http://saveordie.info Can you make the save? Thu, 16 May 2013 01:43:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Welcome to the Save or Die Podcast! Remember those thrilling days of yesteryear, when D&D came in a single box? When rules were there to be guided by the Dungeon master, not in control of him? Where extrapolation was king and fun was the major goal of any adventure? Those days have returned! As with the very title of the podcast, one can imagine dangerous dungeons, Wiley Non-Player Characters, and monsters that might just be able to kill your character regardless of your level? Save or Die podcast intends to cover them all, from the first box set of 1974 to the last of the 1990s box sets. If its Dungeons & Dragons and came in a box, we’ll talk about it. Our fearless Dungeon Masters Vince, Mike, Elizabeth, Julie and Chrispy will regale listeners with tales of past events and future possibilities. Magic, Monsters, and Mayhems will abound as we delve into the ideas of light rules and heavy role-playing! The SOD Staff clean The SOD Staff vincentflorio@comcast.net vincentflorio@comcast.net (The SOD Staff) 2013 WGP, LLC Can you make the save? D&D, Classic, original, box set, RPG http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/saveordiebutton300x.jpg http://saveordie.info http://saveordie.info/?p=835 http://saveordie.info/?p=835#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 01:43:45 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=835 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=835 0 The second of the "Little Brown Book" add-ons (and the first actual campaign) was Supplement II: Blackmoor. This work showed a different take on the rules from Gygax’s Greyhawk campaign, though how much was original Blackmoor is a subject for debate. (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ArnesonBlackmoorSupplementIICover.jpg) The second of the "Little Brown Book" add-ons (and the first actual campaign) was Supplement II: Blackmoor. This work showed a different take on the rules from Gygax’s Greyhawk campaign, though how much was original Blackmoor is a subject for debate. New classes, rules for hit locations, and a lot on waterborne adventures were provided in this work for the aspiring DM! It also contained the very first TSR published adventure, the infamous Temple of the Frog. The hosts put this D&D expansion work under their scrutiny and see how this book can be of use for DMs and players of the various Classic versions of D&D! It's all here at: http://saveordie.info (http://saveordie.info) *** Our theme song is "Dungeon Hustle" by the band Mississippi Bones. Check out their Facebook page and buy one of everything they do. They rock! https://www.facebook.com/mississippibones (https://www.facebook.com/mississippibones) Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show. If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:13:41 http://saveordie.info/?p=828 http://saveordie.info/?p=828#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:53:38 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=828 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=828 0 Save or Die Podcast #70: "Bags and Bags of Email?” - Whew! This show we clear up our backlog of emails, and there is a pile! No voice mails this time, but please note the voiceline number below! - Give the episode a listen!: http://saveordie.info - (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/A70-300x128.jpg) Save or Die Podcast #70: "Bags and Bags of Email?” Whew! This show we clear up our backlog of emails, and there is a pile! No voice mails this time, but please note the voiceline number below! Give the episode a listen!: http://saveordie.info (http://saveordie.info) *Pathfinder Underwater Spells by Vik Shade http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/adva ... Lists.html (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/advanced/advancedSpellLists.html) ; * Alignments explained by Aaron Ament http://easydamus.com/alignment.html (http://easydamus.com/alignment.html) *** Our theme song is "Dungeon Hustle" by the band Mississippi Bones. Check out their Facebook page and buy one of everything they do. They rock! https://www.facebook.com/mississippibones (https://www.facebook.com/mississippibones) Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at  (chrome://skype_ff_extension/skin/numbers_button_skype_logo.png)940-536-3763  (3SOD)! Please keep messages brief, or the system will hang up on you mid-stream! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:37:16 http://saveordie.info/?p=782 http://saveordie.info/?p=782#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:19:01 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=782 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=782 1 Episode 69: "Save versus Role Playing" The SoD team take a step back and examine the fundamental building blocks of role playing as a gaming style and type. D&D both pioneered and defined this gaming genre for generations to come, (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/A69-300x128.jpg) Episode 69: "Save versus Role Playing" The SoD team take a step back and examine the fundamental building blocks of role playing as a gaming style and type. D&D both pioneered and defined this gaming genre for generations to come, but how much of it was by design and how much by happy accident? Give the episode a listen!: http://saveordie.info *** Our theme song is “Dungeon Hustle” by the band Mississippi Bones. Check out their Facebook page and buy one of everything they do. They rock! https://www.facebook.com/mississippibones Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! Please keep messages brief, or the system will hang up on you mid-stream! