I imagine that Majestic Moose plays a more "A team" type game than most of us. By that I mean he allows his players to make tanks out of a backyard playground set since the players have more "fun" that way.

When I and my friends sit down we want a game of heroic fantasy. Rare is the moment when I have cried out in a video game or RPG "that's unrealistic." (Unless there is no jump button. Seriously makes me mad, single handedly ruined the N64 zelda series for me, but that's a digression of a digression.)
I mean, we play games with the force in galaxies far, far away, with supernatural horrors, dragons and demi-gods, alternate cosmologies, etc.
Reality and it's effects hold little sway to what makes a Heroic fantasy game fun IMO.
Just repeat after me:
You are not a beautiful or unique snowflake.
You are not how much you've spent on WotC products.
You are not whatever RPG you play.
You are one of tens of thousands of people that spend money on a hobby.
You will not always get what you want

Thanks so much for the Fandom Comics shout-out in the podcast! Glad you found the Cydon Prax stats helpful for the campaign! I looked at Prax's stats, he really should be CL 13, not 12, which might have been part of why he seemed to cut through early on before your guys got a handle on him. Still very cool to listen to people essentially playtest an NPC we built! Good luck with the podcast moving forward, guys!

Episode 3: Imperial Naked Guy is here. We answer many listener questions, ruin Kelyn and Adrianna's romantic evening and have a good roundtable on the art of designing NPCs. You can download the show at threat-detected.com/2011/03/31/episode-3...if you haven't already programmed itunes to fetch your Threat Detected.Garrett

Episode 4: When BBEGs Can't Perform is here.The heroes are caught in the wrong luxury suite at the wrong time in this action-packed episode of the Threat Detected Podcast. Through the events, the campaign becomes a three-way conflict.

Thanks for joining us for Episode 5: N3MO's Humiliation. Tonight we finally venture into the Royal Bespin Casino to hunt down Darga's contact. We also discuss canon in Star Wars and mythology in general... and how it relates to our gaming sessions.

On this episode of Threat Detected, the heroes attempt to defuse a crime of passion between competitors at the Royal Bespin Casino. Also, they receive a mysterious call from a guest star promising to deliver Darga's agent.

Episode 7: Revenge of the JediIn this episode, we conclude the battle with Aurra Sing and learn who Darga's contact is. Plus, we have a discussion about cliffhanger sessions.Download direct at threat-detected.com/2011/06/09/e ... -jedi.aspx

The Threat Detected gang leave their dice at home, order a pizza and take a trip down Memory Hyperspace Lane to discuss the second module in the Dawn of Defiance Campaign, A Wretched Hive.The show can be downloaded at threat-detected.com/2011/06/23/special-e...

Welcome to a climatic episode of Threat Detected. The heroes corner their prey, Darga the Hutt in his yacht. Will they go medieval on his tail? We begin our conversation with Star Wars Game Designer Sterling Hershey and feature original Star Wars music by Rod Johnson.

Episode 10: Kill Darga Part 2Welcome to the Road to GenCon episode of Threat Detected. We pick Sterling Hershey’s brain about Dawn of Defiance and conclude the Darga the Hutt showdown.Download the show directly at:

This is Fear and Loathing in Indianapolis: The GenCon 2011 Special Edition. We recorded the Friday NJO Traitor's Gambit... and this is the first quarter of the festivities. Plus, Tony shares his GenCon relfections.threat-detected.com/2011/08/11/g ... tion1.aspxGarrett

Welcome to the second part of our GenCon NJO Traitor’s Gambit Extravaganza. Tony aka Tor takes over the reigns to run the Switch-Ganga Lor Battle. We even debrief Tony about his GenCon GMing experience. The sound quality is much better. Download the episode at:threat-detected.com/2011/08/18/gencon-sp...Garrett

Here is the third installment of our GenCon Special Edition Series. How does a new group handle chase rules? What does Donovan Morningfire have to say about his Traitor’s Gambit Experience. Also, we have several major announcements in this very special edition of Threat Detected.Download the episode here: threat-detected.com/?ci=23323Garrett

