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Splitting into two separate paths, our heroes pursue two separate goals: Find a missing child, and free the Oompa Loompas from Wonka's tyranny! Little Debbie sees the battle of millennia past. Lady Cheddarscotch becomes a mom. Rizzy makes an argument that backfires on him terribly. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop's theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Marimba Chill” by Jimena Contreras The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Mansion: Night” The following songs are by the fantastic Kevin MacLeod. Music: March of the Spoons by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4021-march-of-the-spoons Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200102 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the Willy Wonka brand or its owner The Roald Dahl Story Company, nor with The Bachelor brand or its owner Warner Bros. Discovery.

A masked Fen faces the trials of family. Elsewhere, Carmen, Cedar, and Atlas plan to approach Protocol's sponsors. Check out the pay-what-you-want version of Umdaar: Rebel Broadcast Edition from our Sponsors over at Evil Hat Productions! For Transcripts, our Tip Jar, merch, and the official Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/ Theme Songs: "PRESS/LEAD" and "PRESS/LEAD (Jazz Lounge Vers.)" by Harper S.K. Songs featured courtesy Epidemic Sound: "Fresh Pastrie" by Lofive, "Night Shuttle" by Max Anson, "Chromatic People" by Max Anson, "Cruising with You" by Lope, "Subtract" by Lofive, "All Emotions (Instrumental Version)" by ELFL, "Temple of Runha" by ELFL, "Darker Shades" by ELFL, "Rose's Nerve" by True Messenger, "Suburbia" by True Messenger, "Lucidity" by True Messenger, "7 Magnets" by Luhawks, "Modules" by Of Water, "Pick Up Your Phone" by baegel.

As our competitors wrap up another episode of The Chocolatchelor, they begin to realize that Wonka's factory isn't the bright, happy world of pure imagination they thought it was... Rizzy surfs on himself. Lady Cheddarscotch leaves Wonka with a memento. Little Debbie communes with the depths. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop's theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Cartoon Bank Heist” by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions “Marimba Chill” by Jimena Contreras The following songs are used courtesy of Arcane Anthems, creator of royalty-free music for TTRPGs. Support Arcane Anthems on Patreon at patreon.com/arcaneanthems “Death March of the Under King” "Professor Umlaut" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the Willy Wonka brand or its owner The Roald Dahl Story Company, nor with The Bachelor brand or its owner Warner Bros. Discovery.

The Fate roleplaying game line, once the flagship system for Evil Hat Productions, may be nearing its end, highlighted by the release of the next game, Umdaar, as a PDF-only product. Since the record-breaking Fate Core crowdfunding campaign in 2013, the line has steadily declined to less than 5% of the company’s sales, replaced by Blades in the Dark and Monster of the Week as Evil Hat’s main sellers. Fate originated around 2000 as a hack of the Fudge RPG, developed by Evil Hat co-founders Fred Hicks and Rob Donoghue, who aimed for a system that modeled fiction rather than physics. Hicks sees the release of Umdaar as an experiment to determine Fate’s future in the 2020s, acknowledging its significant impact as a game from the previous decade. John Blanche, the legendary illustrator whose art defined the “grimdark” aesthetic of the Warhammer 40,000 setting, has died. Blanche was best known for iconic works, including his depiction of the Emperor on the Golden Throne, which he intended to show as a ceremonial facade for pilgrims rather than the “real” Emperor. He retired from Games Workshop in 2023 after an association beginning in the seventies, leaving behind an enormous legacy. Tributes from fans and writers confirmed his profound influence, stating that his art was the reason many became involved in Warhammer 40,000 and that he defined an entire sub-genre of SFF. TTRPG crowdfunding surged in Q1 2026, with the number of successful campaigns that raised $100,000 or more growing by 35% year-over-year. The 21 campaigns reaching this milestone collectively generated an estimated $8,058,431, about 25% more than Q1 2025. The period featured a major success with Pumpkin Spice -A Magical Cozy RPG, which reached over $1.5 million, and also saw the launch of highly anticipated projects like Numenera: The Amber Archive and Blades ’68. Notably, only six of the featured games used Fifth Edition mechanics, and Gates of Krystalia became the highest-funded TTRPG project to date whose creator admitted to using AI-generated images in the book. The Book of Unnumbered Worlds is a new Kickstarter campaign from Kevin Crawford of Sine Nomine Publishing known for the “Without Number” series. This project is a system-neutral sourcebook designed to aid Game Masters (GMs) in building fantasy worlds or fleshing out existing settings. It features organized frameworks and step-by-step procedures with tags and tables for creating elements like maps, nations, societies, and monsters, and does not reprint material from previous “Without Number” books. In a notable statement, the campaign explicitly guarantees that “All art, writing, and design in this book is entirely human-created and does not involve the use of AI”. #faterpg #johnblanche #crowdfunding #withoutnumber Rascal News: https://www.rascal.news/with-the-release-of-umdaar-we-might-be-at-the-end-of-fate/ Book of Unnumbered Worlds Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sinenomineinc/the-book-of-unnumbered-worlds Cyberpunk RED: Ready-to-Run Essentials Bundle: $33 https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/rEOrdG Free League BundleRPG Collection: $27.50 https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/zzrGdm The Book of Unnumbered Worlds: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sinenomineinc/the-book-of-unnumbered-worlds Demonic Grimoire on Backkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/exalted-funeral/old-school-essentials-demonic-grimoire Hellblaster: Against the Cyberfiend: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/bloodstar-productions/hellblaster-against-the-cyberfiends Warmachine on MyMiniFactory: https://mmf.io/upturned Mantic Companion App: https://companion.manticgames.com/ Use our Referral code: MCTXEE 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/

The ultimate dream of every up-and-coming candy is to be produced in the factory of the venerable Willy Wonka. But who will he choose next? Lady Cheddarscotch makes use of her tantalizing aroma. Rizzy's just trying to find his kid before his wife divorces him. Little Debbie is much more than what she seems on the surface. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop's theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following music was used for this media project: Music: March of the Spoons by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4021-march-of-the-spoons Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the Willy Wonka brand or its owner The Roald Dahl Story Company, nor with The Bachelor brand or its owner Warner Bros. Discovery.

Out of danger for now, Persephone Protocol's priorities shift ahead of the Hades Cup. Check out Stewpot and the Dice, Dungeons, and Delicacies expansion from our Sponsors over at Evil Hat Productions! Use code STARTINGLINEUP for 10% off for a limited time at shop.bloomandblight.com Stick around after the episode for a word from our friends at MageHandHighFive! For Transcripts, our Tip Jar, and the official Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/ Theme Songs: "PRESS/LEAD" and "PRESS/LEAD (Jazz Lounge Vers.)" by Harper S.K. Songs featured courtesy Epidemic Sound: "Rescue Mission" by Lupus Nocte, "Echoes of Eternity" by Tellsonic, "Reversed Beginning" by Luwaks, "We All Die Young" by Hampus Naeselius, "surrender to Me" by Got Happy, "Over Again (Instrumental Version)" by Martin Hall, and "You're a Believer (Instrumental Version)" by Stonekeepers.

