Arcane Connection: An Ars Magica Fan Podcast: Recent Episodes
CJ Romer
A fan podcast about ATLAS GAMES fine roleplaying game Ars Magica. Learn more about Ars Magica here : http://www.atlas-games.com/arm5/index.php
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized.
Description:
This week CJ is back from the Grand Tribunal ATLAS GAMES convention here in the UK that he hosted in August. There he met Justin Alexander our Special Guest and recorded this interview in his basement
http://www.grandtribunal.org/wiki/Main_Page Our Facebook page which you should like is https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Tribunal-Ars-Magica-Convention-UK/138381449536238?fref=photo Grand Tribunal USA is at http://us.grandtribunal.net/ Project Redcap can be found at http://www.redcap.org/page/Main_Page Sub Rosa fanzine can be found at http://www.subrosamagazine.org/ The Grand Tribunal forum is at http://grand-tribunal.freeforums.net/
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized. ATLAS GAMES website is http://blog.atlas-games.com/
Been a long time! This week CJ & Tom talk about the forthcoming Grand Tribunal, their excitement about their Special Guest, and plans to learn the future of Ars Magica 5, as well as why you should go immediately and back their Magonomia podcast.
As always Ars Magica is the property of Atlas Games; http://blog.atlas-games.com/
You can learn about Grand Triunal at www.grandtribunal.org
And you can go back the Magonomia Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shewstonepublishing/magonomia-the-rpg-of-renaissance-wizardry
Shewstone Publishing is at https://shewstonepublishing.com/
Grand Tribunal UK is at http://www.grandtribunal.org/wiki/Main_Page
Our Facebook page which you should like is https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Tribunal-Ars-Magica-Convention-UK/138381449536238?fref=photo
Project Redcap can be found at http://www.redcap.org/page/Main_Page
Sub Rosa fanzine can be found at http://www.subrosamagazine.org/
Peripheral Code is at http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/227691/Peripheral-Code-Writing-in-the-Margins-of-Ars-Magica-Issue-3-Autumn-2017
Games from Folktales is at https://timothyferguson.wordpress.com/
The Atlas Games forum is at http://forum.atlas-games.com/viewforum.php?f=4 "Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized.
ATLAS GAMES website is http://blog.atlas-games.com/
This week CJ is getting ready for the Grand Tribunal ATLAS GAMES convention here in the UK that he will be hosting next weekend (August 8th to 10th).
In this episode of Arcane Connection CJ and Tom discuss the convention, Ars Magica, and Tom tries to stop CJ singing 70's pop classics. In the last 10 minutes they return to normal topics, with reference to Faith & Flame: Provence
Grand Tribunal UK is at http://www.grandtribunal.org/wiki/Main_Page
Our Facebook page which you should like is https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Tribunal-Ars-Magica-Convention-UK/138381449536238?fref=photo
Grand Tribunal USA is at
http://us.grandtribunal.net/
Project Redcap can be found at http://www.redcap.org/page/Main_Page
Sub Rosa fanzine can be found at http://www.subrosamagazine.org/
The Atlas Games forum is at http://forum.atlas-games.com/viewforum.php?f=4
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized. ATLAS GAMES website is http://blog.atlas-games.com/
From March to May 2014 CJ Romer collected categories, then nominations and finally votes from the Ars Magica community for the first Grimgroth Awards. Here he presents the results with co-presenter Lloyd Graney
This week Bundle of Holding is offering a chance to get a number of fine games on pdf, and also help good causes. One of those games is Ars Magica 5th edition, and the next Bundle of Hodling which goes up on Tuesday March 4th 2014 will make a number of 4th edition Ars Magica rpg supplements available.
In this special episode of Arcane Connection CJ and Tom discuss useful stuff for people trying out the game for the first time through this offer, where to find help and resources in learning the game, and the compatability of 4th ed supplements with the 5th ed rules - (high!).
In the last 5 minutes they return to normal topics, with reference to Hooks, Faith & Flame: Provence and a new issue of Sub Rosa.
CJ's Essay on Setting Up Your First Saga can be found at http://jerome23.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/running-ars-magica-advice-for-new-story-guides-part-one/
CJ's Useful Tool for Learning Ars Magica the Magic System is here (slide show): http://jerome23.wordpress.com/2012/09/03/about-my-hobby-for-non-gamers-an-introduction-to-the-5th-edition-ars-magica-roleplaying-game/
Project Redcap can be found at http://www.redcap.org/page/Main_Page
Sub Rosa fanzine can be found at http://www.subrosamagazine.org/
The Atlas Games forum is at http://forum.atlas-games.com/viewforum.php?f=4
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized. ATLAS GAMES website is http://blog.atlas-games.com/
This week Arcane Connection sees CJ and Tom discussing radical new ideas for the future of Ars Magica, including the not to be missed "Ars Agricola" project. Ground breaking, (& seed planting)radical ideas for your podcast hosts.
WARNING: May Contain Nuts.
Project Redcap can be found at http://www.redcap.org/page/Main_Page
Sub Rosa fanzine can be found at http://www.subrosamagazine.org/
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized. ATLAS GAMES website is http://blog.atlas-games.com/
This week CJ is joined by Lloyd Graney as they running a single House saga in Ars Magica, concentrating on House Bjornaer but discussing other options too.
