Bandits Peak GaryCon drunk cast
Summary
Drunkast hosts and guest Daniel from Bandit's Keep recap their experiences at the Grizzly Peaks convention, discussing a brutal OD&D game and a miniatures space battle. They debate the merits of Gary Gygax's legacy and the unique camaraderie of smaller cons compared to Gen Con. The pair also analyze the Pendragon RPG and share humorous advice for running an Advanced D&D tournament, including strict rules on paladins and resurrection mechanics.
Topics discussed
Intro, location, and the 'buxom elf' incident
Daniel's OD&D game: The Eldritch Blade and giant beetles
Player failures and the cleric/sword rule debate
Playing Rocket Ships: Miniatures made of erasers
Nostalgia for Starfleet Battles and its complexity
Rocket Ships mechanics: Initiative and fleet slogans
Satine Phoenix's wedding and Gary Gygax's legacy
Con camaraderie: Lake Geneva vs Gen Con crowds
Discussion on Pendragon: Knightly mindset and new edition
Paladins, Paul Anderson, and the Dragon's troll fight
Multi-classing: Monk Assassin Paladin and optimization
AD&D tournament advice: Killing paladins and raised dead
Tournament pacing and Hasrath's reputation
Upcoming game: The Fire Giant's Daughter contests
Scheduling games and the 1st level party vs Dragon
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