The Gamer's Haven began production in November of 2006. We began our run as a weekly show, but had to pull that back to a bi-weekly show (and sometimes monthly show) due to real life intruding on our coveted podcasting time. Here, you will find our complete listing of episodes along with show notes for each episode (where applicable).

  

General Episode Index

Episode 1: Let's Get this Game StarteD (Show Notes)

Episode 2: Genres Kickoff (Show Notes)

Episode 3: Horror Part One (Show Notes)

Episode 4: Horror Part Two - This Time It's Personal (Show Notes)

Episode 5: Horror Part Three - The End (Show Notes)

Episode 6: Science Fiction, or Sci-Fi, IfYou Will (Show Notes)

Episode 7: Fantasy Part One - Orcs and Goblins and Bugbears, Oh My! (Show Notes)

Episode 8: Fantasy Part Two - Ewoks? (Show Notes)

Episode 9: We Go Into the Wild, Wild West (Show Notes)

Episode 10: Modern Gaming - Presents! (Show Notes)

Episode 11: Superheroes! Part One (Show Notes)

Episode 12: Superheroes! Part Two (Show Notes)

Episode 13: Intermission (Show Notes)

Episode 14: World Creation - World Synopses Part 1 (Show Notes)

Episode 15: World Creation - World Synopses Part 2 (Show Notes)

Episode 16 World Creation - Creation and Creation Myths Part 1 (Show Notes)

Episode 17: World Creation - Creation and Creation Myths Part 2 (Show Notes)

Episode 18: World Creation - Creation and Creation Myths Part 3 (Show Notes)

Episode 19: World Creation - Empires, Society, and Culture (Show Notes)

Episode 20: World Creation - Magic, Technology, and Races Part 1 of 3 (Show Notes)

Episode 21: World Creation - Magic, Technology, and Races Part 2 of 3 (Show Notes)

Episode 22: World Creation - Magic, Technology, and Races Part 3 of 3 (Show Notes)

Episode 23: Online Gaming and Tabletop Gaming - Opposites Attract (Show Notes)

Episode 24: Tech in Gaming (Show Notes)

Episode 25 - Gen Con Pre Show (Show Notes)

Episode 26- Gen Con Post Show Part 1 of 2 (Show Notes)

Episode 27 - Gen Con Post Show Part 2 of 2 (Show Notes)

Episode 28 - New Gamers (Show Notes)

Episode 29: Props, Handouts, and Maps (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 30: Kicking Someone Out of the Gaming Group (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 31 - Character Death (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 32 - Breaks and Hiatuses in your Game (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 33 - Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition First Impressions (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 34 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Trade Day Summit (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 35 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Intro to Podcasting Seminar (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 36 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Inside the Game Designer's Studio (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 37 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Interviews Part 1 (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 38 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Interviews Part 2 (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 39 - Loot Bag (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 40 - Gender Roles in Gaming (aka the obligitory Women in Gaming Episode) (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 41 - 2008 Year in Review (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 42 - Young Roleplaying (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 43 - Miniatures Gaming (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 44 - Let's Get This Game Going (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 45 - Gaming Stores (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 46 - PDFs (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 47 - Fantasy Accuracy (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 48 - Small Group vs. Large Group Gaming (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 49 - Board Games (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 50 - Stories from the Vault (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 52 - Feedback Extravaganza! (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 53 - KantCon Retrospective (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 54 - Gaming Addictions (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 55 - How Far is Too Far? (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 56 - Shooting the Breeze (Show Notes)

Special Episode Index

ENNIES SPECIALS:

Gamer's Haven Special Edition: Ennie Nominations 2007 (Show Notes)
Gamer's Haven Special Edition - Ennies 2008 Special (Show Notes)

GEN CON 2007 Series:

Gamer's Haven Post Gen Con 2007 Series Part 1 - How to Make Adventures That Don't Suck (Goodman Games)

Gamer's Haven Post Gen Con 2007 Series Part 2 - Paradigm Concepts, Ken Hite, Robin Laws, and More! (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Post Gen Con 2007 Series Part 3 - Gen Con, LLC. Press Conference (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Post Gen Con 2007 Series Part 4 - Interviews (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Post Gen Con 2007 Series Part 5 - Inside the Game Designer's Studio with Paul Tevis and Monte Cook (Show Notes)

