The Lore Check

Flexing that Mind Muscle: Detective Stories

The Game is afoot (no, not a foot...afoot)! Devan and Brandon are joined by Taylor Pritchard to pretend that they are smart enough to analyze Detective stories and the games that come from them. We look at everything from the brilliance of detective protagonists we love, to the detailed and grueling (but still fun, of course) work of the hunt for PC's, to the chain-smoking and coffee needed to make it through such an investigation. All in service to remind us why detective stories are such a popular genre that awakens the imagination and wonder in many people.  This is a great episode for those who are either huge detective fans in general, or those who are wondering about starting a more mystery themed game for their gaming group (or possibly just a GM who wants to torture his players with an impossible mystery).  Join us as we present the most ELEMENTARY of ideas (yes, I did have to make that joke).    Intro Music: "King Numpty and his Knights (Part 1)" by TRG Banks Outro Music: "What Dreams Become" by Audiobinger   If you have comments and suggestions, feel free to reach us at thelorecheck@gmail.com [thelorecheck@gmail.com].

Plan Bee for Post-Apocolypse

It's time to dig a deep hole, grab what resources you can, and attempt human hibernation, everybody because the world is coming to an end!   It this episode, Devan and Brandon are re-joined by Anthony Wright and the recently back-from-the-dead Stephen Perez to discuss Post-apocalyptic gaming. What makes the end of the world, and the death of all our loved ones so much fun? Well listen in and fine out!  From wasteland raiders, to the establishment of new societies and moral codes, and even unclothed immortal nomads (yep I just said that) this episode has all the goodness that we have come to love from Fallout, Zombie Apocalypses, and Mad Max.    This is a great episode for Zombie apocalypse fans or general dooms-day preppers who want a positive spin on their pessimistic views of the world.    Intro Music: "King Numpty and his Knights (Part 1)" by TRG Banks Outro Music: "What Dreams Become" by Audiobinger   If you enjoy this episode please like an subscribe.  If you have comments and suggestions, feel free to reach us at thelorecheck@gmail.com [thelorecheck@gmail.com].

Da Mopey Boys: Dark Games and Their Beauty

Well, that Got Dark! Devan and Brandon are joined by fellow gamer Stephen Perez the ironically joy and beauty found in the disturbing settings of Dark Games. The episode heavily features the Classic World of Darkness games such as Vampire the Masquerade and Werewolf the Apocalypse. But there is something here from all sorts of dark and tragic games with their doomed protagonists or corrupted anti-heroes.  This is a great episode for those who loved to stare into the abyss, even though they know its staring back. It is also a great game for World of Darkness fans who want to convince their friends to play this system (Even though Brandon's friends won't let him).  So come join us as we charge headfirst into the darkness and most of us come out unscathed.    Intro music: Southern Hospitality by Black Agnes Outro Music: Droves by Black Agnes    If you like the episode please like and subscribe.  If you have comments and suggestions, feel free to reach us at thelorecheck@gmail.com [thelorecheck@gmail.com].

Good Guys Victimize their Player

It's time to face your fears!!! In the continuation of our genre series, Devan and Brandon explore the deep dark abyss that is horror. Our host address the issues concerning why people subject themselves to horror literature and games, and why it is so much fun. We also provide some tips for how a GM can successfully host a horror night. This is a great episode for those who hate horror movies (like Brandon), and are curious why some people might like them. It is also great for those who are curious about horror gaming or are trying to get their friends to play and just need a push. So join us as we engage the gaming genre that makes Cthulu, East Texas University, and Dark Heresy great.   Intro Music: "King Numpty and his Knights (Part 1)" by TRG Banks Outro Music: "What Dreams Become" by Audiobinger   If you have comments and suggestions, feel free to reach us at thelorecheck@gmail.com [thelorecheck@gmail.com].

Two Sides of the Punk

It's time to get punky! In the next episode of our genre series, Devan and Brandon are joined by their first guest to discuss the gritty wonder that is cyberpunk/steampunk settings. This episode includes a look into the dark twist on the optimism of Sci-fi, an revealation of each of our ideal punk clothing styles, a history lesson about civil war vampires, and whole lot of Angst! Oh and our guest insults random people, for which we..... kinda apologize.    This is a great episode for fans of the Steampunk and Cyberpunk settings, or those junk wondering what all the fuss is about in those fandoms. It's also a great episode for those who want to know how Giant robot spiders would have impacted the civil war.    So join us as we talk about ALL THE PUNKS #bringbackthezeplin   Intro Music: "King Numpty and his Knights (Part 1)" by TRG Banks Outro Music: "What Dreams Become" by Audiobinger   If you have comments and suggestions, feel free to reach us at thelorecheck@gmail.com [thelorecheck@gmail.com].