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25 May 2023 | GODKILLER: First Blood | E8: DEATH | 01:11:45 | |
The Chariot delivers a curse. The Devil weaves a prophetic tale. And Death pays the Godkiller a visit. GODKILLER: First Blood is the official miniseries for the upcoming 2-player ashcan of the same name. This miniseries features Connie Chang as God and Sea Thomas as the Godkiller. Preorder GODKILLER: First Blood today on Itch.io. Support the show by pledging to our Patreon. Album art by Konda. Content warnings: fantasy violence, body horror, gore, classism, poverty, religious imagery, grief, trauma, ghosts, death, explosions, fire and immolation, sacrifice, heights and falling, and mentions of romance, sex, cannibalism, and betrayal. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Faebelle, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. This miniseries is sponsored by ExplainTrade, Startplaying.Games, Magpie Games, and Role. | |||
24 May 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 3 | E13: demons fear beasts in twos | 01:28:15 | |
A warrior falls. A tyrant rises. And Vee confronts destiny. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Hat, Kanding, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Samantha Chappell, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, gore, blood and blood-letting, death of loved ones, apocalypse, trauma, grief, disreality and hallucinations, manipulation, and heights. CREDITS: Title - "The Beastangel" by Alison C. Rollins. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
30 Aug 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 4 | E10: a creature dead in soul | 02:04:51 | |
Øka takes a depression bath. Manaia spars with Rev. Dewey visits his adult friends. And Vee makes a deal with a devil.
"The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life.
Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott.
Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, trauma, death of loved ones, and descriptions of food.
CREDITS:
Title - “Anna Karenina” by Larissa Shmailo.
Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/).
Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).
Podcast editing - Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions (https://twitter.com/sassy_composer).
Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!
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16 May 2023 | GODKILLER: First Blood | E5: EXODUS | 00:51:44 | |
The Speaker reaches out. The Champion fights alongside Heretics. Rune tears out of Iron-42. And blood rains from the sky. GODKILLER: First Blood is the official miniseries for the upcoming 2-player ashcan of the same name. This miniseries features Connie Chang as God and Sea Thomas as the Godkiller. Preorder GODKILLER: First Blood today on Itch.io. Support the show by pledging to our Patreon. Album art by Konda. Content warnings: fantasy violence, gore, body horror, blood, classism, poverty, religious imagery, immolation and fire, death of loved ones, grief, trauma, insects and bug horror, consumption, PTSD & panic attacks, and brief mentions of heights, falling, and cannibalism. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. This miniseries is sponsored by ExplainTrade, Startplaying.Games, Magpie Games, and Role. | |||
26 Oct 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E26: as you ought | 01:12:18 | |
The Baron comes knocking. Xainan talks down tensions. Lumièra meets her match. And Sing meets a kindred spirit. This episode features Austin Taylor as Princess Amergin! Content warnings: fire, immolation, war, fantasy violence, environmental destruction, pollution, guns as weaponry, complex and complicated relationships, manipulation, romance, flirting, and references to alcohol, nightmares, hallucinations, and visions. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Check out our brand-new MERCH COLLECTION with VOIDMERCH, featuring three exclusive designs you can't find anywhere else including a goth logo, Andake University alumnus status, and Transplanerd pride! For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, Jade, Sunny, Charles, Cora Eckert, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Jordan, Cassidy, and Rose. | |||
07 Dec 2023 | Big Bad Con 2023 | The Coliseum of Queer Chaos | 01:35:29 | |
In Transplanar's first-ever live show, Strike Team Nova squares off against the Hounds of Mercy in the COLISEUM OF QUEER CHAOS, presided over by a tyrannical god-king: SQUEAK. This special one-shot stars quinn b. rodriguez, Dare Hickman, Hamnah Shahid, Sea Thomas, Valiant Dorian, Cai K., and Samm Star. Content warnings: fantasy violence, gore, blood, flirting, romance, kissing, sexual references, monsters and monstrosity, body horror, and brief descriptions of space. The Coliseum of Queer Chaos was produced live by Sloan K. Smith and Lex Rosenberg, with audio editing done by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions and final touches by Connie Chang. This one-shot is proudly sponsored by ExplainTrade, Frivolous Bear Studios, Sandy Pug Games, By Odins Beard RPG, Bookwyrm Games, and The Bow System. Special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Haru3x6, Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, Jade, Sunny, Charles, Cora Eckert, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Jordan, Cassidy, Rose, and Eliza Fuller. | |||
14 Feb 2023 | The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E16: my alien father | 02:28:35 | |
Abiku taps into her true power. Gentle comes in clutch. Jaran rescues a loved one. And Vasanti is born. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, gore, manipulation, complex and complicated relationships, endangerment of animals and pets, heights, falling, death of loved ones, grief, trauma, descriptions of food, romance, flirting, and references to sexual entanglements. CREDITS: Title - “HERA CALF SET CLAY FOG” by Deborah Morkun. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
08 Feb 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E6: you wayward son | 01:29:50 | |
Mist hides deep secrets. Xainan suffers a curse. Lumièra gazes into the past. Seir chops down trees. And Strike Team Nova investigates the City of Heaven. Content warnings: heights, falling, descriptions of food, death of loved ones and family, grief, trauma, fantasy violence, fire, and explosions. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's current main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Arc Two is proudly sponsored by HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis! Their character creation tools are rich and deep, with facial customization, spell effects, hundreds of clothing options, and nigh-infinite color choices. To see their tools in action, check out this mini of Nova's very own Hand of Fate. For Arc Two, we're playing City of Mist by Son of Oak Game Studio! City of Mist is a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary people with legendary powers, centered on character-driven action, cinematic moments, and richly emotional themes. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Matthew, Katie, Z, Kaylee Reed, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, Taylor, AshRex, Kes, Finn, Isabel, Seth, @brownestnerd, Summer, Azra, Stardiers, Jordan, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, Alex, The Bow System, Cassidy, Lex, Charles, and Cora Eckert. | |||
26 Nov 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E3: salting to ash | 01:07:43 | |
Xainan celebrates his 10-year agentaversary. Lumièra ducks under a table. Seir is awkward. And Naeem presents a gift. Content warnings: food, eating, romance, kissing, references to sex, memory modification, anxiety attacks, and moths. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Travis L., Homebrew Human, TeliKrystal, Kat, Rowan, Tabbet, Kyubi, Eli, Arthur H., Tyrahnon, Casper, Amelia S., Esme, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, Rob, @brownestnerd, Summer, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
15 Jun 2023 | GODKILLER: First Blood | E14: FOOL | 01:21:24 | |
The Champions of the Above and the Below escort their Speakers to the Northern Dead Zone. The Cradle searches for the Godkiller. And Rune makes a new friend. GODKILLER: First Blood is the official miniseries for the upcoming 2-player ashcan of the same name. This miniseries features Connie Chang as God and Sea Thomas as the Godkiller. Preorder GODKILLER: First Blood today on Itch.io. Support the show by pledging to our Patreon. Album art by Konda. Content warnings: fantasy violence, religious imagery, grief, trauma, death of loved ones, self hatred, heights and falling, romance, and cannibalism. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Derryk Davidson, Emma, Faebelle, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Mark, Moonflower Tea, Phil, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. This miniseries is sponsored by ExplainTrade, Startplaying.Games, Magpie Games, and Role. | |||
22 Feb 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E10: for hidden truth | 01:04:26 | |
The Hall of Peerless Destiny mills with gods. Xainan tries to summon the Oracle. Lumièra flirts. Seir tries to satiate his cravings. And the Emperor appears. Content warnings: falling, flying, heights, romance, flirting, complex and complicated relationships, grief, trauma, loss of loved ones, descriptions of food, and references to sex. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's current main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Arc Two is proudly sponsored by HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis! Their character creation tools are rich and deep, with facial customization, spell effects, hundreds of clothing options, and nigh-infinite color choices. To see their tools in action, check out this mini of Nova's very own Hand of Fate. For Arc Two, we're playing City of Mist by Son of Oak Game Studio! City of Mist is a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary people with legendary powers, centered on character-driven action, cinematic moments, and richly emotional themes. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: dmmono, Esme, Matthew, Z, Kaylee Reed, Tiffany, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Kes, Finn, Isabel, Seth, Robert, @brownestnerd, Summer, Azra, Taylor, Stardiers, Jordan, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, Alex, The Bow System, Cassidy, Lex, Charles, and Cora Eckert. | |||
14 Jul 2022 | The Second Stranger | The Hounds of Mercy | E3: THE HUNTER | 02:19:35 | |
Jaran broods about their ex. Citlalli and Gentle discuss The Thing That Happened with Jaran. And Mercy visits the third of seven evil exes: THE HUNTER. “The Hounds of Mercy vs. Mercy’s Seven Evil Exes and All of Andake” is an eight-part miniseries set in Andake that follows four shattered monster-hunters in the wake of the Cataclysm. Jaran Kader (they/he) the dragonborn rogue is played by Hamnah Shahid (https://twitter.com/hshahid_). Citlalli (they/she) the changeling cleric is played by quinn b. rodriguez (https://twitter.com/quinnntastic_). Gentle (they/them) the triton monk is played by Dare Hickman (https://twitter.com/Dare2Dreamrpg). And Mercy (she/they) is played by Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode include: fantasy violence, blood and bloodletting, trauma, toxic relationships, flirting, romance, and references to sexual entanglements. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Podcast editing - Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions (https://twitter.com/sassy_composer). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
25 Feb 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E17: the water is waiting | 01:06:19 | |
