Generations
I'm joined once again by John from Double Fox Gaming, but this time, he's bought reinforcements! It's my pleasure to also host Glenn, Matt, and Mike to discuss the legacy of Dungeons & Dragons. The guys take us through five generations of play, and how the wishes of one character can have cascading effects decades later. We hear the epic parable of The Abyss Donkey, which is ultimately a lesson in how gaming can bring us all together, no matter the circumstances.
- 04:27 - Harn's Legacy
- 14:27 - Inheriting the Hobby
- 32:28 - The Abyss Donkey (TM)
- 51:01 - Maturing Attitudes
- 57:48 - How the Game has Changed
Find John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doublefoxgaming/
Find Thinking Critically online:
- Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk
- Socials: @ThinkCritDnD
- Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD
References:
- 'Ravenloft' episode of Thinking Critically
- '123s of D&D' by Ivan Van Norman and Wizards RPG Team, ISBN-10: 0786966688
- 'ABCs of D&D' by Ivan Van Norman and Wizards RPG Team, ISBN-10: 0786966661
Patrons:
- Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/
- Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson
- Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/
- Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/
Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod
Podcast art by Lily from https://www.facebook.com/beiworkshop
John Gent
Gamer. Dad. Grandad.
Been gaming since I was 13, now 56.
About 20 years ago I used to own and run a couple of games shops - 'Maidstone Games' one branch in Maidstone the other in the Medway towns and was an official TSR Demonstrator back in the day.
Played countless RPG's over the years but started with 1st Edition D&D, then 2nd, 3rd, 3.5, 4th Ed and now 5th Ed.
Favourite setting is Ravenloft as I love the history and the flexibility.
Other games include Traveller, Shadowrun and Symbaroum RPG's.
Prefer playing to DM ing but if I do DM it's normally Ravenloft.
Likes - Players that stay true to their character and RP well.
Dislikes - Cheats and power gamers.
Currently playing in WHFRP game and Coriolis Sci Fi setting.
Dad to 5 (4 play D&D)
Grandad to 1 (Not old enough yet)
Love - Sprocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, petrol head, being outside, my own company.
Hate - VW Beetle vans, Liars and cheats, Fake people, BS and crowds.
Undiagnosed ADD and mild Autistic.
