Monday, December 15, 2014

"What's In A Name?" D&D 4th Edition Campaign, Episode 3

This week our heroes venture forth to Ironhame to look for Walker Gexx. On the way, they find out that there is trouble in the town of Greystone.



Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman
Campaign doc can be found here.

"What's In A Name?" D&D 4th Ed campaign, Episode 2

This week our heroes meet a new ally and further investigate the Quietus monastery they arrived at.



Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman
Campaign doc can be found here.

Monday, December 1, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode 106, "A Campaign's Early Days"

This week Eric and I discuss some of the important things to do in the first few sessions of a new RPG campaign.



If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

"What's in a Name?" a 4th Ed D&D campaign - episode 1

A new D&D 4th ed Campaign Begins! A new group of heroes are recruited to see if some bandits are in fact threatening a monestary!



Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman
Campaign doc can be found here.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode 105

This week Eric and I discuss a variety of things, including the info on Doctor Doom in the new Fantastic Four movie and what we've been up to in gaming

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Thursday, November 6, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode 104, "Campaign Building Live"

This week Eric and I go through an example of brainstorming up an RPG campaign concept.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

The Surly Grognards Episode 103, "Happy Happy Haloween!"

This week Eric and I, in the spirit of Haloween, talk about horror movies.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Iron Kingdoms RPG Episode Thirteen

This week, Rostov's Irregulars begin attempt to find their way home from the collapsed underground tunnel they found themselves in.

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

The Surly Grognards Episode 102, "Four Colors on Film"

This week, Eric and I talk about the history and evolution of Comic Book Movies.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Iron Kingdoms RPG Campaign Episode Twelve

This week Rostov's Irregulars begin their assault on the hidden Khadoran fortress in the Thornwood.

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Iron Kingdoms RPG Episode Eleven

We are (finally) back! This week, Rostov's Irregulars, attempt to find their way out of a clash between two armies wile retaining the Gauntlets of Morrow.

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

The Surly Grognards Episode 101, "Movies On Our Minds"

This week Eric and I begin our month of discussing movies by talking about the movies we've watched recently.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode 100, "What A Long Strange Trip It's Been."

It's our 100th Episode! It's full of me and Eric rambling about some previous shows, why we love gaming, and eventually we talk about the worst RPG ever!

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

The Surly Grognards Episode Ninety Nine, "The Combination Conundrum"

This week Eric and I talk about the challenges of having two separate RPG campaigns in the same game world that influence one another.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

The Surly Grognards Episode Ninety Eight, "Traveling Through Space and Time"

This week Eric and I discuss time travel and its shenanigans as they pertain to tabletop roleplaying games.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Iron Kingdoms RPG Episode Ten

This week, Rostov's Irregulars begin their escape from the Tornwood with the Morrowan relic they have recovered.

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Iron Kingdoms RPG Episode Nine

This week Rostov's Irregulars square off against Grey Lord Malenkov's forces over the Morrowan artifact,

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Monday, August 25, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Ninety Seven, "Modernizing the Tabletop Experience"

This week, Peter and Eric talk about modernizing/computerizing/automating tabletop roleplaying games.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Iron Kingdoms RPG Episode Eight

After a bit of a hiatus, we're back! This week, Rostov's Irregulars assist Brother Galinari in his explorations of the ruins in search of a relic of Morrow's

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Monday, August 18, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Ninety Six, "In which we ramble on again."

This week Eric and I have no set topic... we ramble on about many things, such as the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Arcade Games, Doctor Who, and other stuff.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

The Surly Grognards Episode Ninety Five, "Wars on the Table"

This week Eric and I discuss our love of tabletop wargames, like Warhammer Fantasy Battle, Warhammer 40k, Warmachine/Hordes, Babylon 5 Wars, Battletech and many others.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Trying out a new stream location

Hey Folks,

So, I am experimenting with moving the video game portion of my streams over to Hitbox for the time being.

So far, it looks like it has been going well... I can stream at a slightly higher quality with a MUCH shorter delay between when I see something and it shows up on stream. (making responding to chat much faster, for example) Also, so far it looks like hitbox works better for a lot of people who view the stream... less buffering and all that jazz.

