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Geekery in General 172: Vampire 101

Al and Chad talk about the historical roots of the vampire as well as some different types of blood drinkers from around the world. Warning: this episode bites.

Geekery in General 170: The Complete Ranger's Handbook

Al does a retro review of one of his favorite AD&D second edition supplements: The Complete Ranger's Handbook.

Geekery in General 169: It's Maaagic!

Al discusses some alternate systems of magic based on folklore.

Geekery in General 168: Tall Tales of the Wee Folk

In this retro review Al discusses one of his all time favorite game supplements: Tales Tales of the Wee Folk. This product for Basic D&D was part of a series of supplements that gave players and game masters rules for how to use monsters as characters. So grab your shillelagh and stick a four leaf clover in your hat as we dive into the world of leprechauns, pixies, centaurs, and more!

CORRECTION: I had the order of the Creature Crucible series wrong. Tall Tales of the Wee Folk is first, Top Ballista is second, The Sea People is third, and Night Howlers is the last of the series.

Geekery in General 167: Don't Listen to this Episode

We could tell you what this episode is about, but then we'd have to curse your dice so they always roll a 1.

Geekery in General Ep 166: Concordant Opposition

Al talks about trees, pillars, and the plane at the center of the D&D multiverse: the Concordant Opposition.

Geekery in General Ep 165: D&D Rules Cyclopedia

Al does a retro-review and takes a look at the D&D Rules Cyclopedia from the days of BECMI.

Geekery in General Ep 164: Gotta Start Somewhere

Al and Dan discuss ways to start a campaign. We cover topics like some ideas for getting the characters hooked into the adventure, keeping things on track, and some classic D&D adventures that we feel are good ways to introduce a campaign.

Geekery in General Ep 163: Gehenna

This week we take a look at Gehenna from Manual of the Planes. Al discusses the historical roots of the name of this plane and some ways to work Gehenna into your campaign.

CORRECTION: I mention the description of a Chinese god appearinng in Fiend Folio. I meant to say Dieties and Demigods.

WTHSI ep 8: The History and Cultural Significance of Dungeons and Dragons

This month Scott and Chad look at one of their shared passions. It's no surprise that the guys are gamers. They love paper and pencil gaming and this moth they strive to show you the time honored history and the cultural impact of Dungeons and Dragons through the eyes of a couple of nerds. So, you want to hear something interesting? Keep listening.

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