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How do you build NPCs? One of the most central questions of running TTRPGs, but how do you answer it? The building of NPCs is very unique to the gamemaster you are, but there are some certain aspects of NPCs we all have to build but how do we build those aspects? Thats the NPC Toolkit, how do we build our NPCs to be used at our tables.Check here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.doubledm.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/doubledm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur Midroll Music is"Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Outro Music is"Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggling to keep your campaign notes organized? In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian shares a simple system for organizing NPCs, session notes, locations, plot hooks, and player goals without creating extra work. You'll learn: How to organize your GM notes What information actually matters How to prep more efficiently How to take useful session notes A simple post-session review process Perfect for new and developing Game Masters looking to reduce prep stress and run smoother campaigns. ---   Check out the links below to join a community of new and experiences players to help you on your gaming journey: Discord ➡️ https://discord.gg/uqfUzg3aH5 Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/brianthebeardednerd/ TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebeardednerd1   Do you finally want to try playing Dungeons & Dragons? Do you want to learn how to play in a more relaxed environment? Feel free to book a session with me here: https://www.ttrpgacademy.life/store

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Sharn!!!Well, not yet, I suppose. Our story will begin with three adventurers on their way to a modern-day version of Sharn in the campaign setting of Eberron.This campaign will host a rotating cast of player characters because scheduling is the true BBEG, and Kade has a bunch of friends who have asked to play D&D with him over the years!Our adventurers for this session are:A Dragonborn Warlock/Bard named Nessiderok (Sid), who made a literal deal with the devilA Warforged Artificer named V1KT0R, who is one of the few Warforged surviving the last war purge.A Changeling Bard named Vel, who has changed their identity so many times, they can't remember who they really are.In this episode, our adventurers board an Airship bound for the City of Sharn. They encounter Halfling Mobster Pirates with Tommy Guns, an electric elemental powering the airship they stand on, and a whole slew of NPCs to talk to as the party goes down.Support the show

What happens when you hand a live audience the keys to a D&D session and tell them to cause as much chaos as possible?You get this episode.Recorded live at FanX 2025, this one is unlike anything we've done before. No script. No safety net. Just four people at a table, a room full of audience members armed with prompts, and a whole lot of trust in the dice gods.Here's how it worked: Ian ran a one-shot for players Justin, Tanner, and Matthew — all showing up with level 10 characters ready for anything. The audience? They got to create the monsters, magic items, spells, and NPCs that showed up at the table in real time, powered by Worldsmith. The players had no idea what was coming. Neither, honestly, did anyone else.What unfolded was a live, audience-driven adventure featuring:A big bad built by the crowd — designed (or sabotaged) by the audience before the session even started.An investigation gone sideways — a midnight carriage ride, a mysterious shopkeeper, and a paranormal threat that only got weirder from there.A rescue mission with actual stakes — ambushes, improvised plans, and a magic item that nobody saw coming.A dungeon full of traps, riddles, and chaos — including a rolling boulder, a stone statue that really didn't want to be touched, and a door that rewarded the bold.A boss fight to end it all — with loot, laughs, and the kind of ending only a live audience can create.This is actual play the way it was meant to be: messy, surprising, and completely alive.Cast:Ian Hawkes — Dungeon MasterJustin Lewis — PlayerTanner Weyland — PlayerMatthew Thompson — PlayerThanks for listening to today's show. If you like our stuff and want to support us, here are some sponsor links and links to our other stuff:Worldsmith: http://session0studios.com/worldsmithHire a Professional Dungeon Master: https://session0studios.com/dungeon-master-for-hire/Discord: http://session0studios.com/discordPatreon: https://session0studios.com/patreonDungeon Master Level Up Guide: https://session0studios.com/newsletter

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Day 2 of Summer Game Fest 2026 was all about Xbox — and I got behind closed doors. In this recap I break down the Xbox showcase and the hands-off demos, including the game that stole the show for me: Fable.Playground Games' Fable looks staggering — 1,000 individually crafted NPCs with their own motivations, deep reputation and relationship systems, and a lived-in world unlike anything I've seen. Plus Minecraft Dungeons 2 rebuilt on Unreal 5 with 4-player co-op, the hilarious cult-survival surprise Join Us (Cult of the Lamb meets Midsommar), Gears of War: E-Day, Crazy Taxi, new Senua/Hellblade, and the 25th-anniversary translucent green Xbox console. I close with what's coming on Day 3 — Capcom, ProbablyMonsters, and the new Tomb Raider.Enjoying the channel? Hit the Hype button to help more people find this one, and subscribe to Spawn On Me for developer interviews, previews, and reviews.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

We join the table of Erin Whitford, my college friend and dystopian sci-fi writer of her first novel! We roll the dice to create Nora Swift, a goliath alchemist. She is a retired adventurer running her own shop. She needs your help to locate some missing pages from a book...and she's willing to produce a potion just for you! And note: I've included the raw transcript from Zencastr for this episode as well (will work to go back and retrieve and upload others as I'm able). Please note the transcripts are the UNEDITED version, not the final edit you are listening to. Podcast art by Chauncy Riley, Graphics by Chauncy. Visit our website at https://sidekicksandsidequests.com Twitter Page Facebook Page Subreddit Page Instagram Page Discord Server Support the podcast AND use Zencastr at the same time by going to my referral linkSpecial Guest: Erin Whitford.

Most games keep players stuck in scripted, repetitive interactions. But what if AI could turn gaming into a dynamic, relational experience — a shared world where humans and AI learn and grow together? Carissa Carban, co-founder of Astro Puffs, reveals how their groundbreaking approach is redefining play through agentic AI, emotional companionship, and community-driven design.In this episode, discover how AI-powered NPCs with personalities and evolving trust are creating rich, immersive adventures that feel more real than ever before. You'll learn about the science of relationship-building in gaming, from harnessing oxytocin to fostering curiosity and community, all while maintaining ethical safeguards. Carissa shares insights into how AI can amplify human creativity instead of replacing it, emphasizing compassion over competition in the digital realm.We break down why emotional depth and social connection are the next frontiers in AI entertainment, and how Astro Puffs is pioneering this future with a multiplayer open-world game that adapts to players' personalities and stories. Plus, explore how community content creation and micro-influencer collaborations are shaping the next wave of organic growth, all without costly advertising.Perfect for founders, developers, and gamers eager to ride the wave of AI-enhanced experiences, this episode offers a glimpse into a future where play creates connection, curiosity, and compassion. If you're curious about the technological and emotional potential of AI in gaming and beyond, you won't want to miss this conversation.Join us to see how the blend of innovation, ethics, and community is setting the stage for a more human-centered digital world.Guest Credibility:Carissa Carban is a trailblazing co-founder of Astro Puffs, building the first shared world for humans and AI to play, learn, and connect. Her background combines leadership development, relational dynamics, and gaming innovation, making her a thought leader at the intersection of AI and community.

