Podcasts about cypher system

Have you ever gotten up for a full day's work in a haunted coal mine and thought, "Boy, I really hope that bird in a cage doesn't stop singing and doom us all"? No? Then you clearly weren't with the RPGBOT crew in Part 2 of our Old Gods of Appalachia charity stream—where coal dust has claws, headlamps are your best friend, and it turns out you can get shot-in-the-foot vibes without ever firing a gun. Buckle up, y'all. Things are getting deep, dark, and very dusty. Support MD Anderson Cancer Research Before we go further, remember: this campaign was part of a live charity event supporting MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the top cancer hospitals in the world. Their mission is simple but critical: end cancer for patients everywhere through advanced research, treatment, and compassionate care. You can still make a difference. Donate today at https://mdanderson.donordrive.com/participants/9351 — every dollar helps bring hope, healing, and lifesaving treatment to real people in the fight for their lives. Previously, on the RPGBOT charity stream: Jessie and Isaiah arrived in Williams Holler—an Appalachian company town where coal mine doom meets fire-eyed-almost-deer and fatal sermons about salvation through suffering. After a run-in with a not-deer and a meet-and-greet with Mister T and his questionable Applejack theology, our heroes found themselves deep in the mines for mandatory community service, hammering rocks for redemption. Episode 2 picks up right where we left off: with moonshiner chaos, clumsy pickaxe injuries, Tommyknocker rituals, and a collapsing mine shaft that proves this town is as deadly belowground as it is above. In this episode of the RPGBOT Podcast, the gang digs deeper into Old Gods of Appalachia—both narratively and literally—as they're sent into the bowels of the Williams Holler coal mine to "earn their keep" under the watchful eye of foreman Josh CC. Join Jessie and Isaiah as they: Learn about Tommyknockers—ghostly Appalachian mine spirits who love pennies and hate eye contact. Perform citation-needed rituals involving canaries, fish bits, and whispered thanks. Fail basic pickaxe maneuvers (looking at you, Isaiah) and experience the dark gift of GM intrusions, brought to you by generous donors. Discover strange, ancient artifacts deep underground—hint: they might belong to the town's ominous apple orchard daughter. Encounter a creature that definitely isn't a dog made of coal and bad vibes. Try desperately to outrun physics, collapse, and tiny angry men with stone axes through lightless tunnels. All while raising money for MD Anderson Cancer Research, whose work helps real people—unlike some podcast characters we could name. Key Takeaways Horror is better underground: Claustrophobic tunnels, unstable lanterns, and monster-dust dogs? That's premium Appalachian fear. Cypher System shines in survival tension: Speed and might rolls build both narrative and actual sweat. Tommyknockers are the coal miner's cryptid: They warn you with knocks—if you leave them snacks and don't embarrass them. GM intrusions are extra spicy during charity games: The more you donate, the more you make the players quietly panic. Jessie can shoot, quip, and pull people out of holes: The perfect outlaw protagonist energy. This mine is getting worse by the minute: Strange artifacts, broken elevators, dead canaries? It's all very "maybe we leave now." Basket of weird fruit: The orchard, Mr. T, and a thing calling itself "the green" are part of a cosmic tug-of-war that's barely begun. Thank You to the Old Gods and Monte Cook A huge thank-you to Steve Shell, Cam Collins, and the DeepNerd Media team for creating the masterwork that is Old Gods of Appalachia. Their audio drama is the gold standard of Appalachian horror storytelling—and the Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game, built on Monte Cook Games' Cypher System, brings that dread to your table with terrifying finesse. Want to experience this world for yourself? Listen to Old Gods of Appalachia wherever you get your podcasts Buy the RPG at montecookgames.com/old-gods-of-appalachia-rpg Bring some "not a deer" terror into your next campaign Let the Old Gods whisper you home. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. 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The team explores. Catch the video episode on Youtube here. We're proud to be giving away the Asteroid Blues dice set from our friends over at Dispel Dice! Use this link to enter: https://gleam.io/Cshyb/will-save-x-dispel-dice If you liked this episode, please consider supporting us on our Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/willsavethepodcast Or check out our sweet sci-fi fantasy swag on our merch store. https://shop.willsavethepodcast.com/ We'd love if you rate us on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen, follow us on social media, and check out our website WillSaveThePodcast.com for more! No Save for the Wicked is David G. - Kevin Decker Taylor B. - Dain Miller (No Quest for the Wicked) Gavin H. - Niall Spain (No Quest for the Wicked) Marvin J. - Jon Swan Game Master - Vinnie Rodriguez Special gratitude for our partner Syrinscape! They're responsible for how great our music is. Get 50% off your first month with code "willsave" and check out the sound sets we use at https://rebrand.ly/syrinscapeattributionsforwillsave And thanks as always to Cypher System, Epidemic Sounds, Syrinscape, and Dispel Dice!

The RPGBOT crew descends into the haunted hollers of Appalachia—where faith, fire, and coal run deep, and the locals don't much care for outsiders asking questions. Between GM intrusions, cursed deer, and whiskey-soaked theology, our heroes quickly learn that in Old Gods of Appalachia, salvation's a dangerous business. Welcome to the mines, y'all—hope you brought your holy water and your lucky charm. Support the MD Anderson Cancer Center If you're looking to make a meaningful impact today, please consider donating to MD Anderson. Your gift supports cutting-edge cancer research, world-class patient care, and education & prevention efforts — all part of their mission to "Make Cancer History®." MD Anderson Cancer Center MD Anderson treats patients from around the globe, advances new therapies through clinical trials, and drives programs that prevent cancer before it starts.

