The party is split. Finavir was taken to the cathedral and Charles was permitted to obtain his things from Mrs. Pot's before unceremoniously shipped off. Today we focus on the events that transpired with Charles Smoot. Support Us: Please consider contributing to the production of the podcast. Patreon: https://patreon.com/missingrollplayerfound About: The Gate Chronicles (aka TGC) is an actual play RPG run in the Pathfinder RPG system. It is the second series running concurrently with Sword Art O...
Dec 24, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 73
We're picking back up where we left off! Snow is unhinged. There are monkeys. Tama punches stuff. Zana's bird is somewhere. And for heaven's sakes, the mines have been invaded! It's time to find out what happens with Part 2 of this week's episode! Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it as PG-13 for content. About: Sword Art Online: AOD is an actual play podcast that follows the story of the "Antithesis of Darkness" guild on their journey to sim...
Dec 17, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Finavir's attempt to escape was quickly put to an end when he was apprehended by the colosseum guards. But not long after, a gladiator, Seraphius, came to fetch Charles on Knight Revenant's orders. After hearing of the prisoner's attempted escape, Seraphius elected to bring Finavir along. The two prisoners learned from Seraphius that Charles had actually saved his brother. He gave the duo a word of advice before bringing them before Revenant, to watch what they said and for Finavir to be as invi...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 72
THHHEEERRREE AALLLL GGGOOONNANA DIIIIEEEE!!! Kidnapped by pirates! Left stranded on a deserted island. Potentially hundreds of feet below the surfaces of the water surrounded by gargantuan sea monsters! This is truly our party's worst nightmare! Or ... maybe this is just a chill time at a tiki bar with refreshing fruity drinks and a nice all expense paid trip on a relaxing island. I certainly wrote it one of the two ways. Enjoy and decide for yourself if you would take a ride on Burbles Turtle T...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 6
The impending consequences for the party interrupting an officially sanctioned execution proved to be difficult for them to accept. Within moments of being imprisoned, Finavir hatched and executed a plan to escape! But of course, dice tell a very interesting story. We check in to see the actual consequences of their actions. Support Us: Please consider contributing to the production of the podcast. Patreon: https://patreon.com/missingrollplayerfound About: The Gate Chronicles (aka TGC) is an act...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 71
The remnants of a battlefield is where we pick back up with our triumphant heros. Den is alive and the party victorious. But in the aftermath, the party is stunned and forced to recollect themselves. Deciding what their next steps are, one member sneaks off... But the question is, what is Snow plotting? And what will be the byproduct of this aftermath? Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it as PG-13 for content. About: Sword Art Online: AOD is ...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Facing off against the beastly touda, Charles Smoot felled many of the creatures in an effort to rescue the colosseum's prisoners from their grisly fate. His allies looked on in horror until they realized it was time for them to step into the ring and aid their boisterous companion. For although Charles and Selrahc came to an accord, they feared the monstrous drake that was unleashed when his victory drew near would be the end of him. But as the danger seemed to reach its peak, a new entity ente...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Just in the nick of time, our intrepid adventures put all the puzzle pieces into place, only to find out their friend is in grave danger. Dashing to rescue their comrade, the AOD guild finds out that not all players are on their side. With the odds stack against them, will strike squad be able to stop Operation: Cloud Kill? Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it as PG-13 for content. About: Sword Art Online: AOD is an actual play podcast that f...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 4
The party gained valuable information that could lead them to potential allies. But during their exploration of the city, they discovered the dark reality of the colosseum. Its victims, dissenters of the government, traitors to the Red Guard, and soon food for the Touda. Unable to tolerate this injustice and in an effort to gain the favor of the Resistance, Charles Smoot leapt into the fray. Now we must see if steel conquers fang. Support Us: Please consider contributing to the production of the...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 69