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 2:19:30 http://saveordie.info/?p=777 http://saveordie.info/?p=777#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:12:00 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=777 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=777 0 Unlike prior "specials", this episode the fab 4 DMs take the entire episode to interview James Ward, one of the iconic figures of the early days of the RPG industry. We talk to Jim about his prior work in Classic D&D as well as his new projects that wo... (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pic568232_md1.jpg) Unlike prior "specials", this episode the fab 4 DMs take the entire episode to interview James Ward, one of the iconic figures of the early days of the RPG industry. We talk to Jim about his prior work in Classic D&D as well as his new projects that would be of interest to the Classic community. Check out the Eldritch Enterprises website at: http://www.eldritchent.com Give the episode a listen!: http://saveordie.info *** Our theme song is “Dungeon Hustle” by the band Mississippi Bones. Check out their Facebook page and buy one of everything they do. They rock! https://www.facebook.com/mississippibones Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! Please keep messages brief, or the system will hang up on you mid-stream! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:24:43 http://saveordie.info/?p=771 http://saveordie.info/?p=771#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:51:52 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=771 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=771 1 This episode we welcome our new regular host DM Jim to the Podcast! A good thing too as we delve into another product given to us thanks to the OSR! Unlike most adventures or settings published for Classic D&D-style RPGs, (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/product_thumbnail.jpg) This episode we welcome our new regular host DM Jim to the Podcast! A good thing too as we delve into another product given to us thanks to the OSR! Unlike most adventures or settings published for Classic D&D-style RPGs, this book is unusual in that it states that this work is made for solo play. Magic Window and invisible ink modules notwithstanding, this is an area not often tread in D&D, and so the hosts take a look at Ruins of the Undercity by Patrice Crespy. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for our new Itunes Review Contest! Give the episode a listen!: http://saveordie.info Check out the author’s website at: http://kabukikabuki.wordpress.com/ *** Our theme song is “Dungeon Hustle” by the band Mississippi Bones. Check out their Facebook page and buy one of everything they do. They rock! https://www.facebook.com/mississippibones Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! Please keep messages brief, or the system will hang up on you mid-stream! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:37:58 http://saveordie.info/?p=766 http://saveordie.info/?p=766#comments Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:11:30 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=766 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=766 0 The "Attack of the Clones!" series concludes with the coverage of Dark Dungeons, the retro clone that emulates the last of the Basic Box set series, edited by Frank Mentzer and later compiled into the Rules Cyclopedia. (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/A66-300x128.jpg) The "Attack of the Clones!" series concludes with the coverage of Dark Dungeons, the retro clone that emulates the last of the Basic Box set series, edited by Frank Mentzer and later compiled into the Rules Cyclopedia. This game is released as a free pdf by Gratis Games and provides perhaps the most comprehensive set of Classic Dungeons & Dragons rules before the elimination of the line. Does it faithfully cover its print game? What changes were made? Will DM Glen ever stop grinning about the RC? All will be revealed! It's all here at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! Please keep messages brief, or the system will hang up on you mid-stream! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:25:42 http://saveordie.info/?p=762 http://saveordie.info/?p=762#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2013 06:10:35 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=762 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=762 0 Among the various influences of Classic Dungeons & Dragons were novels, mythology, and movies. We discuss which movies are "more" D&D than others in our opinions. What monsters work, what magic items can be modified, (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/movie-projector1-300x280.gif) Among the various influences of Classic Dungeons & Dragons were novels, mythology, and movies. We discuss which movies are "more" D&D than others in our opinions. What monsters work, what magic items can be modified, and plot hooks all round out this latest Adventure of Save or Die! It's all here at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD). Please keep messages brief, or the system will hang up on you mid-stream! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:25:54 http://saveordie.info/?p=756 http://saveordie.info/?p=756#comments Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:03:44 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=756 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=756 1 Welcome to the first Save or Die! Adventure of 2013! This episode we take a look at the first of the original "Little Brown Book" supplements: Greyhawk. Not only did this gem give some insight into Gary Gygax's view of the D&D game, (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/A64-300x128.jpg) Welcome to the first Save or Die! Adventure of 2013! This episode we take a look at the first of the original "Little Brown Book" supplements: Greyhawk. Not only did this gem give some insight into Gary Gygax's view of the D&D game, but also laid the foundation for much of what would become "Canonical" D&D in the future. A d20 to hit, variable polyhedron dice for