Greetings, and welcome to the weekly Gauntlet Calendar video roundup! Enjoy these recordings of online games organized through Gauntlet Calendar 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 Community Open Gaming
Old School Essentials: Mortzengersturm: The Mad Manticore of the Prismatic Peaks Mike Ferdinando runs for Anya Reyes, Daniel Kušan, Paulo, and Sasha Posing as royal inspectors, our heroes visit the stronghold of the the mad wizard Mortzengersturm, master of transformation magic. The wizard stole the mystical Whim-Wham Stone to turn himself into a manticore, and the princess wants it back. 1970s cartoon hijinks ensue! Bluebeard's Bride Steph runs for Eirinar, Rod Santos, and SalamanderJames We have some spooky shenanigans through Bluebeard's mansion. Quietus Mike Ferdinando runs for Kavya and Mona Sisters Lorelei and Ashley are struggling to keep the family business afloat, when one night the power goes out and their apartment above their shop are invaded by masked, axe-wielding killers. Can they survive the night? Hunter: the Reckoning Blake Ryan runs for Donogh, Kae, Kathleen Fuller, and Steph 🌲 ☕ 🔥 Oneshot set in 2010 Canada. #TimHortons Hit the Nazi - Retrieve the Ark Alun R. runs for Jim Likes Games, Mairi, Rod Santos, and Sabine V. We meet the 'Bruiser/Academic', Prof. Maria Maganda Echeverria; the 'Daredevil/Air Ace', Craig Carter; the 'Hustler/Socialite', Lana Morgan, and the 'Friend/Ace Reporter, Hildy Russell, as events at a ribbon cutting in New Gauntlet City propel them across the globe to where Nazis aim to invoke ancient deities. Democracy prevails through derring-do, almighty alliteration, and plenty of cracking wise...though love is betrayed before a volcano erupts... Hunter: the Reckoning Blake Ryan runs for Chris R., Kathleen Fuller, and Steph 🌑 🍟 🐈 Oneshot in 2010 Canada. Black Cats & Moths. Ex-Capes (Session 1 of 2) Jim Likes Games runs for Kathleen Fuller, Michael Mendoza, Philip Rogers, and Rod Santos We create characters and initiate The Contender plot. This part 1 of a 2-session playtest of Jim Crocker's hack of The Between about the adventures of not-so-retired superheroes. Ex-Capes (Session 2 of 2) Jim Likes Games runs for Kathleen Fuller, Michael Mendoza, Philip Rogers, and Rod Santos We dive into The Contender plot and explore other aspects of play, including Answer a Question. This is part 2 of a 2-session playtest of Jim Crocker's hack of The Between about the adventures of not-so-retired superheroes. Vow of the Knight-Aspirants: The Forest's Lessons Alexi S. runs for Brandon Brylawski, Eirinar, Jon East, and Rod Santos Four squires encounter a manticore-like beast, a constructed scarecrow knight, and a village of scared and angry townsfolk. Can they bring about peace in a place roiled by wrath and fear? Lady Kimmin tries to lighten hearts with her humor, Bronwen trusts to her honed swordswomanship, Midnight confronts the suspicions directed at an adopted Seathlander, and Rhymour always has a book at the ready. Molotov College (Session 1 of 2) Donogh runs for Anders, Jon East, and Kae We meet our Alumni: Justine, August & Sage - all struggling in some way in the years since the College closed with the disappearance of the Headmaster. But they find themselves together again with a prospective reopening on the cards; but darker things are in motion - a looming apocalypse and the strange paths of the other Alumni... Molotov College (Session 2 of 2) Donogh runs for Anders, Jon East, and Kae Sage's involvement with Quincy, and his involvement at the centre of Justine's conspiracy board breeds suspicion between the Alumni. The Police throw a match to the flames and August loses control over the Phantom Wind with the intervention of a ghost from their past. But when Quincy shows up things get real complicated... [Content warning: police violence, alcohol.] Trophy Dark: Isle of Water and Blood Mike Ferdinando runs for Erik Sofge, Mona, and SalamanderJames In 1902, a group of dilettante occultists sail to one of the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire in order to perform a ritual of summoning. It does not go to plan. Pasión de las Pasiones: Embers of Passion Lowell Francis runs for Dave, Mike Ferdinando, Mindy, and usnavi With the vanishingly of the luxury hotel's owner, forces converge on La Rosa Querida to take control or simply find a place-- but when the police raid a room looking for drug, it sets off a chain which will throw lovers together and provide a shocking revelation of parentage. Crescendo of Violence: Kind of Black & Blue Lowell Francis runs for Mark, Mike Ferdinando, Mischa D. Krilov, and Rich Rogers We try out Osprey's just-released neon-noir action TTRPG. When a nightclub singer goes missing our protagonists take the case leading to an apartment under siege, a sharp-edged restaurant, a hyper-spa, and finally a shoot-out at Neo Grand Central Station. Gauntlet Calendar Bump in the Dark: Welcome to Last Pine (Session 4 of 4) Jex Thomas runs for Ben Bond, Berry S, Steven S., and Thomas Manuel The Burned Book Club investigates strange happenings involving a local teen and the upcoming Pinewood County Fair while tension mounts within the group. Fallout 2d20: Welcome to Your New Home (Session 4) Lowell Francis runs for Dennis Matheson, Jason Zanes, Rich Rogers, and Will H While Cole and Hype are forced through a game of death and onto the floorboards for a deadly game of heretical basketball, Fizz and Longman work to steal the key ElektroVic production line component. When their team begins to turn the crowd, Vault 33's overseer releases a Supermutant ringer onto the Court and things get even wilder from there. The Between: Ghosts of El Paso Episode (Session 2 of 12) Jim Likes Games runs for Chris Newton, José Feito, Keith Stetson, and Puckett Our first Dusk/Night Phases as the Vigilance Committee squares off with the Ghost-Be-Gone Threat, and we introduce The Lady in White. Fading Suns: Pax Alexius (Session 3 of 3) Lowell Francis runs for David Montgomery, MadJay Brown, and Rod Santos Intercepted by Mantis Knights, the group is forced to accept the hospitality of a Decados noble. Though they seem accommodating, things become tense when the groups' incursion into the ruins (and theft of a transport) becomes known. After worrying signs, the group decides to investigate the Baron, leading to a deadly confrontation. Songs for the Dusk (Session 3 of 11) Shane runs for Agatha, Ian, and Puckett The Seagulls successfully sneak into the Hand of the Cocoon's compound in Iron Harbour, but getting out safely and undetected proves to be the bigger problem. Star Wars Saturday Starscape (Session 4 of 4) Rich Rogers runs for Anders, Jo Lene, Sherri, and Will H The crew of the Dancing Sarlaac knowingly walk into a trap, and not all of them walk back out. Gauntlet Reading Club The All-Consuming World Steven S. facilitates for Leandro Pondoc and Maria M. The Gauntlet Reading Club discusses Cassandra Khaw's The All-Consuming World. Spoilers for The All-Consuming World in this video!!! Once More Into the Void: The All-Consuming World (Session 1) Steven S. facilitates for Leandro Pondoc and Maria M. The Gauntlet Reading club starts our run of Rae Nedjadi's Once More Into the Void inspired by Cassandra Khaw's The All-Consuming World. Rosafina Blooming recruits mad scientist EL and Mother Rent to carry out one last score as a shadowy legion of the vengeful dead threatens the minds' dominion over space. Plus, we agree that Brother Teleconference is too silly a name. Once More Into the Void: The All-Consuming World (Session 2) Steven S. runs for Leandro Pondoc and Maria M. The crew finds out just how little Rosafina Blooming has left to her name, visits a place Mother Rent would rather avoid, and gets accused of war crimes! Where to Find More 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, or catch one of our Gauntlet Community Open Gaming online mini-conventions. To support The Gauntlet, please visit the Gauntlet Patreon. Everyone is welcome to sign up for Gauntlet Calendar games, but Patreon supporters get extra options like priority RSVP for Gauntlet Calendar 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 Calendar video roundup! Enjoy these recordings of online games organized through Gauntlet Calendar 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. Don't miss out on Gauntlet Community Open Gaming, our free online TTRPG event happening right now! GCOG is running through Sunday, September 25th, and there's still time to join in. If you're interested, please click here for more information about the event and instructions for how to register. We hope to see you there! Gauntlet Calendar
