The Arcane Alienist

Knowing is Half the Battle

Here's a special episode in honor of both Veterans Day and Native American Heritage Month, where I create a version of the iconic G. I. Joe character Spirit Iron-Knife using Modern War from Zozer Games.

OSR October - Into the Moat House!

it's OSR October! What better way to observe it than to dive into my latest Swords & Wizardry game session. Send me a message!​Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com​Leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speakpipe⁠

Reptilian Encounters Back in the Swamp

The latest D&D with Drama Kids - the party slogs through the swamp in search of an evil priest, but find lizardfolk, hydras, dragons, and even a couple of lost elves. I also have some calls regarding the last episode from podcasters Joe Richter of Hindsightless and the Pink Phantom of Phantom Thoughts.Send me a message!​Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com​Leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speakpipe⁠

You Are Not Your Character Sheet (and Neither Are YOU)!

In this episode I just have some reflections on how people increasingly thinks of themselves as a collection of identity markers, not unlike the traits on a character sheet in an RPG. Send me a message!​Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com​Leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speakpipe⁠

RPG a Day 2025, Days 21-31

It's #RPGaDay2025Each August, we take some time each day to reflect about the positives of the hobby. This year, I am combining several prompts at a time to create some adventure scenarios. Here's what I have for the days 21-31.Thanks to ⁠⁠Autocratik ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Casting Shadows⁠⁠ for always putting this together for the RPG community.Give a listen to these other creators who have also been participating in RPGaDay this year:⁠Phantom Thoughts⁠⁠HIndsightless⁠⁠The Decahedron RPG Podcast⁠⁠The GMologist Presents⁠⁠Nerd's RPG Variety Cast ⁠Send me a message!​Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com​Leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speakpipe⁠