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9mm Retirement RadioWALKING DISTANCE Ep. 8 - Boots Do the TalkingK-Cell attempts to evade local law enforcement with impulsive decision making.
This scenario is based on “Walking Distance” by Jan, an original homebrew for 9mm Retirement Radio.
Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by Arc Dream Publishing.
If you'd like to support our efforts and boost our signal, join our Discord server and come interact with us and other Delta Green fans!
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2025-11-281h 13
9mm Retirement RadioWALKING DISTANCE Ep. 7 - The Green RoomK-Cell and an unlikely ally discover what plagues Port Orford, Oregon. KOAN, KLEIN and KRÖGER begin the cover up. KINGSTON reaches out to an old contact.
This scenario is based on “Walking Distance” by Jan, an original homebrew for 9mm Retirement Radio.
Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by Arc Dream Publishing.
If you'd like to support our efforts and boost our signal, join our Discord server and come interact with us and other Delta Green fans!
We have a Ko-fi page now! http://ko-fi.com/9mmretirementradio
Also...
2025-11-281h 14
RPG ReanimatorsChases in TTRPGs - ConsultationEpisode Notes
This week, half of the Reanimators stitch our brains together to cover chases in tabletop RPGs! We compare rulesets from a variety of TTRPG systems, discuss what elements of chases we want to emphasize for players, along with some issues we've had in the past, and give our unsolicited advice for GMs who are looking for ways to make their group's next chase thrilling and tense™.
Links:
Here is the Seth Skorkowsky CoC Chase rules video we reference:
https://youtu.be/jy1LL05E5gI?si=DjlUv56Nb_df0sVh
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2025-11-2636 min
9mm Retirement RadioWALKING DISTANCE Ep. 6 - All You Fascists Bound to LoseNow back together, K-Cell exchange intel and form a plan. There's a time to investigate and there's a time to shoot first, ask questions never.
This scenario is based on “Walking Distance” by Jan, an original homebrew for 9mm Retirement Radio.
Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by Arc Dream Publishing.
If you'd like to support our efforts and boost our signal, join our Discord server and come interact with us and other Delta Green fans!
We have a Ko-fi page now! http://ko-fi.com/9mmretirementradio
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2025-11-141h 06
9mm Retirement RadioWALKING DISTANCE Ep. 5 - Police StoryKOAN and KLEIN go to Gold Beach Memorial Hospital to speak with a survivor of the Deathshead incident. KRÖGER changes plans. KINGSTON finally arrives back in Gold Beach, Oregon.
This scenario is based on “Walking Distance” by Jan, an original homebrew for 9mm Retirement Radio.
Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by Arc Dream Publishing.
If you'd like to support our efforts and boost our signal, join our Discord server and come interact with us and other Delta Green fans!
We have a Ko-fi page now! http://ko-fi.com/9mmret...
2025-11-141h 06RPG ReanimatorsDeliver Us from Evil - Dissection with Keeper DocEpisode Notes
In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Call of Cthulhu scenario Deliver Us from Evil written by Keeper Doc and Alex Guillotte. We've had the pleasure of playing and running in multiple versions of this scenario (soon to be published as APs on our YouTube channel) and work with KeeperDoc to give a variety of insights for great moments to highlight, as well as some potentially choppy waters for GMs to be aware of before running it.
Links:
You can find the scenario at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/486759/deliver-us-from-evil
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2025-11-041h 19
9mm Retirement RadioWALKING DISTANCE Ep. 4 - SisuKLEIN and KOAN make a startling discovery and ensure a man's silence. KRÖGER uncovers more information. KINGSTON escalates the situation.
This scenario is based on “Walking Distance” by Jan, an original homebrew for 9mm Retirement Radio.
Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by Arc Dream Publishing.
If you'd like to support our efforts and boost our signal, join our Discord server and come interact with us and other Delta Green fans!
We have a Ko-fi page now! http://ko-fi.com/9mmretirementradio
Also, follow us on Instagram
Che...
2025-10-311h 03
9mm Retirement RadioWALKING DISTANCE Ep. 3 - DefianceKINGSTON buys a ladder. KLEIN and KOAN visit the morgue and make disturbing discoveries. KRÖGER digs into Seth Myers and the overall investigation.
This scenario is based on “Walking Distance” by Jan, an original homebrew for 9mm Retirement Radio.
Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by Arc Dream Publishing.
If you'd like to support our efforts and boost our signal, join our Discord server and come interact with us and other Delta Green fans!
We have a Ko-fi page now! http://ko-fi.com/9mmretirementradio
Also, follow us on In...
2025-10-3158 min
9mm Retirement RadioWALKING DISTANCE Ep. 2 - Inglorious BastardsKRÖGER uncovers startling information. KINGSTON continues surveillance. KLEIN and KOAN meet some locals.
This scenario is based on “Walking Distance” by Jan, an original homebrew for 9mm Retirement Radio.
Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by Arc Dream Publishing.
If you'd like to support our efforts and boost our signal, join our Discord server and come interact with us and other Delta Green fans!
