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Maia’s Game RoomS3E7: Peace Offerings | A Starforged Actual PlayTrapped in the icy silence of the Venture following their violent fallout, the Kelvarus siblings attempt to navigate their fractured bond through peace offerings and guidance from home. As they approach the derelict Calypso, a confession about the target’s true nature forces them to confront whether duty to the state outweighs the loyalty of blood.==CAST==Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.socialMichael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social==COMPANION BLOG==https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-7-peace-offerings/==TH...
2026-02-1941 min
Maia’s Game RoomS3E6: Stalemate | A Starforged Actual PlaySelene and Dorian push the investigation as far as it will go, only to find themselves locked in a tense deadlock. The hunt pauses, not because it’s over, but because both sides are waiting to see who blinks first.==CAST==Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.socialMichael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social==COMPANION BLOG==https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-6-stalemate/==THE GAME==https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforgedSupport the show: https://ko...
2026-02-0531 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastEnd of Campaign Talkback | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionAfter 27 sessions of exploring the island of Obojima, the Nimble Voyagers crew gathers for a final talkback session. This journey began in March of 2025 and concludes at the start of 2026, marking nearly a year of collaborative storytelling. We reflect on the transition from the children's arc to the adult arc, discussing how their characters evolved over the years, as well as the narrative weight of the choices made along the way.While the current chapter is closed, the players discuss what might bring the gang back together. Potential future stories include a short city-based mystery in Yatamon...
2026-01-241h 13
Maia’s Game RoomS3E5: The Fool’s Gambit | A Starforged Actual PlayThis episode explores the secret pasts of the Kelvarus siblings through two defining flashbacks. In the Violet District, Selene reveals a hidden desire to be as unburdened as a legendary "Sable" during a private meeting with the artist Kaelle (KAY-elle). Simultaneously, the origins of Dorian’s bond with the Red leader, Ross, are unmasked during a high-stakes game at the Pulse Lounge, where a fateful wager binds them to the impending "Fool's Gambit".==CAST==Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.socialMichael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social...
2026-01-2244 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 26 (Finale) | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionThe crew dives into the lightless depths for a final confrontation with the source of the island's rot. Bonds are tested and old debts are settled as the party fights to cleanse the corruption once and for all. Tune in for the emotional campaign finale to see how the journey ends for our four heroes.Led by GM Maia
2026-01-172h 48
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 25 (Penultimate) | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionIn this penultimate session, the party tracks down the mysterious Crowsworn Coven in a desperate search for a way to stop the spreading Corruption. However, the witches' help doesn't come for free, and one member of the group must agree to a steep price to secure the knowledge they need.Led by GM Maia
2026-01-101h 39
Maia’s Game RoomS3E4: My Brother’s Lie | A Starforged Actual PlayWhile Selene celebrates a breakthrough in the hunt for the Red leader, Dorian faces the mounting pressure of a secret that could shatter the trust between the Kelvarus siblings. As they prepare to leave Hyperion City for the derelict dreadnought Calypso, a deep-dive into surveillance data brings them face-to-face with an impossible truth.==CAST==Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.socialMichael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social==COMPANION BLOG==https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-4-my-brothers-lie/==THE GAME==
2026-01-0844 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 24 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionThe heroes confront the high cost of their previous decisions as an elder's mind is completely wiped, leaving them with a difficult choice about the use of forbidden power.Led by GM Maia
2026-01-032h 23
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 23 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionWith guidance from Captain Clintock, the party seeks out the “Heart of the Island” to combat the corruption. They arrive at Roa Kala, a Dara village, and learn more from elder Audok. Led by GM Maia
2025-12-272h 24
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 22 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionShipwrecked and low on options, the party braved a strange coastline, stumbled on a hidden pirate grotto, and kicked off a rescue mission that spiraled into bedlam. What began as a stealthy plan turned into a frantic brawl involving bizarre powers, sinking ships, and a cursed blade that refuses to be ignored. Led by GM Maia
2025-12-202h 08
Maia’s Game RoomS3E3: System Shock | A Starforged Actual PlayA failed hack leaves Dorian in critical condition. As Selene stabilizes him, a digital ghost from the past reveals the android uprising is personal.==CAST==Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.socialMichael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social==COMPANION BLOG==https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-3-system-shock==THE GAME==https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforgedSupport the show: https://ko-fi.com/maiaw
2025-12-1848 min
Maia's Solo RoomThe Wereraven of Ember | BEFALLEN | Solo Playthrough (Part 3)Serrin survives the corrupting influence of the Singing Fields and arrives in Ember, the Wandering City. After securing the first piece of the apparatus, I investigate a string of brutal livestock killings. Watch as I track a Wereraven to its lair, craft Silver Nitrate in the middle of combat to stop its regeneration, and invoke the crushing power of the Watcher Beneath the Waves to end the threat.You can pick up Befallen on itch.io: https://circe10.itch.io/befallenPlayed by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-12-0945 min
Maia's Solo RoomGhost Planet Escape | ASTROPRISMA | Solo Playthrough (Part 3)In Session 3, I touch down on the ruined city-world of Jewel before making a desperate run for the Outer Ring. My journey takes a lethal turn when I stumble upon a Medusa Sector base, forcing me to flee a high-level MasterHacker to survive. Safely docking at an ISF Settlement, I finally repair my ship, craft a powerful Ion Carbine, and earn the Federation's favor by acing a high-speed test flight. Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-12-0837 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 21 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionShaken but alive, the group faces the aftermath of Vymm’s wrath and the fear it left behind. Bonds are tested as guilt, memory, and strange magic intertwine, revealing unsettling truths about both land and sea. With a new ship and uncertain hearts, they set sail into waters that promise no safety.Led by GM Maia
2025-12-061h 06
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastFEED DROP: Iron Rising - Episode 1: Order is Gold - A Starforged Actual PlayThis is a feed drop, shared here to help cross-promote my work and introduce you to another story I think you’ll enjoy. 😊In the shining metropolis of Hyperion City, two Golds enforce the order that built their world—until cracks begin to show beneath the polish.Iron Rising is about two siblings sworn to protect order and one secret that could destroy it. It's a co-op story told in full collaboration between two players. It’s cinematic, character focused, and driven entirely by the choices we make at t...
