The Roleplaying Exchange Podcast

Episode 62 - Post Tremendicon 2023 Wrap-Up

Episode 62 - Post Tremendicon 2023 Wrap-Up

Tremendicon, an innovative convention dedicated to creators, has successfully convened in Springfield, Missouri for the last two years. Setting itself apart from traditional gaming conventions, Tremendicon prioritizes the aspects of creation, education, and collaborative efforts. In the recent month of June, David had the privilege of serving as a judge during Springfield's second annual Tremendicon event.

In this conversation, David and Brandon, the director overseeing Tremendicon's game design track, come together to share their personal insights from the event. They delve into their experiences at Tremendicon, shedding light on the immense value that such conventions bring to emerging game designers. Join us as they explore how these gatherings serve as a fertile ground for fostering growth, learning, and networking within the game design community.

 

 

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RPX Rollup - Episode 2 - Aquelarre

Welcome to our second episode of RPX Rollup, the show where dive deep into the world of tabletop gaming. Today, we'll be rolling up characters for Aquelarre, a dark and mysterious rpg game set in medieval Spain.

Aquelarre is a game that blends historical accuracy with elements of the supernatural and the occult. It's a world where demons and witches roam the land, where the Inquisition is in full swing, and where the line between reality and myth is blurred.

Music: Monplaisir - Internet, the day when all humans will disappear

Links: Aquelarre RPG Book

Aquelarre Character Sheet

Actual Play - Delta Green - Emergency Procedures Pt. 2

Delta Green agents delve into the enigmatic demise of a reporter who assumed the guise of a homeless man, only to be found with another man's heart in his chest. Their pursuit of the truth leads them to BH Plastic Surgery.

Nick - Handler
Adam - Timothy Riddle - US Air Force
Brownie - Jeff Anderson - Bio-Pharma Chem Intellectual Property Lawyer
Ian – Kenneth Bushard - FBI

Actual Play - Delta Green - Emergency Procedures Pt. 1

Cody Duncan, a 24-year-old amateur journalist and YouTuber, was found dead in an alley on Skid Row three days ago. After his body was identified, his family requested an autopsy which revealed some abnormalities with his heart. Despite appearing to be in good health, Cody’s heart showed signs of previous surgeries and heart problems that he never had. The situation becomes more complicated when medical equipment retrieved from the heart is linked to a wealthy restaurateur in Beverly Hills.

Nick - Handler
Adam - Timothy Riddle - US Air Force
Brownie - Jeff Anderson - Bio-Pharma Chemical Intellectual Property Lawyer

RPX RollUp - Episode 1 - Vaesen

 In our inaugural episode we will be looking at Free League Publishing’s Vaesen: Nordic Horror Roleplaying game.  Join Adam and Crazon as they explore the world of Vaesen and walkthrough character creation.   So grab a character sheet and let's Rollup.

Music: Nordic by Crowander 

(Todays RollUp Characters)

 

Actual Play- Delta Green - Chilly Reception

In New York City, during the winter of 2018 a group of Delta Green agents assemble to investigate a bizarre phone call made to the NYPD dispatch.  A concerned citizen reports witnessing a person walking ahead of them suddenly disintegrate into nothingness on the city streets. However, before the dispatcher could respond, another voice takes over the call, apologizing for their drunk friend’s behavior.  
Given the unusual nature of the case log, Delta Green operatives investigate further.  Using cell phone data to trace the call’s location, the program is acquires nearby security footage, which confirms the validity of the disintegrating pedestrian.  With little more to go on, agents are sent into the investigate further.

Nick - Handler
Adam – Dr. Wayne Cameron
Brownie – Detective Tim Opitz
Margo -  Nurse Kim Heavens

 

Actual Play - Avatar Legends - The Forbidden Scroll

Two rebels risked everything to save a sacred scroll from the clutches of Fire Lord Ozai. Their plan was foiled.  Now locked in a prison cell and facing a lifetime of incarceration, the situation seemed hopeless until a mysterious figure unlocks the cell door.

Ian - GM
Chris – Yinzin, The Successor 
Patrick – Xaipan, The Icon

Actual Play - Call of Catthulhu - Paws and Peril

Tucked away in an eerie, dilapidated mansion in Providence, Rhode Island, lies a haven for neighborhood cats. Every day, they rely on the kind-hearted old lady who resides within the creaky walls to provide them with their beloved meals. But when feeding time arrives, the old lady is nowhere to be found.

As hunger gnaws at their bellies, our courageous felines must rise to the challenge. Together, they embark on a daring quest to find her and uncover the truth behind her sudden disappearance. Will these fearless feline adventurers find the old lady in time to stave off hunger's cruel grip? Or will they succumb to the perils that await them in the eerie depths of the mansion?

Chris  GM

Adam – Mayor Butters
Brownie – Thumpy
Crazon – Ozzy
Rob – Tybalt

Actual Play - Delta Green - Involuntary Time Off

A few days ago in the Catskills, police stopped to check on a motorist pulled over on the side of the road.  The driver identified himself as Charles Brandt and handed over a driver’s that had expired in the late 1950s.  After being taken to the police station, Mr. Brandt made a few phone calls to government agencies, asking for people who had long since left the program.  The program has since intervened and taken Mr. Brandt into custody.  Records do show that there was once a Charles Brandt associated with the program, but he has been missing since 1958.  This revelation raises numerous questions, and a team is assembled to uncover the truth behind Mr. Brandt's story and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his reappearance after decades of absence.

Nick – Handler
Adam – Roger Nelson – Ex Army
Brownie – Gerald Tudhope - Doctor
Chris – Kenneth Burchard – FBI Profiler

Actual Play - Dungeons & Dragons - Night Whispers - Ep 2

As the adventuring party investigates the mysterious disappearance of children from a nearby village, they encounter strange and dangerous creatures that seem to hold the key to the mystery.  Unfortunately, as the group faces off against these otherworldly beings, Aubrey, the warlock, falls victim to their charms and disappears into the depths of the water.

Will they succeed in their quest, or will they be swallowed up by the dark and treacherous waters? Tune in to find out in the final episode of Night Whispers.

 

DM – Rina

Aaron – Aubrey Havenwhirl – Human Warlock

Brownie – Thekar Forgesun – Dwarf Cleric

Chris – Bindle Bloodfoot – Gnome Fighter

Nick – Bloop – Grung Ranger

Special thanks to our guest DM Rena.  You can find more about them over on The Oldways Podcast.  To find more scenarios created by Rina over on DriveThruRpg.