Songs for the Dusk (Session 2 of 11) Shane runs for Agatha, Dana Pena, and Puckett After a thunderstorm wrecks the observatory, the Striders take some time to help their community rebuild. Meanwhile, Rhona makes an ominous discovery about the Hand of the Cocoon. The Between: Incense & Cigar Smoke (Session 14) David Morrison runs for Bryan, Darold Ross, Elle, and José Feito The hunters spend a last few moments together in Hargrave House before setting out to meet Lord Fauconberg for the last time. Their mission takes them well beyond London, and sacrifices must be made if they are to end Fauconberg's scheme... [Note: this session is split into two videos.] The Veil: Iterations (Session 9) Lowell Francis runs for Bethany H., Patrick Knowles, Sherri, and Tyler Lominack The team puts together pieces about the "alien invasion," dollbots, Veil-actuated personalities, and more. But question still remain and both Marley and Riddle deal with questions of their past and their selves. Fallout 2d20: Welcome to Your New Home (Session 3) Lowell Francis runs for Dennis Matheson, Jason Zanes, Rich Rogers, and Will H At Newfie our heroes discover the aftermath of an attack by The Tall Men aka The Celts. The realize that these are Vault 33 dweller, taking only the healthiest and most athletic of the settlers, including Hype's sister. They bargain with the ghoul Rat Franklin who leads them to a secret passage into the Vault. The team splits up, but a sudden turnabout puts half the group into the hands of a mad sportsmaster. Bump in the Dark: Welcome to Last Pine (Session 3 of 4) Jex Thomas runs for Ben Bond, Berry S, Steven S., and Thomas Manuel The Burned Book Club stops the ritual taking place beneath the city, but are granted little respite after due to pesky voices whispering from the void, the discovery of a dark conspiracy involving the Book of Names, a missing cultist, and an unwelcome visit from a ghost. Nahual: Angel's End (Session 8 of 8) Jesse A. runs for Puckett, Rich Rogers, and Steven S. In our finale, a final confrontation with Bishop Raguel looms, but first allies must be gathered. Fading Suns: Pax Alexius (Session 2 of 3) Lowell Francis runs for David Montgomery, MadJay Brown, and Rod Santos After crash-landing on Pandemonium, the group must deal with an injured patron. A hunt through the wilderness leads them to a secret dig site where the group's Priest manage to talk his way into their good graces and cover the theft of a transport. They escape, but many questions remain unanswered-- what were the Decados doing there and what had created these shambling husks? Hearts of Wulin: The Bride with Pearl Nails (Session 4 of 4) Lowell Francis runs for Agatha, Cat, Sherri, and Whitney In an epic conclusion, our heroes finally come face to face with the forces manipulating emotions and spirits at the wedding, but not before anger and vengeance have their day. Star Wars Saturday Starscape (Session 3) Rich Rogers runs for Anders, Jo Lene, Sherri, and Will H With a saboteur dead and TIE fighters attacking, what does the crew do? Where to Find More 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, or catch one of our Gauntlet Community Open Gaming online mini-conventions. To support The Gauntlet, please visit the Gauntlet Patreon. Everyone is welcome to sign up for Gauntlet Calendar games, but Patreon supporters get extra options like priority RSVP for Gauntlet Calendar 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 Calendar video roundup! Enjoy these recordings of online games organized through Gauntlet Calendar 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. Don't miss our next Gauntlet Community Open Gaming event, taking place September 22nd - 25th. Everyone is welcome to join us for this completely free online gaming weekend! If you're interested, please click here for more information about the event and instructions for how to register. Registration is currently open, and we hope to see you there! Gauntlet Calendar
Bump in the Dark: Welcome to Last Pine (Session 2 of 4) Jex Thomas runs for Ben Bond, Berry S, Steven S., and Thomas Manuel The Burned Book Club skips school to investigate the aftermath of a field trip gone wrong. They learn that something dangerous lurks beneath the ground of Iron Country. Fallout 2d20: Welcome to Your New Home (Session 2 of 4) Lowell Francis runs for Dennis Matheson, Jason Zanes, Rich Rogers, and Will H Now joined by their wastelander tech companion, the group debates which of two leads to follow. The ultimately choose to inquire at the Newfie settlement, despite the dangers on the road. Their travels bring them into contact with a strange milker and a rad scorpion, before the arrive at Newfie, only to see smoke on the horizon. The Between: Incense & Cigar Smoke (Session 13) David Morrison runs for Bryan, Darold Ross, Elle, and José Feito Priyanka returns to a somewhat changed Hargrave House, where her relationship with Fujisawa continues to be tense, and Lady Camila