Welcome to Episode 14!  This episode is Part 1 of our look back at Dungeons and Dragons!

- When one of the players brings a "Book of Useless Items" to their weekly roleplaying group, hilarity ensues.
- Jonathan introduces the show from a tavern in Barovia.
- The History of D&D!
- Jonathan explains how he first got into D&D.
- Jonathan welcomes "Dragonlance" co-creator Tracy Hickman onto the show. They talk about how Tracy first discovered D&D, how Dragonlance and Ravenloft were created, and some wonderful insights into the concepts behind Dragonlance.
- Jon closes the show and talks about the SOE FanFaire!
- Outtakes!


- Next Episode:
   We continue our look at D&D with gaming memories and stories!

   Email us your favorite D&D gaming moments at theonlinegamersanthology[at]gmail.com!!


  Tracy and Laura Hickman's Pages:
    http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/
    http://www.killerbreakfast.com/

  Dragonlance Chronicles

  The Addicted Gamer Podcast
   

Welcome to Episode 13!  This episode is part 2 of our look back at Dark Age of Camelot!

- When the guild from back in episode 3 finds themselves dueling in the Camelot Battlegrounds, they find themselves seeking help from an old "neighbor".
- Jonathan introduces the show and talks about what he's been up to.
- Jonathan welcomes fellow DAoC fan, Sean, to the show. They talk about Sean's memories of Hybernia and some fantastic Realm vs Realm stories.
- Jonathan shares some listener mail and talks about the next episode.
- Outtakes!

- Next Episode:
   We look back at the where the RPG goodness all began...  the original pen-and-paper Dungeons and Dragons!

   Email us your favorite gaming moments at theonlinegamersanthology[at]gmail.com!!

Welcome to Episode 12!  This episode is part 1 of our look back at Dark Age of Camelot!

- Due to a bizarre series of events, a man gets on a ride at Disneyland and accidentally finds himself in Bioshock's city of Rapture.
- Jonathan introduces the show and talks about what he's been up to.
- The History of Dark Age of Camelot.
- Jonathan welcomes the almighty Raaan onto the show, and they look back on the wonderful days of DAoC. They talk crafting, RvR, and why the newer MMO's truly took a lot of cues from this game.
- Jonathan closes the show!
- Outtakes!

Next Episode:
We continue our look at Dark Age of Camelot with more player experiences!  Email us your favorite Camelot moments at theonlinegamersanthology[at]gmail.com!!

Welcome to Episode 11!  This episode is part 2 of our look back at the Commodore 64!

- Remember trying to kill Lord British in Ultima? Evidently, Lord British DOES.
- Jonathan introduces the show and talks about what he's been playing.
- Shawn from TabulaCast joins us and shares his gaming memories of the C64!
- Jonathan welcomes Brent from VirginWorlds onto the show...they talk about Brent's own experiences with the Commodore, and Brent opens up a long-forgotten box of his Commodore games and takes us on a C64 walk down memory-lane!
- Listener Emails.
- Jonathan closes the show.
- Outtakes!

- William Shatner VIC-20 Commercial Link  (Priceless!)

- Next Episode: The wonderful world of Dark Age of Camelot! (RvR at its absolute finest!)

Email us your favorite gaming moments at: theonlinegamersanthology[at]gmail.com

Welcome to Episode 10!  This episode is part 1 of our look back at the Commodore 64!

- Two guys learn why garage-sale-bought Stargates are a bad idea.
- Jonathan introduces the show and finally explains WHERE THE HECK HE'S BEEN!!
- Jonathan welcomes Troy from VoV to the show, and they talk about how they got into Commodore gaming, what their favorite games were, and Jonathan reveals his Top 10 list of favorite C64 games!
- Jonathan closes the show and points you to the VirginWorlds 100th episode!

- Next Episode: Brent joins us for more C64 goodness!

Email us your C64 moments at theonlinegamersanthology[at

Welcome to Episode 9!  This episode is part 2 of our look back at Asheron's Call!

