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Episode 25: Awful Green Things from Outer Space by SJG

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2020/06/13

What more can we say about episode 25 of Save for Half? Only they’re awful, they’re green…and they’re from outer space! Yes, it’s that quirky Tom Wham boardgame first published in Dragon magazine #28, and was in its 8th edition in a box set from Steve Jackson Games. Come join the Halflings aboard the Znuta as we fight aliens, no matter what side you’re on! No Awful Green Things were harmed in the making of this podcast, except with a pool cue. Links mentioned in

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Episode 24.5: Alarums & Excursions with Jon Peterson

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2020/04/26

Save for Half is back with another sideshow, this time featuring the return of the Arch-RPG Historian himself Jon Peterson! He joins the Halflings for a discussion of the seminal D&D fanzine Alarums & Excursions, and we discuss the first five issues of that APA; now available online as pdfs. Articles, filk songs, and recipes are discussed with varying degrees of efficacy on this somewhat tardy sideshow… No D&Ds were harmed in the making of this sideshow, not even by Complete

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Episode 24.5: Alarums & Excursions with Jon Peterson

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2020/04/26

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Episode 24: Empire of the Petal Throne by TSR

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2020/03/23

It’s a legend in the RPG community, M.A.R. Barker’s famous Tekumel is brought to you by the halfling horde’s inimitable wit! Well, half of it anyway… The Empire of the Petal Throne is arguably the first D&D variant world to see publication, and it’s got more detail than you can shake a dice bag at. The Halflings take a review of the world of the Petal Throne, its rules that vary from Dungeons & Dragons, and most importantly discuss…Dire Navigators! Links

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Episode 24: Empire of the Petal Throne by TSR

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2020/03/23

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Episode 23:The Hero’s Journey 2E by Gallant Knight Games

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2020/02/12

What’s this? —said in our best Batman ’66 announcer voice — A review of a game that has only just finished its Kickstarter? Your Fab Four Halflings come through again with a review of The Hero’s Journey, 2E! We discuss its (new) mechanics, its good points, and Liz’s disappointment about the color of kobolds. No, really! It’s part of the show! Honest! No Changelings were given jobs as Teamsters on this episode. It was in the Patreon extras. Links mentioned in this

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Episode 23:The Hero’s Journey 2E by Gallant Knight Games

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2020/02/12

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Episode 22.5: James Michael Spahn and The Hero’s...

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2020/01/17

Welcome to the New Year! Your Halflings are joined by noted game designer James Spahn to talk about his new update of The Hero’s Journey Fantasy RPG, Kickstarting this month. We discuss his game philosophies, new innovations that make The Hero’s Journey 2E his ideal RPG, and his plans for the future. Tune in, and tune up to the Save for Half Sideshow! No kobolds were harmed in the making of this episode, not even the green ones! Links mentioned in this show: Barrel Rider

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Episode 22.5: James Michael Spahn and The Hero’s...

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2020/01/17

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Episode 22: Aftermath! by FGU

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2020/01/03

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Episode 22: Aftermath! by FGU

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2020/01/03

It’s the Post-Apocalypse, and you are a lone survivor battling the radioactive wastes with a pistol, sneakers, and all the armor that hit location #12 can hold! That’s right, it’s Aftermath by Fantasy Games Unlimited, and your Halflings delve into how the world ended in 1981! DM Jim failed his barter roll with the landshark, so we are joined this episode by DM Ben of the legendary realms of New York. Flowcharts, bicycles, and the relative weight of human heads abound! No dogs were hit in the #12 in

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Episode 21: Manual of the Planes by TSR

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2019/11/25

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Episode 21: Manual of the Planes by TSR

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2019/11/25

What do you do with that 20th level character in AD&D? Start adventuring in the various planes of existence, naturally! Your four halflings take a dive into 1987’s Manual of the Planes by Jeff Grubb and the TSR Bullpen. Soaring vistas, deep Abysses (Abyssi?), and Quasi-Elementals abound in this episode of Save for Half! No Modrons were harmed in the making of this show, because Nirvana has a perfect count. Links mentioned in this show: Badger Song https://www.badgerbadgerbadger.com/ Manual of

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Episode 20: Flash Gordon & The Warriors of Mongo by FGU

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2019/10/07

It’s Flash! He’ll save—for Half—every one of us! In this latest episode of Save for Half, your Fab Four take a deep dive into 1977’s Flash Gordon and the Warriors of Mongo, a…RPG? written by Lin Carter and Scott Bizar and published by Fantasy Games Unlimited. Adventure, excitement, power rays, and […]

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Episode 20: Flash Gordon & The Warriors of Mongo by FGU

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2019/10/07

It’s Flash! <insert Queen chorus here> He’ll save—for Half—every one of us! In this latest episode of Save for Half, your Fab Four take a deep dive into 1977’s Flash Gordon and the Warriors of Mongo, a…RPG? written by Lin Carter and Scott Bizar and published by Fantasy Games Unlimited. Adventure, excitement, power rays, and rabid flying squirrelons await you in this episode of Save for Half! None of DM Mike’s friends were harmed in the making of this podcast. We swear! Links mentioned in this

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Episode 19: Bullwinkle and Rocky Roleplaying Party...

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2019/09/03

It’s party time here in the Halfling Hideaway, and what’s more of a party than a Party RPG? It says so, right on the box! Yes, it’s the Bullwinkle and Rocky Roleplaying Party game, from 1988. You demanded it (sorta), so we’re here to bring it to you! Can Boris really ‘Kill Moose’? Does Sherman and his boy face weeping angels in the time vortex? Can Dudley Do-right face off against Frost Giants? Ok, only one of those is correct; but you’ll have to listen to find out

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Episode 19: Bullwinkle and Rocky Roleplaying Party...

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2019/09/03

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Episode 18.5: North Texas RPG Con 2019

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2019/07/20

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Episode 18.5: North Texas RPG Con 2019

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2019/07/20

What’s this? A Save for Half NTRPG Con wrap-up show before November? Thrills, chills, and Mike Badalatos abound in this overview of what the hosts did at NTRPGC! Well 3/4 of the hosts anyway. We review the con in its entirety, from the Wed. night elevator lines to the mini-tornado that hit the DFW area Sunday morning! Oh, and some gaming too… No conventions were harmed in the making of this show, not even with tornados! Links mentioned in this show: Check This Artifact — Post-Apoc Artifacts

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Episode 18: James Bond: 007 by Victory Games

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2019/05/25

It’s Half. Save for Half, and this time the Fab Four are discussing that espionage title of RPGs from the 1980s, the James Bond: 007 RPG from Victory Games. We are joined by a fifth guest host, DM Gary, who is not only well-versed in the game but is the 007 RPG Gamemaster for DMs […]

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