The Classic Adventure Gaming Podcast
By GusB
Cauldron Con 2025
A Panel of Cauldron Con 2025 attendees sit down to discuss this years happenings and what the future holds for the Con.
Special thanks to Jeff Simpson for the podcast cover art, Fiore for the episode thumbnail art, and Terrible Sorcery for the music!
CAG Discord Server: https://discord.gg/DTdjTRtBHY
https://cauldron.pesa-nexus.de/en/
Sci-Fi Adventure Gaming!
Josh and Zherbus sit down with Falconer, Settembrini, and Commodore to discuss the joy that is Sci-Fi Adventure Gaming.
Special thanks to Jeff Simpson for the podcast cover art, Fiore for the episode thumbnail art, and Terrible Sorcery for the music!
CAG Discord Server: https://discord.gg/tX682hMgMt
https://emdt.bigcartel.com/product/city-of-the-ape-men
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/mythmere-games/osric-3https://coldlightrpgpress.weebly.com/home/stars-without-number-faster-than-lighthttps://sectorswithoutnumber.com/sector/7905bc31ffd8c8f185eb/planet/dca01bf9779fe3d340b4https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/355200 Classic Travellerhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/80756/starships-spacemen-original-1978 Starships and Spacemen Original
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/86467/stars-without-number-original-free-edition SwN Freehttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/226996/stars-without-number-revised-edition SwN Revised https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/80190/ct-st-starter-travellerhttps://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Leonard+Kanterman Starships & Spacemen Original (hardcopy)https://www.bitsuk.net/Products/101Books/101Books.html: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/201735/the-lucanii-drifthttps://www.farfuture.net/FFE-CDROMs.html
NTX 2025
I sit down with Matt Finch & Chainsaw to discuss classic adventure gaming at North Texas RPG Con.
Special thanks to Jeff Simpson for the podcast cover art, Fiore for the episode thumbnail art, and Terrible Sorcery for the music!
CAG Discord Server: https://discord.gg/qjnEDZg9e7
Mythmere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7QkuXZ9fGP
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/mythmere-games/osric-3
https://www.mythmeregames.com/
https://www.hyperborea.tv/store/p37/The_Lost_Treasure_of_Atlantis.html
https://www.hyperborea.tv/store/p27/Rats_in_the_Walls_and_Other_Perils.html
On The Thief
Josh, Melan, Zherbus, and EOTB deep dive into the Thief class.
Special thanks to Jeff Simpson for the podcast cover art, Fiore for the episode thumbnail art, and Terrible Sorcery for the music!
CAG Discord Server: https://discord.gg/qjnEDZg9e7
https://www.diffworlds.com/gamelords.htm
The Adventure Site Contest
We discuss the winning adventures for the first annual Adventure Site Contest put on by Ben Gibson of Coldlight Press! Special thanks to Jeff Simpson for the podcast cover art, Fiore for the episode thumbnail art, and Terrible Sorcery for the music!
Anthony Huso sale: https://stonehold.gumroad.com/
https://coldlightrpgpress.weebly.com/
https://dangerisreal.blogspot.com/
https://www.dangerisreal.ovh/whitebox
https://www.dangerisreal.ovh/ose
https://thegloomyforest.blogspot.com/
https://bxblackrazor.blogspot.com/
No Artpunk III
Sitting down with Prince of Nothing and the winners of NAP 3 to discuss high-level adventure gaming.
https://princeofnothing.itch.io/no-artpunk-iii
https://princeofnothing.itch.io/no-artpunk-ii
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/379533/no-artpunk-vol-1
https://espharel.blogspot.com/
https://coldlightrpgpress.weebly.com/
https://bxblackrazor.blogspot.com/
https://emdt.bigcartel.com/product/the-webs-of-past-and-present
https://floodedrealms.substack.com/
https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Ignatius+Umlaut&adult_audience_rating=00
On 1E Illusionists
Josh and EOTB dive deep into running and playing the Illusionist class for the Advanced Game!
Special thanks to Jeff Simpson for the podcast cover art, Fiore for the episode thumbnail art, and Terrible Sorcery for the music!
CAG Discord Server: https://discord.gg/s9T36B9Hcy
Commodore Adventure Sites Contest:
https://coldlightrpgpress.weebly.com/home/adventure-sites-ireleased
Fight On! Magazine:
Illusionist discussion on K&KA:
https://knights-n-knaves.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=15779
Worldbuilding and Sandbox Play
This episode, the panel of Sages are joined by Mr. Rob Conley of Bat in the Attic Games to discuss worldbuilding and sandbox play fundamentals!
Special thanks to Jeff Simpson for the podcast cover art, Fiore for the episode thumbnail art, and Terrible Sorcery for the music!
CAG Discord:
Links from the show:
https://batintheattic.blogspot.com/2021/04/world-in-motion-breathing-life-into.html
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/batintheatticgames/how-to-make-a-fantasy-sandbox/
https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/89944/Blackmarsh
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2537290/Fantasy_Adventure_Builder/
https://www.nbos.com/products/inspiration-pad-pro
Cauldron Con 2023
Discussion with several Fantasy Adventure Gamers who organized and/or attended Cauldron Con 2023 in Germany.
Special thanks to Jeff Simpson for the podcast cover art, Fiore for the episode thumbnail art, and Terrible Sorcery for the music!
CAG Discord Link:
https://cauldron.pesa-nexus.de/en/
The Imagination and Craft of Fantasy Adventure Module Design
Discussion with Jeff Simpson of Buddyscott Entertainment Group and author of Swords & Sewercery and the Crypt of Terror. We dive deep into Jeff's creative process and how he designs his one-of-a-kind modules.
CAG Discord Link:
https://swordsandschlock.wordpress.com/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mercilessmerchants/the-coming-of-winter
Mass Combat and Domain Play in Fantasy Adventure Games
Discussion on integrating mass combat and domain level play into your fantasy adventure campaigns.
CAG Discord Link:
https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/17037/g1-3-against-the-giants-1e
https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/17043/d3-vault-of-the-drow-1e
https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/16262/olle-skogren
https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/268206/eyrie-of-the-dread-eye
The Culture of Fantasy Adventure Games
Discussion on the play culture of Fantasy Adventure Games and creating a table, both in person and online, that attracts those interested in this culture of play.
CAG Discord Link:
Designing & Running Dungeons for Fantasy Adventure Games
This episode, we dive deep into best practices for designing and running dungeons in your fantasy adventure games.
CAG Discord link:
Fundamentals of Fantasy Adventure Gaming
CAG Discord link:
1e DMG:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17004/Dungeon-Masters-Guide-1e?src=also_purchased
Melan links:
https://ravencrowking.blogspot.com/2011/05/c-is-for-choices-context-and.html?m=1
https://beyondfomalhaut.blogspot.com/
EOTB links :
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/288750/Saving-Throw-fundraiser-fanzine-for-James-D-Kramer
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/crafter/145/view-profile
Zherbus link:
https://zherbuswrites.blogspot.com/2022/11/ok-this-is-actually-osric-online.html
Prince of Nothing links:
https://princeofnothingblogs.wordpress.com/
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/379533/No-ArtPunk-Vol-1