Aftermath As he goes through his dead brother's belongings young Jimmy Harlesden discovers a letter that changes everything he thought he knew about his life. He and Marion Freeman set out to discover the truth. This is the first session made on a new recording device that lets us split out each mic's tracks. We are just getting used to a new editing workflow. If you have any comments on teh audio quality please tell us through Twitter, Facebook or Email. We are sharing one of our playlists for ...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 10
The aftermath of the shootout and the Tannerhill's treachery. Plus a playtest discussion, and we find a mistake in an update of the story path generator. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West , the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Music i...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 13Ep. 9
The Freeman Harlesden boys face the Tannerhill family, with tragic consequences. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West , the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Fo...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 8
Having decided to face up to the Tannerhill family the Freeman Harlesden boys have to put their affairs in order. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West , the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used wit...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 13Ep. 7
A few weeks after the shootout with McGinn's cowhands the Tannerhill family arrive in town, seeking revenge. And we start a second session with revisions to the settlement rules, and a recap of what we did last time. It's hard to remember stuff nowadays. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West , the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a num...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 13Ep. 6
Hoarecock takes the baby and the bodies of her murdered parents into town. Freeman and Billy Harlesden arrive later, followed by the (alleged) murderers themselves. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West , the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effek...
Jan 20, 2023•58 min•Season 13Ep. 5
Investigating the ruins of the Dean ranch, the outfit can't find any trace of a child they know should be there, but can find the tracks of a herd of the cattle being lead east away from the ranch. Freeman and Harlesden follow those tracks, while Hoarecock hears a cry in the scrub... Content warning: this episode features a very young child, injured and in mortal peril We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West , the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rul...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 4
The Freeman Harlesden outfit try to make an impression on the crowd at the Founders Day celebrations, but they are interrupted when Commanchero Traders bring an opportunity to town. It's time to do a deal, or two. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West , the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in ...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 13Ep. 3
The players define their town, and their business. Dave explains the new push mechanic (we already have a new new one at the time of writing), then the newly named Freeman Harlesden outfit ride into Jornada Springs to get to know their neighbours at the town's Founders Day celebrations. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West , the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary ...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 13Ep. 2
In the New Mexico sun three figures form in the heat haze, three new characters for a playtest adventure. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West , the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind p...
Dec 23, 2022•53 min•Season 13Ep. 1
We play the second half of the Quickstart adventure for OG Swedish RPG, Drakar och Demoner, now in an English translation (with a less litigation-baiting name) as part of its 40th anniversary edition. Guest Starring Magnus Seter, old DoD hand and author of one of the adventures in the new edition. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Please review us on your directory of choice or Podcha...
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 12Ep. 2
We play the OG Swedish RPG, Drakar och Demoner, now looking at an English translation (with a less litigation-baiting name) as part of its 40th anniversary edition. Guest Starring Magnus Seter, old DoD hand and author of one of the adventures in the new edition. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Please review us on your directory of choice or Podchaser Checkout our regular podcast to ...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 12Ep. 1
The crew are roused from their seance, there has been a murder! So'Ka the skavara is missing leaving only his Capybara. The crew and the Children of the Song try to make sense of what they have experienced, in an atmosphere is distrust. Guest starting two patrons, Jon and Will. The last part of Children of the Song Like what we do? Please review us on your directory of choice or Podchaser Buy The Last Cyclade via our affiliate link Checkout our regular podcast to hear Matt and Dave discuss and c...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 11Ep. 6
There is a crisis of identity on the Xene node, as people wonder who they are. . . really Guest starting three patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas has expanded his thought on the Skavara in a new FLW supplement here Like what we do? Please review us on your directory of choice or Podchaser Buy The Last Cyclade via our affiliate link Checkout our regular podcast to hear Matt and Dave discuss and create content for (mostly Swedish) RPGs Find transcripts and other stuff on our blogs: FictionSuit ...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 11Ep. 5
The last thing Oshian, Yaqub, Havima, So-ka and the 'prophet of Abrahim' remember of Coriolis was participating in a Seance with the leaders of the Children of the Song. Now it seems they are different people - the crew of a Foundation Space Station, orbiting Xene... Sorry we're late this this - still not quite organised around my new job Guest starting thrre patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas has expanded his thought on the Skavara in a new FLW supplement here Like what we do? Please review ...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 11Ep. 4