2025-12-0445 min
Maia’s Game RoomS3E2: False Start | A Starforged Actual PlayA routine investigation spirals fast as Selene and Dorian chase their first real lead into the Blue District. Nothing goes to plan, and the cracks in their perfect record start to widen.==CAST==Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.socialMichael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social==COMPANION BLOG==https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-2-false-start/==THE GAME==https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforgedSupport the show: https://ko-fi.com/maiaw
2025-12-0445 min
Maia’s Game RoomS3E1: Order is Gold | A Starforged Actual PlayIn the shining metropolis of Hyperion City, two Golds enforce the order that built their world—until cracks begin to show beneath the polish.==CAST==Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.socialMichael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social==COMPANION BLOG==https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-1-order-is-gold/==THE GAME==https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforgedSupport the show: https://ko-fi.com/maiaw
2025-12-0445 min
Maia's Solo RoomBEFALLEN | Solo Playthrough (Part 2)In this session, Serrin secures their standing in Rimehaven before heading south to Ember. We track down a fugitive scholar to confiscate dangerous research notes, using diplomacy rather than force to resolve the conflict. Later, a high-stakes alchemy experiment forces Serrin to directly invoke the Eternal Song, resulting in a successful crystallization but a violent physical complication. The episode wraps up with Serrin leaving the frozen north, only to stumble immediately into a warped, singing terrain that threatens to deepen their corruption.Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-12-0231 min
Maia's Solo RoomBEFALLEN | Solo Playthrough (Part 2)In this session, Serrin secures their standing in Rimehaven before heading south to Ember. We track down a fugitive scholar to confiscate dangerous research notes, using diplomacy rather than force to resolve the conflict. Later, a high-stakes alchemy experiment forces Serrin to directly invoke the Eternal Song, resulting in a successful crystallization but a violent physical complication. The episode wraps up with Serrin leaving the frozen north, only to stumble immediately into a warped, singing terrain that threatens to deepen their corruption.Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-12-0231 min
Maia's Solo RoomThe Cyborg Prophet | ASTROPRISMA | Solo Playthrough (Part 2)In Session 2, I land on Minimas V to infiltrate the ruined Empyrean Laboratories and uncover the truth behind the violet signal. I discover my origins as "Legacy Hardware" from the Old World and meet The Prophet, who gifts me a rare Tesseract and a new purpose: to find my own desire. My glass cannon build also faces another tough test in a lethal showdown against a high-level Medusa Cyber-Terrorist. Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-12-0144 min
Maia's Solo RoomThe Cyborg Prophet | ASTROPRISMA | Solo Playthrough (Part 2)In Session 2, I land on Minimas V to infiltrate the ruined Empyrean Laboratories and uncover the truth behind the violet signal. I discover my origins as "Legacy Hardware" from the Old World and meet The Prophet, who gifts me a rare Tesseract and a new purpose: to find my own desire. My glass cannon build also faces another tough test in a lethal showdown against a high-level Medusa Cyber-Terrorist. Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-12-0144 min
Maia's Solo RoomBEFALLEN | Solo Playthrough (Part 1)Welcome to the first session of my solo playthrough of Befallen: A Dark Fantasy Game of Obsession and Corruption!I introduce my character, Serrin, an Awakened Scholar obsessed with retrieving the pieces of an apparatus to make contact with the Eternal Song entity. Serrin is already marked by the Eldritch, evident by their cold, black, reflective eyes, which are a physical sign of their brush with the otherworldly entity.Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-11-2651 min
Maia's Solo RoomBEFALLEN | Solo Playthrough (Part 1)Welcome to the first session of my solo playthrough of Befallen: A Dark Fantasy Game of Obsession and Corruption!I introduce my character, Serrin, an Awakened Scholar obsessed with retrieving the pieces of an apparatus to make contact with the Eternal Song entity. Serrin is already marked by the Eldritch, evident by their cold, black, reflective eyes, which are a physical sign of their brush with the otherworldly entity.Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-11-2651 min
Maia's Solo RoomEscape from Planet Nieve | ASTROPRISMA | Solo Playthrough (Part 1)In this first session, I wake up as Gray, a cyborg with corrupted memory files and a mysterious signal leading me toward a moon called Minimus V. My journey begins in the Inner Ring where I discover Nieve, an aquatic planet hiding a high-security underwater prison. I attempt to quell a violent prison revolt to gain favor with the Synth Arc faction, but my "glass cannon" build is immediately put to the test. Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.sitePlayed by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-11-2453 min
Maia's Solo RoomEscape from Planet Nieve | ASTROPRISMA | Solo Playthrough (Part 1)In this first session, I wake up as Gray, a cyborg with corrupted memory files and a mysterious signal leading me toward a moon called Minimus V. My journey begins in the Inner Ring where I discover Nieve, an aquatic planet hiding a high-security underwater prison. I attempt to quell a violent prison revolt to gain favor with the Synth Arc faction, but my "glass cannon" build is immediately put to the test. Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.sitePlayed by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-11-2453 min
Maia's Solo RoomRiftbreakers 2E (Part 2) - Solo PlaythroughI’ve added custom rules for scene structure and a Memory Trigger mechanic to drive the narrative and uncover my character's lost past. And after hitting a wall with the original rules, I'm playtesting my homebrew rules to fix the pacing. Then I'm diving straight into a Rift Closure quest to see if my homebrew combat system holds up. Spoiler: Ironstorm is still my best friend. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO0geH8YDTIPlayed by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-11-2358 min
Maia's Solo RoomRiftbreakers 2E (Part 2) - Solo PlaythroughI’ve added custom rules for scene structure and a Memory Trigger mechanic to drive the narrative and uncover my character's lost past. And after hitting a wall with the original rules, I'm playtesting my homebrew rules to fix the pacing. Then I'm diving straight into a Rift Closure quest to see if my homebrew combat system holds up. Spoiler: Ironstorm is still my best friend. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO0geH8YDTIPlayed by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-11-2358 min
Maia's Solo RoomSession 5 (Days 32-45) - MIRU II: Solo RPG Actual PlayThis session covers my journey where the journey includes a tense duel with the slippery Black Hat (who escaped!), discovering the Radio Tower, and returning to the village to learn and train the new "Shoot & Swipe" skill.This all leads to the Day 45 cutscene, where my people reject me just as The God appears for a major showdown.Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-11-2246 min
Maia's Solo RoomSession 5 (Days 32-45) - MIRU II: Solo RPG Actual PlayThis session covers my journey where the journey includes a tense duel with the slippery Black Hat (who escaped!), discovering the Radio Tower, and returning to the village to learn and train the new "Shoot & Swipe" skill.This all leads to the Day 45 cutscene, where my people reject me just as The God appears for a major showdown.Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-11-2246 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 20 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionA peaceful seaside moment shatters when a terrifying spirit emerges, forcing the group into a desperate struggle between power, trust, and survival. As the lines between friend and foe blur, one choice nearly costs everything. What follows is a haunting exchange that will leave lasting scars on all involved.Led by GM Maia
2025-11-221h 00
Maia's Solo RoomRiftbreakers 2E (Part 1) - Solo PlaythroughI am officially diving into the solo rpg, Riftbreakers 2E!---I start by walking through the character overview, going over my tall, scarred, and feral protagonist, Tessa Ward. She wakes up with zero memory, only her name and a burning, Type A need for control that quickly turns into pure rage.---This session also covers the entire Twisting Paths prologue which is this awesome tutorial to walk you through a few of the basics of the game. And I end off on meeting the most unhelpful NPC in all...