Also, follow us on Instagram
Check out these other great Delta Green and horror-themed TTRPG APs
Stories & Lies
Sorry, Honey, I Have To Take...
2025-10-1758 min
9mm Retirement RadioWALKING DISTANCE Ep. 1 - She Flies With Her Own WingsMarch 5, 2018. K-Cell deploys to Gold Beach, Oregon in the wake of a massacre in Port Orford, Oregon to determine if it has an Unnatural origin.
This scenario is based on “Walking Distance” by Jan, an original homebrew for 9mm Retirement Radio.
Played using Delta Green: The Roleplaying Game by Arc Dream Publishing.
If you'd like to support our efforts and boost our signal, join our Discord server and come interact with us and other Delta Green fans!
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2025-10-171h 07RPG ReanimatorsDeath to the Wizard Kings and Casket Land - Consultation with Marie EngerEpisode Notes
Join us for a chat with Marie Enger where we discuss a variety of topics including their RPGs Death to the Wizard Kings, Casket Land, old cartoons, pottery, the horrors of Missouri, cosmic horror art creation for works like Where Black Stars Rise, as well as Marie's suspected ability to predict the future!
Links:
You can find Marie online via their website (which also has links to the games and works we discuss) or Bluesky
You can join our Discord for more discussions via this link here: https://discord.gg/R8Q6...
2025-10-141h 16
9mm Retirement RadioEPHEMERAL GARLIC Ep. 12 - Postmortem with Colin RichardsHEAVY SPOILERS ABOUND as we unpack Operation EPHEMERAL GARLIC with scenario writer Colin Richards and talk about his inspiration for “Signal to Noise”, his writing process, our favorite flavors of ice cream and snowballs, favorite moments of the arc, and answer Discord user questions.
This scenario is based on “Signal to Noise” by Colin Richards, repurposed for 9mm Retirement Radio. You can purchase it at DriveThruRPG. Colin is also the writer of the Call of Cthulhu 7E scenario “Omega Kappa DIE!!!”, described as “a highly inebriated, modern horror-comedy scenario.” It can also be found at DriveThruRPG. You can also find Co...
2025-09-262h 19RPG ReanimatorsSomething is Wrong Here - AberrationEpisode Notes
In this episode, we study an aberration that is half roleplaying game, half card game, half improv routine, and half love letter to the late David Lynch (that math checks out according to our non-Euclidean algebra). Something is Wrong Here by Kira Magrann is an extremely interesting and unique system that we haven't seen anything like before or since. We discuss some of our experiences with the system and provide some ideas and suggestions to help future Facilitators make their own Lynchian waking nightmares.
Links:
You can find the game here: https...
2025-09-231h 08RPG ReanimatorsLadybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home - DissectionEpisode Notes
In this episode, we dissect the scenario Ladybug Ladybug, Fly Away Home written for Call of Cthulhu and discuss ways to reanimate it as CoC or Delta Green!
Reanimation starts around 1:01:49
Links:
You can find the scenario in this collection: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/191250/the-things-we-leave-behind-an-anthology-of-modern-day-call-of-cthulhu-scenarios
Seth Skorkowsky's review of the scenario, which we reference some changes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YweLN2IWnw
Las Cosas Que Dejamos Atras (Spanish language version of TTWLB with different art): https://www.thehillspress.es/producto/las-cosas-que-dejamos-atras/
Website handout by James Alday...
2025-09-091h 57RPG ReanimatorsAnnouncement! Reanimated RPG Con!Episode Notes
We are organizing an upcoming online TTRPG convention tentatively named Reanimated RPG Con!!
We're set to unleash this monstrosity the weekend of November 14-16, with a variety of free games, panels, and workshops.
GM signups are from October 1-10, then player sign-ups will be on October 20-30.
The event will be hosted on our RPG Reanimators Discord server, so be sure to join if you'd like to sign up and stay updated on these events!
Invite link: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8
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2025-08-2601 minRPG ReanimatorsExploring the Limits of Call of Cthulhu Scenarios - Consultation with Paul FrickerEpisode Notes
In this episode, Alex and Nathan meet with Paul Fricker as a consulting expert to discuss the core essences of what makes a Call of Cthulhu scenario, as well as explore the limits of scenarios for the TTRPG system.
You can find Paul Fricker's website here: https://paulfricker.substack.com/
Or chat more with us on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8
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2025-08-121h 17RPG ReanimatorsTTRPG Scenario Editing and Formatting - Consultation with XPLovecatEpisode Notes
In this episode, we consult with Leslie "XPLovecat" Horn as a resident expert on scenario editing and review to help us understand some ways to help turn that splatter of words on a page into a properly monstrous scenario. We also discuss ways that scenario authors may find or summon their own editors, as well as the proper pronunciation of "Vaesen", which Nathan totally gets right.
Consultations are free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other...
2025-07-2958 minRPG ReanimatorsGood Player Habits - ConsultationEpisode Notes
In this episode, we consult on some good player habits and practices which we always like to see from our side of the GM screen.
