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Ok, ok... 2021 was a LONG time ago and this episode is horrendously late. We know... However we're back - that's the main thing, so settle back and enjoy this - rather long - episode where we warble on about 2021 and all the cool things we've played, bought and backed. WARNING: tangents abound in this episode!
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve SPECIAL GUEST: Ryan Mossbarger (@ryan_mossb, @DicePopuli, @dmg_run) VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Join us as we take a deep dive into the Mind's Eye Theatre - White Wolf's fantastic series of Live Action Roleplay games. We talk about how MET got started, the various supplements released along the way, as well as some of the nuances of the LARPing scene.
This is part one of our MET episode - part two will feature a round table discussion where we put on our rose tinted glasses and talk about our favourite memories of the game.
HOST: Iain Wilson VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Join us as we ramble on about the Mind's Eye Theatre - White Wolf's fantastic series of Live Action Roleplay games. We talk about our experiences with the system, the games we've played in, the good times we've had and share the inevitable LARP horror stories.
This is part two of our MET episode - part one features a review of the history of this system and how it came to be.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST: Cher / Wesley Williams BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Draw a Venn diagram of geeky interests, and there will be a massive circle where RPGs and Miniature Wargaming meet. In this episode, we're going to talk all about this cousin to RPGs, our experiences with it and some recent announcements in the mini wargaming community that have caught our interest.
After recording we realised that there was a ton of other stuff that we wanted to mention, so consider this Part 1 of our trip into the world of plastic crack!
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Steve's had this great idea that we should do some actual plays of the games we are talking about. So, here is the fourth of these - Episode 5 of "The Assumptions", a SLA Industries actual play podcast. We hope you enjoy it!
In this episode, the Assumptions split up - leaving Bob to do some ever so exciting data analysis, whilst Bovril and McTavish go off to investigate Wooly - the missing sewage plant worker.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve SPECIAL GUESTS: Matt Sanderson ALL MUSIC: From the good folks at Epidemic Sound. Find them at http://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
30 Aug 2022
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 5
Join Troubleshooter Task Force 451 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
This episode (and apologies for the delay in it coming out!) sees our intrepid team try to solve the problem of dealing with whatever fell off Mark IV and caused the warbot to stop working. As would be expected, the Troubleshooters are a picture perfect example of teamwork, leadership and co-operation.
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @guydadams, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!
If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Steve's had this great idea that we should do some actual plays of the games we are talking about. So, here is the fourth of these - Episode 5 of "The Assumptions", a SLA Industries actual play podcast. We hope you enjoy it!
In this episode, Bob continues his investigation of the sewage plant's records, whilst McTavish and Bovril battle it out with the spider creatures that seems to have taken up residence in Wooly's desiccated corpse.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve SPECIAL GUESTS: Matt Sanderson ALL MUSIC: From the good folks at Epidemic Sound. Find them at http://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Draw a Venn diagram of geeky interests, and there will be a massive circle where RPGs and Miniature Wargaming meet. In this episode, we're going to talk all about this cousin to RPGs, our experiences with it and some recent announcements in the mini wargaming community that have caught our interest.
This is our second miniature wargaming episode - if you want more nonsense like this, check out part one.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
22 Nov 2022
Token of Our Humble Love For You Day - A Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 1
Join Troubleshooter Rapid Response Team 413 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
This episode sees our brave team summoned to their mission briefing where they learn that they will be exploring a totally safe and doubtlessly disarmed missile silo, whilst also looking for game show hosts to interview.
Predictably, there is singing.
Not good singing.
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @cowsquashmelon, @sidthehistorian, @dmgrun and @addryc1 - check them all out on Twitter!
If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
12 May 2023
Token of Our Humble Love For you Day - A Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 2
Join Troubleshooter Rapid Response Team 413 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
Our brave heroes spend this episode navigating a PLC warehouse, trigger happy Army troopers, experimental soft drinks and improvised religious icons.
And guess what? More singing.
Yes, the singing still isn't good.
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @cowsquashmelon, @sidthehistorian, @dmgrun and @addryc1 - check them all out on Twitter!
If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
04 Oct 2023
Token of Our Humble Love For you Day - A Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 3
Join Troubleshooter Rapid Response Team 413 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
This episode sees our team explore RYI sector where they begin to suspect that Friend Computer isn't as...well..."stable" is a stretch, but isn't as "predictable" as usual. They also explore a cubicle farm and a nuclear reactor, because we all know letting troubleshooters near a nuclear reactor is a BRILLIANT idea.
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @cowsquashmelon, @sidthehistorian, @dmgrun and @addryc1 - check them all out on Twitter!
If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:
EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com TWITTER: @savepodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepod WEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blog FRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley Wilson SPECIAL GUEST: Victoria Martinez MUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
With a certain Baldur's Gate 3 taking the world by storm, we decided to do an episode on computer RPGs - all those digital versions of our favourite games that we've lost hours to.