damage, spell limitations, and such like...its first given in Supplement I. The SoD crew looks at this little booklet with the help of DM Jim Wampler, who currently plays in Tim Kask’s own OD&D Greyhawk campaign. Finally the SoD-casters consider if Greyhawk can work in other versions of Classic D&D and how well it can be imported to your own game. It's all here at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:11:05 http://saveordie.info/?p=749 http://saveordie.info/?p=749#comments Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:10:58 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=749 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=749 0 Save or Die Podcast #63: "Save versus Gygax Magazine!" - This episode of Save or Die! takes up where Roll For Initiative 102 began! DMs Mike, Liz and Glen spend the evening chatting with the new TSR Art Director Jim Wampler. (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/A63-300x128.jpg) Save or Die Podcast #63: "Save versus Gygax Magazine!" This episode of Save or Die! takes up where Roll For Initiative 102 began! DMs Mike, Liz and Glen spend the evening chatting with the new TSR Art Director Jim Wampler. He speaks at length about the art direction of Gygax magazine, Marvin the Mage, and....a Kobold Corner? All this and more await you, faithful listeners of the SoD-Cast! It's all here at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 59:38 http://saveordie.info/?p=745 http://saveordie.info/?p=745#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:55:35 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=745 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=745 1 Save or Die Podcast #62 Email Bag! - In this episode of Save or Die! DMs Glen, Mike, and Liz go through the accumulated emails and voice mails down in the dungeon...but we don't kick Glen down the stairs this time. Honest! We found him that way! - (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/A62-300x128.jpg) Save or Die Podcast #62 Email Bag! In this episode of Save or Die! DMs Glen, Mike, and Liz go through the accumulated emails and voice mails down in the dungeon...but we don't kick Glen down the stairs this time. Honest! We found him that way! It's all here at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:24:45 http://saveordie.info/?p=739 http://saveordie.info/?p=739#comments Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:20:29 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=739 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=739 0 Once again the "Attack of the Clones!" series rears its ugly head with a review of Goblinoid Games Basic-Expert Retro-Clone Labyrinth Lord. We consider how well the clone meets its goals, and what new and innovative ideas Daniel Proctor provides in thi... (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/A61-300x128.jpg) Once again the "Attack of the Clones!" series rears its ugly head with a review of Goblinoid Games Basic-Expert Retro-Clone Labyrinth Lord. We consider how well the clone meets its goals, and what new and innovative ideas Daniel Proctor provides in this game, arguably the most supported of the retro-clones of Classic Dungeons & Dragons. Check it out at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org The SOD Staff clean 1:24:45 http://saveordie.info/?p=735 http://saveordie.info/?p=735#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:03:47 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=735 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=735 0 This episode we are joined by Greg Gillespie, the author of the Labyrinth Lord adventure “Barrowmaze”, a megadungeon published earlier this year. The group discusses the adventure, noting its Classic Fantasy inspirations and its value for those desirin... This episode we are joined by Greg Gillespie, the author of the Labyrinth Lord adventure “Barrowmaze”, a megadungeon published earlier this year. The group discusses the adventure, noting its Classic Fantasy inspirations and its value for those desiring long-term megadungeon adventures! Check it out at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:41:25 http://saveordie.info/?p=727 http://saveordie.info/?p=727#comments Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:28:38 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=727 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=727 0 traps Traps are as much a part of Classic D&D as monsters, treasures, and magic. This episode the "Three Amigos" of DMs Mike, Liz, and Glen discuss how to use them creatively, differently, and otherwise give PCs a hard time! - (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/A59-300x128.jpg) Traps are as much a part of Classic D&D as monsters, treasures, and magic. This episode the "Three Amigos" of DMs Mike, Liz, and Glen discuss how to use them creatively, differently, and otherwise give PCs a hard time! Check it out at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:13:05 http://saveordie.info/?p=720 http://saveordie.info/?p=720#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:39:33 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=720 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=720 0 holmes,Mazes n Perils The "Attack of the Clones!" series continues in this episode as we review the RPG Mazes & Perils, a game inspired by the D&D Basic set edited by Dr. J. Eric Holmes in 1977-79. Helping us with our delve through these rules is DM Vince,, (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/A58-300x128.jpg) The "Attack of the Clones!" series continues in this episode as we review the RPG Mazes & Perils, a game inspired by the D&D Basic set edited by Dr. J. Eric Holmes in 1977-79. Helping us with our delve through these rules is DM Vince,, the creator of this RPG! Character generation, combat, saving throws, Monsters....its all here! Check it out at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! Mazes and Perils can be