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What Am I Rolling?Episode #163: Koriko: A Magical Year Pt. 1Content Warnings
Specific content warnings/themes for Koriko include:
Parental expectations and control.
Loneliness, especially from moving somewhere new.
Peer pressure and media harassment.
Infrequent physical or emotional harm.
Show Notes
This week, Fiona is playing Koriko: A Magical Year - A solo journaling game with novice witches, urban exploration, and teenage drama.
Written by Jack Harrison and published by Mousehole Press, Koriko is a bubbling cauldron of simple rules and writing prompts, stirred together to produce the story of a teenage witch spending a year away from home in an u...
2026-02-151h 54
Last Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastCandela Obscura: The Tarantella - Part 4 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionParting is such sweet sorrow. Let us rejoin The Circle of Whispered Omens as they must finally say goodbye...Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!Game Master: Fiona HowatLavinia: Emily BatesFreddie: James BarbarossaFelix: Zack FGCassandra: Alias KasaliyaThe Game was Candela Obscura by Darrington PressThe Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.The Last Line. Rewind. Theme is by James Barbarossa.Last Line. Rewind. is created by Fiona Howat...
2025-11-131h 50Last Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastCandela Obscura: The Tarantella - Part 3 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionArachnids swarm and The Circle of Whispered Omens run. This sordid tale is racing quickly to a deadly end...Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!Game Master: Fiona HowatLavinia: Emily BatesFreddie: James BarbarossaFelix: Zack FGCassandra: Alias KasaliyaThe Game was Candela Obscura by Darrington PressThe Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.The Last Line. Rewind. Theme is by James Barbarossa.Last Line. Rewind. is created by Fiona Howat...
2025-11-1259 minLast Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastCandela Obscura: The Tarantella - Part 2 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionHot on the trail of a swirling mystery, The Circle of Whispered Omens race through the streets. But the question still lingers... what or who is chasing them?Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!Game Master: Fiona HowatLavinia: Emily BatesFreddie: James BarbarossaFelix: Zack FGCassandra: Alias KasaliyaThe Game was Candela Obscura by Darrington PressThe Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.The Last Line. Rewind. Theme is by James Barbarossa.La...
2025-11-1158 minLast Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastCandela Obscura: The Tarantella - Part 1 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionThe Circle of Whispered Omens have been disbanded for years, but tonight is the night that supernatural forces will finally bring this volatile family back together...Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!Game Master: Fiona HowatLavinia: Emily BatesFreddie: James BarbarossaFelix: Zack FGCassandra: Alias KasaliyaThe Game was Candela Obscura by Darrington PressThe Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.The Last Line. Rewind. Theme is by James Barbarossa.Last Li...
2025-11-101h 30
Last Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastMothership: Whistle in the Dark - Part 4 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionOnward into the dark, my little Video Nasties! The truth lies ahead of our team deep in the bowels of Chibani, but the question remains: Will anyone live to tell it?Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!Game Master: Fiona HowatJessie: Rachel Honeyghan-WilliamsKaden: Pip GladwinCharlie: Liz CampbellThe Game was Mothership by Tuesday Knight GamesThe Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.The Last Line. Rewind. Theme is by James Barbarossa.Last Li...
2025-11-0650 minLast Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastMothership: Whistle in the Dark - Part 3 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionOur team of truth seekers have finally found their answers, unfortunately for them those answers are far more terrifying than they expected. Now... about that monster...Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!Game Master: Fiona HowatJessie: Rachel Honeyghan-WilliamsKaden: Pip GladwinCharlie: Liz CampbellThe Game was Mothership by Tuesday Knight GamesThe Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.The Last Line. Rewind. Theme is by James Barbarossa.Last Line. Rewind. is created by F...
2025-11-0558 minLast Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastMothership: Whistle in the Dark - Part 2 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionDown deep below the surface of Chibani, our team of truth tellers seeks answers. Let's hope those answers don't find them first...Game Master: Fiona HowatJessie: Rachel Honeyghan-WilliamsKaden: Pip GladwinCharlie: Liz CampbellThe Game was Mothership by Tuesday Knight GamesThe Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.The Last Line. Rewind. Theme is by James Barbarossa.Last Line. Rewind. is created by Fiona Howat, Liz Campbell and Zack FG.Content WarningsDescriptions of ViolenceExtreme Body HorrorParanoia & SubterfugeHorror Desc...
2025-11-0454 minLast Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastMothership: Whistle in the Dark - Part 1 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionLet me show you the stars! There are those who look into the night sky and feel small... and those, like me, my little Video Nasties, that see infinite possibilities... But a word of caution my friends... The perils of the stars are often those we take with us. On a mining colony far from earth, our little band of truth tellers are on a mission to uncover corporate conspiracy, but what they find might be even more horrifying.Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!Game Master: Fiona H...
2025-11-031h 25
Last Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastSolemn Vale: Homegrown - Part 5 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionAll good things must come to an end. Now our girls of the Redruth Under 18 Football Club can finally discover theirs...Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!Game Master: Fiona HowatFfion: Lowri-Ann DaviesHannah: Liv KennedyLeah: Liz CampbellJenny: Zack FGThe Game was Solemn Vale by Dirty Vortex.The Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.The Last Line. Rewind. Theme is by James Barbarossa.Last Line. Rewind. is created by Fiona...
2025-10-271h 03Last Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastSolemn Vale: Homegrown - Part 4 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionIt is surely a victory to find exactly what you seek... surely...Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!Game Master: Fiona HowatFfion: Lowri-Ann DaviesHannah: Liv KennedyLeah: Liz CampbellJenny: Zack FGThe Game was Solemn Vale by Dirty Vortex.The Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.The Last Line. Rewind. Theme is by James Barbarossa.Last Line. Rewind. is created by Fiona Howat, Liz Campbell and Zack FG.
2025-10-271h 06Last Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastSolemn Vale: Homegrown - Part 3 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionA simple drive with a friendly stranger can't prove to be a mistake... can it? Our girls of the Redruth Under 18 Football Club have only just begun to uncover The Vale's Wicked secrets.Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!Game Master: Fiona HowatFfion: Lowri-Ann DaviesHannah: Liv KennedyLeah: Liz CampbellJenny: Zack FGThe Game was Solemn Vale by Dirty Vortex.The Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.The Last Line. Rewind...
2025-10-2748 minLast Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastSolemn Vale: Homegrown - Part 2 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionOur girls of the Redruth Under 18 Football Club have had their first glimpse of Solemn Vale, unfortunately for them, The Vale has taken notice of them too...Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!Game Master: Fiona HowatFfion: Lowri-Ann DaviesHannah: Liv KennedyLeah: Liz CampbellJenny: Zack FGThe Game was Solemn Vale by Dirty Vortex.The Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.The Last Line. Rewind. Theme is by James Barbarossa.
