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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode Twelve

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 20:06:49 -0700

Season One concludes with a Halloween party nobody will soon forget!

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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode Eleven

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 20:04:32 -0700

It all comes to a head here, folks. Remember: what happens in the woods, stays in the woods.

(Technical note: due to a brief spell of wonky internet, there are some sound quality issues at places in the recording.)

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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode Ten

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 20:37:28 -0700

This explosive, super-sized episode sees judgment day fast approaching for one of our monsters as bonds of love and friendship are tested—and blood is shed.

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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode Nine

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 21:12:57 -0700

Old friends return seeking repayment of debts and true feelings emerge, bringing out the worst in everyone...and a truly gruesome finale!

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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode Eight

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 22:58:10 -0700

The gang is together again and it's time to go back to school! As the monsters work through the relationship fallout of the last couple of episodes, notes and incriminating glances are exchanged, classes are ditched, and robot babies are handed out.

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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode Seven

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 21:16:20 -0700

Join us for the second of our two special two-player episodes, the wholesome story of a burgeoning friendship between a werewolf and a ghost, and the shenanigans they get up to when loosed upon the town after Homecoming.

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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode Six

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 23:44:54 -0700

In this, the first of two special two-player episodes, we follow the story of Autumn and Lucien in the aftermath of Homecoming. Join us for this special "Garbage Hoe" episode!

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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode Five

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 21:32:35 -0700

It's Homecoming at New Crescenta Bay High—and nothing will ever be the same again...

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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode Four

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:16:49 -0700

In the aftermath of the Ghost Town field-trip, all eyes turn to the crumbling, blood-soaked, cliffside Chateau Falaise and the undead residents therein.

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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode Three

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 20:25:57 -0700

Night falls over the Gold Hills Ghost Town, but four students remain behind...and they're about to find out what lurks in the well. And not all of them escape unharmed...

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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode Two

Sun, 29 May 2022 21:15:12 -0700

It's time for a field trip! For long-time residents of New Crescenta Bay, an afternoon out at Gold Hills Ghost Town is so routine as to become mundane. But what happens when you invite monsters along? And whose hearts will be broken beside the strangest wishing well you'll ever see?

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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode One

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:01:39 -0700

It's the end of summer, and a new school year is about to begin. So naturally the kids from New Crescenta Bay High are all heading out to the ruins of Chateau Falaise for an epic end-of-vacation party! They say the host is this weird new kid named Lucien...what could possibly go wrong?

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[Monsterhearts] The Next Generation: Episode Zero

Sun, 15 May 2022 17:22:18 -0700

School's in! Come discover the town of New Crescenta Bay, California, and its strange inhabitants!

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[Runequest] A Start in Glorantha — Session Ten

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:28:23 -0700

The first season of our RuneQuest campaign comes to a close as the adventurers help lay old spirits to rest and get ready to welcome new beings into the world. Thanks for coming along on the journey so far!

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[Runequest] A Start in Glorantha — Session Nine

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 20:07:58 -0700

A dream leads our adventurers to the latest victim of this mysterious entity. Their questions drive the party to split in two directions, but neither option seems safe in a city haunted by past deeds.

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[Runequest] A Start in Glorantha — Session Eight

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 21:54:50 -0700

The newly-deputized adventurers gather clues and start connecting the dots leading to the identity of the mysterious arsonist vexing the sites and citizens of Jonstown. Meanwhile, Samastina has a secret to share...

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[Runequest] A Start in Glorantha — Session Seven

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 22:14:03 -0700

It's Storm Season in Jonstown, and Korsar is running riot! But he's not the only one—who is setting all these fires? Could it be dissident Lunars? Serzene certainly thinks so...and she's starting to look askance at her Moon-drunk sister...

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[Runequest] A Start in Glorantha — Session Six

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:05:35 -0700

Mernyr's Landing has a Scorpion-Man problem! Fortunately, the exterminators have rolled into town. Our most rock-em, sock-em session yet!

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[Runequest] A Start in Glorantha — Session Five

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 21:18:48 -0700

Our heroes travel to Mernyr's Landing and find it seemingly abandoned. Strange trenches run across the quiet landscape. And as they note the sour air of this place, they can't help but feel they are being watched.

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[Runequest] A Start in Glorantha — Session Four

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 20:40:33 -0700

Our adventurers' big entrance has earned a meeting with the City Rex but that's not the only contact they'll make in Jonstown as they prepare to set out once more.

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[Runequest] A Start in Glorantha — Session Three

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 23:36:57 -0700

The great walled city of Jonstown is a jewel of hope for Sartarites still working to push the Lunars from their lands. Recently liberated, it is rife with opportunity...and the consequences of occupation and war.

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[Runequest] A Start in Glorantha — Session Two

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:02:33 -0700

Our heroes caused a lot of mischief to upset the Lunars' plans, but they're about to discover the Lunars have a Chaos all their own in store for them.

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[Runequest] A Start in Glorantha — Session One

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 18:01:27 -0700

The Pennel Three make their way back to Korsar's homeland of Sartar and find themselves in Starbrow's camp where her forces wait to face off with the Lunar army at Dangerford.

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[Runequest] A Start in Glorantha — Session Zero

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 20:49:09 -0700

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[Palladium Fantasy] Man-Eater: A Palladium Story (Session Four)

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 22:22:17 -0700

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We begin this final installment of Maneater's Palladium Story with Graefra undergoing a training montage by way of converting her to the Monk OCC. Then, as the snows melt in the Great Northern Wilderness, the time comes for her to set out and find her destiny!

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[Call of Cthulhu] ”Edge of Darkness” (Charity Twitch Stream Special)

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:52:12 -0700

Spooky season kicks off in style with this very special collaboration between the EOR and our very own Kenny over on his Twitch channel, running through a duet variation on the classic "Edge of Darkness" scenario from the Call of Cthulhu Starter Set.

Thanks to those who tuned in to the live stream, and who donated afterwards to help raise over $600 for the DOTS RPG Project!

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[Palladium Fantasy] Guthormr: A Palladium Story (Session Six)

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 01:05:03 -0700

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The Wolfen have arrived! Can Guthormr succeed in his ambition to destroy the Badd family's base of power before they interfere?

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[Palladium Fantasy] Man-Eater: A Palladium Story (Session Three)

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:29:57 -0700

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We're back! Back to Maneater's Story after too long of a break—and boy, does a lot happen! It's the dead of winter in Nasfert, and blood will be spilled on the snow this day...

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[Palladium Fantasy] Guthormr: A Palladium Story (Session Five)

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:03:16 -0700

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In the aftermath of his encounter with Aelyssa and her cronies, Guthormr plots his counterstrike. But will his Unprincipled heart upend his plans for bloody vengeance?

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[Palladium Fantasy] Guthormr: A Palladium Story (Session Four)

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 22:51:47 -0700

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It doesn't get more epic than this! Guthormr finally gets his Rambo/Predator/Ewok moment—but will it be enough to defeat the Baddest elf in town?