Project Redcap can be found at http://www.redcap.org/page/Main_Page
Sub Rosa fanzine can be found at http://www.subrosamagazine.org/
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized. ATLAS GAMES website is http://blog.atlas-games.com/
This week CJ is joined by Ars Magica author Ben MacFarland as they discuss supernatural horror in Ars Magica, just in time for Halloween!
Project Redcap can be found at http://www.redcap.org/page/Main_Page
Sub Rosa fanzine can be found at http://www.subrosamagazine.org/
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized. ATLAS GAMES website is http://blog.atlas-games.com/
In this week's Arcane Connection CJ & Kevin discuss the new Hibernia Tribunal book for Ars Magica, and CJ talks a little bit about the history and background from his perspective as one of the authors.
Project Redcap can be found at http://www.redcap.org/page/Main_Page
Sub Rosa fanzine can be found at http://www.subrosamagazine.org/
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized. ATLAS GAMES website is http://blog.atlas-games.com/
This time round CJ interviews Ars Magica author Andrew Gronosky about his vision of House Flambeau expressed in his Houses of Hermes: Societates chapter that defined the House for 5th Edition, and the Flame Wars that quite appropriately followed the release. :)
Project Redcap can be found at http://www.redcap.org/page/Main_Page
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized. ATLAS GAMES website is http://blog.atlas-games.com/
In this episode CJ is joined by Ars Magica author and Project Redcap editor Andrew Gronosky to discuss grogs and the role they can play in your saga. That's the character type, not the book, which we both agree is excellent anyway!
Project Redcap can be found at http://www.redcap.org/page/Main_Page
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized. ATLAS GAMES website is http://blog.atlas-games.com/
In this episode CJ is joined by Kevin Sides, as CJ tries to get Janus of Bonisagus to actually abide by the Code. Not just a discussion of what the Code actually means, but rather a discussion of the implications of the Code of Hermes for how you run your game.
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized. ATLAS GAMES website is http://blog.atlas-games.com/
In this special episode of Arcane Connection CJ is joined by the President of Black Chicken Studios, Larry Sawh. We discuss our mutual love of Ars Magica, the Ars Magica computer game Kickstarter (and will it ever happen again?) and whether we will ever learn the secrets of House Diedne. CJ runs a IRC chat Ars Magica saga based on Black Chickens forums that began during the Kickstarter, and we mention that, as well as exciting projects coming our of Black Chicken Games in the near future and of special interest to rpg fans the new Holdfast gamebook Kickstarter.
You can find the Kickstarter for Holdfast at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackchickenstudios/holdfast-a-gamebook-of-dwarven-vengeance?ref=category
Black Chicken Studios are at http://www.blackchickengames.com/
The forums are at http://academagia.invisionzone.com/
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized. ATLAS GAMES website is http://blog.atlas-games.com/
Tom is back. CJ and Tom ponder how much a regional tribunal setting effects your game, and race through geographical options for locating your new Ars Magica saga, talking about published materials and English language sources.
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized.
Tom is away so CJ tries to record a podcast on his own -- with dubious results! This episode he talks about how you can go about becoming an Ars Magica author, the writing process and talks about the history of the line and his concept of "High Myth, High History"
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized.
Running Tribunal Stories is an essential part of Ars Magica, and yet one Tom and CJ despise. OK, find difficult. In 1221 your new saga is plunged in to its first saga story - what ways can you make that experience enjoyable and useful for your saga? Today's Arcane Connection looks at this issue.
You can learn more about the Ars Magica UK Convention Grand Tribunal here - http://www.grandtribunal.org/wiki/Main_Page . The Atlas Games forum has excellent discussions - http://forum.atlas-games.com/viewforum.php?f=4 Project Redcap can help you look up terms in Ars Magica's own online encylopedia - http://www.redcap.org/page/Main_Page and the fanzine Sub Rosa is a very professional looking publication we often reference: http://www.subrosamagazine.org/
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized.
What 10 Level 25 or lower spells or lab texts are almost essential for a new Spring Covenant? In Ars Magica knowledge is power: CJ surveyed 40 players of the game to give you this top 20 breakdown of the spells your magi will want to know!
Apologies for the poor sound quality in places in this podcast. Having been joined by Kevin Sides, Tom and CJ were even more crowded around our cheap microphone. In this fan podcast we talk about Atlas Games' fine RPG Ars Magica, concentrating on trying to explain the magic system.
There is a simple learning tool worth a look at if you are trying to introduce the maic system to new players on CJ's blog here - http://jerome23.wordpress.com/2012/09/03/about-my-hobby-for-non-gamers-an-introduction-to-the-5th-edition-ars-magica-roleplaying-game/
The 32 slides will teach you the basics of the underlying principles of magic in the game that we discuss in this podcast.
You can learn more about the Ars Magica UK Convention Grand Tribunal here - http://www.grandtribunal.org/wiki/Main_Page
"Ars Magica" is a trademark of Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. This fan production in no way linked with Atlas Games, and completely unauthorized.
Chris and Tom talk about their love of Atlas Games' rpg Ars Magica and why roleplayers should try it :)