GEN CON 2008 Series:

Gamer's Haven Episode 34 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Trade Day Summit (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 35 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Intro to Podcasting Seminar (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 36 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Inside the Game Designer's Studio (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 37 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Interviews Part 1 (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Episode 37 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Interviews Part 2 (Show Notes)

GEN CON 2009 SERIES:

Gamer's Haven Special Edition - Vorpal Network Gen Con 2009 Coverage - Goodman Games (Show Notes)

Special Interviews:

Gamer's Haven Special - An Interview with Chris Doyle and Adrian Pommier from Goodman Games (Show Notes)

Gamer's Haven Special - Interview with John Seavey and a short bit involving Jeff Tidball (Show Notes)

Holiday Specials

Gamer's Haven Holiday Edition 2007 (Show Notes)

Special Episodes

Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition: Year One

Snippets

Episode One - Steam: Rails to Riches (Mayfair Games), Bang! 4th Edition (Mayfair Games), and Animalia (GameWorks)

Episode Two - Bohnanza (Rio Grande Games), Battlestar Galactica (Fantasy Flight Games)

Episode Three - Stone Age (Rio Grande Games)

Episode Four - Last Night on Earth (Flying Frog Productions) and A Touch of Evil (Flying Frog Productions)

Episode Five - Dominion (Rio Grande Games)

Episode Six - Monsters Ravage America (Avalon Hill)

Episode Seven - Fury of Dracula (Fantasy Flight Games)

Episode Eight - Betrayal at House on the Hill (Avalon Hill)

Episode Nine - Space Hulk (Games Workshop)

Episode Ten - The Stars Are Right (Steve Jackson Games)

Episode Eleven - Fast Flowing Forest Fellers (Rio Grande Games)

Episode Twelve - Martian Fluxx (Looney Labs), Gold Digger (Out of the Box Games), and Ninja To Go (aetherial FORGE)

Episode 1: Let's Get this Game Started

In our premier show:

Who we are, what the show is about and why you should care enough to keep listening.

A discussion of getting the game started -- from getting the players together, to finding a place to game.

  • In our Three Parter segment, Nathan rants on Munkins, Ethan reviews Feng Shui, and Jeremy gives us Zargon, the Lord of Chickens.

Episode 2: Genres Kickoff

In this week's show:

We start off with our Genres series, with a look at all kinds of genres. This episode will be the starting point of a series of shows we're going to do on various different genres.

Episode 3: Horror Part One

In this week's show:

We begin with our Horror Podcast series, part one of three! We look at building atmosphere, sources of inspiration, movies, music, and more!

Episode 4: Horror Part Two - This Time It's Personal

In this week's show:

We talk about the movies behind the greatest haunts, and how to use them in your game.

Episode 5: Horror Part Three - The End

The often delayed shownotes!

Episode 6: Science Fiction, or Sci-Fi, If You Will

We tackle the genre of Science Fiction in today's podcast - from the distopian sci-fi of the 1970's to the fantastic vistas of Star Wars, Star Trek, and Babylon 5.

Episode 7: Fantasy Part One - Orcs and Goblins and Bugbears, Oh My!

Fantasy! Where it all started ... we talk about magic and technology, governments, and much more!

Episode 8: Fantasy Part Two - Ewoks?

We continue on our fantasy kick! No new show notes this week, though. I did get the show notes for episode five up, finally!

Episode 9: We Go Into the Wild, Wild West

We delve into a true American genre, the western. We discuss the genre from the aspects of history, character, and style. You want "The Duke?" Or do you want "The Man With No Name?" We've got it all.

Episode 10: Modern Gaming - Presents!

We're in the double digits! We talk about modern gaming, as well as espionage, war, and integrating modern into your games. We discuss how modern can be a part of all kinds of genres.

Episode 11: Superheroes! Part One

We begin a two-part discussion on superhero gaming. Well, we try and talk about superhero gaming ...

