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Ludonarrative DissidentsRed Markets: TrabajoTrabajo (Hebanon Games, 2019) is a 32-page ‘portfolio’, part sourcebook and part adventure pack, for the Red Markets post-apocalypse RPG of economic and undead horror, written by Ludonarrative Dissidents’ own Ross Payton. We analysed Red Markets last season and liked it a lot, as you can imagine, and this episode is an opportunity to hear more about how it looks in action, and get Ross’s insights into how he went about constructing this compact, intense supplement.Our previous episode covering Red MarketsTrabajo at DriveThruRPG Red Markets at DriveThruRPG, ridiculously good value at just $5Read the full show notes he...
2025-09-241h 00
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsSummer Dungeon Synth? No, Summer and Dungeon Synth!Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon First of all, sorry for the hecked up timing of recent episode releases. Ross and I have both had family in town which makes sticking to our usual schedule a bit difficult. Things should be back to normal here shortly.Anyways! In this episode, Ross and I set out to find some new summer dungeon synth. That didn’t work out, so by complete chance Ross went with dungeon synth and I went with summer. It doesn’t matter! We ended up finding two super fun albums. Start your day...
2025-07-2239 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsJune New Music: Suburbia After Dark and VistasSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon It’s time for June new music explorations and in this episode Ross and Birk have once again shown up with two very different albums. We’re discussing Suburbia After Dark, a compelling sample-laden darkwave journey, and Vistas, an upbeat love letter to Frutiger Aero and all the tech you love from the 00’s. Grab yourself a copy of these albums and join us! Birk Shout-OutsNotorious Secret/Solodolo84 Sanctuary 2025Keyloggers, Cryptojacking, Mirror Neurons, Marley Station by Angelwings MarmaladeVaporwave News NetworkRoss Shout...
2025-06-1637 min
Ludonarrative DissidentsLudonarrative Dissidents Livestream #7 - December 2024Ross talks about RPGs in Japan and other things he encountered during his vacation there. James talks about Mappa Mundi, an upcoming exploration RPG and more!
Watch it on Youtube to see the photos Ross shared and more!
2024-12-171h 16
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsThe Neverending Discord ScrollSupport Night Clerk Radio on PatreonAnnouncement: Ross is going on vacation so this will be the only public episode this month. We may also miss one episode in December. Patreon episodes will continue as expected. Thanks for your understanding.In this episode, we’re getting back into some crowd-sourced crate digging. We’re scrolling back in time through our Patreon Discord and checking out albums suggested by our listeners. Join us as we discuss 13 albums that cover everything from classic vaporwave to dungeon synth ambient to improvisational jazz and hip hop.Albums DiscussedTh...
2024-11-1134 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsThe Music of The NightcrawlersSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon In this episode, we’re exploring the music of The Nightcrawlers, a trio from Philadelphia who produced over 30 cassettes of amazing cosmic and ambient synth during the 80s. We talk about one of these cassettes and then cover their more recent 2018 compilation. Their music is phenomenal so we want to say thank you to the YouTube algorithm for incepting Ross.Albums DiscussedNightcrawlers - Space Ritual at St Mary'sThe Biophonic Boombox Recordings by The Nightcrawlers Additional LinksAlbum of the Day: Ni...
2024-09-3031 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsUtopia District’s 2023 Year In ReviewSupport Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn this episode, we’re digging into Utopia District’s 2023 Year In Review, a feature highlighting some of the best vaporwave (and associated genres) albums of 2023 as suggested by the community. Including our own Ross Payton! This kind of curation and highlighting the work of artists is so important. We had a blast checking out the 17 albums on the list that we had not previously covered.Come join us and find yourself some great music!The ArticleUtopia District’s Features: 2023 A YEAR IN REVIEW...
2024-03-0442 min
Ludonarrative DissidentsExperience PointsExperience Points are a common game mechanic in tabletop role playing games, but what are they? From Dungeons and Dragons to the World of Darkness, a wide variety of games use experience points to measure character progression and improvement. We discuss how these mechanics affect play and brainstorm ideas for alternative progression systems.
Check out The Night Clerk, a RPG scenario zine, written by Ross Payton, now on Backerkit!
Get full show notes at our website!
Discuss this episode on the LND Discord!
2023-09-141h 23
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsThe Music of Terror VisionThe Music of Terror VisionSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon The folks at Terror Vision, a boutique shop focused on preserving obscure genre films, recently released Copperhead, an early direct-to-video film made by Ross’s parents, on blu-ray. This release includes a restored version of the original soundtrack on LP and Cassette. To celebrate, we’re discussing the music of Copperhead and Neon Maniacs, another recent soundtrack released by Terror Vision.Check out Terror Vision and Copperhead!Terror Vision Records & VideoCopperhead on Blu-ray with Slip Music Disc...
2023-05-0843 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsVirtual Utopian GenresSOME NEWSThe Kickstarter for “Ludonarrative Dissidents,” Ross’s RPG podcast, is still going strong and crushing stretch goals. Check it out! Check it out here: Ludonarrative Dissidents Podcast: Season 2Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon In this episode, we’re tackling the popular vaporwave subgenre of Utopian Virtual with a discussion that is as much topic-driven as it is album-driven. We refine our discussions on the nature of genre in vaporwave and how the cheerful optimism of utopian virtual overlaps and contrasts similar subgenres such as corporate vaporwave and muzakcore. We then dis...
2022-08-1543 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsNew OfficewaveSOME NEWSThe Kickstarter for “Ludonarrative Dissidents,” Ross’s RPG podcast, is still going strong and crushing stretch goals. Check it out!Check it out here: Ludonarrative Dissidents Podcast: Season 2Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon On this episode, we’re generating deliverables by circling back to some bleeding edge Corporate Vaporwave and dedicating our bandwidth to a deep dive into two recent albums that are poised to be game changers. We hope to get your buy-in and synergize our interests in a win-win situation for all parties involved.Albums Discusse...
2022-08-0138 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsThe Music of Hiraeth RecordsSOME NEWSRoss has just launched a Kickstarter for a second season of his podcast “Ludonarrative Dissidents,” a show focused on the in-depth discussion of various aspects of tabletop role-playing games.Check it out here: Ludonarrative Dissidents Podcast: Season 2Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon On this episode, we’re listening to two albums that were released on Hiraeth Records, a record label founded by 猫 シ Corp. These albums cover a broad range of genres from lush and atmospheric dreampunk to early-00s inspired vaportrap. We also talk about the rise of artist-founded record lab...
2022-07-1842 min
Ludonarrative DissidentsBase RaidersBase Raiders is a Fate powered superhero RPG about dungeon crawling in abandoned villain and hero bases. Characters find super power sources in bases or buy them from the black market. It was written by Ross Payton and published in 2014.
Buy Base Raiders here.
Our season 1 finale, an actual play of Dueling Fops of VIndamere, is coming next week. After that, our Kickstarter for Season 2! Stay tuned!
