Episodes

  • 2022 Favorite Games of the Year

    2022 Favorite Games of the Year
    Dec 31 2022
    Lowell brings on all the Gauntlet hosts to discuss their favorite games of 2022, plus submissions from across the Gauntlet community! Show Notes: 00:08:45 - Shane's Favorite Games of the Year 00:19:45 - Community Member Selections 00:32:38 - Rae's Favorite Games of the Year 00:44:09 - Community Member Selections 00:56:54 - David's Favorite Games of the Year 01:06:22 - Community Member Selections 01:19:50 - Sherri's Favorite Games of the Year 01:31:36 - Community Member Selections 01:44:08 - Lowell's Favorite Games of the Year 01:52:10 - Community Member Selections Favorites Alice is Missing https://www.huntersentertainment.com/alice-is-missing Apocalypse Keys https://evilhat.com/product/apocalypse-keys/ Be Like a Crow https://www.criticalkit.co.uk/collections/be-like-a-crow The Between https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/the-between.html Bloodclotte https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/404989/Bloodclotte Brindlewood Bay https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/brindlewood-bay.html Delta Green https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/236576/Delta-Green-The-RolePlaying-Game Eotenweard Still in development Fallout (2d20) https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/pages/falloutrpg Fellowship https://liberigothica.itch.io/fellowship-a-tabletop-adventure-game For the Queen https://evilhat.com/product/for-the-queen/ Free from the Yoke https://ufopress.co.uk/free-from-the-yoke/ the girlfriend of my girlfriend is my friend https://stargazersasha.itch.io/girlfriend Godbound https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/185960/Godbound-A-Game-of-Divine-Heroes-Deluxe-Edition Heaven is Here (If You Want It) https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/heaven-is-here Hillfolk https://pelgranepress.com/hillfolk/ Long Time Listener, Last Time Caller https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/236713/Long-Time-Listener-Last-Time-Caller Ma Nishtana: Why Is This Night Different? https://manishtana.itch.io/ma-nishtana-rpg Molotov College https://aryl-ether.itch.io/molotov-college Night Witches https://bullypulpitgames.com/products/night-witches Roomates Wanted (a Trophy Dark incursion) https://darkliquid.itch.io/roommates-wanted https://trophyrpg.com/ Stonetop https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1735046512/stonetop The Twilight Throne and the Houses of Ruin https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/the-twilight-throne Urban Shadows 2nd Edition https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/urban-shadows-second-edition Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition https://renegadegamestudios.com/vampire-the-masquerade-5th-ed-core-rulebook/ The Veil: Iterations (based on The Veil) https://samjokopublishing.com/products/the-veil-cyberpunk-ttrpg The Gauntlet Links: The Gauntlet website https://gauntlet-rpg.com/ @GauntletRPG on Twitter https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG The Gauntlet Forums https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/ The Gauntlet on Patreon https://patreon.com/gauntlet The Gauntlet Welcome Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26DVDSsqVz7mJzSTvQyuntSumuKN_57g
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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • Songs for the Dusk, Roommates Wanted, Stonetop

