NPC Cast Episode 30: Mendrances and Beneflaws.
In this episode the NPCs chat about benefits, merits, flaws, and hindrances…and feats…and skills…and powers too. Oh, and aspects…and obligations. (65min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
Titanium Wars: An “interstellar empire-building card game” by Iello.
Magic the Gathering: Theros Artwork: What it says on the tin.
Giant Bomb.com: An awesome multimedia site about video games!
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TPK: The Branch of the Jeweled Tree – Episode 4
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt S. and Matt C. as they adventure in a “Shinto-Punk” setting using the Savage Worlds system! That’s no moon.
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NPC Cast Episode 29: Tinseltown Tails.
In this episode the NPC’s do another Campaign Crucible, with surprising results! (57min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
The Gumshoe System: A role-playing system for investigative games.
FATE Accelerated: A lighter version of the FATE RPG system. Pay what you want!
FIASCO: An AMAZING storytelling/rpg game from Bully Pulpit!
The Ennie Nominees: Nominees for the coveted ENNIE awards.
Kings of Air and Steam: A pickup and deliver game with zeppelins!
The Angry DM: Friend of the show, the Angry DM.
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TPK: The Branch of the Jeweled Tree – Episode 3
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt S. and Matt C. as they adventure in a “Shinto-Punk” setting using the Savage Worlds system! That’s no moon.
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NPC Cast Episode 28: Winning Friends.
In this episode NPC Chris and NPC Del delve a bit deeper into finding new players for your gaming group! Also: Chris gushes about the press and Del reveals his dirtiest secret. (49min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
Star Wars – Edge of the Empire: The new Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games!
Warmachine Tactics: A video game Kickstarted by Privateer Press.
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TPK: The Branch of the Jeweled Tree – Episode 2
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt S. and Matt C. as they adventure in a “Shinto-Punk” setting using the Savage Worlds system! Voice acting optimal!
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NPC Cast Episode 27: Save Point.
In this episode the guys chat about a couple of mini-topics, including what the second half of the year holds for the NPC Cast! (37min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
Mage Knight: A game by esteemed game designer Vlaada Chvatil.
Marvel Legendary: A deck-building game featuring Marvel Heroes and Villains.
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TPK: The Branch of the Jeweled Tree – Episode 1
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt S. and Matt C. as they adventure in a “Shinto-Punk” setting using the Savage Worlds system! Surf’s up!
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NPC Cast Episode 26: It Was Good Enough For Shakespeare.
In this episode, NPC Chris and NPC Del talk about how you can use classic story structure to plan your RPG sessions! (51min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
Robert McKee: A famous writing instructor guy.
The Bones Kickstarter: A successful miniatures Kickstarter project by Reaper Miniatures.
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TPK: Angels Over Bourbon Street – Episode 5
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt C. and Grace as they make their way within a World of Darkness! [I could have taken any number of out of context quotes to have been placed here.]
Rise of Aester: A LARP around the Seattle area, which Friend-PC Grace helps run!
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NPC Cast Episode 25: 3 Men and a Shinto.
In this episode, the guys design three bullet-point games based around one of the legends of the silver screen! (57min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
Red Dragon Inn: A game about drinking that isn’t necessarily a drinking game.
Wordsmith: A fast-paced word game by Alistair Wong.
Maggibot: A game blog by our good friend Marguerite!
Nicolas Cage’s IMDB: Yeah. That.
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TPK: Angels Over Bourbon Street – Episode 4
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt C. and Grace as they make their way within a World of Darkness! Ain’t no sunshine.
Rise of Aester: A LARP around the Seattle area, which Friend-PC Grace helps run!
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NPC Cast Episode 24: DXV is the Homie.
In this episode the guys chat about deckbuilding games, and tell you what it is they like (and don’t like) about them! (52min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
Dominion: The OG deckbuilder, by Donald X. Vaccarino.
Ascension: A deckbuilding game co-designed by a number of professional Magic the Gathering Players!
Core Worlds: A sci-fi deckbuilder by Andrew Parks
Legendary: A deckbuilding game set in the Marvel Universe.
Resident Evil Deckbuilding Game: Pretty much what it says.
Miskatonic School for Girls: A deckbuilder by Luke Peterschmidt
High Command: The upcoming Privateer Press deckbuilding game!
Fate Core on Drive-Thru RPG: The largest source of online RPG PDF distrubution, now with many pay-what-you-want options!
Free RPG Day: A day, for Free RPG’s.
Rory’s Story Cubes: A dice-based storytelling game, suitable for youngsters!
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TPK: Angels Over Bourbon Street – Episode 3
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt C. and Grace as they make their way within a World of Darkness! No doubt.
Rise of Aester: A LARP around the Seattle area, which Friend-PC Grace helps run!