The RPGBOT crew descends into the haunted hollers of Appalachia—where faith, fire, and coal run deep, and the locals don't much care for outsiders asking questions. Between GM intrusions, cursed deer, and whiskey-soaked theology, our heroes quickly learn that in Old Gods of Appalachia, salvation's a dangerous business. Welcome to the mines, y'all—hope you brought your holy water and your lucky charm. Support the MD Anderson Cancer Center If you're looking to make a meaningful impact today, please consider donating to MD Anderson. Your gift supports cutting-edge cancer research, world-class patient care, and education & prevention efforts — all part of their mission to "Make Cancer History®." MD Anderson Cancer Center MD Anderson treats patients from around the globe, advances new therapies through clinical trials, and drives programs that prevent cancer before it starts.

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen. This episode: We meet Hugh, Steinunn, and Temüülen as they investigate ancient ruins for pay while the world's magic changes. Follow this series on… ▶RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/plus-ultra-s2/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel Not on Mastodon? Consider these instances: gamepad.club dice.camp mastodon.art chirp.enworld.org tabletop.vip MP3 Download: Plus Ultra S2 Ep … Continue reading "Plus Ultra S2 Ep 01: My World's On Fire, How About Yours: Part 2 (Cypher System)"

Just a state of events happening over here at Will Save! Can't wait to see y'all next week. Catch the latest video episode on Youtube here. We're proud to be giving away the Asteroid Blues dice set from our friends over at Dispel Dice! Use this link to enter: https://gleam.io/Cshyb/will-save-x-dispel-dice If you liked this episode, please consider supporting us on our Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/willsavethepodcast Or check out our sweet sci-fi fantasy swag on our merch store. https://shop.willsavethepodcast.com/ We'd love if you rate us on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen, follow us on social media, and check out our website WillSaveThePodcast.com for more! No Save for the Wicked is David G. - Kevin Decker Taylor B. - Dain Miller (No Quest for the Wicked) Gavin H. - Niall Spain (No Quest for the Wicked) Marvin J. - Jon Swan Game Master - Vinnie Rodriguez Special gratitude for our partner Syrinscape! They're responsible for how great our music is. Get 50% off your first month with code "willsave" and check out the sound sets we use at https://rebrand.ly/syrinscapeattributionsforwillsave And thanks as always to Cypher System, Epidemic Sounds, Syrinscape, and Dispel Dice!

What happens when you mix time travel, cybernetics, and dinosaurs — and then get stuck 90 million years in the past? We're diving into Predation, the wildest RPG you've never played. Strap in, game mothers, dungeon masters, and dice goblins — this episode we're reviewing Predation, the dinosaur-heavy RPG from Monte Cook Games built on the Cypher System! We unpack what makes Predation such a unique blend of science fiction, time anomalies, and genetically modified dinosaurs. From player-driven companion mechanics to the game's faction conflicts, we dig into what works, and what's missing.

The team bonds. Catch the video episode on Youtube here. We're proud to be giving away the Asteroid Blues dice set from our friends over at Dispel Dice! Use this link to enter: https://gleam.io/Cshyb/will-save-x-dispel-dice If you liked this episode, please consider supporting us on our Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/willsavethepodcast Or check out our sweet sci-fi fantasy swag on our merch store. https://shop.willsavethepodcast.com/ We'd love if you rate us on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen, follow us on social media, and check out our website WillSaveThePodcast.com for more! No Save for the Wicked is David G. - Kevin Decker Taylor B. - Dain Miller (No Quest for the Wicked) Gavin H. - Niall Spain (No Quest for the Wicked) Marvin J. - Jon Swan Game Master - Vinnie Rodriguez Special gratitude for our partner Syrinscape! They're responsible for how great our music is. Get 50% off your first month with code "willsave" and check out the sound sets we use at https://rebrand.ly/syrinscapeattributionsforwillsave And thanks as always to Cypher System, Epidemic Sounds, Syrinscape, and Dispel Dice!

The work begins. We're proud to be giving away the Asteroid Blues dice set from our friends over at Dispel Dice! Use this link to enter: https://gleam.io/Cshyb/will-save-x-dispel-dice If you liked this episode, please consider supporting us on our Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/willsavethepodcast Or check out our sweet sci-fi fantasy swag on our merch store. https://shop.willsavethepodcast.com/ We'd love if you rate us on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen, follow us on social media, and check out our website WillSaveThePodcast.com for more! No Save for the Wicked is David G. - Kevin Decker Taylor B. - Dain Miller (No Quest for the Wicked) Gavin H. - Niall Spain (No Quest for the Wicked) Marvin J. - Jon Swan Game Master - Vinnie Rodriguez Special gratitude for our partner Syrinscape! They're responsible for how great our music is. Get 50% off your first month with code "willsave" and check out the sound sets we use at https://rebrand.ly/syrinscapeattributionsforwillsave And thanks as always to Cypher System, Epidemic Sounds, Syrinscape, and Dispel Dice!

RPG System: Cypher System (cypher-system.com)Years after Prince Ren found eight of the treasures of Rule, Octopon has been restored to its former glory. However, without all thirteen treasures, the Dark Water still plagues the world of Mer. Now, Ren's child will assemble a new crew of misfits to find the remaining Treasures, no matter what stands in their way! ◇ Visit happyjacks.org/piratesofdarkwater for a full list of this campaign's videos and podcasts. CAST:  GM: Vixie Belle (she/her) https://linktr.ee/pocketdragonpub Lloyd (He/They) https://druggeddwarf.carrd.co/ Ari, Daughter of Ren (She/They) Joe Shiz-Haw (He/Him) Khomu, a Grizzled Warrior (He/Him) Courtney (she/her) Ozzmynd, Former Pirate of the Maelstrom (she/her) Samm Star (she/they/fae) https://Lusttforlifeex.carrd.co Sophie, Career Pirate who Fights Dirty (they/she) Consider supporting the show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/happyjacksrpg ◇ Subscribe to our other podcast feeds! We have a weekly tabletop RPG talk show based on topics sent in from fans around the world, and a great collection of One-Shots if you prefer bite sized adventures. ◇ You can watch us on Youtube or Twitch! Hang out with other tabletop roleplaying fans in our Discord community! Tags: happyjacksrpg, tabletop, gaming, rpg, advice, dnd, d&d, podcast, roleplaying, happy jacks, stream, streaming, twitch, youtube, dm, gm, dming, gming, game master, dungeon master, campaign, dungeons and dragons, hjrpg, ttrpg, freeleague, electricstate