Consultations are free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or considering using, these issues at their table (or at least add new and exciting chattering voices inside listener's heads).
All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing.
This podcast...
2025-07-081h 00
The DM‘s Book ClubEpisode #8: Yes AND! Improv For Gamers 2nd EditionShow notesThis week, Fiona and guest cohost Nathan from the RPG Reanimators Podcast discuss 'Improv For Gamers 2nd Edition' by Karen Twelves, published by Evil Hat Productions.From the 'Improv For Gamers 2nd Edition' blurb:'Based on hundreds of hours of professional workshops, Improv for Gamers provides fun and easy exercises designed to take your tabletop or live-action gaming group to the next level. Play one or two before your next session to get players warmed up and engaged, or take a deep dive into developing a particular skill! No improv experience...
2025-07-0255 minRPG ReanimatorsCall of Cthulhu Scenario Inspiration Across the Decades (Chaosium Con 2025 Live Panel)Episode Notes
Listen to a live recording of our nearly sold-out panel at Chaosium Con 2025 where we discuss sources of inspiration for new Call of Cthulhu scenarios in underused decades between the traditional 20s-30s settings and modern day! We cover different ideas and themes for mythos horror scenarios in the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.
You can also tell this is a live recording by the sounds of a door repeatedly slamming as folks moved in and out of the talk, and definitely not from a tentacled creature breaking the...
2025-06-2451 minRPG ReanimatorsQueer Horror - Consultation with Hailey PiperEpisode Notes
In this episode, we meet with horror author Hailey Piper to discuss queer horror as a genre and how we might apply some of her expertise from novel writing to emphasize queer themes, characters, and narratives in horror TTRPGs.
We also discuss lots of queer media recommendations and TTRPG systems, as well as a mildly concerning amount of Shrek - possibly due to some cross-contamination between Beth of the David Behaviour podcast and Fiona of the What am I Rolling podcast (mostly Beth though...)
Links:
You can find Hailey at her...
2025-06-102h 02
Green Box GamingEp8 | Delta Green: Hellhole - All Gave SomeWith no way to go but forward, the end is nigh for O-Cell.Check out RPG Reanimators at the links below!https://rpgreanimators.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/4suxUyIBwJDePqQAqqHfCx?si=c0117194e9b349b7https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChNLIhJcIdeQ9VoclMIXq8Q==========Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/greenboxgaming_==========Our reddit HQ: https://www.reddit.com/r/GreenBoxGaming/==========Streaming and vodsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/greenboxgaming_/videosYouTube: https://www.youtube...
2025-06-101h 19Green Box GamingEp7 | Delta Green: Hellhole - No Rest for the WickedThe team tries to catch their breath, but something is coming...Check out RPG Reanimators at the links below!https://rpgreanimators.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/4suxUyIBwJDePqQAqqHfCx?si=c0117194e9b349b7https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChNLIhJcIdeQ9VoclMIXq8Q==========Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/greenboxgaming_==========Our reddit HQ: https://www.reddit.com/r/GreenBoxGaming/==========Streaming and vodsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/greenboxgaming_/videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greenboxgaming8464...
2025-06-0357 min
Blasphemous TomesAnalogue Horror, with Holly from RPG ReanimatorsWe’re back and we’re twiddling the tracking knob. It’s supposed to clear up the image on this old videocassette, but maybe that’s just missing the point. The static can be the most interesting part, filled...
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2025-06-0300 min
The Good Friends of Jackson EliasAnalogue Horror, with Holly from RPG ReanimatorsWe’re back and we’re twiddling the tracking knob. It’s supposed to clear up the image on this old videocassette, but maybe that’s just missing the point. The static can be the most interesting part, filled...
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2025-06-0300 minThe Good Friends of Jackson EliasAnalogue Horror, with Holly from RPG ReanimatorsWe’re back and we’re twiddling the tracking knob. It’s supposed to clear up the image on this old videocassette, but maybe that’s just missing the point. The static can be the most interesting part, filled...
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2025-06-0300 min
David BehaviourRPG Reanimators Collaboration with Todd KeislingEpisode Notes
Welcome to David Behaviour, a horror book review podcast!
This month, Marie is moving so Beth visited the labs of the RPG Reanimators to talk to Todd Keisling about horror writing and TTRPGs!
Thanks for having me, Lex and Alex!
Music by WAAAVV
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Find out more at https://david-behaviour.pinecast.co
2025-05-271h 42RPG ReanimatorsManifesting Personal Horrors on the Page - Consultation with Todd KeislingEpisode Notes
In this episode, the Reanimators have some cross-contamination with Beth of the David Behaviour book review podcast to branch outside of the RPG space to interview horror author Todd Keisling to see if there are any lessons we can learn from novel writing that could be applied for writing or running horror TTRPG scenarios. We cover a range of topics, including creating characters, motivations, and traits, creating monsters and original cosmic horrors, manifesting personal fears as threats or themes in stories, and some key elements of writing for different vibes, including folk, analog, and surreal...