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[Cyberpunk RED] The Reclaimed Perimeter — "Me, I Disconnect from You" (Episode Twelve)

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 23:22:32 -0700

Our campaign wraps up with a raid on the SovOil compound. Will the crew pull off their daring scheme? And will their plan to flee to the Crystal Palace succeed? And what waits for them up in orbit, should they get there?

All is revealed! This is it! All the chips are on the table!

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[Cyberpunk RED] The Reclaimed Perimeter — "Everybody Hurts" (Episode Eleven)

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 23:43:07 -0700

What would the penultimate episode of a Cyberpunk campaign be if it wasn't primarily consumed with planning the ultimate caper? As usual, Rainy was on the case with an amazing infographic...

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[Palladium Fantasy] Guthormr: A Palladium Story (Session Three)

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:40:46 -0700

Sun, 23 May 2021 22:58:29 -0700

Skoden and Dually head out for their appointment with Dr. Vangelos. But you can't go anywhere in Night City these days, it seems, without running into some group of bozos...

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Note: This week's technical issues took the form of David having to use a backup mic. Apologies for the somewhat rough vocals on his end.

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[Cyberpunk RED] The Reclaimed Perimeter — "BODY/PRISON" (Episode Four)

Mon, 17 May 2021 21:55:34 -0700

A chance encounter at a ramen bar leads the group to put the final pieces of the Miracle Worker puzzle into place. But understanding does not bring security—only an idea of the powerful forces aligned against them.

Note: This session was plagued by connection issues; some robot voices are the inevitable result.

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[Cyberpunk RED] The Reclaimed Perimeter — "A Glowing Light, a Promise" (Episode Three)

Sun, 09 May 2021 22:07:01 -0700

What's a Cyberpunk campaign without a caper? Infiltrating Stuart Hospital turns up some "vital" clues—but also raises other questions...

Shoutout to Ramblin' Mike's Tarot channel, topic of many an in-joke this episode.

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[Cyberpunk RED] The Reclaimed Perimeter — ”Stress Builds Character” (Episode Two)

Sun, 02 May 2021 22:51:47 -0700

After the Night Market Shootout, the Edgerunners begin unravelling the mystery of Skoden's strange visions and find out that there's a lot more than meets the augmented-reality eye!

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[Cyberpunk RED] The Reclaimed Perimeter — ”Ghost in the City” (Episode One)

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 21:21:18 -0700

In this, the first episode of our new campaign, we get fitted for the future: going over the setting, base mechanics, introducing characters, and then a little bit of shopping interrupted by a firefight. And then there's the minor matter of a stowaway AI inside one of the character's heads...

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[Palladium Fantasy] Man-Eater: A Palladium Story (Session Two)

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:16:31 -0700

[Castle Falkenstein] "The Great Game" (Session Twelve)

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:00:20 -0700

In which the Dramatic Characters undertake a search for Dracula's gold, and encounter Enemies old and new. But what happens when they become Unstuck in Time?

Find out in this thrilling conclusion!

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[Castle Falkenstein] "The Great Game" (Session Eleven)

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 01:50:11 -0700

In which the Dramatic Characters take a Strange Journey through the very Strands of Time!

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[Nightlife: Killer-Diller] "He's a Cruel Papa But a Good Man to Have Around" (Episode 2)

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 12:52:32 -0700

In this episode, Lucky gets to know his femme fatale a little better and flashes back to the first time he met the Prince of Los Angeles.

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[Castle Falkenstein] "The Great Game" (Session Ten)

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:01:08 -0700

In which the Dramatic Characters uncover many unsavory truths which haunt the Hall and Hedge Maze of Brodick Castle!

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[Nightlife: Killer-Diller] ”I Want to Be Bad” (Episode 1)

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 16:04:14 -0700

Lucky crosses paths with some of the most powerful Kindred in Los Angeles—and soon finds himself in over his head, with a dire threat to his steady blood supply looming.

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[Nightlife: Killer-Diller] ”Creepy Feeling” (Prelude)

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 23:21:35 -0700

In this inaugural Prelude episode, we meet César "Lucky" Berganza and trace the course of his life—and unlife—in Los Angeles and points abroad.

[Castle Falkenstein] "The Great Game" (Session Nine)

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:45:57 -0700

[Castle Falkenstein] "The Great Game" (Session One)

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 22:40:04 -0700

In which the Dramatic Characters embark upon Babbage's Engine after a spot of Mayhem on the Platform. But will this Historic Journey turn into a Tram of Terror?

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[Castle Falkenstein] "The Great Game" (Session Zero)

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:36:52 -0700

A party of heroes and heroines assembles to play the Great Game!

In this, the first EOR campaign selected from our round robin Twitter tournament earlier this year, we take another crack at Castle Falkenstein.

Join us as we go over the setting of the game and create characters for what promises to be more fun than the Wild Hunt!

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[Call of Cthulhu] "Mask of Desire"

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 22:06:23 -0700

Join us for a duet one-shot of Call of Cthulhu, taking one of the recent "one-to-one" scenarios from the Does Love Forgive? scenario pack for a spin. We talk a bit about our history with duets at the top, make a custom character, dive in to the scenario, and then debrief at the end. All in all, a fun and unexpected experience! Intro and outro music by Ute Lemper. Join Our Discord Server!
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[Zorro RPG] "He's Got the Clapper" (Session Two)

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:39:21 -0700

We wrap up our two-part Zorro escapade with a good old-fashioned caper! But will our heroes pull it off, or meet a grizzly end at the hands of Captain Delacorte and his men? And just who is this mysterious "La Pizon"? Join Our Discord Server! Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media!
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[Zorro RPG] "Living la Vida Doble" (Session One)

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:15:51 -0700

In this, the first of a two-part scenario, we kick things off with the tutorial adventure from the rulebook before plunging ahead with the action, as we get to know Sister Isabella and Guillermo the Gravedigger and the mysterious goings-on in and around Mission San Fernando. Join Our Discord Server!
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[Zorro RPG] Session "Zorro" (Character Creation)

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:20:43 -0700

Join us as we take a tour of the setting and rules that power the Zorro RPG in preparation for a short adventure arc! The Native Lands app mentioned in this episode. Join Our Discord Server!
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[Palladium RPG] "By the Sword" (Campaign Debriefing)

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:03:28 -0700

The infamous campaign binder This past week we sat down to talk about our impressions of our recently-concluded Palladium RPG campaign. We discuss impressions of the Palladium system, high fantasy and the Palladium world, favorite memories, world-building, and the charm of not giving a flip about "game balance." Join Our Discord Server!
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[Palladium RPG] "By the Sword" (Episode Eleven)

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 22:45:35 -0700

Our Palladium RPG campaign wraps up in suitably epic fashion, complete with farcical body swaps, Cyclopean lightning magic, battles in the sky, and true romance! Join Our Discord Server!

