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Ep 209Actual Play - Little Fears - Always a Bigger Ghost

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Summer 1998/Drumheller, Alberta. Following a strange electrical surge one night, local kids at a “Badlands Science Camp” program discover a ghostly prehistoric mystery in the local badlands and dry riverbed that is awakening. Strange sounds and stranger sightings are alluding to something or things rising up from eons passed and haunting the modern world. Chris - GM Travis - Jolencia Miller (9) Adam - Timmy Jones (7)

Jul 25, 20204h 58m

Ep 208Episode 50 - Territories a World Wide Wrestling Story

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World Wide Wrestling is a Powered By The Apocalypse game that takes all drama from the wrestling ring and brings it on your table. If you have been following either RPX or the Technical Difficulties Gaming Podcast, you probably already know the we love us some wrasslin’. Currently, members of Technical Difficulties and RPX and are engaged in a World Wide Wrestling campaign entitled ‘Territories’. In today’s episode Adam, Micha, and Technical Difficulties' Greg discuss wrestling, World Wide Wrestling, and the ongoing Territories campaign.

Jul 19, 20201h 6m

Ep 207Actual Play - Zweihander - Green Valley

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Deep in the Guatemalan rain forest, a group of conquistadors hunt a band of Mayan warriors. As the group traverses through the hills and valleys and into the mountains, they soon discover it is they who are hunted. Adam – Peter-jan Middelkamp – Sell sword Ethan – Diago - Cadet Joe – Rotendo Botha – Barber Surgeon

Jul 9, 20202h 59m

Ep 206Episode 49 - Shadowrun PT 2 The Return

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A little over three years ago, we recorded an episode where Noah explained the world of Shadowrun to us plebs. We meant to do a follow-up episode, but we forgot. Now that the stars have aligned, Noah has returned to RPX along with special guest Crazon/Review Cultist of Al Dente Rigamortis & One Less Die podcasts to regale our listeners with more Shadowrun lore! Buckle up ‘chummer’ (Shadowrun slang for friend), it is going to be a wild ride. Curious about Shadowrun? Be sure to check out Crazon’s actual play podcast One Less Die. You can listen to more of Noah on his new podcast Thinking Too Hard About Anime For discussions on those internet stories most creepy and most pasta, please check out Crazon’s creepy pasta podcast Al Dente Rigamortis. Music: Punch Deck - Fallen

Jun 27, 20201h 7m

Ep 205Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - EP 10 The Mirror PT II

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The crew of the Mercury may have escaped captivity, but they are far from escaping the mirror universe. With the help of a Klingon prisoner, Thasiv ch’Tharat and Dr. Maro stealthy make their way to the Mercury until they encounter an unlikely group of potential allies. Differences must be set aside if either group wishes to escape. Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security Adam - Ta'kuna Matata - Klingon security officer from the mirror universe.

Jun 20, 20201h 2m

Ep 204Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - Episode 9 - The Mirror PT1

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With repairs completed, the Mercury returns to space only to experience catastrophic warp drive failure. Upon returning to the Star Base 364 for repairs, it becomes immediately clear that engine failure was the least of the Mercury’s problems. Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Jun 8, 20201h 34m

Ep 203Episode 48 - Thinking Too Hard About Anime

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Our friends Noah Carden (RPX & Maple Syrup, Blood Money) and Aaron J. Shelton (Kame House Part & Technical Difficulties Gaming Podcast) just started a new podcast about anime titled “Thinking Too Hard About Anime”. Currently this dynamic duo is reviewing and discussing every episode of Cowboy Bebop. Today Noah and Aaron join us to talk about their new podcast and how to gamify Cowboy Bebop. Be sure to check out and subscribe to Thinking Too Hard About Anime. Follow Thinking Too Hard About Anime on Twitter @ThinkingAnime

May 31, 202052 min

Ep 202Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - EP 8 The Trial

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After reviewing Chief Thashiv ch’Tharat’s actions while the Mercury was under Klingon control, Captain Shelley places him under arrest and refers him to Starfleet Command for court-martial. As the Mercury is docked and receiving repairs at Star Base 364, Thashiv is brought to trial. Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

