Episodic Adventures: TTRPG Module Reviews

Sean and Lisa strike back, this time with a slate of character creation delights! We discuss the Path to Castle Wawa, lezzing out in Boston, and being the possum lady. Note: Boston being a particularly sapphic city is a misconception/anachronism on Lisa’s part. It stems from the phrase “ Boston Marriage ,” which refers to the 19th century phenomena of two women sharing a close domestic relationshi...

Join Jordy, Lisa, and Sean in the woods amidst the standing stones (wait, are they holding knives?) with “Doom of the Savage Kings,” a DCC adventure. We discuss a series of jerk villagers and mean traps, plus we discover who among the three of us is the greatest player character killer. Note: Lisa did not run Sailors on the Starless Sea–she ran Portal Under the Stars (which was fabulous). CW: huma...

This week, Sean, Jordy, and Lisa have a weird, mysterious, spectacular day in “Below the Shallows,” an undersea adventure from the Studio Ghibli-inspired 5e campaign setting book Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass. We discuss nonviolent solutions, 5e hacks, mechanics grab bags, and the unstoppable determination of players to crack unsolvable problems. Note: Outside of the four volumes we mentioned...

This week, Jordy and Lisa take on another Sidebar! We discuss how our no-buy year is going, Jordy's omnivorous gaming group, and Lisa taking on the DCC Judge’s mantle. Note: Sean does not own Slugblaster. We both owe him $5, probably. Back Jordy’s upcoming adventure: The Madness of Metronax ! Extra Ordinary FIST   Slugblaster   Twilight 2000   We Shouldn't Be Alive , a Glass Cannon actual play The...

Join the alliance of Lisa, Jordy and Sean as we play to win (or die trying) on “Island 2” in Deathmatch Island, a TTRPG where Battle Royale meets Lost. We discuss point crawls, resource acquisition, quantum mysteries, and m-fing volcanos. CW: amnesia, mind manipulation Back Jordy’s upcoming adventure: The Madness of Metronax ! “Island 2” and Deathmatch Island are written by Tim Denee and published...

This week, Jordy, Lisa and Sean follow the ley lines to “Winter’s Daughter,” an eerie, enchanting Dolmenwood adventure. We discuss setting lore onboarding, writing modules for ease of running vs enjoyment of reading, and the power of a wish. Note: D&D 5e has four original settings, including 3 Magic the Gathering settings and Radiant Citadel.  CW: Animal and human sacrifice Back Jordy’s upcomi...

Watch out, Sean and Lisa are on the loose and getting earnest as hell! We discuss game prep for public and home games, “scab-picking” and “hugboxing,” and setting session intentions–plus Lisa gives her best Deckard Cain impression. CW: mentions of homophobia/transphobia Note: Rules for Fairhaven map making is indeed included in the WHPA-13 core rulebook (and not in one of the many supplements for...

Jordy and Sean reminisce over the fun they had at Gary Con 2026 in a special bonus episode! The Madness of Metronax Backerkit   Gary Con 2026 Cosplay Photos Jordy Found on a Guy’s Instagram Account  Theme music credited to Zane Little. New to the show? Check out our links: https://linktr.ee/episodicadventures Have gaming opinions or questions? Email us at episodicmailbag@gmail.com .

Hey! Listen! This week, Sean, Jordy and Lisa lace up their boots and don their pointy green caps to venture through “The Woodland Tomb” and “Overland Map” from Heroes of Cerulea–a Zelda-inspired system. We discuss video game logic, invisible pit traps, moving statues, and 8-bit charm. “The Woodland Tomb” and “Overland Map” are included in the Heroes of Cerulea core rulebook, written by Lucas Falk...

This week, Lisa, Jordy, and Sean investigate “All Hallows Scream,” a Brindlewood Bay mystery. We discuss good leading questions, opinionated games, and what happened to Amanda Delacourt. CW: references to ageism and sexism Note: The Brindlewood Bay character cards and needlepoint dice are no longer in production. They’re a bit hard to come by, but available with some gaming supply retailers. Hey f...

It's Sidebar week! We finally discuss Sean’s GM loadout, JordyCon, media we’ve been enjoying, and being “rules activists” (lawyers). Notes: Our Instagram is @episodic.adventures, not whatever we said. Oops! Also, don't watch All’s Fair. It's bad bad, not fun bad, after the first episode or two. Hey folks--we're aware that some of these early episodes have less-than-optimal audio. We've figured out...

