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Blades in the Dark is a game about daring criminals pulling off impossible heists. Our crew immediately used fire to escape the box we voluntarily hid in, assaulted two undercover cops, locked them inside our escape crate, stole accounting records, accidentally got high during evidence collection, and somehow convinced ourselves this was still a stealth mission. Honestly, I think the cult is thriving. Show Notes Part 3 finally dropped us into our first real score and the sewer cult wasted absolutely no time proving they were both competent and deeply concerning. Tasked with infiltrating an illegal leviathan blood refinery hidden beneath an apothecary, we chose the most sensible plan imaginable: smuggle ourselves inside in a supply crate. Naturally this immediately turned into an emergency fire escape situation because Talon solved confinement with alchemy and arson. Once inside, things somehow became more chaotic. We discovered the "guards" were actually Bluecoats running security for the operation, meaning our weird little cult had accidentally punched local law enforcement in the face before the score even properly started. Rather than murder them and summon ghost problems, we tied them up, stuffed them back into the crate, and continued the mission like this was all part of the plan. It absolutely was not. The score also gave us a chance to see Blades in the Dark really shine mechanically. Flashbacks let us retroactively prepare, clocks tracked rising danger, and the system constantly pushed us forward instead of letting us stall in planning mode. Every success created new problems and every problem somehow made the story better. Meanwhile Talon uncovered suspicious ledgers pointing to illicit operations while Roper discovered the drugs in the least scientific way possible by accidentally inhaling them and immediately becoming evidence. It was a perfect demonstration of why this game works so well. The mechanics encourage momentum, but the players create the disasters. By the end we had stolen evidence, infiltrated the operation, mildly traumatized two cops, and learned an important lesson. Never let the ghost guy do quality control on contraband. Key Takeaways The crew's first score involved infiltrating an illegal leviathan blood refinery hidden beneath an apothecary Smuggling themselves inside in supply crates immediately escalated into improvised arson Talon used alchemy and fire to escape confinement and start the mission The refinery operation appeared connected to illicit drug production The guards turned out to be Bluecoats acting as security for the site Killing enemies in Doskvol creates major problems because ghosts are very real Flashbacks allowed retroactive preparation without lengthy planning sessions Clocks helped track danger, progress, and rising alert levels Talon recovered ledgers that may contain coded evidence of illegal activity Roper accidentally sampled the contraband and became mildly intoxicated during evidence collection The score highlighted how Blades in the Dark rewards momentum over perfect planning The cult continues to be alarmingly effective despite having absolutely no business succeeding 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. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Blades in the Dark is a game about daring criminals pulling off impossible heists. Our crew immediately used fire to escape the box we voluntarily hid in, assaulted two undercover cops, locked them inside our escape crate, stole accounting records, accidentally got high during evidence collection, and somehow convinced ourselves this was still a stealth mission. Honestly, I think the cult is thriving. Show Notes Part 3 finally dropped us into our first real score and the sewer cult wasted absolutely no time proving they were both competent and deeply concerning. Tasked with infiltrating an illegal leviathan blood refinery hidden beneath an apothecary, we chose the most sensible plan imaginable: smuggle ourselves inside in a supply crate. Naturally this immediately turned into an emergency fire escape situation because Talon solved confinement with alchemy and arson. Once inside, things somehow became more chaotic. We discovered the "guards" were actually Bluecoats running security for the operation, meaning our weird little cult had accidentally punched local law enforcement in the face before the score even properly started. Rather than murder them and summon ghost problems, we tied them up, stuffed them back into the crate, and continued the mission like this was all part of the plan. It absolutely was not. The score also gave us a chance to see Blades in the Dark really shine mechanically. Flashbacks let us retroactively prepare, clocks tracked rising danger, and the system constantly pushed us forward instead of letting us stall in planning mode. Every success created new problems and every problem somehow made the story better. Meanwhile Talon uncovered suspicious ledgers pointing to illicit operations while Roper discovered the drugs in the least scientific way possible by accidentally inhaling them and immediately becoming evidence. It was a perfect demonstration of why this game works so well. The mechanics encourage momentum, but the players create the disasters. By the end we had stolen evidence, infiltrated the operation, mildly traumatized two cops, and learned an important lesson. Never let the ghost guy do quality control on contraband. Key Takeaways The crew's first score involved infiltrating an illegal leviathan blood refinery hidden beneath an apothecary Smuggling themselves inside in supply crates immediately escalated into improvised arson Talon used alchemy and fire to escape confinement and start the mission The refinery operation appeared connected to illicit drug production The guards turned out to be Bluecoats acting as security for the site Killing enemies in Doskvol creates major problems because ghosts are very real Flashbacks allowed retroactive preparation without lengthy planning sessions Clocks helped track danger, progress, and rising alert levels Talon recovered ledgers that may contain coded evidence of illegal activity Roper accidentally sampled the contraband and became mildly intoxicated during evidence collection The score highlighted how Blades in the Dark rewards momentum over perfect planning The cult continues to be alarmingly effective despite having absolutely no business succeeding 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. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Character creation in most games is where heroes are born. In Blades in the Dark, character creation is where we accidentally founded a sewer cult dedicated to a giant vampire bat god, befriended ghosts, picked fights with spirit traffickers, and collectively agreed that getting high on our own alchemical supply was a perfectly reasonable life choice. This was not a descent into darkness. This was an enthusiastic sprint. Show Notes Part 2 of our Blades in the Dark How to Play series was supposed to be about character creation. It technically was. We built characters, chose backgrounds, picked special abilities, and put together our crew. We just happened to do it while derailing through Texas town names, cult theology, ghost smuggling economics, and whether a sewer hideout was the most cult appropriate headquarters possible. It was. Obviously. We dug into how character creation works in Blades in the Dark and immediately found one of the system's strengths. Building a character is fast, but every choice matters. Heritage, background, actions, rivals, friends, vices, and special abilities all tie directly back into the fiction. Instead of feeling like disconnected mechanics, everything pushes the story forward. Tyler leaned hard into the supernatural with a Whisper tied to ghosts and spirit trafficking, while Ash built an alchemical menace who absolutely should not be trusted around poisons, drugs, or open flames. Together they somehow arrived at the most natural conclusion imaginable and founded a strange sewer cult devoted to Camazotz, complete with