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Book 2 is Vampire the Masquerade. Join us on our deep dive of this gaming classic.
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Vampire the Masquerade V5
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It is really annoying that the generic cover image applies from the link and not the V5 specific one that I worked so hard on
Vampire the Masquerade V5
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
It is really annoying that the generic cover image applies from the link and not the V5 specific one that I worked so hard on
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It also has an existing TES conversion (its the third entry on the page):
www.mythras.net#/Pages/Homeb...
www.mythras.net#/Pages/Homeb...
Mythras.net
Mythras.net
www.mythras.net
September 14, 2026 at 1:23 AM
It also has an existing TES conversion (its the third entry on the page):
www.mythras.net#/Pages/Homeb...
www.mythras.net#/Pages/Homeb...
Oh, we talked about this kind of thing in the interstitial!
Kill the player.
I'm joking of course, but this behaviour isn't going to work and, like most problems, involves open talk about why this isn't OK. And, failing an understanding, yeeting the player.
Kill the player.
I'm joking of course, but this behaviour isn't going to work and, like most problems, involves open talk about why this isn't OK. And, failing an understanding, yeeting the player.
Ooh, I wonder if this'll end up being today's ttrpg discourse, or if we're all able to *finally* line up on one side of this one.
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It's not even 9am on Very Normal Island!
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It's not even 9am on Very Normal Island!
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September 15, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Oh, we talked about this kind of thing in the interstitial!
Kill the player.
I'm joking of course, but this behaviour isn't going to work and, like most problems, involves open talk about why this isn't OK. And, failing an understanding, yeeting the player.
Kill the player.
I'm joking of course, but this behaviour isn't going to work and, like most problems, involves open talk about why this isn't OK. And, failing an understanding, yeeting the player.
Alright, let's Go!
Vampire the Masquerade V5
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
It is really annoying that the generic cover image applies from the link and not the V5 specific one that I worked so hard on
Vampire the Masquerade V5
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
It is really annoying that the generic cover image applies from the link and not the V5 specific one that I worked so hard on
September 14, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Alright, let's Go!
Vampire the Masquerade V5
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
It is really annoying that the generic cover image applies from the link and not the V5 specific one that I worked so hard on
Vampire the Masquerade V5
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
It is really annoying that the generic cover image applies from the link and not the V5 specific one that I worked so hard on
Mark here, been playing Skyrim and wondered - what's a good system for ES games?
The Unofficial one is too rules heavy for me. Bonus points for saying 'Runequest' lol.
The Unofficial one is too rules heavy for me. Bonus points for saying 'Runequest' lol.
September 10, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Mark here, been playing Skyrim and wondered - what's a good system for ES games?
The Unofficial one is too rules heavy for me. Bonus points for saying 'Runequest' lol.
The Unofficial one is too rules heavy for me. Bonus points for saying 'Runequest' lol.
Listened to the first two episodes and had a great time.
Love how it's straight into the action and doesn't let up.
Love how it's straight into the action and doesn't let up.
As war between the Terran Collective and the Aonic Primacy tears across Lodestar Alpha, one plucky fireteam get enlisted on a mission that could turn the tide of this galactic conflict.
Get ready for big hearts and bigger guns - it's The Mecha Hack!
#ttrpg #actualplay #mechahack
Get ready for big hearts and bigger guns - it's The Mecha Hack!
#ttrpg #actualplay #mechahack
Bring Down the Sky - A Mecha Hack Actual Play Podcast: Bring Down The Sky Episode 01 - Operation Tangent Fractal | A Mecha Hack Actual Play Podcast
As war between the Terran Collective and the Aonic Primacy tears across Lodestar Alpha, one plucky fireteam get enlisted on a mission that could turn the tide of this galactic conflict. Get ready for ...
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September 10, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Listened to the first two episodes and had a great time.
Love how it's straight into the action and doesn't let up.
Love how it's straight into the action and doesn't let up.
Hmm, maybe I should have recorded a quick Witcher AP to show the rules/system off.
I am displaying the same ability to be on the ball by...running Vampire the Requiem while we do the V5 book.
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I am displaying the same ability to be on the ball by...running Vampire the Requiem while we do the V5 book.
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August 8, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Hmm, maybe I should have recorded a quick Witcher AP to show the rules/system off.
I am displaying the same ability to be on the ball by...running Vampire the Requiem while we do the V5 book.
😐
I am displaying the same ability to be on the ball by...running Vampire the Requiem while we do the V5 book.
😐
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we are always happy to support & help out other folks trying to get print media projects off the ground, & with that in mind we're now stocking the ace UK zine Secret Passages on our store alongside US import Glaive
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If you're launching or thinking about...
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If you're launching or thinking about...
August 7, 2026 at 2:11 PM
we are always happy to support & help out other folks trying to get print media projects off the ground, & with that in mind we're now stocking the ace UK zine Secret Passages on our store alongside US import Glaive
wyrd.science/collections/...
