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Dave and Matthew from Effekt share recordings of their home games. If you seek a polished improvised adventure, with professional actors, music and sound effects, look elsewhere. We seek to share the authentic experience, with rules discussions, asides and digressions just as they happened around the dining table. We also try to play RAW so you can learn with us as we try out new games.

Matthew Tyler-Jones, Dave Semark

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    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 71:33


    The finale of our latest adventure. Marion goes into the Apache camp to negotiate for the children, while Nat and Jimmy try to keep Indian-hunters and the US Army at bay. This is our most recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June 2024, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 61:47 Transcription Available


    The odds in this fight get worse...This is our most recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June 2024, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 62:08 Transcription Available


    The Freeman-Harlesden Ranch boys don't find the Apache they are looking for. But the Apache find them...This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June 2024, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 60:07 Transcription Available


    Sent to Las Cruces by Garland Rayburn to purchase emergency stocks of grain, the boys realise they will have to spend time working with the US Cavalry to get the required food.This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June 2024, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 58:24 Transcription Available


    A new story starts here! A great place to saddle up. It's been a tough winter in Jornada Springs, and Rayburn still thinks the Freeman-Harlesdon boys owe the town another favour. This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June 2024, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 56:39 Transcription Available


    The final episode from Lincoln county. A verdict is reached in the trial of Mary and Murphy McGinn. Plus we discuss the mechanical penalties of losing your Faith and get XP!-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing  - this episode takes a short interlude in the real minutes to discuss the new iteration of the Trouble mechanic - and the current QuickDraw may have a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in January 2024.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 60:19 Transcription Available


    Marion goes to talk to Torrance about the possibility that Torrance might be Grainne McGinn's true father. The trial starts, and does not start well.-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing  - this episode takes a short interlude in the real minutes to discuss the new iteration of the Trouble mechanic - and the current QuickDraw may have a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in January 2024.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 65:29 Transcription Available


    The boys try to spend the day before the start of the trial finding out anything that might help them make their case against Mary McGinn stick. Marion comes to a conclusion that has him sneaking away from his friends to meet with Torrence in secret.-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing  - this episode takes a short interlude in the real minutes to discuss the new iteration of the Trouble mechanic - and the current QuickDraw may have a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in January 2024.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 56:38


    In Lincoln the boys try scout the lay of the land, in terms of both geography and politics. Culminating in a tense meeting with Terrence the leader of the gang that Dona; McGuin, AKA Lucky Lawless, used to be in -Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in January 2024.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 56:40 Transcription Available


    A great point to saddle up with the outfit as they start their seventh adventure. Having served justice on McGuin, the sheriff and his deputised lawmen are summoned to Lincoln to bear witness against his wife. Meanwhile his daughter and Marion find love...-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in January 2024.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 29

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 52:14 Transcription Available


    Marion makes a promise to Mrs Rayburn he does not intend to keep. Autumn turns into winter, we earn XP and Settlement Points, and we see how successful our business was.-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 28

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 57:50 Transcription Available


    In the aftermath of the gunfight at McGuin's house, the outfit still has to negotiate with a town that feels betrayed by Marion and Jimmy working for Chisum.-We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.Exciting news about Tales of the Old West coming this week.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 27

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 65:07 Transcription Available


    Sheriff Horcock, with his two newly appointed deputies, goes to arrest Donal McGuin.-We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 63:01 Transcription Available


    The boys deal with McGuin's denunciation at the public meeting, and in the aftermath, Mrs Paquito and Mr Rayburn issue an ultimatum.-We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 63:38 Transcription Available


    McGuin offers Freeman and Harlesden a "favour" that feels more like a threat. The three friends try and lay the groundwork for dealing with the impact of the forthcoming revelation and the possibility that the whole town might turn against them,We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 63:40 Transcription Available


    The newly appointed Sheriff Horcock demands to know what these other lawmen are doing in town. When it turns out they have come to inform the Rayburn and Paquito families that their missing sons have been murdered by Cody Picker, Jimmy and Marion feel they have to tell Horcock what they know.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 60:31 Transcription Available


    Freeman and Harlesden are reminded of their duties to Chisum, and given notice of a development in the Spanish Land Grant. Horcock is made Sheriff, and two other lawmen arrive in town.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 54:16 Transcription Available


    In the aftermath of the gunfight, Horcock and Jimmy take Marion to the Doctor. A letter from Chisum arrives at the ranch offering new opportunities, and the season turns.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 59:02 Transcription Available


    There's a man goin' round, taking names, And he decides who to free and who to blame, Everybody won't be treated all the same Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 60:24 Transcription Available