2022-06-221h 09
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsRethinking The Summer JamSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon In this episode, we each set out trying to find some new music (specifically summer jams) to enjoy. Ross returns with a Chillhop compilation and a long discussion on Lofi Hip-Hop record labels while Birk shows up with an experimental electro-jazz album. These choices completely reinforce this show’s chemistry.Music DiscussedChillhop Essentials Summer 2021 by Various ArtistsWorld Ov Light by Tikkun Olam Related LinksInside the mysterious world of Canadian chillhopWhat is Chillhop Music?r/LofiHipHop – Chillhop and...
2022-06-0637 min
Patreon Preview – Role Playing Public RadioAfter Hours: AD&D WG7 Castle Greyhawk – Part 1Castle Greyhawk (module WG7) might be the worst official D&D module of all time. A massive dungeon of 12 levels, each written by a different author, sounds like a great hack and slash module, but Castle Greyhawk has a twist. It’s supposed to be…funny. Puns, pop culture references and other ‘jokes’ populate the pages of this adventure.
Caleb, Rob, and I read the first two chapters to see what this infamous module had to offer. It’s fart-powered rocket monsters, adversarial GMing, and a NPC reaction table you won’t believe. Dare you brave the halls of Cas...
2022-04-051h 25
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsDancing to VaporwaveSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon What does it mean for a song to be danceable? Does being “danceable” mean anything or is it too broad and personal? Can the term be applied to vaporwave? We’re not sure if we actually answered any of these questions, but we are sure that they led us to discuss two amazing albums. One new and the other an absolute classic.Music SampledSyndicated Simulcast, Vol. 1 by YAMTAWinner's Circle (SAINT PEPSI Deluxe Edition) by SAINT PEPSIRelevant LinksRoss’s Inspirat...
2021-12-0630 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsThe Vaporwave IcebergThe Vaporwave Iceberg Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon The “iceberg” is a meme template that has been used in countless subcultures to describe the descent of a fan from casual to obsessive addict. The template typically generates memes that are either light-hearted in-jokes about a fandom or an unfortunate display of gatekeeping and elitism. Recently, Ross found an iceberg meme focused on vaporwave so of course we had to talk about it. What started as a couple of people overthinking a meme results in an interesting conversation about what it means to talk...
2021-09-2731 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsVaporwave and Analog HorrorSupport Night Clerk Radio on PatreonOver the last decade, a new type of horror has become popular on the Internet. Driven by largely anonymous crowds through social media and online communities. In this episode, Ross discusses his thesis on how this new horror appeals to the same themes and aesthetics as vaporwave. Meanwhile, Birk does the audio equivalent of polite nodding.Audio SampledＬＯＣＡＬ５８ＴＶ - ContingencyRelated LinksWhat is Analog Horror? On Pad ChenningtonSCP FoundationThe HyperdiegesisGodzilla NESMystery Flesh Pit National ParkThe Care...
2021-08-0232 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsSummer Jams and ChillwaveSupport Night Clerk Radio on Patreon It’s a double secret topic episode as Ross and Birk discuss both the evolution of chillwave and the realities of Summer vacation. These topics serve as the basis for discussing two excellent albums that represent very different interpretations of the summer jam. Albums DiscussedMidnight Mixtape by Origami VatoPalmscapes by Hotel Pools Related LinksOrigami Vato on YouTubeCurveball: an Interview with Hotel PoolsWHAT IS CHILLWAVE? By GARDNSOUND CreditsMusic by: 2MelloAr...
2021-07-1938 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsRoss Got a Dungeon Synth CassetteSupport Night Clerk Radio on PatreonIn this episode, we dive into two very different dungeon synth albums. One, in this writer's opinion, tells the lonesome tale of an adventuring sea turtle. The other is an evocative blend of genres that serves as the soundtrack for the tabletop RPG of the same name. Both albums are excellent examples of the range of expression possible in a dungeon synth album. Check them out!Albums DiscussedShellbound by ulkHDK 40 † Mörk Borg by GNOLLRelated LinksMuseum Speelklok: A mus...
2021-07-0533 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsExploring Concept Albums from HDKReminder: Our patreon is up! https://www.patreon.com/nightclerkradioHeimat Der Katastrophe (HDK) is a DIY label managed by an artist collective in Milan. They produce a wide range of albums from genres described as "ambient punk, minimal-synth, dungeon-drone, wartime music and post-nuclear wave." On this episode, we discuss two of their recent releases: a classic dungeon synth album and a soundtrack for an Italian sci-fi tv-movie that never existed.Albums DiscussedHDK 72 † La gabbia umana by A. RallaHDK 81 † Husk the mountains by PontifferasmusRelated Links13 Esse...
2021-03-1530 min
RPPR Actual PlayTermination Shock: Everyone Wants To Be Mr. StabsNews: Check out the Different Trouble Kickstarter for Termination Shock! Greg Stolze wants to publish a supplement focusing on alien species. Back it today to get your copy.
TERMINATION SHOCK focused on humankind's escape from the dangers of our home solar system into a large, weird, cosmopolitan free-for-all. One family, their sentient spaceship, and alien friend (Mr. Stabs) have found a new planet. After two members of the family go missing. The rest of the crew has to find them!
Aaron as Rollout the AI
Max as Mukisa, a human
Tom as Mr. Stabs the alien
Ross as John Kenya...
2021-03-111h 46
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviewsr/Vaporwave Best of 2020News: The Night Clerk Radio Patreon is now live. You can check it out and support us at:https://www.patreon.com/nightclerkradioYou'll get bonus episodes, access to our community Discord, and much more as the Patreon continues to grow!Each yeah, the vaporwave subreddit (r/vaporwave), compiles a list of their favorite albums of the year. For this episode, we checked out the "Best of 2020" albums and listened to as many of them as possible. We discuss our personal favorites from the list, but in reality they're all worth checking out.
2021-03-0141 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsVaporwave and the HyperrealHyperreality, a term coined by Jean Baudrillard, is the point at which the real can no longer be easily distinguished from fiction or simulation including simulations of realities that do not exist known as simulacra. The connection to vaporwave, a genre of music which seeks to induce nostalgia for eras that never existed, is immediately apparent. On this topic episode we briefly introduce some of the ideas behind Baudrillard's hyperreality and discuss how we think they can be applied to vaporwave and its aesthetic goals.Reading List------------------Simulacra and Simulation by Jean B...
2021-02-1532 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsMusic and Lost TechnologiesOften, technology evolves at such a relentless pace that consumers may not be able to explore something's full potential before moving on to the next upgrade. In this episode, we dive into two artists who are linked by their common goal to produce novel audiovisual art using these abandoned technologies as both inspiration and instrument. Join us as we explore two very different slices of computer history.Albums Discussed------------------C:\>DEFRAG by MASTER BOOT RECORDCyberspace Database by Fornax VoidRelated Links-------------MASTER BOOT RECORD on TwitchMASTER...