This is the fourth of our Threat Detected five part GenCon Special Edition series. The heroes confront Calgon, the traitorous Sel Zonn Security Chief and take the fight to the Vong. Also, we answer Angelic Doctor’s questions with Donovan Morningfire, detailing the 3 Questions of Character Generation. Listen to the show at:threat-detected.com/2011/09/01/g ... art-5.aspx

I'm so bummed out. My iPod crapped out over the summer (it doesn't keep a charge) and I haven't been able to afford a new one, so I have been missing the podcasts! I haven't had time to listen on my laptop because school's so crazy busy. I really miss the gang and their wacky exploits.

Welcome to another episode of Threat Detected. We enter the home stretch of Queen of Air and Darkness by running away from Bespin… and beginning the campaign’s first arc climax: starship combat! Do not be afraid by how un-smooth it’s run. This was a learning experience. I even provide handy hints so your starship combat debut is as smooth as Hoth ice lakes.threat-detected.com/2011/09/25/new-episo...Garrett

Welcome to another episode of Threat Detected, the Dawn of Defiance Podcast. Tonight we wrap up Queen of Air and Darkness with a dramatic race against time in the space over Bespin. Plus, Kelyn finds a major clue about the fate of his father’s ship.

Thanks for listening to Threat Detected Episode 15: Dead Cammasi Jokes. We talk about alternative lightsaber crystals, adapt Sterling Hershey’s Talnar’s Rescue for Saga and discuss the changes and mechanics in detail. We also have a round table about leveling up the group’s characters. All this and Kelyn blows it with a Twi’lek bartender.

"Jetpacking Midgets," the 16th episode of Threat Detected, will be arriving at your Thanksgiving Day table. Join us as we give thanks for droids with chainsaws, Caamas building lightsabers and Gossam pirates with jetpacks, We also discuss JemyM's hindsight observations of Queen of Air and Darkness. All this and more on a very special episode of Threat Detected.

"Jetpacking Midgets," the 16th episode of Threat Detected, will be arriving at your Thanksgiving Day table. Join us as we give thanks for droids with chainsaws, Caamas building lightsabers and Gossam pirates with jetpacks, We also discuss JemyM's hindsight observations of Queen of Air and Darkness. All this and more on a very special episode of Threat Detected.

Thanks for joining Threat Detected as it goes into original material to up the stakes in Carson’s less than relaxing trip home. The group breaks into the Royal Palace of Castell, infiltrates the dungeon and attempts to rescue a local rebel leader- who Carson happened to be romantically involved with. We discuss canon and how we let it affect our gaming. We talk strills and the droid protocol system. Plus, we take an in-depth look at an AD&D module adapted for Saga by AngelicDoctor.

Welcome to the Threat Detected Holiday Special. For the holidays we set the Dawn of Defiance Campaign aside and played an original Clone Wars Holiday module. We also share a cup of brandy by the fireside with Belgian GM Fausto, whose group completed Dawn of Defiance in a year and a half. Happy Life Day to everyone!There are two versions of the show. One is the players guide. It is spoiler free and is intended for players or listeners who don't want the secrets of the Dawn of Defiance's second act to be ruined. The GM's Guide includes plenty of spoilers in our discussion with Fausto.Download the Players Guide at:threat-detected.com/2011/12/22/a-bustero...and the GM's Guide at:threat-detected.com/2011/12/22/a-bustero...

Look for a shorter epilogue special edition that shows the final fight of the Holiday Special. It should be out by New Year's.

Welcome to the conclusion of the Threat Detected Star Wars Holiday Special. Tonight we send our first level Clone Wars heroes into Grievous’s sick bay. We do a State of the Podcast, discuss how to handle sessions when things get personal and analyze a super General Grievous build.The show can be downloaded or listened directly from:threat-detected.com/2011/12/28/holiday-s...Happy New Years everyone!