The Roleplaying Exchange Podcast

Actual Play - Dresden Accelerated - Morehead Mysteries EP 9 - Plot Country

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:37:00 -0400

“More people have gone missing around Olive Hill of late. Some say it has something to do with those speedsters the state cops can't seem to catch. Others say something foul is seeping up out of the old Mushroom Mines. Whatever it is, surely someone out there can put a stop to it? Or else fall prey to the horrors lurking about. Until next time Children… Sleep well.”

Chris/Crazon - GM

Jeremy - Lester Gibson (Former Underworld Coyote/Focused Practitioner)

OLD Josh - Elizabeth Skarsgard (Body-swapped Warden of the White Council)

Adam - Kallum Blackburn (Veteran Veterinarian/Focused Practitioner)

OLD Aaron - Liam McNeil (Canadian/Freelance Wizard for the White Council)

RPX Rollup - Episode 34 - Coriolis The Great Dark

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:39:00 -0400

In this episode of RPX Rollup, we're rolling up characters for Free League's Coriolis: The Great Dark, the bleaker sequel to their Arabian Nights-in-space RPG. Set 200 years after the events of The Third Horizon, this game follows refugees who fled to a dead region of space called the Lost Horizon—only to find themselves trapped in the Jumwa system with a mysteriously silent portal gate and nowhere else to go. Join us as we roll up characters in this brand new setting and explore the new streamlined talent system,

Song - Devotion Between The Starless Voids

Actual Play - Dresden Accelerated - Morehead Mysteries EP 8 - Heart of Harkness

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:49:00 -0400

“The veil of mist is weakening, a twisted realm is bleeding into the world. The frayed strings are leading our ragtag group like Perseus into a labyrinth of terror. Welcome to the horror show. Watch out for the puppets, they bite. Until next time Children… Sleep well.”

Chris/Crazon - GM

David - Ulrich Von Karkov (Werepanther/Baron of Eastern Kentucky)

Jeremy - Lester Gibson (Former Underworld Coyote/Focused Practitioner)

OLD Josh - Elizabeth Skarsgard (Body-swapped Warden of the White Council)

Adam - Kallum Blackburn (Veteran Veterinarian/Focused Practitioner)

OLD Aaron - Liam McNeil (Canadian/Freelance Wizard for the White Council)

Actual Play - Dresden Accelerated - Morehead Mysteries EP 7 - Holy Diver

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:31:00 -0400

“The Hospital appears to be in quite a state. Some crazy has brought all the local authorities to bear upon this place of healing, which now finds itself under siege from within. The Baron and his friends need to get on out there fast to do some crowd control, before things get far worse. Until next time Children… Sleep well.”

Chris/Crazon - GM

David - Ulrich Von Karkov (Werepanther/Baron of Eastern Kentucky)

Jeremy - Lester Gibson (Former Underworld Coyote/Focused Practitioner)
OLD

Josh - Elizabeth Skarsgard (Body-swapped Warden of the White Council)

Adam - Kallum Blackburn (Veteran Veterinarian/Focused Practitioner)

RPX Rollup - Episode 33 - Alien Evolved

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:34:00 -0500

In this episode of RPX Rollup, we're rolling up characters for Free League's Alien Evolved, the updated edition of their acclaimed sci-fi horror RPG. Set in the 2180s, Alien Evolved places players on the frontier of colonized space, where they'll navigate corporate greed, cosmic horror, and everyone's favorite xenomorphs. We try out both the traditional point-buy system and the extensive Life Path generator to see how each shapes character backstory and gameplay—discovering how tragedy, betrayal, and random dice rolls can create deeply invested characters before the game even begins. Because in space, no one can hear you scream—and time dilation is a bitch.

Actual Play - Dresden Accelerated - Morehead Mysteries EP 6 -Wolf In Sheeps Clothing

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:05:00 -0500

“Anyone heard about the strange accident that happened last night on Main street? Ambulances and Police have a whole stretch cordoned off. There’s also more strange and violent animal attacks across the region. Feels like we need some divine intervention on this one. Until next time Children… Sleep well.”

Chris/Crazon - GM
David - Ulrich Von Karkov (Werepanther/Baron of Eastern Kentucky)
Jeremy - Lester Gibson (Former Underworld Coyote/Focused Practitioner)
OLD Josh - Elizabeth Skarsgard (Body-swapped Warden of the White Council)
Adam - Kallum Blackburn (Veteran Veterinarian/Focused Practitioner)

Actual Play - Dresden Accelerated - Morehead Mysteries EP 5 - Hungry like the Wolf

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:22:00 -0500

“Hope folks camping out by Cave Run Lake are watching themselves. Seems some strange occurrences have been happening out at the lake. I hear someone may have split it like old Moses and the red sea. One thing for sure, something fishy is going on. Until next time Children… Sleep well.”

RPX Rollup - Episode 32 - The Exorcist Codex

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:18:00 -0500

Adam and Crazon walk through character creation for The Exorcist Codex, an 1890s BRP-based occult RPG. They discuss setting lore (the Unseen War), professions (priest, vanguard), skills, holy faith mechanics, codex lore, and backgrounds while building two agent characters.

The episode covers world tone, mechanics for spirit/power points and demonic corruption, quirks, and order affiliations, ending with impressions and recommendations for further reading and supplements.

Track: Dark Side Bpm72 Full

Music provided by: Slipstream Music https://slipstreammusic.com

Author: Aardvark Music

Actual Play - Dresden Accelerated - Morehead Mysteries EP 4 - Good Run Of Bad Luck

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500

“Well it seems the tri-state area is getting weirder out there. Sightings abound, of large wolf creatures, strange noises in the woods and one hell of a speed demon racing car that state police still refuse to apprehend. Things are gonna get worse before they get better. Until next time Children… Sleep well.”

Actual Play - Dresden Accelerated - Morehead Mysteries EP 3 - As The Wyrm Turns

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:17:00 -0500

“Have y’all heard of those speed demons out on the back roads and country highways? They’re stirring up trouble for the local authorities. Weird thing is even with close calls and stops, the cops are just letting them get away with it, things are in a hairy state I tell ya. Until next time Children… Sleep well.”

RPX Rollup - Episode 31 - Rivers of London

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:51:00 -0500

In this episode the hosts explore Chaosium’s Rivers of London RPG: discussing the setting, magic system, and character creation. They introduce three new investigators—a paramedic magician, a holy compliance officer, and a dilettante hedge wizard—and outline a gallery-based mystery involving a haunted sculpture. The episode covers rules impressions, spell mechanics, and scenario seeds for future play.

Actual Play - Dresden Accelerated - Morehead Mysteries EP 2 - Trouble Comes In Threes

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:34:00 -0500

“Remember that break in last night at the Peddler’s Mall? It seems that streak freak Jimmy might have something to do with it, but something smells fishy here. He was always such a fungi too, despite his performative proclivities. Until next time Children… Sleep well.”

Chris/Crazon - GM

David - Ulrich Von Karkov (Werepanther/Baron of Eastern Kentucky)

Jeremy - Lester Gibson (Former Underworld Coyote/Focused Practitioner)

OLD Josh - Elizabeth Skarsgard (Body-swapped Warden of the White Council)

Adam - Kallum Blackburn (Veteran Veterinarian/Focused Practitioner)

Actual Play - Dresden Accelerated - Morehead Mysteries EP 1 - Bluegrass Root

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:32:00 -0500

“It seems a special red delivery has ended up on someone's doorstep! Congratulations are in order for the new father, have Mercy. Meanwhile there seems to have been a break in at the local Folk Art Museum, as well as the Peddler’s Mall. Someone was looking for something! Until next time Children… Sleep well.

Chris/Crazon - GM

David - Ulrich Von Karkov (Werepanther/Baron of Eastern Kentucky)

Jeremy - Lester Gibson (Former Underworld Coyote/Focused Practitioner)

OLD Josh - Elizabeth Skarsgard (Body-swapped Warden of the White Council)

Adam - Kallum Blackburn (Veteran Veterinarian/Focused Practitioner)

Actual Play- Red Markets d20 - Ep 3 Con Crud

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:06:00 -0500

Looking to expand after their recent successes, the burgeoning enclave of MyWay has experienced a population boom. As a result they want to grow the safe zone into the convention center across the street, and everyone willing including our takers are being hired to make that happen. They could refuse, but it IS MyWay or the SkyWay.

Brownie - The Market

Adam - Snips - totally not a hair dresser latent with trust issues - but actually a hard of hearing surgeon with a penchant for vasectomies laser or otherwise.

Crazon – Ecclesiarch – Knight of the Realm… Err, Believer… Little Bit of a LALA… Using medieval armor and armaments, making his way through his personal broken dreams in the loss.

Joe – 7-8-9 – Latent who frequently finds themselves on the blunt end of casualty bashing.

David – Longshot – The baby variant of this storied character. Your friendly local Canadian terrorist/chair enthusiast. Interesting in checking things off of his list and popping a nice squat.

RPX Rollup - Episode 30 - Kids on Bikes 2nd Ed

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:58:00 -0500

In this episode of RPX Rollup, we're rolling up characters for Renegade Game Studios' Kids on Bikes: Second Edition. Set in 2007-2008 before smartphones ruled the world, players take on the roles of teenagers navigating a small-town mystery.

Track: Clouds Above

Music provided by: Slipstream Music https://slipstreammusic.com

Author: Grover van Kouldesak

Actual Play Call of Cthulhu- The Miskatonic Bees - Ep 4

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 20:43:00 -0500

Note: Sorry, last month we accidentally published the actual 5th episode of this mini campaign as episode 4. This has since been corrected.

The intrepid journalists of the Miskatonic Bee are summoned to a wealthy patron's unfinished estate, where marble statues lie shattered, workers are missing, and strange egg-like formations have been discovered. As claw marks in solid stone hint at something powerful lurking nearby, our investigators must uncover get to the bottom of this mystery before they miss their DEADLINE.

Ian - Keeper

Adam - Robert Shaver - A streetwise bootlegger who infiltrates the working class while keeping his shotgun close

Chris - Wesley Graves - Wealthy, art-savvy editor-in-chief funding the newspaper, whose sanity fractures at otherworldly sights

Crazon - Damien Elliott - Medical student with mysterious neck scars and unsettling connections to coastal Innsmouth

David - Professor Alex Parker - Tenured geology professor whose expertise is tested by fossils that are definitely not fossils

RPX Rollup - Episode 29 - Urban Shadows 2nd Ed - PT 2 City Creation

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:05:00 -0400

In this episode of the RPX Rollup, we're back with Urban Shadows 2nd edition. We're doing some city creation work, building Barrie, Ontario as our supernatural setting. We walk through the process of taking a real place and figuring out what kind of supernatural stuff might be going on there.

Join us as we discuss Barrie's actual history and geography, then start layering in the supernatural elements - where different factions might operate, what kind of politics exist between them, and how the supernatural world intersects with the regular city.

If you're interested in Urban Shadows or just curious about how to develop RPG settings, this gives you a look at how we approach city creation.

Track: When Dusk Comes

Music provided by: Slipstream Music https://slipstreammusic.com

Author: Gabagool

Actual Play - Call of Cthulhu - Miskatonic Bees - Ep 5

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 23:24:00 -0400

The intrepid reporters of the Miskatonic Bee their investigation of the mysterious stone eggs at the Carrington estate.

Ian - Keeper

Adam - Robert Shaver - A handsome bootlegger turned reluctant investigator for the newspaper

Chris - Wesley Graves - Wealthy editor-in-chief funding the Miskatonic Bee, whose sanity fractures under cosmic horror

Crazon - Damien Elliott - Medical student from a coastal fishing village with mysterious neck scars and unsettling knowledge

David - Professor Alex Parker - Tenured geology professor serving as faculty oversight after the previous secretary fled screaming

Actual Play - Call of Cthulhu - Miskatonic Bees - Ep 3

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:46:59 -0400

The intrepid journalists of the Miskatonic Bee investigate the aftermath of Friday night's séance gone horrifically wrong, where attendee Roger Vwinch remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Cast

Ian - Keeper

Adam - Robert Shaver - A handsome bootlegger/criminal hired as the newspaper's advisor

Chris - Wesley Graves - Wealthy editor-in-chief funding the newspaper

Crazon - Damien Elliott - Medical student from Innsmouth working as science editor, with mysterious neck scars

David - Professor Agatha Wormwood - Tenured geology professor reassigned as the newspaper's secretary

RPX Rollup - Episode 28 - Alien 1st Ed.

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:53:00 -0400

Alien RPG by Free League Publishing captures the claustrophobic terror and gritty atmosphere of Ridley Scott's iconic universe, where space truckers and corporate agents face unspeakable horrors in the cold void. Using the Year Zero Engine, this game provides a cinematic experience with survival horror and a dash of working class struggles amongst the stars.
In this episode of RPX Rollup, we navigate the character creation while exploring familiar Alien archetypes like ‘The Kid’, Colonial Marine, and ‘Pilot’. With the highly anticipated second edition on the horizon, join us as the stat out characters for one last bug hunt in the first edition.

Track: "Get In The Car", Klaatu Verada Necktie
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/Jd0lpV

Actual Play - Call of Cthulhu - Miskatonic Bees - Ep 2

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:33:47 -0400

The intrepid journalists of the Miskatonic Bee continue their investigation into the mysterious death of student Eugene Wilcox.

Ian - Keeper

Adam - Robert Shaver - A handsome bootlegger/criminal hired as the newspaper's advisor

Chris - Wesley Graves - Wealthy editor-in-chief funding the newspaper

Crazon - Damien Elliott - Medical student from Innsmouth working as science editor, with mysterious neck scars

David - Professor Agnes Wormwood - Tenured geology professor reassigned as the newspaper's secretary

Actual Play - Call of Cthulhu - Miskatonic Bees - Ep 1

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:08:00 -0400

The Miskatonic Bee (a student-run newspaper at Arkham's Miskatonic University) has been asked by Professor Armitage to investigate the strange disappearance of a student who's gotten mixed up with some peculiar new residents in town.

Ian - Keeper

Adam - Robert Shaver - A handsome bootlegger/criminal hired as the newspaper's advisor

Chris - Wesley Graves - Wealthy editor-in-chief funding the newspaper

Crazon - Damien Elliott - Medical student from Innsmouth working as science editor, with mysterious neck scars

RPX Rollup - Episode 27 - Urban Shadows 2nd Ed

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:09:00 -0400

Urban Shadows: Second Edition from Magpie Games transforms modern cities into supernatural battlegrounds where vampires, werewolves, wizards, and mortals clash for power in the shadows. With themes spanning political intrigue, supernatural debts, and the complex relationships that fuel this Apocalypse Engine RPG, join us as we rollup and lay the groundwork for the city of Barrie, where creatures of the night hold court and secrets lurk behind every shadow.

Track - "On Deadly Ground
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Actual Play- Red Markets D20 - Episode 2 Goverment Building Blues

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:57:12 -0400

Having secured the Hurricane Siren System in downtown Minneapolis, our players have been enjoying relative safety at MyWay - the budding skyway enclave. That is until the enclave is confronted with an emergency that threatens its existence, and our players survival.

Brownie - The Market
Sean - Null - a drone operator making their way in the loss - loud and on the scene
Adam - Snips - totally not a hair dresser latent with trust issues - but actually a hard of hearing surgeon with a penchant for vasectomies laser or otherwise.
David - Dakka- Now Bishop Dakka of the black math. When confronted with the question, the answer is always more Dakka.

Actual Play - Castle Falkenstein - Ep 1

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:59:00 -0400

We're back with more Castle Falkenstein. Join us as we jump into their first proper adventure after character creation. The gang gets tangled up with some angry pixies, a sketchy steel mill, and street thugs with hot knives (thanks to Sir Maximilian's wild magic).

Joe - GM

Aaron - Holland Oil - A bit of a rake who likes whiskey and women.

Adam - Oswald Harlow Moriarty - Professor Moriarty's "less evil" brother, a fallen gentleman and medical doctor)

David - The Right Honorable Sir Maximilian Masterson - Flamboyant nobleman/Margrave with many monocles who practices elemental magic

RPX Rollup - Episode 26 - Fear Itself 2nd Ed

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:16:45 -0400

In this episode of RPX Rollup we explore the tabletop RPG "Fear Itself, second edition" - a horror game using the Gumshoe system where ordinary people face supernatural threats. Join us as we create would-be survivors to face the outer dark.

Track: "The Escape"
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Actual Play - Red Markets D20 - Ep 1 Macys Militia

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:21:00 -0400

Two years after the crash, our Takers find themselves in downtown Minneapolis in the budding enclave of MyWay. The Skyways are being secured in this playtest episode of Red Markets D20 - a D20 hack on the Profit System. Who wants to go to Macy's?

Brownie - The Market

Sean - Priceline - a savvy negotiator in a worn suit, looking out for his family.

Adam - Snips - totally not a hair dresser latent with trust issues - but actually a hard of hearing surgeon with a penchant for vasectomies laser or otherwise.

Joe - Doc McStuffins - an immune doctor who knows his worth in the loss for the several meanings that can carry.

RPX Rollup - Episode 25 - Mutant Year Zero

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 21:54:00 -0400

In this episode of RPX Rollup, we're rolling up characters for Free League Publishing's Mutant Year Zero. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, players take the role of, you guessed it, mutants struggling to survive in the wasteland known as "The Zone." Centered around the Ark, one of the last remaining settlements in the wasteland, Mutant Year Zero challenges players to explore the ruins of civilization, manage scarce resources, and develop their unique mutations while uncovering the mysteries of their origins and fighting for survival.

Track: "For What Exactly"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/27DZbc

Actual Play - Castle Falkenstein - Session 0

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:34:00 -0400

In what we have penned Vaccine Season (just ‘one-shot), Joe is taking us through character creation for Mike Pondsmith’s Castle Falkenstein. Set in an alternate steampunk Victorian Europe where both Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle both exist (yeah, it’s confusing), join us as Joe walks David and Adam through character creation. Witness the birth of Harlow Moriarty – yes THAT Moriarty’s less evil brother – and Sir Maximillan, a foppish nobleman with way to0 many monocles.

Red Markets T-Minus- Post Mortem

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:25:56 -0400

Our War Playtest has come to an end. What have we learned along the way, and what light will Nick shed on lingering questions from our shared trau... I mean campaign. Join us as we wrap on this series.

Nick – The Market
Adam – Shake – A soon to be family man, fringer, unemployed weed dealer, current grow op operator, living outside of the enclave society.
Brownie – Sparky – Old salt miner who was Road Salt's menor and dependent and an avid scavenger. Think crazy old prospector with a salty twist.
Crazon/Review Cultist/Chris – Balto – Pre-crash medic with a latent brother and an ambulance as a dependent. Playing the Driver Tough Spot.
Ethan - St. Bernard - A deeply flawed man, cracked in detatchment, definitely not Benny. He's our face, but can handle himself in a fight. Playing the Fenceman tough spot.

Actual Play - Red Markets T-Minus - EP 10 - War Playtest

Sat, 31 May 2025 20:51:41 -0400

This session was recorded prior to 9 as a dry run to make sure we all understood the war rules. It's a little rougher and goes a slightly different path than the real thing.

Nick – The Market

Adam – Shake – A soon to be family man, fringer, unemployed weed dealer, current grow op operator, living outside of the enclave society.

Brownie – Sparky – Old salt miner who was Road Salt's menor and dependent and an avid scavenger. Think crazy old prospector with a salty twist.

Crazon/Review Cultist/Chris – Balto – Pre-crash medic with a latent brother and an ambulance as a dependent. Playing the Driver Tough Spot.

Ethan - St. Bernard - A deeply flawed man, cracked in detatchment, definitely not Benny. He's our face, but can handle himself in a fight. Playing the Fenceman tough spot.

RPX Rollup - Episode 24 - Nights Black Agents

Wed, 28 May 2025 22:28:00 -0400

Night's Black Agents immerses players in a shadowy world of espionage and supernatural horror where burned spies face off against vampires. In this episode of RPX Rollup we rollup elite operatives equipped with ‘a very particular set of skills’ and the misfortune to learn about a vampire conspiracy. So go grab a stake and firearm – you’ll need both where we’re going.

Track: "High Spy"

Music provided by https://Slip.stream

Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/Nnt6gT

Actual Play - Red Markets - T-Minus - EP 9 Settlement Liberty

Mon, 19 May 2025 19:36:38 -0400

The Heffalumps I mean Salty Dogs go to war. Will our intrepid takers succeed and have a positive impact on the Loss, or fail and become a small footnote in a DHQS after action report?

Nick – The Market

Adam – Shake – A soon to be family man, fringer, unemployed weed dealer, current grow op operator, living outside of the enclave society.

Brownie – Sparky – Old salt miner who was Road Salt's menor and dependent and an avid scavenger. Think crazy old prospector with a salty twist.

Crazon/Review Cultist/Chris – Balto – Pre-crash medic with a latent brother and an ambulance as a dependent. Playing the Driver Tough Spot.

Ethan - St. Bernard - A deeply flawed man, cracked in detatchment, definitely not Benny. He's our face, but can handle himself in a fight. Playing the Fenceman tough spot.

Actual Play - Red Markets T-Minus - EP 8 - Rest Stop Wreckage

Fri, 02 May 2025 21:05:13 -0400

Retirement Shetirement. We go all in on war assets because our dependents are our war assets. Moths come around again for final prep jobs before the war. We're about to smell some napalm before 11am.