2021-02-0145 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsYig - The Cryo Chamber Lovecraftian CollectionYig, this year's entry in Cryo Chamber's annual Lovecraft Collection, features over two hours of eclectic soundscapes and atmospheric music produced by a collaboration of some of the best dark ambient musicians. Join us as we dig into this masterful album and unpack some of our favorite parts. Don't forget the corn.Albums Discussed------------------Yig by Cryo Chamber CollaborationSilent Hill 1 - Intro and EndingRelated Links-------------Yig on YouTube Track 1Yig on YouTube Track2Yig | The H.P. Lovecraft WikiDark Ambient of 2020 by...
2021-01-1830 minRPPR Actual PlayDelta Green: Eldritch America – SpearfingerIn Wildwood Tennessee, an outbreak of a mysterious illness resulted in rapid onset symptoms resembling hepatitis. All infections were fatal. Six children and two adults have died. The two adults belonged to a research team from the University of Tennessee. They all participated in a local community picnic celebrating the recent discovery of Native American ruins believed to be of Cherokee origin by the team of researchers. The connection may be coincidental, but a team of Delta Green agents heads into the small town to get some answers.
Ross as Agent Alina Dray
Noah as Saul Cool
Max as Devin...
2021-01-072h 45
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsThe Music of Unsolved MysteriesThe chilling and eclectic soundtrack of Unsolved Mysteries is comprised of hundreds of hours of original music written during the show's decades long run. The theme song alone is renowned for its ability to frighten and unsettle young viewers of the show. In recent years, a small portion of this music has been curated and released as two records. In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Stokes from The Mixed Six Podcast to discuss the music from these albums and share our personal experiences watching Unsolved Mysteries. Join us for an UPDATE!Albums Discussed------------------
2021-01-0437 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsVaporwave for the HolidaysChristmas, particularly in the US, has become a yearly affair of seasonal pop music and rampant consumerism. Fortunately for us, this makes it the perfect target for vaporwave and mallsoft, where critiquing capitalism by manipulating pop music is the standard fare. This, combined with the ever-present themes of hauntology and nostalgia, means we have a lot to discuss. So, grab a mug of your favorite hot beverage and join us as we cover two albums that apply a vaporwave lens to Christmas music.Albums Discussed------------------FANTASY☆DELUXE CHRISTMAS EVE HOLIDAY SPECIALChristmastime at No...
2020-12-2137 minRPPR Actual PlayDelta Green: The Last Flight of the Slim CrowThe flight crew of the Slim Crow, a B25 bomber, embark on a secret mission in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. They will encounter a new threat unlike any they have ever seen.
In other news, I can no longer trust Noah.
Caleb - Chip Dalton - pilot
Ross - Jack Tanaka - radio/gunner
Birk - Bradly Westbrook - navigator
Maddy - Peter Kowalski - rear gunner
Aaron - William Keyes engineer
Noah as the GM
2020-12-112h 18
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsThe Music of Jet Set RadioIntersection of multiple influential elements - Jet Set Radio introduced a generation of gamers to new styles of music and art, a legacy still felt today. It gave us an alternative to the forever war narrative of most games, a world where violence and greed is defeated by art. It’s hopeful, a model for utopian praxis. Despite its flaws, JSR had a vision. This vision affected countless artists, musicians, and game designers.Even if you’ve never heard of this game or the Dreamcast, this soundtrack is worth listening to. It’s an eclectic album but everyt...
2020-12-0734 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsThe Weather Channel and VaporwaveThe smooth jazz soundtrack and automated aesthetic featured on The Weather Channel in the mid-90's has been finding its way into vaporwave and internet art for nearly a decade. It represents a kind of forgotten nostalgia for calmer times. In this episode we talk about how this music came to be, it's relationship to vaporwave, and its impact on our memories of The Weather Channel.Albums Discussed------------------ATMOSPHERES 第1 by Eco VirtualSunday Television by 猫 シ Corp.WMCC Weather Channel by Morris County Meteorological TeamRelated Links-------------The Weathe...
2020-11-2335 minRPPR Actual PlayBlades in the Dark – The Blind Eyes – Episode 1A new crew of smugglers takes on their first job in Duskvol. They call themselves the Blind Eyes and specialize in the weird and the occult. With a small hidden lair under the docks and a boat, they are ready to take on the world. They are:
Baz - Salty / Oberon Matias Declarmont the Spider
Birk - Audra the Whisper
Aaron - Salvage the Leech
Caleb - Flake the Cutter
Bill - Vimes/Seth the Slide
Ross as the GM
2020-11-192h 54RPPR Actual PlayDungeon Crawl Classics: Tremors and DragonsIn a world of magic, dragons, and adventurers, a simple village finds itself at the frontline. An errant wish made by a fool unleashes a new monster never seen before in this world. Can the surviving villagers find a way to defeat the graboids or will they all be dragged under the earth? (Graboids are the monsters from the Tremors film series, if you aren't aware.)
Birk, Baz, Aaron, and Tom as various villagers. View the stats of each peasant squad by clicking on the player's name.
Ross as the GM.
2020-11-122h 06
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsThe Quake SoundtrackThe Quake soundtrack, written and performed by Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails, is as dark and atmospheric as the game itself. Its blend of industrial, dark ambient, and drone is rich and textured, marking a step forward for video game soundtracks. In this episode, we talk about the impact of Quake on our musical tastes and discuss the album in detail. Music Discussed----------------Quake Soundtrack Vinyl ReleaseRelated Links-------------NIN Wiki Entry: The Quake SoundtrackCarmack and McGee's lost essay on the soundtrack.Credits ...
2020-11-0938 minRPPR Actual PlaySavage Worlds – Future Denied – Part 3With the moirai drone black site disabled and Steel Fate functionally dismantled, it’s time to take down the man on top of it all. Brad Halcyon, the manipulative tech mogul, and ARIS, the invasive all-seeing AI, need to be stopped. The heroes have one final battle but can they survive?
Buy Future Denied to run it for your Savage Tokusatsu campaign!
Ross as Luke Targ, a vaporwave DJ
Thad as Randall Ames, an aimless dude
Aaron as Marshall Kenton, a rich kid
Noah as Angelo Southward, a stuntman
Kyle as the GM
2020-11-052h 58RPPR Actual PlayMonsters and Other Childish Things: Xtreme Tricks or Gnarly TreatsPleasant Glades Mall is hosting a special Halloween event! Kids can trick or treat at stores to get candy and win special prizes. But a group of four kids soon discover there's a dark plot afoot and everyone in the mall is in danger! Only a ghost and a special new friend can save them from the dark forces at work. Will Halloween be saved?