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen. This episode: In this Season Finale, the party know where the dragon egg is, now they just need to reach it before Iago. Follow this series on… ▶RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/plus-ultra/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel Not on Mastodon? Consider these instances: gamepad.club dice.camp mastodon.art chirp.enworld.org tabletop.vip MP3 Download: Plus … Continue reading "Plus Ultra Ep 27: It's a Kind of Magic (Cypher System)"

A quick update from Marvin's outie, Jon! We're proud to be giving away the Asteroid Blues dice set from our friends over at Dispel Dice! Use this link to enter: https://gleam.io/Cshyb/will-save-x-dispel-dice No Save for the Wicked is David G. - Kevin Decker Taylor B. - Dain Miller (No Quest for the Wicked) Gavin H. - Niall Spain (No Quest for the Wicked) Marvin J. - Jon Swan Game Master - Vinnie Rodriguez Special gratitude for our partner Syrinscape! They're responsible for how great our music is. Get 50% off your first month with code "willsave" and check out the sound sets we use at https://rebrand.ly/syrinscapeattributionsforwillsave And thanks as always to Cypher System, Epidemic Sounds, and Dispel Dice!

RPG System: Cypher System (cypher-system.com)Years after Prince Ren found eight of the treasures of Rule, Octopon has been restored to its former glory. However, without all thirteen treasures, the Dark Water still plagues the world of Mer. Now, Ren's child will assemble a new crew of misfits to find the remaining Treasures, no matter what stands in their way! ◇ Visit happyjacks.org/piratesofdarkwater for a full list of this campaign's videos and podcasts. CAST:  GM: Vixie Belle (she/her) https://linktr.ee/pocketdragonpub Lloyd (He/They) https://druggeddwarf.carrd.co/ Ari, Daughter of Ren (She/They) Joe Shiz-Haw (He/Him) Khomu, a Grizzled Warrior (He/Him) Courtney (she/her) Ozzmynd, Former Pirate of the Maelstrom (she/her) Samm Star (she/they/fae) https://Lusttforlifeex.carrd.co Sophie, Career Pirate who Fights Dirty (they/she) Consider supporting the show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/happyjacksrpg ◇ Subscribe to our other podcast feeds! We have a weekly tabletop RPG talk show based on topics sent in from fans around the world, and a great collection of One-Shots if you prefer bite sized adventures. ◇ You can watch us on Youtube or Twitch! Hang out with other tabletop roleplaying fans in our Discord community! Tags: happyjacksrpg, tabletop, gaming, rpg, advice, dnd, d&d, podcast, roleplaying, happy jacks, stream, streaming, twitch, youtube, dm, gm, dming, gming, game master, dungeon master, campaign, dungeons and dragons, hjrpg, ttrpg, freeleague, electricstate

Our eyes open. We're proud to be giving away the Asteroid Blues dice set from our friends over at Dispel Dice! Use this link to enter: https://gleam.io/Cshyb/will-save-x-dispel-dice If you liked this episode, please consider supporting us on our Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/willsavethepodcast Or check out our sweet sci-fi fantasy swag on our merch store. https://shop.willsavethepodcast.com/ We'd love if you rate us on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen, follow us on social media, and check out our website WillSaveThePodcast.com for more! No Save for the Wicked is David G. - Kevin Decker Taylor B. - Dain Miller (No Quest for the Wicked) Gavin H. - Niall Spain (No Quest for the Wicked) Marvin J. - Jon Swan Game Master - Vinnie Rodriguez Special gratitude for our partner Syrinscape! They're responsible for how great our music is. Get 50% off your first month with code "willsave" and check out the sound sets we use at https://rebrand.ly/syrinscapeattributionsforwillsave And thanks as always to Cypher System, Epidemic Sounds, and Dispel Dice!

RPG System: Cypher System (cypher-system.com)Years after Prince Ren found eight of the treasures of Rule, Octopon has been restored to its former glory. However, without all thirteen treasures, the Dark Water still plagues the world of Mer. Now, Ren's child will assemble a new crew of misfits to find the remaining Treasures, no matter what stands in their way! ◇ Visit happyjacks.org/piratesofdarkwater for a full list of this campaign's videos and podcasts. CAST:  GM: Vixie Belle (she/her) https://linktr.ee/pocketdragonpub Lloyd (He/They) https://druggeddwarf.carrd.co/ Ari, Daughter of Ren (She/They) Joe Shiz-Haw (He/Him) Khomu, a Grizzled Warrior (He/Him) Courtney (she/her) Ozzmynd, Former Pirate of the Maelstrom (she/her) Samm Star (she/they/fae) https://Lusttforlifeex.carrd.co Sophie, Career Pirate who Fights Dirty (they/she) Consider supporting the show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/happyjacksrpg ◇ Subscribe to our other podcast feeds! We have a weekly tabletop RPG talk show based on topics sent in from fans around the world, and a great collection of One-Shots if you prefer bite sized adventures. ◇ You can watch us on Youtube or Twitch! Hang out with other tabletop roleplaying fans in our Discord community! Tags: happyjacksrpg, tabletop, gaming, rpg, advice, dnd, d&d, podcast, roleplaying, happy jacks, stream, streaming, twitch, youtube, dm, gm, dming, gming, game master, dungeon master, campaign, dungeons and dragons, hjrpg, ttrpg, freeleague, electricstate