questions Professor Cockburn's loyalties. The other hunters go to banish the Demon of Kilburn Abbey, while Fujisawa reaches out to a dangerous foe. And the morning brings a dangerous revelation that may imperil London and the wider world... [Note: this session is split into two videos.] The Between: Ghosts of El Paso (Session 1 of 12) Jim Likes Games runs for Chris Newton, José Feito, Keith Stetson, and Puckett We create our Hunters and introduce the Threat of Ghost-Be-Gone. Includes a custom playbook I write for this campaign, The Educator! Coyote & Crow: Cold Hunger (Session 2 of 4) Chris R. runs for Brandon Brylawski, Mairi, Marc Majcher, and Puckett Our Scout and Whisperer track militants in the frozen night, while our Seeker, under pressure, prepares a spiritual ceremony for our Tinkerer at the behest of a mysterious force — but will they heed the advice of a friendly spirit guide cautioning them about the danger they may be about to face? Star Wars Saturday Starscape (Session 2) Rich Rogers runs for Anders, Paul Rivers, Sherri, and Will H The crew of the Dancing Sarlacc deal with an imperial saboteur! Stars in the Dark: Season 4 (Session 8) Anders runs for Marc Majcher, Mark (they/them), Rich Rogers, and Steven Watkins The End of the Beginning of the End?! - Bria does a job in prison while Boko, Tycho, and Bade look for information on Vruvo. Where to Find More 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, or catch one of our Gauntlet Community Open Gaming online mini-conventions. To support The Gauntlet, please visit the Gauntlet Patreon. Everyone is welcome to sign up for Gauntlet Calendar games, but Patreon supporters get extra options like priority RSVP for Gauntlet Calendar 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 Calendar video roundup! Enjoy these recordings of online games organized through Gauntlet Calendar 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. Don't miss our next Gauntlet Community Open Gaming event, taking place September 22nd - 25th. Everyone is welcome to join us for this completely free online gaming weekend! If you're interested, please click here for more information about the event and instructions for how to register. Registration is currently open, and we hope to see you there! Gauntlet Calendar
Fallout 2d20: Welcome to Your New Home (Session 1 of 4) Lowell Francis runs for Jason Zanes, Rich Rogers, and Will H We do set up and Vault creation (sponsored by ElektroVic Sports Drink) for our characters and see them tangling with Raiders in the wastes before returning home to a desperate crisis. Bump in the Dark: Welcome to Last Pine (Session 1 of 4) Jex Thomas runs for Ben Bond, Berry, Steven S., and Thomas Manuel The Burned Book Club goes through character and pact creation, coming up with not only great characters but some totally awesome world-building and plot hooks as well. Nahual: Angels End (Session 5 of 8) Jesse A. runs for Puckett, Steven S., and Vince The pack gets in some trouble. Pablo makes an enemy. Nahual: Angel's End (Session 6 of 8) Jesse A. runs for Puckett, Rich Rogers, and Steven S. Teo turns out to be more than he appears, and whole new kettle of fish is overturned. Nahual: Angels End (Session 7 of 8) Jesse A. runs for Puckett, Rich Rogers, and Steven S. Showdown at the cantina. Fading Suns: Pax Alexius (Session 1 of 4) Lowell Francis runs for David Montgomery, Del B., MadJay Brown, and Rod Santos In our first session we meet and learn about our characters, then see them find a potential Hazat patron aboard ship, before immediately being thrown in into an attack and attempted assassination in the orbit of Pandemonium. The Veil: Iterations (Session 8) Lowell Francis runs for Bethany H., Patrick Knowles, Sherri, and Tyler Lominack Plans do not go as planned, we Riddle and Marley's incursion into MedQwik is interrupted. Despite this they learn something of the nature of one of their foes, Veil Beings who can affect the real world, but questions remain about their purpose, source, and connection to the Dollbots. Coyote and Crow: Cold Hunger (Session 1) Chris R. runs for Brandon Brylawski, Mairi, Marc Majcher, and Puckett Character creation and bonds established for a superpowered group of new Suyata recruits in Cahokia. An awkward Seeker, who believes destiny will be thrust upon her, learns intimate details about her colleague Thanga, the Whisperer, as she shepherds his dying partner’s spirit into the Black. Thanga, a legacy appointment to the Suyata, feels pressure to perform perfectly but resists help from Tala's