Aaron as Harold Conway
Kat as Robin Cheddy
Maddy as Tammy West
Birk as Ethan Wright
Ross as the GM
2020-10-293h 23
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsThe Music of John Carpenter: Lost ThemesJohn Carpenter is responsible for some of the most iconic horror movies of all time. These movies are famous for both their visual imagery and compelling soundtracks, many of which Carpenter wrote and performed himself. Since "retiring" from filmmaking, Carpenter has gone on to produce two albums, Lost Themes I and II. These albums offer an excellent introduction to Carpenter's influential sound and sheer mastery at producing evocative and thematic music. In this episode, we talk about Carpenter's influences, his music and unique sound, and his lasting influence on the genre of synthwave.Music Discussed-----------------
2020-10-2641 minRPPR Actual PlaySavage Worlds – Future Denied – Part 2The heroes must stop Steel Facade before it's too late! But how? The team investigates the criminal organization and finds a black site. Delving into its depths, the team finds secrets, hostages, and a new foe to battle!
Buy Future Denied to run it for your Savage Tokusatsu campaign!
Ross as Luke Targ, a vaporwave DJ
Thad as Randall Ames, an aimless dude
Aaron as Marshall Kenton, a rich kid
Noah as Angelo Southward, a stuntman
Kyle as the GM
2020-10-223h 23RPPR Actual PlayDelta Green: Post MortemA true crime podcast and documentary crew has hired three investigative experts to help them produce a show about the Mackenzie Massacre. Years ago, a man named George Mackenzie murdered 17 men at a lodge in the Appalachian mountains in Tennessee. The crew soon discovers secrets in the lodge not mentioned in the murder trial but as they delve into the matter, strange events begin to plague the crew. What were the victims doing up in the lodge? Who is watching them from the forest? The crew is determined to find the truth but darker forces may stop them!
Maddy as...
2020-10-153h 02
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsWhat is Muzakcore? Corporate Mixtape and HomeHave you ever wished that your music could whisk you away to a fantasy world of corporate culture and values? If so, look no further than the dulcet MIDI-inspired tones of Muzakcore. A niche genre that embodies the musical spirit of being put on hold, sitting in waiting rooms, watching PowerPoint presentations, and of course, standing in elevators. This is the music of waiting. Of boredom. Join us as we explore two classic albums of the genre and discuss how Muzakcore fits into the larger context of Vaporwave.Music Discussed-----------------Corporate Mixtape by 猫 シ Corp. & Dono...
2020-10-1244 minRPPR Actual PlaySavage Worlds – Future Denied – Part 1New Veridian is a megacity on the bleeding edge. Vibrant neon signs cast each street in never-ending light, but the darkness of the back alleys is ever present. A group of friends gain strange powers during an attack at a local music club. The mysterious criminal organization Steel Fate wants to destroy them, but why? Where did their powers come from?
If you like this adventure, you can buy it now! It's Aaron's first published adventure!
Ross as Luke Targ, a vaporwave DJ
Thad as Randall Ames, an aimless dude
Aaron as Marshall Kenton, a rich kid
Noah as Angelo...
2020-10-083h 09
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsYa Like Dark Jazz? Anthropocene and GhostInspired by the positive reception received by Miles to Midnight we decided to dig deeper into the genre of dark jazz. Dark jazz combines noir instrumentation with the cinematic sensibilities of dark ambient to produce music that is evocative and moody. We discuss two albums that take dark jazz and move in a funerary direction with haunting effectiveness. Come listen with us!Music Discussed-----------------Anthropocene by Dead Melodies & ZenjungleGhost by BlackmoleRelated Links-------------Dark Jazz Suggestion - Mount Fuji Doomjazz CorporationDark Jazz Suggestion - The...
2020-09-2830 minRPPR Actual PlayMonster of the Week: Barracuda ArizonaCheck out the Deck of Monsters Kickstarter! If you run Monster of the Week, the DoM adds a bunch of new monsters to help run a game without prep.
The small town of Barracuda Arizona holds many secrets. At its local high school, a teacher, a student, and a few special friends investigate a series of break-ins of area homes, only to find a burglar made of stone! What motivates this strange creature and how can it be stopped?
Ross as Sugoi Shingami (Steve Rutherford the Mundane)
Aaron as Hal Aldridge the history teacher (expert)
Tom as Alistair the ghoul...
2020-09-172h 36
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsDream Catalogue and Dreampunk: NEW and Mount To NothingDream Catalogue is one of the oldest and most prolific record labels for vaporwave and beyond. Their founder, Hong Kong Express (HKE), has commented excessively (and sometimes controversially) on the future of the genre and how it should continue to evolve. In this episode, we talk about Dream Catalogue and what importance genre has, if any. We then discuss two recent albums released on the Dream Catalogue label.Music Discussed-----------------NEW by CVLTVREMount To Nothing by SangamRelated Links-------------Dreampunk: The Soundtrack To DreamsVapor Memory
2020-09-1439 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsFinding New Music: Extra Breezy and Smoker's Lounge DeluxeHow do you find new music? For some, this can be a difficult question as the landscape of music distribution continues to evolve. In this episode, we talk about some of ways we scour the Internet for new albums and artists. Even better, we get to listen to two new albums recommended to us by Ronny from Vaporspace StL. Join us as we discuss these two excellent albums and let us know how you find new music!Music Discussed-----------------Extra Breezy by Bonus PointsSmoker's Lounge Deluxe by Trans World Airlines...
2020-08-3137 minRPPR Actual PlayUnknown Armies: Ghosts and CoffeeClaire (Stickypawz on Furryart) and her talking dog Calamity (only she can hear him) have learned of a mysterious diner. If you are the last person in the diner, you can have a conversation with anyone, living or dead. Finding the diner isn't easy though and she'll be competing against two other people who also want to have a conversation with the dead. This adventure is a loose sequel to the God of Roadkill.
Bridget as Claire
Birk as Calamity
Ross as the GM
2020-08-202h 22
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsHorror Video Games with Bridget!This episode we are joined by our good friend Bridget to discuss the music and sound design elements that go into making horror video games. Great games, like those we discuss, create an atmosphere of dread and anticipation while keeping the player engaged without becoming fatigued. The developers, working alongside composers and sound designers, must carefully balance these cycles of tension and release. Join us as we explore how three classic survival horror games nail this balance.Support Bridget-----------------Bridget on TwitterBridget on PatreonCry on TwitterCry on Sponsus
2020-08-171h 02RPPR Actual PlayZweihander: Into the Green ValleyA band of conquistadors has disappeared in the jungles of Guatemala. A second group sets out to find them, but as they venture into the green valley, they find out that the indigenous people are not the only threat there.
Special thanks to Noah from Thinking Too Hard About Anime podcast to run this game for us!
Ross as Humberto the Gamekeeper
David as Lotte the Sellsword
Birk as Jacob the Man at Arms
Caleb as Grimaldo the Dragoon
Noah as the GM
2020-08-062h 23
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsDark Ambient and Cinema: Anthology Resource Vol. I and Everywhere, an empty blissDark ambient could not exist without movie soundtracks. The quiet moments of dread in a horror film sparked something in musicians and listeners alike - who craved more of these soundscapes of dread before the monster appeared. In this episode we look at two albums that are clearly linked to cinematic masterpieces of fear. They are also some of the high water points of the genre, reaching slightly more mainstream audiences than most dark ambient albums ever get.Albums Discussed-------------------Anthology Resource Vol. I by Dean HurleyEverywhere, an empty bliss by The...