Tungal is calling you. Oko'un is calling you. Sungbo is calling you. Will you answer, Lumièra Aṣiyanbí Òṣùpáfẹ́ràn? Content warnings: heights, vast bodies of water, grief, death of loved ones, memory loss, fantasy violence, blood, complex relationships, romance, and references to hunting. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Connie's Court of Vampires hack is officially available for Hands of Fate+! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: aldebrn, Astor, Yanhuan, Jacky Z., E Gardner, Ember, Chromatic, Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, TelliKrystal, Kat, Tabbet, Kyubi, Tyrahnon, Casper, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, @brownestnerd, Summer, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Elvira, Rose, The Bow System, Robert Burke, Cassidy, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
08 Feb 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 2 | E14: salt in her heart | 01:26:27 | |
Øka, Manaia, Dewey, and Vee hurtle over a cliff. The Raven's Eye pulls them in. And Rev accepts her destiny. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Samantha Chappell, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: drowning, suffocation, vast bodies of water, death of loved ones, and fantasy violence. CREDITS:Title - ”salt in her heart” from “Catastrophic Breakdown” in Exiles of Eden by Ladan Osman. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Jason M Burrows (https://twitter.com/punkjr). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
20 Jun 2023 | GODKILLER: First Blood | E15: STAR | 00:52:48 | |
The Godkiller arrives at the Northern Dead Zone. The Cradle awaits destiny with bated breath. And the Star finally finds peace. Episode 16, the finale of GODKILLER: First Blood, will air next Tuesday, June 27th! GODKILLER: First Blood is the official miniseries for the upcoming 2-player ashcan of the same name. This miniseries features Connie Chang as God and Sea Thomas as the Godkiller. Preorder GODKILLER: First Blood today on Itch.io. Support the show by pledging to our Patreon. Album art by Konda! Content warnings: fantasy violence, religious imagery, grief, trauma, death of loved ones, self hatred, heights and falling, betrayal, decapitation, romance, sacrifice, and cannibalism. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Derryk Davidson, Emma, Faebelle, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Mark, Moonflower Tea, Phil, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. This miniseries is sponsored by ExplainTrade, Startplaying.Games, Magpie Games, and Role. | |||
10 Oct 2024 | GODKILLER: Last Hope | Episode 6 | 00:51:42 | |
Prince Wu takes the stage... and Litany sees through Tiansheng's eyes. CONTENT WARNINGS | fantasy violence, body horror, gore, war, trauma, grief, interpersonal conflict, familial conflict with physical confrontation, blood, alcohol and drunkenness, and kidnapping. To access transcriptions, click here. SUPPORT | LAST HOPE utilizes the Godkiller RPG by Connie Chang. The full game will be published with Evil Hat Productions in 2025. To support the channel and unlock exclusive interviews, pledge to our Patreon. GODKILLER: LAST HOPE | Transplanar RPG's first ever in-studio actual play series. As a standalone show, LAST HOPE is perfect for folks new to our campaigns, although it is set in the same world as Arc Two of The Chaos Protocol. SPONSORS | This series is sponsored by HeroForge, who provided the incredible miniatures we used on our set, as well as Frivolous Bear Studios, a purveyor of tabletop roleplaying games and other delightful gaming experiences. HANDS OF FATE | Rowan, Tabbet, Kyubi, Eli, Arthur H., Tyrahnon, Casper, Jonathan S., Esme, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, AshRex08, Kes, Seth, Rob, @brownestnerd, and Summer. PRECEPTS | SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Brooke, and Azra. CREDITS | Connie Chang as God, Sea Thomas as Godkiller, Ryan Gibeau as Director of Photography, Zo Williams as Dramaturg, James Cherico as Production Assistant+, Colin Capentino as Production Assistant+, Sea Thomas as Music Supervisor, Alec Derian as Sound Design, Rey Pina as Logo Designer, Savanna/Dipper Mayer as Character Artist, and Jonathan Mendoza as Set Photographer. | |||
30 May 2023 | GODKILLER: First Blood | E9: CHAMPION | 01:16:24 | |
The Champion returns to her district. The Speaker loses herself. Rune learns to trust. And Eureka listens from below. GODKILLER: First Blood is the official miniseries for the upcoming 2-player ashcan of the same name. This miniseries features Connie Chang as God and Sea Thomas as the Godkiller. Preorder GODKILLER: First Blood today on Itch.io. Support the show by pledging to our Patreon. Album art by Konda. Content warnings: fantasy violence, classism, poverty, religious imagery, grief, trauma, ghosts, death, human experimentation, heights and falling, and mentions of starvation and sacrifice. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Faebelle, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. This miniseries is sponsored by ExplainTrade, Startplaying.Games, Magpie Games, and Role. | |||
07 Dec 2021 | The Second Stranger | Arc 2 | E7: truth murder / us all | 01:11:46 | |
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A memory-stealing monster terrorizes Green Open Water. Scientists from the Uhànahi Research Laboratory arrive. And Vee sets a town on fire.
Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, Cassidy Barnes, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Risa, Roo, Samantha Chappell, Summer Rose Folta, and Sunny.
Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, gore, blood & blood-letting, memory loss, fire, strained relationships, smoking, and mentions of child abandonment.
CREDITS:
Title - “Skipping Stones” by Nasreen Mohamed.
Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/).
Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).
Sound mixing - Mike Graham (https://twitter.com/ohmikegraham).
Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart) and Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang).
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08 Nov 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 5 | E7: grief / hunger / Venus / Lucifer | 02:11:34 | |
Øka rips a hole in reality. Gentle adopts a codename. Citlalli is devoured in more ways than one. And Jaran makes a very, very bad decision. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, kidnapping, imprisonment, confinement, darkness, fantasy violence, gore, blood and bloodletting, cults and cult-like behavior, and death of loved ones. CREDITS: Title - “Minotaur” by Justin Phillip Reed. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
15 Apr 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E23: no hunger, no mercy | 01:39:08 | |
Xainan catches up with Diablo. Lumièra receives praise. Seir wallflowers and doodles. And the Littlest Spider releases her first ever album. Content warnings: complex relationships, death of loved ones, romance, kissing, flirting, social anxiety, blood, alcohol, smoking, and vampirism. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Connie's Court of Vampires hack is officially available for Hands of Fate+! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate: Rachel H., aldebrn, Astor, Yanhuan, E Gardner, Chromatic, Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, Tabbet, Kyubi, Tyrahnon, Casper, Milo, Amelia S., Z., Jade, Broken Glasses Sadge, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, @brownestnerd, and Summer. And an extra special thanks to our Precepts: ManeMan13, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Elvira, Rose, The Bow System, Robert Burke, Cassidy, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
20 Jun 2022 | The Second Stranger | Shoot Your One-Shot | E1: MOKU | 02:37:27 | |
SYOS is a series of one-shots starring all-BIMPOC guest stars — and a Transplanar PC! In MOKU, we delve into Manaia Wairua’s past aboard the Ruffled Tern. Manaia's crew includes Mezca, a water genasi sorcerer played by Dusty, Arslan, a half-elf fighter played by Aki, and Rayleaf, a tiefling warlock / druid played by Peku. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: deep oceans, storms, leviathans and eldritch beings, tentacles, snakes, fantasy violence, cutting off limbs, and references to limbs having been cut off. CREDITS: Guest stars - Dusty (https://twitter.com/Dustehill), Aki (https://twitter.com/akinomii_art), and Peku (https://twitter.com/pukepeku). Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Jason M. Burrows (https://twitter.com/punkjr). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
23 Feb 2023 | The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | E2: toward the end of light | 01:45:13 | |
The earth trembles with a fury that could shake the gods. Øka, Abiku, Gentle, and Voska plunge into the Ukhliin Chasm to investigate the tremors and uncover Andake's deepest secrets for good. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: earthquakes, vast and unknowable depths, heights, falling, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, body horror, monsters and monstrosity, memory loss, amnesia, loss of sapience, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Title - “when i am alien” by Justin Phillip Reed. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
12 Oct 2021 | The Second Stranger | Arc 1 | E15: to storm what thunders without | 01:37:17 | |
Arc One draws to a close. Øka, Manaia, Dewey, and Vee recount their final days in Dabathati to Dr. Oluso. Though irrevocably shaken and changed by their time in the Republic, our heroes now look toward the future. Pledge to our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/transplanarrpg) for early access to episodes, character journals, Connie's GM notes, and the chance for your OC to cameo in our campaign! Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, Cassidy Barnes, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, DnDCombat, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Risa, Samantha Chappell, Summer Rose Folta, and Sunny. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, gore, death of a loved one, burns and burn wounds, blood and bloodletting, militancy, body modifications, cults and cultlike behaviors, classism and poverty, a refugee crisis, mentions of social unrest, and madness. CREDITS: Title - A Black Odyssey by SETH. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Sound mixing - Mike Graham (https://twitter.com/ohmikegraham). | |||
03 Aug 2021 | The Second Stranger | Arc 1 | E6: black sky too blurred for stars | 01:06:04 | |
A hooded stranger accosts our party, laying claim to the spider-scorpion Øka, Manaia, Dewey, and Vee felled. After some intense interrogation, our heroes reach Dabathati — where someone from Vee's past comes knocking... Pledge to our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/transplanarrpg) for early access to episodes, character journals, Connie's GM notes, and the chance for your OC to cameo in our campaign! Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, Charles, Cora Eckert, DnDCombat, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Risa, Samantha Chappell, and Sunny. Content warnings for this episode: choking and suffocation, choking noises, profanity, crude humor, spiders, scorpions, squicking noises, fantasy violence, gore, blood, organ removal, and cults and cult-like behaviors. CREDITS: Title - "we go around in a circle" in Without Protection by Gala Mukomolova. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Sound mixing - Mike Graham (https://twitter.com/ohmikegraham). | |||
11 Aug 2022 | The Second Stranger | The Hounds of Mercy | E7: THE GRIFTER | 01:43:51 | |