2025-05-271h 40Green Box GamingEp6 | Delta Green: Hellhole - Rescue?The team converges on Omar's position, but what awaits them behind the next corner?Check out RPG Reanimators at the links below!https://rpgreanimators.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/4suxUyIBwJDePqQAqqHfCx?si=c0117194e9b349b7https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChNLIhJcIdeQ9VoclMIXq8Q==========Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/greenboxgaming_==========Our reddit HQ: https://www.reddit.com/r/GreenBoxGaming/==========Streaming and vodsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/greenboxgaming_/videosYouTube: https://www...
2025-05-2744 minGreen Box GamingEp5 | Delta Green: Hellhole - This Hole SucksThings are looking grim for Agent Omar......Check out RPG Reanimators at the links below!https://rpgreanimators.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/4suxUyIBwJDePqQAqqHfCx?si=c0117194e9b349b7https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChNLIhJcIdeQ9VoclMIXq8Q==========Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/greenboxgaming_==========Our reddit HQ: https://www.reddit.com/r/GreenBoxGaming/==========Streaming and vodsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/greenboxgaming_/videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greenboxgaming8464/videos==========
2025-05-201h 02Blasphemous TomesHorror in Space, with Holly ReanimatorsWe’re back and we’re answering the call of the void. It’s about the scariest call you can receive, regardless of what Cthulhu may claim. The yawning darkness of eternity just shouldn’t be that tempting. For...
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2025-05-2000 minThe Good Friends of Jackson EliasHorror in Space, with Holly ReanimatorsWe’re back and we’re answering the call of the void. It’s about the scariest call you can receive, regardless of what Cthulhu may claim. The yawning darkness of eternity just shouldn’t be that tempting. For...
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2025-05-2000 minThe Good Friends of Jackson EliasHorror in Space, with Holly ReanimatorsWe’re back and we’re answering the call of the void. It’s about the scariest call you can receive, regardless of what Cthulhu may claim. The yawning darkness of eternity just shouldn’t be that tempting. For...
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2025-05-2000 minRPG ReanimatorsTeaching RPGs and Safety Tools - Consultation with FionaEpisode Notes
In this episode, we ask our consulting expert Fiona of the What am I Rolling? podcast (and many other podcasts) about a variety of topics, including techniques to help teach new RPGs to players new and old, some best-practice methods to promote accessibility and using safety tools in RPGs, as well as improv techniques which can help players and GMs.
You can find a link to Fiona's awesome lines and veils spreadsheet in our lab's google drive here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b2HEKM7Qi88rgFJpNfwjwPvqHfExw0B6IN6NKY9xih4/edit...
2025-05-132h 10Green Box GamingEp4 | Delta Green: Hellhole - Like Some Det Cord in the WindSo it begins for O Cell.Check out RPG Reanimators at the links below!https://rpgreanimators.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/4suxUyIBwJDePqQAqqHfCx?si=c0117194e9b349b7https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChNLIhJcIdeQ9VoclMIXq8Q==========Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/greenboxgaming_==========Our reddit HQ: https://www.reddit.com/r/GreenBoxGaming/==========Streaming and vodsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/greenboxgaming_/videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greenboxgaming8464/videos==========...
2025-05-131h 17Green Box GamingEp3 | Delta Green: Hellhole - Age Against the MachineUnexpected pitfalls threaten to end the operation before it begins...Check out RPG Reanimators at the links below!https://rpgreanimators.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/4suxUyIBwJDePqQAqqHfCx?si=c0117194e9b349b7https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChNLIhJcIdeQ9VoclMIXq8Q==========Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/greenboxgaming_==========Our reddit HQ: https://www.reddit.com/r/GreenBoxGaming/==========Streaming and vodsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/greenboxgaming_/videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greenboxgaming8464/videos
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Modern Mythos with Jon and SethChaosium Con USA 2025Seth and Jon sojourned to Ypsilanti, (Ann Arbor/Detroit adjacent), for Chaosium Con 2025! As you can well imagine, it was amazing! +++++++++++++++++++++++ Fire Lizard Games, thank you for sponsoring this episode! Check out Fire Lizard Games' upcoming Yith Borg game! Designed with the Mork Borg rules, in Yith Borg you are a Yithian looking to stake your claim on Earth in the hellscape aftermath of a Mythos-fueled cataclysm that devastated the planet in 1920. Check out their Upcoming Projects page at: https://www.firelizardgames.com/upcoming-projects And check out their full...
2025-05-051h 10Green Box GamingEp2 | Delta Green: Hellhole - Sticks and...Stones?The plot thickens as O-Cell starts running down leads.Check out RPG Reanimators at the links below!https://rpgreanimators.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/4suxUyIBwJDePqQAqqHfCx?si=c0117194e9b349b7https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChNLIhJcIdeQ9VoclMIXq8Q==========Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/greenboxgaming_==========Our reddit HQ: https://www.reddit.com/r/GreenBoxGaming/==========Streaming and vodsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/greenboxgaming_/videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greenboxgaming8464/videos
2025-04-291h 09Green Box GamingEp1 | Delta Green: Hellhole - New Adventures with Alex of RPG Reanimators!Join us as we welcome Alex of RPG Reanimators to run us through his operation Hellhole!Check them out at the links below!https://rpgreanimators.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/4suxUyIBwJDePqQAqqHfCx?si=c0117194e9b349b7https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChNLIhJcIdeQ9VoclMIXq8Q==========Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/greenboxgaming_==========Our reddit HQ: https://www.reddit.com/r/GreenBoxGaming/==========Streaming and vodsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/greenboxgaming_/videosYouTube: https...