2020-08-0343 minRPPR Actual PlayBase Raiders: Project BildungsromanA group of Base Riaders have all been approached by Vivien, a scarred woman with an intriguing tale. She claims to represent a group who have a lead on a particularly rich base. They do not have the power necessary to get particular items they want in the base, so they need their help.Will the team of freelancers be able to defeat the security of the the vault and help the group?
Arcannon - Birk
Professor White - Caleb
After Image - Aaron
Sparkles - Thad
Ross as the GM
2020-07-242h 16
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsIntroduction to HauntologyWhat do we mean by the term "haunted music?" This phrase is rooted in the concept of Hauntology, a philosophical concept that refers to how we relate our memories to the past, whether that past is real or imagined, and how elements of those memories persist and "haunt" us today. Join us as we discuss how Hauntology relates to vaporwave and how it can be a useful tool for examining media more generally.Relevant Links---------------Ghosts of My Life by Mark FisherCapitalist Realism by Mark FisherBabbling Corpse by Grafton Tanner
2020-07-2035 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsSwimming In Lake Hali: Hastur with Caleb StokesWe sit down with Caleb Stokes to discuss Cryo Chamber's 2019 release "Hastur," part of their Lovecraft Collection. This massive double album is a collaborative effort by over 20 artists who worked together to create its unique blend of sounds and textures. The result is a two and a half hour journey through an immense variety of genres and soundscapes. Grab your drink ticket and join us for a listen!Album Discussed------------------Hastur by Cryo ChamberWhere to Find Caleb--------------------Caleb on TwitterThe Mixed Six PodcastThe Mixed...
2020-07-0630 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsHypnagogic Vaporwave: virtua.zip and A Heart Full Of LoveHypnagogia is the state of consciousness one experiences when transitioning from waking to sleeping. Hypnagogic vaporwave attempts to capture this sensation through the production of music that can be airy and ethereal or moody and ambient. Join Ross and Birk as they discuss one of their favorite sub-genres of vaporwave through the lens of two classic albums.Albums Discussed------------------virtua.zip by ESPRIT 空想A Heart Full Of Love by DARKPYRAMIDRelated Links--------------Essential Hypnagogic AlbumsPad Chennington Interview with George ClantonCredits--------Musi...
2020-06-2229 minRPPR Actual PlayCall of Cthulhu: BereavementContent Warning: Reference to real-world tragedies in this scenario
From the Author: During quarantine, I was thinking a lot about the nature of grief, specifically how it diffuses when shared, how it spreads out and thins across distance and time. There is no mention of Covid-19 in the scenario, but this is my personal attempt at processing the shared grief of the ongoing pandemic.
Synopsis: A therapy group meets every week in the basement of a local church. When a freak winter storm isolates them, they realize one member has gone too far to overcome their grief. Can they survive...
2020-06-113h 25
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsVibing To Vaportrap - DREAMS and Fujita ScaleWhether it hits you with aggressive 808 kicks or lifts you up with airy synths and trap beats, vaportrap offers a unique and wide-ranging blend of hip hop and vaporwave that can't be found anywhere else. In this episode, Ross and Birk talk about two classic vaportrap albums discussing topics such as production styles, the relationship between albums and genres, and the preservation of art in the digital world. Albums Discussed------------------DREAMS by FRCLNFujita Scale by NxxxxxSRelated Links--------------io808: An in browser Roland 808 emulator.808: A documentary...
2020-06-0841 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsExploring Dungeon Synth - Mourning and The valley of the forgotten secrets.Dungeon Synth is a genre that presents a unique blend of aesthetics by combining the fantastical themes of role-playing games with the moodiness and storytelling of dark ambient. In this episode, Ross and Birk listen to two albums from two very different periods in the history of Dungeon Synth and explore how the genre has evolved from its roots in black metal and 90's synths to a more nostalgic chip tune approach rooted in a love of 8- and 16-bit video games. Lend your ear to this musical adventure!Albums Discussed------------------Depressive Silence...
2020-05-2536 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsInterview with Ron Parres about Vaporspace StLWe recently talked to Ron Parres, the organizer behind Vaporspace StL. They are launching a massive online vaporwave concert on May 22 and 23. Find out what the live vaporwave scene was like before Covid and what online concerts are like. Music Mentioned----------------Sound Market- Eco RegionsExtra Breezy by Bonus PointsSmoker's Lounge Deluxe by Trans World Airlines Related Links-------------VAPORSPACE StL is an IRL & URL concentration of vaporwave and vapor-adjacent artists and their fans. VAPORSPACE StL’s primary mission is producing high-quality music event...
2020-05-1823 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsDiscussion On PlunderphonicsPlunderphonics is a term coined by composer John Oswald in 1985. It describes any music that is constructed by mutating existing audio recordings into entirely new compositions. By making plunderphonic music artists tackle copyright law, fair use, the legitimacy of sampling, and numerous other issues surrounding the production of art in a digital world. Join us as we discuss the history of plunderphonics, how listening to plunderphonic music has shaped our musical tastes and experiences, and how this all relates back to vaporwave. Steal This Episode!Music Sampled-----------------Greyfolded - Grateful Dead & John Oswald...
2020-05-1140 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsShopping for Mallsoft - Hologram Plaza and Yes! We're OpenMallsoft is a subgenre of vaporwave that aims to comment on our relationship with retail spaces and consumerism. By emulating and sampling muzak, often mixed with field recordings of actual stores, Mallsoft creates a sense of occupying now abandoned shopping centers. Wander the aisles of nostalgia with us as we discuss two pillar albums of the genre.The AlbumsHologram Plaza슈퍼마켓Yes! We’re OpenRelated Links-------------Mallsoft Is The New Elevator MusicAlone In Public - a No Man's Sky ReviewThe myth and majesty of Vangelis’...
2020-04-2740 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsIntroduction to Dark Ambient - Miles to Midnight and SOLARISVaporwave is haunted music because it’s about being haunted by our recent past and futures they never came. Dark Ambient is haunted because it pulls us into a subtly horrifying realm. It’s a form of catharsis for late night walks, study sessions, and all the quiet nights we experience. These two albums take the listener through haunted hotels and abandoned space stations. Take a listen and try not to get lost.The Albums Miles To MidnightS O L A R I SRelated Links --------------Dark Ambient: For W...
2020-04-1340 minRPPR Actual PlayCall of Cthulhu: Blood and ForgeAn middleman named Mr. Bartlett hired a crew of mercenaries in 1899 to help his client 'acquire' some land in Montana near the town of Eden. The crew rolls into town expecting to intimidate a few locals into signing away the land but they find something far darker, something forged in blood.
