Playing at the Hearth

Having expertly spotted the enemy crew also exploring the temple, the Captain decides to get a jump on them leading to a bloody battle and turning the allegiance of an enemy. They press on, finally finding themselves in possession of a piece of the Quintaru. Wounded and weary, they begin to trek back, but the Captain still hungers for treasure, leading to a crew from his crew. This is part of Open...

The confrontation with Archon and the Fox! Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EBsv1tdm6w ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

"Gangsters of Triskelion PT 1" The Tempest is dispatched to Triskelion, a planet radically changed by the intervention of the Enterprise a decade ago. They're to enjoy shore leave and participate in the Triskelion Galactic Games, which brings together a diverse range of peoples-- including a rival Federation Captain with a history with Escarra. But even as those competitions begin, the Tempest als...

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The group navigates the fallout of their conflict with the rival boss Johammed and the shifting power dynamics within the Ark. As Tavri attempts to stabilize the community by forming a new gang, the players focus on resource management—successfully establishing cropland, defenses, and a watchtower—while investigating a diary stolen from the Ark's vault. Their efforts lead them to discover that Ast...

The crew begin their exploration of the abandoned complex, taking a cautious approach, trying not to alert the other group of explorers which entered before them. They find themselves facing multiple threats and one crewmember finds their way to the Black Gates, and the cold touch of death itself... This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.com Our aud...

"Anomalies PT 3" On board the Tempest, Captain Escarra and Commander Moreno attempt to deal with the invisible alien threat, while desperately trying to find a solution to the orbital debris crisis. Meanwhile on planet, Commander Ch'Villiq and Lt. Commander T'Venn look into the seemingly destroyed sixth fallen vessel...leading to a violent confrontation and new revelations. This is part of Open He...

Alun R facilitates the 3rd of a short series of Traveller set in the Star Wars universe using a free conversion called CITIZEN. This series marks Star Wars Day 2026. This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community's Calandar (https://openhearthgaming.com). Keel jumps ship on Adarlon with a segment of the Sky Stone; N'ivia gets them to Eliad; Orux manages a poignant reunion;...

Alun R facilitates the first of 2 sessiona of 'The Cluster', his own PbtA space opera game. This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community (https://openhearthgaming.com/ RPG) using our Gaming Calendar (https://app.playabl.io/communities/the_open_hearth/overview). We meet Duke, the product of an Authoritarian regime who has turned Grifter with a Daredevil streak; Eugene, the...

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Everybody's off to the Casinos. Rhydian visits a stage show, Alecto hits the tables and Virtus brings down the house. Such fun. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynllgkDdakw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In Birmingham, Owen infiltrates the fascists at Jack's expense, George decides to see if her spirit guide can snatch their hand of glory, and the group head to Sutton Park to try and attune to the place of power before the troll can find them. Fearful Symmetries by Steve Dempsey is a campaign for Trail of Cthulhu. We're playing a pretty heavily house-ruled version. This game was organised through...

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Passing over the high pass and into Ree's home terrain, they find much changed, and a dangerous infestation that creeps up on them. They are doubly concerned that they might bring danger home with them, and begin to be fearful over what they might find there... The Last Caravan is a cars and aliens tabletop role-playing game about a midwinter road trip in the wake of an alien invasion. Starting fr...

The mutants have returned to the Ark after negotiating a supply run with the Pure Ones. After working on some projects and checking in with the community, Rasper, Zippo, Wilo, and Tavri distribute clean water to folks at the fountain, undermining the Boss Johammed's power play. Tensions rise, culminating with a counter-raid and psychic blast that permanently shifts the Ark's power dynamic. Origina...

Alun R facilitates the first of a short series of Traveller set in the Star Wars universe using a free conversion called CITIZEN. This series marks Star Wars Day 2026. This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community's Calandar (https://openhearthgaming.com). Orux catches up with the rest of the crew as they meet to discuss what to do with the information they have on Kasidy...

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The magicians arrive in Birmingham in search of a place of power. Sybil shares some concerns, Jack decides to help his friends out, and George and Owen learn that a troll may not be the only magical threat in town. Fearful Symmetries by Steve Dempsey is a campaign for Trail of Cthulhu. We're playing a pretty heavily house-ruled version. This game was organised through the Open Hearth Gaming Calend...

Saying goodbye to the Elder Onagen, Roxanne and even their trusted car Steve isn't easy. But some healing needs to take place as the frostiness between Mercedes and Walker continues. Finding supplies on the road is getting harder and harder, but they see promising signs of The Answer's presence here. Something else is in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest though, and it has them in its sights... T...

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This week, our party completes their high-stakes expedition at the old water plant. Balancing survival against heavy moral choices, the mutants navigate a tense standoff between mutants from the Other Ark and the plant's Zone Ghouls, or "Pure Ones".. Through diplomacy and some bold strategic moves—including a sacrifice to a the Ghouls' "god"—the party finally secures a permanent water source for t...

Alun R facilitates the first of a short series of Traveller set in the Star Wars universe using a free conversion called CITIZEN. This series marks Star Wars Day 2026. This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community's Calandar (https://openhearthgaming.com). It seemed a great idea ... harvest exotic fruit from a planet with a 'barely sentient' local population and sell it at...

Virtus has a chat with Mr. Geier, exploring his relationship to Prometheus. Sam gives an audience to Elija, the pillar of her church. Rhydian visits a casino and blows someone's mind. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-qeorI_BQE ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Virtus has a chat with Mr. Geier, exploring his relationship to Prometheus. Sam gives an audience to Elija, the pillar of her church. Rhydian visits a casino and blows someone's mind. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-qeorI_BQE ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★