A gaming podcast providing gamemasters and players alike with tips, tricks, and tales from the gaming table. We discuss gaming from different points of view in hopes to make your game, and our game, better. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com Thousand Monkeys Productions en-us Sun, 6 Jul 2008 15:25:40 -0500 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 15:18:50 -0500 1 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) unlicensed version http://www.feedforall.com The Gamer's Haven has been Providing gamemasters and players alike with tips, tricks, and tales from the gaming table of Ethan, Nathan, and Jeremy. Our goal is to provide gamers of all kinds with a place, a "Haven" if you will, where you can feel welcome and feel comfortable sharing your views on gaming. Our hobby is a rich, dynamic interest, and there are a lot of things to talk about when it comes to gaming. In geek culture, you can have serious discussions about Star Wars, Star Trek, and the Lord of the Rings, and this is what we're trying to capture on The Gamer's Haven. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some gaming conversation that will hopefully kickstart a new game, enliven an ongoing game, or just make you smile! Gamer's Haven Gamer's Haven thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com RPG no no 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com B8CEE863-4F25-44BD-B767-3C4D5B5699F0 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:45:41 -0600 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). http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 888B20AA-466B-45A8-B372-DCC69D80BCB6 Wed, 28 May 2008 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, we talk about character death -- when to do it, how to do it, and why to do it. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com A17DB48A-7328-443A-B6AA-0A068C6BFBDE Sun, 4 May 2008 08:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com C9EBFB25-5DC2-4B77-BFB5-B06049050F9F Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 5A8E70BF-CBD0-48B0-8733-D06AC74F8E5C Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:45:41 -0600 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"). http://www.canadiancrusaders.com F926CA42-5F22-4D98-99B8-4551102A0B01 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:45:41 -0600 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 Dungeons and Dragons Fourth Edition. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com FB2D635C-39F8-4299-B27A-9E40044F4A52 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 3B5E68F9-7D3A-4B3B-B8B3-861EA01B6E53 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 08:45:41 -0600 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! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 8A3EDE87-4F13-4A77-886A-8509B62DE2BF Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com E981C4BC-A1FD-4EAA-BAE4-5E9225299633 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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 Dungeons and Dragons adventures in the industry today. Special Guest on this episode is Jeff from The Tome Show! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 067D7B1A-8DCF-4A74-8259-3BF82C61E355 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 82222590-0FAD-4764-A60A-3C3125982BB3 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 8AADF5F4-9D06-4F4F-AAE8-57CE2A424148 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 2F7A8BD8-AAC2-498B-AD8D-C2863AD834D3 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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 ... http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 7794737D-FDBA-4A3E-A18C-EE253CCFE6D8 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 1504FE19-7E5E-4FEA-9680-F5DFD20E85C4 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com AB0E1E6D-D5FB-450D-A15B-7E4972894582 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 6234A3ED-9DCA-4B3E-BA67-6BDC04019046 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com B78E6706-79CF-4E8E-BDB3-FE2DC6B1CD6F Sun, 8 Jul 2007 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, we talk about online gaming and it's effect and influence over tabletop games in general, and vice versa. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com B26383DF-9061-48E4-9E61-9EEC219C909A Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:45:41 -0600 This part wraps up with the discussion of races and some interesting aspects of other cultures. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 0E483297-635A-42A1-B649-494C83141994 Sun, 3 Jun 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com EAC64A33-755F-4555-A867-4F66DA85C233 Sun, 20 May 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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 ... http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 711DBCC9-95B1-4B17-8295-238B566CB4C5 Sun, 6 May 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 9A6CE795-A965-42E0-93E9-FF2A1689FB8B Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 9569D621-2C77-4FE5-BA52-E818BB551AB5 Sun, 8 Apr 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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 ... http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 5A373F45-EA6B-43AD-BE95-E7BD9497BF5C Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We begin talking about religion, creation, and creation myths! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 54D693C5-9B0B-4300-B416-D4FAEEA4C351 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We finish up our world synpses this week. Jeremy takes over this episode by talking about his world, Theyra! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com F5DFF508-B0AD-44BA-8139-EB56398593EC Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com FF2A6E31-CFFA-460E-82B7-FB78D3C6C906 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 03962415-2125-44F9-8926-77A0B7187E5A Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:45:41 -0600 Our second part of the Superhero Genre discussion. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 76640229-598D-41DD-A9F9-22FF2D67306E Sun, 25 Feb 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We begin a two-part discussion on superhero gaming. Well, we try and talk about superhero gaming ... http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 47E1D210-AEF1-4D59-B13D-683857145246 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com ADD2CEE9-2FB6-4FD5-B0D3-0987100C72D7 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 00B71249-3FB7-453D-9F5F-66D097AFF529 Sun, 4 Feb 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We continue on our fantasy series! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com CBCEA7FB-B30D-4738-95F3-86C1E17DA1B6 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:45:41 -0600 Fantasy! Where it all started ... we talk about magic and technology, governments, and much more! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 71FC556A-58A2-42FE-B309-FF85125BD883 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 4110780F-889E-4623-8C87-1DACD92BA629 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:45:41 -0600 Our startling conclusion to Horror! We tackle insanity and perception. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 954F19B7-FD10-4EF2-AFF1-E545A71C5E45 Sun, 7 Jan 2007 08:45:41 -0600 The Horror Podcast continues into this ... uh ... Holiday season with a look at more things to make your game spooky! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com F7B52F17-C5F8-4E87-BD9B-F516E84B7F4B Sun, 17 Dec 2006 08:45:41 -0600 We begin with our Horror Podcast series, part one of three! We look at building atmosphere, sources of inspiration, movies, music, and more! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 0522890B-A1DC-46FF-9363-3F1EB4386131 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 08:45:41 -0600 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. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 427ACE5F-2E6C-4420-BB79-25B143586FC0 Sun, 3 Dec 2006 08:45:41 -0600 Welcome to the Gamer's Haven, a place where Game Masters of all kinds can come and get helpful (hopefully) tips and information on running your game. Brought to you by the Thousand Monkeys in conjunction with Fist Full of Comics (and Games). Hosted by Ethan, Jeremy, and Nathan -- three midwestern boys who aren't Canadian, but could be. In this episode, we talk about Getting the Game Started, from talking to the players, to setting up the play area. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 6F146E25-D17C-4A7D-AD72-8515F88E0F4B Sun, 26 Nov 2006 08:45:41 -0600