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

With too many hands in the pot, Persephone Protocol's racers get creative as they try to make it out alive. Check out the Fate Accessibility Toolkit from our Sponsors over at Evil Hat Productions! Use code STARTINGLINEUP for 10% off for a limited time at shop.bloomandblight.com Stick around after the episode for a word from our friends at MageHandHighFive! For Transcripts, our Tip Jar, and the official Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/ Theme Songs: "PRESS/LEAD" and "PRESS/LEAD (Jazz Lounge Vers.)" by Harper S.K. Songs featured courtesy Epidemic Sound: "Solarium" by Max Anson, "Mute" The Yard Woman, "The Wolf" by Heyson, "The Adder" by Heyson, and "You're a Believer (Instrumental Version)" by Stonekeepers.

Welcome to the 2026 Spring Adventure Special, wherein we play the Thirsty Sword Lesbians RPG for a scenario we call "Green Day!" This is the edited, audio-only version. Find the unedited original video over at Patreon.Com/TheGothicPodcast! The 2023 Spring Adventure Special stars C. Patrick Neagle as your host and GM (Gay Master); Sharon Gollery-LaFournese as Julie, Jesse Baldwin as Kat, and Erik Halbert as Deidre. The Gothic Podcast is an actual-play horror-and-humor audio drama recorded from our cobbled together studios in Portland, OR and around the globe. Thirsty Sword Lesbians was written by April Walsh and published by Evil Hat Productions. Check out these other Thirsty Sword Lesbian Actual Plays: April Kit Walsh, the author of Thirsty Sword Lesbians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjcfw7krIVw GutPunchRP: Thirsty Sword Lesbians One-Shot: Runaway Heist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zWeBx_W5nE Queue Times: Power Play: Thirsty Sword Lesbians https://youtu.be/4jUJHRQnqB8 Roll20: Roll20 Indie Showcase: Thirsty Sword Lesbians https://youtu.be/DdV9zKS1H34 Roll20: Roll20Con 2020: Thirsty Sword Lesbians: Neon City 2099 https://youtu.be/O_UtG6pdcnI ALSO with April Kit Walsh And consider donating to a Transgender cause: National Center for Transgender Equality https://transequality.org/ways-to-give You can find The Gothic Podcast on Podbean at Gothicpodcast.com and on all sorts of social media. We would LOVE to hear from you, and we love your fan art. Plus check out our Patreon and join our Discord. Please like/rate/and review us, and come interact with us on our social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbUoGEQE2xKIhNX7sHyVXBg Twitter (or whatever it's called): https://twitter.com/gothicpodcast Mastodon: thegothicpodcast@dice.camp Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegothicpodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegothicpodcast Tumblr: https://thegothicpodcast.tumblr.com Discord: https://discord.gg/WKwyhzBey4 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thegothicpodcast Our theme music is by Zoe Hovland, and our cover artwork and logos were designed by Jared George Art The intro music for this special was provided by iMovie. Don't sue us. Thanks for joining us in the dark, Sojourners...

An explosive situation sends Team Persephone scrambling. Check out the Rocket Club playtest a from our Sponsors over at Evil Hat Productions! For Transcripts, our Tip Jar, and the official Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/ Be sure to stick around after our credits for a word from friends of the show, Game Master Monday! Theme Songs: "PRESS/LEAD" and "PRESS/LEAD (Jazz Lounge Vers.)" by Harper S.K. Songs featured courtesy Epidemic Sound: "End Game Throwdown" by Max Anson, "What Love Do (Instrumental)" by DAJANA, "Yessir" by Bonkers Beat Club, "Zero Hour" by Hampus Naeselius, "Metal Under Tension" by Hampus Naeselius, "Cosmo's Cosmos" by Ben Elson, and "Solarium" by Max Anson.

The downtime between races continues, forcing the team to consider their bonds off the track. Atlas tunes up KillerByt3, and remembers their legacy. Carmen snoops around the garage, and Eloise opens up about magic and its risks. Cedar finds himself in a high-stakes family reunion. Check out Girl by Moonlight from our Sponsors, Evil Hat Productions! For Transcripts, our Tip Jar, and the official Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/ Be sure to stick around after our credits for a word from friends of the show, QueeRPG! Theme Songs: "PRESS/LEAD" and "PRESS/LEAD (Jazz Lounge Vers.)" by Harper S.K. Songs featured courtesy Epidemic Sound: "Shibuya Bullet Train" by baegel, "LEGACY" by Maine, "1978" by Tellsonic, "Feeling New" by Max Anson, "A Nebula Inside" by ELFL, "Not Safe Anymore" by Phillip Ayers, "End Game Throwdown" by Max Anson, and "You're a Believer (Instrumental Version)" by Stonekeepers.

Best Wishes sets sail aboard the Devil's Maw with Kip & Adri, making their way to Telekov and the time distortion. While aboard, Thistle and Mark discuss romance, Mal & Shy set some ground rules, Moss is reincarnated, Mark & Miri go on a "date," and the party enjoys a Captain's Boil. Something looms in the darkness for Mark, however, as the ship gets closer to its destination...Project Blacklight is now live! Our new AP development project has been released and we want to see your pitches! Head on over to our socials to get all the information, and stay tuned for more updates! We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! We also have our Blackwater Big Battle Mechanics, as well as The Royale System. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support our new studio - www.throne.com/blackwaterdndOur main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Goliath Circle of the Moon Druid; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Primordian Trickery Cleric! We are elated to have Kelli Ogmundson (she/her), as Blueberry, Half-Elf Celestial Warlock, joining us when she can make it for the rest of Campaign Two.Afterlight, our newest podcast, features GM Si Rutherford, and players Amelia Som, Gina Susanna, Em and Sean as we explore a post-apocalyptic world where survival is measured in lumens. This Blades in the Dark series is proudly sponsored by Bookwyrm Games & Evil Hat Productions. It's out now in its entirety, wherever pods are cast. Our Main Campaign is now available in podcast form, so consider subscribing, rating and leaving a review! Main Campaign episodes will be LIVE on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd - come join in our live chat for some delightful good times.  A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners! All our music is credited to Epidemic Sound, as well as original compositions by Si Rutherford. Thanks to Syrinscape for our atmosphere and sound because epic games deserve epic sound!  Art by the amazing @miss._marston on Instagram! We're also thrilled to be partnered with Familiar Dice, maker of artisanal math rocks for all your clickity-clackity needs. Check them out on instagram @familiardice. Supporting these awesome creators helps support us so that we can keep playing this crazy D&D game we love.Finally, we'd like to take a moment to encourage our viewers to donate to reputable organizations that take a stand and support the fight against racism, fascism, oppression, and injustice. We at Blackwater stand with those who persist in the face of terrorism, hate crime, brutality and violence, and encourage others to educate themselves on how to be an ally in these uncertain times. We commit to fighting violence at both individual and systemic levels, and champion the voices and stories of those who have been silenced for so long. As well, please consider donating to organizations that champion BIMPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ folx and the fight for equality regardless of who you are and who you love. Because whoever you are, and however you roll, we love you. Session date:  March 23rd, 2026In game date: 12th Peldaven 2438 (late night) - 18th Peldaven 2438 (late night) 