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[Palladium RPG] "By the Sword" (Episode Ten)

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 22:57:08 -0700

Events take a wild and unexpected turn as the heroes encounter the Emperor and go their separate ways. The penultimate session of the campaign!

Note that we spend the first half-hour or so talking about the philosophy (and frustrations) behind Palladium's world-building choices in its sourcebooks and why there aren't a lot of Wolfen in our version of the Western Empire. If you want to skip straight to the game, start at minute 31:00.

The illustration referenced during the session. This month, we will be donating a portion of our Patreon income towards Black Visions Collective, which works towards healing and transformative justice principles. If you're able, please consider giving as well—any amount helps. Join Our Discord Server! Support our Patreon! The new campaign's wiki may be found here. Follow us on social media!
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[Palladium RPG] "By the Sword" (Episode Nine)

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:39:06 -0700

The heroes continue their journey to the regional capital of Arcadia, finding romance and intrigue on the road. Arriving in the capital at last, however, brings tempers to a breaking point...

This month, we will be donating a portion of our Patreon income towards Black Visions Collective, which works towards healing and transformative justice principles. If you're able, please consider giving as well—any amount helps.

The legendary "Cream of the Crop" Macho Man promo mentioned in the episode.

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[Palladium RPG] "By the Sword" (Episode Eight)

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:19:13 -0700

This session sees Lazlo come to Maneater's defense and the two set out to clear her name. But first, a "secret solo session" in which your intrepid GM finds out exactly what became of Trigom the Chaotic after last week's wild street brawl...

Thanks to our patrons for their support last month, which enabled us to make a donation to the Pueblo Relief Fund .

This month, we will be donating a portion of our Patreon income towards Black Visions Collective, which works towards healing and transformative justice principles. If you're able, please consider giving as well—any amount helps.

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Des as Man-eater

Wed, 13 May 2020 19:39:29 -0700

The heroes follow a jester down a dark alley, but instead of getting shanked in the dark they are instead rewarded with an interesting and rewarding twist in the ongoing story. Come along, join the circus, and meet the likes of Edrin, Inka, Annelis, and many more!

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[Palladium RPG] "By the Sword" (Episode Four)

Wed, 06 May 2020 22:36:45 -0700

Our heroes continue their explorations of the old Reynard place, finally descending into the basement, where they find the subject of Salek Reynard's most infamous sketch...

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Alex as Lazlo Klopek

Des as Man-eater

Special Bulletin: Format Changes and Listener Poll

Sun, 03 May 2020 18:34:22 -0700

Hello folks,

David Larkins here. Usually I come to you as the voice of the collective whole of the Esoteric Order of Roleplayers, but today I’m speaking to you from a more personal space.

The EOR came together in late December 2012, a combination of new faces and old friends who I’d been gaming with in Santa Fe, New Mexico over the prior couple years. Jen and I both enjoyed listening to actual-play podcasts and thought it might be fun to start recording our own sessions and putting them out there for anyone who might be interested. On January 13th, we had our first recorded session. By the summer of 2013, the most stable lineup of the EOR was established with Des, Jen, Jade, Renae, Schimpff, and me.

I didn’t start the EOR with the intention of turning it into a Patreon-funded podcast with thousands of listeners around the world. I still remember the excitement I felt when I saw our first episode had been downloaded once! Back then, I was working a job with the Santa Fe Public Library and gaming was still just a hobby for me. A “lifestyle hobby,” to be sure, but something I did in my spare time and strictly for fun.

Nowadays, as some of you are aware, tabletop RPGs are also my profession. We have maintained the EOR as a weekly group for seven years. Over the years, everyone in the group has grown; circumstances have changed. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a lot of these changes into stark relief, particularly for me. All these changes did not necessarily spell the end of the EOR, but having to suddenly pause everything has given me time to re-evaluate how the group and the podcast have been serving my needs and goals.

The demands on my time and creative output, in particular, have changed radically over the past two years. My responsibilities alone as Pendragon line editor have me working on gaming-related material and running play-tests not intended for public consumption throughout the week, and looking back I see 2019 was a year of struggle for me as I sought a balance the public-facing gaming of the podcast and my career-related gaming tasks.

And then, of course, there’s the public health issue of physical distancing, all but guaranteeing a lack of face-to-face local gaming for some time to come, which has radically upended our established format.

All these factors have been much on my mind over the past few weeks. I’ve been in touch with the other regular members of the EOR and have come up with a plan for how the group and the podcast will move forward.

First and foremost, the podcast will remain as an online-format show for the time being. Des and I, when we get back to our duet games, will play in person, of course, but all other games will be run online.

This actually presents an exciting opportunity to grow the “Order” beyond the core group of locals as initially established, beyond the confines of my game room. We can feature some new voices along with the old, both as players and GMs. Once regular face-to-face gaming becomes practicable again, we may even see some new “groups” coalescing with our old members serving as GMs. We’ll see how that pans out; obviously, things are still very much in flux for our world right now.

In the meantime, I am planning a seasonal structure of shorter campaigns (say, 10-20 sessions each), much like our World of Darkness duets, each with a rotating cast of old and new voices. Consider our current Palladium Fantasy campaign as the pilot program for this new format.

To carry on from the pilot program, I am looking backwards to move forwards. I’ve come up with a scheme that puts some agency into the hands of the listeners to help me select some other favorites from days of yore.

Taking a cue from the Palladium campaign, I have assembled a list of 36 other “classic” games or settings I owned back during my personal RPG golden age of the 1990s and broke them down into four categories: Fantasy, Science-Fiction, Horror & Supernatural, and Historical & Miscellaneous.

Starting today, I will run polls on our Twitter account (@esoteric_rp) to determine the top game in each category, which will in turn form the basis of a seasonal campaign run over the coming year. Be sure to check back daily to cast your vote and follow us on Twitter if you aren’t already! Final results will be announced after 30 days of voting, on June 1st. And check out our Patreon page for more details on how I plan to go about turning those results into campaigns.

I'm quite excited about this new format, as it will allow me to continue running games I know and love and perhaps revisit some I never got a chance to play properly back in the day.

I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has participated in our games over the past seven years. The EOR would not be what it is today without each of your creative contributions.

And, of course, that single download back in 2013 has grown into an online community of fans and supporters, all of whom are directly responsible for keeping this silly little podcast going. Truly, without you, there would be no EOR at all.

As I mentioned above, voices you know and love from past games will turn up in games to come; others will serve as my secret play-tests minions as well. The EOR lives on, and many exciting new gaming horizons wait to be explored!

Take care of yourselves and stay safe! To quote Churchill, “this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.”

David Larkins

Santa Fe, 2020

Addendum: I am still in the process of assembling a pool of players to draw from for the games I plan to run. In addition to established EOR members, I am in touch with friends from other actual-play podcasts as well as old gamer friends (such as Alex in our Palladium game) and am looking at how I want to mix things up. I have not ruled out inviting in other folks as well and may have an announcement seeking new players on our Patreon page in the weeks to come.