Join us as we talk about games from the past that we loved (and loathed) and marvel at just how much time Steve has lost to Baldur's Gate 3...
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
22 Nov 2023
Token of Our Humble Love For you Day - A Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 4
Join Troubleshooter Rapid Response Team 413 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
This episode sees the team dealing with the consequences of messing around in a power plant, as well some very lively demonstrations of just how well protected a Comp Node actually is. They also *gasp* try and attempt to accomplish their mission objectives.
Naturally, it's a fiasco.
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @cowsquashmelon, @sidthehistorian, @dmgrun and @addryc1 - check them all out on Twitter!
If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
31 Mar 2024
Token of Our Humble Love For you Day - A Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 5
Join Troubleshooter Rapid Response Team 413 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
This episode sees the team enter silo RYI as they attempt to complete their mission (whatever that might be).
Naturally, it's a fiasco.
Oh, and there's singing...again...
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @cowsquashmelon, @sidthehistorian, @dmgrun and @addryc1 - check them all out on Twitter!
If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
31 Mar 2024
Token of Our Humble Love For you Day - A Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - All Episodes!
Join Troubleshooter Rapid Response Team 413 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
I've heard from some listeners who apparently like to listen to the whole series in one go so, this monster episode is for you folks - all five episodes of ToOHLFYD in one package.
Enjoy.
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @cowsquashmelon, @sidthehistorian, @dmgrun and @addryc1 - check them all out on Twitter!
If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
13 Apr 2024
Unveiling the Eldritch Lore: The Impact and Evolution of Call of Cthulhu
Step into the shadows of the unknown with us as we unearth the fascinating history behind the Call of Cthulhu RPG, a game that turned tabletop horror on its head. We'll trail the game's evolution, from Sandy Peterson's early work to the atmospheric depths of the 1920s setting, and delve into the ingenious Sanity Score. Prepare to celebrate the game's unique approach to horror as we guide you through its legacy, a journey not just for seasoned investigators but for anyone drawn to the call of the cosmic unknown.
Our exploration doesn't stop at the game's inception; rather, it expands into the realms of Call of Cthulhu's thrilling expansions and the 7th edition's Kickstarter odyssey. Discover how this RPG has transcended time with globe-trotting campaigns like "Horror on the Orient Express," and how it has traversed different eras through supplements like "Cthulhu by Gaslight." We'll dig into the logistical labyrinth the creators navigated, revealing how a simple miscalculation in shipping costs almost sunk the company, and how the original masterminds saved the day. Embrace the refined mechanics of the 7th edition, and get a glimpse of the extensive catalogue of supplements that continue to bolster the mystique of Call of Cthulhu, ensuring its place at the pinnacle of horror role-playing games. Join us for an episode dealing with the birth and growth of a game that has captured the imaginations of players for decades.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
05 May 2024
An Odyssey into Cosmic Dread: A Roundtable Discussion on Call of Cthulhu
Step into the shadows with us and special guest Matt Sanderson, a distinguished author of the eldritch horror RPG Call of Cthulhu, as we convene for a spine-tingling, two-part roundtable discussion. Our personal forays into the game's chilling depths provide a backdrop to our broader conversation, which spans the intellectual challenges and invigorating horrors that have gripped players for over four decades. While we revel in the Lovecraftian lore, we also share tales from our latest gaming adventures across diverse realms from the neon-lit streets of Cyberpunk 2077 to the mythical lands of Theros.
With Matt's insider knowledge, we dissect the evolution of Call of Cthulhu, reminiscing about our initial brushes with its dreamscapes and the transition to tales infused with fatalistic dread. The discussion turns to the artistry of running such a game, where creating connection and atmosphere is as crucial as the haunting narrative itself. We reflect on the exceptional scenarios that have kept us riveted, like 'Grace Under Pressure', 'The Walker in the Wastes' and 'The Burning Stars,' and the guidance that the rulebooks offer for weaving a tale that's equal parts horror and intrigue.
Our conversation rounds off with a probe into the nuances of the Seventh Edition, comparing it to its antecedents and lauding the streamlined combat and character creation systems that enrich the storytelling experience. We then broach the delicate balance of fear and player agency, contemplating strategies and emotional considerations unique to horror RPGs. As our eerie journey concludes, we cast a glance at the versatility of Lovecraftian settings, from the Dreamlands to visions of 'Cthulhu in space,' showcasing the mythos' boundless potential to terrorize and enthrall. Join us, if you dare, for an odyssey into the heart of cosmic dread.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
06 May 2024
Call of Cthulhu Roundtable Part 2: Tabletop Terror and the Gamble of Crowdfunding Ventures
Prepare to be immersed in the spine-tingling realm of Cthulhu board games as we continue to recount our harrowing yet delightful experiences from the comfort of our tabletops. From the sudden demise of the Mythos card game that left us in academic nostalgia to the complex machinations of Arkham Horror, our tales are fraught with the kind of player interaction that only eldritch horror can inspire. And let's not forget our own Matt Sanderson's confession of his seemingly bottomless pit of investments in Kickstarter campaigns. We navigate these treacherous waters, with Steve chiming in on the hack-and-slash frenzy of Death May Die, and together, we all tackle the eternal collector's conundrum—should these rare gaming wonders be played or sold?
