Greetings, and welcome to the weekly Gauntlet Hangouts video roundup! Enjoy these recordings of online games organized through Gauntlet Hangouts and the Gauntlet RPG Community. These recorded sessions represent only a portion of the selection of games available every week, and anyone is welcome to join the fun! If you'd like to play or watch more games like these, check out the links and information at the bottom of the post. Star Wars Saturday
Coruscant Comrades (Session 3) Rich Rogers runs for Cody Eastlick, Mark (they/them), Sawyer Rankin, and Steven Watkins The Revolutionaries of the Voiceless gain New Republic support that catapults their movement to free Coruscant farther and father, but the Imperial strike back steals their voice. Will the Comrades wreak bloody vengeance? Gauntlet Quarterly Checkpoint Midnight: Waltz of Treachery - Season 3 (Session 3 of 4) Alexi S. runs for Jesse A., Leandro Pondoc, Mark (they/them), and Puckett The end is in sight for our operatives. Jack, Emilie, and Joske bring fire and death down upon Lady Aurelia's mansion. Skye confronts the forces of Dr. Thorne and attempts to work a miracle. Together the operatives grapple with whether what they do is worth it, and Jack learns the secret at the heart of his own resurrection... Gauntlet Comics Masks: Back to School (Session 3 of 4) David Morrison runs for Rich Rogers, Steven S., and usnavi On the surface, Carson Rime seems to be a picture-perfect student, but one of his extracurricular activities is serving as the hero Cold Snap, the Red Exorcist's Protege. He and Sheila trade words, and skip out on detention together. While Pryor is forced to make some tough decisions about his commitments. Gauntlet Hangouts Labyrinth the Adventure Game (Part 3, The Lands of Yore) David Walker runs for Donogh, Ozzy, and Sabine V. This is part 3 of a 4 part actual play of Labyrinth the Adventure game, the RPG from Riverhorse games. The heroes enter the lands of Yore with a bump! Scraggle's sticky fingers catch up with them, Squeek takes on a goblin fortress on his own, and Lily finds why falling into the bog of eternal stench is a bad idea. Ultraviolet Grasslands - Season 7: Prismatic Fires on the Horizon (Session 3 of 3) Horst Wurst runs for Abe Lincoln Jr., Brandon Brylawski, and Steven S. Ferry Graves II Sentinel Comics: Starter Kit (Sessions 2 and 3 of 4) Mikel Matthews runs for Brandon Brylawski, Bryan, Jake, and Terry (He/Him) Tacyhon, Bunker, Wraith, and Absolute Zero in the aftermath of the Obliveaon Event are dealing with multiversal intrusion into their reality. Agon: The Celtic Otherworld (Session 2 of 3) Alun R. runs for Alexi S., Sabine V., Sawyer Rankin, and Will H One Hero is welcomed back into the body of the warband as Aethelflaed Lion-Hearted is chosen to take their place and lead the next stage of the quest to decide the fate of the Otherworld. Blacwyn Silver-Handed's Courage leaves him scarred by the Cauldron of Storms; Iamon Monster-Hunter shows his Acumen and slays a Wyrm before finally owning his title as Prince of Elmet; and Vecinda Man-Tamer is the embodiment of Passion as she tries to convince a brigand that there is a better way. Then there are more Wyrms, a Wyrm-rider and...a strife that proves impossible to resolve. Plutonian Shore: Crew of Scoundrels (Session 2 of 2) Alexi S. runs for Chris Newton, Jex Thomas, Joel N., and Leah Libresco Sargeant We conclude our two-parter of scoundrels in space with the Voidweaver crew navigating a treacherous salvage mission and perhaps proving even more treacherous themselves. Bela Tarkar walks blindfolded through a ghost freighter crawling with the undead, trusting the guidance of the Void. Ulysses Fielding Middleton confronts the ghosts of past trauma by unleashing the heavy artillery. Orana Vikorr allows some scavengers to falsely believe she is the captain. And KCH-22 must embrace his destiny as the Last Hope of the Solar System as Starbreaker cultists descend on a dangerous artifact the crew has claimed. Surreal Estate Donogh runs for Kyle H. and Steven S. The rising star TV psychic Chrysanthemum Nocturne and her producer Brad Zhang are seeking a house to host their new season. Realtor Noah Miller has several properties in mind but they all hold surprises that will make the Buyers' lives very interesting... Swords of the Serpentine (Session 1 of 3) Mike Ferdinando runs for Chris Newton, Dan Brown, Jason Zanes, Jo Lene, and Lowell Francis Our saga opens at sea, with our heroes' ship attacked