If you're launching or thinking about...
wyrd.science/collections/...
If you're launching or thinking about...
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Can’t believe we’re doing ‘which Americans did actual play first’ discourse again. How many times does Simon need to fall into a fucking hole before Treguard of Dunshelm finally gets his flowers, eh?
Funniest Knightmare death ever!
YouTube video by Andy Bill
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August 7, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Can’t believe we’re doing ‘which Americans did actual play first’ discourse again. How many times does Simon need to fall into a fucking hole before Treguard of Dunshelm finally gets his flowers, eh?
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August 8, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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OK, Intermission #1 is heading to your usual podcast app.
We're just chilling between books and talking about our experiences getting a group together. Pt2 of this is thoughts on how to level up your group.
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We're just chilling between books and talking about our experiences getting a group together. Pt2 of this is thoughts on how to level up your group.
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Intermission #1 - Getting a *good* group together
We're taking a break between books to throw out some more general advice and tell stories.
This part is about our experiences in getting people together. Next ep will cover levelling up your group.
A...
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August 3, 2026 at 3:57 AM
OK, Intermission #1 is heading to your usual podcast app.
We're just chilling between books and talking about our experiences getting a group together. Pt2 of this is thoughts on how to level up your group.
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-63t7w...
We're just chilling between books and talking about our experiences getting a group together. Pt2 of this is thoughts on how to level up your group.
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-63t7w...
Ok, so; I've only seen the cheat sheet, I don't have the online gaming account (also super busy; the OH went for surgery and needs a lot of support) and reading isn't playing.
That said, reverting to VtR's mechanic is weird? Adding a humanity track that's...what, about balance than degeneration?
That said, reverting to VtR's mechanic is weird? Adding a humanity track that's...what, about balance than degeneration?
August 2, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Ok, so; I've only seen the cheat sheet, I don't have the online gaming account (also super busy; the OH went for surgery and needs a lot of support) and reading isn't playing.
That said, reverting to VtR's mechanic is weird? Adding a humanity track that's...what, about balance than degeneration?
That said, reverting to VtR's mechanic is weird? Adding a humanity track that's...what, about balance than degeneration?
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🖖Star Trek Blog!🖖
And it's a celebration!
Jim Johnson reflects on the 10 glorious years we have had with one of our favourite franchises.
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#blog #startrekadventures #TTRPG
And it's a celebration!
Jim Johnson reflects on the 10 glorious years we have had with one of our favourite franchises.
🔗:
buff.ly/W0IQs66
#blog #startrekadventures #TTRPG
July 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM
🖖Star Trek Blog!🖖
And it's a celebration!
Jim Johnson reflects on the 10 glorious years we have had with one of our favourite franchises.
🔗:
buff.ly/W0IQs66
#blog #startrekadventures #TTRPG
And it's a celebration!
Jim Johnson reflects on the 10 glorious years we have had with one of our favourite franchises.
🔗:
buff.ly/W0IQs66
#blog #startrekadventures #TTRPG
Busy editing right now, but you bet I'll be coming back to this.
Seen folks ask for these so here you go - a V6 rules cheat sheet I made for myself for Gen Con to quickly reference mechanics, helped me and my players a lot, hope it helps whoever wants to test it out! 🙏
August 1, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Busy editing right now, but you bet I'll be coming back to this.
I know V5 riffed off/iterated on/borrowed liberally from Vampire the Requiem, but straight-up taking VtR's 'roll a bunch of D10s, you need an 8, 9 or 10 for a success' seems *a bit much*.
August 1, 2026 at 2:10 AM
I know V5 riffed off/iterated on/borrowed liberally from Vampire the Requiem, but straight-up taking VtR's 'roll a bunch of D10s, you need an 8, 9 or 10 for a success' seems *a bit much*.
This week Michael and I record the first part of our #V5 #vtm deep dive in time for V6 details to start coming out, so that's great timing on our part and obviously we planned this, don't ask how.
It'll be interesting to see what we see as needing change vs what the devs went with.
It'll be interesting to see what we see as needing change vs what the devs went with.
July 31, 2026 at 12:57 AM
But we already have an Anne Rice vampire and other monsters game. It's still a big deal in rpgs!
Back when talking about the Witcher, I said that I wanted to know what a new game, aha, 'brought to the table'.
We already have a ton of games for this.
renegadegamestudios.com/blog/renegad...
Back when talking about the Witcher, I said that I wanted to know what a new game, aha, 'brought to the table'.
We already have a ton of games for this.
renegadegamestudios.com/blog/renegad...
Renegade Game Studios and AMC Global Media Announce Anne Rice's Immortal Universe Roleplaying Game
Renegade Game Studios and AMC Global Media Announce Anne Rice's Immortal Universe Roleplaying Game
Renegade is partnering with AMC to produce TTRPG titles for hit television series includin...