Ross as James Rike, a retired bank robber
Shaun as John Harold, soldier turned farmer
Aaron as Elliot Roth, a geologist
Jay B as Maxwell Coleridge, Texas Ranger turned Pinkerton
2020-04-024h 07
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsVideo Games That Never Were - Pleasant Specter and Night of TerrorWithout video game music, vaporwave would not exist. Just as vaporwave is music for a future that no longer exists, soundtracks for fictional games now haunt the Internet. These concept albums evoke the era of late 90s and early 2000s consoles while still retaining original ideas. Find a save point and listen for a while.The AlbumsPleasant SpecterNight of Terror Related Links-------------Hauntology on WikipediaVideo essay on hauntologyGhost of our lives essayADX file format description-------------Music by: 2Mello Ar...
2020-03-3031 minNight Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsOur First Vaporwave Albums - Eccojams Vol. 1 and Computer DeathBoth Birk and I stumbled onto vaporwave through the Internet. I can place my discovery of it within a few days thanks to archived emails and chats. Caleb Stokes, friend of the podcast messaged me on August 18, 2014 “BTW, this vaporwave shit is the elevator music of carcosa”. In this episode, we each review the first vaporwave album we remember and think back to how it affects us now.The AlbumsEcojames Volume 1Computer Death Related Links-------------Signalwave explainer videoSampling/Plunderphonics essayFirst episode of RPPR that mentions vapor...
2020-03-3042 min
Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music ReviewsA Preamble for Night Clerk RadioA poet once described vaporwave as “It kinda like living in a junkyard but you're in a dystopian future and you find a bunch of VHS tapes and you're the only person in the world and everything is lonely but you have a bunch of weed and you're high all the time and you're in Japan and you're in the sky.” It’s a little more complicated than that but you get the idea.Birk and I talk about the appeal of music like vaporwave and why we want to explore it. If you’ve been drawn to media o...
2020-03-3020 minRPPR Actual PlayNight’s Black Agents: Direct ActionProtests rock Seattle over a G8 summit meeting held there and new laws expanding the powers of the police force. A group of intelligence experts are retired from their former careers and now work with activists to teach them basic tradecraft and help journalists reveal the truth. Why? They all share one thing in common - guilt over theirpast actions. Crowdfunding news sites pay you consulting fees, which pays the bills. That's enough. Today's protest should be interesting - street theater, big demonstrations, riot police...What could go wrong?
Aaron as Gabrielle the sneak thief
Tom as Persephone the analyst
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2020-02-203h 46RPPR Actual PlayEclipse Phase: Djerba – The Eighth Sea – Episode 1A group of desperate and ambitious criminals on Mars plan to start their own gang. Named the Eighth Sea, after the restaurant serving as their front, the crew realizes they need to learn how to work with and trust each other. To that end, they have set up a time-accelerated simulated reality, where each member of the cartel can share some of their own memories and put the group through their own training exercise. Meet the crew:
Renee as Cadence, an illegal fork of an academic psychosurgeon
Jay B as Eleazar, a Shugyosha warrior and ego hunter
David as Zemo a...
2020-02-133h 01RPPR Actual PlayTiny Dungeons: Fable of the Undetected SanctuaryA group of children have been chosen to participate in the greatest contest of their young lives. The Undetected Sanctuary offers magical power to any worthy competitor who can best its challenges. Cool Rat, friend of all kids, runs the contest. In a world of missing superheroes, new heroes must arise. Perhaps these kids can be the first heroes of a new generation.
Cast
Tom as Jordan Conner
Shaun as Witch Carolina
Jason B as Jebediah Armstrong
Jason A as Knight Max
Ross as the GM
2020-02-062h 29RPPR Actual PlayAlien RPG: Chariot of the Gods – Part 2The stranded crew of the Montero struggles to survive against deadly aliens and other threats. Repairing the Chronus and dealing with its possibly infected crew poses its own challenges. As people begin to disappear in the corridors of the ship, the desperate few remaining will try anything but the secrets they hold may doom them.
Cast
Tom as Davis
Aaron as Miller
David as Wilson
Greg as Cham
Ross as the GM
Background music from Tabletop Audio. Please let us know in the comments if you want more music in future games!
2020-01-112h 36RPPR Actual PlayAlien RPG: Chariot of the Gods – Part 1The job was routine, the money fair. Then the damn company diverted a crew to answer a distress call from a ship that disappeared almost 80 years ago—a derelict carrying something bizarre, twisted, and alien. What the ship’s frozen crew brought back with them was bad enough—what they themselves were turning into was a bloody nightmare...
Cast
Tom as Davis
Aaron as Miller
David as Wilson
Greg as Cham
Shaun as Rye
Ross as the GM
Background music from Tabletop Audio. Please let us know in the comments if you want more music in future games!
2019-12-282h 36RPPR Actual PlayUnknown Armies: The Treasure Hunt – Episode 7The hunt for the treasure is almost over. The Ska Band journeys upriver to the mystical heart of the Mississippi River to an island. There, they face the final obstacles to their goal, including enemies that have dogged them since the start of their quest. Can they prevail? Find out in the campaign finale of the Treasure Hunt!
Cast: Bill as Nate a Phonomancer (a new custom adept school)
David as Cici, a Vestomancer
Greg as Glenn, a Dpsomancer
and Ross as the GM
2019-10-111h 51RPPR Actual PlayLancer: The Siege of VermeerIn the far future, humanity has scattered across the stars. The Union Diplomatic Corps is bravely exploring the cosmos to re-establish contact with far-flung worlds. By the time, the UDC reaches the world of Vermeer, it is already under siege by an unknown invasion force. Each UDC ship has a squad of mecha pilots, but four pilots are no match for an entire fleet. If they can hold out long enough though, they can help ensure backup arrives.
Cast
Caleb as the GM
Ross as callsign Suez
Aaron as callsign Sky
Tom as callsign Fib
Maddy as callsign Bone
2019-10-033h 41RPPR Actual PlayUnknown Armies: The Treasure Hunt – Episode 6The Ska Band cabal schemes to help a cinemancer gain three major charges, magick powerful enough to change reality. The Ska Band will take one charge if successful, a necessary component for their own quest. But they cannot use magick to complete the scheme, which involes getting people to fall in love, find a new purpose in life, and overcome their own darkest fears. It also involves Long Horse, a mysterious cryptid and harbinger of doom. Is this such a good idea?
Cast: Bill as Nate a Phonomancer (a new custom adept school)
David as Cici, a Vestomancer
Greg as...
2019-09-263h 21RPPR Actual PlayEclipse Phase: The ResurrectionistNo one expected to wake up in a graveyard ten years after the Fall mainly because there are no more graveyards. But when a group of forknapped individuals find themselves in one, they know something is deeply wrong. A twisted psychosurgeron known only as the Resurrectionist has press-ganged them into serving as pawns in its criminal schemes.