Thank you all so much for your incredible questions - we got through as many as we could in two (and a bit??) hours, and will be doing another talkback where Em and Si discuss scoring and music and how it's such an incredible aspect of narrative fiction and AP podcasts.This show was amazing to make, and we're so grateful for your support. While we say so long to the Safe Zone for now... rest assured, we've got lots cooking for you in the next couple months! So keep the lights on til then.

While Mark is off on a Star Trek cruise, the rest of your nice hosts invite Lydia's husband Ian Peters to discuss tabletop games, specifically RPGs! We've split this supersized episode and topic into three different acts for your listening pleasure.0:01:58Holistic Connection of Theme and MechanicBlades in the DarkEvil Hat ProductionsGURPS: Generic Universal RolePlaying SystemSteve Jackson GamesThirsty Sword LesbiansEvil Hat ProductionsDialect: A Game About Language and How It DiesThorny Games0:33:41DiceCall of Cthulhu RPGChaosium Inc.Does a crit always mean success?MolaschiRedditDread the RPGThe Impossible DreamKids on BikesHunters Entertainment1:00:28FlexibilityLydia had talked about tabletop mechanics in her Untitled Memory Mechanic Nice Thinking episodeUntitled Memory MechanicCitizen SleeperJump Over The AgeSteam

Mark, Shy & Thistle take the lead of three elite teams, facing off against some familiar foes as they race through the streets of Yorin to meet up with Moss and the Taywinese forces...The Blackwater Big Battle Mechanics are BACK, BABY! Head on over to our Patreon to download Version 3.0!  As well, there's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support our new studio - www.throne.com/blackwaterdndOur main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Goliath Circle of the Moon Druid; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Primordian Trickery Cleric! We are elated to have Kelli Ogmundson (she/her), as Blueberry, Half-Elf Celestial Warlock, joining us when she can make it for the rest of Campaign Two.Afterlight, our newest podcast, features GM Si Rutherford, and players Amelia Som, Gina Susanna, Em and Sean as we explore a post-apocalyptic world where survival is measured in lumens. This Blades in the Dark series is proudly sponsored by Bookwyrm Games & Evil Hat Productions. It's out now in its entirety, wherever pods are cast. Godkiller: Balance, sponsored by Hero Forge & Moonbeam, the sequel series to our Godkiller: Oblivion, is out now in its entirety wherever pods are cast! Starring Gina Susanna and Jannes, Em is thrilled to welcome everyone back into the Cradle for another tale as the universe hurtles towards it's end. Check out our announcement, and go listen to Godkiller: Oblivion, which is out now wherever pods are cast! Balance drops August 9th, and features guests including Christian Navarro, Anjali Bhimani, Luis Carazo, Matt Mercer, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Aabria Iyengar and more! Sin Eater: Absolution tells a delectable tale of gothic horror ruin. This show is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge & Hunter's Entertainment... go sink your teeth into it, why don't you? Out now for your auditory enjoyment, wherever pods are cast. Our Main Campaign is now available in podcast form, so consider subscribing, rating and leaving a review! Main Campaign episodes will be LIVE on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd - come join in our live chat for some delightful good times.  A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners! All our music is credited to Epidemic Sound, as well as original compositions by Si Rutherford. Thanks to Syrinscape for our atmosphere and sound because epic games deserve epic sound!  Art by the amazing @miss._marston on Instagram! We're also thrilled to be partnered with Familiar Dice, maker of artisanal math rocks for all your clickity-clackity needs. Check them out on instagram @familiardice. Supporting these awesome creators helps support us so that we can keep playing this crazy D&D game we love.Finally, we'd like to take a moment to encourage our viewers to donate to reputable organizations that take a stand and support the fight against racism, fascism, oppression, and injustice. We at Blackwater stand with those who persist in the face of terrorism, hate crime, brutality and violence, and encourage others to educate themselves on how to be an ally in these uncertain times. We commit to fighting violence at both individual and systemic levels, and champion the voices and stories of those who have been silenced for so long. As well, please consider donating to organizations that champion BIMPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ folx and the fight for equality regardless of who you are and who you love. Because whoever you are, and however you roll, we love you. Session date:  March 2nd, 2026In game date: 12th Peldaven 2438 (before sunrise) - 12th Peldaven 2438 (mid-morning)

Work, family, and giraffes. Fen dons a mask while Atlas tries to inspire. Back at the garage, Eloise opens up and Cedar has an unexpected encounter. CW: Misophonia (candy crunch)Check out the Blades '68 Backerkit from our Sponsors, Evil Hat Productions!For Transcripts, our Tip Jar, merch, and the official Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/Be sure to stick around after our credits for a word from friends of the show, Tabletop Talespinners Network!Theme Songs: "PRESS/LEAD" and "PRESS/LEAD (Jazz Lounge Vers.)" by Harper S.K.Songs featured courtesy Epidemic Sound: "Night Stalker" by WAve Saver, "Fresh Pastries" by Lofive, "Temple of Runha" by ELFL, "Monster (Instrumental Version)" by SEON & NINEXCIX, "Infinite Bloom" by Guustavv, "Soft Serve" by Brendon Moeller, "Entanglement" by Luba Hilman, "The Proven" by Sons of Hades, "Up and Up" by Lofive, "Growls" by Cecillia Lindh, and "You're a Believer (Instrumental Version)" by Stonekeepers.

