Indie RPGs. Story Games. OSR

Against the Dark Conspiracy (1/3)

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0800

Alun R facilitates the first of 3 sessions of his supernatural thriller game, Against the Dark Conspiracy. This session was organised as part of The Gauntlet RPG Community's monthly calendar of games (www.gauntlet-rpg.com). Nadine (the former German Government Hacker) gets a tip-off relating to the loss of her agent husband in Romania, which sees her joining Victoria (the former MI6 Handler), 'Minder 2' (also former MI6 and with access to a sniper rifle ...), and Matthew (the ex-CIA Provocateur of Romanian heritage) on Hampstead Heath for a meeting with 'Jane'. There's some disappearances, a low rent West End '80s-themed night club with an unusual link to a homlessness charity, and a fat bloke in a white suit and gold chain heading for the toilet ... then ... a surprisingly slim bloke in a white suit emerging from the toilets, chaos on the dance floor, a trapped office door, and a Conspiracy pseudo-scientist who isn't quite the push-over he appeared to be ...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 102.13MB - Duration: 2:28:42 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Tales from the Low Cantrefs: A Winter's Journey (1/4)

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0800

This is a run of Tales from the Low Cantrefs, a game currently in development by Luke Jordan of Games from the Wildwood (https://twitter.com/wildwoodsgames). It is a coming-of-age game in a hearth-fantasy world, inspired by stories such as Earthsea, Garth Nix's Old Kingdom, and the Chronicles of Prydain. This game is currently in playtest and this recording does not represent the full game. (Though it is in a good state and I accept full responsibility for any issues!) This game is arranged through the Gauntlet Calendar. You can learn more about the Gauntlet online RPG community at https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/ This includes information on the Gauntlet produced podcasts, Codex - an RPG zine for indie games from OSR to story games, and signing up for games advertised on the calendar. Also, check out the forums at https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/ to chat and say hi! In this first session we are introduced to the coastal village of Sindle, nestled between sea, mountains and woods, and some of its young inhabitants. Laurel the Bell, the eldest daughter of a well-to-do family of weavers who has the trust of her elders, if not the respect of her younger siblings. Her cousin, Cari the Loom, daughter of the village tanner, who is the recipient of visions from the future and a frequent visitor of the shrine to the Great Trees. And Gryf the Blade, a young man who dreams of fighting dragons as he helps support his mother, an incomer to the village, and definitely doesn't have feelings for Laurel. The trio venture into the snowbound woods in search of Arthur the Goat, but may be stepping into the jaws of disaster... (This session is missing an introduction, but you can check out the CATS video in this playlist in which I describe the game)

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 65.44MB - Duration: 1:35:11 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Back from the Broken Land - S1

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0800

Playing with the Gauntlet members Steven, Sam and Rus. In which our characters traverse the The Steel-Sown Field, cross the The Great Sapphire Bridge, and are surrounded in the The Torchlit Swamplands.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 107.89MB - Duration: 2:37:06 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Alien: Destroyer of Worlds Episode 5

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0800

We play through Alien: Destroyer of Worlds, a cinematic scenario for the Alien RPG Content Warning Language, insurrection, military occupation, body horror, descriptions of gore This game was organized through the Gauntlet RPG community: https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/​ You can purchase the Alien rpg and this scenario from Free League publishing: https://frialigan.se/en/games/alien/

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 101.62MB - Duration: 2:27:45 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Werewolves of Wall Street - A Bite Marks Actual Play

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0800

Empire City: Bite Marks – The Werewolves of Wall Street Empire city is a shared urban supernatural game world set in New York. In a city of power, the trappings of wealth and power are held by the ultimate predators. Steeped in technology, human religion, and the ebb and flow of the city, the Glass Walkers live and die by a creed of progress. In their hunting grounds of steel and glass the Werewolves of Wall Street battle to hold power and sway on the worlds of men and the tribes of the moon. Yet all is not well in the city – Grandmother Spider is sick, her urges are uncontrolled, and her children lose among the world. The threads of her pattern strangle the city in inequality – it is your duty to try and put the city back in balance This Bite Marks game is a homage to White Wolf’s Werewolf the Apocalypse. Introducing themes from the Weaver, Glass walkers, and a unique techno-noir take on Werewolf lore.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 51.8MB - Duration: 1:15:24 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

HEIST: Get Rich or Die Trying

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0800

Live fast. Die young. Get paid. Those are probably words you live by, taking dangerous jobs in the hopes of getting something sweet in the end. Maybe it's clearing your name of the war crime you were scapegoated for. Maybe it's to show up your oddly attractive counterpart from halfway around the globe. Maybe you just want the money. Whatever it is, you've pulled together a crew to get this job done. HEIST is a Forged in the Dark game made for single session, one-shot play that simulates the heist film genre. Major touchstones are The Losers, Gone in 60 Seconds, the Ocean's series, and the Fast and the Furious series. HEIST is in the Racial Justice & Equality Bundle https://madpierrot.itch.io/heist

