Savage Interludes

Join Ron and Veronica Blessing and Tracy Sizemore, as they discuss their favorite RPG, Savage Worlds.

Episode 152: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish 02/03/2023

Episode 152: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish The Trynamic Trio use their final episode to answer their Discord server’s final, burning questions. Stick around for the outro! Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:45 - Main Topic: Burning Questions 01:36:54 - Outro 01:38:04 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/25816965

Episode 151: Time Is an Illusion 01/18/2023

Episode 151: Time Is an Illusion The Trynamic Trio were joined by the amazing Chris Hussey (The Adventures of Young & Holt) to form Team Silver Fox (definitely not Team White Hair) to discuss the skills and talents needed to manage time in a one-shot game. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:20 - Look What I Found! 00:10:44 - Main Topic: One-Shot Time Mastery 00:56:37 - Outro 00:57:33 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/25641225

Episode 150: New Year, Who Dis? 01/06/2023

Episode 150: New Year, Who Dis? The Trio were joined by Boof to discuss plans for the new year. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:07:26 - Main Topic: Gaming Resolutions 2023 00:51:20 - Outro 00:52:23 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/25521621

Episode 149: It's the Little Things That Kill 12/23/2022

Episode 149: It's the Little Things That Kill Allan Wroe () joined Tracy and Ron to talk over the pitfalls and experiences of a first-time pulbisher. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:03:17 - Main Topic: Publishing Pitfalls 00:58:47 - Outro 00:59:50 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/25420296

Episode 148: Comes Great Responsibility 12/10/2022

Episode 148: Comes Great Responsibility In the harrowing conclusion of the Supers Duology, Darrell Hayhurst and the Trio were back to discuss the system-neutral topic of running and playing supers games. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:07:32 - Main Topic: Running and Playing Supers Games 00:57:07 - Outro 00:58:11 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/25285305

Episode 147: With Great Power... 11/25/2022

Episode 147: With Great Power... In this episode the Trynamic Trio were joined by Darrell Hayhurst to finally talk about the Super Powers Companion for Savage Worlds Adventure Edition. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:34 - Look What I Found? 00:07:43 - Main Topic: SWADE Super Powers Companion 00:56:13 - Outro 00:57:16 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/25127622

Episode 146: So My Choice Is "Or Death?" 11/09/2022

Episode 146: So My Choice Is "Or Death?" The Trynamic Trio talked about published adventures and what level of detail they need to help a GM be successful. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patron Praisings 00:01:27 - Look What I Found! 00:17:03 - Main Topic: Published Adventures 00:53:42 - Outro 00:54:46 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/24953943

Episode 145: There and Back Again 10/27/2022

Episode 145: There and Back Again The Trynamic Trio were joined by Kristian Serrano to talk about the work to benefit ratio of RPGs. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:13:33 - Main Topic: Work to Benefit Ratio 01:02:21 - Outro 01:03:23 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/24815382

Episode 144: Gross 10/12/2022

Episode 144: Gross The Trynamic Trio are joined by many of the folks from SInCon 2022! The event was discussed and questions were answered. Trigger warning: grown-ass man crying. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:57 - Patron Praisings 00:02:47 - Look What I Found! 00:09:12 - Main Topic: SInCon 2022 01:05:31 - Outtro 01:06:35 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/24669153

Episode 143: Video Killed the Radio Star 10/07/2022

Episode 143: Video Killed the Radio Star Tracy and Ron talk about how video games have influenced their TTRPG experience. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:57 - Patron Praisings 00:01:31 - Look What I Found 00:28:34 - Main Topic: Video Games and TTRPGs 00:57:29 - Outro 00:58:33 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/24616449

Episode 142: Welcome to the Dark Future 09/22/2022

Episode 142: Welcome to the Dark Future The Trio discussed Cyberpunk RED’s history chapter, “Welcome to the Dark Future.” Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:32:08 - Main Topic: Cyberpunk RED History 01:00:24 - Outro 01:01:28 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/24463383

Episode 141: I Got Five Kids to Feed 09/16/2022

Episode 141: I Got Five Kids to Feed The Trynamic Trio talked about what it takes to balance family and gaming, even when you game with your S.O. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:29:19 - Main Topic: Balancing Gaming with Family 01:01:50 - Outro 01:02:54 - Ron's Jokes /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/24399309

Episode 140: Welcome To Your Life 09/01/2022

Episode 140: Welcome To Your Life The Trynamic Trio discussed incorporating character arcs into prewritten or published campaigns. Discord: SWAGtember IV Bundle: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patron Praisings 00:01:29 - Look What I Found! 00:04:44 - Main Topic: Character Arcs 00:39:55 - Outtro 00:40:59 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/24246018

Episode 139: Strange Things Are Afoot at the Circle K 08/25/2022

Episode 139: Strange Things Are Afoot at the Circle K What makes a good Quickstart? The Trynamic Trio tackled that in this episode! Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:17:15 - Main Topic: Great Quickstarts 01:01:45 - Outtro 01:02:49 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/24160167

Episode 138: I'm Only Happy When It Rains 08/18/2022

Episode 138: I'm Only Happy When It Rains Tracy wrangles two thirds of Team Squirrel (Ron and Cat) to discuss what makes adventures interesting. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Patron Praisings 00:01:30 - Look What I Found! 00:29:17 - Main Topic: What Makes It Interesting? 01:07:19 - Outtro 01:08:23 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/24096489