May 22, 20202h 7m

Ep 201Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - EP 7 Retaking Of The U.S.S. Mercury

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When we last left off, the U.S.S. Mercury had been captured and its crew imprisoned by the Klingons. As the commandeered Mercury is being piloted toward enemy space, it is up to the crew escape captivity and wrestle control away from the Klingons. Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

May 13, 20202h 3m

Ep 200Episode 47 - Moving Your D&D Game Online

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While social gatherings are strongly discouraged due to Covid-19, many gaming groups have moved to online methods of gameplay. In this episode Jason returns to RPX after a four-year hiatus to discuss how we have taken our Curse of Strahd D&D campaign to Roll20. Along with Roll20, we will also be discussing other online tools that you can use to move your tabletop rpg game for the physical space to cyberspace. Topics discussed: D&D Beyond Roll 20 Discord Craig RPG Schedule SideKick Rythm Avrae Apollo Present: Curse of Strahd

Apr 28, 202052 min

Ep 199Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - EP 6 Fallen Messenger

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The Federation is at war with the Klingon Empire. Having just narrowly escaped from the Klingon’s clutches, the Mercury, damaged from it’s last encounter, tries desperately to make it back to safety within Federation space. Unable to reach command through the subspace relays, the Mercury discovers that they are being followed by an uncloaked Bird of Prey. Things aren’t looking good for the crew of the Mercury and that’s just the beginning. Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer. Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Apr 22, 20201h 17m

Ep 198Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - Episode 5 Stranded

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While studying signs of rudimentary life developing on an asteroid, the crew of the U.S.S. Mercury are visited by a hostile force with news on the current state of politics in the galaxy. Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Apr 11, 20201h 38m

Ep 197Episode 46 - Elevation Post Mortem

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After finishing Elevation, the Red Markets campaign written by Sean Farris, we all got back together to discuss the experience we lovingly nicknamed ‘The Gauntlet’. Join us as we reflect on our favorite moments from Elevation. Learn how things might have played out differently had the Bread Winners made other decisions. Music: Anonymous 420 - Interstellar Capitalism

Apr 2, 20201h 25m

Ep 196Actual Play- Red Markets - Elevation - EP 4 One By Land, Three If By Train

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It's moving day and do or die for Elevation. The Breadwinners have been tapped to protect the enclave’s precious cargo as it makes its way by train to St. Louis. They're prepared for a nasty fight, but can they overcome the enemies they’ve made along the way? Nick – Nex – The salesman for the Breadwinners, who had a surefire business opportunity. A slick tongue and good business strategy means nothing when going up against a controlled economy, though. Brownie – Von – A tinkerer familiar with a wrench as tool and weapon. A bit too fussy for his own good, and with, uh, Extreme Luck. Adam – Skidz – Her taker brother vanished, so now she has to take up the taker life to care for her niece. She’s quick and on-edge, which is an asset on the job. Chris – Decoy – The hero of Elevation, who played a crucial part in taking back the grain silos during an occupation. Definitely not dumb as a post.

Mar 22, 20203h 33m

Ep 195Actual Play- Red Markets - Elevation - EP 3 Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning. In for a penny, in for a pound - the Breadwinners will help Elevation survive no matter what, but they need to get paid in order to clean up a granary where silence is key. Nick – Nex – The salesman for the Breadwinners, who had a surefire business opportunity. A slick tongue and good business strategy means nothing when going up against a controlled economy, though. Brownie – Von – A tinkerer familiar with a wrench as tool and weapon. A bit too fussy for his own good, and with, uh, Extreme Luck. Adam – Skidz – Her taker brother vanished, so now she has to take up the taker life to care for her niece. She’s quick and on-edge, which is an asset on the job. Chris – Decoy – The hero of Elevation, who played a crucial part in taking back the grain silos during an occupation. Definitely not dumb as a post.