2025-04-221h 03RPG ReanimatorsThe Code - Dissection with Jon HookEpisode Notes
In this episode, we dissect and reanimate The Code written by Christopher Lackey with Lynne Hardy for Call of Cthulhu 7e, and available as part of the Mansions of Madness vol. 1 collection from Chaosium (links below). We're also joined by special guest Jon Hook from the Modern Mythos podcast! Jon has been a huge fan of this scenario for some time, and shares his plans to transplant this scenario to the Gaslight setting, which he plans to run at Chaosium Con 2025!
Reanimation starts around 1:10:55
Links:
Mansions of Madness:
Physical: https://www...
2025-04-082h 01RPG ReanimatorsUnland - Dissection with Scott DorwardEpisode Notes
In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Call of Cthulhu scenario UNLAND written by Scott Dorward, with the author himself! We dissect the creepy amusement park rides and talk about Silent Hill 2 more than a bit, while Scott shares how he runs this scenario very differently than written, as the scenario that made it to print became quite different than he'd originally envisioned it to be!
The scenario is in the Fear's Sharp Little Needles collection, which is available here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/245289/fear-s-sharp-little-needles-26-modern-day-call-of-cthulhu-scenarios
Additionally, our Be...
2025-03-181h 56RPG ReanimatorsThe Burning Stars - Dissection with Matt SandersonEpisode Notes
In this episode, we meet with Good Friend Matt Sanderson to talk about his favorite Call of Cthulhu scenario The Burning Stars, written by David Conyers for Call of Cthulhu 6th edition. I describe this as "the most Call of Cthulhu-y-est scenario I have ever played" and for the first time, I'll recommend to anyone who has not already read or played this scenario to carefully consider if they want to spoil themselves on it by listening here, as it has a really fantastic twist that needs to come through at the table.
Y...
2025-03-041h 38
David BehaviourThe Hacienda (with Lex)Episode Notes
Welcome to David Behaviour, a horror book review podcast! This month, we're back in Mexico, but this time, there's a house and dark box. What's in it?
Music by WAAAVV
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Links:
Find Lex with the RPG Reanimators
Find out more at https://david-behaviour.pinecast.co
2025-03-011h 48RPG ReanimatorsRealism, Verisimilitude, and Pulp in TTRPGs - ConsultationEpisode Notes
In this episode, we bicker about how to handle realism and verisimilitude vs. explosive pulpiness when we run RPGs, and how this can vary depending on system, scenario, and players. (Spoiler: Communication is still key)
Consultations are free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or considering using, these issues at their table (or at least add new and exciting chattering voices inside listener's heads).
All music and sound effects are sourced...
2025-02-041h 05RPG ReanimatorsCthork Borg with Richard Kelly - AberrationEpisode Notes
In this episode, we hack apart another game system, Cthork Borg, with its mad scientist creator Richard Kelly. Cthork Borg is a low-prep cosmic horror RPG set in the gloomy jazz age. As it's name suggests, it's an aberrant mutation from the Mork Borg core ruleset with some interesting changes by Richard that help it feel fresh, wriggling, and fun for GMs and players looking to try something a bit lighter than Call of Cthulhu, but still fully capable of delivering horrors at the table. We also talk about a lot of different games & systems i...
2025-01-141h 44RPG ReanimatorsLights Out, Spilsbury #9485, The Mummy of Pemberley Grange, Wreck this Deck - Choice Cuts 2Episode Notes
In this second Choice Cuts episode, we dissect and reanimate 3 short one-shot scenarios and a card game(?) back-to-back in the following order:
Lex shares Lights Out, by Joe Trier (starts ~1:19)
Holly shares Spilsbury #9485 by Adam Gauntlett (starts ~10:22)
Alex shares The Mummy of Pemberly Grange by Allan Carey & Nic Holland (starts ~25:38)
And Nathan shares Wreck this Deck, which is definitely not a YuGiOh! RPG (starts ~36:11)
Lights Out and Spilsbury are part of the Fears Sharp Little Needles collection: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/245289/fear-s-sharp-little-needles-26-modern-day-call-of-cthulhu-scenarios
Mummy of Pemberly Grange can be found here...
2024-12-2447 minRPG ReanimatorsRPG Handouts and Props - ConsultationEpisode Notes
In this episode, we provide our non-expert opinions on using props and handouts in TTRPGs, including both physical and digital versions for in-person or online games.
Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or considering using, these issues at their table (or at least add new and exciting chattering voices inside listener's heads).
