Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Characters Without Stories
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| Jessica Jeroux, Drow Archeologist - Transition and Leveling Up with Justin Gagliani (D&D 5e) | 29 Sep 2024 | 01:18:14 | |
Justin Gagliani brings Jessica Jeroux to the table. Jessica is a drow trans woman pursuing knowledge of lost civilizations. Justin and I discuss what it means to be a trans woman in gender-segregated drow society, learning to explore and express your gender, and the narrative implications of D&D mechanics. This character is built for D&D 5e. Justin Gagliani is a co host of the So You Want to Be a Dungeon Master podcast, a TTRPG content creator, and a published writer. You can learn more about Justin at: Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Chris Strausman, Socially Isolated Streamer - Growing Up and Showing Up with Blerdy Disposition (Call of Cthulhu) | 14 Sep 2024 | 01:00:21 | |
Blerdy Disposition brings Chris Strausman to the table. Chris is a Twitch streamer with a lot of growing up to do, searching Reddit and relying on his followers to find his missing sister. Blerdy and I compare Lovecraftian horrors to YouTube comments, discuss the importance of being there for your community, both in and out of character, and talk about growing up in a landscape of social isolation and internet-only friendships. This character is built for Call of Cthulhu 7e. Blerdy Disposition is a Black, Queer Professional GM and Player. He makes TTRPG YouTube content, focused on covering either indie RPGs or player and GM advice. When he is not obsessing over Cthulhu mythos or niche RPGs, you can find him talking about his next favorite RPG of the month. You can learn more about Blerdy at: Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Orco the Magnificent, Sh*tty Wizard - Religious Rebellion with Grant Nordine (D&D5e) | 11 May 2024 | 01:01:02 | |
Grant brings Orco the Magnificent to the table. Orco is not a very good wizard, but he gives it his best shot. Grant and I discuss religious trauma, high school theater, and the opposite of min-maxing. This character is built for D&D5e. Grant Nordine is the titular game master of Game Master Monday and the guide for Bella's Comet. Grant is an award-winning actor and writer with stage, film, music, and podcasting credits. As the GM of Game Master Monday, he runs a new one-shot in a new system with a new cast every episode. You can learn more about Grant at: Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Tendertwig, Sweet Summer Child - Childlike Wonder with Tori Fica (Pathfinder 2e) | 27 Apr 2024 | 00:41:34 | |
Tori Fica brings Tendertwig to the table. Tendertwig is a Leshy Oracle who moves through life with the confidence of a child - because they are actually only 1 year old. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Rhan Halvard, Paladin of Fate - Death and Destiny with Chriss Knight (D&D 5e) | 06 Apr 2024 | 00:47:18 | |
Chriss brings Rhan Halvard to the table. Rhan was a wizard who became a revenant in the service of Istus when her attempt to change her fate had unexpectedly dire results. Chriss and I discuss death, grief, and catharsis, the role of fate in a fantasy story where gods are real, and how much backstory you truly need. This character is built for D&D5e. Chriss Knight is a life long creative who found her calling with D&D in college where she earned a degree in theatre. After a winding road of various career paths, she found her way back to TTRPGs and now runs her own podcast all about them, alongside running and playing in several games herself. You can learn more about Chriss at: Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Exit, the Outsider - Character Building is Worldbuilding with Sam Dunnewold (Apocalypse World) | 09 Mar 2024 | 01:00:24 | |
Sam Dunnewold brings Exit to the table. Exit is a scavenger living on the edges of a dangerous psychic mist and a society that demands they conform. Sam and I discuss building a character within the context of a post apocalyptic world, being brave because you have to be, and transparency in gaming. This character is built for Apocalypse World by D. Vincent and Maguey Baker. Sam Dunnewold is a Minnesotan game designer, screenwriter, and podcaster living in Hollywood like a chump. His podcast, Dice Exploder, breaks down a game mechanic every week with a friend. He's the designer of Doskvol Breathes and Space Train Space Heist, and he was a judge for the 2022 The Awards. Sam used to work for The Onion as a video editor, and he has no colon. You can learn more about Sam at: Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Riley and Jean-Pierre, a Masked Vampire - Code-Switching and Authenticity with Aetherius Bordeaux (Vampire the Masquerade 5e) | 24 Feb 2024 | 01:36:41 | |
Aetherius brings Riley Howard/Jean Pierre Baptiste to the table. Riley is a Ministry kindred masquerading as Jean-Pierre, a Toreador in the Camarilla. Aetherius and I discuss being your authentic self, being the only Black player at the table, and writing strong yet flawed Black women. This character is built for Vampire the Masquerade 5e published by Renegade Game Studios. Aetherius Bordeaux is your new favorite Vampire Himbo. He is a mystery/thriller/horror content creator and lifelong answerer of the eternal question "whodunnit"? Aetherius is a theater kid turned TTRPG baby and has finally fought off his anxiety long enough to launch into content creation. You can learn more about Aetherius at: This episode, I recommend the podcast Gimme Da Loot. You can check it out here: Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Otto Von Kurtzel, Mecha Grandpa - Family Ties with Joseph Byler (D&D5e) | 10 Feb 2024 | 00:38:41 | |
