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Keep off the Borderlands

"It"s about RPGs and stuff" ~ Free Thrall

Welcome to Keep off the Borderlands. Initially a podcast documenting my return to table top roleplay gaming following a thirty-year hiatus. Currently searching for excuses for why I haven"t GM"d yet. You can leave me an audio message here or via Speakpipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands Email me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com You can also follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/FreeThrall and join the podcast Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/

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12:47

The Role of the Dice (E237)

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2024/01/14

I begin with a reminder for your Movie Monday entries. This month’s movie is Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits (1981). Please see the various methods of contacting the show below.I respond to a message from Michael of Mirke the Meek before contemplating the purpose of player dice rolls.Honourable mentions: Tim Gray’s Jaws of the Six Serpents, Daniel Norton & K.R. King of Monsters & Treasure - episode 56 “DM Controlled Fun”, Mastering Dungeons episode 171 “2023 Review and 2024 RPG Outlook”, Matt

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5:39

Between the Borderlands: The Substack Interpretation...

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2024/01/11

This is not a regular episode. This is Between the Borderlands.This is a follow-up episode regarding Substack’s decision to remove Nazi content. Special thanks to Joe Richter of Hindsightless.Leave me an audio message via ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at ⁠spencer.freethrall@gmail.com⁠You can find me in a bunch of other places here ⁠https://freethrall.carrd.co⁠You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public

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4:05

Between the Borderlands: The Substack Situation (E235)

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2024/01/10

This is not a regular episode. This is Between the Borderlands. I just wanted to share my thoughts regarding the Substack approach to content moderation.Leave me an audio message via ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsYou can email me at ⁠spencer.freethrall@gmail.com⁠You can find me in a bunch of other places here ⁠https://freethrall.carrd.co⁠You can also find me on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this

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17:46

A Boy and His Podcast (E234)

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2024/01/06

This episode is primarily a bit of housekeeping, a bunch of stuff that should have been mentioned in the last episode, some end-of-year gaming and the announcement that I will be taking over the hosting of Movie Monday, a feature previously hosted by Jason Connerley over on Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. Movie Monday is a feature in which we choose a movie for listeners to watch each month and send in their thoughts. Those messages are then compiled and shared in an episode that goes out on the last

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21:06

The Seduction of Art (E233)

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2023/12/23

In this episode, I answer messages from Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Michael of Mirke the Meek, and Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents… I take a very brief look at a bunch of RPG books I picked up this year including Modiphius’s The Troubleshooters RPG, Zedeck Siew and Munkao’s Reach of the Roach God, Luka Rejec’s UltraViolet Grasslands 2E, Ben Milton’s Knave Second Edition, Chris McDowall’s Mythic Bastionland, Limitron’s Pirate Borg, Jason Sholtis’ Dungeon Dozen Vol. 2, Monty

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22:21

Next Stop King Goosey (The Curse of the Ganshogrr)...

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2023/12/08

This episode kicks off with a wonderful message Mirke the Meek, whose podcast has had me contemplating the format of my show. We then have a potted history of Traveller courtesy of Micheal “Chigowiz” Shorten of The Dungeon Master’s Handbook and a first-time call for Lex Mandrake of Dank Dungeons (creator of AZAG and 5B). Lex’s creations are available on both DriveThruRPG https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/24684/dank-dungeons?keyword=dank%20dungeons and itch https://dank-dungeons.itch.ioI

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16:23

Get on the Gus Bus (Gus L) (E231)

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2023/11/28

Here’s another brief episode as I attempt to get back in the saddle. Big thanks to Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents… for the birthday wishes. I also have a call from new podcaster on the block Mirke the Meek. Be sure to check his show out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mirke-the-meek/id1717660767Find Gus L.’s blog All Dead Generations free stuff here https://alldeadgenerations.blogspot.com/p/pdf-adventure-archives.htmlListen to Jason Connerley

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13:41

OSR October - A Brief Debrief (E230)

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2023/10/28

Some brief notes for a brief episode. Big thanks for calls from Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi, and Barry Dewey-Robertson aka GM Shadow of Shadow of the GM.Be sure to check out Gus L.’s blog All Dead Generations. Find the free stuff here https://alldeadgenerations.blogspot.com/p/pdf-adventure-archives.htmlMusic by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message

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29:21

Not The OSR October News (The Bizarre Brochure, Talk...

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2023/10/07

I begin by addressing OSR October and why I’ve been in two minds about involving myself in it before deciding it will be a good opportunity to take a look at some interesting products. I share some great calls from Joe Richter of Hindsightless, Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast and Michael “Chigowiz” Shorten of The Dungeon Masters Handbook.There’s a little more about the awesomeness of CLAYMORE’s FIST https://claymorerpgs.itch.io/fistColin “Spikepit” Green’s link to Alan Moore on the How To

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28:12

Two-Fisted Attack (FIST: Ultra Edition & PLANET...