2025-10-2741 min
Last Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastSolemn Vale: Homegrown - Part 1 | Vol. 1: The Creature CollectionWelcome, my little Video Nasties to my menagerie of horrors... This is Last Line. Rewind. And now, let me present to you my first terrifying tape. There are places in this world you know you know. These places, too real to be memory and too strange to be real, shape the lives of those who dare to enter. In the town of Solemn Vale you may come as invited quest and yet find yourself... stranger. The Vale does not give its secrets lightly.Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!
2025-10-271h 37
Last Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastLast Line. Rewind. - TrailerWelcome, Video Nasties, to a new horror anthology podcast from the creators of 'Realms of Peril & Glory' and 'What Am I Rolling?' – Join me for my first terrifying tape, very very soon...The Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-10-2000 minLast Line. Rewind. | A Horror Anthology TTRPG PodcastLast Line. Rewind. - Coming This FallWelcome, my little Video Nasties to a new horror anthology podcast from the creators of 'Realms of Peril & Glory' and 'What Am I Rolling?' – Join me for my first terrifying tape, this fall...The Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-09-2701 min
Side Character QuestFiona and Ty Discuss "Syrah Takes the Fall"Immediately after recording the fourth and final episodes of Syrah's quest, Fiona and Ty discuss how it went!
Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club.
Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?
Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
Website: Contact form or Press...
2025-09-1121 min
Side Character QuestFiona and Ty Discuss "Syrah Crashes the Party"Immediately after recording the third episode of Syrah's quest, Fiona and Ty discuss how it went and what they hope lies in store!
Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club.
Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?
Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
...
2025-08-1420 min
Side Character QuestFiona and Ty Discuss "Syrah Tailors His Strategy"Immediately after recording the second episode of Syrah's quest, Fiona and Ty discuss how it went and what they hope lies in store!
Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club.
Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?
Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
...
2025-07-3118 min
Side Character QuestFiona and Ty Discuss "Syrah is a Sommelier"Immediately after recording the first episode of Syrah's quest, Fiona and Ty discuss how it went and what they hope lies in store!
Fiona Howat is a TTRPG Actual Play Performer, Podcaster, Improviser, and Voiceover Artist who works with Realms of Peril & Glory. She is perhaps best known for the actual play podcast What Am I Rolling? and the TTRPG talkshow The DM's Book Club.
Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?
Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
...
2025-07-1719 min
Side Character QuestFiona Creates a CharacterWelcome to Side Character Quest, a one-on-one actual play podcast set in a world where cicadas sing, rivers flow, magic thrums through the air, and all of it’s surrounded by a single massive Wall as ancient as history itself.
Today we're doing something a little different! Instead of diving straight into a new adventure, you are going to get to hear our game master Ty and our guest player Fiona do a "Session 0", where they discuss the game they'll be playing and then create the character who will be the star of the upcoming quest.
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2025-07-011h 08
What Am I Rolling?Episode #150: Galactic Pt. 2 (WAIR x OSN Livestream)Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Duste Hill, Kendrick Smith and Rhiannon Naomi Daly for 'Galactic': A game of rebellion, relationships and war among the stars!
Designed by Riley Rethal, 'Galactic' is a game of belonging outside belonging about rebellion and relationships in space.
In 'Galactic', all players share responsibility for setting the tone and mood of the game, making trouble and finding solutions, sharing the spotlight and being interested in the world, and for valuing the emotional safety and comfort of other players first and foremost.
Note this episode's audio is from the VOD from the Galactic Livest...
2025-06-292h 14
What Am I Rolling?Galactic Pt. 1 (WAIR x OSN Livestream)Show Notes
This week, Fiona is joined by Duste Hill, Kendrick Smith and Rhiannon Naomi Daly for 'Galactic': A game of rebellion, relationships and war among the stars!
Designed by Riley Rethal, 'Galactic' is a game of belonging outside belonging about rebellion and relationships in space.
In 'Galactic', all players share responsibility for setting the tone and mood of the game, making trouble and finding solutions, sharing the spotlight and being interested in the world, and for valuing the emotional safety and comfort of other players first and foremost.
Note this episode's audio is from the VOD from the Gal...
2025-06-222h 16
Dungeon Master’s Block308: Stay Classy; Fighter (feat. Fiona Howat)DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with Fiona Howat and talk about the Fighter and how we can bring them into our games and worlds.
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2025-04-0855 min
What Am I Rolling?Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme - The Princess Bridle (Livestream)!Content Warnings: Crude humour in the comedic stylings of Monty Python!Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Nathan Blades, Naomi Clarke, and special guest Head of Light Entertainment (HoLE) Brian Saliba from Crowbar Creative for 'Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme': The extremely officially licensed Monty Python tabletop role-playing game.'Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme' is a rigorous course of study intended only for serious students of English History. It is by no means a complete and comprehensive manual for running imaginative, highly unpredictable, Mediaeval-themed role-playing games based upon the com...
2025-01-262h 15
What Am I Rolling?Under The Autumn Strangely: The Cause of CrowsContent Warnings: Cannibalism, Body Horror, Death, Decay and Gore, Abandonment and Difficult child/parent relationships.Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Ryan, Saul, Audrey, Liz and special guest facilitator Graham Gent for 'Under the Autumn Strangely': A storytelling game of pastoral horror priming with anachronistic Americana set in a land that Never Was.Inspired by "Over the Garden Wall" created by Patrick McHale, 'Under the Autumn Strangely', let’s players collaboratively create a world uncanny and old. Codify and encourage tonal clash as the Three Roles meld whimsy, autumnal melancholy, and drea...
2025-01-052h 31
The DM‘s Book ClubBonus: Q&A with Brian Nisbet & Charity Auctions (Live from Dragonmeet 2024)Show notesWhilst Fiona and Hamilton recover from Dragonmeet shenanigans (and are currently away from their mics), we are sharing WAIR's most recent bonus episode on the feed (which Fiona recorded live at Dragonmeet 2024).WAIR Show NotesTo tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Brian Nisbet about his work as the organiser of Dragonmeet's charity auction and how such charity events enhance a convention's reputation as a whole! Recorded live at Dragonmeet 2024.TimestampsIntro: 00:00:10Q&A start: 00:01:11...
2024-12-1128 min
What Am I Rolling?Realms' Blood on the Clocktower | Four Outsiders & A BaronThis is a special feed drop of a brand new actual play podcast - Realms' Blood on the Clocktower!Do you love The Traitors, Werewolf and Mafia? Welcome to the next level of social deduction, Blood on the Clocktower. Each episode is stacked to the brim with subterfuge and betrayal! With guests from No Rolls Barred, The Pandemonium Institute, Dropout, Oxventure and beyond, you won't be able to stop listening. Subscribe for a new episode in our ten-episode first season on the last Tuesday of every month!Realms' Blood on the Clocktower's Show Notes
2024-12-0141 min
Deck of Many AcesWhat Am I Rolling? - Mr HuskWe may be on hiatus but no need to miss us! Enjoy this episode of What Am I Rolling? - An RPG One Shot Podcast by Fiona Howatt. Fiona takes Am, Chloe, Ellie and Katie through a creepy game of SHIVER, and a more than slightly haunted farmstead. Check out the WAIR linktree to find out where you can hear the rest of this adventure and more awesome one shots!Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Violence towards animals, Offscreen death, Slasher and supernatural killers. Show Notes: This week, Fiona is joined by Chloe, Katie...
