Erik’s more thorough introduction, including his resume in the gaming industry. * (6:35) We ask Erik to explain exactly [...]
Episode 247 – not overwhelming a new gamer
10/12/2011
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Duration: 55:23

You can find a transcript of this show here! * (0:30) Welcoming Adam from Kicked in the Dicebags. * (1:40) The March of Dimes charity auction — with prizes sponsored by Gnome Stew — is still in progress. Be sure to get in your bids! * (2:03) Show transcripts are still being made for our episodes. [...]
Interview Episode 19 – Joe Wetzel and Keith Curtis
10/6/2011
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Duration: 1:04:22

You can find a transcript of this show here! * (0:35) Wayne tries to hijack the show to talk about Superman. You know what that means: we talk about Batman instead! The blog post on the hosting arrangement can be found here. * (3:07) Alex (aka Lizard Farmer) is creating transcripts of the show. Check the [...]
On Crowd Funding
10/5/2011
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There’s something that’s been rolling around in my head for a while that falls between editorial and advice. Over the past year, I’ve seen the popularization of a variety of crowd funding websites. For anyone not familiar with the phrase, “crowd funding” means asking individual supporters to pledge money toward your project. For example, John [...]
The Hosting of Fear the Boot
10/4/2011
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I wanted to give you guys an update on the current hosting situation on Fear the Boot. Let me start by saying that no one is leaving the show, nor is anyone new joining. However, if you take the six regular hosts (Chad, Chris, Dan, John, Pat, and Wayne) along with our alternates (Johann and [...]
This Just In…From Gen Con!
10/3/2011
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The episode I mentioned during Interview 18 is now live. I join Rich and Daniel for a final look at the convention and a look forward to next year. Be sure to check it out! http://thisjustinfromgencon.com/2011/10/02/tjigencon2011-bonuswrapup/
Interview Episode 18 – Kenneth Hite
9/29/2011
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Duration: 57:22

You can find a transcript of this show here! * (0:37) Introducing Ken Hite. * (1:39) Contrary to what I said in the episode, This Just In…From Gen Con! is still editing the show I guested on. I’ll post a link here as soon as it’s ready to go. * (1:54) Our video game giveaway is [...]
Episode 246 – Group Design
9/23/2011
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Duration: 1:04:55

You can find a transcript of this show here! * (0:30) Happy birthday to Chris! * (1:38) John announces the closing of Bloodmoon Goblins’ fundraiser and explains where things are headed next. * (2:21) Quick updates on GAME convention and Fear the Con 5. * (2:39) FlatCon is coming up on October 21-23, 2011 in [...]
Bonus Episode 40 – Chris and the Crimson Pumpkin
9/15/2011
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Duration: 38:29

DISCLAIMER: While profanities were censored from this episode, the subject matter is still a bit more crass than what Fear the Boot normally covers. Personal discretion is advised. * (0:00) A bonus episode disclaimer, followed by an explanation of why they don’t really work. * (2:23) Explaining the so-called crimson (or scarlet) pumpkin. You can [...]
Episode 245 – small topic round-up
9/7/2011
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Duration: 46:35

* (0:30) John provides an update on the still-running Bloodmoon Goblins Kickstarter. * (2:05) Fear the Boot still plans on attending the GAME Convention in Springfield, Missouri, October 7 – 9, 2011. * (2:42) If you’re interested in playing the Old Republic MMO, Fear the Boot has a guild already forming on the official game [...]
Episode 244 – invasion stories, continued
9/1/2011
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Duration: 1:00:52

* (0:24) Imagining an insufficient universe. * (3:22) Pat has a gift for Wayne’s birthday. This leads to a conversation about comic collections, older comic storylines, and related tangents. * (7:41) John’s Bloodmoon Goblins Kickstarter is still going strong and accepting donations, pre-orders, and other reward purchases! * (8:35) With Wayne’s story concluded, Chris has [...]
Interview Episode 17 – Ryan Dancey
8/24/2011
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Duration: 53:53

* (0:36) John’s Bloodmoon Goblins Kickstarter is still up and running. John has also expressed his willingness to stay up and run games for people in timezones different than our own. * (1:55) Introducing (or reintroducing) Ryan Dancey. * (7:16) Ryan has been writing a series of columns for EN World. The links are provided [...]
Episode 243 – invasion stories
8/18/2011
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* (0:52) On October 7 -9, 2011, Fear the Boot will be attending the GAME convention in Springfield, MO. We hope some of you can join us! This leads to reminiscing about Gorf and Logo. * (7:28) If you’re playing Champions Online, consider joining the Fear the Boot guild, Awkward Confessors. You can find out [...]
Bonus Episode 39 – random pre Gen Con silliness
8/15/2011
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DISCLAIMER: While profanities were censored from this episode, the subject matter is still a bit more crass than what Fear the Boot normally covers. Personal discretion is advised. * (0:47) Why we’re doing a bonus episode, and Pat’s favorite (non-existent) Care Bears. * (1:34) Introducing Bloodmoon Goblins, a Pathfinder supplement John is creating. He needs [...]
Gen Con 2011, part 4 – closing thoughts
8/15/2011
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First and foremost, I want to give many thanks to all of the Fear the Boot listeners that attended the convention and joined us for a dinner, game, or even just a quick handshake. You’re what make this podcast worth doing. And I want to give an even bigger “THANK YOU!” to the TOFTBCH network [...]
Gen Con 2011, part 3 – the games
8/14/2011
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I mentioned in the previous post that I saw a declining number of RPGs — with an increasing number of board and card games — in the dealer hall. However, that wasn’t necessarily the case in regard to what people were playing. Sure, it’s easier to do a pick-up game of Spin the Issues (one [...]
Gen Con 2011, part 2 – the attendees
8/13/2011
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A convention is fundamentally a social event, and like all social events, it’s only as good as the people you spend it with. Our podcast has been privileged to have a group of volunteers that land us reservations at local gathering places so we can eat, drink, and game with our listeners. This group is known as [...]

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