Microphones of Madness

Steve and Rodney are back with a twofer of DC stories set in the transition from Golden Age to Silver Age: James Robinson's The Golden Age and Darwyn Cooke's The New Frontier.

Steve and Rodney take a look at a couple systems for playing Traveller/ Cepheus Engine by yourself.  Solo and Players Guide to Solo Roleplay

Steve recaps his experience at NecronomiCon 2022 and he and Rodney discuss Bryan Thao Worra's collection of poetry Demonstra. Grab a copy at the link below. The Link Below Bryan has also released an interactive version of The Dream Highway of Ms. Mannivongsa HERE

Steve and Rodney read the late Valjeanne Jeffers' Mona Livelong: Paranormal Detective.   https://www.amazon.com/Mona-Livelong-Paranormal-Detective-Steamfunk/dp/1493591002

Steve and Rodney look at Alien RPG from Free League. If you want to get a feel for how it is played, you can check out our run-through of Chariots of the Gods at the link below.   https://www.microphonesofmadness.com/chariot-of-the-gods

(Alien RPG) Will the Monday Night Heroes survive the insane finale of Chariot of the Gods? 

(Alien RPG) What starts as a routine cargo run turns into a nightmare as the Monday Night Heroes tackle the scenario by Andrew E. C. Gaska included in the Starter Set. 

(Alien RPG) What starts as a routine cargo run turns into a nightmare as the Monday Night Heroes tackle the scenario by Andrew E. C. Gaska included in the Starter Set. 

(Alien RPG) What starts as a routine cargo run turns into a nightmare as the Monday Night Heroes tackle the scenario by Andrew E. C. Gaska included in the Starter Set.   

Steve and Rodney offer spoiler free thoughts on Kirk A. Johnson's The Obanaax: And Other Tales of Heroes and Horrors. A delightful blend of Sword and Soul and Weird Horror.  While you can get the ebook from the big A. We strongly suggest grabbing a copy through Book Baby at the link below. THIS IS A LINK

Steve and Rodney discuss Death In Space, Alien RPG, and science fiction horror gaming. 

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying) This Issue: Chaz Kramer has been captured, but is there another villain still at large? Cast Rodney: GM Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.   Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers -  https://www...

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying) This Issue: The Justice Association faces Chaz Kramer during General Storm's press conference.  Cast Rodney: GM Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.   Music: Action and Adventure by Shane Ivers -  htt...

Steve and Rodney discuss Dashiell Hammett's classic detective novel/ comedy of manners, The Thin Man.

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying) This Issue: The Justice Association begin preparations to trap Chaz Kramer. Rekless stakes out General Storm and uncovers more evidence to use as leverage against the DPD. Also...the JA contacts an old friend to help with the set-up. Cast Rodney: GM Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the p...

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying) This Issue: The Justice Association confronts the remaining member of Chaz Kramer's unit, the wealthy Aristotle Blackburn. When the arrive at Blackburn's mansion, they are confronted by Heatwave and The Praetorian. Meanwhile, as Kramer carves a bloody path across the city, Blackburn agrees to aid the heroes in stopping the rampage. Cast Rodney: GM Steve: Kaze, the...

Steve and Rodney discuss the animated series Blade Runner: Black Lotus.

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying) WARNING: This episode contains a fairly graphic depiction of a murder scene. This Issue: The Justice Association learns that Chaz Kramer has left the Gail Simone Mental Health Facility and appears to be dispensing "justice" across the city. Cast Rodney: GM Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir t...

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying) This Issue: The Justice Association confronts Scooter McGinty and the true villain behind Senator Greene's death is revealed! Cast Rodney: GM Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulnerable. The JA's powerhouse.   Music: Action and A...

Steve and Rodney discuss the 2016 South Korean film, The Wailing.   

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying) This Issue: Using information gleaned from Chaz Kramer, the team is led to a parahuman cabaret performer who owns a familiar jacket that was a gift from Senator Winston Shaw. Cast Rodney: GM Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to the power of The Master Nekko: Reckless: Strong and nigh-invulne...

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying) This Issue: The investigation into Senator Greene's assassination leads to the Justice Association encountering their prime suspect: Chaz Kramer, a former government operative, current host of the Zanni organism, and possibly the most dangerous being on the planet. Cast Rodney: GM Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist Wes: Slick Silver: tele...

Steve and Rodney take a dive into Ursula K. Le Guin's science fiction classic: Left Hand of Darkness. 

(ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying) This Issue: With the evil version of Slick Silver defeated, the team (and the players) take a moment to absorb the experience of the pocket timeline that he created before moving on with the investigation of Senator Greene's assassination. Cast Rodney: GM Steve: Kaze, the Will of the Wind: a speedster martial artist Wes: Slick Silver: teleporting mystic and heir to...

Steve and Rodney discuss the solo RPG Ronin from Green Little Thing. The game is pay-what-you-want at DriveThruRPG. Grab a copy below!   This is the link!