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RPG Ramblings“Making a Western RPG” with Dave Semark and Matthew Tyler-Jones [audio]Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a quasi–weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Matthew and Dave joins me. They have written a Western RPG and are enjoying great success with their Kickstatcampaign and would love for you to check it out and back it. This is a condensed ramble but we to get into discussing dice manufacturing and using mechanics to add story hooks to your games.
The sun has risen, and we have...2024-09-231h 01RPG RamblingsMaking a Western RPG with Dave Semark and Matthew Tyler-Jones [video]Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a quasi–weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Matthew and Dave joins me. They have written a Western RPG and are enjoying great success with their Kickstatcampaign and would love for you to check it out and back it. This is a condensed ramble but we to get into discussing dice manufacturing and using mechanics to add story hooks to your games.
The sun has risen, and we have...2024-09-221h 00
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 31In Lincoln the boys try to scout the lay of the land, in terms of both geography and politics, culminating in a tense meeting with Torrence, the leader of the outlaw gang that Donal McGinn, AKA Lucky Lawless, used to belong to ...-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast...2024-06-1456 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 30A great point to saddle up with the outfit as they start their seventh adventure. Having served justice on McGuin, the sheriff and his deputised lawmen are summoned to Lincoln to bear witness against his wife. Meanwhile his daughter and Marion find love...-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the...2024-06-0756 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 29Marion makes a promise to Mrs Rayburn he does not intend to keep. Autumn turns into winter, we earn XP and Settlement Points, and we see how successful our business was.-Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively...2024-05-3152 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 28In the aftermath of the gunfight at McGuin's house, the outfit still has to negotiate with a town that feels betrayed by Marion and Jimmy working for Chisum.-We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.Exciting news about Tales of the Old...2024-05-2457 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 27Sheriff Horcock, with his two newly appointed deputies, goes to arrest Donal McGuin.-We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk...2024-05-171h 05
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 26The boys deal with McGuin's denunciation at the public meeting, and in the aftermath, Mrs Paquito and Mr Rayburn issue an ultimatum.-We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu...2024-05-101h 03
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 25McGuin offers Freeman and Harlesden a "favour" that feels more like a threat. The three friends try and lay the groundwork for dealing with the impact of the forthcoming revelation and the possibility that the whole town might turn against them,We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was...2024-05-031h 03
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 24The newly appointed Sheriff Horcock demands to know what these other lawmen are doing in town. When it turns out they have come to inform the Rayburn and Paquito families that their missing sons have been murdered by Cody Picker, Jimmy and Marion feel they have to tell Horcock what they know.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of...2024-04-261h 03Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 23Freeman and Harlesden are reminded of their duties to Chisum, and given notice of a development in the Spanish Land Grant. Horcock is made Sheriff, and two other lawmen arrive in town.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.EffektAP is brought to you...2024-04-191h 00
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 22In the aftermath of the gunfight, Horcock and Jimmy take Marion to the Doctor. A letter from Chisum arrives at the ranch offering new opportunities, and the season turns.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music...2024-04-1254 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 21There's a man goin' round, taking names, And he decides who to free and who to blame, Everybody won't be treated all the same Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.2024-04-0559 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 20Horcock has told his old Confederate colleagues he wants nothing to do with them. He won't help them against revenger vigilantes from the 31st Infantry, so why won't they leave town? What are they waiting for? Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. Content Warning 2: In this session, table disciple was cast aside - somebody (Dave mostly) was eating biscuits close to his mic. I did the best I could but I have not managed to get rid of all the munching. Use the chapter timings if you want to skip the worst o...2024-03-281h 00
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 19"Captain" Nathaniel Horcock wants to leave the war behind. But three old comrades have come to Jornada Springs. And Hell follows with them. UContent Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.EffektAP is...2024-03-221h 00
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 18A great point to jump on board!* A new adventure starts and Andy returns to the table as Nathaniel Horcock. In this episode Jimmy and Marion return from Albuquerque to find that Horcock has other matters on his mind. His Confederate past is catching up with him. Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary...2024-03-151h 14