Episode 12: Superheroes! Part Two

Our second part of the Superhero Genre discussion. So, I'm cheaping out and using the same schnotes from last week. Deal with it. We do review Ultimate Power (Green Ronin) in this one, though.

Episode 13: Intermission

We (I) are taking a b it of a break this week, but we're not leaving you empty-handed. Here's an impromtu discussion about Xena, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, and World of Warcraft to tide you over for a week. Sorry nothing new on the gaming front, but we're all still recovering from the Bubonic Plague that hit Kansas over the last few weeks. Enjoy!

Episode 14: World Creation - World Synopses Part 1

We start down the long road of World Creation. We're starting off with a synopsis of our different worlds. To start out with, we've got Nathan's fantasy world, and a Ethan's Superpowered world. We also get a bunch of feedback out of the way. This episode came in extra long this time, but we really wanted to address the feedback.

Episode 15: World Creation - World Synopses Part 2

We finish up our world synpses this week. Jeremy takes over this episode by talking about his world, Theyra!

Episode 16 World Creation - Creation and Creation Myths Part 1

Show notes lost in the sands of time ...

Episode 17: World Creation - Creation and Creation Myths Part 2

Finally, we get back to the religion, gods, and mythology of a world! Creating gods, myths, and a religion comes into the conversation, as well as cultural isolation. In this part, we focus on Gods ...

Episode 18: World Creation - Creation and Creation Myths Part 3

We wrap up mythology in today's episode. We also hit on some feedback we got, as well as discussing creating history of your world.

Also, since we're shameless, we've started a CafePress store for those of you who just want to spend money like maniacs. We're not making any money off of it, but we thought it'd be cool to have one.

As per usual, some of the music used in this episode is Jonathan Coulton's music, and is used under the creative common license.

Episode 19: World Creation - Empires, Society, and Culture

We return triumphantly, and with one of us married, one of us engaged, and one of us involved! Love is in the air, apparently in the underground complex ...

To make up for being absent the last two weeks, this episode is extra long to satiate you ravenous hordes of fans ... but, we talk about Empires, Society, and Culture today, including the impact of different races and the effect of them on society, amongst other things.

As per usual, some of the music used in this episode is Jonathan Coulton's music, and is used under the creative common license.

This episode, we also use a clip from Pulp Gamer, Out of Character Episode 17.

Episode 20: World Creation - Magic, Technology, and Races Part 1 of 3

Another long show this time, but nobody seems to be complaining ... We begin to wrap up our world building series with a talk about magic, technology, and different races in a world. This one's being split up into three parts. In this first part, we focus on magic and begin talking about technology ...

As per usual, some of the music used in this episode is Jonathan Coulton's music, and is used under the creative common license.

Episode 21: World Creation - Magic, Technology, and Races Part 2 of 3

We continue to talk about technology and it's place in today;s podcast. We go off on a few tangents, talking about levels of magic and what not ... also dogging on Lord of the Rings (gasp!). We then talk about races and their place. No new show for two more weeks, sadly ... blame Jeremy.

As per usual, some of the music used in this episode is Jonathan Coulton's music, and is used under the creative common license.

Episode 22: World Creation - Magic, Technology, and Races Part 3 of 3

This part wraps up with the discussion of races and some interesting aspects of other cultures.

Again, no new episode for two weeks ... Jeremy and Robin are getting hitched next weekend, though, so we should be back to our regular schedule again, soon.

As per usual, some of the music used in this episode is Jonathan Coulton's music, and is used under the creative common license.

Episode 23: Online Gaming and Tabletop Gaming - Opposites Attract

In this episode, we talk about online gaming and it's effect and influence over tabletop games in general, and vice versa.

As per usual, some of the music used in this episode is Jonathan Coulton's music, and is used under the creative common license.

Episode 24: Tech in Gaming

In this episode, we talk about technology in gaming. We talk about how you can use technology in your game, use technology in running your game, and using technology in preparing your game.

As per usual, some of the music used in this episode is Jonathan Coulton's music, and is used under the creative common license.

FAUX PAS!

It turns out we reviewed the wrong website for Liber Fanatica. It turns out the original website linked from the Ennies site was the wrong one. Whoops. So, when you listen to the episode, ignore what we say about Liber Fanatica ...