We reach the end of this story in Rat City. Rat City by Night is a six part Vampire: The Masquerade miniseries. Content warnings include: Kidnapping, muggings, organized crime, vampire genre typical violence, death, mentions of blood, suicidal ideation, teenaged NPCs in violent situations, religious references, and of course, rats. Please take care of yourself and enjoy the show. Starring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenna Daggers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as Carmella La Cerva⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Supriya "Zoup" Agrawal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as Anand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gina Susanna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as Pidge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Frederic Powers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as Barry SundersonFeaturing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kendrick Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as Bellamy Rex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Abby Yazzie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as Peachie La RouxGrant Nordine as Storyteller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rosalie Mullican⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as DramaturgMusic and SFX provided by Epidemic Sound

Die Creepypasta "Main-Character-Syndrome" von Angstkreis Creepypasta – ein Hörbuch auf deutsch. Zum Gruseln, Ablenken und Einschlafen. Vertont von Dr. Zargota.

What if the version of you living your dream life already exists? In this mind-bending conversation, Daria Zudina dives deep into parallel realities, soul missions, intuition, consciousness, energy, manifestation, timelines, dreams, relationships, and the hidden blocks that keep people from becoming who they're meant to be. We explore the idea that every unfulfilled desire creates a parallel version of yourself, why people feel stuck, how energy can become fragmented across timelines, and what it really means to live authentically. Daria also shares her thoughts on soulmates, intuition, spirituality, dreams, the subconscious mind, abundance, personal transformation, and how to reconnect with your highest self. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/billiondbabie https://www.instagram.com/taruhhh https://www.instagram.com/dariazzudina Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@billiondbabie CHAPTERS: 00:00 Parallel Versions Of Yourself Explained 00:40 Meet Daria & Her Rapid Rise Online 03:40 Losing Her Vision Changed Everything 06:10 Higher Self vs Trauma 10:00 The Fifth Agreement & Deprogramming Reality 13:20 Childhood Conditioning & Indoctrination 16:40 Are Most People Living Someone Else's Life? 18:00 NPCs, Souls & Consciousness 20:00 Can You Complete Your Soul Mission Early? 23:00 Old Souls vs New Souls 25:40 Energy Fields & Reading People 26:50 Reptilians & Galactic Origins 32:20 Seeing Spirits & Developing Spiritual Gifts 34:20 Pineal Gland Awakening 35:40 Akashic Records Explained 36:50 Timelines, Quantum Reality & Future Possibilities 39:10 Calling Back Parallel Selves 43:00 Why You Feel Drained & Stuck In Life 45:20 Manifestation & Removing Money Blocks 47:30 Becoming The Version Of You That Already Exists 50:30 How Your Beliefs Create Your Reality 53:10 Everything Is A Mirror 54:00 Soulmates, Twin Flames & Relationships 59:30 Compatibility vs Chemistry 1:01:30 Recovering From Energy Draining Relationships 1:04:00 Dating, Boundaries & Authenticity 1:08:30 Why You Must Show Your Real Self 1:10:40 Pineal Gland Detox & Fluoride 1:14:00 Plastics, Health & Modern Living 1:16:00 Dream Work & The Subconscious Mind 1:18:00 Understanding Dreams & Parallel Realities #Spirituality #Manifestation #ParallelRealities #Consciousness #SelfDevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, Tom Bilyeu dives deep into one of the most provocative questions facing science and philosophy: Do we really have free will, or are we all just highly sophisticated NPCs—non-player characters—running a program inside a vast, resource-efficient simulation? Drawing on groundbreaking neuroscience experiments, the story of Phineas Gage, quantum mechanics, and the work of leading thinkers like Robert Sapolsky, Tom Bilyeu challenges everything we think we know about choice, consciousness, and the true nature of reality.But this isn't an episode about nihilism. Instead, Tom Bilyeu reveals why embracing the truth of a stochastically deterministic universe can actually make life feel more meaningful, freeing us from the weight of the past and inspiring us to make the most of every moment—programmed or not. Get ready to question your assumptions and see the world from a whole new perspective.Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodPlaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tomWhatnot: AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactWhat's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:If you want my help...STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20showSCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/callGet my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.:https://tombilyeu.com/**********************************************************************If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week: Thulio gets spit-roasted by ailments, Brown & Out 8 has its final-final encore at the WeHo Pride Arts Festival, Akbar delivers DFMO antics, Gen Z boos AI and war criminals at commencement, and Gen Z filmmakers take over the box office with Obsession and Backrooms. Plus a Punch-Up on NPCs asking too damn much... and Spectrum, AT&T, and every other company failing to provide the service we're literally paying for. La Lista Podcast host Rubén Mendive and writer Thulio DaSilva ditch the formal interviews and hop on the mic for quick, unfiltered conversations about their chaotic creative lives — covering new writing projects, hot takes on industry trends, dating disasters, and whatever discourse the algorithm served them that morning.  Instagram - @lalistapodcast Music: Sunny Side - Airstream

The detectives take a ride in a limo. The rats confront Mathias Templeton. Rat City by Night is a six part Vampire: The Masquerade miniseries. Content warnings include: Kidnapping, muggings, organized crime, vampire genre typical violence, death, mentions of blood, suicidal ideation, teenaged NPCs in violent situations, religious references, and of course, rats. Please take care of yourself and enjoy the show. Starring⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenna Daggers⁠⁠⁠⁠ as Carmella La Cerva⁠⁠⁠⁠Supriya "Zoup" Agrawal⁠⁠⁠⁠ as Anand⁠⁠⁠⁠Gina Susanna⁠⁠⁠⁠ as Pidge⁠⁠⁠⁠Frederic Powers⁠⁠⁠⁠ as Barry SundersonFeaturing ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kendrick Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠ as Bellamy Rex⁠⁠⁠⁠Abby Yazzie⁠⁠⁠⁠ as Peachie La RouxGrant Nordine as Storyteller⁠⁠⁠⁠Rosalie Mullican⁠⁠⁠⁠ as DramaturgMusic and SFX provided by Epidemic SoundBack Soothwardens why don't ya!

Title: Weddings and WalgreensScripture Reading: Matthew 22:1-14Series: SaltAre you treating the people around you like background characters in a video game or as souls invited to a royal banquet? Jesus illustrates the Kingdom of Heaven through the Parable of the Wedding Banquet, warning against the eternal consequences of rejecting God's invitation for worldly excuses. Believers must stop viewing neighbors as NPCs (non-playable characters) and instead embrace the command to invite everyone they encounter to the feast of Christ. Stop seeing people as background characters and intentionally invite someone in your daily life to experience the grace of God.

