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Episode Title Date Cast
24 "Immersion" November 29 2011 Rosestorm, Fanboymaster, Fowl Sorcerous
In this episode of The Sanctum, we discuss immersion in RPGs. We officially talk Skyrim to death, and we have some pretty music this week. Discuss
23 "Voice Actors" November 26 2011 Rosestorm, Strawberry Eggs, Sarahvait, Clix, Zoltan, and from SRRN Mike Odum and Nathaniel Givens
In this episode of The Sanctum, we discuss the voice actors of RPGdom. Our friends from SRRN Games also make a triumphant return. Discuss
22 "Non MMO Multi-player RPGs" October 22 2011 Rosestorm, Strawberry Eggs, Sarahvait, Twinbahamut
This week we discuss multi-player RPGs outside of the realm of MMOs. We also reminisce about LAN Parties from yesteryear. Discuss
21 "Best and Worst Villains" September 20 2011 Rosestorm, The Legendary Zoltan, Clix, Fanboymaster, Strawberry Eggs
In this episode of The Sanctum, we discuss the best and worst villains from RPG history. We also try some new ideas for The Sanctum. Discuss
20 "RPG Music" September 20 2011 Rosestorm, The Legendary Zoltan, Clix, Fanboymaster, Strawberry Eggs
In this episode of the Sanctum, we discuss our favorite soundtracks throughout the RPG lands. We also talk about everyone's absolutely favorite subject, J-Pop. Discuss
19 "Battle Systems" September 4 2011 Rosestorm, The Legendary Zoltan, Twinbahamut, Clix, Sarahvait, Strawberry Eggs
In this episode of the Sanctum, we discuss our favorite battle systems, as well as our least. Listen in for the verdict of which battle system rains supreme. Discuss
18 "Elves vs. Dwarfs" August 21 2011 Rosestorm, Fanboymaster, Fowl Sorcerous, The Legendary Zoltan
The debate of the century has raged right here on the Sanctum. Which race won the battle, listen to find out. Disclaimer: This episode is a comedy episode and some jokes may be considered offensive by some. We aren't trying to offend anyone and is all in good fun. Discuss
17 "Simple vs. Complex Character Creation" August 7 2011 Rosestorm, Fanboymaster, Twinbahamut, Fowl Sorcerous
On this episode of the Sanctum, we explore the various elements that go into character creation. We also prepare for an almighty debate yet to come. Discuss
16 "Moral Choices and Alignment Systems" July 24 2011 Rosestorm, Fanboymaster, Twinbahamut, Fowl Sorcerous, Special Guest Nathaniel Givens from SRRN Games
In this episode of the Sanctum, we discuss the effects of morality and its underlying systems in RPGs. We also gain some insight into the challenges of implementing those systems into an RPG. Discuss
15 "Open World vs. Linear RPGs" July 11 2011 Rosestorm, Fanboymaster, Twinbahamut
In this episode of the Sanctum, we examine whether open world or linear games are the way of the future. We also announce a special contest and Fanboymaster's eternal disdain for Record of Agarest War. Discuss
14 "Romance" June 26 2011 Rosestorm, Fanboymaster, Strawberry Eggs, Twinbahamut, JCServant
The masters of The Sanctum discuss romance in RPGs as per Lord Burnet's royal decree. Listen as we discuss whether smacking action figures together in Dragon Age counts as "Love Making", and some other stuff as well. Discuss
13 "The RPG Review Scale" June 12 2011 Rosestorm, Fanboymaster, Gaijinmonogatari, Jumesyn, JCServant
In this episode of The Sanctum, we examine RPGamer's review scale compared to other gaming publications. We also go on various tangents possibly related to the main topic. This show is rated 4/5. Discuss
12 "Download vs Physical Media" May 29 2011 Rosestorm, Sarahvait, Fanboymaster
Downloadable games are on the rise, but are they the way of the future? Our panelists will declare their preferences regarding what was not even an issue until recently. Discuss