by the pirate ship Squandered Hope, led by the fearsome captain Precia Cointongue! But not all is as it appears... Swords of the Serpentine (Session 2 of 3) Mike Ferdinando runs for Chris Newton, Jason Zanes, Jo Lene, and Lowell Francis Our saga continues with deals made with captives, corpses bought and sold, and a stakeout in The Tangle. Welcome to Eversink! Karanduun: Make God Bleed (Session 3) Lowell Francis runs for Jane, Maria Mison, Puckett, and Will With the panginoon defeated, the Heroes look to what happens in the wake of their actions. As they consider their place, new threats--including soul collectors pursuing Lillia--emerge. Apocalypse Keys: The Note Desolation Plays (Session 3 of 4) Leandro Pondoc runs for Brandon Brylawski, Jim Likes Games, and Sabine V. After taking stock of the matter at hand, our band of DIVISION monsters move to confront the Distended Conductor at the heart of Dublin's hauntings. But in doing so, they risk tearing into the darkness teeming within their hearts. Hope grapples with the possibility of her involvement in this apocalypse, Anther takes control with firmness and some lack of tact and Shard's shattered past rears its ugly head. For the Honor! (Session 3 of 3) Sam Zimmerman runs for Bethany H., Jex Thomas, Maria Mison, and Steven S. In the magical world of Rathael, our characters Nosha, Nocturne, Solara, Prince 003 and Insecta infiltrate a magical, underground castle in the hopes of finding each other and stopping a dark ritual. Eotenweard: The Great Mire (Session 4 of 4) Alun R. runs for Bodhi, Lowell Francis, Paul Rivers, and Pawel S. 'Black Russel' the Outlaw dives into the fen waters in search of whatever the soldiers of the Emperor sacrificed there. Unfortunately, the Great Mothers take offence and send their warriors to retrieve their treasure. Hoel the Monster Hunter springs his trap while Cunobacha the Pagan Mystic unleashes his wrath and Icenius the Sword of God tests the value of St George's horseshoe. There is a return to the fenlander village, mayhem, and Lord Gotefrid...then a deadly arrow, mercy to a ship's crew, and the power of a cross revealed. Swords of the Serpentine (Session 3) Mike Ferdinando runs for Chris Newton, Dan Brown, Jason Zanes, and Lowell Francis White Ruin, Bryzantimus, Raz, and Elder Caburi face down the necromancer responsible for the series of murders, make short work of his henchman, tangle with a horror of necromancy, and bring the house down in the climax! Gauntlet Campaigns Brinkwood: Refuge (Session 3) Jamila R. Nedjadi runs for Josh, Maria Mison, and Sherri In this session Toland the Historian joins us! This opens up the Library in the refuge too! Ashtarae turns to Toland for help in deciphering the markings in the cave that are connected to their tragic past. Suddenly a fae ghost appears and demands Ashitaka and Rayith to face their own past! Afterwards we wind down a bit and check out the library, and hang out with gossiping books and interesting NPCs. We end on a Ritual of Wisdom, and build up the library! You can see all these videos (plus all the ones that have come before) on The Gauntlet YouTube channel playlists, and be sure to subscribe to catch all our great podcasts! If you'd like to catch these sessions in an audio-only podcast, check out the community-run Hangouts Podcast at http://gauntlet.hellomouth.net/. If you'd like to play in games like these, check out the calendar of events and the Gauntlet Forums where games are announced. To support The Gauntlet, please visit the Gauntlet Patreon. Everyone is welcome to sign up for Gauntlet Hangouts games, but Patreon supporters get extra options like priority RSVP for Gauntlet Hangouts games and joining the Gauntlet Slack team where special events and pickup games are announced. Enjoy, and have a great weekend!
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Greetings, and welcome to the weekly Gauntlet Hangouts video roundup! Enjoy these recordings of online games organized through Gauntlet Hangouts and the Gauntlet RPG Community. These recorded sessions represent only a portion of the selection of games available every week, and anyone is welcome to join the fun! If you'd like to play or watch more games like these, check out the links and information at the bottom of the post. Star Wars Saturday