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 21In the aftermath on the gunfight, Marion is taken to the doctor. A letter from Chisum arrives at the ranch, opening up new opportunities. The season turns.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old...2024-03-1054 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 17In Albuquerque, Jimmy and Marion have their fateful meeting with John Chisum.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2022.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. ...2024-03-0849 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 16After riding hard in the hope of catching Picker up, Marion arrives in Albuquerque. He impresses the local sheriff when he reports the dead men, Rayburn and Gilchrist, who he and Jimmy found on the trail. When Jimmy arrives the two track down Picker in the hope of confronting him once more.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of...2024-03-0158 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 15Around the campfire, the boys try to persuade Chisholm's man, Cody Picker, to come clean about McGinn's offer. The temperature rises, tension mounts.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2022.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu...2024-02-2358 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 14Driving the herd to Albuquerque to market, Jimmy and Marion encounter two separate groups of suspicious riders. Are either party responsible for the dead travellers they came across?We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2022.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is...2024-02-161h 02
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 13After they bring Jimmy's birth-mother back from their adventures in Silver City, Marion and Jimmy must prepare to take their herd to market. They recruit three extra hands to help them, and when word gets around Chisholm's man Cody Picker asks if he can accompany them. This adventure to going to get tense. . .We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number...2024-02-091h 04
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 12In the long awaited conclusion to our adventure in Silver City, Jimmy and Marion decide that if the law can't help they must taken direct action. But can they rescue Minnie in time?We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in October 2022.EffektAP is brought to...2024-01-291h 18
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 11In Silver City, Marion and Jimmy find a lawyer and talk to the sheriff.We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do...2023-04-161h 10
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 10In Silver City, Marion and Jimmy look for Jimmy's birth mother - and find her fallen on hard times. CONTENT WARNING - this episode contains reported abuse and indenture. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Ve...2023-04-1159 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 9AftermathAs he goes through his dead brother's belongings young Jimmy Harlesden discovers a letter that changes everything he thought he knew about his life. He and Marion Freeman set out to discover the truth.This is the first session made on a new recording device that lets us split out each mic's tracks. We are just getting used to a new editing workflow. If you have any comments on teh audio quality please tell us through Twitter, Facebook or Email.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old...2023-02-2459 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 8The aftermath of the shootout and the Tannerhill's treachery. Plus a playtest discussion, and we find a mistake in an update of the story path generator.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with k...2023-02-171h 08
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 7The Freeman Harlesden boys face the Tannerhill family, with tragic consequences.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Empire. Like what we do?Leave a...2023-02-101h 00
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 6Having decided to face up to the Tannerhill family the Freeman Harlesden boys have to put their affairs in order.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk M...2023-02-031h 12
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 5A few weeks after the shootout with McGinn's cowhands the Tannerhill family arrive in town, seeking revenge. And we start a second session with revisions to the settlement rules, and a recap of what we did last time. It's hard to remember stuff nowadays.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. 2023-01-271h 15
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 4Hoarecock takes the baby and the bodies of her murdered parents into town. Freeman and Billy Harlesden arrive later, followed by the (alleged) murderers themselves.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind p...2023-01-2057 min
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 3Investigating the ruins of the Dean ranch, the outfit can't find any trace of a child they know should be there, but can find the tracks of a herd of the cattle being lead east away from the ranch. Freeman and Harlesden follow those tracks, while Hoarecock hears a cry in the scrub...Content warning: this episode features a very young child, injured and in mortal perilWe are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are...2023-01-131h 00
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 2The Freeman Harlesden outfit try to make an impression on the crowd at the Founders Day celebrations, but they are interrupted when Commanchero Traders bring an opportunity to town. It's time to do a deal, or two.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by E...2023-01-061h 06
Effekt APJornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 1The players define their town, and their business. Dave explains the new push mechanic (we already have a new new one at the time of writing), then the newly named Freeman Harlesden outfit ride into Jornada Springs to get to know their neighbours at the town's Founders Day celebrations. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what...2022-12-301h 28
