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Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast
S2E32 Solo Play Tutorial with Sub Class Act
James Sral of the Sub Class Act podcast does a tutorial solo game with me using Eye of Erendor, a modified version of Matt Jackson’s Red, White, & Blue oracle, and The Perilous Wilds. Also mentioned during the show Matt Finch’s Tome of Adventure Design and Kevin Crawford’s Black Streams: Solo Heroes https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/114895/black-streams-solo-heroesWays to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite fo...
2025-07-05
1h 36
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E13] Assassins Great And Small
Vergevil and Sidura, searching for information about the wizard's tower of their quest, when they are surprised by 3 assassins! Thanks to Rich Burley for the email! Game System: Pathfinder 1e Emulator - Motif Music/Background Sounds - Original Music Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me
2024-08-17
1h 02
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E12] Into the City
Vergevil and Sidura finally enter the gates to the City Beneath the ice... Thanks to Andy Slack for the email! Game System: Basic Fantasy RPG (3rd Edition) Emulator - The Oracle Music/Background Sounds - Original Music Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me
2024-06-07
1h 00
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E11] Traps & Twists
Vergevil and Sidura must work their way ever closer to the great city, but what do they really know about the Captain who journeys with them... Thanks to Rich Burley & Cezar Capacle for the emails and DavidVS for the correspondence! Game System: Basic Fantasy RPG (3rd Edition) Emulator - The Oracle Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me
2024-05-24
1h 09
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E10] - Tunnel Terrors
Vergevil, Sidura, and the strange, old Captain must deal with a nasty surprised in the dark tunnels leading into the city under the ice. Thanks to Rich Burley for the email! Game System: Pathfinder 1e Emulator - The Oracle Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me
2024-05-03
51 min
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E9] Through the Looking Glass
Nearing the great hidden city of the Sorcerer Sauvage, Vergevil and Sidura learn that not is all as it seems to the eye... Game System: Forbidden Lands Emulator - The Oracle Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me
2024-04-26
54 min
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E8] Ships & Serpents
Vergevil and Sidura head out to the East to look for the City of the Sorcerer in the frozen seas. Game System: Eye of Erendor Emulator - The Oracle Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me
2024-04-19
55 min
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E7] Darkened Elves
Vergevil and Sidura are at the mercy of the Elves, the very same that exiled Sidura. Something doesn't seem quite right here, though... Game System: EZD6 Emulator - Motif Story Engine Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me
2024-04-12
1h 17
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E6] The Beast
Vergevil and Sidura investigate the source of the fires in the dead forest and find more than they bargained for... Game System: EZD6 Emulator - Motif Story Engine Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me
2024-04-05
51 min
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E5] Hunting and Half-Elves
Finally able to have a serviceable meal and some sleep, Vergevil must find what he may in the small settlement of Whitebridge. Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-ins! Game System: Forbidden Lands Emulator - CRGE Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2024-03-08
55 min
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E4] Survival of the Wittest
Vergevil needs to warn someone about this strange, gaint reed-golem that has emerged from this dark ritual, but he'll need to survive the brutal, frozen wastes long enough to do it... Thanks to Sarkhan Mad for the email and the one-shot suggestion! Game System: Forbidden Lands Emulator - CRGE Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the s...
2024-03-01
1h 04
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E3] Dragonfly Pass
Vergevil's turn has come to scout near the wall of the world storm. There is a chill in the air, something deeper than the frigid temperatures... Thanks to Rich Burly & Andy Slack for sending the kind emails to the show! Game System: Forbidden Lands Emulator - CRGE Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2024-02-23
1h 00
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E2] Shadow And Staff
Sauvage must contend with the shadows of his past and those that threaten him in the present.... Thanks to Andy Slack for sending a kind email to the show! Game System: ICRPG (Master Edition) Emulator - CRGE Music/Background Sounds - Original Music Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2024-02-16
51 min
Sub-Class Act
[S4 E1] The City Trapped Under Ice
Underneath the bitter, deadly winds of Erendor, the World Storm, is a great, seemingly infinitely sprawling city. Sauvage LeFeu must delve deep to find some sort of artifact or power that will help his once respected house rise to prominence again. Join me as we start to build this new world and to see if Sauvage LeFeu has what it takes to survive in an ancient city that is trapped under ice. Game System: Pathfinder 1e Emulator - My own Card Oracle called "The Oracle" M...
