Gauntlet Video Roundup - April 12, 2019

Greetings, and welcome to the weekly Gauntlet Hangouts video roundup! Listed below are links to recorded sessions of online games played under the Gauntlet Hangouts banner and other games organized through the Gauntlet online RPG community. These recorded sessions represent only a small part of the giant selection of games available every week, and anyone can join in the fun! Details on how to become a part of the community are listed at the end of the post.

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Star Wars Saturday

Star Warbirds (Session 1 of 3)
Rich Rogers runs for Blaise, Sabine V., and Steven Watkins
The rookie starfighter pilots of the Green Dragon squadron take down pirates and dance the night away at a Zero-G club!

TGI Thursday

Things from the Flood (Session 2 of 4)
Lowell Francis runs for Puckett, Steven Watkins, Tom F., and Wade Lahoda
The teens escape from their pursuers and look into the source of the strange broadcast disc, but real life catches up to them in the form of parents, money, and the police. And it turns out they have not lost the strange white van...

Gauntlet Quarterly

Tales & Things (Tales from the Loop) (Session 1)
Lowell Francis runs for Darren Brockes, Patrick Knowles, Rich Rogers, Sarah J., and Sherri
In our first Tales from the Loop session we meet our gang of kids and see their problems on display. When the group's troublemaker discovers photos left behind by a missing school janitor, the uncover something truly weird...

Gauntlet Comics

1%er Supers (Session 1 of 4)
Rich Rogers runs for Agatha, Alejandro, Dr. Jason Cox, and Patrick Knowles
A session of character and world-building, in two parts due to tech issues.

Hit the Streets (Session 2 of 4)
Rich Rogers runs for Agatha, Alejandro, and Patrick Knowles
The street-level supers RPG with a new name (it was 1%er Supers) sees The Fist, The Cowl, and Kyron fighting the Quantum Syndicate!

Masks: Homefront Heroes (Session 2 of 5)
Jim Crocker runs for Alexi S., Chris Newton, David Jay, Joe Zantek, and Michael Mendoza
The Allied Angels meet a new friend, encounter an adult hero, and get in trouble at home!

Indie Schwarze Auge

[DEUTSCH] World of Aventurien: Schatten im Zwielicht (Session 10)
Gerrit Reininghaus ermöglichte eine Session für Christopher G., Eike K., Sabine V., und Tina T.
Altaia brennt - After deep and personal discussions about frustrations, saving our souls and facing our destiny, we healed some wounds of the destroyed oracle town of Altaia before covering it in magma and tsunamis.

Gauntlet League Wrestling

World Wide Wrestling: Gauntlet League Wrestling - Battle for the Belt (Session 2 of 5)
Tyler Lominack runs for Gerwyn Walters, Matt Caulder, Ryan M., Sabine V., and Zak Soeria-Atmadja
Bloody Bob and Prof. K Oz intensify their backstage rivalry. The Reckoning takes on a monster and a giant to carve out her place at the top of the card. The Champ brings class, and some much needed good advice, to Bloody Bob. Krull the Viking Barbarian gets embroiled in Bob and Oz's feud and puts the boots to the Prof with injurious results. It's hard to tell if it's more dangerous in the ring or backstage.

Mecha Monthly

Armour Astir (Session 2 of 4)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Rob Ruthven and Zak Soeria-Atmadja
The fight for the world against the Princes of Palladium continue as Ka'Naar the Scout and Lyra the Witch find a precious moment to bond before getting thrust into a siege involving snooty fellow rebels, frightened children, ethereal ghost mechs and weapons of mass destruction.

Gauntlet Hangouts

Hearts of Wulin: Storm of Falling Blossom (Session 1 of 4)
David Morrison runs for Alex T., David Walker, Pawel S., and Sawyer Rankin
As the Spring Festival begins in Four Dragons City, the great and the good of the wulin world gather to partake in the celebrations. In particular it is an opportunity for the new generation of warriors to prove themselves. Lian Shang dutifully serves her family in ensuring the festivities proceed smoothly. Red Lotus Ming rescues a friend from unscrupulous gamblers. Lin Min learns a costly lesson about the power of fortune. And Wei Xiaobao's entanglements with the law catch up with him.

The Black Hack: Tomb of the Serpent Kings (Session 2 of 4)
Mark Causey runs for Mathieu, Sherri, and Stephen K.

Copperhead County: The Best Brands Heist
Barry runs for Bethany H., Lu Quade, and Peter Mazzeo
Molotov, Chicken, and Ghost take an approach to their job even hotter than the chicken wings at Triple B's.

REV YOUR ENGINES
Leandro Pondoc facilitates for David Morrison
Ozymandius has a legacy to live up to. Cinder wants to be the best in the world. The two are rivals, REAVER pilots in the world's biggest mech competition, striving to outdo each other at every turn, even as their rivalry twists and turns along the way.