If you don't say the title in Megamind's voice, you're doing it wrong. What separates a good roleplayer from a super roleplayer? It is of course, presentation! Will foes become friends? Will lovers become vampires? Is the Queen going to war? Do we ask a lot of questions? Sometimes, too many. And that's why we have to make a diplomacy check. But of course a diplomacy check is nothing without presentation! Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it a...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Once the party gathered sufficient information from Captain Clem and his first mate, Lang, the party finally disembarked from the Starlight Maiden. Their foray into the city, although rather uneventful, provided a small taste of the symphony of danger that hangs over Tai'ja. Of course, the party could not help but pluck at one of the strings drawing them to this place. But first, tea? Support Us: Please consider contributing to the production of the podcast. Patreon: https://patreon.com/missingr...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Sneaking into the Abjurer's command center went about as smooth as using sand paper to wipe. But the party can thank their local witch for casting a very powerful love spell on the one General Roland von Ferrum. With the infamous U-SB device, they must find a way to extract the evidence they are searching for if they want any hope of convincing the Nature Spirits to join their cause. Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it as PG-13 for content. ...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 2
The Starlight Maiden has carried our adventurers faithfully to their destination. From more gentle waters, through the maw of the Fisher O'Men, to the audacious walls of Tai'ja. The city is within their sights, foretelling of great secrets and goals yet unrealized within. But information revealed by the barricade Commander indicates a more dire circumstance for Wolf's Lodge. Perhaps this city is only a pit stop or it is the answer. Support Us: Please consider contributing to the production of th...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 67
The plan: sneak into the government facility and steal the documents. The reality: split the party while one group sneaks into the facility and the other torments the soldiers on the base long enough to attract the attention of General Roland. Now: have a conversation with the General and hope things go well. Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it as PG-13 for content. About: Sword Art Online: AOD is an actual play podcast that follows the stor...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Like taking candy from a baby, the party managed to collect enough geysershell pearls to secure their passage aboard the vessel, the Starlight Maiden. The party headed to the docks the next day to meet with their Captain, only to discover he was not aboard the ship. Support Us: Please consider contributing to the production of the podcast. Patreon: https://patreon.com/missingrollplayerfound About: The Gate Chronicles (aka TGC) is an actual play RPG run in the Pathfinder RPG system. It is the sec...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 66
After meeting with Stephan's contact in PUAZ, the party teams up with a local NPC, Johan. Their mission, break into the Abjurer Facility and obtain the information that will link Camille L'Scimice and the fabricated attacks. But first, they've gotta get in. It's a spy movie! Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it as PG-13 for content. About: Sword Art Online: AOD is an actual play podcast that follows the story of the "Antithesis of Darkness" g...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Otter's Holt. What was potentially the most relaxing environment the party ventured to, turned out to be surprisngly one of the most dangerous locations. Or rather, not so much surprising as it is terrifying and less so the location itself but instead its denizens. Fighting tooth and claw, the party faces off against the stareyes in an attempt to obtain a collection of red pearls they need to secure their passage to Wolf's Lodge. Of course, like the players who refuse to pronounce certain key te...
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Draken, Tama, and Zana finally wrap up with poker night while Snow and Wilson venture back into Aerveldum. The Nature Spirits have requested proof of Camille L'Scimice's devious activities. But where or how can they get this proof? Well, speaking with their good friend Stephan just might the first step to get their informant. Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it as PG-13 for content. About: Sword Art Online: AOD is an actual play podcast that...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 30
More of the puzzle pieces have come together, our party is finally united in their knowledge, with the truth behind the purpose of the seeker's guild revealed to all. But tensions are on the rise, war looms in the horizon, and the seekers numbers dwindle. With this in mind, Edyn has requested the adventurers travel to Wolf's Lodge who the guild has lost contact with. Their mission, destroy the seeker base to prevent the Red Kingdom from using its Mirror Gate to access the dark archive. But first...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Armed with a firm understanding of "poke-her" and many questions, we launch into round two. My boon hungry min-maxers drop the gloves and throw down for follow up. So join us and step into the ring as strike squad powers up and pieces together the puzzle. Asking the big questions like what stat is best? Will the be an alliance? Is love a disease? Find out this and more, only on the AOD campaign. Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it as PG-13 f...
