A lead took Charlie team to a derelict refinery where, they have been told, one of the AWOL Marines is going to be handed over to the UPP. Things quickly get hot. This is a recording of a playtest of Destroyer of Worlds, with some details that may differ from the published version. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Imagery from European Southern Observatory . Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or P...
Oct 30, 2020•50 min•Season 5Ep. 5
In the Marshals' station house, Charlie Team face a moral dilemma. A suspect may be incubating another of these creatures. This is a recording of a playtest of Destroyer of Worlds, with some details that may differ from the published version. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Imagery from European Southern Observatory . Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and othe...
Oct 23, 2020•55 min•Season 5Ep. 4
In the Marshals' station house, Charlie Team come face to face to face with their first Xeno. Violence ensues, then the Sergeant admits it's not actually his first. This is a recording of a playtest of Destroyer of Worlds, with some details that may differ from the published version. The part concludes with a player discussion, recorded at the end of our first session. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Imagery from European Southern Observatory . Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with ...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 3
While the marines try to interrogate a suspect in the Eye of Oblivion, Marshal Hyams hears about someone else, arrested in the same bar and currently held at the local station-house. This is a recording of a playtest of Destroyer of Worlds, with some details that may differ from the published version. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Imagery from European Southern Observatory . Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a r...
Oct 09, 2020•46 min•Season 5Ep. 2
On Ariakis in the midst of the Oil Wars, Civil Marshal Manning Hyams must guide Charlie Team: Chaplain; Dante; Hammer; and squad leader Sgt. Mason - a rag-tag patrol of UA Colonial Marines who have been given the task of tracking down a group of deserters, and possibly traitors. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Imagery from European Southern Observatory . Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podc...
Oct 02, 2020•56 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In the Emperor's court, our adventurers, all wearing Trega's shape, are mistaken for ambassadors. Tengrail makes a decision that could endanger everyone, and with a silent conversation, the whole world changes. Hang on after the end credits for an informal chat about the session and experience. Recorded during lockdown in my "social distancing dome," outside in my garden on a forecast sunny afternoon. As its turned out the rain was pretty constant and at some points torrential, but it mostly sto...
Sep 25, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 16
A fight with snakes, a puzzle solved quickly, reconnaissance, an orc makes a pass at Tengrail, Isembold and Trega, and they listening on of the gossip of the Emperor Hroka's court. Recorded during lockdown in my "social distancing dome," outside in my garden on a forecast sunny afternoon. As its turned out the rain was pretty constant and at some points torrential. I am getting better at the NR with practice. The previous episodes of this actual play can be found on our other feed: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4...
Sep 18, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Finding shelter in a disused Inn, the three friends plan their infiltration of Hroka's palace in The Eye of the Rose, then head into town, with the elf magically disguised. Recorded during lockdown in my "social distancing dome," outside in my garden on a forecast sunny afternoon. As its turned out the rain was pretty constant and at some points torrential. I am getting better at the NR with practice. The previous episodes of this actual play can be found on our other feed: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Finally, finally our heroes get to the fallen elven city, the Eyes of the Rose, now an Orcish town. Gormer has one concern, getting drink. Mergolene appears to remind Tengrail of his many concerns, we hear stories of the old days and Isembold, moves the adventure on, just a little. Recorded after lockdown in my "social distancing dome," outside in my garden on a forecast sunny afternoon. As its turned out the rain was pretty constant and at some points torrential. The Noise Reduction really work...