    Songs for the Dusk, Roommates Wanted, Stonetop
    Dec 14 2022
    Lowell and Shane bring on Mads - performer and game facilitator Show Notes: 00:01:56 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Songs for the Dusk 00:14:06 - Mads' Games Played and Spotlight - Roommates Wanted 00:26:43 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Stonetop Second Segment 00:40:25 - Mads talks about using two different games to tell one bigger story Giving Me Life 00:54:31 - Shane discusses the novel Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh 00:55:51 - Mads finds joy and confidence in current gaming opportunities, future gaming opportunities, and a new job 00:58:50 - Lowell revels in well-timed changes and rebuilding the Age of Ravens blog Games and resources discussed in this episode: Songs for the Dusk https://yrgirlkv.itch.io/songsforthedusk Roommates Wanted (a Trophy Dark incursion) https://darkliquid.itch.io/roommates-wanted Stonetop https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1735046512/stonetop Heroes of the Hearth (available in the Seven Wonders anthology) https://pelgranepress.com/product/seven-wonders/ Venture (available in the Venture & Dungeon set) https://metagame.itch.io/vendun For the Queen https://evilhat.com/product/for-the-queen/ Hillfolk https://pelgranepress.com/hillfolk/ i'm sorry did you say street magic https://seaexcursion.itch.io/street-magic Thirsty Sword Lesbians https://evilhat.com/product/thirsty-sword-lesbians/ Monsterhearts https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/monsterhearts World of Dungeons https://johnharper.itch.io/world-of-dungeons The Between https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/the-between.html Brindlewood Bay https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/brindlewood-bay.html Microscope https://lamemage.com/microscope/ Kingdom https://lamemage.com/kingdom/ Agon http://www.agon-rpg.com/ World Wide Wrestling https://ndpdesign.com/wwwrpg Monster of the Week https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week/ Paranormal Inc. https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/363563/Paranormal-Inc Lapvona https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690279/lapvona-by-ottessa-moshfegh/ Age of Ravens Games https://www.ageofravensgames.com/ The Gauntlet Links: The Gauntlet website https://gauntlet-rpg.com/ @GauntletRPG on Twitter https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG The Gauntlet Forums https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/ The Gauntlet on Patreon https://patreon.com/gauntlet
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Sneak Preview: The Darkened Threshold

    Sneak Preview: The Darkened Threshold
    Nov 1 2022

    The Darkened Threshold is a new podcast from The Gauntlet, coming in 2023! This is a sneak preview of the first episode; the show will launch with its own feed in late December. In the meantime, join us on The Gauntlet Discord server to discuss all things Brindlewood Bay & The Between.
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    41 mins
  • Dune, The Between, Fading Suns

    Dune, The Between, Fading Suns
    Oct 31 2022
    Lowell and Sherri bring on José - Gauntlet player and facilitator

    Show Notes:
    00:01:31 - Sherri's Games Played and Spotlight - Dune 2d20
    00:13:50 - José's Games Played and Spotlight - The Between
    00:24:08 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Fading Suns: Pax Alexius

    Second Segment
    00:39:28 - José examines what's fun for him about storytelling in games

    Giving Me Life
    00:54:40 - Sherri enjoys the video game expansion Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
    00:56:02 - José finds connections in nail-painting, binge-watches the show Schitt's Creek, and rereads the comic series The Sandman
    00:57:29 - Lowell celebrates some of his favorite Shudder selections, particularly the documentary Queer for Fear.

    Games discussed in this episode:

    Dune: Adventures in the Imperium
    https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/pages/discover-dune-roleplaying-game

    The Between
    https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/the-between.html

    Fading Suns
    https://ulisses-us.com/games/fadingsuns/

    The Gauntlet Links:

    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/

    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG

    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/

    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Talking Legacy: Life Among the Ruins

    Talking Legacy: Life Among the Ruins
    Oct 12 2022

    This is the audio from a talk by Lowell Francis about Legacy: Life Among the Ruins, a PbtA game of post-apocalyptic families and factions. Lowell (@edige23 on Twitter) walks through the facets of the game giving advice and insight, with feedback and questions from the seminar participants.

    Resources

    Talk Outline https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vK1SRtRdzGplWaYzNnV4Tjp338TPhirc9mfehJ35yjU/edit?usp=sharing

    Example Character Keeper https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17n0XnLgmiuURhjJzTQhVoJ7KY2kLSuqz9s6c5Guv7ZM/edit?usp=sharing

    Sample Map https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1zvNuu7WdtHXi9trLPZa1cROSMhV_kOPG9mEwWbqCofY/edit?usp=sharing

    World Building: Collaborative Maps https://www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/world-building-collaborative-maps

    Legacy: System Guide for New Players https://www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/legacy-system-guide-for-new-players

    UFO Press
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Running TTRPG Mysteries

    Running TTRPG Mysteries
    Sep 21 2022

    This is the audio of a seminar by ENnie winner Lowell Francis, ageofravensgames.com, talking about planning and running TTRPG mysteries. It's about 60 of talk followed by a Q&A. Lowell talks about his approach and best practices for running mysteries in rpgs. Topics include:

    • Kinds of mysteries (set, set variable, improv)
    • Plotting mysteries
    • The power of the timeline
    • Info handling
    • Keeping players involved
    • Table management and more.