[Palladium RPG] "By the Sword" (Episode Three)

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 20:13:31 -0700

As we continue to settle into online gaming (and overcome various technical hurdles), we find the heroes of our little tale venturing into a strange old mansion, even as our players explore the exciting virtual environment of Tabletop Simulator. Behold!

This week's recording is much cleaner than last's, but unfortunately we did lose the last 10-15 minutes of the session due to a technical error on the part of OBS. Starting next week, we switch to Zoom, which has proven much less prone to technical screw-ups. Fingers crossed...

The new campaign's wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Alex as Lazlo Klopek

Des as Man-eater

[Palladium RPG] "By the Sword" (Episode Two)

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 23:01:22 -0700

A short episode this week as we get back into the campaign after a real-world gap of three weeks between the first session and this one. The PCs take stock of the pickle they're in and get to know their mysterious rescuers a bit better before seeking out a place to lie low.

Audio quality for these first couple episodes is going to be a little dodgy. Please bear with us as we work out the kinks of online gaming/recording.

The new campaign's wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Alex

Des

[Palladium RPG] "By the Sword" (Episode One)

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:08:55 -0700

We're back!

As discussed last episode, we're getting a little nostalgic and a little experimental here on the EOR Quarantine Edition; old stalwarts David L. and Des are joined by an old friend (and ACTION INTERNATIONAL! co-author) Alex as he and David return to an old system favorite from their high school days.

Audio quality for these first couple episodes is going to be a little dodgy. Please bear with us as we work out the kinks of online gaming/recording.

The new campaign's wiki may be found here.

Future Plans and Announcements: Pandemic Edition

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 20:45:43 -0700

Is this thing on...?

We're back with a short announcement of how the pandemic has affected our campaign plans, and announcements about the future of the podcast in the short term. And stick around as we unveil our "pandemic special" campaign, kicking off next week.

Take care, everyone!

The new campaign's wiki may be found here.

[Pendragon] A Matter of Cornwall: "Where My Rosemary Goes" (Year 483)

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 21:41:56 -0700

Yuletide festivities see the Player-squires lords of the hall for a day—and, later, participating in a local tradition they will not soon forget...

Duchess Ygraine's embroidery (actually done by Des's mom)

The campaign wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen as Bartholomew

Des as Maurice

Renae as Cadoc

David S. as Belletor

[Pendragon] A Matter of Cornwall: "Pagan Beaver Water" (Year 482)

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:18:36 -0700

A small group means a shorter session this week and a side quest intended to focus on the players' backup knights. Instead, we learn a valuable lesson in what happens when squires try to act above their station and put their lives on the line in the same manner as their lords...

The campaign wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

David S. as Livesy

Renae as Sir Bran

Jade as Sir Taran

[Pendragon] A Matter of Cornwall: "The Mists of Avalon" (Year 482)

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:21:05 -0700

After another rollicking Winter Phase, we join our Player-squires on yet another campaign as King Uther leads an ill-advised invasion of Summerland. What strange sights will they encounter in the fairy-haunted mists?

The campaign wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen as Bartholomew

David S. as Livesy

Renae as Cadoc

Jade as Uradach

[Pendragon] A Matter of Cornwall: "Raids and Rages" (Year 481)

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 21:23:02 -0700

We jump into our first extended Winter Phase, where an ongoing theme of forbidden romance soon emerges. Then, as we get into year 481, more romantic shenanigans ensue before the Player-squires meet their new king...

The campaign wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen as Bartholomew

David S. as Livesy

Renae as Cadoc

Jade as Uradach

Des as Maurice

[Pendragon] A Matter of Cornwall: "Uther's Knight" (Year 480)

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 20:39:16 -0700

After creating the group's backup characters/the squires' knights, we wrap up Part II of the Year 480 with consequences following from last week's episode, and strange portents in the sky heralding profound changes to come...

Featuring:

Jen as Bartholomew

David S. as Livesy

Renae as Cadoc

Jade as Uradach

Des as Maurice

[Nightlife: Black & White] "The Final Chapter: Part II — We Really Mean It This Time" (Episode 16)

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:30:01 -0700

After too long of a delay thanks to hectic holidays and persistent head colds, we are back for the second installment of our two-part finale. The final fate of Aaron Evans is decided in a truly apocalyptic finale!

The wiki may be found here.

[Pendragon] A Matter of Cornwall: "Character Creation" & "The Lost Hound" (Year 480)

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 21:22:55 -0700

This week, we wrap up family histories and jump into creating the Player-squires that comprise the first generation of our new campaign! At the end, a short vignette ("The Lost Hound") plants seeds that will reap many a strange and bitter harvest in the years and decades to come...

For those wishing to skip the nuts and bolts of character creation, we introduce the squires and begin our little mini-intro scenario at 2:02:30.

Featuring:

Jen

David S.

Renae

Jade

Des

And...Edie the Dog

[Pendragon] A Matter of Cornwall: Family History

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 22:02:45 -0700

We kick off a new run of The Great Pendragon Campaign, this time told from the Cornish perspective. This short(er) episode is all about going through the intertwined family histories of the ancestors of our first crop of Player-knights as they navigate the tumultuous events of the fifth century in Cornwall and Brittany.

Episodes like this aren't always everyone's cup of tea. There's a lot of deep background here, along with ongoing character conceptualization, but if you would rather wait for next week's (first proper) session, you may safely do so.

The clip at the top of the episode.

Featuring:

Jen

David S.

Renae

Jade

Des

"Monsterhearts" Announcement and End of Year Salutations

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 23:17:37 -0700

Illness and tech glitches have struck the Esoteric Order HQ! In lieu of an episode, we have this special announcement regarding Monsterhearts and our plans for 2020...

Big thanks to all our listeners and Patrons for your continued support as we head into our seventh season of this podcast!

[Nightlife: Black & White] "The Final Chapter" (Episode 15)

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:40:50 -0700

Despite the pithy episode title, this is actually the penultimate chapter, or rather the first of a two-part finale. And boy does it go places!

The wiki may be found here.

[Monsterhearts] Summer Session (Part Two): "The Tide is High"

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 22:18:31 -0700

The gang uncovers dark secrets buried deep in the woods and realizes who the true monsters of Grey Cliffe really are...

Featuring:

Jen

David S.

Renae

Jade

David L.

[Monsterhearts] Summer Session (Part One): "Cruel Summer"

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 21:25:10 -0700

Everyone's favorite darkly-horrifying teenage supernatural romance returns to Greycliffe for a summertime special, and with a star-studded cast of special guests!

Featuring:

Jen

David S.

Jade

David L.

[Runequest: Roleplaying in Glorantha] "FetchQuest" (Session Three)

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 23:23:56 -0700

Sacred Time in Glorantha is a time of the year when the world dies only to be renewed again.