2024-10-251h 22
What Am I Rolling?'The Gift Horse' - Tales of the Old West Livestream!Content Warnings: Guns, Violence, Death, The capture and taming of wild animals, and Bad Accents (mostly from Fiona)Show notesA WAIR x Effekt Podcast Livestream Collaboration to celebrate the end of the Tales of The Old West Kickstarter!The Sherwoods is a family of homesteaders, taking a day off from the farm to catch a wild horse as a birthday treat for the youngest member of the family, on their 16th birthday. However, the nice day out doesn't go as smoothly as they'd hoped.Tales of the Old West is...
2024-10-022h 45
What Am I Rolling?Episode #134: The Last Tea ShopContent Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Death, dying and variations there upon, feelings of being lost and loneliness, memory loss, mentions of gambling.Show NotesThis week, Fiona is playing The Last Tea Shop, a solo journaling game about tea and conversation.Written by Spring Villager, The Last Tea Shop lets players run a tea shop on the border of the living and the dead. The recently deceased visit for one last hot drink before their long journey into the Great Beyond.Over a cup of tea, the player chats to the visitor...
2024-08-181h 47
What Am I Rolling?Episode #133: 30 Days of Worldbuilding Pt. 6Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries her hand at building her very own setting prompt by prompt, using Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds’.Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?30 Days of Worldbuilding breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following 30 creative prompts, this book will guide you from idea, to full world.You can find out more information and grab your own copy of Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding’ and other guides on the Step By...
2024-07-211h 01The DM‘s Book ClubBonus: Fiona is going to GenCon!Show notesMore of an update this week (due to Fiona's move, various life commitments and US holidays - normal service will resume next week!). Fiona will be heading to GenCon at the beginning of August as part of Rowan Rook and Decard, running some of their games, including Orc Borg and DIE the RPG and selling their wares!She has also been nominated for Best Podcast Host(s) at the CRIT Awards - find out more info on the CRIT Awards here.Feel free to drop by either Rowan Rook...
2024-07-1001 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #132: 30 Days of Worldbuilding Pt. 5Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries her hand at building her very own setting prompt by prompt, using Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds’.Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?30 Days of Worldbuilding breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following 30 creative prompts, this book will guide you from idea, to full world.You can find out more information and grab your own copy of Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding’ and other guides on the Step By...
2024-07-0751 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #131: 30 Days of Worldbuilding Pt. 4Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries her hand at building her very own setting prompt by prompt, using Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds’.Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?30 Days of Worldbuilding breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following 30 creative prompts, this book will guide you from idea, to full world.You can find out more information and grab your own copy of Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding’ and other guides on the Step By...
2024-06-2351 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #130: 30 Days of Worldbuilding Pt. 3Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries her hand at building her very own setting prompt by prompt, using Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds’.Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?30 Days of Worldbuilding breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following 30 creative prompts, this book will guide you from idea, to full world.You can find out more information and grab your own copy of Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding’ and other guides on the Step By...
2024-06-091h 02
What Am I Rolling?Episode #129: 30 Days of Worldbuilding Pt. 2Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries her hand at building her very own setting prompt by prompt, using Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds’.Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?30 Days of Worldbuilding breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following 30 creative prompts, this book will guide you from idea, to full world.You can find out more information and grab your own copy of Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding’ and other guides on the Step By...
2024-05-2640 min
Realms of Peril & Glory | An Actual Play AnthologyYASP | La Danse Chouette (Ft. Shamini Bundell, Fiona Howat & Rhys Lawton)You are cordially invited to the newly revived Royal Owl World Ballroom dance competition! Dancers will perform for their lives in the hopes of taking home the grand prize of a lifetime supply of mice!Go to RealmsPod.com to discover even more stories you haven't heard! PATREON | MERCH | SOCIALS | DISCORD | NEWSLETTERGM & Music: James BarbarossaCo-Host: Zack FGMadame Feathers: Fiona HowatMrs. Croissant: Shamini BundellNorman: Rhys LawtonSystem: YASP
2024-04-292h 05
What Am I Rolling?Episode #128: 30 Days of Worldbuilding Pt. 1Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries her hand at building her very own setting prompt by prompt, using Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds’.Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?30 Days of Worldbuilding breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following 30 creative prompts, this book will guide you from idea, to full world.You can find out more information and grab your own copy of Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding’ and other guides on the Step By...
2024-04-2840 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #125: Going Rogue 2e with Jess Levine Pt. 3!Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Duste and Catrina and extra special guest GM Jess Levine for 'Going Rogue 2e', a GM-Less Anti-Fascist RPG about war, rebellion, and making the ultimate sacrifice.Some dedicate their life to the cause… One day, you will dedicate everything. Those who dream of a better world know one simple, terrible fact: not everyone who helps build it will be blessed with the opportunity to live in it. Those who put their lives on the line to transmute dreams of rebellion into reality know the grim truth that to...
2023-12-101h 13
What Am I Rolling?Episode #124: Going Rogue 2e with Jess Levine Pt. 2!Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Duste and Catrina and extra special guest GM Jess Levine for 'Going Rogue 2e', a GM-Less Anti-Fascist RPG about war, rebellion, and making the ultimate sacrifice.Some dedicate their life to the cause… One day, you will dedicate everything. Those who dream of a better world know one simple, terrible fact: not everyone who helps build it will be blessed with the opportunity to live in it. Those who put their lives on the line to transmute dreams of rebellion into reality know the grim truth that to...
2023-11-261h 25
What Am I Rolling?Episode #123: Going Rogue 2e with Jess Levine Pt. 1!Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Duste and Catrina and extra special guest GM Jess Levine for 'Going Rogue 2e', a GM-Less Anti-Fascist RPG about war, rebellion, and making the ultimate sacrifice.Some dedicate their life to the cause… One day, you will dedicate everything. Those who dream of a better world know one simple, terrible fact: not everyone who helps build it will be blessed with the opportunity to live in it. Those who put their lives on the line to transmute dreams of rebellion into reality know the grim truth that to...