Effekt APNew Mexico - a Tale of the Old West (session Zero)In the New Mexico sun three figures form in the heat haze, three new characters for a playtest adventure. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is Old West Game by Stu Venable, used with kind permission of the Angry Folk Media Em...2022-12-2352 minEffekt APRavenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 6Can our roguish heroes escape the depravities of Haggler's house? Is the length of this short episode a clue?EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF
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Effekt APRavenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 5Tengrail and Isembold and meet Gormer again in Hagglers House, and take an opportunity to steal the eye of Scrome. Their escape route leaves much to be desired.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF
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Effekt APRavenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 4Tengrail, Isembold and meet some of the people strange people in the festival around Hagglers House, while Gormer, disguised with the shape changing blood of Twinbeard, sneaks into the catacombs beneath.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF
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Effekt APRavenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 3Tengrail, Isembold and Gomer have promised to take the chandlers' offering to the festival at Hagglers House, and to get their totem of Heme blessed for the coming year. All as cover for stealing back Scrome's Eye. On the way though, they have stopped at Refreshing Boar village to do a bit of haggling of their own.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do?Leave a review on i...2022-04-081h 00
Effekt APRavenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 2On their journey south to find Scrome's missing eye, the adventurers Tengrail, Gormer and Isembold encounter a woman whose son has gone missing. They decide to help her after only the briefest of conversations about killing the whole family and taking their stuff.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this l...2022-04-011h 05
Effekt APRavenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 1Charged with recovering Scrome's missing eye. The adventurers Tengrail, Gormer and Isembold journey south. But they are reminded of the growing influence of the Death Knight that they unearthed.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff in PDF
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Effekt APRavenland Tales: The Vale of the Dead - part 5Tasked by the one eyed giant Scrome with catching the grave robbers who have taken up residence in the Vale of the Dead, Gormer, Isembold and Tengrail get a chance to prove themselves worthy to take on his second quest.This is a session recorded at our annual gaming retreat in front of a log fire (which occasionally pops and crackles, though I have tried to minimise this)EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free...2022-03-181h 00
Effekt APRavenland Tales: The Vale of the Dead - part 4Gormer, Isembold and Tengrail finally meet the giant Scrome.This is a session recorded at our annual gaming retreat in front of a log fire (which occasionally pops and crackles, though I have tried to minimise this)EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and Dave's blogsUse this link to buy Free League stuff i...2022-03-111h 03
Effekt APRavenland Tales: The Vale of the Dead - part 3The trio meet a ghost who tells them that the Whiners stole the crumhorn from Scrome. The whiners explain they gave it to the orcs, and they realise they missed it earlier built into the orcs' still. Gormer is charged with stealing it.This is a session recorded at our annual gaming retreat in front of a log fire (which occasionally pops and crackles, though I have tried to minimise this)EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission...2022-03-0447 min
Effekt APRavenland Tales: The Vale of the Dead - part 2Our band reaches the Vale of the Dead and finds a number of orcs failing to guard the entrance. After minimal orc murder they explore underground, find the truth behind the fabled gold farm and have a moral debate. Is it what YOUR character would do?This is a session recorded at our annual gaming retreat in front of a log fire (which occasionally pops and crackles, though I have tried to minimise this)EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used...2022-02-251h 20
Effekt APRavenland Tales: The Vale of the Dead - part 1Our three companions of heard the legend of the Vale of the Dead, where it is said gold grows as if on trees. Thats all the incentive they need to go head towards the mountains to look for it. But as usual there are delays on the way.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and other stuff on Matthew's, and D...2022-02-1857 min
Effekt APTales of the Old West play-test: Just Reward?In the last part of this short adventure the boys fight off their attackers, and return both body and deed to Rocliffe. But is he grateful?We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This is the last episode of Tales of the Old West for a while, but tell us, would...2022-02-111h 05
Effekt APTales of the Old West play-test: Dawn ShootoutThings get dangerous. People want something from the coffin that the boys are transporting - something that they have already removed.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This is the last episode of Tales of the Old West for a while, but tell us, would you like to hear more...2022-02-061h 12