Gamer's Haven Special Edition: Ennie Nominations 2007

In this special episode, Gamer's Haven is proud to announce the first annual Ennies Special Edition! We'll give you the nominees, we'll give you the links, we'll give you everything you need to pick the winners!

For reference sake, I have collected all the free previews and free products avaiable on all the nominees' websites for the nominated products and placed links where applicab le. If you are the type of person who hates clicking on a bunch of links, you can download each and every one of them in one fell swoop here ... but be forewarned, the ZIP files is 137MB of free gaming goodness. Just be sure to support these fine products by visiting the publishers' web sites, going to your local gaming store, and support your hobby!

AND THE NOMINEES ARE ...

Best Fan Site
Awarded for an RPG web site or web comic run by fans, for fans, ie. not by a publisher and not for profit.

Best Cover Art
Awarded for the book with the best cover.

Best Podcast

Best Interior Art
Awarded for the book containing the best artwork between the covers.

Best Cartography
Awarded for the individual product containing the best art or technique of making maps or charts.

Best Production Values
Awarded for the book exemplifying the best production values, from graphic design and layout, editing, paper, binding- all the factors that combine to create the look and feel of the product.

Best Writing
Awarded for the book containing the best prose and descriptive text (ie."cream" or “fluff”).

Best Rules
Awarded for the book containing the best game design and mechanics (ie. "crunch").

Best Supplement
Awarded for a product which adds supplementary rules or details to the game. Products nominated for Best Supplement or any of its child categories (Setting, Adventure, Monster) may not be nominated as Best Game.

Best Setting
Awarded for a product detailing a setting.

Best Adventure
Awarded for a product that is primarily an adventure, adventure ideas, or seeds.

Best Miniature Product
Awarded for the best miniature or miniature line. Unlike in previous years, miniatures need only be appropriate for RPG play, but not exclusive thereto.

Best Regalia
Awarded for the best product which, while it does not complement role playing game play, does enhance the lives of RP gamers. RPG Fiction, RPG Video Games, Videos, RPG Board Games, miniature painting accessories, etc. are all possibilities for entries in this category.

Best Aid/Accessory
Awarded for the best product used to complement role playing game play. RPG books are not eligible for this category.

Best Electronic Book
Awarded for the best book released electronically. Products submitted for Best Electronic Book must have been released exclusively in electronic format to be eligible, although small-run (under 50 copies) Print on Demand will not invalidate an entry in this category. Please note that this is for electronic books only- software and other electronic products (such as digital counter collections) still belong in Aid/Accessory.

Best Free Product

Best d20/OGL Product
Awarded for the best product using the d20 mechanic. This is open to d20-derived OGL, d20 Licensed games, and products with special D&D licenses.

Best Game
Awarded for the best role-playing game. The Best Game winner brings together art, writing, rules, feeling, playability- everything that makes up a role playing game. Entries in this category must be complete enough to play as-is, from character creation to rules of play, and thus d20 books are not eligible. Best Game and Best Supplement are mutually-exclusive categories.

Fan's Choice: Best Publisher
Awarded to a publisher whose body of work during the eligibility period was deemed best overall, with other, often less tangible factors taken into consideration. Customer support, quality and frequency of updates of their web site, their accessibility and contributions to the EN World and gaming-in-general communities will be all part of the qualities of Best Publisher. This is a Fans' Choice Award. This is the only category in which a publisher who did not submit any product for consideration to the ENnies can qualify (if they receive the nomination).

Product of the Year
Awarded to the best product. All products submitted will be automatically considered for this category.

Gamer's Haven Episode 25 - Gen Con Pre Show

In this episode, we give you our thoughts on Gen Con, including tips about going to and surviving the convention, some thoughts on the guests this year, and a few things to look for while there. We also announce our Promote the Vote winners and respond to some feedback!

Gamer's Haven Post Gen Con 2007 Series Part 1 - How to Make Adventures That Don't Suck (Goodman Games Seminar)

In this episode, we kick off our Gen Con 2007 coverage with the recording of How to Make Adventures that Don't Suck, a seminar presented by Goodman Games. They were kind enough to let us record their panel! You'll get some great advice from some writers and designers from Goodman Games, including Joseph Goodman himself!

