Cointract Island has gone radio silent since a powerful storm passed over. Who would be on the first boat back to the island? In this session, Bridget, Fae, Lydia, and I find out who the main protagonists of the campaign are going to be and what they're after. We go through Fate's group character creation system but that's not all we discuss in this episode. We go over details of the campaign setting and brainstorm some ideas for creatures, both regular and unique boss monsters. If you want to s...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 52 min
Valentino was a prestigious boarding school before the Crash and now it's an enclave populated primarily by former students and faculty. Taker groups are based in the school club rooms and named after their groups. The Chess Club is one such Taker group and they've gotten a contract for a closure job. A famous author with potentially a lost manuscript, located inside a major city. The Chess Club looks for both but entering a city is still a major risk... Patrick as the GM Ross as Bishop, Black M...
Sep 01, 2022•2 hr 8 min
View the full map and description of Cointract Island! Cointract Island is a paradise for blockchain tech entrepreneurs and investors. Founded by Cointract DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization), a biotech company, Cointract Island allows for unlimited biotech research and development. Thousands of people live and work on the island, thriving in an environment unrestricted by regulations. Genetically engineered creatures serve the island's citizens, controlled by cybernetic implants that ru...
Aug 25, 2022•2 hr 25 min
A whistle blower in a mysterious corporation called Modular Synergy warned a Hong Kong citizen group about Temporal Energy Angular Reflector (TEAR). The corporation wishes to conduct tests but the second lead scientist, Dr. Deng Zhelan, has gone on a bender in Macao. Players need to find out what he knows and get his key card. The machine is somewhere in Kowloon Walled City and only a team of FIST mercenaries can find and disable the machine before it destroys Hong Kong! David as Bendy Baz as Ap...
Aug 18, 2022•2 hr 35 min
All journeys end. The Delvers have reached Terminus Station, at the bottom of the Heart. Their adversary, Xarodoth, unleashes its plan and only a few dare to stand against it. Can a hunter of beasts, an imaginary person, a drow linked to the Heart, and a knight of scrap and will, defeat the immortal being? Don't forget to back Ludonarrative Dissidents Season 2 Kickstarter! Aaron as Garanhon Pearce, a Vermissian knight Tom as Rakk, a gnoll cleaver Thad as Outis Phyz human junk mage David as Valan...
Aug 11, 2022•2 hr 21 min
Dr. Zack Garland, a retired biologist, formerly of March Technologies, has been secretly buying human remains on the black market. He lives alone in a farmhouse, where he's built a large metal building next to his home. Given these facts, Delta Green sends a team of three agents to find out what he's doing and if he is working with anyone else. Thad as Donovan Eckles, Biologist Rob Stith (listen to the Orpheus Protocol now!) as Grant Allbee, Federal Agent Caleb as Paxton Millner, ATF explosives ...
Aug 04, 2022•2 hr
The Delvers have nearly reached their goal but a beast of legend may lure Rakk away! The gnoll cleaver has found the trail of the worm, but dark forces conspire against the Delvers. Should he show mercy or strike down the creature? The Delvers also need someone to treat their wounds and helpful Granny awaits in the Briar...for a price. News: Back the Ludonarrative Dissidents Season 2 Kickstarter and help us reach all of our stretch goals! If you back, you'll get early access to episodes and the ...
Jul 28, 2022•2 hr 28 min
The Pit Stops, a team of mutant animals living in the shadows, inadvertently stole a tactical nuclear weapon and it turns out there's consequences for that. The Reaper, a feared assassin for the Russian mafia, is out to get them. They need to stop him before it's too late! News: I am running a Kickstarter for season 2 of Ludonarrative Dissidents podcast. It's a RPG review podcast I do with Greg Stolze and James Wallis. Back it today to get early access, a private RSS feed and other rewards! You ...
Jul 21, 2022•3 hr 48 min
The Delvers explore the Machines of Dust, an ancient network of tunnels built to worship the god known only as the Hungry Deep. They hope to find a weapon capable of destroying the ghost-haunted tower that blocks their path. However, they'll face a team of gnoll soldiers out on their own mission... Aaron as Garanhon Pearce, a Vermissian knight Tom as Rakk, a gnoll cleaver Thad as Outis Phyz human junk mage David as Valanthe drow witch
Jul 14, 2022•2 hr 7 min
Away from the watchful eye of national intelligence, a cadre of exceptional misfits is assembled. These soldiers of fortune are uniquely equipped for covert and unusual operations. In these uncertain times, the line between science and superstition has been broken, and the new arms race is only beginning. You, or your associates, may be faced with weapons, tactics, and actors unlike any you have ever seen. For a price, those exceptional misfits can help. When you’re all out of options, it’s time...