Effekt APTales of the Old West play-test: Bringing out the deadRocliffe has another job for our boys - fetching an old friend back from another town. The only problem is, he is dead. The first ten minutes of this show is a discussion of seasonal congregation and income rolls for the local church.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This...2022-01-281h 12
Effekt APTales of the Old West play-test: ConsequencesIn the last episode of the series, the PCs come to to terms with their decision and get their reward. Not everyone is happy. Then it's time to test the end of the season rules and see how the town is developing. Finally Dave asks for feedback from the players on the playtest so far. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has...2021-10-221h 01
Effekt APTales of the Old West play-test: Devil's BargainHaving tracked Patience Rocliffe to Tyler Payton's cabin the posse discover they were set up to fail. Payton offer's them a devils bargain, and not everyone agrees which option to take. A fateful shot is fired.We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. Would you like to hear more of their...2021-10-151h 00
Effekt APTales of the Old West play-test: Horse thieves?The posse have tracked Patience Rocliffe to a remote cabin, and discovered that Tyler Payton, one of Rocliffe's own men, is with her. Out gunned, if not outnumbered, they try and work out how best to rescue her.As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature...2021-10-081h 05
Effekt APTales of the Old West play-test: FoundTracker Floyd Higgins and a posse of townsfolk recover after their encounter with the wolves, and pick ups the trail. It leads to a remote hideout and and confusing discovery. This episode is the final extract of session one of our playtest.Content warning: Animals killedAs is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old...2021-10-0141 min
Effekt APTales of the Old West play-test: Wolves!Tracker Floyd Higgins and a posse of townsfolk are hired and equipped by Ellis Rocliffe to find his runaway daughter, Patience. On her trail they encounter a pack of wolves and fear the worst.Content warning: A young woman is in danger.As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we a...2021-09-2459 min
Effekt APTales of the Old West play-test: Steaming RockMeet the people of Steaming Rock: William Moyer is the black man that owns The Homestead saloon, and employs Bartholomew Wallace there. Father Brayton Carmody is the local preacher, Thomas Vaughn a landowner with a shady past. They are joined occasionally at the Homestead by two outsiders, a native American known as Eric, and Floyd Higgins, who turned his back on his wealthy family to live the life of an outdoorsman. Its Higgins who becomes the centre of attention, when local bigwig Ellis Rocliffe comes looking for him...The maps discussed in this episode are...2021-09-171h 00
Effekt APTales of the Old West play-test: Session Zero part 2Co-host Dave continues his players through character creation, in this hour creating their homes in the town. We are going for a kind of Deadwood vibe with this, so the they create a smallholding, a church and and saloon. You may be glad to know the process herein has been streamlined since this run-through. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. In something new for this feed, we share o...2021-09-101h 05
Effekt APTales of the Old West play-test: Session ZeroIn something new for this feed, we share one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. Co-host Dave takes his players through character creation. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. I don't think after this first hour we even get to know the characters' names, but tell us - would you like to hear more of their adventures?EffektAP is b...2021-09-031h 14
Effekt APRavenland Tales: A Ruby for Hroka - part 19In the final episode of this adventure, the party are insulted that the Emperor Hroka refuses to call them friends. Tengrail fights Ullt, the orcish commandant of the Eye of the Rose. We use the advanced combat rules for the first time. The second half of this episode is our post-session discussion, mostly out of character, though the party do slip back into role when they remember the insult. Boy, did Hroka make them cross.The previous episodes of this actual play can be found on our other feed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Episodes 8 to 18 are on this feed.EffektAP...2021-08-2759 min
Effekt APRavenland Tales: A Ruby for Hroka - part 18The Ent, Klotinda does not listen to reason in her possessive love for Iridne, and Tengrail is entangled in her roots. Meanwhile Gormer discovers a little more about the Stalengrist Crown.The previous episodes of this actual play can be found on our other feed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Episodes 8 to 18 are on this feed.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind essay transcripts and o...2021-08-2059 min
Effekt APRavenland Tales: A Ruby for Hroka - part 17Its been almost a year since we last heard from the Forbidden Lands. Now, after all sort of adventures in space, with xenomorphs and the dark between we stars, we return to the Eye of the Rose and catch up with Gormer, Isembold and Tengrail, for the thrilling concluding episodes of A Ruby for Hroka. Recorded last November as part of our annual gaming retreat.Having temporarily gained the trust of the Emperor Hroka, his wife Soria, and the ancient elf Iridne, Isembold and Tengrail offer to negotiate with Klotinda, while Gormer shows the orcs the entrance...2021-08-171h 02
Effekt APDestroyer of Worlds: The Lion's Den Part 9Charlie team are in a parlous state as they scramble to the climber car of the space elevator, with creatures on their heels at every step. Will they reach it in time?This is a recording of a playtest of Destroyer of Worlds, with some details that may differ from the published version.EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Imagery from European Southern Observatory. Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing.Like what we do?Leave a review on iTunes or PodchaserBuy...2021-02-121h 06