An RPG Actual Play Podcast
The one-shot adventure begins as news of 2 mysterious deaths in western Maryland circulate the hot sheets. The group convenes at the scene, and one character comes face to face with a perplexing creature.
System: Monster of the Week (2nd Edition) by Michael Sands from Evil Hat Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Keeper
Aaron — Alan Scott (The Expert)
Elijah — Jinn Jackson (The Professional)
Jeff — Ray Nichol (The Mundane)
Jeremy — Jace Thompson (The Wronged)
The group continues to investigate in the Undermarket. Clues about Fae magic are found. But there is a chance encounter with a group of Bae Van Shee fanatics, and the tension is more than one character can tolerate.
System: Mini Six, from AntiPaladin Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Aaron — Brother Benedict
Jeff — Demetrius Norden
Jeremy — Grayson Digby
Johnny — Jorus Glave
For this one-shot, the party jumps into the “Powered by the Apocalypse” style of game play. For those unfamiliar with Monster of the Week, it is a game focusing on, well, hunting monsters. It works along the lines of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural.
In this episode, we meet the characters and go over the shared history. Jordan’s brother, Elijah, is also a guest during this one-shot.
System: Monster of the Week (2nd Edition) by Michael Sands from Evil Hat Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Keeper
Aaron — Alan Scott (The Expert)
Elijah — Jinn Jackson (The Professional)
Jeff — Ray Nichol (The Mundane)
Jeremy — Jace Thompson (The Wronged)
Benedict has decided to talk to the Privy Council. Jorus is concerned that a Rheman monarch, Willem of Orange, may be named to replace the queen. He convinces Lord Cheddar to help avert that. A vote of no confidence is cast.
System: Mini Six, from AntiPaladin Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Aaron — Brother Benedict
Jeff — Demetrius Norden
Jeremy — Grayson Digby
Johnny — Jorus Glave
The finale of Grin is upon us! Doctor Schroeder has taken Taylor to his operating theater. Vivisection is imminent! Will his remaining friends be able to save him? Or will Taylor meet a grisly end?
There’s only one way to find out.
System: Grin from Arcana Games. You can find the rules at http://www.arcana-games.com/grin.
Aaron — Taylor James
Jeff — Brad Greenson
Jeremy — Shane Simmons
Nick — Terrence Brock
Sarah — Samantha Ludwig
The quest for the key continues! Also, Lord Liverich is now missing. The party debates whether or not they should find him.
Greyson decides he wants to convince Benedict to go see if there are more people need rescuing at Parliament. He convinces Benedict quite well. When they get to that area, they notice a distinct lack of people. It seems that magical problems are becoming more dire…
System: Mini Six, from AntiPaladin Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Aaron — Brother Benedict
Jeff — Demetrius Norden
Jeremy — Grayson Digby
Johnny — Jorus Glave
Things have become far more Grim on this one shot episode of Grin. We’ve had a character die. Most of the group get locked into an isolation room with a corpse. Taylor hears a door opening. Could that be something Even more frightening? Listen to find out… if you dare??
System: Grin from Arcana Games. You can find the rules at http://www.arcana-games.com/grin.
Aaron — Taylor James
Jeff — Brad Greenson
Jeremy — Shane Simmons
Nick — Terrence Brock
Sarah — Samantha Ludwig
It’s time for another commentary episode! A lot of things have happened over the last few episodes of play, keeping the players on edge. They discuss how the character behave in a way that they normally wouldn’t. He wonders if the magic had something to do with it.
Jordan talks about how he used a piece of art to inspire his note-taking for this session. Johnny wants to increase Jorus’s magic. Aaron wishes that Benedict had been in the catacombs. The players note how much their characters are out of their element.
Who Advanced their Character the Most: Aaron
Who has the best Roleplaying: Jeff
Who Brought the best Snack: Johnny (for a Key Lime Pie)
System: Mini Six, from AntiPaladin Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Aaron — Brother Benedict
Jeff — Demetrius Norden
Jeremy — Grayson Digby
Johnny — Jorus Glave
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