Me And Steve Talk RPG‘s
Wide-ranging tabletop role-playing discussion, a variety of guests, and occasional actual-play content. All done with a casual, conversational vibe. Everything from tips for playing and GMing, to rule system discussions, with plenty of whatever happens to cross our minds along the way! Are we ”experts”? No! Do we really love ttRPGs? HECK YEAH!!! To that end, we‘re just looking to start conversations to help folks better understand how they can have more fun playing make-believe, and chucking dice!
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Episodes
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
It get's talked about all the time in the RPG community, but just what is "buy-in" and why does everyone seem to want it?
We have a talk about just that this week!
Gnome Stew blog Article - https://gnomestew.com/player-buy-in-trumps-gm-interest/
d20 Network Spotight: The Staggering Dragon find them at https://thestaggeringdragon.com/category/stagdrag-podcast/
Game of the Week:
Steve S: Like I Give A BLEEP -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337170/Like-I-Give-A-BLEEP-The-Life-and-Times-of-a-Mad-Scientist?affiliate_id=2018399
Steve G: Paranormal Affairs Canada -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/353681/Paranormal-Affairs-Canada?affiliate_id=2018399
As always folks, have fun, be kind to each other, and go play some rpgs!
You can reach us at meandsteverpg@gmail.com
On Facebook as Me and Steve RPG Podcast
On Twitter @AndRPGs
Join us on Discord! Me And Steve RPG Discord https://discord.gg/5wWNcYW
We are proud members of the d20 Radio Network! http://www.d20radio.com/main/
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
This week we're joined by Tyler, the GM from the Table Top Tales podcast to talk a bit about his process in coming up with the world they use if the "What Comes After" campaign that they're currently playing.
Both Steves are fans of the setting, and some of the answers as to how it was developed may surprise you! So come have a listen to what we hope is the first of a number of different takes we intend to hear on the processes used in rpg worldbuilding!
Links for Table Top Tales:
Podcast feed: https://anchor.fm/whatcomesafter
Website: http://www.whatcomesafter.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatComesAfterPodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatComesAfter_
Game Of The Week:
Tyler: The Dracula Dossier: Dracula Unredacted -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/165857/The-Dracula-Dossier-Dracula-Unredacted?affiliate_id=2018399
Steve G: New Tales of the Miskatonic Valley -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/299661/New-Tales-of-the-Miskatonic-Valley--An-Anthology-of-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenarios-set-in-the-1920s?affiliate_id=2018399
Steve S: Mothership -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/245017/Mothership-Players-Survival-Guide?affiliate_id=2018399
As always folks, have fun, be kind to each other, and go play some rpgs!
You can reach us at meandsteverpg@gmail.com
On Facebook as Me and Steve RPG Podcast
On Twitter @AndRPGs
Join us on Discord! Me And Steve RPG Discord https://discord.gg/5wWNcYW
We are proud members of the d20 Radio Network! http://www.d20radio.com/main/
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
This week we take a look at a freshly released "toolkit" RPG called Cortex Prime, from the folks over at Fandom (the people behind D&D Beyond). To shed more light on the situation, we're joined by Kerby Lambert, one of the hosts of the d20 Network's Primed by Cortex, a show dedicated to talking specifically about this unique game!
To find the Primed by Cortex podcast, go to https://pbcpod.podbean.com/
On Twitter, they can be found at https://twitter.com/primedbycortex
On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PrimedByCortex
And their Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pbcpodcast/
The Cortex Community Discord channel can be found at https://discord.gg/8DPvsyKk5u
And the website for the game itself is http://www.cortexrpg.com/
The link for the Genesys Community Discord is https://discord.gg/vpdnegE84U
Game of the Week
Steve G: Never Going Home -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/283637/Never-Going-Home?affiliate_id=2018399
Kerby: Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/338920/Jiangshi-Blood-in-the-Banquet-Hall?affiliate_id=2018399
Steve S: Delta Green -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/521/Arc-Dream-Publishing/subcategory/8165/Delta-Green?affiliate_id=2018399
As always folks, have fun, be kind to each other, and go play some rpgs!
