S4E14 Pirate Feedback
Summary
Host Jason, Joe, and Merck discuss a listener call from BJ Boyd regarding Conan stories and pirate-themed RPGs. They explore the upcoming animated adaptation of *Queen of the Black Coast* and compare historical pirate games like *Savage Worlds* to fantasy options such as *Pathfinder*. The group also debates the feasibility of realistic versus fantastical pirate campaigns, noting the brutal nature of actual piracy.
Topics discussed
Intro: How the theme was made
Welcome to Nerds RPG and Shirecon update
Listener call from BJ Boyd begins
Discussion on Conan: Queen of the Black Coast and Tarkovsky
Review of Conan story: Pool of the Black One
Movie recommendation: The Sea Wolf (Tommy Lee Jones)
Pirate RPGs: Fantasy vs. Historical settings
Savage Worlds: Pirates of the Spanish Main
Cepheus Engine and Traveler for pirate campaigns
Host reactions and Pathfinder Skull and Shackles
Animated Conan and Primal/Samurai Jack context
Tangent: Dexter's Lab and Powerpuff Girls
Historical parallel: Julius Caesar and pirates
List of historical pirate RPGs and miniatures
Game system suitability: Traveler vs. Savage Worlds
Preference for fantastical pirates and 50 Fathoms
Realism of piracy: Life expectancy and combat
Closing thanks to BJ and mention of Palace of Silver Princes
Outro: Next episode preview and podcast links
Post-credits banter
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