Jaran confronts their parents’ death. Gentle confronts their loneliness. Citlalli confronts her… erm, everything. And Mercy confronts the final evil ex: THE GRIFTER. “The Hounds of Mercy vs. Mercy’s Seven Evil Exes and All of Andake” is an eight-part miniseries set in Andake that follows four shattered monster-hunters in the wake of the Cataclysm. Jaran Kader (they/he) the dragonborn rogue is played by Hamnah Shahid (https://twitter.com/hshahid_). Citlalli (they/she) the changeling cleric is played by quinn b. rodriguez (https://twitter.com/quinnntastic_). Gentle (they/them) the triton monk is played by Dare Hickman (https://twitter.com/Dare2Dreamrpg). And Mercy (she/they) is played by Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings: romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, toxic relationships, memory loss, hallucinations, nightmares, deep bodies of water, drowning, hypothermia, and trauma. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Podcast editing - Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions (https://twitter.com/sassy_composer). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
04 Apr 2023 | The Second Stranger | Arc 8 | E4: demolished by blood | 02:50:20 | |
The final battle for Andake begins. Oblivion and Lilith arrive at Fireroot Farm. The Paragons and Keepers make their final stand. And Abiku Ishtar calls on her ancestors. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, apocalypse, war, grief, body horror, monsters and monstrosity, gore, blood & blood-letting, complex and complicated relationships, romance, eldritch abominations, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Title - "Eulogy for a Dying World" by Connie Chang. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). | |||
13 Apr 2023 | The Second Stranger | Arc 8 | E7: so it was, so it is, so it shall | 02:19:36 | |
T.R.A.N.S. makes an appearance. Magic considers morality. Fate fixes everything. And Øka punches Fate. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: death of loved ones, grief, fantasy violence, body horror, apocalypse, war, complex and complicated relationships, romance, and flirting. CREDITS: Title - "Eulogy for a Dying World" by Connie Chang. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang). | |||
07 Sep 2021 | The Second Stranger | Arc 1 | E11: in pieces / yet at peace | 01:45:29 | |
Øka and Manaia meet Lady Sarram, a black-toothed leader of the Oroxx Guild. Vee makes a deal with the devil. And Dewey finds his way out of a dark room. Pledge to our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/transplanarrpg) for early access to episodes, character journals, Connie's GM notes, and the chance for your OC to cameo in our campaign! Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, Cassidy Barnes, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, DnDCombat, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Risa, Samantha Chappell, and Sunny. Content warnings for this episode: violence, gore, depression, grief, death of loved ones, monsters, body horror, cults, references to human sacrifice, panic attacks, civil unrest, rioting, rabid behavior, mental instability, bloodletting, and zombies. CREDITS: Title - yesterday i was the moon by Noor Unnahar. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Sound mixing - Mike Graham (https://twitter.com/ohmikegraham). | |||
03 Oct 2024 | GODKILLER: Last Hope | Episode 4 | 01:16:45 | |
Litany and Tiansheng reach New Mudan Village, where they meet the Winds of Change—and grapple with the foundations of their purpose. CONTENT WARNINGS | fantasy violence, blood, trauma, grief, interpersonal conflict, war, fire, displacement, references to eye gore and decapitation, and mentions of death, killing, falling, poverty, malnutrition, explosions, landslides, taphophobia, emotional negligence by a parent, and brief sounds of spitting. To access transcriptions, click here. SUPPORT | LAST HOPE utilizes the Godkiller RPG by Connie Chang. The full game will be published with Evil Hat Productions in 2025. To support the channel and unlock exclusive interviews, pledge to our Patreon. GODKILLER: LAST HOPE | Transplanar RPG's first ever in-studio actual play series. As a standalone show, LAST HOPE is perfect for folks new to our campaigns, although it is set in the same world as Arc Two of The Chaos Protocol. SPONSORS | This series is sponsored by HeroForge, who provided the incredible miniatures we used on our set, as well as Frivolous Bear Studios, a purveyor of tabletop roleplaying games and other delightful gaming experiences. HANDS OF FATE | Rowan, Tabbet, Kyubi, Eli, Arthur H., Tyrahnon, Casper, Jonathan S., Esme, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, AshRex08, Kes, Seth, Rob, @brownestnerd, and Summer. PRECEPTS | SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Brooke, and Azra. CREDITS | Connie Chang as God, Sea Thomas as Godkiller, Ryan Gibeau as Director of Photography, Zo Williams as Dramaturg, James Cherico as Production Assistant+, Colin Capentino as Production Assistant+, Sea Thomas as Music Supervisor, Alec Derian as Sound Design, Rey Pina as Logo Designer, Savanna/Dipper Mayer as Character Artist, and Jonathan Mendoza as Set Photographer. | |||
27 Jun 2022 | The Second Stranger | Shoot Your One-Shot | E4: MERCY MERCY ME | 03:00:18 | |
Safety Note: A player (Jude/MermaidRoyal) appears in this episode as a guest a year before they left the TTRPG industry due to allegations of bullying and harassment. We're releasing this episode to honor the other players at the table, as well as the crucial lore and worldbuilding for the upcoming Hounds of Mercy vs. Andake miniseries. This episode originally aired on our Twitch channel on August 4, 2021. SYOS is a series of one-shots starring all-BIMPOC guest players — and a Transplanar PC! In MERCY MERCY ME, we delve into Øka Hyen's past as a Hound of Mercy. Mercy is missing, and it's up to the Hounds to find her. Øka's fellow monster-hunters include Jaran Kader, a dragonborn rogue played by Hamnah; Gentle, a triton monk played by Dare; and Citlalli, a changeling cleric played by quinn. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, monsters and monstrosity, blood and bloodletting, addiction and substance use, and body horror. CREDITS: Guest stars - Dare (https://twitter.com/Dare2Dreamrpg), Hamnah (https://twitter.com/hshahid_), and quinn (https://twitter.com/quinnntastic_). Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - WafflesMapleSyrup (https://twitter.com/WafflesMaple). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
20 Jul 2021 | The Second Stranger | Arc 1 | E4: a garden disguised as ferns | 01:32:58 | |
Dr. Oluso has grim answers for our heroes about the state of the world, post-cataclysm. Plus, the Doctor puts Øka, Manaia, Dewey, and Vee through the trial of their lives to gauge their worthiness... Pledge to our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/transplanarrpg) for early access to episodes, character journals, Connie's GM notes, and the chance for your OC to cameo in our campaign! Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, Charles, Cora Eckert, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, and Sunny. Content warnings for this episode: death of loved ones, squelching noises, a multitude of limbs, tooth gore, and interpersonal conflict. CREDITS: Title - "Sympathy for Satan" in Exiles of Eden by Ladan Osman. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Audio mixing - Mike Graham (https://twitter.com/ohmikegraham). | |||
26 Sep 2024 | GODKILLER: Last Hope | Episode 2 | 00:51:01 | |
The Godkiller fights through Ghost City to reach the Ascension Gate—but the ultimate obstacle awaits them. CONTENT WARNINGS | fantasy violence, death, killing, blood, trauma, grief, interpersonal conflict, demons, ghosts, body horror, removal of limbs, divinity, and brief mentions of poverty, mercenary killing, divine cannibalism and spit. To access transcriptions, click here. SUPPORT | LAST HOPE utilizes the Godkiller RPG by Connie Chang. The full game will be published with Evil Hat Productions in 2025. To support the channel and unlock exclusive interviews, pledge to our Patreon. GODKILLER: LAST HOPE | Transplanar RPG's first ever in-studio actual play series. As a standalone show, LAST HOPE is perfect for folks new to our campaigns, although it is set in the same world as Arc Two of The Chaos Protocol. SPONSORS | This series is sponsored by HeroForge, who provided the incredible miniatures we used on our set, as well as Frivolous Bear Studios, a purveyor of tabletop roleplaying games and other delightful gaming experiences. HANDS OF FATE | Rowan, Tabbet, Kyubi, Eli, Arthur H., Tyrahnon, Casper, Jonathan S., Esme, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, AshRex08, Kes, Seth, Rob, @brownestnerd, and Summer. PRECEPTS | SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Brooke, and Azra. CREDITS | Connie Chang as God, Sea Thomas as Godkiller, Ryan Gibeau as Director of Photography, Zo Williams as Dramaturg, James Cherico as Production Assistant+, Colin Capentino as Production Assistant+, Sea Thomas as Music Supervisor, Alec Derian as Sound Design, Rey Pina as Logo Designer, Savanna/Dipper Mayer as Character Artist, and Jonathan Mendoza as Set Photographer. | |||
20 Apr 2023 | The Second Stranger | Epilogues | E1: Abiku Ishtar | 00:26:46 | |
Abiku brings back the ocean, opens a school, and attends a powerlifting tournament. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: vast bodies of water, heights, falling, death of loved ones, grief, romance, and complex and complicated relationships. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). | |||
06 Feb 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E5: choke down tears | 00:43:28 | |
Naeem weeps. Amaru swallows zer courage. Kov makes an offering. Ash eats an orange. And Strike Team Nova receives their next Mayday Mission. Content warnings: grief, death of loved ones and family, complex and complicated relationships, descriptions of food and drink, romance, memory loss, and trauma. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's current main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Arc Two is proudly sponsored by HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis! Their character creation tools are rich and deep, with facial customization, spell effects, hundreds of clothing options, and nigh-infinite color choices. To see their tools in action, check out this mini of Nova's very own Hand of Fate. For Arc Two, we're playing City of Mist by Son of Oak Game Studio! City of Mist is a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary people with legendary powers, centered on character-driven action, cinematic moments, and richly emotional themes. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Matthew, Katie, Z, Kaylee Reed, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, Taylor, AshRex, Kes, Finn, Isabel, Seth, @brownestnerd, Summer, Azra, Stardiers, Jordan, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, Alex, The Bow System, Cassidy, Lex, Charles, and Cora Eckert. | |||
04 Mar 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E19: impaled on the thorn | 01:16:51 | |
Xainan seeks divinity. Lumièra presses for answers. Seir feels kinship with the Shrike. And Strike Team Nova meets Tvash Lanius. Content warnings: blood, death, fantasy violence, complex relationships, smoking, flirting, romance, and references to floods, drowning, and spiders. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Connie's Court of Vampires hack is officially available for Hands of Fate+! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: aldebrn, Astor, Yanhuan, Jacky Z., E Gardner, Ember, Chromatic, Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, TelliKrystal, Kat, Tabbet, Kyubi, Tyrahnon, Casper, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, @brownestnerd, Summer, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Elvira, Rose, The Bow System, Robert Burke, Cassidy, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