Best Wishes makes a break for it as they rush out of the Famished Lands, with a plea to Nedari their only hope for escape. They land in a familiar place, where terrifying foes stalk the streets at night...We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support our new studio - www.throne.com/blackwaterdndOur main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Goliath Circle of the Moon Druid; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Primordian Trickery Cleric! We are elated to have Kelli Ogmundson (she/her), as Blueberry, Half-Elf Celestial Warlock, joining us officially for the rest of the campaign. Afterlight, our newest podcast, features GM Si Rutherford, and players Amelia Som, Gina Susanna, Em and Sean as we explore a post-apocalyptic world where survival is measured in lumens. This Blades in the Dark series is proudly sponsored by Bookwyrm Games & Evil Hat Productions. It's out now in its entirety, wherever pods are cast. Our Main Campaign is now available in podcast form, so consider subscribing, rating and leaving a review! Main Campaign episodes will be LIVE on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd - come join in our live chat for some delightful good times.  A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners! All our music is credited to Epidemic Sound, as well as original compositions by Si Rutherford. Thanks to Syrinscape for our atmosphere and sound because epic games deserve epic sound!  Art by the amazing @miss._marston on Instagram! We're also thrilled to be partnered with Familiar Dice, maker of artisanal math rocks for all your clickity-clackity needs. Check them out on instagram @familiardice. Supporting these awesome creators helps support us so that we can keep playing this crazy D&D game we love.Finally, we'd like to take a moment to encourage our viewers to donate to reputable organizations that take a stand and support the fight against racism, fascism, oppression, and injustice. We at Blackwater stand with those who persist in the face of terrorism, hate crime, brutality and violence, and encourage others to educate themselves on how to be an ally in these uncertain times. We commit to fighting violence at both individual and systemic levels, and champion the voices and stories of those who have been silenced for so long. As well, please consider donating to organizations that champion BIMPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ folx and the fight for equality regardless of who you are and who you love. Because whoever you are, and however you roll, we love you. Session date:  February 16th, 2026In game date: 11th, Peldaven 2438 (late night) - 12th Peldaven 2438 (before sunrise)

Tempers flare as the team discusses the outcome of their qualifier and exactly what Eloise was up to outside of Yona. Later, Carmen digs into the mysteries of Persephone Protocol's finances, and Cedar looks for some extra spending money. CW: Police Sirens, police encounter. Check out the Blades '68 Backerkit from our Sponsors, Evil Hat Productions! For Transcripts, our Tip Jar, merch, and the official Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/ Be sure to stick around after our credits for a word from friends of the show, The Heart is a Dungeon! Theme Song: "PRESS/LEAD" and "Seconds Rising Star (Reprise)" by Harper S.K. Songs featured courtesy Epidemic Sound: "Black Hawks" by Akibakid, "Electromagic" by Akibakid, "Arcane Sun" by Max Anson, "Blah Blah" by Heyson, and "You're a Believer (Instrumental Version)" by Stonekeepers.

A showdown at Castle Voraz sees Best Wishes on the back foot as they attempt to rescue Mad Mags and get out of the Famished Lands (mostly) unscathed...This episode is proudly sponsored by Amateurish Productions and their new epic tier D&D podcast, Azara's Fist! First episodes are out now, wherever pods are cast. Go check them out over on their patreon for behind the scenes talkbacks, and enjoy their animated trailer at the break! We have revitalized our Patreon! There's a ton of new content, a new tier, and a bunch more to get involved with! Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd to check it out. Thank you all so much for your support. Please also consider checking out our Throne to support our new studio - www.throne.com/blackwaterdndOur main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Goliath Circle of the Moon Druid; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Primordian Trickery Cleric! We are elated to have Kelli Ogmundson (she/her), as Blueberry, Half-Elf Celestial Warlock, joining us officially for the rest of the campaign. Afterlight, our newest podcast, features GM Si Rutherford, and players Amelia Som, Gina Susanna, Em and Sean as we explore a post-apocalyptic world where survival is measured in lumens. This Blades in the Dark series is proudly sponsored by Bookwyrm Games & Evil Hat Productions. It's out now in its entirety, wherever pods are cast. Godkiller: Balance, sponsored by Hero Forge & Moonbeam, the sequel series to our Godkiller: Oblivion, is out now in its entirety wherever pods are cast! Starring Gina Susanna and Jannes, Em is thrilled to welcome everyone back into the Cradle for another tale as the universe hurtles towards it's end. Check out our announcement, and go listen to Godkiller: Oblivion, which is out now wherever pods are cast! Balance drops August 9th, and features guests including Christian Navarro, Anjali Bhimani, Luis Carazo, Matt Mercer, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Aabria Iyengar and more! Sin Eater: Absolution tells a delectable tale of gothic horror ruin. This show is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge & Hunter's Entertainment... go sink your teeth into it, why don't you? Out now for your auditory enjoyment, wherever pods are cast. Our Main Campaign is now available in podcast form, so consider subscribing, rating and leaving a review! Main Campaign episodes will be LIVE on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd - come join in our live chat for some delightful good times.  A big thank you to our fantastic sponsors and partners! All our music is credited to Epidemic Sound, as well as original compositions by Si Rutherford. Thanks to Syrinscape for our atmosphere and sound because epic games deserve epic sound!  Art by the amazing @miss._marston on Instagram! We're also thrilled to be partnered with Familiar Dice, maker of artisanal math rocks for all your clickity-clackity needs. Check them out on instagram @familiardice. Supporting these awesome creators helps support us so that we can keep playing this crazy D&D game we love.Finally, we'd like to take a moment to encourage our viewers to donate to reputable organizations that take a stand and support the fight against racism, fascism, oppression, and injustice. We at Blackwater stand with those who persist in the face of terrorism, hate crime, brutality and violence, and encourage others to educate themselves on how to be an ally in these uncertain times. We commit to fighting violence at both individual and systemic levels, and champion the voices and stories of those who have been silenced for so long. As well, please consider donating to organizations that champion BIMPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ folx and the fight for equality regardless of who you are and who you love. Because whoever you are, and however you roll, we love you. Session date:  February 29th, 2026In game date: 11th, Peldaven 2438 (late night)

Sean is the Director of Projects at Evil Hat Productions, a game developer and TTRPG enthusiast who has played more games than almost anyone we know.  He's been part of the design team for great titles like Agon, Apocalypse Galactica, Blades in the Dark, Dead World, and Stone Dragon Mountain. He adds a refreshing energy and commitment to the world of TTRPG's—he's been doing it for decades. In today's episode, we break down different gameplay styles and the realities of various mechanics, how they affect the flow of play, and how players interact with the world. It's a deep dive into how game hacking and open-source development work, and it's great for homebrewers and developers alike. Sean discusses what makes for a robust mechanical structure and how best to integrate a game's structure and story into an evocative product. He explores how to deliver mechanics to your audience, how to tell more enticing stories, red and green flags in game-making, and details his awesome experiences in the field over This conversation was a blast, running nearly two hours. A true deep dive, there's a lot to learn here.Check out Sean's websiteVisit the amazing titles sold by Evil Hat ProductionsTitles and subjects we reference: OSR MothershipPBTA Forged in the DarkCall of Cthulu KnaveMythic BastionlandWhite Hack & Black HackScum and VillainyProject PERSEUSBand of BladesSpell and BladeDraw SteelApocalypse WorldTiān Dēng: Tales of the Immortal God ShipOutgunnedShadows of TruthTomb RaiderBlades in the Dark Apocalypse KeysWork CleanLittle OraclesShadowdarkPluribusTed Lasso************************************⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 a month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145Example: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/397612/Court-of-Blades--Scandal-Forged-in-the-Dark?affiliate_id=1044145⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our live-streaming content on ⁠⁠Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't miss our RPG Actual Plays, tutorials, and gaming content on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to an excellent board game ⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go to the Writer's Room for ⁠⁠7th Sea Adventures!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the great games from ⁠⁠A Couple of Drakes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Tales of the Manticore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

