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Episode 67 - Stormslayer

December 6, 2025

We round off a trilogy of Jonathan Green Fighting Fantasy books with Stormslayer, which follows Bloodbones and Howl of the Werewolf. Is it a case of the third time’s the charm or is this book falling at the final hurdle? With art from experienced illustrator Stephen Player this takes more of a classic fantasy approach than the more horror themed Howl of the Werewolf. Eagle eyed fans will notice a few neat Easter Eggs for those familiar with his previous work, as well as long standing fans of Fighting Fantasy and the Sorcery series. There’s also a small announcement about the first ever patron only bonus episode. Don’t worry, it won’t become a habit.

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In podcast Tags fighting fantasy, steve jackson, ian livingstone, allansia, khul, old world, femphrey, elementals, magic, gaming, retro, rpg, nostalgia, stephen player, jonathan greem, role playing, gamebook, game book, adventure gamebooks, choose your own adventure, roleplaying, interactive fiction, dnd, fantasy gaming, cheese, hjdoom, hieronymous j doom, fantastic fights, popular antiquarian, nerd, geek
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Episode 63 - Sorcery 4: The Crown of Kings

August 25, 2025

We’ve reached the end of another journey as we play and critically examine The Crown of Kings, book four in the Sorcery series by Steve Jackson with art by the wonderful John Blanche. It’s been an epic quest but now only the fortress of Mampang and its vile archmage stand between us and ultimate success. How does the adventure go? Listen along to find out.

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In podcast Tags hjdoom, john blanche, steve jackson, ian livingstone, fighting fantasy, sorcery, gamebook, adventure gamebook, CYOA, rpg, retro, nerd, roleplaying, nostalgia, 1987, fantasy, magic, mampang, analander
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Episode 60 - Sorcery 1: The Shamutanti Hills

May 25, 2025

We’re taking a break from the mainline Fighting Fantasy books to work through the Sorcery series by Steve Jackson which are Fighting Fantasy books in all but name honestly. We’re starting at the beginning with The Shamutanti Hills. With a fancy new magic system and art by legendary UK illustrator and artist John Blanche this has all the ingredients to be a classic but will it land? Listen along to find out.

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In podcast Tags steve jackson, ian livingstone, fighting fantasy, sorcery, magic, roleplaying, role playing, rpg, adventure gamebook, adventure game book, game, nerd, nostalgia, 1980s, penguin, wizard, puffin, john blanche, allansia, khare, crown of kings, seven serpents, retro
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