Gamewoven

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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Gamewoven

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Fiction

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Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Adversary: A Trick of the Light 22.05.2023

It has been two years since Irene was kidnapped by the mysterious woman. Leon, Henbit, Blythe, and Captain Halliwell have finally tracked their adversary down to an abandoned tower in the middle of the desert. After a pitched battle and a lucky duck, they are able to free Irene and begin the long journey home. Except, Irene decides to take a shortcut using a new trick she learned. Check out the ga...

The Queen of Light's Last Stand 2: Vines, Stone, and Steel 15.05.2023

Irene, Leon, and Henbit stay with the formerly cursed child until he is ready to return home, learning more of the woman who cursed him. It turns out Irene has seen this woman before, long ago at a party her parents threw. This woman may be immortal and is from far north of the Undying Empire. They continue on, crossing the river via ferry paid for with shiny rocks. Then they encounter some strang...

The Queen of Light’s Last Stand 1: A Short Journey North 08.05.2023

Irene, the young queen of Shaumere, gets an unexpected invitation from Blythe to come and visit her in Ernette. So she grabs her knight, Leon, and her bard, Henbit, to join her on this journey. Check out the game: https://lanternheart.itch.io/the-queen-of-lights-last-stand Join the community: https://discord.gg/x7bVkJ6Bj6 Theme Music by Chester Studios Additional music by Tabletop Audio Follow us:...

For the Queen 2: A Tragedy of Dead Steel 01.05.2023

We learn more about Blythe, the warrior queen, and her secrets, sins, and favorites among those who love her. We also learn of a threat growing amongst her followers. When the time comes to defend the queen, who will stand, and who will fall? Check out the game: https://evilhat.com/product/for-the-queen/ Join the community: https://discord.gg/x7bVkJ6Bj6 Theme Music by Chester Studios Additional mu...

For the Queen 1: Yet Our Hearts, In Spite of Everything 24.04.2023

The warrior queen of Ernette has set out with her retinue to seek help in a war that threatens her kingdom. On the way, we discover all of the reasons they love the queen and some of the reasons they might betray her. Check out the game: https://evilhat.com/product/for-the-queen/ Join the community: https://discord.gg/x7bVkJ6Bj6 Theme Music by Chester Studios Additional music by Tabletop Audio Fol...

Cross Stitch 1: No Tangents (1-8) 17.04.2023

Welcome to our first talk-back episode as we discuss the beginning of Gamewoven! From the conception to the execution to the listener experience, how is the show going so far? Join the community: https://discord.gg/x7bVkJ6Bj6 Theme Music by Chester Studios Additional music by Tabletop Audio Follow us: https://twitter.com/gamewoven Support us: https://www.patreon.com/Gamewoven Our contributors: htt...

The Ground Itself 4: The Sun Shines on the Bridge and the Ash Heap 10.04.2023

Things continue to change in Zehollow, with new faces joining, old things returning, and strange omens appearing. As we approach the 1000-year anniversary of the battle of Bazburg Bridge, things have nearly come full circle for the people of this strange, cursed little valley. Check out the game: https://everestpipkin.itch.io/the-ground-itself Join the community: https://discord.gg/x7bVkJ6Bj6 Them...

The Ground Itself 3: For Home and Blood, Eyes Grey and Brazen 03.04.2023

A long war draws into a stalemate between the citizens of Zehollow and the Undying Empire. We witness the birth of the Brazen, a guerilla group who view this valley as theirs. They eventually form an alliance with the Undying Empire, becoming the official owners and forming their seat of power in the Brazen Beerhall (which sucks). We also see the return of those who disappeared into Bazburg over t...

The Ground Itself 2: Hunter Grey Threw His Flowers Down 27.03.2023

This continue as normal in the Bronze Hollow Valley until the day when a rude remark and a surprise reveal sends a shockwave through the community. Soon after, we see the birth of the Grey Hunters, the Greyfolk, those who have given into the curse but have not yet lost themselves. Check out the game: https://everestpipkin.itch.io/the-ground-itself Join the community: https://discord.gg/x7bVkJ6Bj6...

The Ground Itself 1: From the Road to the River 20.03.2023

We step way back in time and zoom out to see the story of this place in which our story begins. Check out the game: https://everestpipkin.itch.io/the-ground-itself Join the community: https://discord.gg/x7bVkJ6Bj6 Theme Music by Chester Studios Additional music by Tabletop Audio Follow us: https://twitter.com/gamewoven Support us: https://www.patreon.com/Gamewoven Our contributors: https://twitter...

Skeletons 2: The Blessing and Burden of Unlife 13.03.2023

The threats grow dire. Our skeletons grow weaker. A new Gravekeeper arises. And then the day comes when they all fall. Check out the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/177596/The-Skeletons Join the community: https://discord.gg/x7bVkJ6Bj6 Theme Music by Chester Studios Additional music by Tabletop Audio Follow us: https://twitter.com/gamewoven Support us: https://www.patreon.com/Gamewoven...

Skeletons 1: The Stoic, The Coward, The Steadfast, The Bladed Maple, and Their Dog 13.03.2023

The skeletons that guarded the tomb have a tale of their own. We witness their watch in their life after death as they come alive to defend their resting place against whatever threats dare encroach. Check out the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/177596/The-Skeletons Join the community: https://discord.gg/x7bVkJ6Bj6 Theme Music by Chester Studios Additional music by Tabletop Audio Follow...

Quest 2: Deaths Died Long Ago 13.03.2023

Our adventurers set off on their quick quest to find the cairn and secure it for the Brazen. It’s a long walk through a surprisingly hostile environment to find the tomb. Then, they have to deal with its guardians. What they find inside is not what they expected, and one of them touches something they were explicitly told to never touch. Check out the game: https://www.adventure.game/ Join the com...

Quest 1: Unearth Our Past, Nevermind Why 13.03.2023

We are introduced to our world through the eyes of a group of adventurers passing through the Blood River Bend. Check out the game: https://www.adventure.game/ Join the community: https://discord.gg/x7bVkJ6Bj6 Theme Music by Chester Studios Additional music by Tabletop Audio Follow us: https://twitter.com/gamewoven Support us: https://www.patreon.com/Gamewoven Our contributors: https://twitter.com...

Welcome to Gamewoven 10.03.2023

Welcome to Gamewoven, a collaborative storytelling podcast where we build a world one game at a time. Theme Music by Chester Studios Additional music by Tabletop Audio Follow us:https://twitter.com/gamewoven Support us: https://www.patreon.com/Gamewoven Our contributors: https://twitter.com/Zadkielingreen https://twitter.com/RobBRolling https://twitter.com/Call_Me_They https://twitter.com/briannaj...

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