Links:
Nathan's introduction of Professor Diggleby
Invite to our Discord server
Our free Patreon
...
2024-12-101h 05RPG ReanimatorsPresence - DissectionEpisode Notes
In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Delta Green scenario Presence written by Shane Ivey. We give our tips and advice from having read, ran, and played this scenario both as a multi-session investigation, as well as an explosive one-shot! Also, here is the player-friendly map we referenced.
You can find the scenario at: https://shop.arcdream.com/products/delta-green-presence-paperback (Physical) or https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/432077/delta-green-presence-apu8165 (PDF)
And also check out both of our APs to see how different GMs can approach the same content:
Nathan's 3...
2024-11-261h 32RPG ReanimatorsBedlam Hall - AberrationThis week, the RPG Reanimators discuss the dreadful game of Bedlam Hall, an RPG where you regrettably play the staff of a manor somewhere between Downton Abbey, the Addams Family, and Lemony Snickett. This in an Aberration where we focus a full system, rather than just a scenario.Unfortunately, Bedlam Hall was written by David Kizzia and published with Monkeyfun Studios. If you would want to make the terrible decision of purchasing this system for yourself, you can find it secreted away from public view here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/216652/bedlam-hall?src...
2024-11-1256 minRPG ReanimatorsKingdoms - Consultation with Sophia TinneyKingdoms - Consultation with Sophia TinneyIn this episode, we consult on the Kingdoms system with the author, Sophia Tinney! Sophia discusses the origin of the system, provides some guidance for game masters, and chats about the upcoming game Fever Dream Nexus. We reference our playthough of Kingdoms a fair bit in this episode, and you can find all 4 episodes (plus a session 0) on our It's Alive! AP series on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkzg78zoNtepyAka8Wu7QePVVYx2XRpWPYou can pick up a copy of...
2024-10-291h 13RPG ReanimatorsFlash Cthulhu Short Scenarios - Consultation with MJRRPGIn this episode, we consult on a spreading case of Flash Cthulhu quick one-shot scenarios for Call of Cthulhu with Michael of MJRRPG. Michael shares his arcane knowledge of writing and running short (~1 hour) horror scenarios, and then the rest of the Reanimators discuss the scenario Sell Yourself, which was recently featured in our It's Alive! AP series on YouTubeYou can also check out more of Michael's work at mjrrpg.com and by searching "Flash Cthulhu" on drivethrurpgIf you'd like to join our Discord for more discussions: https...
2024-10-1552 minRPG ReanimatorsField of Screams - DissectionIn this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Pulp Call of Cthulhu scenario Field of Screams with the author Al Smith! The scenario is available at the following link:
PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/378340/field-of-screams
If you'd like to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8
All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.
2024-09-251h 04RPG ReanimatorsConvergence - DissectionIn this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Delta Green scenario Convergence written by John Tynes and available from Arc Dream Publishing (links below). Holly, Alex, and Nathan run through their combined experiences running this scenario to share their tips and advice while Lex stares at the pretty lights in the sky. We're also sharing some resources we've made and found via our Reanimator google drive here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FeQ4zrSAcZRsaQ4E_3y-T1T_N94HPAzo?usp=sharing
Reanimation starts around 36:33
Physical: https://shop.arcdream...
2024-09-031h 36RPG ReanimatorsMusic from a Darkened Room - DissectionIn this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Delta Green scenario Music from a Darkened Room written by Dennis Detwiller and available as part of the Night at the Opera collection from Arc Dream Publishing (links below). Lex walks through his tips and advice from his "by the book" and reanimated runs of the scenario, and is also sharing the resources used in the last run via this google drive link (featuring art by Colin Richards!): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lnPU4vOvy6H9DnXZSti8hj8N9J3PZxks?usp=sharing
Reanimation starts...
2024-08-211h 18RPG ReanimatorsAlien, Chariot of the Gods - DissectionIn this episode, the Reanimators and special guest Intern Tyler Hudak dissect and reanimate the Alien RPG scenario Chariot of the Gods, written by Andrew E. C. Gaska and available as part of the Alien RPG Starter Set from Free League Publishing. Now with remastered audio!Physical: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/alien-rpg-2/starter-set/Standalone PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/293977/alien-rpg-chariot-of-the-gods-scenarioReanimation starts around 55:40Tyler's run of Chariot of the Gods for Into the Darkness: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJQ7JbI3-ZhL7...
2024-08-071h 56RPG ReanimatorsThe Necropolis - DissectionIn this episode, we continue our unofficial series on Gateway Scenarios by dissecting and reanimating the Call of Cthulhu scenario The Necropolis written by Leigh Carr and available via the following links as part of the Gateways to Terror collection from Chaosium. Featuring a special guest Jimmy the Intern (RIP...), and now with remastered audio!Physical: https://www.chaosium.com/gateways-to-terror/PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/293105/gateways-to-terrorReanimation starts around 19:54If you'd like to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8...