Cast
Jason B as Elezar
Renee as Cadence
Tom as Kurt Vogel
Aaron as Fargo
Ross as the GM
2019-09-203h 32RPPR Actual PlayUnknown Armies: The Treasure Hunt – Episode 5The Ska Band heads to New Harmony Indiana, where an odd movie production is underway. A wealthy and eccentric filmmaker is making a movie but seems to have a secret agenda. The cabal realizes that in order to summon the river boat they need, they must find out what the director is up to, which means joining the production.
Cast: Bill as Nate a Phonomancer (a new custom adept school)
David as Cici, a Vestomancer
Greg as Glenn, a Dpsomancer
and Ross as the GM
2019-09-122h 30RPPR Actual PlayDelta Green: Black Bag JobIn 1970, a group of Delta Green veterans band together to steal documents from their own government. Delta Green has been shut down as an official agency, but to the veterans, the war goes on. They have resorted to using the weapons of the enemy, in the form of a hyperdimensional gate, but will it be enough?
Recorded at Gen Con 2019
Adam Scott Glancy - GM
Ross as Jim Kyle
Aaron as Mark Payne
Jason as Robert Elswit
Maddy as Mark Bridges
Arthur as Donald Meeker
Brownie as Lenoard Bastion
2019-09-052h 42RPPR Actual PlayUnknown Armies: The Treasure Hunt – Episode 4Alpha and Omega, O almighty God, the beginning of all things, without beginning, the ending without an end, hear today my prayers, O most holy one, neither repay me according my iniquity nor my sins, O Lord, my God, but according to your mercy, which is greater than all things visible and invisible...(The Ska Band frees the Piasa Bird, a terrestrial angel, thus angering the cult keeping it captive. Also, magical raw milk is involved)
Cast: Bill as Nate a Phonomancer (a new custom adept school)
David as Cici, a Vestomancer
Greg as Glenn, a Dpsomancer
and Ross as...
2019-08-292h 54RPPR Actual PlayFree Spacer at Gen Con 2019The galaxy is divided by a cold war and only skilled freelancers, known as Free Spacers, can keep civilization running by completing dangerous missions. One team has been assigned to help establish a new colony on a distant planet, although it's not entirely unoccupied. Find out what mysteries and threats lie on the surface of the planet in this special one shot run by the game's creator, Christoph Sapinsky! Learn more about the game on freespacer.com.
Ross as Captain No Scope 360
Maddy as Pilot Leaf
Birk as Doctor Mandi Ransen
Aaron as Mechanic Edward O'Shaughnessy
2019-08-223h 58RPPR Actual PlayUnknown Armies: The Treasure Hunt – Episode 3The Ska Band cabal needs to summon an angel to bless a divining rod. Fortunately they know of a nearby cult that specializes in summoning angels (located next to a giant cross). The cult leader is willing to help if only the cabal can help them locate a missing member of the congregation and the fortune in bitcoin they had on a USB drive...
Cast: Bill as Nate a Phonomancer (a new custom adept school)
David as Cici, a Vestomancer
Greg as Glenn, a Dpsomancer
and Ross as the GM
2019-08-152h 24RPPR Actual PlayDelta Green: Operation OPAL ELKTwo Delta Green agents uncovered a criminal conspiracy with an unknown capacity for hypergeometry, demonstrating the capacity to bring dead men back to life. Before the agents could do anything about it, they were attacked and barely escaped with their lives. Now a new team of four agents has been assembled to take down the organization and destroy any hypergeometry vectors, without being killed, arrested, or identified.
This is a sequel to a Patreon game I ran and you can listen to that game on Youtube.
Cast: Caleb as Kelsey, a federal agent
Birk as Hugo, a special forces operator
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2019-08-082h 32RPPR Actual PlayUnknown Armies: The Treasure Hunt – Episode 2After defeating an adversary, the High School Ska Band cabal wants to steal the dead man's occult loot. This entails breaking into his house, finding a mystical object of value, and dealing with any unnatural inhabitants inside. Eventually, the cabal ends up at the ruins of Ha Ha Tonka Castle on an important mission...
Cast: Bill as Nate a Phonomancer (a new custom adept school)
David as Cici, a Vestomancer
Greg as Glenn, a Dpsomancer
and Ross as the GM
2019-08-012h 34RPPR Actual PlayMothership: The AuditThe company needs a space station audited. Multiple irregularities and erratic reports from Caltech 65 worry the accountants and executives. There's a good chance the station's crew has gone rogue and may kill any auditors sent in. No sane spacer would take such a dangerous job. The company has rounded up a crew of the most desperate spacers they could find. They have one last chance to redeem themselves, if they can survive the audit.
Tom as Corporal James Quintil the marine
Caleb as Kay the android
Aaron as Dr. Francis Salinger the scientist
Jason A as Kyla Conner the teamster
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2019-07-253h 03RPPR Actual PlayRed Markets: Black Death at Origins 2019In Medieval Europe, the Black Death has taken countless lives. Some of its victims have arisen as the restless undead, killing any who fall in their grasp. The survivors huddle together in walled fortresses and towns, trying to eke a living. Some of the hardier survivors take mercenary work, no matter how dangerous it is. One such team has agreed to retrieve a spice chest from an abandoned fortress. What price will they pay to complete their mission?
This game was run by Ethan Cordray of Technical Difficulties podcast, using his beta version of Red Markets Black Death, a medieval...
2019-07-113h 18RPPR Actual PlayThe Orpheus Protocol: Knock, KnockNews: The Orpheus Protocol is on Kickstarter now! Ross is writing material for it,as one of the stretch goals.Check it out today!
A team of agents has been assigned to investigate a series of strange incidents at a wealthy gated community. Someone is knocking on doors of certain residents late at night, but despite private security guards, surveillance cameras and other measures, the suspect remains unseen.There is more at work here than a mere series of pranks. What will the team uncover?
2019-05-163h 20RPPR Actual PlayA Dirty World: The Weight of Her Shadow – Part 1The less-than-beloved matriarch of the Shelby family has passed and her surviving children and grandchildren gather to attend her funeral and determine inheritance. Matters are confused, the will is in question, and new assets keep appearing. Join Ross, Tom, Aaron, Jason, and Renee as the grandchildren of Oma Shelby while they begin to uncover the terrible family secrets.
2019-04-042h 48RPPR Actual PlayA Dirty World: Cottonwood – Part 1Join Ross, Caleb, and Tom as they play Texas Rangers called to the tiny town of Page, Texas. When one of their own is killed, these Rangers will stop at nothing to tear out the gnarled, diseased roots of corruption that are crushing this township and its surrounding county, but how deep do those roots run? It's A Dirty World (RPG), and things are about to get uglier.
2016-11-203h 25RPPR Actual PlayUpwind: Bait and Switch – the Fall of the Dread Pirate MargitSponsor: Biohazard Games is running a Kickstarter for Upwind. If you enjoy this AP, back the game! Ross is set to write a campaign for Upwind as a stretch goal.
