Podcasts about Shadowrun

WTD S2CE70 Staring problems ********************* Cheryl Star need a job done ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, mention of suicide and homebrewed rules. ********************* Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

Can an open table completely change the way you run RPGs? The Jaunty Mantis crew dives into The Alexandrian's Open Table Manifesto to explore how it reshapes campaigns, players, and prep. In this episode of the Jaunty Mantis podcast, Jesse, Matty, and Chris unite to explore The Open Table Manifesto from thealexandrian.net , and how it can revolutionize the way we run tabletop RPGs. From rotating player pools to emergent sandbox storytelling, the gang talks character creation challenges, scheduling nightmares, mega-dungeons, Shadowrun woes, and how to design sessions that end cleanly—even if you're lost in the dungeon. They share personal experiences, critiques of modern systems, GM philosophies, and ways to build an inclusive, dynamic gaming community using open tables. Plus: meatball demons, mech-back combat, vampire morality, surprise frogs, and accidental softball dating lessons. Read The Open Table Manifesto here: https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/38643/roleplaying-games/open-table-manifestoMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Hoi there Chummers, and welcome back to the Hard Knocks Sorority show, a Shadowrun 4th edition actual play featuring myself, Paul as the GM, and Veronika as Cecile aka College Girl, and Kat as Diendre. This is the second part of the last episode where Valery and Beth said good night early. We kept playing since Cecile wanted to go have a talk with Kaylee and see if the ladies at the Samovar could help here learn a spell. Diendre meanwhile went and confronted her fan club and got invited to the club house. Enjoy this quiet episode of exposition and damage control.

EPISODE SYNOPSIS:Careful planning, good timing and teamwork are the things that make a Shadowrun go well. But one small thing missed in a teams legwork and make a run go bad in a heartbeatOUR LIVING CAMPAIGN MAPOUR SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: EDITED BY:Rhydian Jones ARTWORK BY:Fnic SUBMITTING LOCATIONS AND DISTRICTS FORNEW YORK 2072 MAP:Any Submissions for new lore for existing districts or newlocations, gangs or anything similar can be sent to b.team.shadowrun@gmail.com, with the subject “New Map Lore” or alternatively submitted to thededicated channel on our discord found at: https://discord.com/invite/QB4FwXvrC4⁠  MUSIC CREDITS:Intro More Human Than Human by Karl Cassey @Whitebat AudioOutro – Neon Thrills by LukHashBackground Music by Kharl Casey,Tabletop Audio & Aim to HeadJazz by Mogo Mogo - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeP7OZvLMPPfgWw8kHGZzPNhurUBbTbz3 SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:All Sounds from freesound.org unless otherwise noted.CREATOR - FILE NAME3bagbrew - shop_door_bell.wavSheyvan - Plugging Cable 2MATRIXXX_ - Bank, Laser Patrol.wavBreviceps - Blip Wavejaegrover - Electronic, Computer, Hard Drive - 1990s Compaq Hard Drive, Spooling Up, Turning Off - Close Perspective Memory Access Noise.wavAlienXXX - Data.wavnewlocknew - COMTelm_Data Transmission Or Read Out Signal 3.Artificial_EM.wavGuardian2433 - Police Radio Chatter.wavGaryBran - HeavyFootStompsInForest3.wavMATRIXXX_ - SciFi Inspect Sound, UI, or In-Game Notification 01.wavmadcowzack - TEXT TYPE SEND RECEIVE iPhone.wavd.n.audio.uk - Broken Egg SquelchYudena - Magic_byMondfisch89.oggjohn9 - electric fence.mp3gprosser - splat2.oggidalize - Fizzing & Bubbling (Bicarbonate of Soda / Baking Powder)coetzee_megan12 - Chain .wavsillygrizzlies - Panicked Running Footsteps on GrassIENBA - Plant Growingtheshaggyfreak - Stabbing Watermelonmagnuswaker - Pound of Flesh 1XfiXy8 - Horrified Female Scream.wavcourtneyeck Falling body hits the floor

Alpha Omega is a Shadowrun-esque heartbreaker that covers a lot of territory. Its Wikipedia entry notes that its major claim to fame was the ARG/fake conspiracy theory called Ethan Haas was Right, which was briefly thought to be part of the Cloverfield viral marketing campaign. It got a lot of things right and a lot of things so very wrong. We also talk about conspiracy theorists and the Conspira-Sea Cruise, which has a lot of great guest speakers! Enjoy another classic episode of After Hours, now featuring Caleb, Ross, Tom, and Aaron, now with improved audio quality! In RPPR Patreon news, I posted the first episode of our Megadungeon Meandering series on Moria, the fabled lost dwarven city from Lord of the Rings, now available as a book for The One Ring. Check it out! I also made a survey about what content I should write for next year on the RPPR Patreon. See the scenarios I’ve made in the last year and let me know what you want to see from me.