You can also catch Ethan from the Gamer's Haven on Podcasting 101, a seminar presented by those wacky guys at Pulp Gamer. They did an entire track of seminars on podcasting at Gen Con, and Ethan was lucky enough to be on the panel for Podcasting 101.

Gamer's Haven Episode 26- Gen Con Post Show Part 1 of 2

In this episode, Ethan talks about his trip to Gen Con 2007. The exhibitors, the podcasters, and the experience! We talk about the convention and some of the stuff Ethan got there. Our sound is kinda bad in this one -- we're playing around with a new recorder, and, obviously, we won't be using this recording setting again. Just bear with us, we're getting new sound equipment soon ...

Gamer's Haven Post Gen Con 2007 Series Part 2 - Paradigm Concepts, Ken Hite, Robin Laws, and More!

In this special episode, Ethan shares with us five interviews he conducted at Gen Con 2007.  He spoke with Cubicle 7 Games, Kenneth Hite, Robin Laws, Upper Deck Entertainment, and Daniel, from the Gamer Traveler podcast, sent us an interview he did with Paradigm Concepts.

Episode 27 - Gen Con Post Show Part 2 of 2

In this episode, we continue our post Gen Con wrap-up! Better late than never, right? Right?! This episode represents the final time we have the craptacular sound. We got new equipment right after recording this show ... so look forward to some better sounds from the Gamer's Haven!

Gamer's Haven Post Gen Con 2007 Series Part 3 - Gen Con, LLC. Press Conference

In part three of our post Gen Con special, we hear the Gen Con, LLC. press conference held on August 16, 2007 at Gen Con Indy!

Gamer's Haven Special - An Interview with Chris Doyle and Adrian Pommier from Goodman Games

In this special episode, we interview Chris Doyle and Adrian Pommier from Goodman Games, authors of Castle Whiterock (in stores now). They give us some insight into "CW" and writing for Goodman Games, the leading authority on D&D adventures in the industry today. Special Guest on this episode is Jeff from The Tome Show!

Gamer's Haven Episode 28 - New Gamers

In this episode, we talk about bringing new people into your game. We touch on people who have gamed before, but are new to your group, and players that are new to gaming altogether!

Gamer's Haven Holiday Edition 2007

Gamer's Haven returns with it's belated Christmas and New Year's holiday special! We talk about all the nifty gifts out there for the gamer in your life. Since it's after Christmas, you can now spend those hard-earned gift certificates and Christmas money on some awesome gaming stuff!

Gamer's Haven Special - Interview with John Seavey and a short bit involving Jeff Tidball

In this special episode, Ethan and Nathan interview Jeff Tidball and John Seavey, two of the authors of the newest supplement for the Feng Shui RPG, Glimpse of the Abyss from Atlas Games. We talk about the Feng Shui Role-Playing Game, a game nobody knows about, that everyone should be playing! Jeff could only be there for a short time, sadly, and due to some technical ... issues, the interview got a bit jumbled.

Gamer's Haven Episode 29: Props, Handouts, and Maps

In this episode, we talk about using props, handouts, music, and maps in your game. We talk about the logistics, where to go, and some cheap ideas on what to use. We also go off topic (like usual) and talk about D&D Fourth Edition.

Gamer's Haven Gen Con Post Shows Episode 4 & Episode 5: Interviews and Inside the Game Designer's Studio

In episode 4, we finally get our Gen Con coverage over and done with, featuring interviews with Chris Pramas (Green Ronin), Becky Wilson (Wizkids Games), Joseph Goodman (Goodman Games), Steve Kenson (Green Ronin), and John Collins (Executive Producer for "Fellowship of the Dice").

In episode 5, we finish up with a special presentation of Inside the Game Designer's Studio featuring Paul Tevis from Have Games Will Travel, and gaming industry paragon, Monte Cook.

Gamer's Haven Episode 30: Kicking Someone Out of the Gaming Group

In this episode, we talk about dealing with the touchy situation of getting rid of a player in your gaming group. We're not talking mafia-style politics, but rather asking someone to leave when their welcome is up. We've all been in this situation, and hopefully, we can give some good pointers and help players and GM's alike in this sticky situation.