RPG System: Cypher System (cypher-system.com)Years after Prince Ren found eight of the treasures of Rule, Octopon has been restored to its former glory. However, without all thirteen treasures, the Dark Water still plagues the world of Mer. Now, Ren's child will assemble a new crew of misfits to find the remaining Treasures, no matter what stands in their way! ◇ Visit happyjacks.org/piratesofdarkwater for a full list of this campaign's videos and podcasts. CAST:  GM: Vixie Belle (she/her) https://linktr.ee/pocketdragonpub Lloyd (He/They) https://druggeddwarf.carrd.co/ Ari, Daughter of Ren (She/They) Joe Shiz-Haw (He/Him) Khomu, a Grizzled Warrior (He/Him) Courtney (she/her) Ozzmynd, Former Pirate of the Maelstrom (she/her) Samm Star (she/they/fae) https://Lusttforlifeex.carrd.co Sophie, Career Pirate who Fights Dirty (they/she) Consider supporting the show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/happyjacksrpg ◇ Subscribe to our other podcast feeds! We have a weekly tabletop RPG talk show based on topics sent in from fans around the world, and a great collection of One-Shots if you prefer bite sized adventures. ◇ You can watch us on Youtube or Twitch! Hang out with other tabletop roleplaying fans in our Discord community! Tags: happyjacksrpg, tabletop, gaming, rpg, advice, dnd, d&d, podcast, roleplaying, happy jacks, stream, streaming, twitch, youtube, dm, gm, dming, gming, game master, dungeon master, campaign, dungeons and dragons, hjrpg, ttrpg, freeleague, electricstate

Our introduction to the game and to each other. We're proud to be giving away the Asteroid Blues dice set from our friends over at Dispel Dice! Enter to win an Asteroid Blues set from DIspel Dice! Use the link: https://gleam.io/Cshyb/will-save-x-dispel-dice If you liked this episode, please consider supporting us on our Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/willsavethepodcast Or check out our sweet sci-fi fantasy swag on our merch store. https://shop.willsavethepodcast.com/ We'd love if you rate us on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen, follow us on social media, and check out our website WillSaveThePodcast.com for more! No Save for the Wicked is David G. - Kevin Decker Taylor B. - Dain Miller Gavin H. - Niall Spain Marvin J. - Jon Swan Game Master - Vinnie Rodriguez Special gratitude for our partner Syrinscape! They're responsible for how great our music is. Get 50% off your first month with code "willsave" and check out the sound sets we use at https://rebrand.ly/syrinscapeattributionsforwillsave And thanks as always to Cypher System, Epidemic Sounds, and Dispel Dice!

RPG System: Cypher System (cypher-system.com)Years after Prince Ren found eight of the treasures of Rule, Octopon has been restored to its former glory. However, without all thirteen treasures, the Dark Water still plagues the world of Mer. Now, Ren's child will assemble a new crew of misfits to find the remaining Treasures, no matter what stands in their way! ◇ Visit happyjacks.org/piratesofdarkwater for a full list of this campaign's videos and podcasts. CAST:  GM: Vixie Belle (she/her) https://linktr.ee/pocketdragonpub Lloyd (He/They) https://druggeddwarf.carrd.co/ Ari, Daughter of Ren (She/They) Joe K (He/Him) https://JoeLovesStories.carrd.co Khomu, a Grizzled Warrior (He/Him) Courtney (she/her) Ozzmynd, Former Pirate of the Maelstrom (she/her) Samm Star (she/they/fae) https://Lusttforlifeex.carrd.co Sophie, Career Pirate who Fights Dirty (they/she) Consider supporting the show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/happyjacksrpg ◇ Subscribe to our other podcast feeds! We have a weekly tabletop RPG talk show based on topics sent in from fans around the world, and a great collection of One-Shots if you prefer bite sized adventures. ◇ You can watch us on Youtube or Twitch! Hang out with other tabletop roleplaying fans in our Discord community! Tags: happyjacksrpg, tabletop, gaming, rpg, advice, dnd, d&d, podcast, roleplaying, happy jacks, stream, streaming, twitch, youtube, dm, gm, dming, gming, game master, dungeon master, campaign, dungeons and dragons, hjrpg, ttrpg, freeleague, electricstate

RPG System: Cypher System (cypher-system.com)Years after Prince Ren found eight of the treasures of Rule, Octopon has been restored to its former glory. However, without all thirteen treasures, the Dark Water still plagues the world of Mer. Now, Ren's child will assemble a new crew of misfits to find the remaining Treasures, no matter what stands in their way! ◇ Visit happyjacks.org/piratesofdarkwater for a full list of this campaign's videos and podcasts. CAST:  GM: Vixie Belle (she/her) https://linktr.ee/pocketdragonpub Lloyd (He/They) https://druggeddwarf.carrd.co/ Ari, Daughter of Ren (She/They) Joe K (He/Him) https://JoeLovesStories.carrd.co Khomu, a Grizzled Warrior (He/Him) Courtney (she/her) Ozzmynd, Former Pirate of the Maelstrom (she/her) Samm Star (she/they/fae) https://Lusttforlifeex.carrd.co Sophie, Career Pirate who Fights Dirty (they/she) Consider supporting the show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/happyjacksrpg ◇ Subscribe to our other podcast feeds! We have a weekly tabletop RPG talk show based on topics sent in from fans around the world, and a great collection of One-Shots if you prefer bite sized adventures. ◇ You can watch us on Youtube or Twitch! Hang out with other tabletop roleplaying fans in our Discord community! Tags: happyjacksrpg, tabletop, gaming, rpg, advice, dnd, d&d, podcast, roleplaying, happy jacks, stream, streaming, twitch, youtube, dm, gm, dming, gming, game master, dungeon master, campaign, dungeons and dragons, hjrpg, ttrpg, freeleague, electricstate

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen. This episode: The party spend the night in the tower and wake to find a familiar guest, followed by another, larger guest. Follow this series on… ▶RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/plus-ultra/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel Not on Mastodon? Consider these instances: gamepad.club dice.camp mastodon.art MP3 Download: Plus Ultra Ep 26: … Continue reading "Plus Ultra Ep 26: Distant Early Warning (Cypher System)"

