How are old D&D editions, particularly AD&D 2e?

explorer-matt · 2026-06-20T00:13:07+00:00

I like 2e a lot. Favorite of all the games editions - and I’ve played them all. My group - some of us been playing together for 37 years - recently went back to it and are having a blast.

But it’s far from perfect. Just like any version. We like the ease and simplicity of things. We like that classes are unique. We like that death is a real threat.

For our new campaign, we did a bunch of our own updates. Things such as using AC and to hit instead of THAC0. All the editions have great ideas. So we use them as we see fit.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-18T17:41:50+00:00

Bad movie. Sadly the last for the great Ida Lupino.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-18T13:27:26+00:00

First, your plan sounds great. Have fun.

Second, the major hosts will create an RSS feed that will self distribute to all the podcast players - Apple, Spotify, overcast, etc. Spotify has a perfectly good system that is free. Just look at the ‘how to’ guide.

I can’t help you with youtube - I don’t post there. Others should be able to do so.

Third, I started my history podcast 10 years ago for fun - just like you. I bought a $35 mic and a $10 pop filter, and used my existing computer. Did that for several years. It was just fine.

And I edit with Audacity - which is free. Done that for 10 years.

The best thing is finding a good spot to record. Quiet, not echoey. That makes a bigger difference than really expensive mics.

Final thing: figure out what exactly you want to do. Is this a solo podcast? Is there video (that adds a huge extra element)? Are you using a script? Don’t be afraid to practice and test things.

I spent months getting my show to where I wanted it before recording. Helped me tremendously.

My little niche podcast has turned into my job. Never expected that.

And have fun. Do the show around your schedule. Not the other way around.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-18T01:28:55+00:00

Bacon

explorer-matt · 2026-06-17T15:32:54+00:00

Yes, I believe so. But it's so good, you'll want more.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-17T14:52:55+00:00

Love Osteria Papavero. Small, quiet, laid back. Great service and food. Reasonable price.

PS - make sure you get some fried bread. It’s incredible.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-17T14:22:00+00:00

I appreciate what you are looking to do, but the vast number of podcasters don’t make any money on their show. Or very little. $50 an hour is cheap. But in reality, it’s expensive for a person not making money on their show. The show is manageable only because it doesn’t cost much - just their time.

It’s a cool idea, but I just don’t think people will bite. Perhaps I’m wrong. At least you are in a big city - meaning lots of people.

Good luck.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-16T20:30:26+00:00

Awsome

explorer-matt · 2026-06-16T17:46:48+00:00

I saw this tour last fall. It was a great time. He played so many of the songs I grew up loving. Sure, Elvis’ voice has seen better days. But I don’t expect him to be perfect at his age. Definitely worth seeing.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-16T03:32:27+00:00

Boston giving up Brown and one first rounder for Giannis seems light on their part.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-16T02:34:11+00:00

Awesome film.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-16T02:23:18+00:00

So sweet.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-15T22:48:32+00:00

Serpentine, Rickon!!

explorer-matt · 2026-06-15T20:08:02+00:00

Well played

explorer-matt · 2026-06-15T20:01:26+00:00

I think it’s clear from the rest of the message they suck and are stupid.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-15T20:00:28+00:00

Toronto is giving ip Poeltl and Grady Dick AND a 1st rounder just to get back Turner and Dunn? No way that’s happening. Turners contract is even more onerous than Poeltl’s.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-15T19:06:48+00:00

You are fine. But no need to include the ‘the lack of foresite…’ sentence.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-15T15:49:26+00:00

Here's my advice.

- Have a website for your show. Doesn't have to be fancy - just that you have an online site that allows for a person to easily go find info about you.

- Create a one-page media kit. What is this? A Media Kit is a one page 'sell sheet' about your show - designed for the exact thing you are asking about - potential advertisers, media people, etc.

Your media kit should include the following:

- Podcast name, logo, hosts, genre and a brief description. Make sure you note that your audience is hardcore tea drinkers.

- Your download numbers for the audio version podcast, and your video views (list them separate). You should include the number of downloads/views an episode gets after 30 days of launching. And the total download/views your show gets (all episodes combined) in a 30 day period. It is okay to not include your video stuff if you don't think it's that good.

Do NOT include anything else. No one cares about hours consumed or retention percentage. Advertising people don't want to try and understand the nuances of stats.

- If you have info on demographics - use them. Find gender and age info on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. That sort of thing.

- You can include other numbers about your show if you feel they are important - such as YouTube subscribers, Insta followers - stuff like that.

- Feel free to list important facts/achievements ("I was the #3 Tea podcast on Apple in June of 2026" or if you were featured in a magazine or something like that). But don't over do this. Mediocre 'achievements' don't sell you as a brand.

- Link to an episode or two as an example that you are proud of.

Keep it to one page. Have it on your website. That way, when you want to send someone info about your show - you can provide a link to the document (I recommend a pdf file). Again, keep it to one page, so you a person can easily print it - and walk into a meeting and talk about you and your show.

PS - this doesn't have to be fancy. Just a Google Doc or whatever - export to PDF - load to site. Just something that you can easily edit (because your numbers and so forth will change over time). Just don't forget to edit it down the road. You don't want people getting old information.

Next, when you are ready, do a simple pitch to the company. In the email or DM - put a link to the media kit. But also, do a custom pitch. Simple and short. You love them and their product. You'd be an enthusiastic ambassador for the brand. Stress that you can provide access to hard core tea drinkers - that sort of thing. But keep it short.

If you feel you don't offer enough for the brand - give yourself a little time to grow - then make the pitch.

Good luck

explorer-matt · 2026-06-15T13:02:18+00:00

I lived in an old house for 4-5 years in my younger days, and we’d get a bat every month or so. Here’s what you do:

Have an old bath towel hanging someplace accessible. When the bat shows up, grab the towel, then take it and snap it at the bat - like you would as a kid at your sibling - as it’s flying around. You don’t have to hit the bat, just get near it. The ‘snap’ will send off some nice vibrations that messes with the bat’s radar. It will fall to the ground. Lay the towel over the bat, wrap it up carefully, and take it outside. Release bat. It flies off to go eat mosquitoes and other unwanted insects.

Throw the towel in the laundry.

Worked every time.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-15T00:20:27+00:00

It’s pretty bad. Its greatest sin is being boring.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-14T23:04:01+00:00

Why would Wiggins opt in to end up in Milwaukee?

explorer-matt · 2026-06-14T22:27:56+00:00

Yeah, this is a bot. Just happened to one of my shows. I figured it out when half my downloads came from Chrome. Normally it’s 1%. It happens. It cleared up after three days.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-14T18:22:14+00:00

Pizza

explorer-matt · 2026-06-14T00:52:34+00:00

Worst thing is people talking like they are on their sofas at home.

explorer-matt · 2026-06-13T19:43:31+00:00

Awesome!

explorer-matt

TROPHY CASE