downloaded for free at RPGNOW.com The SOD Staff clean 1:11:35 http://saveordie.info/?p=714 http://saveordie.info/?p=714#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:37:15 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=714 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=714 1 As some listeners have asked us to cover what we do and don't do to create our homebrew adventures, we decide to give our ideas here! What influences us, what tricks we might use, and any suggestions to the listeners; all given in this episode. - (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/A57-300x128.jpg) As some listeners have asked us to cover what we do and don't do to create our homebrew adventures, we decide to give our ideas here! What influences us, what tricks we might use, and any suggestions to the listeners; all given in this episode. It's all here at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:25:19 http://saveordie.info/?p=709 http://saveordie.info/?p=709#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2012 20:19:23 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=709 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=709 0 This episode DMs Glen, Mike, and Liz go through the accumulated emails down in the dungeon...but we don't kick Glen down the stairs this time. Honest! - It's all here at: http://saveordie.info - Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at... (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/A56-300x128.jpg) This episode DMs Glen, Mike, and Liz go through the accumulated emails down in the dungeon...but we don't kick Glen down the stairs this time. Honest! It's all here at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 40:49 http://saveordie.info/?p=703 http://saveordie.info/?p=703#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:22:28 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=703 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=703 0 The long-promised “Attack of the Clones!” series of SoD Adventures is here! The crew takes a detailed view of the Mythmere Games Retro-Clone of the Original Dungeons & Dragons game Swords & Wizardry. As with the new format for reviews, (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/A55-300x128.jpg) The long-promised “Attack of the Clones!” series of SoD Adventures is here! The crew takes a detailed view of the Mythmere Games Retro-Clone of the Original Dungeons & Dragons game Swords & Wizardry. As with the new format for reviews, the episode is broken into sections, with each reviewing different aspects of the S&W Core rules. It's all here at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing's not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:29:41 http://saveordie.info/?p=697 http://saveordie.info/?p=697#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2012 01:41:28 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=697 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=697 0 ntxrpgcon At last! The crew returns to give their opinions of the North Texas RPG Con from June as well as read your emails. Is the Dallas NTX RPG Con a good “Old School” Con for fans of Classic gamers? Listen in and find out! - (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/A54-300x128.jpg) At last! The crew returns to give their opinions of the North Texas RPG Con from June as well as read your emails. Is the Dallas NTX RPG Con a good “Old School” Con for fans of Classic gamers? Listen in and find out! It's all here at: http://saveordie.info (http://saveordie.info) Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com to give your opinions of the show! If writing’s not your thing, then give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:22:32 http://saveordie.info/?p=677 http://saveordie.info/?p=677#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:10:04 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=677 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=677 2 Despite an Internet based hobby, there are tons of magazines/fanzines out there for the Classic D&D player to investigate. This episode we each list our faves and note any online goodies that might have escaped the notice of our listeners. - (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/A53.jpg) Despite an Internet based hobby, there are tons of magazines/fanzines out there for the Classic D&D player to investigate. This episode we each list our faves and note any online goodies that might have escaped the notice of our listeners. Remember you rule the game, not the other way around! If you can think it, it can happen! It’s all here at: http://saveordie.info Don’t forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com or give our voiceline a call at 940-536-3763 (3SOD)! The SOD Staff clean 1:25:52 http://saveordie.info/?p=670 http://saveordie.info/?p=670#comments Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:59:20 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=670 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=670 0 Carcosa Save or Die Podcast Side Adventure G: Interview with Geoffrey McKinney - Our intrepid interviewer DM Glen sits down with author Geoffrey McKinney and talks about his experiences with Classic Dungeons and Dragons; which inspired the first Carcosa Weird... (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/AK.jpg) Save or Die Podcast Side Adventure G: Interview with Geoffrey McKinney Our intrepid interviewer DM Glen sits down with author Geoffrey McKinney and talks about his experiences with Classic Dungeons and Dragons; which inspired the first Carcosa Weird Fantasy setting. His work on the reissued edition of Carcosa is reviewed in detail, along with a new supplement Island of the Unknown. The game system Lamentations of the Flame Princess' Weird Fantasy RPG is discussed as well as how Carcosa fits into the theme of the game. Though both books are written for the LOTFP WFRPG they are easily imported into any Classic