Jul 07, 2022•2 hr 56 min
The Delvers reach Highrise, a collection of ancient towers and secretive cults. Their path is blocked by a collapsed building but finding a way to bypass it won't be easy. Aaron as Garanhon Pearce, a Vermissian knight Tom as Rakk, a gnoll cleaver Thad as Outis Phyz human junk mage David as Valanthe drow witch
Jun 30, 2022•2 hr 4 min
1 Giant lazer? Check. 1 untapped new age titan wanting to destroy the world? Check. Power source to power Laser to launch rock powering Titan into space? No. Looks like in order to save the world, a base raid is a must in a do or die situation! Can St. Louis hold on while this raid takes place? Find out on the final installment of Base Raiders: Godcell Tom as Foot High Science Guy Ross as Crate Aaron as After Image GMed by Greywalker/Micah Nielsen
Jun 23, 2022•2 hr 13 min
The Delvers face the cult of Xarodoth and reach the second tier of the Heart! But once they arrive, they are wounded and low on supplies. They need to heal and the nearest settlement is a strange place called the Red Market. Can they find it? Aaron as Garanhon Pearce, a Vermissian knight Tom as Rakk, a gnoll cleaver Thad as Outis Phyz human junk mage David as Valanthe drow witch
Jun 16, 2022•2 hr
Bleak Spirit is a storytelling game modeled on video games like Dark Souls and Elden Ring. Players take turns narrating what a lone wanderer does as they explore a desolate region. History is hidden behind cryptic bits of lore and the few inhabitants left are dangerous. Aaron, Caleb, and I played a game of it. Find out what dark truths await the wanderer in the Bone Quarry.
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 35 min
The Delvers must return to the God of Corpses, but the journey won't be easy. Battered and bruised, the Delvers look for shelter and find a strange cabin in the wilderness. An old woman lives there, eager to help.. Aaron as Garanhon Pearce, a Vermissian knight Tom as Rakk, a gnoll cleaver Thad as Outis Phyz human junk mage David as Valanthe drow witch
Jun 02, 2022•2 hr 15 min
The Delvers flee from Derelictus and begin their quest. They must reach Terminus station at the bottom of Tier 3. Before they reach that, they must pass through the God of Corpses first, an enormous corpse used as a settlement. Unfortunately, their past catches up with them, as they find familiar but unfriendly faces waiting for them... Aaron as Garanhon Pearce, a Vermissian knight Tom as Rakk, a gnoll cleaver Thad as Outis Phyz human junk mage David as Valanthe drow witch
May 26, 2022•2 hr 20 min
Sponsor: ARBCo, the creator of Mutants in the Now, is currently Kickstarting its first supplement, Mutants in the Next. This book adds a lot of new options to the game, including human mutants, wild mutations, and more exciting player options like new species, weird psionics, fighting styles, and more! You can get both books by backing this Kickstarter. Check out the campaign now to learn more. Mutant animals live in the shadows, scavenging and stealing what they need to survive. One team, the P...
May 19, 2022•3 hr 50 min
A band of merry thieves ply their trade in a quiet suburban neighborhood. They happen to be raccoons and they have a sky ship powered by magnets. Raccoon Sky Pirates is a rules light RPG about teamwork and mischief. We played two heists in this session. Enjoy! Maddy as Kit Aaron as Brisket Jack David as Rabies Eddie Ross as the GM
May 12, 2022•2 hr 33 min
The Delver begin their daring heist! Stealing from a powerful merchant is easier said than done, but the team has made enough preparations to overcome the mansion's defenses and guardians...at least they think so. Find out what's in the vault in this exciting episode! Aaron as Garanhon Pearce, a Vermissian knight Tom as Rakk, a gnoll cleaver Thad as Outis Phyz human junk mage David as Valanthe drow witch
May 05, 2022•2 hr 11 min
Caleb developed a new game themed around Psychedelic Horror. A group of drug users all take a powerful new hallucinogen called Raisins. They experience a deadly trip and only one of them can survive. Keep an eye on Hebanon Game's Patreon for future updates for this game! Ross as Steve Tom as Charles David as Cas Maddy as Amelia Aaron as Wallace
Apr 28, 2022•2 hr 25 min
The Delvers have returned to Derelictus only to discover their home has been taken by a powerful merchant! They decide to steal the merchant's wealth as revenge, but a daring heist must be planned first. Preparations include scouting the merchant's mansion, finding weaknesses in his security, and acquiring the proper tools and knowledge to crack the safe. It won't be easy... Aaron as Garanhon Pearce, a Vermissian knight Tom as Rakk, a gnoll cleaver Thad as Outis Phyz human junk mage David as Val...