Sep 04, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Tengrail, Gormer and Isembold journey on to the Eye of the Rose. We promised you our playtest of an earlier version of Destroyer of Worlds this week, but Dave didn't pull his editing finger out. So, like a hero I put this together at the last minute. Recorded after lockdown in my "social distancing dome." It's some time since Dave, Tony, Andy and I got together for Forbidden Lands, so we are somewhat chatty. There is a rustle of crisp packets. The previous episodes of this actual play can be dow...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Yaquob waits for Brother Ramas in the Garden of the Seekers. Oshian intercepts the Zalosian to make sure he is not being tailed. Dave, Tony, and I usually, if not regularly, play face to face games, some of which we record and release on the Effekt podcast. In this time of lockdown we have decided to have a regular weekly virtual session to play a new Coriolis campaign, Free League’s Mercy of the Icons: Emissary Lost. Subscribe and join us, every week. Like what we do? Subscribe Checkout our reg...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Yaquob and Osian investigate the Sanatarium, where they encounter a nervous student, and worried desk clerk, the formidable Sister Robwah, and the friendly Brother Ramas. Dave, Tony, and I usually, if not regularly, play face to face games, some of which we record and release on the Effekt podcast. In this time of lockdown we have decided to have a regular weekly virtual session to play a new Coriolis campaign, Free League’s Mercy of the Icons: Emissary Lost. Subscribe and join us, every week. L...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Still on the trail of Yaqub's friend's missing daughter, Oshian and Yaqub have been commissioned to investigate the disappearance of the Emissary, which may be related. The security of the at the Emissary's residence was disrupted when the Hegemonic ambassador visited. But no-one in authority is willing to question the dignitary. So they visit the palatial embassy of the Zenithian Hegemony to question Johar Quassar themselves. Dave, Tony, and I usually, if not regularly, play face to face games,...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Now in the employ of Judge Nigelia Kurahan-Dol-Fahsra, Oshian and Yaqub investigate a luxurious residence is the spire, from where, it seems, the Emissary was violently abducted. Dave, Tony, and I usually, if not regularly, play face to face games, some of which we record and release on the Effekt podcast. In this time of lockdown we have decided to have a regular weekly virtual session to play a new Coriolis campaign, Free League’s Mercy of the Icons: Emissary Lost. Subscribe and join us, every...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Yaqub and Oshian get an invitation to the best restaurant in the Horizon. This is a shorter episode than usual as we had trouble (and eventually gave up) getting it to stream. Dave, Tony, and I usually, if not regularly, play face to face games, some of which we record and release on the Effekt podcast. In this time of lockdown we have decided to have a regular weekly virtual session to play a new Coriolis campaign, Free League’s Mercy of the Icons: Emissary Lost. Subscribe and join us, every we...
Jul 24, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In an experimental special, we recorded a postgame discussion (this was before the lockdown) and we think its quite insightful. Do you? Would you like more bonus episodes like this? Maps etcetera available here. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Imagery from European Southern Observatory . Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's , and Dave...
Jul 17, 2020•53 min
The last part of a playtest for what was going to be Alien's convention adventure this year. Royce sacrificed his life to delay the harvester enough to let the others escape. But the crew of the flitter had bad news, the homestead's days are numbered. Maps etcetera available here. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Imagery from European Southern Observatory . Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Po...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Part four of a playtest for what was going to be Alien's convention adventure this year. The reactor is now back on, but leaking radiation. It's time to split the party! Maps etcetera available here. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Imagery from European Southern Observatory . Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's , and Dave's blogs ★ S...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Part three of a playtest for what was going to be Alien's convention adventure this year. Maps etcetera available here. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Imagery from European Southern Observatory . Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's , and Dave's blogs ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Jun 26, 2020•54 min•Season 4Ep. 3
A terrible storm, poisonous snakes, and now the nickel mine's Harvester (a huge tame rock chewing alien) has escaped. Can it be found? Brought home?What mood is it in? Maps etcetera available here. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Imagery from European Southern Observatory . Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's , and Dave's blogs ★ Sup...
Jun 19, 2020•54 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Two rival families made peace to forge a new home on a new world. But frontier life is tough and when disaster strikes what will they risk to protect all they have built, and how long will their new-found loyalties last? Maps etcetera available here. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Imagery from European Southern Observatory . Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay transcripts ...