version of Dungeons and Dragons. It's available at: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! Carcosa [Print+PDF] in LotFP Store: http://goo.gl/UTVVK Isle of the Unknown [Print+PDF] in LotFP Store: http://goo.gl/X0Unh The SOD Staff clean 46:24 http://saveordie.info/?p=664 http://saveordie.info/?p=664#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:30:08 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=664 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=664 2 farewell vince There are a lot of surprises this time around as DMs Vince, Mike and Liz are joined by DM FulonGamer and the pulse-pounding, two-fisted return of DM Crispy! The five discuss their latest gaming news, and consider the following: In a lot of games, (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/A52.jpg) There are a lot of surprises this time around as DMs Vince, Mike and Liz are joined by DM FulonGamer and the pulse-pounding, two-fisted return of DM Crispy! The five discuss their latest gaming news, and consider the following: In a lot of games, the +1 weapon or armor is as dull as dirt and almost as common. All this and more as DM Vince joins the cast for his farewell show as a full time host, moving into Executive Producer Role, much like he does with Thaco's Hammer! Website: http://saveordie.info Don't forget to drop us an email at saveordiepodcast(at)gmail.com ...and check out our forum at osrgaming.org! The SOD Staff clean 1:38:49 http://saveordie.info/?p=661 http://saveordie.info/?p=661#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:48:43 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=661 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=661 0 This Adventure of Save or Die the DMs Mike, Liz and Glen try something new. The entire show is devoted to the module “Pyramid of the Dragon” Written by Peter Spahn, same author of Blood Moon Rising and published by Small Niche Games. (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/A51.jpg) This Adventure of Save or Die the DMs Mike, Liz and Glen try something new. The entire show is devoted to the module “Pyramid of the Dragon” Written by Peter Spahn, same author of Blood Moon Rising and published by Small Niche Games. Each of the regular show sections emphasize various parts of the module, with the final overall Dragons rank given at the end! The SOD Staff clean 1:14:24 http://saveordie.info/?p=653 http://saveordie.info/?p=653#comments Sun, 03 Jun 2012 20:20:34 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=653 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=653 2 Sodcast Join the crew this week as they talk about healing and dying and the undead! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/A50.jpg) Join the crew this week as they talk about healing and dying and the undead! The SOD Staff clean 1:14:34 http://saveordie.info/?p=649 http://saveordie.info/?p=649#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:44:54 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=649 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=649 1 Listen in this week as the crew breaks down some ideas they have used in the past and shares their experiences on if it worked and if it didnt work. (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/A49-300x300.jpg) Listen in this week as the crew breaks down some ideas they have used in the past and shares their experiences on if it worked and if it didnt work. The SOD Staff clean 1:37:16 http://saveordie.info/?p=639 http://saveordie.info/?p=639#comments Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:48:08 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=639 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=639 0 comments,Emails The SodCast this week answers a lot of emails and reads some nice comments from iTunes. Thanks everyone! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/A48-300x300.jpg) The SodCast this week answers a lot of emails and reads some nice comments from iTunes. Thanks everyone! The SOD Staff clean 47:27 http://saveordie.info/?p=635 http://saveordie.info/?p=635#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:12:58 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=635 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=635 1 Bruce Heard,Mystara DM Vince sits down with Former TSR Bruce Heard. They speak about his history of he got started in gaming and talk about Mystara! Bruce can be found on facebook or at his blog - http://bruce-heard.blogspot.com -- Please note Bruce did call in via phone ... (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/A47.jpg) DM Vince sits down with Former TSR Bruce Heard. They speak about his history of he got started in gaming and talk about Mystara! Bruce can be found on facebook or at his blog - http://bruce-heard.blogspot.com -- Please note Bruce did call in via phone to do this interview. The SOD Staff clean 33:26 http://saveordie.info/?p=630 http://saveordie.info/?p=630#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:44:16 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=630 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=630 2 The crew is back... finally with a new show. Thanks to Outlander78 for writing up some show notes! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/A46.jpg) The crew is back... finally with a new show. Thanks to Outlander78 for writing up some show notes! The SOD Staff clean 1:11:05 http://saveordie.info/?p=626 http://saveordie.info/?p=626#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:38:19 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=626 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=626 1 Join the crew as they talk anything and everything about Judge's Guild, from the history to monsters and modules.... sit back and enjoy! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/A45.jpg) Join the crew as they talk anything and everything about Judge's Guild, from the history to monsters and modules.... sit back and enjoy! The SOD Staff clean 1:21:44 http://saveordie.info/?p=621 http://saveordie.info/?p=621#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:41:39 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=621 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=621 1 Join, Vince, Chrispy and Leaf as they talk about the new WOTC announcement of D&D 5E! Hear what they think, what they look forward to, and what things they believe should be left out, or brought in! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/SA1.jpg) Join, Vince, Chrispy and Leaf as they talk about the new WOTC announcement of D&D 5E! Hear what they think, what they look forward to, and what things they believe should be left out, or brought in! The SOD Staff clean 49:23 http://saveordie.info/?p=616 http://saveordie.info/?p=616#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:15:21 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=616 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=616 2 In the last show for 2011... DM Fiat - PCs in worlds they don't know but the players do (Modern, SciFi, WWII, etc.) - Magic vs. Technology - Other world PCs into D&D? - DM's Workshop - Building worlds that connect (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/A44-300x300.jpg) In the last show for 2011... DM Fiat - PCs in worlds they don't know but the players do (Modern, SciFi, WWII, etc.) - Magic vs. Technology - Other world PCs into D&D? DM's Workshop - Building worlds that connect - What rules need to be changed or modified for Scifi-Modern-etc. tech? - Sturmgeschultz & Sorcery from Best of Dragon 1 Random Encounters "Monsters" (re: Tech) - Robots - Soldiers/Policemen - PCs from D&D vs. PCs from other games? Products of Your Imagination S&W Wild West supplement -- found here http://robertsongames.com/ The SOD Staff clean 1:39:26 http://saveordie.info/?p=608 http://saveordie.info/?p=608#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:00:51 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=608 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=608 0 Its been a while, but SOD is back! We hope you enjoy the new show, feedback is always welcome! Sit back, relax enjoy a new Sod cast where the cast explores a differnt look at things, and gives you ideas of different ways to use them. (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/A43.jpg) Its been a while, but SOD is back! We hope you enjoy the new show, feedback is always welcome! Sit back, relax enjoy a new Sod cast where the cast explores a differnt look at things, and gives you ideas of different ways to use them. The SOD Staff clean 1:02:08 http://saveordie.info/?p=604 http://saveordie.info/?p=604#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:27:22 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=604 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=604 1 Vince, Glen, Thorkie, and Chrispy bring you another episode of SOD. This week they talk about The fighter's domain:Combat, then talk about hyborian age campaign, and end the show with Undead and the magical weapons needed to hit them. (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/A42-300x300.jpg) Vince, Glen, Thorkie, and Chrispy bring you another episode of SOD. This week they talk about The fighter's domain:Combat, then talk about hyborian age campaign, and end the show with Undead and the magical weapons needed to hit them. Remember you rule the game, not the other way around! If you can think it, it can happen! The SOD Staff clean 52:11 http://saveordie.info/?p=600 http://saveordie.info/?p=600#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:47:23 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=600 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=600 2 Join the crew as they talk about the Megadungeon, each segment shows different ways you can use the megadungeon. Sit back and enjoy, remember, You are the DM, YOU rule the game, not the other way around! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/A41-300x300.jpg) Join the crew as they talk about the Megadungeon, each segment shows different ways you can use the megadungeon. Sit back and enjoy, remember, You are the DM, YOU rule the game, not the other way around! The SOD Staff clean 1:07:10 http://saveordie.info/?p=596 http://saveordie.info/?p=596#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:18:54 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=596 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=596 0 Vince sits down with Steve Marsh and talks about the old days, listen in! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/AJ-300x300.jpg) Vince sits down with Steve Marsh and talks about the old days, listen in! The SOD Staff clean 1:20:57 http://saveordie.info/?p=593 http://saveordie.info/?p=593#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:32:43 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=593 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=593 0 Sit down with the crew as they explore the world of Vornheim and how it can be used with any edition of Classic D&D. - For more information please see: (http://www.lotfp.com/RPG/uploads/images/SiteVornheim.jpg) Sit down with the crew as they explore the world of Vornheim and how it can be used with any edition of Classic D&D. For more information please see: (http://www.lotfp.com/RPG/products/vornheim) The SOD Staff clean 36:45 http://saveordie.info/?p=589 http://saveordie.info/?p=589#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:38:06 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=589 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=589 3 Join the crew this week, as the crew talks about taking Monsters, modules and various other things from new editions and converting them into Classic D&D. Tune and listen up! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/A40-300x300.jpg) Join the crew this week, as the crew talks about taking Monsters, modules and various other things from new editions and converting them into Classic D&D. Tune and listen up! The SOD Staff clean 1:04:55 http://saveordie.info/?p=585 http://saveordie.info/?p=585#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:45:25 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=585 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=585 6 Save or Die is back with a new show, this show recorded before Gencon 2011, brings you, Vince, Mike, Liz and Chripsy as they talk about: - DM Fiat - Different types of Humanoids as classes Randon Encounters - HobGoblins! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/A39-300x300.jpg) Save or Die is back with a new show, this show recorded before Gencon 2011, brings you, Vince, Mike, Liz and Chripsy as they talk about: DM Fiat - Different types of Humanoids as classes Randon Encounters - HobGoblins! Products of your Imagination - A nice long review of Obuleitte Magazine #6 Sit back relax, enjoy and remember, you rule the game, not the other way around! The SOD Staff clean 1:19:11 http://saveordie.info/?p=582 http://saveordie.info/?p=582#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:13:17 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=582 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=582 0 Join the crew as they interview James Raggi, the creator of Lamentations of the Flame Princess... enjoy! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/blogbanner4-300x122.jpg) Join the crew as they interview James Raggi, the creator of Lamentations of the Flame Princess... enjoy! (http://lotfp.blogspot.com/?zx=b583a66316b046ae) The SOD Staff clean 1:01:39 http://saveordie.info/?p=569 http://saveordie.info/?p=569#comments Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:30:52 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=569 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=569 1 Join as OSRGaming's own, Professor Thork sits in to share with us his thoughts on the topics at hand. Things we talk about this week are: - Black Powder and how you can use it in your game. - Race as class 3: Halflings vs Hobbits - A monster :) (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/A38.jpg) Join as OSRGaming's own, Professor Thork sits in to share with us his thoughts on the topics at hand. Things we talk about this week are: - Black Powder and how you can use it in your game. - Race as class 3: Halflings vs Hobbits - A monster :) - A review of X4 Sit back and enjoy, besure to check out "World of Thorkhammer" at the lulu.com website! The SOD Staff clean http://saveordie.info/?p=564 http://saveordie.info/?p=564#comments Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:30:02 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=564 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=564 0 Join us this week as SoD has two special guests, One being DM Nick from RFI Podcast and FulonGamer from the D20Radio/OsrGaming.org forums. Sit back as they chat about: The Gamer's Friends: Mapping Aids Race as Class 2: Dwarves Shrieker X3 - (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/A37.jpg) Join us this week as SoD has two special guests, One being DM Nick from RFI Podcast and FulonGamer from the D20Radio/OsrGaming.org forums. Sit back as they chat about: The Gamer's Friends: Mapping Aids Race as Class 2: Dwarves Shrieker X3 Stop by the Osrgaming.org forums and check in the library section for the files Fulongamer had been talking about during the show. The SOD Staff clean http://saveordie.info/?p=561 http://saveordie.info/?p=561#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:59:17 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=561 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=561 0 Join the crew as they announce the winners of the contest! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/contest_podcast-logo.png1_-e1304000067733.png) Join the crew as they announce the winners of the contest! The SOD Staff clean 3:11 http://saveordie.info/?p=557 http://saveordie.info/?p=557#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:34:35 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=557 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=557 2 This week the crew chats about Customizing the player Characters, especial how to make the plain old theif more interesting and stand out a bit. The with a crash and boom, head into the Fiat talking about Part 1 of the a 3 part series, (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/A36.jpg) This week the crew chats about Customizing the player Characters, especial how to make the plain old theif more interesting and stand out a bit. The with a crash and boom, head into the Fiat talking about Part 1 of the a 3 part series, talking about elves this time. A little talk is then done about the reincarnate spell, even if this weeks random encounters of a rust monster doesn't kill you. They finally end the show with a review Holmes77, written by OSRGaming.org's one and only Thorkhammer! Enjoy as the "Take that Chrispy!" phrase is born! The SOD Staff clean 1:34:41 http://saveordie.info/?p=552 http://saveordie.info/?p=552#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:05:07 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=552 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=552 2 Edition vs Edition Today we talk about which edition of classic D&D is for you. Giving pointers and share our thoughts on which one you should start with. The decisions expressed in the podcasts for whatever edition is not set in stone, (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/A35.jpg) Today we talk about which edition of classic D&D is for you. Giving pointers and share our thoughts on which one you should start with. The decisions expressed in the podcasts for whatever edition is not set in stone, we only gave you our thoughts and ideas, if for some reason you think going with XX edition its all good. Then the crew chats it up about Saving throws and