It's Persephone Protocol vs Team Intergalactic! With only one spot left in the Hades Cup, it's all on the line. Will Persephone Protocol take the victory, or will the team get more than they bargained for... CW: Simulated sci-fi combat sounds, fireworks/explosions Check out the Blades '68 Backerkit from our Sponsors, Evil Hat Productions! For Transcripts, our Tip Jar, and the official Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/ Be sure to stick around after our credits for a word from friends of the show, Game Master Monday!Theme Song: "PRESS/LEAD" and "Seconds Rising Star (Reprise)" by Harper S.K. Songs featured courtesy Epidemic Sound: "Black Hawks" by Akibakid, "Electromagic" by Akibakid, "Arcane Sun" by Max Anson, "Blah Blah" by Heyson, and "You're a Believer (Instrumental Version)" by Stonekeepers.

The end is here, The team finds answers.   We hope you enjoyed our series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!!   If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs.   And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube.   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

We didn't think about what happened after we flipped the switch. We didn't need to. All we really needed, at the end, was each other. Content warnings for this episode include: complex family dynamics & interpersonal conflict // apocalypse & societal collapse // darkness and shadow // guns as weapons // knives as weapons // blood and gore // body horror // visions and mind control // violence // grief & loss // death of family members & loved ones // being chased // bugs and insects // hallucinations // tight and enclosed spaces // severe injury // allusions to suicideAfterlight is performed by Amelia Som as Evlan, Em Carlson as Luce, Gina Susanna as Pen, Sean Depner as Danny, and Si Rutherford as our Game Master. Special thanks to our campaign artists. Hannah Harder, who did our cover design, and Lesly Oh, who did our character portraits. Editing, sound design and original music by Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure you check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd, as well as our library of campaigns on both youtube and your favourite podcast platform. This show is made possible by our sponsors, who really should have reminded us to bring a torch for this journey out into the endless dark. We are grateful to be sponsored by Evil Hat Productions, publishers of Blades in the Dark, along with other incredible titles such as Monster of the Week, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Scum & Villainy, Girl by Moonlight, and so many more. With compelling mechanics, stunning art, and rich lore for whatever world you choose to bring towards the apocalypse, head on over to evilhat.com to shed some light on new games to bring to your table. This show is also sponsored by Bookwyrm Games, a Canadian tabletop company bringing you the finest in gaming essentials and accessories. Activate your senses with candles, tea, and coffee to help set the scene in your campaign, ensure your party is rolling with stellar dice at a custom table, or leave the adventure to them with their series of Quest Chests and Quest Coins. Whatever you need to bring your table to the next level, Chester the Dragon and the folks at Bookwrym have you covered. Check them out over at bookwyrmgames.com and let them know Blackwater sent you. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on this journey outside the Safe Zone. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkbacks, exclusive Afterlight content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. See you next time, and keep the lights on!Thank you for all your love for this series.

Welcome to Neo-Oliva Bay! 150 years after the events of Requiem, the qualifiers for the Hades Chassis Racing Cup are in full swing. Can local team Persephone Protocol make the cut? Buckle in and start your engines for a story about new magical girls discovering their magic, and their destinies! CW: Simulated sci-fi combat soundsCheck out the Blades '68 Backerkit from our Sponsors, Evil Hat Productions!For Cast/Character Info, our Merch Shop, and the official Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/ Be sure to stick around after our credits for a word from friends of the show, The Heart is a Dungeon! Theme Song: "PRESS/LEAD" and "Seconds Rising Star (Reprise)" by Harper S.K. Songs featured courtesy Epidemic Sound: "Black Hawks" by Akibakid, "Electromagic" by Akibakid, "CITYPOPPIN" by Akibakid, "Ama" by Akibakid, and "You're a Believer (Instrumental Version)" by Stonekeepers.

With Patch needing to run off and provide medical aid, it's up to Raven and Owl to solve the problem. Can they figure out what's going on with the corrupt news editor, and stop the spread of lies?Scum and Villainy is a sci-fi Forged in the Dark game by Stras Acimovic and John LeBoeuf-Litte of Off Guard Games, of doing odd jobs and writing wrongs in a complex galaxy. It is available in print and PDF from Evil Hat Productions, as well as Indie Press Revolution, and in PDF from Off Guard's itch.io. Free resources can also be found at Off Guard Games' website.Greg - GM / Greeg / Baby Legend (The Pilot)Dan - Poe / Raven (The Muscle)Laura - Shakti / Owl (The Speaker)

The group explores the research facility and discovers more secrets. Lincoln splits off for a contest of his own.   We hope you enjoy episode two of our new series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!!   If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs.   And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube.   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

You have to go. We have to go. At some point, everyone has to go. Content warnings for this episode include: complex family dynamics & interpersonal conflict // apocalypse & societal collapse // darkness and shadow // guns as weapons // knives as weapons // blood and gore // body horror // visions and mind control // violence // grief & loss // death of family members & loved ones // being chased // bugs and insects // hallucinations // severe injury // tight and enclosed spaces // claustrophobia Afterlight is performed by Amelia Som as Evlan, Em Carlson as Luce, Gina Susanna as Pen, Sean Depner as Danny, and Si Rutherford as Game Master. The voice of Francis is Jannes Wessels. Special thanks to our campaign artists. Hannah Harder, who did our cover design, and Lesly Oh, who did our character portraits. Editing, sound design and original music by Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure you check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd, as well as our library of campaigns on both youtube and your favourite podcast platform. This show is made possible by our sponsors, who really should have reminded us to bring a torch for this journey out into the endless dark. We are grateful to be sponsored by Evil Hat Productions, publishers of Blades in the Dark, along with other incredible titles such as Monster of the Week, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Scum & Villiany, Girl by Moonlight, and so many more. With compelling mechanics, stunning art, and rich lore for whatever world you choose to bring towards the apocalypse, head on over to evilhat.com to shed some light on new games to bring to your table. This show is also sponsored by Bookwyrm Games, a Canadian tabletop company bringing you the finest in gaming essentials and accessories. Activate your senses with candles, tea, and coffee to help set the scene in your campaign, ensure your party is rolling with stellar dice at a custom table, or leave the adventure to them with their series of Quest Chests and Quest Coins. Whatever you need to bring your table to the next level, Chester the Dragon and the folks at Bookwrym have you covered. Check them out over at bookwyrmgames.com and let them know Blackwater sent you. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on this journey outside the Safe Zone. You too can come join us on patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkbacks, exclusive Afterlight content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. See you next time, and keep the lights on!