It's da Bat! With the recent release of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, we are thrilled to welcome Bruce Wayne aka Batman himself, Shai Matheson, to the Access sofa! Chatting all about the latest LEGO title and becoming the Dark Knight, Shai shares his influences for the character and passion for the world of Batman.PlayStation Access is the official YouTube channel of PlayStation UK - a vibrant, welcoming community celebrating all things PlayStation. Join us for gaming livestreams, list features and in-depth coverage on all your favourite games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the northern edge of the Castle Eschatonica grows closer, the adventurers within begin to sense a change in the dungeon around them. While the Celestial Echoes that make up the hallways and rooms of the castle were once neatly separated, now it seems that the people and places from the various past Perpetuan worlds have begun to overlap and interact. In search of information, Brontë, Veile, Elena, and Caoimhe seek help from an otherworldly machine. Meanwhile, on the other side of the castle, a gang of otherworldly beings seeks help from the trio of Antistrophe, Jonathan, and Uncle Nicky.  This Week on Perpetua: Escape the Rumbling Castle! 02 Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.06] Some Feedback [Page 64 of 65] Doom_Tree_Anne  So, I HAVE to know… who is everyone's favorite Agony? Back in Imago 2: Ancestral Fault, I HATED Miss Mephitic, because I just thought compared to the other Agonies, she was a really boring design. Who cares about a bunch of vines!? But with the music box/ballerina re-design in this game… I think she might have jumped to the top of the list! I guess we have to wait and see if she keeps it going forward… TheUnforgivenIII My favorite is definitely Melo. That guy seems like he'd be cool to chill out with and listen to music with. Alukard83 Wow, color me surprised Unforgiven! I thought you'd be an Ira guy, through and through.  TheUnforgivenIII Why the hell would I like that stupid little idiot baby? Alukard83 Well, now I think it might be a bad idea to tell you why. As for my favorite, this is the first time I'm really meeting them, but I gotta say, I really love Connie. I love it when something references something else, you know? And she's sort of a walking (well, rolling) reference machine! TheDiamondRanger What's An Agony? The strategy guide says they're like equipable spells but it sounds like they're NPCS too!? CarlsSr You're such a Wan. Hosted by Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social) Featuring Ali Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Art Martinez-Tebbel (amtebbel.bsky.social), Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social),  Janine Hawkins (@bleatingheart), Sylvi Bullet (@sylvibullet), Keith J Carberry (@keithjcarberry) and Andrew Lee Swan (swandre3000.bsky.social) Produced by Ali Acampora Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp) Cover Art by Ben McEntee (https://linktr.ee/benmce.art) With thanks to Amelia Renee, Arthur B., Aster Maragos, Bill Kaszubski, Cassie Jones, Clark, DB, Daniel Laloggia, Diana Crowley, Edwin Adelsberger, Emrys, Greg Cobb, Ian O'Dea, Ian Urbina, Irina A., Jack Shirai, Jake Strang, Katie Diekhaus, Ken George, Konisforce, Kristina Harris Esq, L Tantivy, Lawson Coleman, Mark Conner, Mike & Ruby, Muna A, Nat Knight, Olive Perry, Quinn Pollock, Robert Lasica, Shawn Drape, Shawn Hall, Summer Rose, TeganEden, Thomas Whitney, Voi, chocoube, deepFlaw, fen, & weakmint This episode was made with support from listeners like you! To support us, you can go to friendsatthetable.cash.  

On this episode of the Jered Williams Show, Jered interviews Trent Lowenstein about simulation theory as a practical business framework, where owners act as architects in "god Mode" designing winning systems for their teams rather than playing as passive participants. They discuss character types like NPCs, AFK players, and Player One, along with the core traits of empathy, curiosity, and introspection that drive authentic sales and leadership. Trent shares real-world examples from the trades, including price books with relevant options, membership models for retention, and treating the dispatch board like a strategic game. The conversation also covers leading versus lagging indicators, non-zero-sum outcomes, and preparing for future automation while maintaining human-centered approaches.

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Yeshua habló con mucha claridad sobre los muertos vivientes o zombies filosóficos. ¿Alguna vez has caminado por la calle y has sentido que las personas a tu alrededor operan bajo un guion predecible? Como si reaccionaran, hablaran y se movieran, pero detrás de sus ojos... no hubiera nadie realmente presente. Hoy en día, la neurociencia de vanguardia y la filosofía debaten con total seriedad el fenómeno del Zombie Filosófico. Estudios clínicos sugieren que hasta el noventa y cinco por ciento de las decisiones de la población se toman en un automatismo absoluto , y que una cantidad alarmante de seres humanos carece por completo de un monólogo interno. Vivimos, literalmente, rodeados de Personajes No Jugables. NPCs. ¿Qué sabía exactamente este maestro sobre el diseño de la matrix en la que vivimos? Prepárate, porque hoy vamos a desmantelar el dogma para entender por qué Yeshua tenía toda la razón sobre los NPCs. Ernestoard.blogspot.com

The rats encounter another like themselves, a plague rat, and attempt to learn the things they aren't being told. The detectives make a major break in their case, but at what cost?Rat City by Night is a six part Vampire: The Masquerade miniseries. Content warnings include: Kidnapping, muggings, organized crime, vampire genre typical violence, death, mentions of blood, suicidal ideation, teenaged NPCs in violent situations, religious references, and of course, rats. Please take care of yourself and enjoy the show. Starring⁠⁠⁠Jenna Daggers⁠⁠⁠ as Carmella La Cerva⁠⁠⁠Supriya "Zoup" Agrawal⁠⁠⁠ as Anand⁠⁠⁠Gina Susanna⁠⁠⁠ as Pidge⁠⁠⁠Frederic Powers⁠⁠⁠ as Barry SundersonFeaturing ⁠⁠⁠Kendrick Smith⁠⁠⁠ as Bellamy Rex⁠⁠⁠Abby Yazzie⁠⁠⁠ as Peachie La RouxGrant Nordine as Storyteller⁠⁠⁠Rosalie Mullican⁠⁠⁠ as DramaturgRat City by Night is happily supporting FORTUNE FAVORS DICE! The new press your luck style TTRPG from Oakleaf Insignia Games! Pre-order it today!

