Me And Steve Talk RPG‘s

Relatively short episode this time, the conclusion of our fight with the already dead man!   Part 4 of session 9 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen     Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarcastic     Pale Nimbus 'Nim' : Logan (of  The Story Told  podcast)     Mofid Parviz : (Young...

This week we have a short discussion around our feelings regarding AI creation uses, and some grumbling around things that annoy us about character sheets! Oh, and even though it was in the future when we recorded it, it's now happened, so big congrats to Steve on his wedding!   d20 Network Spotlight -- How We Roll  -- https://howwerollgaming.com/podcast/   Game of the Week      Steve S:  Sector U...

A little more discussion on the blood volume of chickens (and what to do with them afterwards), and then we start a fight with someone who's already dead. (Amongst other surprises!)   Part 3 of session 9 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen     Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarc...

A seat of the pants ramble in classic Me and Steve fashion! Kind of goes a little of everywhere! d20 Network Spotlight:  Eberron Renewed -- https://zencastr.com/Eberron-Renewed   Game of the Week:      Steve G: Green Oaks -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/513415/green-oaks?affiliate_id=2018399      Steve S:  Universal Hockey -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/575084/universal-hockey?aff...

Discussions of the ghosts, the underworld, and our nefarious spice merchant. As well as causing Dec to google the blood volume of the average chicken.   Part 2 of session 9 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen     Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarcastic     Pale Nimbus 'Nim' : L...

This week we have a discussion around characters that maybe kinda make you feel "Icky"?  Listen if you want it to make sense!   d20 Network spotlight --  We Fix Games -- https://glitterfoxmedia.com/we-fix-games-2/   Game of the Week:      Steve G: Torque Borg -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/575906/torque-borg?affiliate_id=2018399      Steve S: Monsters and Other Childish Things -- https://...

We further investigate the mysterious spice merchant and is odd companion. And find much more than we planned. Part 1 of session 9 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen     Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarcastic     Pale Nimbus 'Nim' : Logan (of  The Story Told  podcast)     Mof...

Every so often a game comes across your radar with a title just too good to ignore. And this has happened to me. So I got in contact with the creator, and we sat down for a conversation! Beefy Shotgun Wizards sounds like exactly the kind of game I want to play every once in a while, but listen in to find out for yourself!   Kickstarter Pre-Launch page -- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hammer...

Nim attends a party where he encounters our mysterious spice merchant, along with his dead? companion. Plots are formed, meetings are had...   Part 2 of session 8 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen     Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarcastic     Pale Nimbus 'Nim' : Logan (of ...

With the Hasbro/WotC GenCon announcements fresh, we bring you a little bit of a rant about just that.  It's no secret we're not the biggest fans of Hasbro/WotC, and well, things get said.   d20 Network Spotlight:  How We Roll -- https://howwerollgaming.com/   Game of the Week:      Steve G: Hunt -- https://gilarpgs.itch.io/hunt      Steve S: Punk's Been Dead Since '79 -- https://www.drivethrurpg.c...

Our (partial) circle has more discussion with our new Lunar friend.   Part 1 of session 8 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen     Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarcastic     Pale Nimbus 'Nim' : Logan (of  The Story Told  podcast)     Mofid Parviz : (Young) Steve     Wonderous C...

This week I'm joined by Daryl of the How We Roll podcast to have a chat about customizing settings.  We chat around things we've done and experienced, and how it can make for a more memorable experience.   d20 Network Spotlight -- Eberron Renewed - https://zencastr.com/Eberron-Renewed   Links for How We Roll & Casual Nerdity -- https://howwerollgaming.com/   Game of the Week      Daryl -- Just...

Previous plans are set in motion, arson is committed as an alibi for murder, and teaming with our new lunar acquaintance, even more arson and murder happens! Part 2 of session 7 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen     Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarcastic     Pale Nimbus 'Nim...

We're back (both of us)! And we bring you one of our trademark rambles centered on taking GM advice from song lyrics!   d20 Network Spotlight: The Order 66 -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/order-66-podcast/id276381727   Game of the Week:      Steve G: Our Horror Story -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/571712/our-horror-story?affiliate_id=2018399      Steve S:  Legends of Akeroth --...

Our circle resumes out conversation with our new Lunar acquaintance, and learns that we share at least some common causes, and likely, common foes. Plots are laid, plans are made, information is exchanged, and more misdirection is afoot! Part 1 of session 7 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion  ...

We pick back up after a player dinner break with some interesting happenings! And we meet a potential new ally?   Part 3 of session 6 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen     Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarcastic     Pale Nimbus 'Nim' : Logan (of  The Story Told  podcast)    ...

We're back post-burglary, and this brings a discussion of the "wrong" gem, Cyclone attempts to be a street performer, and oh, yeah, a River Spirit shows up at the gates of Origin,    Part 2 of session 6 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen     Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarca...

Prompted by a situation at one of his game tables, Decurion, our GM for the Ruby and Fire AP series, posted a small pdf he created, titled "How to Play Exalted" on our discord. He also made the "mistake" of claiming "I can talk for at least 45 minutes on this..." So I took him up on the offer! While specifically written for Exalted, almost all of this applies to any narratively focused game, regar...

Underworld connections, bureaucratic visitors, and breaking into Madu Jerrik's shop (again)!   Part 1 of session 6 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen     Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarcastic     Pale Nimbus 'Nim' : Logan (of  The Story Told  podcast)     Mofid Parviz : (You...

This week we bring you a conversation around what to do when things simply don't go as anyone planned at the table, but also about action and consequence.   d20 Network Spotlight:  The Story Told -- https://thestorytold.libsyn.com/   Game of the Week:      Steve G:  Alone Against the Zone -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/563135/alone-against-the-zone?affiliate_id=2018399      Steve S:  F...

When we last left our circle, they had unexpected visitors. As it turns out, they have been asked to meet with the Prince of Origin! What becomes of our band of arms thieves and mercenary overseers? Part 3 of session 5 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen     Finn Breakw...

This week I'm joined by Robert from the How We Roll podcast to talk about the supposed divide between "crunchy" and "narrative" games. d20 Network Spotlight -- How We Roll -- https://howwerollgaming.com/podcast/   Game of the Week:      Robert: The Black Company -- https://theblackcompanyrpg.com/      Steve S: Remnants (Bundle) -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/111044/remnants-bundle-bund...

Having finished negotiating with the Oathbound, our circle leaves Nemara's Rest, and heads for the estate of Lord Veyca, the noble who set the Red Fang to the village.  And after that, some important visitors! Part 2 of session 5 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen    ...

Between the coughing and general illness recovery both of us are experiencing, we managed a gaming conversation that spanned from the 3 Stooges to the Simpsons to Scooby Doo and Michael Jordan!  A fun little chat around sometimes gaming in a less complicated mental state.   d20 Network Spotlight -- I Should Roll -- https://ishouldroll.com/   Game of the Week:      Steve G:  Pulp Inc -- https://www...

The Red Fang mercenary company is no more. They have become the Oathbound, and we negotiate the terms of their service!   Part 1 of session 5 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storyteller: Decurion     Firamar Saelen : Jen     Finn Breakwater: Dave/Sarcastic     Pale Nimbus 'Nim' : Logan (of  The Story Told  podca...