BTT One-Shot: Grimworld, Ep. 6

For this final battle with the story’s B.B.E.G, we pull out out the stops. Quick Actions, Feature Actions, High Watch are all employed against enemies seen and unseen. As the story concludes we get a hint as to why this group may not have the best of reputations. We also give some brief commentary as we wrap up on the system and what has gone into creating the setting, lore, and gameplay mechanics of this upcoming game. We really enjoyed it, and hope you all did too. You’ll probably hear another run of this game in the future!

System: Grimworld (in development) by Sand & Glass Entertainment

CAST:
Aaron — Jamison “Jim”
Jeff — Nathaniel “Nickel”
Jeremy — Justice Ciro “Juice”
Johnny — Franklin “?”
Jordan — Arlo “Squint”
Mike — The Grim Master

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

BTT One-Shot: Grimworld, Ep. 5

Victorious in combat, mystery solved; now it’s time to rest and recover by a cozy campfire… right? Nope… that’s never how it goes. In fact, things are a lot more “grim” (hehe) than our characters realize. The true threat is revealed in this episode, and it might be a lot more than our “heroes” want to take on. I mean, the words “run, hide, fight… in that order” were used, but let’s see if that’s the way things shake out.

System: Grimworld (in development) by Sand & Glass Entertainment

CAST:
Aaron — Jamison “Jim”
Jeff — Nathaniel “Nickel”
Jeremy — Justice Ciro “Juice”
Johnny — Franklin “?”
Jordan — Arlo “Squint”
Mike — The Grim Master

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, Daniel Birch, and other sources

BTT One-Shot: Grimworld, Ep. 4

Combat, this episode is all about combat! We get full-on into the mechanics of the system, and occasionally break to discuss the differences in the types of damage dealt, ammunition and armor, and the flexibility and creativity the system offers in a player’s choice of weapons and attacks.

System: Grimworld (in development) by Sand & Glass Entertainment

CAST:
Aaron — Jamison “Jim”
Jeff — Nathaniel “Nickel”
Jeremy — Justice Ciro “Juice”
Johnny — Franklin “?”
Jordan — Arlo “Squint”
Mike — The Grim Master

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

BTT One-Shot: Grimworld, Ep. 3

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The party sets out from haven of Shadevale to start their quest, albeit reluctantly for some members. The tension quickly skyrockets as things get “weird beyond weird”. Aside from the story, we do get some pretty good glimpses into the mechanics of the system to include “try your odds”, “stress”, and “morale.”

System: Grimworld (in development) by Sand & Glass Entertainment

CAST:
Aaron — Jamison “Jim”
Jeff — Nathaniel “Nickel”
Jeremy — Justice Ciro “Juice”
Johnny — Franklin “?”
Jordan — Arlo “Squint”
Mike — The Grim Master

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

BTT One-Shot: Grimworld, Ep. 2

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Mike introduces how to create a party in this episode, and of course, there are the usual inter-personal hijinks with this cast. We dive in to the opening of the adventure, and get our fist glimpse at the unique haven of Shadevale.

System: Grimworld (in development) by Sand & Glass Entertainment

CAST:
Aaron — Jamison “Jim”
Jeff — Nathaniel “Nickel”
Jeremy — Justice Ciro “Juice”
Johnny — Franklin “?”
Jordan — Arlo “Squint”
Mike — The Grim Master

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

BTT One-Shot: Grimworld, Ep. 1

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This one-shot kicks off with the FOUR HUNDREDTH, yes 400th, episode of the podcast! So of course we needed to make it a special one. We are play-testing a game that is still in development with a guest GM, and friend of the show, Mike. While we create characters in this episode, he shares glimpses and insights into the mechanics of the game, some of the steps that were taken in developing the system, along with a few inspirations for this “post-historic” world.

System: Grimworld (in development) by Sand & Glass Entertainment

CAST:
Aaron — Jamison “Jim”
Jeff — Nathaniel “Nickel”
Jeremy — Justice Ciro “Juice”
Johnny — Franklin “?”
Jordan — Arlo “Squint”
Mike — The Grim Master

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

 

BTT One-Shot: Good Strong Hands, Ep. 6

In this commentary episode we discuss the flexibility of this game for a one-shot and an extended campaign. Aaron shares that there is a lot of flexibility in the game in general, and we conclude that this game would be great for both young and old, and first-time and experienced RPGers. So Good Strong Hands… good strong game.