Mar 4, 20203h 0m

Ep 194Episode 45 - Descent into Midnight Kickstarter

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Game designer Richard Kreutz-Landry stops by to discuss his current project Descent into Midnight. Descent into Midnight is a game about community, family, and hope. It’s a tabletop roleplaying game that takes place in a technologically advanced aquatic civilization whose culture has never been touched by humanity. Bioengineering and psionic, or mental, powers allow the strange and varied species to communicate and interact with their surroundings no matter their physiology. Descent into Midnight is currently Kickstarting February 15th through March 15 2020. Head over and check out this amazing game. For more information on Descent into Midnight head on over to Kickstarter. Richard Kreutz-Landry can also be found on Twitter. Music: Ocean Hotel by Ucan

Feb 26, 20201h 17m

Ep 193Actual Play - Red Markets - Elevation EP 2 - Operate Heavy Machinery

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Operate Heavy Machinery Out of worry for the community (and not poor negotiation), the Breadwinners decide to take a loss in order to help Elevation survive. Working with a crew of experts from the Trabajo enclave in Colorado, the Breadwinners must defend the mechanics as they repair the damaged train tracks at a small rail station in an industrial park. Nick – Nex – The salesman for the Breadwinners, who had a surefire business opportunity. A slick tongue and good business strategy means nothing when going up against a controlled economy, though. Brownie – Von – A tinkerer familiar with a wrench as tool and weapon. A bit too fussy for his own good, and with, uh, Extreme Luck. Adam – Skidz – Her taker brother vanished, so now she has to take up the taker life to care for her niece. She’s quick and on-edge, which is an asset on the job. Chris – Decoy – The hero of Elevation, who played a crucial part in taking back the grain silos during an occupation. Definitely not dumb as a post.

Feb 19, 20203h 55m

Ep 192Actual Play - Red Markets - Elevation - EP 1 The Long Walk

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The first mistake the Breadwinners made was when they signed the non-disclosure agreement. If they ever talked about what happened on the multi-state walk, their rights would be forfeit. They never expected that information had already have leaked. Nick - Nex - The salesman for the Breadwinners, who had a surefire business opportunity. A slick tongue and good business strategy means nothing when going up against a controlled economy, though. Brownie - Von - A tinkerer familiar with a wrench as tool and weapon. A bit too fussy for his own good, and with, uh, Extreme Luck. Adam - Skidz - Her taker brother vanished, so now she has to take up the taker life to care for her niece. She's quick and on-edge, which is an asset on the job. Chris - Decoy - The hero of Elevation, who played a crucial part in taking back the grain silos during an occupation. Definitely not dumb as a post

Feb 7, 20203h 57m

Ep 191Episode 44 - An Homage

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An impulse buy on DriveThruRPG has inspired us to discuss intellectual properties we would like to homage in a rpg game. Topics discussed: Kolchak- The Night Stalker, The Black Company, Legion, Old Gods of Appalachia, Twin Peeks, The Highway of Blood, Shout Outs: My Best Friend’s Exorcism, It Burns, Dororo Dream sound effect courtesy of Fesliyan Studios. Music: Shifty by Bruce Lee.

Feb 1, 20201h 5m

Ep 190Actual Play - Star Trek: Mercury - Episode 4

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As the Mercury comes under fire, an away team attempts to board the Shoshastakovivh and take the fight to the parasites. Meanwhile, aboard the Mercury Dr. Maro is scrambling to develop a means to safely remove the parasites from the hosts. Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Jan 24, 20201h 32m

Ep 189Actual Play - Star Trek Mercury - Episode 3

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While helping a distressed Federation ship, the strange behavior of the Mercury’s away team alert Dr. Maro and Chief Thashiv the system sinister is afoot. Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security

Jan 9, 20201h 44m

Ep 188Episode 43 - Hachishakusama - Gamifying Creepy Pastas

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Note: It is recommended that you listen to the AP for Hachishakusama before listening to this discussion. Spoilers: We spoil the scenario. Music: Synthwave by Ryan Anderson Friend of the show Review Cultist of Al Dente Rigamortis drops by to discuss the creepy pasta inspired Fear Itself scenario he recently ran entitled Hachishakusama. Along with sharing some of the inspirations for this game, Review Cultist also offers up some goodies for gamifying creepy pastas. Hachishakusama can be found on both Al Dente Rigamortis and RPX. Music: Synthwave by Ryan Anderson

Jan 2, 20201h 1m

Ep 187Actual Play- Fear Itself - Hachikaisama

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Note: AP originally appeared on Al Dente Rigamortis and appers of RPX as part of a cross-podcast promotion. An Actual Play game based on a discussion on ADR about the Japanese internet urban legend: Hachishakusama (Eight Feet Tall). A quiet evening at home is suddenly interrupted by a strange phone call from a distant relative warning that “she’s coming for you”. Adam – Marcus Sato – College student / herse-chasing psychic. Travis – Ellis – Camboy, online gambler, gym rat, catfish, but other than that, a nice dude.

