Episodes

[Esoteric Short Order] Paranoia: "Robot Imana-665-C" (Part IV) 25.04.2018 42:55

Welcome back, Citizen! When we last left our Troubleshooters, they had been causing plenty of trouble of their own, with many accusations and even much physical violence. It’s not too late for them to straighten up and fly right, however! The Computer believes in them—don’t you? Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Jen Renae Des

[Paladin] "The Battle of the Humble Squires" (Anno 767) 23.04.2018 2:49:29

War in the south puts Prince Charlemagne (and our humble squires) on the march across the Alps. What deadly hazards will they encounter in those snow-capped peaks, and what opportunities for heroism await them on the blood-soaked fields beyond? The campaign wiki may be found here . Pre-order PALADIN here! Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Jen D...

[Esoteric Short Order] Paranoia: "Robot Imana-665-C" (Part III) 17.04.2018 42:54

[Paladin] "A Passion for Pippin" (Anno 766) 16.04.2018 2:54:44

We continue with "The Adventure of the Jewel" as the young squires encounter a mysterious hermit, some angry villagers, and a dastardly lord. But no challenge is greater than that which confronts them from within the group... The campaign wiki may be found here . Pre-order PALADIN here! Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Jen Des Renae Jade And.....

[Esoteric Short Order] Paranoia: "Robot Imana-665-C" (Part II) 10.04.2018 42:51

Welcome back, Citizen! When we last left our Troubleshooters, they were on their way to rendezvous with R&D and find out the details of their first mission, the diagnosis and repair of the malfunctioning Robot Imana-665-C. Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Jen Renae Des

[Paladin] "The Adventure of the Jewel" (Anno 766) 09.04.2018 2:46:34

We get into our first proper session of PALADIN with an overview of how the system differs from the core PENDRAGON rules before kicking things off with a small feast and an important mission from Duke Thierry. The campaign wiki may be found here . Pre-order PALADIN here! Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Jen Des Renae Jade And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Short Order] Paranoia: "Robot Imana-665-C" (Part I) 03.04.2018 44:27

Greetings, Citizen, and welcome to Alpha Complex. Today’s mission involves three hapless Red-level Troubleshooters and their first assignment: to diagnose what has gone wrong with Robot Imana-665-C. Easy enough...right? Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Jen Renae Des

[Esoteric Short Order] Harlem Unbound: "The Contender—A Love Story" (Part IV) 27.03.2018 1:07:31

The spine-chilling conclusion! Our intrepid duo of investigators put the final pieces of the puzzle together and are forced into making an impossible decision. Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Jen Renae

[Paladin] Character Creation 26.03.2018 2:32:19

The Order returns to the King Arthur Pendragon system for a jaunt through its cousin, Paladin: Warriors of Charlemagne. Join us as we go through the character creation rules and roll up four earnest young squires about to embark on untold adventures! Pre-order PALADIN here! Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Jen Des Renae Jade And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Order Duets] "Questioningly" (East of Eden) 22.03.2018 3:19:50

Aaron arrives in Kansas and finally catches up with Dawn, only to find someone else has caught up with her first. And that's only the beginning of his troubles... Follow the wiki here . Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus

[Esoteric Short Order] Harlem Unbound: "The Contender—A Love Story" (Part III) 20.03.2018 1:03:02

The investigators finally make contact with Rossi and discover unexpected layers of nuance in his tale. And also a delicious recipe for Dominican stew! Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Jen Renae

[7th Sea Khitai] "Life-Giving Sword, Death-Giving Sword" 19.03.2018 2:53:03

For this one-shot session, the group takes the 7th Sea: Khitai Quickstart rules for a spin. The lust for wealth and power leads to death, destruction, and shattered lives. Can our rag-tag band of heroes foil the sinister machinations of the villainous puppet master? Tune in to find out! Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Sage Des Jade Renae Davi...

[Esoteric Order Duets] "Endless Highway" (East of Eden) 16.03.2018 2:34:21

Aaron has an unexpected encounter at an El Paso truck stop, kicking off a harrowing journey along the benighted interstate, where he is both hunter and hunted. Our primary recorder pooped out midway through the session. Fortunately, we caught the problem pretty quickly and only lost about 10 minutes of action (which we then summarize). However, you'll probably notice a drop in overall audio qualit...