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 84.69MB - Duration: 2:03:06 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Gauntlet Book Club: Wolfsong/Bite Marks (3/7)

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

In this series, we have read the novel Wolfsong by TJ Klune ( http://www.tjklunebooks.com/green-creek ) and we will play a the RPG Bite Marks by Becky Annison ( https://blackarmada.com/product/bite-marks/ ) inspired by our reading. Wolfsong is a supernatural gay romance story about a young man's coming of age and discovery of the existence of a werewolf pack in the house next door. Bite Marks is a PbtA game of werewolf pack dynamics. This game is arranged through the Gauntlet Calendar. You can learn more about the Gauntlet online RPG community at https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/ This includes information on the Gauntlet produced podcasts, Codex - an RPG zine for indie games from OSR to story games, and signing up for games advertised on the calendar. Also, check out the forums at https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/ to chat and say hi! Ghost is troubled by portentous dreams and a visit by a familiar figure, Jaxon tales an important next step in his relationship, Ivar feels some of his burden lifted but still has secrets to keep, and Cody looks for romance even as he steps into his new role. The pack comes together to protect their territory, but learns there are still secrets to be unearthed.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 97.26MB - Duration: 2:21:22 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

SWS HyperspaceD6 05

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

The New Republic's forces are closing in on Imperial Warlord Zsinj. Zsinj's Empire is falling apart day by day, but the despot is determined to hold on for as long as he can... and punish those who pry his grasp loose from this piece of the galaxy! And who are you caught in this maelstrom? You're a team of New Republic troubleshooters with cover identities sent on missions deep in enemy territory to try and dismantle Warlord Zsinj's Empire bit by bit. What motivates you to such dangerous adventure? What has Zsinj's Imperial forces done that cries out for vengeance by you and your allies? Let's play and find out. For this series, we'll be using HyperspaceD6, a stripped-down version of the original West End Games d6 system. I've also further hacked the game so all rolls are player-facing and replaced the wounds system with conditions from Lady Blackbird.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 97.29MB - Duration: 2:21:27 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Hyperspace D6 - Scoundrels - Chapter 4

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

Our thrilling conclusion to our Hyperspace D6 actual play will Yuno Sunfell be able to pilot the Stacked Deck past an imperial PErsuit Ship, can Kat Foy'loni resist the temptations of an Inquisitor, and will Quake be able to intimidate Jabba the Hutt's Rancor into not eating them! Hyperspace D6 is a cut-down version of the OG Star Wars RPG by West End Games and available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/hyperspaced6-of-31018504

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 93.75MB - Duration: 2:16:30 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Urban Shadows 2e Empire City: Everyone is Going Uptown 3/3

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

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Gauntlet-Space Wurm vs Moonicorn Session 4

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

Our musical interlude https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVHdUakiEo4&t=7s

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 119.43MB - Duration: 2:53:44 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Night's Black Agents: Underworld Promises S4

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

We played Night's Black Agents with some system modifications drawn from Solo Ops, PbtA, and elsewhere. This session is part of the Gauntlet Calendar-- find out more here: gauntlet-rpg.com

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 91.5MB - Duration: 2:13:01 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Monsterhearts 2: Tomb of Horrors (3 of 4)

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

The third session in a game of Avery Alder's Monsterhearts 2 about emotionally volatile monsters playing DnD in the 80s. Project agents attack the school as they try to capture Iris, and the characters' various attempts to turn each other on are temporarily interrupted by a Sphere of Annihilation. Will these poor kids ever get to actually roll dice? This game was organised and played through the Gauntlet online gaming community: https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/. You can find out more about Monsterhearts or order a copy through https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/monsterhearts. More info about Sam's games and zinequest project at https://twitter.com/typhosgames?lang=en. You can find Sword Queen Games at https://temporalhiccup.itch.io.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 107.32MB - Duration: 2:36:16 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Gauntlet Book Club: Wolfsong/Bite Marks (2/7)

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

In this series, we have read the novel Wolfsong by TJ Klune ( http://www.tjklunebooks.com/green-creek ) and we will play a the RPG Bite Marks by Becky Annison ( https://blackarmada.com/product/bite-marks/ ) inspired by our reading. Wolfsong is a supernatural gay romance story about a young man's coming of age and discovery of the existence of a werewolf pack in the house next door. Bite Marks is a PbtA game of werewolf pack dynamics. This game is arranged through the Gauntlet Calendar. You can learn more about the Gauntlet online RPG community at https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/ This includes information on the Gauntlet produced podcasts, Codex - an RPG zine for indie games from OSR to story games, and signing up for games advertised on the calendar. Also, check out the forums at https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/ to chat and say hi! Learning of further possible incursions by Omegas, Ivar and Jax go out on the hunt. Cody learns more about the reason for the secrecy in the pack, but confronts Marcus about keeping Paul in the dark.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 95.02MB - Duration: 2:18:07 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