252 Bobby and Jon are back for another candid, unscripted Tailoring Talk Magazine catch-up, this time covering Bond First Light, Project Hail Mary, electric cars, Apple rumours, Netflix recommendations, Dune, Bentley track days and the continuing saga of Jon's broken Nissan.Bobby and Jon return with another unscripted Tailoring Talk Magazine ramble, beginning with the upcoming Bond First Light game and somehow ending up with Apple rumours, folding iPads, Bentley track days, Netflix spy dramas and a Nissan dealership fire.This episode starts with a proper Bond and gaming catch-up as Bobby and Jon talk about why gaming has become therapy, why First Light might be the closest thing to new Bond for a while and whether the new 007 game looks more like Hitman, Uncharted or something in between.From there, things move into Project Hail Mary, including Bobby and Carolina's trip to see it at the BFI IMAX in 70mm, why the film has become such a rewatchable favourite and why some stories deserve to be seen on the biggest screen possible.There's also a healthy dose of electric car chat, including Bobby's early verdict on the new MINI, automatic parking, EV range anxiety, Jon's Kia EV3 plans and the truly ridiculous latest chapter in his long-running Nissan saga.Also discussed: Apple Focus Modes, using tech to separate work and home life, the BFI cinema experience, Billie Eilish cinema chaos, Dune, Denis Villeneuve's future Bond film, Netflix recommendations, The Boys, Daredevil Born Again, Bentley track days, Apple racing livery, the rumoured iPhone Fold and whether a folding iPad would actually make more sense.As always, it's candid, chaotic and completely unscripted.Timestamps / chapter markers00:00 - Hello, bonjour and guten tag00:32 - Bond First Light is almost here01:10 - Gaming as therapy and Bobby's Bond fix02:17 - First Light gameplay: Hitman meets Uncharted03:11 - Marathon, Pragmata and Final Fantasy on Switch04:42 - Is the new Bond too chatty?05:39 - Bluff mode, NPCs and Bond problem-solving06:25 - Bond outfits, DLC and the deluxe edition08:31 - The gold Bond controller09:28 - Largale Ray's Bond-style title sequence10:40 - Project Hail Mary at the BFI IMAX12:20 - Why Bobby loves Project Hail Mary so much13:01 - Seeing Project Hail Mary in 70mm15:20 - Blu-rays, streaming and owning films properly16:05 - Speed Racer in 4K17:54 - Carolina's Project Hail Mary obsession19:17 - Jon's Amazon hedge trimmer confession21:01 - What to do when Amazon refunds something that later appears22:45 - Bobby's MINI EV verdict23:53 - Advanced parking and automatic reversing25:58 - Jon's broken Nissan saga continues27:14 - The dealership fire and the Ombudsman case29:21 - MINI software updates, games and ITVX in the car30:30 - Kia EV3 and CarPlay Ultra31:01 - Bobby's MacBook Air and work-life separation31:40 - Apple Focus Modes and separating work from home33:57 - Cinema etiquette and switching phones off35:13 - Why the BFI audience experience is better36:39 - Dune Messiah and Denis Villeneuve39:00 - When will the next Bond film actually arrive?41:37 - Legends on Netflix and spy drama recommendations43:02 - Netflix value, Three Body Problem and Rebel Moon45:22 - Daredevil Born Again, The Boys and Disney Plus46:29 - Bentley track day and factory tour plans47:29 - Phil Schiller's Apple racing livery48:00 - iPhone Fold rumours49:02 - Folding iPads and naked iPad use49:58 - WWDC, Vision Pro and Steam gaming rumours50:52 - Wrapping upJames Bond, Bond First Light, 007, Project Hail Mary, BFI IMAX, electric cars, MINI EV, Kia EV3, Apple, iPhone Fold, WWDC, Dune, Denis Villeneuve, Netflix, The Boys, Daredevil Born Again, gaming, PlayStation, Tailoring Talk Magazine, Roberto Revilla, Jon Evans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Rats try and live a normal "second life." The city changes. The detectives interview a witness. Rat City by Night is a six part Vampire: The Masquerade miniseries. Content warnings include: Kidnapping, muggings, organized crime, vampire genre typical violence, death, mentions of blood, suicidal ideation, teenaged NPCs in violent situations, religious references, and of course, rats. Please take care of yourself and enjoy the show. Starring⁠⁠Jenna Daggers⁠⁠ as Carmella La Cerva⁠⁠Supriya "Zoup" Agrawal⁠⁠ as Anand⁠⁠Gina Susanna⁠⁠ as Pidge⁠⁠Frederic Powers⁠⁠ as Barry SundersonFeaturing ⁠⁠Kendrick Smith⁠⁠ as Bellamy Rex⁠⁠Abby Yazzie⁠⁠ as Peachie La RouxGrant Nordine as Storyteller⁠⁠Rosalie Mullican⁠⁠ as DramaturgThis week we are happy to hype our friends at ⁠RPG: Major! ⁠The musical murder mystery actual play! Come for the bangin' songs, stay for the thrilling adventures.We are also supporting Bloom&Blight and their exciting new season Persephone! Come for the racing action, stay for the emotional devastation!

Next Session Help: Foreign-Press is trying to avoid a TPK but the player's aren't listening to the hints inside and outside of the game.  Ask a GM:  just-a-VA wants to make puppets for important NPCs. Good idea or just goofy? TheRedWarlock wants some suggestions for some games to play between long campaigns.   Use That Spell: Psychic Scream Thanks for listening! As always, you can ask us a question at www.nextsessionpodcast.com Instagram: @nextsessionpodcast Facebook: @thenextsession Discord: Poderation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We kick off our third year of Black Lodge Trivia Night with a slightly shorter session of Season of Ghosts. Art continues to be bad at rolling dice and NPCs save the day.Join us on our Discord: https://discord.gg/tQGJVsrnNpFollow us on Blue Sky and X @BlackLodgeRPG and on Mastadon @ BLTNRecorded on 5/4/26"Dances and Dames"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/In session music provided by Tabletop RPG Music: www.patreon.com/tabletoprpgmusicStatic Sound Effect by necrodigits and available from Pixabay at: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-radio-static-1-wav-35283/Flickering Light Sound Effect by Freesound and available at:https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-flickeringlight-90411/(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:13) Twin Peaks Trivia(00:05:38) BLTN Third Anniversary Trivia(00:08:31) Start of Session(01:20:21) End of Session/Post-Game Chat