ghost contacts, cultists, and a plan that will almost certainly end badly for everyone involved. What stood out most was how collaborative crew creation feels. The hideout, reputation, deity, allies, rivals, and upgrades all turned into worldbuilding on the fly. By the end we were not just holding character sheets. We had a weird little organization with history, enemies, goals, and enough red flags to concern every authority in Doskvol. Which means we are probably doing it right. Key Takeaways Character creation in Blades in the Dark is quick but tightly connected to the game world Heritage and background choices help define roleplay hooks and advancement opportunities Action ratings shape both character strengths and resistance mechanics Special abilities immediately establish each character's role and style Friends, rivals, and vices create built in story hooks from session one Tyler created a ghost focused Whisper with spirit themed connections and supernatural abilities Ash built an alchemical Leech centered around crafting, toxins, and chaos Crew creation adds shared worldbuilding through hideouts, reputation, contacts, and upgrades The group chose a Cult crew operating from a sewer hideout beneath the city Camazotz became the cult's chosen deity because apparently subtlety was never an option The episode accidentally became a masterclass in collaborative storytelling through character creation The cult may be strange, but at least everyone agreed the sewer lair was perfect 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. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Character creation in most games is where heroes are born. In Blades in the Dark, character creation is where we accidentally founded a sewer cult dedicated to a giant vampire bat god, befriended ghosts, picked fights with spirit traffickers, and collectively agreed that getting high on our own alchemical supply was a perfectly reasonable life choice. This was not a descent into darkness. This was an enthusiastic sprint. Show Notes Part 2 of our Blades in the Dark How to Play series was supposed to be about character creation. It technically was. We built characters, chose backgrounds, picked special abilities, and put together our crew. We just happened to do it while derailing through Texas town names, cult theology, ghost smuggling economics, and whether a sewer hideout was the most cult appropriate headquarters possible. It was. Obviously. We dug into how character creation works in Blades in the Dark and immediately found one of the system's strengths. Building a character is fast, but every choice matters. Heritage, background, actions, rivals, friends, vices, and special abilities all tie directly back into the fiction. Instead of feeling like disconnected mechanics, everything pushes the story forward. Tyler leaned hard into the supernatural with a Whisper tied to ghosts and spirit trafficking, while Ash built an alchemical menace who absolutely should not be trusted around poisons, drugs, or open flames. Together they somehow arrived at the most natural conclusion imaginable and founded a strange sewer cult devoted to Camazotz, complete with ghost contacts, cultists, and a plan that will almost certainly end badly for everyone involved. What stood out most was how collaborative crew creation feels. The hideout, reputation, deity, allies, rivals, and upgrades all turned into worldbuilding on the fly. By the end we were not just holding character sheets. We had a weird little organization with history, enemies, goals, and enough red flags to concern every authority in Doskvol. Which means we are probably doing it right. Key Takeaways Character creation in Blades in the Dark is quick but tightly connected to the game world Heritage and background choices help define roleplay hooks and advancement opportunities Action ratings shape both character strengths and resistance mechanics Special abilities immediately establish each character's role and style Friends, rivals, and vices create built in story hooks from session one Tyler created a ghost focused Whisper with spirit themed connections and supernatural abilities Ash built an alchemical Leech centered around crafting, toxins, and chaos Crew creation adds shared worldbuilding through hideouts, reputation, contacts, and upgrades The group chose a Cult crew operating from a sewer hideout beneath the city Camazotz became the cult's chosen deity because apparently subtlety was never an option The episode accidentally became a masterclass in collaborative storytelling through character creation The cult may be strange, but at least everyone agreed the sewer lair was perfect 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. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Tonight we learned three important things about crime. First, every heist starts with confidence and ends with someone on fire. Second, the moon is falling out of the sky and nobody has time to care because rent is still due. Third, if Randall says this plan only has minor consequences, we are absolutely about to get stabbed in an alley by ghost cops. Welcome to the cheerful industrial nightmare of Blades in the Dark, where the weather is bad, the economy is worse, and somehow the rats are still thriving. Show Notes We finally cracked open Blades in the Dark and immediately discovered that this game runs on stress, bad decisions, and industrialized demon blood. The crew dug into the grimy streets of Doskvol, a city powered by leviathan hunting, haunted by ghosts, and permanently stuck in the kind of rainy darkness that makes everybody look guilty. We spent a lot of time unpacking the setting because the world is tightly welded to the mechanics. You cannot separate the lore from the gameplay here, and honestly that is part of the charm. Along the way we compared the game to Dishonored, argued about whether setting guards on fire counts as a valid social skill, and accidentally pitched the greatest campaign never written about demon whale hunters sailing into the void. There was also an extended detour into whether the moon should even be visible if the sun exploded, which is exactly the kind of deeply useful conversation every RPG group eventually has. Mechanically, the game impressed us with how elegant and dangerous everything feels. Every roll is a gamble where success often comes stapled to consequences. We talked through position, effect, stress, trauma, resistance rolls, and the infamous clocks system that slowly turns every bad decision into a future catastrophe. The whole structure feels built to keep heists moving fast while constantly ratcheting up tension. What really sold us was how much the game trusts the table. Instead of stopping every five minutes to debate rules interactions, Blades in the Dark asks players to lean into the fiction, make reckless choices, and deal with the fallout later. It is a game about desperate criminals trying to survive in a collapsing world, and somehow that still sounds more stable than most adventuring parties. Materials Referenced in This Episode Blades in the Dark (affiliate link) Blades in the Dark Solo Rules (affiliate link) Evil Hat Productions https://bladesinthedark.com/downloads (Downloads Links) Key Takeaways Blades in the Dark blends haunted industrial fantasy, criminal drama, and heist storytelling into one very stylish disaster zone The setting revolves around Doskvol, a city powered by refined demon whale blood called electroplasm Ghosts are common, demons are terrifying, and almost everything in the world feels one bad day away from collapse The core mechanic uses d6 dice pools where success almost always comes with consequences Position and effect are central mechanics that determine how dangerous and impactful an action will be Stress acts as a flexible resource for pushing rolls, resisting consequences, and surviving bad situations Trauma builds up over time, forcing characters to balance risk with survival Clocks provide a simple but brilliant way to track progress, danger, faction heat, and long term problems Loadouts let players retroactively reveal useful gear instead of planning every item in advance The game strongly encourages bold choices, teamwork, flashbacks, and improvisation over careful tactical planning The crew spent an alarming amount of time discussing whether arson counts as a valid investigative technique and honestly the game supports that energy 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. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Tonight we learned three important things about crime. First, every heist starts with confidence and ends with someone on fire. Second, the moon is falling out of the sky and nobody has time to care because rent is still due. Third, if Randall says this plan only has minor consequences, we are absolutely about to get stabbed in an alley by ghost cops. Welcome to the cheerful industrial nightmare of Blades in the Dark, where the weather is bad, the economy is worse, and somehow the rats are still thriving. Show Notes We finally cracked open Blades in the Dark and immediately discovered that this game runs on stress, bad decisions, and industrialized demon blood. The crew dug into the grimy streets of Doskvol, a city powered by leviathan hunting, haunted by ghosts, and permanently stuck in the kind of rainy darkness that makes everybody look guilty. We spent a lot of time unpacking the setting because the world is tightly welded to the mechanics. You cannot separate the lore from the gameplay here, and honestly that is part of the charm. Along the way we compared the game to Dishonored, argued about whether setting guards on fire counts as a valid social skill, and accidentally pitched the greatest campaign never written about demon whale hunters sailing into the void. There was also an extended detour into whether the moon should even be visible if the sun exploded, which is exactly the kind of deeply useful conversation every RPG group eventually has. Mechanically, the game impressed us with how elegant and dangerous everything feels. Every roll is a gamble where success often comes stapled to consequences. We talked through position, effect, stress, trauma, resistance rolls, and the infamous clocks system that slowly turns every bad decision into a future catastrophe. The whole structure feels built to keep heists moving fast while constantly ratcheting up tension. What really sold us was how much the game trusts the table. Instead of stopping every five minutes to debate rules interactions, Blades in the Dark asks players to lean into the fiction, make reckless choices, and deal with the fallout later. It is a game about desperate criminals trying to survive in a collapsing world, and somehow that still sounds more stable than most adventuring parties. Materials Referenced in This Episode Blades in the Dark (affiliate link) Blades in the Dark Solo Rules (affiliate link) Evil Hat Productions https://bladesinthedark.com/downloads (Downloads Links) Key Takeaways Blades in the Dark blends haunted industrial fantasy, criminal drama, and heist storytelling into one very stylish disaster zone The setting revolves around Doskvol, a city powered by refined demon whale blood called electroplasm Ghosts are common, demons are terrifying, and almost everything in the world feels one bad day away from collapse The core mechanic uses d6 dice pools where success almost always comes with consequences Position and effect are central mechanics that determine how dangerous and impactful an action will be Stress acts as a flexible resource for pushing rolls, resisting consequences, and surviving bad situations Trauma builds up over time, forcing characters to balance risk with survival Clocks provide a simple but brilliant way to track progress, danger, faction heat, and long term problems Loadouts let players retroactively reveal useful gear instead of planning every item in advance The game strongly encourages bold choices, teamwork, flashbacks, and improvisation over careful tactical planning The crew spent an alarming amount of time discussing whether arson counts as a valid investigative technique and honestly the game supports that energy 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. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Blades ’68 is an official 450-page expansion for the TTRPG Blades in the Dark. This supplement advances the timeline 100 years to the “Swinging Sixties” in the city of Doskvol, an age of electroplasmic fusion and “Bluetime” spy games. The expansion introduces new playbooks, crews, and a revamped setting, alongside new rules for Harm, Resistance, Keys, Deadlocks, and an adapted Trouble Engine. The campaign has been overwhelmingly funded, with an expected delivery date of August 2026. Paizo, the publisher of Pathfinder, announced the new Pathfinder Beginner Box: Secrets of the Unlit Star, an all-inclusive entry point to Pathfinder Second Edition set for release on May 6th, 2026. The box set features a solo adventure, a 72-page Hero’s Handbook, an 88-page Game Master’s Guide, and updated rules for character options and adventure scenarios. Additionally, Paizo confirmed its commitment to the Pathfinder 2E Remaster with the release of Dark Archive Remastered and the announcement of Season of Ghosts Remastered. The company also partnered with One Page Rules to launch Paizo Printables, a new line of 3D printable wargaming miniature STLs compatible with the Age of Fantasy system, starting in Spring 2026. Maestro Media unveiled Avatar: Pandora's Power, a two-player asymmetric lane-battling card game based on the Avatar films. The game pits the resource-extractive RDA against the adaptive, land-rooted Na'vi factions, with the goal of reaching 30 points to decide Pandora’s fate. CEO Javon Frazier emphasized that the core experience is the asymmetry, with each faction playing a distinctly different game. Designed for ages 12 and up, the game plays in approximately 20-45 minutes and includes 170 Faction Cards, 18 Location Cards, and various tokens. Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks touted the company’s AI integration as a “clear success” during a recent earnings call, though he primarily referred to its deployment in non-creative, operational workflows such as financial planning, supply chains, and general productivity. Cocks stated that AI, in partnership with platforms like Google Gemini and OpenAI, is expected to free up over 1 million hours of lower-value work within the year. While he maintains a “human-centric creator-led approach,” Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has an explicit policy prohibiting its artists and writers from using generative AI for final D&D products, a stance that aligns with a user survey indicating over 60% of consumers would not buy D&D products made with AI. #blades68 #pathfinder #paizo #hasbro Blades ‘68 on Backerkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/evil-hat/blades-68 40-page Preview on DTRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/ja/product/553040/blades-68-preview?affiliate_id=2081746 Empire of Bones on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thepaintedwastelands/empire-of-bones Preview: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/554430?affiliate_id=2081746 Call of Cthulhu Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/Xmz13G Warmachine on MyMiniFactory: https://mmf.io/upturned Mantic Companion App: https://companion.manticgames.com/ Use our Referral code: MCTXEE Support us by Shopping at Miniature Market (afilliate link): https://miniature-market.sjv.io/K0yj7n Support Us by Shopping on DTRPG (afilliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com?affiliate_id=2081746 Matt’s DriveThruRPG Publications: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Matthew%20Robinson https://substack.com/@matthewrobinson3 Chris on social media: https://hyvemynd.itch.io/​​ Jeremy's Links: http://www.abusecartoons.com/​​ http://www.rcharvey.com ​​Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/upturnedtable Give us a tip on our livestream: https://streamlabs.com/upturnedtabletop/tip​ Donate or give us a tip on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2754JZFW2QZU4 Intro song is “Chips” by KokoroNoMe https://kokoronome.bandcamp.com/

