Unto the Roll

Cole and Tony go through a tragic game of 'The Time We Have', written by Elliot Davis. They play a pair of brothers, one of whom was recently bitten by a zombie. Guided by cards drawn from a deck, the pair reminisce, reconnect, and eventually say their goodbyes as they process their grief. The Time We Have: A Conversation Between Brothers - Elliot Davis

Cole leads the crew in a discussion about the things they enjoyed and the things they didn't like quite as much about Ten Candles. It's almost all the former, in this case. Get your friends, NOT your family, and get ready to be vulnerable and feel your feelings in a dark tragedy. Ten Candles - Cavalry Games

Picking up right as Marta refuses to join the group, the desperate trek to the airbase continues. Jenny, Kristin, Michael, and Anatoly work tirelessly to make it to safety despite failures and agonies thrown their way. The airbase is a beacon... but what happens when it goes dark? Ten Candles - Cavalry Games VARÚÐ RPG

Happy Halloween! In this episode, Cole guides Lauren, Tony, Chris, and Frank through the tragic horror of Stephen Dewey's Ten Candles . Using a homebrewed module, he sets the cast atop a mountain in Germany, giving them a single purpose: get to the airbase below, and get on a plane out. As the candles start to burn, Jenny, Michael, Kristin, and Anatoly begin the treacherous journey... only to find...

Cole is joined once more by Alli, Lauren, and Reid as they discuss James Quigley and Ethan Yen's tragic world building engine Prequel. It is acknowledged that there were not an ideal number of players and that the Horror may be an outlier as far as the evils are concerned... but does the system hold up? Bunk! Improv Alli! Misfortune Tellers Prequel - Glyphtide Press Theme Music: Warrior of Honor -...

Cole, Chris, Tony, and Frank sit down and dissect Magpie Games' Avatar Legends system. They address the universal Powered by the Apocalypse elements, discuss the fatigue and balance system, analyze their playbooks, and finally broach the combat mechanics. One of them likes the system a bit more than the rest. Spoiler alert... check the title. Avatar Legends - Magpie Games Theme Music: Warrior of H...

Cole, Chris, Tony, Adam, and Frank sit around and discuss their opinions and thoughts about Bully Pulpit Games’ Fiasco system. It's sweet, it's simple, and overall, it's UtR approved. Fiasco Classic - Jason Morningstar, Bully Pulpit Games Theme Music: Warrior of Honor - HD Studio

Dremmon has emerged from the bones of the fallen Lady Lucretia. The heroes quickly realize they are in deeply over their heads. There is no escape. There is no victory. There is only sacrifice and the hope that one day, somehow their deaths will help a future generation succeed where they had fallen. In the latter chapters of Prequel, more artifacts, characters, and lore are generated; the origins...

A world is made. The stories are told. Father Ryan, Darcy, and Katja Wolf go forth to combat the horror who threatens to devour the world. In the depths of Saint Anne's Convent, they fight for the future of their world against the twisted and possessed remains of Lady Lucretia. See how the world of Valstare was first conceptualized as the spouses of Unto the Roll's cast play through chapter one an...

The party rushes to catch up to the Church of the Winged Light, only to find that they are too late. Urutak, Betsy, Kilgore, and Moonfang are forced to confront the very god who caused the calamity centuries ago whether they are truly prepared or not. How many deaths will it take to keep Dremmon down for good? For those who couldn't quite tell from the verbal description, the map for the final bat...

With their preparations complete and the tablet correctly translated, the party leads the charge into the World Soul's Rest to stop the Church of the Winged Light. The party encourages an unlikely romance, much to Vale's chagrin. And Kaja's. And everyone's, really. Now with bloopers and additional Mady-lore at the end! The Naturolls Bunk! Improv See You Next Time Improv Daggerheart - Darrington Pr...

The party take a few weeks to get ready and prepare for an excursion. Betsy and Vale have a heart to heart. Moonfang and a galapa go head to head. Urutak meets one of his heroes, and Kilgore feeds a god. A few questions are answered. Many more are asked. It's starting to feel like LOST. The Naturolls Bunk! Improv See You Next Time Improv Daggerheart - Darrington Press Theme Music: Warrior of Honor...

Emboldened by a level up, the party engages in combat with a powerful Dremmist cultist. Urutak, Betsy, Kilgore, and Moonfang are forced to confront some of their biggest fears while battling for the sacred piece of Father Ryan's carapace. Promises and bonds are tested, mettle and resolve are put to the grindstone, and a lovable goofball surprisingly proves to be one of the most competent assets on...