Coruscant Comrades (Session 2) Rich Rogers runs for Mark (they/them), Sawyer Rankin, and Steven Watkins The Voiceless Insurgency protect their fellow revolutionaries during a protest that the Stormtroopers try to squash with violence. A factory is destroyed and a comrade barely escapes with his life. Have they really drawn the notice of the New Republic, or is it an Imperial plot? Double or Nothing (Session 1) Rich Rogers runs for Donogh and Sabine V. The A to Z Squad is sent on a "babe-sitting" mission (as in "a total babe"). They must keep Val Killian out of trouble OR ELSE! Oh those Imperial Entanglements! Gauntlet Quarterly Checkpoint Midnight: Waltz of Treachery - Season 3 (Session 2 of 4) Alexi S. runs for Jesse A., Leandro Pondoc, Mark (they/them), and Puckett Our operatives uncover answers and cross new lines in Cold War Vienna. Jack comes face-to-face with his origins in Dr. Thorne's lab. Emilie ignores her conscience to pursue a deadly mission. Joske finds old friends around every corner, but most of them want him dead. And Skye uses her doctorly instincts to stabilize a very mysterious patient. Gauntlet Comics Urban Shadows: Coven Prime Deja Vous (Issue #1) Jim Likes Games runs for Alexi S., Jamila R. Nedjadi, Joel N., and Steven desJardins The occult heroes of Coven Prime are cleaning up old messes, as well as making a few new ones. Masks: Back to School (Session 2 of 4) David Morrison runs for Maria Mison, Pawel S., Rich Rogers, and usnavi We meet Sammi or "Saint" the Star, who challenges Nightbolt with a date as the prize. Things get wild at Randy Rabbit's Amusement Park, with Knockback struggling to protect those they care about, and Buggane struggling to keep control. Hit the Streets: Defend the Block (Session 2 of 4) Michael Mendoza runs for Bethany H., Brandon Brylawski, Jon Grim, Saribel P., and Shane We meet the heroes of Riviera, a struggling neighborhood in New Gauntlet City. They cope with work at a drug treatment facility and confront powered punks who prey upon homeless persons on the street. Gauntlet Hangouts Eotenweard: The Great Mire (Session 2 of 4) Alun R. runs for Bodhi, Lowell Francis, Paul Rivers, and Pawel S. 'Black Russel' the Outlaw, Cunobacha the Pagan Mystic & Icenius the Frankish Sword of God catch up with Hoel the Monster Hunter, and together they discover what is in the casket they saved from the skinchanger at the end of session 1. Then they introduce themselves to Widuc, Eorl of Synhamm, and his advisors and there is a costly confession, an opportunity for gain, a difficult meeting with some marsh men, the power of Nodens...and then...a head...and some spine... Haven: Buried Sins (Session 1) Steven S. runs for David Morrison, David Schultz, and Ryan Windeknecht The second session of our three-session run of C.M. Ruebsaat's Haven, a game of Belonging Outside Belong about a secret community of witches attempting to survive within a hostile world. In this, our first full session of play, the witches travel through the dark woods, where Maria discovers the history of her bloodline and we make good on the series title. Helena attempts to enforce Haven's oldest traditions while Macintosh rebels, Garland speaks with the woods, and an old power is released into the world. Shout-out to Sawyer Rankin, who designed the Neophyte playbook. Plutonian Shore: Crew of Scoundrels (Session 1 of 2) Alexi S. runs for Chris Newton, Jex Thomas, Joel N., and Leah Libresco Sargeant We kick off our game of scoundrels in spaceships by creating characters and dropping them right into a spooky space freighter salvage mission. Bela Tarkar the Fallen captains her vessel while wrestling the Void. Ulysses Fielding Middleton the Scarred finds a powerful armament and places a dangerous call. Orana the Prodigal is just trying to enjoy her mid-life crisis, but reminders of her family's dark reach keep cropping up. And KCH-22 the Prototype steps up to pilot the ship into stranger and stranger territory. Ultraviolet Grasslands - Season 7: Prismatic Fires on the Horizon (Session 2 of 3) Horst Wurst runs for Abe Lincoln Jr., Brandon Brylawski, Puckett, and Steven S. Labyrinth: The Adventure Game (Part 2, The Hedge Maze) David Walker runs for Donogh, Maria Mison, Ozzy, and Sabine V. This is part two of a 4 part actual play of Labyrinth: The Adventure Game, the RPG from Riverhorse games. Lily, Wanko, Squeek, and Scraggle are confronted by the Goblin King as they accuse Lily and Scraggle of trying to take the throne from them. Scraggle tries to win through democratic voting. Wanko learns never to eat fruit given to them by a fairy and Squeek steals a hot air balloon from a Goblin patrol. Cartel: Welcome