It's a very special episode of 19 Hits the Dragon! For the very first time in the show's extensive and prestigious history, Mike and Rob are venturing all the way out of the high fantasy adventure gaming space and dive headlong into the world of Cyberpunk Red! It is a distant, bleak, dystopian future, where … Continue reading 19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 12: Is The Matrix Cyberpunk?; or, An Introduction to Cyberpunk Red, Part 1
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19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 10: AD&D 2nd Edition Part 1; or, Bioessentialism Gives You a Headache
You come into consciousness, floating in nilspace. You are unsure if you have corporeal form, or any sort of physical extension, for that matter. As far as you know, you are only the sum of your thoughts and mental processes. Before you are able to fully acclimate to this nothing, a voice calls out to … Continue reading 19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 10: AD&D 2nd Edition Part 1; or, Bioessentialism Gives You a Headache
19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 9: Not Sponsored by Stardust; or, Mike and Rob’s Favorite Spells, Part 2
19 Hits the Dragon is back for a further look at Mike and Rob's favorite D&D spells! Last episode was all about combat spells, giving our intrepid co-hosts the chance to spread their wings and soar as majestic, contrarian hipster eagles who don't care for Magic Missile. But this episode is all about all those … Continue reading 19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 9: Not Sponsored by Stardust; or, Mike and Rob’s Favorite Spells, Part 2
19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 8: Blaster Casters; or, Mike and Rob’s Favorite Spells, Part 1
(Note from Rob – Wednesday's coup attempt was a horror show, and unless Trump faces serious consequences for instigating it, the damage to our democracy will prove even greater than it already has. Contact your congressperson and senators immediately to demand his removal. If my position bothers you, piss off.) Today's episode of 19 Hits … Continue reading 19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 8: Blaster Casters; or, Mike and Rob’s Favorite Spells, Part 1
19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 6: Downtime; or, Making Your Players Do All the Work
19 Hits the Dragon is back! The battle is concluded, and, despite your best efforts to slay the player characters according to the precepts set forth in Episode 5, the heroes have emerged triumphant! Hooray! But also, uh...now what? Now it's time for downtime, of course! It's not like all that sweet loot is just … Continue reading 19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 6: Downtime; or, Making Your Players Do All the Work
19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 5: To Flank Or Not to Flank?
19 Hits the Dragon is back to bring you the second part of our two-part combat series! Part one was dedicated to staying organized before combat begins, that you are set up for success once the dice start falling. Part two expands on this, as Mike and Rob delve into what to do once combat … Continue reading 19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 5: To Flank Or Not to Flank?
19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 4: Punch Up Your Encounters, or; Tactical Adulting
19 Hits the Dragon is back again! Episode 4 is the first in a two-part series on combat. Tabletop RPG combat sounds like a blast but often falls flat. What should be the most exciting part of your game can easily devolve into a grim slog, as both enemies and player characters alike spend two … Continue reading 19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 4: Punch Up Your Encounters, or; Tactical Adulting
19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 3: Homebrewing; or, Cracking Open a Brewski
19 Hits the Dragon returns! In Episode 3 of 19 Hits the Dragon follows up on Episode 2's advice for Game Masters with a discussion homebrewing, the art and science of creating your own adventures, campaigns and player options. Homebrewing is a noble pursuit – every Game Master wants to run the campaign of their … Continue reading 19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 3: Homebrewing; or, Cracking Open a Brewski
Programming Notes for 12/1/2020
Good Morning Everybody! Because the NFL schedule has been fucked six ways from Sunday, and this last week's slate of games isn't going to be finished until tomorrow night (if then), this week's Confidence Pool column ins being bumped to Thursday. Subsequently, since I have to do it anyway and I may as well do … Continue reading Programming Notes for 12/1/2020
19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 2: How to Run; or, Communication Breakdown
(A Note From Rob: So, the later portion of last week got away from me, therefore, this post is late. Since this is the Official Episode 2 Write-Up Text, it is present here with minimal modifications. I know it's not Friday anymore, is my point.) Happy Black Friday! What better way to spend your day … Continue reading 19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 2: How to Run; or, Communication Breakdown
Rob Writes About Whatever 