Joseph brings Otto Von Kurtzel to the table. Otto is a family man who built a mech suit to help him live with a degenerative disease. Joseph and I discuss punching dragons, having people worth fighting for, and tinkering for good. This character is built for D&D5e. Joseph Byler, an aspiring TTRPG writer and nurse. They're also a proud redneck and leftist. You can learn more about Joseph at: Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Nix, a Children's Party Magician - Quirks and Quests with Alex (Quest) | 27 Jan 2024 | 00:44:09 | |
Alex brings Nix to the table. Alex is a traveling magician who cheerfully becomes a hero. Alex and I discuss mad libs character creation, the nature of magic, and being inspired by a hat. This character is built for Quest. Alex, also known as Apples_n_Cinnamon, a ttrpg enthusiast and a blooming forever GM. They make TTRPG content somewhat sporadically but play in a variety of games in as many systems as possible! You can learn more about Alex at: Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Alehat, a Sly Slide - Playing Dangerous Games with Rook (Blades in the Dark) | 13 Jan 2024 | 00:38:48 | |
Rook brings Dale Dorries, AKA Alehat to the table. Alehat is a greedy, rotten scoundrel feeding his retirement fund with ill-gotten gains. Rook and I discuss filling a role in a party, using characters to try out game mechanics, and being out for yourself. This character is built for Blades in the Dark. Roger Peters, who also goes by Rook, is the owner of Epic Sages, a multi-TTRPG focused hosting site. He’s played and/or ran various TTRPGs for over 15 years. You can learn more about Rook at: Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| An Unnamed Soldier – Coping with Fictional Trauma in Character and Out with Jeffrey Baker (D&D5e) | 30 Dec 2023 | 00:45:55 | |
Jeffrey Baker brings an unnamed soldier to the table. The unnamed soldier is a grizzled drill sergeant who motivates his party through tough love and (bardic) inspirational speeches. Jeffrey and I discuss playing older characters with life experience, roleplay bleed and after care, and being the party dad. This character is built for D&D5e. Jeffrey Baker is a dad, LARPer, and game designer; Jeffrey has been playing TTRPGs ever since his older brothers would allow him to join. His creative well consists of using his personal life, theatre training, and LARP background to make fully realized characters. You can learn more about Jeffrey at: Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Tryp, a Newborn Hive Mind - Containing Multitudes with Wes Ascolese (The Wildsea) | 16 Dec 2023 | 00:58:20 | |
Wes Ascolese brings Trypoxylus "Tryp" to the table. Tryp is a newborn hive mind formed from a group of Japanese stag beetles looking to learn about the world they are seeing with new eyes. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Everett Nichols, a Protector Who Defends What Matters - Healing from the Past with DJ BeeZee (Old Gods of Appalachia) | 07 Sep 2024 | 01:18:47 | |
Content Warning this episode for brief mentions of forced sterilization (49:03-49:53) and death of a child (57:40-57:48). DJ and I discuss healing from generational trauma, the union history of Appalachia, and how finding player agency in TTRPGs can be cathartic when we lack agency in our lives. This character is built for Old Gods of Appalachia, a Cypher System game by Monte Cook, based on the podcast of the same name. DJ BeeZee is an AuDHD Game Master for Hire and Co-Host of One Shot’s Tavern, a TTRPG podcast focused on learning about all of the tools and mechanics that TTRPGs across the spectrum offer in order to become better story tellers, game masters, and game designers. You can learn more about DJ at: The Thorne Files is a Monster of the Week Actual Play podcast filled with twisting mysteries, malevolent evils and character-lead drama. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Ed'varay Fiero, a Restless Ranger - Tributes and Transcendentalism with Beardic Inspiration (System Agnostic) | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:58:10 | |
Nate (Beardic Inspiration) brings Ed'varay Fiero to the table. Ed'varay is a noble ranger, restlessly wandering in search of transcendental experiences. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Characters With Stories - an interview with The Moonstone Matriarchy | 11 Nov 2023 | 01:36:00 | |
In this very special episode, I interview my costars on DnDenial's The Moonstone Matriarchy actual play stream, an all-women D&D game set in the home brew world of Solandria. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Dagamot the Hermit - Tarot and Tropes with Jordan Peacock (Coyote and Crow) | 18 Aug 2023 | 00:45:49 | |
Jordan Peacock brings his tarot deck to the table. In this episode, Jordan and I collaborate to build three characters using tarot spreads. Dagamot, inspired by the Hermit card, is a reclusive healer with a painful past reevaluating his life on the road. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Rhadamanthus the Ratkiller - Wrestling Angels with Owen Kerr (Dark Heresy) | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:50:10 | |
