
D&D is Dead?
Claim This Podcastby Mickey Barfield The Polyhedral Knight
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<p> 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. </p>
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2/25/2025
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Recent Episodes

April 20, 2026
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 production check us out on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/mickeybarfieldtpk The Polyhedral Knights website is https://www.thepolyhedralknights.com/ Or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thepolyhedralknights

April 12, 2026
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/mickeybarfieldtpk The Polyhedral Knights website is https://www.thepolyhedralknights.com/ Or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thepolyhedralknights

March 25, 2026
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 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/mickeybarfieldtpk The Polyhedral Knights website is https://www.thepolyhedralknights.com/ Or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thepolyhedralknights
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- What is D&D is Dead??
<p> 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. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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