In a similar vein, this session marks the somewhat premature end of our Runequest venture—but the beginning of new opportunities. We talk about the whys and wherefores at the top of the session, and what's coming up next, then get into a tumultuous bit of shamanic spirit journeying that sees our adventurers on the wrong end of history—and sets things up for their eventual return...

The wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Renae

Des

David S.

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Nightlife: Black & White] "Fight the Power" (Episode 14)

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:47:22 -0700

We're back! It's the penultimate episode and Aaron has a few loose ends to tie up. But can he keep control of an unlike that is quickly spiraling out of control? And what price will he pay to do so?

Also, Persian Gulf Boner Jamz get a mention.

The wiki may be found here.

[Runequest: Roleplaying in Glorantha] "Never Apologize to a Skeleton" (Session Two)

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 20:23:26 -0700

We resolve the "can Ducks ride?" controversy from last week and then wrap up "The Rattling Wind" amidst the red-haze of a berserker fury (and Brandy Beans!).

Art courtesy of the Duxploitation blog.

The wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Des

David S.

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Runequest: Roleplaying in Glorantha] "Ducks Cannot Ride. Period." (Session One)

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 20:32:14 -0700

We're off and running with our long-anticipated return to campaigning in the world of Glorantha! The rag-tag group of heroes comes together by meeting in a tavern (hey, sometimes the classics still work!) as they proceed to investigate a strange haunting bedeviling a small, remote village in Sartar.

The wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Des

Renae

David S.

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Runequest: Roleplaying in Glorantha] "Gaumata's Vision" (One-Shot)

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 20:05:25 -0700

Before jumping into our Runequest campaign proper, we take some time out for a super-spooky classic scenario, "Gaumata's Vision" for our Halloween one-shot. Join us as we run some of the pre-generated characters from the RQ Gamemaster's Pack through a wee bit of folk horror in honor of the season.

#WeAreAllUs

Featuring:

Jen

Renae

David S.

And...special appearances by Des and Jade

[Runequest: Roleplaying in Glorantha] "Character Creation" (Session Zero)

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 20:07:18 -0700

Most of the group sits down to go through most of the character creation process for our upcoming Runequest campaign! Join us as we discover our new characters and find out what binds them to their homelands, where their paths have crossed, and what their future may hold in store...

Featuring:

Jade

Des

Renae

David S.

And...Edie the Dog

[The Witch Is Dead] "Special One-Shot"

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:13:44 -0700

Des and David L. were on the road this weekend, and with the cats away the rest of the EOR gathered at the other David's place to play!

For this outing, Schimpff chose to run the one-page RPG The Witch Is Dead, whose premise is easily summarized: "You are a magical woodland creature, and your beautiful witch mistress has been killed, and you are about to set out on a murder-revenge adventure in the human lands."

Let's see what kind of shenanigans ensue, shall we?

Featuring:

Jade

Jen

Renae

[Pendragon] "The Quest of the Red Blade" (Greg Day Scenario)

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 09:31:31 -0700

"Sir Gregor de Stafford" (art by John Bridges)

In this special one-shot, we capped off our Michaelmas festivities with a run-through of the King Arthur Pendragon entry in Chaosium's series of free PDF releases commemorating the passing of Greg Stafford a year ago today.

This scenario, originally written by Greg, has never before been released to the public. If you would like to run it yourself, you may download it HERE.

Featuring:

David S.

Des

Jade

Jen

Renae

And...Edie the Dog

Michaelmas Feast Fan Q&A Session

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 21:59:21 -0700

It's Michaelmas! The EOR's annual feast day, and our second such gathering. We purify our "naughty dice," dig in on an amazing feast (which you can see at our Esoteric Eats Instagram, linked below), then answer fan-submitted questions and answers!

Although we cut out most of the actual eating portion of the recording, this is a feast after all so some chewing is inevitable...

[Nightlife: Black & White] "Approach to Danger" (Episode 13)

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:36:28 -0700

Racing towards the fiery conclusion of the chronicle, Aaron secures his place, drawing final lines in the sand.

The Evil Loaf!

The wiki may be found here.

[ACTION INTERNATIONAL!] "The Gorgeous Ladies of VENGEANCE" (Part 2)

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:00:01 -0700

We back with the second and final part of our beta test of the forthcoming 80s action/martial arts RPG, ACTION INTERNATIONAL!. Can the Gorgeous Ladies of Vengeance exact revenge against "King Billy" Williamson? Tune in to find out!

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 23:36:11 -0700

We wrap up our Cthulhu End Times one-shot in epic and bloody fashion. Not everyone survives...at least not in their current form...

[Note that we had some technical recording difficulties this session; we did our best to fix the issues, but we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding!]

Featuring:

David S.

Des

Jade

Jen

David L.

And...Edie the Dog

Cthulhu End Times (Session One)

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 20:02:55 -0700

Renae takes her inaugural bow as GM in this fun little romp into a world ravaged by the stars coming right and the Great Old Ones returning to wipe the world clean and remold it in their own image. Only appropriate for this, the weekend after old HPL's birthday, as NecronomiCon wraps up in far-off Providence...

Featuring:

David S.

Des

Jade

David L.

And...Edie the Dog

[Cyberpunk Red] "The Apartment"

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 19:58:56 -0700

We take the Cyberpunk Red Jumpstart Kit for a spin, running with the pre-gens and starter scenario from the box. As anticipated, plenty of dystopian cyberpunky action ensues!

Featuring:

David S.

Des

Renae

And...Edie the Dog

[Return of the Woodland Warriors] Episode 4

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 20:50:10 -0700

We wrap up our mini-campaign of this delightful rules-lite D&D variant with an expedition under the crypts of Stonewell Abbey—where we discover a deadly menace lurking unsuspected!

Featuring:

David S.

Des

Renae

David L.

And...Edie the Dog

[Nightlife: Black & White] "Take No Prisoners" (Episode 10)

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 23:32:18 -0700

The Anarch States are gripped by fear and paranoia in the wake of Salvadore's death, allowing Mohammed to set his final plans in motion. But will Aaron become a collateral casualty of the Sabbat's schemes?

The wiki may be found here.

[Return of the Woodland Warriors] Episode 3

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 19:03:31 -0700

The group returns to Stonewell Abbey—not without some exciting encounters along the way—where they begin to look into the mysteries surrounding their ancient home and possible connections to the strange snake sigils they found under the quarry.

Featuring:

David S.

Des

Renae

David L.

And...Edie the Dog

[Nightlife: Black & White] "Deadly Kiss" (Episode 9)

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 07:33:10 -0700

Aaron solidifies his ties with the Serpents de la Crypte in the most bloody fashion possible. Also: a random cameo by those guys from Dark City.

The wiki may be found here.

[Return of the Woodland Warriors] Episode 2

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:45:16 -0700

We return to Return of the Woodland Warriors, turning our initial one-shot into a mini-campaign! The adventures of the Stonewall Abbey crew continue as they are asked to look into one more mystery before returning home. No sweat, right? Right...