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Episode DescriptionLive from FanX Salt Lake 2025, this is one of six panels we recorded at the convention — and it might be the most relatable one we've done. If you've ever had a player blow up your carefully crafted plot, chase a side quest for three sessions, or demand a demonic arm mid-campaign, this panel is for you.Justin and Tanner are joined by Ian Hawkes and Cameron Cardoza from Worldsmith for a live audience conversation about one of the most common — and most misunderstood — challenges at the table: the chaos gremlin.What We CoverFraming the ProblemNot all chaos is created equal. We dig into what actually makes someone a "chaos gremlin," why chaos at the table isn't always a problem (and can actually be a gift), and how to tell the difference between harmless unpredictability and genuine disruption. One key question every DM should ask: is this chaos — or is it control? Is it excitement — or is it boredom?Setting Expectations & Knowing Your TableWe talk about the importance of Session Zero, how to have honest conversations with your players about the kind of game everyone wants to play, and how to tell when chaotic behavior crosses the line from organic fun into a respect issue. There's a meaningful difference between occasional disruption and consistent derailing — and one of them needs a real conversation.Managing Chaos in the MomentThis is where it gets practical. What do you actually do when your players go completely off-script? We cover managing your own reaction, using improv skills to embrace the chaos, and how to encourage beautiful storytelling even within unpredictable choices. Sometimes the session that goes sideways becomes the one everyone remembers.Prepping for a Chaotic GroupIf your table is classically chaotic, your prep should reflect that. We discuss how to build flexible, modular sessions — random tables, adaptable NPCs, storylines that can bend without breaking — so that no matter what your players do, you're ready to make it feel intentional.Folding the Chaos Into the StoryOne of the best long-term solutions: make the story big enough that there's no such thing as "off-script." Pull player backstories in. Let their chaotic choices reshape the BBEG. Change your expectations about what the story is supposed to be. The most memorable campaigns are usually the ones that went somewhere no one planned.Featured PanelistsJustin Lewis — Co-host, H2BBDMTanner Weyland — Co-host, H2BBDMIan Hawkes — WorldsmithCameron Cardoza — WorldsmithThanks for listening to today's show. If you like our stuff and want to support us, here are some sponsor links and links to our other stuff:Worldsmith: http://session0studios.com/worldsmithHire a Professional Dungeon Master: https://session0studios.com/dungeon-master-for-hire/Discord: http://session0studios.com/discordPatreon:https://session0studios.com/patreonDungeon Master Level Up Guide: https://session0studios.com/newsletter

The provided source is a transcript of a live stream titled "Infinite Plane, Saturn Day," hosted by a speaker who deconstructs contemporary events through the lens of media fakery, psychological operations (psyops), and "concurrent programming."The following key themes summarize the discussion:The speaker highlights what they call "concurrent programming," where fictional media reflects real-world events simultaneously to create an echo chamber. A primary example is the unveiling of a golden Trump statue, which coincided with an episode of the show The Boys featuring a golden statue of the Trump-esque character, Homelander. The speaker argues these are not coincidences but evidence of a pre-planned script where reality is augmented with fiction.The transcript explores the idea that world leaders are composite characters or archetypes rather than independent individuals. Trump is analyzed as a "reincarnation of Apollo," wearing the "god form" of a sun deity with his golden hair and towers. Similarly, Elon Musk is described as an amalgamation of figures like Wernher von Braun, Tony Stark, and Henry Ford, serving as an active participant in the "theater of Cywar."A central premise is that society is living through a "meta script" written years ago. The speaker claims that national news cycles and "fake events" are coordinated focal points designed to distract and entrain the public. This system relies on systemic gaslighting, where people are conditioned to ignore patterns or dismiss them as mere "coincidences." The speaker compares this to the "synths" in Westworld whose programming prevents them from seeing contradictions in their reality.The speaker critiques both mainstream news consumers ("normies") and the "truther" community. They suggest that many truthers have merely traded one form of mind control for another, becoming "alt NPCs" who follow pre-planted subplots known as "conspiracy theories." The goal of the "Infinite Plane Society" (IPS) is to move to an "off-world stage" perspective that is entirely independent of these mainstream and alternative narratives.The discussion touches on esoteric concepts such as the "Demon Star" (Algol) and its supposed connection to the Trump head wound event. The speaker also references the work of Robert Anton Wilson, specifically the "number 23" and the "Dog Star" (Sirius) as triggers for consciousness evolution. Finally, the speaker recounts their personal history joining the Freemasons and the Scottish Rite, describing the rituals as a form of "stagecraft" or "the craft" rooted in theater.Concurrent Programming and Media SymbolsDeconstruction of Public FiguresThe Architecture of the Meta ScriptThe "Alt Cult" and Off-World StageEsotericism and Personal History

The live stream "Infinite Plane Saturn Day" explores the intersection of media fakery, esoteric philosophy, and psychological operations,. The host argues that modern news and entertainment are an entrained system of "concurrent programming" where fictional scripts and real-world events are coordinated to manipulate public perception,. By deconstructing events like the simultaneous rise of golden statues in both the show The Boys and political reality, he posits that the "world stage" is a pre-scripted meta-narrative designed to entrain the public,,. The discussion further examines the nature of consciousness, questioning whether human agency is real or if individuals are functioning as "NPCs" (non-player characters) within a simulated or heavily programmed reality,,.Concurrent Programming and the "World Stage": The host analyzes the overlap between the TV show The Boys and Donald Trump, specifically the simultaneous unveiling of golden statues and the "Trump Bible" parallels, arguing these are prefabricated events rather than coincidences,,,.Systemic Gaslighting: The dismissal of media patterns as "meaningless coincidences" is described as a form of authority-driven gaslighting that erodes an individual's ability to rely on their own reason and intellect,,.Autonomy vs. Predestination: Prompted by a discussion on whether life is a "choose your own adventure" script, the host rejects total predestination, favoring a model of autonomous agency and free will over the "hollow" rationale of simulation metaphysics,,,.The Hard Problem of Consciousness: Drawing from scientific and philosophical articles, the host explores the idea that consciousness may be purely physical, debating the existence of a "soul" and the terrifying possibility of being a "philosophical zombie" without true self-awareness,,,.UFOs as Spiritual Warfare: Recent UFO sightings are deconstructed as military parachute flares, while the host critiques how political and religious figures are rebranding these phenomena as "fallen angels" or "demons" to fit a theological control narrative,,,."The news events we're living through in the present news cycle aren't current events in the sense that you imagine as in spontaneous or organic but they are in fact prefabricated events that are being presented to you through the medium of news.""If your perceptions are overwritten by something an authority figure says if your perceptions are contradicted and you accept the contradictions you have been gaslit.""I like the idea of being an autonomous agent with free will agency that isn't controlled or directed by something outside of me.""I don't want to have that revelation where I find out that all this was for nothing that I'm just a an NPC with this delusion of agency and self-awareness.""When I say that aliens are the angels for the atheists, this is exactly what I mean. They have the same framework for comprehending it and processing it. It's a superstition."Key TopicsKey Quotes