11 "Pre-E3 Show" May 24 2011 Rosestorm, Wheels, Sarahvait, Noodle, Sabin1001, Paws, Risingsuntzu
Want to know what RPGamer is expecting at this year's E3? Be sure to tune in to hear all the juicy gossip. Discuss
10 "Game Over" May 17 2011 Rosestorm, Macstorm, Strawberry Eggs, Fowl Sorcerous
Are game overs still a good idea, or should games do something more creative than a simple boot back to the title screen? Our panelists will kill their characters to build their opinions on the almighty game over screen. Discuss
9 "The Ideal Setting" May 2 2011 Rosestorm, TwinBahamut, Strawberry Eggs, Nyx, Fowl Sorcerous
Which environments have been done to death and need to be set aside for a while? Which world types deserve a better examination than they've gotten? Our panelists will go on a world tour of RPGdom to determine the answer. Discuss
8 "Special Indie Episode" Apr 22 2011 Rosestorm, Robert Boyd from Zeboyd Games, Andrew Dice from Carpe Fulgur, Aujang Abadi and Tyler Carbone from SRRN Games
In a very special episode of The RPG Sanctum we will be discussing Indie RPGS. Featuring special guests Robert Boyd from Zeboyd Games, Andrew Dice from Carpe Fulgur, and Aujang Abadi and Tyler Carbone from SRRN Games. Discuss
7 "Optimum Length" Apr 17 2011 Rosestorm, TwinBahamut, Clix, Severnmira, JCServant, Sarahvait, Fanboymaster
What is the ideal length for an RPG? How short is too short, how long is too long, and what are the factors determining them? Our panelists will run the RPG Mega Gauntlet in order to find the answer. Discuss
6 "Sexism in RPGs" Apr 3 2011 Rosestorm, Nyx, Strawberry Eggs, Risingsuntzu, JCServant, Special Guests Kim Wallace and John McCarrol from RPGFan
Have you ever thought that RPGs were sexist, just ever so much? In this episode, our panel will examine such fascinating subjects as Miranda's butt in ME2, and the clothing mechanic of The 3rd Birthday. It is also slightly possible that the Ar Tonelico games will be mentioned in passing. Discuss
5 "We're not in Azeroth Anymore" Mar 21 2011 Rosestorm, Saravait, Noodle, Risingsuntzu, GDawgTUK, JCServant
Can anyone dethrone the king of MMOs that is World of Warcraft? Does The Old Republic even stand a chance of getting a piece of the WoW pie? Our panelists will Google search the depths of cyberspace to compute an answer. Discuss
4 "The Best RPG Platform" Mar 6 2011 Rosestorm, Clix, Nyx, Sarahvait, GDawgTUK
Of all platforms that either exist or have existed, which had the best RPGs? Do any consoles surpass the the eternal platform that is the PC? Our panelists will tap their inner fanboy/girl to determine an answer. They did this and some other stuff happened. Discuss
3 "The Relevance of Square Enix" Feb 18 2011 Rosestorm, Fanboymaster, Clix, Severinmira, Noodle
Is SE still relevant in today's gaming world? Do they still make the best that JRPGs have to offer? Our panelists will traverse a sea of remakes and failed titles to bring you the answer. Discuss
2 "What Makes an RPG" Feb 1 2011 Rosestorm, JCServant, TwinBahamut, Castomel
Do you know what of JRPG, WRPG, SRPG, TRPG, ARPG, CRPG, or the now infamous expression "game with RPG elements" truly means. In a debate that will bring out your inner fanboy(or girl), our panelists will duke it out in a no holds bar turn based cage match to bring you the answer. Discuss
1 "The State of the Genre" Jan 20 2011 Rosestorm, Macstorm, JCServant, Risingsuntzu, Fanboymaster, Special Guest Robert Boyd
The first episode of The RPG Sanctum will focus on the current state of the RPG genre as a whole. Our panelists will muse about where they think the genre sits and where they think it's going. Discuss

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