RPX Rollup - Episode 23 - Sleepy Hollow

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:43:00 -0400

Sleepy Hollow: A Tabletop Roleplaying Game of Early 19th Century Folk Horror is an RPG that transports players to the eerie village of Sleepy Hollow, set two decades after the events of Washington Irving's classic tale. Developed by Kids in the Attic, the game utilizes the Year Zero Engine, making it easy to learn while providing narrative-mechanics that immerse players into the eerie world of Sleepy Hollow.

Track: "Lost Forever"

Music provided by https://Slip.stream
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Actual Play - Red Markets T-Minus - EP 7.5 The D Team

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:45:00 -0400

We explore another of Nick's experimental tough spots on this episode - Former Dependents! T-Minus TPK/Character Funnel/Dear God Oh No/I guess we'll go with The D Team. Our team met through a support group and are brough together by a new employer to team up and take cards.

Nick – The Market

Brownie – El – Medical centered character whose former taker/current dependent is Von from the RPX Elevation Gauntlets campaign who is currently taking a depression thunder nap. She has half hitboxes in both of her legs due to very bad knees.

Chris (The Other Chris) – Marauder – Ex-Raider and taker who took a very bad head wound placing her at half skill points.

Crazon/Review Cultist/Chris – Squire – Former dependent of Ecclesiarch of former Red Markets Actual Play fame. Ecclesiarch has gone away leaving lots of gear and loot to Squire. She has half hit boxes in her torso and left arm due to Just Canadian Things [TM].

RPX Rollup - Episode 22 - The Secret World SWADE

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:29:00 -0400

Stop me if you heard this one before, “The Secret World tabletop RPG, developed by Star Anvil Studios, comes in two versions: The Secret World 5E and The Secret World SWADE. Based on Funcom's popular MMORPG, the game is set in the modern day where players take on the role of "Bees," the chosen defenders of Gaia. As Bees, players navigate the intrigues of secret societies while confronting both mortal and supernatural threats.”

This marks the second and final installment in our two-part series dedicated to The Secret World. Join us as we delve into the character creation process in The Secret World SWADE.

Track: "GHXT", Mifune
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
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Listen on Spotify: https://go-stream.link/sp-mifune

Actual Play - Red Markets T-Minus - EP 7 Leisure Ride

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:30:30 -0400

War plans shape up with the Exosuit Squad, and the Latent Warboys. Time grows short and both the Moths and DHQS are eager to speak with the Salty Dogs.

Nick – The Market
Adam – Shake – A soon to be family man, fringer, unemployed weed dealer, current grow op operator, living outside of the enclave society.
Brownie – Sparky – Old salt miner who was Road Salt's menor and dependent and an avid scavenger. Think crazy old prospector with a salty twist.
Crazon/Review Cultist/Chris – Balto – Pre-crash medic with a latent brother and an ambulance as a dependent. Playing the Driver Tough Spot.
Ethan - St. Bernard - A deeply flawed man, cracked in detachment, definitely not Benny. He's our face, but can handle himself in a fight. Playing the Fenceman tough spot.

Actual Play - Red Markets T-Minus - EP 6 Bountiful Harvest

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:27:47 -0400

Election year is upon us, the politics of the Recession still have an effect on the Loss. One side pushes for reclamation, while the other side wants the Loss to stay as is. The war is coming and our takers have finally realized it.

RPX Rollup - Episode 21 - The Secret World 5E

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:52:24 -0500

The Secret World tabletop RPG, developed by Star Anvil Studios, comes in two versions: The Secret World 5E and The Secret World SWADE. Based on Funcom's popular MMORPG, the game is set in the modern day where players take on the role of "Bees," the chosen defenders of Gaia. As Bees, players navigate the intrigues of secret societies while confronting both mortal and supernatural threats.

In this two-part Rollup, we will explore character creation in The Secret World 5E. In the upcoming second part, we will create these same characters using The Secret World for Savage Worlds.

Track: "Escape Hatch"
Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com
Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/8pJL67

Actual Play - Red Markets T-Minus - EP 5 Guns and Roses

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:27:14 -0500

Shake is haunted by what may be a cursed set of binoculars, Sparky now revealed to be proficient in exosuit combat and not giving up hope to see his friend again, Balto cracking beneath the wheels of the Shambalance, and St. Bernard falling apart after selling a co-worker into slavery, how will our takers deal with a job that is truly out of this world?

Nick – The Market
Adam – Shake – A soon to be family man, fringer, unemployed weed dealer, current grow op operator, living outside of the enclave society.
Brownie – Sparky – Old salt miner who was Road Salt's mentor and dependent and an avid scavenger. Think crazy old prospector with a salty twist.
Crazon/Review Cultist/Chris – Balto – Pre-crash medic with a latent brother and an ambulance as a dependent. Playing the Driver Tough Spot.
Ethan - St. Bernard - A deeply flawed man, cracked in detachment, definitely not Benny. He's our face, but can handle himself in a fight. Playing the Fenceman tough spot.

RPX Rollup - Episode 20 - Fallout

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:07:00 -0500

In this episode of RPX Rollup we explore the Fallout 2D20 system. Be amazed as we create a eclectic group of player characters, including a super mutant dad, a Mr. Handy robot, and a mysterious ghoul. Join us as we delve into the mechanics of building characters using origins, attributes, tag skills, and perks, while exploring the SPECIAL system and unique gameplay elements like combat dice.

Track: "Thats Also True Vinyl Mix"

Music provided by https://Slip.stream

Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/6eJsUK

Actual Play - Red Markets T-Minus - EP 4 Bugging Out

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:25:00 -0500

Road Salt being on an exchange program that is really out of this world, we are joined by his dependent Sparky. The world performs a little cookie monster on our takers and U-Beasts return to the world.

Nick – The Market

Adam – Shake – A soon to be family man, fringer, unemployed weed dealer, current grow op operator, living outside of the enclave society.

Brownie – Sparky – Old salt miner who was Road Salt's menor and dependent and an avid scavenger. Think crazy old prospector with a salty twist.

Crazon/Review Cultist/Chris – Balto – Pre-crash medic with a latent brother and an ambulance as a dependent. Playing the Driver Tough Spot.

Ethan - St. Bernard - A deeply flawed man, cracked in detachment, definitely not Benny. He's our face, but can handle himself in a fight. Playing the Fenceman tough spot.

Actual Play - Red Markets T-Minus - EP 3.5 Core Workout

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:24:00 -0500

Side jobs for side characters. The Randolorians form to do a job, and having no face character Chris does as Chris do, and calls in one of his characters from a previous campaign to SEO Synergize and maximize your Chris gains.

Nick – The Market

Adam – Shake – A soon to be family man, fringer, unemployed weed dealer, current grow op operator, living outside of the enclave society.

Brownie – Road Salt – Crash Hero, Mining Engineer, Not Funny.

Crazon/Review Cultist/Chris – Balto – Pre-crash medic with a latent brother and an ambulance as a dependent. Playing the Driver Tough Spot.

Ethan - St. Bernard - A deeply flawed man, cracked in detachment, definitely not Benny. He's our face, but can handle himself in a fight. Playing the Fenceman tough spot.

RPX Rollup - Episode 19 - Blade Runner

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:43:00 -0500

Free League Publishing’s Blade Runner immerses players in a neon-noir world set in futuristic dystopian Los Angeles. As Blade Runners player navigate complex investigation, moral dilemmas and corporate intrigue, all while exploring themes of humanity and survival.

In this episode of RPX Rollup delve into Blade Runners. Join us as the explore various character archetypes and utilize several random roll tables to create intricate character backgrounds.

Track: "Midnight Machine", Sharp Motif
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
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Actual Play - Red Markets T-Minus - EP 3 Entrance Fee

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:34:00 -0500

With tensions rising in the area, who knew meek, and raiders and devilied eggs oh my would end up being so profitable? They will have to be with needy dependents, uncertain payouts, bad jokes, and loose Frank Sinatra references.

Nick – The Market

Adam – Shake – A soon to be family man, fringer, unemployed weed dealer, current grow op operator, living outside of the enclave society.

Brownie – Road Salt – Crash Hero, Mining Engineer, Not Funny.

Crazon/Review Cultist/Chris – Balto – Pre-crash medic with a latent brother and an ambulance as a dependent. Playing the Driver Tough Spot.

Ethan - St. Bernard - A deeply flawed man, cracked in detachment, definitely not Benny. He's our face, but can handle himself in a fight. Playing the Fenceman tough spot.

Actual Play - Red Markets T-Minus - EP 2 Special Delivery

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:24:00 -0500

After a nearly disastrous house party and deciding who to support in the war in the last session, the crew runs through their first set of vignettes and comes up with code names for their new allies. Choices lead to callbacks, stress checks, and war crimes.

Nick – The Market
Adam – Shake – A soon to be family man, fringer, unemployed weed dealer, current grow op operator, living outside of the enclave society.

Brownie – Road Salt – Crash Hero, Mining Engineer, Not Funny.

Crazon/Review Cultist/Chris – Balto – Pre-crash medic with a latent brother and an ambulance as a dependent. Playing the Driver Tough Spot.

Ethan - St. Bernard - A deeply flawed man, cracked in detachment, definitely not Benny. He's our face, but can handle himself in a fight. Playing the Fenceman tough spot.

RPX Rollup - Episode 18 - Everyday Heroes

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:22:00 -0500

Everyday Heroes is a modern-day ttrpg inspired by d20 Modern and updated for 5th edition. It offers players the chase to take part in cinematic adventures with car chases, gun play, and computer hacking. In today’s Rollup we’re going through the character creation process in Everyday Heroes.

Track: "You Really Really Tried"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/fpp2LY

Actual Play - Dawn of the Orcs- The Friendship of That One Earring

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:39:00 -0500

In this special collaboration between Roleplaying Exchange and One Less Die, we are playing Dawn of the Orcs, an indie RPG by Lyme and Plasmophage. Set in the peaceful Kingdom of Lannia, under siege by ruthless invaders, the Lannia’s council of sages is assembled to craft the ultimate defenders: orcs.

Players:
Crazon
Josh
Seb

Note: Dawn of the Orcs is currently on Kickstarter. If you like what you hear, please swing by and give it a look.

Actual Play - Red Markets - T-Minus EP 1 - Starting With A Bang

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:05:00 -0500

A bond is formed and with the availability of transport, the foreman of the mine comes calling with a job. Will an unlikely gift spot spell success or doom for the newly minted team?

Nick – The Market
Adam – Shake – A soon to be family man, fringer, unemployed weed dealer, current grow op operator, living outside of the enclave society.
Brownie – Road Salt – Crash Hero, Mining Engineer, Not Funny.
Crazon/Review Cultist/Chris – Balto – Pre-crash medic with a latent brother and an ambulance as a dependent. Playing the Driver Tough Spot.
Ethan - St. Bernard - A deeply flawed man, cracked in detatchment, definitely not Benny. He's our face, but can handle himself in a fight. Playing the Fenceman tough spot.

Actual Play - Red Markets - T-Minus Session 0

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:37:00 -0400

So begins Session Zero of our war rules playtest campaign of Red Markets. Custom spots, new rules, and bad jokes abound. Which side will we support? Will we work toward retirement or war assets? Set in Hatch/Hutchinson, Kansas in an old salt mine. Listen in as our players set up their surroundings and decide what their salty taker crew will look like.

RPX Rollup - Episode 17 - Delta Green

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:10:51 -0400

Delta Green is a roleplaying game that explores horror and conspiracies surrounding the Cthulhu mythos. Set in the modern day, players take on the role of agents working for a secret government agency called Delta Green, trying to beat back the downfall of humanity.

In this episode of RPX Rollup we go through the character creation process, initiating new recruits in the dark conspiracy that threatens to unfold the fabric of reality.

Music:
Track: "Night Crawlers"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/Jm0p9r

Actual Play - Night's Black Agents - Chuck's Angels - Ep 4

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:17:50 -0400

Note: If you are a subscriber to RPX on Podbean, for the last month we have been seeding OneLessDie's Chuck's Angels game on the main roleplayingexchange.com site as a cross-podcast promotion. We are posting final episode here on Podbean due to technical issues with our website. If you are interested in the previous Chuck's Angels games please visit our friends OneLessDie at www.onelessdie.com

Session 3: Port of Angels
Cats out of the bag! After a dodgy encounter with a trio of seemingly superhuman biker clad hunters on the road out of Sporks, the Angels are on the trail to Port Angeles. Sheriff Eagle has cause to do a raid on the Collins residence back in town and the agents hope to track the doctor family and Nella, but is it all falling into place? Or are they falling into a trap?

Crazon - Director

RPX Chris - Eric Snow (Detective)

Adam - David Allan Doyle “DAD” (Cleaner)

David - Sigal (Occultist)

Joe - Giancarlo “Johnny” Nervetti (Muscle)

Brownie - Marvin Swamps (Wetworker)

Jeremy - Geoffery “Geo” Osborne (Wheel Artist)

RPX Rollup - Episode 16 - Liminal Horror

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:15:00 -0400

Liminal Horror is a rule-light tabletop roleplaying game that blends elements of cosmic horror and urban fantasy. Liminal Horror gives players control of ordinary (or at least semi-ordinary) people facing extraordinary, horrifying situations.

In this episode of RPX Rollup, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of character creation in Liminal Horror.

Track: "Phantom", by.Yao
Music provided by https://slip.stream
Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/YjIr40
Listen on Spotify: https://go-stream.link/sp-byyao

Actual Play - Swords of the Serpentine - Losing Face - Episode 2

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:50:49 -0400

With only hours left to spare, our adventures must gain access to a sold-out performance at the opera house to save the leading lady from a slow death and thwart an assassination attempt.

Adam – Game Master
David – Koban the Wound Binder – Barbarian Healer
Chris – Brand of Vitriol – Thief
Joe – Ildefonso – Sentinel

Actual Play - Swords of the Serpentine - Losing Face - EP 1

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 07:50:09 -0400

As dawn breaks across the city of Eversink, a group of adventurers sit gathered in their favorite tavern. The calm is soon interrupted when the proprietor approaches them carrying a sheet-wrapped figure. As he lifts the sheet up, the adventurers are struck silent, where a face should be is only a blank space with two slits for a nose. “She needs help” urges the proprietor.

Adam – Game Master

David – Koban the Wound Binder – Barbarian Healer

Chris – Brand of Vitriol - Thief

Joe – Ildefonso - Sentinel

RPX Rollup - Episode 15 - 13th Age

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:31:21 -0400

At first glance, Pelgrane Press's 13th Age looks like just another D20 fantasy RPG. But dig a little deeper, and you'll find a rich, uniquely crafted world that sets it apart. The Dragon Empire has risen and fallen thirteen times, leaving in its wake the scattered remains of past ages.

Now as the 13th Age begins, powerful Icons rise to power and try to direct the fact of the Dragon Empire.

Join us as we rollup new adventurers and explore 13th Age’s unique and innovative mechanics.

Track: "Beyond the Trees", The Moody Monarch

Music provided by https://Slip.stream

Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/8icWVw

Actual Play - TimeWatch - The Gadget EP 2

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:28:00 -0400

Following the successful resolution of the woolly mammoth incident in 1945 New Mexico, TimeWatch agents have uncovered a far more severe temporal anomaly. Intelligence reports confirm that "the Gadget", a crucial prototype nuclear device from the Manhattan Project, has been stolen from its original timeline. With the integrity of the true timeline at stake, TimeWatch agents must venture to the future and uncover the stolen bomb.

Adam - Gamemaster

Aaron – Rick Baker - A hard-boiled detective from the 1970s, bringing grit and disdain for his Russian counterpart.

Ethan - Albert – A highly intelligent silverback gorilla, the product of advanced experimentation in an alternate 1985 Soviet Union.Joe - Thorfan Regalio – sophisticated "agent of removal" (assassin) from the 31st century.

"The Gadget" is a scenario from the "Behind Enemy Times" campaign. While our initial intention was to complete the entire campaign, scheduling circumstances led us to focus solely on this standalone episode.

Actual Play - TimeWatch - The Gadget EP 1

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:59:00 -0400

TimeWatch agents are dispatched to 1945 New Mexico to investigate a potential temporal anomaly. Their mission: to safeguard the integrity of the timeline and uncover the source of this disturbance.

Aaron – Rick Baker - A hard-boiled detective from the 1970s, bringing grit and disdain for his Russian counterpart.
Ethan - Albert – A highly intelligent silverback gorilla, the product of advanced experimentation in an alternate 1985 Soviet Union.
Joe - Thorfan Regalio – sophisticated "agent of removal" (assassin) from the 31st century.

RPX Rollup - Episode 14 - Red Markets

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:39:51 -0400

Anyone who has kept up with our actual plays knows that we are all fans of Red Markets. For those unaware, Red Markets is a game of economic horror set in a partial apocalypse where the dead walk the earth, but the rent is still due. Join us as we discuss the setting, roll up “Takers”, and create an enclave with sparkly ties YA series about werewolves and vampires.

Track: "On Deadly Ground"
Music provided by https://slip.stream
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RPX Rollup - Episode 13 - Coriolis The Third Horizon

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:44:26 -0400

Coriolis – The Third Horizon is a science fiction roleplaying game set in a region of space called the Third Horizon. Described as “Arabian Nights” in space, Coriolis blends futuristic technology with a richly evocative setting inspired by Middle Eastern culture and mythology. The game utilizes Free League Publishing’s Year Zero Engine ruleset, which emphasizes streamlined gameplay revolved around resolution mechanics using dice pools.
In today’s Rollup, we’re rolling up a new set of adventurers to explore the Third Horizon.

Music Track: "Aphelions"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
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Actual Play - Alien - Hope's Last Day

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:01:00 -0400

Established in 2157 by Weyland-Yutani, LV-426 has battled against severe storms, gloomy skies, and violent geology for over two decades. Now 158 colonists face their greatest challenge yet. The trouble all began after Russ Jorden returned from a mission with a strange lifeform attached to his face.

Ian – GM
Adam – Morgan Hirsch, Ex-Marine
Ben – Sonny Sigg, Scientist
David – Holroyd, Roughneck

Actual Play – The Sprawl – S2 City at War – Ep 11

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:55:51 -0400

In the wake of a disastrous operation, the crew mount one final desperate gambit to attain retribution against a vengeful adversary before abandoning the city of Los Ligeros. Faking their deaths, members of the crew lie in wait while Craig Sirota, the apparent sole survivor, serves as bait.

GM – Joe
Adam – Banshee
Brownie – Watch
Chris – Craig Sirota
David – Elena Lobacheva
Jeremy – Julian Black

RPX Rollup- Episode 12 - Dresden Accelerated

Fri, 31 May 2024 14:11:16 -0400

Tonight on RPX Roll-up, ‘Tis I, Crazon! I've convinced (rather easily) Adam, Jeremy, David and One Less Die player and Dresden Files fanboy Josh to roll up characters in Dresden Files Accelerated and generate material for supernatural shenanigans in the quaint Kentucky town of Morehead. *immature joke edited out by Adam*

Music: Last Hazard
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
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Actual Play – The Sprawl – S2 City at War – Ep 10

Wed, 22 May 2024 11:29:00 -0400

The neo-noir cyber chickens have come home to roost. The walls are closing in fast on the crew. After their daring assaults sparked an all-out secret corporate war, they find themselves trapped squarely in the crosshairs of vengeful megacorp overlords. Meanwhile, someone has put a price on Craig’s head – and they are willing to go through his family to get him.

GM – Joe
Adam – Banshee
Brownie – Watch
Chris – Craig Sirota
David – Elena Lobacheva
Jeremy – Julian Black

Actual Play – The Sprawl – S2 City at War – Ep 9

Sun, 19 May 2024 10:36:26 -0400

The crew finds themselves in the center of a dangerous, high stakes effort to band all the city’s gangs together against a powerful common enemy. After securing the Space Needle 2 as a “descrete” venue, the crew rushes to prepare defenses and escape routes in case things take a deadly turn. Surely these are unneeded precautions.

GM – Joe
Adam – Banshee
Brownie – Watch
Chris – Craig Sirota
David – Elena Lobacheva
Jeremy – Julian Black

Actual Play – The Sprawl – S2 City at War – Ep 8

Sun, 12 May 2024 22:18:59 -0400

Amid the escalating hostilities between powerful megacorporations and territorial gangs, the crew find themselves with an unlikely employer, “The Chameleon”. Tasked with quelling violence and brokering peace between waring factions in the politician’s district, the crew (and Craig) must put personal grievances aside for the better of the community.

GM – Joe
Adam – Banshee
Brownie – Watch
Chris – Craig Sirota
David – Elena Lobacheva
Jeremy – Julian Black

RPX Rollup- Episode 11 - Haunted West

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 08:48:40 -0400

Haunted West is a tabletop roleplaying game that explores the history and myths of the American West with a focus on the diverse and often marginalized people who shaped it. In today’s RollUp episode we explore character creation and Haunted West’s Ouroboros System.

Track: "Spaghetti Standoff", Flint Eastgood
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
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Actual Play – The Sprawl – S2 City at War – Ep 7

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 08:05:58 -0400

The crew is in the thick of it. Banshee has received a mysterious offer to participate in Death Race 20XX with Watch riding shotgun. Craig is devising an “Undercover Boss” scheme to infiltrate CyGen’s corporate defenses. And Elena? Well, she’s taking the extreme entry approach, planning a hang-gliding (while bungee jumping? ) to infiltrate CyGen.