to Durango (Session 3 of 5) David Morrison runs for Pawel S., Rich Rogers, Steven S., and Will H The dead are buried as the drug war intensifies, but the past refuses to remain the same way. Abel faces threats both internal and external, Juan has a crisis of conscience, Elena works hard to come out on top, and Angelina the Sicaria returns to Durango after some time away, only to be caught up in the twisted world of the drug war again. For the Honor! (Session 2 of 3) Sam Zimmerman runs for Bethany H., Jex Thomas, Maria Mison, and Steven S. In the magical world of Rathael, our four heroes Nosha, Nocturne, Solara, and Prince 003 are joined by the totally-not-a-spider Insecta and continue to fight over their newfound crystalline treasure. While they continue squabbling, a new danger emerges and threatens the very structure of Rathael itself. Karanduun: Make God Bleed (Session 1) Lowell Francis runs for Jane, Maria Mison, Puckett, and Will The Unholy Trinity has killed the world. Meet the heroes who will kick back at the crushing weight of their dominion and climb the ladder of Gahum. Karanduun: Make God Bleed (Session 2) Lowell Francis runs for Jane, Maria Mison, Puckett, and Will They rush to the top floor of the hollowed out god, caught between a drug dealer and furious lawgivers. but still take time to fanboy out about a trio of manananggal assassins. Free from the Yoke: Rokugan (Session 6) Lowell Francis runs for Patrick Knowles, Sherri, and Tyler Lominack Pans within plans go awry and tragedy haunts the steps of two of our heroes as another shows how far they will go to purge Shadowlands taint. Hearts of Wulin: Measure of the Soul - Season 2 (Session 6) Jamila R. Nedjadi runs for Darold Ross, Joel N., Maria M., and Sherri Tenten struggles with the truth and pushes away all that could help them, Still Heart Bao can't quite reach through to his friends but perseveres, Horizon can't find the strength to believe in himself, while Jin completely grows into her own person. The battle between Mei and Crane rages on, forcing the city of hell to tremble in response. By the end of this session, several characters go into directions they can no longer walk away from... (ALSO WE END ON A TITLE DROP YEEEEES. Ahem.) Content Warning: Romance, veiled BDSM, veiled trauma Eotenweard: The Great Mire (Session 3 of 4) Alun R. runs for Bodhi, Lowell Francis, Paul Rivers, and Pawel S. Hoel the Monster Hunter and 'Black Russel' the Outlaw implement a cunning plan to turn a prisoner into a guide. Later, Icenius, the Frankish Sword of God, allows pride to lead him to a fall and it is Cunobacha the Pagan Mystic who finds a way to do what they came for, and not get their heads torn off...and then...there's a giant serpentine fish, a vision of the past, silver bracelets, and a mosaic that shows the way...they hope... Gauntlet Campaigns Brinkwood: Refuge (Session 1) Jamila R. Nedjadi facilitates for Joel N., Maria Mison, and Sherri Brinkwood is a game of revolution, of using what remains of fae magic to fight back against vampiric oppressors. But Refuge is a game of the folks who keep the revolution running in the background, who care for each other as they heal through the trauma. It's a slice of life game that stands on its own but can be played between sessions of Brinkwood. In this playtest we create our characters and jump into play. Each player is a character and physical aspect of the Refuge: The First and The Hearth, The Changeling and the Sanctuary, The Healer and the Healing Tent, and The Warden and The Grove. Things get emotionally complicated in the healing tent, and a little god is tended to in the grove. We get a little too excited and immediately level up one aspect of the refuge that we're most excited about! Apocalypse Keys: The Ouroboros (Session 1) Jamila R. Nedjadi runs for Lowell Francis, Matthew Arcilla, Patrick Knowles, and Sherri Our monster agents arrive in Manila to assist the Sisters of the Broken Crucifix and the Mananaggal community. Who is stalking the Mananaggal, what twisted ritual terrorizes these monsters? The agents scour the apartments to find the keys to the apocalypse, and soon they will open doom's door to find the truth... Brinkwood: Refuge (Session 2) Jamila R. Nedjadi facilitates for Joel N. and Sherri (Session split into two videos.) In this session Ashtarae finds themselves entertaining children in a surprising way, we discover Mother Myrtyle's dark secret in the sanctuary, and Rayith reflects on her painful