Jan 2, 20203h 0m

Ep 186Actual Play- Star Trek: Mercury - Episode 2

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After completing their first mission together, Captain Shelly tasks the crew of the U.S.S. Mercury with participating with the Klingons in a mock invasion of the ship. Provided with only a skeleton crew, the Mercury’s defenders must repel the invaders while monitoring the newly upgraded automated internal defense systems. When things go awry, a simple war game may lead to a larger confrontation between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. Birk- Dr. Lenara Maro – Assistant Chief Medical Officer. Trill. Sean –Chief Thashiv ch’Tharat – Andorian chief of security Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Dec 12, 20192h 11m

Ep 185Actual Play - Delta Green - BLACKSAT

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Five astronauts and two specialist head up into space on a classified military operation to repair a secret spy satellite code-named BLACKSAT. What at first appeared to be a chance of a lifetime quickly escalates into introduction to otherworldly horror. Adam - Diedra Turner M.D. Aaron – Lt. Commander Luke Belton Ethan - Captain Daniel Hamlet Jeb - Commander Michael Spay Nathan – Major Dirk McMillan

Dec 3, 20191h 59m

Ep 184Actual Play - Star Trek: Mercury - Episode 1

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Note: Special thanks to Ross Payton and Aaron Carsten for giving us this Star Trek series to post over here at RPX. When the USS Mercury picks up a distress call from a Federation ambassador, the crew find themselves in the battling a mysterious outbreak while simultaneously preventing two warring factions from engaging in civil war. Birk- Lenara Maro – Trill medical officer Sean –Thashiv ch’Tharat - Andorian chief of security Aaron Carsten – Ensign Platt – Denobulan engineer.

Nov 26, 20192h 31m

Ep 183Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - The Two-Headed Serpent - Episode 6

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The seals have been broken and the hidden temple has arisen from the earth. All that is left to do is enter the temple and get the mummy, then get out of Bolivia. Find out what terrors await our brave investigators in this exciting season finale. Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good lord’s work. Cam – Rudolph Paul Brady – Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance. D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable. Laura – Irene Hopp – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Nov 7, 20192h 25m

Ep 182Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - The Two-Headed Serpent - EP 5

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When we last saw our investigators, they were trapped in a well with members of the Bolivian army encircling it. A compromising scene to say the least. Stay tuned as they diplomatically handle the situation at point-blank range and continue their quest for the ancient temple. Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good lord’s work. Cam – Rudolph Paul Brady – Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance. D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable. Laura – Irene Hopp – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Oct 30, 20191h 56m

Ep 181Episode 42 - Interview with Jeff Mechlinski

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Game Designer Jeff Mechlinski, author of Age Past, SuperAge and Robotech: The Macross Saga RPG, stops by to discuss his latest project currently Kickstarting, CHARM. “Charm is a tabletop Role Playing Game that uses a simple, yet versatile rule set. The rules can be learned in minutes and offer a fully immersive game experience. A character can fit on a sheet as small as a business card. “ For more info on Charm and to see the beta rules please check out the Kickstarter page. For more information on Jeff and his other creations please visit Strange Machine Games. Music: Alte Herren by KieLoKaz

Oct 22, 201949 min

Ep 180Actual Play- Pulp Cthulhu - The Two-Headed Serpent - EP 4

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Emerging from the well, shaken but alive, the group immediately begins looking for more of the well in the jungle. However, it doesn’t appear that they are the only ones looking for these seals… Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good lord’s work. Cam – Rudolph Paul Brady – Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance. D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable. Laura – Irene Hopp – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Oct 9, 20192h 5m

