This week we take a look at fantasy roleplaying and the debate over high magic and low magic. There are many different theories on which is better, but ultimately it is personal preference. We , as a group, tackle this topic with our usual fervor (or lack of) and as always… accomplish little.
High Magic vs. Low Magic Fantasy – Ep20
Cast: Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson & Shawn
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Total Run Time – 33:49
00:00 Intro
00:29 Topic: High Magic vs. Low Magic Fantasy
Items Mentioned: Deadlands, Aces & Eights, Cyberpunk 2020, Shadowrun
02:06 TANGENT: Jonah Hex
Items Mentioned: Jonah Hex (Movie), Jonah Hex (Comic)
03:12 Back on Topic
Items Mentioned: Star Trek, Star Wars
03:25 TANGENT: Q Continuum & Clint Howard Magic
Items Mentioned: Clint Howard, Wraith (Movie), Gathering of the Juggalos
04:19 Back on Topic
Items Mentioned: Lord of the Rings, Middle Earth Roleplaying Game, Dragonslayer, Dungeons & Dragons, Conan RPG, Hackmaster, World of Greyhawk, Forgotten Realms, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay
11:35 TANGENT: Sea Princes Campaign & Cursed Magic
12:50 Back on Topic
13:33 TANGENT: Giant Eagles?
Item Mentioned: Dragon Age
13:46 Back on Topic
Items Mentioned: Munchkin Conan, World of Greyhawk, Game of Thrones, Wheel of Time
26:45 TANGENT: NPCs and Women on Boats
Item Mentioned: Deadliest Catch
28:12 Back on Topic
Item Mentioned: Planescape, Game of Thrones, Wheel of Time
30:42 TANGENT: Average Shadowrun Sniper Life Expectancy
Item Mentioned: Shadowrun
32:09 TANGENT: Thanks to Kenzer & Company
Items Mentioned: Kenzer & Company, Hackmaster
33:12 Outro
OFFICIAL TANGENT COUNT: 7