past in an intimate moment. You can see all these videos (plus all the ones that have come before) on The Gauntlet YouTube channel playlists, and be sure to subscribe to catch all our great podcasts! If you'd like to catch these sessions in an audio-only podcast, check out the community-run Hangouts Podcast at http://gauntlet.hellomouth.net/. If you'd like to play in games like these, check out the calendar of events and the Gauntlet Forums where games are announced. To support The Gauntlet, please visit the Gauntlet Patreon. Everyone is welcome to sign up for Gauntlet Hangouts games, but Patreon supporters get extra options like priority RSVP for Gauntlet Hangouts games and joining the Gauntlet Slack team where special events and pickup games are announced. Enjoy, and have a great weekend! Greetings, and welcome to the weekly Gauntlet Hangouts video roundup! Enjoy these recordings of online games organized through Gauntlet Hangouts and the Gauntlet RPG Community. These recorded sessions represent only a portion of the selection of games available every week, and anyone is welcome to join the fun! If you'd like to play or watch more games like these, check out the links and information at the bottom of the post. Star Wars Saturday
Coruscant Comrades (Session 1) Rich Rogers runs for Cody Eastlick, Mark (they/them), Sawyer Rankin, and Steven Watkins A prison break leads into a crawl in the subterranean tunnels under the duracrete streets of Galactic City on Coruscant, then our new Comrades stop a Stormtrooper massacre. Before the Rebellion (Sessions 1 and 2) Rich Rogers runs for Keith Stetson, Sabine V., and Will H Three folks in a tiny town called Womp Rat on a backwater world decide to hide a rebel spy despite Imperial threats. When the dust settles, one of them won't be there anymore. Transmission Burst Monday Liturgy of the Dragon Steven S. facilitates for Bodhi, Brandon, and SalamanderJames Father Wing, the fanatical Trap-master Sir Ralf, young Mira, and the elderly Tea-kobold Kami play host to various visitors to our small shrine to the great dragon-gods of old, and our kobolds find themselves setting up a feudal healthcare system, navigating inquisition suspicions, and offering advice on inter-species romance. Edge of the Galaxy Steven S. facilitates for Bodhi, SalamanderJames, and Stentor Danielson As part of Transmission Burst Mondays, the group plays two hacks of Ross Cowman's Fall of Magic by Mina McJanda. In Edge of the Galaxy, the crew of the Polaris race towards an ancient ring world whose location is right in the title. Featuring Nebula, a "scavenger" of other people's belongings, Quill, a sentient sea urchin with artistic ambitions, Nummanunnimmamumannanimmamananunna, a void fish more interested in spreading word about their indie rock group than the quest, and Coron, a former worker-bug looking for a new place to call home. Whispers of the Green Steven S. facilitates for Bodhi, Brandon, and SalamanderJames As part of Transmission Burst Mondays, the group plays two hacks of Ross Cowman's Fall of Magic by Mina McJanda. In Whispers of the Green, our explorers embark upon a doomed expedition to the lost city of Imlutha. Featuring Erasmus, a bohemian musician from Paris, Jimmy, an everyman dock worker drawn by family lines to the dark city, Rutherford, a former cultist fleeing from his past, and Ward, a mysterious shadow out of time attempting to find its way home. Gauntlet Quarterly Checkpoint Midnight: Waltz of Treachery - Season 3 (Session 1 of 4) Alexi S. runs for Jesse A., Leandro Pondoc, Mark (they/them), and Puckett We kick off the third and final season of our quarterly game of supernatural spies in Cold War Vienna! Jack makes a passionate stand to the proprietor of Checkpoint Midnight. Emilie uses her powers to petty ends with disastrous results. Joske chases a monstrous conspiracy and falls right into a trap. And Skye washes back up in Vienna, but must somehow allay the furious jealousy of the Danube. Gauntlet Comics Masks: Back to School (Session 1 of 4) David Morrison runs for Pawel S., Rich Rogers, and usnavi We explore the district of St. Edmonds in the north of New Gauntlet City, and learn about the newest heroes to come up there - all students at Samuel Klaymann Public High School. Sheila O'Brien is new to the school, but her ancient bloodline allows her to transform into the monstrous but heroic Buggane. Pryor Perez struggles to distance himself from his more immediate family, fighting against