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The Arcology Shadowrun Community Podcast

The Arcology Shadowrun Community Podcast

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Actual Play Episode 009 - Uncle Maverick

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In which we get a glimpse into Kenji's and Maverick's family lives before business calls them back into the Barrens.

Jul 23, 20141h 1m

Episode 037 - Character Optimization

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson talk character optimization with Maverick from the Arcology Actual Play podcast. Also included: a new listener story!

Jul 20, 20141h 3m

Actual Play Episode 008 - Showdown at the Pawn Shop

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In which the team tries to wrap up the previous job and, in the process of selling paydata, ends up in a showdown at the pawn shop.

Jul 16, 20141h 18m

Episode 036 - Crossfire

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson talk about the Shadowrun collectible card game, Crossfire. Also included: a new and extra-long Critter Corner. You may feel more at ease with a can of Raid nearby.

Jul 13, 201448 min

Actual Play Episode 007 - Startled and Surprised

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In which the team, unable to rely on the con, introduces security forces to Startled and Surprised.

Jul 9, 201444 min

Actual Play Episode 006 - Snickerdoodle

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In which the team uses their collective Con skill, specialized in Technobabble, to get in unnoticed.

Jul 2, 20141h 0m

Episode 035 - Hitting 'Em Where It Counts: Run & Gun #5

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson answer more of your questions and wrap up Run & Gun: called shots, martial arts, new uses for Edge, and demolitions!

Jun 29, 201451 min

Actual Play Episode 005 - SNAFU

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In which the team makes plans to plumb the depths of a megacorp in search of data.

Jun 25, 201459 min

Episode 034 - Origins Recap

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson recount their Origins 2014 experience and present you with a new Storytime. Run & Gun coverage continues next week.

Jun 22, 201441 min

Actual Play Episode 004 - Tell Me About Your Mother

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In which the team spends a little down time and we get the opportunity to know a little more about them.

Jun 18, 201432 min

Actual Play Episode 003 - Hazard Pay

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In which the team gets the call, goes to the meet, and gets the opportunity to earn some hazard pay.

Jun 10, 201458 min

Episode 033 - Missions and Conventions with Good Ray Rigel

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson talk Shadowrun Missions and upcoming conventions with Good Ray Rigel, Lead RPGs Agent of the Catalyst Demo Team.

Jun 8, 201447 min

Actual Play Episode 002 - Barrens Hospitality

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In which the team simply awaits a phone call, then intervenes in gang warfare on behalf of their hosts.

Jun 3, 20141h 2m

Episode 032 – Combat Maneuvers: Run & Gun #4

In which Mr. Johnson and Vox discuss the combat maneuvers introduced in Run & Gun. Also included is a new segment, Extraterritoriality, which covers house rules.

Jun 1, 201426 min

Actual Play Episode 001 - Don't Call it a Milk Run

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In which we are introduced to the Runners and they are introduced to their first job.

May 28, 20141h 8m

Episode 031 - Armor: Run & Gun #3

In which Mr. Johnson and Vox examine the threads that will keep you from getting geeked. Or at least make you look better falling down. Also, our first impressions of Stolen Souls, and a special announcement.

May 25, 201441 min

Episode 030 - Hero Lab and Earthdawn: Interview Double Feature

In which your hosts take a brief break from Run & Gun. Mr. Johnson interviews Colen McAlister of Lone Wolf Development briefly about the Shadowrun 5 Herolab update, then moves from the Sixth World to the Fourth World to discuss Earthdawn 4th edition with Josh Harrison, the line developer for Earthdawn.

May 18, 20141h 29m

Episode 029 - Weapon Accessories: Run & Gun #2

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson discuss the weapon accessories and modifications found in Run & Gun. In the second half of the show, Mr. Johnson sits down to talk about Realm Works campaign management software with Colen McAlister of Lone Wolf Development.

May 11, 201447 min

Episode 028 - Arsenal: Run & Gun #1

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson go through all the goodies in the Arsenal section of Run & Gun. In the news, some podcast love abounds, and we have a new story!