I'm not sure yet if I will try to move the tabletop games and Grognards to hitbox... they are *much* more focused on video games... whereas Twitch is cool with anything gaming related. *shrug*

Anywho, here is the link for the hitbox stream: http://www.hitbox.tv/Mecha-GM

(I'm trying to get the word out as much as possible, but I can't reach everyone who follows me on twitch easily, so pass the word yourselves if you can)

Thanks!

-MechaGM

Monday, August 4, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Ninety Four, "Settings By The Book"

This week Eric and I discuss how much of an offical/published game world a GM should use in a game that they are running set in said world.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

The Surly Grognards Episode Ninety Three - "Ramble On"

This week Eric and I talk about a range of topics including more comic book stuff, animation and a few RPG tips.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Iron Kingdoms RPG Campaign Episode Seven

This week, Rostov's Irregulars continue their journey through the Thornwood.

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Monday, July 21, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Ninety Two - "Four Color Heroes"

This week Eric and I talk about Superheroes... especially some ones we really like that we may have in the past been not so fond of...

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Iron Kingdoms RPG Campaign Episode Six

This week, Rostov's Irregulars go shopping! In addition they are approached by he priest and scholar Father Michael Galinari to escort his archaeology team into the Thornwood as they search for a relic of Morrow's.

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Monday, July 14, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Ninety One, "Playing Non-Humans"

This week Eric and I discuss non-human player characters in fantasy RPGs.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

The Surly Grognards Episode Ninety, "Power! Unlimited Power!"

This week Eric and I discuss the topic of Game Master power and how much of it a GM should have.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Iron Kingdoms RPG Campaign Episode Five

The triumphant return of the Iron Kingdoms campaign! This week Rostov's Irregulars complete the sale of the Orgoth staff and then deal with the consequences of their decision.

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Eighty Nine, "The Scales of Game Balance"

This week Eric and I discuss the topic of balance in tabletop RPGs.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Monday, June 23, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Eighty Eight, "When Games Go Wrong"

This week Eric and I discuss some of the games we've been involved in that... didn't go so well.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Eighty Seven, "Our Favorite Monsters"

This week Eric and I talk about some of our favorite monsters from film, television, books and gaming.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Eighty Six, "Days of our Gaming Lives"

This week Eric and I talk about what we've been up to in terms of tabletop and video games we've been playing.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Iron Kingdoms RPG Campaign, Episode Four

This week Rostov's Irregulars return home to Five Fingers with the strange magical scepter they found in Cavilho's mine.

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Mutants & Masterminds Star City Campaign Issue Thirty One

This week our heroes travel to the Black Forest in Germany to try and stop the Black Queen from freeing Archon from the stasis bubble he is trapped in.

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman
For those who are interested, here is the link to the campaign background document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybaCziRiCKQ-rX6uwHgkWNDyh1kIr2Vke9tmwg6lm9E/edit

Monday, June 2, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Eighty Five, "Measure Twice, Cut Once"

This week Eric and I talk about designing a role playing game... something neither of us have done, but we think we do have some good advice based on our years of experience playing RPGs.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Eighty Four, "Our Favorite Aliens"

This week Eric and I discuss our favorite alien species from Science Fiction.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Slayers d20 Campaign, Episode Thirteen

This week the party finally returns to the Library with the Sword of the North and are met by someone they have not seen in some time.

A campaign set in the wacky universe of the Anime series, "The Slayers"
Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman. Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Monday, May 12, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Eighty Three, "Characters We Hate"

This week Eric and I talk about some of the bad, awful, terrible characters we dislike with the white-hot intensity of a thousand stars.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Iron Kingdoms RPG Campaign, Episode Three

This week, Rostov's Irregulars investigate the iron mine they were hired to protect.

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Eighty Two, "The Importance of the Background"

This week Eric and I discuss the importance of backgrounds for player characters and how much info the GM should know about the characters.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Monday, May 5, 2014

Mutants & Masterminds Star City Campaign Issue Thirty

This week our heroes try to rescue Dr. Knight from the clutches of the Black Queen.

