The Small but Vicious Podcast: Recent Episodes
William (Oldscool) & Patrick (Schubudha)
Episode 59 Once more we return to the old world in order to answer a number of listener questions. If you would like us to answer your questions please drop us an email at Smallbutviciouspodcast@hotmail.com or post on our forums at www.d20radio.com/forums
Episode 58 On this episode of the Small but Vicious Podcast we take a look at the bestial wizards of the Amber Brotherhood in our Colours of Magic segment. We also have a special interview with Daniel Fox the designer of ZWEIHÄNDER: Grim and Perilous a forthcoming WFRP retroclone that also promises to be system [...]
Episode 57 This time we take a look at the deadly elven archery of the Ghost Strider career and we also answer some listener questions. So if your back from Gen con and are looking to relax why not put your feet up and enjoy the Small but Vicious Podcast.
Episode 56 This time on the Small but Vicious Podcast we take a request form listener Kieran Crean and descuss running criminal campaigns. We look at forming your own criminal organisation and living a life of crime in the Old World. So grab your lockpicks and 30 foot rope as delve into the seedy underworld [...]
Episode 55 This time on the Small but Vicious Podcast we set sail for the high seas and take a look at the Imperial Navy and how you can use them in your games. Then we delve into those creatures who howl at the moon as we take a look at Werewolves and there somewhat [...]
Episode 54 This time on the Small but Vicious Podcast we take a look at he morbidly driven Killer of the Dead career and in a return of our Colours of Magic segment we study the stars and the universe with the lightning hurling wizards of the Celestial College. So sit back pour and yourself [...]
Episode 53 This time on the small but Vicious podcast we offer up a double helping of career advice. First up we take a look at the guy who knows a little about a lot of things the Dilettante and then we break out in to a discussion of the Ex Convict or possibly even [...]
Episode 52 This time on the Small but Vicious Podcast we return to our Colour of Magic segment and look at the secretive Shadowmancers of the Grey Order in all there illusionary wonder. And in Sects and Violence we ride out with the mighty Knights of the White Wolf to smite the enemy’s of there [...]
Small but Vicious Special 4 In this special Interview we talk to veteran WFRP scribe Graeme Davis. Graeme is probably best known to Warhammer fans as the writer of Shadows over Bogenhaffen and worked on the original Enemy within campaign as well as many other projects in his 30+ years in the industry. He has [...]
Episode 51 Greetings folks in a little bit of a late Valentines day episode we take a look at love and war. In the Creature Catalogue we discuss the vicious and deadly servitors of the prince of pleasure the Deamonettes. Also in the Career Advise we discussed the Captain career and how to accommodate this [...]
Episode 50 Join us as we celebrate our 50th episode how all gamers do getting together with friends and reminiscing about shared tabletop experiences. For this special XL episode of the Small but Vicious podcast we welcome our good friend Fiddleback to the show as we just kick back and talk about our best gaming [...]
Episode 49 Happy Holidays Gamernation! To celebrate this time of year we decided to delve into the Realm of the Ice Queen source book and take a look at the Bear Tamer career and the awesome powers of the Ice Witches of Kislev. We also give a refresher on fate and fortune points and there [...]
Episode 48 Welcome back for another instalment of the Small but Vicious Podcast, the only podcast devoted to Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay in all its forms. This time we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the WFRP as well as looking at the Master Thief career and delving into the Ill met in Bogenhafen Adventure from Sigmars [...]
Episode 47 Where back once again ! In this instalment of the Small but Vicious podcast we take a look at the Demon busting White College of magic and the crazed violence of the Cult of the Crimson Skull, BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD ! We also answer some listener mail and wax lyrical about [...]
Episode 46 Once again after an unfortunate delay we are proud to bring you this instalment of the small but vicious podcast, this time take a look at a rather unique question by one of our listeners and discuss how to run games of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay without any human player characters. We look at [...]
Episode 45 Yes stop the presses ! We are not dead yet ! SBV LIVES. After our long break we finally have gotten this monkey off out backs and can return to our normal schedule. As for this show we think its a good one , we delve into the dark and indulgent world of [...]
