Seamus and Aaron talk about getting your tabletop roleplaying game started – how to gather up a group of eager players, how to set things up,  and how to kick them off, followed by a trip to the local starting tavern to see what all the fuss is about. Things We Talk About Heroes of … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 15: Beginning Basics →

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Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 15: Beginning Basics

Seamus and Aaron talk about settings for your roleplaying game: making a setting functional vs. ‘worldbuilding’, playing in settings with canon and ones written for games in the first place, and what a setting of your own creation will need – and what it can do for you. Things We Talk About Electric Bastionland, The … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 14: Setting A Dispute →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 14: Setting A Dispute

When last we left Dabber, Alistair, Grubs, Thick McRunfast, and Little T.M., they were facing off against an automaton with orders to kill them. See how they strike at the mechanical man’s heart, check their rival’s ambitions, and how they react when the other shoe drops in the thrilling and spooky conclusion to the Cannibal … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 13 – Now Playing: Electric Bastionland Pt 2 →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 13 – Now Playing: Electric Bastionland Pt 2

A thick-headed former council runner and their caterpillar, a failed puppeteer and their much-smarter puppet, and a banned necro-engineer with their shovel and ‘flavor-masking rub’ walk into a bar . . . and can only order water, because they’re that far into debt. Luckily for the Cannibal Halflings, there’s always money to be made in Electric … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 12 – Now Playing: Electric Bastionland Pt 1 →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 12 – Now Playing: Electric Bastionland Pt 1

It’s been a while! We talk a little about what some of our contributors have been up to when it comes to designing games of their own, including a look at a creative challenge that will be coming around again. Then, we get down to the real business of the episode: ending tabletop roleplaying game … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 11 – Campaign Closure →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 11 – Campaign Closure

The Cannibal Halflings wrap up their tour of duty with the Band of Blades! Blood soaks the ground in the forest outside Plainswood – but the Heavy, Sniper, Medic, and what’s left of the Silver Stags squad of the mercenary Legion press on in their assault against the undead (and turned) forces of the Cinder King. … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 10 – Now Playing: Band of Blades Pt. 2 →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 10 – Now Playing: Band of Blades Pt. 2

The Cannibal Halflings join the Legion as it flees east towards Skydagger Keep, the undead forces of the Cinder King and his Broken generals hot on their heels. Having reached the village of Plainswood, the command staff have issued orders and squads are on the march to strike back and clear the path.  Faced with … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 9 – Now Playing: Band of Blades Pt. 1 →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 9 – Now Playing: Band of Blades Pt. 1

Usually we talk about playing games – how about an episode about making them? From house rules to hacks to wholesale creation, the Cannibal Halflings take a delve into all things tabletop game design: tips, tricks, advice, history, systems, and games worth taking a look at! Things We Talk About: Free from the Yoke, Dogs … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 8: Design Delve →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 8: Design Delve

Join the Cannibal Halflings for an Actual Play adventure in the world of Ryuutama: Natural Fantasy Roleplay! Two travelers walk the Grandile Road towards a festival, but they’ll have to contend with the rigors of the journey, mystical occurrences, and mischievous marauders along the way. Learn along with the players about how to play this … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 7 – Now Playing: Ryuutama →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 7 – Now Playing: Ryuutama

We’re all trying to stay sane these days, and for many of us that means gaming, but when staying safe means staying away how can we manage that? The Cannibal Halflings talk about how to take your tabletop roleplaying experience digital with options and advice for remote play. As for playing with whoever you’re quarantined … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 6 – Distancing & Dragons →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 6 – Distancing & Dragons

Welcome to the Dark Future of Cannibal Halfling Radio! Now that we’re in (Cyberpunk) 2020, and we survived the chaos of the holidays and some cyberpsycho-halfling-induced technical difficulties, we have some gently-aged Resolutions for the new year with regards to game design, playing games, and right here at CHG. After we look to the future, … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 5 – Delayed Secrets →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 5 – Delayed Secrets

If you’re looking for a holiday tabletop roleplaying one-shot we have some ideas for you in the latest round of Pitch Me, from Jewish knights to Christmas changelings to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Lunar Exalt! Then we get a little more serious, talking about corporate commercialization making its way into the hobby, in this episode of … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 4: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Lunar Exalt →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 4: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Lunar Exalt

In this episode of CHR our gamemasters ask one another “How Do You apply the experiences you’ve had toward being better at improvising at the table?”, and then reflect upon what in our gaming groups we’ve found ourselves thankful for. Things We Talk About: Apocalypse World, Improv for Gamers, Star Wars: Living on Borrowed Time, Blades … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 3 – Thankfully Winging It →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 3 – Thankfully Winging It

Gaming news and games we Can’t Let Go, Happy Horror Stories wherein things went awry on the table in the best way, and a four-way pitch fight for the best Halloween One-Shot RPG in this episode of CHR! Things We Talk About: Consent in Gaming, TTRPG Safety Toolkit, Bluebeard’s Bride, The Sword, The Crown, and … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 2 – Happy Horrors →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 2 – Happy Horrors

ENnie-Nominated Cannibal Halfling Gaming breaks out of the written word and invades the airwaves with Cannibal Halfling Radio! That sound pretty fancy. Really, we just want to find our podcasting legs and talk about some games. Aaron, Jason, and Seamus talk about some CHG goings-ons, what they’ve been playing, and shine a spotlight on a … Continue reading Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 1 – Episode Zero →

Cannibal Halfling Radio Episode 1 – Episode Zero

ENnie-Nominated Cannibal Halfling Gaming invades the airwaves to talk about tabletop roleplaying games!