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman
For those who are interested, here is the link to the campaign background document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybaCziRiCKQ-rX6uwHgkWNDyh1kIr2Vke9tmwg6lm9E/edit

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Eighty One, "Our Favorite Villains"

This week Eric and I discuss our top 5 favorite villains in fiction. (and some other villains that don't quite make the top 5)

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Slayers d20 Campaign Episode Twelve

Our heroes are confronted on the high seas by a powerful sorcerer and his black ship.

A campaign set in the wacky universe of the Anime series, "The Slayers"
Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman. Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Monday, April 21, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Eighty, "Our Favorite Anime Series"

This week Eric and I talk about our top 5 favorite anime series, and about how we got into anime in the first place.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Iron Kingdoms RPG Campaign, Episode Two

Our intrepid adventurers are hired this week to guard an iron mine a few days away from Five Fingers. What strange and mysterious things will they discover in the mines?

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano, Word on the Wind & Alice "Mjolna"
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Seventy Nine, "What's New For Us in Fiction and Gaming"

This week Eric and I ramble on about some of the most recent books and TV shows we've been reading/watching.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Slayers d20 RPG Campaign - Episode Eleven

This week our heroes (yeah, we'll go with that for now) flee out of the desert away from Hesperia and the ruined Vault of the Gods. They begin their trek to the coast where they plan to take a ship back up north to the Lost Library!

A campaign set in the wacky universe of the Anime series, "The Slayers"
Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman. Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Seventy Eight, "Destiny vs Free Will"

This week Eric and I discuss the dichotomy of Destiny/Fate and Free Will in fiction and how that applies to gaming.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Iron Kingdoms RPG Campaign, Episode One

This is our first adventure in the Heavy Metal Fantasy world of the Iron Kingdoms! Our heroes are hired to recover a strange book which leads to a rather unpleasant discovery! (due to a short internet outage, the recording is broken into two parts)
Part 1:

Part 2:


Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman & Michael "Skitch" Schiciano
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Monday, March 31, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Seventy Seven, "Memorable NPCs"

This week Eric and I discuss why some NPCs are more memorable than others, and some tips on making your own NPCs more memorable.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Mutants & Masterminds Star City Campaign Issue Twenty Nine

This week our heroes are embroiled in the cunning caper of the mysterious Jack of Shadows!

Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman and Michael "Skitch" Schiciano GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman For those who are interested, here is the link to the campaign background document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybaCziRiCKQ-rX6uwHgkWNDyh1kIr2Vke9tmwg6lm9E/edit

Monday, March 24, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Seventy Six, "Answering Your GMing Questions"

This week Eric and I answer our viewers' question regarding game mastering.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Monday, March 17, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Seventy Five, "Game Mastering 101 Redux"

Eric and I have a rambling conversation in which we discuss tips and suggestions for new game masters.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Monday, March 10, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Seventy Four, "Stuck In A Quagmire"

This week Eric and I discuss situations where the party gets stuck during an adventure. We talk about what sorts of situations are likely to cause this to happen, and some possible solutions.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Slayers d20 RPG Campaign - Episode Ten

This week, our... heroes.. venture into the Vault of the Gods in their quest for the Sword of the North. Can they pass the three challenges they face to get the sword?

A campaign set in the wacky universe of the Anime series, "The Slayers"
Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman. Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Monday, March 3, 2014

Mutants & Masterminds Star City Campaign, Issue Twenty Eight

This week our heroes try and track down Adraxxus the Undying. Dr. Arcane's scrying ritual leads them to Dunwich, MA and an abandoned university building. What will they find inside?

Players: Eric Carlson, "Iron" Liz, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman
For those who are interested, here is the link to the campaign background document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybaCziRiCKQ-rX6uwHgkWNDyh1kIr2Vke9tmwg6lm9E/edit

Thursday, February 27, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Seventy Three, "Hey, What's Going On?"

This week Eric and I talk about what we are up to in gaming currently, and what TV Shows and Comics/Books we've been watching.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Slayers d20 RPG Campaign - Episode Nine

This week the party begins their treacherous trek into the southern desert.

