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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.
Star Wars Saturday
Star Riders (Session 3)
Rich Rogers runs for Keith Stetson, Michael G. Barford, Sabine V., and Walter German
A showdown with bounty hunters on the ice planet of Hoth!
Gauntlet Quarterly
Masks: The Suits (Session 11)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Erez, Rob Ruthven, and Sabine V.
The Suits are coming. Even as our heroes try to take a breather, like a small music sesh, their foes refuse to let them. Serenade learns how to be a role model for their younger sibling, L0K1 defuses a potential cosmic catastrophe and Michael receives some cryptic help beyond dimensions.
Gauntlet Comics
Masks: The Best Worst Summer (Session 2 of 4)
Chris Newton runs for Alex, John Campbell, Pearl Zare, and Vince
Wherein our erstwhile teen heroes confront the perils of victory, European ages for wine and beer purchases, and the strange dating habits of kinda sad adults.
Project Lycra July Playtest (Session 2 of 4)
Rich Rogers runs for Chris Newton, Dan Pucul, Jen Kitzman, and Patrick Knowles
The Four Colors (aka Eidiolon and the Four Colors) take on Superia at a festival, then they butt heads with the alien group The Consortia, and are challenged to a fight with their thug leader Myrmidon!
Urban Shadows: Coven Prime EX LIBRIS (Session 3 of 4)
Jim Likes Games runs for Chris Newton, Pearl Zare, and Sarah J.
The occult heroes of Coven Prime deal with a Hunter gone bad, Moon Court Assassins, and an attack on the pack.
Project Lycra: July Playtest (Session 3 of 4)
Rich Rogers runs for Chris Newton, Dan Pucul, Jen Kitzman, Leah Libresco Sargeant, and Patrick Knowles
The True Colors are joined by Fata Morgana in a flashback that brings in the villainous Corvid from Undertaker's Row! Why won't Eidolon give Corvid a chance on his record label? So much hatred!!!
LAOG - Live Action Online Games
Makeup Moments: Captain and Alien
Gerrit Reininghaus facilitates for Pearl Zare
A laog of putting on makeup together online. As theater actors, we only had 40 minutes to get ready before going on stage. And still managed to finally overcome our inhibitions and finally have a date together. Find the game in Codex Glamour 2.
The Election of the Wine Queen
Gerrit Reininghaus facilitates for Noella H, Pawel S., Pearl Zare, and Vasilis Liaskovitis
The drama unfolds when a nasty jury head disappears with the son of his best buddy in a wine cellar for an early crowning ceremony. Find the game in Codex Sunlight.
Mecha Monthly
Too Good To Be True (Session 2 of 3)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Alex, Diana Moon, Rich Rogers, and Rob Ruthven
A mission to take out an ECM node, faced with dropships, exo suits, artillery fire and bad odds?Just another day for Ares Limited. 'Dante finds out that running into enemy fire isn't the greatest of ideas, Nadia remains calm and cool as she pursues the objective, Chuey risks life and limb to help his friends and Tag takes a dropship on with panache.
Gauntlet Hangouts
Spire: The Sulphurous Presses (Session 2 of 4)
Leandro Pondoc runs for David Morrison, Ludovico Alves, Robbie Boerth, and Sławomir Wójcik
SEX! DRUGS! AND PALANQUINS! Let loose upon the street's of Spire, the Jester's Epitaph finds intrigue almost too easy to sniff out. Vellurion tracks down mystery arms dealers, Montpellier falls afoul of a strange professor's activities, Sarge sniffs out a strongarm political group and Dot recruits an eager friend to the cause.
Hearts of Wulin: The Four Masters! (Session 1 of 4)
David Walker runs for Leandro Pondoc, Ludovico Alves, and Sabine V.
Inspired by the Water Margin (and a little of Saban's Power Rangers perhaps!) In which the (anti?)heroes defy the will of Custodian Tian and try to steal something long since lost...
Monster of the Week: Dresdenverse (Session 2 of 3)
Blake Ryan runs for Alun R., Erez, Kevin Lovecraft, and Ludovico Alves
Hunters vs Summer King
Hearts of Wulin: The Four Masters! (Session 2 of 4)
David Walker runs for Leandro Pondoc, Ludovico Alves, Mikael Tysvær, and Sabine V.
The Assassin's Choice - Our rebels break into Governor Willow's Palace and encountered the unorthodox Ping for the first time. Chaos ensues as Green Owl performs an act of defiance, Silver Sable makes a fateful choice and the noble Tiger Eye's courage places them in a dangerous situation.