[Esoteric Short Order] Harlem Unbound: "The Contender—A Love Story" (Part II) 13.03.2018 1:04:13

In this second episode, "Getting Into the Ring," our duo meets another duo (in the form of the mysterious Eliot brothers) and begins peeling back the layers of the onion. How long before they start crying? And a big congratulations to Darker Hues Studios for landing Harlem Unbound in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution Anacostia Community Museum and The N...

[Shadowrun] Anarchy Is Dead: #Done (Session Five) 12.03.2018 2:51:56

We bring our brief Shadowrun experiment to an end in this, our 300th episode(!), wrapping up loose ends and establishing what becomes of our various runners, who begin the episode hunted by the authorities and in hiding. Can they forge a positive outcome from such inauspicious circumstances? Follow the wiki here . Music by Nitro Nova . Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitt...

[Esoteric Order Duets] "Tear It Up" (East of Eden) 09.03.2018 2:54:29

Aaron crosses paths with an old frenemy in the most unlikely of places and must decide between vengeance and forgiveness...and this is only the first fight in what turns out to be a blood-soaked and fractious evening. Follow the wiki here . Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus

[Esoteric Short Order] Harlem Unbound: "The Contender—A Love Story" (Part I) 06.03.2018 1:04:13

This month, a travel/illness-reduced crew is taking Darker Hue Studios' Harlem Unbound for a spin with the scenario "The Contender—A Love Story" by Bob Geis. The book is dual-statted for both Trail of Cthulhu and Call of Cthulhu; we opted for the latter system. The scenario is a slow-burn noir procedural that builds ever more to a truly unsettling climax, and we think you're going to really enjoy...

[Esoteric Order Duets] "Ghost on the Highway" (East of Eden) 02.03.2018 2:36:30

We kick off the second Story of the Chronicle, trying out a somewhat experimental improvisatory narrative approach. Where will Aaron's road lead him? Neither of us know! Let's find out together... Follow the wiki here . Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus

[Esoteric Short Order] Bluebeard's Bride (Part 4) 27.02.2018 48:45

In this finale episode, "Up in Smoke," the Bride seeks shelter from an unlikely ally, only to find herself in even greater peril. And, at last, the Final Room beckons...but will she use the key and open the door? Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Jen Renae Des Jade Sage And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Short Order] Bluebeard's Bride (Part 3) 20.02.2018 1:02:45

In this episode, "Lost in a Haze," the Bride, under the influence of ghostly opium, stumbles deeper into the mansion, finding more horrifying evidence of previous wives and encountering her first servant—and a potential ally. Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Jen Renae Des Jade Sage And...Edie the Dog

[Shadowrun] Anarchy Is Dead: #BestLaidPlans (Session Four) 19.02.2018 2:18:35

Content warning: This episode features scenes of mass shooting and general gun-related violence. The team puts together an intricate plan for taking out a blackmailing corp target. But in the world of Shadowrun, does any plan ever go off as intended? Follow the wiki here . Music by Nitro Nova . Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus Featuring: Sage Des Renae D...

[Esoteric Short Order] Bluebeard's Bride (Part 2) 14.02.2018 58:56

In this episode, "The Horrible House," the Bride explores her new home and discovers that the horrors within are not only confined to the Forbidden Room... Featuring: Jen Renae Des Jade Sage And...Edie the Dog

[Shadowrun] Anarchy Is Dead: #MakeEmploymentObsolete (Session Three) 12.02.2018 2:52:57

We're down two players this week, but that doesn't stop us from completing last session's run, albeit not without crossing paths with another of Seattle's more...memorable street gangs. Then it's on to planning and scheming the runners' next moves and further defining their social networks. Follow the wiki here . Music by Nitro Nova . Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twit...

[Esoteric Short Order] Bluebeard's Bride (Part 1) 06.02.2018 1:00:25

Art by Rebecca Yanovskaya We gather 'round to tell a terrifying fairy tale, courtesy of Magpie Games' RPG of feminine horror, Bluebeard's Bride. In this first episode, we review the conceit and rules of the game and then define characters. Featuring: Jen Renae Des Jade Sage And...Edie the Dog

[Esoteric Order Duets] "Ways to Be Wicked" (East of Eden) 31.01.2018 3:08:45

Aaron's whirlwind Vegas trip rolls on as he tries desperately to put out various fires and familiar faces track him down. The conclusion of the first Story of the Chronicle! Follow the wiki here . Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Google Plus