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If you enjoyed this interview make sure to check out our weekly actual play podcast where we’re playing through the Starfinder Dead Sun’s Adventure Path. And make sure to enter our free trip to PaizoCon 2019 contest! Check out full details here! Welcome to another special edition of the Roll For Combat Podcast where we … Continue reading "SP10: Interview with Paizo Developer Jason Keeley, Again!"...

Now that Jason Keeley and Rob Trimarco have been sent on their merry way, it’s time for the RFC Crew to get back to the mission at hand – how to reach a tiny island floating over a gas giant planet without any rope or flying abilities. This doesn’t sound like it will end well at all. Also … Continue reading "Dead Suns 079: Move it Rusty, We’re Rolling" The post Dead Suns 079: Move it Rusty, We’re...

The RFC Crew have faced many challenges during their adventures – deadly jungles, undead planets, academia! But this week the RFC Crew and special guests Paizo’s Jason Keeley (and author of The Ruined Clouds) and “friend of the show” Rob Trimarco, face their greatest challenge yet … an official Starfinder monster created by GM Stephen himself! Don’t forget … Continue reading "Dead Suns 078: The Sl...

Just when you think things couldn’t get any weirder, Paizo’s Jason Keeley (and author of The Ruined Clouds) and “friend of the show” Rob Trimarco are back and playing the same characters from Episode 28! How on earth they managed to end up in the middle of nowhere and need help from the RFC Crew … you’ll just … Continue reading "Dead Suns 077: Feed Me, Akiro!" The post Dead Suns 077: Feed Me, Akir...

Welcome to the team Akiro the Just. He’s a literal offspring of demons, he’s got skulls and spikes all over his armor, but he says he’s a good guy. SEEMS LEGIT. Also, we’re giving away a free trip to PaizoCon 2019 and you can finally enter! Oh yes, and we just added a grand prize. Not only … Continue reading "Dead Suns 076: The Slug Defense" The post Dead Suns 076: The Slug Defense appeared first...

If you enjoyed this interview make sure to check out our weekly actual play podcast where we’re playing through the Starfinder Dead Sun’s Adventure Path. And make sure to enter our free trip to PaizoCon 2019 contest! Check out full details here! Welcome to another special edition of the Roll For Combat Podcast where we … Continue reading "SP09: Interview with Paizo Developer Ron Lundeen, Again!" T...

Last week Hirogi threw caution to the wind and stepped into the “chamber of renewal” after Tuttle believed he fixed it. As to what comes out, well, you’ll have to listen to find out! Also, we’re giving away a free trip to PaizoCon 2019! Listen to the episode for full details on the contest and how to … Continue reading "Dead Suns 075: Into the Hirogi-Verse" The post Dead Suns 075: Into the Hirogi-...

If you enjoyed this interview make sure to check out our weekly actual play podcast where we’re playing through the Starfinder Dead Sun’s Adventure Path. And make sure to enter our free trip to PaizoCon 2019 contest! Check out full details here! With the surprise announcement yesterday of the second edition of the Pathfinder lineup, … Continue reading "SP08: Interview with Pathfinder and Starfinde...

At the House of Renewal, the curse might kill you faster than the disease. Meanwhile, Tuttle thinks he’s got a handle on the House’s alien healing technology, but will someone be brave/stupid enough to test it on themselves? Also, we’re giving away a free trip to PaizoCon 2019! Listen to the episode for full details on the … Continue reading "Dead Suns 074: Healthcare Beyond the Pact Worlds" The p...

The RFC crew are strangers in a strange land and find a civilization collapsed and ravaged by time. Can the RFC crew make friends and find the evil cultists before they “accidentally” murder their hosts? Also, we’re giving away a free trip to PaizoCon 2019! Listen to the episode for full details on the contest and … Continue reading "Dead Suns 073: Bringing A Bow To A Gunfight" The post Dead Suns...

After a tumultuous few weeks of space combat, the RFC crew are finally out of the Drift and onto Nejeor, where the RFC crew expect to make friends with the natives … after a few dozen senseless combats of course. Also, we’re giving away a free trip to PaizoCon 2019! Listen to the episode for full details … Continue reading "Dead Suns 072: We’re Not in The Drift Anymore" The post Dead Suns 072: We’...

Last week the RFC crew started a fight with the Azlanti Star Empire … and might have met their match. But one way or another this starship combat is going to end this week, and it’s not looking good for the RFC crew. Also, we’re giving away a free trip to PaizoCon 2019! Listen to the … Continue reading "Dead Suns 071: Ship Happens" The post Dead Suns 071: Ship Happens appeared first on Roll For Co...

