An RPG Actual Play Podcast
Here’s a new one-shot adventure for you, as we try out Swords Without Master. In this first episode we meet the characters, find out what fuels their fight, and quickly get to see them thrown into peril against Blood Elves and the fierce beasts they have tamed.
System: Swords Without Master by Epidiah Ravachol from Worlds Without Master, Issue 3
CAST:
Jordan — The Overmaster
Jeff — Randall Prouse
Jeremy — Rindesh Tel
Johnny — Minkus Furhaven
Jorus leads the group through the magical barrier into the cathedral to square off against The Goatman and Naine Rouge. But will their moment of bravery and heroism save the queen?
System: Mini Six, from AntiPaladin Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Aaron — Brother Benedict
Jeff — Demetrius Norden
Jeremy — Grayson Digby
Johnny — Jorus Glave
Since this was our first time playing this system, we spent some time giving our takes on how it stacks up to our previous gaming experiences. Jordan also reveals the details of the real-life story of the Snallygaster that gave this one-shot a local (Maryland) flare.
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)
Check out this explosive episode of our Angel’s Guard campaign. For real, things really do blow up. The fire and ice lead to some unnatural destruction for the city of Dinium, and the bomb goes off for some interesting character development. None of the characters are quite aware of it yet, but the players are definitely shaken.
System: Mini Six, from AntiPaladin Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Aaron — Brother Benedict
Jeff — Demetrius Norden
Jeremy — Grayson Digby
Johnny — Jorus Glave
The party splits (which is always a good thing) to discover more about these magic bones in the Undermarket below, and to find out more about the Rheman fire and Bae Van Shee ice in the city above. In both places, timing is everything, but it appears imminent that the “bombs” will drop… very soon.
System: Mini Six, from AntiPaladin Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Aaron — Brother Benedict
Jeff — Demetrius Norden
Jeremy — Grayson Digby
Johnny — Jorus Glave
Fresh off of their info gathering session with another local expert, the group gathers some unusual supplies then heads off the High Rock to hunt down the Snallygaster. But in a sticky situation, Jace may have set loose another threat.
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 rash actions of last session leave the group staring down an angry mob in the Undermarket. Can they escape unscathed? Probably… but with useful information from the leader of the Bae Van Shee cult? That might take a lot of magic.
System: Mini Six, from AntiPaladin Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Aaron — Brother Benedict
Jeff — Demetrius Norden
Jeremy — Grayson Digby
Johnny — Jorus Glave
The group reconvenes to share what they have learned so far. They have a lead on someone who might know what the monster is. But would that encounter be more dangerous?
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)
It’s time for another commentary episode! Fresh off of the high tension of the last episode’s cliffhanger, the group discusses how Jordan is really good at pushing the character’s buttons. Jeremy gives some insight on an inspiration for Grayson’s personality, and theories start to form about Fae magic and it’s roll in the group.
Who Advanced their Character the Most: Jeff
Who has the best Roleplaying: Aaron
Who Brought the best Snack: Johnny (for a Crab Dip)
System: Mini Six, from AntiPaladin Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Aaron — Brother Benedict
Jeff — Demetrius Norden
Jeremy — Grayson Digby
Johnny — Jorus Glave
Bone Throwers Theater 