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Latest Episodes

Actual Play: Fear Itself – Ocean in the Forest Episode 3
November 29, 2016

  With Eldarak well under way, the larpers delve deeper into the forest and madness. Warning: The game is cut a bit short due to Adam’s daughter getting sick.    

Episode 11: Table Control
November 26, 2016

  Today we sit down to discuss table control and how to implement it in both the real and virtual settings. Areas of discussion: planning, combat, table talk, group rolls

Actual Play: Fear Itself – Ocean In The Forest Episode 2
November 08, 2016

  After having just witnessed and nearly been a part of a car crash, the four larpers finally arrive to Eldarak.  To win the LiveGame challenge these four friends will need to do some questionable to get the upper hand.

Actual Play: Fear Itself – Ocean In The Forest – Episode 1
October 22, 2016

Eldarak is a live action roleplaying event that aims to take LARPing from pastime to profession.  Sponsor LiveGame entertainment aims to create a reality TV sensation with competitive LARPing.  Participants at the debut event, Eldarak,

Episode 10: Interview with Jeff Barber
October 17, 2016

    Upwind is a fantasy RPG currently being Kickstarted about exploration and survival in an endless sky filled with ancient technology. We interview the game’s designer, Jeff Barber, to pick his brain about non-traditional mechanics,

Actual Play: Upwind – Gen Con 2016 Game
October 11, 2016

“Upwind is a narrative style RPG set in a strange alternate world of floating island nations, flying sailing ships, long lost technology, wild elemental powers, looming war and forgotten legacies.” Jeff Barber,

Episode 9: Problem Players
September 25, 2016

  Next on the Roleplaying Exchange, problem players and the GMs who love them. Areas of discussion: changes to the podcast, solving tabletop problems, rules lawyers, cheaters, and disengagement.

Actual Play: Red Markets – Kickstarter Backer Game
September 15, 2016

Caleb Stokes, author, game designer, founder and owner of Hebanon Games, and RPPR co-host, runs a special game for his upcoming indie RPG, Red Markets, for Kickstarter Backers. Synopsis: The Road Crew, a group of takers from the Troutfit enclave ventur...

Actual Play – Fear Itself: Backup Flyer
August 27, 2016

“The neighborhood’s always been pretty nice, if quiet. Good schools, low crime, nice restaurants. The only problem is the mail: a man keeps sending bizarre letters to the residents. It’s up to three residents of the neighborhood — a down-on-his-luck co...

Episode 8: Post Gen Con Wrap Up
August 21, 2016

Noah and Adam regale Chris with tales of their Gen Con 2016 experiences. Talking Points: Driving through West Virginia, RPPR, Delta Green, panels, con games, and more…