Playing at the Hearth

The crew is looking for some parts. Where to find them but in an old spaceship in the form of a Triceratops. How do you enter such a thing, you might ask? The answer is obvious. Through the bungho. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlUP-i5BZ6U ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Old acquaintances, new allies, and changing loyalties of warrior houses are seen, as they conspire and maneuver for the recently vacated throne of Banteave. Houses intricately dance through whispers and conversations, and a chase leads to a sword fight, ending in a death. The King is Dead, a Roleplaying Game, is a tabletop roleplaying game by D. Vincent and Meguey Baker about warriors from differe...

The Tempest is dispatched to System G534, close to the Romulan Neutral Zone. Star Fleet Command has instructed them to make top speed and rendezvous with the USS Luxor on site. But they’ve also been instructed to go dark and restrict all outgoing comms traffic. The exact nature of the assignment remains unclear– Captain Escarra has been briefed, but told to withhold information on site, orders he...

"Gangsters of Triskelion PT 1" As the Triskelion Galactic Games continue, the crew remains split between participation in the athletic events and investigating the smuggling operation. But they discover the conspiracy goes deeper than they imagined, leading to a shipboard battle at the height of the competition. This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgamin...

This week in Mutant Year Zero, the Ark gets a sundial, Marlotte attempts to consolidate power (and artifacts) to ensure ongoing peace, and the mutants went to the Pure Ones' water plant, only to find the gearhead Lambda from the Other Ark had been sacrificed to the Deep One, after the ghouls learned what the Other Ark did for food... Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkx4Vd5IN3M ★ Su...

The padawans enter the Listening Station and weird stuff happens. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iOkblsyn4w ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

With faeries, demons, cops, cultists and gangsters looking for them, our magicians head to Tysoe on the trail of a woman named Eileen Brenchley, connected both to the Pomegranate Lodge and their own missing mentor Lizzie Wyberg. Fearful Symmetries by Steve Dempsey is a campaign for Trail of Cthulhu. We're playing a pretty heavily house-ruled version. This game was organised through the Open Hearth...

Session 0 (Character and Crew creation) for our Slugblaster monthly. Meet NC, Spanner and Tiffany. And her mom. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvLqPLGHLFU ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Alun R facilitates the first of 2 sessiona of 'The Cluster', his own PbtA space opera game. This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community (https://openhearthgaming.com/ RPG) using our Gaming Calendar (https://app.playabl.io/communities/the_open_hearth/overview). WHAT THE F*** IS THAT!?! A warning from an RGA Survey Ship isn't enough to deter the Crew from seeking an answer...

A bit of work on projects, and a quick trip out into the Zone for some scavenging, doggie boops, and tracking a band of Zone Ghouls back to their camp. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZiWufcgxns ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Alun R facilitates another session of Traveller set in the Star Wars universe using a free conversion called CITIZEN. This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community's Calandar (https://openhearthgaming.com). Leaving Teh'Jar the Crew runs into their nemesis, Yerkys ne Dago (and his 4 surplus TIE fighters! After a few false starts they make the jump to hyperspace and have tim...

The padawans are sent on their first mission! Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VNOz9TAAhI ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Owen has infiltrated England Proud to try and find their occult connection, but things take an unexpected turn that leads to violence. Jack comes up with what is, even by his standards, a strikingly terrible plan to deal with his problems. George meets the mysterious Lily, and considers becoming an initiate of the Pomegranate Lodge. Fearful Symmetries by Steve Dempsey is a campaign for Trail of Ct...

Having expertly spotted the enemy crew also exploring the temple, the Captain decides to get a jump on them leading to a bloody battle and turning the allegiance of an enemy. They press on, finally finding themselves in possession of a piece of the Quintaru. Wounded and weary, they begin to trek back, but the Captain still hungers for treasure, leading to a crew from his crew. This is part of Open...

The confrontation with Archon and the Fox! Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EBsv1tdm6w ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

"Gangsters of Triskelion PT 1" The Tempest is dispatched to Triskelion, a planet radically changed by the intervention of the Enterprise a decade ago. They're to enjoy shore leave and participate in the Triskelion Galactic Games, which brings together a diverse range of peoples-- including a rival Federation Captain with a history with Escarra. But even as those competitions begin, the Tempest als...

A playtest of a TROPHY DARK scenario for the forthcoming RUIN anthology of incursions. Played on the Open Hearth. https://openhearthgaming.com/ https://trophyrpg.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/firepitpress/ruin-an-anthology-of-one-shot-incursions-for-trophy 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/619176018418...

The group navigates the fallout of their conflict with the rival boss Johammed and the shifting power dynamics within the Ark. As Tavri attempts to stabilize the community by forming a new gang, the players focus on resource management—successfully establishing cropland, defenses, and a watchtower—while investigating a diary stolen from the Ark's vault. Their efforts lead them to discover that Ast...

The crew begin their exploration of the abandoned complex, taking a cautious approach, trying not to alert the other group of explorers which entered before them. They find themselves facing multiple threats and one crewmember finds their way to the Black Gates, and the cold touch of death itself... This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.com Our aud...

"Anomalies PT 3" On board the Tempest, Captain Escarra and Commander Moreno attempt to deal with the invisible alien threat, while desperately trying to find a solution to the orbital debris crisis. Meanwhile on planet, Commander Ch'Villiq and Lt. Commander T'Venn look into the seemingly destroyed sixth fallen vessel...leading to a violent confrontation and new revelations. This is part of Open He...

Alun R facilitates the 3rd of a short series of Traveller set in the Star Wars universe using a free conversion called CITIZEN. This series marks Star Wars Day 2026. This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community's Calandar (https://openhearthgaming.com). Keel jumps ship on Adarlon with a segment of the Sky Stone; N'ivia gets them to Eliad; Orux manages a poignant reunion;...

Alun R facilitates the first of 2 sessiona of 'The Cluster', his own PbtA space opera game. This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community (https://openhearthgaming.com/ RPG) using our Gaming Calendar (https://app.playabl.io/communities/the_open_hearth/overview). We meet Duke, the product of an Authoritarian regime who has turned Grifter with a Daredevil streak; Eugene, the...

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Everybody's off to the Casinos. Rhydian visits a stage show, Alecto hits the tables and Virtus brings down the house. Such fun. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynllgkDdakw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In Birmingham, Owen infiltrates the fascists at Jack's expense, George decides to see if her spirit guide can snatch their hand of glory, and the group head to Sutton Park to try and attune to the place of power before the troll can find them. Fearful Symmetries by Steve Dempsey is a campaign for Trail of Cthulhu. We're playing a pretty heavily house-ruled version. This game was organised through...