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Calamity Vault

Calamity Vault

Playing a new indie TTRPG system every month

Calamity's Children · Emily Hutto

49 episodesENExplicit

Show overview

Calamity Vault has been publishing since 2023, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 49 episodes. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 48 min and 1h 10m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1 year ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2024, with 30 episodes published. Published by Emily Hutto.

Episodes
49
Running
2023–2025 · 2y
Median length
1h 1m
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

Do you like hanging out with friends? Playing games? Delving into your deepest fears and desires all in the name of improv? Do you have experience with big name tabletop roleplaying games, but maybe are looking for something new and different?Welcome to The Calamity Vault, where every month our group of players will try out a different indie RPG. Listen along and give some love to independent creators! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest Episodes

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S1 Ep 49We Built This Snity (Snake City) (Defy the Gods: Part 1 )

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Another EXTRA SPECIAL one shot as this game is about to go LIVE on Kickstarter! Special guest star Chris Sellers leads Avery, Emily, Jack, and Zee through a session their upcoming TTRPG release Defy the Gods! Defy the Gods is a tabletop RPG about queer sword & sorcery adventure-romance set in fantasy ancient Mesopotamia. Fall in love, explore a mysterious world, and fight to overthrow the jealous gods and cruel tyrants who would destroy you.Defy the Gods is written by Chris Sellers of Hectic Electron Games. Visit the Kickstarter page to stay updated on official publishing news -- project launches on April 29! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 20251h 19m

S1 Ep 48Reviewing Lethe

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Alas now we must say goodbye to Lethe! Avery, Emily, Katie, and Zee talk long-form campaigns, getting the tone you want, and full table collaboration in a GM-heavy system. Lethe is written by Chris Legge and published by Lumberwood Studios.You can visit https://www.lumberwoodstudios.com/ to support the game's Crowdfundr and stay updated on official publishing news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 20251h 0m

S1 Ep 47All My Homies Hate the Infinite Nightmare Realm (Lethe: Part 3)

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This is an EXTRA SPECIAL one shot as we're playing a game that isn't even released yet! Katie leads Avery, Emily, and Zee through a session of Lethe, and they discover the horrors of fantastical fruit farming.Lethe is written by Chris Legge and published by Lumberwood Studios.You can visit https://www.lumberwoodstudios.com/ to support the game's Crowdfundr and stay updated on official publishing news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202556 min

S1 Ep 46We've Been Goddamn Isekai-d (Lethe: Part 2)

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This is an EXTRA SPECIAL one shot as we're playing a game that isn't even released yet! Katie leads Avery, Emily, and Zee through a session of Lethe, and these amnesiacs are all handling it ....... super well. Surely no violence will occur. Lethe is written by Chris Legge and published by Lumberwood Studios.You can visit https://www.lumberwoodstudios.com/ to support the game's Crowdfundr and stay updated on official publishing news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 20251h 8m

S1 Ep 45What Kind of Fruit Are You? (Lethe: Part 1)

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This is an EXTRA SPECIAL one shot as we're playing a game that isn't even released yet! Katie leads Avery, Emily, and Zee through a session of Lethe, and why summarize it when the pitch itself is so good:"Your characters wake up on the shore of a river knowing only their name and are tasked with finding who they used to be and how much of that person they want to be going forward. Only the GM knows the character backstories or their stats, skills, and abilities. The players must play to find out who they used to be and who they wish to become."Lethe is written by Chris Legge and published by Lumberwood Studios.You can visit https://www.lumberwoodstudios.com/ to support the game's Crowdfundr and stay updated on official publishing news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 20251h 27m

S1 Ep 44Reviewing First Dig 2 Graves

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Avery and Zee talk mechanics, their hidden character aspects, player safety tools, and Kierkegaard in this review of First Dig 2 Graves! Unsurprisingly, they think everyone should play it. First Dig 2 Graves is written and published by A Couple of Drakes, and you can purchase their TTRPG systems here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 20251h 4m

S1 Ep 43Fall Down in Flames (First Dig 2 Graves: Part 3)

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The finale of Avery and Zee's epic duel atop a ruined lighthouse! Why do these personified concepts make me cry so much? I just want them to be ok <3First Dig 2 Graves is written and published by A Couple of Drakes, and you can purchase their TTRPG systems here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202548 min

S1 Ep 42Choke Not the Roots (First Dig 2 Graves: Part 2)

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Join Avery and Zee as their angelic avatars square off in philosophical (and actual) battle! What do you get when a being of hope cloaked in feather and mist clashes with the personification of a lighthouse that leaves fiery destruction in their wake while searching for the light's source? I don't know, but it sure is sexy.First Dig 2 Graves is written and published by A Couple of Drakes, and you can purchase their TTRPG systems here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 20251h 13m

S1 Ep 41In the Shadow of Calamity (First Dig 2 Graves: Part 1)