GM – Joe
Adam – Banshee
Brownie – Watch
Chris – Craig Sirota
David – Elena Lobacheva
Jeremy – Julian Black

Actual Play – The Sprawl – S2 City at War – Ep 6

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 07:34:16 -0400

Lars Foxwell was once the gold boy for megacorporation Nanolink. When his developments in artificial intelligence caught the wrong kind of attention he was forced to flee. Now presumed dead by many, he reaches out to the crew with a target they can’t resist, Cygen.

GM – Joe
Adam – Banshee
Brownie – Watch
Chris – Craig Sirota
David – Elena Lobacheva
Jeremy – Julian Black

Actual Play – The Sprawl – S2 City at War – Ep 5

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:00:02 -0400

Freelance legend Neo Chromesleeves is facing a meltdown – literally. The chips that Nanolink implanted him with during his tenure as their agent are starting to fail. Turns out, these upgrades came with a nasty hidden feature: planned obsolescence for expendable assets. With his back against the wall and nowhere left to run, the crew is Neo’s only hope.

GM – Joe

Adam – Banshee

Brownie – Watch

Chris – Craig Sirota

David – Elena Lobacheva

Jeremy – Julian Black

RPX Rollup - Episode 10 - World Wide Wrestling 2nd Ed

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 16:39:16 -0500

World Wide Wrestling is a tabletop role-playing game that simulates the drama, spectacle, and excitement of professional wrestling. In this episode of RPX Rollup, our friends from One Less Die join us as we use the World Wide Wrestling 2nd Edition to create characters, establish gimmicks, and discuss character relationships.
Step into the ring and join us as we body slam out way through character creation.

Music Track: "Summer Legs"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
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Actual Play - The Sprawl -S2 City At War - EP 4

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:12:00 -0500

The crew has hustled their way into four tickets for the Fracas: two green and two blue. Unfortunately – those colors aren’t just for aesthetics purposes. Blue tickets are VIP passes for the wealthy, granting them a significant advantage compared to the green tickets. Divided by this social divide, the team must strategize to reunite within the Fracas and eliminate their target, Colonel Starling.

GM – Joe
Adam – Banshee
Brownie – Watch
Chris – Craig Sirota
David – Elena Lobacheva
Jeremy – Julian Black

Actual Play – The Sprawl – S2 City at War – Ep 3

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:55:26 -0500

The team has received an invitation to participate in War and Peace's annual Fracas—an event combining a gun show and exhibition. During this gathering, prospective buyers engage in a battle royale to evaluate the latest merchandise featuring shock ammunition. Adhering to our commitment to maintaining a separation between professional obligations and recreational activities, our mission is to discreetly eliminate a high-profile target amidst the activities of the Fracas.

GM – Joe
Adam – Banshee
Brownie – Watch
Chris – Craig Sirota
David – Elena Lobacheva
Jeremy – Julian Black

RPX Rollup - Episode 9 - The Sprawl

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 09:06:35 -0500

The Sprawl is a toolkit game built for Cyberpunk stories involving espionage, sabotage, and being the best little misfit you can be in a corporate hellscape! Using PBTA’s simple mechanics, character creation is a breeze and provides players with a variety of tools to create their perfect little renegades.

In this Rollup, we create a city and then a trio of characters who will go on to utterly ruin this city.

Track: "No Names Plz", St. Brendan L.A.
Music provided by https://slip.stream
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Listen on Youtube: https://go-stream.link/yt-st-brendan-la

RPX Rollup - EP 8 - Mutants in the Now

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:31:44 -0500

Mutants in the Now is a tabletop roleplaying game where you can play as a mutated animal in the modern world. It's inspired by classic mutant animal cartoons from the 80s and 90s.

In this episode of RPX Rollup, David takes us through character creation using both the core rulebook and the latest supplement, Mutants in the Next. With over 130 animal species and 200 mutations to choose from, there's no telling what kind of character you'll create.

So grab a bowl of cereal, curl up on the couch, and get ready to enjoy Mutants in the Now!

Track: "80s Kickflip", Frank Bramble
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/2PWeD0

Actual Play - The Sprawl - S2 City at War - Ep 2

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:34:00 -0500

When we last left off, the team had been assigned to find Sifrah, a hacker who was in debt to a human trafficking ring. Through their investigation, they discovered that the hacker was being held captive in a safe house by the Iron Curtains. Now all they need to do is figure out how to extract their target from a heavily armed street gang.

GM – Joe
Adam – Banshee
Brownie – Watch
Chris – Craig Sirota
David – Elena Lobacheva
Jeremy – Julian Black

Actual Play - The Sprawl - S2 City at War - Ep 1

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:22:31 -0500

A hacker who owes a debt to a human trafficking ring has fled from their custody and is unaccounted for. The team has been hired to locate the cybercriminal and/or determine the motive behind their escape

GM – Joe
Adam – Banshee
Brownie - Watch
Chris – Craig Sirota
David – Elena Lobacheva
Jeremy - Julian Black

RPX Rollup - Episode 7 - Pathfinder 2E

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:27:25 -0500

In this edition of RPX Rollup, we are rolling up Pathfinder 2E characters, employing the user-friendly PathBuilder2E tool. Join us as two seasoned Pathfinder players lead three complete noobs through a wide range of character possibilities, all made more accessible and straightforward by PathBuilder2E.

Track: "Replace"
Music provided by https://Slip.stream
Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/cPHP7f

Pathbuilder 2E
RPX Rollup Character Sheets
The Adventurer's Vault Podcast

Actual Play - Red Markets 2022 Gauntlet - Shepherds Isle - EP 4

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 22:38:25 -0500

Following a lethal encounter with the Shepherds, the Die Hards reach the next safe house. As the enemy pursues them relentlessly, the takers have to attempt one last effort to escape the island with as much bounty as possible.

Nick – The Market

Brownie – Emmet “Brick” Brickowski

Chris – Hollow

David – Mr. Hadley

Jessie – Convict

Rina – Mav

Actual Play - Red Markets 2022 Gauntlet - Shepherds Isle - EP 3

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Being on an island full of casualties is bad. Realizing that the casualties are being looked after by a group of ex-military latent shepherds is worse. Having the said shepherds cordially inviting you to their base is astronomically worse.

Nick – The Market
Brownie – Emmet “Brick” Brickowski
Chris – Hollow
David – Mr. Hadley
Jessie – Convict
Rina – Mav

Actual Play - Red Markets - Shepherds Isle - EP 2

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 07:41:43 -0500

Stranded on a remote island, the Die Hards discover clues from a former taker crew that suggest the existence of a boat that could take them back to the enclave. Facing dwindling resources and fatigue, the Die Hards must explore the mysterious island further in search of a way out.
Nick - The Market
Brownie - Emmet "Brick" Brickowski
Chris - Hollow
David - Mr. Hadley
Jessie - Convict
Rina - Mav

Actual Play - Red Markets 2022 Gauntlet - Shepherds Isle - EP 1

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 15:18:58 -0500

Our story begins with the Die Hards, a taker crew who have survived the horrors of the Loss and are close to achieving their retirement dreams. They only need to complete one more job for a Mr. JOLS. In taker slang, JOLS stands for “just one last score”, a term used by takers who are looking for a big payday that will allow them to escape the Loss and return to the Recession in luxury. But Mr. JOLS is not a generous employer and many takers who attempt this last score pay the ultimate price.

Nick - The Market
Brownie - Emmet "Brick" Brickowski
Chris - Hollow
David - Mr. Hadley
Jessie - Convict
Rina - Mav

RPX Rollup - Ep 6 - Old Gods of Appalachia

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:08:16 -0500

Exciting news! Our backer copies of Old Gods of Appalachia have arrived, and what better way to mark this occasion than by creating brand new characters? Inspired by the podcast that initiated this incredible journey, Old Gods of Appalachia, we invite you to join us as we roll up characters ready to aid The Green in its perpetual battle against the forces of the Inner Dark. Join us as we delve into the world of forgotten deities and ancient conflicts in this gripping tabletop RPG!

Warning: Sorry for the inconvenience, but this episode is incomplete. We ran out of time during our initial recording and never got around to finalizing our characters.

Music Track: "Case Closed"
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Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/QfPj2x
Musical interruption: Casa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeod

RPX Rollup - EP 5- Cthulhu Dark Ages

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:32:10 -0400

Cthulhu Dark Ages offers an enriched rendition of the classic Call of Cthulhu experience, immersing players in a world reminiscent of medieval Europe, replete with superstition, fear, and limited knowledge—attributes distinctly absent from the 1920s setting of traditional Call of Cthulhu games, which boast modern comforts like firearms, electric torches, and newspapers. Nonetheless, like its predecessor, Cthulhu Dark Ages introduces a universe where ancient cosmic horrors lurk, and sanity teeters on the precipice of oblivion.

Always engaging and occasionally insightful, our hosts Adam, Crazon, and David will navigate the intricacies of character creation from selecting backgrounds, occupations, to skills and attributes. So grab and character sheets and let’s Rollup.

Track: “Not Forgotten” provided by Slip.Stream

Blank Cthulhu Dark Ages Sheet.

Rolled Up Character Sheets.

Actual Play - The Sprawl -Los Ligeros Ep 4

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:26:00 -0400

The crew has gotten too hot, so they’ve decided to throw their lot in with Psigen’s main competitor, Nanolink. The suits have offered safety for one simple job: put a worm into Psigen’s network.

GM – Joe

Adam – Banshee

Chris – Craig Sirota

David – Elena Lobacheva

Actual Play - The Sprawl -Los Ligeros Ep 3

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:26:00 -0400

The crew is on SyGen’s radar, and as a result work is scarce due to the possibility that the groups’ history could compromise any potential job. Nethertheless, there is still one job they can take. Miss Lee, a fixer they have worked with before, has hired the crew to intercept a Nanolink repossession team and acquire a specific limb. The complication is that Miss. Lee has ties to SyGen.

GM – Joe
Adam – Banshee
Chris – Craig Sirota
David – Elena Lobacheva

RPX Rollup - Ep 4 - Eclipse Phase 2nd Ed

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 07:35:02 -0400

Eclipse Phase is a captivating tabletop role-playing game that takes place in a near-future transhumanist setting. Set in the aftermath of a technological singularity, the game presents a world where humanity has transcended the limitations of the physical body through advancements in technology and artificial intelligence.

In Eclipse Phase, players immerse themselves in a post-apocalyptic society where Earth has been ravaged, and humanity's remnants are scattered across the solar system. The game explores themes of identity, personal transformation, and the ethical implications of advanced technology. It delves into the intricate interplay between humans, artificial intelligence, and various transhuman factions.

In this Episode of RPX Rollup we delve into character creation using the new ruleset. Whether you're a seasoned transhumanist or new to the game, this episode will provide insights, tips, and entertaining discussions to enhance your Eclipse Phase gaming experience.

Character sheets and other resources Music: "Holding Place"by Talk Over Music provided by https://Slip.stream

Actual Play - The Sprawl - Los Ligeros Ep 2

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 21:41:00 -0400

In the shadowy realm of corporate espionage and cybernetic intrigue, our crew finds themselves in a brief respite following a high-stakes extraction mission. However, before they can fully recuperate, prior obligations thrusts them into a dangerous street race against the notorious Red Jackals.

GM – Joe

Adam – Banshee

Chris – Craig Sirota

David – Elena Lobacheva

Actual Play - The Sprawl - Los Ligeros Ep 1

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 18:39:19 -0400

In our introductory game of The Sprawl, a down on their luck crew accept a job to extract a high profile XP streamer out of her contract with mega corporation SyGen.

GM - Joe
Adam - Bsnshee
Chris - Craig Sirota
David - Elena Lobacheva

RPX Rollup - Ep 3 - Swords of the Serpentine

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:22:23 -0400

Welcome to this episode of RPX Rollup! Today, we're delving into the world of Swords of the Serpentine, a thrilling swords and sandals role-playing game published by Pelgrane Press and written by Kevin Kulp and Emily Dresner. Set in a mysterious and ancient city called Eversink, players will explore the dangerous streets and canals, unraveling the city's secrets while facing political intrigue, supernatural forces, and deadly enemies at every turn.

Swords of the Serpentine uses the Gumshoe system, a unique role-playing system that emphasizes investigation and problem-solving. In this game, players won't have to worry about missing out on important clues or information, as the system ensures that the necessary clues are always available to the players. With that in mind, we'll be diving into character creation for Swords of the Serpentine. We'll be selecting our characters' professions, assigning ability points, and determining their allegiances. So, without further ado, grab a character sheet and let's rollup some characters.

Music: The Sacrafice by TommyMutiu

Rollup Characters

Episode 63 - Post Gen Con 2023 Wrap-Up

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 08:07:48 -0400

The time has come when all tabletop gamers make their yearly pilgrimage to Indianapolis to attend Gen Con. In this episode Adam, David, Jeremy, Joe, and Kristi discuss the Gen Con 2023 experiences. Everyday Heroes: Modern-day D20 action game Pasion De las Pasiones: PBTA telenovela Swords of the Serpentine: Gumshoe swords and sandals Brindlewood Bay: One-part Golden Girls, one-part Murder She Wrote PBTA We Deal In Lead: Weird west adventure game Orbital Blues: Lo-fi space western game Into the Odd: surreal dystopian exploration rpg. Gran Meccanismo: Clockpunk in Da Vinci’s Florence Good Strong Hands: Play fantasy creatures in a world of beauty and loss Gay Poems For Red States: The title says quite a lot. This is a collection of poems, just over a hundred pages of poetry. Some short, some long, all heartfelt. This collection was written by a friend of the podcast and the book is important to us for a variety of reasons. Track: "Tinkering"
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Episode 62 - Post Tremendicon 2023 Wrap-Up

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:47:03 -0400

Episode 62 - Post Tremendicon 2023 Wrap-Up

Tremendicon, an innovative convention dedicated to creators, has successfully convened in Springfield, Missouri for the last two years. Setting itself apart from traditional gaming conventions, Tremendicon prioritizes the aspects of creation, education, and collaborative efforts. In the recent month of June, David had the privilege of serving as a judge during Springfield's second annual Tremendicon event.

In this conversation, David and Brandon, the director overseeing Tremendicon's game design track, come together to share their personal insights from the event. They delve into their experiences at Tremendicon, shedding light on the immense value that such conventions bring to emerging game designers. Join us as they explore how these gatherings serve as a fertile ground for fostering growth, learning, and networking within the game design community.

Music Track: "Actually Just Thought"
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RPX Rollup - Episode 2 - Aquelarre

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:35:21 -0400

Welcome to our second episode of RPX Rollup, the show where dive deep into the world of tabletop gaming. Today, we'll be rolling up characters for Aquelarre, a dark and mysterious rpg game set in medieval Spain. Aquelarre is a game that blends historical accuracy with elements of the supernatural and the occult. It's a world where demons and witches roam the land, where the Inquisition is in full swing, and where the line between reality and myth is blurred. Music: Monplaisir - Internet, the day when all humans will disappear Links: Aquelarre RPG Book Aquelarre Character Sheet

Actual Play - Delta Green - Emergency Procedures Pt. 2

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:00:41 -0400

Delta Green agents delve into the enigmatic demise of a reporter who assumed the guise of a homeless man, only to be found with another man's heart in his chest. Their pursuit of the truth leads them to BH Plastic Surgery.

Nick - Handler
Adam - Timothy Riddle - US Air Force
Brownie - Jeff Anderson - Bio-Pharma Chem Intellectual Property Lawyer
Ian – Kenneth Bushard - FBI

Actual Play - Delta Green - Emergency Procedures Pt. 1

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 09:18:22 -0400

Cody Duncan, a 24-year-old amateur journalist and YouTuber, was found dead in an alley on Skid Row three days ago. After his body was identified, his family requested an autopsy which revealed some abnormalities with his heart. Despite appearing to be in good health, Cody’s heart showed signs of previous surgeries and heart problems that he never had. The situation becomes more complicated when medical equipment retrieved from the heart is linked to a wealthy restaurateur in Beverly Hills.

Nick - Handler
Adam - Timothy Riddle - US Air Force
Brownie - Jeff Anderson - Bio-Pharma Chemical Intellectual Property Lawyer

RPX RollUp - Episode 1 - Vaesen

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:17:35 -0400

In our inaugural episode we will be looking at Free League Publishing’s Vaesen: Nordic Horror Roleplaying game. Join Adam and Crazon as they explore the world of Vaesen and walkthrough character creation. So grab a character sheet and let's Rollup.

Music: Nordic by Crowander

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Actual Play- Delta Green - Chilly Reception

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:08:55 -0400

In New York City, during the winter of 2018 a group of Delta Green agents assemble to investigate a bizarre phone call made to the NYPD dispatch. A concerned citizen reports witnessing a person walking ahead of them suddenly disintegrate into nothingness on the city streets. However, before the dispatcher could respond, another voice takes over the call, apologizing for their drunk friend’s behavior.
Given the unusual nature of the case log, Delta Green operatives investigate further. Using cell phone data to trace the call’s location, the program is acquires nearby security footage, which confirms the validity of the disintegrating pedestrian. With little more to go on, agents are sent into the investigate further.

Nick - Handler
Adam – Dr. Wayne Cameron
Brownie – Detective Tim Opitz
Margo - Nurse Kim Heavens

Actual Play - Avatar Legends - The Forbidden Scroll

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:52:10 -0400

Two rebels risked everything to save a sacred scroll from the clutches of Fire Lord Ozai. Their plan was foiled. Now locked in a prison cell and facing a lifetime of incarceration, the situation seemed hopeless until a mysterious figure unlocks the cell door.

Ian - GM
Chris – Yinzin, The Successor
Patrick – Xaipan, The Icon

Actual Play - Call of Catthulhu - Paws and Peril

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 07:46:31 -0400

Tucked away in an eerie, dilapidated mansion in Providence, Rhode Island, lies a haven for neighborhood cats. Every day, they rely on the kind-hearted old lady who resides within the creaky walls to provide them with their beloved meals. But when feeding time arrives, the old lady is nowhere to be found.

As hunger gnaws at their bellies, our courageous felines must rise to the challenge. Together, they embark on a daring quest to find her and uncover the truth behind her sudden disappearance. Will these fearless feline adventurers find the old lady in time to stave off hunger's cruel grip? Or will they succumb to the perils that await them in the eerie depths of the mansion?

Chris GM

Adam – Mayor Butters
Brownie – Thumpy
Crazon – Ozzy
Rob – Tybalt

Actual Play - Delta Green - Involuntary Time Off

Tue, 23 May 2023 21:34:30 -0400

A few days ago in the Catskills, police stopped to check on a motorist pulled over on the side of the road. The driver identified himself as Charles Brandt and handed over a driver’s that had expired in the late 1950s. After being taken to the police station, Mr. Brandt made a few phone calls to government agencies, asking for people who had long since left the program. The program has since intervened and taken Mr. Brandt into custody. Records do show that there was once a Charles Brandt associated with the program, but he has been missing since 1958. This revelation raises numerous questions, and a team is assembled to uncover the truth behind Mr. Brandt's story and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his reappearance after decades of absence.

Nick – Handler
Adam – Roger Nelson – Ex Army
Brownie – Gerald Tudhope - Doctor
Chris – Kenneth Burchard – FBI Profiler

Actual Play - Dungeons & Dragons - Night Whispers - Ep 2

Sun, 14 May 2023 10:40:02 -0400

As the adventuring party investigates the mysterious disappearance of children from a nearby village, they encounter strange and dangerous creatures that seem to hold the key to the mystery. Unfortunately, as the group faces off against these otherworldly beings, Aubrey, the warlock, falls victim to their charms and disappears into the depths of the water.

Will they succeed in their quest, or will they be swallowed up by the dark and treacherous waters? Tune in to find out in the final episode of Night Whispers.

DM – Rina

Aaron – Aubrey Havenwhirl – Human Warlock

Brownie – Thekar Forgesun – Dwarf Cleric

Chris – Bindle Bloodfoot – Gnome Fighter

Nick – Bloop – Grung Ranger

Special thanks to our guest DM Rena. You can find more about them over on The Oldways Podcast. To find more scenarios created by Rina over on DriveThruRpg.

Actual Play - Dungeons & Dragons - Night Whispers - EP 1

Thu, 04 May 2023 06:21:24 -0400

A group of adventurers set out on a mission to help the desperate villagers of a remote town. When the party arrives in the village, they discover the panicked townsfolk pleading for their help. They quickly learn that a mysterious creature has been snatching children in the dead of night, leaving no trace behind.
While the villagers are at a loss, they hesitate to accuse a local vampire coven, with whom they have a treaty with. The coven has attempted to locate the children but to no avail, and swear they have nothing to do with the disappearances.

Our adventurers must investigate the situation and uncover the truth behind the kidnappings. Will they be able to save the children and put a stop to the creature's rampage?

DM - Rina
Aaron – Aubrey Havenwhirl Human Warlock

Brownie - Thekar Forgesun – Dwarf Cleric

Chris – Bindle Bloodfoot Gnome Fighter

Nick – Bloop Grung Ranger

Special thanks to our guest DM Rena. You can find more about them over on The Oldways Podcast. To find more scenarios created by Rina over on DriveThruRpg.

Actual Play - Yokai Hunters Society - Sickly Sweet

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 07:39:47 -0400

The year is 1889. The Meiji Period is in full swing in Japan, but with this rise in technology and culture, so too is there a rise in the unnatural. Yokai terrorize the country’s citizens and only a secret society of hunters can stem the tide.