Ep 179Episode 41- Consent in Gaming

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“Consent in Gaming,” by Monte Cook Games, is a systemless guide for tackling sensitive or mature content at the table. In this episode, Adam, Chris, and Vince discuss why consent is important (especially in more intense genres), working with your players to make sure you’re all on the same page, and what to do when someone done fucked up. Pick up your free copy of "Consent in Gaming" at Monte Cook Games. Music: "The Stork" by Ketsa

Sep 29, 201940 min

Ep 178Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - The Two-Headed Serpent - EP 3

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Following the Caduceus Organization’s orders, the party begins searching Mayan ruins the body of an ancient mummy. Unfortunately for them it appears that members of the Bolivian army have also joined in the search. Acquiring the services of a guide, the adventurers travel to a site where heavy artillery has uncovered something that was better left undisturbed. Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good lord’s work. Cam - Rudolph Paul Brady - Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance. D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable. Laura – Irene Hopp – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Sep 21, 20192h 30m

Ep 177Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu - The Two-Headed Serpent - EP 2

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Having finally arrived at camp, the team finds themselves in the middle of an uneasy truce between the aid workers and the Bolivian soldiers. With their escort task accomplished, the team tries to reestablish communication with the Caduceus Foundation. Meanwhile someone in the camp could possibly be more than they let on to be. Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good lord’s work. Cam - Rudolph Paul Brady - Parapsychologist with the gift of clairvoyance. D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable. Laura – Irene Hopp – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Sep 8, 20191h 36m

Ep 176Episode 40 - Post Gen Con 2019

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We survived Gen Con! Listen to our harrowing tales of “the best four days in gaming”. WARNING: In this episode we talk about rampant capitalism, playing games, and adult beverages. Games Discussed: Night’s Black Agents Solo Ops Red Markets Trabajo Le Corbusier Elevation Veblen Goods Band of Blades Zweihander Eclipse Phase 2nd Ed Mothership Hive Mind Dead Planet Pound of Flesh Masks of Nyarlathotep Dark Adventure Radio Theatre Tachyon Squadron Star Crossed For the Queen King in Yellow (Annotated) The Sword, The Crown and the Unspeakable Power The Watch Music: Infiltrators by Nathaniel Wyvern

Aug 30, 20191h 27m

Ep 175Actual Play - Pulp Cthulhu- The Two-Headed Serpent - EP 1

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As the Chaco War rages on between Bolivia and Paraguay a group of adventurers employed by the Caduceus Foundation escort a caravan of nurses, doctors, and much needed medical supplies to civilians caught up in the war. Deep in the jungle of Gran Chaco the party will see the horrors of war and something much worse. Adam – Eustace Hardin – Former Pentecostal missionary still doing the good lord’s work. D – Roderick Heath – Hard-boiled detective with prior experience with the explainable. Laura – Irene Hopp – Cultural anthropology professor at NYU on sabbatical ..with her guns.

Aug 18, 20191h 56m

Ep 174Actual Play - TimeWatch - The Valkyrie Gambit

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Patreon Backer Game. When nuclear war breaks out in the 1960s TimeWatch must scramble to 1865 Munich to restore the original timeline. But fixing the problem is just half the job when it comes to time travel. Brownie - Uurrk - 33,000 BCE Neanderthal (he/him) Chris - Dr. Leah Breen - 23rd century New Zealand Chrono-Scientist (she/her) Geoff - Skegg - Psychic Velociraptor from alternate time stream (he/him) Laura - Kelfala - 24th century West African starship pilot (she/her) Special thanks to our Patreon backers for playing with us this episode.

Aug 10, 20193h 53m

Ep 173Episode 39 - Prepping for Gen Con & Player Decisions

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If it’s your first time going to Gen Con, this is your survival guide. If it isn’t, still listen along and nod knowingly when we say something to which you agree with. In this episode the RPX crew will offer advice to surviving ‘best four days in gaming’. Also, in this episode we will also explore how to handle unexpected actions from players. Special shout out to Crazon / Review Cultist of Al Dente Rigamortis for our new logo. Be sure to check out his Deviant Art page as well as pasta podcast Al Dente Rigamortis . Note: In the show we mention parking through Gate 10. Welp, they're sold out. Sorry. Music: Ketsa - Up Down