  • No contest announcement in this episode ... since we have no entries, I will come up with a new method of awarding Glimpse of the Abyss to one of our listeners.
  • In the Three Parter, Ethan Rants on taking things personally, Nathan reviews InSpectres (Memento Mori Theatricks), and Jeremy gives us a Gamer Story.
  • We have a Random Encounter with Kitiara again, and I know I promised to put a link in ... but I lost it. I suck. We also got a note from Joe Hatfield, who had a question about RPG groups and gaming stores in Kansas City. We let him know about Tabletop Game and Hobby and the Role-Player's Guild of Kansas City.
  • Joe Hero Band provided us with music

Gamer's Haven Episode 31 - Character Death

In this episode, we talk about character death -- when to do it, how to do it, and why to do it.

Gamer's Haven Episode 32 - Breaks and Hiatuses in your Game

In this episode, we talk about taking long breaks and taking a hiatus from a regular campaign - something near and dear to us here at the Gamer's Haven. We also touch on game organization in general. We recorded this episode at the end of January, and we were quick to mention how busy Ethan was ... well, it's now the end of May, and this episode is coming out, if that tells you anything. We also talk about converting your game from one edition to another (all brought on by this whole fourth edition madness).

Gamer's Haven Episode 33 - Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition First Impressions

In this relatively special episode, we give our first impressions of Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition, along with our general observations of Dungeons and Dragons in general. We have a few guests in this episode -- our friend James and Jeremy's wife, Robin.

Gamer's Haven Special Edition - Ennies 2008 Special

Welcome to the Gamer’s Haven Ennie Award Special 2008! As with last year, we are proud to play host to a lengthy special doing our best to detail information about the nominees for the Ennie Awards. You can find out more information about the Ennie Awards at their website, and voting begins on July 21st and runs through August 3rd. You can click the titles and, where applicable, purchase them from RPGNow! We have scoured the internet and found as many free previews of these products as possible, so take a look, get the info, and vote!

I would like to make it clear that we are in no way affiliated with any of the nominated companies.

On with it! The nominees are …

Best Fan Product

Best Cover Art

Best Interior Art

Best Cartography


Best Production Values

Best Writing

Best Rules

Best Adventure


Best Supplement


Best Setting

Best Adversary/Monster Product

Best Aid or Accessory

Best Miniature Product

Best Regalia

Best Free Product or Webhancement

Best Electronic Book

Best Game

Best d20/OGL Product

Product of the Year

Fans' Choice for Best Publisher
Alderac Entertainment Group
Arc Dream Publishing
Black Industries
Catalyst Game Labs
Crafty Games
Creative Mountain Games
Cubicle 7
Dreamscarred Press
EOS Press
Evil Hat Productions
Exile Games Studio
Expeditious Retreat Press
Fat Dragon Games
Fiery Dragon Productions
Flying Mice
Goblinoid Games
Green Ronin Publishing
Hinterwelt Enterprises
Kenzer & Company
Lumpley Games
Mind Storm Labs
Malhavoc Press
Mongoose Publishing
Necromancer Games
Paizo Publishing
Paradigm Concepts
Pelgrane Press
Pinnacle
Precis Intemedia
Reality Deviant
Red Brick Limited
Steve Jackson Games
Thenodrin Presents, LLC
Troll Lord Games
White Wolf Publishing
Wizards of the Coast
World Works Games

Gamer's Haven Episode 34 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Trade Day Summit

The Gamer's Haven is proud to present their Vorpal Network coverage of Gen Con 2008!

In this installment, we give you the Trade Day Summit Panel from Gen Con Trade Day. The Topic of discussion was The Future of Hobby Games.

Speaking at this panel were several industry insiders from Mayfair Games, Gnome Games, Wizards of the Coast, and Troll and toad, amongst others.

Total Running Time for this episode is one hour.

Gamer's Haven Episode 35 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Intro to Podcasting Seminar

The Gamer's Haven is proud to present their Vorpal Network coverage of Gen Con 2008!