ATTENTION NEW LISTENERS: We here at Roll For Combat recognize that jumping into an existing podcast can be a daunting task, especially one like this that involves an unfolding story. To help newer listeners out, we’ve prepared a brief synopsis at the start of this episode that will catch you up on the story so far. … Continue reading "Dead Suns 070: Never Give Up, Maybe Surrender?" The post Dead S...

As the RFC crew prepare for a near-certain suicide mission, they must make some tough decisions as they level up to 7th level and shop for perhaps the very last time in civilized space. Also this week, Stephen discusses if you should give PCs slight spoilers to upcoming events in order to enhance their enjoyment. And … Continue reading "Dead Suns 069: Stairway to Seven" The post Dead Suns 069: Sta...

Last we left our heroes, half of the RFC crew dropped and the “big bad boss” just rose from the dead. Will they live? Will they die? Will they throw a party? Find out in the stunning conclusion in this week’s episode! Also this week, Stephen discusses why you should allow your bad guys surrender … Continue reading "Dead Suns 068: Life After Undeath" The post Dead Suns 068: Life After Undeath appea...

With the RFC crew out of leads, they decide to head back to town … walking back through the radioactive boneyards of Eox couldn’t possibly result in any horrible encounters. What could go wrong? Also this week, Stephen discusses how to integrate history and backstory into your games. And don’t forget to become a supporter of … Continue reading "Dead Suns 067: Bone Field Advantage" The post Dead Su...

Welcome back everyone, and welcome to 2019! After a much-needed vacation, the RFC crew is back and ready to track down those pesky cultists! And what better way to start off 2019 than with more the same! More “how are they still alive?” combat encounters! More endless horrible rolls! More pop culture references! It’s like … Continue reading "Dead Suns 066: Hey Dupinski!" The post Dead Suns 066: He...

Note: The show will be taking a two-week winter vacation break and will return on January 8, 2019, with new episodes. When fighting a 50-foot, 30-ton radioactive monster, what is the best course of action? One would think to run away, but not for the RFC crew! Only one group will walk away from this … Continue reading "Dead Suns 065: The Year of Rolling Dangerously" The post Dead Suns 065: The Yea...

The RFC crew head out into the blasted lands of Eox where horrors abound … and they manage to stumble upon one of the largest horrors imaginable. Let’s get ready to rumble! Also for this week’s GM/PC Tip, Stephen explores the benefits of using visual aids during your gaming sessions. And don’t forget to become a … Continue reading "Dead Suns 064: Pleased to Meet Kaiju" The post Dead Suns 064: Plea...

If you enjoyed this interview make sure to check out our weekly actual play podcast where we’re playing through the Starfinder Dead Sun’s Adventure Path as well as the occasional Starfinder Society adventure! Welcome to another special edition of the Roll For Combat Podcast where we sit down and talk with Paizo Creative Director Rob … Continue reading "SP07: Interview with Paizo Creative Director...

After killing several evil ghouls and saving a skeleton-citizen from certain death, the RFC crew soon learn that on the world of Eox it’s the living who are the monsters! Also for this week’s GM/PC Tip, Stephen explains why serving on jury duty you can learn a thing or two about “theater of the mind” and how … Continue reading "Dead Suns 063: Ghouls Are People Too" The post Dead Suns 063: Ghouls A...

Now that the crew knows the “truth” about Rusty, he doubles down on being “100% completely human” (other than setting up a date with a cute undead skeleton). And after weeks of undead shenanigans, the crew decide to finally get down to work and start following up on some Corpse Fleet leads. Also for this … Continue reading "Dead Suns 062: Merry Critmas" The post Dead Suns 062: Merry Critmas appear...

One year ago, Rusty “died” from a horrible illness, but soon afterwards mysteriously came back to life stronger than ever. Ever since then listeners (and players) have wondered what happened to Rusty and how is he alive? Today is the day where all secrets are revealed… and by none other than Paizo’s Starfinder Managing Developer and author … Continue reading "Dead Suns 061: Eoxbound and Down" The...

The starship is built, the weapons are bought, and the PCs are leveled … it’s time to head over to the Eox and mix it up with a world of undead! Also joining us this week is Paizo’s Starfinder Managing Developer and author of Splintered Worlds, Amanda Hamon Kunz! Also for this week’s GM/PC Tip, Stephen explores … Continue reading "Dead Suns 060: Undead on Arrival" The post Dead Suns 060: Undead on...

After their asteroid adventure, the crew decide to head back to Absalom Station, sell several thousand credits worth of stolen/recovered gear, and level up their characters. Next stop, the undead world Eox and special guest Amanda Hamon Kunz! Also this week, Stephen was hired to create a new monster for Paizo and The Diaspora Strain (Signal of … Continue reading "Dead Suns 059: Pick Six" The post...