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen. This episode: The party meet with the skai of the monastery in the mountains. Follow this series on… ▶RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/plus-ultra/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Plus Ultra Ep 25: Such Great Heights (Cypher System) Music Used: “Deadly Windmills” by JAM is licensed as Public Domain and … Continue reading "Plus Ultra Ep 25: Such Great Heights (Cypher System)"

This week, Ian is recounting his adventure to the distant city of Indianapolis to be counted among the record 72,000 attendants of GenCon 2025. Join us as he gives a recap of the games he played, shows off the games he purchased, and poorly describes some game mechanics (I was tired, okay?).   Here's a list of the games mentioned this week, plus places where you can find them (if they aren't available at your FLGS): Pirate Borg by Luke Stratton  (Limithron) - https://www.limithron.com/ If I Were A Lich, Man by Lucian Kahn (Hit Point Press) - https://hitpointpress.com/products/if-i-were-a-lich-man-box-set The Quiet Year by Avery Alder (Indie Press Revolution) - https://www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/The-Quiet-Year-updated-bag-set.html L.G.B.T. (Longsword, Glock, Bat, Taser), Axolotl With a Gun, and Kobolds & Trench Coats by Jonathon Boyle (Bright Bard Games) - https://brightbardgames.com/ Last Flight of the Pandora by Jake and Mike Rieman (Two Pancakes Games) - https://www.twopancakes.com/ The Cypher System and No Thank You, Evil! by Monte Cook Games - https://www.montecookgames.com/store/ The Gang by John Cooper and Cory Heath (Thames & Kosmos) - https://store.thamesandkosmos.com/products/the-gang Hanari by Antoine Bauza (R&R Games) - https://rnrgames.com/hanabi   Our website is live! Head on over to undercommontaste.com to find links to all of our social media, streaming sites, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord. Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell. Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.  

Livestreaming as always Friday at 2pm UK time (9am ET)! This week we'll be talking about D&D Japan's new adventure, more details about the Forgotten Realms books, Daggerheart plans, the new edition of the Cyper system, and much more! D&D Releases New Japanese Campaign 'Oni's Right Hand' More Details Revealed for Forgotten Realms Digital Expansions Alternate Covers of Upcoming Forgotten Realms Books Revealed Purple Dragon Knight Retooled as Banneret in D&D's Heroes of Faerun Book Dhampir and Other Species To Be Included in Astarion's Book of Hungers Maps Feature on D&D Beyond Becomes Free to Use D&D Video Game The Temple of Elemental Evil Returns To Steam Sirius Dice Reveals 'D&D: Baldur's Gate 3 Treasure Packs' D&D: WizKids Unveils Stranger Things Minis – ‘Heroes of Hellfire' Tariffs: 'De Minimis' Exemption Ended, Affects Individual Game Orders Entering US Celebrating 50 Years of Chaosium! John Kovalic Looks Back On Over Two Decades Of Munchkin Critical Role's The Mighty Nein Reveals First Look, Season 1 to Air on November 19th Renegade Announces Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG Daggerheart Playtesting New Transformation Mechanic New Daggerheart Kickstarter Announced, Chris Perkins, Jeremy Crawford's Plans Revealed Sword World to Get Official English Translation Spicy DnD Romcom Novel ‘Date Knight' is Now Available There's A New Edition Of The Cypher System Coming Hellfinder - A Modern Horror Hack of Pathfinder 2nd Edition TTRPG Kids Review List

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen. This episode: The party meet the giona, feathered lizard people who serve Sacnicte, the Steward of Time. Follow this series on… ▶RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/plus-ultra/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Plus Ultra Ep 24: Slightly All The Time (Cypher System) Music Used: “Deadly Windmills” by JAM is licensed … Continue reading "Plus Ultra Ep 24: Slightly All The Time (Cypher System)"

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen. Now that the party has fast travel (flying car edition) enabled, they're off in search for a missing ugag. Follow this series on… ▶RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/plus-ultra/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Plus Ultra Ep 23: Is It Fast Enough So We Can Fly Away? (Cypher System) Music … Continue reading "Plus Ultra Ep 23: Is It Fast Enough So We Can Fly Away? (Cypher System)"

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, & Io as they play student's enrolled in the other Mo's other super-powered school. It's time for mini-golf! Follow this series (of one-shots) on… ▶One-Shots RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/one-shot/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: One-Shot: Mo's School for the Delinquent And Disturbed (Cypher System) Music Used: Bubble Machine by Drozerix … Continue reading "One-Shot: Mo's School for the Delinquent And Disturbed (Cypher System)"

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: The team has acquired the required hat. Now they need to convince a giantess to feed a child. Follow this series on… ▶Mo's School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Mo's School For … Continue reading "Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 10: Food Run (Cypher System)"

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen. The party investigate a formerly flying city that has been turned to glass. Follow this series on… ▶RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/plus-ultra/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Plus Ultra Ep 22: I Don't Mind You Coming Here (Cypher System) Music Used: “Deadly Windmills” by JAM is licensed as Public … Continue reading "Plus Ultra Ep 22: I Don't Mind You Coming Here (Cypher System)"

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: The team awakens as super-powered animals in the Plus Ultra setting. Felim is unchanged. Follow this series on… ▶Mo's School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 9: … Continue reading "Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 9: Wild Magic (Cypher System)"

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: The team climbs a water tower to fight Associate Professor Abhorrent. Follow this series on… ▶Mo's School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 8: Tower Defense (Cypher … Continue reading "Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 8: Tower Defense (Cypher System)"

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: The Waxinator returns! Now. with a name that's far less cool! Follow this series on… ▶Mo's School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 7: Just Super, Part … Continue reading "Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 7: Just Super, Part 2 (Cypher System)"

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: Everyone in town has superpowers! Chaos ensues. Follow this series on… ▶Mo's School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 6: Just Super (Cypher System) Music Used: Building … Continue reading "Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 6: Just Super (Cypher System)"

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: The cafeteria staff are all out sick after a work retreat gave them food poisoning. The teens fill in to help with lunch. Follow this series on… ▶Mo's School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel … Continue reading "Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 5: Lunch Bunch (Cypher System)"