2023-11-121h 39
What Am I Rolling?Bonus: CAUTION! Character Development ahead: Setting up a TTRPG Character (MCM Comic Con London 2023)Show NotesDue to MCM Comic Con scheduling and a bunch of different life factors getting in the way, we have had to push the release of the next one-shot.To tide us over til then, here's a special bonus episode - a live recording of the panel - CAUTION! Character Development ahead: Setting up a TTRPG Character!Join TTRPG podcasters from all over Europe to hear about the different ways that people build and grow their characters. Learn about the ways that play style can affect character creation, and how they keep...
2023-10-291h 00
What Am I Rolling?Episode #122: Flabbergasted with Realms of Peril & Glory Pt. 4!Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by James, Jane, Liz, and extra special guest GM Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory podcast for Flabbergasted, a comedic tabletop roleplaying game set in the Roaring ‘20s!Published by Wanderer’s Tome, Flabbergasted is a rules-lite and narrative-driven RPG, drawing inspiration from the likes of Jeeves and Wooster and Fawlty Towers.Set in the turn of the 20th century, you'll take on the role of either an affable Aristocrat, an entrepreneurial Well-To-Do, an idealistic Bohemian, or one of the ever-ready and steadfast Staff. Tog...
2023-10-151h 10
Realms of Peril & Glory | An Actual Play AnthologyFlabbergasted! | Realms x What am I Rolling!This is a preview of the Flabbergasted arc that Realms of Peril& Glory did, along with the fine folks at What Am I Rolling. To hear the rest of the episodes, head to www.WAIRpodcast.com or search What Am I Rolling wherever you listen to podcasts.Original Show Notes:This week, Fiona is joined by James, Jane, Liz, and extra special guest GM Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory podcast for Flabbergasted, a comedic tabletop roleplaying game set in the Roaring ‘20s!Published by Wanderer’s Tome, Flabbergasted is a rules-lit...
2023-10-021h 31
What Am I Rolling?Episode #121: Flabbergasted with Realms of Peril & Glory Pt. 3!Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by James, Jane, Liz, and extra special guest GM Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory podcast for Flabbergasted, a comedic tabletop roleplaying game set in the Roaring ‘20s!Published by Wanderer’s Tome, Flabbergasted is a rules-lite and narrative-driven RPG, drawing inspiration from the likes of Jeeves and Wooster and Fawlty Towers.Set in the turn of the 20th century, you'll take on the role of either an affable Aristocrat, an entrepreneurial Well-To-Do, an idealistic Bohemian, or one of the ever-ready and steadfast Staff. Tog...
2023-10-011h 26
What Am I Rolling?Episode #120: Flabbergasted with Realms of Peril & Glory Pt. 2!Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by James, Jane, Liz, and extra special guest GM Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory podcast for Flabbergasted, a comedic tabletop roleplaying game set in the Roaring ‘20s!Published by Wanderer’s Tome, Flabbergasted is a rules-lite and narrative-driven RPG, drawing inspiration from the likes of Jeeves and Wooster and Fawlty Towers.Set in the turn of the 20th century, you'll take on the role of either an affable Aristocrat, an entrepreneurial Well-To-Do, an idealistic Bohemian, or one of the ever-ready and steadfast Staff. Tog...
2023-09-171h 42
What Am I Rolling?Episode #119: Flabbergasted with Realms of Peril & Glory Pt. 1!Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by James, Jane, Liz, and extra special guest GM Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory podcast for Flabbergasted, a comedic tabletop roleplaying game set in the Roaring ‘20s!Published by Wanderer’s Tome, Flabbergasted is a rules-lite and narrative-driven RPG, drawing inspiration from the likes of Jeeves and Wooster and Fawlty Towers.Set in the turn of the 20th century, you'll take on the role of either an affable Aristocrat, an entrepreneurial Well-To-Do, an idealistic Bohemian, or one of the ever-ready and steadfast Staff. Tog...
2023-09-031h 31
What Am I Rolling?Episode #118: DIE the Roleplaying Game Pt. 4Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Murder, Torture, Teenage drama, Violence, Alcohol and Substance abuse, Emotional manipulation, and terrible GM practices.Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Evelyn, Celena, James, Matthew and Matt for DIE: The Roleplaying Game, created by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans, and published by Rowan Rook and Decard.Based on the comic of the same name, DIE is about fantasy versus reality, and poses the question of why we play games at all. In DIE, players take on the roles of a group of authentically flawed people (p...
2023-08-201h 04
What Am I Rolling?Episode #117: DIE the Roleplaying Game Pt. 3Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Murder, Torture, Teenage drama, Violence, Alcohol and Substance abuse, Emotional manipulation, and terrible GM practices.Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Evelyn, Celena, James, Matthew and Matt for DIE: The Roleplaying Game, created by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans, and published by Rowan Rook and Decard.Based on the comic of the same name, DIE is about fantasy versus reality, and poses the question of why we play games at all. In DIE, players take on the roles of a group of authentically flawed people (p...
2023-08-061h 03
What Am I Rolling?Episode #116: DIE the Roleplaying Game Pt. 2Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Murder, Torture, Teenage drama, Violence, Alcohol and Substance abuse, Emotional manipulation, and terrible GM practices.Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Evelyn, Celena, James, Matthew and Matt for DIE: The Roleplaying Game, created by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans, and published by Rowan Rook and Decard.Based on the comic of the same name, DIE is about fantasy versus reality, and poses the question of why we play games at all. In DIE, players take on the roles of a group of authentically flawed people (p...
2023-07-231h 05
What Am I Rolling?Episode #115: DIE the Roleplaying Game Pt. 1Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Murder, Torture, Teenage drama, Violence, Alcohol and Substance abuse, Emotional manipulation, and terrible GM practices.Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Evelyn, Celena, James, Matthew and Matt for DIE: The Roleplaying Game, created by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans, and published by Rowan Rook and Decard.Based on the comic of the same name, DIE is about fantasy versus reality, and poses the question of why we play games at all. In DIE, players take on the roles of a group of authentically flawed people (p...
2023-07-091h 08
What Am I Rolling?Episode #114: Under The Neighbourhood with Backwater Bastards and Guest GM Kyle Decker from Quest FriendsShow NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Taylor, Dan and Dick from the Backwater Bastards and special guest GM Kyle from Quest Friends for Under The Neighbourhood, a TTRPG where players live out adventures from their favourite Saturday morning cartoons.Under the Neighborhood is a roleplaying system designed to help you and your friends tell stories about the magic found in going to the grocery store or attending an awkward dinner party, but there’s also ghosts. Or gnomes. Or frog people. Or all three.Whether you want to recreate your favorite ep...
2023-05-281h 39
What Am I Rolling?Episode #113: The Between Pt. 4 with Jason Cordova and Merely RoleplayersContent Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Dark themes, Murder, Spiders, Mild gore.Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast (Nat, Strat and Helen) and extra special guest GM Jason Cordova for The Between, a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London.Note: The audio for this episode comes from the 2 part livestream which was broadcasted on the WAIR Twitch Channel in January 2023 and it has been edited slightly to be more podcast friendly. You can check out VODs of The Between...