In this installment, we give you the Intro to Podcasting panel held on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at Gen Con Indy.

Ethan was given the responsibility of moderating the panel. Sitting with him was Zeke from the Brilliant Gameologists podcast, Chris Perrin from The Cannon Puncture Show, and Fraser Ronald from the Accidental Survivors podcast.

Total Running Time for this episode is 58 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 36 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Inside the Game Designer's Studio

The Gamer's Haven is proud to present their Vorpal Network coverage of Gen Con 2008!

In this installment, we give you the Inside the Game Designer's Studio wwith Paul Tevis and Steve Kenson held on Friday, August 15, 2008 at Gen Con Indy.

Total Running Time for this episode is 52 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 37 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Interviews Part 1

The Gamer's Haven is proud to present their Vorpal Network coverage of Gen Con 2008!

In this installment, we give you interviews with Robin Laws, Fantasy Flight Games, and more!

Total Running Time for this episode is 72 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 38 - Gen Con Special Edition Coverage - Interviews Part 2

The Gamer's Haven is proud to present their Vorpal Network coverage of Gen Con 2008!

In this installment, we give you the last round of our interviews with Steve Kenson from Green Ronin Publishing, Christopher Clark from Inner City Game Designs, Dave Carter and Earl Fisher from Mind Storm Labs, and Jonathan Richie from Sci-Fi Games.

Total Running Time for this episode is 85 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 39 - Loot Bag

The Gamer's Haven is proud to present Episode 39 - Loot Bag!

In this installment, we catch up on things -- including D&D 4E, Gen Con, interviews, and what we've been doing all summer!

This episode is brought to you by RPGBomb.com, an online service that allows their members to set up unique personal profiles that can be linked together through networks of friends and associates.

Total Running Time for this Episode is 116 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 40 - Gender Roles in Gaming (aka the obligitory Women in Gaming Episode)

In this episode, we catch up on some of our backlog with an episode recorded many months ago. We are joined by Jeremy's wife Robin and Nathan's wife Becca, who help us talk about women in gaming. We talk about gaming in general, the gaming industry and how it appeals to women.

The Three Parter returns with a "Multi-Parter!" We hit the books, literally, with a stack of reviews. First, Ethan reviews The Algernon Files and The Algernon Files: Flames of War M&M Superlink books from Blackwyrm Games. Then, Nathan takes a look at the Game Mastery Map Packs from Paizo Publishing. Jeremy then reviews Carnival of Tears and The Skinsaw Murders, both Game Mastery adventures from Paizo Publishing. Ethan comes back with a review of Key Largo from Titanic Games and Tutankamen from Out of the Box Games. Nathan then talks about another game from Out of the Box Games called Fish Eat Fish. Jeremy then wraps it up with some reviews of some of the Planet Stories books (The Anubis Murders, The City of the Beast, Elak of Atlantis, The Secret of Shinarat, and The Kiss of the Black Goddess) from Paizo Publishing.

Total Running Time for this Episode is 116 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 41 - 2008 Year in Review

In this episode, we take a look back at what was done, what we did, and what we played in 2008.

Total Running Time for this Episode is 67 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 42 - Young Roleplaying

In this episode, recorded way back in April of 2008, we talk about roleplaying when you're young, the gamer stigma, and getting into the game from an early age. We also talk about our early experiences in gaming.

In the Three Parter, Ethan rants about the reaction to the WotC GSL, Nathan gives us a gamer story about ordering some Warhammer Bitz, and Jeremy reviews Alpha Omega from Mindstorm Labs.

Total Running Time for this Episode is 86 minutes

Gamer's Haven Episode 43 - Miniatures Gaming

In this episode, recorded recently, we talk about using miniatures in your game, and playing miniatures games in general.

In the Three Parter, Ethan rants about WotC's recent decision about their Character Buidler for 4th Edition, Nathan reviews Death at Luxor from Goodman Games, and Jeremy raves on the Savage Worlds!

Total Running Time for this Episode is 115 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 44 - Let's Get This Game Going

In this episode, we talk about getting the game going, and all that it entails.