See our Instagram for photos of Jade's awesome hand-drawn handouts!

Featuring:

David S.

Des

Renae

David L.

And...Edie the Dog

[Nightlife: Black & White] "Thin Line" (Episode 8)

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:03:21 -0700

Still reeling from the recent change in his fortunes, Aaron gets to know some of his erstwhile new friends better, and finds that his return to L.A. has brought a new passel of enemies to complicate his life.

The wiki may be found here.

The playlist mentioned during the episode.

[Call of Cthulhu] "Genius Loci"

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:26:53 -0700

Jen is back in the Keeper's chair to run the Order through "Genius Loci" from the Doors to Darkness collection.

Featuring:

David S.

Des

Renae

David L.

Jade (eventually)

And...Edie the Dog

[Nightlife: Black & White] "Same Song" (Episode 7)

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 22:18:23 -0700

Despite his reservations, Aaron picks a side. But is he willing to pay the price for his choice?

The wiki may be found here.

The playlist mentioned during the episode.

[One Shot] Return of the Woodland Warriors

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:12:24 -0700

After a far-too-long absence, Jade returns to the GM's chair! This time out she's running a one-shot of the fantasy RPG Return of the Woodland Warriors. Join us for some adventures in a fantastic world inspired by the likes of Redwall, Mouseguard, and Disney's Robin Hood!

Featuring:

Jen

Des

Renae

David L.

And...Edie the Dog

[Nightlife: Black & White] "Chalice of Blood" (Episode 6)

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:24:38 -0700

Long-standing machinations come to head in this emotionally intense episode, in which Aaron is thrust upon the horns of an insoluble dilemma and asked to, once and for all, pick a side.

The wiki may be found here.

[Nightlife: Black & White] Interlude: "Catatonic"

Sun, 26 May 2019 19:34:45 -0700

A short interlude before we launch into the chronicle's second Story finds Aaron dealing with more than one ghost of the past...

The wiki may be found here.

The playlist mentioned during the episode.

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 18:21:57 -0700

Aaron receives an intriguing clue in his quest to rid himself of his possessing spirits and makes his next move in his burgeoning music career—but Vampire Politics continue to weigh heavily on his mind, leading to a bloody finale...

The wiki may be found here.

[Nightlife: Black & White] "Something Wicked" (Episode 2)

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 21:12:13 -0700

We spend about the first half of the session going back and establishing Aaron's place in the larger Anarch hierarchy, his barony, and his internal metaphysical landscape before getting down to brass tacks as we explore Aaron's burgeoning relationship with Sam Morningstar, Anarch politics, and ongoing metaphysical struggles.

The wiki may be found here.

[Bonus Episode] "Trouble in Taos" (Call of Cthulhu)

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 21:30:09 -0700

A brief peek behind the curtain of our ongoing Call of Cthulhu play-test campaign set in 1870s New Mexico Territory!

Please note that this recording was originally made for posterity rather than public release, and therefore our usually lax recording discipline is even more in evidence. You have been warned!

[Nightlife: Black & White] "Black & White" (Episode 1)

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:53:09 -0700

Aaron Evans is back! Picking up right where we left off in "East of Eden," we explore Aaron's new role as Baron of West Los Angeles and rising alt-country star, all while revisiting some old favorite Kindred and new haunts.

Plans and Queries

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 19:58:14 -0700

Larkins and Desiree sit down to talk about the EOR's future plans and answer some questions from patrons and folks on Twitter—not once, not twice, but thrice!

[Monsterhearts] Session Eight: "The Captain of Her Heart"

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 23:15:31 -0700

Here it is at last: the Spring Fling! There's fire, ice, blood, viscera, spiked punch, pissing in the sink, Dumpster Wölf, and other typical teenage shenanigans aplenty.

Featuring:

Jen

David S.

Renae

David L.

And...Edie the Dog

[Monsterhearts] Session Seven: "Can You Stand the Rain"

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:37:50 -0700

Part one of our two-part "mid-season finale" finds the monsters of Grey Cliff High wrapping up loose ends and unearthing new mysteries as they prepare for the big social event of the year: the Spring Fling!

Featuring:

Jen

Jade

David S.

Renae

David L.

And...Edie the Dog

[Monsterhearts] Session Six: "Take My Breath Away"

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:51:34 -0700

The Spring Fling is nearly upon us—but first, a "hospital episode" that finds most of the gang causing all kinds of trouble at St. Bridget's...

Featuring:

Jen

Jade

Renae

David L.

And...Edie the Dog

[Monsterhearts] Session Five: "Good Girls Don't"

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:23:18 -0700

We finally get to find out where Mori has been, and it's about as disturbing as you might expect. We also coin the term "kegel mortis"...you're welcome.

Featuring:

Jen

Jade

Renae

David L.

David S.

And...Edie the Dog

[Monsterhearts] Session Four: "Hungry Like the Wolf"

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 20:47:57 -0700

Lucien goes to a Dumpster Wölf show at a house party and then gets the sheriff all hot and bothered. Oh, the other characters do some stuff too, I guess. Darkest Self, sex moves, blah, blah, blah. Let's not lose sight of the star of this show, okay?

Featuring:

Jen

Jade

David L.

David S.

And...Edie the Dog

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 19:40:59 -0700

The epic conclusion! Charlemagne's army comes under treacherous attack in the Vale of Thorns, and our intrepid heroes earn their place in the pantheon of legends.

Featuring:

Jen

Jade

Des

David S.

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] "The Tying of Loose Ends" (Anno 777)

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 21:29:47 -0700

This session was run literally right after Larkins and Desiree got back from attending Greg Stafford's memorial in Berkeley, and they brought back some of the same fun, chaotic energy that always surrounded Greg. In this, our penultimate session of this campaign arc, we bounce through a wild Winter Phase and begin tying up loose ends in an abbreviated but satisfying session revolving around Bradamant's search for decent husband material.

Featuring:

Jen

Jade

Des

David S. (eventually)

Renae

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] "A Yuletide Feast" (Anno 776)

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 19:22:49 -0700

After a year of fussin' & feudin', the rival Claremont and Baldwin clans assemble under the watchful eye of Charlemagne, who has brought in his lifelong friend Ganelon to work out a long-term solution for peace. But will everyone go along with the plan?

Featuring:

Jen

Jade

Des

David S.

Renae

And...Edie the Dog

[Spookathon 2018] "Bluebeard's Bride"

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:00:44 -0700

Desiree laid out an amazing table!

Our second Spookathon session sees us return to the haunted halls of Bluebeard's Bride, this time with Des at the helm. What horrors await the Bride this time?

In addition to our games, we also did a super-spooky unboxing of a Mysterious Package, so be sure to check that out!

Featuring:

Jen

Jade

David L.

David S.