The contestants explore a new location on island two. They make some new friends and also run afoul of another group. Huck and Reagan are able to confirm some suspicions.   We hope you enjoy episode two of our new series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!!   If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs.   And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube.   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

In the darkest dark, what will you find?Content warnings for this episode include:  complex family dynamics & interpersonal conflict // apocalypse & societal collapse // darkness and shadow // visions and mind control // substance use // violence // murder // grief & loss // being chased // blackmail // death of family members & loved ones // power dynamics // class inequality // memory loss & dementia // severe injury // needlesAfterlight is performed by Amelia Som as Evlan, Em Carlson as Luce, Gina Susanna as Pen, Sean Depner as Danny, and Si Rutherford as Game Master. The voice of Francis is Jannes Wessels. Special thanks to our campaign artists. Hannah Harder, who did our cover design, and Lesly Oh, who did our character portraits. Editing, sound design and original music by Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure you check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd, as well as our library of campaigns on both youtube and your favourite podcast platform. This show is made possible by our sponsors, who really should have reminded us to bring a torch for this journey out into the endless dark. We are grateful to be sponsored by Evil Hat Productions, publishers of Blades in the Dark, along with other incredible titles such as Monster of the Week, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Scum & Villiany, Girl by Moonlight, and so many more. With compelling mechanics, stunning art, and rich lore for whatever world you choose to bring towards the apocalypse, head on over to evilhat.com to shed some light on new games to bring to your table. This show is also sponsored by Bookwyrm Games, a Canadian tabletop company bringing you the finest in gaming essentials and accessories. Activate your senses with candles, tea, and coffee to help set the scene in your campaign, ensure your party is rolling with stellar dice at a custom table, or leave the adventure to them with their series of Quest Chests and Quest Coins. Whatever you need to bring your table to the next level, Chester the Dragon and the folks at Bookwrym have you covered. Check them out over at bookwyrmgames.com and let them know Blackwater sent you. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on this journey outside the Safe Zone. You too can come join us on patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkbacks, exclusive Afterlight content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. See you next time, and keep the lights on!

The crew of the Nightingale looks for work. After some questionable jobs, they agree to take on a job for Greeg's dads. A news network is smearing one of their businesses, and something seems off...Scum and Villainy is a sci-fi Forged in the Dark game by Stras Acimovic and John LeBoeuf-Litte of Off Guard Games, of doing odd jobs and writing wrongs in a complex galaxy. It is available in print and PDF from Evil Hat Productions, as well as Indie Press Revolution, and in PDF from Off Guard's itch.io. Free resources can also be found at Off Guard Games' website.Greg - GM / Greeg / Baby Legend (The Pilot)Dan - Poe / Raven (The Muscle)Jared - MD-X/Maddox / Patch (The Stitch)Laura - Shakti / Owl (The Speaker)

The group makes their way to the second island. Along the way they make a startling discovery about themselves.   We hope you enjoy episode two of our new series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!!   If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs.   And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube.   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Evil Hat Productions has opened submissions for new role-playing games, with a primary focus on titles that utilize the Powered by the Apocalypse, Forged in the Dark, or Powered by Fate systems. They are specifically not publishing 5E material. The company is looking for complete or near-complete game manuscripts between 40,000 and 100,000 words that align with the Evil Hat product lines. They offer full publisher services, including editing, art direction, and public playtesting, and are seeking partners in marketing. Pitches should include a short game description, target audience, setting/tone details, mechanics, and development progress, and should be emailed to submissions@evilhat.com. Paizo has unveiled *Starfinder Galactic Ancestries*, an upcoming 224-page rulebook for *Starfinder Second Edition*, scheduled for release in April 2026 at an MSRP of $69.95. This expansion will introduce 21 brand new playable alien ancestries, such as the worlanisi, bantrid, and novian, alongside expanded options for existing Starfinder species like Vesk and Shirren. The book also provides Starfinder updates for classic fantasy ancestries including elves, gnomes, and goblins. Additionally, it features the Gap-touched versatile heritage and the xenometric android, allowing players to create robotic versions of any Starfinder alien or human. A new official Cyberpunk 2077 trading card game, titled *Cyberpunk TCG*, has been announced by CD Projekt Red and Weird Co. A hype trailer was released on December 9th, coinciding with the fifth anniversary of *Cyberpunk 2077*. The game will draw heavily on the aesthetics and characters of both *Cyberpunk 2077* and the *Cyberpunk: Edgerunners* anime, featuring Legends like Jackie Welles and Judy Alvarez, as well as V and Johnny Silverhand. Developed by a team with experience on games like *Marvel Snap* and *Universus*, the TCG is designed to be accessible to new players while offering depth for enthusiasts, with a crowdfunding campaign slated for 2026. A massive month-long sale is currently running on DriveThruRPG for the *Fallout RPG* line from Modiphius. Customers can save 33% on nearly every title, including the 438-page Core Rulebook, which uses the 2d20 cinematic roleplaying system and draws lore primarily from the Bethesda video games, particularly *Fallout 4*. The sale is an opportunity to acquire core books and expansions, such as the *Gamemaster's Toolkit*, the *Winter of Atom* campaign, or the *Wanderer's Guide Book*. Free Quickstart rules are also available for newcomers. #evilhat #starfinder #cyberpunkTCG #falloutrpg Evil Hat Game Submissions: https://evilhat.com/game-submissions/ Fallout RPG Sale: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/ja/product/366742/fallout-the-roleplaying-game-core-rulebook-pdf?affiliate_id=2081746 Free Guild Ball Starter Set: https://steamforged.com/products/guild-ball-starter-kit 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/​​ Abusecartoons Weekly Cartoons: http://www.abusecartoons.com/​​ https://www.twitch.tv/abusecartoons ​​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/