2023-05-141h 45
What Am I Rolling?Episode #112: The Between Pt. 3 with Jason Cordova and Merely RoleplayersContent Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Dark themes, Murder, Spiders, Mild gore.Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast (Nat, Strat and Helen) and extra special guest GM Jason Cordova for The Between, a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London.Note: The audio for this episode comes from the 2 part livestream which was broadcasted on the WAIR Twitch Channel in January 2023 and it has been edited slightly to be more podcast friendly. You can check out VODs of The Between...
2023-04-301h 29
What Am I Rolling?Episode #111: The Between Pt. 2 with Jason Cordova and Merely RoleplayersContent Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Dark themes, Murder, Spiders, Mild gore.Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast (Nat, Strat and Helen) and extra special guest GM Jason Cordova for The Between, a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London.Note: The audio for this episode comes from the 2 part livestream which was broadcasted on the WAIR Twitch Channel in January 2023 and it has been edited slightly to be more podcast friendly. You can check out VODs of The Between...
2023-04-161h 15
What Am I Rolling?Episode #110: The Between Pt. 1 with Jason Cordova and Merely RoleplayersContent Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Dark themes, Murder, Spiders, Mild gore.Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast (Nat, Strat and Helen) and extra special guest GM Jason Cordova for The Between, a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London.Note: The audio for this episode comes from the 2 part livestream which was broadcasted on the WAIR Twitch Channel in January 2023 and it has been edited slightly to be more podcast friendly. You can check out VODs of The Between...
2023-04-021h 42
Realms of Peril & Glory | An Actual Play AnthologyMaking the Game | Fiona Howat - What Am I Rolling?Join us for a lovely interview with Fiona Howat of 'What am I Rolling?'! Zachary Fortais-Gomm and Fiona Howat have lots to say about everything from D&D, the joy of GM'ing and the joys of solo RPGs.Go to RealmsPod.com to discover even more stories you haven't heard! PATREON | MERCH | SOCIALS | DISCORD | NEWSLETTERThis is Making The Game, Realms of Peril & Glory's interview series that sees us sitting down and chatting with some great folks from around the tabletop community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-0656 min
What Am I Rolling?Bonus: MCM Comic Con's A Behind the Screens Look: Game Master's Roundtable panelShow NotesTo round off this year (or welcome in the new year - depending on your view), check out the audio from MCM Comic Con's A Behind the Screens Look: Game Master's Roundtable panel, featuring our own host and main GM Fiona!Panel bio:'If you fancy yourself a DM, don’t miss this one! Game Masters Travis Vengroff (Fool & Scholar/Dark Dice), Richard Kimber-Bell (Backwater Bastards), Fiona K.T. Howat (What Am I Rolling?/The DM’s Book Club), and Nate Peterson (Dice & Desire) are at MCM London Comic Con to talk...
2023-01-0153 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #106: User Is Typing // Message SentContent Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Themes of loneliness, sadness, depression, and social anxietyShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing 'User is typing // Message Sent’: A solo RPG of instant messaging and anxiety by Nevyn Holmes.Using a deck of playing cards and 3d6, 'User is typing // Message Sent’ is a game about dealing with the social anxiety around interacting with the same people day in, day out, over the course of who knows how long.You can find out more information about 'User is typing // Message Sent’ and check out Nevyn’s other...
2022-12-111h 09
What Am I Rolling?Episode #98: Long Haul 1983 Pt. 2Content warnings: Themes of isolation, dependency, trauma, futility, mental and physical health, violence and harassment toward women, gaslighting, smoking, loneliness and deathShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘Long Haul 1983’, a solo RPG that tells the story of a dangerous journey through an empty world, written by Sean Patrick Cain.In ‘Long Haul 1983’, players take on the role of a long-haul truck driver trying to make their way home. Every day, they’ll hit the road, navigating treacherous highways, fleeing from menacing threats, and dealing with the psychological impacts of isolation.And at t...
2022-05-151h 04
What Am I Rolling?Episode #97: Long Haul 1983 Pt. 1Content warnings: Themes of isolation, dependency, trauma, futility, mental and physical health, violence and harassment toward women, gaslighting, smoking, loneliness and deathShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘Long Haul 1983’, a solo RPG that tells the story of a dangerous journey through an empty world, written by Sean Patrick Cain.In ‘Long Haul 1983’, players take on the role of a long-haul truck driver trying to make their way home. Every day, they’ll hit the road, navigating treacherous highways, fleeing from menacing threats, and dealing with the psychological impacts of isolation.And at t...
2022-05-011h 28
What Am I Rolling?Episode #96: Mars Colony: 39 Dark Pt. 4Content warnings: Politically motivated violence, oppression death, grief and police brutalityShow NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by David for ‘Mars Colony: 39 Dark’, a sci-fi political roleplaying game about political freedom and standing up for what’s right.Written by Tim C Koppang and published by TCK Roleplaying, ‘Mars Colony: 39 Dark’ is a standalone tabletop roleplaying game designed specifically for two players. One will take on the role of the “saviour” of the resistance movement, 39 Dark. The other will be responsible for all the various problems that are pressing down on the citizens of Mars...
2022-03-201h 16
What Am I Rolling?Episode #95: Mars Colony: 39 Dark Pt. 3Content warnings: Politically motivated violence, oppression death, grief and police brutalityShow NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by David for ‘Mars Colony: 39 Dark’, a sci-fi political roleplaying game about political freedom and standing up for what’s right.Written by Tim C Koppang and published by TCK Roleplaying, ‘Mars Colony: 39 Dark’ is a standalone tabletop roleplaying game designed specifically for two players. One will take on the role of the “saviour” of the resistance movement, 39 Dark. The other will be responsible for all the various problems that are pressing down on the citizens of Mars...
2022-03-061h 10
What Am I Rolling?Episode #94: Mars Colony: 39 Dark Pt. 2Content warnings: Politically motivated violence, oppression death, grief and police brutalityShow NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by David for ‘Mars Colony: 39 Dark’, a sci-fi political roleplaying game about political freedom and standing up for what’s right.Written by Tim C Koppang and published by TCK Roleplaying, ‘Mars Colony: 39 Dark’ is a standalone tabletop roleplaying game designed specifically for two players. One will take on the role of the “saviour” of the resistance movement, 39 Dark. The other will be responsible for all the various problems that are pressing down on the citizens of Mars...