how they work them. Glen's favorite creature shows up, the owl bear, as we run away to do a review of Dungeons magazine 1. The SOD Staff clean 1:33:03 http://saveordie.info/?p=547 http://saveordie.info/?p=547#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:04:12 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=547 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=547 2 Join Vince, Glen and Chrispy this week as they talk about Dice, dice and more dice. Then chat about different ways to handle weight & encumberance on characters. The guys then talk about different ways to use the Living Statue, (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/A34-300x300.jpg) Join Vince, Glen and Chrispy this week as they talk about Dice, dice and more dice. Then chat about different ways to handle weight & encumberance on characters. The guys then talk about different ways to use the Living Statue, and how great that monster can be! Finally the show finishes up with a review of the Creature Catalog! The SOD Staff clean http://saveordie.info/?p=542 http://saveordie.info/?p=542#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 23:55:15 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=542 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=542 2 Join the Crew as they sit down with the creator of the B/X Companion, Jonathan, and talk about his favorite monsters in the book, and then go into a nice long review of the book itself, where Jonathan highlights the various areas of the book he likes t... (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/A33-300x300.jpg) Join the Crew as they sit down with the creator of the B/X Companion, Jonathan, and talk about his favorite monsters in the book, and then go into a nice long review of the book itself, where Jonathan highlights the various areas of the book he likes the most. Check it out! Also pick up the companion at his blog! http://bxblackrazor.blogspot.com (http://bxblackrazor.blogspot.com) The SOD Staff clean 1:07:44 http://saveordie.info/?p=539 http://saveordie.info/?p=539#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 02:12:35 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=539 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=539 5 This week we talk about:Game Ettiquite III: On The Road, The Fine Art of Winging It II: Thinking On Your Feet, The Harpy and end the show with a review of X2. Join us! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/A32-300x300.jpg) This week we talk about:Game Ettiquite III: On The Road, The Fine Art of Winging It II: Thinking On Your Feet, The Harpy and end the show with a review of X2. Join us! The SOD Staff clean 1:17:21 http://saveordie.info/?p=534 http://saveordie.info/?p=534#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 22:53:36 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=534 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=534 5 Sod,Sodcast Join the crew as they continue their talk about Game ettiquite, this time about playing in a public place, then give advice to you DM about building and getting your gaming space ready for the big night. Listen in as Gargoyles are the topic of encounte... (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/A31-300x300.jpg) Join the crew as they continue their talk about Game ettiquite, this time about playing in a public place, then give advice to you DM about building and getting your gaming space ready for the big night. Listen in as Gargoyles are the topic of encounters this week, minus the fire out of the butt part and finish up with a review of X1: Isle of Dread! The SOD Staff clean 1:02:58 http://saveordie.info/?p=530 http://saveordie.info/?p=530#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 22:11:16 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=530 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=530 2 ODND,Sod,Sodcast Join Vince, Glen, Julie and Chrispy as they explore the world of classic D&D by going getting ready for a game at someone's home, then go over how to prep for a game for you Dungeon Masters out there. Taking it up a notch, (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/A30-300x300.jpg) Join Vince, Glen, Julie and Chrispy as they explore the world of classic D&D by going getting ready for a game at someone's home, then go over how to prep for a game for you Dungeon Masters out there. Taking it up a notch, they give ideas on how to design a god for your campaign, talk a creature and finish up with a review of JG 420 "The Unknown Gods". Sit back, relax and don't forget about our contest! The SOD Staff clean 1:19:53 http://saveordie.info/?p=514 http://saveordie.info/?p=514#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:02:29 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=514 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=514 1 contest,DND,Sodcast Contest time! Listen in for the official rules and how to submit! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/A29-300x300.jpg) Contest time! Listen in for the official rules and how to submit! There is a full crew this week as they travel down the path of old school! The SOD Staff clean 1:13:38 http://saveordie.info/?p=501 http://saveordie.info/?p=501#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:39:41 +0000 DM Vincent http://saveordie.info/?p=501 http://saveordie.info/?feed=rss2&p=501 1 Join Vince, Glen, Mike and Julie as they chat about various topics, like finding a gaming group, how to start a gaming group, then talk about building ancient ruins, and the ever so big bad Minotaur monster! Ending the show with a review of B11! (http://saveordie.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/A28.jpg) Join Vince, Glen, Mike and Julie as they chat about various topics, like finding a gaming group, how to start a gaming group, then talk about building ancient ruins, and the ever so big bad Minotaur monster! Ending the show with a review of B11! Check it out! The SOD Staff clean