Soldier on, survivors. But you're not soldiers. You're just people, trying their best. You'll need to try harder. Content warnings for this episode include:  complex family dynamics & interpersonal conflict // apocalypse & societal collapse // darkness and shadow // visions and mind control // substance use // violence // murder // grief & loss // being chased // blackmail // death of family members & loved ones // power dynamics // class inequality // memory loss & dementia // severe injury // needlesAfterlight is performed by Amelia Som as Evlan, Em Carlson as Luce, Gina Susanna as Pen, Sean Depner as Danny, and Si Rutherford as Game Master. The voice of Francis is Jannes Wessels. Special thanks to our campaign artists. Hannah Harder, who did our cover design, and Lesly Oh, who did our character portraits. Editing, sound design and original music by Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure you check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd, as well as our library of campaigns on both youtube and your favourite podcast platform. This show is made possible by our sponsors, who really should have reminded us to bring a torch for this journey out into the endless dark. We are grateful to be sponsored by Evil Hat Productions, publishers of Blades in the Dark, along with other incredible titles such as Monster of the Week, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Scum & Villiany, Girl by Moonlight, and so many more. With compelling mechanics, stunning art, and rich lore for whatever world you choose to bring towards the apocalypse, head on over to evilhat.com to shed some light on new games to bring to your table. This show is also sponsored by Bookwyrm Games, a Canadian tabletop company bringing you the finest in gaming essentials and accessories. Activate your senses with candles, tea, and coffee to help set the scene in your campaign, ensure your party is rolling with stellar dice at a custom table, or leave the adventure to them with their series of Quest Chests and Quest Coins. Whatever you need to bring your table to the next level, Chester the Dragon and the folks at Bookwrym have you covered. Check them out over at bookwyrmgames.com and let them know Blackwater sent you. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on this journey outside the Safe Zone. You too can come join us on patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkbacks, exclusive Afterlight content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. See you next time, and keep the lights on!

Once more, into the breach. Mind the mirrors, though. Content warnings for this episode include:  complex family dynamics & interpersonal conflict // apocalypse & societal collapse // darkness and shadow // visions and mind control // substance use // violence // murder // grief & loss // being chased // blackmail // death of family members & loved ones // power dynamics // class inequality // memory loss & dementia // severe injury // needlesAfterlight is performed by Amelia Som as Evlan, Em Carlson as Luce, Gina Susanna as Pen, Sean Depner as Danny, and Si Rutherford as Game Master. The voice of Francis is Jannes Wessels. Special thanks to our campaign artists. Hannah Harder, who did our cover design, and Lesly Oh, who did our character portraits. Editing, sound design and original music by Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure you check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd, as well as our library of campaigns on both youtube and your favourite podcast platform. This show is made possible by our sponsors, who really should have reminded us to bring a torch for this journey out into the endless dark. We are grateful to be sponsored by Evil Hat Productions, publishers of Blades in the Dark, along with other incredible titles such as Monster of the Week, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Scum & Villiany, Girl by Moonlight, and so many more. With compelling mechanics, stunning art, and rich lore for whatever world you choose to bring towards the apocalypse, head on over to evilhat.com to shed some light on new games to bring to your table. This show is also sponsored by Bookwyrm Games, a Canadian tabletop company bringing you the finest in gaming essentials and accessories. Activate your senses with candles, tea, and coffee to help set the scene in your campaign, ensure your party is rolling with stellar dice at a custom table, or leave the adventure to them with their series of Quest Chests and Quest Coins. Whatever you need to bring your table to the next level, Chester the Dragon and the folks at Bookwrym have you covered. Check them out over at bookwyrmgames.com and let them know Blackwater sent you. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on this journey outside the Safe Zone. You too can come join us on patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkbacks, exclusive Afterlight content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. See you next time, and keep the lights on!

The competitors time on the first island draws to a close. The Battle Royale begins! Will the team survive?   We hope you enjoy episode two of our new series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!!   If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs.   And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube.   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Landing on the planet Concept, the crew of the Nightingale prepare to sneak the payload in to take out the Church of the Stellar Flame base. Will they be able to complete the gig and get paid?Scum and Villainy is a sci-fi Forged in the Dark game by Stras Acimovic and John LeBoeuf-Litte of Off Guard Games, of doing odd jobs and writing wrongs in a complex galaxy. It is available in print and PDF from Evil Hat Productions, as well as Indie Press Revolution, and in PDF from Off Guard's itch.io. Free resources can also be found at Off Guard Games' website.Greg - GM / Greeg / Baby Legend (The Pilot)Ben - Ah-En-Mah / Nematocyst (The Mechanic)Dan - Poe / Raven (The Muscle)Jared - MD-X/Maddox / Patch (The Stitch)

Safety within the Safe Zone is arbitrary at best. If the power dies, so do we. Content warnings for this episode include:  complex family dynamics & interpersonal conflict // apocalypse & societal collapse // darkness and shadow // visions and mind control // substance use // violence // murder // grief & loss // being chased // blackmail // death of family members & loved ones // power dynamics // class inequality // memory loss & dementia // severe injury // needlesAfterlight is performed by Amelia Som as Evlan, Em Carlson as Luce, Gina Susanna as Pen, Sean Depner as Danny, and Si Rutherford as Game Master. The voice of Francis is Jannes Wessels. Special thanks to our campaign artists. Hannah Harder, who did our cover design, and Lesly Oh, who did our character portraits. Editing, sound design and original music by Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure you check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd, as well as our library of campaigns on both youtube and your favourite podcast platform. This show is made possible by our sponsors, who really should have reminded us to bring a torch for this journey out into the endless dark. We are grateful to be sponsored by Evil Hat Productions, publishers of Blades in the Dark, along with other incredible titles such as Monster of the Week, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Scum & Villiany, Girl by Moonlight, and so many more. With compelling mechanics, stunning art, and rich lore for whatever world you choose to bring towards the apocalypse, head on over to evilhat.com to shed some light on new games to bring to your table. This show is also sponsored by Bookwyrm Games, a Canadian tabletop company bringing you the finest in gaming essentials and accessories. Activate your senses with candles, tea, and coffee to help set the scene in your campaign, ensure your party is rolling with stellar dice at a custom table, or leave the adventure to them with their series of Quest Chests and Quest Coins. Whatever you need to bring your table to the next level, Chester the Dragon and the folks at Bookwrym have you covered. Check them out over at bookwyrmgames.com and let them know Blackwater sent you. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on this journey outside the Safe Zone. You too can come join us on patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkbacks, exclusive Afterlight content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. See you next time, and keep the lights on!

The contestants bury Bateman and explore the island further, meeting other contestants and challenges on the way. Some breaking and entering leads to a revelation as to who's running the game.   We hope you enjoy episode two of our new series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions.   ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!!   If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs.   And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube.   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Ah, we see you're awake now. Welcome... to Deathmatch Island.   This is the first episode in our new series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions.   This time Jess is taking the GM seat to run our crew of amnesiac contestants through a season of punishing, televised competition on Deathmatch Island, where they will face a series of challenges on islands ultimately leading to either victory and glory... or death. Inspired by competition shows like Survivor, fictional series like Squid Game, Running Man, and battle royale media like Hunger Games, Deathmatch Island is a game about survival, ruthless will to win, and, eventually, PvP - that's right, player versus player!   In episode 1, we meet a crew of competitors as they wake up on a small boat heading to the island and watch their first challenges unfold... ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel!   In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!!   If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs.   And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube.   Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Deathmatch Island by Evil Hat Productions, is a game show of death set in a group of isolated islands surrounded by mystery and intrigue. A group of players arrive via a manless boat, barely remembering their own names, and must band together to overcome obstacles, get their bearings, and embark into Island One before everyone starts killing each other. There can only be one.

