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Each episode of our podcast compares D&D with another RPG. Our goal is not to criticize but to objectively evaluate each game's strengths and weaknesses. We believe in the power of informed decisions, so we leave the final judgment to the listener. Our discussions will cover character creation, basic mechanics, combat, complexity, setting, and campaign longevity. Hosted by Roleplaying game creator Mickey Barfield (The Polyhedral Knights), creator of Spy, Pathogen Unclassified, Wicked Pacts, Dark Times, Pirates of a Shattered World, Wasteland Sagas and Renegade City.
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S1E9 Episode 9: NPCs More than What they Can Be
Mickey and Ali discuss other ways to explore NPCs, including a few non-traditional approaches. Please excuse the audio issues we had in this episode. If you want to support this and Mickey's game…
S1E8 Episode 8 Scum and Villainy
Mickey and Ali discuss the Sci Fi RPG Scum and Villainy. If you want to support this and Mickey's game production check us out on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/mickeybarfieldtpkThe Polyhedral…
S1E7 Episode 7 13th Age
In this episode, Mickey and Ali discuss 13th Age and what makes this such a standout game that deserves more spotlight. If you want to support this and Mickey's game production check us out on…
S1E6 Episode 6 Blades in the Dark
In this episode, Mickey and Ali discuss Blades in the Dark and show how different it is from the most popular fantasy RPG out there. If you want to support this and Mickey's game production check us…
S1E5 Episode 5 Dungeon Crawl Classics
In this episode, Mickey and Ali discuss Dungeon Crawl Classics, AKA DCC. Please show love to the people at Goodman Games https://goodman-games.com/For more of what Mickey Barfield has produced, check…
S1E4 Episode 4 Pendragon
In this episode Mickey and Ali discuss the game of Pendragon, published by Chaosium. For more information of The Polyhedral Knights check us out atIf you want to support this and Mickey's game…
Episode 3 Dragonbane
In this episode, Mickey and Ali discuss Dragonbane and how it compares to D&D. We discuss the pitch, character creation, combat, magic, setting, and the longevity of the campaign play. If you…
S1E2 Episode 2 Sword Chronicles
In this episode, Mickey and Ali discuss the game Sword Chronicles and how it stacks up against D&D. We go over the pitch, character creation, combat, magic, the setting, and the longevity of the…
S1E1 Episode 1 Swords of the Serpentine
In this first episode of many, Mickey and Ali discuss the game Swords of the Serpentine and how it stacks up against D&D. We go over the pitch, character creation, combat, magic, the setting, and…
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D&D is Dead? has published 9 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Games, Leisure.
D&D is Dead? is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.
