The Roleplaying Exchange Podcast

Actual Play: Delta Green – Viscid – Episode 3

 

After losing an agent to the inhuman creature stalking a Seattle suburb, the team splits up to follow up on leads.  Sgt. Hudson and Agent Gould head to Billings Montana to investigate the deceased Lt. Ulee.  Meanwhile, Agent Tell goes to Clearwater National Forest to investigate the mysterious crash of Flight 191.

Episode 13: NPCS

 

Players create one character, game masters create the rest. Join us as we discuss how to build believable NPCs that help bring your game to life.

Areas of discussion: NPCs, architypes, creation strategies, Mary Sues

Actual Play: Delta Green – Viscid – Episode 2

The agents of Operation Malta continue their investigation into the mysterious deaths, a string of seemingly unrelated events unfolds throughout Seattle. Meanwhile, Flight 191 CDC Secure carrying the unknown biological substance found at the crime scene goes down over the Clearwater National Forest. As the agents search for the killer, a string pet disappearances lead Sgt. Hudson and Agent Baker to a deadly confrontation.

Note: Please take a few moments to complete a quick poll *spoilers*  about the events that unfolded during this episode.  Thanks.

Actual Play: Delta Green – Viscid – Episode 1

On the morning of October 1, 2014 the bodies of Dr. Tibalt Grieves and Amanda Griffin were discovered at their residence in Mill Creek, Washington.  The bodies of both Grieves and Griffin were found with wounds to the face and a congealed blue substance surrounding the mouth.  The discovery of a hidden bio-hazard lab within the residence with several hundred thousands of dollars worth of equipment prompts officers to cordoned of the house and contact the CDC and FBI.  A brief examination of the site by CDC infectious analyst and Delta Green friendly Dr. Roberta Kane prompts her to contact Delta Green and Operation Malta is activated.

Episode 12: 2016 Year In Review

 

 

Today we sit down to discuss the beast that was 2016. While skirting past many of the more troubling elements of 2016, we focus our discussion on new tabletop rpgs, the state of the hobby, and rpg related Kickstarters that we backed.

Areas of discussion: new games of 2016, kickstarters we backed, new rpgs we played, the state of tabletop rpgs in 2016

 

Actual Play: Fear Itself – Ocean In The Forest Episode 5

 

Finally, our epic four-part one-shot comes to an end.
Having survived the chaos of Eldarak the group tries to settle back into their normal lives, but some things can’t be put to rest so easy.

Warning: This episode does contain references to animal cruelty.

Stay tuned for an upcoming tabletop workshop session where the players discuss with Adam ways to improve upon the game and game mastering.

Note:  Episode 5 was previously published as Episode 4.  A special thanks to listener and friend of the show Kyle for pointing out the error.  This episode has been relabeled to reflect the correct order.  Sorry of the inconvenience.

Actual Play: Fear Itself – Ocean In The Forest Episode 4

 

Trying to get a leg-up on the competition, our larpers descend deeper into the forest.  As emotions run high, Eldarak goes sour and they have to fight for their lives.

 

Note: The conclusion of this mini campaign was accidentally published as episode 4 before the release of this episode.  The conclusion has since then relabeled as episode five.  Sorry for the confusion.

 

Actual Play: Fear Itself – Ocean in the Forest Episode 3

 

With Eldarak well under way, the larpers delve deeper into the forest and madness.

Warning: The game is cut a bit short due to Adam’s daughter getting sick.

 

 

Episode 11: Table Control

 

Today we sit down to discuss table control and how to implement it in both the real and virtual settings.

Areas of discussion: planning, combat, table talk, group rolls

Actual Play: Fear Itself – Ocean In The Forest Episode 2

 

After having just witnessed and nearly been a part of a car crash, the four larpers finally arrive to Eldarak.  To win the LiveGame challenge these four friends will need to do some questionable to get the upper hand.