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NPC Cast Episode 23: The Campaign Crucible!
cru·ci·ble – Noun
1) A ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures.
2) A place or occasion of severe test or trial: “the crucible of combat”.
In this episode, the guys each introduce 1 ingredient and forge a campaign concept from all 3! (61min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
Savage Worlds: A universal RPG that can accommodate a variety of settings.
Fate Core: A pay-what-you-want RPG from Fred Hicks and the folks at Evil Hat.
Spark RPG: An RPG by Jason Pitre.
Kingdom RPG: A World-Buiding RPG that is on Kickstarter now!
Welcome to Night Vale: A fictional podcast in the style of community updates. With mysterious happenings!
Free RPG Day: A day, for Free RPG’s.
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TPK: Angels Over Bourbon Street – Episode 2
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt C. and Grace as they make their way within a World of Darkness! Please don’t sue us CRJ.
*Our apologies, as there was a slight audio error in this episode when it was first released. An artifact from the otherwise impeccable and in no way amateurish editing that NPC Chris does for the show. We have re-uploaded the episode without this error. Thanks to James for pointing it out!
Rise of Aester: A LARP around the Seattle area, which Friend-PC Grace helps run!
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NPC Cast Episode 22: So You Want To Get In To Card Games!
In this episode the guys chat a bit about Collectible Card Games and Living Card Games…and a lot about Magic: The Gathering! Also: A new NPC Cast project is announced! (55min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
Magic the Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers – A link to one of the best ways to learn Magic the Gathering…besides learning from another person that is.
Legends of the Five Rings – A collectible card game by AEG.
Kaijudo – A (different) Collectible Card Game by Wizards of the Coast.
Android: Netrunner – A Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games.
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – A Game of Thrones card game.
Shadowfist – An old CCG, reborn as a Living Card Game.
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TPK: Angels Over Bourbon Street – Episode 1
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt C. and Grace as they make their way within a World of Darkness! Chris has never heard a person from New York speak.
Rise of Aester: A LARP around the Seattle area, which Friend-PC Grace helps run!
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NPC Cast Episode 21: !dlroW esrevnI
In this episode the guys chat with Brandon Schmelz and Jacob Randolph, creators of the new Dungeon World/Fate Core setting Inverse World! (69min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
INVERSE WORLD An completely unique fantasy setting for Dungeon World and Fate Core. (Just a couple of days left to fund Inverse World)
Last Stand: A sweet RPG by Brandon Schmelz!
*For complete Transparency: The above link uses our Drive Thru RPG referral number. If you purchase Last Stand, it gives us credits to use to buy more games. If for some reason you do not want us to have credits to buy more games, (maybe you hate us) try a google search for Last Stand RPG instead.
Magicians: Roleplay while learning a language! I mean, how awesome is that?!
Golden Sky Stories: A heartwarming RPG.
Torchbearer – A dungeon delving RPG with resource management. By the makers of Burning Wheel and Mouse Guard.
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TPK: Famine In Far-Go – Episode 4
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt and MC DeTG as they make their way through the apocalyptic wastelands of Gamma World! Abombinable Joe sings a lot.
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NPC Cast Episode 20: This, That, and the Other.
In this episode, the guys cover three mini-topics: Negativity in game culture, what makes a good FLGS, and how to teach a game! Also: Del returns, Chris bleeps, and Aaron goes inverted! (60min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
An Open Letter from the Angry DM: Pretty much what it says.
Carpe GM Podcast: A fellow podcast, check them out!
Modern Masters: A link to an article about the upcoming MtG set…Modern Masters.
Inverse World Kickstarter: A setting for both Dungeon World and FATE.
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TPK: Famine In Far-Go – Episode 3
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt and MC DeTG as they make their way through the apocalyptic wastelands of Gamma World! Famine In Far-Go is 4e and fighty.
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NPC Cast Episode 19: Beyond the Wall
In this Del-light version of NPC Cast, the guys chat about the methods they use to start planning for a campaign! Also: Chris makes up words and Aaron gets more forgiving! (56min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
The Writer Next Door: A writing blog by industry professional John Adamus.
Terra Mystica: A boardgame by designers Jens Drögemüller and Helge Ostertag.
The World’s Worst Dungeon Crawl Kickstarter: A Dungeon Bastard project.
Cartoon Action Hour: The 1980’s Action Cartoon RPG.
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TPK: Famine In Far-Go – Episode 2
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt and MC DeTG as they make their way through the apocalyptic wastelands of Gamma World! These players really have gotten themselves into a jam, hopefully they can beat the clock and nail one from downtown.
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NPC Cast Episode 18: So You Want To Get Into: Board Games!
In this episode, the guys help explain how YOU can get started with board games! Also: Aaron loves trains, Del offers up some nerve tonic, and Chris offers up little resistance. (45min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
Tabletop: A youtube show about tabletop games hosted by Wil Wheton.
