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Hey there, family. Old Gods of Appalachia, by Deep Nerd Media, is a horror anthology podcast series that is evocative and chilling. But how does this stack up when it's converted to a TTRPG? Follow along in our four part series. Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each episode we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D&quo...

Rivers of London is built around supernatural a police force that keeps magical forces in line but what if they were in... Manitoba? We're really not even sure about this but... Welcome to Rivers of Winnipeg, episode 2. We completed the introductory scenario called The Bookshop, so now we want to know: how well does a licensed game translate to an original story and setting? We are about to fi...

Rivers of London is built around supernatural a police force that keeps magical forces in line but what if they were in... Manitoba? We're really not even sure about this but... Welcome to Rivers of Winnipeg! We completed the introductory scenario called The Bookshop, so now we want to know: how well does a licensed game translate to an original story and setting? We are about to find out. Joi...

A game of paranormal investigators, based on books by Ben Aaronovitch. It may seem niche, but we have plenty of relatable media that could inspire your next game. If you're planning on playing Rivers of London, by Chaosium, listen here to see where we recommend familiarizing yourself if you don't want to read the novels! Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each episode we roast up a fres...

A tale of flying books? A suspicious narrative of poltergeists? While our members of the Folly may be skeptical about the book shop employee's story, they can't quite pin down why it doesn't add up. Join us for the conclusion of The Bookshop, the beginner adventure included in Rivers of London, the new TTRPG by Chaosium. Well known for their Call of Cthulhu, just how well does an adapt...

Rivers of London is a silver ENNIE award winning tabletop game from Chaosium, the makers of Call of Cthulhu. Based on the novels and graphic novels of Ben Aaronovitch, you play as members of the Folly, a paranormal police force whose goal is to calm the world of the Demi-Monde. Investigators are meant to win and inspire hope— a very different tone from Cthulhu. Join us now as we delve into a world...

In an attempt to rid Providence of aquatic monstrosities, our investigators blew up the property, only to have Dr. Dottie Hamilton struck by flying debris. She emerges from surgery, and our investigators wonder what their next steps are. The Society is created. Listen now to our live play of Call of Cthulhu, by Chaosium. Want to watch live? Join us on Twitch every second Wednesday at 7:00pm MST. h...

After rescuing their friend Charles, our investigators realize that they have a larger problem: stopping the creatures under the Winscott home from escaping. The time has come for our players to forge a new path, but first they have to bury the past. Listen now to our live play of Call of Cthulhu, by Chaosium. Want to watch live? Join us on Twitch every second Wednesday at 7:00pm MST. https://www....

Our investigators, not yet formally associated as The Society, have arrived at Joshua Winscott's home to hear of mysterious tunnels being uncovered. In the middle of the night, they hear the cries of Josh being ripped from his bed and drug into the depths below the house. We begin as they stare into the dark, wondering if they dare follow. Listen now to our live play of Call of Cthulhu, by Cha...

The Society for Transcendental Sciences is an elitist club for the academics, the wealthy, and the socially advanced. Touting itself as a gathering for those who wish to see "mysticism and discipline coalesce", many assume the society seeks a grander vision of the world and are funded by the ultra rich. It doesn't help that the club seems to have a plethora of "anonymous donors&...

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Adrenaline Junkie, by Twisted Goat Coffee Roasters, rated 3.75/5...

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Adrenaline Junkie, by Twisted Goat Coffee Roas...

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Adrenaline Junkie, by Twisted Goat Coffee Roas...

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Join us next week for a new espresso episode where we talk about lore and related med...

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Join us next week for a new espresso episode where we talk about lore and related med...

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Join us next week for a new espresso episode where we talk about lo...

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Join us next week for a new espresso episode where we talk about lo...

Three intrepid CAPSOG soldiers race against time as an approaching singularity threatens both a ground breaking alien discovery and their lives! As Castian, Owen, and Marsh explore a derelict space station, they begin to uncover an international conspiracy that threatens entire solar systems. Join us for the thrilling conclusion of our three part military sci-fi feature! Welcome to Cantrips and Co...

We're back with part 2 of our 6083 play! Join Ruin, Jodi, and Cade as the play three Caledonians working for CAPSOG, or Mission Control as it's colloquially named, on their journey to explore a mysterious derelict. After barely escaping a harrowing dogfight they race to recover the crew before it's game over for everyone. Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a f...

We first previewed 6083 back in season 2, and now we are back for an actual play session, run by its creator, Jason! Grab a mug, fill it full of the hot stuff, and sit back and listen to our romp through this indie, sci-fi darling. Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we exp...

Just who has been making the infernal racket all night, and just what do they hope to summon? Whatever the answer is, it better be solved soon, or else we will have a bunch of cranky babies in the morning! Welcome back to the finale of our Crawl of Cthulhu actual play, the latest module for Babies and Broadswords, by Even Footing Games. Special thanks to our friends at Even Footing Games for sendi...

We are back for part 3 of our Crawl of Cthulhu actual play. Things get... socialist? in this episode as the murmurings of dark cultists are replaced momentarily with a boiler who longs for the downfall of the proletariat-- or something like that, he honestly droned on and on. Anyways, enjoy this foray into the exciting new supplement for Babies and Broadswords, one of our favourite rules light gam...

Crawl of Cthulhu, the newest module for Babies and Broadswords, is full of mystery. Whose chanting has been keeping the orphans awake at night? Why is that horrible smell coming from the Lunch lady’s pantry? And what really is that bump in the night? Probably all things of the imagination of toddlers, which means they’re really creepy. Listen now to our second part actual play to find out the answ...