Owen Kerr brings Asher Novaak, aka Rhadamanthus Lehrer, to the table. Rhadamanthus is an inquisitor hiding in plain sight as his own throne agent, trying to find the small victories in a world full of insurmountable odds. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Niko de Cielo, a Better Jedi - Fandoms and Fixes with Natasha Ticotin (D&D5e) | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:47:57 | |
Natasha Ticotin brings Niko de Cielo to the table. Niko is an Oath of Conquest paladin who will soon find out he's not the main character he thinks he is. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Gaming with Pride - How Playing TTRPGs Gives Us Space to Explore Identity | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:23:28 | |
It’s Pride Month! While we can and should joyfully celebrate LGBTQIA+ people every day of the year, we come together in June to devote special attention - to pay respects for those who have fought for liberation, and to continue the struggle in the face of increasing hostility and repression. This episode I’m honoring my trans, non-binary, and queer guests by sharing their unique perspectives on how playing TTRPGs have shaped their identities.
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| Shasta and Alistair, a Girl and her Mask - The Masks We Wear with Jack (Pathfinder 2e) | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:34:23 | |
Jack brings Shasta and Alistair to the table. Shasta is a young Aasimar monk traveling the world and Alistair is the god within the mask she wears. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Aya Bailey, the Rebellious Scion - Decolonizing TTRPGs with Quinn (Scion 2e) | 23 May 2023 | 00:50:09 | |
Quinn brings Aya Bailey to the table. Aya has been called by the gods to serve, but chooses instead to serve the people through activism and direct action. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Dewey Aberforth, a Handsome Fraud - Playing Selfish and Taking up Space with Natalie Marley (D&D5e) | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:31:44 | |
Natalie Marley brings Dewey Aberforth to the table. Dewey is an accidental folk hero and a selfish jerk who happens to have a wonderful aquiline nose. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Dex the Gnome Revolutionary - Representing Neurodiversity with Simon (Shadowrun) | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:37:10 | |
Simon brings Dex to the table. Dex is a gnome hacker slowly becoming a revolutionary. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Don Rigals, Communist Clark Kent - Representation and Speaking Out with AC Lawrence (Call of Cthulhu) | 17 Aug 2024 | 00:52:10 | |
Adrian Lawrence brings Don Rigals to the table. Don is a fur-obsessed secret communist delving into New York's underground to find his brother. Adrian and I discuss being outspoken about your political values, the power of representation, and not being "Mexican enough." This character is built for Call of Cthulhu. AC Lawrence is a Mexican-American DM who co-hosts a podcast named Dungeons & Degrees, where he interviews individuals in the TTRPG space to show that the path to creativity isn't just a single path. They also have been a part of many charity events for numerous causes that use TTRPGs as outreach to raise money. You can learn more about Adrian at: At Session Zero Heroes we believe in the power of storytelling through tabletop roleplaying games and use a variety of TTRPG systems to create these stories which we share through the podcast medium. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Luz Lozano, a Wizard and a Mess - Finding Comfort in Community with Morgan Nuncio (Urban Shadows 2e) | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:46:03 | |
Morgan Nuncio brings Lucia “Luz” Guadalupe Lozano to the table. Luz is a young Latina wizard learning to control her magic and setting some fires in the process. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Catalina and Esperanza, Twins at Odds - Drama and Romance with Character Creation Cast (Pasión de las Pasiones) | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:47:18 | |
Ryan and Amelia bring Catalina and Esperanza to the table. Catalina and Esperanza are twins conniving to upstage one another. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Dreams of a Light Reborn, Anti-War Storyteller - Changing the World with a Story with PlotDoc (Exalted 2e) | 14 Feb 2023 | 01:13:28 | |
PlotDoc brings Dreams of a Light Reborn to the table. Dreams is a storyteller who seeks to end a bloody war. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Montgomery Whitlow, a Hunter on a Fool's Errand - Downward Arcs with Gamesinabunker (Vaesen) | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:52:32 | |
Glenn Buettner brings Montgomery Whitlow to the table. Monty is a Vaesen hunter on a fool's errand to join his wife and daughter in the selkie world. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Jurdgel Sharptooth, Goblin Customs Official - Gender Identity and Character Voices with Caroline Vahrenkamp (D&D 5e) | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:39:35 | |
