Gauntlet Video Roundup - April 19, 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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Gauntlet Quarterly

Tales & Things (Tales from the Loop) (Session 2)
Lowell Francis runs for Darren Brockes, Patrick Knowles, Rich Rogers, Sarah J., and Sherri
When weird photos lead the kids out to Tambeau Forest in search of a missing janitor, they have their wildest speculations confirmed as they see, and get to pet, a dinosaur.

Gauntlet Comics

Project Lycra: Playtest (Session 1 of 3)
Rich Rogers runs for Bethany H., Jen Kitzman, Joe Zantek, and Peter Mazzeo
The first public playtest of "Grown-up Masks with feelz" Project Lycra, with the game's designer.

Masks: Homefront Heroes (Session 3 of 5)
Jim Crocker runs for Alexi S., Chris Newton, David Jay, and Joe Zantek
The Allied Angels take on the monstrous Gorgon Sisters, deal with a very unexpected request for help, a very much expected chewing out, and Miss Moxie brings the house down.

Indie Schwarze Auge

[DEUTSCH] World of Aventurien: Schatten im Zwielicht (Session 11)
Gerrit Reininghaus leitet eine Session für Anna-Lena, Eike K., und Hans
Galotta - Our black magic agents Niam, Boronhilf, and Enan went on a diplomatic mission to arch mage Galotta to discover that the real enemy lies within (or is it Boronhilf?).

Gauntlet League Wrestling

World Wide Wrestling: Battle for the Belt (Session 3 of 5)
Tyler Lominack runs for Gerrit Reininghaus, Gerwyn Walters, Matt Caulder, Ryan M., and Zak Soeria-Atmadja
All I can say is this may be the wildest, most insane session of WWW you are ever likely to see. Watch and enjoy!

Gauntlet Hangouts

Slings & Arrows (Session 2)
Mikel Matthews runs for Larry S. and Rich Rogers
Slings & Arrows playtest. Got some great feedback and got to see some relationships get destroyed.

Scum and Villainy: You're Gonna Carry That Weight (Session 2 of 3)
Gene A. runs for Alex, Asher S., and Jason Mills
While on Mars, KR4N3 and Quip endure the fallout of turning in one of their own and ruminate on their future. Captain Lazarr returns to the crew. An eight million woolong bounty leads to the pursuit of a train, a conflict with rival cowboys, a violent exfiltration, and someone's ship getting blown to smithereens.

Hearts of Wulin: Storm of Falling Blossom (Session 2 of 4)
David Morrison runs for Alex T., David Walker, Pawel S., and Sawyer Rankin
Lin Min and Ming compete in an archery contest. Lian Shang sides with Wei Xiaobao - now suspected of being the infamous Thief Yellow Whisper - against her fiance, Magistrate Zheng. Lian and Ming share an unexpected moment of intimacy. And Lin Min and Wei Xiaobao are ambushed by conflicting desires. Also assassins.

Memento Mori
Leandro Pondoc runs for Alex and Kyle Thompson
#sadmechjam - Amidst a roiling conflict, a battle-scarred Mech receives a new Pilot despite being recently shorn one. Though tensions may arise between JMS-92 and their new tenant, Ash, the memories of the long-departed former pilot may prove to build a bridge between the two.

The Black Hack: Tomb of the Serpent Kings (Session 3)
Mark Causey runs for Horst Wurst, Sherri, and Stephen K.

AVOWED
Leandro Pondoc runs for Alex
#sadmechjam - The Fearless Commander Victoria Joy and her Beloved Ace Pilot, Gamma Squad Leader Aurora, are at the precipice of war's end. The only thing carrying them through the uncertainties of conflict is the deep and unshakable bond between the two, even as it's tested by the war.

Fire Ships at Midnight
Barry facilitates for Patrick and Peter Mazzeo
The Captain and the Duke offer and accept advice from everyone but the Almighty himself, and lock their sea-unworthy spiritual advisor below decks when visited by plagues.

Monsterhearts 2: Ebon Carnivale (Session 2 of 4)
Sawyer Rankin runs for Donogh, Leandro Pondoc, Peter Mazzeo, and Sabine V.
We once again step into the Carnival world, seeing how the family life of the freaks may be fraying just a bit too fast. Mother Tribute shows favoritism with possessiveness to the darling Astoria while showering her with malignant praise. Cecilia develops ice in her veins when she tears at Mother Tribute's control only to perhaps befoul her only chance with someone who could love her. Sammy finally found a place to belong, a place that would accept them for who they really were...but did it? And Rodney starts laying down hooves to pavement, ready to charge through adversaries as he begins to find his own self-esteem.

Masks: Evolution (Session 3 of 5)
Ryan M. runs for Lauren, Leandro Pondoc, and Sarah J.
Solstice makes herself at home, but not everyone's convinced she's reforming--or going to stay that way. Meanwhile, other parts of Phantasm's Reverie's past are catching up. And who IS leading this team?

Hearts of Wulin (Session 3 of 5)
Agatha runs for Chris Newton, Joshua Gilbreath, and Kurt Potts
A lot of revelations happened this session: multiple hidden identities, including could-be villains. A secret engagement between the PCs was revealed. Tears were shed. Fights were fought. Hands were maimed.

Monsterhearts 2: The Institute (Session 2 of 4)
Sawyer Rankin runs for Diana Moon, Joe Zantek, Peter Mazzeo, Rich Rogers, and Sławomir Wójcik
We introduce two new students to the mix and start a rough and tumble mess through the school. Mikhail's sister gets him a date...kind of which they blow off in favor of partying with the Partygeist. Sisko gets a date...kind of...but will he stick with it? The Hollow Doll becomes more like her idol who seems to be riling up the entire school to get her way. And the prom is coming up!