Synopsis: Wherein the player characters are Knights of the Guild’s 5th Fleet, obligated by the Treaties of the Convocation to police the skies of the failing nation of Vault. Recently, the region has come under siege by the Dread Pirate Margit (pronounced Mar•geet) and her heavily armed frigate Hawk. The characters undertake a clever false flag mission posing as desperate merchants in an attempt to lure Margit out into...
2016-10-143h 19
The Unspeakable OathUnspeakable! Episode 24: Kenneth Hite and ‘The Fall of Delta Green’Ross Payton interviews Kenneth Hite, co-author of Delta Green: The Role-Playing Game and the Pelgrane Press role-playing game The Fall of Delta Green. Ross and Ken talk about playing Delta Green in the Sixties in The Fall of Delta Green,…Read more →
2015-10-0945 minThe Unspeakable OathUnspeakable! Episode 23: Gil Trevizo and ‘Delta Green: Operational History’Ross Payton interviews Gil Trevizo, Delta Green scholar and author of the upcoming sourcebook Delta Green: Operational History. It was recently funded at the Kickstarter for Delta Green: The Role-Playing Game. Ross and Gil talk about the fun and challenges in…Read more →
2015-10-0353 minThe Unspeakable OathUnspeakable! Episode 22: Delta Green Scenario Workshop at Gen Con 2015In a seminar at Gen Con 2015, Adam Scott Glancy, Shane Ivey, and Greg Stolze discuss the challenges of Delta Green scenario design. Audio produced by Ross Payton. 0:00:00 — “This seminar is radically disorganized.” What are your favorite or least favorite…Read more →
2015-09-071h 48The Unspeakable OathUnspeakable! Episode 21: Delta Green Seminar at Gen Con 2015Arc Dream Publishing recently announced the upcoming Kickstarter for Delta Green: The Role-Playing Game. At Gen Con 2015 we held a Q&A panel about the game with Adam Scott Glancy, Shane Ivey, and Greg Stolze. Audio produced by Ross Payton. In…Read more →
2015-08-081h 41RPPR Actual PlayEclipse Phase: Through A Glass DarklyA critical Firewall server has been compromised by an engimatic man only known as Jacob Murphy. A team of three agents has tracked him down to a remote site near the quarantine zone on Mars. They are tasked with finding Jacob, learning his plans and stopping him. As they travel by maglev train to a small town near the terraforming site Jacob has holed up in, they realize people are already searching for them. As they leave civilization and head into the wilderness to find Jacob, what will they learn and at what price? Find out in this all new...
2011-04-173h 33RPPR Actual PlayA Dirty World: Andrew’s Fortune part 2CONTRIBUTE TO THE RUINS OF LEMURIA KICKSTARTER TO GET 10 PREVIEW AP EPISODES OR A SEAT A SKYPE GAME RUN BY ROSS PAYTON!
The mystery surrounding Andrew deepens as Detective Marlowe and Van Hagin find themselves embroiled in gang fights and a corporate conspiracy. Cassidy and Goldberg, two scheming crooks from Las Vegas try to carve out a piece of the action for themselves but Andrew's mother and man mountain bodyguard might be too much for them. An intrepid femme fatale reporter gets mixed up in the chaos. The body count rises in the conclusion to Andrew's Fortune.
2010-12-134h 51
RPPR Actual Play - The Early YearsA Dirty World: Andrewâs Fortune part 2CONTRIBUTEÂ TO THE RUINS OF LEMURIA KICKSTARTER TO GET 10 PREVIEW AP EPISODES OR A SEAT A SKYPE GAME RUN BY ROSS PAYTON! The mystery surrounding Andrew deepens as Detective Marlowe and Van Hagin find themselves embroiled in gang fights and a corporate conspiracy. Cassidy and Goldberg, two scheming crooks from Las Vegas try to…
2010-12-134h 51Modern – RPPR Actual PlayA Dirty World: Andrew’s Fortune part 2CONTRIBUTE TO THE RUINS OF LEMURIA KICKSTARTER TO GET 10 PREVIEW AP EPISODES OR A SEAT A SKYPE GAME RUN BY ROSS PAYTON! The mystery surrounding Andrew deepens as Detective Marlowe and Van Hagin find themselves embroiled in gang fights and a corporate conspiracy. Cassidy and Goldberg, two scheming crooks
2010-12-134h 51RPPR Actual Play4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 21: Return of the CaptainIn this episode the Water Barons fight to retrieve a Lemurian artifact before Cortez's horde. Can they survive the onslaught of murderous monsters and other deadly challenges? Perhaps they can with a little help from an old friend...The Captain! (formerly the Lieutenant).
Thanks to all the RPPR fans who contributed to the Codex of War Ransom. You can still contribute if you want Ross Payton to run a game over Skype for you OR get a picture of your character from Ean Moody. Check out our Kickstarter page for more details.
Special thanks to Ean Moody for the art!
2010-03-213h 24RPPR Actual PlayRPPR Actual Play: Call of Cthulhu – U-Boote Heraus Part 1Courtesty of Adam Scott Glancy
U-Boote Heraus! Part 1 of a Call of Cthulhu scenario
Run at Gencon 2009 by Adam Scott Glancy of Pagan Publishing
U-boat warfare in World War 1 was a grim, grisly affair but one crew will find themselves embroiled in a struggle far darker than the war to end all wars. What secrets does the strange cargo ship with its odd crew hold? How do you use a potato masher grenade? What does a Maxim machine gun do to a rowboat full of sailors? Find out the answer to some of these questions and more with part 1 of U...
2009-11-095h 25
Actual Play Archives - Role Playing Public RadioRPPR Actual Play: 4E DnD – The New World Game 34th Edition Dungeons and Dragons The New World Campaign- NSFW! GM: Ross Payton Players: Tom, Cody, Jason and Dan Synopsis: The adventurers have gained some new friends, a tribe of grippli. They’ve also made some new enemies, the thieves guild. Furthermore, a horde of goblins has arrived in the new
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2009-02-023h 55Actual Play Archives - Role Playing Public RadioActual Play: The End of the World as we know it?Call of Cthulhu One Shot: The End of the World as we know it? Game run by Ross Payton Players: Tom, Jason and Paul Synopsis: This is a bit of an experimental game. Instead of the PCs being heroic investigators trying to save the world from evil, they are the
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2008-02-081h 57Actual Play Archives - Role Playing Public RadioActual Play: Delta Green Eyes Only – A Night on Owlshead MountainKeeper: Ross Payton Players: Tom Church, Jon and Katie Carter, Matt Howell, Meriam, and Paul You are cordially invited to a night at the opera. “A Night on Owlshead Mountain is a Delta Green adventure that pits investigators against the deadly, lingering aftereffects of Mi-Go activity in rural Vermont. The
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2007-12-3100 min