Send us Fan MailWelcome to You Heard it Here Last where we talk about news you've already heard.We are starting this episode off with one of Mike's favorite settings; Fallout. (You thought I was going to say Star Wars)https://ttrpgfans.com/fallout-rpg-new-vegas-setting-guide/Fallout is getting a new setting guide. Modiphius is launching the “New Vegas Setting Guide” and is hoping to cash in on the Amazon TV series. What's interesting about it is that it looks like we are getting more than just descriptions. The book looks to be chock full of NPCs, Locations, Character Options, and even Equipment.This could be a solid addition to the Fallout game and looks to drop in August…I bet you they will have copies at GenCon.Mike, we start with you, thoughts?Kick to MikeChristina, what about you, are you tempted by this setting guide?Kick to ChristinaNext up we've got a fun one…well at least I think it's fun.https://www.rascal.news/magic-the-gathering-arena-developers-unionize-alleging-forced-ai-use-and-return-to-office-mandates/Workers developing Magic: The Gathering Arena are forming a union called United Wizards of the Coast. They announced their formation under Communications Workers of America on Monday, April 27 and notified Wizards of the Coast and parent company Hasbro of their intent in a public letter.The new union asks to be recognized in their letter, which is strange because WOTC is based out of Renton Washington and the State of Washington requires them to recognize the new union. It also requires them to engage in collective bargaining. Finally, it allows the union to automatically draw funds from employees of the company even if the employees don't want to be a member of the union…The public letter demands protections from layoffs, the ability to keep working from home and not having to come into the office, protections from generative AI use, just to name a few.I'm pretty sure Norma Rae would be rolling over in her fictional grave right now, but I thought this would be a very interesting topic for our segment, mostly because I am betting we have some disagreement on this one.Mike, let's start with you. Thoughts?Kick to MikeChristina, I am expecting fire and brimstone…am I getting flamed here.Kick to ChristinaAnd there you have it, all the news that you've already heard.

We join the table of Grant Kress, the Roll for Magic Item guy! We combine our tables to create an ancient grimlock named Tobias, who is the resident thatcher and roof repairman. With his tools and magic ring, this Circle of Spores druid is able to collect spores AND fix roofs. But while repairing the town church's roof, he overhears about a young missing bride/groom from a wedding...you should go help! And note: I've included the raw transcript from Zencastr for this episode as well (will work to go back and retrieve and upload others as I'm able). Please note the transcripts are the UNEDITED version, not the final edit you are listening to. Podcast art by Chauncy Riley, Graphics by Chauncy. Visit our website at https://sidekicksandsidequests.com Twitter Page Facebook Page Subreddit Page Instagram Page Discord Server Support the podcast AND use Zencastr at the same time by going to my referral linkSpecial Guest: Grant Kress.

Send us Fan MailA character in your game says hi back, remembers your name, and chats like they actually know you. That can feel amazing and also a little risky, because more and more games are adding AI powered NPCs that can hold real conversations through tools like Roblox text generation and Minecraft add-ons. When a game starts talking like a person, kids need a few simple rules to stay safe without losing the fun. We break down three big takeaways for navigating AI in video games. First, an AI character is not your friend, even if it sounds kind, curious, and supportive, so it should never become the place you share secrets. Second, what you type or say can be stored by the company running the AI, which is why personal info like your real name, school, or where you live is always a no. Third, AI can be confidently wrong, a problem often called hallucinating, so if something feels weird, scary, or off, you pause and check with a trusted grown-up. We also share a screen-free family activity called “Bot or Not” that helps kids spot the difference between clean, generic, super-polite bot answers and the messy, specific details real humans tend to give. If you want practical online safety guidance for kids, parents, and caregivers as AI shows up in everyday apps and games, hit play, share this with a family you know, and subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showHey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids' world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Weekly newsletter:https://aiforkidsweekly.beehiiv.com/Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids, parents, teachers, and families.Like our content? patreon.com/AiDigiTalesGet or gift the book “AI… Meets… AI”Social Media & Contact: Website: www.aidigitales.comEmail: contact@aidigitales.comFollow Us: InstagramBooks on Amazon or Free AI WorksheetsListen, rate, and subscribe! Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTubeOther

The rats are awake, starving, and must discover how to feed. The rat detectives pursue a suspect.Rat City by Night is a six part Vampire: The Masquerade miniseries. Content warnings include: Kidnapping, muggings, organized crime, vampire genre typical violence, death, mentions of blood, suicidal ideation, teenaged NPCs in violent situations, religious references, and of course, rats. Please take care of yourself and enjoy the show. Starring⁠Jenna Daggers⁠ as Carmella La Cerva⁠Supriya "Zoup" Agrawal⁠ as Anand⁠Gina Susanna⁠ as Pidge⁠Frederic Powers⁠ as Barry SundersonFeaturing ⁠Kendrick Smith⁠ as Bellamy Rex⁠Abby Yazzie⁠ as Peachie La RouxGrant Nordine as Storyteller⁠Rosalie Mullican⁠ as DramaturgThis week we are happy to hype our friends at RPG: Major! The musical murder mystery actual play! Come for the bangin' songs, stay for the thrilling adventures.Join Game Master Monday LIVE on May 13th at 6pm for HYPERMALL: UNLIMITED VIOLENCE.Game Master Monday theme by Joey HinesMusic and SFX provided by Epidemic Sound

YouTube DescriptionThey said men are the “second sex,” AI is just womb envy, military vaccines are basically government-sponsored trauma bonding, and somehow this episode still found time for Hershey squirts, bad backs, David Goggins, fake combat valor, sex robots, Sigourney Weaver, and why civilians may never understand the peanut butter shot.This one goes from biology arguments to boot camp horror stories, from toxic internet gender takes to military pragmatism, from “can a penis be a biological weapon?” to “why Chino is building a homie.”It is offensive. It is unhinged. It is probably medically inadvisable.And somehow, it still makes more sense than half the internet.Welcome to another sacrilegious Sunday with Chino and Homeboy.Buy the books. Watch the pod. Blame the algorithm.#ChinoAndHomeboy #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #VeteranComedy #MilitaryHumor #RageBait #GenderWars #AI #DavidGoggins #UnfilteredComedy #DarkComedy #SacrilegiousSundayTimestamps00:00 Intro, Sacrilegious Sunday begins03:59 Modern Whore, memoirs, indie authors, and literary hustling06:34 Lumbago, aging, back pain, and cocaine suggestions13:27 Hey Jones' sickness story begins26:36 Hyper-advanced AI, sentience laws, and sex robots29:02 Strep throat, vaccines, Wolverine logic, and superhero science30:34 Boot camp peanut butter shots and vaccine gauntlets33:47 Military vaccine records and civilians not understanding anything36:13 Pete Hegseth, combat claims, and stolen valor talk38:30 Voting against interests, whiteness, and political identity41:47 Book ad, bathroom reading, and shameless plugging42:49 “Men are the second sex” rage bait begins44:00 Ex Machina, womb envy, AI, and fake life45:01 Male sex drive, ovulation talk, and “dial it to 11”49:09 Women create life? Men fertilize? The biology fight50:15 Spawn points, NPCs, and simulation logic55:16 AI sex robots and why men build fake women58:16 Who chooses mates, leadership, and bad internet arguments01:00:13 Male and female development, anatomy chaos, and dick capes01:02:03 “Men weren't meant to lead?” Then pick where to eat01:03:09 Women supervisors, pragmatism, and workplace leadership01:06:22 Male-female dynamics and the “fuck protocol”01:08:15 Combat roles, physical standards, and pulling your weight01:20:35 Special operations, standards, and mission failure talk01:30:00 Workplace toughness, gender expectations, and labor culture01:45:17 Ass metaphors, methadone clinics, and conversation collapse01:55:20 Endurance races, hard people, and athletic freaks02:00:04 David Goggins worship reaches maximum hardness02:05:02 Money bets, attraction, lawyers, and relationship math02:10:10 Toxicity, science, sexual frequency, and brutal attraction studies02:20:08 Investigations, public claims, and internet traction02:24:41 Comedy show story, yellow shirts, and getting picked on02:40:14 Military gear, aircraft talk, and tactical rabbit holes02:45:09 SEAL teams, SDV billets, and special warfare details02:50:00 Chino is building a homie, and it is apparently everyone's fault02:52:05 Sigourney Weaver, Alien, Ridley Scott, and national treasure arguments02:54:01 Wrap-up and outro

