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In this episode, Tom and I review 2009 in terms of gaming. The most memorable moments, games we played, games we wished we played and more. We also go over some of what we have planned for 2010 and Toms has some ‘anti-resolutions’ for New Years in his letter. Shout Outs Eclipse Phase Quick-Start Rules… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 39: 2009 Year in Review appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

THE GUY WITH A JETPACK AND A HIGH POWERED RIFLE: When combat broke out he would zoom up into the air and start sniping. He had a kind of code against killing, he only killed villains if they fought back, or sassed him. Ab3’s first proper rant is now immortalized by RPPR! Listen to find… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post Ab3 Rant 01: The Team That Couldn’t Shoot Straight appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

If you are a fan of our Actual Play episodes, head over to the brand new RPPR Actual Play Podcast. It will feature a new AP episode every single week! We’ve already got over 11 hours of Call of Cthulhu ready for download. Don’t forget to comment on the episodes or post about them in… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Epsiode 38: Fight me or Give me a Quest appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

The Paragon Tier begins! A year has passed since the destruction of the thieves’ guild. The Water Barons now control Border Town, the second settlement of the colonial government. With their new power comes new challenges and new allies. A dragonborn sorcerer joins their ranks, played by Bill. What else happens? You need to listen… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 13 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

A group of prisoners has been shipped to a remote laboratory in Nazi Germany during the final days of World War 2. But when they arrive, their guards disappear and they are left to their own devices. The lab is deep within the wilderness and a raging snowstorm makes escape on foot impossible. What happened… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Actual Play: Call of Cthulhu – Divine Fire playtest 2 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

A group of vigilantes has learned about a secret project codenamed Long Stairs by the US military.  They’ve found the base and must plumb its depths to find the truth behind the mystery of all masks, both good and evil. What dark secrets will be uncovered? Who will be spared? Find out in the thrilling… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Actual Play: The Age of Masks 3 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Pacing is vital to form of storytelling, yet it seems to be overlooked in role playing games. After running a dozen games at Gencon and Dragoncon this year, I realized how important a proper pace is for a RPG. Tom and I discuss the importance of pacing, how to improve pacing in a game and… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 37: Set the Pace appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

SHIT JUST GOT REAL It’s time for the final battle between the Thieves Guild and the heroic ragtag army of underdogs (i.e. the players)! Who will live? Who will die? Who will die, then live because the players bitch enough to make me change my ruling? Find out in Episode 12 Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 12 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

We’re back from Gencon and we’ve gathered our thoughts. It was an exhausting, exhilarating and expensive four days but well worth it. We cover everything from the trip to Indy, hotels, to the actual games we played or ran and our purchases. Tom tried out a few official games while I ran seven games, including… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 36: Gencon 2009 Wrapup appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

The White House Washington March 15, 1984 Costumed Vigilantes, Adventurers and Criminals & The Reagan Act Executive Summary Today, President Cheney is proud to sign the Reagan Act into law. The tragedy of last year’s Air Force One attack galvanized Congress to finally outlaw so-called ‘masks’, as they are a clear and present danger to… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Actual Play: Mutants and Masterminds – The Age of Masks 2 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

In order to celebrate the success of the second RPPR ransom the Goblin Hulk, we’ll post the next episode of The New World Campaign. In this game, we introduce a new player, Mike, who takes over the NPC warforged named Watcher. The Water Barons have learned of the thieves guild’s stronghold and now must march… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 11 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Donate to the RPPR Ransom, The Goblin Hulk, a 4E D&D Dungeon usable in any campaign! Tom, Aaron and I discuss our plans for this year’s Gencon and RPPR’s third time there. But before we get into that, I discuss the werestorm, one of the more baffling features of the World of Synnibarr. Tom’s going… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 35: Gencon 2009 Preview appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

So you want to be a superhero?  No such thing. But. You can be a mask, which is why you’re here. You said superhero but you meant a mask. The difference? Simple. Superheroes didn’t choose to be what they turned out to be. They made the best with what they had. That’s why they died… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Actual Play: Mutants and Masterminds – The Age of Masks 1 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

The Water Barons must now take a stand against the Thieves Guild. Lines are drawn, preparations are made and the final confrontation draws ever closer. This session and the next two sessions mark the conclusion of the heroic tier of the New World RPPR campaign. Also, be sure to check out the next RPPR ransom,… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 10 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Conflict is the heart of drama, yet that doesn’t mean it’s always welcome in a role playing game, especially when it is between players. So when a debate becomes an argument or when tempers rise, what should you do? Tom and I discuss how to deal with various meta-player conflicts, as a GM and as… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 34: Break It Up appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Tom, the co-host of RPPR has long since been a featured player in the actual plays but the table have now been turned.  In his first ever game of Call of Cthulhu, he pits a group of German soldiers against the horrors of a Nazi experiment gone wrong. In the winter. In a remote base.… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Actual Play: Tom’s Call of Cthulhu WW2 playtest appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Meet Pontifex. The tribes of the New World call him Grandfather for he is older than any living creature. He has slaughtered entire tribes, commands all to do his bidding if need be, yet no tribal thinks to slay him or even hate him. What point is there in warring or hating a force of… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 09 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Taking a tour in an established setting like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings can be a highlight of your gaming experience or the vacation from hell. Crossing lightsabers with Vader, flying with the crew of the Serenity or taking down a Terminator with pipe bombs and Mack trucks is the stuff of gaming… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 33: Sightseeing Tours appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

A new dawn breaks for our intrepid heroes, the Water Barons. They finally decide to explore the Lemurian ruins near the colony. Will they survive the deadly traps and deadlier denizens of this dungeon? Find out in game 8 of the New World Campaign! Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 08 appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.

Inspired by our recent 4th edition D&D campaign, Tom and I discuss the usage of maps, miniatures and other props and gimmicks in tabletop games. While some games like Dungeons and Dragons nessecitate at least using some of these add-ons and others like Call of Cthulhu practically drown players in handouts, so where should you… Support Role Playing Public Radio on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/ The post RPPR Episode 32: Show and Tell – Maps and Minis appeared first on Role Playing Public Radio.