2024-01-27
1h 04
Sub-Class Act
Project V: Paladin
A darkness grows and looms over Avalon City, but there is yet hope. It's time to smite the evil that is the Sixfold Syndicate! Thanks to Dennis for the call-in and Richard for the emails! Game System: ICRPG (Vigilante City) Emulator - Just some plain die rolls Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2023-12-13
1h 16
Sub-Class Act
Bonus - Plasmoids & Peril
Join me as I play Jethro MacCull, a freelance detective investigating a defected scientist on a nearly lifeless planet. But does that mean he's alone? Thanks to Jason for the call-in! Game System: M-Space Emulator - Just some plain die rolls Music/Background Sounds - Original Music (by yours truly) Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2023-12-07
1h 10
Sub-Class Act
Jeremiah Holloway - Rockets & Rayguns
Will Jeremiah be able to thwart this heinous plan to infect all life on Earth? Will reinforcements arrive in time? Will James make unnecessary references to other TV shows? Tune in and find out today on Sub-class Act! Thanks to Jason for the call-in! Game System: Genesys Emulator - Motif Story Engine Music/Background Sounds - Original Music (by yours truly) Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do b...
2023-11-19
57 min
Sub-Class Act
Space Station Turmoil in Stereo
Join me as I play a Chet Lumen, a United Corporate Nations technician. All he wants to do is restore the power to the station...is that too much to ask?! Call-ins from Jason at the beginning. Game System: X-plorers Emulator - My Oracle (cleverly called "The Oracle") Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2023-11-12
1h 21
Sub-Class Act
Jeremiah Holloway...I should have known
Join me as I throw myself straight into a Genesys game of pulpy action adventure playing as Jeremiah Holloway, intrepid explorer! Email from Richard Burley and call-ins from Jason at the beginning. Game System: Genesys Emulator - Plain d100 rolls (and some of 'The Oracle', by me) Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2023-11-03
1h 30
Sub-Class Act
Bonus Episode - Frog Errant
In this one-shot, I roll-up Tristan, the Poison Dart Frog using "Frog Errant" and have a fun adventure! Thanks to Spencer, a.k.a FreeThrall from "Keep off the Boarderlands" for telling me about this really cool lil' supplement! Call-in at the beginning from Jason. Game System: Frog Errant by Matthew Morris Emulator - Frog Errant Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to d...
2023-10-26
58 min
Sub-Class Act
Bonus Episode - Cairn for Bird Brains
In this one-shot, I roll-up 2 characters for Cairn and discover their adventures into a cursed dungeon (of all places!) Call-ins at the beginning of this episode. Thanks to Andy Slack for the email and Jason for the call-in! Game System: Cairn by Yochai Gal Emulator - The Oracle (by me!) Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show note...
2023-10-13
1h 29
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E16] Androids and Annihilation
Doomsday device on one hand, Deadly Androids on the other...what's the worst that could happen anyway? Call-ins at the beginning of this episode. Thanks to Jason for the call-in! Game System: Tiny Frontiers Revised Emulator - Motif Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2023-09-28
1h 10
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E15] Xenos Rampant
Nikola must find shelter after his jettisoned capsule crash lands back on the swampy planet. What secrets lie within its slithering depths... Call-ins at the beginning of this episode. Thanks to Jason for the call-in! Game System: Tiny Frontiers Revised Emulator - Motif Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2023-09-14
1h 18
Sub-Class Act
Call-in Bonus Episode
Spotify/Anchor has changed how uploading episodes work on me, so I was unable to tack this onto the end of my last episode! Sorry about that, Jason, but I wanted to make sure I responded to you call-in here.
2023-08-19
09 min
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E14] Neon Swamp
James tries to shake off the dust as Nikola must broker a deal for the infamous Maggie on a swampy planet on the outskirts of the neon glow of a human outpost. Call-ins at the beginning of this episode. Thanks to Jason for the call-in! Game System: Classic Traveller (Facsimile Edition) Emulator - CRGE Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do bett...