WTD S2E69 downtime before a boxy run ********************* last chance for gear, fun and a little downtime before the run.  ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, mention of suicide and homebrewed rules. ********************* Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games ********************** Yes yes the funny number episode

Session 8: FNGT - The Red Tower Part 1 - Welcome to Asomando! The Feratu Nos World Tour is a go! The Runners have been employed to travel with the concert to Ghoul friendly nations worldwide. First stop, the Ghoul Nation itself: Asamando, Africa. While there, however, something dark and twisted lingers in the Cities Meat Processing district, the Runners find themselves in the shadow of a Red Tower. Cast: Chris - GM Dave - Trevor “Huey” Riggs (Troll Physical Adept and Ex-Beat Cop) Aaron - Alatar “Jonathan Strange” Pollando (Elf Former Wage Mage) Crystal Chris - Yorgen Fal (Banshee Street Samurai)   Musical Credits:  Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3714-epic-unease  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license    There It Is by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4519-there-it-is  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license    "Bet You Can ver 2" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    "The Way Out" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

WTD S2E68 Load up ********************* Grabbing gear, a drunk and getting ready for a long drink to make chaos ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, mention of suicide and homebrewed rules. ********************* Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E68 Load up ********************* Grabbing gear, a drunk and getting ready for a long drink to make chaos ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, mention of suicide and homebrewed rules. ********************* Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E67 Mystery Box ********************* New Mission New Johnson and a box time for a museum heist! ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, mention of suicide and homebrewed rules. ********************* Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E66 Tank Time ********************* With a big paid day in hand and nuyen burning a hole in their pocket the team sets out for some driving upgrades ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, mention of suicide and homebrewed rules. ********************* Support us on our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E67 Mystery Box ********************* New Mission New Johnson and a box time for a museum heist! ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, mention of suicide and homebrewed rules. ********************* Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

Session 7: Next Stop, Feratu Nos Ghoul Tour! In Summer's death knell and Autumn's full embrace, things are heating up in more ways than one. The increasing Ares bounty on Huey has caught the attention of several bounty hunters. On top of that Nightmare, THE Nightmare of the Halloweeners has rode into town to find the Free Spirit “Laserface” and challenge them to a fight! Might be time to lay low or leave the GTS for a while. Fortunately for the Adept Mystics, they have a very lucrative offer that will take them across the Atlantic. Cast: Chris - GM Dave - Trevor “Huey” Riggs (Troll Physical Adept and Ex-Beat Cop) Aaron - Alatar “Jonathan Strange” Pollando (Elf Former Wage Mage) Crystal Chris - Yorgen Fal (Banshee Street Samurai)   Musical Credits:  Epic Unease by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3714-epic-unease  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license    There It Is by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4519-there-it-is  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license    "Bet You Can ver 2" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    "The Way Out" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Shadowrun Reloaded - Episode 7 - "Escape the Slaughterhouse" Actual play - Campaign #1 from our early actual play Shadowrun TTRPG campaign  Welcome to episode 7 of our series: Shadowrun Reloaded  This series is previously unreleased episodes beginning from way back in 2018 of our actual play Shadowrun 5th edition campaign 1.0 games, now reimagined, remixed and reissued here on this podcast, so allow me to welcome you to our series: Shadowrun Reloaded  We're looking forward to finally sharing almost 20+/- previously unreleased Shadowrun 5th edition actual play stories now into podcast format.  *Note though that this is the real deal, and early days, complete with a few fumbles, glitches, side tracks, banter, and lots of questions about the crunchy SR 5e system (there's some SR newbs at the table here to learn the ropes so now you can learn along with them) - About that SR5 system, occasionally we 'rule of cool' or house-rule, in order to generally streamline our storytelling in this rich and intense setting, but it is essentially SR 5e rules and world as much as possible.   From Sidequests Live plays Shadowrun 5th ed. with gm Todd. Actual play stream 2018.   --------------------------------------------------(originally recorded 2018)--------------------------------------- We hope you enjoy our storytelling and feel free to please drop us a line as we explore the wonderful rich world of Shadowrun. -------------------CREDITS--------------------------------------------- *Images and music used are all Creative commons. ' *Specific Music attribution credits are all included at the end credits and are available on our website. CC 3.0 and CC 4.0 respectively - We are not endorsed or affiliated with copyright holders for the games we play or the music and images used here-in. *Images from Pixabay. *Special Thanks goes to all content creators, especially Kevin MacLeod at Incompetech. Find updates on Instagram: @sidequestslive ----------------------------------------------------------------  

WTD S2E66 Tank Time ********************* With a big paid day in hand and nuyen burning a hole in their pocket the team sets out for some driving upgrades ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, mention of suicide and homebrewed rules. ********************* Support us on our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