2025-11-1850 min
Maia's Solo RoomRiftbreakers 2E (Part 1) - Solo PlaythroughI am officially diving into the solo rpg, Riftbreakers 2E!---I start by walking through the character overview, going over my tall, scarred, and feral protagonist, Tessa Ward. She wakes up with zero memory, only her name and a burning, Type A need for control that quickly turns into pure rage.---This session also covers the entire Twisting Paths prologue which is this awesome tutorial to walk you through a few of the basics of the game. And I end off on meeting the most unhelpful NPC in all...
2025-11-1850 min
Maia's Solo RoomSession 4 (Days 22-31) - MIRU II: Solo RPG Actual PlayThis session of my MIRU 2 playthrough covers Days 22-31. My character's power is on full display as I one-shot two different androids during the "Blood & Bones" and "Nowhere Airport" encounters. However, the world is still brutal, as my "cursed ankle" gave me three minor injuries in a row, costing me three full days of travel!Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-11-1726 min
Maia's Solo RoomSession 4 (Days 22-31) - MIRU II: Solo RPG Actual PlayThis session of my MIRU 2 playthrough covers Days 22-31. My character's power is on full display as I one-shot two different androids during the "Blood & Bones" and "Nowhere Airport" encounters. However, the world is still brutal, as my "cursed ankle" gave me three minor injuries in a row, costing me three full days of travel!Played by Maia Wilson: https://maias-game-room.bullet.site
2025-11-1726 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 19 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionWe're back in Nimble! The party heads into the Brackwater Wetlands in search of a submersible captain, but the deeper they go, the stranger things get. A village under siege, a stolen artifact, and a girl thriving under corruption hint at bigger forces at play. Just as they start to uncover the truth, something ancient answers back...Led by GM Maia
2025-11-151h 50
Maia’s Game RoomIron Rising | Season 1 TrailerTwo siblings sworn to protect order. One secret that could destroy it. Iron Rising is our co-op Starforged story told in full collaboration between its two players.---In the hierarchical metropolis of Hyperion City, the Gold caste rules from gleaming towers while the Reds toil in the shadows below. Selene and Dorian Kelvarus serve the system that raised them—but when one of them begins to question its perfection, the foundation of their world starts to crack.Episodes 1 & 2 premiere Thurs, December 4, 2025.---PlayersMaia WilsonMichael Gilbert...
2025-11-1300 min
Maia's Solo RoomSession 3 (Days 16-21) - MIRU II: Solo RPG Actual PlayThe journey starts with some creepy ruins and a lucky, combat-free encounter. Then, things get intense as I face a mutated android and get Poisoned for the first time!The main event is the Day 20 cutscene, where I discover the game's only Android Village. I spend two full days here, selling off my hoarded items, buying upgrades like Active Body+ and Inventory+, and learning the new Weapon Toss Tech Skill. I even use the Bit Dojo to fully level the new skill to Level 6 (auto-hit)!Read through the companion journal insteadPlayed...
2025-11-0545 minMaia's Solo RoomSession 3 (Days 16-21) - MIRU II: Solo RPG Actual PlayThe journey starts with some creepy ruins and a lucky, combat-free encounter. Then, things get intense as I face a mutated android and get Poisoned for the first time!The main event is the Day 20 cutscene, where I discover the game's only Android Village. I spend two full days here, selling off my hoarded items, buying upgrades like Active Body+ and Inventory+, and learning the new Weapon Toss Tech Skill. I even use the Bit Dojo to fully level the new skill to Level 6 (auto-hit)!Read through the companion journal insteadPlayed...
2025-11-0545 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 18 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionThe party spends a restorative night sharing personal dreams after their witch encounter, but the morning brings two crucial visitors: Vutochi’s assistant delivers a plan to sever the corruption requiring a special blade, the Heart essence, binding knowledge, and a vessel, while a Brigade member warns Bogo that his sister, Bubbles, is now in Yatamon.Armed with this new information and Vutochi's detailed scroll, the companions realize the binding knowledge is with the witches they just fought and that they must head to Polewater Village to secure the necessary submarine. Understanding that the final components are wi...
2025-11-011h 49
Maia's Solo RoomSession 2 (Days 8-15) - MIRU II: Solo RPG Actual PlayThe journey continues through mountains, deserts, and swamps, including a friendly encounter with an Android village where I picked up a First Aid Kit and Signal Jammer.Things take a dramatic turn on Day 10 with a major cutscene: I meet a mysterious android ally, learn critical information about Rust, receive an Inhaler, witness her shocking death at the hands of The God, and face off against the winged machine for the first time! After the intense battle, I even claim a God Finger as a reward.The highs are followed by lows, as I suffer...
