Gauntlet Video Roundup - November 2, 2019

Greetings, and welcome to a special Gauntlet Con edition of the Gauntlet Hangouts video roundup! There were definitely still regular Gauntlet Hangouts games this week, but the majority of this week's roundup will be sessions recorded at Gauntlet Con 2019! Thank you to everyone who attended the convention and made it so great, welcome to all our new friends this year, and if you didn't make it, we hope to see you there next year! You can see the entire Gauntlet Con collection of games (listed below) at this playlist. In addition, you can check out recorded videos of panels, workshops, and live podcast recordings (not listed below!) at this playlist. Enjoy!

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Games like those at Gauntlet Con and the Gauntlet Hangouts sessions below are organized through Gauntlet Hangouts and the Gauntlet RPG community. These recorded sessions represent only a portion of the wide selection of games available every week, and anyone is welcome to join in the fun! If you'd like to play in new games (or catch up on the back catalog of recordings), check the links at the end of the post.

Gauntlet Con

World Wide Wrestling: Gauntlet League Wrestling: Road Show Ann Arbor
Lowell Francis runs for Alexi S., David Morrison, Sean, and Zach

Night's Black Operators: Operation Keilberg
Alun R. runs for Aljoscha, Ian, and Philip Rogers
An approach from a former contact and friend brings the team to Stasbourg where an ambush fails to stop them recovering a fascinating letter. It leads them to southern Saxony only to have a confrontation on the autobahn with an 18-wheeler and a couple of genre required black SUVs. A moment of respite over a home cooked meal puts a team member's mother at risk before they track the monster back to its lair. There follows hacking, acrobatics, fights and a confrontation...

Dungeon World: Rogues of Ravnica
Alexi S. runs for Blake Ryan, Joshua Gilbreath, Ozric, and Tyler Lominack
A motley crew of marginal Guild members—an Orzhov Vampire Paladin, a Dimir Vampire Thief, a Rakdos Human Wizard, and a Golgari Human Cleric—search for the secrets of the Deep Library below the streets of Ravnica, and steal a secret or two from each other along the way. Plus: Ogres, Gorgons, and Angels, oh my!

Interstitial: Our Hears Intertwined
Leandro Pondoc runs for Barry, Diana Moon, Hayley, and Puckett

Monsterhearts: Emerald City Drama Club
David Morrison runs for Leandro Pondoc, Marco, Maria M., and Will
It's time for the annual Emerald City High School production of the Wizard of Oz. Esme Gulch has been passed over for her dream role as Dorothy yet again, but she may still have the opportunity to take on the part. Andie Johnson is playing the part of the Scarecrow, but this doesn't stop them from finding other parts to incorporate in their act. Micah Baumhauer is looking to find his heart again, after suffering a tragic loss. And Dorothy Summers has breezed into town to take the starring role, and skip down the yellow brick road to Oz.

Hearts of Wulin: Autumn Willow (Session 1 of 2)
Ludovico Alves runs for Greg G., Joey R., Pat P., and Richard C.
The heroes of the land gather at the Silver Lake, as the Whispering Crane and Thunderous Ox face each other for the last time. Love shifts even the tides of war, and lays a foundation for the future of the land.

Hearts of Wulin: Autumn Willow (Session 2 of 2)
Ludovico Alves runs for Greg G., Joey R., Pat P., and Richard C.
A new day, a bold plan; a single dynasty rises or a future devoid of hegemons and warlords? A catfish shakes the ground as mud moves to drown it under the watchful gaze of a murmuring crane.

The Great Soul Train Robbery: A Song So Pure
Leah Libresco Sargeant runs for Alexi S. and Lucy
A pair of Desperados attempt to rob the train to Hell. Reuben "Smiley" Flowers is a fast-talking fiddler motivated by prophecy and greed. Ebeneza Scrain is a tough old homesteader widow motivated by love—and also by greed. Can they claim their prize of a song so pure the Devil couldn't let humanity hear it? Will they be overcome, damned, or broken along the way?