In the Three Parter, Nathan rants on model building, Ethan tries to review the GSL the best he can, and Jeremy tells us about his game room!

Total Running Time for this Episode is 115 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 45 - Gaming Stores

In this episode, we talk about gaming stores - what we like and dislike about 'em, what you should look for, and the best and worst.

In the Three Parter, Ethan tells us a Gamer Story, Nathan raves on Doctor Who, and Jeremy gets cut off ...

Total Running Time for this Episode is 97 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 46 - PDFs

In this episode, we talk about gaming PDFs, Wizards of the Coast's decision to cease PDF publication, and more about electronic gaming.

In the Three Parter, we dish out three reviews, one of Age of Conan, one of Black Tree Designs, and one of the new D&D Power Cards.

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Total Running Time for this Episode is 87 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 47 - Fantasy Accuracy

In this episode, we talk about how accurate you can be, and how accurate you really have to be in a fantasy game. How does history influcence your fantasy games, and how does it influence a player's perception of a fantasy game?

In the Three Parter, Nathan brings us up to date on some recent news, Jeremy reviews Level Up, from Goodman Games, and Ethan raves on Fat Dragon Games.

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Total Running Time for this Episode is 88 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 48 - Small Group vs. Large Group Gaming

In this episode, we talk about gaming in small groups vs. large groups works, and how we handle them.

In the Three Parter, Jeremy rants on his insults on the British Isles, Nathan reviews Arkham Horror from Fantasy Flight Games, and Ethan gives us character with Curly, the one-legged obese Mexican Steamwagon driver.

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Total Running Time for this Episode is 76 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 49 - Board Games

In this episode, we have a general discussion on board games.

In the Three Parter, Ethan introduces a new segment, The Shameless Plug, Nathan Rants on Terminator Salvation, and Jeremy gives us his follow-up review to his beloved Blot Throwers from Black Tree Design.

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Total Running Time for this Episode is 72 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 50 - Stories from the Vault

In this episode, we break open the Mountain Dew and celebrate episode 50 with a little storytelling from the vault of games past ...

In the Three Parter, Ethan reviews the Battlestar Galactica board game, Nathan raves on LucasArts' decision to re-release old games, and Jeremy talks about the Origins Awards.

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Total Running Time for this Episode is 103 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 52 - Feedback Extravaganza!

In this episode, we respond to the small mountain of feedback we hae managed to generate over the last few weeks ...

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Total Running Time for this Episode is 95 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 53 - KantCon Retrospective

In this episode, fresh on the heels of KantCon, we talk about what worked, what didn't work, and what we want to see next year. We are joined by a number of convention attendees, who give us their two cents about KantCon. Finally, we award the Best Roleplayers and Miniatures Paint-n-Take Winners with the awesomest trophies ever!

Running Time for this Episode is 42 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Special Edition - Vorpal Network Gen Con 2009 Coverage - Goodman Games

I know we made a hulabaloo about not going to Gen Con this year, but that doesn't mean the Vorpal Network didn't make it! Those guys over at Fist Full of Comics and Games managed to make it there, and, as part of the exclusive Vorpal Network coverage of Gen Con 2009, The Gamer's Haven, Fist Full of Comics and Games, and The Tome Show are all releasing simultaneous episodes of exclusive Gen Con interviews!

In this episode, the Fist Full of Comics and Games guys interview Goodman Games at Gen Con 2009!

Running Time for this Episode is 30 minutes.

Gamer's Haven Episode 54 - Gaming Addictions

In this episode, we talk about gaming addictions, both online and offline. In the three parter, Ethan rants on metagaming ... again, Nathan gives us a new segment on What We're Into, and Jeremy reviews the Eberron Campaign Guide.


Running time for this episode is 87 minutes.

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Gamer's Haven Episode 55 - How Far is Too Far?

In this episode, we talk about going too far. In the three parter, Jeremy and Nathan rant on D&D Online, Jeremy Reviews the Manual of the Planes, and Ethan gives us a shameless plug.


Running time for this episode is 92 minutes.

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Gamer's Haven Episode 56 - Shooting the Breeze

In this episode, we go off on some random encounters and just shoot the breeze.


Running time for this episode is 87 minutes.

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