the influence of his father - the villain Superia - to don the mask of the hero Knockback. While Samuel Dekker struggles to control the elemental power that flows through him, but unleashes it in his guise as Nightbolt. On their first day back at school, Buggane sees a face from the past, Nightbolt smokes behind the school, and Knockback almost strikes out. Gauntlet Hangouts Eotenweard: The Great Mire (Session 1 of 4) Alun R. runs for Bodhi, Lowell Francis, and Paul Rivers Travelling to a meeting with Hoel the Monster Hunter at Synhamm, 'Black Russel' the Outlaw, his cousin Cunobacha the Pagan Mystic, & Icenius the Frankish Sword of God break their journey at Danum. An unfortunate series of events ensues...then there is a warband, a raid, a box...and a skinchanger... Cartel: Welcome to Durango (Session 1 of 5) David Morrison runs for Pawel S., Rich Rogers, Steven S., and Will H We introduce the game and meet our cast of characters: Abel el Narco, the Sinaloa cartel's representative in Durango, recently taking over the territory from his elderly predecessor Don Marcano; his Esposa Elena, granddaughter of Don Marcano whose loyalty is torn between both families; Juan el Cocinero, who moonlights as a cook for the cartel from his job as a university lab tech to pay for his dream of getting out of Durango; and his cousin Enrique who works as an Halcon for the cartel, handling problems with his gang of friends. Juan runs into problems with his usual supplier, and it looks like the federales may be tightening the noose, so he enlists Enrique's help to get business running again, while Abel and Elena deal with some internal problems. Labyrinth: The Adventure Game (Session 1) David Walker runs for Donogh, Maria Mison, Ozzy, and Sabine V. The Stonewalls - When Lily Valentine rummaged through her grandmother's old stuff she had no idea what awaited her! Join her, Wanko, Squeek, and Scraggle Neatfingers as they try to make it to the heart of the Labyrinth in only 13 hours! Ultraviolet Grasslands: Season 7 - Prismatic Fires on the Horizon (Session 1 of 3) Horst Wurst runs for Abe Lincoln Jr., Brandon Brylawski, Puckett, and Steven S. Iron Pike AGON: The Celtic Otherworld (Session 1 of 4) Alun R. runs for Keith Stetson, Sabine V., Sawyer Rankin, and Will H While embroiled in a mighty battle in the first quarter of the 7th Century CE four heroes are chosen to decide the fate of the Otherworld and of the mortal realms it underpins. We meet Blacwyn Silver-Handed; Iamon Monster-Hunter; Cuxsusia Far-Seer; and Vecinda Man-Tamer. Then there are portents, feuding warbands, ravens...and...regicide. Cartel: Welcome to Durango (Session 2 of 5) David Morrison runs for Pawel S., Rich Rogers, Steven S., and Will H Elena schemes to keep her personal income secure as her non-profit comes under investigation. Abel survives a hit, and looks to take the war back to his enemies. Juan has a potential way out of Durango handed to him, and extends the offer to his cousin. But Enrique has the opportunity to prove his worth to Abel and move his gang up in the world. Apocalypse Keys: The Note Desolation Plays (Session 2 of 5) Leandro Pondoc runs for Brandon, Jim Likes Games, Sabine V., and SalamanderJames In the weird, early morning twilight on the streets of Dublin, a fight over life and death ensues between the monsters of the DIVISION and the strange forces guiding the Coshta Bower. Shard learns to woo a carriage of death, Cameron glimpses a face long-thought lost, Anther offers a new way of passage for the dead and Hope spends a few days in Hell. Sentinel Comics RPG: Freedom Five (Session 1 of 4) Mikel Matthews runs for Brandon Brylawski, Bryan, Jake, and Terry (He/Him) Oblivaeon was not the end of troubles for the Sentinels of the Multiverse. The damage to the time stream opened things up to...something else. Four of the Freedom Five, Tachyon, Wraith, Bunker, and Absolute Zero helping repair Megalopolis when a cry for help was heard! This was an intro to the Sentinel Comics RPG system using characters from the Card and tactics game. Hearts of Wulin: Measure of the Soul - Season 2 (Session 5) Jamila R. Nedjadi runs for Darold Ross, Joel N., Maria M., and Sherri Tenten returns and suffers one emotional blow after another before they finally learn the terrible truth of their nature. Horizon struggles to reach Tenten and barely makes it through. Still Heart Bao spends time with Jade and soothes the shattered soul of Void Crow. Meanwhile, Jin is very, hmm, busy with