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: An earthquake has hit [Local Town]! The super-powereds go about helping to mitigate the damage. Follow this series on… ▶Mo's School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep … Continue reading "Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 4: Quake (Cypher System)"

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: [Local Town] is having a festival in honor of its 280th anniversary. The team are asked to deliver a message to one of the performing bands. Follow this series on… ▶Mo's School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ ▶Patreon: … Continue reading "Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 3: Founder's Day (Cypher System)"

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: A guitar manufacturer is running a charity auction to benefit the local high school. The party is there to look nice and provide security. Follow this series on… ▶Mo's School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: … Continue reading "Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 2: Audio Auction (Cypher System)"

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school. This episode: The local crayon factory is on fire! The teens go to help! Follow this series on… ▶Mo's School RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/MSFGY/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 1: Colorful Intrusions … Continue reading "Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 1: Colorful Intrusions (Cypher System)"

We play a Cypher System one-shot adventure called Nightmare in Mazatlan. Know that meme about how a samurai, a pirate, a victorian thief and a gunslinger could all exist at the same time?

Welcome to Here, After, a brand new story set in the Faeforge Academy world of Evastria. This story is set in a far corner of the world, where people have been isolated from the rest of the world since before they remember. In fact, to the people here, the word Evastria is meaningless.Join our new story, led and GM'd by Kris Gideon (Rain in our main story) as they are joined by Em Ervolina, Bee Zelda, Wall E, and Michael Sinclair II. We will be featuring Monte Cook Games' Cypher System as well as The Herbalist's Primer by Anna Urbanek.Future Episodes of Here, After will be released first on the Faeforge Academy patreon, before later coming to the main feed. We hope you enjoy something new, as more magic awakens in the world of Evastria.

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they play super-powered teens in a boarding school who sneak out on a Friday night to have a good time. This was meant to be a one-shot, but we liked the characters too much to leave it that way. Follow this series on… ▶Mo's School RSS … Continue reading "Mo's School For Gifted Youth Ep 0: Kids' Night Out (Cypher System)"

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen as they use Cypher System rules to play a Cypher Shorts Christmas Special set in the universe of the Plus Ultra campaign. The Cypher System Shorts rules can be “purchased” for free here. (You'll still need the core rule book.) Follow this series (of one-shots) on… ▶One-Shots … Continue reading "One-Shot: Ellie's Christmas Special, Part 2 (Cypher System Shorts)"

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen as they use Cypher System rules to play a Cypher Shorts Christmas Special set in the universe of the Plus Ultra campaign. The Cypher System Shorts rules can be “purchased” for free here. (You'll still need the core rule book.) Follow this series (of one-shots) on… ▶One-Shots … Continue reading "One-Shot: Ellie's Christmas Special, Part 1 (Cypher System Shorts)"

"Crunchy rules or simple vibes? Political intrigue or straight-up dungeon brawls? Survival in a dying world or low-power fantasy feels?" The latest RPGBOT.Podcast dives into everything you love (and fear) about tabletop RPGs that aren't D&D or Pathfinder. From decision trees to help you find your perfect game match, to the storytelling magic of Powered by the Apocalypse, and the chaotic survival of Mork Borg, there's something for everyone if you're willing to look past what you already know. Tune in if you've ever wondered, "Is my game too crunchy, or am I just lazy?" Summary In this episode, the hosts take a deep dive into the diverse landscape of tabletop RPGs, offering a wealth of insights into various systems, mechanics, and themes. They introduce the concept of decision trees, a practical tool to help players identify RPGs that align with their preferences. The discussion covers the spectrum of complexity, from the intricate 'crunch' of detailed systems to the simplicity of more streamlined games. Key highlights include: The Cypher System and Genesis: An exploration of these versatile systems, focusing on their mechanics and adaptability to different genres. Powered by the Apocalypse Framework: A look at its elegant simplicity and flexibility, making it an excellent choice for narrative-driven campaigns. Legend of the Five Rings vs. Adventures in Rokugan: A comparison of political intrigue-focused gameplay with combat-centric mechanics, illustrating the range of experiences within fantasy RPGs. Mörk Borg: An examination of its dark, nihilistic themes, where traditional heroism gives way to survival in a grim and decaying world. The conversation also ventures into niche areas, such as the unique storytelling potential of solo RPGs, and highlights specific systems like Numenera, with its futuristic exploration themes, and One Ring 2E, celebrated for its low-power fantasy and rich Tolkien-inspired lore. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding a game's mechanics and setting realistic expectations to maximize the enjoyment of any RPG experience. Links Almost everything below is an affiliate link and Tyler doesn't want to copy+paste this a zillion times Achtung Cthulhu Adventures in Rokugan Alien RPG ALIEN RPG - A review ALIEN RPG: Cinematic Scenario Cycle Review ALIEN RPG - RPGBOT.News S2E34 All Flesh Must Be Eaten Apocalypse World Battletech Bladerunner Call of Cthulhu Candela Obscura Colostle CY_BORG Cyberpunk Red Cypher Core Rulebook Death in Space Death in Space – A review Delta Green Doctor Who RPG Doctors and Daleks FFG Star Wars Fallout RPG Forbidden Lands Genesys Core Rulebook Imperium Maledictum Warhammer 40000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum - A Review Legend of the Five Rings Lord of the Rings Roleplay 5e Marvel Multiverse RPG Masks Mork Borg Mörk Borg - A Review Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic - A Zine Review Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic - RPGBOT.News S2E32 Numenera Old Gods of Appalachia Pirate Borg Pulp Cthulhu Ruins of Symbaroum Ruins of Symbaroum - A Review Ruins of Symbaroum - RPGBOT.News S2E46 Shadowdark RPGBOT.Podcast - ShadowDark RPG Adventure Designer Kelsey Dionne Shadowrun Symbaroum The One Ring 2e The One Ring 2nd Edition - A Review The Walking Dead RPG Vaesen Vaesen & the Mythic Britain and Ireland Expansion - A Review RPGBOT.Podcast - Zoe Franznick Reviews Free League's Vaesen Vampire: The Masquerade How to Play Vampire: The Masquerade Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Werewolf: The Apocalypse SPOOKTOBER - HOW TO PLAY WEREWOLF Takeaways Tyler's Interests Tyler loves wizards and wants to be one. Game Mechanics and Decision-Making The decision tree helps players find suitable RPGs. "Crunch" refers to the interaction with game mechanics. The Captain Crunch scale measures game complexity. Understanding game mechanics enhances the RPG experience. RPG Systems The Cypher System is easy to learn and play. Genesis is a generic system based on Fantasy Flight's Star Wars. Powered by the Apocalypse is a versatile framework. Powered by the Apocalypse games are easy to learn. Fate is complex and math-heavy. The Year Zero Engine is simple yet effective. Solo RPGs can be rewarding experiences. Character Creation and Progression Character creation in RPGs can vary significantly. Character progression in One Ring 2E requires patience and strategy. Adjusting difficulty can enhance the gameplay experience. Thematic and Genre Elements Monster Hearts is popular in the LGBT community. Legend of the Five Rings emphasizes political intrigue (combat is discouraged). Merc Borg presents a nihilistic view of RPGs. Adventures in Rokugan is more combat-focused than its predecessor. Colossal is a unique solo RPG experience. Mercord uniquely advocates for real-world arson in its gameplay. Numenera presents a science fantasy setting a billion years in the future. Players in One Ring 2E are grounded, facing impossible odds. Exploring the themes of low-power fantasy can lead to rich storytelling. Gameplay Depth The intrusion system adds depth to gameplay. The Eye of Sauron and Gandalf rune add depth to gameplay. Solo play in One Ring 2E is well-implemented and enjoyable. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