  Blades '68 is an official supplement for Blades in the Dark by Tim Denee and Evil Hat Productions, moving the setting forward 100 years into the turbulent 1960s. Set in Doskvol after the end of Unity War III, the world is now shaped by electroplasmic fusion and the so-called Age of Consensus, marked by […]

John Harper is back in Doskvol with an expansion set of rules, lore, and systems for Blades in the Dark. DMs Matt and Rob discuss the great set of ideas for anyone who runs a Forged in the Dark game, or is just interested in good TTRPG design.  Blades in the Dark: Deep Cuts https://johnharper.itch.io/deep-cuts  https://bladesinthedark.com/  Previous BitD episodes: https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/213-blades-in-the-dark  https://dmofnone.libsyn.com/214-blades-in-the-dark-part-2-the-darkening  https://www.patreon.com/DungeonMasterOfNone  Join the DMofNone Discord! Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice, Niko Case - Furnace Room Lullaby.

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Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Hag played by Scarlet - https://twitter.com/LadyDarkScarle - Norm/Who played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Hag played by Scarlet - https://twitter.com/LadyDarkScarle - Norm/Who played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Hag played by Scarlet - https://twitter.com/LadyDarkScarle - Norm/Who played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Hag played by Scarlet - https://twitter.com/LadyDarkScarle - Norm/Who played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Hag played by Scarlet - https://twitter.com/LadyDarkScarle - Norm/Who played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Who? played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Who? played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

We find out what Hag gets up to during their downtime. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Hag played by Scarlet - https://twitter.com/LadyDarkScarle - Norm/Who played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