    Horcock has told his old Confederate colleagues he wants nothing to do with them. He won't help them against  revenger vigilantes from the 31st Infantry, so why won't they leave town? What are they waiting for? Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. Content Warning 2: In this session, table disciple was cast aside - somebody (Dave mostly) was eating biscuits close to his mic. I did the best I could but I have not managed to get rid of all the munching. Use the chapter timings if you want to skip the worst of it, or if your podcatcher dies use chapters skip to 36minutes in. Believe me, it's worth enduring to  the cliff-hanger.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 60:21


    "Captain" Nathaniel Horcock wants to leave the war behind. But  three old comrades have come to Jornada Springs. And Hell follows with them.  UContent Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 74:22


    A great point to jump on board!* A new adventure starts and Andy returns to the table as Nathaniel Horcock. In this episode Jimmy and Marion return from Albuquerque to find that Horcock has other matters on his mind. His Confederate past is catching up with him. Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 49:12


    In Albuquerque, Jimmy and Marion have their fateful meeting with  John Chisum.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2022.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 58:15


    After riding hard in the hope of catching Picker up, Marion arrives in Albuquerque. He impresses the local sheriff when he reports the dead men, Rayburn and Gilchrist, who he and Jimmy found on the trail. When Jimmy arrives the two track down Picker in the hope of confronting him once more.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2022.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 58:20


    Around the campfire, the boys try to persuade Chisholm's man, Cody Picker, to come clean about McGinn's offer. The temperature rises, tension mounts.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2022.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 62:44


    Driving the herd to Albuquerque to market, Jimmy and Marion encounter two separate groups of suspicious riders. Are either party responsible for the dead travellers they came across?We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2022.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 64:12


    After they bring Jimmy's birth-mother back from their adventures in Silver City, Marion and Jimmy must prepare to take their herd to market. They recruit three extra hands to help them, and when word gets around Chisholm's man Cody Picker asks if he can accompany them. This adventure to going to get tense. . .We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2022.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 78:36


    In the long awaited conclusion to our adventure in Silver City, Jimmy and Marion decide that if the law can't help they must taken direct action. But can they rescue Minnie in time?We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in October 2022.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 70:59


    In Silver City, Marion and Jimmy find a lawyer and talk to the sheriff.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 59:48


    In Silver City, Marion and Jimmy look for Jimmy's birth mother - and find her fallen on hard times. CONTENT WARNING - this episode contains reported abuse and indenture. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 59:39


    AftermathAs he goes through his dead brother's belongings young Jimmy Harlesden discovers a letter that changes everything he thought he knew about his life. He and Marion Freeman set out to discover the truth.This is the first session made on a new recording device that lets us split out each mic's tracks. We are just getting used to a new editing workflow. If you have any comments on teh audio quality please tell us through Twitter, Facebook or Email.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 68:12


    The aftermath of the shootout and the Tannerhill's treachery. Plus a playtest discussion, and we find a mistake in an update of the story path generator.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 60:03


    The Freeman Harlesden boys face the Tannerhill family, with tragic consequences.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 72:49


    Having decided to face up to the Tannerhill family the Freeman Harlesden boys have to put their affairs in order.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 75:14


    A few weeks after the shootout with McGinn's cowhands the Tannerhill family arrive in town, seeking revenge. And we start a second session with revisions to the settlement rules, and a recap of what we did last time. It's hard to remember stuff nowadays.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 57:54


    Hoarecock takes the baby and the bodies of her murdered parents into town. Freeman and Billy Harlesden arrive later, followed by the (alleged) murderers themselves.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 60:14


    Investigating the ruins of the Dean ranch, the outfit can't find any trace of a child they know should be there, but can find the tracks of a herd of the cattle being lead east away from the ranch. Freeman and Harlesden follow those tracks, while Hoarecock hears a cry in the scrub...Content warning: this episode features a very young child, injured and in mortal perilWe are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 66:29


    The Freeman Harlesden outfit try to make an impression on the crowd at the Founders Day celebrations, but they are interrupted when Commanchero Traders bring an opportunity to town. It's time to do a deal, or two.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 88:58


    The players define their town, and their business. Dave explains the new push mechanic (we already have a new new one at the time of writing), then the newly named Freeman Harlesden outfit ride into Jornada Springs to get to know their neighbours at the town's Founders Day celebrations. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West (session Zero)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 52:31


    We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    More Dragonbane!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 103:10


    We play the second half of the Quickstart adventure for OG Swedish RPG, Drakar och Demoner, now in an English translation (with a less litigation-baiting name) as part of its 40th anniversary edition. Guest Starring Magnus Seter, old DoD hand and author of one of the adventures in the new edition.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do?Please review us on your directory of choice or PodchaserCheckout our regular podcast to hear Matt and Dave discuss and create content for (mostly Swedish) RPGsFind transcripts and other stuff on our blogs: FictionSuit and RPGGods ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Dragonbane!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 91:41