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Join Avery and Zee as they play a game of old grudges, sudden vengeance, and ruinous cost! What can we say? We love a good rivalry. But remember: before you embark on a journey of revenge, first dig two graves. First Dig 2 Graves is written and published by A Couple of Drakes, and you can purchase their TTRPG systems here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 202449 min

S1 Ep 40Jack's Homebrew Dungeon Generator

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In this very special episode, Jack presents his system-neutral homebrew deck-based dungeon generator!! Featuring Avery, Emily, and Zee with discussion on how to tweak this tool to best suit your game. Jack wrote up a one-pager for it that you can read here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 202453 min

S1 Ep 39Reviewing VOID 1680 AM

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We just want to bite into this game and shake it a little ¯\_(˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)_/¯WARNING: This game is likely to cause creative inspiration. Please only use if free for the next 2-4 hours or it will consume your life. VOID 1680 AM is written by Ken Lowery and is available on itch.io and through Indie Press Revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 202420 min

S1 Ep 38Hello From the Void (VOID 1680 AM: Part 2)

It's time for some chill tunes and ghostly vibes with VOID 1680 AM! This is a solo playlist-generating game that gives you free rein to make your station whatever you want.VOID 1680AM is a written by Ken Lowery and is available on itch.io and through Indie Press RevolutionPlaylist for this episode:Main Attraction by Humans WinWhen We Become One by Wild CoilImaginary Number by Humans WinYes or No by Precarious PerchDark Space by we2050Once in a Lifetime by Humans WinLife by Tom GoldsteinWorking for a Living by Ben BostickTouch the Sun by Humans WinStrawberry Daiquiri by Sarah AngelIt Goes On by Yagull MusicAll music is royalty-free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 202438 min

S1 Ep 37INTRO to VOID 1680 AM

FOR SPOTIFY LISTENERS: Part 2 is not available on Spotify due to music restrictions. It is available on literally any other podcast service. Check out our linktree for links! https://linktr.ee/calamityvaultDon't get it twisted this is just the intro to the VOID 1680 AM one shot! The actual play will be in part 2 but was split due to editing shenanigans.VOID 1680AM is a written by Ken Lowery and is available on itch.io and through Indie Press Revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 20241 min

S1 Ep 36Reviewing Tangled Blessings

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What a lovely little game just filled with murder. Jack and Emily chat their mini-shot of Tangled Blessings and why you should rip off your favorite media properties!Tangled Blessings is written by Cassi Mothwin and is available for purchase here, Check out Cassi's other games on her website https://mothwin.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 202425 min

S1 Ep 35Party at the Devil's Sacrament (Tangled Blessings: Part 1)

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Mini-shot time! Emily and Jack play a game of rivals and rituals in Tangled Blessings. Listen to us create our terrible freshmen in magic college and pit them against each other for one final fight.Tangled Blessings is written by Cassi Mothwin and is available for purchase here, Check out Cassi's other games on her website https://mothwin.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 20241h 6m

S1 Ep 34Reviewing Traveller

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Alas our time with Traveller has ended. Join us for an existential conversation on what the role of a GM is! Traveller 2nd Edition is published by Mongoose Publishing and is available for purchase here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 20241h 1m

S1 Ep 33Thelia Hacks the Planet (Traveller: Part 4)

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This is one long boi!!!Avery, Emily, Katie, Maggie, and Jack travel to a mysterious planet to deliver their cargo. But what dangers await them on this bio-mechanical world?Traveller 2nd Edition is published by Mongoose Publishing and is available for purchase here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 20242h 17m

S1 Ep 32The Gang Gets a MILF (Traveller: Part 3)

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Here on this podcast, we ask hard-hitting questions.What is a MILF?Avery, Emily, Katie, Maggie, and Jack begin their journey through space led by ReferZee! Surely getting involved in a political smuggling job won't end in disaster, right? Traveller 2nd Edition is published by Mongoose Publishing and is available for purchase here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 20241h 22m

S1 Ep 31Maggie Goes to Prison (Traveller: Part 2)

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Zee leads Avery, Emily, Katie, Maggie, and Jack through creating space-faring characters in the Traveller system! Our bright-eyed (or possibly one-eyed) teens are put through the ringer as a conspiracy of nobles, rivalries, and assassination attempts threaten everything they've built! Will we even survive character creation? Traveller 2nd Edition is published by Mongoose Publishing and is available for purchase here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 20241h 3m

S1 Ep 30Zee Says Don’t Go To Prison (Traveller: Part 1)

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How long could character creation possibly take in a life path system? Apparently, 8 hours....Zee leads Avery, Emily, Katie, Maggie, and Jack through creating space-faring characters in the Traveller system! We make 18 year-olds whose lives are totally not going to go off the rails. Traveller 2nd Edition is published by Mongoose Publishing and is available for purchase here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 20241h 36m
Emily Hutto