2023-08-19
59 min
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E13] EZ - Dreaming
Unconscious Nikola has strange dreams where he must face mystical forces and fight for survival. Thanks to Andy for the email! Game System: EZD6 Emulator - Prototype Sub-Class Act Card Oracle Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2023-06-23
1h 09
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E 12] Take the Helm, Leave the Cannoli
Nikola needs to find a way to get control of the android ship before he and his crew-mates are destroyed along with it! Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-in! Game System: Tiny Frontiers Revised Emulator - Motif Story Engine Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2023-05-08
48 min
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E11] Zero-G, Zero Mercy
Blown out of the now destroyed Francesco, Nikola must put his vacc-suit skills to the test in the fight against the Androids. Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-in! Game System: D6 Space Emulator - Motif Story Engine Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2023-03-16
1h 26
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E10] Third Ship From the Sun
Nikola and the crew of the Francesco, needing to refuel, are forced to deal with the android ship and the newly arrived contingent from Maggie. Game System: Classic Traveller (The Facsimile Edition) Emulator - Motif Story Engine Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2023-01-26
49 min
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E9] Conciousness, Conflict, Complexity
Nikola returns to consciousness an must quickly deal with a rapidly escalating situation on the hijacked space station. Game System: Classic Traveller (The Facsimile Edition) Emulator - Motif Story Engine Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2022-11-17
49 min
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E8] The Fuel Run
Nikola and the crew of the Francesco are caught between space pirates and 2 Android ships with no fuel. Will they manage to escape certain doom? Game System: Dave Bezio's X-Plorers Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2022-10-06
44 min
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E7]
Nikola and the crew of the Francesco materialize in a new sector, but what will the find, and will their new-found Hiver allies stick with them? Find out now! Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-in and Ray Otus from Plundergrounds for the email! Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book) Emulator - Player's Guide to Solo Role-Playing by Parts Per Million Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com Special thanks...
2022-07-24
50 min
Sub-Class Act
Bonus - Episode 50 Extravaganza! - Savage Ships, Shifty Thieves
Somehow I've made it to the 50th episode of the show, so to celebrate, come join the one-shot featuring Amir, a thief in a port town who must secure some loot and a long lost asset of the Thieves' Guild. Game System: Savage Worlds (SWADE) Emulator - Simple D6 y/n with complication on 4 Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2022-07-08
1h 16
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E6] The Beasts Within
Nikola and company must contend with the Hivers, whatever has taken over Eric Votteman's ship, and all before whatever is crossing the void arrives...no pressure though. Thanks to Karl Rodriguez from The GMologist Presents, Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, and Ray Otus from Plundergrounds for the call-ins! Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book) Emulator - Player's Guide to Solo Role-Playing by Parts Per Million Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com
2022-06-12
1h 10
Keep off the Borderlands
One Sought Adventure feat. Solo Game Master's Guide & Into The Odd (episode 199)
Featuring...Joe Richter of HindsightlessThe Prisoner (1967) created by Patrick McGoohanBe Seeing You by Tanya Floaker https://timeoftribes.itch.io/be-seeing-youJason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety CastThe Monster Club (1981) dir. Roy Ward BarkerLost Eons by David Blandy https://davidblandy.itch.io/lost-eons2400 by Jason Tocci https://jasontocci.itch.io/2400Jason Tocci's blog https://pretendo.games/James A. Sral of Sub-Class ActJames' Itch page https...
2022-05-31
46 min
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E5] Get the Jump
It's time for Nikola and crew to head towards the galactic void to discover the fate of Nikola's childhood friend. Who knows what could be waiting for them when they get there... Ray Otus from Plundergrounds for the call-in! Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book) Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2022-05-19
52 min
Roleplay Rescue
Community Call-Ins (Finale)
A selection of comments and questions from listeners to round off Season 10. Lots of interesting thoughts and a whole bucket of encouragement for me!Thank you to all the callers: Wiebe, Jason C., Frank, Lord Tygger, Bob from Safeco, James Sral, Graham First Age, and Brian.Thanks also to you for listening, to all the RPR Patrons, and to everyone who has shared the show anywhere! Couldn't do it without you!Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message: speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon: patreon.com/rp...
