The Old Ways Podcast

A small group of employees and corporate types investigate a survey ship on the edges of known space after a distress signal is received at Roanoke Station. Guest starring - Regular Sized Mom & Ramos the Nomad Scenario written by - Martin Parece II

With their package temporarily secured but still mysterious, Cam heads into digital space to try and make contact. Ember and Rip work to keep the heat off the group until the drop off can be made.

Pitted against the worst the Order of the Bloated Woman has to offer, the Investigators must dig deep to succeed even as their hopes crash down around them.

With the social event of the year arriving, Kindred from San Francisco and beyond arrive at the opening of Monika's new business venture. Sir Rodger makes a surprise appearance after his own spiritual experience. Guest starring: Patrick McNamara as Sir Rodger

With the group back in Belgrade to recover, the Investigators work to determine their next steps. Fraser and Simon have a pointed conversation about truth. Richard and Maggie take a walk.

The investigation of Abigail's apartment continues in shifts as the agents of O-Cell decide to split into two smaller teams. During the processing of information Agent Dartford comes across something deeply unsettling.

Sam hatches a dangerous plan. Lillian and Sigmund work on a fiery distraction, while Meave and Jack set their sights on finding Sir Aubrey. Stazi focuses on a threat from Shanghai.

Elysium serves as the focal point for Kindred society once again, as fallout from an assassination takes center stage. Sir Rodger makes a strange offer. Alex meets with a new source to determine what comes next.

The deep and dark forest around the Investigators rebels against them. Sanity flees their minds as they make a desperate run for freedom.

Descending into the heart of the volcano, the Investigators must navigate a perilous path to locate the mastermind behind the troubles in Shanghai, but at what cost?

The Investigators find themselves in a world at war with itself. Lady Elisabeth makes a deal to get what she wants. Maggie makes her move to claim her prize, as Simon tries to cover their tracks.

Three business associates down on their luck in a dystopian future, take a job in hopes of snatching riches offered on what seems to be a simple assignment.

The agents of O-Cell arrive at the apartment building to begin their work. Agents Dartford and Bennet head to a local hardware store for supplies, while Agent Ward and O'Neil try to decide where to start their search.

Having made the beach at Grey Dragon Island, the team sets out to locate a path through the strange landscape, but not without surprises. Stazi makes a choice about her future.

Rahm and Jane have a series of eye opening conversations about Kindred and human societies under the auspices of trying to better understand one another during a night in San Francisco.

Leaving the quiet village behind them, the Investigators walk deep into the surrounding forest in search of a strange collector named "Grandmother"

With help soon on board, the Investigators work their way closer to the mysterious island on the map. Lillian tries to help Jack while he recovers. Back in Shanghai, Stazi seeks wisdom and a path back into the fray.

Marcus calls a meeting of the remaining Primogen Council to Elysium after wrapping up some business. Alex delves deeper for more information. The Kindred of San Francisco constrict together to hear what might become of their city.

In the space between the waking world and the realm of dreams, Lady Elisabeth journeys to a dark forest where the heart of her matters are finally unlocked.

August 1995 - Drawn together to investigate more than a simple missing persons report, four agents meet inside a dusty New York City warehouse for a debriefing from a familiar face.

As the Dark Mistress rocks back and forth, below deck, Sigmund teeters between life and death. Meave looks for options amid the carnage. Drummond wonders about the road ahead.

With word that William Mallet has prepared to flee the city after his abdication of the Camarilla throne, Marcus, Sylvester, and collection of the Barony faithful seek to stop the elder Ventrue by any means.

In the sleepy village south of Belgrade, the Investigators learn more about the people and perhaps a little bit about themselves as they prepare to meet the woman some call, Grandmother.

In the final part of our TC: Aeon story we will learn if our crew can survive the wilds of the strange station, its owner, and whether or not the crew ever does get that cup of tea.

Join us for Podcasting 101 from Chaosium Con 2023 Panelists Seth Skorkowsky @SSkorkowsky Michael Diamond @OldWaysPodcast Arthur Rothfuss @UnderTheLib Ludovic Chabant @thegodlearners With Moderator - Emily Mills Special thanks to Chaosium for allowing us to record the panel!