In the mountain village of Matsuo, a number of miners and townsfolk have fallen victim to a strange illness. Sensing this to be the work of the supernatural, an old contact has sent word asking for help in discovering the cause and putting a stop to it. Thus, four agents find themselves on the road to village, unsure of what they might find.

Ian - GM
Adam - Ken Yamaguchi
David - Daisuke Ito
Sam - Gin Nakamura
Terra - Keiko Sasaki

Actual Play - Coriolis - Dark Flowers - Ep 2

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:41:45 -0400

As the party delves deeper into the station, they encounter unexpected resistance from its former inhabitants. The once-friendly researchers have become aggressive and hostile, driven mad by the strange plant growth that has taken over the facility.
It quickly becomes clear that the crew of the Narzalus must act fast to put a stop to the plant's deadly spread before it's too late. But with danger lurking around every corner, the mission is far from easy.

Adam - GM
Chris – Samioh Amin (Artist)
Joe – Rouya Ghallab (Soldier)
Korie – Nima Dol-Soufi (Pilot)
Will – Dr. Armita Wana (Scientist)

Actual Play - Coriolis - Dark Flowers - Ep 1

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:47:17 -0400

While passing through the Dabaran system, the crew of the Narzalus are contracted by the Foundation and tasked with locating a lost research ship, the Shamza and her crew. Traveling to the last known coordinates of the lost ship, the Narzalus comes across the remains of an old forgotten research station. While it shouldn’t be possible, the exterior of the research station appears to be covered with thick vines. Amongst those vines, the Shamza can be seen at one of the docking stations, vines already starting to overtake the ship. With no other options, the crew of the Narzalus suit up and prepare to ‘weed out’ this mystery.

Adam - GM
Chris – Samioh Amin (Artist)
Joe – Rouya Ghallab (Soldier)
Korie – Nima Dol-Soufi (Pilot)
Will – Dr. Armita Wana (Scientist)

Opps Music - Casa Bossa Nova - Kevin Macleod

Actual Play – King Arthur Pendragon – The Tower of Testing – Ep 3

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 21:49:51 -0400

Knights, witches, and the Tower of Testing - oh my! Will the knights prevail? Will they rescue the princess, or is she in another castle? Find out these answers and more in our final episode of The Testing Of Tower.

GM – Joe
Aaron – Sir Barris of Salisbury
Adam – Sir Owain of Durnford
David – Sir Barrus of Salisbury

Actual Play – King Arthur Pendragon – The Tower of Testing – Ep 2

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:14:38 -0500

After the knighting ceremony and feast that follows, our newly knighted knights were alerted that the Earl’s daughter had been kidnapped by the fairy knight, Sir Aum. Jumping to action, the three knights agree to ride off and rescue the Earl’s daughter, but Sir Hervis’s impulsive nature leads him to abandon his fellow knights and set off himself to confront Sir. Aum. Meanwhile Sir Barris and Barrus become lost in the fairy forest and eventually arrive at Castle Cadwidth

GM - Joe
Aaron – Sir Barris of Salisbury
Adam – Sir Owain of Durnford
Chris - Sir Cornius of Burcombe
David – Sir Barrus of Salisbury

Actual Play - King Arthur Pendragon - The Tower of Testing - Ep 1

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:17:31 -0500

Three young squires entrusted to the tutelage of Sir Edwin, find themselves ambushed by bandits. With their leader incapacitated, these squires must rise in defense of the kingdom. As a result of their actions, these squires are risen to knighthood. This is their story.

Joe - GM
Aaron – Sir Barris of Salisbury
Adam – Sir Hervis of Lake
David – Sir Barrus of Salisbury

Actual Play - Delta Green - Lover In The Ice - Episode 2

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:10:20 -0500

Note: This is our second play through of this scenario. This scenario contains some very adult content. Listener discretion is advised.

As flames and smoke fill the night sky over Lafontaine Missouri, a distant cry alerts our agents that their dark work is not yet complete. Join us for our conclusion of our (second) playthrough of the Delta Green scenario Lover in The Ice.

Ian - Handler
Adam – Robert Cummins
Dianna – McKenzie Daniels
David – Jarvis Wilson
Nick – Landon Peck

Actual Play - Delta Green - Lover In The Ice -Ep 1

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 10:46:31 -0500

Note: This scenario does contain some adult content. Listener discretion is advised.

In the wake of an apocalyptic ice storm in Lafontaine Missouri, a silent alarm to a Delta Green storage site (Green Box) has been tripped. Agents are quickly assembled and tasked with inventorying the site and determining if anything has been stolen.

Ian - Handler
Adam – Robert
Dianna – McKenzie
David – Jarvis Wilson
Nick – Landon Peck

Actual Play - Tachyon Squadron - Ep 5

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:16:49 -0500

In the wake of a merchant ship’s destruction from an apparent saboteur, the members of Tachyon Squadron hit the streets (space streets) to uncover the culprit. However, their checkered past and less than stellar history draws the suspicion of investigating authorities.

Joe – GM
Adam – Adrik “Lockout” Ivanov
Birk – Avery “Yardbird” Fisher
Jeremy – Gene “Grandad” Hallock
Nathan – Kwan “Songbird” Kozlov

Actual Play - Tachyon Squadron - Ep 4

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:30:39 -0500

While escorting a cargo ship back to Draconis Station, Tachyon Squadron finds themselves caught in the middle of a deadly ambush. When the smoke clears (as smoke would inside the vacuum of space), it is up to the crew to root out a saboteur.

Joe – GM
Adam – Adrik “Lockout” Ivanov
Birk – Avery “Yardbird” Fisher
Jeremy – Gene “Grandad” Hallock
Nathan – Kwan “Songbird” Kozlov
Patrick – Kazimir “Bairn” Benedict

Actual Play - Tachyon Squadron - Ep 3

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 20:34:37 -0500

Update: Updated file to include the last 30 minutes of the session.

The squadron’s investigations into the pirate activity in the system has led them to the Arco station. To root our the source of these thefts the members of Tachyon Squadron will need to rely on old contacts, their wits and subterfuge to get at the heart of the piracy ring.

Joe – GM

Birk – Avery “Yardbird” Fisher

Jeremy – Gene “Grandad” Hallock

Patrick – Kazimir “Bairn” Benedict

Actual Play - Tachyon Squadron - EP 2

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 20:50:13 -0500

Note: We mentioned this on the Patreon, but forgot to add this notice to the main feed. This Tachyon Squadron campaign is incomplete. While we were finishing up the campaign Covid 19 hit and we just never got back to it. Typically we never post games that fizzle out, but we all enjoyed this one so much that we just had to share what could have been.

With the Dominion of Unity temporarily repelled, members of Tachyon Squadron are sent out on patrol to investigate the disappearance of several Draconis vessels

Joe – GM
Adam – Adrik “Lockout” Ivanov
Nathan – Kwan “Songbird” Kozlov
Patrick – Kazimir “Bairn” Benedict

Actual Play - Tachyon Squadron - EP 1

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:33:50 -0500

As the war between the Dominion of Unity wages on with Draconis, a group of volunteers are assembled to form Tachyon Squadron.

Joe – GM
Adam – Adrik “Lockout” Ivanov
Birk – Avery “Yardbird” Fisher
Jeremy – Gene “Grandad” Hallock
Nathan – Kwan “Songbird” Kozlov
Patrick – Kazimir “Bairn” Benedict

Actual Play - Call of Cthulhu - Thanks Gibbering

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:59:08 -0500

Reconnecting with relatives over the holidays comes with awkwardness but hopefully ends with a full belly and a happy feeling of belonging. Join our players in coming home and getting to know the family.

Keeper - Brownie

Adam - Emma Anderson

Crazon - Maggie Salter

Joe - Ryan Anderson

Episode 61 - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill Post-Mortem

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:29:33 -0400

Now that the uncles have saved the day and the Dreadmill family has finally been reunited, join the cast of the Uncles of Penny Dreadmill as they discuss their characters, the cognivores, and the way things went down.

Music: Eclipse Darkness by Filmy Ghost

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 21

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:37:00 -0400

From forsaken lakes of Maplemoose County, to a void swept Moon in the Cogniverse, the Uncles are hot on the trail of the Mockingspiders. But will they be enough to stop whatever machinations the Joke Master has in store? Find out

Crazon – GM

Adam – Frank “Doodle” Buttress (The Wronged)

Chris – Branson Martin (The Flake)

David – Tariel (The Divine)

Rob – Allister Creedence ( The Crooked)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 20

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:25:04 -0400

Following several rituals to navigate this web of mystery, the Uncles diverge yet again in an attempt to find Penny's mother and the Joke Master.

Crazon – GM

Adam – Frank “Doodle” Buttress (The Wronged)

Chris – Branson Martin (The Flake)

David – Tariel (The Divine)

Rob – Allister Creedence ( The Crooked)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 19

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 09:23:20 -0400

Penny’s Mom was taken by the spider that was hiding in her new teddy bear. Before it left with Joyce, it mentioned something about the Joke Master and that it was taking her to somewhere or someone called Harlequintessa at the “Spider Moon”. With the abduction of Joyce and the reappearance of the Joke Master, the Uncles are in a race against time to save Penny's mother and settle an old score. Crazon – GM Adam – Frank “Doodle” Buttress (The Wronged) Chris – Branson Martin (The Flake) David – Tariel (The Divine)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 18

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:45:40 -0400

Things have been seen that can’t be unseen, and the Uncles are fragmented. What will the final verdict be, who will stay and who will go from this supernatural prison? Find out!

Crazon – GM

Adam – Frank “Doodle” Buttress (The Wronged)

Chris – Branson Martin (The Flake)

David – Tariel (The Divine)

Rob – Allister Creedence ( The Crooked)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 17

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400

The Uncles all come back to awareness when a question is asked; “Did you want more coffee?”. The voice comes from behind a porcelain mask, worn by what looks like a diner waitress. You all are in a Diner… of sorts? As they all begin to try and recollect what happened, the first thing that comes to mind is how this all began… or rather Who this all began with.

Crazon – GM
Adam – Frank “Doodle” Buttress (The Wronged)
Chris – Branson Martin (The Flake)
David – Tariel (The Divine)
Rob – Allister Creedence ( The Crooked)

Episode 60 - Campaigns, How to End Them, And the Bumps Along the Way

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:47:00 -0400

Campaigns, How to End Them, And the Bumps Along the Way

We recorded this episode over a year ago as our Uncles of Penny DreadMill game was winding down. In the episode, we discuss getting your campaign off the ground, how to finish it, and the act of holding it together along the way.

Music: Abstract Technology by Scott Holmes Music

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 16

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:43:42 -0400

It all started with a biker gang, an Ohio county fair, and a giant worm.
And now to the thrilling conclusion of a very strange investigationrn. Lives will be saved and broken, depending on who you talk to.

Crazon – GM
Adam – Frank “Doodle” Buttress (The Wronged)
Chris – Branson Martin (The Flake)
David – Tariel (The Divine)
Rob – Allister Creedence ( The Crooked

Actual Play – MOTW – The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill – EP 15

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:00:34 -0400

The Ohio Corn Worm”

Clarice the Star Bear asks Doodles to set up a teatime with Penny and the “Faery Punk Mother” for a discussion. She wants to create a peace between the Cognivore Council and the Earthen Magics. The Fairy Punk Mother, through Penny, will agree but first the Uncles must look into some goings on down in Loveland, Ohio. It seems some old legends may be connected to some troubles down there.

Crazon – GM

Adam – Frank “Doodle” Buttress (The Wronged)

Chris – Branson Martin (The Flake)

David – Tariel (The Divine)

Rob – Allister Creedence ( The Crooked)

Episode 59 - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Character Concepts and Beyond

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:32:30 -0400

In this episode we discuss our MOTW campaign The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill from character concepts to potential futures for the game and beyond.

Music - Silence by Audiorezout

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - EP 14

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:19:05 -0400

Dear Abby, I never thought this would happen to me: I've found myself in a love triangle. What should I do to confirm her love?

Chris – GM

Crazon – John-Jacob Buttress “Jingleheimer” (The Initiate)

Adam – Frank “Doodle” Buttress (The Wronged)

David – Tariel (The Divine)

Rob – Allister Creedence ( The Crooked)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - EP - 13

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:04:45 -0400

Branson is incarcerated in Michigan. While there to bail him out, again, the Uncles discover something foul in Detroit.

Crazon - GM

Adam - Frank "Doodle" Buttress (The Wronged)

Chris - Branson Martin (The Flake)

David - Tariel (The Divine)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - EP 12

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:02:27 -0400

Welcome to Canada’s Wonderland, where the rides are fun and the arcades are… currently being looked into for possible contamination of an Alien Cognivore species.

Crazon - GM

Adam - Frank "Doodle" Buttress (The Wronged)

Chris - Branson Martin (The Flake)

David - Tariel (The Divine)

Rob - Allister Creedence ( The Crooked)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 11

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 09:19:31 -0400

The Pacific Northwest Hermit Toad” –

While Penny is in her room playing on her tablet she tells the Uncles of a new game that is causing trouble. She says the game's “Hermit Toads” are gorging themselves on the players’ hopes and dreams. It is up to the Uncles to travel to a local amusement park and search of this game and the hermit toads.

Crazon - GM

Adam - Frank "Doodle" Buttress (The Wronged)

Chris - Branson Martin (The Flake)

David - Tariel (The Divine)

Rob - Allister Creedence ( The Crooked)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 10

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:33:56 -0400

The Great Canadian Star Bear Pt 2

As the investigation continues, and the Uncles actions begin to escalate, something awakens in this very sleepy town.

Crazon - GM

Adam - Frank "Doodle" Buttress (The Wronged)

Chris - Branson Martin (The Flake)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - EP 9

Mon, 23 May 2022 06:28:21 -0400

*Note: This should have posted before episodes 7 & 8, but labeling stuff correctly is hard. Fortunately, nothing is really affected by this error. Enjoy!*

“The Great Canadian Star Bear”

A call from Penny’s mom brings the Uncles running in the dead of night. In her room, Penny has been sitting up straight with her eyes rolled back and spouting several verses over repeatedly: “When the sky cries stars, over the prairies of Ry’leh. They will descend and they are cunning. People’s dreams and emotions are their honey. They are very hungry bears...”

Crazon - GM

Adam - Frank "Doodle" Buttress (The Wronged)

Chris - Branson Martin (The Flake)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 8

Thu, 12 May 2022 22:30:55 -0400

Church With a View Pt 2

Something otherworldly is manifesting at the small church in Melville and it is up to the Uncles to put a stop to it. Can a cultist, a Twitch streamer, and an angel exorcise one congregation of the evil that haunts it? Find out in our exciting conclusion of the Monster of The Week scenario Church With A View.

Adam – GM

Chris – Branson Martin (The Flake)

Crazon – John-Jacob Buttress “Jingleheimer” (The Initiate)

David – Tariel the Angel (The Divine)

Actual Play -MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 7

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 21:03:36 -0400

A Church with A View

A death by stabbing occurred in St. George’s yesterday. Following up on a potential lead on their lost brother Jack, the uncles travel to the small town of Melville to investigate the the supernatural elements surrounding the murder.

Adam - GM

Chris - Branson Martin (The Flake)

Crazon - John-Jacob Buttress “Jingleheimer” (The Initiate)

David - Tariel the Angel (The Divine)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 6

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:12:22 -0400

After learning a series of important lessons about engaging with law enforcement, reanimation of long deceased relatives, and physics; the uncles are still no closer to discovering a way to end Old Spriderlegs wave of terror? Magic maybe? GM – Chris Adam – Frank Buttress “Doodles” (The Wronged) Crazon – John-Jacob Buttress “Jingleheimer” (The Initiate) Sam – Alejandro Martinez Ramiro de Silva “Alex” (The Monstrous)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 5

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:51:50 -0400

Old Spider Legs Pt 1.

Branson is imprisoned in the State-side bordertown of Neche, North Dakota. It’s there that allies, new and old, converge to investigate a local cryptid… oh, and bail out Branson I guess.

GM - Chris

Adam - Frank Buttress “Doodles” (The Wronged)

Crazon - John-Jacob Buttress “Jingleheimer” (The Initiate)

Sam - Alejandro Martinez Ramiro de Silva “Alex” (The Monstrous)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - EP 4

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:13:36 -0400

After “discreetly” disposing of the body of one of the cognivores latest victims, the Uncles flee the scene and attempt to continue their search for their newest prey. The road ahead is bumpy, and in more ways than one.

Crazon - GM

Adam - Frank Buttress “Doodles” (The Wronged)

Chris - Branson Martin (The Flake)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - Ep 3

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:35:21 -0400

Penny, surrounded by a veritable hoard of plush beanie babies, has called her Uncles in for a meeting. Surrounded by a menagerie of stuffed woodland creatures, Penny relays that the Faery Punk Mother has heard of a town in Nova Scotia where people are being hospitalized, claiming that something has been buying their wishes and dreams.

Crazon - GM

Adam - Frank Buttress “Doodles” (The Wronged)

Chris - Branson Martin (The Flake)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - EP 2

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:40:01 -0500

Session 2: Welcome to Dolphy’s Cove Part 2
The Uncles approach the strange abandoned Theme Park as dusk approaches. As shadows cast longer and deeper in the Hollow, they know not what they truly face, but they will.

GM - Crazon
Uncles:
Adam - Frank Buttress “Doodles” (The Wronged)
Chris - Branson Martin (The Flake)

Actual Play - MOTW - The Uncles of Penny Dreadmill - EP 1

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:18:23 -0500

“Dear Daddy, hope you come back soon, I’m sad you're possessed by the monster that possessed me, but don’t worry, my Uncles are helping my Faery Punk Mother fight monsters now! Maybe one day they’ll fight the monster in you too! Love, Penny"

Penny Dreadmill is a 6 year old girl who used to be possessed of an outer force. Her uncles stopped that, straight up exorcised her of the darkness and they thought that was that. Well the door in her mind wasn’t fully closed. Slightly ajar, she occasionally gets whispers and warnings of beasties from an entity she calls: Her Faery Punk Mother. Now the Uncles of Penny are directed by her creepy bogeyman stories to go forth and hunt these nightmares.

Session 1: Welcome to Dolphy’s Cove Part 1

“The Kentucky Tree Dolphin” - Penny has been watching videos on YouTube and her Faery Punk Mother told her about a specific video of drone footage that shows a strange abandoned western theme park in Kentucky.

GM - Crazon Uncles: Adam - Frank Buttress “Doodles” (The Wronged) Chris - Branson Martin (The Flake)

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - Two Headed Serpent - EP 12

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 19:39:49 -0500

To commemorate the conclusion to this second arc of the Two-Headed Serpent, we here at RPX have composed a rhyme for you.
When last left off, our group of investigators went up a mountain to see what they could see. A portal to another dimension was all that they could see. So now our investigators go back up the mountain to see what they can see. Eldritch horrors? A ticking timebomb? Roll sanity!

Geoff – Keeper

Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good Lord’s work.

Cam – Rudolph Paul Brady – Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance.

D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable.

Laura –Irene “Hunter” Alexandria Hallott – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - Two Headed Serpent - EP 11

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:27:55 -0500

After having discovered a serpent folk structure in the cliffside of a mountain, our brave investigators make a second discovery immediately upon exiting the structure, a very large and angry beast. If they survive this encounter, then all they need to worry about is the ticking timebomb, the encroachment of the Dreamlands into reality, and a viral outbreak.

Geoff – Keeper

Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good Lord’s work.

Cam – Rudolph Paul Brady – Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance.

D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable.

Laura –Irene “Hunter” Alexandria Hallott – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - Two Headed Serpent - EP 10

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 19:42:52 -0500

Matters are further complicated for the investigators when they learn that the plane they had arrived to North Borneo in was carrying a bomb. That bomb is now active and will explode. The investigators now have 24 hours to find a bomb a new forever home or deal with the catastrophic consequences.

Geoff – Keeper

Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good Lord’s work.

Cam – Rudolph Paul Brady – Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance.

D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable.

Laura –Irene “Hunter” Alexandria Hallott – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - Two Headed Serpent - EP 9

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:56:13 -0500

After driving deep into the jungle of North Borneo the investigators come upon a clearing and an ancient temple. Roosted outside the temple are the same strange, winged creatures the party had previously encountered on the plane. Let’s just say you never get a second chance to make a good first impression.

Geoff – Keeper

Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good Lord’s work.

Cam – Rudolph Paul Brady – Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance.

D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable.

Laura –Irene “Hunter” Alexandria Hallott – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Episode 58 - Scrape Post Mortem

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 16:51:40 -0500

The audio is a little rough on this one. Our recording bot's recording didn't quite work so I had to rely on a backup one-track OBS recording. Honestly I thought I had lost this recording too.

Enjoy and Happy New Years
-RPX

The job is over and the damage done, but we had to get the gang together for one last look at Scrape, a Red Markets campaign.

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - Two Head Serpent S2 EP 2

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 07:41:02 -0500

When we last left our investigators, their flight to North Borneo had just encountered turbulence. And by turbulence we are of course referring to strange, winged beasts that have apparently already made off with the pilot. In this continuation, our investigators must first repel the flying beats onslaught, then land the plane. Since no one has points in piloting, this is bound to go well.

Geoff – Keeper

Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good Lord’s work.

Cam – Rudolph Paul Brady – Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance.

D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable.