Monsterhearts: Once Again, We Return: Beat Drop Remix
Maria Rivera runs for Blaine, Olivia, River Williamson, and Will

Dream Apart
Tyler Lominack runs for Hayley, Walter German, and Will

Gauntlet League Wrestling: Road Show Jacksonville
Lowell Francis runs for Charles, Chris Newton, Greg G., and Tyler Lominack

Trophy: Forest of Blades
Ludovico Alves runs for Andrea, Blake Ryan, and Marco
A grand battle was fought ages ago, where now the Forest of Blades lies. There are blood-soaked treasures and forgotten magics everywhere--if one knows where to look for them. Follow a ranger with a secret, a social-climbing noble scion and an ambitious mage as they venture into the Forest of Blades.

World of Dungeons: Sky Masters of the Purple Planet
Michael G. Barford runs for Greg G., Jim Likes Games, and Kevin Lovecraft

The Sprawl: chrome_rot.exe
Leandro Pondoc runs for Darren Brockes, Horst Wurst, Rob Ruthven, and Steven Watkins

Trophy: The Flocculent Cathedral
Jim Likes Games runs for Gabriel Robinson, Paul, and Puckett

Midnight at the Oasis
River Williamson runs for Catherine Ramen, Jasmin Neitzel, Peter Mazzeo, Stentor Danielson, and Walter German

Unincorporated
Bethany H. facilitates for Eli S., Jim Likes Games, Rich Rogers, and Steven
Fabien tries to keep anything from derailing his wedding to Keisha, but fate (in the form of nosy neighbor Grace, inept park assistant Yolanda, petty thief Kyle, and lovestruck best man Zeke) is against him. Plus the bride has a tranquilizer gun, the bartender has serious anger-management issues, and then there's this bear.

The Quiet Year
Rye runs for Blaine, Kali W., and Mendel Schmeidekamp

Bite Marks: The Village Green Preservation Society
David Morrison runs for Alun R., Bethany H., Blake Ryan, and Sarah J.
It is 1968 in the market town of Hades on the Yorkshire Moor. A group of teens and young adults are part of a werewolf pack, sworn to defending their town against the encroaching darkness. Referred to in jest as the Village Green Preservation Society, they will do what they must to keep the town safe. Mal the Alpha must face the dark side of his own wolf, and the consequences of his decisions as Alpha. Pete the Fixer struggles to maintain his own identity - and his feelings - in a town that seems increasingly unwelcoming. Jim the Prodigal has returned from London with more than just a secret, and must make a decision on where his heart truly lies. And Josie the Cub exults in the freedom that her new condition and the pack grant her, while also learning the dangers that their kind face.

Get Ready 2 Rock
Stentor Danielson runs for Alexis Graf, Cass K., and Kirk Rahusen
The Snotz were big in the punk scene in the 70s, but can they make a comeback on their reunion tour, especially when sharing top billing with their rivals, Greasestain?

Autumn Triduum: Daughters of St. Michael
Alexi S. runs for Alexis Graf, Mary, Stentor Danielson, and Tyler Lominack
Something sinister is threatening the convent of the Precious Blood this hallowmass season. Contraband cigarettes, a missing kid with strange abilities, and a smell of burning... How will the mystic Sr. Ellen, the scholar Sr. Benedicta, the elder Sr. Margret, and the penitent Sr. Augustine rally to renounce Satan and all his works? How will their faith be tested from All Hallows' Eve to All Saints' Day to All Souls' Day?

Trophy: To Make My Bread
Ludovico Alves runs for Frank, Joe, and Will B
The mill turns. Gold blows. The geese honk. The forest calls.

Beam Saber: Mechanized Cavalry
Leandro Pondoc runs for Jammi, Jennifer, and Puckett

Mayor Cat
Stentor Danielson runs for Kirk Rahusen, Ludovico Alves, and Will
Incumbent Mayor Davenport put a dog in charge of the police, rooted for the wrong university at homecoming, and inherited the money embezzled by former Mayor Fluffykins. But will that be enough to put Alderman Whiskers across the finish line in the election?