System: Good Strong Hands by Nerd Burger Games

CAST:
Aaron — The Game Master
Jeff — Cinch
Jeremy — Kryden
Johnny — Graham
Jordan — Jasper

Music in the background from Purple Planet Music

BTT One-Shot: Good Strong Hands, Ep. 5

Well, the whole party is dead to start this episode… mostly dead. The victory in this story must be won in a spiritual realm, and at a cost. Not all the characters will remain unstained by the evil they face. Enjoy the final battle in this fantastic one-shot.

System: Good Strong Hands by Nerd Burger Games

CAST:
Aaron — The Game Master
Jeff — Cinch
Jeremy — Kryden
Johnny — Graham
Jordan — Jasper

Music in the background from Purple Planet Music, and Kevin MacLeod

BTT One-Shot: Good Strong Hands, Ep. 4

One side-quest finished, now on to the next. Hopefully this one will yield some useful information for defeating the void. But certainly it is entertaining regardless, as this story inspired a barrage of movie quotes from the cast. Fun times.

System: Good Strong Hands by Nerd Burger Games

CAST:
Aaron — The Game Master
Jeff — Cinch
Jeremy — Kryden
Johnny — Graham
Jordan — Jasper

Music in the background from Purple Planet Music, Kevin MacLeod, and other sources

BTT One-Shot: Good Strong Hands, Ep. 3

There are more mysteries and clues to uncover surrounding this creepy monument and field of roses. But there is also a family of Wild-kin to save. So of course, we split the party. Some of the group will undoubtedly have to pull off some sort of trickery of thier own in this episode.

System: Good Strong Hands by Nerd Burger Games

CAST:
Aaron — The Game Master
Jeff — Cinch
Jeremy — Kryden
Johnny — Graham
Jordan — Jasper

Music in the background from Purple Planet Music

BTT One-Shot: Good Strong Hands, Ep. 2

In this episode, visions, dreams, and mysterious voices have lead us to the Sorrow Sworn Fields. Jordan’s GM style creeps into his character play, and some self imposed complications come about. But let’s be honest, that’s not a real departure from the other usual suspects style of play.

System: Good Strong Hands by Nerd Burger Games

CAST:
Aaron — The Game Master
Jeff — Cinch
Jeremy — Kryden
Johnny — Graham
Jordan — Jasper

Music in the background from Purple Planet Music

BTT One-Shot: Good Strong Hands, Ep. 1

Aaron’s in the GM seat again for this one, and he admits that has tweaked the story in advance to prepare for our normal plot hijacking hijinks. In this first episode of the fantasy game, we introduce our unique characters and set out on an “adventure”. But to one character, an “adventure” is something completely different. Either way, this party definitely will be the daisy in a field of roses.

System: Good Strong Hands by Nerd Burger Games

CAST:
Aaron — The Game Master
Jeff — Cinch
Jeremy — Kryden
Johnny — Graham
Jordan — Jasper

Music in the background from Purple Planet Music

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BTT One-Shot: Kids on Brooms, Ep. 4

Leading up to the final, high flying battle in this one-shot, the cast get’s a bit carried away with their use of alliteration and puns. But it all paves the way for some entertaining role playing moments as we pull out all the stops and use all our bag of trick to defeat a giant pumpkin… and it was ridiculously fun! Enjoy!

System: Kids On Brooms, by Hunters Entertainment

CAST:
Aaron — Aderick Lendra
Jeff — Argon Marks
Jeremy — Raphael Tanner
Johnny — Quin Bishop
Jordan — The Head Master

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

BTT One-Shot: Kids on Brooms, Ep. 3

When the characters realize that they are dealing with magic that is way beyond them, some much simpler options are explored. But of course they don’t come without some entertaining complications.

System: Kids On Brooms, by Hunters Entertainment

CAST:
Aaron — Aderick Lendra
Jeff — Argon Marks
Jeremy — Raphael Tanner
Johnny — Quin Bishop
Jordan — The Head Master

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

BTT One-Shot: Kids on Brooms, Ep. 2

As we begin play, the group is reluctantly teamed up to retrieve an item unique to the Bronx Magical Academy’s upcoming Halloween Ball, only to find it has been stolen. As their list of suspects grow, we lean that they have a propensity to rush headlong into danger… well, at least one of them.

