ViewPodcast banner http://podcastpickle.com/media/images/ads/pcp/727x90_DillDomains.jpg http://dilldomains.com right_side http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/images/sn7603.jpg http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/Title.aspx?titleId=7603 right_side http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/images/sn249.jpg http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/Title.aspx?titleId=249 right_side http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/images/sn6804.jpg http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/Title.aspx?titleId=6804 right_side http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/images/sn8337.jpg http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/Title.aspx?titleId=8337 right_side http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/images/sn11770.jpg http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/Title.aspx?titleId=11770 right_side http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/images/sn1169.jpg http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/Title.aspx?titleId=1169 right_side http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/images/sn6914.jpg http://www.ilovetalkingbooks.com/Title.aspx?titleId=6914 false 25594 terrestrialboy terrestrialboy@gmail.com 0 A gaming podcast providing gamemasters and players alike with tips, tricks, and tales from the gaming table. We discuss gaming from different points of view in hopes to make your game, and our game, better. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html Thousand Monkeys Productions en-us Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:20:56 -0500 thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:25:47 -0500 1 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com The Gamer's Haven has been Providing gamemasters and players alike with tips, tricks, and tales from the gaming table of Ethan, Nathan, and Jeremy. Our goal is to provide gamers of all kinds with a place, a "Haven" if you will, where you can feel welcome and feel comfortable sharing your views on gaming. Our hobby is a rich, dynamic interest, and there are a lot of things to talk about when it comes to gaming. In geek culture, you can have serious discussions about Star Wars, Star Trek, and the Lord of the Rings, and this is what we're trying to capture on The Gamer's Haven. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some gaming conversation that will hopefully kickstart a new game, enliven an ongoing game, or just make you smile! Gamer's Haven Gamer's Haven thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com RPG no no In this episode, we have a general discussion on board games.<br /> In the Three Parter, Ethan introduces a new segment, The Shameless Plug, Nathan Rants on Terminator Salvation, and Jeremy gives us his follow-up review to his beloved Blot Throwers from Black Tree Design.<br /> Total Running Time for this Episode is 72 minutes.<br /> This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.rpgnow.com/index.php?affiliate_id=12206">RPGNow.com</a>, <a href="http://www.gamersattic.com">The Gamer's Attic</a>, and <a href="http://www.rpgshop.com">RPGShop.com</a>. Please visit our sponsors and let them know that the Gamer's Haven sent you! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep43 D2A1C2BC-7CAD-4FCC-A8F7-12B200564300 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:25:47 -0500 In this Snippet, we give you reviews on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002B54VAM?ie=UTF8&tag=gamshav-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002B54VAM">Steam: Rails to Riches</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=gamshav-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002B54VAM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
(Mayfair Games), <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RU7UNW?ie=UTF8&tag=gamshav-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001RU7UNW">Bang!</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=gamshav-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001RU7UNW" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
(Mayfair Games), and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00134YHWO?ie=UTF8&tag=gamshav-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00134YHWO">Animalia</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=gamshav-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00134YHWO" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
(GameWorks)
This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.rpgnow.com/index.php?affiliate_id=12206">RPGNow.com</a>, <a href="http://www.gamersattic.com">The Gamer’s Attic</a>, and <a href="http://www.rpgshop.com">RPGShop.com</a>. Please visit our sponsors and let them know that the Gamer’s Haven sent you!