2024-07-0951 minRPG ReanimatorsDead Boarder - DissectionNow with remastered audio! In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Call of Cthulhu scenario The Dead Boarder written by Todd Gardiner with Mike Mason and available via the following links as part of the Gateways to Terror collection from Chaosium:Physical: https://www.chaosium.com/gateways-to-terror/PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/293105/gateways-to-terrorReanimation starts around 55:40If you'd like to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8All music and sound effects are sourced under attribut...
2024-06-251h 12RPG ReanimatorsGateway Scenarios - ConsultationIn this episode we consult on a serious case of considering Gateway Scenarios to introduce new players to the TTRPG hobby and more experienced players to new systems. We cover some of our favorite examples from across systems as well as what factors we look for when trying to identify new possible gateway scenarios. Now with remastered audio!Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or considering using, these issues...
2024-05-281h 00RPG ReanimatorsBringing 1920s Scenarios to Modern Day + The Haunting Dissection (Chaosium Con 2024 Live Panel)Listen to a live recording of our panel at Chaosium Con 2024 where we discuss obstacles and ideas to help bring classic 1920s-30s Call of Cthulhu scenarios into modern settings, and Reanimate the classic Call of Cthulhu scenario The Haunting by Sandy Petersen as a case example! We've tried to boost the audio for participant questions as much as possible, but they are a bit quiet.
*This also serves as proof that we are in fact capable of walking among the living for short bursts out of direct sunlight, and anything you've heard to the contrary amounts...
2024-05-1444 minRPG ReanimatorsChaosium Con 2024 Recap - Break RoomJoin us again in the Break Room as we decompress from playing and running games from Chaosium Con 2024 and discuss all the awesome people we had the chance to connect with! Now with remastered audio!These Break Room discussions are meant to be very casual, and a slight break from our ususal TTRPG-related content so that we can seem more human in order to better blend in among the populace... We originally recorded this session in early January shortly after New Years, but alas release schedules got the better of us, so our resolutions...
2024-04-3042 minRPG ReanimatorsSignal to Noise - Dissection with Colin RichardsIn this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the 1980s Call of Cthulhu analog horror scenario scenario Signal to Noise, written by Colin Richards. Now with remastered audio! You can find it on drivethruRPG at the following link:https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/442567/signal-to-noise-a-1980s-analog-horror-scenarioReanimation starts around 38:55You can check out more of Colin's work at www.colinrichardsart.comOur It's Alive! AP of this scenario: https://youtu.be/woGaUzeSrio?si=4AXMhJ9SP2xsYKdVSome resources including Alex's revised bouts of madness, Lex's...
2024-04-022h 04RPG ReanimatorsCritically Reading RPG Scenarios - ConsultationIn this episode, we consult on a serious case of critically reading scenarios with an eye for running them at the table. We discuss some red flags we've noticed over the years, some things we tend to look for, and generally discuss how and why we pick the scenarios that we do. Now with remastered audio!All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.
2024-03-121h 20RPG ReanimatorsTen Candles RPG - AberrationIn this episode, we confront our first Aberration - attempting to dissect and understand an entire ttrpg system rather than just a scenario. We discuss our thoughts and experiences with the tragic horror of the Ten Candles Roleplaying game, written by Stephen Dewey, and published by Cavalry Games. If you'd like to learn more about the system and consider purchasing it, you can find the physical and PDF versions available here: https://cavalrygames.com/shop Now with remastered audio!All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.
2024-02-2755 minRPG ReanimatorsBreak Room - 1Join us in the Break Room between Dissections and Consultations where we casually chat about what we're up to while we're off-shift at the H.West Memorial Mortuary and Laboratories, and welcome our new full-time Reanimator Holly! Now with remastered audio!These Break Room discussions are meant to be very casual, and a slight break from our ususal TTRPG-related content so that we can seem more human in order to better blend in among the populace... We originally recorded this session in early January shortly after New Years, but alas release schedules got the...
2024-02-131h 01RPG ReanimatorsScenario Structure - ConsultationIn this episode, we consult on a serious case of analyzing scenario structure, in which we share our personal thoughts on recognizing it while reading, and tips for how to use it to your advantage, or tweak some aspects of a given scenario to better suit your needs. Now with remastered audio!Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or considering using, these issues at their table (or at least...
2024-01-3043 minRPG ReanimatorsPuppet Shows and Shadow Plays - DissectionNow with updated audio! In this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the Delta Green scenario Puppet Shows and Shadow Plays written by Adam Scott Glancy and available on drivethrurpg via the following link:https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/458828/delta-green-puppet-shows-shadow-playsReanimation starts around 34:40Holly's Reanimated run of Puppet Shows for Into the Darkness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNA5x-JO2IcUPDATE: The handouts used in Holly's run can now be found in our google drive: https://drive.google...
2024-01-171h 33RPG ReanimatorsWriting Short Scenarios - Consultation with Matt SandersonIn this episode, we continue chatting with our special guest Matt Sanderson consulting on a serious case of Writing Scenarios to share our thoughts and any tips based on our experiences. Now with remastered audio!Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or considering using, these issues at their table (or at least add new and exciting chattering voices inside listener's heads).All music and...