We're starting a new drop in drop out campaign! Laura wanted to play some Scum and Villainy for their birthday, and what started as planning for a one shot morphed into a campaign we can come to on short notice, with a mix of GMs and players. Future episodes will be included in our one shot polls, where you can vote to hear more episodes faster!The Nightingale is a ship crewed by a group of mercenaries from all walks of life, brought together by a teamster. After finishing a gig that rendered most of the crew out of commission, the pilot, the one other human who wasn't infected, the robot, and the alien need to find their next job to pay for helping everyone...Scum and Villainy is a sci-fi Forged in the Dark game by Stras Acimovic and John LeBoeuf-Litte of Off Guard Games, of doing odd jobs and writing wrongs in a complex galaxy. It is available in print and PDF from Evil Hat Productions, as well as Indie Press Revolution, and in PDF from Off Guard's itch.io. Free resources can also be found at Off Guard Games' website.Greg - GM / Greeg / Baby Legend (The Pilot)Ben - Ah-En-Mah / Nematocyst (The Mechanic)Dan - Poe / Raven (The Muscle)Jared - MD-X/Maddox / Patch (The Stitch)

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self, kidnapping and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.We've made it to the end. We've made it to what Des, Kyle, Sable and Richard were working towards. Now it's time to see if they finish with a standing ovation. This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master. Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Discord to hang out with the 5 GMs and get fun sneak peeks at upcoming projects.Music/Sound Effects Include:“Sherlock Stroll” by ProdbyHappyHourMusic from Epidemic SoundSound effects from Epidemic Sound and Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self, kidnapping and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.The stage is set. There's only one thing left to do: kill Luca Novelli.This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master. Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Discord to hang out with the 5 GMs and get fun sneak peeks at upcoming projects.Music/Sound Effects Include:“Sherlock Stroll” by ProdbyHappyHourMusic from Epidemic SoundSound effects from Epidemic Sound and Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self, kidnapping and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised.A visit to an old vampire, a fight with an old foe, trying to get answers for a new friend – the Coin Flips try to do their best for the people they owe. This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master. Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Discord to hang out with the 5 GMs and get fun sneak peeks at upcoming projects.Music/Sound Effects Include:“Sherlock Stroll” by ProdbyHappyHourMusic from Epidemic SoundSound effects from Epidemic Sound and Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No episode this week gang! Instead, enjoy the first episode of RWD's Kids on Bikes oneshot featuring our very own Am and Eiriol! Waldham-On-Sea is a sleepy seaside town where not much goes on. Not much at all - that is, except, for the psychedelic mushrooms growing in the woods, the bloody history of smugglers along the coast, and the rumoured cult in the council's basement. For locals Tally and Mackenzie Aspinall, and newcomer Rhian Davies, the mystery of their village is about to unfold. Just what will they discover? RWD: KOB is a Kids on Bikes Actual-Play oneshot. The Kids on Bikes system and name is the property of Hunters Entertainment. Fiona is the host of What Am I Rolling? A Twice Monthly RPG oneshot podcast (https://linktr.ee/wair_podcast) and cohost of The DM's Book Club (https://linktr.ee/dmbc). She's also one third of the RPGeeks! Eiriol can be found in Deck of Many Aces, a DND 5e actual play podcast made with actual asexuals and aromantics. If you want to get in contact with them, you can find her under the name Eiriol Evans on many places online including eiriolevans.wordpress.com RWD: A Scum and Villany actual play podcast. New episodes every other Thursday! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @RWD_Pod, and join our Discord Server here: https://linktr.ee/RWD_POD RWD: Eclipsed's theme music is written and performed by Chloe Elliott. Find it, and other original tracks here: https://soundcloud.com/user-914339386 RWD: Eclipsed's cover art is by artist and designer Ines Ng, who can be found here - www.inesng.com The Scum and Villainy system name, mechanics and lore are solely the property of Evil Hat Productions. Music: RWD: Outcast Theme :: Chloe Elliott Ossuary 7 - Resolve :: Kevin Macleod Ghost Story :: Keving Macleod Dangerous :: Kevin Macleod Timecode: 00:00:00 - 00:01:18 - Intro 00:01:19 - 00:04:10 – Government Mandated Banter 00:04:11- 00:47:43 – Episode 00:47:44 - 00:56:09 - Outro Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deck-of-many-aces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self, kidnapping and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised. Setting plans in motion, going to bath houses and communicating with the paranormal all takes place as the end game is in sight. This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master. Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Discord to hang out with the 5 GMs and get fun sneak peeks at upcoming projects.Music/Sound Effects Include:“Sherlock Stroll” by ProdbyHappyHourMusic from Epidemic SoundSound effects from Epidemic Sound and Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self, kidnapping and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised. The Coin Flips return as they plan to get ahead of The Big Four, as their lives depend on it. This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master. Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Discord to hang out with the 5 GMs and get fun sneak peeks at upcoming projects.Music/Sound Effects Include:“Sherlock Stroll” by ProdbyHappyHourMusic from Epidemic SoundSound effects from Epidemic Sound and Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 4 explores heavy political themes, abuse of power, extortion, sudden death, grief, loss of sense of self, kidnapping and the paranormal. Viewer discretion is advised. We take a brief intermission to a point not too far in the future.This season of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat uses Blades in the Dark by Evil Hat Productions. Kim Tsuyuki is your game master. Support us at our Ko-Fi to help us sustain the show and follow us on our Instagram, Threads, TikTok and BlueSky! You can also join our Discord to hang out with the 5 GMs and get fun sneak peeks at upcoming projects.Music/Sound Effects Include:“Sherlock Stroll” by ProdbyHappyHourMusic from Epidemic SoundSound effects from Epidemic Sound and Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The battle continues beneath the Old Great Tree! We've made progress, but the greatest threat still looms ahead of us. Ripper disperses his opponent's anger. Safari Smith talks it out. Maud cuts another rip in reality. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop's theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following also by Ned Wilcock. “Fuguenchillen” The following songs are used courtesy of Arcane Anthems, creator of royalty-free music for TTRPGs. Support Arcane Anthems on Patreon at patreon.com/arcaneanthems “The Indomitable” “The Price of Beauty” “Descent” • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the Gravity Falls brand or its owner The Walt Disney Company, nor with the Jumanji brand or its owner Sony Pictures Entertainment.