    You can find an outline of the talk here. 
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Himbos of Myth and Mettle, The Curse of the House of Rookwood, Apocalypse Keys

    Himbos of Myth and Mettle, The Curse of the House of Rookwood, Apocalypse Keys
    Sep 8 2022
    Lowell and Shane bring on Rae - celebrated game designer and Gauntleteer

    Show Notes:
    00:01:24 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Himbos of Myth and Mettle
    00:14:55 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - The Curse of the House of Rookwood

    Second Segment
    00:30:55 - Rae combines his first and second segment with a discussion about the design decisions and history of Apocalypse Keys

    Giving Me Life
    00:53:43 - Shane appreciates her start with weightlifting training
    00:54:53 - Lowell talks about his productivity with Gauntlet projects
    00:55:36 - Rae is in the process of relocating and enjoys a lot of aspects of his new house

    Games and resources discussed in this episode:

    Himbos of Myth and Mettle
    https://maxwellander.itch.io/himbos

    The RTFM Podcast
    http://rtfmcast.com/

    The Curse of the House of Rookwood
    https://nerdypupgames.itch.io/rookwoodrpg

    Apocalypse Keys (Kickstarter campaign launching Tuesday, September 13th)
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilhat/apocalypse-keys

    Libreté: A Game of Lost Children (English translation)
    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/331600/Librete-A-Game-of-Lost-Children

    Gauntlet Community Open Gaming:
    The next Gauntlet Community Open Gaming weekend runs from Thursday, September 22nd through Sunday, September 25th. Registration is currently open to sign up to play games with the Gauntlet community at this free event open to all!

    Gauntlet Community Open Gaming Events
    https://bit.ly/GCOGEvents

    Gauntlet Community Open Gaming Information https://bit.ly/Gauntlet-Community
    The Gauntlet Links:

    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/

    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG

    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/

    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet
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    1 hr
  • D&D Eberron, World Wide Wrestling, Hearts of Wulin

    D&D Eberron, World Wide Wrestling, Hearts of Wulin
    Aug 23 2022
    Shane and Lowell bring on Tyler - frequent Gauntlet GM and contributor to many Gauntlet initiatives including coordinating Gauntlet Facilitator Camp. We talk games and re-visit WWW from a GM's perspective. 

    Show Notes:
    00:01:14 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Dungeons & Dragons featuring the Eberron setting
    00:15:24 - Tyler's Games Played and Spotlight - World Wide Wrestling
    00:27:57 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Hearts of Wulin

    Second Segment [content warning: death; loss; COVID pandemic]
    00:40:25 - Tyler talks about dealing with the loss of a long-time gaming friend and especially what it means for the gaming group and table
    00:50:22 - End content warning

    Giving Me Life
    00:50:30 - Lowell highlights his experiences with the video game Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
    00:51:38 - Tyler celebrates the breadth of movie and television entertainment available
    00:53:16 - Shane recounts a pleasant local cinema viewing of Summer with Monika

    Games discussed in this episode:
    Dungeons and Dragons
    https://dnd.wizards.com/
    Eberron campaign setting
    https://dnd.wizards.com/products/eberron
    World Wide Wrestling
    https://ndpdesign.com/wwwrpg
    Hearts of Wulin https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/hearts-of-wulin.html
    The Gauntlet Links:
    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/
    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG
    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/
    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet
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    55 mins