- A group of soldiers in HellGate London prepare for a major assault...and find out what true pain is.
- New years resolutions
- Jonathan welcomes Isanox from "The Eye of Isanox" blogsite on the show!  They talk about more Asheron's Call memories, the great things about online gaming, and how Isanox finally got the Hoary Mattekar Robe.
- Jonathan gives you your "nostalgic homework" and points you to "Dwarf Fortress" at http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/

- Next Episode:
   The Commodore64 and the games we loved on it!
 
   Eye of Isanox Blogsite
     http://isanox.wordpress.com/

   Asheron's Call Website:
     http://ac.turbine.com/

Welcome to Episode 8!  This episode is part 1 of our look back at Asheron's Call!

- A World of Warcraft guildleader receives the wrong Christmas gift from Santa and decides some WoW-style payback is in order.
- Jonathan introduces the show.
- History of Asheron's Call.
- Jonathan welcomes Brenden from AnotherHere.com on the show!  They talk about the AC beta, their favorite moments and adventures, and how AC set itself apart from all of the MMO's since then!
  Use these maps to follow along:

     Dereth World Map (with details)
        http://ac.warcry.com/media/images/maps/derethmap_2006_08_06.png

     Dereth World Map #2
        http://www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~dsimpson/dereth.png

- MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM TOGA!

Tell us your favorite Asheron's Call stories! Email us at theonlinegamersanthology[at]gmail[dot]com

Welcome to Episode 7!  This episode is part 2 of our look back at the games of Infocom!
 
- "Start your gaming day with a healthy bowl of Pwn-Flakes!"
- Jonathan introduces the show, and talks about what he's been up to.
- Jonathan takes you through the stories and memories of:
   - The Enchanter Trilogy
   - Wishbringer
   - Planetfall
   - Stationfall
   - Leather Godesses of Phobos
   - Infidel
   - Suspended
   - Deadline
   - The Lurking Horror
   - A Mind Forever Voyaging
   - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

- Quick reminder about the VirginWorlds support program
- Jonathan gives another "blog of the show" and points you to Kevin at www.theserverisdown.com
- The TOGA blogsite is getting revamped! Yes, the older one wasn't quite working for us, but now that the show has evolved, we THINK we know what we'd like to do...(don't peek)...

  - The next episode:  Asheron's Call!   So send us your favorite AC moments and stories at  theonlinegamersanthology[at]gmail.com 

Welcome to Episode 6!  This episode is part 1 of our look back at ZORK!
 
- Two guys play a text adventure and find that sometimes those older games really had a realism of their own!
- Jonathan introduces the show, and talks about what he's been up to.
- The History of Zork!
- Jonathan talks about some of his best memories of playing Zork.
- Troy from Voyages of Vanguard joins Jonathan on the show and they talk about how Zork took the gaming world by storm, and about how the gaming technology has evolved since then.
- Jonathan explains how the listeners can still play the Infocom games (yaay!) and reads a few listener emails.
 
  - The next episode:  Infocom's other greats! (can you say "Babel-fish"?). Email us and tell us which Infocom game was your favorite and why at:  theonlinegamersanthology[at]gmail.com 

Welcome to Episode 5!  This episode is part 2 of our look back at Meridian 59!

- Some adventurers in Meridian discuss the typical struggles in an
adventurer's life, such as breakups, guild take-overs, and fast-food.
- Jonathan introduces the show...and for some Halloween fun, explains his top 5 most frightening moments in PC gaming.
- Memories of Meridian 59.
- "Kanaida's Meridian59 Journal:  The Radio Drama!!"  :)
- Jonathan welcomes Brian "Psychochild" Green into the show and they talk about the olden-days of 3DO, the rebirth of Meridian59, and how M59 influenced the current MMO world.
- Jonathan closes the show and gives the details on how to join him on M59 Server 102 (look for Fuge)!

  - The next episode:  Zork and the worlds of Infocom. Send us your favorite Zork moments and stories at:  theonlinegamersanthology[at]gmail.com