Episode 137: A Very Special Episode 08/05/2022

Episode 137: A Very Special Episode The Trynamic Trio talked about adventures with heart, how to create them, and how to inject heart into any adventure. Discord: PocketQuest 2022: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:18:28 - Main Topic: Adventures With Heart 01:00:20 - Outro 01:01:24 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/23969319

Episode 136: Taking Care of Business 07/30/2022

Episode 136: Taking Care of Business Ron and Vern are out taking care of various life demands, and Darrell Hayhurst joins Tracy to talk about life, games, and creative passion, and along the way, provide some insiders' perspectives about working on Savage Worlds for Pinnacle Entertainment. Discord: Kickstarter - Dustbunnies: Life Under the Couch: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:59 - Patron Praisings 00:01:41 - Look What I Found 00:11:37 - Main Topic: Savage Worlds Insiders 00:54:50 - Outro 00:56:02 - Tracy's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/23905416

Episode 135: Racin' For Pinks 07/21/2022

Episode 135: Racin' For Pinks In this episode our heroes discussed common “rules” of gaming and when to break them. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:22:03 - Main Topic: Breaking the "Rules" of Gaming 01:06:00 - Outro 01:07:04 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/23821970

Episode 134: Keeping Up With the Joneses 07/16/2022

Episode 134: Keeping Up With the Joneses The Trynamic Trio talked about those games they’ve regretting buying (or getting rid of)—those games which sit on the shelf unplayed and will likely remain so. Discord: Links:YouTube - Mason Emerson: YouTube - Maitreyi Plays Games: Creative Demons And How to Slay Them by Richard Holman: Chapter Markers:00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:11:48 - Main Topic: Purchase Regrets 00:52:55 - Outro 00:53:59 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/23763788

Episode 133: We'll Sell You the Whole Seat... 07/09/2022

Episode 133: We'll Sell You the Whole Seat... This week the Trynamic Trio discussed what sells them on a new setting. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:23:13 - Main Topic: What Sells Us On a Setting 01:02:55 - Outro 01:03:59 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/23690678

Episode 132: The Dawn Dilemma 06/30/2022

Episode 132: The Dawn Dilemma The Trio discussed adding new players and/or new characters to an existing campaign/group. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Patron Praisings 00:01:31 - Look What I Found! 00:08:40 - Main Topic: New Players/Characters 00:50:11 - Outro 00:51:15 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/23596115

Episode 131: Makes the Dreamwork 06/25/2022

Episode 131: Makes the Dreamwork The Trynamic Trio discuseed teamwork, in-game and between players. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:52 - Patron Praisings 00:01:27 - Look What I Found! 00:07:05 - Main Topic: Teamwork 00:50:09 - Outro 00:51:13 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/23538755

Episode 130: There Can Be Only One 06/11/2022

Episode 130: There Can Be Only One The Trio took a deep dive into 13th Age’s “One Unique Thing” rule, and it’s usefulness in pretty much all game systems and settings. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:57 - Patron Praisings 00:01:58 - Look What I Found? 00:09:21 - Main Topic: One Unique Thing 00:43:53 - Outro 00:44:49 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/23397704

Episode 129: The Opposite of Success 06/04/2022

Episode 129: The Opposite of Success The Trynamic Trio took on the task of making failure meaningful. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:27 - Look What I Found! 00:20:40 - Main Topic: Failure 01:03:52 - Outro 01:04:56 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/23324672

Episode 128: The Moral Dilemma 05/27/2022

Episode 128: The Moral Dilemma This discussion was about morality in games. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:29 - Look What I Found! 00:16:03 - Main Topic: Morality in Games 01:03:05 - Outro 01:04:09 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/23244350

Episode 127: Get Into the Groove 05/20/2022

Episode 127: Get Into the Groove This week, the Trynamic Trio discussed ways to improve verisimilitude in your game. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:37 - Look What I Found! 00:07:31 - Main Topic: Bolstering Verisimilitude 00:56:21 - Outro 00:57:27 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/23182562

Episode 126: The Game Really is the Thing 05/07/2022

Episode 126: The Game Really is the Thing The Trynamic Trio discussed capturing a setting in your system of choice. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What i Found! 00:13:28 - Main Topic: Capturing a Setting 00:59:39 - Outro 01:00:42 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/23036750

Episode 125: We're Just Not the Same 04/29/2022

Episode 125: We're Just Not the Same The Trio discussed running games where PCs have disparate power levels. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Patron Praisings 00:01:29 - Look What I Found! 00:16:46 - Main Topic: Running Games with Disparate Power Levels 00:53:21 - Outro 00:54:25 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/22957214

Episode 124: Ain't Nothing Gonna Break My Stride 04/22/2022

Episode 124: Ain't Nothing Gonna Break My Stride In this episode, Tracy, Vern, and Ron discussed some how-tos for running convention games. Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:30 - Look What I Found! 00:06:25 - Main Topic: Convention Games 01:05:13 - Outro 01:06:19 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/22878131

Episode 123: It Takes All Kinds 04/13/2022

Episode 123: It Takes All Kinds The Trio were joined by life coach, Carly Flagg, to discuss Enneagrams and how they can be applied to your game. Show Links:Carly's email: Carly's site: Take the RHETI test: Learn more: Discord: Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Patron Praisings 00:01:38 - Main Topic: Enneagrams in Gaming 01:08:33 - Outro 01:09:29 - Ron's Joke /episode/index/show/savageinterludes/id/22785551

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