Episode 44 Welcome back to the Small but Vicious Podcast. In this weeks show we continue our look at he Colours of Magic by looking at the Gold Order and in the Creature Catalogue we look at the illusion creating Deralich from Knights of the Grail. Also we discuss what novels and short story’s we [...]
Episode 43 Welcome back to this slightly delayed episode of the Small but Vicious Podcast. In tonight’s show we take another dive into the colours of Magic but this time we look at how Wizards can expand there characters though creating or binding a Familiar, Brewing potions or casting powerful Rituals. Also we here at [...]
Episode 42 In this episode of the Small but Viscous Podcast we take a look at the 2 greatest constants in the universe. In our continuing Colour of Magic series we take a look at the Amethyst order and there Death magic. While in our Careers Advice we take a look at the Toll Collector. [...]
Episode 41 In this episode of Small but Vicious we return to our usual format. In the Creature Catalogue we take a look at the Giant Spider the classic fantasy monster in all its web spinning glory. Also in a brand new segment the Colours of Magic we take a look at the Jade Collage [...]
Episode 40 Welcome to what is a very special episode of the Small but Vicious Podcast as we turn the big Four Zero! To mark this special occasion I am joined by two wonderful guest hosts, Gm Brev and Kat as we discuss there thoughts on there first WFRP experience in a game I ran [...]
Episode 39 In this episode we focus our discussion on advice for running Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay games ans one shots or at conventions. What do you as the gm need to do to make this short WFRP experience as great as possible find out here tonight. Liber Fanatica 8 is available at http://www.liberfanatica.net/liber.fanaticaVII.pdf Grim Pursuits [...]
Episode 38 On this weeks Small but Vicious Podcast we take a look at those soiled doves and other pedallers who follow the solders around when we look at the Camp Follower career in Career Advice. And we also have a special discussion on how best to introduce WFRP to new players and those who [...]
Episode 37 Happy New Year Gamernation ! This time on the on the Small but Vicious podcast we return for a second helping of Warhammer Adventures with a pun stuffed look at the classic module “Fear the Worst” and we go down into the darkest woods in our Creature Catalogue and encounter the feral and [...]
Episode 36 Seasons greetings Gamernation! In this festive episode of the Small but Vicious Podcast we take a look at two groups that couldn’t be more different. In Career Advice we examine the Estalian Diestro in all there swashbuckling glory . While in Sects and Violence we look at the group of secretive and secluded [...]
Episode 35 After a short absence SBV is back and with a special episode this week. We are joined by Michael Dowling project lead on the Tilea fan sourcebook Spears of the Maiden. In this special interview we discuss how the book came together as well as what this product has to offer wfrp players [...]
Episode 34 This week we take a look at Dave Morris’s Tetsubo The WFRP 1 rejected supplement is now available at his blog at : https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B63rIuFhh29eZWNkMGIyMzEtYWViYi00M2Q4LWE5MjgtOGIyYTU1Njg2ZmIw&hl=en&pli=1 we also look at the Ancient mighty race of Dragon Ogres and give our thoughts on the Professional mourner career created by our listener Dean Mottershead, check out the [...]
Episode 33 This time on the Small but Vicious Podcast we delve into the world of the macabre. In the Rogues Gallery we present the Dwarf Engineer Ashric Wilhmson and his unending battles with the Army’s of Darkness. Also in Career Advice we look at the ghoulish world of the Grave Robber in all his [...]
Episode 32 OK we are back after a delay (longer still due to a total computer breakdown on my part) and we dive into another helping of the old world. In this show we début Sects and Violence wherein we examine the Glorious Revolution of the People. And in our Creature Catalogue we take a [...]
Episode 31 In this episode of the Small but Vicious we roll out two more brand new segments for you to enjoy. In the Rouges Gallery we unveil the daring Roadwarden turned Highwayman Reiner Remarque. And in Warhammer Adventures we take a look at the much loved Oldenhaller Contract.
