SAFCOcast 40: Perpetual Traveller

In this episode Bob talks with Traveller booster/evangelist/hero Greg Caires about the future of Traveller, the need for new players, what’s up with Mongoose, online Traveller play, and his new project, Perpetual Traveller!

Edit!

We were not sure about Mongoose having a Traveller “starter” set. Well, they do, and here is the link to their Traveller Starter Pack, which is a free PDF!

In addition the Traveller Explorer’s Edition is only 99 cents for the PDF.

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The music in this episode is Helios Deck, from the Speculative Machines podcast.

 

SAFCOcast 39: Into Out of the Box

In this episode, besides reading some X-boat transmissions and talking about some Imperial News, we talk a bit about some articles in the Classic Traveller: Out of the Box series from Chris Kubasik on his Tales to Astound blog.

It’s no secret (since we talk about is constantly) what we use Classic Traveller in our campaign. Chris’s exploration of CT is one of the best on the web, and really got us thinking.

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SAFCOcast 38: Return from the Event Horizon

We’re back!

In this episode Jeff and Bob do their best to explain their way out of the fact that it’s been nearly two years since they recorded together!

Seriously, we thank all the listeners who have stuck with us. We love doing the podcast.

We jump into some X-Boat Transmissions and hear from numerous listeners.  Bob then corrects a rules mistake he made about blade throwing in Classic Traveller two years ago. It’s a great rule, and Bob throws in another Earl Dumarest example.

We then to through some fun Traveller/Cepheus Engine-related Internet Finds, quickly discuss some Imperial News, and Bob thanks John Watts of Independence Games for his massive generosity.

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The music in this episode is Contagious Architectures, from the Speculative Machines podcast.

SAFCOcast 37: Adam Kovac Interview

Adam Kovac has been on the show before with Jeffrey Jones of RPG Ramblings to discuss their Scoundrels of Brixton projects for 2d6 SF RPGs.

Adam has recently started his own publishing imprint called Boondock RPG Adventures and has published a couple of adventures for Cepheus Engine or other 2d6 SF games. In this episode we catch up with him and find out a bit more about his current projects.

The music in this episode is Contagious Architectures, from the Speculative Machines podcast.

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SAFCOcast 36: MayDay 2024 and other stuff with CyborgPrime

We’re back again! It’s that time of the year. Mayday is near, and thus it is time to talk about it. Joining us is the organizer of the online Traveller celebration, Frank Succardi, also known as CyborgPrime.

We talk about Mayday, and we talk about some of Frank’s other projects, including some work he’s doing with AI.

All the information about this year’s Mayday Mayday can be found on Frank’s website, here.

And of course, Franks product can be found as well on CyborgPrime Games.

You can find Che Webster’s Roleplay Rescue blog/podcast here.

This episode’s theme music is Crystal Math, by the Speculative Machines podcast.

 

SAFCOcast 35: the Scoundrels of Brixton

In this episode Bob interviews the creators of the Scoundrels of Brixton Cepheus Engine/Traveller setting and books, Jeffrey Jones of the RPG Ramblings podcast and writer Adam Kovac.

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SAFCOcast 34: update on Keith Frye Memorial Game and Mayday! 2023 Interview with CyborgPrime

In this episode I read a quick message from Greg Caires and Ken Patterson regarding the passing of Keith Frye the upcoming online memorial game for him, and then we interview CyborgPrime (Frank Succardi) about the upcoming Mayday Mayday 2023 online Traveller celebration.

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SAFCOcast 33: Talking MayDay 2023 with Ken Patterson

In this episode we talk to Ken Patterson about the upcoming MayDay 2023 online Traveller celebration.

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SAFCOcast 31: Interview with Virtual Traveller’s Ken Patterson

In this episode we interview Ken Patterson of the Virtual Traveller Facebook group about the upcoming online streaming game to benefit Mr. Keith Frye, one of the pillars of the Traveller community as he battles serious illness.

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SAFCOcast 30: More Campaign Descriptions, Bribery Confusion, and Review of our Campaign

In this episode we do internet finds, rules finds (in which Bob gets even more confused about the Bribery skill in the little black books), xboat transmissions, two from our longest campaign event, and we review our own campaign 4.5 years into it.

Note: I understand Bribery now! Sorry – I had ignored the line about stringent laws making bribery easier. DERP!

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