May 3, 201452 min

Episode 027 - Talking Shadowrun with the Gamer's Tavern

In which Mr. Johnson talks Shadowrun with Ross Watson and Darryl Mott Jr. of the Gamer's Tavern Podcast, plus a new listener story!

Apr 27, 20141h 7m

Episode 026 – Improving Your Rigger: Advanced Shadowrunner Dossier #4

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson discuss ways to improve your rigger. Plus an in-depth rundown of most of the wheels, legs, tracks, and blades on which you'll be itching to spend your nuyen!

Apr 19, 201436 min

Episode 025 – Harebrained Schemes Interview

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson briefly discuss the release of Run & Gun, and Mr. Johnson interviews Mitch Gitelman and Jordan Weisman of Harebrained Schemes, and tries not to panic.

Apr 12, 201445 min

Episode 024 – Improving Your Decker or Technomancer: Advanced Shadowrunner Dossier #3

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson discuss ways to improve your decker or technomancer. Also included: a new critter corner and a new listener story.

Apr 6, 201438 min

Episode 023 – Improving Your Street Samurai: Advanced Shadowrunner Dossier #2

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson discuss how to improve your street samurai. More questions and answers, a new, epic Shadowrunner story, and Mr. Johnson makes no promises.

Mar 29, 201435 min

Episode 022 – Improving Your Magician or Adept: Advanced Shadowrunner Dossier #1

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson discuss the ways in which you can improve your magician or adept shadowrunner through karma and/or nuyen expenditures. Also: question-and-answer and a new listener story!

Mar 22, 201450 min

Episode 021 - Shadowrun Online: Interview with Jan Wagner

In which Jan Wagner of Cliffhanger Productions joins us for an in-depth interview about the upcoming game Shadowrun Online!

Mar 8, 20141h 2m

Episode 020 - Music in the Sixth World

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson cover the subject of music in the Sixth World: how GM's and players can use music to add depth to their campaigns/characters and some house-rule crunch on moonlighting as a musician. Plus: listener questions, a new listener story, and two bonus songs!

Mar 1, 20141h 9m

Episode 019 - Vice in the Sixth World

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In which Vox and Mr. Johnson discuss vice in the sixth world. We will cover the addiction rules to the best of our ability, and we have a new listener story!

Feb 22, 20141h 4m

Episode 018 - Religion in the Sixth World

For episode 18, Vox and Mr. Johnson are joined by a guest host. We cover the topic of the role of religion in Shadowrun; what religions exist in the sixth world, tips for playing a character with religious beliefs, and how religions might result in shadowruns. For this week's critter corner, we explore the dark and mysterious Shedim.

Feb 15, 20141h 37m

Episode 017 - Questions and Answers

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson answer listener questions about Shadowrun!

Feb 8, 2014

Bonus Episode 003 - Characters

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson, due to some schedule restrictions, throw any semblance of a script right out the window and devote an hour to talking about their own Shadowrun characters. Per listener request, of course!

Feb 1, 20141h 2m

Episode 016 – Game Mastering Shadowrun Part 5: Session Prep

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson discuss how to prepare for running a session. Also, a new You Are Who You Know, and another listener story!

Jan 18, 201431 min

Episode 015 - GMing Shadowrun Part 4: NPC Design

Jan 11, 20141h 1m

Episode 014 - Game Mastering Shadowrun Part 3: Adventure Design

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson explore the process of designing your own adventures for Shadowrun, along with an example adventure designed on the podcast. Welcome to 2014!

Jan 4, 201450 min

Bonus Episode 002 - Critical Glitch, Hidden Grid, and The Arcology 2014 Shadowrun Predictions

Our second bonus episode! Critical Glitch, Hiddengrid, and The Arcology podcasts get together to discuss our predictions for Shadowrun in 2014. Happy New Year!