2022-05-14
29 min
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E4] New Threats, Old Friends
Nikola & co. continue to try to escape the deadly androids and get back to Maggie's HQ. Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Ray Otus from Plundergrounds, and Zapp from Zapps Quest for the call-ins! Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book) Emulator - Parts Per Million's Player's Guide to Solo Roleplaying + Engines of God by Jack McDevitt (novel) Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com Special thanks to Jason for reminding...
2022-05-11
1h 13
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E3] Waves, Weird and Wonderful
Nikola & company must find a way to escape the planet, but first they have to deal with being stuck in the middle of a giant ocean! No big deal though, they're only stranded and being chased by murderous Androids...what could go wrong? Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Karl Rodriguez from The GMologist Presents Podcast, and Zapp from Zapps Quest for the call-ins! Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book) Emulator - Parts Per Million's Player's Guide to Solo Roleplaying + Engines of God by Jack McDevitt (novel) ...
2022-04-30
1h 05
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E2] Android Atlantis
Nikola and company must desperately find a way to escape the xenophobic Androids. What else is really going on here? Traveller Podcast Mentioned -> https://anchor.fm/dicehaven Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Karl Rodriguez from The GMologist Presents Podcast for the call-in! Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book) Emulator - Parts Per Million's Player's Guide to Solo Roleplaying + Engines of God by Jack McDevitt (novel) Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email...
2022-04-26
1h 16
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E1] Hidden Agendas, Hidden Planets
Nikola learns quickly that a job is never really just a job, is it? Eye of Erendor Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-in! Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book) Emulator - Parts Per Million's Player's Guide to Solo Roleplaying + Engines of God by Jack McDevitt Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the...
2022-04-20
1h 15
Sub-Class Act
[S3 E0] Meet Sir Nikola Batoslav (Character Creation)
In this episode, we create the character for Season 3 in which we will be using Classic Taveller and Mythic! Eye of Erendor Novas & Nebulae Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-in! Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book) Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2022-04-10
39 min
Sub-Class Act
One-Shot - The Further Adventures of Jeremiah Grimm
We return to Jeremiah Grimm as he tries to figure out what has destroyed this seemingly abandoned ship. Is the ship truly empty? Game Played: Fate Core Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2022-03-30
1h 17
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E17] (Finale) Temples, Tea, and the City of ...
Thorin and company must take back the temple and take back reality. What must they give for all that they wish to gain? Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-ins! Game Played: Savage Worlds Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator + Location Crafter Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2022-03-25
1h 31
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E16] An Unholy Pilgrimage
Continuing through the desert, Thorin & co. are forced to make a bold stand against a fearsome foe. Will they prevail? Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Zapp of the ZappsQuest Podcast, and Duncan of Rand Roll for the call-ins! Game Played: Savage Worlds Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2022-03-24
1h 33
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E15] The Desert Deep & Dangerous
Thorin, Lestari, and Ayokunle must now begin their trek deep into the seemingly endless desert, where anything could happen. Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-ins! Game Played: Genesys RPG Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator + Location Crafter Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2022-03-19
1h 04
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E14] Books, Beings, & Bravery
Thorin, Lestari, and Ayokunle must now deal with the sinister Dian who is waiting for them. Could things get any more dire? Game Played: Dominion Rules Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.
2022-03-17
59 min
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E13] Library of the Deep
Thorin, now desperate to find new allies to save his people, runs into an old friend, a new friend, and a not at all friend... Thanks to Goblin's Henchman, Jack, and Zapp for the call-ins! Goblin's Hechman's amazing RPG wares and podcast Zapp's Burst System. Be on the lookout for the Zapp's Quest podcast! My own sci-fi game Novas & Nebulae (let me know if you'd like other settings/genres) Game Played: Dominion Rules Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator Music...
2022-03-15
1h 04
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E12] Halls Well That Ends Well
Thorin has to try to make his escape from the Blind Tiger society before they steal the powerful Desert Rose! A note on CGRE. It turns out I did use it correctly, but later misread the d20 part. the d20 is just for the "and unexpectedly" results. Silly me. Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-ins! Be on the lookout for the Zapp's Quest podcast! Game Played: Dominion Rules Emulator - CRGE (& Mythic since I failed to read how to use CRGE properly. Silly me!)