Episode 30 With this our 30th episode we thought it was about time we gave the show an overhaul and introduced new segments and generally tried to improve or production. With that in mind we debt two new segments this week the Creature Catalogue featuring the cadaver munching Goul and Career Advise featuring the Coachman [...]
Episode 29 In this episode we look at the Journey to Black Fire Pass Adventure, we discuss what we like, what we don’t like and we also give guidelines for adapting other adventures to your preferred wfrp edition. We also dive into the listener mail bag and answer a question from jormi_boced, and here about [...]
Episode 28 This time on SBV we discuss a listener request at length about the pros and cons of allowing a player to play as an Ogre. Can this dumb brutish race make good player characters? Or should they be limited to npcs? Andy Law’s Imperial Ogre pdf proves invaluable this week and is available [...]
Episode 27 In this episode we look at brining new characters into established campaigns and what are the benefits or pitfalls involved in this. We also discuss whether we feel the Dwarf race is broken mechanically. If you have any questions or requests please contact us at Smallbutviciouspodcast@hotmail.com
Small but Vicious Special 3 For this special I am joined by Iron-Liz and we talk about Wood Elves and just about every other topic under the sun in this very random but rather entertaining special show. For more form Iron Liz check out her sight filled with video logs and RPG revues. http://thefoundary.blogspot.com/
Episode 26 This week on SBV we enter the second year of programming and celebrate by taking a look at two different time periods that can make for an interesting setting for your WFRP games. We take a look at the political backstabbing and anarchic themes of the Time of Three Emperors as well as [...]
Episode 25 Hello Gamernation! After some unfortunate technical hiccups last week, we are back bringing you another episode of the Small but Vicious Podcast. In this show we take a look at the much feared Witch Hunters and offer advice on playing them and discuss ways to make your Witch Hunters more than one note [...]
Episode 24 This week we take a look at the Paths of the Dammed campaign for WFRP 2nd edition. We do a overview of the 3 adventures we tell you what we like what we don’t like and what we think you can change for the better. So from the ashes to the forges join [...]
Small but Vicious Special 2 In this our second Small but Vicious special, we chat to Alfred Nunez (a.k.a. Mad Alfred) writer of such excellent 1st edition gems as Dwarfs Stone and Steel , The Empire at War and web master of MadAlfred.com one of the best WFRP fan pages on the internet. Join us [...]
Episode 23 In this episode we tackle a request from one of our forum members and take a look at ways to make your Warhammer world come alive, ways to make npc’s memorable or interesting and how to really immerse the players in the setting. As always please send all feedback to smallbutviciouspodcast@hotmail.com Or check [...]
Episode 22 Were back a bit latter than normal this week but we hope this more than makes up for the wait. This week Oldscool and Schubudha take a look at all things Green skinned and how to utilize them in interesting ways in your WFRP games. Also this episode we answer some listener questions [...]
Episode 21 In this episode Oldscool and Schubudah look at taking your WFRP character out of the empire and journeying to the other nations of the old world. We discuss reasons why one may leave there home nation and what problems they could face in foreign lands. We are also joined by MostlyJoe for part [...]
Episode 20 In this episode we are joined by Michael Jordal, a new addition to the WFRP playing community and also a new GM to the System. We discuss what attracted him to Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, What his games have gone like so far and what challenges he has found not just with running WFRP [...]
Episode 19 This week we take a look at the Karak Azgal supplement for WFRP 2nd Ed and we wax lyrical about what we like and what we don’t like. Why wasn’t this used to provide a good amount of info on dwarf holds as a setting? How do we feel about the idea of [...]
Episode 18 Join us as we travel to a land of Knights, Damsels and grubby Peasants and present you guys with Bretonia as an alternate setting for your wfrp games. For this cast we are joined by Jonathan Stevens aka Donovan Morningfire who brings his passion and enthusiasm for the subject and we would like [...]
Episode 17 In the final part of our look at the major cities of the Empire we come to the smoke blackened tenements of Nuln. A city of technology and industry, political chaos and a violent underworld of street gangs. So ready yourself for a Fusillade of game ideas and story hooks from the Gunnery [...]
