Me And Steve Talk RPG‘s

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...

This week I'm joined by Australian designer Adrian Young to talk about his game, called Age of Adventure, as well as just to have a nice chat about gaming in general. Links for Adrian: Itch.io: https://adrian-young-games.itch.io/ DriveThru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/15986/adrian-young-games Discord: https://discord.gg/ZMZTHvQYGJ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@age-of-adventure...

Our circle walk out of the village, confront the Red Fangs, and their leader Zorak. It's only 5 vs 400...   Part 3 of session 4 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...

Short episode this week, but hopefully still thought provoking.  We have a chat about not seeing rolls as just binary pass/fail tests, and how you can use that to make the story flow more organically.   d20 Network Spotlight: Eberron Renewed -- https://zencastr.com/Eberron-Renewed   Game of the Week:      Steve G: Survive This!! -  War for the Wasteland -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

The circle find themselves once again asked to help with a problem, and guess who turns out to be in the middle of it all?   Part 2 of session 4 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  po...

Fresh off of the firewand heist, our circle seeks to know Origin and those in it better.   Part 1 of session 4 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)...

Due to weather fun, this week I'm joined by Daryl from the How we Roll Gaming podcast to have a chat about characters in media that we really enjoy, and how we can use the things we like about those characters in our games!   d20 Network Spotlight: How We Roll -- https://howwerollgaming.com/podcast/   Casual Nerdity -- https://open.spotify.com/show/7dNsTLPTzRLWDUKB0kDP3i   Game of the Week:      D...

This week our circle plot and execute the heist of a flamewand shipment from a band of mercenaries!   Part 2 of session 3 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...

This week we Steves have a chat around older editions of games, why new editions happen, why you might play an older one, and cover songs!   d20 Network Spotlight:  We Fix Games -- https://glitterfoxmedia.com/we-fix-games-2/   Game of the Week:      Steve S: Conspiracy X 2.0 -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/3703/conspiracy-x-2-0?src=recommendationsTestAB&affiliate_id=2018399      Ste...

This week we're into session 3 of our Exalted AP campaign, and we're joined by Logan of The Story Told to fill out our circle of Exalted. More information is gained, introductions are made, and plans start into motion! Part 1 of session 3 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 :...

We fall back in on our (almost) circle as the situation starts to unfold. They learn more about a potential purpose for them in Origin, and then are off to gather more information, and perhaps sow the first seeds of something that will hopefully grow. Part 3 of session 2 of our Ruby and Fire actual-play using the Exalted game engine  from Onyx Path (Drive-Thru link) .    The Cast:     GM/Storytell...

This week we have a chat around balance in RPGs, and how generally, we both think that it's an over-emphasized thing.  If you want to know more, you'll have to listen!   d20 Network Spotlight:  The Story Told -- https://thestorytold.libsyn.com/   Game of the Week:      Steve G: Heavy Weighs the Crown -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/548048/heavy-weighs-the-crown?affiliate_id=2018399    ...

The plot thickens as we find out more about the assassin, and the events leading up to us encountering him! Part 2 of session 2 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...