Horror roleplaying writers discuss their favorite RPGs, with a focus on Vampire the Masquerade, Chronicles of Darkness, and Warhammer, and introduce real world spookiness with the Secret Frequency.
Episodes
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Chris is joined by James, continuing this series focusing on SteamForged Games' (formerly Privateer Press') Iron Kingdoms RPG setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5e game.
In this episode, they look at the Kingdom of Llael and its unstable history, occupation, and legacy with the arcane and alchemical orders and how Llael may feature in your games.
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Chris, Dave, Chigg, and Mike play Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game, based off the popular podcast fiction series. Our Appalachian locals are invited to the sleepy town of Barrow, once a thriving mining town and now one of ill whispers. Will our characters survive the experience or end up sacrifices to the Old Gods?
After a quick actual play the team gives their overall thoughts on the game.
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Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Crystal, Chigg, and Mike talk about the games they played at Gencon 2024 including such RPGs as:
- Legend of the Five Rings
- Through the Breach
- 1879
- G.I. Joe
- Advanced Dimensional Green Ninja-Educational Preparatory Super-Elementary Fortress 555
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Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Episode 268 - Crystal talks with Carol Darnell and Eloy Lasanta about advice for anyone looking into freelancing in the gaming industry, newer freelancers who might need some advice, or anyone else curious about the industry.
Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx)
Panelist- Eloy Lasanta (He/him), Carol Darnell (She/Her)
Guest Social Media
Carol Darnell
- Email: carol.darnell@twc.com
- https://caroldarnell.wordpress.com
Eloy Lasanta
Resources for Freelancers
- Evernote
- Grammar
- https://www.the-efa.org/resources-for-new-freelance-editors
- Grammar Girl podcast
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Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Our guests, Nox, Peercy, and Will Uhl talk with Crystal about how music can create a backdrop of tension and act as a storyteller. Building the perfect soundscape can help immerse players into your game quickly, creating tension and even providing a break after intense scenes. So, how do you put together a soundtrack? What are your favorite songs to add to your lists? Where do you find your music?
Soundtrack of Horror Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeWgL7xJvAR0TTuZv8D3TzKp0aPchKer&si=bc_-P8Qwp7CRomh5
Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx)
Panelist- Will Uhl (They/Them), Wesley "Nox" Crowe (He/They), Jason M. Peercy (any)
Guest Social Media
Wesley “Nox” Crowe
- @eatenbypotchky on all socials
- Kids on Bikes 2nd Edition main stage panel at noon on Saturday at Gen Con
- The Business of TTRPGS panel at Gen Con - Friday at noon
Movie Recs
- Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
- The Exorcist (1973)
- Tromeo and Juliet (1996)
Technical Recs
Jason M. Peercy
Will Uhl
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Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Want to use horror in a way that is appropriate for younger gamers? Looking to find RPGs that use horror within their setting? Our guests, Sarah Kennedy, Wesley "Nox" Crowe, and Sarah Babe discuss ways to use horror with young players in a way that will not give them nightmares!
Note: Sarah Babe dropped out about 30 minutes into the recording. We continued conversation and then paused to let her log back in to finish the episode.
Bonus: LaTia Jacquise was mentioned in this episode. If you are unsure who she is, she is an amazing individual within the tabletop industry who is the community manager for Wizards of the Coast. You can go find her here:https://x.com/LaTiaJacquise
Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx)
Panelist- Sarah Kennedy (She/They), Wesley "Nox" Crowe (He/They), Sarah Babe (She/They)
Guest Social Media
Wesley “Nox” Crowe
- @eatenbypotchky on all socials
- Kids on Bikes 2nd Edition main stage panel at noon on Saturday at Gen Con
- The Business of TTRPGS panel at Gen Con - Friday at noon
Sarah Babe
- @SJBabeMKE for most things, well, the blue birdy app and the Instas
- I’ll be part of the Roast of Mordenkainen charity event at GenCon run by Rob Wieland
- https://www.encounterparty.com/watch
- https://www.youtube.com/@theatreofthemindplayers3458
Sarah Kennedy
- Star Trek Adventures 2nd Edition just released! https://modiphius.net/en-us/products/star-trek-adventures-the-roleplaying-game-second-edition-core-rulebook
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Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx)
Panelist- Bryan CP Steele (he/him) and James Lowder (he/him)
Crystal, Bryan, and James discuss the use of humor within the horror genre, why it can be very effective as a storytelling tool, and some examples within media where it works very well
Guest Social Media
Bryan CP Steele
- YouTube: (1) Tales From a Professional Nerd - YouTube
- Gamefound: The Armory: The Ultimate Modern Weapons Guide by Evil Genius Games - Gamefound
James Lowder
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.lowder
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Chris is joined by Sian
In this episode, they discuss;
Trench Crusade. Ages of Sigmar 4, Necromunda: Hive Secundus, and preamble about GenAI
Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Chris, Crystal, Dave, Chigg, and Mike continue covering the Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game, based off the popular podcast fiction series. They begin creating characters, including a herbalist working green magick, a mine engineer and prospector, a former bouncer (long story), and an old man walking the rails. What will they bring to the adventure and will their Cyphers be enough? Listen to find out!
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Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Chris is joined by Mike, continuing this series focusing on SteamForged Games' (formerly Privateer Press') Iron Kingdoms RPG setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5e game.
In this episode, they look at the sea raiders, the Orgoth, and how it may feature in your games.