Eotenweard (Monster of the Week): The Synhamm Alliance (Session 2 of 4)
Alun R. runs for Alejandro, Blake Ryan, Robbie Boerth, and Sabine V.
The characters from last time (with Setia the Loon along as an NPC 'til Scot returns to the series) fall in with a Saxon warrior in search of revenge, after he helps them subdue bandits on the road, who turn out to be linked to Synhamm's nemesis: King Beda of Lindsey...who seemed to be expecting them! From there they travel to the former legionary fort at Danum, now a trading hub, only to find themselves caught up in an effort by Beda to take the town for himself. Note: two-part video.
The Warren: Escape to The Big Green (Session 2 of 2)
Mikael Tysvær runs for Bryan, Horst Wurst, and Steven
The city park is no longer safe and the warren decides to make the dangerous move trough the sewers towards a new home in the big green.
DIE (Session 1 of 3)
David Morrison runs for Justin Ford, Pearl Zare, Puckett, and Walter German
It's Christmas in 2004, in the tiny market town of Keythorpe. For the first time since they graduated four years ago, the former members of an after-school roleplay club meet up for a session. After finishing school, Auley stayed behind in Keythorpe to help support his mother, and now spends his days packing boxes on an industrial estate. His best friend Andrew left his university course to take up a position as an account manager with a large telesales firm down in London, and is enjoying the life of a young professional there. Eddy - Edward - works for an advertising firm, and caught a break with a successful campaign for Norwich's leading energy drinks company. Lil dropped off of the face of the earth after school, but a chance encounter brings her back to the group. Joe - who has been away at university - discovered an interesting game with a tragic background at a carboot sale in Coventry, and has invited his former friends around for a game of DIE... (This session is primarily character creation and worldbuilding, though this is a key part of establishing the game!)
Slings & Arrows: Playtest (Comedy of Errors) (Session 2 of 3)
Mikel Matthews runs for Dan Pucul, Pearl Zare, and Vasilis Liaskovitis
While dealing with a workplace that go under, a colleague who may be inappropriate with grad students, and real-estate client who's a massive pain, they still find time to break out of prison, confront the King and Queen about the counselor, find the doppleganger, and come face to face with a smarter, more capable version of the Prince.
The Clay That Woke: Rise (Session 3 of 5)
Mikel Matthews runs for Diana Moon, Eilas, and Tomer Gurantz
Sent to procure the source of a certain drug, one nameless Minotaur encounters Jaril and Hepias, two Minotaurs who earned their Names in the Jungle. Taken from the dreams of children, in order to find the one who carries the secret language of an ancient time, they must decide if they can go along with their employers or must rebel.
Dark Streets & Darker Secrets: City Immortal (Session 2 of 5)
Richard Ruane runs for Leandro Pondoc, Maria Rivera, and Will B
As summer fest begins, Victoria tries to regain her wits, while the Traditionalist Party senators snub the duchess, and Alistair and Julietta find themselves in an ambush.
Urban Shadows: London, 1604 (Session 3 of 4)
Alexi S. runs for Brian, Jesse A., Kyle H., and Steven
Night falls on London. Phillip Kemp, the Hunter, stalks a masked woman with fiendish eyes. Yeften ibn Idir, the Veteran, talks down magicians and mercenaries to rescue John Dee. Dee's daughter Katherine, the Wizard, weaves forbidden magics to put a scheming coven in its place. And Ariel Oakley, the Fae, discovers its easier to make it into the Tower of London than to make it out in one piece.
The Sword, the Crown, and the Unspeakable Power: Consequences (Session 3 of 4)
Gene A. runs for Andrew Hauge, Davey, Jason Zanes, and Joe Zantek
The Prince comes under Virelia's influence, but her machinations are complicated with the arrival of Standor at the camp of the Talosian army. Rook and the White Ruin deliver Lady Xanstra to misty Varangia, where they discover a corsair fleet sheltered. Lady Xanstra reveals her plan to the White Ruin, who has a vision of an escaped Forgotten One. Standor makes a pact with the Queen's instrument, Marshal Arkan. Virelia agrees to go to Skathos, even if it means bringing Standor. Rook and Strawblood grow close.
Night Witches: Trud Gornyka (Session 3 of 4)
Jim Likes Games runs for Bethany H., Joey R., Maria M., and Puckett
Two new pilots, a debate on the base about Galya's fortunes, and a liter of vodka in a canteen.
The Veil 2020: Dawn and Dusk Corp. (Session 3 of 5)
Simon Landreville runs for David Hayes, Eli S., Nadine, and Pearl Zare
The characters doubt the Purgatory program. There is a really really hot almost sex scene and decisions are made.