2025-10-3048 min
Maia's Solo RoomSession 2 (Days 8-15) - MIRU II: Solo RPG Actual PlayThe journey continues through mountains, deserts, and swamps, including a friendly encounter with an Android village where I picked up a First Aid Kit and Signal Jammer.Things take a dramatic turn on Day 10 with a major cutscene: I meet a mysterious android ally, learn critical information about Rust, receive an Inhaler, witness her shocking death at the hands of The God, and face off against the winged machine for the first time! After the intense battle, I even claim a God Finger as a reward.The highs are followed by lows, as I suffer...
2025-10-3048 min
Maia's Solo RoomSession 1 (Days 1-7) - MIRU II: Solo RPG Actual PlayKicking off my playthrough of MIRU II! Picking up right after the cliffhanger ending of the first game, I'm continuing with my same character from Part 1! In this first session, I cover Days 1 through 7. We start the journey, explore some new terrain (mountains, grasslands), experience a few quiet ruins, and deal with the immediate appearance of the new God. The early days involve tracking its movement and a tense chase sequence leading to an escape.Compared to the deadly start of Part 1, these first 7 days felt surprisingly uneventful mechanically, which was unexpected! I also share my initial...
2025-10-2643 min
Maia's Solo RoomSession 1 (Days 1-7) - MIRU II: Solo RPG Actual PlayKicking off my playthrough of MIRU II! Picking up right after the cliffhanger ending of the first game, I'm continuing with my same character from Part 1! In this first session, I cover Days 1 through 7. We start the journey, explore some new terrain (mountains, grasslands), experience a few quiet ruins, and deal with the immediate appearance of the new God. The early days involve tracking its movement and a tense chase sequence leading to an escape.Compared to the deadly start of Part 1, these first 7 days felt surprisingly uneventful mechanically, which was unexpected! I also share my initial...
2025-10-2643 min
Maia's Solo Room#1 | The Scrappy Seas of Anne Vega | Sundered Isles Solo Actual PlayAnne “Lucky” Vega sets sail!In this opening episode, I chart the region of the Margins and its three key islands — Kahatu, Auki, and Nobuka. I also showcase the Faction Map that defines the political heart of the Isles:The Hallowed Hand, a vampiric theocracy tightening its grip on every port.The Drago Empire, a fading power clinging to old glory.The Obsidian Oracles, exiled occultists dealing in forbidden relics.With the world taking shape, Anne finally gets her first taste of real danger. Docking at Valanu City, we roll on custom tables to see how th...
2025-10-261h 04
Maia's Solo Room#1 | The Scrappy Seas of Anne Vega | Sundered Isles Solo Actual PlayAnne “Lucky” Vega sets sail!In this opening episode, I chart the region of the Margins and its three key islands — Kahatu, Auki, and Nobuka. I also showcase the Faction Map that defines the political heart of the Isles:The Hallowed Hand, a vampiric theocracy tightening its grip on every port.The Drago Empire, a fading power clinging to old glory.The Obsidian Oracles, exiled occultists dealing in forbidden relics.With the world taking shape, Anne finally gets her first taste of real danger. Docking at Valanu City, we roll on custom tables to see how th...
2025-10-261h 04
Maia's Solo Room#0 | The Scrappy Seas of Anne Vega | Sundered Isles Solo Actual PlayMeet Anne “Lucky” Vega — a 20-year-old swashbuckler, explorer, and dragon rider from the Myriads. Her vow: liberate her home from the vampiric Hallowed Hand and forge her legend across the Sundered Isles.Anne begins as a low-ranking sailor under Captain Ironhide Bowey, fighting to prove herself, survive the chaos, and rise from obscurity to legend.This first episode builds the world around her. Using the Sundered Isles expansion books, I create three major powers that will shape every mission and consequence: the Hallowed Hand, the Drago Empire, and the Obsidian Oracles. These factions will become the li...
2025-10-2642 min
Maia's Solo Room#0 | The Scrappy Seas of Anne Vega | Sundered Isles Solo Actual PlayMeet Anne “Lucky” Vega — a 20-year-old swashbuckler, explorer, and dragon rider from the Myriads. Her vow: liberate her home from the vampiric Hallowed Hand and forge her legend across the Sundered Isles.Anne begins as a low-ranking sailor under Captain Ironhide Bowey, fighting to prove herself, survive the chaos, and rise from obscurity to legend.This first episode builds the world around her. Using the Sundered Isles expansion books, I create three major powers that will shape every mission and consequence: the Hallowed Hand, the Drago Empire, and the Obsidian Oracles. These factions will become the li...
2025-10-2642 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 17 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionThe party encounters a coven of witches in the Brackwater Wetlands, each attempting to manipulate them. Maki negotiated their release, retrieving red sap from a corrupted tree for the witches. The sap revealed the corruption’s true extent and location, prompting the party to confront it at the island’s heart.Led by GM Maia
2025-10-262h 01
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play Podcast[STORY FIX] Session 15 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionIMPORTANT LISTENER NOTE: This episode was accidentally skipped and is being published out of chronological order. This session should be listened to AFTER Session 14 and BEFORE Session 16 to follow the story!Link to Session 16. After a cooking competition with Chef Lolly, the party ventures into a flooded observation deck of the AHA headquarters, where they battle corrupted fish folk pirates.Led by GM Maia.
2025-10-212h 29
Dice ExploderActual Play: An Uncomfortable Offer (Maia's Game Room: The Electric State) with Maia WilsonTranscripts available at diceexploder.comOne of my favorite parts about these episodes where I'm highlighting a single moment from an actual play is how many practical lessons I can bring back to my own table by going beat by beat through a significant moment in play. And today, Maia Wilson has brought a particularly significant moment from her show Maia's Game Room in which one character, in desperate straights, is pressured by an NPC to pay for his help with sex.It's an intense moment. It may not be for you (and this episode...