Jun 12, 2020•55 min•Season 4Ep. 1
It seems the leads are literally being taken away from Yaqub and Oshian, out from under their eyes. But on their way back from the ring, they hear big news. Dave, Tony, and I usually, if not regularly, play face to face games, some of which we record and release on the Effekt podcast (now on www.effektap.org). In this time of lockdown we have decided to have a regular weekly virtual session to play a new Coriolis campaign, Free League’s Mercy of the Icons: Emissary Lost. Subscribe and join us, e...
Jun 07, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Oshian (Dave) and Yaqub (Tony) tank down Noor's mysterious new friend Aram, and clash with Jayla, a journalist also on the trail of the missing mystics. Dave, Tony, and I usually, if not regularly, play face to face games, some of which we record and release on the Effekt podcast (now on www.effektap.org). In this time of lockdown we have decided to have a regular weekly virtual session to play a new Coriolis campaign, Free League’s Mercy of the Icons: Emissary Lost. Subscribe and join us, every...
May 29, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Oshian (Dave) and Yaqub (Tony) are two down on their luck private detectives looking for the daughter of an old friend. In part two they follow up on their leads, travelling to Academy station to look for clues in her lodgings. Dave, Tony, and I usually, if not regularly, play face to face games, some of which we record and release on the Effekt podcast (now on www.effektap.org). In this time of lockdown we have decided to have a regular weekly virtual session to play a new Coriolis campaign, Fr...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Dave, Tony, and I usually, if not regularly, play face to face games, some of which we record and release on the Effekt podcast (now on www.effektap.org). In this time of lockdown we have decided to have a regular weekly virtual session to play a new Coriolis campaign, Free League’s Mercy of the Icons: Emissary Lost. Subscribe and join us, every week. In part one, Oshian (Dave) and Yaqub (Tony) are two down on their luck private detectives looking for paid work, when Yaqub gets a worrying messag...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The hand of death grips Tengrail's heart at the beginning of this adventure. A fight with the restless dead follows. Then, a meeting with a Dragon, and the final fate of Khardnal the Provoker. Recorded at our annual gaming retreat last year. It's some time since Dave, Tony, Andy and Matt got together for Forbidden Lands, so we are slightly more ... relaxed. There is some munching. The previous episodes of this actual play can be down on our other feed: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 . Episodes 8 and ...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Travelling northwest towards the Eye of the Rose Tengrail, Gormer and Isembold realise they are being followed by Khardnal the Provoker. They can outpace him though, and take the time to explore an old dwarves working that proves to be the lair of a sorcerer. Recorded at our annual gaming retreat last year. It's some time since Dave, Tony, Andy and Matt got together for Forbidden Lands, so we are slightly more ... relaxed. There is some munching. The previous episodes of this actual play can be ...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The fight with the Death Knight does not go well. Tengrail, Gormer and Isembold run away and suddenly decide its no longer worth trying to make a home in these parts, what with the army of the undead that is about to appear ... They remember the mission to The Eye of the Rose, and realising it is some distance from here, urgently decide its where they ought to be. The journey though is not uninterrupted. Recorded at our annual gaming retreat last year. It's some time since Dave, Tony, Andy and M...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Recorded at our annual gaming retreat last year. It's some time since Dave, Tony, Andy and Matt got together for Forbidden Lands, so the episode starts with a re-cap over bread and cheese. In the previous adventure the party discovered a cairn, possibly marking a grave, so today they decide to go back and rob it. But on their way they meet The Great Provoker, Khardnal the Orc. The previous episodes of this actual play can be down on our other feed: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 . EffektAP is brought...
Apr 17, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The great shield that protects the mining installation has been sabotaged, the burning sun is rising, horrific creatures have been released and now roam the base. Vorobyov, Marchenko and Sofiyan have terrible choices to make. This is the final part of the adventure. How well can it possibly end? EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Imagery from European Southern Observatory . Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review ...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 6