    We play the OG Swedish RPG, Drakar och Demoner, now looking at an English translation (with a less litigation-baiting name) as part of its 40th anniversary edition. Guest Starring Magnus Seter, old DoD hand and author of one of the adventures in the new edition.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do?Please review us on your directory of choice or PodchaserCheckout our regular podcast to hear Matt and Dave discuss and create content for (mostly Swedish) RPGsFind transcripts and other stuff on our blogs: FictionSuit and RPGGods ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Children of the Song - Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 90:16


    The crew are roused from their seance, there has been a murder! So'Ka the skavara is missing leaving only his Capybara. The crew and the Children of the Song try to make sense of what they have experienced, in an atmosphere is distrust.Guest starting two patrons, Jon and Will. The last part of Children of the SongLike what we do?Please review us on your directory of choice or PodchaserBuy The Last Cyclade via our affiliate linkCheckout our regular podcast to hear Matt and Dave discuss and create content for (mostly Swedish) RPGsFind transcripts and other stuff on our blogs: FictionSuit and RPGGodsMusic is Nomad, from Stars in a Black Sky, played with permission from Free League Publishing ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Children of the Song - Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 89:57


    There is a crisis of identity on the Xene node, as people wonder who they are. . . reallyGuest starting three patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas has expanded his thought on the Skavara in a new FLW supplement here Like what we do?Please review us on your directory of choice or PodchaserBuy The Last Cyclade via our affiliate linkCheckout our regular podcast to hear Matt and Dave discuss and create content for (mostly Swedish) RPGsFind transcripts and other stuff on our blogs: FictionSuit and RPGGodsMusic is Nomad, from Stars in a Black Sky, played with permission from Free League Publishing★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Children of the Song - Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 87:30


    The last thing Oshian, Yaqub, Havima, So-ka and the 'prophet of Abrahim' remember of Coriolis was participating in a Seance with the leaders of the Children of the Song. Now it seems they are different people - the crew of a Foundation Space Station, orbiting Xene...Sorry we're late this this - still not quite organised around my new jobGuest starting thrre patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas has expanded his thought on the Skavara in a new FLW supplement here Like what we do?Please review us on your directory of choice or PodchaserBuy The Last Cyclade via our affiliate linkCheckout our regular podcast to hear Matt and Dave discuss and create content for (mostly Swedish) RPGsFind transcripts and other stuff on our blogs: FictionSuit and RPGGodsMusic is Nomad, from Stars in a Black Sky, played with permission from Free League Publishing★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Children of the Song - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 88:47


    Finally, Oshian, Yaqub, Havima, So-ka and the 'prophet of Abrahim' are led to an anonymous Souk on the other side of the station to meet leaders of the Children of the Song. Then things get very weird. Sorry we're late this this - a combination of Covid and a new full time job.Guest starting thrre patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas has expanded his thought on the Skavara in a new FLW supplement here Like what we do?Please review us on your directory of choice or PodchaserBuy The Last Cyclade via our affiliate linkCheckout our regular podcast to hear Matt and Dave discuss and create content for (mostly Swedish) RPGsFind transcripts and other stuff on our blogs: FictionSuit and RPGGodsMusic is Nomad, from Stars in a Black Sky, played with permission from Free League Publishing★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Children of the Song - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 87:25


    In the Mulukhad, Oshian, Yaqub, Havima, So-ka and the 'prophet of Abrahim' seek out the leaders of the Children of the Song Guest starting thrre patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas' Skavara background Like what we do?Please review us on your directory of choice or PodchaserBuy The Last Cyclade via our affiliate linkCheckout our regular podcast to hear Matt and Dave discuss and create content for (mostly Swedish) RPGsFind transcripts and other stuff on our blogs: FictionSuit and RPGGodsMusic is Nomad, from Stars in a Black Sky, played with permission from Free League Publishing★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Children of the Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 88:13


    The first mission for Oshian and Yaqub, since deciding work for the Zenithian Hegemony, is back on Coriolis. Charged with investigating the "Children of the Song" the duo are first reunited with and old friend, Havima. But who is the so-called Prophet of Abrahim?Guest starting there patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas' Skavara background Like what we do?Please review us on your directory of choice or PodchaserBuy The Last Cyclade via our affiliate linkCheckout our regular podcast to hear Matt and Dave discuss and create content for (mostly Swedish) RPGsFind transcripts and other stuff on our blogs: FictionSuit and RPGGodsMusic is Nomad, from Stars in a Black Sky, played with permission from Free League Publishing★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Ravenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 29:58


    Can our roguish heroes escape the depravities of Haggler's house? Is the length of this short episode a clue?EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Ravenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 61:19


    Tengrail and Isembold and meet Gormer again in Hagglers House, and take an opportunity to steal the eye of Scrome. Their escape route leaves much to be desired.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Ravenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 64:32


    Tengrail, Isembold and meet some of the people strange people in the festival around Hagglers House, while Gormer, disguised with the shape changing blood of Twinbeard, sneaks into the catacombs beneath.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogs Use this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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