Sunset Chen as he finally receives all that sweet punishment he was promised. The plot twists and turns in this session, as we hurtle towards our season finale! Free from the Yoke: Rokugan (Session 4) Lowell Francis runs for Patrick Knowles, Scot Ryder, Sherri, and Tyler Lominack Emperor Toturi's grand bridge-building projects is mere steps away from completion, but a disastrous Winter Court among the Scorpion sends everything into disarray. Free from the Yoke: Rokugan (Session 5) Lowell Francis runs for Patrick Knowles, Scot Ryder, Sherri, and Tyler Lominack The Age turns and years pass. We rejoin our heroes, older and much changed. Toturi announces his desire to elevate and restore the ronin, but matters of the heart and spirit distract our protagonists. Sleepaway (Sessions 2 and 3 of 3) Steven S. facilitates for Bodhi, Daniel, and Stentor Danielson Our counselors confront the beast beneath the lake, a sacrifice is made, and a great evil is faced. Haven: Buried Sins (Session 0) Steven S. facilitates for David Morrison, David Schultz, and Ryan Windeknecht The opening session of our 3-session run of C.M. Ruebsaat's Haven, a game of Belonging Outside Belong about a secret community of witches attempting to survive within a hostile world. In this session 0, we build the world and setting elements together and introduce our characters. The ancient Witch Helena sends beautiful young Garland into the village to recruit young people to join our haven while the mystically-powerful, surly-twenty-something Maria and techno-witch Macintosh get into a car accident fleeing some witch hunters and possibly run into something far more dangerous. For the Honor! (Session 1 of 3) Sam Zimmerman runs for Bethany H., Jex Thomas, and Maria Mison In the magical world of Rathael, our four heroes Nosha, Nocturne, Solara, and Prince 003 explore the wreckage of a crashed ship. As they squabble over the ship's secrets, they also wrestle for each others' loyalty and friendship. Gauntlet Campaigns Apocalypse Keys: The Ouroboros (Session 0 + Prologue) Jamila R. Nedjadi runs for Lowell Francis, Matthew Arcilla, Patrick Knowles, and Sherri In this session we create our characters and get a bit of a prologue. Thorne our Summoned lurks and broods magnificently in the DIVISION's chapel, Atta the Pure distracts the nice naked Werewolf librarian to wander off into the forbidden archives, Ashurdan the Last places protocol above kindness and feels the guilt of it, while Daya the Fallen must resist the charms of a muse as best as he can. You can see all these videos (plus all the ones that have come before) on The Gauntlet YouTube channel playlists, and be sure to subscribe to catch all our great podcasts! If you'd like to catch these sessions in an audio-only podcast, check out the community-run Hangouts Podcast at http://gauntlet.hellomouth.net/. If you'd like to play in games like these, check out the calendar of events and the Gauntlet Forums where games are announced. To support The Gauntlet, please visit the Gauntlet Patreon. Everyone is welcome to sign up for Gauntlet Hangouts games, but Patreon supporters get extra options like priority RSVP for Gauntlet Hangouts games and joining the Gauntlet Slack team where special events and pickup games are announced. Enjoy, and have a great weekend! Greetings, and welcome to the weekly Gauntlet Hangouts video roundup! Enjoy these recordings of online games organized through Gauntlet Hangouts and the Gauntlet RPG Community. These recorded sessions represent only a portion of the selection of games available every week, and anyone is welcome to join the fun! If you'd like to play or watch more games like these, check out the links and information at the bottom of the post. Gauntlet Quarterly
Checkpoint Midnight: Waltz of Treachery - Season 2 (Session 5 of 5) Alexi S. runs for Jesse A., Leandro Pondoc, Puckett, and Steven S. A dramatic season finale sees tension and betrayal among our supernatural operatives. Valentine is out for blood after his apartment is burned down. Jack recruits a small army of his own. Joske is dragged deeper into darkness. Emilie finally gets to attend a party. And one operative makes an unforgettable exit. Gauntlet Comics Urban Shadows: Coven Prime Deja Vous (Issue #0) Jim Likes Games runs for Alexi S., Jamila R. Nedjadi, Joel N., and Steven desJardins The occult heroes of Coven Prime are back to dealing with supernatural problems after the Summer Crossover. Teens with Attitude (Session 1) David