2022-03-10
1h 17
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E 11] War of the Rose
Thorin gets to know a little more about Dian and the Blind Tiger Society. What is it they really want, and what are they willing to do to get it? Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Zapp from Sweden for the call-ins! Be on the lookout for the Zapp's Quest podcast! Game Played: Dungeon World Emulator - Mythic + Hex Flower Chaos Emulator + Oracles from The BURST System Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with...
2022-03-02
1h 07
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E10] Smoke And Mirrors
Thorin must now make his way into the city to find the Blind Tiger in order to win the allies for his people. What will the city thing of such a ruffian? Game Played: Warlock! Emulator - Motif Story Engine Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com
2022-02-23
1h 08
Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast
302 The Adventure Begins
The adventure begins in the AD&D actual play game. I give a recap of the online AD&D game I play in. Also included are some general impressions on the transition to the new year and some things to look forward to. Trickster’s Net https://tricksters-net.itch.io/tricksters-net The Never Nexus by James Sral of Sub-Class Act https://jamessral.itch.io/the-never-nexus DaveCon https://www.davecon.net GrogCon https://www.grogcon.com Proud member of the Grogtalk Empire having been bestowed the title of The Governor Most R...
2022-01-01
32 min
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E9] Burst Your Planar Bubble
Thorin and Ferdinand must find their souls and escape before this planar bubble pops! Will they make it in time? Is the Death Mage truly gone for good? Tune in and find out! Game Played: D&D5e Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com
2022-01-01
1h 09
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E8] Death Mage's Revenge
Thorin and Ferdinand are confronted by Ferdinand's shady past...and magic birds! Death...it's for the birds! Game Played: DURF Emulator - Bespoke Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com
2021-12-16
59 min
Sub-Class Act
Anniversary Bonus - There's No Power When You're Alone in Space
This is a small little beginning of a one-shot to celebrate ONE YEAR of Sub-class Act! I hope you enjoy our trip to space and I hope you know how much I appreciate all of you for being here for the show. It really means a lot. Here's to the next year of SCA and hopefully the next 30 episodes! Game Played: Fate Core Emulator - Custom w/ Fate Dice Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio
2021-11-13
1h 01
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E7] - The River Through Illusion
Thorin learns that legends and myth may be much closer to reality than he imaged. All is quite different from how it seems... Thanks again to Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast for the call and Misty801! for the review! Game Played: Dungeon World Emulator - Motif Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio
2021-11-10
1h 01
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E6] The Not So Night Sky
Thorin awakes to strange visions, not all of which are his. Who has saved him, and what is he about to learn? Thanks again to Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast for the call and Will for the email! Game Played: Genesys Emulator - Genesys Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio
2021-11-03
51 min
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E5] - Dessication and Desperation
Thorin now with the Desert Rose, has no escape from the Pilgrims of the Single Mind. What will become of him? Game Played: Genesys Emulator - Genesys Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-10-27
1h 06
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E4] - Doom On One Side, Glory On the Other
Thorin must continue through this strange hall of trials to recover the desert rose...where does this thing go? Game Played: Savage Worlds (SWADE) Emulator - Motif Story Engine Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-10-24
55 min
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E3] Hall of Fiery Trials
Thorin is sent to find and recover an ancient artifact in order to buy the aid of potential allies in the city. Game Played: Savage Worlds (SWADE) Emulator - Motif Story Engine Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-10-12
1h 23
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E2] - Of the Single Mind
Thorin and party seek to exact their revenge on the Bandits, but what will they find when they get there? Game Played: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D5e) Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com Links: Clerics Wear Ringmail Tale of the Manticore Me, Myself, and Die
2021-10-03
1h 08
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E1] Raiders in the Night
Thorin must take back for his people what was rightfully theirs for their survival. Nothing ever goes according to plan though... Game Played: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D5e) Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-09-09
1h 07
Keep off the Borderlands
RPG Podcast Episode a Month Day (episode 184)
Following an unscheduled month off, I'm back with a bumper episode.A long-awaited unboxing.Some equally long-awaited call responses for Daniel Norton of Bandit's Keep, Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue, Andy Goodman of Expedition from the Grizzly Peaks and Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus.Thanks to James Sral of Sub-Class Act, I discovered Parts Per Million solo aids and consider returning to an Into the Odd solo session from way back in episode 16 https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e4psviInspired by Roleplay Rescue episode 904, I read...
