Episode 155 – The Unwritten Rules (with Geek at Arms)

Bryan and Mike from the Geek at Arms podcast join us this week to talk about the unwritten rules at our gaming tables (and elsewhere in our lives!) Geek at Arms is an excellent, thoughtful podcast in the geeky faith space and we’re delighted to have two of its three hosts on this episode. Both shows’ members have also been appearing on other podcasts as well: Peter was on a delightfully fun bonus episode of City on a Hill, featuring Feng Shui 2 and drink tables TO THE FACE. Meanwhile, Bryan was on an episode of the Retro Rewind Podcast talking about Cowboy Bebop! Make sure to subscribe to their show (and follow them on Twitter.) And if you’re looking for a good cause to donate to, check out Hope Fostered as well, per their request!

Our Patreon question this week comes to us from Shawn Stauffer, who asks a simple question: “What did you have for lunch?” This turns out to be a more delicious answer than anticipated.

After our Scripture readings we break down the unwritten rules everyone has at the table—assumptions, inherited rules, group mores, and all the rest. If you’ve always assumed rules like “no PvP,” “don’t split the party,” or “put your tax money on Free Parking,” then this is the episode for you! Plus, we get a good rundown of Bryan’s and Mike’s GMing rules, and a quick aside from Grant about bad rules at the table.

Mentioned in this episode: Peter’s “Going on Tilt” blog post; Mike’s “The Rules” blog post.

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33, Psalm 119:15-16, Matthew 23:1-12