Heart: The City Beneath: Playtest (Session 1 of 3)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Gabriel Robinson, Patrick Knowles, Sabine V., and Steven
Deep beneath Spire, the phantasmagorical wound that is the Heart holds many wonders and horrors alike. But diving into it often extracts a toll. As our delvers behold sights such as a biomechanical train, a tunnel of symbols and the corpse of a god, Cauldron is surrounded by regret, Serafine is surrounded by blood, Maeglin is surrounded by temptations and Calixte is surrounded by fools.
Urban Shadows: L.A. Noire (Session 2 of 4)
David Walker runs for David Morrison, Pearl Zare, and Will H
Rose makes a deal with the devil, Lee stands up for his people and Richie gets into more trouble than he can handle - and is bailed out by Gregory Peck.
Hit the Streets Live!
Rich Rogers runs for Chris Newton, David Jay, John Campbell, and Joshua Gilbreath
The defenders of The Knuckle deal with the Whisper Syndicate's aims to push unwanted legislation that will... outlaw super-powers?!? Check out Hit the Streets: Defend the Block on Kickstarter now!
Then They Returned: PbtA (Session 1 of 2)
Lowell Francis runs for Julie Rogers, Leandro Pondoc, Puckett, and Robert
Character creation and initial scenes for this playtest of a game of teen horror mysteries in the Southwest lead to a missing teen and a terrifying gardener.
Hearts of Wulin: King of Bandits (Session 1 of 2)
Jim Likes Games runs for Dan Pucul, Keith Stetson, Raji Purcell, and Will B
In the shadow of Seven Flanks Peak, the copper miners await a caravan and hope the local assassins' school doesn't make too much of a mess in town.
Hearts of Wulin: My Heart's Reflection (Session 2 of 3)
Gene A. runs for Brock, Kurt Potts, Lauren, and Sarah J.
A wedding to unite two powerful houses brings old friends and lovers to town. The bride-to-be arrives. A misunderstanding at the inn. Jia brings the ousted Moon-Swoon Heart and Yahui to the expansive estate of his clan. Shun feigns illness and attends the party in disguise. Yahui drinks with the bridegroom and finally reunites with his sister, Lei, Shun's lover. Moon-Swoon Heart and Jia discuss obligations. Assassins. Shun's loyalties are tested. One unfortunate death, and then another.
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 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!
Star Riders (Session 3)
Rich Rogers runs for Keith Stetson, Michael G. Barford, Sabine V., and Walter German
A showdown with bounty hunters on the ice planet of Hoth!
Gauntlet Quarterly
Masks: The Suits (Session 11)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Erez, Rob Ruthven, and Sabine V.
The Suits are coming. Even as our heroes try to take a breather, like a small music sesh, their foes refuse to let them. Serenade learns how to be a role model for their younger sibling, L0K1 defuses a potential cosmic catastrophe and Michael receives some cryptic help beyond dimensions.
Gauntlet Comics
Masks: The Best Worst Summer (Session 2 of 4)
Chris Newton runs for Alex, John Campbell, Pearl Zare, and Vince
Wherein our erstwhile teen heroes confront the perils of victory, European ages for wine and beer purchases, and the strange dating habits of kinda sad adults.
Project Lycra July Playtest (Session 2 of 4)
Rich Rogers runs for Chris Newton, Dan Pucul, Jen Kitzman, and Patrick Knowles
The Four Colors (aka Eidiolon and the Four Colors) take on Superia at a festival, then they butt heads with the alien group The Consortia, and are challenged to a fight with their thug leader Myrmidon!
Urban Shadows: Coven Prime EX LIBRIS (Session 3 of 4)
Jim Likes Games runs for Chris Newton, Pearl Zare, and Sarah J.
The occult heroes of Coven Prime deal with a Hunter gone bad, Moon Court Assassins, and an attack on the pack.
Project Lycra: July Playtest (Session 3 of 4)
Rich Rogers runs for Chris Newton, Dan Pucul, Jen Kitzman, Leah Libresco Sargeant, and Patrick Knowles
The True Colors are joined by Fata Morgana in a flashback that brings in the villainous Corvid from Undertaker's Row! Why won't Eidolon give Corvid a chance on his record label? So much hatred!!!
LAOG - Live Action Online Games
Makeup Moments: Captain and Alien
Gerrit Reininghaus facilitates for Pearl Zare
A laog of putting on makeup together online. As theater actors, we only had 40 minutes to get ready before going on stage. And still managed to finally overcome our inhibitions and finally have a date together. Find the game in Codex Glamour 2.