2021-08-31
50 min
Sub-Class Act
[S2 E0] - Character Creation
In this episode, I roll-up a 5e character as we start season 2! This episode will take place in a custom setting that is vaguely desert vikings! This one is a bit more ramble-y since I have to do a fair bit of page turning, but next episode we dive into some action! Game Played: D&D 5e Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-08-29
34 min
Sub-Class Act
One-Shot - Against the Scourge
Venn meets some unlikely allies in his attempt to take the fight to the Blighted Ones. Will he ultimately prevail? Game Played: Warlock! Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-08-25
1h 00
Sub-Class Act
One-Shot - Those of the Lostwater
The now foul air of Traeminster leads Venn to become an outlaw to survive, but there is still some honor among thieves, perhaps... Game Played: Warlock! Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-08-17
1h 03
Sub-Class Act
One-Shot - Meet Venn, Outlaw (Character Creation)
In this episode, I answer some listener calls and roll-up my first Warlock! character. I'm very excited about this game and I hope you'll enjoy it. If you don't like character creation, feel free to skip to the next episode where I dive into the game itself. Game Played: Warlock! Emulator - OSR Solo by Parts Per Million Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-08-04
45 min
Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast
229 More on Rule Zero plus a talk with Menion
Menion and I talk about Joe Richter, Robin Hood, Pendragon, Rule Zero, Rulings over Rules, the Rule of Cool, and published adventures. Also calls from Arlen, Barney, Daniel, Joey and Rob C.! Adventures Dark and Deep creator's blog https://www.greyhawkgrognard.com/ Adventures Dark and Deep rule books https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/3728/BRW-Games Adventures Dark and Deep Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brwgames/book-of-lost-lore-and-book-of-lost-beasts Arlen Walker Live from Pellam's Wasteland Podcast https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland Arlen Walker Live from Pellam's Wasteland YouTube https://www.youtube.com...
2021-07-24
1h 52
Roleplay Rescue
2-12 Random Call-ins (Bonus)
Another collection of excellent call-ins from a bunch of lovely listeners who are very kind. This stuff covers episodes 4 to 7 of this season and is well worth a listen... mostly because I don't say too much.Big thanks to the callers: Jason C, Frank T, Kevin from Redcaps, Colin Spikepit, James Sral, Jeffrey, and Paul aka Heptalemma. Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Roleplay Rescue Theme Song and incidental music by TJ Drennon.Voice Message: anchor.fm/rpgrescue/messageEmail: hello@rpgrescue.comPatreon: patreon...
2021-07-18
27 min
Sub-Class Act
One-Shot - Ghost Mountain Ep.2 - Stage Coach/Station Wagon - 'Roll em up!'
CW: Chevy Chase reference. Malachai goes off in search of supplies, souls, and for the life of me I can't seem to say "Stage Coach" instead of "Station Wagon" Game Played: Index Card RPG (ICRPG) Emulator - OSR Solo by Parts Per Million Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-07-16
45 min
Sub-Class Act
One-Shot - Ghost Mountain Ep.1
The desert winds blow across Ghost Mountain as Malachai Zerana, a gunslinger and loner, walks into Dead Rock. What cards will Fate deal him today? Game Played: Index Card RPG (ICRPG) Emulator - OSR Solo by Parts Per Million Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-06-30
1h 01
Sub-Class Act
Bonus Episode - Rambles and Reveals
In this bonus episode, I reveal the next system and setting for the first One-shot for Sub-class Act! I also ramble a bit about some stray thoughts on solo play and how it differs from group play. Leave me a message with your thoughts! jamessral@gmail.com
2021-06-10
26 min
Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast
207 Interview with James Sral of Sub-Class Act Podcast and Publishing
If the episode shows up as 30 min Anchor screwed up, wait a day and redownload it, sorry for the hassle. James Sral from Sub-Class Act joins me to discuss his games Novas & Nebulae and Reef Runners, his podcast, and gaming philosophy in general. After that there are a couple short game reviews (Temples & Tombs and Big Apple Sewer Samurai), an unboxing and reflections on the good ole boy system vs American ingenuity in Colorado circa 2004. Sub-Class Act https://anchor.fm/sub-class-act DrivethruRPG store https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/18879/Subclass-Act?term=sub-class Itch.io store https://jamessral.itch.io/ Killdozer...