Renae

[Spookathon 2018] "The Dare" (Call of Cthulhu)

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 21:54:26 -0700

For the first of our 2018 Halloween "Spookathon" gaming marathon, we sit down to play the forthcoming Call of Cthulhu scenario "The Dare" by Kevin Ross.

In addition to our games, we also did a super-spooky unboxing of a Mysterious Package, so be sure to check that out!

Featuring:

Jade

Des

David L.

Alexander

[Paladin] "The Gardens of Fortune" (Anno 775)

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 18:25:13 -0700

We raise a glass to Greg Stafford and his legacy at the top of the session, then take on the final act of the the first adventure out of the Paladin Scenarios book, "The Gardens of Fortune."

Featuring:

Jen

Jade

Des

David S.

Renae

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] "Fancy Lancies" (Anno 775)

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 19:22:10 -0700

An action-packed session sees jousts, judicial combats, enchanted fountains, magical rings, enchanted weapons, tense standoffs, and earnest debates on the nature of honor and justice. Oh, and someone goes mad and runs off into the woods!

The campaign's award-winning wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Jade

Des

David S.

Renae

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] It's Time for Winter Phase! (Anno 774)

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:17:34 -0700

An abbreviated session this week, owing to the Order convening its very own real-life Michaelmas feast! (See the link to our food blog below for pictures.) In the end, we had just enough time to get through Winter Phase for 774 and tease an intro for the following year's adventure.

Esoteric Eats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoX8nYnDSRP/

Featuring:

Jen

Jade

Des

David S.

Renae

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] "Widukind" (Anno 774)

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 20:08:23 -0700

We pick up where we left off last time, with a Saxon attack on the frontier village of Fritzlar imminent and help on the way from Mort. Can the rest of our heroic knights survive long enough to see the light once again?

Featuring:

Jen

Des

David S.

Renae

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] "Mission to Fritzlar" (Anno 774)

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 20:33:27 -0700

After a particularly juicy winter phase, we move into the year with an exorcism and a dangerous mission to Saxony—in other words, a pretty tame year for the Baldwin clan.

Featuring:

Jen

Des

David S.

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] "Fair Verona" (Anno 773)

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 18:50:30 -0700

Charlemagne's armies march south once more to Lombardy, risking the hazardous Alps yet again—with bloody consequences for our knights...and yet more surprises await outside the walls of Verona...

Featuring:

Renae

Des

David S.

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] "Avissa's Secret" (Anno 773)

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 20:28:18 -0700

Bradamant becomes a knight, but Avissa remains the lady-knight to watch this year as she works towards fulfilling her outré ambition, culminating in an unforgettable Good Friday at Reims.

Featuring:

Renae

David S.

Des

Jen

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] Into Saxony (Anno 772)

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 20:00:20 -0700

We get our Winter Phase on before joining the knights in media res, and in the middle of a Saxon forest, where a certain axis mundi is being set alight. Old feuds are resolved amidst much bloodshed as Maugis pulls the last of his tricks...for now.

Featuring:

Renae

Des

Jen

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 14:20:30 -0700

Photograph by Philip-Lorca diCorcia

Back in Los Angeles, Aaron reconnects with old friends and foes alike and is made an offer he can't refuse.

Follow the wiki here.

[Paladin] "Unleashing Phyllis" (Anno 770)

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 19:10:07 -0700

The knights are tasked with the seemingly impossible—how do you keep a sorcerer locked up against their will? But first: a hunt!

Featuring:

Jen

Des

David S.

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Order Duets] "Clean the Dirt" (East of Eden)

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:20:49 -0700

Aaron continues his fall, both literally and metaphorically. He finds a new love and bids farewell to an old one as he leaves Las Vegas for the second time and comes home at last.

Follow the wiki here.

[Patreon Short Order] Call of Cthulhu: “Panacea” (Part III)

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:33:04 -0700

Welcome back to our play-through of "Panacea" from Petersen's Abominations. We left off last month with a bit of a cliffhanger, as the bat-toad thing formerly known as Brad assaulted our intrepid investigators. How will they fare, and will they ever make it out of ZyMedBio alive? Let’s find out...

Featuring:

Miika

Des

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] "Pilgrimage" (Anno 769)

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 18:29:23 -0700

In the wake of Pippin's disastrous wedding feast, the group embarks (along with Charlemagne and his Paladins) on a pilgrimage to the east. After a brief shopping trip in Jerusalem, they travel north to Constantinople, where they encounter the legendary Emperor Hugo the Strong at last. We wrap up the session with a Winter Phase.

Featuring:

Jen

Des

David S.

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Order Duets] "Like an Outlaw" (East of Eden)

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:32:40 -0700

Aaron is back in Vegas, and someone knew he was coming! What's been going on in the time since he left, and what repercussions await him from his first visit? Someone's gonna die tonight—who will it be?

Follow the wiki here.

Handy-dandy Paladin pronunciation guide by Stephen Pennisi (DadsAngry).

[Paladin] "Hugo the Strong" (Anno 769)

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 19:53:40 -0700

Things take a turn for the strange this session as the player-knights wrap up their delicate negotiations with the Clermonts, get lost in an enchanted forest, and attend the most uncomfortable wedding ever...hosted by one of them!

The campaign wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Des

David S.

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Order Duets] "Tall, Dark Stranger" (East of Eden)

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 10:44:50 -0700

The chronicle moves in strange new directions as Aaron is vexed from within and without by spirits of the past and the death toll piles up.

Follow the wiki here.

[Paladin] "The Rebellious Baron" (Anno 768–769)

Sun, 03 Jun 2018 21:44:02 -0700

The feud with House Clermont reaches new heights and high drama ensues at Charlemagne's coronation tournament, with repercussions that reverberate through the winter and into the following year, but it's not just the Clermonts who are targeted by our knights...

The campaign wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Des

David S.

Renae

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Order Duets] "Pray for Me Mama" (East of Eden)

Thu, 31 May 2018 13:10:26 -0700

We're back, and picking up right where we left off: in a dreamy, fiery flashback to Dawn's burning apartment, with Mike Evans holding a gun on his brother. Things only heat up from there...

Follow the wiki here.

[Patreon Short Order] Call of Cthulhu: “Panacea” (Part II)

Tue, 29 May 2018 13:49:29 -0700

Welcome back, listener! When we left off, Wade and Marina had concocted a plan to infiltrate the ZyMedBio campus. What sanity-blasting secrets will they uncover within?

Featuring:

Miika

Des

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] "Spaghetti & Meatballs" (Anno 768)

Sun, 20 May 2018 19:50:55 -0700

The knights gather for their big family feast day, Michaelmas. Unfortunately, ill portents abound, and things just keep getting worse. And that's even before the haslet is served...

The campaign wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Des

David S.

Renae

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] "Aumont's Tower" (Anno 767)

Sun, 13 May 2018 20:56:35 -0700

The party has been split! Some of the knights have been taken captive by the Saracens, while others languish back at camp. How will they get out of this sticky situation?

The campaign wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Des

David S.

