The Roleplaying Exchange Podcast

The time has come when all tabletop gamers make their yearly pilgrimage to Indianapolis to attend Gen Con.  In this episode Adam, David, Jeremy, Joe, and Kristi discuss the Gen Con 2023 experiences. Everyday Heroes : Modern-day D20 action game Pasion De las Pasiones : PBTA telenovela Swords of the Serpentine : Gumshoe swords and sandals Brindlewood Ba y: One-part Golden Girls, one-part Murder She...

Episode 62 - Post Tremendicon 2023 Wrap-Up Tremendicon , an innovative convention dedicated to creators, has successfully convened in Springfield, Missouri for the last two years. Setting itself apart from traditional gaming conventions, Tremendicon prioritizes the aspects of creation, education, and collaborative efforts. In the recent month of June, David had the privilege of serving as a judge...

Welcome to our second episode of RPX Rollup, the show where dive deep into the world of tabletop gaming. Today, we'll be rolling up characters for Aquelarre, a dark and mysterious rpg game set in medieval Spain. Aquelarre is a game that blends historical accuracy with elements of the supernatural and the occult. It's a world where demons and witches roam the land, where the Inquisition is in full...

Delta Green agents delve into the enigmatic demise of a reporter who assumed the guise of a homeless man, only to be found with another man's heart in his chest. Their pursuit of the truth leads them to BH Plastic Surgery. Nick - Handler Adam - Timothy Riddle - US Air Force Brownie - Jeff Anderson - Bio-Pharma Chem Intellectual Property Lawyer Ian – Kenneth Bushard - FBI

Cody Duncan, a 24-year-old amateur journalist and YouTuber, was found dead in an alley on Skid Row three days ago. After his body was identified, his family requested an autopsy which revealed some abnormalities with his heart. Despite appearing to be in good health, Cody’s heart showed signs of previous surgeries and heart problems that he never had. The situation becomes more complicated when me...

 In our inaugural episode we will be looking at Free League Publishing’s Vaesen: Nordic Horror Roleplaying game.  Join Adam and Crazon as they explore the world of Vaesen and walkthrough character creation.   So grab a character sheet and let's Rollup. Music: Nordic by Crowander   (Todays RollUp Characters)  

In New York City, during the winter of 2018 a group of Delta Green agents assemble to investigate a bizarre phone call made to the NYPD dispatch.  A concerned citizen reports witnessing a person walking ahead of them suddenly disintegrate into nothingness on the city streets. However, before the dispatcher could respond, another voice takes over the call, apologizing for their drunk friend’s behav...

Two rebels risked everything to save a sacred scroll from the clutches of Fire Lord Ozai. Their plan was foiled.  Now locked in a prison cell and facing a lifetime of incarceration, the situation seemed hopeless until a mysterious figure unlocks the cell door. Ian - GM Chris – Yinzin, The Successor  Patrick – Xaipan, The Icon

Tucked away in an eerie, dilapidated mansion in Providence, Rhode Island, lies a haven for neighborhood cats. Every day, they rely on the kind-hearted old lady who resides within the creaky walls to provide them with their beloved meals. But when feeding time arrives, the old lady is nowhere to be found. As hunger gnaws at their bellies, our courageous felines must rise to the challenge. Together,...

A few days ago in the Catskills, police stopped to check on a motorist pulled over on the side of the road.  The driver identified himself as Charles Brandt and handed over a driver’s that had expired in the late 1950s.  After being taken to the police station, Mr. Brandt made a few phone calls to government agencies, asking for people who had long since left the program.  The program has since in...

As the adventuring party investigates the mysterious disappearance of children from a nearby village, they encounter strange and dangerous creatures that seem to hold the key to the mystery.  Unfortunately, as the group faces off against these otherworldly beings, Aubrey, the warlock, falls victim to their charms and disappears into the depths of the water. Will they succeed in their quest, or wil...

A group of adventurers set out on a mission to help the desperate villagers of a remote town.  When the party arrives in the village, they discover the panicked townsfolk pleading for their help. They quickly learn that a mysterious creature has been snatching children in the dead of night, leaving no trace behind. While the villagers are at a loss, they hesitate to accuse a local vampire coven, w...

The year is 1889. The Meiji Period is in full swing in Japan, but with this rise in technology and culture, so too is there a rise in the unnatural. Yokai terrorize the country’s citizens and only a secret society of hunters can stem the tide.  In the mountain village of Matsuo, a number of miners and townsfolk have fallen victim to a strange illness. Sensing this to be the work of the supernatura...