May 21, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Emerging from the ruins, our party elected to return to Lamb's Respite after retrieving their friend, P.A.L. But they soon discovered more ominous omens in the seeker base. Large numbers of seekers have gone missing. Their names removed from the ranking boards. And not only that, but as Lord Edyn returned from her excursion she cryptically expressed that she had far worse news to share with the group. Support Us: Please consider contributing to the production of the podcast. Patreon: https://pat...
May 14, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Something foul is afoot and no it is not the Fulgar Orn. Upon their return to Aerveldum, the party found the city under attack. But after investigating, they discovered a fabricated plot, framing the nature spirits of the 15th floor. Armed with this information, the party sought an a audience with the great beasts. But first poker! Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it as PG-13 for content. About: Sword Art Online: AOD is an actual play podcas...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 28
The facility is a ruin and danger lurks within. That is one thing the party became certain of after engaging with a circuit of seemingly corrupted robots. More disturbing, however, was what lie in wait for our intrepid adventurers at the base of the facility. A recording from Dr. Rift along with a mysterious message from someone called Moþr. With the chilling discoveries looming over our party, we now find ourselves in a somewhat bittersweet moment. Continuing with their exploration of the caver...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 62Ep. 1
Regathering themselves the AOD guild is ready to move out after there "unfortunate" meeting with an unexpected visitor. They head to Aerveldum in order to maybe pursue their goals, and possibly advance the plot. Little do they know that is not how roll playing games work, so instead we have plot twist! Join us this week as we either live by the carpet or die by the carpet! Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it as PG-13 for content. About: Swor...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 21 min
With the time anomaly ended, the party finds themselves in hot water. Although, thankfully reunited with Kelsey, they must now face off against the corrupted denizens of these ruins in order to escape. Support Us: Please consider contributing to the production of the podcast. Patreon: https://patreon.com/missingrollplayerfound About: The Gate Chronicles (aka TGC) is an actual play RPG run in the Pathfinder RPG system. It is the second series running concurrently with Sword Art Online: AOD. Conta...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Deep sea divers resurface after leaving behind the mysterious portal to an unknown and hazardous location. In desperate need of rest for both physical and magical regeneration the group heads back to their only safe haven, the guild hall. Comforted by the safety of their surroundings they found refuge… that was until the next morning when they were greeted by an unexpected visitor… An individual they had only ever heard mention of… Hold onto your life preserver for Sword Art Online: AOD S4E23. P...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 26
The truth has been revealed. After cycling through another day in the anomaly, the party discovers that their good friend P.A.L. may in fact be the culprit of their woes. And now, they must figure out a way to stop the events from looping for much longer. Who knows how it will affect their bodies?! Support Us: Please consider contributing to the production of the podcast. Patreon: https://patreon.com/missingrollplayerfound About: The Gate Chronicles (aka TGC) is an actual play RPG run in the Pat...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 60
After Draken's sacrifice, Zana found herself in a slew of emotions. Has Draken really changed for the better? With this question in mind, our party dove deeper to rescue the most unlikely of heroes. Cave combat continues this week on the AOD campaign. Will they save their favorite a**whole or will their a** be seagrass? Prepare to struggle in Sword Art Online: AOD S4E25. Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it as PG-13 for content. About: Sword ...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 25
We pick back up as our party learns more about the past of this underground facility. But only time will tell if they can find a way back to the present. Support Us: Please consider contributing to the production of the podcast. Patreon: https://patreon.com/missingrollplayerfound About: The Gate Chronicles (aka TGC) is an actual play RPG run in the Pathfinder RPG system. It is the second series running concurrently with Sword Art Online: AOD. Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Fo...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Draken and Zana are gone. After having been transformed into strange sea creatures, the unfortunate duo jumped into the dangerous waters following the quallupiluk. Now Snow, Wilson, and Tama must find a way to rescue their fishy friends from a watery grave. Put on your scuba gear for Sword Art Online: AOD S4E24. Parental Note: Please be sure our content is appropriate for your family. We would rate it as PG-13 for content. About: Sword Art Online: AOD is an actual play podcast that follows the s...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 24