Laura –Irene “Hunter” Alexandria Hallott – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Actual Play- Pulp Cthulhu - The Two Headed Serpent -Season 2 EP 1

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 22:12:20 -0500

Note: Wow it really did take a while to get back to this campaign. This is the first episode of our continuation of the Two Headed Serpent. You can find all the previous episodes here.

Upon returning to Caduceus headquarters from Bolivia (see season 1 of The Two Headed Serpent), the investigators are quickly whisked away to North Borneo to investigate a strange outbreak. As their flight nears its end, they encounter what might be their final descent.

Geoff - Keeper

Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good Lord’s work.

Cam – Rudolph Paul Brady – Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance.

D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable.

Laura – Irene "Hunter" Alexandria Hallott – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Actual Play - Red Markets - Scrape - EP 5

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:28:44 -0500

(I’ve Got) Something Against You

In the final confrontation between StopLoss and Full House, sometimes violence is the answer.

Chris - The Market

Jesse - Bird - Bird loves that his adopted dad got him into Yale, and he’s ready to reconnect with his bio dad. The DHQS, though…

Brownie - Grey Beard - Father and son bonding is great, especially when it comes to app games!

Nick - Legs - The Latent Cyborg. Poor guy wants to help everyone, but he’s become a Taker due to “spooking the livestock”

Adam - Boots - He was boots on the ground for the crash, but not for his kid. Now they’re catching up on lost time

Actual Play - Red Markets - Scrape - EP 4

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:28:05 -0500

Wave of Mutilation.

Upon getting a StopLoss server of suspected immunes in the Conda region, Full House has decided it’s time to figure out where Scrape is and raise a posse. Will Bird’s newly outed status as a spy prove to be useful, or will it be what finally drives a wedge between him and Greybeard?

Chris - The Market

Jesse - Bird - Bird loves that his adopted dad got him into Yale, and he’s ready to reconnect with his bio dad. The DHQS, though…

Brownie - Grey Beard - Father and son bonding is great, especially when it comes to app games!

Nick - Legs - The Latent Cyborg. Poor guy wants to help everyone, but he’s become a Taker due to “spooking the livestock”

Adam - Boots - He was boots on the ground for the crash, but not for his kid. Now they’re catching up on lost time

Actual Play - Red Markets - Scrape - EP 3

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:09:18 -0500

In a change of pace, Full House decides to investigate a murder in the Conda instead of heading out of the enclave. Family and governmental ties are tested.

Chris - The Market

Jesse - Bird - Bird loves that his adopted dad got him into Yale, and he’s ready to reconnect with his bio dad. The DHQS, though…

Brownie - Grey Beard - Father and son bonding is great, especially when it comes to app games!

Nick - Legs - The Latent Cyborg. Poor guy wants to help everyone, but he’s become a Taker due to “spooking the livestock”

Adam - Boots - He was boots on the ground for the crash, but not for his kid. Now they’re catching up on lost time

Actual Play - Red Markets - Scrape - EP 2

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 06:42:27 -0400

When the supply lines from a neighboring Mennonite farm are interrupted, it is up to Full House to reestablish communication and ensure that trade resumes between the two enclaves. While investigating the farm, Full House will learn of a much bigger threat that threatens The Conda.

Chris - The Market

Jesse - Bird - Bird loves that his adopted dad got him into Yale, and he’s ready to reconnect with his bio dad. The DHQS, though…

Brownie - Grey Beard - Father and son bonding is great, especially when it comes to app games!

Nick - Legs - The Latent Cyborg. Poor guy wants to help everyone, but he’s become a Taker due to “spooking the livestock”

Adam - Boots - He was boots on the ground for the crash, but not for his kid. Now they’re catching up on lost time

Actual Play – Delta Green – Driftbone – Ep 2

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 07:48:05 -0400

The stakes keep getting higher for agents Faust and Noory. As more boneless yet still living bodies keep getting discovered, Noory’s medical expertise will be put to the test as he attempts to excise bizarre plant growths from his partner. Can Faust be saved? Will the agents have enough time to stop this supernatural threat before more innocents are exposed? Tune in for this and more in the exciting conclusion to “Driftbone”

Crazon – GM

Adam – Officer Ben Faust

Chris – Paramedic Art Noory

Music Break : Casa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeod

Actual Play - Red Markets - Scrape - EP 1

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0400

An unlikely… family… of Takers comes together to find out where an unaffiliated Taker has gone. There’s more to the story, though, and not just with the client.

Chris - The Market

Jesse Bird - Bird - loves that his adopted dad got him into Yale, and he’s ready to reconnect with his bio dad. The DHQS, though…

Brownie - Grey Beard - father and son bonding is great, especially when it comes to app games!

Nick - Legs - The Latent Cyborg. Poor guy wants to help everyone, but he’s become a Taker due to “spooking the livestock”

Adam - Boots - He was boots on the ground for the crash, but not for his kid. Now they’re catching up on lost time

Actual Play - Delta Green - Driftbone - Ep 1

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:35:00 -0400

A series of bone-less, yet living human bodies are discovered across various parks in Portland, Maine.

Crazon – GM

Adam – Officer Ben Faust

Chris – Paramedic Art Norie

Technical Difficulties (not the podcast) Music Break : Casa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeod

Actual Play - Orichalcum Chef - Playtest

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 06:22:46 -0400

After defeating the evil forces of King Kroc, the inhabitants of Cusinica finally know peace. In an effort keep its citizens from becoming too complacent, the Council of the Nations started a contest in search of a new age of champions. Having seen enough bloodshed, it was determined that this generations champions would be culinary masters.

Welcome to Orichalcum Chef.

Greg - GM

Chris – Hefeweizen – The Chef de Cuisine

Noah - Saison – The Butcher

Patrick – Stout – The Sous Chef

Vince - Prairie – The Presenter

Note: Orichalcum Chef is a game by Technical Difficulties Greg. As of the date of this posting, Orichalcum Chef is currently in the alpha phase of development. For more Orichalcum Chef, be sure to check out our friends over at the Technical Difficulties Gaming Podcast.

Actual Play - Lancer - The Adamic Symphony

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:20:03 -0400

In the distant future, three mech pilots find themselves entangled in political intrigue. The Adamic Symphony, a border system to the hegemonic Union, is embroiled in civil war over the prospect of becoming a Union client-state. The Union's ambassador attaches three members of her security detail to a Symphonic squadron to build relationships - but is there more going on under the surface?

Patrick – GM

Ben – Apex

Ian – Medusa

Will – Jericho

Actual Play - Red Markets - Sigh of Belief

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:02:43 -0400

Having recently acquired the rights to a now defunct medical research facility, Stop Loss hires the taker group The Eclectics to explore the building and determine what researchers were working on prior to the Crash.

Nick – Market

Adam – Parole – Ex Raider

Brownie – Mongo – Mountain of a man

Chris – Casual – Ex- Black Math

Crazon –Ecclesiarch - Black Math

Sean – Fixit – Mechanic with an exosuit

Actual Play - Star Trek Tigris - EP 19 Fleet Action

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400

The Federation is not faring well. With the Commodore dead, what remains Seventh Fleet is being called back to help participate in a counterstrike against the Dominion. Unfortunately, Seventh Fleet has cut off from Federation forces. It is up to the crew of the Tigris help the severely damaged Seventh Fleet make it back to their allies.

Joe – GM

Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer

Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Aaron Carsten –Lieutenant Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Actual Play - Star Trek Tigris - EP 18 Call Of The Dead

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:49:11 -0400

Behind enemy lines and separated from the Seventh Fleet, the Tigris finds itself adrift in the remnants of an ancient alien war. Hiding amongst the wreckage and inactive starships, the crew of the Tigris have got to figure out a way to distract the enemy forces long enough to escape.

Joe – GM

Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer

Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Aaron Carsten –Lieutenant Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Actual Play - Star Trek Tigris - Ep 16 Double Trap

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:01:39 -0400

When a chief security officer looking into a possible changeling infiltration is severely injured in what appears to be an assassination attempt, it is up to the crew of the Tigris to solve the mystery.

Joe – GM

Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer

Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Aaron Carsten –Lieutenant Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Actual Play - Star Trek Tigris EP 15 Maquis Space Folds

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:55:00 -0400

Star Trek Double Header
While returning to Federation space the Tigris receives a distress message in an outdated Star Fleet code. Is it a trap? Tune in to find out.
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Upon returning to Federation space, it becomes abundantly clear that a great battle has taken place and the allies have lost. While scanning the location for survivors, the Tigris receives ghostly transmissions from a battle that had already taken place.

Joe – GM
Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer
Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security
Aaron Carsten –Lieutenant Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Actual Play - Star Trek Tigris - EP 14 - Houses & Rebellions

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400

As the Tigris continues on its mission behind enemy lines, a distress call from a Cardassian planet draws the crew into a rebellion and viral epidemic.

Joe – GM
Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer
Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security
Aaron Carsten –Lieutenant Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Actual Play - Star Trek Tigris - EP 13 Cardassian Space Zombies

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:24:00 -0400

As the Federation wages war with the Dominion, the newly christened USS Tigris finds itself deep behind enemy lines. To undermine the Dominion’s ability to make war, the crew of the Tigris are tasked with destroying a Cardassian shipyard. However, upon arrival it becomes obvious that something foul is afoot.

Joe – GM
Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer
Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security
Aaron Carsten –Lieutenant Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - EP 12 Decommissioning

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0400

The crew of the Mercury has received some good news and some bad news. The good news, war with the Klingon Empire has officially end. The bad news, the Dominion has invaded Federation space. The good news, the Klingon Empire is all onboard with helping the Federation fighter the Dominion. The bad news, the Mercury has been deemed a failed experiment and is in the process of being decommissioned.

Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer

Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Actual Play - Star Trek: Mercury - Ep 11 Family Secret

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:08:40 -0400

After returning from the mirror universe, the Mercury is immediately docked at star base. As specialists examine to warp core to ensure that such an accident never occurs again, Ensign Platt is given leave to attend his aunt’s third marriage. Intrigued with the opportunity to experience Andorian culture, Dr. Maro tags along to partake of the festivities and perhaps solve a murder.

Joe - GM

Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer

Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Actual Play – Magical Fury / Delta Green – Twilight Tales EP 2

Mon, 31 May 2021 10:01:46 -0400

Note: Reposting this episode due to the original being cut short due to technical difficulties. Consider this the Synder Cut. If you have listened to the previous version please feel free to skip ahead to the 3hr and 27 minute mark to continue where the recording cut out.

With that said, this was a super fun game to play. I think the best description of the session was from Crazon, who said it like Sailor Moon meets Doom. Also in this follow-up scenario, we are using Delta Green rules to portray a shadowy organization covering up the existence of magical girls.

Following the tragedy at the Sakura Festival, Project Twilight is activated to keep the public ignorant. As four agents attempt to cover-up the events that happened at the theater, they discover that although one battle may have ended, another one is just beginning.

Ian – GM

Aaron S – Jeral M – Analyst

Adam – Fred W. – Federal Agent

Chris – Michael S – City Worker

Darth – Cmd. Kenji Y. – Soldier

Episode 57 - Opportunities For Player Buy-In

Sun, 30 May 2021 19:42:38 -0400

While is important for a game master to have clear objectives when plotting out a campaign, it is also equally important to allow players the opportunity to fill in the gaps with content based on their decisions. In what could be called an ‘organic’ episode (we started talking till a topic developed) Adam, Crazon, David and Rob discuss how to establish player buy-in.

Note: Contrary to what the background noise might suggest, we did not record this episode in a Chuck E. Cheese.

Music: Ketsa - Love Heart

Actual Play - Magical Fury - Magical Twilight Tales EP 1

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:47:57 -0400

Forces from the Kingdom of Gehenna have infiltrated the city of San Franoyoko. As the annual Cherry Blossom festival draws near, it is up to the magical girl group The Champions of The Emotional Prism to uncover their nefarious plans and save the city.

Ian - GM

Aaron – Samantha/Twilight Legend Morrigan

Adam - Sarah/ Lovely Princess Googly

Crazon _Renae/ Luminous Power Maiden Kijo

Actual Play - RuneQuest - The Devil's Marsh

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:24:55 -0400

When the Chieftain’s son does not return from his rite of passage quest in the Devil’s Marsh, brothers Baldun and Tag are tasked with uncovering the youth’s fate.

Joe - GM

Adam – Tagh – Hunter

Ethan – Baldun – Warrior

Episode 56 - Blue Planet: Recontact

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:25:47 -0400

Recently, game designer Jeff Barber, creator of Blue Plant and Upwind, stopped by to discuss his latest project currently Kickstarting, Blue Planet: Recontact. During this interview Jeff talks about changes to the Blue Planet world and system, as well as the current Kickstarter campaign.

Blue Planet: Recontact's Kickstarter campaign is currently underway.

The Blue Planet: Recontact free quickstart guide is available on DriveThru.

Actual Play - Blue Planet Recontact - A Day at the Beach

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:00:18 -0400

The crew of Red Sky Charters have recently been hired by Biogene executive Everett Whitegate III to lead him and his team on a weeklong survival/team building retreat in the outback of Poseidon. A thousand klicks away from civilization, everything appeared to be going fine, that is until the sabotage began.

Adam – Drew Latamir – Ex-Geo Pilot turned Poseidon pilot.

Brownie – Digger Jones – Mechanic, local guide

Chris – Maggie Merriweather – Geo Warden, Sylva hybrid

Joe – Phillip Sanchez – Local Guide, Insurgent Sympathizer

Blue Planet: Recontact is currently being Kickstarted (4/6/21 -5/6/21) . We had a blast playing this game and you will too. Head on over and back it today!

Actual Play - Call of Cthulhu - Reign of Terror - Episode 6

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:58:15 -0400

Following the advice of the Ghoul That Was Guillaume, the investigators sacrificed one of their own for a chance to strike down Citizen Rigault. At the moment of the condemned investigator’s death at the guillotine, the madman will be vulnerable. As the crowds gather about to witness the executions, the remaining investigators stage one final desperate act to save Paris.

Ian – Keeper

Adam – Michel Beaumains – Soldier

Ethan – Thierry Renault – Sergeant

Joe – Etienne Babin – Soldier

Vince – Joseph Hugel – Provisioner

Actual Play - Call of Cthulhu - Reign of Terror - Episode 5

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 20:52:49 -0400

Pitted against an even greater threat to Paris and all of France in the form of Doctor now Citizen Rigault, the investigators decide to take the initiative. If they hope to uncover some means to Rigault's undoing, they must first venture into the lair of the madman.

Ian – Keeper

Adam – Michel Beaumains – Soldier

Ethan – Thierry Renault – Sergeant

Joe – Christophe Pressi – Soldier

Vince – Joseph Hugel – Provisioner

Actual Play - Call of Cthulhu - Reign of Terror - EP4

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:05:35 -0500

Paris, 1794.
It has been five years since the raid on Comte Fenalik’s manor, and a lot has changed in France. The investigators find themselves once again working in the Paris catacombs where they will meet an even greater threat and an otherworldly ally.

Ian – Keeper
Adam – Michel Beaumains – Soldier
Ethan – Thierry Renault – Sergeant
Joe – Christophe Pressi – Soldier
Vince – Joseph Hugel – Provisioner

Episode 55 - Orcs Aren't Evil

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:09:55 -0500

In the summer of 2020, Dungeons and Dragons announced that along with removing past racially insensitive material from its books and adding more diverse writers and game designers, that they were also removing the well-used trope of “evil races” from their game. Since it has been nearly a calendar year since that announcement, we here at the Roleplaying Exchange decide to weigh in on this topic. If you have listened to us for any amount of time, you can probably guess where we are going to land on the matter.

Joining in on this conversation is Adam, Chris, Laura May, Rob, and special guests/honorary RPXers David from RPPR and Crazon from Al Dente Rigamortis and One Less Die.

Music:– Fire Style and Dream Sound Effect by David Fesliyan

Actual Play - Call of Cthulhu - Reign - Ep 3

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:24:07 -0500

Despite a mistake or two being made, the investigators have acquired enough information to condemn the Comte Fenalik. With orders direct from Captain Malon, the soldiers are to raid Comte Fenalik’s manor on the night of one of his infamous parties.

Ian – Keeper

Adam – Michel Beaumains – Soldier

Ethan – Thierry Renault – Sergeant

Joe – Christophe Pressi – Soldier

Vince – Joseph Hugel – Provisioner

Actual Play - Call of Cthulhu - Reign of Terror - EP 2

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:46:58 -0500

It is believed that the enigmatic Comte Fenalik presents a danger to the crown. With no other options available, Captain Malon tasks the soldiers with infiltrating the nobleman’s estate in neighboring Poissy and finding hard evidence to link Comte Fenalik to the grisly murders of the printers.

Ian – Keeper
Adam – Michel Beaumains – Soldier
Ethan – Thierry Renault – Sergeant
Joe – Christophe Pressi – Soldier
Vince – Joseph Hugel – Provisioner

Episode 54 - Adding Nostalgia Into Your Games

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 23:18:26 -0500

It looks like we finally made it to 2021. While we are certainly hoping for a brighter future, we can’t help but be a tad bit nostalgic about distant past of our childhoods. In this episode, Adam, Chris, Crazon, David, and Ian discuss how to bring nostalgia into your games.

Talking Points: Nostalgia, Monsters and Other Childish Things, Little Fears, Kids on Bikes

Music: Unconscious by selfpity

Actual Play - Call of Cthulhu - Reign of Terror - EP 1

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:58:10 -0500

June 2nd, 1789. As the stirrings of revolution take hold in Paris, a group of soldiers overseeing transportation of human remains from Paris cemeteries to the catacombs are called away from their duty to investigate a murder.

Ian - Keeper

Adam – Michel Beaumains – Soldier

Ethan – Thierry Renault – Sergeant

Joe – Christophe Pressi – Soldier

Vince – Joseph Hugel – Provisioner

Actual Play - Delta Green - The Shallow Ones

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:28:33 -0500

Note: The following game is a spin-off game from our Ectozoic Park campaign.

Late Spring 1999/ Cave Run Lake, Kentucky. Following leads from an old company Project and it’s researcher’s notes, a Team was sent to investigate the national park. However, a week into their survey, the Team went missing. Now Cloutmann Chemicals and their Department of Environmental Concerns and Surveys have assembled another team to uncover what transpired near this artificial lake.

Adam - Brad Thompson - EPA Agent

Ian - Estevan Demon - Anthropologist / Ufologist.

Crazon - GM

Actual Play - Delta Green - Blacksat (2020)

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:11:22 -0500

Friend of the show Korie Khanyers invited me to join his group's for a game of Delta Green Blacksat. I'd played this scenario before, but Korie definitely brought something new to the table. I've been looking forward to posting this game for a while.

To learn more about Korie be sure to check out his Twitter @KorieKhanyers and on Instagram @Shaokhanyers.

Five astronauts and two specialist head up into space on a classified military operation to repair a secret spy satellite code-named BLACKSAT. What first appeared to be a chance of a lifetime quickly escalates into introduction to otherworldly horror.

Korie - GM

Adam - Captain. Daniel Hamlet

Nick - Major Dirk McMillian

Sarah - Doctor Deidra Turner

Red - Lt. Commander Lucy Belton

Actual Play - Tales From The Loop - Dream Machine PT 3

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 13:10:32 -0500

In this climatic finale to our first arc, the Kids must contend with Peter and his shadowy "friends". How will Oskar and Olaf face off against these terrifying entities and will the others be able to keep themselves out of trouble enough to help them? Only one way to find out!

Adam – Aiden – Computer Geek.

Chris - Oscar –Weirdo. Aiden’s first cousin.

Ethan - Kip - Tech savvy hick.

Patrick – Olaf – Jock. Swedish exchange student

Vince – Zelda – Rocker and dreamer

Actual Play - Tales From The Loop - Dream Machine Pt. 2

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 09:19:04 -0500

Note: As you may have noticed, the game I posted last month and the copy text didn't match. This series of games was a continuation of an early Loops game that I meant to post. Since it is too late to fix that, I'll make the original game a prequel. - Adam

Our crack team of bumbling misfits has found a possible suspect for the strange happenings around town. Peter, a school dropout, has set himself up at a local store known as the Dream Shop. In order to get to the bottom of this mystery, the kids come up with a plan to sneak into shop and figure out if Peter's behind everything. Hilarity ensues

Adam – Aiden – Computer Geek.

Chris - Oscar –Weirdo. Aiden’s first cousin.

Ethan - Kip - Tech savvy hick.

Patrick – Olaf – Jock. Swedish exchange student

Vince – Zelda – Rocker and dreamer

David – Frankie – Troublemaker with a heart of gold

Episode 53 - Forged in The Dark

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:40:17 -0500

In preparation for an upcoming Band of Blades campaign, Joe and Patrick join Adam to discuss how to run a Forged in The Dark game. In our discussion we explore the mechanical differences between Blades in The Dark and Band of Blades.

Music: Augmentations by Kai Engel

Actual Play - Tales From The Loop - Dream Machine Ep 1

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 13:21:57 -0500

Note: Apparently mislabeled this actual play. Sorry about the confusion.

In a 1987 that never was, strange things are happening in Boulder City, home to the US Loop. Odd dreams plaguing students and adults, strange power outages, and a unique new pen pal all crop up as a group of kids try to survive school long enough to make it to Summer Break. Will they have what it takes in order to solve the mystery without getting grounded? Probably not, but hey, that's part of the fun!