Soixante-dix-huitième épisode de Jeux d'Ombres, le podcast d'Ombres Portées 2.0 consacré aux parties jouées de Shadowrun. Cet épisode poursuit la campagne Netzgewitter située à Berlin en 2080, jouée avec Shadowrun : Anarchy.Dans les épisodes précédents : L'irruption des Shaders et d'un autre groupe d'hommes armés a rapidement fait tourner la petite enquête des runners dans la Hauergasse en bataille rangée. Gentle, qui est toujours en possession du livre de cuisine numérique renfermant l'un des fragments de Kristallkind, tente de trouver une issue alors que les balles commencent à siffler autour de lui, aidé comme ils le peuvent par ses deux comparses.Vous pouvez trouver sur la Matrice un plan de Caligarikiez et un de ses alentours.Remerciements particuliers à Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au) dont nous utilisons les morceaux accessibles sous licence CC-BY 4.0.Crédits :Andreas AAS Schroth pour les illustrations de Netzgewitter et notamment la vignette de cette série de podcasts.Pegasus Press, éditeur allemand de Shadowrun et de la campagne Netzgewitter.Catalyst Game Labs, éditeur de Shadowrun.Black Book Editions, éditeur français de Shadowrun et de Shadowrun : Anarchy dont les règles sont utilisées dans cette série de podcast.Shadowrun et la Matrice sont des marques déposées et / ou des marques de fabrique de The Topps Company, Inc. aux États-Unis et / ou dans d'autres pays.

Soixante-dix-huitième épisode de Jeux d'Ombres, le podcast d'Ombres Portées 2.0 consacré aux parties jouées de Shadowrun. Cet épisode poursuit la campagne Netzgewitter située à Berlin en 2080, jouée avec Shadowrun : Anarchy.Dans les épisodes précédents : L'irruption des Shaders et d'un autre groupe d'hommes armés a rapidement fait tourner la petite enquête des runners dans la Hauergasse en bataille rangée. Gentle, qui est toujours en possession du livre de cuisine numérique renfermant l'un des fragments de Kristallkind, tente de trouver une issue alors que les balles commencent à siffler autour de lui, aidé comme ils le peuvent par ses deux comparses.Vous pouvez trouver sur la Matrice un plan de Caligarikiez et un de ses alentours.Remerciements particuliers à Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au) dont nous utilisons les morceaux accessibles sous licence CC-BY 4.0.Crédits :Andreas AAS Schroth pour les illustrations de Netzgewitter et notamment la vignette de cette série de podcasts.Pegasus Press, éditeur allemand de Shadowrun et de la campagne Netzgewitter.Catalyst Game Labs, éditeur de Shadowrun.Black Book Editions, éditeur français de Shadowrun et de Shadowrun : Anarchy dont les règles sont utilisées dans cette série de podcast.Shadowrun et la Matrice sont des marques déposées et / ou des marques de fabrique de The Topps Company, Inc. aux États-Unis et / ou dans d'autres pays.

For our final week of funding Danse Macabre on Kickstarter, we present to you... THE BLOOD THIEVES—a DM actual play with the incredible Jenn de la Vega, Mike Rugnetta, and Bijan Stephen of Fun City! Can our Pilgrims uncover the mysteries behind Zehmet the Witch and the elusive anti-theriac? Listen to find out! • Danse Macabre on Kickstarter: stillfleet.com/danse • Jenn de la Vega (she/her) is a Filipina-American chef and author at Family Party Catering, based in Brooklyn. She is known for her Randwiches or “random sandwiches” in Brooklyn and is the creator of the gourmet hot dog menu at Wonderville. She has appeared on Guy's Grocery Games: The Cheesy Special (Food Network) and Gastronauts (Dropout). Jenn serves on the Board of Directors for indie theater The Tank. She is also an ENNIE Award- and CRIT Award-nominated player on the Shadowrun podcast, Fun City. Her Instagrams are @randwiches and @familypartycatering. • Mike Rugnetta (he/him) is a writer, host, producer of digital series (videos, podcasts, &c), and the GM of Fun City. Mike is also a sound designer and audio engineer. In addition to Fun City, Mike's current shows include Never Post, Reasonably Sound, Think Twice, and RIP Corp. You can also see Mike in Crash Course: World Mythology, Crash Course: Theater, and Idea Channel. • Bijan Stephen (he/him) is a writer and game designer. He plays T.K. & Remy on the actual-play podcast Fun City. Currently, Bijan is a writer at Compulsion Games and a music critic at The Nation. He was previously a contract writer at Valve Software, the host of the podcast Chameleon: Gallery of Lies, and the host and executive producer of the podcast Eclipsed from Campside Media. Before that he worked as a correspondent for VICE on HBO, as a magazine editor at The New Republic, and as a reporter at The Verge. Find him on Bluesky, Twitter, Twitch, Instagram, or his website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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WTD S2E65 Happy Halloween…. Or….. is? ********************* Facing off the demon and hopefully getting away ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, mention of suicide and homebrewed rules. ********************* Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E64 Tapes and truths ********************* What the drek, a dead body, a hostel ink monsters, and an evil cartoon ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