2022-02-201h 38
What Am I Rolling?Episode #93: Mars Colony: 39 Dark Pt. 1Content warnings: Politically motivated violence, oppression death, grief and police brutalityShow NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by David for ‘Mars Colony: 39 Dark’, a sci-fi political roleplaying game about political freedom and standing up for what’s right.Written by Tim C Koppang and published by TCK Roleplaying, ‘Mars Colony: 39 Dark’ is a standalone tabletop roleplaying game designed specifically for two players. One will take on the role of the “saviour” of the resistance movement, 39 Dark. The other will be responsible for all the various problems that are pressing down on the citizens of Mars...
2022-02-061h 34
What Am I Rolling?Bonus: The Monsters Know What They‘re Doing! Interview with Keith Ammann! (from The DM‘s Book Club)Show NotesThis bonus episode comes from our sibling podcast, ‘The DM’s Book Club’, a weekly podcast where the hosts talk about some Dungeons & Dragons and discuss how to include it in our roleplaying games.Originally released on The DM’s Book Club podcast on 11th August 2021.From the episode show notes:'This week, Fiona chats with Keith Ammann, ENnie-winning author of the 5th edition D&D-focused blog 'The Monsters Know What They're Doing'. Keith's blog unpacks strategies, tactics, and motivations for creatures found in several official Dungeons & Dragons...
2021-11-281h 01
What Am I Rolling?Episode #88: The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide!Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries out some backstory prompts and activities from ‘The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide’ by James D’Amato.So you’ve chosen your class, bought your weapons, and rolled for your stats, and you’re now the proud owner of your own RPG avatar. But before you begin your adventure, there’s so much more you can do with your character to make them unique!Just how evil are they? What does their dating profile look like? Where did they get that scar? What do they want for his birthday...
2021-10-1744 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #87: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (with special guest GM Chris Handley from Darker Days Radio) Pt. 2Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Callum, Tom and Naomi and extra special guest GM Chris, from Darker Days Radio podcast, for ‘Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay’ a tabletop RPG published by Cubicle 7 set in the Warhammer Fantasy setting.‘Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay’ takes players back to the Old World where they must make their way through the vile corruption, scheming plotters and terrifying creatures intent on destruction. Fight for survival, face corruption on all sides and prepare for danger, as lethal threats are everywhere!You can find out more information about ‘Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay’...
2021-10-031h 10
What Am I Rolling?Episode #86: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (with special guest GM Chris Handley from Darker Days Radio) Pt. 1Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Callum, Tom and Naomi and extra special guest GM Chris, from Darker Days Radio podcast, for ‘Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay’ a tabletop RPG published by Cubicle 7 set in the Warhammer Fantasy setting.‘Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay’ takes players back to the Old World where they must make their way through the vile corruption, scheming plotters and terrifying creatures intent on destruction. Fight for survival, face corruption on all sides and prepare for danger, as lethal threats are everywhere!You can find out more information about ‘Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay’...
2021-09-191h 08
What Am I Rolling?Episode #82: Field Guide To Memory Pt. 4Content warnings: Death, loss and grief, betrayal, cryptid/animal attacks, breakdown of relationships, and mentions of alcoholShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘Field Guide To Memory’, a connected path game about legacy, wonder, Cryptids, and the vastness of a human life, designed by Jeeyon Shim and Shing Yin Khor.Your mentor, the beloved and illustrious cryptid researcher Dr. Elizabeth Lee, has been officially declared dead five years after she went missing in the field. Through writing your own field notes and documentation of your relationship with Dr. Lee, You, her closest ment...
2021-07-251h 26
What Am I Rolling?Episode #81: Field Guide To Memory Pt. 3Content warnings: Death, loss and grief, betrayal, cryptid/animal attacks, breakdown of relationships, and mentions of alcoholShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘Field Guide To Memory’, a connected path game about legacy, wonder, Cryptids, and the vastness of a human life, designed by Jeeyon Shim and Shing Yin Khor.Your mentor, the beloved and illustrious cryptid researcher Dr. Elizabeth Lee, has been officially declared dead five years after she went missing in the field. Through writing your own field notes and documentation of your relationship with Dr. Lee, You, her closest ment...
2021-07-111h 19
What Am I Rolling?Episode #80: Field Guide To Memory Pt. 2Content warnings: Death, loss and grief, betrayal, cryptid/animal attacks, breakdown of relationships, and mentions of alcoholShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘Field Guide To Memory’, a connected path game about legacy, wonder, Cryptids, and the vastness of a human life, designed by Jeeyon Shim and Shing Yin Khor.Your mentor, the beloved and illustrious cryptid researcher Dr. Elizabeth Lee, has been officially declared dead five years after she went missing in the field. Through writing your own field notes and documentation of your relationship with Dr. Lee, You, her closest ment...
2021-06-2757 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #79: Field Guide To Memory Pt. 1Content warnings: Death, loss and grief, betrayal, cryptid/animal attacks, breakdown of relationships, and mentions of alcoholShow Notes This week, Fiona is playing ‘Field Guide To Memory’, a connected path game about legacy, wonder, Cryptids, and the vastness of a human life, designed by Jeeyon Shim and Shing Yin Khor.Your mentor, the beloved and illustrious cryptid researcher Dr. Elizabeth Lee, has been officially declared dead five years after she went missing in the field. Through writing your own field notes and documentation of your relationship with Dr. Lee, You, her closest ment...
2021-06-131h 11
What Am I Rolling?Episode #76: Artefact Pt. 2Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Loneliness, Death, decay, emotion manipulation, and gaslightingShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘Artefact’, a game of legendary items & transient heroes by Jack Harrison of MouseHole Press. In ‘Artefact’, the player crafts a unique magical item and plays to find out how it changes as it passes through the hands of many different keepers. In many classic dungeon crawl games, we follow the lives of adventurers as they overcome challenges to gain prestige and, most importantly, magical treasures. But what were those treasures doing before the adventure...
2021-04-181h 02
What Am I Rolling?Episode #75: Artefact Pt. 1Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Loneliness, Death, decay, emotion manipulation, and gaslightingShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘Artefact’, a game of legendary items & transient heroes by Jack Harrison of MouseHole Press. In ‘Artefact’, the player crafts a unique magical item and plays to find out how it changes as it passes through the hands of many different keepers. In many classic dungeon crawl games, we follow the lives of adventurers as they overcome challenges to gain prestige and, most importantly, magical treasures. But what were those treasures doing before the adventure...
2021-04-041h 02
What Am I Rolling?Episode #74: The Expanse (with special guest GM Richard from the D20 Future Show)Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by David, Sam, Elle, and extra special guest GM Richard (from the D20 Future Show) for ‘The Expanse’ a tabletop RPG based on James S.A. Corey’s award-winning series of science fiction novels, published by Green Ronin.‘The Expanse’ takes players to a far-future solar system where humanity is divided: Martians, Belters, and the people of old Earth struggle for political power and resources, but older, alien, forces are stirring in the universe. Human history is about to take an unexpected new turn.You can find out m...