Monster of the Week: Protect & Survive - Winter is Coming (Session 1 of 2)
Alun R. runs for Christopher G., Scot Ryder, and William
Two 'Irregulars' are sent from London to a Yorkshire market town by Her Majesty's Pursuivants to tidy up after an earlier mission left loose ends, and are met by 'the only Pursuivant north of Watford'.

Cute Boys Holding Hands
David Morrison runs for Greg G., Peter Mazzeo, and Sabine V.
This is a hack that takes the basic premise of Hot Guys Making Out - a slow burn gay romance during the Spanish Civil War - and transplants it to a grammar school in South Yorkshire at the height of the Miners Strike in the early '80s, heavily inspired by coming-of-age films like Billy Elliot, Beautiful Thing, and History Boys. Simon King is a daydreamer who wants to get out of the small town he feels trapped in, while coming to grips with his sexuality. Jack Winthrop is a brilliant but troubled student, suffering at home as his father spirals deeper into alcoholism. Together we explore their budding romance as they struggle against the obstacles in their way.

Urban Shadows: Dresden Files (Session 1 of 4)
Lowell Francis runs for Alun R., Blake Ryan, Kevin Lovecraft, and Vince
Denver catches fire as our White Court Vamp attempts to aid a pyrotechnic patient, while her Wizard, Fae, and Oracle "allies" discover Wintery and Infernal forces arrayed against them.

Dream Askew: From the Void, Season 2 (Session 1 of 5)
Bethany H. runs for Barry, Peter Mazzeo, Saribel, and Sawyer Rankin
We meet our escaped experimental subjects as they prepare for the long, dangerous journey home. Former vice purveyor Robyn has reinvented herself as the Torch. Lark, now the Iris, is learning to control the psychic gifts the Institute forced on them. Ezra's talents for scavenging and ass-kicking make her an ideal Hawker. Rezzi the Tiger looks out for his son and his gang, and gets high with the new Arrival, Burton, who just wants to be down here with the rest of us in the trash.

World Wide Wrestling: LAWW (Ladies All World Wrestling) (Session 4 of 5)
Sawyer Rankin runs for David Rothfeder, Greg G., Peter Mazzeo, and Puckett
In this episode the cast find the tensions rising, the Boss getting on people's nerves, and some Kayfabe breaking the world of LAWW is set on fire, ready to blaze beautifully at the end.

World Wide Wrestling: LAWW (Ladies All World Wrestling) (Session 5 of 5)
Sawyer Rankin runs for David Rothfeder, Greg G., Peter Mazzeo, and Puckett
The finale comes in Hollywood! LAWW is rocked to the very core as the wrestlers throw themselves at the ring and into their final matches. Mythic moments are had and the final match sends the season into a tailspin ending!

Monsterhearts 2: The Institute (Session 1 of 4)
Sawyer Rankin runs for Peter Mazzeo, Rich Rogers, and Sławomir Wójcik
Our group gathers together, filling out the halls of this monstrous wonderland with wonderful people and feelings. Nothing could possibly go wrong, especially not Sisko the Dragon getting too close to an alpha werewolf after a heart to heart or Margot the Partygeist (portrayed by the Ferret) misinterpreting her own value when asked out on a date. And heavens forbid that Cassandra the Harpy initiates a team up with benefits to the popular witch. Or I could be lying! Watch to find out!

Monsterhearts 2: Ebon Carnivale (Session 1 of 4)
Sawyer Rankin runs for Donogh, Leandro Pondoc, Peter Mazzeo, and Ryan Dziuba
The Ebon Carnivale opens on the heads of Astoria the Unicorn, Cecilia the Harpy, Lyr the Fomorian, and Rodney the Minotaur. Rodney deals with more niceness in a day than he has in a year. Cecilia is that bitch you love who gets shit done. Astoria is getting so overwhelmed and scared at what is being put on her shoulders. And Lyr thinks things are going his way but he could be terribly wrong. How will this all shape up in the coming weeks and will there be a carnival after it all?

Never Tell Me the Odds: Ol' Hallelujah 01
Darren Brockes runs for Bryan, Fraser Simons, and Lu Quade
Corona, Atlas and Armand are hired by Syzygy, nostalgist of the White Market, to recover some alternate dimension memorabilia from a cartel on Eventide, one of the Thirteen Devils.

Masks: Evolution (Session 2 of 5)
Ryan M. runs for Lauren, Leandro Pondoc, and Sarah J.
Nijah, Anya, and Lily face a school field trip, an unhelpful roommate, and an old friend.