Soixante-dix-septième épisode de Jeux d'Ombres, le podcast d'Ombres Portées 2.0 consacré aux parties jouées de Shadowrun. Cet épisode poursuit la campagne Netzgewitter située à Berlin en 2080, jouée avec Shadowrun : Anarchy.Dans les épisodes précédents : Après quelques péripéties, Gentle a enfin réussi à récupérer l'appareil – un vénérable livre de cuisine numérique – contenant le fragment de Kristallkind qui joue des mauvais tours aux restaurateurs de la Hauergasse. Mais pas le temps de dire « ouf » : grâce à ses mystérieux talents matriciels, le technomancien qui accompagne Breakdown et sa bande de gros bras a aussi repéré la trace de l'IA. S'ils ne trouvent pas un moyen de rapidement se carapater avec leur butin, les choses vont rapidement dégénérer en bataille rangée au milieu des clients venus passer du bon temps.Vous pouvez trouver sur la Matrice un plan de Caligarikiez et un de ses alentours.Remerciements particuliers à Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au) dont nous utilisons les morceaux accessibles sous licence CC-BY 4.0.Crédits :Andreas AAS Schroth pour les illustrations de Netzgewitter et notamment la vignette de cette série de podcasts.Pegasus Press, éditeur allemand de Shadowrun et de la campagne Netzgewitter.Catalyst Game Labs, éditeur de Shadowrun.Black Book Editions, éditeur français de Shadowrun et de Shadowrun : Anarchy dont les règles sont utilisées dans cette série de podcast.Shadowrun et la Matrice sont des marques déposées et / ou des marques de fabrique de The Topps Company, Inc. aux États-Unis et / ou dans d'autres pays.

Soixante-dix-septième épisode de Jeux d'Ombres, le podcast d'Ombres Portées 2.0 consacré aux parties jouées de Shadowrun. Cet épisode poursuit la campagne Netzgewitter située à Berlin en 2080, jouée avec Shadowrun : Anarchy.Dans les épisodes précédents : Après quelques péripéties, Gentle a enfin réussi à récupérer l'appareil – un vénérable livre de cuisine numérique – contenant le fragment de Kristallkind qui joue des mauvais tours aux restaurateurs de la Hauergasse. Mais pas le temps de dire « ouf » : grâce à ses mystérieux talents matriciels, le technomancien qui accompagne Breakdown et sa bande de gros bras a aussi repéré la trace de l'IA. S'ils ne trouvent pas un moyen de rapidement se carapater avec leur butin, les choses vont rapidement dégénérer en bataille rangée au milieu des clients venus passer du bon temps.Vous pouvez trouver sur la Matrice un plan de Caligarikiez et un de ses alentours.Remerciements particuliers à Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au) dont nous utilisons les morceaux accessibles sous licence CC-BY 4.0.Crédits :Andreas AAS Schroth pour les illustrations de Netzgewitter et notamment la vignette de cette série de podcasts.Pegasus Press, éditeur allemand de Shadowrun et de la campagne Netzgewitter.Catalyst Game Labs, éditeur de Shadowrun.Black Book Editions, éditeur français de Shadowrun et de Shadowrun : Anarchy dont les règles sont utilisées dans cette série de podcast.Shadowrun et la Matrice sont des marques déposées et / ou des marques de fabrique de The Topps Company, Inc. aux États-Unis et / ou dans d'autres pays.

Quatorzième épisode de Lagos Fever, une campagne originale écrite et animée par Bruno « Hemji » Mansoux, dans Jeux d'Ombres, le podcast d'Ombres Portées 2.0 consacré aux parties jouées de Shadowrun. Cet épisode est joué avec Shadowrun : Anarchy 2.0, que vous pouvez précommander sur Kickstarter : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackbook/shadowrun-anarchy-20.Dans les épisodes précédents : En fouillant le cargo, Giigi, Slyveil, Jakali et Good J. ont enfin identifié le responsable de l'opération menée par Incorporated à Lagos : le Dr Belgost, un chercheur de pointe chez MCT. Avant de mettre les voiles et de faire leur rapport à Mrs Jones, ils s'apprêtent donc à fouiller sa cabine dans l'espoir d'éclaircir les zones d'ombre qui subsistent encore dans cette histoire.Outro : Mrs Jones et ses commanditaires seront-ils satisfaits des réponses que leur apporteront les runners ? Fera-t-elle appel à nouveau à leurs services ? Devront-ils subir les foudres de MCT ? Et les mystérieux maîtres de Barney sont-ils liés d'une manière ou d'une autre aux événements qui ont eu lieu sur le bateau d'Incorporated ? C'est sur ces questions que s'achève la première saison de Lagos Fever ! Remerciements particuliers à Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au) dont nous utilisons les morceaux accessibles sous licence CC-BY 4.0.Crédits :Marc Sasso pour l'illustration de vignette de la campagne, couverture de l'ouvrage Jungles Urbaines (Feral Cities, Shadowrun 4e Édition, publiée chez Black Book Editions en français).Catalyst Game Labs, éditeur de Shadowrun.Black Book Editions, éditeur français de Shadowrun et de Shadowrun : Anarchy 2.0 dont les règles sont utilisées dans cette série de podcast.Bruno « Hemji » Mansoux pour la création et l'animation de Lagos Fever.Shadowrun et la Matrice sont des marques déposées et / ou des marques de fabrique de The Topps Company, Inc. aux États-Unis et / ou dans d'autres pays.