30 Jan 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E3: her ribs spell out | 01:04:45 | |
Fate holds court. Xainan is haunted by a cherry blossom. Lumièra runs into her first girlfriend. Seir forgets and is forgotten. And Strike Team Nova reunites for the first time in two months. Content warnings: death of loved ones and family, grief, trauma, food, eating, complex and complicated relationships, and references to alcohol, malnourishment, fitness, body image, and existentialism. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's current main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Arc Two is proudly sponsored by HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis! Their character creation tools are rich and deep, with facial customization, spell effects, hundreds of clothing options, and nigh-infinite color choices. To see their tools in action, check out this mini of Nova's very own Hand of Fate. For Arc Two, we're playing City of Mist by Son of Oak Game Studio! City of Mist is a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary people with legendary powers, centered on character-driven action, cinematic moments, and richly emotional themes. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Matthew, Katie, Z, Kaylee Reed, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, Taylor, AshRex, Kes, Finn, Isabel, Seth, @brownestnerd, Summer, Azra, Stardiers, Jordan, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, Alex, The Bow System, Cassidy, Lex, Charles, Cora Eckert, and Scruffasus. | |||
31 Oct 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E27: mentor help me | 01:05:06 | |
The Baron emerges. Amergin converses with the Engine. Xainan opens up about his past. Lumièra finds even footing with the Princess. Seir wakes up. And Sing kisses her beloved. This episode features Austin Taylor as Princess Amergin! Content warnings: fire, immolation, blood, fantasy violence, nightmares, visions, complex and complicated relationships, body horror, flirting, romance, kissing, death of loved ones, grief, and references to child death. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Check out our brand-new MERCH COLLECTION with VOIDMERCH, featuring three exclusive designs you can't find anywhere else including a goth logo, Andake University alumnus status, and Transplanerd pride! For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, Jade, Sunny, Charles, Cora Eckert, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Jordan, Cassidy, Rose, and Harry Curran. | |||
14 Jun 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 3 | Interlude: my dreams now look like spears ft. Jasper William Cartwright | 03:26:23 | |
Jasper William Cartwright of Three Black Halflings guest stars during our Arc Three Interlude episode: a DREAM HEIST! Øka, Manaia, Dewey, and Vee meet Wang Boqin, self-proclaimed dream grifter, to ferry them across the Dreamshield and into Qiulong. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: giant spiders, blood and bloodletting, fantasy violence, gore, hallucinations, disreality, romance and flirting, references to sexual entanglements, cramped spaces, rising bodies of water, and the threat of drowning. CREDITS: Guest star - Jasper William Cartwright (https://twitter.com/JW_Cartwright). Title - yesterday i was the moon by Noor Unnahar Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions (https://twitter.com/sassy_composer). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
17 Oct 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 4 | Recap: DREAM | 00:16:13 | |
A summary of Arc Four. After surviving the sinister Carnival, our heroes try to stop the Paragon-Killer and uncover a dark conspiracy. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. CREDITS: Music - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
03 Nov 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 5 | E6: fingers for fires found / kindling to touch | 01:57:01 | |
Vee usurps Øka as Transplanar's resident horsegirl. Abiku sees a new side of the Qaghan. Dewey tracks down the Herd. And Manaia says goodbye. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, fantasy violence, death, references to hunting animals, and darkness. CREDITS: Title - “All Pacing Horses” by Loone & Paper Bee. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
09 May 2023 | GODKILLER: First Blood | E3: SPEAKER | 01:05:11 | |
HERETICS, ARISE! OVERTHROW YOUR GM! SEA IS GOD NOW! Antigone is the Speaker of the Above who has lived within the Citadel's gilded walls for her entire life. Antigone is preparing for her pilgrimage to the Northern Dead Zone. Antigone is about to meet the Godkiller. GODKILLER: First Blood is the official miniseries for the upcoming 2-player ashcan of the same name. This miniseries features Connie Chang as God and Sea Thomas as the Godkiller. Preorder GODKILLER: First Blood today on Itch.io. Support the show by pledging to our Patreon. Album art by Konda. Content warnings: fantasy violence, classism, religious imagery, death of loved ones, grief, ghosts, alcohol and drug use, and brief references to cannibalism, starvation, funerals, and carceral oppression. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. This miniseries is sponsored by ExplainTrade, Startplaying.Games, Magpie Games, and Role. | |||
23 May 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E30: don't leave me behind | 01:07:26 | |
Xuejiang makes her final stand. Xainan reaches out. Lumièra weaves a perfect liminal. Seir works with Doom. And Long Du spares a god. CONTENT WARNINGS | fantasy violence, gore, body horror, complex relationships, grief, trauma, death of loved ones, and divine cannibalism. SUPPORT | Pledge to our Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, GM notes, character sheets, early access to podcast episodes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show! Plus, get some Transplanar swag for yourself at our merch store! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL | A long-term, dark fantasy campaign where we change TTRPG systems every Arc starring Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. To catch up on the action fast, visit bit.ly/ChaosRecap! SPONSORS | ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy; HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis; Undying Corruption, a TTRPG setting book about Danguk, a kingdom based on Korean mythology made by a primarily diasporic Korean and Asian team; and City of Mist, our system for Arc Two, a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary folk with legendary powers. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! And finally, a massive THANK YOU to our Hands of Fate on Patreon: Noah, Jonathan, Esme, Z, Tiffany, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Kes, Emma, Finn, Seth, Robert, @brownestnerd, Summer, and Azra! As well as our incredible, spectacular PRECEPTS: Brooke, Angela, Gordan Varn, Clay, Firestar, Zoe, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, and Cora Eckert! | |||
13 Sep 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 4 | E12: cosmos / coin / gilded blood | 02:01:05 | |
Øka, Manaia, Dewey, and Vee explode into Handcrafted with Love—as a royal procession of dignitaries looms.
"The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life.
Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott.
Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, blood, gore, body horror, monsters and monstrosity, and death.
CREDITS:
Title - “Meet Me at the Center of the Earth” by Candy Shue.
Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/).
Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).
Podcast editing - Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions (https://twitter.com/sassy_composer).
Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe!
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12 Nov 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two Interlude | The Hitchhiker, Part 1 | 00:53:13 | |
Xainan unwraps his bandages. Lumièra wakes up somewhere familiar. Seir breaks records. And Kimani arrives at the Syndicate. This episode features Zo Williams as Kimani! Content warnings: fantasy violence, grief, complex relationships, romance, references to sex, medical situations, and fire. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For the Arc Two Interlude, we are playing a hack of Lasers and Feelings by John Harper! Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Travis L., Homebrew Human, TeliKrystal, Kat, Rowan, Tabbet, Kyubi, Eli, Arthur H., Tyrahnon, Casper, Amelia S., Esme, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, Rob, @brownestnerd, Summer, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
17 Apr 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E24: no heart shall you keep | 00:51:00 | |
Xainan drinks the Gift of the River. Lumièra shares a shot with Yara. Seir senses the dominoes fall. And Rhododendron Thakrar sets out to finish this once and for all. Content warnings: complex relationships, public embarrassment, blood, fights between family members, romance, flirting, kissing, vampirism, alcohol and drinking, and death of loved ones. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Connie's Court of Vampires hack is officially available for Hands of Fate+! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate: Rachel H., aldebrn, Astor, Yanhuan, E Gardner, Chromatic, Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, Tabbet, Kyubi, Tyrahnon, Casper, Milo, Amelia S., Z., Jade, Broken Glasses Sadge, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, @brownestnerd, and Summer. And an extra special thanks to our Precepts: ManeMan13, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Elvira, Rose, The Bow System, Robert Burke, Cassidy, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
15 Sep 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E18: a burning story | 00:58:42 | |
Iphigenia dies the way she lived. Xainan staggers. Seir wields newfound power. Sing is not the hero. And Lumièra is... gone? Content warnings: alcohol, fire, immolation, falling, sinking, death of loved ones, grief, trauma, complex and complicated relationships, fantasy violence, blood, gore, environmental collapse, pollution, and possession. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Check out our brand-new MERCH COLLECTION with VOIDMERCH, featuring three exclusive designs you can't find anywhere else including a goth logo, Andake University alumnus status, and Transplanerd pride! For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Emma, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, Jade, Sunny, Charles, Cora Eckert, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Jordan, Cassidy, and Rose. | |||
23 Nov 2021 | The Second Stranger | Arc 2 | E5: salvation / without blood | 01:24:51 | |
From the mouths of a thousand ravens come the destinies of Øka, Manaia, Dewey, Vee, and Rev. Salt-drenched wolves nip at our heroes' heels. And Vee shares a secret memory.
Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, Cassidy Barnes, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Risa, Roo, Samantha Chappell, Summer Rose Folta, and Sunny.
Content warnings for this episode: sickness, bloodletting, murder, death, fantasy violence, fire and burns, heights, and toxic relationships.
CREDITS:
Title - “Wrapped In My Body I Dream” by J. Jennifer Espinoza.
Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/).
Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).
Sound mixing - Mike Graham (https://twitter.com/ohmikegraham).
