A discussion-based podcast for GMs where we break down horror ttrpg scenarios for systems like Call of Cthulhu and Delta Green, discuss what worked for us, what...
Episode Notes
In this episode, we provide our non-expert opinions on using props and handouts in TTRPGs, including both physical and digital versions for in-person or online games.
Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or considering using, these issues at their table (or at least add new and exciting chattering voices inside listener's heads).
Links:
Nathan's introduction of Professor Diggleby
Invite to our Discord server
Our free Patreon
Freesound.org for free sound effects
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S1:E31 – Presence - Dissection
Episode Notes
In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Delta Green scenario Presence written by Shane Ivey. We give our tips and advice from having read, ran, and played this scenario both as a multi-session investigation, as well as an explosive one-shot! Also, here is the player-friendly map we referenced.
You can find the scenario at: https://shop.arcdream.com/products/delta-green-presence-paperback (Physical) or https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/432077/delta-green-presence-apu8165 (PDF)
And also check out both of our APs to see how different GMs can approach the same content:
Nathan's 3-session run: https://youtu.be/tvRe-jKxKz4?si=cc5U9ETesof6ubq0
Alex's explosive one-shot run: https://youtu.be/TrBUoqyxcPE?si=FF9beTgb7wTJtib3
You can chat with other listeners on our Discord and Reddit, and find more resources and downloadable episodes on our free Patreon.
All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.
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S1:E30 – Bedlam Hall - Aberration
This week, the RPG Reanimators discuss the dreadful game of Bedlam Hall, an RPG where you regrettably play the staff of a manor somewhere between Downton Abbey, the Addams Family, and Lemony Snickett. This in an Aberration where we focus a full system, rather than just a scenario.Unfortunately, Bedlam Hall was written by David Kizzia and published with Monkeyfun Studios. If you would want to make the terrible decision of purchasing this system for yourself, you can find it secreted away from public view here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/216652/bedlam-hall?src=hottest_filteredAll music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing.
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S1:E29 – Kingdoms - Consultation with Sophia Tinney
Kingdoms - Consultation with Sophia TinneyIn this episode, we consult on the Kingdoms system with the author, Sophia Tinney! Sophia discusses the origin of the system, provides some guidance for game masters, and chats about the upcoming game Fever Dream Nexus. We reference our playthough of Kingdoms a fair bit in this episode, and you can find all 4 episodes (plus a session 0) on our It's Alive! AP series on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkzg78zoNtepyAka8Wu7QePVVYx2XRpWPYou can pick up a copy of Kingdoms at https://dapirate.gumroad.com/ and can also follow the progress of Fever Dream Nexus at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dapirate/fever-dream-nexus If you'd like to join our Discord for more discussions: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing.
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S1:E28 – Flash Cthulhu Short Scenarios - Consultation with MJRRPG
In this episode, we consult on a spreading case of Flash Cthulhu quick one-shot scenarios for Call of Cthulhu with Michael of MJRRPG. Michael shares his arcane knowledge of writing and running short (~1 hour) horror scenarios, and then the rest of the Reanimators discuss the scenario Sell Yourself, which was recently featured in our It's Alive! AP series on YouTubeYou can also check out more of Michael's work at mjrrpg.com and by searching "Flash Cthulhu" on drivethrurpgIf you'd like to join our Discord for more discussions: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing.
A discussion-based podcast for GMs where we break down horror ttrpg scenarios for systems like Call of Cthulhu and Delta Green, discuss what worked for us, what didn't, what changes we made while running them, and how it all turned out for the table. Additional special topics include general game philosophies, advice, and occasional actual plays.