"Crunchy rules or simple vibes? Political intrigue or straight-up dungeon brawls? Survival in a dying world or low-power fantasy feels?" The latest RPGBOT.Podcast dives into everything you love (and fear) about tabletop RPGs that aren't D&D or Pathfinder. From decision trees to help you find your perfect game match, to the storytelling magic of Powered by the Apocalypse, and the chaotic survival of Mork Borg, there's something for everyone if you're willing to look past what you already know. Tune in if you've ever wondered, "Is my game too crunchy, or am I just lazy?" Summary In this episode, the hosts take a deep dive into the diverse landscape of tabletop RPGs, offering a wealth of insights into various systems, mechanics, and themes. They introduce the concept of decision trees, a practical tool to help players identify RPGs that align with their preferences. The discussion covers the spectrum of complexity, from the intricate 'crunch' of detailed systems to the simplicity of more streamlined games. Key highlights include: The Cypher System and Genesis: An exploration of these versatile systems, focusing on their mechanics and adaptability to different genres. Powered by the Apocalypse Framework: A look at its elegant simplicity and flexibility, making it an excellent choice for narrative-driven campaigns. Legend of the Five Rings vs. Adventures in Rokugan: A comparison of political intrigue-focused gameplay with combat-centric mechanics, illustrating the range of experiences within fantasy RPGs. Mörk Borg: An examination of its dark, nihilistic themes, where traditional heroism gives way to survival in a grim and decaying world. The conversation also ventures into niche areas, such as the unique storytelling potential of solo RPGs, and highlights specific systems like Numenera, with its futuristic exploration themes, and One Ring 2E, celebrated for its low-power fantasy and rich Tolkien-inspired lore. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding a game's mechanics and setting realistic expectations to maximize the enjoyment of any RPG experience. Links Almost everything below is an affiliate link and Tyler doesn't want to copy+paste this a zillion times Achtung Cthulhu Adventures in Rokugan Alien RPG ALIEN RPG - A review ALIEN RPG: Cinematic Scenario Cycle Review ALIEN RPG - RPGBOT.News S2E34 All Flesh Must Be Eaten Apocalypse World Battletech Bladerunner Call of Cthulhu Candela Obscura Colostle CY_BORG Cyberpunk Red Cypher Core Rulebook Death in Space Death in Space – A review Delta Green Doctor Who RPG Doctors and Daleks FFG Star Wars Fallout RPG Forbidden Lands Genesys Core Rulebook Imperium Maledictum Warhammer 40000 Roleplay: Imperium Maledictum - A Review Legend of the Five Rings Lord of the Rings Roleplay 5e Marvel Multiverse RPG Masks Mork Borg Mörk Borg - A Review Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic - A Zine Review Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic - RPGBOT.News S2E32 Numenera Old Gods of Appalachia Pirate Borg Pulp Cthulhu Ruins of Symbaroum Ruins of Symbaroum - A Review Ruins of Symbaroum - RPGBOT.News S2E46 Shadowdark RPGBOT.Podcast - ShadowDark RPG Adventure Designer Kelsey Dionne Shadowrun Symbaroum The One Ring 2e The One Ring 2nd Edition - A Review The Walking Dead RPG Vaesen Vaesen & the Mythic Britain and Ireland Expansion - A Review RPGBOT.Podcast - Zoe Franznick Reviews Free League's Vaesen Vampire: The Masquerade How to Play Vampire: The Masquerade Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Werewolf: The Apocalypse SPOOKTOBER - HOW TO PLAY WEREWOLF Takeaways Tyler's Interests Tyler loves wizards and wants to be one. Game Mechanics and Decision-Making The decision tree helps players find suitable RPGs. "Crunch" refers to the interaction with game mechanics. The Captain Crunch scale measures game complexity. Understanding game mechanics enhances the RPG experience. RPG Systems The Cypher System is easy to learn and play. Genesis is a generic system based on Fantasy Flight's Star Wars. Powered by the Apocalypse is a versatile framework. Powered by the Apocalypse games are easy to learn. Fate is complex and math-heavy. The Year Zero Engine is simple yet effective. Solo RPGs can be rewarding experiences. Character Creation and Progression Character creation in RPGs can vary significantly. Character progression in One Ring 2E requires patience and strategy. Adjusting difficulty can enhance the gameplay experience. Thematic and Genre Elements Monster Hearts is popular in the LGBT community. Legend of the Five Rings emphasizes political intrigue (combat is discouraged). Merc Borg presents a nihilistic view of RPGs. Adventures in Rokugan is more combat-focused than its predecessor. Colossal is a unique solo RPG experience. Mercord uniquely advocates for real-world arson in its gameplay. Numenera presents a science fantasy setting a billion years in the future. Players in One Ring 2E are grounded, facing impossible odds. Exploring the themes of low-power fantasy can lead to rich storytelling. Gameplay Depth The intrusion system adds depth to gameplay. The Eye of Sauron and Gandalf rune add depth to gameplay. Solo play in One Ring 2E is well-implemented and enjoyable. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