We find out what Hag gets up to during their downtime. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Hag played by Scarlet - https://twitter.com/LadyDarkScarle - Norm/Who played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Hag played by Scarlet - https://twitter.com/LadyDarkScarle - Norm/Who played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Hag played by Scarlet - https://twitter.com/LadyDarkScarle - Norm/Who played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Hag played by Scarlet - https://twitter.com/LadyDarkScarle - Norm/Who played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Hag played by Scarlet - https://twitter.com/LadyDarkScarle - Norm/Who played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Welcome to the city of Doskvol, be prepared for lovely crimes and for things to go wrong very quickly. Blades in the Dark is a tabletop role-playing game by John Harper, where a crew of scoundrels seek fortunes and glory on the streets of Doskvol, how do they do this? well with lovely crimes of course. Expect there to be heists, chases, mysteries, dangerous bargains, skirmishes, and chaos. Content Warnings: Violence, Gore, Death, Betrayal, World Ending, Body Fluids, Drug Use Sponsored by: - Phoenix Dice: https://www.phoenixdice.com Supported by: - Bearded Ladies: https://www.beardladies.com/ Cast of Players: - Hag played by Scarlet - https://twitter.com/LadyDarkScarle - Norm/Who played by Evey - https://twitter.com/Evey_L - Wraith played by Josh - https://twitter.com/DevornKnight - Tom as the Blade Master - https://twitter.com/ThomasJancis You can also find us at: - Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rolltogetherrpg - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rolltogetherrpg - Twitter: http://twitter.com/rolltogetherrpg - Instagram: http://instagram.com/rolltogetherrpg - Facebook: http://facebook.com/rolltogetherrpg - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rolltogetherrpg.bsky.social - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rolltogetherrpg

Il capotreno guarda preoccupato l'orologio da taschino, che segna qualche secondo di ritardo. Nelle carrozze Nobili, Prelati e Funzionari si preparano per l'arrivo a Doskvol. Ma tessuta con fili invisibili, una fitta rete si stende sul treno e la stazione fino a formare una ragnatela di fili rossi i cui ultimi capi stanno per essere tirati dalla Banda di Pazzi. Il Gran Finale è giunto! Titolo: Blade in the Dark Sistema: Forged in the Dark Setting: Gaslight, Steampunk Genere: Crime, Heist

Si vanno a concludere i preparativi per l'assalto a Gaddoc Station. Ci prepariamo a giocare l'ultimo colpo della Compagnia dei Pazzi, in un assetto molto lontano da quello con cui li abbiamo visti muovere i loro primi passi nel sottobosco criminale di Doskvol. Titolo: Blade in the Dark Sistema: Forged in the Dark Setting: Gaslight, Steampunk Genere: Crime, Heist

Tutto è pronto, e il Grande Spettacolo va in scena... in un'azione che non tarda ad accelerare, e come sempre con la Compagnia dei Pazzi l'assurdo, lo scenico e il genio si mescoleranno in un crescendo di proporzioni epocali in una notte che Doskvol ricorderà. Titolo: Blade in the Dark Sistema: Forged in the Dark Setting: Gaslight, Steampunk Genere: Crime, Heist

Dice and Dialogue Episode 6 | Mastering the Shadows: Advanced Gameplay in Blades in the Dark Get ready to level up your Blades in the Dark game! We're diving into advanced gameplay techniques to enhance your experience. From fiction-first gaming to supernatural elements, we'll explore important aspects of playing at a high level. Join us as we discuss Doskvol's history and culture, advanced abilities, and more. So grab your dice and let's dive in!  

Dice and Dialogue 4 | Step into the World of Blades in the Dark for Thrilling RPG Heists Step into the dark and dangerous world of Doskvol with our Blades in the Dark mini-series. Join us as we guide you through the seedy underbelly of this gritty city and experience thrilling heists, dangerous encounters, and nail-biting action. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a newcomer to the world of RPGs, our podcast will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you craving for more. Are you ready to roll the dice and take on the shadows?

Garrotte e Tenente hanno trovato il bersaglio delle loro attenzioni... una misteriosa villa, con una sola luce al balcone, in cui si favoleggia ci siano tesori e ricchezze impressionanti nelle mani di una vecchia, vedova di un Ammiraglio di marina. Ma nulla è così facile a Doskvol. Titolo: Blade in the Dark Sistema: Forged in the Dark Setting: Gaslight, Steampunk Genere: Crime, Heist

Il Dottore è momentaneamente scomparso, lasciando la banda in mano a Garotte e Tenente, il quali decidono rilassarsi un po' dopo la guerra con le maschere puntando ad un colpo per arricchirsi. Una villa solitaria in Six Towers potrebbe essere un ottima preda... ma tutto a Doskvol ha una doppia faccia. Titolo: Blade in the Dark Sistema: Forged in the Dark Setting: Gaslight, Steampunk Genere: Crime, Heist

Il Downtime prosegue, e i personaggi si ritrovano faccia a faccia con le conseguenze delle loro azioni... e non esiteranno a contrattaccare! Nulla passa inosservato, nulla succede senza pestare i piedi a qualcuno, e nulla si guadagna se non a discapito di altri, a Doskvol. Titolo: Blade in the Dark Sistema: Forged in the Dark Setting: Gaslight, Steampunk Genere: Crime, Heist

Nu ger vi oss ut på internationellt vatten! Spelhyllan gästas av Iain McAllister, känd från spelnyhetssajten The Giant Brain och podcasten BrainWaves. Han berättar om det prisbelönta rollspelet Blades in the Dark av John Harper och Evil Hat Productions. Spelet är vikt åt skurkar som rör sig i den stora staden Doskvol, där spelarna tar rollen som ett nytt gäng av gatutjuvar, spioner, smugglare eller annat undre världen-slödder som arbetar sig uppåt i stadens undre värld. För detta finns det mängder med specifika mekaniker, ett stramt system som zoomar ut mer än andra och stora möjligheter att lära sig mer om rollspelsfilosofi och hur man fördelar makt över fiktionen vid spelbordet. Dessutom kommer Iain McAllister till GothCon i påsk, så det pratar vi förstås lite om det med. Dessutom nämns bloggen Burn after Running och podden The Smart Party. Kom och lyssna!