After more intense discussion and negotiation, Betsy, Urutak, Kilgore, and Moonfang agree to search for a relic hidden at the defiled and desecrated Saint Anne's Convent. An old acquaintance aids them; then they are plunged into blood and chaos as they are confronted by the ever growing cult of the Dremmist faith. A note from the editor: we goofed the combat mechanics a bit, and to spare you from...

The party is saved from their predicament in exchange for loyalties, favors, and goods. They make their way to the capitol to meet with the king. Tensions rise in the throne room as Betsy confronts a shadowy figure, Urutak bristles at the way the court speaks of his homeland, Moonfang tends to the king's majestic pet, and Kilgore becomes increasingly reluctant to share his own discoveries. Alterna...

Picking up right where they left off, Kilgore, Betsy, Moonfang, and Urutak muster their wits and courage to infiltrate the Atrouse manor and steal a priceless artifact. Some major players and pieces are introduced. The party splits up. Twice. Only the best choices are made here. Featuring a short trailer by RPG Major after the show! RPG Major Bunk! Improv Daggerheart - Darrington Press Theme Music...

All good stories start with a heist! Betsy Beetle, Moonfang, Urutak, and Kilgore Sprout dress to the nines to infiltrate the Atrouse family gala and auction. Sometimes the real challenge is just making it to the front door. Moonfang makes some friends, Betsy finds some family, Urutak teaches some of the ways of the Oakfire Circle, and Kilgore is a mushroom. RPG Major Bunk! Improv Daggerheart - Dar...

A new story, a new system. Tony leads Chris, Mady, Frank, and Cole through Daggerheart's character creation and lays the groundwork for Unto the Roll's next adventure. Lots of discussion is had as the players add details to and tweak aspects of Moonfang's, Kilgore Sprout's, Betsy Beetle's, and Urutak's backgrounds and connections. The city of Opalite is constructed and the goddess Tay'Lar Zwift is...

Happy (belated) Easter! Cole and Frank are joined by special guests Tiffany and Roger to investigate the Great Brindlewood Bay Bake Off. When Paul Hollyw- ahem. When Paul Riviera is found dead in his trailer, it's up to Leona Betty Stratton, Maxine Remington, and Darna to solve the case... all while competing against the clock, other bakers, and poorly hidden secrets. Tiffany AKA Tish RoCo2Go The...

Content Warning: trauma and abuse involving minors (00:57:37-1:01:38) The Tale of Yaifo City draws to a close. Brock, Kallik, Lungdrol, and Dae Zaya meet up with Feloh and work their way through the city to put an end to the Fifth Nation conspiracy and bring justice to the perpetrators. Brock stands resolute against all odds. Dae makes a huge sacrifice. Lungdrol lets his impulses get the better of...

Content Warning: excessive violence against a surrendering combatant (00:38:07-00:39:05) Brock, Dae Zaya, Kallik, and Lungdrol race against time to pursue Oro and Vessa through the woods. A new player is introduced that changes everything. Kallik comes to terms with what he has left behind, Dae Zaya grows a bit closer to his friends, Brock punches a mountain, and Lungrol discovers his own wind. Av...

Brock, Kallik, and Lungdrol are reunited with Dae Zaya, who tells them of his investigation. The group comes up with a plan over dinner to save everyone and escape from Oro's clutches. Brock and Dae Zaya bond unexpectedly, Kallik gets burned, and Lungdrol takes a lesson to heart. Avatar Legends - Magpie Games Theme Music: Warrior of Honor - HD Studio

Dae Zaya pursues the party's assailant through the trees before stumbling across a mysterious camp. He investigates further and discovers evidence that not everything is as it seems in the woods. Meanwhile, the party follows through on their promise to accompany Raan's forces. Juke challenges Kallik, Brock hears of other survivors from his village, and Lungdrol has a dream. Avatar Legends - Magpie...

A brief introduction to the sometimes funny, somewhat educational actual play podcast: Unto the Roll. Theme Music: Warrior of Honor - HD Studio

After fleeing into the woods, the party is ambushed by a mysterious figure and Raan's bandits. Kallik is forced to confront his Iron Guard past, Dae Zaya vanishes into the forest, Brock comes face to face with the man who destroyed his village, and Lungdrol finds potential acolytes for the sacred Order of the Broken Wind. Avatar Legends - Magpie Games Theme Music: Warrior of Honor - HD Studio