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2023/09/18

Kicking things off in the traditional manner by responding to calls from Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Anthony “Runeslinger” Boyd of Casting Shadows, and Nate Gillbreath of I’m Right, Your Welcome. I then take a look at CLAYMORE’s FIST Paranormal Mercenary RPG Box Set Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/frogappreciator/fist-paranormal-mercenary-rpg-box-set?ref=discovery&term=fistI read the “Playing Fair” chapter from FIST’s referee section before taking to PLANET FIST,

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36:12

Week 4 & 5 #RPGaDAY2023 Revenant Roundup (E227)

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2023/08/31

In this overdue episode, I respond to calls from John Alan Large of The Red Dice Diaries, Colin Green of Spikepit and Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast followed by the remaining prompts 21 to 31 of #RPGaDAY2023.Find all the prompts here https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html?m=1Find out more from David F. Chapman and Anthony ‘Runeslinger’ Boyd hereFeaturing…Lieren of Updates from the Middle of NowhereGrizzly Peaks Radio actual plays: Alien and Blade Runner from

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17:06

Week 3 #RPGaDAY2023 Reluctant Roundup (E226)

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2023/08/19

In this episode, I respond to a couple of calls from Dr Samuel Johnson and Safer Fantasy Craft and John Alan Large of The Red Dice Diaries before addressing prompts 15 to 20 of #RPGaDAY2023.Find all the prompts here https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html?m=1Find out more from David F. Chapman and Anthony ‘Runeslinger’ Boyd hereFeaturing…Lieren of Updates from the Middle of NowhereBarrow of the Elf King by Nate TremePirate Borg by LimithronSpire: The City Must Fall and

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34:30

Week 2 #RPGaDAY2023 Extended Roundup (E225)

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2023/08/14

In this episode, I respond to a couple of calls from John Alan Large of The Red Dice Diaries, Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Michael ‘Chicagowiz’ Shorten of The Dungeon Master’s Handbook before addressing prompts 7 to 14 of #RPGaDAY2023.Find all the prompts here https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html?m=1Find out more from David F. Chapman and Anthony ‘Runeslinger’ Boyd hereFeaturing…Lieren of Updates from the Middle of NowhereAdvanced Dungeons & Dragons by Gary

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20:26

Week 1 #RPGaDAY2023 Retcon Roundup (E224)

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2023/08/06

I begin this episode by re-answering the first RPGaDAY prompt then I respond to a couple of calls from Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast and John Alan Large of The Red Dice Diaries before addressing prompts 2 to 6 of #RPGaDAY2023.Find all the prompts here https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html?m=1Find out more from David F. Chapman and Anthony ‘Runeslinger’ Boyd hereGet Yochai Gal’s Cairn 2E playtest here

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19:10

Day 1 of #RPGaDay2023 'First RPG' and Stuff (E223)

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2023/08/01

In this episode, I respond to a couple of calls from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and John Alan Large of The Red Dice Diaries before launching into day one of #RPGaDAY2023.Today’s #RPGaDAY Prompt is ‘FIRST RPG played (this year)’Find all the prompts here https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html?m=1Find out more from David F. Chapman and Anthony ‘Runeslinger’ Boyd here Get Yochai Gal’s Cairn 2E playtest here

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48:42

The Odd Delusion (Into the Odd, Cairn 2E) (E222)

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2023/07/25

In this episode, I respond to a bunch of amazing calls from Joe Richter of Hindsightless, Michael ‘ChicagoWiz’ Shorten of The Dungeon Master’s Handbook, Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, and Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents…I get to talk about some of my favourite games including…Chris McDowall's Into The Odd https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/into-the-odd/, Electric Bastionland https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/products/electric-bastionland, Mythic Bastionland playtest

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50:09

Don't Get Mad, Get Elven! (Mad God, Barrow of the Elf...

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2023/07/12

Kicking off with a great bunch of calls from Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents…, Anthony ‘Runeslinger’ Boyd of Casting Shadows, Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue, Joe Richter of Hindsightless, and Michael ‘ChicagoWiz’ Shorten of The Dungeon Master’s Handbook.This August marks the beginning of the 10th RPGaDAY month. Find the prompts here.https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.htmlWatch the trailer for Phil Tippet’s 2021 film Mad God here.Find Nate Treme’s excellent Barrow of

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55:19

Data Delving (ChatGPT Backchat) (E220)

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2023/07/02

Thanks to some amazing feedback I received in response to my ChatGPT experiment in episode 218, I found it very easy to put this episode together. Featuring calls from Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue, Joe Richter of Hindsightless, Jason Connerley of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Menion aka Rob of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi and a very special contribution from Safer Fantasy Crafting. Back the Eco Mofos!! Kickstarter here

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32:33

Bunkers & Billionaires (Mail Order Apocalypse, Eco...

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2023/06/22

I kick things off with a couple of great messages from Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue and Michael "ChicagoWiz" Shorten of The Dungeon Master's Handbook.I sing the praises of Substack and share my first real post from The Stochasium "Bunkers & Billionaires: The Future of Dungeon Delving".Christian Buggedei’s Mail Order Apocalypse ⁠https://moa.orkpiraten.de⁠ is a great read.Here’s both Lost Eons and Eco Mofos!! by David Blandy ⁠https://davidblandy.itch.io⁠, the Eco Mofos!

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35:10

Computer Says Yes, And... (ChatGPT, Into the Odd,...

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2023/06/06

Thanks to Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Dark Fluid for your feedback.In this episode, I attempt to teach Google's ChatGPT how to host and play a roleplaying game.Into the Odd SRD Mark of the Odd by Chris McDowall https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AxH25aVWJETisfWNrxCOAHyKE7OCVgS1Isle of Ixx by Skullfungus https://gamesomnivorous.com/products/isle-of-ixx?variant=44184939167977Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of

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