Olá, pessoas! Sejam bem-vindas às aventuras e golpes dos Funestos, um dos bandos de vigaristas de Doskvol. No episódio de hoje, os Funestos planejam um golpe ousado que envolve fazer negócios e cometer crimes, tudo de uma só vez. Vai comprar Blades in the Dark e quer apoiar o canal? Então compre pelo link! https://amzn.to/3Ehaq7D Gostou do conteúdo e quer jogar RPG comigo? Apoie o canal em apoia.se/ideiasarcanas PIX: ideiasarcanas@gmail.com Siga @ideiasarcanas no Twitter e Instagram para mais conteúdo de RPG! https://linktr.ee/ideiasarcanas

Olá, pessoas! Sejam bem-vindas às aventuras e golpes dos Funestos, um dos bandos de vigaristas de Doskvol. No episódio de hoje, os Funestos precisam enfrentar as consequências do seu golpe mais destrutivo até então. Vai comprar Blades in the Dark e quer apoiar o canal? Então compre pelo link! https://amzn.to/3Ehaq7D Gostou do conteúdo e quer jogar RPG comigo? Apoie o canal em apoia.se/ideiasarcanas PIX: ideiasarcanas@gmail.com Siga @ideiasarcanas no Twitter e Instagram para mais conteúdo de RPG! https://linktr.ee/ideiasarcanas

Olá, pessoas! Sejam bem-vindas às aventuras e golpes dos Funestos, um dos bandos de vigaristas de Doskvol. No episódio de hoje, os Funestos lidam com as consequências do seu último golpe, recebem novas oportunidades e avançam contra seus rivais. Vai comprar Blades in the Dark e quer apoiar o canal? Então compre pelo link! https://amzn.to/3R5GrDT Gostou do conteúdo e quer jogar RPG comigo? Apoie o canal em apoia.se/ideiasarcanas PIX: ideiasarcanas@gmail.com Siga @ideiasarcanas no Twitter e Instagram para mais conteúdo de RPG! https://linktr.ee/ideiasarcanas

Olá, pessoas! Sejam bem-vindas às aventuras e golpes dos Funestos, um dos bandos de vigaristas de Doskvol. No episódio de hoje, os vigaristas continuam a explorar as câmaras abandonadas e assombradas da Torre Colburn. Vai comprar Blades in the Dark e quer apoiar o canal? Então compre pelo link! https://amzn.to/3R5GrDT Gostou do conteúdo e quer jogar RPG comigo? Apoie o canal em apoia.se/ideiasarcanas PIX: ideiasarcanas@gmail.com Siga @ideiasarcanas no Twitter e Instagram para mais conteúdo de RPG! https://linktr.ee/ideiasarcanas

Olá, pessoas! Sejam bem-vindas às aventuras e golpes dos Funestos, um dos bandos de vigaristas de Doskvol. No episódio de hoje, nossas personagens vão atrás do arsenal dos Patrulheiros Espirituais. Vai comprar Blades in the Dark e quer apoiar o canal? Então compre pelo link! https://amzn.to/3R5GrDT Gostou do conteúdo e quer jogar RPG comigo? Apoie o canal em apoia.se/ideiasarcanas PIX: ideiasarcanas@gmail.com Siga @ideiasarcanas no Twitter e Instagram para mais conteúdo de RPG! https://linktr.ee/ideiasarcanas

In our first episode playing Blades in the Dark, a score is undertaken by Ghast (Jon), Thistle (Kate), and Waif (Elizabeth) in which they aim to convince an investigative journalist known only as The Magpie to leave Doskvol forever - dead or alive. Catch us live every Sunday at 17:00 ET on https://www.twitch.tv/rpgclinic. #BitDWitW Website: http://www.rpgclinic.com/ Wiki: https://rpgclinic.fandom.com/wiki/ Discord server: https://discord.gg/kenG3xu Follow the cast on Twitter: Kate: https://twitter.com/Zen_r0b0 Elizabeth: https://www.twitter.com/elizabethaneale Jon: https://www.twitter.com/jonverrall Scott: https://www.twitter.com/shumphrey1212 An RPGClinic campaign promises committed storytelling and performances, professional tech, dynamic overlays, and info boxes to keep the system accessible to new viewers. Games swing between comedy and drama at the drop of a hat. There will be laughter. There will be tears. There will definitely be double-entendres.

Today, Sam joins us to talk about his Blades in the Dark supplement, Doskvol Breaths, a series of vignettes to replace downtime actions. We also talk about designing Downtime in your game, even if your game doesn't formalize it like Blades does, as well as how to incorporate Firebrands-style vignettes into your game (for downtime or otherwise). Sam also turns the tables on hosts Justin and Adam to ask how Adam's game, Enter the Survival Horror, was inspired by Doskvol Breathes, and how Justin's game, At Death's Door, uses and customizes vignettes more broadly.You can find Doskvol Breathes here: https://sdunnewold.itch.io/doskvol-breathesYou can also follow Sam on twitter at https://twitter.com/sdunnewoldOur spooky game jam, Are You Afraid In The Dark, is over, but you can buy a bundle with all of the jam's games right now! Check them out at https://itch.io/b/1571/are-you-afraid-in-the-dark-a-fitd-horror-bundle, complete with an entry by Sam, Adam, and many more! Hurry, the bundle ends soon!