unsavory contacts who could help him close a case. Tala, the hacker Scout, is injured by a mysterious online powerful force, requiring cybernetic aid from Onawah, the Tinkerer, that mirrors a procedure she previously failed that resulted in her father's death. This Session Zero is the first of a four session Coyote and Crow campaign called "Cold Hunger" based on the rulebook's introductory scenario. The Between: Incense & Cigar Smoke (Session 10) David Morrison runs for Bryan, Darold Ross, Elle, and José Feito Hargave House continues its investigation of the Creature of Cremorne Gardens, as they narrow down the list of suspects who could be behind the hoax. That evening, they lay a trap for the creature, while the Professor makes a grisly discovery in the furnace of the Bulstrode works. The Between: Incense & Cigar Smoke (Session 11) David Morrison runs for Bryan, Elle, and José Feito Lady Camila reaches out to Edwin Belmont for information on Sir Archibald Bulstrode, while the Professor reaches out to him directly on the orders of his society. Meanwhile Fujisawa has a long lie in as she receives a strange visitor. That evening, the hunters take the fight to Sir Archibald. The Between: Incense & Cigar Smoke (Session 12) David Morrison runs for Bryan, Elle, and José Feito Lady Camila journeys to Kilburn Abbey to question the clergy about the recent possessions, while Fujisawa chases up on religious contacts of her own and the Professor gets down to research. After a shared drink over a demonic tome, the hunters head to the pleasure barge Prosymnus to thwart the schemes of the Abernathys. [Note: this session is split into two videos.] Songs for the Dusk (Session 1 of 11) Shane runs for Agatha, Dana Pena, Ian, and Puckett The striders delve into an abandoned mine amidst the lava flows and broken earth of The Shatter, hoping to find something they can use to win over a hostile band of smugglers. Trophy Dark: Devil, Aim For Me! (Session 1) Mike Ferdinando runs for Cliff, Jim Likes Games, and Marc Majcher Three down-on-their luck bounty hunters start tracking the legendary bank robber Henry Bantam, wanted dead or alive. The bounty is a small fortune, but Bantam is said to have the Devil on his side. In this session, we meet our bounty hunters as they embark upon their dark journey across the Weird West, a young'un with something to prove joins their posse, and at the Crossroads they encounter a corpse and an echo from the past. Gauntlet Talk Running TTRPG Mysteries Lowell Francis This is a seminar by Lowell Francis talking about planning and running TTRPG mysteries. It's about 60 minutes of talk followed by a Q&A. Lowell talks about his approach and best practices for running mysteries in RPGs. Topics include:
Star Wars Saturday Thrilling Adventures! (Session 3) Rich Rogers runs for Cody Eastlick, Sam Zimmerman, and Steven Watkins A conclusion to our epic tale - The Theft of the Khyber Idol! Stars in the Dark: Season 4 (Session 6) Anders runs for Marc Majcher, Mark (they/them), Rich Rogers, and Steven Watkins Boko's Back, Baby! - Boko is out of prison, Tycho gets a request for aid, Bade entertains everyone, Val navigates the tensions in the crew, and Trizi gets a very loud and clear message from the crew's patron. Stars in the Dark: Season 4 (Session 7) Anders runs for Marc Majcher, Mark (they/them), Rich Rogers, and Steven Watkins One Year! ONE YEAR! ONE YEAR! - This is the one year anniversary of Stars in the Dark, which started out as a four-session run where I wanted to learn the basics of Blades in the Dark by running it reskinned for Star Wars. After 38 sessions the crew is Tier III, only one character from the original group is still active, and they have relocated from 1313 to the not quite as terrible 1314. This episode brings Hutt entanglements and mysterious Force encounters as Boko, Bade, Tycho/Baron, and Val/Revolver debate the future of the crew. Starscape (Session 1) Rich Rogers runs for Anders, Jo Lene, Sherri, and Will H The crew of the Dancing Sarlacc take on a ferry mission and discover some SABOTAGE (cue Beastie Boys music?) Where to Find More 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, or catch one of our Gauntlet Community Open Gaming online mini-conventions. To support The Gauntlet, please visit the Gauntlet Patreon. Everyone is welcome to sign up for Gauntlet Calendar games, but Patreon supporters get extra options like priority RSVP for Gauntlet Calendar 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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