WTD S2E63 Inked out some troubles ********************* Something is amiss, and something something is following Cypher ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

About this EpisodeThis episode is a little different from the usual Think Like a Game Designer conversation. Instead of a freeform discussion, I came prepared with a curated list of questions to guide the conversation, giving us a structured look into Jordan's creative process, his philosophies on innovation, and the lessons he's learned over decades of building worlds. The result is a fast-paced, insight-packed episode that feels like sitting in on a masterclass in game design.About Jordan WeismanJordan Weisman is a legendary figure in interactive entertainment, whose career spans tabletop games, video games, theme parks, and beyond. As the creator of Battletech, Shadowrun, and Crimson Skies, and the founder of iconic companies like FASA and WizKids, Jordan has shaped generations of players and creators alike. His work is defined by boundless curiosity, fearless experimentation, and a lifelong commitment to collaborative storytelling.In this episode, Jordan and I explore what it means to think small, fail boldly, and keep learning no matter how much success you've had. We discuss how curiosity drives innovation, why emotional courage is more important than financial risk, and how respect—for yourself, your team, and your audience—is at the heart of great creative work. Whether you're just starting your design journey or looking to rekindle your passion after decades in the industry, Jordan's insights offer a masterclass in staying creative for life.Think Like A Game Designer is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Justin's QuestionsWhat's something that you're passionate about outside of your career, and what do you love about it? (00:01:33)* During the pandemic, he rediscovered model building and diorama crafting, a childhood hobby that brings him therapeutic joy.* He enjoys it because it's tangible, visual storytelling where you can actually see progress, a much different process than game design, which often feels abstract or slow.What do you love about that kind of model building and creating? (00:04:05)* It aligns with Jordan's love of world-building and storytelling when creating small, detailed scenes that tell a story visually.* It's satisfying because each session produces visible progress, reinforcing creativity and immersion.What is advice that you would give to someone that's just starting out in your industry? (00:04:06)* Think small. Beginners often aim for massive projects like the ones they admire.* Start with something you can finish using your own limited resources.* Completion and execution teach more than ideas ever will.* Focus on learning through doing, not imagining.Now let's flip to the other side of the equation: what do you see as an important lesson that industry veterans need to learn? Or put another way, what advice do you think your older self might give to you? (00:06:30) * Avoid hubris. Experience can blind you. Everything you know might be wrong.* Listen to young minds. Youth brings creativity because it hasn't learned what's supposedly impossible.* Over time, past failures make people too cautious; veterans must keep their beginner's mindset.* Innovation demands courage to look foolish publicly; fear of embarrassment kills creativity.* Stay humble, keep experimenting, and reassess old assumptions regularly.Are there any practices or rituals or ways that you try to keep yourself in that beginner's mind? How can one get the advantages of experience and minimize the disadvantages? (00:08:09)* You must be willing to “go face first into the mud.”* As he said in the previous question, public embarrassment is the price of innovation.* Surround yourself with young thinkers, question assumptions, and resist dismissing ideas based on past failures.* Always check whether past lessons still apply, because markets and contexts change. Jordan gives an example of a failed company born from his overconfidence, where he didn't re-research the market because he assumed he already knew it.What do you consider the most important skills to cultivate for your profession, and how do you cultivate these skills? (00:15:13)* Endless curiosity: Study adjacent fields like comics, fiction, tech—anything that feeds creative cross-pollination.* Build a box: Instead of “thinking outside the box,” define constraints clearly to evaluate ideas. For example: He designed Mage Knight by creating a checklist of problems (ease of entry, low cost, retailer needs) and solving within that “box.”* He values self-education: when he didn't know toy manufacturing, he paid a small company to teach him the process.So let's get to the areas where the industry or you have been dead wrong. What common advice do you hear about your industry that is dead? (00:24:26)* “Nothing is ever dead.” Genres, mechanics, and IPs always come back (vinyl, RPGs, etc.) * When people say something's over, it's actually ready for reinvention.* He used to believe in-person collaboration was essential, but remote work proved him wrong.* He often misjudged products (like thinking Funko Pops would flop).* Absorb wisdom but not edicts.* Success and failure are cyclical, making timing and humility matter more than certainty.What books, articles, or learning resources have had the biggest impact on you? And if there are any key takeaways that stuck with you that come to mind? (00:30:53)* Mentions Reed Hastings' book (Netflix culture) and Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull (Pixar). The value here is the small-team principles and leadership lessons, though he's skeptical of the “find five geniuses” model.* His biggest lessons came from mentors, not books: Mark Miller (creator of Traveller): taught him kindness and professionalism. His father, Mort Weissman: joined FASA, ran the business side, and kept it alive.* He emphasizes mentorship, respect, and kindness as lasting business principles.What is the right way to find a partner? (00:33:14)* Finding a partner is like finding a life mate: talk about goals, work habits, expectations.* Negotiate the “prenup” early, meaning you should decide how you'll split if things go wrong.* Avoid the naive approach he took (asking friends at the table).What about systems, software, and tools that have had a big impact on your workflow?(00:38:18)* Internal tool: his “box” process for evaluating ideas.* Software: Slack (no internal email, all communication centralized), Google Docs (collaboration), ClickUp/Jira (task tracking).* Avoid “Not Invented Here” syndrome: don't build tools you can buy.* Focus on your core innovation; outsource or use existing solutions for everything else.* Reuse mechanics unless your innovation demands new ones.* Let your team choose tools bottom-up instead of enforcing top-down.What's your favorite project, and what lessons did you learn from it? (00:45:46)* His favorite is always the one he's working on now, but emotionally, Shadowrun and Crimson Skies stand out. Shadowrun came from trying to differentiate from Cyberpunk and combining fantasy with cyberpunk via the Mayan calendar. Crimson Skies was born from personal burnout after his wife pushed him to rediscover his passion. It led to reinvention and eventually Microsoft's acquisition of his company.* His lesson here is that passion and reinvention are crucial; listen to loved ones and know when to move on from stale success.You can find the previous episode with Jordan below: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe

 WTD S2E62 Batty Batsworth ********************* After falling down an elevator shaft, Cypher finds himself in a strange forgotten studio  ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E61 No man's land ********************* Cypher heads to no man's land for a chance to stretch his legs and do a little urban exploring  ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

Duncan MacKenzie and Ryan Peter Miller drive up to the Dunn Museum in Libertyville, IL to talk with legendary comics painter Alex Ross. Known for Marvels, Kingdom Come, and decades of redefining superhero realism, Ross reflects on his career trajectory, his education at the American Academy of Art, his influences (from Neal Adams to Dave McKean), his early breaks with Now Comics and Leo Burnett storyboarding, and his transition into large-scale mural projects for Marvel and DC. The conversation ranges from comics history, realism in superhero depictions, variant cover economics, the physicality of superheroes, to America's appetite for dystopian narratives versus a return to the “pure Superman.” Ross is candid, funny, and deeply reflective about the comics medium, painting, and storytelling.     Name-Drop List Artists & Writers Alex Ross — https://www.alexrossart.com/ | @alexrossart Neal Adams – https://nealadams.com/ George Pérez – https://www.tcj.com/george-perez-1954-2022/ Jack Kirby – https://kirbymuseum.org/ Dave McKean – https://www.davemckean.com/ Neil Gaiman — neilgaiman.com | @neilhimself Chris Ware – https://art21.org/artist/chris-ware/ Jim Lee — https://www.dc.com/talent/jim-lee @jimlee Todd McFarlane — https://mcfarlane.com/ @toddmcfarlane Erik Larsen — https://imagecomics.com/creators/erik-larsen  @eriklarsen1138 John Tobias (Mortal Kombat) – https://www.mobygames.com/person/3326/john-tobias/ Tim Bradstreet — https://www.splashpageart.com/artistgalleryroom.asp?artistid=83 @timbradstreet Frank Casey (Ross's Superman model) – chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://news.wttw.com/sites/default/files/article/file-attachments/The%20process_Ross%20at%20work.pdf Institutions & Companies Dunn Museum (Libertyville, IL) — https://www.lcfpd.org/museum/ @lcfpd Marvel Comics — marvel.com | @marvel DC Comics — dc.com | @dccomics American Academy of Art (Chicago) — Leo Burnett (advertising) – https://dev.leoburnett.com/ Now Comics (Chicago, defunct) Eclipse Comics (defunct) FASA (publisher of Shadowrun, BattleTech) – https://shop.fasagames.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=68 Mortal Kombat franchise — https://www.mortalkombat.com/en-us  @mortalkombat Pop Culture References Kingdom Come (DC) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Come_(comics) Marvels (Marvel) – https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-marvels/umc.cmc.6nb1ii3n99o7rewjyq8whcsuu Shadowrun RPG – https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/collections/shadowrun Vampire: The Masquerade (White Wolf) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire:_The_Masquerade The Boys (Amazon Prime) – https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Boys/0KRGHGZCHKS920ZQGY5LBRF7MA Invincible (Image Comics / Amazon) – https://www.amazon.com/INVINCIBLE-SEASON-1/dp/B08WJN83XZ Peacemaker (HBO) – https://www.hbomax.com/shows/peacemaker-2022/a939d96b-7ffb-4481-96f6-472838d104ca Brightburn (film) – https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/brightburn/umc.cmc.4pkvqa1b6mf30wtx66vor37fq Image: John Weinstein