Adam – Aiden – Computer wiz

Chris - Oscar – Rebel, Aiden’s first cousin

Patrick – Olaf – Swedish exchange student

Vince – Zelda – Musician and dreamer

David – Frankie – Troublemaker with a heart of gold

Actual Play- Apocalypse West - Gold Rush

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:04:24 -0500

A chance encounter with a wealthy miner sets a group of adventurers off to make their own fortunes. However, while riches await them, they must first make it there.

Birk – Hoarse Osborne – The Homesteader

Vince – Bones – The Lone Rider

Crazon – Damian Devens – The Junker

Chris – Billy Dodge – The Gambler

We ran this game using the Powered by the Apocalypse hack, Apocalypse West.

Episode 52 - Our Special Dungeons & Dragons Episode

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:52:44 -0400

After four years of running an actual play podcast, we finally got around to playing Dungeons and Dragons. Since October has unofficially turned into D&D month for RPX, cast members Aaron, Ethan, and Nick regale us with their experiences both playing and running Dungeons & Dragons.

Music: Distant Stars - 01 Total Eclipse by Nathaniel Wyvern

Actual Play - Dungeons & Dragons - The Great Fenrith Bakeoff

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 06:49:33 -0400

The great Fenrith bakeoff occurs every year during the town’s summer festival and showcases the talents of some of the area’s best bakers. As a party of adventurers enter the town on the eve of the competition, they soon learn that all is not right in small town of Fenrith.

Nick – DM

Adam – Ayas Yindove II, Elven Cleric of the Trickery Domain

Chris – Welgrace High-Hill, Halfing Rogue

Ethan – Wilhelm, Warforged Cleric of the Forge

Ian – Damakos “Leaf, Tiefling Druid

Actual Play- Dungeons & Dragons - Tower of Storms

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:01:35 -0400

After a botched burglary attempt, Mordid Hightrap escaped from authorities stowing away ship anchored in the harbor – which then immediately set sail. With a member of the local authority onboard, Mordid attempts to pass himself off as a simple sailor – and then the storm hits…

Adam - Mordid Hightrap - Thief

Ethan - Dungeon Master

Episode 51 - Ectozoic Park Post-Mortem

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:41:58 -0400

The game is over, and all the ghost dinosaurs have been put to rest (for the time being), but that doesn’t mean the party has to stop there. Join Adam, Terra and Review Cultist as we reflect on our experiences playing in One Less Die’s Little Fears mini-campaign, Ectozoic Park. Want some cool swag? Head over to Crazon Studios Red Bubble page and pick up a Thibodeaux Heritage Fossil Camp Badge t-shirt, sticker, or shower curtain. Music - Children Of The Son by P C III

Actual Play - The Magnus Archives - Vestibule and Big Sky

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:00:10 -0400

Note: The audio quality is a bit rough on this recording. Also, if you enjoyed the scenario you can find it here. Statements from the Usher Foundation, an offshoot of their British analogue, the Magnus Archives. Statements recorded: Case # 113237 - Statement of Madeline Tyne, concerning a surgical procedure and an impossible labyrinth. Statement given June 27th, 1997. Statement recorded by Christopher Vandermeer, archival assistant Many thanks to Dr. Jim Naples from Beth Israel deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical Center, for his input and access to some of his articles. Case # 930822 Statement of Michael Staine, concerning a road trip and a long road. Statement given January 9. Statement taken by Patrick Ligotti, Archivist

Actual Play- Spire- The Network

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:16:34 -0400

Trigger warning: Spire deals with themes of racial inequality and fighting against social injustice.

Brother Knife’s identity has revealed to authorities. Already, he has been arrested and executed. Since no one else from the crew has been picked up, it is safe to assume that Brother Knife didn’t break. Given the nature of their work, the crew has reason to believe that it was a fellow drow that revealed their companion’s identity. Loose ends have got to get tied up one way or another.

GM - Patrick

Adam – Opel – Bound

Chris – Pander – Firebrand

Ethan – Naro – Midwife

Vince – Scythe – Masked

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Little Fears- Ectozoic Park - EP 5 House of Thibodeau

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:48:59 -0400

Spring 1999/Drumheller, Alberta. A revelation brings the mystery man into the spotlight and more. A creepy estate merits an investigation when you’re a kid, for it’s likely haunted… undoubtedly so given the circumstances. But what ghostly creatures from prehistoria lurk in the shadows of this manor. How deep did the awakening dig in the strata of deep time.

Chris - GM
Terra - Jolencia Miller (10)
Adam - Timmy Jones (8)

Actual Play - Little Fears Ectozoic Park - EP 4 The Ice Age Cometh

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 10:13:55 -0400

Winter 1999/Drumheller, Alberta. The New Year has brought with it a new torrent of frigid cold weather. January in the plains provinces are never fun, but in Drumheller the kids make do. The Red Deer River Valley has an abundance of slopes for sledding and fun in the snow to stem against the mid-winter blues. If only those pesky things from beyond the prehistoric grave would stop popping up, causing a fuss.

Chris – GM

Travis – Jolencia Miller (9)

Adam – Timmy Jones (8)

Actual Play – Little Fears – Ectozoic Park EP 2 – The Three Ankylos Pt 2

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 08:05:56 -0400

The Three Ankylos (Little Fears) Part 2

Fall 1998/Drumheller, Alberta. The kids struggle to find and stop the golem-like ankylosaurs causing trouble around their neighborhoods.With friends new and old, can they keep their loved ones safe? What will they do if things escalate? Find out!

Chris - GM

Travis - Jolencia Miller (9)

Adam - Timmy Jones (8)

Actual Play - Little Fears - Ectozoic Park EP 2 - The Three Ankylos

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 14:42:52 -0400

(This is cross-podcast series between One Less Die and The Roleplaying Exchange! Please enjoy this Rad Saturday Morning Spooktacular!)

Fall 1998/Drumheller, Alberta. It’s the September Country Fair out by River Grove Park. All manner of activity is a bustle, in the view of Drumheller’s “World’s Largest Dinosaur” statue, just across the Red Deer (River). But, the big T-Rex isn’t the only earthy sentinel lingering about. The strange outages carrying on from the Summer and forces beyond have enraged something ancient, incited by great pain. These now threaten the world of the living, ever closer to home.

Chris - GM

Travis - Jolencia Miller (9)

Adam - Timmy Jones (8)

Actual Play - Little Fears - Always a Bigger Ghost

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 09:20:40 -0400

Summer 1998/Drumheller, Alberta. Following a strange electrical surge one night, local kids at a “Badlands Science Camp” program discover a ghostly prehistoric mystery in the local badlands and dry riverbed that is awakening. Strange sounds and stranger sightings are alluding to something or things rising up from eons passed and haunting the modern world. Chris - GM
Travis - Jolencia Miller (9)
Adam - Timmy Jones (7)

Episode 50 - Territories a World Wide Wrestling Story

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 07:58:28 -0400

World Wide Wrestling is a Powered By The Apocalypse game that takes all drama from the wrestling ring and brings it on your table. If you have been following either RPX or the Technical Difficulties Gaming Podcast, you probably already know the we love us some wrasslin’. Currently, members of Technical Difficulties and RPX and are engaged in a World Wide Wrestling campaign entitled ‘Territories’.

In today’s episode Adam, Micha, and Technical Difficulties' Greg discuss wrestling, World Wide Wrestling, and the ongoing Territories campaign.

Actual Play - Zweihander - Green Valley

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:38:55 -0400

Deep in the Guatemalan rain forest, a group of conquistadors hunt a band of Mayan warriors. As the group traverses through the hills and valleys and into the mountains, they soon discover it is they who are hunted.

Adam – Peter-jan Middelkamp – Sell sword

Ethan – Diago - Cadet

Joe – Rotendo Botha – Barber Surgeon

Episode 49 - Shadowrun PT 2 The Return

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 09:49:48 -0400

A little over three years ago, we recorded an episode where Noah explained the world of Shadowrun to us plebs. We meant to do a follow-up episode, but we forgot. Now that the stars have aligned, Noah has returned to RPX along with special guest Crazon/Review Cultist of Al Dente Rigamortis & One Less Die podcasts to regale our listeners with more Shadowrun lore! Buckle up ‘chummer’ (Shadowrun slang for friend), it is going to be a wild ride.

Curious about Shadowrun? Be sure to check out Crazon’s actual play podcast One Less Die.

You can listen to more of Noah on his new podcast Thinking Too Hard About Anime

For discussions on those internet stories most creepy and most pasta, please check out Crazon’s creepy pasta podcast Al Dente Rigamortis.

Music: Punch Deck - Fallen

Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - EP 10 The Mirror PT II

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 09:06:39 -0400

The crew of the Mercury may have escaped captivity, but they are far from escaping the mirror universe. With the help of a Klingon prisoner, Thasiv ch’Tharat and Dr. Maro stealthy make their way to the Mercury until they encounter an unlikely group of potential allies. Differences must be set aside if either group wishes to escape.

Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer

Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Adam - Ta'kuna Matata - Klingon security officer from the mirror universe.

Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - Episode 9 - The Mirror PT1

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 07:31:45 -0400

With repairs completed, the Mercury returns to space only to experience catastrophic warp drive failure. Upon returning to the Star Base 364 for repairs, it becomes immediately clear that engine failure was the least of the Mercury’s problems.

Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer

Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Episode 48 - Thinking Too Hard About Anime

Sun, 31 May 2020 09:39:06 -0400

Our friends Noah Carden (RPX & Maple Syrup, Blood Money) and Aaron J. Shelton (Kame House Part & Technical Difficulties Gaming Podcast) just started a new podcast about anime titled “Thinking Too Hard About Anime”. Currently this dynamic duo is reviewing and discussing every episode of Cowboy Bebop. Today Noah and Aaron join us to talk about their new podcast and how to gamify Cowboy Bebop.

Be sure to check out and subscribe to Thinking Too Hard About Anime.

Follow Thinking Too Hard About Anime on Twitter @ThinkingAnime

Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - EP 8 The Trial

Fri, 22 May 2020 08:38:11 -0400

After reviewing Chief Thashiv ch’Tharat’s actions while the Mercury was under Klingon control, Captain Shelley places him under arrest and refers him to Starfleet Command for court-martial.
As the Mercury is docked and receiving repairs at Star Base 364, Thashiv is brought to trial.

Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer

Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - EP 7 Retaking Of The U.S.S. Mercury

Tue, 12 May 2020 22:48:24 -0400

When we last left off, the U.S.S. Mercury had been captured and its crew imprisoned by the Klingons. As the commandeered Mercury is being piloted toward enemy space, it is up to the crew escape captivity and wrestle control away from the Klingons.

Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer

Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Episode 47 - Moving Your D&D Game Online

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:20:37 -0400

While social gatherings are strongly discouraged due to Covid-19, many gaming groups have moved to online methods of gameplay. In this episode Jason returns to RPX after a four-year hiatus to discuss how we have taken our Curse of Strahd D&D campaign to Roll20. Along with Roll20, we will also be discussing other online tools that you can use to move your tabletop rpg game for the physical space to cyberspace.

Topics discussed:

D&D Beyond
Roll 20
Discord
Craig
RPG Schedule
SideKick
Rythm
Avrae

Apollo Present: Curse of Strahd

Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - EP 6 Fallen Messenger

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:08:39 -0400

The Federation is at war with the Klingon Empire. Having just narrowly escaped from the Klingon’s clutches, the Mercury, damaged from it’s last encounter, tries desperately to make it back to safety within Federation space. Unable to reach command through the subspace relays, the Mercury discovers that they are being followed by an uncloaked Bird of Prey. Things aren’t looking good for the crew of the Mercury and that’s just the beginning.

Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - Episode 5 Stranded

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 08:53:06 -0400

While studying signs of rudimentary life developing on an asteroid, the crew of the U.S.S. Mercury are visited by a hostile force with news on the current state of politics in the galaxy.

Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer

Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Episode 46 - Elevation Post Mortem

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:11:45 -0400

After finishing Elevation, the Red Markets campaign written by Sean Farris, we all got back together to discuss the experience we lovingly nicknamed ‘The Gauntlet’. Join us as we reflect on our favorite moments from Elevation. Learn how things might have played out differently had the Bread Winners made other decisions.

Music: Anonymous 420 - Interstellar Capitalism

Actual Play- Red Markets - Elevation - EP 4 One By Land, Three If By Train

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 08:38:06 -0400

It's moving day and do or die for Elevation. The Breadwinners have been tapped to protect the enclave’s precious cargo as it makes its way by train to St. Louis. They're prepared for a nasty fight, but can they overcome the enemies they’ve made along the way?

Nick – Nex – The salesman for the Breadwinners, who had a surefire business opportunity. A slick tongue and good business strategy means nothing when going up against a controlled economy, though.

Brownie – Von – A tinkerer familiar with a wrench as tool and weapon. A bit too fussy for his own good, and with, uh, Extreme Luck.

Adam – Skidz – Her taker brother vanished, so now she has to take up the taker life to care for her niece. She’s quick and on-edge, which is an asset on the job.

Chris – Decoy – The hero of Elevation, who played a crucial part in taking back the grain silos during an occupation. Definitely not dumb as a post.

Actual Play- Red Markets - Elevation - EP 3 Spring Cleaning

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:52:21 -0500

Spring Cleaning. In for a penny, in for a pound - the Breadwinners will help Elevation survive no matter what, but they need to get paid in order to clean up a granary where silence is key. Nick – Nex – The salesman for the Breadwinners, who had a surefire business opportunity. A slick tongue and good business strategy means nothing when going up against a controlled economy, though. Brownie – Von – A tinkerer familiar with a wrench as tool and weapon. A bit too fussy for his own good, and with, uh, Extreme Luck. Adam – Skidz – Her taker brother vanished, so now she has to take up the taker life to care for her niece. She’s quick and on-edge, which is an asset on the job. Chris – Decoy – The hero of Elevation, who played a crucial part in taking back the grain silos during an occupation. Definitely not dumb as a post.

Episode 45 - Descent into Midnight Kickstarter

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:49:42 -0500

Game designer Richard Kreutz-Landry stops by to discuss his current project Descent into Midnight. Descent into Midnight is a game about community, family, and hope. It’s a tabletop roleplaying game that takes place in a technologically advanced aquatic civilization whose culture has never been touched by humanity. Bioengineering and psionic, or mental, powers allow the strange and varied species to communicate and interact with their surroundings no matter their physiology.

Descent into Midnight is currently Kickstarting February 15th through March 15 2020. Head over and check out this amazing game.

For more information on Descent into Midnight head on over to Kickstarter.

Richard Kreutz-Landry can also be found on Twitter.

Music: Ocean Hotel by Ucan

Actual Play - Red Markets - Elevation EP 2 - Operate Heavy Machinery

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:58:05 -0500

Operate Heavy Machinery Out of worry for the community (and not poor negotiation), the Breadwinners decide to take a loss in order to help Elevation survive. Working with a crew of experts from the Trabajo enclave in Colorado, the Breadwinners must defend the mechanics as they repair the damaged train tracks at a small rail station in an industrial park. Nick – Nex – The salesman for the Breadwinners, who had a surefire business opportunity. A slick tongue and good business strategy means nothing when going up against a controlled economy, though. Brownie – Von – A tinkerer familiar with a wrench as tool and weapon. A bit too fussy for his own good, and with, uh, Extreme Luck. Adam – Skidz – Her taker brother vanished, so now she has to take up the taker life to care for her niece. She’s quick and on-edge, which is an asset on the job. Chris – Decoy – The hero of Elevation, who played a crucial part in taking back the grain silos during an occupation. Definitely not dumb as a post.

Actual Play - Red Markets - Elevation - EP 1 The Long Walk

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 08:24:51 -0500

The first mistake the Breadwinners made was when they signed the non-disclosure agreement. If they ever talked about what happened on the multi-state walk, their rights would be forfeit. They never expected that information had already have leaked.

Nick - Nex - The salesman for the Breadwinners, who had a surefire business opportunity. A slick tongue and good business strategy means nothing when going up against a controlled economy, though.

Brownie - Von - A tinkerer familiar with a wrench as tool and weapon. A bit too fussy for his own good, and with, uh, Extreme Luck.

Adam - Skidz - Her taker brother vanished, so now she has to take up the taker life to care for her niece. She's quick and on-edge, which is an asset on the job.

Chris - Decoy - The hero of Elevation, who played a crucial part in taking back the grain silos during an occupation. Definitely not dumb as a post

Episode 44 - An Homage

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:44:58 -0500

An impulse buy on DriveThruRPG has inspired us to discuss intellectual properties we would like to homage in a rpg game.

Topics discussed: Kolchak- The Night Stalker, The Black Company, Legion, Old Gods of Appalachia, Twin Peeks, The Highway of Blood,

Shout Outs: My Best Friend’s Exorcism, It Burns, Dororo

Dream sound effect courtesy of Fesliyan Studios.

Music: Shifty by Bruce Lee.

Actual Play - Star Trek: Mercury - Episode 4

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 06:24:32 -0500

As the Mercury comes under fire, an away team attempts to board the Shoshastakovivh and take the fight to the parasites. Meanwhile, aboard the Mercury Dr. Maro is scrambling to develop a means to safely remove the parasites from the hosts.

Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer

Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - Episode 3

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 21:43:16 -0500

While helping a distressed Federation ship, the strange behavior of the Mercury’s away team alert Dr. Maro and Chief Thashiv the system sinister is afoot. Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Episode 43 - Hachishakusama - Gamifying Creepy Pastas

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:39:29 -0500

Note: It is recommended that you listen to the AP for Hachishakusama before listening to this discussion. Spoilers: We spoil the scenario.

Music: Synthwave by Ryan Anderson

Friend of the show Review Cultist of Al Dente Rigamortis drops by to discuss the creepy pasta inspired Fear Itself scenario he recently ran entitled Hachishakusama. Along with sharing some of the inspirations for this game, Review Cultist also offers up some goodies for gamifying creepy pastas.

Hachishakusama can be found on both Al Dente Rigamortis and RPX.

Music: Synthwave by Ryan Anderson

Actual Play- Fear Itself - Hachikaisama

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:34:01 -0500

Note: AP originally appeared on Al Dente Rigamortis and appers of RPX as part of a cross-podcast promotion.

An Actual Play game based on a discussion on ADR about the Japanese internet urban legend: Hachishakusama (Eight Feet Tall).

A quiet evening at home is suddenly interrupted by a strange phone call from a distant relative warning that “she’s coming for you”.

Adam – Marcus Sato – College student / herse-chasing psychic.
Travis – Ellis – Camboy, online gambler, gym rat, catfish, but other than that, a nice dude.

Actual Play- Star Trek: Mercury - Episode 2

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 20:23:20 -0500

After completing their first mission together, Captain Shelly tasks the crew of the U.S.S. Mercury with participating with the Klingons in a mock invasion of the ship. Provided with only a skeleton crew, the Mercury’s defenders must repel the invaders while monitoring the newly upgraded automated internal defense systems. When things go awry, a simple war game may lead to a larger confrontation between the Federation and the Klingon Empire.

Birk- Dr. Lenara Maro – Assistant Chief Medical Officer. Trill.

Sean –Chief Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Actual Play - Delta Green - BLACKSAT

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:40:09 -0500

Five astronauts and two specialist head up into space on a classified military operation to repair a secret spy satellite code-named BLACKSAT. What at first appeared to be a chance of a lifetime quickly escalates into introduction to otherworldly horror. Adam - Diedra Turner M.D. Aaron – Lt. Commander Luke Belton Ethan - Captain Daniel Hamlet Jeb - Commander Michael Spay Nathan – Major Dirk McMillan

Actual Play - Star Trek: Mercury - Episode 1

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:25:45 -0500

Note: Special thanks to Ross Payton and Aaron Carsten for giving us this Star Trek series to post over here at RPX.

When the USS Mercury picks up a distress call from a Federation ambassador, the crew find themselves in the battling a mysterious outbreak while simultaneously preventing two warring factions from engaging in civil war.

Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer
Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat - Andorian chief of security
Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - The Two-Headed Serpent - Episode 6

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:25:00 -0500

The seals have been broken and the hidden temple has arisen from the earth. All that is left to do is enter the temple and get the mummy, then get out of Bolivia.

Find out what terrors await our brave investigators in this exciting season finale.

Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good lord’s work.

Cam – Rudolph Paul Brady – Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance.

D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable.

Laura – Irene Hopp – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - The Two-Headed Serpent - EP 5

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 06:50:53 -0400

When we last saw our investigators, they were trapped in a well with members of the Bolivian army encircling it. A compromising scene to say the least. Stay tuned as they diplomatically handle the situation at point-blank range and continue their quest for the ancient temple.

Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good lord’s work.
Cam – Rudolph Paul Brady – Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance.
D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable.
Laura – Irene Hopp – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Episode 42 - Interview with Jeff Mechlinski

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 06:23:05 -0400

Game Designer Jeff Mechlinski, author of Age Past, SuperAge and Robotech: The Macross Saga RPG, stops by to discuss his latest project currently Kickstarting, CHARM.

“Charm is a tabletop Role Playing Game that uses a simple, yet versatile rule set. The rules can be learned in minutes and offer a fully immersive game experience. A character can fit on a sheet as small as a business card. “

For more info on Charm and to see the beta rules please check out the Kickstarter page.

For more information on Jeff and his other creations please visit Strange Machine Games.

