The RPG Academy: DETENTION- LIVE

Detention, LIVE! episode 103 – with Guest Co-host Lewanika

https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Detention-09-04-2024.mp3 [https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Detention-09-04-2024.mp3] Hello Academaniacs! In this episode Michael and Chris are joined by guest co-host Lewanika from Tabletop Journeys to talk about the 2nd edition of Star Trek Adventures by Modiphius Extra Curricular Lewanika –  Podcasting, Actual Play for the podcast (star Trek), Freelancing writing/editing TTRPG products including Sentients (we recently did a Show & Tell on that), Factions Kickstarter is a little bit behind but coming along. Kraken Week adventure is nearly completed. Chris – In addition to all the  normal stuff, finished Umbrella Academy but the big news is Chris got to try out a LARP for the first time and loved it and wants more! Michael – Only Murders in the Building, Teaching Games at my school and it’s going well, but lots of lessons learned.  AcadeCon, Jacob struggling to get a game together, Improv heavy GMing is great – but not everyone is ready for that. Faculty Retreat in late September 10 Things Chris – 10 things his next LARP character has to have Michael – 10 things you could find in your pocket John – 10 RPGs you’ve not yet played but hope to play in the future.   USED BOOKS: Star Trek Adventures 2nd edition discussion Where have my Fingers Been? Lewanika – last two survivors on a star trek ship with only room for one more on an escape vessel Michael – two LARPERS, one veteran one newbie lost in a cheese factory in Wisconsin Chris – At AcadeCon, trying to find something to do. Cryptozoology: N/A Audience Q&A: Question about Dragonbane. Only Michael had experience and generally really likes it and wants to play more. Comments and Feedback are always welcome. Thanks!! ~Michael Please consider contributing to my Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/TheRpgAcademy], making a modest donation via Paypal [https://www.paypal.me/TheRpgacademy/] or even support your show at no extra cost via your purchases on DriveThru RPG. [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=518710] Email: TheRpgAcademy@gmail Twitter  [https://twitter.com/TheRpgAcademy]/ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheRpgAcademy] / Website [https://therpgacademy.com/] Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741 The Trevor Project  [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] The music used during our intro and outro is a modified version of Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Spectacular_Sound_Productions/] Used under the Creative commons Attribution-shareAlike License.

Detention, LIVE! episode 102 – with Guest Co-host John Ross

https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Detention-ep-102-with-Guest-John-Ross.mp3 [https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Detention-ep-102-with-Guest-John-Ross.mp3] Hello Academaniacs! In this episode Michael and Chris are joined by guest co-host John Ross, Michael’s oldest child for some fun and silly TTRPG chat. Extra Curricular Chris – Finished the Acolyte, Eat the Reich, The Boys, Adult stuff John – Stranger Things, re-reaching Percy Jackson,  Deadpool rewatches Michael –  Action 12 Cinema is up for an ENnie, ENnie awards next week at GenCon, I’ll be at GenCon, There is a new D&D release event at GenCon, AcadeCon jumps into full gear after GenCon, S4 of the Bear and now rewatching S1 of the Bear – it’s magnificent, Action 12 Cinema is now in some local FLGS around the country. 10 Things Michael – 10 things a sand shark would have eaten Chris – 10 adult things John – 10 Video game Characters   USED BOOKS: John talks about a new campaign he started he’s based on the animated show on Netflix The Hollow with a big ‘twist’  two sessions in and the first one was the best one he’s ever ran. we then jump around on a few different topics including running a campaign with the players not knowing anything about their characters, other systems and more. Where have my Fingers Been? John – 2 goblins waiting for their turn in combat in a battle that is NOT going their way. Chris – 2 people waiting for the bathroom but the people in front of them  have had explosive diarehea Michael – 2 brothers tasked with cooking dinner Cryptozoology: Liches Audience Q&A: Most anticipated events at GenCon 3 accessories question for John Comments and Feedback are always welcome. Thanks!! ~Michael Please consider contributing to my Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/TheRpgAcademy], making a modest donation via Paypal [https://www.paypal.me/TheRpgacademy/] or even support your show at no extra cost via your purchases on DriveThru RPG. [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=518710] Email: TheRpgAcademy@gmail Twitter  [https://twitter.com/TheRpgAcademy]/ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheRpgAcademy] / Website [https://therpgacademy.com/] Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741 The Trevor Project  [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] The music used during our intro and outro is a modified version of Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Spectacular_Sound_Productions/] Used under the Creative commons Attribution-shareAlike License.