Apr 21, 2022•2 hr 17 min
With the Boatman in a charitable mood, lungs are filled with fresh air and news of a massive Kaiju! Thankfully there is a way to defeat this monster! Just need to surpass some 37 Bio-Buddy trainers and overcome the GUTZ trials! Easy right? Tom as Foot High Science Guy Ross as Crate Aaron as After Image GMed by Greywalker/Micah Nielsen News: Join the RPPR Patreon to listen to our new After Hours mini-series on Castle Greyhawk, the worst module ever published by TSR! RPPR is also now on Twitch and...
Apr 14, 2022•2 hr 12 min
The Delvers find two strange communities in the Heart, one filled with kindness and the other with deadly secrets. The Tower welcomes strangers and offers a safe place to live, but how can it survive down here? Ghorryn is a nest of spies and rumormongers. The Delvers find each to be a threat in its own way, but they must press on! Aaron as Garanhon Pearce, a Vermissian knight Tom as Rakk, a gnoll cleaver Thad as Outis Phyz human junk mage
Apr 08, 2022•2 hr 27 min
A tech billionaire died inside the Printed House, a building-sized 3d printer. The police are unable to conduct an investigation because corporate lawyers have barred them from entry with an injunction. A small group of paranormal investigators learn that the Printed House is a nexus of supernatural power that could end the world. They must sneak inside and find out its secrets if they hope to stop the evil. View the full map of the Printed House on the RPPR Patreon! Aaron as Celeste Halifax, Se...
Mar 31, 2022•2 hr 30 min
As the delvers explore the Heart, they find a mysterious hunter's lodge. A blinded hunter lives and seems to know more than she lets on. Rakk is intrigued by her offer of aid to build a weapon capable of slaying the black worm. At what cost will this entail? Aaron as Garanhon Pearce, a Vermissian knight Tom as Rakk, a gnoll cleaver Thad as Outis Phyz human junk mage David as Valanthe drow witch
Mar 24, 2022•2 hr 5 min
A new mobile card game called Inscryption: Ultimate Edition, has become popular with kids in a suburban Vancouver neighborhood. One group of kids discover that there is something more to the game. Reality blurs when they go on a special 'beta test' of a new game mode. What is the Old Data and what danger does it hold? Baz as Richie Burger /Free 2 play undead/Madam Lacrimae Aaron as Sebastian Merrill/Steel Commander/plavisky collective Tom as Kevin Falkenberg/Die Wolfsarmee/wolf kaiser David as J...
Mar 18, 2022•2 hr 40 min
The Delvers breached a Vermissian train station filled with experimental technology. The machinery has gone haywire, breaking the laws of nature. A powerful entity, an Angel created by the Heart itself, is trapped in the station. The Delvers must overcome the Angel if they want to learn the secrets of the station! Aaron as Garanhon Pearce, a Vermissian knight Tom as Rakk, a gnoll cleaver Thad as Outis Phyz human junk mage David as Valanthe drow witch
Mar 11, 2022•2 hr 8 min
Contracted by a former villain turned stay at home dad who needs a team of Base Raiders to silence a former minion who happens to be the size of a house. At least the payout is an undiscovered base with nothing world breaking inside, right? Tom as Foot High Science Guy Ross as Crate Aaron as After Image GMed by Greywalker/Micah Nielsen
Mar 04, 2022•2 hr 20 min
Rakk faces a fight to the death on the roof of a tower and looks forward to the challenge. Outis visits a cursed library to learn about the being responsible for his creation. If the Delvers can survive that, then it's off to their next delve, a Vermissian train station! Aaron as Garanhon Pearce, a Vermissian knight Tom as Rakk, a gnoll cleaver Thad as Outis Phyz human junk mage David as Valanthe drow witch
Feb 24, 2022•2 hr 2 min
What happens when a jaded spy and a blackmailed droid get handed an innocent new recruit to bring along on a high-stakes suicide mission? The answer might inspire you, make you cry, or hopefully even both! Find out on this episode, in which regular guests Fae and Bridget play the game going rogue with special guest—and the creator of the system herself—Jess Levine. Consider backing the ongoing crowdfunder on Game on Tabletop for Jess’s new game “I Have the High Ground” to help it secure a print ...
Feb 17, 2022•3 hr 4 min