Music: Alte Herren by KieLoKaz

Actual Play- Pulp Cthulhu - The Two-Headed Serpent - EP 4

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:15:58 -0400

Emerging from the well, shaken but alive, the group immediately begins looking for more of the well in the jungle. However, it doesn’t appear that they are the only ones looking for these seals… Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good lord’s work. Cam – Rudolph Paul Brady – Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance. D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable. Laura – Irene Hopp – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Episode 41- Consent in Gaming

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 08:52:59 -0400

“Consent in Gaming,” by Monte Cook Games, is a systemless guide for tackling sensitive or mature content at the table. In this episode, Adam, Chris, and Vince discuss why consent is important (especially in more intense genres), working with your players to make sure you’re all on the same page, and what to do when someone done fucked up. Pick up your free copy of "Consent in Gaming" at Monte Cook Games. Music: "The Stork" by Ketsa

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - The Two-Headed Serpent - EP 3

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 22:05:35 -0400

Following the Caduceus Organization’s orders, the party begins searching Mayan ruins the body of an ancient mummy. Unfortunately for them it appears that members of the Bolivian army have also joined in the search. Acquiring the services of a guide, the adventurers travel to a site where heavy artillery has uncovered something that was better left undisturbed. Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good lord’s work.
Cam - Rudolph Paul Brady - Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance.
D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable.
Laura – Irene Hopp – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - The Two-Headed Serpent - EP 2

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 09:15:14 -0400

Having finally arrived at camp, the team finds themselves in the middle of an uneasy truce between the aid workers and the Bolivian soldiers. With their escort task accomplished, the team tries to reestablish communication with the Caduceus Foundation. Meanwhile someone in the camp could possibly be more than they let on to be.

Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good lord’s work.

Cam - Rudolph Paul Brady - Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance.

D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable.

Laura – Irene Hopp – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Episode 40 - Post Gen Con 2019

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 19:21:54 -0400

We survived Gen Con! Listen to our harrowing tales of “the best four days in gaming”.

WARNING: In this episode we talk about rampant capitalism, playing games, and adult beverages.

Games Discussed:

Night’s Black Agents Solo Ops

Masks of Nyarlathotep Dark Adventure Radio Theatre

Tachyon Squadron

Star Crossed

For the Queen

King in Yellow (Annotated)

The Sword, The Crown and the Unspeakable Power

The Watch

Music:

Infiltrators by Nathaniel Wyvern

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu- The Two-Headed Serpent - EP 1

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 08:12:07 -0400

As the Chaco War rages on between Bolivia and Paraguay a group of adventurers employed by the Caduceus Foundation escort a caravan of nurses, doctors, and much needed medical supplies to civilians caught up in the war. Deep in the jungle of Gran Chaco the party will see the horrors of war and something much worse. Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good lord’s work. D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable. Laura – Irene Hopp – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Actual Play - TimeWatch - The Valkyrie Gambit

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 11:09:27 -0400

Patreon Backer Game. When nuclear war breaks out in the 1960s TimeWatch must scramble to 1865 Munich to restore the original timeline. But fixing the problem is just half the job when it comes to time travel. Brownie - Uurrk - 33,000 BCE Neanderthal (he/him)
Chris - Dr. Leah Breen - 23rd century New Zealand Chrono-Scientist (she/her)
Geoff - Skegg - Psychic Velociraptor from alternate time stream (he/him)
Laura - Kelfala - 24th century West African starship pilot (she/her) Special thanks to our Patreon backers for playing with us this episode.

Episode 39 - Prepping for Gen Con & Player Decisions

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:19:12 -0400

If it’s your first time going to Gen Con, this is your survival guide. If it isn’t, still listen along and nod knowingly when we say something to which you agree with. In this episode the RPX crew will offer advice to surviving ‘best four days in gaming’.
Also, in this episode we will also explore how to handle unexpected actions from players.

Special shout out to Crazon / Review Cultist of Al Dente Rigamortis for our new logo. Be sure to check out his Deviant Art page as well as pasta podcast Al Dente Rigamortis .

Note: In the show we mention parking through Gate 10. Welp, they're sold out. Sorry.
Music: Ketsa - Up Down

Actual Play - Blades In The Dark - The Seven Mutes

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 09:17:13 -0400

Recluse Oliver Scurlock made his fortune harvesting leviathan blood. However, Oliver’s success has garnered him envy among his family who seek to take control of his wealth. Approached by Amina Scurlock, the Seven Mutes are tasked with helping Amina succeed her dear uncle as head of the Scurlock Company. For this succession to work, Oliver Scurlock must die. Aaron - Keel - The Hound Adam - Wing - The Lurk Daniel - Silk - The Spider Nathan - Nara - The Cutter Patrick - Duskwall

Actual Play - Base Raiders - Dead Shift

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 09:31:13 -0400

Earth has fallen, and the Waffle House is closed. In the wake of a zombie apocalypse of super hero proportions, the remnants of humanity float above Earth in the super max security prison known as the Shackle. After a scavenger team on a supply run fails to return, an unlikely team of super powered refugees is assembled to go investigate the team’s disappearance and bring back supplies.

Aaron - Mike – Son of the super villain Doctor Worm. Claims he isn’t a mutant.

Adam - Cailum - Crossroad demon who inherited the position through a bit of nepotism.

Chris - Janet - Teleporter. When someone offers you psychedelic mushrooms to cure schizophrenia, it’s going to break bad.

Ethan - Roswell - Stranded on Earth after a failed scouting mission, Roswell was convinced to turn his engineering skills to helping the US government. Now after a comfortable life time he's forced to back into the fray to protect the new home he has.

Ethan - Xiphos – Small time criminal magic user who rose up the food chain after all the other super villains turned into zombies

Episode 38 - Origins 2019 Wrap-up

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 10:18:25 -0400

While Origins 2019 is quickly becoming a distant memory, you too can recreate this magical experience. First, have four great days of fun playing board games and tabletop RPGs. Next, get a star-studded cast of special guests such as Role Palying Public Radio's Ross Payton, Ethan and Greg from Technical Difficulties, and Birk - podcast mercenary. Lastly, lock yourself up in a frigid conference room. If none are available, you might be able to record at Mt. Everest’s base camp.

In this wrap-up we will be discussing the variety all the all games we played as well as giving you a sneak peek at some of the newer games that were demoing at Origins.

Actual Play- Trail of Cthulhu - Not so Quiet

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:01:36 -0400

Bullet-ridden, bruised and bloody, the Investigators, soldiers and nurses in the Great War, are brought from the fontline to Military Hospital Number Five. Haggard staff make their rounds, the doctors experiment after dark with electro-shock therapy, gaunt nurses give unlabelled and unknown drugs. Patients are dying by the dozen when they once seemed to be on the road to recovery. Something is wrong. Daniel - Francis Patterson - Doctor & temporary Captain with the RAMC. Jen - Evelyn Ryce - Nurse, Darth - Phillip Moose - Definitely an American volunteer with the Canadian Armed Forces Not so Quiet is part of the Out of Time anthology available at Pelgrane Press.

Actual Play- Red Markets 10K - Ep 46- Family Matters

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 22:25:00 -0400

Brenda Simmons wasn’t near her twin daughters when the crash happened. One daughter eventually made it out of the loss and the other was lost. Taking a job from Trouble Trackers…again, Freelance will journey to the clinic where Mrs. Simmon’s lost daughter was last seen and out her to rest. Greg – NRG – A hustling mechanic with a husband, an adopted son, a cute dog, and crippling debt. (He/Him) David – Longshot – A dispossessed Canadian that hasn’t let the apocalypse ruin his good nature…even if he has to kill you. (He/Him) Ian – Tora – A samurai wannabe who may be more than she appears. (She/Her) Chris – Allensworth – A combat medic who has gunned two ways. (He / Him)

Episode 37- Velvet Glove Post-Mortem

Wed, 29 May 2019 20:06:18 -0400

In our first ever post-mortem, David and Shaun from RPPR and Ethan from Tech Diff sit down with us to discuss their thoughts and experiences playing Velvet Glove. We talk about the mini-campaign, The Lethal Lolitas, and provide our overall impression of the system.

Actual Play - Velvet Glove - EP 3 Blondie

Sun, 19 May 2019 11:58:36 -0400

"You Can't Spell Blondie Without Die." It’s the day of the big dance and the Lethal Lolitas have a mystery to solve. Can the gang solve it in time for the dance? Will they have what it takes to take on the Vermin on in a street fight? Stay tuned for this exciting conclusion of Velvet Glove. Ian – GM David – Tobi Cole – Maniac. Tough as nails enforcer with a heart of gold and a body count. Shaun - Kimmy Ku - Newbie. . Sweet protogoth girl on the outside- horrible monster on the inside. Adam – Jordan Riggs – Stoner. Tomboy with a soft side that could give you a contact buzz.

Actual Play- Velvet Glove - Episode 2 - Another Brick In The Wal

Sat, 11 May 2019 11:21:47 -0400

A war is brewing and the Lethal Lolitas need all the help they can to stop the Vermin from taking control of the city. Desperate time call for desperate measures, which probably explains while the Lolitas seek the aid of the chess team to pass the big upcoming exam. But life isn’t just about pocket protectors and protractors, the Lolitas also must seek aid from the toughest gang in the city, the 18th Street Demons. Ian – GM David – Tobi Cole – Maniac. Tough as nails enforcer with a heart of gold and a body count. Shaun - Kimmy Ku - Newbie. . Sweet protogoth girl on the outside- horrible monster on the inside. Adam – Jordan Riggs – Stoner. Tomboy with a soft side that could give you a contact buzz.

Actual Play - Velvet Glove - EP 1 Disco Blitz

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:46:15 -0400

In a time of sex, drugs, and rock and roll the Lethal Lolitas, a tough girl gang from the streets of St. Louis, must defend their turf from two rival gangs while dealing with an even bigger gang looming over their heads. Can they pull off a plan to survive the rumble? Either way, the streets will never be the same. Ian - GM David – Tobi Cole – Maniac. Tough as nails enforcer with a heart of gold and a body count. Ethan C. – Hannah Martin – Valkyrie. An organized and resourceful good girl that just might be packing a switchblade. Adam – Jordan Riggs – Stoner. Tomboy with a soft side that could give you a contact buzz. Need to tunes to get that 70s feel? Check out our Velvet Glove Spotify playlist. Special thanks to David of Role Playing Public Radio and Ethan of Technical Difficulties for joining us.

Episode 36 - Dimensions D6 RPG Kickstarter

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 09:04:03 -0400

We recently interviewed game designer Alton Wheelhouse about the upcoming Kickstarter for Dimensions D6 RPG. Dimensions d6 RPG is a brand new introductory Role Playing Game, specifically designed to teach new players how to play a complete adventure in an hour or less, regardless of experience. With simple to understand rules and progressive level design, anyone can explore the Multiverse with the TTRPG designed to fit in your pocket!

Actual Play - Eclipse Phase - Acrimony EP 2

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:06:02 -0400

As Firewall agents track Chi down to her last know location, they find themselves pitted against a new threat. A shadowy group know as the Confessors have been seen lurking around the mine of Kongyùn, dragging miners off into its depths. Geoff – Amal – Brinker Security Specialist Laura – Svafa – Titanian Science Police Inspector D – Chi – Mindhacker / Social Networker

Actual Play - RM 10K - EP 44 - Trouble Trackers Pt 2

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 22:11:00 -0400

Tora and Mash are in over their heads. Out of battery, exhausted, and having inexplicably beaten the shit out of each other, they’ve realized they need backup at the job site. Here’s hoping another member of Freelance got their SOS.

Episode 35 - Interview with Ray Cox

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 06:02:24 -0400

Game designer and podcaster Ray Cox of [insert quest here] sits down with us to share his latest projects. Live.Love.Die.Remember, places players in the final moments between pilots and the mechs that love them. Ray’s current project Live.Love.Die explores the emotional bonds formed between Mech pilots and the AI fighting machines they go to war in.

You can find Ray at:

[insert quest here]

[insert quest here] Twitter

Pick up your own copy of Live.Love.Die.Remember and Erotia today!

Actual Play - Red Markets 10K - Episode 43 - Trouble Trackers PT 1

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 08:59:45 -0400

Getting over the loss of a loved one is never easy, especially if your loved one is now a reanimated corpse shambling around the Loss. We here at Trouble Trackers understand your pain and specialize in humane means of helping your loved ones to rest. Ian - Tora - A samurai wannabe who may be more than she appears. (She/Her) Travis - Mash - A young Immune boxer struggling to find his place in the world and his place in between cults. (He/Him)

Actual Play - Eclipse Phase - Acrimony - EP 1

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 21:03:50 -0500

Ten days ago Firewall lost contact with Chi on the Kongyùn habitat. Restored from backup, Chi and a team of Firewall sentinels travel to the back to Kongyùn to investigate the disappearance and settle an old debt. Sounds easy enough, but with one agent missing this is far from an easy job. Geoff – Amal – Brinker Security Specialist Laura – Svafa - Titanian Science Police Inspector D – Chi - Mindhacker / Social Networker No One – Njal – Anarchist Hacker / Pilot

Episode 34 - Fan Generated Content, Hacks, and Google Plus

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 18:24:00 -0500

In a topic that originally started as raiding the sinking ship that is Google Plus for great fan content; Patrick, Noah, and Adam discuss fan generated content and hacks for tabletop rpgs. Areas of Discussion: · Masks Google Plus · A Nocturne (Blades Transhuman Sci-fi) · Our Lonely Words (Blades Persona-esque mental exploration) · Wardens In The Iron Garden (Blades - Playing overseers of a dictatorship) · Remnants of War · Monster of the Week Roadhouse · The Fairfield Project · Night at the opera Reddit · Blades in the Dark Score Generator · Dogs In the Bark (Light-hearted, playing street dogs) · Copperhead County (Small town Deep South crime) · A Fistful of Darkness (Weird West) Other Items:

Savage Tokusatsu
BestPalBrigade Twitch Channel
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resident Evil 2

Episode Music: Simultaneous Eon by Fascinating Earthbound Objects

Actual Play - Deadlands Reloaded - The Hell Outta Dodge

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 09:30:12 -0500

In an odd turn of events, three siblings from the Dodge clan find themselves reunited on a riverboat. However, their reunion is cut short when a group of armed river pirates set their eyes on the what the Pinkertons have stored in the cargo hold. Chris – Billy Dodge – Simple young man with big dreams that may be a wizard. Aaron – Jeb Dodge – Elder brother of the Dodge clan tasked with keeping his siblings out of trouble. Nathan – Emily Dodge – Eldest of the Dodge siblings fleeing east to escape ‘relationship’ problems. Darth – Jane Red – Bounty hunter looking to inflict a little pain. Adam – Jasper Finch – Confederate deserter wearing the identity of a dead priest.

Episode 33- Time Travel

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:30:28 -0500

Time travel can be tricky. Being a game master where players can travel to virtually any time or place can also be tricky but rewarding if your players manage to punch a Nazi T-Rex in the face. In this episode we sit down to discuss and compare TimeWatch and Continuum and the dos and don’ts of time travel. Areas of Discussion: Current RPX campaigns being ran as well as our upcoming pilot episodes. Topics of discussion: Time travel, TimeWatch, Continuum, Behind Enemy Times (campaign), Aaron’s Masks campaign, why Chris hates time travel, pilot episodes.

Actual Play - TimeWatch- Year Without Summer

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:03:51 -0500

A robot uprising in 24th century New York city has TimeWatch agents scrambling back in time to uncover the source. Will uplifted Soviet silverback gorilla Albert and Detective Baker overcome their differences to save humanity? Can Colonel Blood put aside his vices long enough to fix the time stream? Tune in to find out! Aaron – Rick Baker – America n detective from the 1970s. Darth – Colonel Thomas Blood – Sixty-year-old Irish ne’er do well and confidence man from 1678. He once stole the crown jewels. Ethan – Albert –Former Russian spy / silverback gorilla.

Actual Play - Red Markets 10K - Episode 39- Big Bad Wolves

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 08:49:46 -0500

Gregory Wells just needed a little closure. Reaching out to Freelance from behind the Recession, Wells contracts the takers to finally put his dear son to rest.

Aaron – Munchkin - Child soldier archetype. Yeah, we’re surprised she’s lasted this long too.

Chris – Allensworth – A combat medic who has gunned two ways.

Greg – NRG - A hustling mechanic with a husband, adopted son, and crippling debt.

Matt – Angus - The Scottish woodsman just trying to make his way through the Loss

Actual Play - Unknown Armies - Jingle Allmart the Way

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 07:42:05 -0500

Per a conversation we had on the latest episode of Beyond the Wall of Patreon, Chris has devised a surreal Jingle All the Way UA scenario. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all thru the mart, not a customer was stirring, despite discount Paul Blart. The Day Shift had a truly busy day, true, but this left Darby, Ann and Mike with nothing to do. The night forecast to be nothing more than a bore, but then three strange customers entered the store... Aaron - Abe - Beloved gutter mage from a yet to be published UA campaign. Adam - Mike - Optimistic prosthetic wearing All-Mart employee trying to contain the store's weirdness. Ian - Darby - Works at the All-Mart to uncover what caused her college friend's death. Vince - Ann - Ann took up a job at the All-Mart in the hopes that she might find her creator (psst Ann is a robot)

Episode 32 - Termination Shock Kickstarter

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 13:30:13 -0500

Acclaimed game designer and author Greg Stolze drops in to discuss his newest RPG projects, Termination Shock which is currently kickstarting through December 25th, and a standalone version of Arc Dream’s Grim War.

Please swing by the Kickstarter page and check out Termination Shock.

Also, check out the Stolze’s actual play podcast campaign of Termination Shock.

Actual Play - Red Markets -Where's The Beef - Patreon Game 1

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:42:47 -0500

Special thanks to Brownie, Joe, Micah, and Randy for their support and being awesome gamers. We had a blast. In our first ever Patreon backer game, the poor fools willing to give us money return to the RPX Red Markets setting, the Conda. Johnny Mop and the Buckets have been tasked with rustling cattle from the Turner Bison Service. But Montana’s a big state, and times have changed since the Crash. And Chris is running. Adam – Nihilist – Immune face character who likes dogs (totally not Chris) Brownie – Scarecrow – Outdoors-man (totally not Adam) Joe – Mall Cop – Former cop (totally not Paul Blart or Sean) Micah – Cradic - Immune with tattoos posing as a latent (see tattoos) Randy – Johnny Mop – Post Apocalypse janitor.

Actual Play - Delta Green - Fishing Hole

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:25:19 -0500

Note: This scenario's creation was based on a creepy pasta story. When this episode posts on the main feed, it will be accompanied with a link to an episode of Al Dente Rigamortis. In this recording Adam will be discussing the creepy pasta "My Uncle's Bizarre Encounter in a US Intelligence Agency", which this scenario was loosely inspired by. When a publicly disgraced mother turns to the program with claims of both military service and knowledge of Delta Green, neither of which are documented, agents are tasked with investigating the validity of her claims. Jeremy- Agent Catlit Patrick - Agent Poprdan Vince - Agent Breiner

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - The Disintegrator - Episode 3

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 21:09:19 -0500

As the time of the auction draws close, our investigators pool their resources to ensure that the Disintegrator does not fall into the wrong hands. However, the arrival of a mysterious uninvited guest could spell trouble for their endeavors. Adam – Maverick Frank – Mechanic Casey – Bill Walker – Electrical Engineer Kyle – Roderick Heath – Private Investigator Laura – Elizabeth Harper – Occultist

Actual Play - Red Markets 10K - Episode 35 - Sinclair Institute

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:56:38 -0500

Just one last score.

Distributy had their fingers in all sorts of pies before The Crash. One of the more interesting of those pies was advanced robotic AI and market prediction AI. Months before the rollout of Distributy’s “next big thing” the crash happened. Toss Up has a buyer, all he needs is the AI and a whole lot of luck. Adam – Shears – Latent beautician tired of your mansplaining. David – Longshot - A dispossessed Canadian that hasn't let the apocalypse ruin his good nature...even if he has to kill you. Greg – NRG - A hustling mechanic with a husband, adopted son, and crippling debt. Ian – Poet - Firefighter, Physicist, Poet. Now if only he could be a good parent. Matt – Angus - The Scottish woodsman just trying to make his way through the Loss Nick – Toss Up - Canadian demolitions expert caught on the wrong side of the fence but the right side of the nukes. Disclaimer: This was a con game. There was another group in the conference room with us and they were rather loud.

Episode 31 - Playing Problematic Characters

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 08:50:01 -0400

We all can’t be paladins.

Stemming from a recent debate among RPX members over a potential Delta Green scenario, in episode we discuss playing problematic characters and/or character types.

Areas of Discussion: Problematic characters, Game-specific problematic characters, Role playing difficulties, The role of genre on character.

Shout outs:

RPX member Vince was recently published. Be sure to stop by Aeon and check out his article Gamified Life.

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - The Disintegrator - EP 2

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 06:18:29 -0400

With little evidence to disprove the nature of the other worldly device, our investigators arrive at the White Point Hotel on the eve of the auction. There they will find a new ally and possibly an even greater threat.

Adam – Maverick Frank – Mechanic
Casey – Bill Walker - Electrical Engineer
Kyle – Roderick Heath – Private Investigator
Laura – Elizabeth Harper – Occultist

Actual Play - Red Markets - 10K - Episode 33 - Inherit

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 07:36:38 -0400

The Meek shall inherit the Earth? Not on Freelance’s watch. As a means to prove their loyalty to the 10K region, Freelance accepts a job that begin the effort to eliminate the Meek presence in the region.

Aaron – Munchkin - Child soldier archetype. Don’t get too attached.

Chris – Iditarod - A dog trainer burned by the last movie they worked on and trying to buy their way back into the industry.