Jan 1, 201422 min

Episode 013 - Game Mastering Shadowrun Part 2: Campaign Prep

In which Mr. Johnson and Vox talk about how to prepare your Shadowrun campaign. Also included: a review of the recently-released Gear Cards, and a new listener story!

Dec 28, 201328 min

Episode 012 - Game Mastering Shadowrun Part 1

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson begin a new series of episodes about running a Shadowrun campaign. Includes a new critter corner, storytime, and a review of Gun H(e)aven 3.

Dec 21, 201343 min

Episode 011: The Face - Shadowrunner Dossiers #6

In which your hosts Vox and Mr. Johnson discuss the face. A new Critter Corner, and another new segment!

Dec 14, 201344 min

Episode 010: Adepts - Shadowrunner Dossiers #5

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson uncover the many ways of the adept. Not just for martial artists anymore, the adept can be one of the most versatile or specialized characters in Shadowrun. Also included, a new listener-submitted runner story and a new segment.

Dec 6, 201341 min

Episode 009 - Riggers: Shadowrunner Dossiers #4

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson discuss the role of the rigger. A new critter corner segment covers barghests: how to survive an encounter with them, or how to best inflict them upon your unsuspecting players! Also, a correction on spirits, who are in fact difficult to take down with normal weapons after all.

Nov 30, 201350 min

Episode 008 – Magicians: Shadowrunner Dossier #3

In which Mr. Johnson and Vox discuss hermetic mages, shamans, and aspected magicians in the third installment of the Shadowrunner Dossiers. There is exciting news on the Shadowrun Returns, Critter Corner covers Spirits, and there is an extra-long listener story to make up for the extra-long absence!

Nov 23, 20131h 18m

Episode 007 - Deckers and Technomancers: Shadowrunner Dossier #2

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson discuss the second Shadowrunner archetype: Matrix users, specifically Deckers and Technomancers. Keeping in line with the Matrix theme, this episode's Critter Corner segment covers Sprites. Also included: another Shadowrun Returns module review and a listener-submitted story!

Nov 9, 201358 min

Bonus Episode 001 - Interview: Justin from Hiddengrid

Join us for the first bonus episode of the Arcology Podcast, in which Mr. Johnson interviews Justin from the Hidden Grid: The Sixth World Chronicles actual play Shadowrun podcast. Our conversation covers the topics of running a game online and GM'ing Shadowrun, and more.

Nov 4, 201344 min

Episode 006 – The Street Samurai: Shadowrunner Dossier #1

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson delve into the character archetype of the Street Samurai, including what Street Sams do, how to create them, and some roleplaying tips. Also included: a new Critter Corner segment and another listener submitted story.

Nov 1, 201343 min

Episode 005 - Payday: Anatomy of a Shadowrun Part 4

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson provide useful advice for surviving the completion of a run, including what to do when your employer decides to geek you. Also included: a new Shadowrun Returns module review, another listener submitted story, and a brand new segment.

Oct 26, 201351 min

Episode 004 - The Run: Anatomy of a Shadowrun Part 3

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson discuss the means of conducting a shadowrun, specifically various approaches to consider: when to keep it quiet and when to break out the big guns. Come for the discussion, stay for the first listener-submitted runner story!

Oct 19, 201329 min

Episode 003 - The Legwork: Anatomy of a Shadowrun Part 2

In which Vox and Mr. Johnson explore the legwork phase of a shadowrun, including the gathering of information and the formulation of plans. Also included: Our first Shadowrun Returns module review!

Oct 12, 201351 min

Episode 002 - The Meet: Anatomy of a Shadowrun Part 1

In which your hosts Vox and Mr. Johnson begin a four-part series about the anatomy of a Shadowun. This series begins with an exploration of "The Meet", which is often how a Shadowrun begins.

Oct 4, 201335 min

Episode 001: Into the Shadows

In which your hosts Vox and Mr. Johnson discuss the cyberpunk fantasy roleplaying game Shadowrun, introducing new players to the world and whetting long-time Shadowrun fans’ appetites for the newly-released fifth edition of the game!

Sep 27, 201337 min