As the party delves deeper into the station, they encounter unexpected resistance from its former inhabitants. The once-friendly researchers have become aggressive and hostile, driven mad by the strange plant growth that has taken over the facility. It quickly becomes clear that the crew of the Narzalus must act fast to put a stop to the plant's deadly spread before it's too late. But with danger...

While passing through the Dabaran system, the crew of the Narzalus are contracted by the Foundation and tasked with locating a lost research ship, the Shamza and her crew.  Traveling to the last known coordinates of the lost ship, the Narzalus comes across the remains of an old forgotten research station.  While it shouldn’t be possible, the exterior of the research station appears to be covered w...

Knights, witches, and the Tower of Testing - oh my!  Will the knights prevail?  Will they rescue the princess, or is she in another castle?  Find out these answers and more in our final episode of The Testing Of Tower.  GM – Joe Aaron – Sir Barris of Salisbury Adam – Sir Owain of Durnford David – Sir Barrus of Salisbury

After the knighting ceremony and feast that follows, our newly knighted knights were alerted that the Earl’s daughter had been kidnapped by the fairy knight, Sir Aum.  Jumping to action, the three knights agree to ride off and rescue the Earl’s daughter, but Sir Hervis’s impulsive nature leads him to abandon his fellow knights and set off himself to confront Sir. Aum.  Meanwhile Sir Barris and Bar...

Three young squires entrusted to the tutelage of Sir Edwin, find themselves ambushed by bandits.  With their leader incapacitated, these squires must rise in defense of the kingdom.  As a result of their actions, these squires are risen to knighthood.  This is their story.   Joe - GM Aaron – Sir Barris of Salisbury Adam – Sir Hervis of Lake David – Sir Barrus of Salisbury

Note: This is our second play through of this scenario. This scenario contains some very adult content. Listener discretion is advised. As flames and smoke fill the night sky over Lafontaine Missouri, a distant cry alerts our agents that their dark work is not yet complete.  Join us for our conclusion of our (second) playthrough of the Delta Green scenario Lover in The Ice. Ian - Handler Adam – Ro...

Note: This scenario does contain some adult content.  Listener discretion is advised. In the wake of an apocalyptic ice storm in Lafontaine Missouri, a silent alarm to a Delta Green storage site (Green Box) has been tripped.  Agents are quickly assembled and tasked with inventorying the site and determining if anything has been stolen.   Ian - Handler Adam – Robert    Dianna – McKenzie    David –...

In the wake of a merchant ship’s destruction from an apparent saboteur, the members of Tachyon Squadron hit the streets (space streets) to uncover the culprit.  However, their checkered past and less than stellar history draws the suspicion of investigating authorities.  Joe – GM Adam – Adrik “Lockout” Ivanov Birk – Avery “Yardbird” Fisher Jeremy – Gene “Grandad” Hallock Nathan – Kwan “Songbird” K...

While escorting a cargo ship back to Draconis Station, Tachyon Squadron finds themselves caught in the middle of a deadly ambush.  When the smoke clears (as smoke would inside the vacuum of space), it is up to the crew to root out a saboteur.   Joe – GM Adam – Adrik “Lockout” Ivanov Birk – Avery “Yardbird” Fisher Jeremy – Gene “Grandad” Hallock Nathan – Kwan “Songbird” Kozlov Patrick – Kazimir “Ba...

Update:  Updated file to include the last 30 minutes of the session.   The squadron’s investigations into the pirate activity in the system has led them to the Arco station.  To root our the source of these thefts the members of Tachyon Squadron will need to rely on old contacts, their wits and subterfuge to get at the heart of the piracy ring.   Joe – GM Birk – Avery “Yardbird” Fisher Jeremy – Ge...

Note: We mentioned this on the Patreon, but forgot to add this notice to the main feed.  This Tachyon Squadron campaign is incomplete.  While we were finishing up the campaign Covid 19 hit and we just never got back to it.  Typically we never post games that fizzle out, but we all enjoyed this one so much that we just had to share what could have been. With the Dominion of Unity temporarily repell...

As the war between the Dominion of Unity wages on with Draconis, a group of volunteers are assembled to form Tachyon Squadron. Joe – GM Adam – Adrik “Lockout” Ivanov Birk – Avery “Yardbird” Fisher Jeremy – Gene “Grandad” Hallock Nathan – Kwan “Songbird” Kozlov Patrick – Kazimir “Bairn” Benedict