The Wind Began to Howl

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

The Wind Began to Howl is a song fiction tabletop role-playing game that brings 2-3 players together with the iconic ballad All Along the Watchtower to create stories of intimate conspiracy and desperate adventure. Each two to three-hour session offers a zero-prep one shot experience built around the popular Forged in the Dark action role playing game system, easy to fit into busy schedules or between sessions of longer-form RPGs. Two players take up the roles of the Joker and the Thief from the song lyrics, while an optional third player can join in to help facilitate the game by referencing the rules and playing other characters in the world. Play is guided by listening to the four verses of the song, with the first three verses setting up the conspiracy of the Joker and the Thief, and the final verse playing out their assault on the Watchtower. Each verse is accompanied by rules and establishing questions that work with the lyrics to build a vivid game world. The final verse plays much like a fast-paced score from Blades in the Dark, and the results decide the apocalyptic fate of the conspirators, the Watchtower, and the world that surrounds them. Available in the Racial & Justice Equality Bundle on itch.io https://wiegraf.itch.io/the-wind-began-to-howl

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 82.02MB - Duration: 1:59:12 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Hyperspace D6 - Soundrels Chapter 3

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

On the tomb world of Malachor the mysterious leader of the Crimson Dawn has been waiting for Kat Foy'loni. Was Qi'ra's job a coincidence or part of a longer play? Quake gets a bad feeling about the stranger and thinks he recognizes him from the clone wars. Oh, and we finally figure out what is up between Casian Andor and Yuno Sunfell. All before her twin sister blows up their ship. Just another day in the life of Scoundrels... This is an actual play of Hyperspace D6 a cutdown version of West End Games amazing D6 Star Wars RPG.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 97.96MB - Duration: 2:22:38 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Tales from the Low Cantrefs: The Path Unwinding (Session 3/4)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

The young people of Sindle confront the Beast and the Ancient Dead. Ruga pursues a foolhardy plan, dragging Luned into danger with her. Barrow flails to prevent his dire vision from coming to pass. And Gwyn ventures into the mists of Death, where he meets a newly-slain soul and an ancient, deathly lord intent on reclaiming power. Learn more about Tales from the Low Cantrefs here: https://gamesfromthewildwood.itch.io/ Game organized through the Gauntlet Community: https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 117.54MB - Duration: 2:50:54 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Brinkwood Legacy S2 Session 3 (Blood of Tyrants)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

CW: body horror This is a campaign that uses three different TTRPGs to tell one story. Each arc of Brinkwood Legacy we'll weave our story between three games: Brinkwood: Refuge, In The Face Of Our Despair, and Brinkwood: The Blood of Tyrants. In this session we find more questions than answers, and it will take true bravery to face down Count Dumask and keep the facade intact! You can find the start of the story here in our first playtest of Brinkwood: Refuge: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjQd10MVA_8etJW4w1N8kpTBWXzTVaZjP Brinkwood: The Blood of Tyrants had a successful kickstarter! If you missed the funding period you can pre-order the game here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erikthebearik/brinkwood-the-blood-of-tyrants I am so honored and excited for contributing to Brinkwood, I am working on two games that offer different ways of exploring the world and people of Cardenfell. I am working on In The Face of Our Despair and Refuge: Brinkwood. You can further support me through my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swordqueengames You can find my other games here: https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/ This game is part of the Gauntlet Calendar, and online gaming club were folks sign up for dozens of game every month! We play indie games, story games, and OSR! You can find out more here and join us: https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/online-gaming.html

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 80.83MB - Duration: 1:57:31 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

SWS HyperspaceD6 03

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

The New Republic's forces are closing in on Imperial Warlord Zsinj. Zsinj's Empire is falling apart day by day, but the despot is determined to hold on for as long as he can... and punish those who pry his grasp loose from this piece of the galaxy! And who are you caught in this maelstrom? You're a team of New Republic troubleshooters with cover identities sent on missions deep in enemy territory to try and dismantle Warlord Zsinj's Empire bit by bit. What motivates you to such dangerous adventure? What has Zsinj's Imperial forces done that cries out for vengeance by you and your allies? Let's play and find out. For this series, we'll be using HyperspaceD6, a stripped-down version of the original West End Games d6 system. I've also further hacked the game so all rolls are player-facing and replaced the wounds system with conditions from Lady Blackbird.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 106.78MB - Duration: 2:35:17 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)

Last Fleet Episode 02

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

This is the second episode of a planned dozen-episode 'quarterly' run of Last Fleet, a tabletop RPG of humanity's flight from an implacable alien adversary intent on wiping them out. In this episode, fallout from the revelation of sister thought lost, and an unexpected action sequence. Also, Gunny gets lucky (for now). We organized and played this game via the Gauntlet Calendar: https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/gauntlet-calendar.html You can preorder Last Fleet directly from publisher Black Armada Games via Backerkit: https://lastfleet.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders To support more of my Actual Play videos, please subscribe to my YouTube channel, and check out my RPG recap podcast, Just Played: https://anchor.fm/justplayed Find Jim on Twitter: @jimlikesgames, and as Jim Likes-Games Crocker on Facebook.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 102.95MB - Duration: 2:29:44 m (96 kbps 44100 Hz)