An RPG Actual Play Podcast
Since we really love world-building during our Bone Throwers Theater sessions, we had a lot of fun kicking off this one-shot, brainstorming on what types of characters and threats we would face in our kingdom. We also decided to define our kingdom as a touring band… in space. Yeah, that’s right, another space adventure.
System: Kingdom, 2nd Edition by Ben Robbins
CAST:
Aaron
Jeff
Jeremy
Johnny
Jordan
Music in the background from Epidemic Sound
The remaining party starts a mad scramble up to the top of the Council building, but it won’t be an unhindered attempt. Meanwhile, Jerr Lan faces a challenge of his own, a showdown with 2 Council members and a sought after elemental, and his use of power certainly does not disappoint.
System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Aaron — Sam Feluge
Ellie — Archi
Jeff — Jerr Lan
Jeremy — Julian Illix
Johnny — Chine North
Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, Kevin MacLeod, Audionautix.com, and Scott Buckley
We wrap up this one-shot with a quick commentary on the story, its intricacies, and some of the hints the players either picked up on or missed entirely in the session. We also talk about some of the aspects of the game system that we enjoyed, and how the add-on memory mechanic made this an all around enjoyable run.
System: Shadowrun, 4th Edition by Catalyst Game Labs
CAST:
Aaron – Deacon (Dwarf)
Johnny – Ork
Jordan – Jinx (Elf)
Jeremy — The Game Master
Music in the background from Gavin and Marshall Parker
Yes, with only a few episodes left in this 4 season campaign, we still love world building, postulating the origins of North Bellasaira. We talk a bit about what we see as possible endings to this story, and get a sneak peek into what Jordan is planning for the next campaign.
System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games
Character Advancement: Johnny (Chime North)
Best Roleplay: Jeremy (Julian Illix)
Who Brought the best Snack: Jeff (Biscoff Nutella Cheesecake)
CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Aaron — Sam Feluge
Ellie — Archi
Jeff — Jerr Lan
Jeremy — Julian Illix
Johnny — Chime North
Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios
There were a lot of twists and turns in this episode leading up to the big showdown with May… or is it spelled Mei, as on player speculates? Magic, gunfire, explosions, and of course a double cross stir things up. But even as the dust just begins to settle, the players discover one final twist in this mission.
System: Shadowrun, 4th Edition by Catalyst Game Labs
CAST:
Aaron – Deacon (Dwarf)
Johnny – Ork
Jordan – Jinx (Elf)
Jeremy — The Game Master
Music in the background from Gavin and Marshall Parker, Kevin MacLeod, and Daniel Birch
Some say that two are better than one, but our players wouldn’t… especially when it’s TWO COUNCIL MEMBERS in an elemental and innate powers fight. The results of the showdown are plenty of carnage and one party member suddenly in dire straits.
System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games
CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Aaron — Sam Feluge
Ellie — Archi
Jeff — Jerr Lan
Jeremy — Julian Illix
Johnny — Chine North
Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios and Scott Buckley
The memories finally start flooding in for this episode, with some key flashbacks as well. As the players sort out the pieces to the puzzle, the characters get some hints that something is definitely “off” about this mission. But will they be aware enough to succeed?
System: Shadowrun, 4th Edition by Catalyst Game Labs
CAST:
Aaron – Deacon (Dwarf)
Johnny – Ork
Jordan – Jinx (Elf)
Jeremy — The Game Master
Music in the background from Gavin and Marshall Parker, Fesliyan Studios, and Kevin MacLeod
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