This might be the wildest conversation we've ever had. 607 Unc says loyalty is dead, calls out Charleston White, says religion is fake, claims he channels God, and explains why he sleeps on the floor to stay spiritually grounded. He breaks down hearing voices as a child, being sent to a mental institution, and why he believes most people are programmed NPCs. Some of this will make you uncomfortable. Some of this will make you question everything. Some of this you're gonna say is crazy. Either way — you're gonna watch the whole thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen as the cast of The Thorne Files digs in on the important questions like: what the fuck was up with that? And are there going to be more hot NPCs?Also we talk about plans for the future and rag on eachother a whole bunch. It's a good time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a special Rainbow Dice Club Chat as we celebrate two years of Tales of Three! Join Arianna, Dusty, and Wayra as they answer questions from the listeners and eachother!Content Warnings: Profanity, reference to sexual and romantic relationships and fantasy violence. Discussion of death of player characters and NPCs.If you enjoyed this episode check out our Patreon for more bonus content! RDCC is a monthly aftershow where the cast talks about the past three episodes, deep dives into character motivations, player reactions, and gives a peek behind the GM screen. We have 23 episodes out now and if you join the Red Rogues Tier you'll get access to RDCC and more!Thanks to everyone who asked us questions! You made this RDDC so much fun!Here's some wonderful ttrpg shows you should also check out:Big Campaign PodArcane AmphitheatreSomebody's HeroesProfessional Questers

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The Keys That Bind Us - Ep 39 SOLO QUEUE DISCORD available at: https://discord.gg/nXQVqERcSU Show Notes  Welcome to Episode 39! – 2:13         Feeling lots of gratitude and a little sadness which we will talk about. Big thank you to you for supporting long-form audio content! Gratitude for the recent wave of growth of SQ, which has been downloaded in 57 countries, including a small wave in Vietnam. And, my wife and I have a strange, yet predictable real-life WoW interaction at a car dealership, of all places. Listen on, my friend!   News – 6:37 Race to World First update, really? Don't look here for final scores, but I love the surprise secret phase which generated excitement in WoW and even in the wider gaming community – WoW in the wider culture! And then they released 12.0.5 which launched many features and many more bugs to fix. What is going on at Blizzard that this gets released in this state? I suggest the 8-week patch cycle be returned to the 11-week model of the Legion era.   A Farewell to Bricco – 34:57 April saw the loss of former WoW podcaster and bright light in the WoW community Bricco. What started as sad news went deeper for me the more I looked into his WoW life. Husband, father, friend, and so much more, he will be missed by many, especially for his unending positivity. The Third Faction podcast's tribute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-v6QITm9Mo   Drink of the Month – 49:51 This real glass of Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel-Strength Rye checks in at 130.1 proof. I tip the glass in honor of Bricco.   More Than a Quest Giver – The Chronicle of Lesser Known Azerothians – 51:35 The first of hopefully many short introductions to below top-tier NPCs beginning with the badass orc Ritssyn Flamescowl!   Emergency Bonus News – 56:34 0.7 gets announced chock full of features, but will it be another 8-week patch cycle fiasco? Bellular 12.0.7 preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzQuzJtQfqk&t=180s I invent the Running of the Kul Tirans community event with a sweet customization as a reward – make it so, Blizz! TurtleWoW gets shut down and I get a content creator invite to a brand new “private” server – I call them illegal servers.   Main Topic: Changing Keybinds After 11 Years – 1:13:57 One-button rotation breaks the logjam of not wanting to change my keyboard commands and keybindings. The images will appear in the SQ Discord. I claim no expertise on this topic, but hope you enjoy me explaining my process that took nearly as long as this segment.   “What Have You Done Lately?” – 2:00:11     Crickets. Busy time of year. Getting alts to work on side questing. The debate about getting time in game led me to actually say the b-word out loud, burn out.   Question Queue – 02:09:27   I posed the question to the SQ of how long are your breaks from WoW? Times varied, but it is becoming clear to me that it is okay to take some time away.   Closing Thoughts – 2:15:26 But, I am still loving making this show, even when it's difficult. BlizzCon is in 4 months! One last thanks to Bricco…   Outro – 2:18:25 Thanks to you, to Blizzard for the amazing music and sound, to OGRE for intro/outro music, my lovely and supportive wife, my family, and YOU for listening. Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/soloqueuewow Thank you to contributing patrons Andrew, Righteous Bandy, ThatSkyGuy, Cyn, Snek of Voldun, Jon, Scott, Jeru, Raven, Greybeard, , Pasta Matt, Luch, and Rak! And thanks to free members Max, Eddie, Bear, Friends of Wumpus, Sean, Curro, AehanNahkriin, Guardian Sandy, Alice, Don, Kamil, Eric, Wednesday, Case, TJ, Denethar, TheChampz, Michelle, Donald, AggroManagement, Brian, and William! Subscribe to the podcast at your podcast feed of choice, Apple, Spotify, and all the rest. Leave a 5-star rating and a written review to help grow Solo Queue. You can contact me at soloqueuewow at gmail.com, Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Take time for yourself, whether in the game or out. “I will see you out there."