You can reach us at meandsteverpg@gmail.com
On Facebook as Me and Steve RPG Podcast
On Twitter @AndRPGs
Join us on Discord! Me And Steve RPG Discord https://discord.gg/5wWNcYW
We are proud members of the d20 Radio Network! http://www.d20radio.com/main/
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
It's part 2 of our mini "Supers Spectacular"! This week the Steves are joined by Alexander Thomas to talk about Mutants & Masterminds, a supers game that he's done a bit of writing for, and also to talk about another of his projects, the Untold Stories Project.
d20 Network spotlight: Shared Sagas -- https://sharedsagas.podbean.com/
Links for Alexander Thomas and USP
His work on Drive-Thru RPG -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Alexander%20Thomas
Mutants & Masterminds -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/536/Green-Ronin-Publishing/subcategory/2064/Mutants--Masterminds?affiliate_id=2018399
Untold Stories Project Twitch Channel -- https://www.twitch.tv/untoldstoriesproject
Something, Something Dragons Podcast -- https://something-something.captivate.fm
Game of the Week
Steve S. -- Wild Talents - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/521/Arc-Dream-Publishing/subcategory/8162/Wild-Talents?affiliate_id=2018399
Steve G. -- Models - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/349402/MODELS?affiliate_id=2018399
Alex T. -- Slasher Flick - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/60714/Slasher-Flick?affiliate_id=2018399
As always folks, have fun, be kind to each other, and go play some rpgs!
You can reach us at meandsteverpg@gmail.com
On Facebook as Me and Steve RPG Podcast
On Twitter @AndRPGs
Join us on Discord! Me And Steve RPG Discord https://discord.gg/5wWNcYW
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Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
You know a genre of games that doesn't get the respect it deserves? Supers games! Superheroes (and villains) are massively popular in media right now, and just don't get the love they probably should in the rpg scene!
We figured we should talk about them a little bit. Problem is, neither Steve knows a whole lot about Supers games. So, for this week, we've enlisted the help of Shane Stacks (Shane Plays podcast) to come and give us an admittedly not-totally-comprehensive (but far better than we would have done on our own) lesson on the history of supers games through the years. So come along with us, as we learn some of the history of a beautiful genre of games!
Links for Shane Stacks:
Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast and website https://shaneplays.com/shane-plays-geek-talk-podcast/
Dungeons & Desktops (a book on the history of computer role-playing games) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1138574643/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1138574643&linkCode=as2&tag=shaneplays-20&linkId=de1a0351e29c2241afc2b3772495af69
@ShanePlays on Twitter
Shane Plays Discord https://discord.gg/Dc3Y4gK
Our d20Network podcast of the week this week: Table Top Tales (formerly What Comes After), a wonderful actually play podcast featuring games in the Genesys engine, as well as Star Wars, and other games!
Game of the Week:
Shane Stacks: Level Up: Advanced 5e -- https://www.levelup5e.com/
Steve G: BEAN! -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/89574/BEAN-The-D2-RPG-Second-Edition?affiliate_id=2018399
Steve S: Anyone Can Wear the Mask -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/339738/Anyone-Can-Wear-the-Mask?affiliate_id=2018399
As always folks, have fun, be kind to each other, and go play some rpgs!
You can reach us at meandsteverpg@gmail.com
On Facebook as Me and Steve RPG Podcast
On Twitter @AndRPGs
Join us on Discord! Me And Steve RPG Discord https://discord.gg/5wWNcYW
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Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
This week, we have a little discussion of campaign length in RPGs. How we define what we call what, what we prefer, and why. Also, some talk about things to consider when you're setting up to play a new campaign, and how the length can affect how things work in different systems.
Our d20Network podcast of the week this week: Order 66 -- It's your one-stop-shop for all things Star Wars RPG!
Game of the Week:
Steve G: Invisible Sun -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/267776/Invisible-Sun?affiliate_id=2018399
Steve S: Lancer -- https://massif-press.itch.io/
As always folks, have fun, be kind to each other, and go play some rpgs!