2025-10-2148 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 14 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionThe party arrives at AHA headquarters to consult Vutochi about Mako’s corruption. Vutochi theorizes that the corruption acts like a symbiote, draining Mako’s vitality. During the consultation, Beebee is controlled by the malevolent spider spirit Vymm, who demands the fungal heart in exchange for her temporary freedom.Led by GM Maia
2025-10-051h 06
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 13 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionThe crew journeys to the AHA headquarters, a coastal observatory, to seek help for Mako’s advanced corruption. There, they met Master Vutochi, a cat spirit, who theorized the corruption was sentient and symbiotic. During their consultation, Beebee attempts to commune with spirits and was possessed by the great spider spirit Vymm, creating a new crisis for the group.Led by GM Maia
2025-09-201h 01
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 12 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionA high-speed cat launch lands Beebee face-to-face with a monstrous rodent and a cauldron hiding the magic they need, while Mako strikes a dangerous deal with mischievous pixies to save the party.Led by GM Maia
2025-09-131h 14
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 11 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionA routine errand takes a bizarre turn when the party is magically shrunk inside a mysterious workshop and forced to navigate a now-giant world filled with potions, pests, and one very dramatic housecat. With time running out and danger at every turn, they must outwit flying foes and feline bargains to return to normal size.Led by GM Maia
2025-09-061h 26
Maia’s Game RoomFeed Drop: Tales Yet Told - Our Lives in the WoodA Note From Maia: This is a special feed drop episode featuring our friends at the Many Sided Network! I'm excited to share the first episode of Our Lives in the Wood from the podcast Tales Yet Told. Episode Content Warnings: Human Transformation into animals, conversations around gender, Horse sounds, Breaking Glass, Isolation, Apocalyptic Scenarios, Family Drama, Betrayal, Mentions of use of excessive force by police.Original Episode Description: November 12, 85 AE. 3 weeks after the Oak Creek Incident, Sunday and Thursday are holed up in Sunday’s basement after a surprise changeling attack on the thrown-together st...
2025-09-031h 42
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 10 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionA harpy ambush, a broken-down truck, and a panicked courier boy send the party spiraling into a chaotic chain of events on their journey to the coastal highlands.Led by GM Maia
2025-08-231h 16
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 9 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionOur heroes are finally on the road from Yatamon, but their journey is already full of surprises! Watch as they face unexpected emotional encounters, challenging terrain, and a dramatic turning point that pushes one party member to their limits. Plus, find out what mysterious eyes are watching them from the shadows as the session ends!Led by GM Maia
2025-08-161h 02
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 8 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionJoin us for the fallout from the party's final night in Yatamon! See how they react to ominous new developments and solidify their plans for a grand journey across Obojima. Plus, don't miss the lighter moments and deeper bonds forged before their departure!Led by GM Maia
2025-08-0949 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastObojima Origins: The Story So Far (Arc 1 + Arc 2 Recap)Missed the early adventures of Beebee, Bogo, Mako, and Maki? Or just need a quick refresher before diving back into the magic and danger of Obojima? This video has you covered!Join us as we recap the epic journey of our four heroes, from their innocent beginnings in the village of Okiri to their perilous quest in the bustling city of Yatamon. Discover how childhood pacts and traumatic events shaped their lives and set them on a path to save their island from a creeping Corruption.Led by GM Maia
2025-08-0207 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 7 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionThe party has wrapped up their business in Yatamon and is now preparing for the journey ahead, each character handling personal tasks before they set off. Join us to see what final preparations and emotional goodbyes unfold before their next big adventure begins!Led by GM Maia
2025-07-261h 33
Maia’s Game RoomLook Behind You (Part 2) | A Liminal Horror Actual PlayContent Warning: Graphic Violence, Body Horror, Psychological Horror, Paranoia, Kidnapping & Hostage Situations, Supernatural & Cosmic Horror, Arachnophobia, Strong Language, Depictions of Pain & InjuryThe night is far from over. Wounded, betrayed, and on the run, Oliver Valentine barrels through the streets of Chicago with a mysterious suitcase chained to his wrist. With his car sabotaged and enemies closing in from all sides, the simple delivery has devolved into a desperate fight for survival. Caught between a ruthless crime family and a group of unnervingly professional pursuers, Oliver's only hope is to reach the ominous OmniCorp Tower before the...
2025-07-2154 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 6 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionThe group narrowly escapes the corrupted tunnels and regroups to recover and process what they’ve learned. Strange mushrooms, haunting memories, and urgent warnings set the tone as they prepare to meet with researchers investigating the island’s growing corruption. With new leads and a choice between two possible paths, the party readies themselves to leave Yatamon behind and begin a larger journey across Obojima.Led by GM Maia
2025-07-201h 05
Maia’s Game RoomLook Behind You (Part 1) | A Liminal Horror Actual PlayContent Warning: Graphic Violence, Body Horror, Psychological Horror, Paranoia, Kidnapping & Hostage Situations, Supernatural & Cosmic Horror, Arachnophobia, Strong Language, Depictions of Pain & InjuryOn the last night of the year, professional runner Oliver Valentine takes on one last job. The pay is too good to refuse, the task deceptively simple: deliver a suitcase by midnight. But the city comes alive with hunters and the simple delivery becomes a desperate fight for survival.Led by GM Maia WilsonPlayer: MichaelSound design & Editing: Maia WilsonGame: Liminal Horror...
2025-07-071h 04
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 5 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionThe group descends into Yatamon’s abandoned subway tunnels to investigate signs of corruption. Poisoned waters, a deadly crossing, and a corrupted automaton test their teamwork and resolve. Led by GM MaiaRead session recaps
2025-07-061h 16
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 4 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionThe trail has led here. After emotional confessions and a tense meeting with the AHA, the party stands before a locked grate leading into the dark, abandoned subway tunnels of Yatamon. The corruption sensor they were given is now beeping urgently, warning of a great danger just beyond the rusted bars.Led by GM MaiaView character art and learn more about the campaignLearn more about ObojimaLearn more about the Nimble TTRPG
2025-06-291h 31
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 3 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionThe search for answers begins in Yatamon's underbelly! Armed with their first real leads, the heroes take a detour to gear up, making some questionable purchases at a chaotic flea market and having a tense run-in with a rival from Mako's past.Join us for Session 3 as the investigation dives headfirst into the city's canals. A strange discovery pulled from the murky, magically-tainted water points to a secretive research group that may hold the key to Mako's corruption. But before they can follow the lead, a quick stop at Mako's apartment introduces them to his... unusual... new roommate....