Deep below the belly of the five boroughs lies another city...Rat City by Night is a six part Vampire: The Masquerade miniseries. Content warnings include: Kidnapping, muggings, organized crime, vampire genre typical violence, death, mentions of blood, suicidal ideation, teenaged NPCs in violent situations, religious references, and of course, rats. Please take care of yourself and enjoy the show. StarringJenna Daggers as Carmella La CervaSupriya "Zoup" Agrawal as AnandGina Susanna as PidgeFrederic Powers as Barry SundersonFeaturing Kendrick Smith as Bellamy RexAbby Yazzie as Peachie La RouxGrant Nordine as StorytellerRosalie Mullican as DramaturgRat City by Night written by Grant Nordine and Rosalie Mullican

This season, I've introduced the shift from viewing my mental differences as pathology toward building an Architecture for Play that works with my mind—introducing the Sentinel, the Scout, and the Sojourner as the three stances that make High-Fidelity roleplay possible. In the last episode, I walked you through deploying the Scout—the stance that lets me discover the Otherworld alongside my players using sensory detail instead of scripts, whether we're docking at Dorsey or brainstorming character archetypes. Now that we've explored the ground, it's time to get a handle on the other people in the Otherworld – the NPCs.If you've struggled with consistently running a believable fantastic Otherworld for upwards of a half-dozen sessions without driving yourself crazy, there might be something here for you.Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This season, I've introduced the shift from viewing my mental differences as pathology toward building an Architecture for Play that works with my mind—introducing the Sentinel, the Scout, and the Sojourner as the three stances that make High-Fidelity roleplay possible. In the last episode, I walked you through deploying the Scout—the stance that lets me discover the Otherworld alongside my players using sensory detail instead of scripts, whether we're docking at Dorsey or brainstorming character archetypes. Now that we've explored the ground, it's time to get a handle on the other people in the Otherworld – the NPCs.If you've struggled with consistently running a believable fantastic Otherworld for upwards of a half-dozen sessions without driving yourself crazy, there might be something here for you.Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes This episode kicks off exactly the way you'd expect from the RPGBOT: chaos, side tangents, and Ash refusing to answer a math question on principle. The opening banter spirals from bizarre favorite function jokes into tabletop war stories, including a truly cursed encounter with a Pathfinder quickling that becomes Public Enemy Number One. It's the kind of table story every GM secretly loves and every player quietly dreads. Once the dust settles, we pivot into the real topic: the Unearthed Arcana for Villainous Options. Right away, there's a shared sense of excitement mixed with skepticism. The premise is strong. These subclasses and mechanics are clearly designed to lean into darker themes, with explicit nods to body horror, disease, and infernal corruption. There's even a content warning, which signals that Wizards is intentionally pushing tone into grimmer territory than usual. The Pestilence Domain Cleric quickly becomes the standout. It nails the fantasy of weaponized disease in a way that feels both mechanically useful and narratively rich. It balances flavor and function, letting you embody something that feels like a walking apocalypse while still leaving room for creative alignment. You could easily spin this into a tragic protector who embraced rot to save others, which gives it surprising depth for something so grotesque. From there, things get shakier. The Circle of the Titan Druid is universally praised for concept and criticized for execution. Turning into a kaiju should feel incredible. Instead, it lands with a thud mechanically. The damage scaling is underwhelming, and the fantasy of being a city-destroying force doesn't match what actually happens at the table. It's a classic case of great idea, not enough follow-through. Then comes the Hell Knight Fighter, which sparks a mix of frustration and reluctant appreciation. The infernal theme is strong, and there are flashes of something interesting in the wound mechanics and hellfire flavor. But the subclass struggles with inconsistency and low impact. Too much of its power hinges on random dice results that rarely trigger in meaningful ways, leaving it feeling unreliable when it should feel terrifying. The episode rounds out with a broader discussion about villain-focused design, but we circle back to the same core idea: these options feel like they were built more for NPCs than for players. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it creates tension. Players want power they can feel every session, not mechanics that only shine in theory or rare edge cases. By the end, the verdict is clear. There's a lot to like here, especially in tone and ambition. But the execution is uneven. Some pieces feel ready to drop into a campaign tomorrow, while others need serious reworking to live up to their promise. Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e GM Core (affiliate link) Key Takeaways The episode blends humor and table stories with mechanical analysis, keeping things light even when discussing darker themes The Villainous Options UA leans heavily into horror elements like disease, corruption, and infernal power, even including a content warning Pestilence Domain Cleric is the clear winner with strong flavor, useful mechanics, and flexible storytelling potential Circle of the Titan Druid delivers an awesome kaiju concept but fails to back it up with impactful damage or scaling Hell Knight Fighter has a compelling theme but suffers from inconsistent mechanics and low payoff Many features rely too much on rare dice outcomes, which makes them feel unreliable in actual play Several options feel better suited for NPC villains than player characters The UA shows strong creative direction but needs mechanical refinement to match its ambition Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. 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Our heroes have gathered together many of the NPCs to a dinner party at the Siren Song to get information and formulate a plan on how to stop a city leader in the town of Iron Spire from summoning the evil demon spider goddess Lolth.This episode was named by our Patron member Scott and voted on by all of our patrons. Patrons also get the outtakes at the end of episodes.We would love for you to become a Patron of our podcast You can join us on our Patreon Page.Cast:Brook Bullock - Dungeon Master (Twitter)Kyri Hester - Moxie, Tiefling Bard (Instagram)Connor Shenold - Sable, Half-elf RogueJohnnie Payne - August E. Greymoor, Human Fighter (Instagram)Michael Cross - Dr. Elias Stone, Human Cleric (Twitter)Special Thanks:Theme Music - Ovani SoundSound Effects and additional music courtesy of Jeffrey McBride (Facebook) Table Top Audio, dScryb.com , and Monument StudiosRed Dirt DnD Music and sound effects management sponsored by Soundly.Dice for the cast of Red Dirt DnD provided by Esty Way Gaming.You can find Red Dirt DnD on Facebook and on our website: RedDirtDND.comThere's also new content on our YouTube pages, just search for Red Dirt DnD.We would love for you to become a Patron of our podcast, you can join us on our Patreon Page.Red Dirt DnD is a Red Dirt RPG, LLC production.

Rosie and Grant discuss the ins and outs of being a vampire in the World of Darkness. Willard and his sire Joan hunt for food. Rat City by Night is a six part Vampire: The Masquerade miniseries. Content warnings include: Kidnapping, muggings, organized crime, vampire genre typical violence, death, mentions of blood, suicidal ideation, teenaged NPCs in violent situations, religious references, and of course, rats. Please take care of yourself and enjoy the show. Grant Nordine as Storyteller⁠Rosalie Mullican⁠ as DramaturgRat City by Night written by Grant Nordine and Rosalie Mullican