One More Multiverse is a new VTT that uses a pixel art style for its assets. They will be releasing a Blades in the Dark module that will include every asset, character and location from the core rulebook. That means players and gamemasters will have access to the entire Doskvol setting for only $29.99. Seems […]

Grab yer cowl, some spirit bottles, and a blade or two, cause it's time to take a deep dive into the world of Blades in the Dark! Set in the city of Doskvol, Blades is a world of literal darkness. One where the sun has been blasted out of the sky, where there is a veritable cornucopia of monsters, ghosts, and demons who will swallow your soul without a second thought, where there's a gang on every street corner waiting to take you for everything you're worth. Blades in the Dark is a game that's very close to our hearts and one that you should definitely check out right now on this week's episode! – Contact us at: info@philomythia.com – All The Links: https://linktr.ee/philomythia – Music is Provided by Jerry Stenquist. Check his music out at https://theplayercharacter.com/ – EPISODE LINKS https://johnharper.itch.io/ (Johnathan Harper) https://bladesinthedark.com/greetings-scoundrel (Blades in the Dark) https://bladesinthedark.com/basics (Beginner's guide) https://bladesinthedark.com/character-playbook (Playbooks) https://bladesinthedark.com/stress-trauma (Stress & Trauma) https://bladesinthedark.com/action-roll (The Devil's Bargain) https://bladesinthedark.com/progress-clocks (Progress Clocks) https://bladesinthedark.com/planning-engagement (Flashbacks) https://bladesinthedark.com/planning-engagement (Engagement rolls) http://Itch.io (Itch.io) https://evilhat.com/ (Evil Hat Productions) https://evilhat.com/product/thirsty-sword-lesbians/ (Thirsty Sword Lesbians) https://fate-srd.com/ (FATE) https://evilhat.com/product/dresden-files-rpg-our-world/ (Dresden Files) http://apocalypse-world.com/ (Apocalypse World) https://lumpley.itch.io/ (Vincent & Meguey Baker) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogs_in_the_Vineyard (Dogs in the Vineyard) https://lumpley.itch.io/murderous-ghosts (Murderous Ghost) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powered_by_the_Apocalypse (Powered by the Apocalypse) https://bladesinthedark.com/forged-dark (Forged in the Dark) https://bladesinthedark.com/blades-supplements (Moar Forged in the Dark)