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19 Apr 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 3 | E8: failure fragrant as magic | 01:50:47 | |
Vee—Vasanti?—is Øka, Manaia, and Dewey's last hope. Can she live up to Skaad and Nektis' expectations for their Paragon? "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Hat, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Samantha Chappell, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: alcohol, blood, bones, hallucinations, possession, and body horror. CREDITS: Title - “Corpse Flower” by Vanessa Angélica Villarreal. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions (https://twitter.com/sassy_composer). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
31 Aug 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E14: cries for luck | 01:11:41 | |
Nova explores the Riah. Xainan makes the acquaintance of a tryphoradon handler. Lumièra takes a stroll through the garden. Seir earns his wings. And Sing leans in for a kiss. Content warnings: heights, flying, falling, war, complex and complicated relationships, pollution, environmental collapse, and references to possession and nightmares. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Check out our brand-new MERCH COLLECTION with VOIDMERCH, featuring three exclusive designs you can't find anywhere else including a goth logo, Andake University alumnus status, and Transplanerd pride! For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Emma, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, Jade, JesterOfWinter, Sunny, Charles, Cora Eckert, Brooke Brite, River, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Aria, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Jordan, Cassidy, and Rose. | |||
30 Jan 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E14: the blood will not run | 00:51:35 | |
Xainan bleeds bullets. Lumièra works on an essay. Seir and Ying He get busy. And a new friend comes calling. Content warnings: sex, romance, flirting, complex relationships, heights, wolves, fantasy violence, blood, gore, guns and firearms, body horror, and references to romantic jealousy. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, TeliKrystal, Kat, Tabbet, Kyubi, June H., Tyrahnon, Casper, Amelia S., Esme, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, Rob, @brownestnerd, Summer, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
18 Mar 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E21: beg for the spirits | 01:25:42 | |
Xainan walks his daughter to work. Lumièra finds a beloved book. Seir confesses his omen. And Rho reforges a sword. Content warnings: heights, vast bodies of water, smoking, alcohol, food, cooking, eating, romance, kissing, memory loss, complex relationships, intense familial dynamics, blood, graveyards, death of loved ones, grief, and references to sex. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Connie's Court of Vampires hack is officially available for Hands of Fate+! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: aldebrn, Astor, Yanhuan, Jacky Z., E Gardner, Ember, Chromatic, Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, TelliKrystal, Kat, Tabbet, Kyubi, Tyrahnon, Casper, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, @brownestnerd, Summer, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Elvira, Rose, The Bow System, Robert Burke, Cassidy, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
19 Dec 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E6: that bleeds and bleeds | 01:09:08 | |
Xainan duels Diablo. Lumièra greets Ying He. Rho tangoes with two lovers. And Seir is still nowhere to be found. Content warnings: romance, death, blood, gore, body horror, fantasy violence, ghosts, reckless driving, heights, falling, vast bodies of water, smoking, fire, memory loss, and a brief, poetic reference to suicide. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Travis L., Homebrew Human, TeliKrystal, Kat, Rowan, Tabbet, Kyubi, Eli, Arthur H., Tyrahnon, Casper, Amelia S., Esme, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, Rob, @brownestnerd, Summer, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
23 May 2023 | GODKILLER: First Blood | E7: CHARIOT | 00:51:19 | |
The Champion drives. The Speaker prays. Rune fights two dozen cannibals. And the Chariot pursues the eternal hunt. GODKILLER: First Blood is the official miniseries for the upcoming 2-player ashcan of the same name. This miniseries features Connie Chang as God and Sea Thomas as the Godkiller. Preorder GODKILLER: First Blood today on Itch.io. Support the show by pledging to our Patreon. Album art by Konda. Content warnings: fantasy violence, gore, body horror, classism, poverty, religious imagery, grief, trauma, ghosts, explosions, fire and immolation, vehicle crashes, cannibalism, death, and mentions of zealotry and sacrifice. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Faebelle, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. This miniseries is sponsored by ExplainTrade, Startplaying.Games, Magpie Games, and Role. | |||
26 Mar 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E19: steel gleams | 01:05:12 | |
The Queen of the Underworld punishes three failed demons. Xainan offers a helping hand. Lumièra goes back to her healing roots. Seir pleads with the Huntress. And Xiaocheng finally breaks down. Content warnings: fantasy violence, blood, complex relationships, visions, trauma, death of loved ones, and references to torture. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's current main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Connie Chang. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Want to catch up on the action fast? Need to cross reference name spellings, clues, or character descriptions? Check out our RECAP DOCUMENT! This written recap document includes one page summaries for every episode updated weekly, and a Character Reference Appendix for artists, cosplayers, and fans of all kinds to get the juicy details on Connie's NPCs. Go to bit.ly/ChaosRecap to learn more! The stream of this episode featured background art from Undying Corruption! Undying Corruption is a 400+ page D&D 5e and Pathfinder 2e adventure book that takes place in the fantastical country of Danguk, based on Korean mythology and published by Nine Heavens Press, a team of primarily Korean and Asian diasporic creators. Play as mudang: shamans who can exorcise restless spirits and commune with the gods themselves. Preorder Undying Corruption today at bit.ly/UndyingCorruption. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Arc Two is proudly sponsored by HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis! Their character creation tools are rich and deep, with facial customization, spell effects, hundreds of clothing options, and nigh-infinite color choices. To see their tools in action, check out this mini of Nova's very own Hand of Fate. For Arc Two, we're playing City of Mist by Son of Oak Game Studio! City of Mist is a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary people with legendary powers, centered on character-driven action, cinematic moments, and richly emotional themes. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Jackson, Taylor, Jordan, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, Alex, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Cora Eckert, Esme, Katie, Z, Tiffany, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Kes, Emma, Finn, Isabel, Seth, Robert, @brownestnerd, Summer, and Azra. | |||
01 Dec 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 5 | E14: dust of angels on hir dress | 01:05:57 | |
Abiku draws the Hound's fire. Dewey busts out a brand-new invention. Vee unfurls unprecedented powers. And a god comes knocking. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, gore, blood, monsters and monstrosity, body horror, violence against a dog-like creature, references to hunting animals, loud impact sound effects, heights, falling, fire, and complex and complicated relationships. CREDITS: Title - “(in)decent exposure” by Brody Parrish Craig. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
20 Apr 2023 | The Second Stranger | Epilogues | E5: Øka Hyen | 00:35:15 | |
Øka drinks soup, hunts for a missing chicken, and embarks on a new Journey. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: food and drink, death of loved ones, grief, complex and complicated relationships, romance, and references to sexual entanglements. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang). | |||
10 Aug 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E10: raise hungry tides | 01:26:42 | |
An awkward breakfast ensues. Xainan confronts his ex. Lumièra peruses a forbidden tome. Seir tries to connect with his twin. And Sing is shaken. Content warnings: trauma, complex and complicated relationships, interpersonal conflict, food and eating, pollution, bug horror, animal horror, swarms, snakes, romance, apocalypse, environmental collapse, and war. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Check out our brand-new MERCH COLLECTION with VOIDMERCH, featuring three exclusive designs you can't find anywhere else including a goth logo, Andake University alumnus status, and Transplanerd pride! For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Emma, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, jinn, Jade, JesterOfWinter, Charles, Cora Eckert, Brooke Brite, River, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Aria, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Jordan, Cassidy, and Rose. | |||
25 Jan 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 2 | E12: belly full of blades & brutes | 01:34:35 | |
Øka befriends bulettes. Dewey starts a bromance. Manaia builds a ship. And Vee gets ZAPPED. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Samantha Chappell, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: pollution, memory loss, mechanical spiders, shitty parents, and guns. CREDITS: Title - ”Trojan” in Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
05 Jan 2023 | The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E5: gored into creation, gorgeous | 02:02:48 | |
Øka has an identity crisis. Dewey gets the meet cute he deserves… again? Voska clashes with Mercy. And Citlalli gets hit — hard. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Matt Sweeney, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, fantasy violence, gore, monsters and monstrosity, death of loved ones, and psychological trauma. CREDITS: Title - “When I Am Queen” by Justin Phillip Reed. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
24 Sep 2024 | GODKILLER: Last Hope | Episode 1 | 01:06:53 | |
This is not a story about killing gods. CONTENT WARNINGS | fantasy violence, death and killing, blood, trauma, grief, interpersonal conflict, demons, ghosts, and divinity. To access transcriptions, click here. SUPPORT | LAST HOPE utilizes the Godkiller RPG by Connie Chang. The full game will be published with Evil Hat Productions in 2025. To support the channel and unlock exclusive interviews, pledge to our Patreon. GODKILLER: LAST HOPE | Transplanar RPG's first ever in-studio actual play series. As a standalone show, LAST HOPE is perfect for folks new to our campaigns, although it is set in the same world as Arc Two of The Chaos Protocol. SPONSORS | This series is sponsored by HeroForge, who provided the incredible miniatures we used on our set, as well as Frivolous Bear Studios, a purveyor of tabletop roleplaying games and other delightful gaming experiences. HANDS OF FATE | Rowan, Tabbet, Kyubi, Eli, Arthur H., Tyrahnon, Casper, Jonathan S., Esme, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, AshRex08, Kes, Seth, Rob, @brownestnerd, and Summer. PRECEPTS | SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Brooke, and Azra. CREDITS | Connie Chang as God, Sea Thomas as Godkiller, Ryan Gibeau as Director of Photography, Zo Williams as Dramaturg, James Cherico as Production Assistant+, Colin Capentino as Production Assistant+, Sea Thomas as Music Supervisor, Alec Derian as Sound Design, Rey Pina as Logo Designer, Savanna/Dipper Mayer as Character Artist, and Jonathan Mendoza as Set Photographer. | |||
13 Feb 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E7: the truth can hide | 00:48:22 | |
Hun Xiaocheng enjoys an okay day. Xainan makes an avian friend. Lumièra empathizes. Seir investigates. And Nova visits the Black River. Content warnings: alcohol, drinking, heights, falling, environmental disasters, gambling, and references to sex. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's current main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Arc Two is proudly sponsored by HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis! Their character creation tools are rich and deep, with facial customization, spell effects, hundreds of clothing options, and nigh-infinite color choices. To see their tools in action, check out this mini of Nova's very own Hand of Fate. For Arc Two, we're playing City of Mist by Son of Oak Game Studio! City of Mist is a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary people with legendary powers, centered on character-driven action, cinematic moments, and richly emotional themes. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Matthew, Katie, Z, Kaylee Reed, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, Taylor, AshRex, Kes, Finn, Isabel, Seth, @brownestnerd, Summer, Azra, Stardiers, Jordan, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, Alex, The Bow System, Cassidy, Lex, Charles, and Cora Eckert. | |||
02 Jan 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E8: and dark sanguine streets | 01:09:30 | |
Seir finds Nova. Lumièra flirts with a bartender. Xainan discovers his boot-knife. And an assassin strikes at the littlest Spider. Content warnings: fantasy violence, strangulation, blood, death, grief, trauma, body horror, neck gore, romance, and complex relationships. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, TeliKrystal, Kat, Tabbet, Kyubi, June H., Tyrahnon, Casper, Amelia S., Esme, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, Rob, @brownestnerd, Summer, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
31 Dec 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E7: with buildings of bone | 00:55:22 | |
