The Roleplaying Exchange Podcast

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

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. "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.

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

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 Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/6C8Rgl

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

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

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 Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/IgmNz6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/1HYidv

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

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

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 Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/soGXVL Listen on Youtube: https://go-stream.link/yt-st-brendan-la

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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" Music provided by https://Slip.stream

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" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/7yaeLP

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

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

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

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 (Todays RollUp Characters)