Caroline Vahrenkamp brings Jurdgel Sharptooth to the table. Jurdgel is a goblin customs official who would like nothing more than staying home with a cup of tea and a romance novel. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Capitalism is the BBEG - A Response to Dungeons and Dragons' New Open Gaming License | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:03:17 | |
Once again, I’m mad at something I love – or rather, I’m mad at the company that owns it. Once again, it’s Dungeons and Dragons. About a week ago, a draft copy of the new D&D Open Game License was leaked. Much more restrictive than the Open Game License that currently stands, these changes would hurt the independent third-party creators that built the community that Hasbro is trying to further exploit. We shouldn’t be surprised. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Skips the Silent Bard - Challenging Yourself as a Player with Joseph Speak (D&D 5e) | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:33:38 | |
Joseph Speak brings Skips to the table. Skips is a sheltered monk who took a vow of silence thrust into a noisy world when dragon-induced tragedy strikes. He becomes a mime to find a way to honor his vow while exploring the world. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Ekra the Bird Bard Dad - Finding Your Own Language with Sophie Katz (D&D 5e) | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:43:09 | |
Sophie Katz brings Ekra to the table. Ekra is a dad on a mission, a Kenku finding his own way to communicate in a world that considers him less than human. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Janie the Juicer - When Your Character's Strengths Become Liabilities with JimHasFunOnline (Savage Rifts) | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:33:59 | |
Jim S brings Janie to the table. Janie became a chemically-inhanced super soldier to gain the strength to find her missing sister. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Varqoor, the Mind Flayer Losing Control - The Problems with Races in D&D with VJ Harris (D&D5e) | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:45:50 | |
VJ Harris brings Varqoor to the table. Varqoor is a mind flayer losing their hold on their host and finding their own path away from the Elder Brain as a spore druid. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Looking Back on Two Years - Diversity Report and Giveaway Announcement | 10 Aug 2024 | 00:11:31 | |
I've been bringing characters without stories and the creators who made them to the table for TWO YEARS! It felt like a good time to get reflective and talk about something I've been working on - diversifying my guests and the games we talk about. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Torden Stormborn, Herald of the Apocalypse - Playing Evil Characters with Thisasbstractthought (D&D 5e) | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:28:51 | |
Abstract brings Torden Stormborn to the table. Torden is convinced he is the prophesied herald of the Everstorm, an apocalyptic maelstrom. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Malcolm Cain, the Muscle who Lost his Face - Facing the Nightmare in the Mundane with Damianoddson (Call of Cthulhu 7e) | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:51:32 | |
Damian brings Malcolm Cain to the table. Malcolm was the muscle of an art-smuggling business who finds his brother slain, leading him to become wrapped up in a shadowy conspiracy. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Altabella, a Diver Losing Her Humanity - Telling Sad Stories with Kurt Refling (Thousand Year Old Vampire) | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:41:09 | |
Kurt Refling brings Altabella to the table. Altabella is a sea silk diver who is turned into a vampire, slowly losing her memory and becoming a predator in the process. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Why I'm still talking about D&D - A Response to the Hadozee Controversy | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:03:03 | |
This podcast is about characters. And when it comes to characters in Dungeons and Dragons, there have been problems with how the game defines race from the very beginning. You may have heard about the most recent example, and oh boy it’s a doozy. For more information, here are some creators who have explored this controversy with clarity and depth. Please check out their work: Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| What is Characters Without Stories? | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:01:00 | |
Characters without stories is a TTRPG podcast about the roads not yet traveled. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Madame Azlu, Sailor of the Sea of Stars - Confronting Ableism with Rachel Voss (D&D 5e) | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:31:49 | |
Rachel Voss brings Madame Azlu to the table. Madame Azlu sails across the Sea of Stars, chasing constellations in a crystal ship. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Farthing, the Accidental Pirate - Being a Badass with Mobility Aids with Wesley Magee-Saxton (D&D 5e) | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:33:25 | |
Wesley Magee-Saxton brings Farthing to the table. Farthing is a disabled high elf who became an accidental stowaway and an accidental pirate. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Requiem, the Reluctant Tiefling - Searching for Found Family with Neineyes (D&D 5e) | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:30:57 | |