2021-03-211h 44
What Am I Rolling?Episode #73: below Pt. 2Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Loneliness, depression, being lost, and animal sufferingShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘below’, a 10 day solo journaling game by Doug Levandowski. In ‘below’, you play a character who gets lost in an unfamiliar world and attempts to find their way back. As each day passes, the character reflects on what has happened to them and how they plan to get home.Timestamps
Content note: 00:00:00
Intro: 00:00:46
Recap and gameplay overview: 00:01:46
One-shot restarts and Day 6: 00:03:12
Day 7: 00:12:17
Day 8: 00:20:52
Day 9: 00:29:03
Day 10: 00:39:11
Outro and credits: 00:48:45
CreditsThe 'What Am...
2021-03-0752 min
Pen Pals ImprovKate Bell and Fiona HowatKate Bell and Fiona Howat improvise a chain of letters loosely inspired by Victorian gothic literature.
Is there something in the attic? Why has Penelope's husband been so long dealing with a Count in Eastern Europe? Will Mildred save the day?
We will find out in this week's Pen Pals Improv
2021-02-2847 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #72: below Pt. 1Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Loneliness, depression, being lost, and animal sufferingShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘below’, a 10 day solo journaling game by Doug Levandowski. In ‘below’, you play a character who gets lost in an unfamiliar world and attempts to find their way back. As each day passes, the character reflects on what has happened to them and how they plan to get home.Timestamps
Content note: 00:00:00
Intro: 00:00:46
Gameplay overview: 00:01:46
One-shot starts: 00:03:13
Day 0: 00:06:05
Day 1: 00:22:38
Day 2: 00:36:36
Day 3: 00:46:53
Day 4: 01:00:32
Day 5: 01:09:46
Outro and credits: 01:20:49
CreditsThe 'What Am I Rollin...
2021-02-211h 24
What Am I Rolling?Episode #71: Thousand Year Old Vampire Pt. 2Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Characters being injured, victimised, trapped or killed, drug abuse and/or self harm, illness, debilitation, body horror, memory loss, or altering memories.Show NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘Thousand Year Old Vampire’, 3-time Ennie award lonely solo RPG by Tim Hutchings. In ‘Thousand Year Old Vampire’, you chronicle the unlife of a vampire over the many centuries of their existence, beginning with the loss of mortality and ending with their inevitable destruction.Note that Part 1 of this one-shot was streamed live as part of the Podcast Zone at...
2021-02-071h 05
What Am I Rolling?Episode #70: Thousand Year Old Vampire Pt. 1 (Livestream at Dragonmeet)Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Characters being injured, victimised, trapped or killed, drug abuse and/or self harm, illness, debilitation, body horror, memory loss, or altering memoriesShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘Thousand Year Old Vampire’, 3-time Ennie award lonely solo RPG by Tim Hutchings. In ‘Thousand Year Old Vampire’, you chronicle the unlife of a vampire over the many centuries of their existence, beginning with the loss of mortality and ending with their inevitable destruction.Note that part 1 of this one-shot was streamed live as part of the Podcast Zone at...
2021-01-241h 53
What Am I Rolling?Episode #65: QuillShow NotesThis week, Fiona plays ‘Quill’, A Letter-Writing Roleplaying Game for a Single Player.Published by Trollish Delver Games, ‘Quill’' is a solo roleplaying game with a twist. You will write real letters, with the aim to craft the best, most beautiful missive possible in order to get a favourable response. But be warned, should you roll badly you could end up writing a bad letter.You can find out more about ‘Quill’ and other Trollish Delver Games on their blog.Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Gameplay overview: 00:01:38
Character creation: 00:02:57
Attributes: 00:03:52
Scenario ele...
2020-11-0141 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #61: The WretchedContent Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Isolation, loneliness, death and griefShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘The Wretched’, a solo journaling RPG played with a deck of cards, a tumbling block tower, and a microphone.Written by Chris Bissette and published by Loot the Room, ‘The Wretched’ is a game about human resilience in the face of overwhelming odds and almost certain death. It is a game about isolation, fear, and perseverance. You can find out more about The Wretched and buy other Loot the Room games on their website.Timestam...
2020-09-061h 41
What Am I Rolling?Episode #55: TwainContent Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Isolation and lonelinessShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘Twain: A Short Game for One’, written by J Li and published by Vermillion Games. Twain is a one-player emotionally immersive LARP about reconnecting and texting with a crucial part of your past that doesn’t text you back.You can find out more about Twain on the Vermillion Games website.Timestamps
Note: 00:00:00
Start of the episode: 00:01:06
Intro: 00:01:15
Gameplay overview: 00:02:18
Spoiler warning: 00:02:54
Start of 'Twain' one-shot: 00:03:37
How to Play: 00:04:33
Part A: 00:05:54
Section 1 - The Call: 00:06:09
Section 2: 00:06:47
Sectio...
2020-05-311h 21
What Am I Rolling?Episode #54: Mars Colony Pt. 2Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Political themesShow NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by David for ‘Mars Colony’, a sci-fi political roleplaying game about personal failure and government, written by Tim C Koppang and published by TCK roleplaying.‘Mars Colony’ is an RPG designed specifically for two players. One player takes on the role of the colony’s appointed “saviour,” while the other is responsible for all the various problems that are plaguing the citizens of Mars. As the game progresses, the saviour will face a constant struggle between competence and failure, honesty and deception.
2020-05-171h 32
What Am I Rolling?Episode #53: Mars Colony Pt. 1Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Political themesShow NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by David for ‘Mars Colony’, a sci-fi political roleplaying game about personal failure and government, written by Tim C Koppang and published by TCK roleplaying.‘Mars Colony’ is an RPG designed specifically for two players. One player takes on the role of the colony’s appointed “saviour,” while the other is responsible for all the various problems that are plaguing the citizens of Mars. As the game progresses, the saviour will face a constant struggle between competence and failure, honesty and deception.
2020-05-031h 35
What Am I Rolling?Episode 50: The Quiet Year Pt. 2Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Sam for ‘The Quiet Year’, an RPG map game created by game designer Avery Alder of Buried Without Ceremony. In ‘The Quiet Year’, the players collectively define and explore the struggles of a post-apocalyptic community, and attempt to build something good within their quiet year. Every decision and every action is set against a backdrop of dwindling time and rising concern.You can find out more about ‘The Quiet Year’ and other Buried Without Ceremony’s games on their website.Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Gameplay overvie...
2020-03-2249 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode 49: The Quiet Year Pt. 1Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Sam for ‘The Quiet Year’, an RPG map game created by game designer Avery Alder of Buried Without Ceremony. In ‘The Quiet Year’, the players collectively define and explore the struggles of a post-apocalyptic community, and attempt to build something good within their quiet year. Every decision and every action is set against a backdrop of dwindling time and rising concern.You can find out more about ‘The Quiet Year’ and other Buried Without Ceremony’s games on their website.Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Gameplay overview: 00:01:17
Start of 'The Qu...
