Gamewoven

Fiction EN ↓ 140 episodes

Gamewoven is an Actual Play podcast born from a frivolous idea that we think has been bubbling under the surface of AP for a few years now. You've heard of building a setting with The Quiet Year and then playing in that setting, but at Gamewoven we ask "can we go deeper?" Our goal is to build an entire world one game at a time. Rather than write out our worldbuilding ideas to make them coherent and internally consistent, we will pick a game every 2-4 weeks and see what kind of world emerges through play. If we find an interesting thread we have to leave behind, we might revisit it with another...

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Cross Stitch 5 Part 1 10.11.2025 1:02:51

Its time to take a close look at what exactly it is we created in the previous arc.

Nowhereville 3: 1.21 Jiggawats 27.10.2025 47:00

It will soon be time to return to the present, but first we must survive the past.

Nowhereville 2: Sniffing Around 20.10.2025 43:07

Bryn's birthday continues to take an unexpected turn. This time, its to Primsol's past.

Nowhereville 1: Float On 13.10.2025 43:11

We return to Primsol, where something strange is soon to waken. Also, its Bryn's birthday/

The Bitter Litany 14: The Crossroads 06.10.2025 38:11

Most of our players come together at an unexpected location, and a plan is made that could change the future of the empire forever.

The Bitter Litany 13: Grasping the Leash 22.09.2025 34:56

The matter of the future emperor is settled, at least for now.

The Bitter Litany 12: Imperialism Turned Inward 15.09.2025 48:12

Paths start to cross as the situation continues to escalate as truths are revealed.

The Bitter Litany 11: Tyranny, Rules as Written 08.09.2025 52:27

The quality of Bahamut and Renatia's days declines, while Gawain and Lauralai both find themselves with new projects to keep themselves occupied.

The Bitter Litany 10: Daddy Issues 01.09.2025 1:00:13

Battles are fought. Connections are made. Plans are put into motion.

The Bitter Litany 9: The Measure of a Monster 25.08.2025 38:15

The time has come for the high houses to show off their martial prowess in arena battles. Monsters are fought. Traps are laid. And connections are made.

The Bitter Litany 8: Favors 18.08.2025 49:07

Anatel and Bahamut finish their conversation with Cecil Dunes. Lauralai strikes an accord with Dr. Kierenthal, inspiring a move against Magmallo that brings his actions into question.

The Bitter Litany 7: Imperial Bucket of Undying Crabs 11.08.2025 47:46

The Bitter Litany 6: Blood and Effort 2 21.07.2025 55:42

Offers are made. Negotiations occur. And plans are put into place.

The Bitter Litany 5: Ignore the Wolf 14.07.2025 1:08:41

The Bitter Litany 4: Disfavored Progeny 07.07.2025 38:05

Not all who are born into power are favored, but those who are not do what they can to make themselves invaluable.

The Bitter Litany 3: Family Business 23.06.2025 35:16

The time has come to get to know the players in this twisted, political game.

The Bitter Litany 2: Gallons of the Stuff 16.06.2025 43:14

There are more houses we need to know to set the scene for the upcoming drama. Then comes the time to start meeting our characters.

The Bitter Litany 1: Tomorrow Was Created Yesterday 09.06.2025 40:29

With the help of a new game (still in development), we get to know the powers that be in the capital City of the Undying Empire.

Kids on Drakes 5: Dirty Little Secret 02.06.2025 43:21

The kids in Primsol take out a vampire and are greeted with the surprising reality of the coming war.

Kids on Drakes 4: In Too Deep 26.05.2025 43:52

The kids take their drakes deep into the mines, hunting down the monster that hurt Bryn’s mom. On the way, they encounter the most unexpected allies and a surprising enemy.

Kids on Drake 3: Distraction 19.05.2025 33:49

Now that Bryn’s mom is in trustworthy hands, the kids decide to go and do some investigating. If they can find some blood, they can find who did this.

Kids on Drakes 2: Brain Stew 12.05.2025 52:35

The kids and their drakes flee the scene of the crime, only to find something is amiss at the MacBeth house.

Kids on Drakes 1: All the Small Things 05.05.2025 1:00:02

We meet 4 kids, growing up in Prim Solus, and witness one of their adventures. Ellis, Wyn, Penelope, and Gwen, are having what they think is an ordinary day, but that is soon about to change.

City Planning Department 6: Spin 24.03.2025 52:40

The people of the city settle into their new, ungrounded, reality, and the city planning department finishes their work before revealing the truth of their intentions.

City Planning Department 5: Go Big or Go Home 17.03.2025 41:40

The work must go on and there is more city to build, including some additions to take advantage of the recent renewal.