Seir gasps awake. The Oracle gets shaken. Jamie Shimizu comes for what they're owed. And House Lanius hosts a union meeting. Content warnings: heights, falling, death, body horror, blood, complex relationships, grief, trauma, fantasy violence, smoking, alcohol, subterranean spaces, romance, and flirting. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, TeliKrystal, Kat, Tabbet, Kyubi, June H., Tyrahnon, Casper, Amelia S., Esme, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, Rob, @brownestnerd, Summer, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
03 May 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 3 | E10: killing tool to catch light | 01:33:05 | |
Cain wreaks vengeance. Øka attempts diplomacy. Vee learns to pray. And Manaia buys baked goods. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Hat, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Samantha Chappell, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, detailed descriptions of gore, descriptions of houselessness, and references to food. CREDITS: Title - The Malevolent Volume by Justin Phillip Reed. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions (https://twitter.com/sassy_composer). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
10 Jan 2023 | The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E6: little prayer | 02:05:07 | |
Jaran flirts his way into trouble. Gentle breaks out some sick martial arts moves. Abiku communes with... a cannon? And Vee finds someone she's been looking for her entire life. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, amnesia, memory loss, war, fantasy violence, gore, explosions, vast bodies of water, and toxic relationships. CREDITS: Title - “little prayer” by Danez Smith. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
02 Nov 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E28: mend what’s fraught | 01:18:06 | |
Stormchaser reaches the World Tree. Amergin confesses her feelings. Xainan reaches out to an old flame. Lumièra attempts breakfast. Seir turns away from his twin. And Sing descends to Jianmu. This episode features Austin Taylor as Princess Amergin! Content warnings: romance, kissing, flirting, complex and complicated relationships, grief, trauma, death of loved ones, descriptions of food, dark and unknowable depths, megalophobia, body horror, possession, compulsion, manipulation, environmental destruction, and fire. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Check out our brand-new MERCH COLLECTION with VOIDMERCH, featuring three exclusive designs you can't find anywhere else including a goth logo, Andake University alumnus status, and Transplanerd pride! For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, Jade, Sunny, Charles, Cora Eckert, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Jordan, Cassidy, Rose, and Eliza Fuller. | |||
23 Aug 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 4 | E9: exponential halving of a life | 01:52:51 | |
Øka reunites with the Hounds. Suspicions close on Dewey. Manaia lashes out. Vee has The Talk with Rev… and Rev drops a bombshell. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: romance, flirting, references to sexual entanglements, complex and complicated relationships, and death. CREDITS: Title - “Half-Life” in Exiles of Eden by Ladan Osman. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions (https://twitter.com/sassy_composer). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
25 Jul 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E7: a challenge bold | 01:08:23 | |
The Queen of Siren's Song reveals the truth. Xainan lands a crucial hit. Lumièra meets her match. Seir squares up with a royal. And Sing charges into battle. Content warnings: fantasy violence, fire, immolation, complex and complicated relationships, war, apocalypse, interpersonal tension, guns as weaponry, and references to environmental collapse. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. This episode is also sponsored by Die Hard Dice, an indie tabletop dice vendor with iconic metal dice, polymer sets, and velvet dice bags, trays, and portable scrolls. Use CHAOS at checkout for 10% off any order! Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Charles, Cora Eckert, Brooke Brite, River, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Aria, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Emma, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, Rose, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, jinn, and Mycah. | |||
15 Feb 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E8: your heart should run | 00:56:33 | |
Strike Team Nova searches for missing gods. Xainan steps into the ghost realm. Lumièra sees a vision of destruction. Seir gets hungry. And the Mist claims its due. Content warnings: ghosts, death of loved ones, grief, apocalypse, environmental disaster, nightmares, visions, scopophobia, infidelity, and references to romance, flirting, sex, alcohol, drinking, and hunger. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's current main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Arc Two is proudly sponsored by HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis! Their character creation tools are rich and deep, with facial customization, spell effects, hundreds of clothing options, and nigh-infinite color choices. To see their tools in action, check out this mini of Nova's very own Hand of Fate. For Arc Two, we're playing City of Mist by Son of Oak Game Studio! City of Mist is a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary people with legendary powers, centered on character-driven action, cinematic moments, and richly emotional themes. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: dmmono, Esme, Matthew, Z, Kaylee Reed, Tiffany, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, Taylor, AshRex, Kes, Finn, Isabel, Seth, Robert, @brownestnerd, Summer, Azra, Stardiers, Jordan, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, Alex, The Bow System, Cassidy, Lex, Charles, and Cora Eckert. | |||
20 Feb 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E9: the dragon calls | 01:02:41 | |
The gods return. Xainan sees a white-haired specter. Lumièra hears a monstrous voice. Seir indulges his cravings. And Strike Team Nova falls. Content warnings: alcohol, drunkenness, gambling, dissociation, nightmares, grief, trauma, loss of loved ones, food, eating, hunger, fire, falling, and references to sex, hunting, and monsters. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's current main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Arc Two is proudly sponsored by HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis! Their character creation tools are rich and deep, with facial customization, spell effects, hundreds of clothing options, and nigh-infinite color choices. To see their tools in action, check out this mini of Nova's very own Hand of Fate. For Arc Two, we're playing City of Mist by Son of Oak Game Studio! City of Mist is a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary people with legendary powers, centered on character-driven action, cinematic moments, and richly emotional themes. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: dmmono, Esme, Matthew, Z, Kaylee Reed, Tiffany, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Kes, Finn, Isabel, Seth, Robert, @brownestnerd, Summer, Azra, Taylor, Stardiers, Jordan, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, Alex, The Bow System, Cassidy, Lex, Charles, and Cora Eckert. | |||
22 Dec 2021 | The Second Stranger | Arc 2 | E9: the memories / that died | 01:15:13 | |
Manaia lashes out. Vee plots to steal a ship. Dewey snoops around Dr. Qing's office. And two different people vie to date Øka.
Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Risa, Roo, Samantha Chappell, Summer Rose Folta, and Sunny.
Content warnings for this episode: memory loss, interpersonal conflict, relationship drama, romance, flirting, and kissing.
CREDITS:
Title - yesterday i was the moon by Noor Unnahar.
Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/).
Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart).
Sound mixing - Mike Graham (https://twitter.com/ohmikegraham).
Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart) and Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang).
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30 May 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E32: may her death remind | 01:08:51 | |
Strike Team Nova comes home. Xainan plants a seed. Lumièra writes a letter. Seir gives a eulogy. And we bid the City of Heaven farewell as we close out Arc Two. CONTENT WARNINGS | funerals, grief, death of loved ones, heights, complex relationships, romance, sexual references, blood, and body horror. SUPPORT | Pledge to our Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, GM notes, character sheets, early access to podcast episodes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show! Plus, get some Transplanar swag for yourself at our merch store! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL | A long-term, dark fantasy campaign where we change TTRPG systems every Arc starring Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. To catch up on the action fast, visit bit.ly/ChaosRecap! SPONSORS | ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy; HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis; Undying Corruption, a TTRPG setting book about Danguk, a kingdom based on Korean mythology made by a primarily diasporic Korean and Asian team; and City of Mist, our system for Arc Two, a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary folk with legendary powers. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! And finally, a massive THANK YOU to our Hands of Fate on Patreon: Noah, Jonathan, Esme, Z, Tiffany, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Kes, Emma, Finn, Seth, Robert, @brownestnerd, Summer, and Azra! As well as our incredible, spectacular PRECEPTS: Brooke, Angela, Gordan Varn, Clay, Firestar, Zoe, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, and Cora Eckert! | |||
18 Jul 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E5: a tale untold | 00:35:55 | |
Two princesses are missing, and at least one of them has an attitude. Xainan is the responsible one. Lumièra flirts Aries-style. Seir has a tentacular encounter. And Sing plays diplomat. Content warnings: romance, flirting, detailed descriptions of food, alcohol, substance use, complex and complicated relationships, trauma, and interpersonal tension. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Sea Thomas. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. This episode is also sponsored by Die Hard Dice, an indie tabletop dice vendor with iconic metal dice, polymer sets, and velvet dice bags, trays, and portable scrolls. Use CHAOS at checkout for 10% off any order! Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Charles, Cora Eckert, Brooke Brite, River, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Aria, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Emma, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, Rose, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, and jinn. | |||
29 Apr 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E27: curtain's last rise | 01:05:13 | |
Diablo links hands. Rho gets the answer rhe's been looking for. Strike Team Nova become a true olive branch. And Tvash has the hardest conversation of ta de life... again. Content warnings: fantasy violence, blood, gore, complex relationships, familial conflict, grief, romance, visions, death of loved ones, and brief descriptions of dissociation. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Connie's Court of Vampires hack is officially available for Hands of Fate+! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate: Rachel H., aldebrn, Astor, Yanhuan, E Gardner, Chromatic, Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, Tabbet, Kyubi, Tyrahnon, Casper, Milo, Amelia S., Z., Jade, Broken Glasses Sadge, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, @brownestnerd, and Summer. And an extra special thanks to our Precepts: SpectralMane, ManeMan13, SergeantDaynes, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Elvira, Rose, The Bow System, Robert Burke, Cassidy, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
02 May 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E26: death is home | 01:14:13 | |
Destruction strikes. Xainan makes a god bleed. Lumièra sinks into the River. Seir protects his team. And the Beast of Four Symbols strikes. CONTENT WARNINGS | fantasy violence, body horror, monsters and monstrosity, blood, gore, fire, immolation, swimming, drowning, hypothermia, and death of loved ones. SUPPORT | Pledge to our Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, GM notes, character sheets, early access to podcast episodes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show! Plus, get some Transplanar swag for yourself at our merch store! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL | A long-term, dark fantasy campaign where we change TTRPG systems every Arc starring Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. To catch up on the action fast, visit bit.ly/ChaosRecap! SPONSORS | ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy; HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis; Undying Corruption, a TTRPG setting book about Danguk, a kingdom based on Korean mythology made by a primarily diasporic Korean and Asian team; and City of Mist, our system for Arc Two, a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary folk with legendary powers. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! And finally, a massive THANK YOU to our Hands of Fate on Patreon: Esme, Katie, Z, Tiffany, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Kes, Emma, Finn, Isabel, Seth, Robert, @brownestnerd, Summer, and Azra! As well as our incredible, spectacular PRECEPTS: Clay, Firestar, Taylor, Jordan, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, Alex, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, and Cora Eckert! | |||
19 Mar 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E17: gods succumb | 00:49:24 | |