Monsterhearts 2: Ebon Sideshow (Session 1 of 4)
Sawyer Rankin runs for Darold Ross, Jesse A., and Steven desJardins
Welcome one and all to the twisted side of Haven, a place that has claws as wicked as any Lovecraftian world. Must be that New England air, eh? Meet Sammy, played by Jesse. Poor dear seems to be going up and down as if they were on a roller coaster! Cheer for Cecilia, throwing barbs and shade like a true monster. A monster with a lot to lose. And Rodney, played by Darold, sweet Rodney. Dangerous, scary Rodney. You're going to destroy so many hearts, but what else will fall before you? Next week: UNICORN DREAMS!

Hearts of Wulin (Session 2 of 5)
Agatha runs for Chris Newton, Eduardo L., Joshua Gilbreath, and Kurt Potts
Our PCs get into a streetside brawl and make moves on the loves of their lives. Multiple people get friendzoned.

Macchiato Monsters: The Lost City (Session 2 of 5)
Richard Ruane runs for Kyle Thompson, Tony H, and Zack
Inside the lost Cynidicea's great pyramid, the party learns of the perception skill (and dart-throwing) skills of Pulmia the Geomancer, the storm-father's appreciation for Denison the Juggler's juggling, and the linguistics capabilities (and marksmanship) of Tapay the kobold. They also run into an old friend being held captive by a new enemy.

Rhapsody of Blood (Session 1 of 4)
Shane Liebling runs for Ben Adelman, Jesse Larimer, and Mike Ferdinando
Our heroes go looking for answers and evil. They find the latter and lose one of their own to it.

HILT // BLADE: Season 1 (Session 2 of 4)
Darren Brockes runs for Ben Swinden, Jim Crocker, Sarah J., Simon Landreville, and Tomer Gurantz
After the shocking change at the end of episode 1, the squad meets their new squad-mate, Ahjo. Luiz levels with Ruby on the best spot in the city and Mel goes for a run...the Vanguard catches up. Ian and Ahjo bond over the legendary tales of Sir Panya. Mel has a sobering conversation with the Docent while Luiz takes Ian back to the obstacle course. Then? A many-limbed Traveler forces the squad to come together.

For The Cat
Stentor Danielson runs for Barry, Blaine, Djinn Thompson, Harry, and Kyle H.
Alex Roberts' For The Queen, with a twist: our queen was a cat.

Masks: Apocalypse Sonata (Session 2 of 4)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Alun R., Jesse Larimer, Kevin Marshall, and Pawel S.
The search for the Sonata begins in earnest as our heroes venture into the Universalis Festival, the greatest music festival in the galaxy. Freak nearly fulfills the dream of being in a British punk band, Graviton connects with a vulnerable drummer, Paradox-3 finds that his allies have a part in shaping his dystopian future and Solara reaches out to home, with dire consequences.

A Cool and Lonely Courage
Catherine Ramen runs for David Morrison, Diana Moon, and Peter Mazzeo
Alex White's story game of the women of the Special Operations Executive!

Alas For the Awful Sea: Kingsport 1851, Part Two (Session 1 of 4)
Catherine Ramen runs for Bethany H., Darold Ross, Ryan, Scot Ryder, and Seraphina Malizia
The Tethys limps into Santiago harbor; Forbes Greenwood and Mason Black join the crew; Captain Goodwin makes a deal with Captain Houston of the Charity; James is promoted; Joe is credulous; a mysterious creature makes its presence known.

Storm Riders!: GRUNTS (Session 1 of 4)
Jim Crocker runs for Donovan, John Campbell, Michael G. Barford, and Rich Rogers
In our pilot episode, we meet the GRUNTS and experiment our way towards a GI Joe-flavored version of Mike Barford's game of 80s TV action figures.

Storm Riders!: GRUNTS (Session 2 of 4)
Jim Crocker runs for John Campbell, Leandro Pondoc, and Michael G. Barford
GRUNTS in SPACE! A new hero enlists to help the GRUNTS defeat the CyberCzar and his sinister Kompu-Kossacks. Two veterans join the fight!

Other Games

Sorcerer: Demons are Social Media Junkies (Session 3)
Robbie Boerth runs for Alejandro, Jenny W., and Walter German
Another session of an off-calendar campaign using the rules of Ron Edwards' Sorcerer. The characters are invited to the mansion of the mysterious Richard Barfield, and they are becoming aware of demonic powers that they don't fully understand.

REV YOUR ENGINES
Barry facilitates for Alex
Bolt put Perishing Fury together with parts from other Reavers in his collective, the Wing Hazards, where steel sharpens steel. Nut rebuilt Eternal Olympus from the frame of xir earlier Reaver and brought a new team, the Extraplanar Gears, to the Showdown to teach Bolt that there can only be one winner.

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