Finally, Oshian, Yaqub, Havima, So-ka and the 'prophet of Abrahim' are led to an anonymous Souk on the other side of the station to meet leaders of the Children of the Song. Then things get very weird. Sorry we're late this this - a combination of Covid and a new full time job. Guest starting thrre patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas has expanded his thought on the Skavara in a new FLW supplement here Like what we do? Please review us on your directory of choice or Podchaser Buy The Last Cycla...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 11Ep. 3
In the Mulukhad, Oshian, Yaqub, Havima, So-ka and the 'prophet of Abrahim' seek out the leaders of the Children of the Song Guest starting thrre patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas' Skavara background Like what we do? Please review us on your directory of choice or Podchaser Buy The Last Cyclade via our affiliate link Checkout our regular podcast to hear Matt and Dave discuss and create content for (mostly Swedish) RPGs Find transcripts and other stuff on our blogs: FictionSuit and RPGGods Mus...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 11Ep. 2
The first mission for Oshian and Yaqub, since deciding work for the Zenithian Hegemony, is back on Coriolis. Charged with investigating the "Children of the Song" the duo are first reunited with and old friend, Havima. But who is the so-called Prophet of Abrahim? Guest starting there patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas' Skavara background Like what we do? Please review us on your directory of choice or Podchaser Buy The Last Cyclade via our affiliate link Checkout our regular podcast to hear M...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Can our roguish heroes escape the depravities of Haggler's house? Is the length of this short episode a clue? EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, 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 Use this link to buy F ree League stuff in PDF ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
May 05, 2022•30 min•Season 10Ep. 11
Tengrail and Isembold and meet Gormer again in Hagglers House, and take an opportunity to steal the eye of Scrome. Their escape route leaves much to be desired. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, 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 Use this link to buy F ree League stuff in...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 10Ep. 10
Tengrail, Isembold and meet some of the people strange people in the festival around Hagglers House, while Gormer, disguised with the shape changing blood of Twinbeard, sneaks into the catacombs beneath. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, 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...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 10Ep. 9
Tengrail, Isembold and Gomer have promised to take the chandlers' offering to the festival at Hagglers House, and to get their totem of Heme blessed for the coming year. All as cover for stealing back Scrome's Eye. On the way though, they have stopped at Refreshing Boar village to do a bit of haggling of their own. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 10Ep. 8
On their journey south to find Scrome's missing eye, the adventurers Tengrail, Gormer and Isembold encounter a woman whose son has gone missing. They decide to help her after only the briefest of conversations about killing the whole family and taking their stuff. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essa...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 10Ep. 7
Charged with recovering Scrome's missing eye. The adventurers Tengrail, Gormer and Isembold journey south. But they are reminded of the growing influence of the Death Knight that they unearthed. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, 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 Use this...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 10Ep. 6
Tasked by the one eyed giant Scrome with catching the grave robbers who have taken up residence in the Vale of the Dead, Gormer, Isembold and Tengrail get a chance to prove themselves worthy to take on his second quest. This is a session recorded at our annual gaming retreat in front of a log fire (which occasionally pops and crackles, though I have tried to minimise this) EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used w...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 10Ep. 5
Gormer, Isembold and Tengrail finally meet the giant Scrome. This is a session recorded at our annual gaming retreat in front of a log fire (which occasionally pops and crackles, though I have tried to minimise this) EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, 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...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 10Ep. 4
The trio meet a ghost who tells them that the Whiners stole the crumhorn from Scrome. The whiners explain they gave it to the orcs, and they realise they missed it earlier built into the orcs' still. Gormer is charged with stealing it. This is a session recorded at our annual gaming retreat in front of a log fire (which occasionally pops and crackles, though I have tried to minimise this) EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands...
Mar 04, 2022•47 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Our band reaches the Vale of the Dead and finds a number of orcs failing to guard the entrance. After minimal orc murder they explore underground, find the truth behind the fabled gold farm and have a moral debate. Is it what YOUR character would do? This is a session recorded at our annual gaming retreat in front of a log fire (which occasionally pops and crackles, though I have tried to minimise this) EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The ...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Our three companions of heard the legend of the Vale of the Dead, where it is said gold grows as if on trees. Thats all the incentive they need to go head towards the mountains to look for it. But as usual there are delays on the way. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt . Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, 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 ...
Feb 18, 2022•58 min•Season 10Ep. 1
In the last part of this short adventure the boys fight off their attackers, and return both body and deed to Rocliffe. But is he grateful? We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West , the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This is the last episode of Tales of the Old West for a whil...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 9Ep. 3