With The crew of the Dark Mistress in full revolt against the Investigators, Jack and Drummond work to turn the tide, while Lillian and Sam search below deck. Sigmund finds a special friend.

Simon wakes hungry and the hotel is more than happy to help. Fraser hunts down a specific tool for the road. Maggie enjoys the scenery while the group heads south.

What began as a simple communication job has gone...wrong. Is the station possessed? What is that music that keeps playing? Can the crew find their way out of here in time?

NCIS Agent Bret Hawking is faced with the unknown after a routine house check. What they learn in during their investigation will haunt them for the rest of their life.

After making their way through the perilous streets of Shanghai, the Investigators must bring all their skills to bear to reach the Dark Mistress before it sails out of sight.

Rahm and Alex have a heart to heart discussion about the city's current political climate. Marcus works to secure a top prize before it disappears. Monika and Sylvester make Elysium interesting.

Hot on the trail of Alexander, Madame Davina and Aidan Moore arrive in Trieste in hopes of locating their quarry. Will these two investigators succeed where others have failed?

A scout ship sent to a remote space station finds out that what might respond back isn't always what you expect. As with all our Trinity Continuum series games, a new drawing for another hardcover core book begins with the release of this episode. Share this post and tag the show on any social media platform to be entered!

It goes without saying that Delta Green is a fantastic setting for any number of Mythos stories, from the small to the wide-ranging, in our modern era. Scott Glancy, Shane Ivey, and Caleb Stokes are all part of the team at Arc Dream who bring that world to life. I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with them - and they certainly did just that! CW: Language, US & Geopolitical opinions, and trauma descriptions.

The chaos and stress on the streets of Shanghai boils over. The Investigators discuss the plan and approach to taking over the Dark Mistress, as Sigmund works his own technique to assess the situation.

Sylvester stops in to meet Marcus and some of the Kindred who live in Barony to talk tactics. Rahm and Alex set a date to chat, but meets someone along the way. William Mallet makes an announcement for everyone to hear.

Still reeling from the lost of Professor Smith's device, Richard seeks comfort in good company and wine. Lady Elisabeth seeks answers about her own past. Mr. Fraser and Paul have an important conversation.

March 1995 - Meet Joanne Hart, intelligence agent and translator for Pacific Command, who has the misfortune of watching something she shouldn't have.

With the city beginning to churn at a chaotic pace, the group picks their way through the streets of Shanghai to return to the hideout and lick their wounds. Meave discovers the cost is high for her devotion to a higher power. CW: Gore

Fraser and Professor Courtenay return to the jeweler to retrieve the device. Maggie and Lady Elisabeth secure a key document for their investigation. A letter arrives at the hotel with some importance.

We continue our Interview series today with Dr. Megan Connell, a Licensed Psychologist & Therapeutic Dungeon Master, and author of the new book, Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy: A Guide for the Clinician Game Master.

Moving into the deepest portions of Ho Fang's estate, the Investigators find a mysterious box and a serious of difficult choices if they want to escape in time.

As a wandering member of Kindred society, Sylvester has seen and done many things which have changed him. He's also worked hard to not let Camarilla society make choices for him.

The Investigators prepare to meet the Belgrade Museum curator who requires an inspection of the Simulacrum before imparting his much needed information. What surprises await at this clandestine meeting?

The WonderGARD team gets out to find the source of the street drugs found and who is behind their creation.

Spring 1995 - A member of the Diplomatic Services Specialist, Agent Elliot Winters gets far more than he bargained for by trying to do the right thing. CW: Death, drug use

The Investigators come face to face with something lurking at Ho Fang's Estate and are forced into some difficult choices to forge the path ahead.

We had the opportunity to talk with Charles Ryan from Monte Cook Games. Charles has worked in many facets of tabletop gaming over his career and we chatted about the past, present, and future of games. We also spoke about the business of gaming including crowdfunding and what makes the Cypher System an ideal multi-setting tool for storytelling. Details on the Cypher System can be found here

Having left Simon at the hotel, Maggie and Lady Elisabeth stop at the National Museum to track down some information, while Professor Courtenay and Fraser see a jeweler about something special.

The newest WonderGARD team faces capture at the hands of unknown forces as they test their abilities as a team for the first time.