System: Kids On Brooms, by Hunters Entertainment

CAST:
Aaron — Aderick Lendra
Jeff — Argon Marks
Jeremy — Raphael Tanner
Johnny — Quin Bishop
Jordan — The Head Master

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, Audionautix.com, and Kevin MacLeod

BTT One-Shot: Kids on Brooms, Ep. 1

We try out the third game in a series by Jonathan Gilmour & Doug Levandowski, which is all about kids at a magical school. In this episode we tackle creation of the school and out characters. It doesn’t take us long to use our love of world building to create some zany details that will surely make this story interesting.

System: Kids On Brooms, by Hunters Entertainment

CAST:
Aaron — Aderick Lendra
Jeff — Argon Marks
Jeremy — Raphael Tanner
Johnny — Quin Bishop
Jordan — The Head Master

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

BTT Throwback: Eldritch High 4

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All our characters spring into action to bring an end to the battle, and along with it, the end of the school day, and our play session. Jordan explains the after-game adjustments that can be made to our characters to become better at their specific areas of study. We then slip into some commentary on the game play and how  the mechanics are a interesting departure from the dice systems that we are used to. We also share some of the things that make role playing games fulfilling for us a s a group, concluding that this is a system we would love to come back and play again.

System: Eldritch High by John Wick

CAST:
Carlin – Jorn Gunnerson
Jackie – Aiyana “Juicy” Straughn
Jeff – Ando Gonshu
Jeremy – Romero Alverez
Jordan – The Headmaster

BTT Throwback: Eldritch High 3

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We pick up the story in this episode at the end of the first long grueling day at Eldritch High. The students, however, have more excitement in store as the mystery surrounding Gareth and Mr. Twiggy is revealed. The lessons taught on the first day of school are already being put to use in the form of some extracurricular activity; a magical battle on the quad.

System: Eldritch High by John Wick

CAST:
Carlin – Jorn Gunnerson
Jackie – Aiyana “Juicy” Straughn
Jeff – Ando Gonshu
Jeremy – Romero Alverez
Jordan – The Headmaster

BTT Throwback: Eldritch High 2

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In episode 2 of this throwback series we learn that Eldritch High, on the surface, is not much different than the average high school with trips to the Headmaster’s office, lunchroom cliques, and student’s jockeying for popularity… or avoiding it all together. But underneath their cool, self-aware exterior, something is brewing; something magical; something mysterious. …something sinister?

System: Eldritch High by John Wick

CAST:
Carlin – Jorn Gunnerson
Jackie – Aiyana “Juicy” Straughn
Jeff – Ando Gonshu
Jeremy – Romero Alverez
Jordan – The Headmaster

 

BTT Throwback: Eldritch High 1

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Here’s a throwback to a fun one-shot we ran called Eldritch High. In this episode, we talk about the different rule-sets of the system, introduce the characters, and gave life to our “Homeroom” in an interesting way so that there are plenty of NPCs to interact with.

System: Eldritch High by John Wick

CAST:
Carlin – Jorn Gunnerson
Jackie – Aiyana “Juicy” Straughn
Jeff – Ando Gonshu
Jeremy – Romero Alverez
Jordan – The Headmaster

BTT AG 1.3: “He Talks Just the Right Amount”

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Previously, A shipment bound for the Horologist Guild’s house was stolen. It contained gears for a specific mechanical experiment commissioned by Queen Beth’s government.

The Queen, head of the new Angellan Church founded by her father, is afraid that some of her subjects may be loyal to the Rheeman Church. She is afraid they may go to any extreme to bring the ancient faith back to the Realm of Angels.

The party has been tasked by the Queen’s spymaster, Lord Walsham, with finding who would steal from the Crown. As they investigated, they were attacked. As we join them, they are just hanging by a thread…

System: Mini Six, from AntiPaladin Games

CAST:
Jordan — The Game Master
Jeff — Demetrius Norden
Jeremy — Grayson Digby
Johnny — Byrom Michael
Mike — Valentine Montecute