A campaign set in the wacky universe of the Anime series, "The Slayers"
Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman. Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Seventy Two, "Mysterious Circumstances"

This week Eric and I discuss some of the difficulties facing the game master when they try to run a mystery in their RPG. Also, we talk about some of our favorite mysteries in fiction.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Mutants & Masterminds Star City Campaign, Issue Twenty Seven

This week our heroes find out more about the individual behind the c-list villain killings.

Players: Eric Carlson, "Iron" Liz, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman
For those who are interested, here is the link to the campaign background document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybaCziRiCKQ-rX6uwHgkWNDyh1kIr2Vke9tmwg6lm9E/edit

Friday, February 14, 2014

A quick tip for when blip does not want to load a video

Hey all,

If, for whatever reason, blip is refusing to show a video I have posted here, there are approximately 95+% odds that the video exists as a highlight on my twitch account. (thanks to CJ47's tireless work)

Just go here: http://www.twitch.tv/mechagm/profile click on "Highlights" and then keep clicking on "more videos" until you find what you are looking for. Odds are that if I've actually recorded it for upload to blip, it's been highlighted on twitch. :)

Hope this helps people :D

-Mecha

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Seventy One, "Science in Science Fiction"

This week Eric and I are joined by our friend and special guest, Kaz Yoshida. We talk about different types of science fiction, and how getting the science "wrong" in them affects our enjoyment of them in different ways.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Slayers d20 RPG Campaign - Episode Eight

This week the party arrives at the city of Kashira on the edge of the southern desert where they have an encounter with some bounty hunters.

A campaign set in the wacky universe of the Anime series, "The Slayers"
Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman. Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Monday, February 3, 2014

Mutants & Masterminds Star City Campaign, Issue Twenty Six

This week our heroes follow up on some information on the Mechanogeist attack that Dr. Arcane was able to glean from his ritual.

Players: Eric Carlson, "Iron" Liz, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman
For those who are interested, here is the link to the campaign background document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybaCziRiCKQ-rX6uwHgkWNDyh1kIr2Vke9tmwg6lm9E/edit

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Seventy, "Alignments Redux"

This week Eric and I rehash our discussion of alignment systems in RPGs.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Slayers d20 RPG Campaign - Episode Seven

This week our... heroes... continue their sea journey south. They are soon beset on the high sees by dangers they have not seen before!

A campaign set in the wacky universe of the Anime series, "The Slayers"
Players: Eric Carlson, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman. Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

The Surly Grognards episode Sixty Nine, "Back From A Break"

This week Eric and I discuss the challenges of bringing a campaign back from a lengthy break and about working a new player into a campaign after it's been going on for a while

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Mutants & Masterminds Star City Campaign, Issue Twenty Five

Our heroes and their new alien friend confront the attacking Skrix ships. Then they must deal with questions raised by the new alien's arrival.

Players: Eric Carlson, "Iron" Liz, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman
For those who are interested, here is the link to the campaign background document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybaCziRiCKQ-rX6uwHgkWNDyh1kIr2Vke9tmwg6lm9E/edit

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Sixty Eight, "Computerized Narratives"

This week, Eric and I talk about examples of good (and some bad) storytelling in video games.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Mutants & Masterminds Star City Campaign, Issue Twenty Four

This issue our heroes continue their investigations into the mysterious killings of third-rate super villains. Then something unexpected occurs!

Players: Eric Carlson, "Iron" Liz, Nik "Y Ruler of Time" Freeman, Michael "Skitch" Schiciano and WordOnTheWind
GM: Peter "MechaGM" Bowman
For those who are interested, here is the link to the campaign background document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybaCziRiCKQ-rX6uwHgkWNDyh1kIr2Vke9tmwg6lm9E/edit

Monday, January 6, 2014

The Surly Grognards Episode Sixty Seven, "The End of 2013"

This week, Eric and I talked about what we liked and didn't like from the past year in gaming, movies, television and other things.

If you have any feedback, suggestions (show topic or other) or questions you'd like answered during an episode, please feel free to email us at: surlygrognards@yahoo.com or you can post them on our forums at: http://mechagm.forumer.com