Episode 66: How Important is “Lore” in RPGs?

We dive into another aspect of Tabletop Role-Playing Games this episode, and discuss the importance of world lore.  How much should a player know before they start playing in that world, and how do they go about learning those details?  Take a listen and find out!

But first, a correction from last episode, then a memorial for a fallen actor.

How the Captain became a Commander, despite their being no such rank in his branch of the military.

How the Captain became a Commander, despite their being no such rank in his branch of the military.

Chadwick Boseman: 1976-2020. Rest in Power.

Chadwick Boseman: 1976-2020. Rest in Power.

“Short and Stout?”  Is this a dwarf or a teapot?

“Short and Stout?” Is this a dwarf or a teapot?

Episode 65: Comic Captains and a COVID Conundrum

Two questions are being answered this episode.  First, is Wolverine a spreader of disease?  Then, we look at various comic book Captains, Majors, Generals, and other characters named for military ranks to see who has earned those honors.

He got better!  Seriously, his healing factor took him from this to perfectly fine in minutes.

He got better! Seriously, his healing factor took him from this to perfectly fine in minutes.

#humblebrag

#humblebrag

As someone who had to have gravel removed from a large abrasion, I can definitely say…”Ouch.”

As someone who had to have gravel removed from a large abrasion, I can definitely say…”Ouch.”

So, is he a Captain pretending to be a Private, or is a Private who calls himself Captain? Either way, seems like some part of the Army is being lied to.

So, is he a Captain pretending to be a Private, or is a Private who calls himself Captain? Either way, seems like some part of the Army is being lied to.

The two bars mean Captain!

The two bars mean Captain!

Major is better than Captain, but Captain Marvel’s better than most!

Major is better than Captain, but Captain Marvel’s better than most!

You know you’re pinning a medal to his skin, right?

You know you’re pinning a medal to his skin, right?