Walker runs for Puckett, Sabine V., Sawyer Rankin, and Steven S. Panel 1 - engaged in battle above the earth, the Gauntleteer battles Cosmos the Star Dragon, Devourer of Worlds. In a world-shattering swing, the dragon is thrown back into the void, cracking the gauntlet into myriad pieces. They fall through the atmosphere, with the unconscious form of the Gauntleteer. Panel 2 - four kids, each with attitude, troubles, and dreams of superheroes in the great Gauntlet City show off their individual personalities as they hang after school. Panel 3 - the shards of the gauntlet slam into the ground, each with a glittering gem representing one of the Gauntleteer's virtues, causing the ground to explode as they hit, covering the teens in dust. Panel 4 - the shards crackle and a disembodied voice proclaims, "Those who wield the gauntlet are never cowardly or cruel, stand for peace and tolerance, and will defend this city and world without reward. Take me if you are worthy to wear me!" The teens look on shocked when the bravest of them reaches forward towards the shard. Meet Synovia, Alex, Jess, and Keisha as they take up the mantle of the Gauntleteer and fight to save Gauntlet City with attitude! Gauntlet Hangouts Through a Mirror Darkly Alun R. runs for Eike K., Jim Likes Games, Kim Riek, and Max Kämmerer A cybernetically enhanced Outsider, 'The Count', joins 'Vet' the team's lab grown Sentinel, and the company's mission Specialist, Dr Vera Albus, to investigate the Colony Ship Palantir along with Steven Ross, the only Survivor of whatever interrupted its original mission. Dark truths are revealed and horrible choices made as the Palantir tempts and torments them. Better the Devil Who Serves You (Session 4) Jamila R. Nedjadi runs for David Morrison, Joel N., Sam Zimmerman, and Sherri In this session we have our season finale! A lovely wedding reception takes place. Vel stuns our audience with a beautiful a make over and a hellish duet, K'vira takes part in a righteous duel, Jel cleans up a little too well, and Miss Bond discovers the most amazing secret ingredient for Kitsune Ramen...you have to watch it to believe it! ALIEN: The Hunt (Session 5 of 5) Jason Zanes runs for Alun R., Jamila R. Nedjadi, Paul Rivers, and Will H Our crew of Darius, Bryant, Noah, and Sitka battle their way to the Providence and "freedom." Aliens attack and lurk in the dark places. Hearts of Wulin: The Immortal Throne (Session 7 of 7) David Morrison runs for Bryan, Maria M., and Puckett In our finale, Zhang Long confronts Golden Soul Scholar, Mirror of the Clouds levels a reckoning against Boundless Sorrow, and Yaling Liu looks to the future of the throne. Rich Kid Problem$ (Session 2 of 3) Maria Mison facilitates for Kazumi, Maria M., and Marleigh We all attend an ex-presidential candidate's son fancy-schmancy bday party and shenanigans ensue as some rich kid$ chase after their dreams, find out the corruption of their families, and try to resolve the can't-be-thrown-money-at problems. Beam Saber: Human Gravity (Session 6) Leandro Pondoc runs for Bethany H., Michael G. Barford, and Rob Ruthven Safely back in their abandoned theme park base, the squad try to pick up old personal matters but find that the world around them threatens to strangle them with its complications. JD gains valuable insight into their new rival's business dealings, Naga flounders trying to find her lost squad and Verb looks into a new avenue for personal godhood. Hearts of Wulin: Measure of the Soul - Season 2 (Session 4) Jamila R. Nedjadi runs for Darold Ross, Joel N., Maria M., and Sherri Our characters realize the full extent of Crane's power and her twisted sense of duty. Horizon's family has been broken apart by tragedy, and he comes to realize what he has truly lost. Still Heart Bao must learn to accept Mei's growing power and her own complex destiny. Jin is caught between a rock and a hard place, if that rock was a handsome werewolf and the hard place was a demon prince... Apocalypse Keys: The Note Desolation Plays (Session 1 of 5) Leandro Pondoc runs for Brandon, Jim Likes Games, Sabine V., and SalamanderJames Character creation revolving around a group of monsters sent by DIVISION to Dublin, Ireland to investigate a haunting, or several. A shapeshifting Pure, a time-looping Last, a reptilian Summoned and a plantlike Found congregate as they are faced by wayward spirits and a carriage from hell meant to ferry them onward. 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