The First Godkiller reveals her secrets. Xainan speaks the truth. Lumièra rises to the challenge. Seir hungers for answers. And the dream is unveiled. Content warnings: fire, fantasy violence, apocalypse, death, trauma, snakes, complex and complicated relationships, monsters, and references to cannibalism. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's current main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Connie Chang. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Want to catch up on the action fast? Need to cross reference name spellings, clues, or character descriptions? Check out our RECAP DOCUMENT! This written recap document includes one page summaries for every episode updated weekly, and a Character Reference Appendix for artists, cosplayers, and fans of all kinds to get the juicy details on Connie's NPCs. Go to bit.ly/ChaosRecap to learn more! The stream of this episode featured background art from Undying Corruption! Undying Corruption is a 400+ page D&D 5e and Pathfinder 2e adventure book that takes place in the fantastical country of Danguk, based on Korean mythology and published by Nine Heavens Press, a team of primarily Korean and Asian diasporic creators. Play as mudang: shamans who can exorcise restless spirits and commune with the gods themselves. Preorder Undying Corruption today at bit.ly/UndyingCorruption. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Arc Two is proudly sponsored by HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis! Their character creation tools are rich and deep, with facial customization, spell effects, hundreds of clothing options, and nigh-infinite color choices. To see their tools in action, check out this mini of Nova's very own Hand of Fate. For Arc Two, we're playing City of Mist by Son of Oak Game Studio! City of Mist is a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary people with legendary powers, centered on character-driven action, cinematic moments, and richly emotional themes. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Esme, Matthew, Katie, Z, Kaylee Reed, Tiffany, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Kes, Emma, Finn, Isabel, Seth, Robert, @brownestnerd, Summer, Azra, Taylor, Jordan, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, Alex, The Bow System, Cassidy, Lex, Charles, and Cora Eckert. | |||
26 Jul 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 4 | E5: a / structure of blood | 02:02:57 | |
Øka follows a thread of blood. Vee gets bullied. Manaia inquires after Dewey’s skills. And Dewey meets a fellow genius. Together, the party settles into the tense court politics of the Slumbering Palace -- culminating at a totally chill garden party. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: death, familial trauma, references to sexual entanglements, memory loss, blood, and bloodletting. CREDITS: Title - “Right to Release” by Kay Ulanday Barrett. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions (https://twitter.com/sassy_composer). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
21 Mar 2023 | The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | Interlude: the doctor, the precept, and the void | 00:27:16 | |
INT./EXT. A VOID -- ???. DR. OLUSO (late 20s, human), aka SAGU, awakens in a timeless void. A VOICE (???, ???) reaches out like an assassin’s blade. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: memory loss, amnesia, loss of bodily autonomy, fantasy violence, gore, body horror, heights, falling, vast and unknowable depths, romance, apocalypse, and destructive SFX. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
05 Jul 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 4 | E2: a nightmare facsimile | 01:38:29 | |
Manaia, Dewey, and Vee meet the Late Bloomers. Øka fights off a masked assailant. And the Slumbering Palace beckons. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: descriptions of food, nightmares, familial trauma, fantasy violence, and blood. CREDITS: Title - “A Table Filled with Interest” by Anne Gorrick. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions (https://twitter.com/sassy_composer). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
06 Jul 2021 | The Second Stranger | Arc 1 | E2: my hands were daylight all through the night | 01:11:21 | |
The gods are gone, the stars go dark, and vicious monsters stalk the realm. Øka, Manaia, Dewey, and Vee interrogate the Copper Stewards and learn a shocking truth about Dalapathi's capabilities... Pledge to our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/transplanarrpg) for early access to episodes, character journals, Connie's GM notes, and the chance for your OC to cameo in our campaign! Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, Cora, Charles, Lex, Purplemouse, and Sunny. Content warnings for this episode: fantasy violence, climate disaster, economic unrest, homelessness, tooth and gum gore. CREDITS: Title - "Notebook Fragments" by Ocean Vuong. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). | |||
08 May 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E30: the death of death flees | 01:19:14 | |
Xainan and Naeem discuss faith. Lumièra and Amaru reconcile. Seir and Kov find common ground. And an unexpected ally shows up at the eleventh hour. Content warnings: complex relationships, grief, romance, flirting, and references to falling. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Connie's Court of Vampires hack is officially available for Hands of Fate+! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate: Rachel H., aldebrn, Astor, Yanhuan, E Gardner, Chromatic, Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, Tabbet, Kyubi, Tyrahnon, Casper, Milo, Amelia S., Z., Jade, Broken Glasses Sadge, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, @brownestnerd, and Summer. And an extra special thanks to our Precepts: Spectra, ManeMan13, SergeantDaynes, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Elvira, Rose, The Bow System, Robert Burke, Cassidy, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
18 May 2023 | GODKILLER: First Blood | E6: ODYSSEY | 00:55:06 | |
The Speaker rationalizes an impossibility. The Champion learns the truth about heresy. And Rune has a familiar dream. GODKILLER: First Blood is the official miniseries for the upcoming 2-player ashcan of the same name. This miniseries features Connie Chang as God and Sea Thomas as the Godkiller. Preorder GODKILLER: First Blood today on Itch.io. Support the show by pledging to our Patreon. Album art by Konda. Content warnings: fantasy violence, gore, body horror, blood, classism, poverty, religious imagery, grief, trauma, ghosts, and mentions of heights, falling, cannibalism, child labor, and suffocation. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Faebelle, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. This miniseries is sponsored by ExplainTrade, Startplaying.Games, Magpie Games, and Role. | |||
05 Sep 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E15: a fang laid bare | 01:15:03 | |
The Prin reveals dark truths. Xainan imparts wisdom. Lumièra learns to tie a tie. Seir blows up at his twin. And Sing hits back. Content warnings: earthquakes, death of loved ones, grief, trauma, ghosts, nightmares, complex and complicated relationships, curses, possession, environmental collapse, apocalypse, war, fire, immolation, romance, flirting, and references to birth, suffocation, and sexual entanglements. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Check out our brand-new MERCH COLLECTION with VOIDMERCH, featuring three exclusive designs you can't find anywhere else including a goth logo, Andake University alumnus status, and Transplanerd pride! For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Emma, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, Jade, JesterOfWinter, Sunny, Charles, Cora Eckert, Brooke Brite, River, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Aria, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Jordan, Cassidy, and Rose. | |||
01 Apr 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three BONUS | ink on canvas | 01:31:14 | |
Nasturtium prepares to die. Diablo confronts an ex. Tvash can't hold back any longer. And Rhododendron visits the Prince of Ink. Content warnings: death of loved ones, grief, complex and complicated relationships and character dynamics, tattoo needles, blood, gore, fantasy violence, romance, flirting, kissing, smoking, sex, and references to hunting, alcohol, and substance use. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Connie's Court of Vampires hack is officially available for Hands of Fate+! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Rachel H., aldebrn, Astor, Yanhuan, Jacky Z., E Gardner, Ember, Chromatic, Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, Kat, Tabbet, Kyubi, Tyrahnon, Casper, Milo, Amelia S., Z., Jade, Broken Glasses Sadge, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, @brownestnerd, Summer, ManeMan13, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Elvira, Rose, The Bow System, Robert Burke, Cassidy, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
27 Feb 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E18: the flesh goes unfed | 01:07:10 | |
Xainan visits Qua'tun. Lumièra hands in an essay. Seir interrogates the Ship of the Bull Prince. And Rho breaks news to Yara. Content warnings: blood, food, romance, flirting, fantasy violence, light neck gore, complex relationships, and arranged marriages. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Connie's Court of Vampires hack is officially available for Hands of Fate+! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: aldebrn, Astor, Yanhuan, Jacky Z., E Gardner, Ember, Chromatic, Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, TelliKrystal, Kat, Tabbet, Kyubi, Tyrahnon, Casper, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, @brownestnerd, Summer, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Elvira, Rose, The Bow System, Robert Burke, Cassidy, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
11 Jul 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E3: the storm calls out | 00:52:30 | |
Strike Team Nova receives their next mission. Xainan shoulders responsibility. Lumièra considers her path. Seir learns another lesson in hunting. And Sing is shaken to her core. Content warnings: fantasy violence, romance, kissing, complex and complicated relationships, trauma, apocalypse, descriptions of food, and references to environmental collapse. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Sea Thomas. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. This episode is also sponsored by Die Hard Dice, an indie tabletop dice vendor with iconic metal dice, polymer sets, and velvet dice bags, trays, and portable scrolls. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off any order! Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Charles, Cora Eckert, Brooke Brite, River, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Aria, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Emma, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, Rose, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, and Taylor. | |||
15 May 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E32: a singing moon bleeds | 01:35:09 | |
Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow That I shall say good night till it be morrow. You are a lover. Borrow Inferno's wings And soar with them above a common bound. Content warnings: fantasy violence, blood, physical immobilization, romance, complex relationships, conflict between loved ones, grief, guns as weaponry, sudden and extreme falling, jumping from great heights, and apocalypse. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Connie's Court of Vampires hack is officially available for Hands of Fate+! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate: Rachel H., aldebrn, Astor, Yanhuan, E Gardner, Chromatic, Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, Tabbet, Kyubi, Tyrahnon, Casper, Milo, Amelia S., Z., Jade, Broken Glasses Sadge, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, @brownestnerd, and Summer. And an extra special thanks to our Precepts: Spectra, ManeMan13, SergeantDaynes, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Elvira, Rose, The Bow System, Robert Burke, Cassidy, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
07 May 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E27: cruelty spits | 00:49:59 | |
A tale of two sisters is told. Xainan receives a grievous wound. Lumièra summons a liminal. Seir transforms. And the Forgemaster pursues her destiny. CONTENT WARNINGS | complex relationships, death of loved ones, fantasy violence, blood, gore, body horror, compulsion, monsters and monstrosity, fire, heights, falling, flying, and references to romance. SUPPORT | Pledge to our Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, GM notes, character sheets, early access to podcast episodes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show! Plus, get some Transplanar swag for yourself at our merch store! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL | A long-term, dark fantasy campaign where we change TTRPG systems every Arc starring Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. To catch up on the action fast, visit bit.ly/ChaosRecap! SPONSORS | ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy; HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis; Undying Corruption, a TTRPG setting book about Danguk, a kingdom based on Korean mythology made by a primarily diasporic Korean and Asian team; and City of Mist, our system for Arc Two, a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary folk with legendary powers. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! And finally, a massive THANK YOU to our Hands of Fate on Patreon: Esme, Z, Tiffany, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Kes, Emma, Finn, Seth, Robert, @brownestnerd, Summer, and Azra! As well as our incredible, spectacular PRECEPTS: Gordan Varn, Clay, Firestar, Zoe, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, and Cora Eckert! | |||
04 Jan 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 2 | E10: love on a wax platter | 01:28:14 | |
Øka double-fists dates. Dewey FREAKS OUT at Manaia. And Vee learns terrible, terrible secrets about the U.R.L. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Risa, Roo, Samantha Chappell, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: romance and flirting, descriptions of food and eating, chewing noises, alcohol and substance use, and blood and bloodletting. CREDITS: Title - ”love on a wax platter” from "We Are Not Quitters” in The T Is Not Silent by Andrea Jenkins. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
