# Open Hearth Podcast Ep 14: Going for Broke, Grimwild, Band of Blades

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Podcast: [Around the Hearth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/around-the-hearth-6854113)
Published: 2025-11-25T12:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/59637caf
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## Resource

In this episode host Lowell Francis is joined by Michael D. and Alun R. to talk about the ups and downs of "funny" game mechanics, a modern approach to traditional fantasy, and facing down what feels like inescapable doom. They examine light rules for sitcoms, new rules with an old feel, and a game that puts you on the losing side of a war. Please note that we will not be releasing any more episodes in December, but look for our upcoming annual Games of the Year episode dropping at the start of 2026! Going for Broke Grimwild Band of Blades Panda's Talking Games Viva La QueerBar (English) Viva La QueerBar (Deutsch) Lowell's Dumb Honkai Star Rail Returning Player Code Michael https://kpopandrpgs.itch.io/ KPOPandRPGs on social media or @kpopandrpgs or Michael D on Discord. Alun https://gallusgames.itch.io/ @gallusgames or Alun R on Discord @gallusgamesar.bsky.social on BlueSky Find out more about the Open Hearth Gaming Community Support us on Patreon! Our actual play podcast can be found here Follow us on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/open-hearth-rpg Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/openhearthrpg Mastodon: @openhearthrpg@dice.camp 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Michael & Going For Broke 16:10 Alun & Grimwild 29:24 Lowell & Band of Blades 49:19 Giving Me Life

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