2024-01-031h 34RPG ReanimatorsSaturnine Chalice - Dissection with Matt SandersonIn this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Saturnine Chalice written by Matt Sanderson, with the author himself as our special guest! Now with updated audio! Physical and PDF versions of the scenario are available via the following links:https://www.chaosium.com/dead-light-and-other-dark-turns/https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/297068/dead-light-and-other-dark-turnsReanimation starts around 55:14If you'd like to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8All music and sound effects are sourced under at...
2023-12-191h 14RPG ReanimatorsOath of Blood, Poisoned Soup, & Ten - Choice CutsNow with remastered audio! In this "Choice Cuts" episode, we dissect and reanimate 3 short one-shot scenarios back-to-back on the chopping block in the following order:Alex shares Oath of Blood, written by Sam Shirley as part of the Blood Brothers collection and available fom drivethrurpg through this link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/1681/Blood-BrothersLex shares Poisoned Soup, written by Mud Gentleman and available for free through Mythos Japan through this link: https://mythosjapan.itch.io/poisoned-soupNathan shares Ten, written by 초ㅑ(Choya) and available from drivethrurpg through this link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/293678/TenTime...
2023-11-281h 21RPG ReanimatorsViral - DissectionNow with updated audio! In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Call of Cthulhu scenario Viral written by Bud's RPG Review with Alex Guillote with our review, tips, and advice to run it at the table. It's available via drivethrurpg at the following link:https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/391974/viral-a-modern-call-of-cthulhu-scenarioIf you'd like to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing.
2023-11-151h 13RPG ReanimatorsGM Notes - ConsultationIn this episode, we consult on a serious case of taking GM Notes, in which we share our personal tips and tricks that we use when we run tabletop games. Now with updated audio!Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or considering using, these issues at their table (or at least add new and exciting chattering voices inside listener's heads).All music and sound...
2023-10-3146 minRPG ReanimatorsExtremophilia - DissectionIn this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Delta Green scenario written by Shane Ivey to share our tips and advice to help your next run if this scenario reach the stars. Now with updated audio! Available through drivethrurpg or Arc Dream publishing via the following links:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/222155/Delta-Green-Extremophilia
https://shop.arcdream.com/products/delta-green-extremophilia-paperback?_pos=1&_sid=32b9f27cd&_ss=r
Here is the plot map Lex mentioned in the discussion:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NX2XYW8FWmzlRzX4c9WQ1UGY3_61...
2023-10-101h 15RPG ReanimatorsGood GM Habits - ConsultationIn this episode, we consult on a serious case of Good GM Habits, in which we share our personal tips and tricks that we use when we run games. Now with remastered audio!Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or considering using, these issues at their table (or at least add new and exciting chattering voices inside listener's heads).Here is a list of...
2023-09-2751 minRPG ReanimatorsUncle Timothy's Will - DissectionNow with remastered audio! In this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Uncle Timothy's Will written by Keith Herber and available as part of the Blood Brothers collection on Chaosium's website or drivethrurpg via the following links: https://www.chaosium.com/blood-brothers-pdf/https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/1681/Blood-BrothersWe also have a special guest joining us this episode - Holly Buteau! She has a great run of the scenario with folks from Into the Darkness which we highly recommend checking out here: https...
2023-09-121h 00RPG ReanimatorsConflicting Character Goals - ConsultationIn this episode, we consult on a serious case of conflicting player goals, in which player characters may have (or create) hidden agendas that may conflict with the main narrative goal of the group. Now with updated audio!Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or considering using, these issues at their table (or at least add new and exciting chattering voices inside listener's heads).As always, you...
2023-08-2946 minRPG ReanimatorsLast Things Last - DissectionIn this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the Delta Green scenario Last Things Last written by Brett Kramer with Shane Ivey and available for free on PDF as part of the Need to Know quickstart rules via drivethrurpg:https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/175760/Delta-Green-Need-to-Know--Free-Starter-RulebookIf you'd like to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8Reanimation around 12:32All sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.
2023-08-1543 minRPG ReanimatorsThe Lightless Beacon - DissectionIn this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the Call of Cthulhu scenario The Lightless Beacon written by Leigh Carr with Lynne Hardy and available for free through Chaosium via the following link:
https://www.chaosium.com/content/FreePDFs/WeAreAllUs/2019/The%20Lightless%20Beacon%20-%20Call%20of%20Cthulhu.pdf
If you'd like to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8
All sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.
Ending excerpt: Solo Cello Passion by Doug Maxwell
2023-08-0258 min
RPG ReanimatorsVictim of the Art - DissectionIn this episode, we dissect and reanimate the scenario Victim of the Art written by Dennis Detwiller for Delta Green.
Reanimation starts around 9:39
Available via drivethrurpg and/or Arc Dream publishing at the following links:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/278578/Delta-Green-A-Victim-of-the-Art?term=victim+of+the+art&filters=0_0_0_0_0_31815
https://shop.arcdream.com/products/delta-green-a-victim-of-the-art-paperback
If you'd like to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8
All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.
2023-07-1855 min