Buy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002B54VAM?ie=UTF8&tag=gamshav-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002B54VAM">Steam: Rails to Riches (Mayfair Games)</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=gamshav-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002B54VAM" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
Buy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00134YHWO?ie=UTF8&tag=gamshav-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00134YHWO">Animalia (Gameworks)</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=gamshav-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00134YHWO" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
Buy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RU7UNW?ie=UTF8&tag=gamshav-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001RU7UNW">Bang! (Mayfair Games)</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=gamshav-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001RU7UNW" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
]]> http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep43 38F5BCC0-125E-4F28-B29A-E5B68192A110 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:05:23 -0500 In this episode, we talk about gaming in small groups vs. large groups works, and how we handle them.<br /> In the Three Parter, Jeremy rants on his insults on the British Isles, Nathan reviews Arkham Horror from Fantasy Flight Games, and Ethan gives us character with Curly, the one-legged obese Mexican Steamwagon driver. <br /> Total Running Time for this Episode is 76 minutes.<br /> This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.rpgnow.com/index.php?affiliate_id=12206">RPGNow.com</a>, <a href="http://www.gamersattic.com">The Gamer's Attic</a>, and <a href="http://www.rpgshop.com">RPGShop.com</a>. Please visit our sponsors and let them know that the Gamer's Haven sent you! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep43 0AAE9D25-C960-4B27-846F-F84EF849FC43 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:31:36 -0500 Visit the following Links for more information:
The Tome Show
The Chatty DM
Dungeonmastering.com
Critical Hits
The Omnivangelist
Sly Flourish
This episode is sponsored by RPGNow.com, The Gamer’s Attic, and RPGShop.com. Please visit our sponsors and let them know that the Gamer’s Haven sent you!]]> http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep43 2DA6D0FE-256E-4CE1-99A5-B556E3E699F2 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:06:07 -0500 In this episode, we talk about how accurate you can be, and how accurate you really have to be in a fantasy game. How does history influcence your fantasy games, and how does it influence a player's perception of a fantasy game? <br /> In the Three Parter, Nathan brings us up to date on some recent news, Jeremy reviews Level Up, from Goodman Games, and Ethan raves on Fat Dragon Games. <br /> Total Running Time for this Episode is 88 minutes.<br /> This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.rpgnow.com/index.php?affiliate_id=12206">RPGNow.com</a>, <a href="http://www.gamersattic.com">The Gamer's Attic</a>, and <a href="http://www.rpgshop.com">RPGShop.com</a>. Please visit our sponsors and let them know that the Gamer's Haven sent you! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep43 48E9FE51-B94A-470D-9633-2D722419A533 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:21:38 -0500 The Tome Show in conjunction with The Gamer’s Haven is releasing a special, exclusive interview with Wizards of the Coast designers James Wyatt and Chris Perkins.  This exclusive interview will talk about the evolution of D&D 4th edition in the past year, and what we can expect in D&D 4E, Year Two ...
Visit the following Links for more information:

The Tome Show
The Chatty DM
Dungeonmastering.com
Critical Hits
The Omnivangelist
Sly Flourish

This episode is sponsored by RPGNow.com, The Gamer’s Attic, and RPGShop.com. Please visit our sponsors and let them know that the Gamer’s Haven sent you!
Total Running Time for this Episode is 87 minutes.]]> http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep43 27382239-1EE5-4339-B834-11D56F1BD63D Mon, 8 Jun 2009 23:22:04 -0500 In this episode, we talk about gaming PDFs, Wizards of the Coast's decision to cease PDF publication, and more about electronic gaming.<br /> In the Three Parter, we dish out three reviews, one of Age of Conan, one of Black Tree Designs, and one of the new D&D Power Cards.<br /> This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.rpgnow.com/index.php?affiliate_id=12206">RPGNow.com</a>, <a href="http://www.gamersattic.com">The Gamer's Attic</a>, and <a href="http://www.rpgshop.com">RPGShop.com</a>. Please visit our sponsors and let them know that the Gamer's Haven sent you!<br />Total Running Time for this Episode is 87 minutes. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep43 A7EF79F2-C537-4CB5-9487-055B9EDE240A Mon, 18 May 2009 10:44:55 -0500 In this episode, we talk about gaming stores - what we like and dislike about 'em, what you should look for, and the best and worst. In the Three Parter, Ethan tells us a Gamer Story, Nathan raves on Doctor Who, and Jeremy gets cut off ... Total Running Time for this Episode is 97 minutes.<br /> This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.rpgnow.com/index.php?affiliate_id=12206" target="_blank" >RPGNow.com</a>. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep43 440244F8-31BA-4C34-A46B-FC1775833FB5 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:48:57 -0500 In this episode, we talk about getting the game going, and all that it entails. In the Three Parter, Nathan rants on model building, Ethan tries to review the GSL the best he can, and Jeremy tells us about his game room! Total Running Time for this Episode is 115 minutes.