2021-06-05
1h 27
Sub-Class Act
Episode 13 - Doom and Domination
The party comes face to face with the Monolith's Doom. Will they be strong enough to face it? To stand against the tide of evil and destruction? Game Played: Old School Essentials Emulator - Ray Otus' Oracle Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-05-29
1h 03
Sub-Class Act
Valleys and Visions
The party enters this new, dark, bleak world as they attempt to figure out where they are and how to find Warder or Iris. What they find is certainly not what they would have expected...or hoped for... Game Played: Old School Essentials Emulator - Ray Otus' Oracle Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-05-01
49 min
Sub-Class Act
Conflicts And Sacrifice
The party must now re-enter the city as Chibuzo hopes to fight to reclaim it for his people. Meanwhile, the party is anxious to continue seeking out Iris and Warder from whatever realities may hold them. Game Played: Old School Essentials Emulator - Mythic Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-04-20
36 min
Sub-Class Act
Hawks and Havens
In this episodes, our party makes their way back to the city with Chibuzo to finish the fight against the Evolve corporation. What will they see in the desert along the way? Also in this episode, I absolutely roast in my office! Game Played: Old School Essentials Emulator - Mythic Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio
2021-04-16
47 min
Sub-Class Act
Episode 9 - A Voice Cries Out In the Desert
Continuing on their quest to find Chibuzo, the rightful tribal leader of this world, the party heads further into the desert. What will they find? It's pretty cool (at least to me!) Game Played: Basic Fantasy RPG Emulator - Mythic Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio Call in to anchor or email me your call-in audio clip to jamessral@gmail.com
2021-03-19
39 min
Sub-Class Act
Episode 8 - Hope in the Desert
After fighting the city guards, Anneth, Thurston, and Joyce continue to travel through the desert to find the tribal "Keeper of the Peace" to restore order for this reality and to eventually expel the Evolve corporation. Game Played: Basic Fantasy RPG Emulator - Mythic Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio
2021-03-10
37 min
Sub-Class Act
Episode 7 - Peace Through War
In this episode Anneth, Thurston, and Joyce try to figure out what's next? Will these spirits of the desert planet require something in return for restoring Joyce? What will fate bring our adventurers this time? Game Played: Basic Fantasy RPG Emulator - MUNE Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio
2021-02-25
56 min
Sub-Class Act
Episode 6 - Swords & Spirits
In this episode Anneth, Thurston, and their planetary counterparts begin delving into this ancient, desert-y dungeon. What mysteries will be contained within? I so can't believe that I said "Zorn" instead of "Gorn". Nerd card revoked! Shameless plug for my own free game: Novas & Nebulae Game Played: Offworlders GM Emulator - OSR Solo Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio
2021-02-09
50 min
Sub-Class Act
Bonus Episode - Still Around!
Hey y'all. Just a brief episode to say that I'm still here, what I've been up to, and that new episodes will hopefully be coming soon. Please call in with any comments, questions, or suggestions! You can leave a message here on Anchor or email me at jamessral@gmail.com Links! - What I've been working on The shameless plug for my free sci-fi Rpg Novas & Nebulae Playing Knave, Maze Rats, and writing adventures for N&N Working on a new setting for Novas & Nebulae as well as Troika! called Reef Runners - What I've been playing around with/reading T...