Watch It Played: A youtube show about tabletop games hosted by Rodney Smith.
Boardgame Geek: The biggest board game resource on the web!
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TPK: Famine In Far-Go – Episode 1
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt and MC DeTG as they make their way through the apocalyptic wastelands of Gamma World! If a Yeti explodes in the wastes and everybody that is unlucky enough to be caught in its devastating blast dies, does it make a sound?
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NPC Cast Episode 17: Shelf Life.
In this episode the guys chat about house rules! Also: Aaron gets immortalized, Chris gets wild like a hurricane, and Del starts getting real. (50min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
Boardgame Geek: The biggest board game resource on the web!
Experience Music Project: A museum owned by rich person Paul Allen.
Andy Hopp: Artist and Designer of the game Low Life.
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Total Party Kill – Session 1 – Episode 7
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt and MC DeTG as they explore the original D&D module “In Search of the Unknown.” Oozes and thangs.
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NPC Cast Episode 16: Hugging Adele.
In this episode the guys talk about Playgroup Dynamics! They also answer a listener email about running a mystery game! It’s NPC Aaron’s birthday!(62min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
The Gumshoe System on RPG Geek – An RPG system specifically designed to deal with sleuthing.
Geek Social Fallacies – An interesting list of traits that certain game enthusiasts exhibit.
Robin’s Laws of Good Gamemastering – Recommended reading!!!
Rocket Dice – The Kickstarter is over, but the fun is just beginning.
Urbania on Board Game Geek – A board game designed by Simone Luciani
Torchbearer – A dungeon delving RPG with resource management. By the makers of Burning Wheel and Mouse Guard.
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Total Party Kill – Session 1 – Episode 6
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt and MC DeTG as they explore the original D&D module “In Search of the Unknown.” Our love for doors is as deep as a sacrificial pit.
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NPC Cast Episode 15: A is for Alignment
In this episode the guys talk a bit about Alignment systems in role-playing games, and how players and GM’s can best utilize them! Also: Aaron goes for the long con, Chris has a bad feeling about this, and Del goes robo! Oh yeah, and Taylor Swift.(58min)
Some things we discuss on this episode:
The Angry DM – Unabashedly opinionated DM advice.
Twisted Geeks Podcast – A podcast hosted by a few friends of the show!
Star Wars X-Wing – A Star Wars miniatures game by Fantasy Flight.
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Total Party Kill – Session 1 – Episode 5
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt and MC DeTG as they explore the original D&D module “In Search of the Unknown.” Goblins playing dice? Must be somebodies lucky day. (most likely the goblins)
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NPC Cast Episode 14: Candyland – Bullet Points!
In this episode, we take a crack at redesigning Candyland via the best thing ever, BULLET POINTS! Also: Chris likes to think, Aaron thinks kids should read, and Del introduces a new character for the kids! (57min)
Some things we discuss on this podcast:
Candyland WIKI – Pretty much what you assume it is.
Watch It Played – A youtube channel about board games!
SPARK RPG – An awesome-looking RPG by Jason Pitre!
Jennisodes Podcast – A podcast that focuses mainly on interviews.
Castle Ravenloft – An Origins-Award-Winning board game by Wizards of the Coast.
Space Cadets– A co-op board game…in space!
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Total Party Kill – Session 1 – Episode 4
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt and MC DeTG as they explore the original D&D module “In Search of the Unknown.” If everything is trapped, then is anything really trapped? Mind blown.
Thanks to the Delvers’ Podcast for the show intro, check their actual play out!
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NPC Cast Episode 13: Jerry Hawthorne!
In this episode, we get the chance to interview Mice and Mystics designer Jerry Hawthorne about how he got started in the industry, Plaid Hat Games, and gives us the scoop as to what is on the horizon for our herodents! (Do you see what we did there?!) Woo! (65min)
Some things we discuss on this podcast:
Watch It Played – A youtube channel about board games!
Bioshock Infinite – The boardgame by Isaac Vega and Plaid Hat Games!
InkedPlaymats.com – A company that makes custom playmats for TCG’s and other games!
Delvers’ Podcast – An actual play podcast that is awesome, check it out!
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Total Party Kill – Session 1 – Episode 3
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt and MC DeTG as they explore the original D&D module “In Search of the Unknown.” It’s a cat-jar party!
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NPC Cast Episode 12: (chain)Mailbag.
On this episode, the guys answer some viewer emails! Del says you’re fired, and Chris and Aaron give what can only be described as patently terrible dating advice. The guys also share their favorite Podcats, plus so much more! (47min)
Some links which may be useful while this episode seeps into your ears and nests:
Shade’s LARP List – A place to find LARPs in your area.
Nearby Gamers – A place to find games of all types in your area.