Monsterhearts 2: Ebon Sideshow (Session 2 of 4)
Sawyer Rankin runs for Alexi S., Darold Ross, and Jesse A.
Welcome to the sideshow, today we see the trickery that Mother Tribute plays as well as introduce a skittish Unicorn into the mix. Rodney, our sweet bull, treating everything like a china shop as he rampages through so many hearts. Sammy finds that belonging is so much harder than they originally thought yet find themselves several unexpected allies. Arden, the new blood, has several good prophecies yet has one thrown back into his face. Only one ticket to watch!

Macchiato Monsters: The Lost City (Session 3 of 5)
Richard Ruane runs for Kyle Thompson, Morgan W., Tony H, and Zack
With help from the returned Yelnara, the party finds the ecstatic rituals of some of Magi of Usamigaras (watched by some very uptight brothers of Gorm), and after much negotiation and some thieving shenanigans, enlists their help recruiting the Warrior Maidens of Madarua to assist them and the Brothers of Gorm in confronting the cruel god Zargon.

Lacuna (Session 3 of 4)
Robbie Boerth runs for Adam and Alejandro
Mystery Agents Cooper and Page go AWOL in Blue City. But if their bodies remain on the slab, they are still in the clutches of Control. They discover that Blue City is more messed up than they first imagined. Some dream personalities are becoming "woke" and aware of their identities as imagined beings.

Masks: Apocalypse Sonata (Session 3 of 4)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Alun R., Kevin Marshall, Ludovico Alves, and Pawel S.
The Search for the Sonata strands our heroes in a ruined, war-torn dimension about to be used as fuel for the forces of Ominus, beset by duplicitous enemies, not-so-familiar faces and the spectre of treachery in their ranks. Freak fails to meet up with an old friend, Paradox-3 learns of a corruptor in their midst, Solara is faced with the invasion of their people and Bulwark-77 fights for her dying home.

Urban Shadows: Dresden Files (Session 2 of 4)
Lowell Francis runs for Alun R., Blake Ryan, Kevin Lovecraft, and Vince
The group ponders how to confront the Denarian as more pieces fall into place. Despite mistrust and uncertainty they head out into the blizzard to confront the leader of the White Court.

Tales from the Loop (Session 2 of 3)
Lowell Francis runs for John Campbell, Peter Mazzeo, Puckett, and Robert
The kids continue to protect "Frank," the engineered frog-toad (?), even as they hear of other weird animal incidents. This leads to them breaking into the abandoned home of a disgraced scientist with dangerous secrets.

HILT // BLADE: Season 1 (Session 3 of 4)
Darren Brockes runs for Ben Swinden, Jim Crocker, Sarah J., and Simon Landreville
The squad overcomes the Traveler encountered last episode. Ian starts to unravel, Mel loses confidence, Ruby gets drunk and Luiz is...doing great.

Rhapsody of Blood (Session 2 of 4)
Shane Liebling runs for Ben Adelman, Jesse Larimer, and Mike Ferdinando
The explorers make their way into the darkness... And discover the dangers of glass, iron, and incense!

Macchiato Monsters: The Gardens of Ynn (Session 1 of 2)
Kyle Thompson runs for Ben Adelman, Gene A., and Jesse A.
A handful of smugglers attempt interdimensional tax evasion into the Gardens of Ynn. Will they survive their attempt at flight, or will they just become plants?

Alas for the Awful Sea: Kingsport 1851, Part II (Session 2 of 4)
Catherine Ramen runs for Bethany H., Darold Ross, Scot Ryder, and Seraphina Malizia
Tensions rise as mysterious forces continue to work on the crews of the Tethys and the Charity; Joe attempts a rescue; Forbes meets a stranger; James struggles to keep order; Charlotte receives a terrifying command.

Scum and Villainy: You're Gonna Carry That Weight (Session 3 of 3)
Gene A. runs for Alex, Asher S., Jason Mills, and Walter German
KR4N3, Dex, and Quip get paid, which doesn't make them the most popular cowboys on Mars. With Gumshen piloting the ship, the crew makes plans to reach the greener pastures of Ganymede. Quip is surprised when he appears on Big Shot as a bounty head, underlining the need for a quick exit. Gumshen dodges the impound. Dex discovers a stowaway. Quip hears from an old friend. KR4N3 meets 1R15. A trip to Limelight Land. Quip hears from an old enemy. KR4N3 finds a hole in the universe.

Other Games

Sorcerer: Demons are Social Media Junkies (Session 4)
Robbie Boerth runs for Alejandro and Jenny W.
Chuck and Dylan are at the mansion of Richard Barfield, and things are beginning to get unsettling. The place is rigged with security cameras, but apparently there is no control room. Chuck successfully deals with some unwelcome guests, but Dylan finds himself in the clutches of demons who have bad intentions.

Sorcerer: Demons are Social Media Junkies (Session 5)
Robbie Boerth runs for Alejandro, Jenny W., and Walter German
Chuck engages the demon thugs, allowing Dylan to escape their clutches. Meanwhile, Shawn gets into the party spirit and creates a scene when he talks to a movie star, causing her partner to do into a crazed fit of jealousy. Sorcerous assaults are in abundant evidence, but our party remains oblivious to the powers that are swirling around them.

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