2021-01-30
05 min
Sub-Class Act
Episode 5 - Foxes and Findings
[Content Warning: Butchered attempt at Australian/Kiwi Accent] In this episode Anneth and Thurston continue their way to the hills on this planet to avoid detection, hoping to regroup to find their lost party members in this reality. On the way, they meet dangerous creatures, new potential friends, and discover an ancient secret! Tools Used: Game Played - Offworlders GM Emulator - Motif Story Engine Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio
2020-12-16
54 min
Sub-Class Act
Bonus Episode 1 - Systems and Stray Thoughts
In this bonus episode, I ramble about my thoughts on solo roleplaying in general, specific techniques and oracles, as well as game systems I've been really digging lately. I also announce the two game design projects I'm working on! My own rules-lite game Novas & Nebulae as well a follow-up setting (which can be used with any game, but especially N&N) called "The Sea of the Galactic Tear." Please feel free to call in on Anchor with your questions or you can ask me on Twitter @bcwarlock18 If you're enjoying the show, tell...
2020-12-16
35 min
Sub-Class Act
Episode 4 - Worlds Apart
Note: New version has Music levels fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience In this episode, our heroes Anneth and Thurston send themselves hurtling through the portal... This one definitely starts a new section of the podcast. Let me know what you think! You can send me a message here through Anchor.fm or you can tweet me @bcwarlock18 Game Played: Offworlders Tools Used: Motif GM Emulator, Tabletop Audio (for the sweet music)
2020-12-09
1h 10
Sub-Class Act
Episode 3 - Past to Present
In this episode, our adventures continue through the dungeon and think back to their pasts to face the skeletons in the closets of their minds... For those who are confused about the "Smoke Sticks" bit, the text really said that the smell of the smoke sticks to the walls, but I like my fantasy smoke grenades better. Word play for the win! Game Played: Basic Fantasy RPG Tools Used: Mythic GM Emulator UNE (Universal NPC Emulator) Tabletop Audio (for the sweet music)
2020-11-25
47 min
Sub-Class Act
Episode 2 - Grave Danger
In this episode, our adventures learn how dangerous these catacombs can be. This episode is full of action, drama, and an NPC who's random name sounds a heck of a lot like a member of Sonic Youth. How fickle Fate can be... One Correction: There is a spot that went missing in editing, but there is a correction about the likelihood of surprise. It's 1-in-6, not 1-in-2. Apologies! Redcaps Podcast: https://anchor.fm/theredcaps Game Played: Basic Fantasy RPG Tools Used: Mythic GM Emulator, UNE (Universal NPC Emulator), and Tabletop Audio...
2020-11-18
37 min
Sub-Class Act
Episode 1 - Broken Peaces
Welcome to the first non-setup episode of the show! In this episode, we meet our heroes for the first time as they are forced into taking a dangerous and mysterious quest to save the city of Traeminster. Please excuse the sounds of my son refusing to sleep. Just pretend it was sound effects of the yelling townspeople...yeah...totally on purpose. Background Music by TableTop Audio Tools Used: Basic Fantasy RPG Mythic GM Emulator The Book of Random Tables donjon.bin.sh
2020-11-11
39 min
Sub-Class Act
0 - The Setup
In this episode, I talk about the tools being used to start this Solo RPG Actual Play Podcast and roll-up the starting party. Tools Used: Mythic GM Emulator (At least going forward) Basic Fantasy RPG (3rd Edition) An original podcast by James Sral (@bcwarlock18 on Twitter)
2020-11-07
27 min
Jerry Ezz Electro
Electro Session 76
Gotye, Dirty South, M83, Flo Rida Ft. Sia, Coldplay, Avicci and more Electro House. Listen to my radio show at Bit.ly/Beat901FM Every Friday night. Here you have the complete tracklist! 01 Quad Laser (intro) - LongStar 02 Beltek - Party Voice (Original Mix) 03 Martin Solveig - The Night Out (Madeon Remix Extended).wav 04 Avicii vs. Alex Gaudino - Im In Love With Levels (Magnus Thorlaciuss Summer Bootleg) 05 Dirty South vs. Hard Rock Sofa vs. Daft Punk - Quasar Coming Home (Romain G Reboot) 06 Gotye ft. Kimbra - Somebody that I used to know [James Kayn Sral Mashup] 07 M83...
2012-05-04
56 min