Episode 16 Happy new year Gamernation This week we step just outside the Empire to visit the greatest port in the Old World Marienburg. Join us in the city where money is law and everything has a price. Whether your looking for a short sidetrack or a whole campaign Marienburg offers you a wealth of [...]
Episode 15 In this episode we continue our look at the cities of the Empire as we travel to its grand capital. They say all roads lead to Altdorf and weather you are on a Religious pilgrimage to the holiest sight in the Sigmarite faith or weaving the web of lies, blackmail and power plays [...]
Episode 14 In this episode we take a look at the City of Middenheim. Home of the Cult of Ulric and the great bastion of the northern Empire. Also we would like to announce our support for the Youtube Gamers against Cancer charity and hope members of the gamernation will show there support as well [...]
Episode 12 In this episode we answer a couple of listener requests. First of all we discuss the Warhammer time line and the imperial calendar and how to work it into your WFRP adventures. Also on this show we discuss house rules and what ones we include in our games. Remember you can Email us [...]
Episode 11: Blood Bowl This week we swerve to avoid a blitz and discuss how to use the WFRP rules to play games in the Blood Bowl universe and how to include Blood Bowl into your regular WFRP games. So grab yourself a Bloodwiser and turn up your DiE-Pod for this sports filled show.
Episode 10 In part two of our discussion on Chaos we look at letting your players embrace the power of the dark gods. Be they Cultists working to subvert the empire, Norsican Raiders looking to loot and pillage or just regular Joes who have just made the biggest mistake of there gaming career and been [...]
Small but Vicious Special 1 In this our first special edition of the Small but Vicious Podcast we bring you our interview with Steve Darlington, writer of fantastic WFRP 2nd ed products such as Children of the Horned Rat and Nights Dark Masters. We talk Skaven, Vampires and mad doctors as well as all things [...]
Episode 9 This week we take a look at the forces of Chaos and offer advice on running the various cults and followers of the 4 main chaos gods in your games. We also offer advice on using Beastmen in more interesting ways than just random brutes.
Episode 8 Where back after our unexpected technical hiccups and this week the Small but Vicious Podcast are answering your listener questions. Also we take a look at madness and insanity and how to utilize them in your games. So say a prayer to Shallya and enjoy !
Episode 7 This week on the Small but Vicious Podcast we take a look at the Colleges of Magic and the arcane magic in Warhammer, from Bright to Shadows no lore is left unused. Also we hear from Deiter Hinrich and his studies of monsters in the old world courtesy of the University of Aldorf. [...]
Episode 6 In the second part of our look at religion in the Old World, Oldscool and Schubudha take a look at the path from Initiate to High Priest, explain Advanced Careers and delve into Divine Magic.
Episode 5 After a short break William and Pat are back and delve head long into one of the most loaded topics in the Warhammer World, Religion and Politics. In part one of this 2 part topic, we look at each of the main cults of the Empire and the power they hold. So say [...]
Episode 4 A little bit earlier than expected, Oldscool and Schubudha round off the race discussion by discussing the roles humans play in the Warhammer world. We take a closer look at the Soldier, Protagonist and Rat Catcher Careers and respond to some listener e-mails.
Episode 3 This week Schubudha and Oldscool head into the lands of the Moot for some fine pies good gossip and to discuss everyone’s favourite hairy footed kleptomaniacs the Halflings. We discuss the Field Warden and Thief as well as the plusses and penalties involved in playing such an under appreciated race. Also we discuss [...]
Episode 2 This week we stride boldly into the forests and set out across the seas and meet the Ancient race of the Elves. We take a look at the Kithband Warrior an the Envoy and also discuss the 3 societies of elves that exist in the Warhammer world. We also have a question form [...]
Episode 1 We are back gamer nation with a new format and a new regular cohost the Small but Vicious Podcast is ready to serve your WFRP needs this week Oldscool and Schubudha talk about the Dwarf race as well as the Sheildbreaker, Rune Bearer and Trollslayer careers. so fill your tankards and comb those [...]