Ethan C. - Taxey – A street tough hustler rapper with a new dependent.

Ethan F. – Hard Luck – A gambler who never knew when to hold or fold’em scrapping by in the Loss.

Nick – Pulse – Reluctant steward ISO NSA immunes in the loss.

Actual Play - Red Markets 10k - Episode 31- Leaving the Nest

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 08:02:42 -0400

Simple job. All that had to do was swing by a few enclaves, pick up supplies, and deliver them to the site of establishing enclave. What could go wrong?

Aaron – Munchkin – Child soldier archetype. Don’t get too attached.

Ian – Poet - Firefighter, Physicist, Poet. Now if only he could be a good parent .

Greg – NRG – A hustling mechanic with a husband, adopted son, and crippling debt.

Jared – Factotum – An overprotective dad with issues.

Nick – Toss-Up – Canadian demolitions expert caught on the wrong side of the fence but the right side of the nukes.

Episode 30 - Post Gen Con 2018

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 06:16:37 -0400

It took us nearly a month to recover, but the Roleplaying Exchange is back with our rather lengthy post-Gen Con episode. Join us as Adam, Chris, Daniel, Laura M., Patrick, and Sean discuss their Gen Con 2018 experiences. SWAG Discussed: Blades in the Dark Scum and Villainy Unspeakable Oath 25 Root Zweihander CAssilda’s Song New Tales of the Yellow Sign Red Dragon Inn Bitten Noisy Person Cards Psst... We have a super-secret Patreon page. It is super-secret because Adam accidentally flagged it as adult content. So until Patreon reviews our account and determines that our nudes are in fact *tasteful* (j/k), you can only find this page through the links we post. Go ahead join. Tell your friends you supported RPX before they sold out and went mainstream.

Bonus Episode: Beyond the Wall of Patreon - Episode 1 - A Gentleman's Agreement

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 20:05:05 -0400

Here is a bonus preview episode of the new RPX Patreon exclusive show, Beyond the Wall of Patreon. If you enjoy what you hear, or you enjoy the Roleplaying Exchange. Please consider backing our Patreon page.

In our inaugural first episode of Beyond the Wall of Patreon we discuss nerd culture. In particular, we begin with the rise of nerd culture, the discovery of our nerdiness, then the conversation goes way off the rails. Please exercise listener discretion when listening this episode.

Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - The Disintegrator - EP 1

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 16:18:13 -0400

When a supposed device that can cause physical matter to wither and disintegrate is placed up for bid at a private sale auction, wealthy scientist and philanthropist Professor Lionel Finch tasks our investigators with the job preventing the device from falling into the wrong hands. With the auction just days away, the players sat about investigating the device’s creator George Pelfry and the circumstances that led to the creation of his device.

Adam – Maverick Frank - Mechanic

Kyle – Roderick Heath - PI

Laura – Elizabeth Harper – Occultist

Actual Play - TimeWatch - Recruiting Call - Episode 2

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 08:49:23 -0400

Recruiting Amelia Earhart to TimeWatch was the easy part; keeping her from vanishing from existence is the tricky part. Join ace detective Rick Baker and simian Soviet spy Albert as they go back in to save Earhart life before… she… was… ever born? Tune in for the thrilling conclusion of TimeWatch: Recruiting Call!

Aaron – Rick Baker – American detective from the 1970s.

Ethan – Albert –Former Russian spy / Silverback gorilla.

How to Run a Successful Living Campaign: Red Markets 10K Lakes

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 11:47:16 -0400

The casts of Technical Difficulties, the Role Playing Exchange, and more are involved in a long running living campaign for Hebanon Games' Red Markets. Join the cast as they talk about the ups and downs of running a living campaign for large groups, and how it can help you do the same!

Actual Play - TimeWatch - Recruiting Call - Episode 1

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:52:23 -0400

After receiving information about a time anomaly in 1942 Nazi Germany, TimeWatch agents arrive to find a time traveling Nazi that swears they have ruined his life. The funny thing is that hasn’t happened ‘yet’. Tune into to find out how agents Rick Baker and Albert wreck this Nazi’s past? Future? Time travel is tricky.

Aaron – Rick Baker – American detective from the 1970s.

Ethan - Albert - Former Russian spy / silverback gorilla.

Bonus Episode - What Not To Do At Gen Con

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:55:20 -0400

Heading to Gen Con this year? Great! In this special bonus episode Patrick, Sean, and Adam dicuss what not to do at Gen Con.

Actual Play - Delta Green - Love's Lonely Children Pt. 2

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 11:55:18 -0400

As the search for Kathy Hammond’s murderer continues, DG friendlies have reason to believe that Kathy’s murder may not have been a crime of opportunity.

Warning: The scenario deals with mature content (sexual violence). Listener discretion is advised.

Patrick – Gayle Pershing (Charonic) – Dark Web entrepreneur of murder memorabilia.
Noah – Nathan Massey – Cat burglar
Aaron – William Cooper – Pawnshop owner / fence
Jeremy – Daven Kershner – Needed rolling papers. Smoked pages from a mythos tome. Gained enlightenment. Truly a story as old as time itself.

Love's Lonely Children was written by Richard Watts and appears in The Stars Are Right.

Actual Play - Red Markets 10K Episode 27 - Operator Chases Mr. JOLS

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 21:23:25 -0400

0perator is ready to make her way out of the Loss. Can she make it out alive? Should she? Will Freelance survive this?

Aaron – Munchkin – Child soldier archetype. Don’t get too attached.

Chris H. – 0perator – ... OK, fine. She's totally a Steward.

Ian - Vapor - No sacrifice is too great for this taker to achieve their goals - but they don’t want to lose their soul.

Episode 29 - Interview with Sean Branney and Andrew Leman of the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 17:35:22 -0400

If you’re a Lovecraft fan you have no doubt heard of the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society. From their film adaptations of Call of Cthulhu and Whisperer in The Dark to audio dramas, clothing, props, and more; HPLHS have established themselves as a premiere source for Lovecraftian entertainment.

In this episode we interview Sean Branney and Andrew Leman of the HPLHS to discuss the organization’s history, membership, Gen Con, and Dark Adventure Radio Theatre - a dramatization of Chaosium’s Masks of Nyarlathotep.

If you are attending Gen Con this year bure sure to swing by and pay these nice folks a visit.

Actual Play - Red Markets 10K - Episode 28 - Boat Party

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 12:54:54 -0400

During the crash a group of rich elites escaped to the center of Lake Superior in their yachts to wait things out. No one has heard from them since. Few people know of the existence of the flotilla and even have been there. Looking to retire in style, Vapor leads Freelance across the great lake for just one last score. However, Lake Superior goes not give up her dead so easily…

Disclaimer: This episode features depictions of violence to children. Be advised.

Adam T. - Shears - Latent beautician tired of your mansplaining.

Ethan - Taxey - A street tough hustler rapper with a new dependent.

Ian - Vapor - No sacrifice is too great for this taker to achieve their goals – but they don’t want to lose their soul.

Ray – Colt – Combat medic who can gun two ways.

Actual Play - Delta Green - Love's Lonely Children Pt. 1

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 22:45:06 -0400

The gruesome death of a prostitute in Cleveland prompts Delta Green to activate a ragtag group of friendlies in the area to investigate.

Warning: The scenario deals with mature content (sexual violence). Listener discretion is advised.

Patrick – Gayle Pershing (Charonic) – Dark Web entrepreneur of murder memorabilia.
Noah – Nathan Massey – Cat burglar
Aaron – William Cooper – Pawnshop owner / fence

Love's Lonely Children was written by Richard Watts and appears in The Stars Are Right.

Episode 28: Delta Green Scenario Creation

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:20:23 -0400

We just recently received our copies of the new Delta Green Handler’s Guide and just had to talk about Delta Green. Join Aaron, Patrick, and Adam as they discuss different ways to create a memorable night at the opera.

Warning: We discuss violence to children

Areas of Discussion: Delta Green, Finding Inspiration in the Headlines, When Not To / A Bridge too Far

The following articles / videos were referenced in this podcast:

Be sure to swing by Arc Dream Publishing to order your hardback copy of Delta Green: Handler’s Guide today.

Actual Play - Red Markets 10K - Episode 26 -Blood Money

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:05:51 -0400

Mundane problems, such as diseases, don’t simply stop just because the dead now walk the Earth. Fearing a potential West Nile Virus outbreak, a client contracts Freelance to visit a former research facility and retrieve any information that could be used to combat the predicted outbreak.

Aaron – Munchkin – Child soldier archetype. Don’t get too attached

Ethan – Taxey – A street tough hustler rapper with a new dependent on the way.

Ian - Tora - A samurai wannabe who may be more than she appears

Vince – Bonez – Actual Doctor. Wannabe Cowboy. Full-time Taker.

Actual Play - Red Markets 10K - Episode 24 - Family Recipe PT 2

Sun, 27 May 2018 12:51:21 -0400

So much has been lost, and for what? Memories? Still reeling from the loss of one of their own, Freelance soldiers on to their payday.

Laura – Woodsman – A former high school science teacher, wandering the Loss with a bow and dog. Somehow not dead yet.

Vince – Bonez – Actual Doctor. Wannabe Cowboy. Full-time Taker.

Adam T. – Shears – Latent beautician tired of your mansplaining.

Actual Play - Red Markets 10K - Episode 23 - Family Recipe

Sun, 27 May 2018 10:57:21 -0400

Even at the worst of times, a little taste of home can be just enough to help one pull through. Freelance signs on to help a client retrieve his grandmother’s last batch of rakfisk.

Laura - Woodsman - A former high school science teacher, wandering the Loss with a bow and dog. Somehow not dead yet.

Vince – Bonez – Actual Doctor. Wannabe Cowboy. Full-time Taker.

Sean F. – Priceline – A taker always ready to make a quick bounty. The Loss’ version of a used car salesman.

Adam T. – Shears – Latent beautician tired of your mansplaining.

Episode 27- Atypical Scenarios

Wed, 16 May 2018 21:42:55 -0400

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before; you meet in a tavern…. Today on the Roleplaying Exchange we discuss atypical ways to play tabletop games.

Areas of Discussion: Typical vs. Atypical scenarios, what makes a scenario atypical, framing, player by-in, Prey, Bat Man Arkham City, Far Cry 5, Confused Bi-Product of a Misinformed Culture

RPX co-host Chris and his wife Laura could sure use your help getting to Gen Con this year. Please check out his GoFundMe page and help us his Gen Con dreams come true.

Actual Play - Red Markets 10K - Episode 21 - In Like A Lion

Sat, 05 May 2018 11:22:22 -0400

Freelance takes job to escort Fog, a former grad student of Professor Bjorn, from the recession to a weather station, and from there back again.

Chris – Iditarod - A dog trainer burned by the last movie they worked on and trying to buy their way back into the industry.

Raymond – Colt - Combat medic who can gun two ways.

Sid – Prof. Bjorn - Visiting academic going on a hunting trip with his son when the crash hit.

Vince – Bonez - Actual Doctor. Wannabe Cowboy. Full-time Taker.

Aaron – Munchkin - Child soldier archetype. Don’t get too attached, the Vegas odds don’t look that promising.

Actual Play - Call of Cthulhu - The Derelict

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 12:49:28 -0400

The icy waters of the North Atlantic hold many secrets. One such secret is about to be discovered ...

Despite the concerns and worries of life, a final voyage is being made on the luxury yacht, Delilah, taking the vessel from America to its new owner in England. What promises to be a pleasureable journey across the ocean waves descends into a desperate struggle for survival.

Aaron - Daniel - Former Cop

Adam - Dennis - Private Security Contractor

Chris - Charles - Author

Kyle - MAtthew - Athlete, Diver

Geoff - The Cold Uncaring Void

Episode 26 - Greg Stolze Discusses Upcoming Reign Kickstarter

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 22:31:41 -0400

Greg Stolze gets tricked back onto our podcast to talk about the upcoming second edition of his high fantasy ORE game, REIGN.

Be sure to check out Reign over at over at Atomic Overmind Press.

Visit gregstolze.com for more information on Greg and his many artistic endevors.

Want more Stolze? Check out his podcast actual play Termination Shock.

Actual Play - Red Markets 10K - Episode 19 - Save The Music

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 22:52:04 -0400

Members of Freelance set out to retrieve the lost master recordings of a post-punk noise group, The Incident. But to do so, Freelance must first brave the elements and sneak into Canada to locate the downed chopper that carried the band and their recording.

Chris - Iditarod – A dog trainer burned by the last movie they worked on and trying to buy their way back into the industry.

Sid - Prof. Bjorn – Visiting academic going on a hunting trip with his son when the crash hit Prof. Bjorn – Visiting academic going on a hunting trip with his son when the crash hit.

Vince - Bonez – Actual Doctor. Wannabe Cowboy. Full-time Taker.

Actual Play - Puppetland - Episode 1

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:28:30 -0400

With the Maker dead and Punch the Maker-Killer rising to power, it is up to three brave puppets to rise up and save the day.

Adam - El Centro

Darth - The Nutcracker Prince

Sean - Gobble De the Shadow Puppet

Actual Play - Savage Tokusatsu

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:55:24 -0400

Several weeks ago we sat down with Kyle Carty of BPB Games to playtest a very early version of the Savage Tokusatsu Test Drive.

The Bug Brigade faces down a new foe in the technology disabling organization, White Noise. Is the new transfer student actually dangerous? It's up to the team to find out!

Episode 25 - Interview with Kyle Carty about Savage Tokusatsu

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:32:40 -0400

Kyle Carty of BPB Games stops by to discuss his new game Savage Tokusatsu. Savage Tokusatsu is a roleplaying supplement for Savage Worlds that captures the feeling of both high octane, light hearted transforming heroes and grim fatalistic battles against kaiju.

With simple and fun rules for joint robot piloting, designing unique arms and armor, and high energy combat rules, Savage Tokusatsu is a great addition to any Savage Worlds fan's collection

Episode 24 - Welcome To The Dungeon

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:14:21 -0500

Sorry this isn’t our much-promised S&M episode; rather, it involves Adam and Patrick discussing how to help new game masters step up in an already established group.

Talking Points: Keeping your groups small, Prepping vs. Over-prepping, saying “yes” and “yes and…”, taking constructive criticism

Shouts outs:

Can’t get enough of that Appalachian accents? Are you interested in leftist politics and issues concerning Appalachia? Check out the Trillbillies Workers Party podcast.

Narcosis is a survival horror title that strands players on the sea floor with little oxygen and sanity.

Rusty Lake and the Cube Escape Series are an eerie collection of point-click adventures set in the vein of shows like Twin Peaks.

Cthulhu Confidential is a game of Lovecraftian horror that utilizes the new Gumshoe One-2-One system that requires only a gamemaster and one player.

Cthulhu City is a setting for Trail of Cthulhu that place investigators in a corrupted Arkham controlled by the mythos. A must have for fans of dystopian and cosmic horror literature.

Actual Play - Red Markets 10K Lakes - Episode 17 - Moving Day

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 06:28:19 -0500

It’s a busy week for the Freelance crew. They’ve been tasked by the Crusaders of Operation Ellingson to escort a crew of new recruits from their main outpost to the Minnesota weapons testing facility. Believers have never been a stable lot, and those who’ve gone study sick are even more prone to... quirks. Here’s hoping no wrinkles are thrown their way.

Ian - Vapor - No sacrifice is too great for this taker to achieve their goals – but they don’t want to lose their soul.

Nick - Toss Up - Canadian demolitions expert caught on the wrong side of the fence but the right side of the nukes.

Aaron - Munchkin - Aaron's new character. Child soldier archtype. Don't get too attached, this is Aaron we are talking about.

Sid - Prof. Bjorn - Visiting academic going on a hunting trip with his son when the crash hit

Raymond - Colt - Combat medic who can gun two ways.

Actual Play - Red Markets 10K Lakes - Episode 15 - Bike to Heaven

Sat, 03 Feb 2018 15:21:12 -0500

Freelance takes on a job to acquire vertical transportation bikes from a specialized warehouse. If it were just an issue of getting the bikes, the job would’ve been a milk run. Cue "Low End's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day."

Ian - Vapor - No sacrifice is too great for this taker to achieve their goals - but they don’t want to lose their soul.

Aaron M. – Low End – The bass playing Taker.

Sean F. - Priceline -

Actual Play: Lover In the Ice - PT 2

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:43:43 -0500

The organism that escaped the green box may have been stopped, but not before it managed to reproduce. Following a trail of bodies, agents are in a race against time to contain the threat before it spreads beyond Lafontaine’s borders.

Korie – Alberto Rockshaw

Nick – Theodore Banning

Ben – Caleb Cartwright

Toni – Abend Rabe

Episode 23: Unknown Armies

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 20:14:59 -0500

Unknown Armies is “An occult game about broken people conspiring to fix the world. “Need more? Well you’re in luck, the broken people over at the Roleplaying Exchange are here to help. In this episode, we explore the setting and mechanics of Unknown Armies.

Areas of Discussion: Unknown Armies, The Cat Lady, Warriors, Flavortown, Unknown Armies Statosphere

Actual Play – Red Markets 10K Lakes – Episode 13 – You Wouldn't Download a Car

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:54:58 -0500

Freelance brave treacherous weather to travel to Marconi Motors in search of schematics for a 3D printer. However, things aren't quite a peaceful as the appear in the abandoned car plant.

Actual Play – Red Markets 10K Lakes – Episode 11 – Smurfing

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 12:42:00 -0500

The Crash affected everyone differently and just because you survived does not mean that you could cope with what your life had become. Add to it forced servitude under a Randian Cult and desperation can quickly follow. Freelance is hired by Doc Williams one of the indentured medical staff of Mayo to procure a sizable amount of lithium for him to produce “medications” as part of his eventual plans for escape.

Chris H – Operator – She’s totally not a Steward.

Adam T – Shears – Latent beautician tired of your mansplaining

Ian – Vapor – No sacrifice is too great for this taker to achieve their goals – but they don’t want to lose their soul.

Episode 21: Becoming A More Active Player/GM

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 02:31:00 -0500

Have you ever found your mind wandering while at the table? Does your podcasting co-host constantly play with his fidget spinner while you’re recording? If so then this is the RPX episode for you. Join us as we discuss techniques to both plays and game master focus at the table.

Areas of Discussion: being an active player, note taking, including all player characters in on the action, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Evil Within 2 (and Noah’s Twitch stream), and a few other things we got distracted and forgot to mention.

Actual Play -Red Markets 10K Lakes – Episode 10 – Great American Dog Race

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:38:00 -0500

Roads have broken down 5 years after the Crash, meaning the residents of the 10k have to find alternate modes of travel. The folks at Kennel have hired Freelance for a simple delivery job – get three sleds with attached sled dogs to their clients over at Castle Danger. Surely, this will be a milk run.

Adam L. – Misty – A dangerously detached debutante wielding a spear (that’s only a spear).

Laura B. – Woodsman – A former high school science teacher, wandering the Loss with a bow and dog. Somehow not dead yet.

Patrick – Catfish – A misguided youth that found himself lured and abandoned in the Lost.

Ian – Vapor – No sacrifice is too great for this taker to achieve their goals – but they don’t want to lose their soul.

Sean B – Gurney – East Coast EMT caught on the wrong side of the Recession.

Actual Play : Delta Green – Lover In the Ice Pt 1

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:06:00 -0500

An apocolyptic ice storm has crippled Lafontaine, Missouri. The Agents must secure a forgotten storage facility packed with artifacts of past Delta Green operations. They soon confront a horror that gruesomely invades and mutilates its victims. What is preying on the citizens of Lafontaine besides the weather? Can the Agents overcome the threat with decisive action, or will they doom everyone in the horror’s path?

Korie – Alberto Rockshaw

Nick – Theodore Banning

Ben – Caleb Cartwright

Toni – Abend Rabe

Adam – A cruel and uncaring world

Panel: Kickstart Your RPG (GENCON 2017)

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 17:42:00 -0500

“This is “Kickstarter Your RPG” in which we talk about a lot of the front end nuances and planning required to successfully run a Kickstarter. It’s not that easy, I assure you. ” – Kyle

Kyle Carty (Roll/Play Studios) Andreas Walters (Metal Weave Games) Mike Myler (mikemyler.com), Ivan Van Norman (Geek & Sundry)

Special thanks to Kyle Carty for providing this recording.

Actual Play: Red Markets 10k Lakes – Episode 8 – Their Billion Hands

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 02:30:00 -0500

Before the Crash, Thomas Naroth made a name for himself as the director of Their Billion Hands, a trilogy of zombie films that were wildly popular before actual zombies became a thing. No one has seen Thomas since the Crash, but a collector in the recession has reason to believe that the original film reels are stored somewhere in Naroth’s cabin in the Loss. In what should be a straightforward job, Freelance needs to travel to Naroth’s cabin to grab the reels, and loot his house for some more sell-able memorabilia. Will the maladjusted crew be able to pull off the job, or is their own makeup their undoing?

This game is based on the story “Undead” by Soren Narnia. Please check out the podcast “Knifepoint Horror” for more spooky stories

Aaron M. – Low End – The bass playing Taker.

Chris H. — 0perator — She’s totally not a Steward.

Adam T. – Shears – Latent beautician tired of your mansplaining

Lonnie – Martin Luther – A Latent cultist with a big dream and a very small axe

Sid – Professor – visiting academic going on a hunting trip with his son when the crash hit

Jared – Factotum – A man with two daughters and a supposed silver tongue