Mud & Blood

Our Months of Madness is finally here! Episode 47 kicks off this season focusing on cosmic horror and the Cthulhu Mythos as we look at the man who started it all - HP Lovecraft.To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

Session 3 of our WFRP 4e Actual Play is here! We're going to keep the descriptions brief to avoid spoilers. Enjoy!You can find background notes, character sheets, etc at this link: http://mbcast.co/wfrp-sheets To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Norse music by Danheim, other ambient music by Liam Stevens.

Episode 46 is the third part of our Game Design series. We move on from the worldbuilding we did in episodes 34 & 37 to start looking at mechanics. Join us as we discuss "the big 3" questions, character elements, game systems, and more!To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

Session 2 of our WFRP 4e Actual Play is here! We're going to keep the descriptions brief to avoid spoilers. Enjoy!You can find background notes, character sheets, etc at this link: http://mbcast.co/wfrp-sheets To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Norse music by Danheim, other ambient music by Liam Stevens.

In Episode 45, Liam and Matt review the most narrative game we've seen to date - Misspent Youth by Robert Bohl. This follows our interview with Rob from last week - check that out first, because it really helps put this game in context.Matt also flicks through the physical books in his accompanying visual review over on our YouTube channel - follow this link: http://mbcast.co/youtube45. For a summary of all our review scores, visit http://mbcast.co/reviews.You can find the game at:Misspent Youth website: http://misspentyouth.robertbohl.comMisspent Youth on DTRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4407/Robert-Bohl-GamesRobert can be found at:His website: http://www.robertbohl.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/robertbohlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertbohlTo get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

In Episode 44, Liam and Matt interview Robert Bohl about his near-future narrative RPG about youths rebelling against the Authority: Misspent Youth. Join us as we delve into this story game which uses some very interesting mechanics and narrative structure.You can find the game at:Misspent Youth website: http://misspentyouth.robertbohl.comMisspent Youth on DTRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4407/Robert-Bohl-GamesRobert can be found at:His website: http://www.robertbohl.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/robertbohlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertbohlTo get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

Session 1 of our WFRP 4e Actual Play is here! We're going to keep the descriptions brief to avoid spoilers. Enjoy!You can find background notes, character sheets, etc at this link: http://mbcast.co/wfrp-sheets To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Fensalir by Danheim.

In Episode 43, Liam and Matt finally review the game that got this podcast started - Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition (aka WFRP 4e) by Cubicle 7. Matt also flicks through the physical book in his accompanying visual review over on our YouTube channel - follow this link: mbcast.co/youtube43For a summary of all our review scores, visit http://mbcast.co/reviewsYou can find the game at:Cubicle 7 web store: https://tinyurl.com/cubicle7-wfrp4DTRPG storefront for WFRP 4e: https://tinyurl.com/dtrpg-wfrp4Cubicle 7 can be found at:Their website: https://www.cubicle7games.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cubicle7Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cubicle7Entertainment/To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

It's here! The next Mud & Blood Actual Play series kicks off a campaign of the new edition of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (WFRP). GM Shawn will be running a sandbox campaign centred around a mercenary company for your auditory pleasure. Players include hosts Liam & Matt, plus Josh & Ryan - 2 players from Shawn's previous WFRP campaign. We'll be posting 2 hour episodes every other Thursday night (GMT) starting next week. This first week is Session Zero.You can find background notes, character sheets, etc at this link: http://mbcast.co/wfrp-sheetsTo get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Fensalir by Danheim.

In Episode 42, we continue our Artist Spotlight series as we are joined by OSR legend Scrap Princess. For those not in the OSR scene, Scrap is probably best known for producing art for ENnie-winning The Dark of Hot Springs Island, Deep Carbon Observatory, and Veins of the Earth.You can find Scrap at the following places:Blog: monstermanualsewnfrompants.blogspot.com Art Blog: kludgewitch.blogspot.com Instagram: instagram.com/toiletworldultra DTRPG products: drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?artist=Scrap%20PrincessOther links from the show:X-Ray Records: theguardian.com/music/2015/jan/29/bone-music-soviet-bootleg-records-pressed-on-xrays Zdzisław Beksiński: imgur.com/gallery/biCO4 Current Commission: cavegirlgames.blogspot.com/2019/03/electrical-vampires.htmlTo get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Be