Renae

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Paladin] "Mount Bitter" (Anno 767)

Sun, 06 May 2018 19:42:54 -0700

The Battle of the Humble Squires continues, and there is much peril still to face. Later, the survivors of the battle learn a little more about their foes, and even find some common ground...before everything is swept out from under their feet.

The campaign wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Des

David S.

Renae

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Patreon Short Order] Call of Cthulhu: "Panacea" (Part I)

Tue, 01 May 2018 15:59:35 -0700

It's a new era for Short Orders, with our first patron-funded series. A couple weeks ago we met up online and played our first quarterly game, a Call of Cthulhu scenario out of the recently released Petersen’s Abominations. The name of this particular scenario is “Panacea,” and we had a blast with it.

Featuring:

Miika

Des

And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Short Order] Paranoia: "Robot Imana-665-C" (Part IV)

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 22:16:25 -0700

Welcome back, Citizen! When we last left our Troubleshooters, they had been causing plenty of trouble of their own, with many accusations and even much physical violence. It’s not too late for them to straighten up and fly right, however! The Computer believes in them—don’t you?

Featuring:

Jen

Renae

Des

[Paladin] "The Battle of the Humble Squires" (Anno 767)

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 22:48:37 -0700

War in the south puts Prince Charlemagne (and our humble squires) on the march across the Alps. What deadly hazards will they encounter in those snow-capped peaks, and what opportunities for heroism await them on the blood-soaked fields beyond?

The campaign wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Des

Renae

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Short Order] Paranoia: "Robot Imana-665-C" (Part III)

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:55:39 -0700

Featuring:

Jen

Renae

Des

[Paladin] "A Passion for Pippin" (Anno 766)

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 21:39:40 -0700

We continue with "The Adventure of the Jewel" as the young squires encounter a mysterious hermit, some angry villagers, and a dastardly lord. But no challenge is greater than that which confronts them from within the group...

The campaign wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Des

Renae

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Short Order] Paranoia: "Robot Imana-665-C" (Part II)

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:49:40 -0700

Welcome back, Citizen! When we last left our Troubleshooters, they were on their way to rendezvous with R&D and find out the details of their first mission, the diagnosis and repair of the malfunctioning Robot Imana-665-C.

Featuring:

Jen

Renae

Des

[Paladin] "The Adventure of the Jewel" (Anno 766)

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:34:14 -0700

We get into our first proper session of PALADIN with an overview of how the system differs from the core PENDRAGON rules before kicking things off with a small feast and an important mission from Duke Thierry.

The campaign wiki may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Des

Renae

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Short Order] Paranoia: "Robot Imana-665-C" (Part I)

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:19:56 -0700

Greetings, Citizen, and welcome to Alpha Complex. Today’s mission involves three hapless Red-level Troubleshooters and their first assignment: to diagnose what has gone wrong with Robot Imana-665-C. Easy enough...right?

Featuring:

Jen

Renae

Des

[Esoteric Short Order] Harlem Unbound: "The Contender—A Love Story" (Part IV)

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:54:36 -0700

The spine-chilling conclusion! Our intrepid duo of investigators put the final pieces of the puzzle together and are forced into making an impossible decision.

Featuring:

Jen

Renae

[Paladin] Character Creation

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 22:49:07 -0700

The Order returns to the King Arthur Pendragon system for a jaunt through its cousin, Paladin: Warriors of Charlemagne. Join us as we go through the character creation rules and roll up four earnest young squires about to embark on untold adventures!

Featuring:

Jen

Des

Renae

Jade

And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Order Duets] "Questioningly" (East of Eden)

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:21:27 -0700

Aaron arrives in Kansas and finally catches up with Dawn, only to find someone else has caught up with her first. And that's only the beginning of his troubles...

Follow the wiki here.

[Esoteric Short Order] Harlem Unbound: "The Contender—A Love Story" (Part III)

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:29:56 -0700

The investigators finally make contact with Rossi and discover unexpected layers of nuance in his tale. And also a delicious recipe for Dominican stew!

Featuring:

Jen

Renae

[7th Sea Khitai] "Life-Giving Sword, Death-Giving Sword"

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:38:39 -0700

For this one-shot session, the group takes the 7th Sea: Khitai Quickstart rules for a spin. The lust for wealth and power leads to death, destruction, and shattered lives. Can our rag-tag band of heroes foil the sinister machinations of the villainous puppet master? Tune in to find out!

Featuring:

Sage

Des

Jade

Renae

David L.

And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Order Duets] "Endless Highway" (East of Eden)

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 22:37:11 -0700

Aaron has an unexpected encounter at an El Paso truck stop, kicking off a harrowing journey along the benighted interstate, where he is both hunter and hunted.

Our primary recorder pooped out midway through the session. Fortunately, we caught the problem pretty quickly and only lost about 10 minutes of action (which we then summarize). However, you'll probably notice a drop in overall audio quality once we switch to our backup. Apologies.

Follow the wiki here.

[Esoteric Short Order] Harlem Unbound: "The Contender—A Love Story" (Part II)

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 15:19:30 -0700

In this second episode, "Getting Into the Ring," our duo meets another duo (in the form of the mysterious Eliot brothers) and begins peeling back the layers of the onion. How long before they start crying?

And a big congratulations to Darker Hues Studios for landing Harlem Unbound in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution Anacostia Community Museum and The Newark Museum. These acquisitions are an acknowledgement of book's "artistic, scholarly and educational value"! Wowza! More details may be found here.

Featuring:

Jen

Renae

[Shadowrun] Anarchy Is Dead: #Done (Session Five)

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 21:41:10 -0700

We bring our brief Shadowrun experiment to an end in this, our 300th episode(!), wrapping up loose ends and establishing what becomes of our various runners, who begin the episode hunted by the authorities and in hiding. Can they forge a positive outcome from such inauspicious circumstances?

Follow the wiki here.

Music by Nitro Nova.

Featuring:

Sage

Des

Jade

Renae

David S.

And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Order Duets] "Tear It Up" (East of Eden)

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 23:09:27 -0700

Aaron crosses paths with an old frenemy in the most unlikely of places and must decide between vengeance and forgiveness...and this is only the first fight in what turns out to be a blood-soaked and fractious evening.

Follow the wiki here.

[Esoteric Short Order] Harlem Unbound: "The Contender—A Love Story" (Part I)

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 13:50:29 -0700

This month, a travel/illness-reduced crew is taking Darker Hue Studios' Harlem Unbound for a spin with the scenario "The Contender—A Love Story" by Bob Geis. The book is dual-statted for both Trail of Cthulhu and Call of Cthulhu; we opted for the latter system. The scenario is a slow-burn noir procedural that builds ever more to a truly unsettling climax, and we think you're going to really enjoy the ride.

In this first episode, "Sparring with the Champ," we meet our investigative duo and follow them to the Cotton Club, where they take a job from former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson to look into a mysterious death in the boxing ring.