Jul 29, 201955 min

Ep 172Actual Play - Blades In The Dark - The Seven Mutes

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Recluse Oliver Scurlock made his fortune harvesting leviathan blood. However, Oliver’s success has garnered him envy among his family who seek to take control of his wealth. Approached by Amina Scurlock, the Seven Mutes are tasked with helping Amina succeed her dear uncle as head of the Scurlock Company. For this succession to work, Oliver Scurlock must die. Aaron - Keel - The Hound Adam - Wing - The Lurk Daniel - Silk - The Spider Nathan - Nara - The Cutter Patrick - Duskwall

Jul 20, 20191h 51m

Ep 171Actual Play - Base Raiders - Dead Shift

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Earth has fallen, and the Waffle House is closed. In the wake of a zombie apocalypse of super hero proportions, the remnants of humanity float above Earth in the super max security prison known as the Shackle. After a scavenger team on a supply run fails to return, an unlikely team of super powered refugees is assembled to go investigate the team’s disappearance and bring back supplies. Aaron - Mike – Son of the super villain Doctor Worm. Claims he isn’t a mutant. Adam - Cailum - Crossroad demon who inherited the position through a bit of nepotism. Chris - Janet - Teleporter. When someone offers you psychedelic mushrooms to cure schizophrenia, it’s going to break bad. Ethan - Roswell - Stranded on Earth after a failed scouting mission, Roswell was convinced to turn his engineering skills to helping the US government. Now after a comfortable life time he's forced to back into the fray to protect the new home he has. Ethan - Xiphos – Small time criminal magic user who rose up the food chain after all the other super villains turned into zombies

Jul 7, 20192h 41m

Ep 170Episode 38 - Origins 2019 Wrap-up

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While Origins 2019 is quickly becoming a distant memory, you too can recreate this magical experience. First, have four great days of fun playing board games and tabletop RPGs. Next, get a star-studded cast of special guests such as Role Palying Public Radio's Ross Payton, Ethan and Greg from Technical Difficulties, and Birk - podcast mercenary. Lastly, lock yourself up in a frigid conference room. If none are available, you might be able to record at Mt. Everest’s base camp. In this wrap-up we will be discussing the variety all the all games we played as well as giving you a sneak peek at some of the newer games that were demoing at Origins.

Jun 28, 20191h 19m

Ep 169Actual Play- Trail of Cthulhu - Not so Quiet

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Bullet-ridden, bruised and bloody, the Investigators, soldiers and nurses in the Great War, are brought from the fontline to Military Hospital Number Five. Haggard staff make their rounds, the doctors experiment after dark with electro-shock therapy, gaunt nurses give unlabelled and unknown drugs. Patients are dying by the dozen when they once seemed to be on the road to recovery. Something is wrong. Daniel - Francis Patterson - Doctor & temporary Captain with the RAMC. Jen - Evelyn Ryce - Nurse, Darth - Phillip Moose - Definitely an American volunteer with the Canadian Armed Forces Not so Quiet is part of the Out of Time anthology available at Pelgrane Press.

Jun 17, 20193h 42m

Ep 168Actual Play- Red Markets 10K - Ep 46- Family Matters

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Brenda Simmons wasn’t near her twin daughters when the crash happened. One daughter eventually made it out of the loss and the other was lost. Taking a job from Trouble Trackers…again, Freelance will journey to the clinic where Mrs. Simmon’s lost daughter was last seen and out her to rest. Greg – NRG – A hustling mechanic with a husband, an adopted son, a cute dog, and crippling debt. (He/Him) David – Longshot – A dispossessed Canadian that hasn’t let the apocalypse ruin his good nature…even if he has to kill you. (He/Him) Ian – Tora – A samurai wannabe who may be more than she appears. (She/Her) Chris – Allensworth – A combat medic who has gunned two ways. (He / Him)

Jun 10, 20192h 46m

Ep 167Episode 37- Velvet Glove Post-Mortem

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In our first ever post-mortem, David and Shaun from RPPR and Ethan from Tech Diff sit down with us to discuss their thoughts and experiences playing Velvet Glove. We talk about the mini-campaign, The Lethal Lolitas, and provide our overall impression of the system.