2025-06-221h 41
Maia’s Game RoomS2E8: Season 2 Talkback | Electric State Actual Play PodcastJoin the cast of Operation Firewall for a deep dive into the emotional rollercoaster that was Season 2 of our Electric State RPG actual play. In this talk back session, the players and Game Master decompress, celebrate, and reflect on the intense journey they shared. What moment hit the hardest? Was it Daniel's shocking decision outside the Happy Cool building? Or Emma Jane's unexpected moment of calm in the middle of chaos? Thanks for joining us on this incredible ride!---Led by GM MaiaCast:Vincent, played by...
2025-06-161h 44
Maia’s Game RoomS2E7: Welcome to Operation Firewall (Finale) | Electric State Actual Play PodcastThe crew reaches Pacifica. A guarded facility. A final chance to expose the truth. What they find inside isn’t resistance—it’s invitation. The doors open too easily. The silence hums with something waiting.And beneath it all, trust begins to crack. No more warnings. No more resets. This is the end of the mission.---Led by GM MaiaCast:Vincent, played by ArcturusElias, played by MichaelEmma-Jane, played by MegDaniel, played by ToddThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocat...
2025-06-101h 04
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 2 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionAfter a brutal encounter with a corrupted creature, the group regroups at Maki’s apartment to process the attack and their shared past. Over a nostalgic meal, old wounds resurface: Beebee reveals her soul-deep pact with the spirit Vymm, Mako’s corruption spirals out of control, and the group resolves to face the spreading threat together. Later, Bogo hunts down a legendary hidden stall, and Mako leaves a quiet note for someone he left behind. As new leads surface and strange surveillance unfolds overnight, the mystery deepens. Character art by Juliana @jooo.art on InstagramLed by ...
2025-06-082h 07
Maia’s Game RoomS2E6: Exit Wounds | Electric State Actual Play PodcastLittleville is burning.After a harrowing confrontation, the crew races to escape with their lives—and whatever pieces of themselves they can carry. With cultists closing in, Rhonda missing, and Daniel bleeding out, trust is strained and time is running out. They don’t all leave intact. But they do leave.---Led by GM MaiaCast:Vincent, played by ArcturusElias, played by MichaelEmma-Jane, played by MegDaniel, played by ToddThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by Simon Stålenhag...
2025-06-031h 42
Maia’s Game RoomCinematic TrailerSubscribe to Maia’s Game Room, an anthology of cinematic TTRPG stories with immersive sound, tight editing, and emotional roleplay. New system each season. Part of the Many Sided Network.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/maiaw
2025-06-0200 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 1 | Obojima Origins: The Root of CorruptionWe return to the island of Obojima and to four adventurers whose paths are about to cross again. It’s been five years since they last stood side by side, and the Corruption has only worsened, spreading quietly across the land. As old memories resurface and new dangers stir, the time has come to confront what was left behind. New arc. New mysteries. Same island. Whether you watched the Children’s Arc or are starting fresh, this is the perfect place to dive in!Character art by Juliana @jooo.art on InstagramLed by GM MaiaView chara...
2025-06-012h 07
Maia’s Game RoomS2E5: Fallout in Littleville | Electric State Actual Play PodcastThe quiet town of Littleville erupts into chaos. A confrontation with Father Marcos turns violent, sparking a desperate flight through backyards and alleys as cult followers give chase. Rhonda is nearly lost, Daniel is gravely wounded, and the crew is forced to make impossible choices under pressure. Elias sets fire to a mechanic’s shop. Emma Jane calms a panicking dog in the middle of a chase. And Vincent makes a devastating decision that shatters him.Some will fall. Some will run. And some, just barely, will survive.---Led by GM Maia...
2025-05-261h 13
Maia’s Game RoomS2E4: The Price of Passage (Electric State RPG)The morning after being stranded in Littleville, the crew's hopes for a quick car repair are dashed. They discover their vehicle was sabotaged, and the local mechanic, Jimmy, will only help if they get approval from the town's enigmatic leader, Father Marcos. As some members seek out help and answers, uncovering unsettling truths about the town's undercurrents and its "Church of the Angels," their visit to Father Marcos takes a dark turn. A demand to use neurocasters leads to a hostile confrontation, forcing a desperate shift to a new escape plan just as an unknown threat speeds their way.
2025-05-191h 10
Maia’s Game RoomS2E3: Roadside Realities (Electric State RPG)The crew's journey continues as they drive into the twilight, sharing stories and anxieties. A tense encounter with mysterious, four-legged machines on a deserted road forces a quick escape. Running low on gas, they stop at a remote station where a seemingly helpful attendant, Betty, grows suspicious of Emma Jane's well-being, leading to a charged confrontation. After a stressful pit stop, the group pushes on, only for their Land Rover to break down just as they reach the outskirts of the eerily quiet town of Littleville. They find a closed mechanic shop and a potentially vacant motel, but as...
2025-05-121h 45
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 6 (Children's Arc Finale) | Obojima Origins: The First JourneyThe Children's Arc finale begins with hard news. Mako is infected with the Corruption and the family must leave Okiri Village. The group faces goodbyes, spirit bonds deepen, an old truck awakens, and a final meal is shared. One last ride, one lasting promise, and the end of childhood.Learn more about Obojima---Learn more about the Nimble TTRPG---Led by GM Maia
2025-05-112h 33
Maia’s Game RoomS2E2: Ties That Bind (Electric State RPG)The team receives their mission: sabotage Happy Cool’s merger with Sentre and destroy the Mode 6 prototype before it goes live. But before they can hit the road, secrets surface. Daniel fights with his ex over their daughter’s treatment, only to witness Julia’s violent neurocaster episode firsthand. Emma-Jane buys Vincent’s silence—and later, leaks mission info to her contact. Elias repairs relationships and machinery alike, while Vincent is jumped by three desperate men who steal his stash. As the team departs, a chilling voicemail from Julia reminds us what’s truly at stake.---Led by...
2025-05-051h 11
Maia’s Game RoomS2E1: Assembling the Crew (Electric State RPG)In 1990s Austin, Texas, Daniel Collins assembles a team for a job against Sentre. The team includes Vincent Aldritch, Emma-Jane Collier, and Elias Bonny, each with their own motivations and skills.Led by GM MaiaCast:Vincent, played by ArcturusElias, played by MichaelEmma-Jane, played by MegDaniel, played by ToddThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by Simon Stålenhag. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and m...