You can reach us at meandsteverpg@gmail.com
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Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
We talk about a lot of games here on Me and Steve. But this week, we decided to have a bit of a discussion around where or when to use which game. Sometimes it's as simple as it being the setting that you want to play in, but sometimes there are other factors too.
And to help us make some sense of our ramblings, we invited GM Hooly, co-host of The Forge podcast, to come on and join in!
A little talk about what systems you know, vs. which system may reinforce a theme you want, vs. how much work it's going to take to make it all work together!
Game of the week:
GM Hooly: Marvel SAGA -- (this one's long out of print, and a bit tough to find for sale, but I've linked the system page from Noble Knight, for lack of a better page) https://www.nobleknight.com/Products/Marvel-Super-Heroes---SAGA-TSR
Steve G: Dune -- Modiphius' adaptation of the Frank Herbert classic! https://www.modiphius.net/pages/discover-dune-roleplaying-game
Steve S: Lex Arcana -- Roman Empire alt-history/fantasy rpg https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/312693/Lex-Arcana-RPG--Corebook-Core-Rulebook-2nd-Edition?affiliate_id=2018399
As always folks, have fun, be kind to each other, and go play some rpgs!
You can reach us at meandsteverpg@gmail.com
On Facebook as Me and Steve RPG Podcast
On Twitter @AndRPGs
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Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
***WARNING: If you laugh easily, you may not want to drink anything while listening to this episode! Your nose will thank you!***
This week we invited fellow d20 network host Sugi, from the Squad-Tactica podcast to come on and just shoot the breeze about whatever nerdy/gaming/whatever topics came up. We were not disappointed! We had an absolute blast talking about things from Wanda-Vision, to Star Wars, to Avatar: last Airbender, to Root, and numerous things in between!
Game of the Week
Steve S: Wield -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/131729/Wield?affiliate_id=2018399
Steve G: the 2400 bundle -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/339650/2400-BUNDLE?affiliate_id=2018399
Sugi: Cosmic Encounter -- https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/cosmic-encounter/
You can reach us at meandsteverpg@gmail.com
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Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
So this week's conversation was inspired partially by TikTok! Or at least something we saw there. The Steves have a talk around some of the things that frustrate us with 5th Ed Dungeons & Dragons, some thoughts on how friendly it is (or isn't) to new players, and more particularly, new DM/GMs. We're not here to bash the game, but rather to bring up things that we feel like are legitimate concerns.
Game of the Week!
Steve G: Zyborg Commando Resurrection Overdrive -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/337532/Zyborg-Commando-Resurrection-Overdrive?affiliate_id=2018399
Steve S: Rock Opera '79 -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/347598/Rock-Opera-79?affiliate_id=2018399
d20 Podcast of the week: Fortune and Strife, a Legend of the 5 Rings rpg actual play podcast. https://courtgamespod.com/L5RFnS/
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Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
This week we welcome back GM Chris Witt (from The Forge and Order 66 podcasts), to continue our adventure in Genesys!
Should you want to purchase the Genesys core rulebook, you can do it here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/228813/Genesys-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=2018399
Keep in mind that the psionic powers in this adventure are part of a (at the time of release) not-yet-published supplement that GM Chris will be publishing through the Genesys Foundry on Drive-Thru RPG.
The Cast:
GM Chris as The GM
Steve G as "Cherry Bomb"
Steve S as "M-80"
Eric as "Roman Candle"
Jesse as "Black Cat"
Background audio sourced in part from https://tabletopaudio.com/
d20 Podcast of the week: Guardians of the Whills -- A Star Wars media discussion podcast that talks about many parts of Star Wars media from novels, to comic books, to The Mandalorian! Join Dustin and Gary at https://guardiansofthewhills.wordpress.com/category/gotw/
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Who are "Me and Steve"?
We are 2 friends who happen to share a first name, and a love of tabletop roleplaying games. This podcast is the result of many, many hours spent standing outside after game sessions just talking about gaming, but we decided to get a couple microphones, go inside, and record it, and then share it with the world!
So join us as we share thoughts, experiences, and interviews with people from across the gaming community, as well as some of our adventures in various games we enjoy!