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July 21, 2026 at 1:34 AM
But we already have an Anne Rice vampire and other monsters game. It's still a big deal in rpgs!
Back when talking about the Witcher, I said that I wanted to know what a new game, aha, 'brought to the table'.
We already have a ton of games for this.
renegadegamestudios.com/blog/renegad...
Back when talking about the Witcher, I said that I wanted to know what a new game, aha, 'brought to the table'.
We already have a ton of games for this.
renegadegamestudios.com/blog/renegad...
Been working on something.
July 14, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Been working on something.
From Reddit: a character builder and campaign manager for the Witcher rpg.
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From Reddit: a character builder and campaign manager for the Witcher rpg.
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And V5 is our next book to explore.
Vampire: The Masquerade was released at Origins Game Fair 35 years ago today!
July 4, 2026 at 10:04 PM
And V5 is our next book to explore.
I know we've mentioned Ciri as the Grail; here's a pretty good article that touches on it from Sapkowski's mouth.
www.blathancaerme.com/sapkowski-th...
www.blathancaerme.com/sapkowski-th...
Sapkowski the Pagan - The Grail and the Goddess
Andrzej Sapkowski wrote Ciri as the Holy Grail. Drawing from Celtic mythology and Arthurian scholarship, The Witcher and The Hussite Trilogy explore the Triple Goddess, Wiccan theology, female soverei...
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July 3, 2026 at 4:56 AM
I know we've mentioned Ciri as the Grail; here's a pretty good article that touches on it from Sapkowski's mouth.
www.blathancaerme.com/sapkowski-th...
www.blathancaerme.com/sapkowski-th...
Did a lot of editing yesterday as we finish the adventure in the #Witcher core book and talk about how it illustrates/magnifies problems we have with the book as whole.
Also, might have to call the episode 'The troll is s*** at his job'.
Also, might have to call the episode 'The troll is s*** at his job'.
June 28, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Did a lot of editing yesterday as we finish the adventure in the #Witcher core book and talk about how it illustrates/magnifies problems we have with the book as whole.
Also, might have to call the episode 'The troll is s*** at his job'.
Also, might have to call the episode 'The troll is s*** at his job'.
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Question for #VtM #Vampirethemasquerade #Vamily people - what was it with Vampire merch?
I had the velvet dice pouch and stylish dice, tie pins and even VtM writing paper... but what was with the action figures, chess sets, etc? It just seems...excessive.
I had the velvet dice pouch and stylish dice, tie pins and even VtM writing paper... but what was with the action figures, chess sets, etc? It just seems...excessive.
June 24, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Question for #VtM #Vampirethemasquerade #Vamily people - what was it with Vampire merch?
I had the velvet dice pouch and stylish dice, tie pins and even VtM writing paper... but what was with the action figures, chess sets, etc? It just seems...excessive.
I had the velvet dice pouch and stylish dice, tie pins and even VtM writing paper... but what was with the action figures, chess sets, etc? It just seems...excessive.
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"I question who needs it?"
I just fundamentally feel like this is a thread that absolutely nobody involved in the world of "all you need are pencils, paper, dice and imagination for years of fun" should ever tug on
still, it is hard to think of too many other sectors where the barrier between
I just fundamentally feel like this is a thread that absolutely nobody involved in the world of "all you need are pencils, paper, dice and imagination for years of fun" should ever tug on
still, it is hard to think of too many other sectors where the barrier between
This is an example of what I'm talking about. Not just one, but THREE books with NOTHING but deck plans in them? For an RPG?! And they go to PRINT with this stuff?
Man it would cost MCDM a shit-ton of money just on the art and maps. But also...I question who needs it?
youtu.be/GiR5R0KRrFA?...
Man it would cost MCDM a shit-ton of money just on the art and maps. But also...I question who needs it?
youtu.be/GiR5R0KRrFA?...
Traveller Ship Catalogs - RPG Review
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June 24, 2026 at 7:59 AM
"I question who needs it?"
I just fundamentally feel like this is a thread that absolutely nobody involved in the world of "all you need are pencils, paper, dice and imagination for years of fun" should ever tug on
still, it is hard to think of too many other sectors where the barrier between
I just fundamentally feel like this is a thread that absolutely nobody involved in the world of "all you need are pencils, paper, dice and imagination for years of fun" should ever tug on
still, it is hard to think of too many other sectors where the barrier between
Yikes. My timeline for Vampire (with relevant bits of WW history) is heading for two pages.
As a disappointing YouTuber would say, it's a lot to unpack.
As a disappointing YouTuber would say, it's a lot to unpack.
June 24, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Yikes. My timeline for Vampire (with relevant bits of WW history) is heading for two pages.
As a disappointing YouTuber would say, it's a lot to unpack.
As a disappointing YouTuber would say, it's a lot to unpack.