2025-04-281h 10
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 5 | Obojima Origins: The First JourneyIn this episode, the crew braves the ethereal Shrine Station high above Uluwa's spirit market! After offering memories and risking magical bargains, they free their lost friend Basha and board the mysterious Wandering Line back to the mortal world. But their return to Okiri Village isn't peaceful — a corrupted sheep dragon strikes, leaving new dangers in its wake...Ran by GM Maia
2025-04-271h 31
Maia’s Game RoomS2 Prelude 3: Elias Bonny (Electric State RPG)In this optional prelude episode, we follow Elias Bonny—a mechanic and demolitionist with steady hands and a storm behind his eyes. Haunted by what he’s lost and what he’s done, Elias spends his days surrounded by broken machines and unspoken truths. But even the past, when buried deep, has a way of calling back.This prelude is not required to enjoy the main campaign, but it offers deeper insight into the Travelers of Operation Firewall.---Led by GM MaiaThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based...
2025-04-2057 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 4 | Obojima Origins: The First JourneyThe group visits Miss Lindley’s strange workshop and receives a potion to enter the Spirit Realm—on the condition they return with a red bell spirit or something lost. After racing to the Gale Fields and crossing over, they arrive in Uluwa, a twilight market of spirits and strange architecture. While searching for Basha, Beebee and Maki are trapped by a spider spirit, leading to a painful trade. With new allies and floating spirit fish, the group begins their ascent toward the shrine station—and whatever truth awaits at the top.Led by GM Mai
2025-04-201h 44
Maia’s Game RoomS2 Prelude 2: Emma-Jane & Daniel (Electric State RPG)In this optional prelude episode, we meet two Travelers whose paths are already set on a quiet collision course. Emma-Jane Collier is a master manipulator with charm sharp enough to draw blood. Daniel Collins is a former psychiatrist turned fixer, driven by a need to make things right. When desperation meets control, something always gives.---Led by GM Maia---The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by Simon Stålenhag. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken socie...
2025-04-1830 min
Maia’s Game RoomS2 Prelude 1: Vincent (Electric State RPG)In this optional prelude episode, we step into the world of Vincent Aldritch—the team's getaway driver, a man with a polished exterior and a past he keeps tightly sealed. Before the mission begins, take a quiet ride through a memory that shaped everything that followed.---This prelude is not required to enjoy the main campaign, but it offers deeper insight into the Travelers of Operation Firewall.---Led by GM MaiaThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by...
2025-04-1637 min
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 3 | Obojima Origins: The First JourneyBogo answers a spirit’s call and ventures into the moonlit marsh, eventually catching a magical fish—but at the cost of forgetting Beebee. Meanwhile, the twins face unsettling signs of the Corruption on the sheep dragon farm, and Beebee uncovers a cryptic message from the spirit realm. The group’s morning is interrupted when a spirit train appears, and Basha is taken aboard. Now, their journey takes a sudden turn toward the unknown.Led by GM Maia
2025-04-141h 53
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 1 | Obojima Origins: The First JourneyWelcome to the premiere episode of our full length Obojima campaign! In the charming village of Obojima, festival preparations spark a day of chaos and laughter! Determined young Beebee tries everything—from fish-shaped biscuits to petitions—to convince grumpy Elder Hachiro to let her apprentice with History Keeper of the village. Meanwhile, twins Mako and Maki juggle cooking lessons from tattooed Chef Togoro and tinkering with their family's stubborn mini truck.At the Riverton household, oldest sibling Bogo struggles to manage his twelve mischievous brothers and sisters amid festival mayhem.Things get messier when the kids' cake-smuggling plan...
2025-03-251h 55
Obojima Origins: An Actual Play PodcastSession 0 | Obojima Origins: The First JourneyWelcome to Obojima! In this Session 0, we build the foundation of our journey in Obojima, a whimsical, Studio Ghibli-inspired world. Highlights: Character creation for Beebee (Elf), Bogo (Nakudama), and twins Mako & Maki (Humans) Setting the story in Okiri Village, home to sheep dragon farmers The Corruption’s slow spread affecting the land for the past three months The group’s North Star question: Has your character fulfilled their goal before the families leave?This session kicks off the Children's Arc, following a group of young friends as they explore their village, form bonds, and chase their dreams befo...
2025-03-242h 10
Maia’s Game RoomInside Electric State: Season 1 Cast Q&A and GM InsightsJoin the cast and Game Master for a full recap of Electric State: The Path to Dawn Season 1! We dive into each character’s journey, the memorable moments that defined the season, and the challenges of bringing this story to life. The Game Master answers fan questions on the story, unique mechanics, and behind-the-screen decisions, revealing what went into crafting the world and guiding character choices. Plus, we explore hints about what might come next.Led by GM MaiaCast:Ryan, played by ArcturusLuke, played by SergeKatherine, played by MegThe Electric State is...
2024-11-141h 28
Maia’s Game RoomS1E10: A Reckoning at The Ascendant Tower (Finale) (Electric State RPG)In this climactic conclusion, the Travelers confront their fate in the heart of San Francisco. With no path left but forward, Katherine seizes her last chance to hold the Radiant Shepherd accountable, Luke grapples with a dark legacy, and Ryan faces the difficult role of keeping their bonds strong amid impossible choices. At The Ascendant Tower, the final showdown reveals shocking truths about the Luminaries' reach and their twisted vision. Lives are forever changed as each Traveler is forced to reckon with the true cost of their journey.Thank you for joining us for Season 1. Don’t mi...
2024-11-0741 min
Maia’s Game RoomS1E9: Crossroads in San Francisco (Electric State RPG)In this gripping first part of the finale, the Travelers are finally in San Francisco. Katherine confronts her painful past and Ryan tries to keep her grounded, meanwhile Luke faces his father’s dangerous ambitions firsthand. Soon, all paths lead to the imposing Ascendant Tower, where the Travelers get an unsettling introduction to the Radiant Shepherd and the depths of the Luminaries' influence. Tensions escalate as Katherine gets her chance to confront the man she holds responsible for her son's fate.Led by GM MaiaCast:Ryan, played by ArcturusLuke, played by SergeKatherine, played by...