2020-03-081h 28
What Am I Rolling?Episode #48: The Wishing Sigil Pt. 2Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: This episode’s one-shot, ‘The Wishing Sigil’, contains mature content and is unsuitable for anyone under the age of 15. It is not suitable listening for children and Not Safe For Work (NSFW). CWs include Bullying, child endangerment and neglect, child abuse, childhood trauma, violence, gore, body horror, supernatural horror, adults abusing their power and thoughts of suicideShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘The Wishing Sigil’, an Advent-calendar-style journaling horror game for one, written by Banana Chan and Doug Levandowski.You can find out more information about ‘The Wishing Sigi...
2020-01-261h 31
What Am I Rolling?Episode #47: The Wishing Sigil Pt. 1Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: This episode’s one-shot, ‘The Wishing Sigil’, contains mature content and is unsuitable for anyone under the age of 15. It is not suitable listening for children and Not Safe For Work (NSFW). CWs include: Bullying, child endangerment and neglect, child abuse, childhood trauma, violence, gore, body horror, supernatural horror, adults abusing their power and thoughts of suicideShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘The Wishing Sigil’, an Advent-calendar-style journaling horror game for one, written by Banana Chan and Doug Levandowski.You can find out more information about ‘The Wishing Sigi...
2020-01-121h 17
What Am I Rolling?Episode #46: Goat CrashersShow NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Alex for ‘Goat Crashers’, a one-page roleplaying game created by game designer Grant Howitt. The premise behind ‘Goat Crashers’ is very simple: You are a cheeky little goat and you want to party. Problem is, the only party is being held by Humans who don’t want goats to ‘ruin’ it. But to hell with them. You’re going to get inside by any means necessary and have the BEST time.‘Goat Crashers’ is available as a pay-what-you-want product on the Rowan Rook and Decard website. You can fin...
2019-12-311h 09
What Am I Rolling?Episode #32: The BeastContent Warnings/Trigger Warnings: This episode’s one-shot, ‘The Beast’, contains mature content and is unsuitable for anyone under the age of 18. It is not suitable for children and Not Safe For Work (NSFW). CW include Murder, Sex, Self-harm and BestialityShow NotesThis week, Fiona is playing ‘The Beast’, a one-player role-playing game, written by Aleksandra Sontowska and Kamil Węgrzynowicz, published by Naked Female Giant. ‘The Beast’ is an unsettling erotic game where the player imagines they are having a sexual relationship with an inhuman creature, known as the Beast — and are writing a diary de...
2019-06-0257 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #25: The Extraordinary Adventures of Baron MunchausenShow NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Richie, Colleen, Claire and Mary for ‘The Extraordinary Adventures of Baron Munchausen’, a multi-player storytelling/role-playing game originally published by Hogshead Publishing.Based on the stories about Baron Munchausen and created by James Wallis, this game of tall tales and playing roles is perfect for parties and requires no preparation at all! You can find more information about the latest edition of ‘The Extraordinary Adventures of Baron Munchausen’ on the Fantasy Flight Games website.Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:10
Gameplay overview: 00:01:17
Start of 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Baron Mu...
2019-02-101h 08
What Am I Rolling?Episode #20: GRIN Pt. 2Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Mild horror/terror themes, mentions of blood, torture, medical procedures, dead bodies and abuseShow NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Alex for a one-shot game of survival horror using 'GRIN', a rules system developed by independent indie game publisher Arcana Games.Described as fast and deadly, 'GRIN' is a rules light survival horror role-playing system that fits on a single page. Find more information about 'GRIN' on the Arcana Games' website.Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:10
Recap and gameplay overview: 00:00:37
Restart of 'GRIN' one-shot: 00:02:37
Outro...
2018-11-181h 02
What Am I Rolling?Episode #19: GRIN Pt. 1Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Mild horror/terror themes, mentions of blood, torture, medical procedures, dead bodies and abuseShow NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Alex for a one-shot game of survival horror using 'GRIN', a rules system developed by independent indie game publisher Arcana Games.Described as fast and deadly, 'GRIN' is a rules light survival horror role-playing system that fits on a single page. Find more information about 'GRIN' on the Arcana Games' website.Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:10
Gameplay overview: 00:00:49
Start of 'GRIN' one-shot: 00:04:00
Outro and credits: 00:49:02
2018-11-0453 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #12: Goblin Quest Pt. 2Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Lucy and Dean for ‘Goblin Quest’, a GM-less tabletop RPG about slapstick violence and fatal incompetence designed by Grant Howitt.Find more information about 'Goblin Quest' and Grant’s other projects on Grant’s Patreon.Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Recap: 00:00:31
Start of Goblin Quest one-shot: 00:02:00
Outro and credits: 00:57:12
CreditsThe 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.This episode’s players were Lucy Eyre-Tanne...
2018-07-291h 00
What Am I Rolling?Episode #11: Goblin Quest Pt. 1Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Lucy and Dean for ‘Goblin Quest’, a GM-less tabletop RPG about slapstick violence and fatal incompetence designed by Grant Howitt.Find more information about 'Goblin Quest' and Grant’s other projects on Grant’s Patreon.Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:10
Overview of character creation: 00:01:46
Character creation: 00:02:15
Overview of quest creation: 00:10:41
Quest creation: 00:12:25
Overview of gameplay mechanics: 00:29:05
Start of Goblin Quest: 00:30:49
Outro and credits: 01:00:30
CreditsThe 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.The WAIR logo was...
2018-07-151h 04
What Am I Rolling?Episode #10: Fiasco Pt. 2Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Matt, Ben and Jackie for 'Fiasco', an award-winning tabletop RPG by Jason Morningstar, independently published by Bully Pulpit Games.Find out more about 'Fiasco' and buy your own copy on the Bully Pulpit Games website.Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:10
Overview of The Tilt: 00:01:18
The Tilt: 00:01:59
Overview of Act 2: 00:03:51
Act 2: 00:04:14
Overview of The Aftermath: 00:21:21
The Aftermath: 00:21:47
Credits: 00:31:24
CreditsThe 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
2018-07-0135 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #9: Fiasco Pt. 1Show NotesThis week, Fiona is joined by Matt, Ben and Jackie for 'Fiasco', an award-winning tabletop RPG by Jason Morningstar, independently published by Bully Pulpit Games.Find out more about 'Fiasco' and buy your own copy on the Bully Pulpit Games website.Timestamps
Intro: 00:00:09
Overview of The Setup: 00:01:29
The Setup: 00:02:57
Overview of Act 1: 00:19:55
Act 1: 00:20:48
Outro and credits: 00:41:57
CreditsThe 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.This episode’s...
2018-06-1745 min