Stevie brings Requiem to the table. Requiem is a Tiefling Warlock who pledged her service to Asmodeus to save her girlfriend, losing everything in the process. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Qurr the Birbarian - Building Better Backstories with Jay (D&D 5e) | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:23:00 | |
Jay brings Qurr to the table. Qurr is an Aarakocra Barbarian on a mission to prove herself to the goddess Syranita. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Bart Biggityburg, Tortle Marathon Runner - Playing Against Type with Mxlpxl (D&D 5e) | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:29:40 | |
Andrew Rahman brings Bart Biggityburg to the table. Bart is a Tortle Drakewarden Ranger who has trained to be a championship marathon runner. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Reyna the Lion - Being a Woman Online with Alejandra Wilhelm (D&D5e) | 20 Jul 2024 | 01:00:47 | |
Content warning this episode for discussions of sexual assault and sexual harassment. We don’t go into any detail, but if this topic is a trigger for you, I recommend you skip it. Alejandra and I discuss parasociality, bad behavior on Discord, and roleplay on TikTok. We also talk about self-insert characters - from physical appearance to emotional trauma. This character is built for D&D 5e. Alejandra Wilhelm is a queer Latinx TTRPG creator, one half of the Table Talk Podcast duo and a TTRPG character artist. You can learn more about Alejandra at: The Storyteller Squad is a narrative-driven actual play podcast featuring magic, mystery, and vibrant characters inhabiting a world where the supernatural and the mundane intertwine in their Monster of the Week campaign. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Grammarye Praise-God Winthrop, Teenage Witch - Acting Out with Juicy Garland (Monsterhearts 2e) | 06 Jul 2024 | 01:01:15 | |
Juicy Garland brings Grammarye Praise-God Winthrop to the table. Grammarye is a teenage witch and the black sheep of a family with a 400 year vendetta against the Salem Witch Trial judges who killed their ancestor. Juicy and I share our love for witchy touchstones like The Craft and The Witch (or as we say The VVitch), sympathize with Grammarye's desperate attempts at validation, and discuss how roleplaying in actual plays is different from home games. This character is built for Monsterhearts 2e by Avery Alder Juicy Garland is a Boston area drag queen and super nerd. She’s the original TTRPG drag queen and she’s on a mission to do big things with Tabletop Talespinners Network. You can find her in All Our Faults, a Monsterhearts actual play podcast, all around the Internet, or performing in Boston and New Hampshire. You can learn more about Juicy at: All Our Faults is a Monsterhearts 2 actual play podcast from the Tabletop Talespinners Network that tells the story of four teenagers and the supernatural forces that threaten to shatter their lives. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Kit, the Sea Witch - Friendship is Magic with Savannah Rayne (D&D5e) | 22 Jun 2024 | 00:45:12 | |
Savannah Rayne brings Kit to the table. Kit is a con woman on the run in disguise as a man, who finds family and the confidence to harness her innate magic on a pirate ship. This character is built for D&D5e. You can learn more about Savannah at: The Slovenly Trulls podcast deep dives into the problematic lore and history of D&D with an emphasis on feminist analysis. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Oba Manu, Family Guy - Parent Tropes and Pastoral Hopes with Navaar Seik-Jackson (Pathfinder 2e) | 08 Jun 2024 | 00:48:22 | |
Navaar Seik-Jackson brings Oba Manu to the table. Oba is a dad who wants nothing more than to live the simple life, but is pulled back into adventuring for "one last job." This character is built for Pathfinder 2e by Paizo. You can learn more about Navaar at: Tales of Y’Vard is an actual play in the brand-new Mythcraft system. Join them as they become the scourge of their enemies. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||
| Lancelot, Blind Fighter - Testing Your Limits with Stephan Kelly (Coven and Crucible) | 28 May 2024 | 00:56:48 | |
Stephan Kelly brings Lancelot to the table. Lance is a blind martial artist in a coven of witches, doing his best to leave the world a little bit better than when he found it. Stephan and I discuss building a character while you're building the system, testing the limits of system mastery, and an unfortunate jousting accident. This character is built for Coven and Crucible, a game created by Stephan, his wife roach, and his daughter Charlotte. Stephan Kelly is a retired fitness professional and theatre nerd who has channeled his optimism into creating TTRPGs and redefining masculinity. He is the "mechanics guy" at 13th Moon Games, a family run gaming company, and works there with his wife, daughter, and son. You can learn more about Stephan at: The Advanced Age Roleplaying Gamers Podcast is an actual play podcast with a group of friends who have been playing roleplaying games off and on together for nearly 40 years. Cover art by The Curiographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast: | |||