Metagamers Anonymous

Metagamers Anonymous


Latest Episodes

MetAnon Ep130 – The Full Monte
July 19, 2016

In our 130th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast is joined by celebrated game designer Monte Cook.  They chat about the Cypher System, answer a couple of emails, and discuss some of the challenges inherent in getting a gaming group togeth...

MetAnon Ep129 – Murder By Death
June 29, 2016

In our 129th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the application of the infamous assassin PC in an adventuring party.  They also ramble on about movies, TV and video games, talk about their weekly game,

MetAnon Ep128 – Breaking the Game
June 15, 2016

In our 128th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the use of game-breaking elements as plot tools and background concepts.  They also mull over their most recent gaming experiences and talk tips for immersion during play.

MetAnon Ep127 – Foreshadowboxing
May 30, 2016

In our 127th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the use of foreshadowing in RPGs.  They also talk up the TsunamiCon Kickstarter, getting players to stay in character, subsystems for unusual in-game challenges,

MetAnon Ep126 – Gnomes!
May 18, 2016

In our 126th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the controversial topic of Gnomes!  The cast also takes on the challenges and opportunities of running brief interludes with NPC parties during an adventure,

MetAnon Ep125 – Perception Vs. Reality
May 02, 2016

In our 125th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the application of differing worldviews and how changing them can develop a character.  The cast also reads a letter from Finland, discusses their recent GameDay experience,

MetAnon Ep124 – Baiting the Hook
April 19, 2016

In our 124th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we celebrate four years of podcasting with a discussion about creating hooks to start a new adventure or campaign.  The cast also talks about immersion, player chemistry,

MetAnon Ep123 – The Debt of Innocence
April 06, 2016

In our 123rd regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the application of psychological horror in RPGs, particularly in relation to their current Ravenloft campaign. They also talk about music and props at the gaming table and how our...

MetAnon Int27 – Bruce Cordell / Worlds of the Cypher System
March 19, 2016

In the twenty-seventh episode of our interview series, Erik once again visits with writer and game designer Bruce Cordell of Monte Cook Games.  Bruce discusses the company’s current Kickstarter project, the ins and outs of the Cypher System,

MetAnon Ep122 – Shenanigans!
March 16, 2016

In our 122nd regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast presents the second in our series on campaign themes, tying it all together with St. Patrick’s Day with a healthy dose of Irish myth.  They also talk about upcoming events and present the o...