Episode 41 is an interview with Tomas Härenstam from Fria Ligan / Free League about their 3 upcoming horror titles! Liam was ill this week, so join Matt as he learns more about Alien RPG, Vaesen, and their as-yet-unnamed Cthulhu RPG.You can catch the Effekt podcast interview from earlier this week here: https://www.effektpodcast.org/episodes/in-sweden-no-one-can-hear-you-screamWhere to find more about these games:The Alien RPG has its own website: https://alien-rpg.comVaesen is based on this artbook: https://grimfrost.com/products/vaesenThe Cthulhu RPG is announced here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/the-call-of-cthulhu-illustrated-by-baranger/posts/2423369To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

Episode 40 is all about dark magic! Join us as we talk about how to do magic in a grim setting, world-building for a magic system in our own game, and freeform vs spell list magic systems.To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

Episode 39 is all about social interactions. Join us as we talk about what makes a good social interaction, roleplay vs. rollplay, and which games do things differently.To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

Episode 38 is all about how to set the mood for your games. Join us as we talk about ambience, handouts, and making your characters and locations come alive.To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

Episode 37 is the second in our Game Design series here on Mud & Blood. We continue worldbuilding by building on the foundations we laid in episode 34. Join us as we put the finishing touches on the setting of Mud & Blood.To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

In Episode 36, Liam and Matt review the dark and dreary RPG Alas for the Awful Sea by Haley Gordon and Vee Hendro from Storybrewers. Matt also flicks through the physical book in his accompanying visual review over on our YouTube channel - follow this link: mbcast.co/youtube36You can find the game at:Storybrewers web store: https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/alasfortheawfulseaStorybrewers free games: https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/freegamesHayley & Vee can be found at:Their website: https://storybrewersroleplaying.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/storybrewers and https://twitter.com/Rocketeer_VeeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storybrewers/To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

In Episode 35, Liam and Matt interview Haley Gordon and Vee Hendro about their dark and dreary RPG Alas for the Awful Sea. Join us as we delve into this game which uses the Powered by the Apocalypse engine and provides some truly excellent GM and sandbox-building advice.You can find the game at:Storybrewers web store: https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/alasfortheawfulseaStorybrewers free games: https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/freegamesHayley & Vee can be found at:Their website: https://storybrewersroleplaying.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/storybrewers and https://twitter.com/Rocketeer_VeeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storybrewers/To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

Due to popular demand, episode 34 marks the start of a new Game Design series here on Mud & Blood. Rather than produce a bunch of dry episodes about the theory of game design (arguably only of interest to a small number of people), we've decided to actually design a game live on the show, debating and thinking aloud each step of the way. What we'll end up with is a suitably muddy & bloody game which we'll share when the process is complete. In this inaugural episode, we do the first step - worldbuilding. So grab your drink of choice and join us as we zero in on the creating the setting of Mud & Blood!To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonMusic: Berserkir by Danheim

In Episode 33, we take a look at The Wilderness. Many fantasy settings describe the wilderness as a wild and dangerous place, lethal to the unwary and full of monsters. Yet many games don't go any further, leaving wilderness survival and travel as something to either be handwaved or ignored completely. Yet treating the wilderness as a dangerous and unpredictable part of your game can help make the setting feel even more compelling. Join us as we march west of civilisation, and tackle the subject of Wilderness.Resources mentioned:Do Not Let Us Die in the Dark Night Of This Cold Winter: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/198895/Do-Not-Let-Us-Die-In-The-Dark-Night-Of-This-Cold-WinterNights in the Drakwald: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tbMNWxS4wl0iOhiiB4CNQINOjRZmoZY1/viewTo get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mb

In Episode 31, we review the dark fantasy survival RPG Forbidden Lands (FBL) by the Swedish publisher Fria Ligan. Matt also flicks through all the Kickstarter goodies in his accompanying visual review over on our YouTube channel - follow this link: http://mbcast.co/youtube32Forbidden Lands can be found at:Fria Ligan store: http://frialigan.se/en/store/?collection_id=84541866032Modiphius store: https://www.modiphius.net/collections/forbidden-landsDTRPG (core book): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258593If you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at mbcast.co/patreonTo get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coMusic: Berserkir by Danheim