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Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast

Bonus 36 - Rick Priestly

Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast

Lorehammer

Hobbies, Games, Comedy, Leisure

4.41.1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2025

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

*Ad Free Version available on Lorehammer Patreon, link below.* In this special episode, we sit down with none other than Rick Priestley, the mastermind behind Rogue Trader, Warhammer Fantasy Battle, and Warlord Games. We dive into his early days at Games Workshop, the creative chaos of building the Warhammer 40K universe from scratch, and the evolution of tabletop gaming over the decades. From tales of the grimdark to behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Rick shares his journey with humor and insight, giving us a rare glimpse into the origins of some of the most iconic games in the hobby. So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and enjoy this casual chat with one of the legends who shaped the world of miniature wargaming. Lorehammer Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/lorehammer/membership One Time Donations https://paypal.me/lorehammerpodcast Link to all Links https://linktr.ee/Lorehammer40k Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Oh, hi there, listener. Gustavo Soroli here with the cast of Tales from the Stinky Dragon podcast,

0:06.5

and we're about to set the record for the quickest D&D session. Everyone roll initiative.

0:09.8

I got the highest roll with a 19. I moved 10 feet toward the listener and say,

0:13.7

Hi, I'm Barbara Dunkelman. You should listen to our show, Tales from the Stinky Dragon.

0:17.0

It's an immersive D&D actual play show with a fully voiced cast of characters plus sound design.

0:21.6

And then I finished my action with a high five.

0:23.6

Go ahead and make a dexterity check.

0:24.6

That's an 18. Oh, that's a good high five.

0:26.6

I rolled a 16 on initiative. I walk over to the tavern piano.

0:29.6

I play a sixth song and say, hi, I'm John Reisinger. Wow, do you hear that?

0:33.6

Tales and Steaky Dragon also has its own original score. It's like a movie, but for your ears.

0:38.3

All right, yeah, go and roll a performance check.

0:40.3

That's a tune.

0:41.3

Not your best job.

0:42.3

Okay, but I promise the show's actual music sounds really good.

0:45.3

Okay, me next.

0:46.3

I moonwalk up to the listener.

0:47.3

Sup, I'm Blaine Gibson.

0:49.3

You should really check out the show.

0:50.3

It's funny, heartwarmingwarming and perfect for everybody I'm talking d and D&D veterans people new to the genre old people babies everybody and I do a

0:57.5

backflip all right roll an athletics check that's a net 20

1:01.0

okay that leaves Chris hi I'm Chris Damaris please subscribe to our podcast and

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