WTD S2E60 King ********************* A moment with king, a plan seeming to be laid out. ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Some of the  WTD Cast will be walking around Dallas fan festival October 4 (not sponsored): https://fanexpohq.com/dallasfanfestival/ ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

At least Graham think that's how the kids would say Gen Con for real. Not really sure. But a review of our Gen Con trip, including BattleTech, Shadowrun, Dungeons and Dragons and Secret Hitler.

WTD S2E59 Snaking around with a new mage ********************* New run with a problem. The run needs a mage and they don't have one ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Some of the  WTD Cast will be walking around Dallas fan festival October 4 (not sponsored): https://fanexpohq.com/dallasfanfestival/ ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E58 That's a wrap ********************* R and R and runs to come ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Some of the  WTD Cast will be walking around Dallas fan festival October 4 (not sponsored): https://fanexpohq.com/dallasfanfestival/ ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

◇ Eric from New Jersey wants a word with Jason, Steve in SoCal asks about weaker heroes being the best, From the Archive 2018: Jen from Atlanta shares her Shadow Run success story | Hosts: Jason, Adam, & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 2:07◇ Announcements 2:09◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Black Armada Games https://blackarmada.com/ 26:38◇ Mailbag 1 40:43◇ Mailbag 2 75:23◇ Mailbag 3 - From the Archive 95:36◇ Episode Closing 96:18◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇ Twitch ◇ Twitter ◇ Instagram ◇ Facebook ◇ Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2025 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

WTD S2E57 That's a wrap cue the star ********************* A run done, and now to relax, but there seems to be more going on at the Golden City ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Some of the  WTD Cast will be walking around Dallas fan festival October 4 (not sponsored): https://fanexpohq.com/dallasfanfestival/ ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E56 Error episode not found ********************* Error, error episode description corrupted ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Promo from: Resting glitch face Spotify  Twitter ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E55 Pay for admission ********************* Quick bribe, quick in, quick call ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Promo from: Resting glitch face Spotify  Twitter ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen   Hey Folks! We had a bunch of topics left over from last week that rolled over to this week.  First, we talk a bit about Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the Shinobi Metroidvania. From there, we talk a bit about Summer Games Done Quick and some of the better runs. Tam talks about his plans to adapt the Starfinder 2 game system to create a Shadowrun Campaign.  Ash shares his initial thoughts about Draw Steel, a new RPG coming down the pipe. We talk a bit about the upcoming Last Epoch Season 3, which drops on August 21s and some of the significant changes.  We also talk a bit about Path of Exile II 0.3.0, which drops shortly after that on the 29th. Lastly, Tam shares some of his thoughts on actually playing quite a bit of Burrows and Badgers, a squad-based leveling miniatures game along the lines of Mordheim. Grace talks briefly about the new Dwarven Realms season that has started, and Bel shares his suggestions for the Craft Sequence by Max Gladstone and both Weapons and Barbarian by Zach Cregger.   Topics Discussed: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Summer GDQ Shadowfinder Draw Steel RPG Last Epoch Season 3 Path of Exile 2 0.3 Spoilers Burrows and Badgers Dwarven Realms  Craft Sequence Weapons and Barbarian

WTD S2E54 stalking the director ********************* Decker is gonna decker to getting access to the condo of Maxin ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Promo from: Resting glitch face Spotify  Twitter ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