Godbound: Hot Springs Island
Maria Rivera runs for Cody Eastlick, Matt, and Sel

The Quiet Year
Rye runs for Jack, Matt, and Zack

Dusk City Outlaws: The Silver Job
Mikel Matthews runs for Lloyd, Pawel S., and Philip Rogers

Pasión de las Pasiones: La Rosa Querida: Flames of Sorrow
Lowell Francis runs for Kali W., Kyle H., Puckett, and Tyler Lominack

Monster of the Week
Tyler Lominack runs for David, Ryan M., and Sarah J.

Fire Ships at Midnight
Tyler Lominack runs for Catherine Ramen, Greg G., and Philip Rogers

Masks: Halcyon Hijinks
Alexi S. runs for Adam, David Jay, Kirk Rahusen, and Steven
Meet the Arson Kids of Halcyon City. If this is the future of superheroing, then we're all doomed, but it'll be a fun ride! Zelda Wu aka Glamis Eventide became the Bull by falling into fairy tale world and fighting her way out, evil-smiting sword in hand. Vulcan was a hot-headed Nova who mostly apologized for setting everything on fire. Kid Xeno was an Outsider with a pet octopus-spaceship who is maybe about to start an interstellar war. And Jason Liu aka Ours was a former-cat-burglar Beacon who became a superhero in order to fight cops!

Hearts of Wulin: Gust of Flaming Leaves
David Morrison runs for Alexi S., Alexis Graf, Greg G., and Zack
Standing Pine, master of the Heavenly Bough School, has summoned his students - current and former - back to the school. Summer Rain is one of Standing Pine's most loyal students, though even she struggles to live up to her sister's precedent. The noble officer Unbending Steel struggles to reconcile the oaths he has sworn with his feelings for Rising Phoenix. The warrior-poet Jade Eagle is also preoccupied with thoughts of his sister Rising Phoenix - having learnt a dark secret about her. And finally Rising Phoenix returns to the school uninvited, her true motives uncertain to all...

DIE RPG: Bleed-Out (3 sessions)
Patrick Knowles runs for Bethany H., Jim Likes Games, Robert Angus, and Sam Z.
A group of con gamers make a gamer group of ex-cons.

Monsterhearts 2: Ballhir: Icebreaker
Donogh runs for Adrian, Patrick, and Sarah J.

Good Society: Strange Sail (Session 1 of 2)
Gene A. facilitates for Catherine Ramen, Gilbert, and Maria M.
With the Peace of Amiens all but gone, Lieutenants Morgan, Paige, and Kinkade attend the court-martial of their former commanding officer, Captain Willoughby of the HMS Dashing. During a recess, young Captain Frasier has an icy encounter with Morgan. Whist is played. An invitation to a ball is parlayed. Reputations and intentions are called into question.

Good Society: Strange Sail (Session 2 of 2)
Gene A. facilitates for Catherine Ramen, Gilbert, and Maria M.
An officer's ball full of intrigue and reacquaintances and a botched seduction on the eve of war. The young officers are posted to the HMS Kestrel. A mysterious passenger boards while at sea. A huge French frigate is sighted as a squall threatens. The officers try to make peace amongst themselves, with mixed results. Battle is joined as the storm breaks.

Zombie World: The Hospital
Rich Rogers runs for Alun R., Hayley, and Steven Watkins
A raid on an outdoor mall has... mixed results.

Hearts of Wulin: A Heart is a Diamond (Session 1 of 2)
Gene A. runs for Brian, Jennifer G., Peter Mazzeo, and Philip Rogers
An unlikely quartet meets on a train in the New Mexico Territory on the way to the funeral of an old acquaintance. Doc Jansen and Terence Hill win an uncut diamond in a card game. Aimee finds that someone has searched her baggage. An icy ride into town, an icy reception in town. The sudden appearance of the sheriff.