One World By Night – A listing of WoD LARPs.
Mind’s Eye Society – Yet another listing for WoD LARPs!
Bits and Mortar – The pro-brick-and-mortar ebook initiative.
Podcasts we mention:
Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff
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Total Party Kill – Session 1 – Episode 2
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt and MC DeTG as they explore the original D&D module “In Search of the Unknown.” This whole player mapping thing can’t possibly go wrong.
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NPC CAST Episode 11: So you want to get into: Miniatures Games.
Have you ever wondered to yourself, how can I get into minis gaming? Well, on this episode the guys chat with minis aficionado Kris about just that! He explains what a minis game is, and goes through the basic steps you need to know in order to pick up and play one today! (39min)
Some links you may find useful while perusing this episode:
Games Workshop – Maker of a plethora of miniatures games, including Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000.
Privateer Press – Maker of Warmachine and Hordes.
Infinity – A miniatures game created by European gaming company Corvus Belli.
Flames of War – A miniatures games based in WWII.
Malifaux – A miniatures game created by Wyrd Miniatures.
CoolMiniOrNot – A site which features some of the best painted miniatures from around the world!
Beasts of War – A Youtube channel featuring news and programming for tabletop gaming!
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Total Party Kill – Session 1 – Episode 1
Welcome to the NPC Cast ACTUAL PLAY! The guys are joined by their friends Matt and MC DeTG as they explore the original D&D module “In Search of the Unknown.” Nobody knows for sure what lies ahead, but let’s be honest there are probably traps.
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EPISODE 10: Where it all started.
Yay, ten! On a bit of a more personal episode, the guys talk about some of their most memorable experiences in role-playing games! Chris also gets excited about the new Kobolds Ate My Baby, Aaron talks meeces and Jerry Hawthorne’s game “Mice & Mystics,” and Del gets a-brewing for his new MtG Standard deck! (48min)
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NPC Cast Episode 9: Theme Things (MP3)
In this week’s episode the NPC’s talk about themes in games, including their most favorite and least favorite! Also: Del learns to love, Chris gets preachy, and Aaron gets savage! The guys also speak a bit about International Tabletop Day, and how they plan to celebrate! (46min)
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NPC Cast Episode 8: Alas Wallis (MP3)
On today’s special episode of NPC Cast, we have the chance to talk to Award-Winning game designer James Wallis about a whole slew of things, including his new role-playing game ALAS VEGAS, currently being funded on Kickstarter! We are also excited about a couple of other Kickstarter projects: Story War and Machine of Death, and James explains why Del and Aaron are moving to Norway! (77min)
If you can’t get enough of your Wallis fix, check out some of the other places he has been featured this week:
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NPC Cast Episode 7: Monopoly! (MP3)
Its a big one! In this week’s super sized episode the NPC’s take on the task of re-designing Monopoly! Aaron also needs bigger bullet points, Chris recovers from fugue, and Del goes dogcatcher! (72min)
NPC Cast Episode 6: Bullet Points (MP3)
In this week’s episode the guys chat about cooperative tabletop games! Also: Del enables Chris, and Aaron definitely doesn’t get a sweet new nickname that we will call him for the rest of his life! (58min)
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NPC Cast Episode 5: Name that Sword! (MP3)
In this week’s episode the guys blab about cliches, spurred by a sad panda post on Reddit! Also: Del does black and blue, Aaron yearns for something new, and Chris is mad Fate Core doesn’t rhyme! (56min)
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NPC Cast Episode 4: I’m No Excited (MP3)
Welcome to NPC CAMP; Some technical difficulties can’t keep us down! In this episode we talk about what Tabletop Games can take from Video Games, Chris is on the hunt, Del evokes the 2d, and Aaron misses dragons! (34min)
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NPC Cast Episode 3: Power Creep & Character Sheeps (MP3)
“Those boards don’t work on water; you need more powwwwwaaaa!” This week the guys talk about the concept of “power creep” in game design, across a wide variety of game types. Chris also snap keeps hands with Savannah Lions, Del hangs up the magical dark wizard costume, and Aaron talks about a game bringing dungeon crawling back! (49min)
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NPC Cast Episode 2: The digital future, maybe. (MP3)
In this episode, the guys answer a question from Twitter and talk about digital things and stuffs that you can use alongside your tabletop games. Chris also reveals his next GM gig, Aaron likes rolling imaginary dice, and Del predicts a future scandal in Major League Baseball through an adventure hook for Shadowrun! Yes, really! (55min)
Some links we discuss in this episode:
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NPC Cast Episode 1: Choo Choo (MP3)
Here it is! The Big 0-1! In this inaugural episode of NPC Cast we discuss what Game Masters can do when their campaigns go off the rails, Chris has an out of body experience, Aaron dumps dexterity, and Del has an MtG relapse! (48min)
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