This week we discuss 90s era Shadowrunl; The SNES version (1993, Beam Software/Data East) presents an isometric action-adventure with a strong narrative focus, following protagonist Jake Armitage as he uncovers a conspiracy in a cyberpunk Seattle. The Genesis version (1994, BlueSky Software/Sega) takes an open-world approach with real-time combat, Matrix hacking, and more direct role-playing elements. We also briefly discuss Shadowrun for Sega CD, an unfinished and unreleased version in development by Compile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss 90s era Shadowrunl; The SNES version (1993, Beam Software/Data East) presents an isometric action-adventure with a strong narrative focus, following protagonist Jake Armitage as he uncovers a conspiracy in a cyberpunk Seattle. The Genesis version (1994, BlueSky Software/Sega) takes an open-world approach with real-time combat, Matrix hacking, and more direct role-playing elements. We also briefly discuss Shadowrun for Sega CD, an unfinished and unreleased version in development by Compile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another episode by the Classic Gaming Brothers. This week we are talking about Shadowrun!  -- Send us feedback on episodes at ClassicGamingBrothers@gmail.com (and have a chance at winning a free game!), comment on our Facebook or shoot us a DM. -- Make sure to like our pages and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite streaming service we are on most of them. -- Check us out on Twitch at https://Twitch.tv/classicgamingbrothers and YouTube @Classicgamingbrothers. -- We have a website, it is at https://www.classicgamingbrothers.com    -- Intro/Outro song is "The Little Broth" by Rolemusic from the album "The Black Dot". The BWP song when used is "The Black" also by Rolemusic

WTD S2E53 Lost and Found A Dance-Off ********************* The team deals with the problem of being a group in the the Prisma Gem City ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Promo from: Resting glitch face Spotify  Twitter ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E52 Lights Camera Action The Search Begins ********************* At the set the team sees the target and with a couple of quick lies, the team is not tailing the target all over Prisma Gem. ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************** Promo from: Resting glitch face Spotify  Twitter ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E51 Let's get script stealing ********************* Thanks to “mr Johnson” the team gets some leads, and some chances to break into film…. Or at least be “interns” to get some scouting done ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************* Promo: Friend & Foe Adventure Co Website: https://linktr.ee/FFAdventureCo ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E50 Run done and more fun ********************* Horizon wants a script, and guess who is taking the job? ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************* Promo: Friend & Foe Adventure Co Website: https://linktr.ee/FFAdventureCo ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

WTD S2E49 Highway to Drek ********************* To Prisma Gem to get paid, but no man's land is not for the weak, the meek, or the only not armed to the teeth ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************* Promo: Friend & Foe Adventure Co Website: https://linktr.ee/FFAdventureCo ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games

WTD S2E48 The danger with Horizon ********************* The team deals with the Humanus hit squad, They got Bella Acid and down… what to do, what to do? Plane, train or Automobile… ********************* Content Warning: Profanity, sexual references, descriptions of violence, Drug/Alcohol use, and homebrewed rules. ********************* Promo: Friend & Foe Adventure Co Website: https://linktr.ee/FFAdventureCo ********************** Support us on Patreon, or our Merch shop Linktree to all our links Join our Discord Show art by Nyltin ********************** Music from Epidemic Sound  (referral link) Hosting by Podbean (referral link) Shadowrun is owned by The Topps Company, Inc. and Catalyst Games **********************

Was ist "Die Welt von …?" Wenn wir über Video- und Computerspiele sprechen, die entweder elaborat ausgestaltete eigene Welten mit Hintergrundgeschichten haben oder über solche, die ihre Welt aus Literatur, Rollenspiel oder Film borgen, nehmen wir uns zuweilen die Zeit und sprechen ausführlicher über Lore jener Welten als das in den regulären Folgen möglich wäre. Im Format Die Welt von… erforschen Rahel Schmitz und Mháire Stritter die Legenden, die Geografie, die Geschichte, die Politik von diesen fiktiven Welten. Rahel und Mháire holen sich dabei von Fall zu Fall ergänzende Expertise von ausgewiesenen Kennern und Kennerinnen der jeweiligen Welt. Diesmal kommt im Podcast neben den Sprecherinnen auch der Autor und Illustrator Andreas Schroth zu Wort, der ist auch Chefredakteur von Shadowrun. Worum geht's: Das Pen&Paper-Rollenspiel Shadowrun katapultiert uns in eine nahe Cyberpunk-Zukunft, in der die Magie erwacht ist und Metamenschen in Form von Elfen, Orks, Zwerge und Trolle entstanden sind. Es ist eine Zukunft, in der es schamanische Geister und Hacker gibt, Drachen und Megakonzerne, Cyberimplantate und Zauberei. Doch wie passen die die glitzernde Welt der Konzerne, die digitale Anarchie der Netzwerke und die wiedererstandene Magie zusammen? In dieser Episode werfen wir einen Blick auf die Mythen, Konflikte und Schauplätze der Welt von Shadowrun. Podcast-Credits: Sprecher, Redaktion: Rahel Schmitz, Mháire Stritter Audioproduktion: Fabian Langer, Christian Schmidt Titelgrafik: Paul Schmidt Intro, Outro: Nino Kerl (Ansage); Chris Hülsbeck (Musik) Wir danken Andreas Schroth für seine Bereitschaft, mit uns über Shadowrun zu sprechen. Ah, und Gunnar, der gibt eingangs einen kurzen Abriss über die Video- und Computerspiele in diesem Setting.