May 30, 20191h 50m

Ep 166Actual Play - Velvet Glove - EP 3 Blondie

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"You Can't Spell Blondie Without Die." It’s the day of the big dance and the Lethal Lolitas have a mystery to solve. Can the gang solve it in time for the dance? Will they have what it takes to take on the Vermin on in a street fight? Stay tuned for this exciting conclusion of Velvet Glove. Ian – GM David – Tobi Cole – Maniac. Tough as nails enforcer with a heart of gold and a body count. Shaun - Kimmy Ku - Newbie. . Sweet protogoth girl on the outside- horrible monster on the inside. Adam – Jordan Riggs – Stoner. Tomboy with a soft side that could give you a contact buzz.

May 19, 20193h 33m

Ep 165Actual Play- Velvet Glove - Episode 2 - Another Brick In The Wal

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A war is brewing and the Lethal Lolitas need all the help they can to stop the Vermin from taking control of the city. Desperate time call for desperate measures, which probably explains while the Lolitas seek the aid of the chess team to pass the big upcoming exam. But life isn’t just about pocket protectors and protractors, the Lolitas also must seek aid from the toughest gang in the city, the 18th Street Demons. Ian – GM David – Tobi Cole – Maniac. Tough as nails enforcer with a heart of gold and a body count. Shaun - Kimmy Ku - Newbie. . Sweet protogoth girl on the outside- horrible monster on the inside. Adam – Jordan Riggs – Stoner. Tomboy with a soft side that could give you a contact buzz.

May 11, 20193h 18m

Ep 164Actual Play - Velvet Glove - EP 1 Disco Blitz

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In a time of sex, drugs, and rock and roll the Lethal Lolitas, a tough girl gang from the streets of St. Louis, must defend their turf from two rival gangs while dealing with an even bigger gang looming over their heads. Can they pull off a plan to survive the rumble? Either way, the streets will never be the same. Ian - GM David – Tobi Cole – Maniac. Tough as nails enforcer with a heart of gold and a body count. Ethan C. – Hannah Martin – Valkyrie. An organized and resourceful good girl that just might be packing a switchblade. Adam – Jordan Riggs – Stoner. Tomboy with a soft side that could give you a contact buzz. Need to tunes to get that 70s feel? Check out our Velvet Glove Spotify playlist. Special thanks to David of Role Playing Public Radio and Ethan of Technical Difficulties for joining us.

May 1, 20192h 31m

Ep 163Episode 36 - Dimensions D6 RPG Kickstarter

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We recently interviewed game designer Alton Wheelhouse about the upcoming Kickstarter for Dimensions D6 RPG. Dimensions d6 RPG is a brand new introductory Role Playing Game, specifically designed to teach new players how to play a complete adventure in an hour or less, regardless of experience. With simple to understand rules and progressive level design, anyone can explore the Multiverse with the TTRPG designed to fit in your pocket!

Apr 20, 201945 min

Ep 162Actual Play - Eclipse Phase - Acrimony EP 2

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As Firewall agents track Chi down to her last know location, they find themselves pitted against a new threat. A shadowy group know as the Confessors have been seen lurking around the mine of Kongyùn, dragging miners off into its depths. Geoff – Amal – Brinker Security Specialist Laura – Svafa – Titanian Science Police Inspector D – Chi – Mindhacker / Social Networker

Apr 5, 20192h 43m

Ep 161Actual Play - RM 10K - EP 44 - Trouble Trackers Pt 2

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Tora and Mash are in over their heads. Out of battery, exhausted, and having inexplicably beaten the shit out of each other, they’ve realized they need backup at the job site. Here’s hoping another member of Freelance got their SOS.

Mar 27, 20192h 59m

Ep 160Episode 35 - Interview with Ray Cox

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Game designer and podcaster Ray Cox of [insert quest here] sits down with us to share his latest projects. Live.Love.Die.Remember, places players in the final moments between pilots and the mechs that love them. Ray’s current project Live.Love.Die explores the emotional bonds formed between Mech pilots and the AI fighting machines they go to war in. You can find Ray at: [insert quest here] [insert quest here] Twitter Pick up your own copy of Live.Love.Die.Remember and Erotia today!

Mar 18, 20191h 21m