The Election of the Wine Queen
Gerrit Reininghaus facilitates for Noella H, Pawel S., Pearl Zare, and Vasilis Liaskovitis
The drama unfolds when a nasty jury head disappears with the son of his best buddy in a wine cellar for an early crowning ceremony. Find the game in Codex Sunlight.
Mecha Monthly
Too Good To Be True (Session 2 of 3)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Alex, Diana Moon, Rich Rogers, and Rob Ruthven
A mission to take out an ECM node, faced with dropships, exo suits, artillery fire and bad odds?Just another day for Ares Limited. 'Dante finds out that running into enemy fire isn't the greatest of ideas, Nadia remains calm and cool as she pursues the objective, Chuey risks life and limb to help his friends and Tag takes a dropship on with panache.
Gauntlet Hangouts
Spire: The Sulphurous Presses (Session 2 of 4)
Leandro Pondoc runs for David Morrison, Ludovico Alves, Robbie Boerth, and Sławomir Wójcik
SEX! DRUGS! AND PALANQUINS! Let loose upon the street's of Spire, the Jester's Epitaph finds intrigue almost too easy to sniff out. Vellurion tracks down mystery arms dealers, Montpellier falls afoul of a strange professor's activities, Sarge sniffs out a strongarm political group and Dot recruits an eager friend to the cause.
Hearts of Wulin: The Four Masters! (Session 1 of 4)
David Walker runs for Leandro Pondoc, Ludovico Alves, and Sabine V.
Inspired by the Water Margin (and a little of Saban's Power Rangers perhaps!) In which the (anti?)heroes defy the will of Custodian Tian and try to steal something long since lost...
Monster of the Week: Dresdenverse (Session 2 of 3)
Blake Ryan runs for Alun R., Erez, Kevin Lovecraft, and Ludovico Alves
Hunters vs Summer King
Hearts of Wulin: The Four Masters! (Session 2 of 4)
David Walker runs for Leandro Pondoc, Ludovico Alves, Mikael Tysvær, and Sabine V.
The Assassin's Choice - Our rebels break into Governor Willow's Palace and encountered the unorthodox Ping for the first time. Chaos ensues as Green Owl performs an act of defiance, Silver Sable makes a fateful choice and the noble Tiger Eye's courage places them in a dangerous situation.
Eotenweard (Monster of the Week): The Synhamm Alliance (Session 2 of 4)
Alun R. runs for Alejandro, Blake Ryan, Robbie Boerth, and Sabine V.
The characters from last time (with Setia the Loon along as an NPC 'til Scot returns to the series) fall in with a Saxon warrior in search of revenge, after he helps them subdue bandits on the road, who turn out to be linked to Synhamm's nemesis: King Beda of Lindsey...who seemed to be expecting them! From there they travel to the former legionary fort at Danum, now a trading hub, only to find themselves caught up in an effort by Beda to take the town for himself. Note: two-part video.
The Warren: Escape to The Big Green (Session 2 of 2)
Mikael Tysvær runs for Bryan, Horst Wurst, and Steven
The city park is no longer safe and the warren decides to make the dangerous move trough the sewers towards a new home in the big green.
DIE (Session 1 of 3)
David Morrison runs for Justin Ford, Pearl Zare, Puckett, and Walter German
It's Christmas in 2004, in the tiny market town of Keythorpe. For the first time since they graduated four years ago, the former members of an after-school roleplay club meet up for a session. After finishing school, Auley stayed behind in Keythorpe to help support his mother, and now spends his days packing boxes on an industrial estate. His best friend Andrew left his university course to take up a position as an account manager with a large telesales firm down in London, and is enjoying the life of a young professional there. Eddy - Edward - works for an advertising firm, and caught a break with a successful campaign for Norwich's leading energy drinks company. Lil dropped off of the face of the earth after school, but a chance encounter brings her back to the group. Joe - who has been away at university - discovered an interesting game with a tragic background at a carboot sale in Coventry, and has invited his former friends around for a game of DIE... (This session is primarily character creation and worldbuilding, though this is a key part of establishing the game!)
Slings & Arrows: Playtest (Comedy of Errors) (Session 2 of 3)
Mikel Matthews runs for Dan Pucul, Pearl Zare, and Vasilis Liaskovitis
While dealing with a workplace that go under, a colleague who may be inappropriate with grad students, and real-estate client who's a massive pain, they still find time to break out of prison, confront the King and Queen about the counselor, find the doppleganger, and come face to face with a smarter, more capable version of the Prince.