2024-10-3158 min
Maia’s Game RoomS1E8: The Chase to Revelation (Electric State RPG)The Travelers' journey takes a dangerous turn as they near San Francisco. A tense car chase unfolds when mysterious SUVs begin following them, resulting in a shocking abduction that leaves Luke separated from the group. As Katherine and Ryan regroup, they uncover startling information about Luke’s father and his ties to the enigmatic Radiant Shepherd. With new revelations at hand, the Travelers must brace for what's to come as they close in on their ultimate destination.Led by GM MaiaCast:Ryan, played by ArcturusLuke, played by SergeKatherine, played by MegThe El...
2024-10-2436 min
Maia’s Game RoomS1E7: The Anime Beach Episode (Electric State RPG)The travelers rescue Ryan from a barn after his close encounter with a large drone. After a quick reminder about the dangers of the world, they head north, stopping in Fresno for supplies before reaching a beautiful beach. It’s the perfect spot for Ryan to capture that dream photo for his family. The group relaxes, talks, and laughs around a campfire—our version of the classic "Anime beach episode"—as they gear up for the final push to San Francisco.Led by GM MaiaCast:Ryan, played by ArcturusLuke, played by SergeKatherine, played by Meg...
2024-10-1146 min
Maia’s Game RoomS1E6: The Drone’s Game (Electric State RPG)In this episode, Luke has a strange and puzzling morning encounter at the diner with Gladys, leaving him uncertain if he saw her or perhaps her twin. The Travelers finally set a course out of Bakersfield, but a nearly deserted gas station, staffed by an elderly worker, presents new challenges. Ryan’s curiosity draws him into an unusual game with a massive, smiling drone—a game that seems far more complicated than expected.Led by GM MaiaCast:Ryan, played by ArcturusLuke, played by SergeKatherine, played by MegImani, played by NayaThe Electric Stat...
2024-10-0338 min
Maia’s Game RoomS1E5: The Cost of Escape (Electric State RPG)The episode opens with Luke having his own encounter with George and Gladys that leaves him unnerved. Afterward, the Travelers find themselves in a tense standoff with a gang called the Oil Rats as they desperately try to escape Bakersfield. A risky negotiation with the gang’s leader, Rusty Ray, tests the group's resolve. As tensions rise, the Travelers must decide how far they’re willing to go to fix their car and continue their journey—at a cost far greater than expected.Led by GM MaiaCast:Ryan, played by ArcturusLuke, played by SergeK...
2024-09-2655 min
Maia’s Game RoomS1E4: Tension at The Dustbowl Diner (Electric State RPG)At the Dustbowl Diner, the Travelers' encounter with the strange owner, George, takes a dark turn when Ryan is taken to the kitchen and nearly trapped. With Harold's help, they manage to escape, only to face more unsettling offers of "help" the next morning. As tensions rise, Luke and Imani make a bold decision: it’s time to steal a vehicle and get out.Led by GM MaiaCast:Ryan, played by ArcturusLuke, played by SergeKatherine, played by MegImani, played by NayaThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the ev...
2024-09-2050 min
Maia’s Game RoomS1E3: Welcome to The Roadside Rest (Electric State RPG)Stranded on the outskirts of Bakersfield, the Travelers struggle to get their car started, watching helplessly as Katherine is driven away by her husband. With no help from passing vehicles, they are forced to walk into a desolate and eerie city. There, they find refuge at a peculiar motel, The Roadside Rest, run by the unsettlingly cheerful Gladys Johnson. As tensions simmer between Katherine and her husband, a mysterious warning from Gladys leaves an ominous feeling hanging in the air.Led by GM MaiaCast:Ryan, played by ArcturusLuke, played by SergeKatherine, played by...
2024-09-1252 min
Maia’s Game RoomS1E2: Smoke On The Horizon (Electric State RPG)In this episode of, the Travelers successfully navigate the unsettling encounter with the neuroscape-entranced construction workers blocking their path. However, as they continue their journey, tensions rise when Katherine realizes that her estranged husband has been following them in his own car.A few hours down the road, the Travelers' vehicle begins to smoke, forcing them to pull over as the engine overheats. With nowhere else to turn, Katherine decides to confront her husband, seeking both his help and closure. But the encounter takes a dark turn when he locks her in his car and begins driving...
2024-09-0454 min
Maia’s Game RoomS1E1: San Francisco Calling (Electric State RPG)Welcome to The Electric State: The Path to Dawn, a gripping tabletop roleplaying podcast led by GM Maia. Set in a dystopian, alternate 1997, our Travelers are drawn together by fate, each with a mysterious reason to reach San Francisco. In this first episode, we are introduced to our cast of characters, learning their individual motivations and secrets.Join us every week as we explore a world where technology and reality blur, and the quest for meaning drives our characters through a landscape of danger and discovery.Cast:Ryan, played by ArcturusLuke, played by SergeKatherine...
2024-08-281h 05
Maia’s Game RoomCinematic TeaserSubscribe to Maia’s Game Room, an anthology of cinematic TTRPG stories with immersive sound, tight editing, and emotional roleplay. New system each season.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/maiaw
2024-06-3001 min
Coco NgātiLavi Vetelino | a.k.a FRESH BRINCEIn episode 4 we kōrero with a Samoan/Kuki Airani social media influencer Lavi Vetelino, or better known as Fresh Brince. He was raised in Palmerston North before moving to Logan, Brisbane, and then returning to Aotearoa over 5 years ago.
Lavi is a genealogy nerd and can trace his Cook Islands heritage back ten generations. After living in Australia for 9 years and having limited access to his cultural heritage, his family made the move to Mangere where the overload of Polynesian culture came as a shock.
Alongside Lavi, Coco-Ngāti hosts Maia Wilson and Johnson Raela also share their struggles wi...
2021-02-1448 min
Coco NgātiIntroducing Coco-NgātiHosts Maia Wilson and Johnson Raela present Coco-Ngāti.
A podcast that combines cross-cultural, wahine Māori and Pacific male perspectives on issues and topics relating to us. It’s our stories, by our people.
Season one focuses on ‘being mixed race in Aotearoa’. We talk to inspiring people who openly share about the struggles of cultural identity, finding their place in the world, mixed race relationships, raising children who are mixed race and their experiences with racism.
Made with support from Foundation North Pacific Future Makers Fund.
2021-01-2203 min