Hearts of Wulin: A Heart is a Diamond (Session 2 of 2)
Gene A. runs for Brian, Jennifer G., and Philip Rogers
Doc and Terence vie for Lily's attentions. The will is read and a diamond mine is gained. Doc breaks into the sheriff's office at nightfall and discovers Jasper's gun and some deeds in Lily's name. He and Lily have a moment. Terence falls into a mining shaft; Aimee has to decide where she stands with her husband's killer. Terence tries to level with Doc, who throws it back in his face. The remaining heroes face Jasper's killer on Boot Hill.

Achtung! Cthulhu Dark: The Castle
Alun R. runs for Bruce Rusk, Cody Eastlick, Kevin Lovecraft, and Tyler Lominack
It's the high Summer of 1939 and despite the Spring invasion of Czechoslovakia, Britain and France have not declared war on the Third Reich. However, in an effort to build momentum towards the US joining the inevitable war to come, British Intelligence shares information on abductions taking place west of Prague, near Castle Karlstein. A joint British-American undercover mission is launched...

Eotenweard: The Witch
Alun R. runs for Kenrik, Pawel S., and Will H
The characters are commissioned by the King of the Christian Celtic kingdom of Elmet to seek out a notorious witch, rumoured to be unkillable; and put a final end to her...

DIE RPG: Basic Experts (3 sessions in 5 parts)
Barry runs for David Morrison, Leandro Pondoc, Peter Mazzeo, and Sabine V.
A group of summer camp kids who got quarantined to a cabin due to chickenpox come back together after 20 years when the camp announces it will permanently close after this season. Content warning: mention and player discussion of a possible character suicide in Ep.3 pt.2, at approx 1hr28m.

Gauntlet Quarterly

Masks: Prospect Academy (Session 8)
Leandro Pondoc runs for David Morrison, Ludovico Alves, Ryan M., and Sabine V.
The Silver Masquerade is here. Amidst the roman candles, interdimensionally-enlarged gym and glitchhop Beethoven, a sinister plan begins to unfold itself around our heroes. Zero-G makes an awkward confession, Serenade tries to make an awkward connection, Kasey finds herself in an awkward situation and Mary decides to hold on to anger for a while. As Silhouette draws ever nearer...

Gauntlet Hangouts

Silent Titans (Session 3 of 4)
Jesse A. runs for Jason, Jason Zanes, Josh H, and Sherri

Silent Titans (Session 4 of 4)
Jesse A. runs for Christopher Walborn, Jason, and Jason Zanes

Impulse Drive: Coriolis (Session 3)
Lowell Francis runs for Patrick Knowles, Sherri, and Steven desJardins
The crew arrive on Coriolis and begin to look into the names from the recovered data pad, but threats and old foes dog their steps and making taking on "cargo" a challenge.

Night's Black Operators: The Lisky Bratva (Session 4 of 4)
Alun R. runs for Pawel S., Puckett, and Sabine V.
The team travels to Debreken in Hungary where they discover a key informant is being stalked by Josef Lisky's Bratva through the city Zoo. Saving her from a tiger involves sacrificing a vampire to it...never a bad move, but then they must convince the Serbian Mafia that Lisky and his organisation are not to be trusted. There follows deception, infiltration and assassination. The epilogues see Karl making an important decision for his family; Mia brooding over her previously undisclosed desire to own a hotel; and Dylan delivering an important package to Josef Lisky...BOOM! Meanwhile, a NATO task force demolishes Dragovir Monastery only to damage some ancient sigils that have kept an ancient evil confined for centuries... Watch this space in the Spring...perhaps...

Root (Session 2 of 2)
Rob Ruthven runs for Ary Ramsey, Jeremiah Pena, Leandro Pondoc, and Philip Rogers
After wrapping things up in Milltown, the vagabonds are hired to investigate strange goings-on in a mine. What secrets will they uncover?

Hack the Planet: A Sky Reflected in Terror (Session 4 of 4)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Alun R., Josh H, and Rob Ruthven
As the Comets work to make amends for their latest job, they find themselves having to confront past tragedies, strange experiments in virtual reality and a frozen Act of God. Shadow ruthlessly cuts through the opposition, Nova collects info amidst luxurious dining and Mellow returns to a home ruined and twisted.

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