<br /> This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.rpgnow.com/index.php?affiliate_id=12206" target="_blank" >RPGNow.com</a>. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep43 2D1A1BA5-61C6-4592-858D-E730AD168820 Wed, 1 Apr 2009 09:11:00 -0500 In this episode, recorded recently, we talk about using miniatures in your game, and playing miniatures games in general. In the Three Parter, Ethan rants about WotC's recent decision about their Character Buidler for 4th Edition, Nathan reviews Death at Luxor from Goodman Games, and Jeremy raves on the Savage Worlds! Total Running Time for this Episode is 115 minutes.<br /> This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.rpgnow.com/index.php?affiliate_id=12206" target="_blank" >RPGNow.com</a>. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep43 3CCF4092-35CD-484B-9EDC-4B115F9FD896 Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:39:29 -0600 The Gamer's Haven podcast has received a nomination from The Chronic Rift for Best Podcast in their 2008 Roundtable Awards. Wow! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com 6E073A6A-932E-42F0-A590-217C9649993B Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:18:47 -0600 The Vorpal Network site was hacked the other day ... http://www.canadiancrusaders.com B85C2BBF-E145-4352-8E90-5EB23E87094D Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:15:40 -0600 In this episode, recorded way back in April of 2008, we talk about roleplaying when you're young, the gamer stigma, and getting into the game from an early age. We also talk about our early experiences in gaming. In the Three Parter, Ethan rants about the reaction to the WotC GSL, Nathan gives us a gamer story about ordering some Warhammer Bitz, and Jeremy reviews Alpha Omega from Mindstorm Labs. Total Running Time for this Episode is 86 minutes.<br /> This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.rpgnow.com/index.php?affiliate_id=12206" target="_blank" >RPGNow.com</a>. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep42 13F8AE7E-FBD2-4948-AE04-494642C1E8F2 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:35:25 -0600 In this episode, we take a look back at what was done, what we did, and what we played in 2008. Total Running Time for this Episode is 67 minutes.<br /> This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.rpgnow.com/index.php?affiliate_id=12206" target="_blank" >RPGNow.com</a>. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep41 61D71CC8-8147-482C-9C49-188D048767CF Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:26:08 -0600 In this episode, we catch up on some of our backlog with an episode recorded many months ago. We are joined by Jeremy's wife Robin and Nathan's wife Becca, who help us talk about women in gaming. We talk about gaming in general, the gaming industry and how it appeals to women. The Three Parter returns with a "Multi-Parter!" We hit the books, literally, with a stack of reviews. First, Ethan reviews The Algernon Files and The Algernon Files: Flames of War M&M Superlink books from Blackwyrm Games. Then, Nathan takes a look at the Game Mastery Map Packs from Paizo Publishing. Jeremy then reviews Carnival of Tears and The Skinsaw Murders, both Game Mastery adventures from Paizo Publishing. Ethan comes back with a review of Key Largo from Titanic Games and Tutankamen from Out of the Box Games. Nathan then talks about another game from Out of the Box Games called Fish Eat Fish. Jeremy then wraps it up with some reviews of some of the Planet Stories books (The Anubis Murders, The City of the Beast, Elak of Atlantis, The Secret of Shinarat, and The Kiss of the Black Goddess) from Paizo Publishing. Total Running Time for this Episode is 116 minutes.<br /> This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.rpgnow.com/index.php?affiliate_id=12206" target="_blank" >RPGNow.com</a>. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep40 57998975-5504-45AE-97D4-A30C3C3DFD4E Thu, 1 Jan 2009 14:32:28 -0600 The Gamer's Haven is proud to present Episode 39 - Loot Bag!<br /> In this installment, we catch up on things -- including D&D 4E, Gen Con, interviews, and what we've been doing all summer!<br /> This episode is brought to you by RPGBomb.com, an online service that allows their members to set up unique personal profiles that can be linked together through networks of friends and associates. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep39 ACBAD529-E2CC-4CC5-83F3-2B49AFC1E9FA Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:31:39 -0600 The Gamer's Haven is proud to present their Vorpal Network coverage of Gen Con 2008! In this installment, we give you the last round of our interviews with Steve Kenson from Green Ronin Publishing, Christopher Clark from Inner City Game Designs, Dave Carter and Earl Fisher from Mind Storm Labs, and Jonathan Richie from Sci-Fi Games. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep38 3F3667B7-83F5-49D7-841C-4A7EF709FE44 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:33:23 -0600 The Gamer's Haven is proud to present their Vorpal Network coverage of Gen Con 2008! In this installment of our Gen Con coverage, we present to you interviews with Robin Laws, Fantasy Flight Games, and more! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep37 6C1FC367-27D9-43C3-B672-DD19A2E1BBEC Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:29:00 -0500 The Gamer's Haven is proud to present their Vorpal Network coverage of Gen Con 2008! In this installment of our Gen Con coverage, we present to you a recording of the Inside the Game Designer's Studio with Paul Tevis and Steve Kenson. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep36 EBC4DD08-144A-4ADE-969B-428261B30609 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:34:58 -0500 The Gamer's Haven is proud to present their Vorpal Network coverage of Gen Con 2008! In this installment of our Gen Con coverage, we present to you a recording of the Intro to Podcasting Panel from Gen Con! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep35 23F377E6-96EC-4CC8-97DE-D0F45E3F07FF Fri, 5 Sep 2008 18:24:43 -0500 The Gamer's Haven is proud to present their Vorpal Network coverage of Gen Con 2008! In this installment, we give you the Trade Day Summit Panel from Gen Con Trade Day. The Topic of discussion was The Future of Hobby Games. Speaking at this panel were several industry insiders from Mayfair Games, Gnome Games, Wizards of the Coast, and Troll and toad, amongst others. Total Running Time for this episode is one hour. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep34 FFA1AFA0-CACF-473E-935B-799B67C3D45B Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:34:40 -0500 Welcome to the Gamer’s Haven Ennie Award Special 2008! As with last year, we are proud to play host to a lengthy special doing our best to detail information about the nominees for the Ennie Awards. You can find out more information about the Ennie Awards at their website, and voting begins on July 21st and runs through August 3rd. You can click the titles and, where applicable, purchase them from RPGNow! We have scoured the internet and found as many free previews of these products as possible, so take a look, get the info, and vote! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#en2008 B550FE09-2B3C-4E6C-A57D-4856330F7367 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:03:36 -0500 In this relatively special episode, we give our first impressions of Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition, along with our general observations of Dungeons and Dragons in general. We have a few guests in this episode -- our friend James and Jeremy's wife, Robin. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep33 B8CEE863-4F25-44BD-B767-3C4D5B5699F0 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, we talk about taking long breaks and taking a hiatus from a regular campaign - something near and dear to us here at the Gamer's Haven. We also touch on game organization in general. We recorded this episode at the end of January, and we were quick to mention how busy Ethan was ... well, it's now the end of May, and this episode is coming out, if that tells you anything. We also talk about converting your game from one edition to another (all brought on by this whole fourth edition madness). http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep32 888B20AA-466B-45A8-B372-DCC69D80BCB6 Wed, 28 May 2008 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, we talk about character death -- when to do it, how to do it, and why to do it. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep31 A17DB48A-7328-443A-B6AA-0A068C6BFBDE Sun, 4 May 2008 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, we talk about dealing with the touchy situation of getting rid of a player in your gaming group. We're not talking mafia-style politics, but rather asking someone to leave when their welcome is up. We've all been in this situation, and hopefully, we can give some good pointers and help players and GM's alike in this sticky situation. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep30 C9EBFB25-5DC2-4B77-BFB5-B06049050F9F Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:45:41 -0600 We finish up with a special presentation of Inside the Game Designer's Studio featuring Paul Tevis from Have Games Will Travel, and gaming industry paragon, Monte Cook. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#gencon2007_5 5A8E70BF-CBD0-48B0-8733-D06AC74F8E5C Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:45:41 -0600 We finally get our Gen Con coverage over and done with, featuring interviews with Chris Pramas (Green Ronin), Becky Wilson (Wizkids Games), Joseph Goodman (Goodman Games), Steve Kenson (Green Ronin), and John Collins (Executive Producer for "Fellowship of the Dice"). http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#gencon2007_4 F926CA42-5F22-4D98-99B8-4551102A0B01 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, we talk about using props, handouts, music, and maps in your game. We talk about the logistics, where to go, and some cheap ideas on what to use. We also go off topic (like usual) and talk about Dungeons and Dragons Fourth Edition. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep29 FB2D635C-39F8-4299-B27A-9E40044F4A52 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:45:41 -0600 In this special episode, Ethan and Nathan interview Jeff Tidball and John Seavey, two of the authors of the newest supplement for the Feng Shui RPG, Glimpse of the Abyss from Atlas Games. We talk about the Feng Shui Role-Playing Game, a game nobody knows about, that everyone should be playing! Jeff could only be there for a short time, sadly, and due to some technical ... issues, the interview got a bit jumbled. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#jsjt 3B5E68F9-7D3A-4B3B-B8B3-861EA01B6E53 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 08:45:41 -0600 Gamer's Haven returns with it's belated Christmas and New Year's holiday special! We talk about all the nifty gifts out there for the gamer in your life. Since it's after Christmas, you can now spend those hard-earned gift certificates and Christmas money on some awesome gaming stuff! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#xmas2007 8A3EDE87-4F13-4A77-886A-8509B62DE2BF Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, we talk about bringing new people into your game. We touch on people who have gamed before, but are new to your group, and players that are new to gaming altogether! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep28 E981C4BC-A1FD-4EAA-BAE4-5E9225299633 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:45:41 -0600 In this special episode, we interview Chris Doyle and Adrian Pommier from Goodman Games, authors of Castle Whiterock (in stores now). They give us some insight into "CW" and writing for Goodman Games, the leading authority on Dungeons and Dragons adventures in the industry today. Special Guest on this episode is Jeff from The Tome Show! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ggcw 067D7B1A-8DCF-4A74-8259-3BF82C61E355 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:45:41 -0600 In part three of our post Gen Con special, we hear the Gen Con, LLC. press conference held on August 16, 2007 at Gen Con Indy! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#gencon2007_3 82222590-0FAD-4764-A60A-3C3125982BB3 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, we continue our post Gen Con wrap-up! Better late than never, right? Right?! This episode represents the final time we have the craptacular sound. We got new equipment right after recording this show ... so look forward to some better sounds from the Gamer's Haven! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep27 8AADF5F4-9D06-4F4F-AAE8-57CE2A424148 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:45:41 -0600 In this special episode, Ethan shares with us five interviews he conducted at Gen Con 2007. He spoke with Cubicle 7 Games, Kenneth Hite, Robin Laws, Upper Deck Entertainment, and Daniel, from the Gamer Traveler podcast, sent us an interview he did with Paradigm Concepts. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#gencon2007_2 2F7A8BD8-AAC2-498B-AD8D-C2863AD834D3 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, Ethan talks about his trip to Gen Con 2007. The exhibitors, the podcasters, and the experience! We talk about the convention and some of the stuff Ethan got there. Our sound is kinda bad in this one -- we're playing around with a new recorder, and, obviously, we won't be using this recording setting again. Just bear with us, we're getting new sound equipment soon ... http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep26 7794737D-FDBA-4A3E-A18C-EE253CCFE6D8 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, we kick off our Gen Con 2007 coverage with the recording of How to Make Adventures that Don't Suck, a seminar presented by Goodman Games. They were kind enough to let us record their panel! You'll get some great advice from some writers and designers from Goodman Games, including Joseph Goodman himself! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#gencon2007_1 1504FE19-7E5E-4FEA-9680-F5DFD20E85C4 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, we give you our thoughts on Gen Con, including tips about going to and surviving the convention, some thoughts on the guests this year, and a few things to look for while there. We also announce our Promote the Vote winners and respond to some feedback! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep25 AB0E1E6D-D5FB-450D-A15B-7E4972894582 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:45:41 -0600 In this special episode, Gamer's Haven is proud to announce the first annual Ennies Special Edition! We'll give you the nominees, we'll give you the links, we'll give you everything you need to pick the winners! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ennies2007 6234A3ED-9DCA-4B3E-BA67-6BDC04019046 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, we talk about technology in gaming. We talk about how you can use technology in your game, use technology in running your game, and using technology in preparing your game. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep24 B78E6706-79CF-4E8E-BDB3-FE2DC6B1CD6F Sun, 8 Jul 2007 08:45:41 -0600 In this episode, we talk about online gaming and it's effect and influence over tabletop games in general, and vice versa. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep23 B26383DF-9061-48E4-9E61-9EEC219C909A Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:45:41 -0600 This part wraps up with the discussion of races and some interesting aspects of other cultures. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep22 0E483297-635A-42A1-B649-494C83141994 Sun, 3 Jun 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We continue to talk about technology and it's place in today;s podcast. We go off on a few tangents, talking about levels of magic and what not ... also dogging on Lord of the Rings (gasp!). We then talk about races and their place. No new show for two more weeks, sadly ... blame Jeremy. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep21 EAC64A33-755F-4555-A867-4F66DA85C233 Sun, 20 May 2007 08:45:41 -0600 Another long show this time, but nobody seems to be complaining ... We begin to wrap up our world building series with a talk about magic, technology, and different races in a world. This one's being split up into three parts. In this first part, we focus on magic and begin talking about technology ... http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep20 711DBCC9-95B1-4B17-8295-238B566CB4C5 Sun, 6 May 2007 08:45:41 -0600 To make up for being absent the last two weeks, this episode is extra long to satiate you ravenous hordes of fans ... but, we talk about Empires, Society, and Culture today, including the impact of different races and the effect of them on society, amongst other things. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep19 9A6CE795-A965-42E0-93E9-FF2A1689FB8B Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We wrap up mythology in today's episode. We also hit on some feedback we got, as well as discussing creating history of your world. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep18 9569D621-2C77-4FE5-BA52-E818BB551AB5 Sun, 8 Apr 2007 08:45:41 -0600 Finally, we get back to the religion, gods, and mythology of a world! Creating gods, myths, and a religion comes into the conversation, as well as cultural isolation. In this part, we focus on Gods ... http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep17 5A373F45-EA6B-43AD-BE95-E7BD9497BF5C Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We begin talking about religion, creation, and creation myths! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep16 54D693C5-9B0B-4300-B416-D4FAEEA4C351 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We finish up our world synpses this week. Jeremy takes over this episode by talking about his world, Theyra! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep15 F5DFF508-B0AD-44BA-8139-EB56398593EC Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We start down the long road of World Creation. We're starting off with a synopsis of our different worlds. To start out with, we've got Nathan's fantasy world, and a Ethan's Superpowered world. We also get a bunch of feedback out of the way. This episode came in extra long this time, but we really wanted to address the feedback. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep14 FF2A6E31-CFFA-460E-82B7-FB78D3C6C906 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We (I) are taking a b it of a break this week, but we're not leaving you empty-handed. Here's an impromtu discussion about Xena, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, and World of Warcraft to tide you over for a week. Sorry nothing new on the gaming front, but we're all still recovering from the Bubonic Plague that hit Kansas over the last few weeks. Enjoy! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep13 03962415-2125-44F9-8926-77A0B7187E5A Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:45:41 -0600 Our second part of the Superhero Genre discussion. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep12 76640229-598D-41DD-A9F9-22FF2D67306E Sun, 25 Feb 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We begin a two-part discussion on superhero gaming. Well, we try and talk about superhero gaming ... http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep11 47E1D210-AEF1-4D59-B13D-683857145246 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We talk about modern gaming, as well as espionage, war, and integrating modern into your games. We discuss how modern can be a part of all kinds of genres. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep10 ADD2CEE9-2FB6-4FD5-B0D3-0987100C72D7 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We delve into a true American genre, the western. We discuss the genre from the aspects of history, character, and style. You want "The Duke?" Or do you want "The Man With No Name?" We've got it all. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep9 00B71249-3FB7-453D-9F5F-66D097AFF529 Sun, 4 Feb 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We continue on our fantasy series! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep8 CBCEA7FB-B30D-4738-95F3-86C1E17DA1B6 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:45:41 -0600 Fantasy! Where it all started ... we talk about magic and technology, governments, and much more! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep7 71FC556A-58A2-42FE-B309-FF85125BD883 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:45:41 -0600 We tackle the genre of Science Fiction in today's podcast - from the distopian sci-fi of the 1970's to the fantastic vistas of Star Wars, Star Trek, and Babylon 5. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep6 4110780F-889E-4623-8C87-1DACD92BA629 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:45:41 -0600 Our startling conclusion to Horror! We tackle insanity and perception. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep5 954F19B7-FD10-4EF2-AFF1-E545A71C5E45 Sun, 7 Jan 2007 08:45:41 -0600 The Horror Podcast continues into this ... uh ... Holiday season with a look at more things to make your game spooky! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep4 F7B52F17-C5F8-4E87-BD9B-F516E84B7F4B Sun, 17 Dec 2006 08:45:41 -0600 We begin with our Horror Podcast series, part one of three! We look at building atmosphere, sources of inspiration, movies, music, and more! http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep3 0522890B-A1DC-46FF-9363-3F1EB4386131 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 08:45:41 -0600 We start off with our Genres series, with a look at all kinds of genres. This episode will be the starting point of a series of shows we're going to do on various different genres. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep2 427ACE5F-2E6C-4420-BB79-25B143586FC0 Sun, 3 Dec 2006 08:45:41 -0600 Welcome to the Gamer's Haven, a place where Game Masters of all kinds can come and get helpful (hopefully) tips and information on running your game. Brought to you by the Thousand Monkeys in conjunction with Fist Full of Comics (and Games). Hosted by Ethan, Jeremy, and Nathan -- three midwestern boys who aren't Canadian, but could be. In this episode, we talk about Getting the Game Started, from talking to the players, to setting up the play area. http://www.canadiancrusaders.com/eparchives.html#ep1 6F146E25-D17C-4A7D-AD72-8515F88E0F4B Sun, 26 Nov 2006 08:45:41 -0600 false