Detention, LIVE! episode 101 – Action 12 Cinema ENnie Nominated

https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Det-101-A12C-Ennie-nom.mp3 [https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Det-101-A12C-Ennie-nom.mp3] Hello Academaniacs! For this special 100th Detention LIVE episode Chris and I share the big news! We’re going on a cruise together!  Oh, also my game Action 12 Cinema has been nominated for an ENnie award under the “Best Rules” category and I need your help! VOTE FOR ME HERE: Extra Curricular Chris –  The Boys (on Amazon Prime), The Acolyte (Disney +) Work life has improved.  Vacations on the Horizon, including a D&D Cruise next year. Michael –  On my summer break, GenCon coming up, The Boys, The Bear,  Running Marvel 616 RPG at the library and D&D for my kids Plus a ‘learn to play D&D’ session with some work folks. but my big news is the Action 12 Cinema ENnie nomination. Farm to Fable still going strong.  Guesting on a Gossip Girl podcast. AcadeCon badge sales go live on 08/15.  AcadeCon the 13th: 2d4  GO VOTE FOR ACTION 12 CINEMA FOR BEST RULES ENNIE and PLUS D12 GAMES for Fan’s Favorite Publisher. [https://vote.ennie-awards.com/vote/2024/] 10 things Michael – 10 things you’ll do if you win the ENnie Chris – 10 things you hope to do/experience on our Cruise   Used Books – Running games from modules, not as bad as we thought.  Also, aligning player expectations can make or break a game. Where have my Fingers been? Michael – Two guys looking for the ENnies ceremony. Chris – two players playing a Dread game on a badly rocking ship. We say goodbye to our friend Kevin Stacy  Comments and Feedback are always welcome. Thanks!! ~Michael Please consider contributing to my Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/TheRpgAcademy], making a modest donation via Paypal [https://www.paypal.me/TheRpgacademy/] or even support your show at no extra cost via your purchases on DriveThru RPG. [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=518710] Email: TheRpgAcademy@gmail Twitter  [https://twitter.com/TheRpgAcademy]/ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheRpgAcademy] / Website [https://therpgacademy.com/] Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741 The Trevor Project  [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] The music used during our intro and outro is a modified version of Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Spectacular_Sound_Productions/] Used under the Creative commons Attribution-shareAlike License.

Detention, LIVE! episode100 How to Be a Better DM Podcast

https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Detention-LIVE-ep-100.mp3 [https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Detention-LIVE-ep-100.mp3] Hello Academaniacs! For this special 100th Detention LIVE episode Chris and I are joined by Justin Lewis from Session Zero Studio and the How to be a Better DM Podcast. Extra Curricular Chris – Agents of Mystery of Netflix, Star Wars: The Acolyte, Work stuff and living as an Empty Nester with the wife. Justin – Delicious in Dungeon on Netflix, Magic the Gathering, Michael – Origins convention experiences – recapping on TikTok and FB, The Boys, Smallville rewatching for Farm to Fable, I did renew my contract to be back at the school next year. Will be at GenCon.   10 things Chris – 10 reasons why your party would work WITH their nemesis Michael – 10 things you’ll see at a Conventino Joseph – 10 non D&D TTRPGs   Used Books – We discuss the How to be a Better DM podcast and share some advice for new or on the fence DMs out there. Where have my Fingers been? Justin – two people who have finally found the big red button! Michael – Someone has found a Genie but they are not quite a normal Genie. Chris – two players fighting to be the next GM   Q&A – Justin  answers our ‘if an action figure was being made of you – what are the three accessories that would be included?’ Question Comments and Feedback are always welcome. Thanks!! ~Michael Please consider contributing to my Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/TheRpgAcademy], making a modest donation via Paypal [https://www.paypal.me/TheRpgacademy/] or even support your show at no extra cost via your purchases on DriveThru RPG. [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=518710] Email: TheRpgAcademy@gmail Twitter  [https://twitter.com/TheRpgAcademy]/ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheRpgAcademy] / Website [https://therpgacademy.com/] Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741 The Trevor Project  [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] The music used during our intro and outro is a modified version of Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Spectacular_Sound_Productions/] Used under the Creative commons Attribution-shareAlike License.

Detention, LIVE! episode 99 D&D Trivia game with guests

https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Detention-LIVE-Bonus-DD-Trivia.mp3 [https://therpgacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Detention-LIVE-Bonus-DD-Trivia.mp3] Hello Academaniacs! For this special Detention LIVE episode Chris and I are joined by Lewanika from Tabletop Journeys, RJ from the DragonLance Campaign and Friend of the Show Jack for some D&D Trivia. The Five of us working together with the occasional chat help managed to get 50% of the questions correct. How’d you do? Extra Curricular Chris – Taking it easy for a change, finishing up Love is Blind on Netflix. Catching up on Critical Role. Joseph – Finishing up the Gm book for Dungeon Dwellers. (Game Master’s Vault). Return to Dark Tower the RPG.  Keeping up with pets.  3D printing. Michael – Teaching games at my school, Learn to Run D&D at the Local public Library (Corbin) Action 12 Cinema. A new Secret Project. AcadeCon planning in well underwater   10 things Chris – 10 things you find in the hold of a shipwreck Michael – 10 Names for pets Joseph – 10 Terrible pieces of Gaming Advice.   Used Books – A Trojan horse scenario where the players unwittingly are working for the BBEG Where have my Fingers been? Joseph – two people talking where one has figured out they have been taken advantage of by someone and the other one just isn’t getting it. Chris – Two dragons arguing over a horde Michael – two people arguing over who will drive on a night out.   Q&A – ReaperWolf answers our ‘if an action figure was being made of you – what are the three accessories that would be included?’ Question Comments and Feedback are always welcome. Thanks!! ~Michael Please consider contributing to my Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/TheRpgAcademy], making a modest donation via Paypal [https://www.paypal.me/TheRpgacademy/] or even support your show at no extra cost via your purchases on DriveThru RPG. [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=518710] Email: TheRpgAcademy@gmail Twitter  [https://twitter.com/TheRpgAcademy]/ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheRpgAcademy] / Website [https://therpgacademy.com/] Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text line: Text HOME to 741741 The Trevor Project  [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] The music used during our intro and outro is a modified version of Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Spectacular_Sound_Productions/] Used under the Creative commons Attribution-shareAlike License.