Summary Last season, on the Lone Adventurer, the House of Whispers agent Mina Montisario and her companion Cadmus of the Church of Ankhra, learned of a Piperunner plot to destroy the city using vast quantities of high explosives. Working alongside her sworn enemies, the deranged terrorist Cult of the Great Machine, Mina was able to thwart the Piprunners plans, but not the plans of the Cult. They remain intent on bombing the city, and in particular Mina's own wedding, a high society event organised by her scheming cousin Alexis, new head of the House of Whispers.  This wedding, an alliance between Houses Montisario and Toreth, is intended to shore up both houses' interests in the face of a deadly new threat; the mysterious criminal organisation of shapeshifters, known only as the Unseen, has made a direct attack on House Montisario, killing the previous Whisperer. This, and the destabilising impact of the Cult's bombing campaign, has thrown the uneasy alliances that exist between the city's countless factions into chaos, and the city now teeters on the brink of all-out civil war.  And throughout, Mina's steps have been dogged by a mysterious Visitor. This man, Valerian, is part of a shadowy espionage organisation led by a woman known as the Spider. Their motives are shrouded in mystery, but they appear to be set against the Cult and the Unseen, and have attempted to use Mina as a pawn in their game. Mina had hoped to draw them into her own plans against the Cult's attack on her wedding, but the Visitor could not be found.  We're about to find out why. Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/175HaWAZ_7e7WMm_AG7zk5jmm5UULo6MAWdb95Xp-j7A/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email TheLoneAdv@gmail.com Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Blades in the Dark: https://www.evilhat.com/home/blades-in-the-dark/ Alone in the Dark: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/282013/Alone-in-the-Dark-Solo-Rules-for-Blades-in-the-Dark Solo Oracles: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_GVM_dVe3YMYAQaP-KIqOC91vFk56y9HOPKMybY_sk/edit?usp=sharing The City of Kyras LANDMARKS 1 The Void Sea 2 The Underpipes 3 Ironhook Prison  4 The Dominarium 5 The Bloodpits   DISTRICTS Chaintop (Barrowcleft). Residences and markets for the farmers who work the fields and eeleries. The Rose Quarter (Brightstone). The grand mansions and luxury shops of the wealthy elite. The Slopes (Charhollow). A crowded district of tenements and stacked houses. The Bridges (Charterhall). The city's civic offices and the hub for shops, artisans, and commerce. The Mercer's Quarter (Coalridge). The remnants of Doskvol's original hilltop mining settlement, now home to laborers and industrial factories. The Spot (Crow's Foot). A cramped neighborhood of multi-level streets, ruled by gangs. The Docks. Rough taverns, tattoo parlors, fighting pits, and warehouses. The Iron Spire (Dunslough). A labor camp served by convicts and a ghetto for the destitute poor. The Rat-Run Markets (Nightmarket). The trade center for exotic goods imported by rail. Many vendors also trade in illicit goods. The Gilded Gardens (Silkshore). The “red lamp district” and artist community. The Lavenders (Six Towers). A formerly rich district, now worn down and dilapidated. The Orchidium (Whitecrown). The sprawling estates of the Lord Governor, Hunter Commander, Master Warden, and Doskvol Academy.   Factions The Unseen (IV S) Infiltrate the City Council 8 Expand into other cities 8 The House of Whispers (II W) Win House Montisario influence on the City Council 6 Rise in Tier 8 The Cult of the Machine (III W)  Awaken the Great Machine 12 Convert the Unbelievers 8 The Wraiths (II W) Recruit expert thieves 8 Secure an arcane ally 6   Mechanics   Starting Situation: The Unseen at war with the House of Whispers. The Cult of the Machine at war with everyone. Many other factions in open combat. One other faction seeks an alliance to avoid being destroyed.    SCORE 1   COMPLEX Q: Why are we breaking into Ironhook Prison? 334, 263 (wounded hand, crowned skull)   To forge an alliance with Slate, the leader of the Wraiths, by breaking him out.    LINKED CLOCK 1: Find Slate: 0/4 LINKED CLOCK 2: Break Slate out of prison 0/8   The Plan: Deception The Detail: disguise and infiltration Loadouts: all Light   Engagement Roll:  Bold & Daring: +1D Vulnerability: +1D Aid (Harker): +1D High Tier target: -1D Second Story: +1D Result: Desperate position    SCENE 1  COMPLEX Q: what obstacle do they face? 614, 244 (fish bones, broken helm) Starving inmates have had enough, and turn on the guards. It's a full-blown  prison riot! How do the crew get out alive?    DANGER CLOCK: Alert: 0/4   FLASHBACK: This riot is part of the plan, set up by Harker (Valerian 1 Stress)  How do the crew fare in the chaos? FORTUNE (3D): Good Result: provides cover GROUP ACTION: Prowl to avoid getting drawn into the fighting (Position Risky, Effect Standard) Valerian leads: 2 Stress, success with consequence  CLOCK: Find Slate: 2/4 CLOCK: Alert 2/4   SCENE 2: sneaking down corridors Scene start as expected? (50/50) Yes but 256 145 (bird, chemical vial) Many inmates unconscious. Gassed? Drugged?   FLASHBACK: Valerian Gather Information: get map of the prison from Laroze (1 stress, 4/9): Sway: 2D: 6,6: exceptional detail   ACTION: Tatiana: Hunt: follow map to D wing, Controlled/ Standard 1d+1d (Push, 2 stress 1/9): 4,1 (succeed with minor consequence)  CLOCK: Find Slate: 4/4 Complete CONSEQUENCE: A new obstacle or threat appears 153 136 (cog, bubbles) Heavy water cannon at the end of the corridor   ACTION: Valerian Sway: get close to guard so Alphonse can take him out. Risky, Standard, 2d: 3,3: fail, complication CONSEQUENCE: suffer Harm (moderate): half-drowned RESIST (Prowess 2d): 6,2: 0 stress Harm (Lesser): battered   ACTION: Alphonse Skirmish: charge the guard and take him out, Desperate (1XP), Standard, 2d+1d (Push, 2 stress, 2/9) +1d (Tatters assist, 1 Stress): 1,6,6,3 (Crit: increased effect) Cannon crew taken out before they can hit the alarm   ACTION: Tatters: Tinker: open the cell door, Controlled, Standard 1d +1d (Push, 2 stress, 5/9): 4,5 (succeed with minor consequence) CONSEQUENCE: Mark clock segment CLOCK: Alarm 4/4 Complete: general alert! Lockdown! (Position +1)

Welcome to Season 4! War has come to Doskvol. The Immortal Emperor’s iron grip has throttled the life from any notions of neutrality or passivity in the minds of the neighboring sovereignty of Iruvia. After the naked aggression of the airstrike on Elstera Avrathi's ship, The Iruvian congress declared that peace could no longer protectContinue reading →

Fire up your demon-powered lightning fence because Dungeon Master of None is taking the podcast to Doskvol for a game of Blades in the Dark. This is a great system and setting for any DM to read and run, and there is so much to learn about world-building, running heists, character creation and more!  Blades in the Dark  Join the Dungeon Master Union Hall on Discord And support the podcast on Patreon! 

You Can Trance If You Want To We step back into Doskvol a mere three months (!!!) since our last game, as the Sun Chasers take on a high-stakes heist at a lavish ball celebrating 300 years of the city's most famous bridge. But their carefully laid plan starts to unravel the moment they set foot in the festivities. Murderous ghosts, clueless contacts, troublesome psychics, and amorous Bluecoats await. There's quite a lot of profanity in this one, so apologies in advance.

Meet The Harvestmen! Nyryx presents Zaika with a job opportunity, but it will mean tangling with the notorious Bankers. Boom, Wester, and LUCAI find out if The Harvestmen are ready to join the ranks of professional, Doskvol criminal enterprises.