     In this Episode Saul and Jolene talk about making a RPG from a computer game.  This was from a question that Saul read online about a father that wanted to make a RPG for his kids that played Destiny 2.  Saul thought he recognized the game and even thought he had the older computer game but he was thinking of Mass Effect 2.  Still Jolene and Saul discussed the trials and tribulations of making your own RPG.        It has been Saul's belief that making your own game would be a big work and time investment.  But a few years ago he saw the show Carnival Row.  He even downloaded a free version that used the Cypher System from Monte Cook Games.  It had a lot of the lore and art from the show but Saul didn't like the Cypher System for this game.  He set to port it to Free Leagues Year Zero Engine.  This was before Free League put out their SRD or their version of the OGL.         And just a couple of months ago Saul wrote up another game based on Year Zero about cuddly animals going on adventures in the spirit of The Wind the the Willows, Watership Down,  Books by Brian Jacques.  Saul wrote it in one day and with a bit of adjustments he made a playable game where he ran two separate adventures.      So it can be done.  Saul and Jolene also talk about writing a RPG with a big IP and whether its worth trying to publish such a RPG game.            Thank you all for Listening      Web Art by Jim Foster      Episode Art by Michael Shean-Jones     Music by Soul Understated, song Gonna Make It,  off the album Unreleased      Available from Tribeofnoise.com     Used Under the Creative Commons License 3.0     https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they use Cypher System rules to wrap up a spooky D&D adventure from Candlekeep Mysteries. The Cypher System Shorts rules can be “purchased” for free here. (You'll still need the core rule book.) Follow this series (of one-shots) on… ▶One-Shots RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/one-shot/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: … Continue reading "One-Shot: Book Of The Raven, Part 3 (Cypher System Shorts)"

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they use Cypher System rules to play a spooky D&D adventure from Candlekeep Mysteries. The Cypher System Shorts rules can be “purchased” for free here. (You'll still need the core rule book.) Follow this series (of one-shots) on… ▶One-Shots RSS Feed: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/one-shot/feed/ ▶Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming ▶Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel … Continue reading "One-Shot: Book Of The Raven, Part 2 (Cypher System Shorts)"

Welcome to Here, After, a new story set in an untouched corner of Evastria. Today we give you a behind the scenes look at our Session 0, as Kris leads our cast through the process of starting a new campaign. You will also get a primer on Monte Cook Games' Cypher System, the TTRPG that we have chosen to tell this new story.Cast:Kris Clark - @kissofhemlockIan Gould - @ianggouldBee Zelda - @beezelda_WallE - @WallE132Em Ervolina - @emilyervMichael Sinclair II - @michaelcritsThe Faeforge Academy is a proud member of The Fandomentals Network.To find more stories in the world of Evastria follow us on YouTube and TwitchWe are proud to be affiliated with Green Leaf Geek, a dice shop where you can find handmade and curated dice sets! Visit Greenleafgeek.com and use the code “FAEFORGE” on checkout for 10% off your order. *Does not apply to Custom Dice Orders*Faeforge Academy is also affiliated with Found Familiar coffee! So go to https://foundfamiliar.com?sca_ref=1012867.pccsDMqAdY and use the code “Faeforge” at check out for 10% off your order!If you enjoy the show and want to help us make more and better content please consider joining our PatreonTheme music by Dave Cole of the Four Orbs Podcast. For additional music search dcolemusic on YouTube. Additional background music and ambiance found at http://tabletopaudio.com and epidemicsound.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Content Warning this episode for brief mentions of forced sterilization (49:03-49:53) and death of a child (57:40-57:48).DJ BeeZee brings Everett Nichols to the table. Everett is a union man, through and through, who defends those closest to him.DJ and I discuss healing from generational trauma, the union history of Appalachia, and how finding player agency in TTRPGs can be cathartic when we lack agency in our lives.This character is built for Old Gods of Appalachia, a Cypher System game by Monte Cook, based on the podcast of the same name.DJ BeeZee is an AuDHD Game Master for Hire and Co-Host of One Shot's Tavern, a TTRPG podcast focused on learning about all of the tools and mechanics that TTRPGs across the spectrum offer in order to become better story tellers, game masters, and game designers.You can learn more about DJ at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/dj-beezeeThe Thorne Files is a Monster of the Week Actual Play podcast filled with twisting mysteries, malevolent evils and character-lead drama. https://open.spotify.com/show/2zpkCPR5NIFYS2BAxcpKx6?si=d9d9409ec02544a7Hammer of the Gods is an actual play TTRPG podcast, primarily set in an alternate history home brew world based around Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology. They've has now branched into playing and streaming other games such as Werewolf, Masks, and Eat the Reich.https:/linktr.ee/HammpodSend us a textSend us a textCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

The crew takes a moment to check in on their progress of the game as well as talk about where they want to see the season progress. The Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game is built with the Cypher System as is published by Monte Cooke Games and was inspired by The Old Gods of Appalachia Podcast. Find more at projectderailed.com. Join in the conversation on discord! And if you like our work and would like to support us, join our patreon or rep our merch.