This week, Jordy, Lisa, and Sean dig up that which should not be dug up with “Last Things Last,” a Delta Green operation. We discuss 12 hours of paperwork, 2 hours of dicking around in an apartment, and the complicated matter of what to do with a body. CW: gore, possession, body horror, kidnapping Note: Hey folks--we're aware that some of these early episodes have less-than-optimal audio. We've fi...

Finally, some Dungeons and Dragons! Sean, Jordy, and Lisa enter the “Nest of the Eldritch Eye”, a digital, 5th edition, level 3 prequel adventure for Vecna: Eve of Ruin. We discuss NPC conscription, desecrating your buried gays, singing a six second ditty for Oghma, and the god of secrets himself. CW: eye gore, cults, zombies Notes: “Nest of the Eldritch Eye” is no longer free–it costs $4.99. Vecn...

This week, Lisa and Jordy stick our cheese dust-covered hands into a grab bag of gaming questions! We discuss table theatrics, our GM load-outs, dice superstitions, and what to do with an empty cheese ball tub. CW: brief, fictional mentions of grief and child death Note: Hey folks--we're aware that some of these early episodes have less-than-optimal audio. We've figured out the issues since then,...

This week, Jordy, Lisa, and Sean dig through the pulp of “The Horror on Tau Sigma 7", a Mothership pamphlet adventure. We discuss ominous cave art, door puzzles, fun with biohazards, and missing out on the teeth room. CWs: gore, brief reference to pregnancy Note: Hey folks--we're aware that some of these early episodes have less-than-optimal audio. We've figured out the issues since then, but don'...

Tune in for our spiciest episode yet as Lisa, Jordy, and Sean chew on “Hapsy Kordo’s Kitchen Horrors,” a Down We Go module! We discuss quest triggers, taste boils, and what an Azoic Crusher is, even. CW: body horror, fatphobia Note: Hey folks--we're aware that some of these early episodes have less-than-optimal audio. We've figured out the issues since then, but don't want to abandon the great dis...

Welcome to 2026: the year of doin’ the damn thing. We share our RPG resolutions and favorite anythings of 2025, all while shamelessly insert pod anachronisms. CW: brief mentions of gore and political violence Note: Hey folks--we're aware that some of these early episodes have less-than-optimal audio. We've figured out the issues since then, but don't want to abandon the great discussions we've had...

With bowed heads and resolute hearts, Sean, Jordy, and Lisa journey through "Pilgrims of the Black Obelisk," a Dungeon Crawl Classics funnel. We discuss Vancian magic, puzzle woes, and procuring locally grown, organic character gristle for the meat grinder. Note: Our Instagram is @episodic.adventures (oops). You can find the beautiful Ohmvos art spread there! CW: body horror, demons Note: Hey folk...

This week, Lisa, Jordy, and Sean check in to the Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast – a fantastical slice-of-life system – for the chapters “A Birthday For Gertrude” and “Goodbye Yazeba”. We discuss systematizing roleplay, what the term “cozy game” even means, dreamy ligatures, and beginning at the end. Note: Jay Dragon uses she/her pronouns. Hey folks--we're aware that some of these early episodes have...

In our first Sidebar, Jordy, Lisa, and Sean walk through their time cavorting in the halls of GameHole Con, one of our favorite gaming conventions! We discuss organized play, time constraints, the joy of the 1-3 hour game, and mysterious dungeon fruit stands – all followed by our favorite gems of con-going advice. Note: Hey folks--we're aware that some of these early episodes have less-than-optima...

This week, Johan (Jordy), Lotta (Lisa), and Hannes (Sean) journey through Sweden (Nevada) in “The Recycled Boy,” a Tales From The Loop quickstart adventure. We discuss 80s nostalgia, what goes into an effective one-shot, the horror of being a tween, Chad, mystery mechanics, narrative carrots and sticks, and being the Goonies. CW: mental illness, violence towards children, alcoholism, police viole...

Welcome to our first installment of Episodic Adventures! Join Sean, Lisa, and Jordy as they break (and enter) into “Blue Cheese Left to Rot,” a Swyvers adventure. We discuss ghouls versus ratmen, flow charts, sexy spell mechanics, ropey shanks, couch theft, Daddy Grandpa, and general bastardry. CW: cannibalism, body horror, references to (undead) child harm Note: Hey folks--we're aware that some o...

New to the show? We are too! Check out our links: https://linktr.ee/episodicadventures Join us as we embark on our journey through the vast multiverse of tabletop roleplaying game modules. In this introductory episode, Jordy, Lisa, and Sean discuss our gaming origins (from edgy dark elves to RPGs for Jesus) and GM styles. Through our exploration of each adventure, we aim to answer the eternal ques...