07 Sep 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E16: pulls deep the cut | 00:51:14 | |
The Farewell Banquet begins. Xainan breaks a heart. Lumièra supports her crush. Seir invites a shadow to dance. And Sing senses her Fate. Content warnings: heights, falling, flying, darkness, pollution, environmental collapse, possession, romance, flirting, complex and complicated relationships, trauma, fire, immolation, and references to sexual entanglements, alcohol, and substances. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Check out our brand-new MERCH COLLECTION with VOIDMERCH, featuring three exclusive designs you can't find anywhere else including a goth logo, Andake University alumnus status, and Transplanerd pride! For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Emma, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, Jade, JesterOfWinter, Sunny, Charles, Cora Eckert, Brooke Brite, River, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Aria, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Jordan, Cassidy, and Rose. | |||
06 May 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E29: the chorus wavers | 01:00:59 | |
Rhododendron duels Tvash. Tvash duels Rhododendron. The End is found. And a dance begins. Content warnings: death of loved ones, fantasy violence, blood, gore, romance, flirting, grief, complex relationships, and familial conflict. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Connie's Court of Vampires hack is officially available for Hands of Fate+! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate: Rachel H., aldebrn, Astor, Yanhuan, E Gardner, Chromatic, Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, Tabbet, Kyubi, Tyrahnon, Casper, Milo, Amelia S., Z., Jade, Broken Glasses Sadge, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, @brownestnerd, and Summer. And an extra special thanks to our Precepts: Spectra, ManeMan13, SergeantDaynes, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Elvira, Rose, The Bow System, Robert Burke, Cassidy, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
14 Mar 2023 | The Second Stranger | Arc 7 | E7: multidimensional radial hemorrhage | 02:03:49 | |
Jaran suffers the cost of martyrdom. Citlalli indulges their god complex. Vasanti aches alone. And Dewey makes a crucial decision. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: hallucinations, illusions, fantasy violence, blood, gore, manipulation, complex and complicated relationships, grief, trauma, death of loved ones, blood and bloodletting, kissing, and apocalypse. Safety note: The U.R.L. party encounters a child in a dangerous situation, but the child themself is never endangered or threatened. The child is also NOT being manipulated magically, emotionally, or otherwise. CREDITS: Title - “When I Was A Poet” by Justin Phillip Reed Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
28 Jul 2022 | The Second Stranger | The Hounds of Mercy | E5: THE CAPTAIN | 02:42:13 | |
Jaran sleeps with a stranger. Gentle takes one for the team. Citlalli (tries to) rescue Mercy. And Mercy “visits” the fifth of seven evil exes: THE CAPTAIN. “The Hounds of Mercy vs. Mercy’s Seven Evil Exes and All of Andake” is an eight-part miniseries set in Andake that follows four shattered monster-hunters in the wake of the Cataclysm. Jaran Kader (they/he) the dragonborn rogue is played by Hamnah Shahid (https://twitter.com/hshahid_). Citlalli (they/she) the changeling cleric is played by quinn b. rodriguez (https://twitter.com/quinnntastic_). Gentle (they/them) the triton monk is played by Dare Hickman (https://twitter.com/Dare2Dreamrpg). And Mercy (she/they) is played by Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/ByConnieChang). "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings: fantasy violence, blood, flirting, romance, sexual innuendos, descriptions of sexual entanglements, emotional manipulation, mind control, and toxic relationships. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Podcast editing - Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions (https://twitter.com/sassy_composer). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
23 Jan 2025 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Three | E12: in a coffin of lead | 01:23:05 | |
Xainan makes amends. Lumièra attends a psych lecture. Seir accompanies Ying He. And Strike Team Nova embarks on their first downtime activities. Content warnings: vampirism, death, blood, gore, food and eating, tobacco, complex relationships, romance, flirting, sexual innuendos, and references to substance use, fire, divine cannibalism, and arranged marriages. Arc Three is proudly sponsored by Hero Forge, a website where you can design custom miniatures for FREE! Print them in premium plastic, as digital STLs, or as extra large statuettes that show off every nook and cranny of your special blorbo. Check 'em out at https://bit.ly/TransForge and click on that affiliate link to help us out! THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Hamnah Shahid as the Arc guest, Sea Thomas as the producer, and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. For Arc Three, we are playing Court of Vampires: an original hack of Court of Blades by a Couple of Drakes. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show! Special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Oz, D. Crash, Lamda H., Travis L., Homebrew Human, TeliKrystal, Kat, Tabbet, Kyubi, June H., Tyrahnon, Casper, Amelia S., Esme, Z., Jade, Kevin, Faebelle, Astrid, Seth, Rob, @brownestnerd, Summer, SergeantDaynes, Gridrunner404, Nicholi, Clay, Zoe, SquareHart, Phil, Mark J., Spencer, Taylor, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Brooke, and Azra. | |||
20 Apr 2023 | The Second Stranger | Epilogues | E8: Dewey Quurk | 00:43:58 | |
Dewey sits on a deck, talks with a demon, and checks on his friends. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: AshRex, Alex, Brooke Brite, Brooke in Seattle, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Gavin, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Seth, Spencer Critchfield, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: death of loved ones, grief, complex and complicated relationships, romance, references to sexual entanglements, and fantasy violence. CREDITS: Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Connie Chang (https://twitter.com/byconniechang). | |||
15 Aug 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E11: a scion sworn | 00:58:46 | |
Warships appear on the horizon. Xainan digs up clues. Lumièra puts them together. Seir reaches out to the darkness. And Sing rallies. Content warnings: war, complex and complicated relationships, body horror, trauma, nightmares, pollution, environmental collapse, fire, immolation, and flirting. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Marisa Ewing. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Check out our brand-new MERCH COLLECTION with VOIDMERCH, featuring three exclusive designs you can't find anywhere else including a goth logo, Andake University alumnus status, and Transplanerd pride! For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Emma, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, jinn, Jade, JesterOfWinter, Charles, Cora Eckert, Brooke Brite, River, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Aria, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Jordan, Cassidy, and Rose. | |||
28 Mar 2024 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc Two | E20: with blood afoul | 01:03:11 | |
Tiāndū Fēng rises. Xainan reminisces about fireflies. Lumièra opens up. Seir reunites with a shadowy friend. And Xiaocheng tells a story... and so does Goose! Content warnings: heights, falling, death of loved ones, complex relationships, trauma, romance, and references to divine cannibalism. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's current main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Connie Chang. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Want to catch up on the action fast? Need to cross reference name spellings, clues, or character descriptions? Check out our RECAP DOCUMENT! This written recap document includes one page summaries for every episode updated weekly, and a Character Reference Appendix for artists, cosplayers, and fans of all kinds to get the juicy details on Connie's NPCs. Go to bit.ly/ChaosRecap to learn more! The stream of this episode featured background art from Undying Corruption! Undying Corruption is a 400+ page D&D 5e and Pathfinder 2e adventure book that takes place in the fantastical country of Danguk, based on Korean mythology and published by Nine Heavens Press, a team of primarily Korean and Asian diasporic creators. Play as mudang: shamans who can exorcise restless spirits and commune with the gods themselves. Preorder Undying Corruption today at bit.ly/UndyingCorruption. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Arc Two is proudly sponsored by HeroForge, a free online character design application that lets you make and order your very own custom TTRPG minis! Their character creation tools are rich and deep, with facial customization, spell effects, hundreds of clothing options, and nigh-infinite color choices. To see their tools in action, check out this mini of Nova's very own Hand of Fate. For Arc Two, we're playing City of Mist by Son of Oak Game Studio! City of Mist is a neo-noir urban fantasy mystery TTRPG about ordinary people with legendary powers, centered on character-driven action, cinematic moments, and richly emotional themes. Use TRANSPLANAR at checkout for 10% off! Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Firestar, Taylor, Jordan, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Mark J., Astrid, Spencer, Lyle and Peanut, Rose, Alex, The Bow System, Cassidy, Charles, Cora Eckert, Esme, Katie, Z, Tiffany, Jade, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Kes, Emma, Finn, Isabel, Seth, Robert, @brownestnerd, Summer, and Azra. | |||
14 Sep 2021 | The Second Stranger | Arc 1 | E12: my bones carry / calmness and chaos equally | 01:26:26 | |
Our party reconvenes at the Harpy Hotel, where a shared nightmare jolts them awake — again. But there's no time to pontificate as the Ujjval Mines beckon to be explored... Pledge to our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/transplanarrpg) for early access to episodes, character journals, Connie's GM notes, and the chance for your OC to cameo in our campaign! Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, Cassidy Barnes, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, DnDCombat, Lex Slater, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Risa, Samantha Chappell, and Sunny. Content warnings for this episode: blood and bloodletting, tobacco and nicotine use, drunkenness, addiction, getting high, panic attacks, zombies, violence, gore, and death. CREDITS: Title - yesterday i was the moon by Noor Unnahar. Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music) and Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Sound mixing - Mike Graham (https://twitter.com/ohmikegraham). | |||
22 Dec 2022 | The Second Stranger | Arc 6 | E1: one star / sliding up the blade | 02:13:36 | |
The Jukai crew gear up to investigate the Stagnation and claim the Godshard of Sen. Citlalli learns sword-fighting. Dewey gets a pep talk. Voska tries communing with the dead. And Øka encounters an old grudge. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry (https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines) and ExplainTrade (https://www.explaintrade.com/), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Finn, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Lyle and Peanut, Moonflower Tea, Nicholas, Purplemouse, Riley, Rose, Scruffasus, Summer Rose Folta, Sunny, and Targott. Content warnings for this episode: complex and complicated relationships, death of loved ones, and blood and bloodletting. CREDITS: Title - “Man In Black” by Justin Phillip Reed Music - C.I.S. Music (https://soundcloud.com/cis_music), Fesliyan Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/), and Soundstripe (https://www.soundstripe.com/). Album art - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Podcast editing - Sea Thomas (https://twitter.com/pisharpart). Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/rTbPwxRsBe! | |||
03 Oct 2023 | The Chaos Protocol | Arc One | E23: lacquers blood | 01:19:38 | |
The Old Growth Wood beckons. Xainan chases after Mourn. Seir tries to apologize. Lumièra reads Part Four. And Sing follows her destiny. Content warnings: fantasy violence, body horror, death of loved ones, megalophobia, romance, complex and complicated relationships, ghosts, and choking and asphyxiation. THE CHAOS PROTOCOL is Transplanar RPG's brand-new main campaign that stars Valiant Dorian, Samm Star, and Cai K. as the players with Sea Thomas as the producer and Connie Chang as the Game Master. This podcast episode is edited by Sea Thomas. Our original intro music is by Jonathan Charles. Check out our brand-new MERCH COLLECTION with VOIDMERCH, featuring three exclusive designs you can't find anywhere else including a goth logo, Andake University alumnus status, and Transplanerd pride! For Arc One, we are playing The Wildsea by Mythworks! The Wildsea is a narrative, fiction-first, action-packed RPG that uses a d6 dice pool system where players embody wildsailors traversing an ocean of verdant greenery. Use TRANSPLANAR for 15% off a hard copy or PDF of the game. Transplanar RPG is sponsored by ExplainTrade, a negotiation skills training consultancy that wants you to pledge to Transplanar's Patreon for a patron-only aftershow, early podcast episodes, GM notes, and even the chance for your OC to cameo in our show. Finally, special thanks to our Hands of Fate and Precepts: Azra, Summer Rose Folta, @brownestnerd, Isabel, Seth, Finn, Kevin O., Faebelle, AshRex, Gavin, Nate Rose, Taylor, Jade, Sunny, Charles, Cora Eckert, chillacres, Lex Slater, Scruffasus, Hat, Alex, Mark J., Lyle and Peanut, Spencer, Brooke in Seattle, Derryk Davidson, Phil, Jordan, Cassidy, and Rose. |