Celebrating the collaborative nature of the Anchorite community; it's hard for me to listen to now, but we jump into the way back machine for this 2018 podcast. Originally aired as a follow up to episode 011 "Why play DnD and other role playing games?", 012 is the listener response "Why we play Dungeons and Dragons", with great contributions from Larry Hamilton and Darren Green. Also, Matt Jackson calls in with his further thoughts about Old School DnD infravision. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, [email protected]. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/spikepit⁠  #spikepitpodcast

I jump into the way back machine to retrieve this podcast from the Spikepit archives, originally aired as episode 011, wherein I ponder the question - why play Dungeons and Dragons or roleplaying games? Big thanks to my brother Darren for his called in contributions If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, ⁠[email protected]⁠. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/spikepit⁠⁠  #spikepitpodcast

A "Drive By" podcast originally aired as episode 336 - Middle Earth in my DnD Realms? Yep, me again mashing up RPG stuff. The Adventures in Middle Earth rules for 5E seem like a great fit for my DnD home group's style of play, who doesn't want to have their cake and eat it? If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, [email protected] Please consider joining my amazing supporters "the Pit Crew" at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast

A podcast originally aired as episode 370, wherein I attempt to clarify design concepts for my DnD 5E Spike Hack and also ask if the OSR mantra "rulings not rules" is still applicable when making distinctions between DnD of old and the current edition of today? Big thanks to Barney Dicker (Loco Ludos) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) for their called in contributions.

340 Recent Topic Round Up. RPG discussion revolving around my responses to some great call ins inspired by recent topics.  Many thanks to Joe Salvador and fellow podcasters  Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) Joe Richter (Hindsightless, Weal or Woe) Josh Beckelhimer (Forever Prepping DM) Arlen Walker (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) John Large (Red Dice Diaries) Frank Turfler (Frank T's Liner Notes) Barney (Loco Ludus) and Goblin's Henchman for their called in contributions.  If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, [email protected]. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

Reflections on Warhammer of old, classic Games Workshop of the early 80's, as well as the usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby, in particular discussion of Free League games and "War Stories" a Year Zero driven WW2 RPG.  Awesome called in contributions from Jason Connnerly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) John Large (Red Dice Diaries). The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, [email protected]. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/spikepit⁠  #spikepitpodcast

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA Originally recorded 10/03/2021 and shelved. This episode is now released in response to listener feedback. If we are going to have a conversation, perhaps singing off of the same song sheet may help. Spikepit hits the books in a quest to resolve his inner D&D conflict through hacking rules old and new. Taking Chapter 7 "using abilty scores" from WOTC's Basic Rules Dungeons and Dragons as a starting point.....lets take a deep dive. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, [email protected]. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

In this tribute to the Anchorite phenomena I focus on some "Faction Action" during play of Mutant Year Zero - Genlab Alpha whilst reminiscing on the end of an Era. Awesome called in contributions from Jason Hobbs (Random Screed), Barry Robertson (A Song of Dice & Shadows), Ben Milton (Questing Beast), Frank Turfler and Jason Connnerly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast). The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, [email protected]. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/spikepit⁠  #spikepitpodcast

The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby. (WARNING - listeners of a sensitive disposition may find all the talk of dice pool based games disturbing - owing to a complete lack of D20 roll high task resolution) Awesome called in contributions from Mirke (Mirke the Meek), Anthony aka "Gunslinger" (Casting Shadows) and the other Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, [email protected]. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/spikepit⁠  #spikepitpodcast

Want to hear me trying out Mutant Year Zero - Genlab Alpha for the first time? This is the episode for you. Big thanks to my boy for happily joining in. The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, [email protected]. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/spikepit⁠  #spikepitpodcast