The Clay That Woke: Rise (Session 3 of 5)
Mikel Matthews runs for Diana Moon, Eilas, and Tomer Gurantz
Sent to procure the source of a certain drug, one nameless Minotaur encounters Jaril and Hepias, two Minotaurs who earned their Names in the Jungle. Taken from the dreams of children, in order to find the one who carries the secret language of an ancient time, they must decide if they can go along with their employers or must rebel.
Dark Streets & Darker Secrets: City Immortal (Session 2 of 5)
Richard Ruane runs for Leandro Pondoc, Maria Rivera, and Will B
As summer fest begins, Victoria tries to regain her wits, while the Traditionalist Party senators snub the duchess, and Alistair and Julietta find themselves in an ambush.
Urban Shadows: London, 1604 (Session 3 of 4)
Alexi S. runs for Brian, Jesse A., Kyle H., and Steven
Night falls on London. Phillip Kemp, the Hunter, stalks a masked woman with fiendish eyes. Yeften ibn Idir, the Veteran, talks down magicians and mercenaries to rescue John Dee. Dee's daughter Katherine, the Wizard, weaves forbidden magics to put a scheming coven in its place. And Ariel Oakley, the Fae, discovers its easier to make it into the Tower of London than to make it out in one piece.
The Sword, the Crown, and the Unspeakable Power: Consequences (Session 3 of 4)
Gene A. runs for Andrew Hauge, Davey, Jason Zanes, and Joe Zantek
The Prince comes under Virelia's influence, but her machinations are complicated with the arrival of Standor at the camp of the Talosian army. Rook and the White Ruin deliver Lady Xanstra to misty Varangia, where they discover a corsair fleet sheltered. Lady Xanstra reveals her plan to the White Ruin, who has a vision of an escaped Forgotten One. Standor makes a pact with the Queen's instrument, Marshal Arkan. Virelia agrees to go to Skathos, even if it means bringing Standor. Rook and Strawblood grow close.
Night Witches: Trud Gornyka (Session 3 of 4)
Jim Likes Games runs for Bethany H., Joey R., Maria M., and Puckett
Two new pilots, a debate on the base about Galya's fortunes, and a liter of vodka in a canteen.
The Veil 2020: Dawn and Dusk Corp. (Session 3 of 5)
Simon Landreville runs for David Hayes, Eli S., Nadine, and Pearl Zare
The characters doubt the Purgatory program. There is a really really hot almost sex scene and decisions are made.
Heart: The City Beneath: Playtest (Session 1 of 3)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Gabriel Robinson, Patrick Knowles, Sabine V., and Steven
Deep beneath Spire, the phantasmagorical wound that is the Heart holds many wonders and horrors alike. But diving into it often extracts a toll. As our delvers behold sights such as a biomechanical train, a tunnel of symbols and the corpse of a god, Cauldron is surrounded by regret, Serafine is surrounded by blood, Maeglin is surrounded by temptations and Calixte is surrounded by fools.
Urban Shadows: L.A. Noire (Session 2 of 4)
David Walker runs for David Morrison, Pearl Zare, and Will H
Rose makes a deal with the devil, Lee stands up for his people and Richie gets into more trouble than he can handle - and is bailed out by Gregory Peck.
Hit the Streets Live!
Rich Rogers runs for Chris Newton, David Jay, John Campbell, and Joshua Gilbreath
The defenders of The Knuckle deal with the Whisper Syndicate's aims to push unwanted legislation that will... outlaw super-powers?!? Check out Hit the Streets: Defend the Block on Kickstarter now!
Then They Returned: PbtA (Session 1 of 2)
Lowell Francis runs for Julie Rogers, Leandro Pondoc, Puckett, and Robert
Character creation and initial scenes for this playtest of a game of teen horror mysteries in the Southwest lead to a missing teen and a terrifying gardener.
Hearts of Wulin: King of Bandits (Session 1 of 2)
Jim Likes Games runs for Dan Pucul, Keith Stetson, Raji Purcell, and Will B
In the shadow of Seven Flanks Peak, the copper miners await a caravan and hope the local assassins' school doesn't make too much of a mess in town.
Hearts of Wulin: My Heart's Reflection (Session 2 of 3)
Gene A. runs for Brock, Kurt Potts, Lauren, and Sarah J.
A wedding to unite two powerful houses brings old friends and lovers to town. The bride-to-be arrives. A misunderstanding at the inn. Jia brings the ousted Moon-Swoon Heart and Yahui to the expansive estate of his clan. Shun feigns illness and attends the party in disguise. Yahui drinks with the bridegroom and finally reunites with his sister, Lei, Shun's lover. Moon-Swoon Heart and Jia discuss obligations. Assassins. Shun's loyalties are tested. One unfortunate death, and then another.
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 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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