The episode takes a darker turn as we peel back the curtain on the challenges of Kickstarter endeavors, sharing the shock and awe of miscommunication and the financial nightmares of overambition. We swap war stories of the waiting game, punctuated by the Monster Apocalypse board game's infamous delays, before veering into a lighter comparison—the outrageous costs of RPGs versus the world's more nefarious indulgences. To top it off, we grapple with the new reality of post-Brexit collectible hunting and conclude with a sentimental roundtable: If we could each save just one Call of Cthulhu supplement from oblivion, which would it be? Join us and find out—we promise it's worth more than a dragon's hoard.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
07 May 2024
Unboxing the Terrors of Space: A Deep Dive into Mothership RPG Kickstarter
Discover sci-fi horror as we unwrap the Mothership RPG Kickstarter rewards and share our candid reactions. Picture the tense corridors of "Alien" and the haunting void of "Dead Space" as we analyze the game's system, designed for hair-raising one-shot adventures. Our friend Ryan hops aboard for this interstellar discussion, comparing editions and debating the impact of components from GM screens to cardstock figures on your gameplay experience. We also delve into the community's response to the game's delays and additional costs, highlighting the patience-testing journey from pledge to play.
Navigating the oft-overlooked seas of shipping costs, we recount the tales of European backers grappling with exorbitant fees and the logistic loopholes that inflated delivery prices.
Wrapping up with a look under the hood of Mothership RPG's gameplay, we discuss the stress mechanic's ability to ratchet up tension and the strategic decisions it imposes. The rulebook's approachability for rookies and richness for veterans receives its due praise, along with GM advice on creating an enthralling atmosphere.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Today we're talking a long, nostalgic look back at Games Workshop's flagship roleplaying game - Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. Set in their self-styled "grim world of perilous adventure" this game promised to be very different from what had come before.
In this episode we take a look at the game's long and checkered history. The next part will feature a review of the setting and the system, and the final one will see us sitting down to have a good old chinwag about our favourite memories of the game.
If you'd like to get in touch with us you can find it us on Twitter @savepodcast, email us at roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com and find us on Facebook by searching for Roll to Save.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Today we're talking a long, nostalgic look back at Games Workshop's flagship roleplaying game - Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. Set in their self-styled "grim world of perilous adventure" this game promised to be very different from what had come before.
In this episode we take a look at the game's setting and system. The previous part featured a review of the game's history, and the final one will see us sitting down to have a good old chinwag about our favourite memories of the game.
If you'd like to get in touch with us you can find it us on Twitter @savepodcast, email us at roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com and find us on Facebook by searching for Roll to Save.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Today we're talking a long, nostalgic look back at Games Workshop's flagship roleplaying game - Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay. Set in their self-styled "grim world of perilous adventure" this game promised to be very different from what had come before.
In this episode we have a good old chinwag about the game and our memories of it. The previous two parts featured a review of the game's history, and a look into its setting and system.
If you'd like to get in touch with us you can find it us on Twitter @savepodcast, email us at roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com and find us on Facebook by searching for Roll to Save.
HOST: Iain Wilson CO HOSTS: Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICE OVER: Keeley Wilson
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
We take the time to review feedback from our listeners. It seems that Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay was a really popular game, and a great choice as a first episode! As such, many of you got in touch with us to share your memories of the game and to give other feedback.
As such, here's a little bonus episode to tide you over until the next main podcast, where we review those responses and share them with you.
If you'd like to get in touch with us you can find it us on Twitter @savepodcast, email us at roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com and find us on Facebook by searching for Roll to Save.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
So, my children have decided that they want to get involved with the podcast... The result is this - Goblins With Gree (got to love the alliteration). This (semi-regular) feature will see each of my kids being given one of the creatures from the game we've just discussed, and they will make their case for that creature being "Goblin of the Week". We'll then put up a Twitter poll to let the public decide.
Yes - it's complete nonsense, and thankfully brief. Enjoy!
If you'd like to get in touch with us (and maybe suggest more "goblins" to be discussed...) you can find it us on Twitter @savepodcast, email us at roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com and find us on Facebook by searching for Roll to Save.
HOST: Iain Wilson GUEST PANEL: Kirsty "Gree" Wilson and Andrew Wilson MUSIC: Kirsty "Gree" Wilson
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we take a look at the game that started it all, Dungeons and Dragons. It's been around for almost HALF A CENTURY and, throughout its rather turbulent history, it has influenced the tabletop RPG genre more than any other game.
This is part one of our D&D episode - part two will feature a round table discussion where we put on our rose tinted glasses and talk about our favourite memories of the game.
HOST: Iain Wilson VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Yes, we're back for another episode of "Goblins of Gree", the feature that will see each of my kids being given one of the creatures from the game we've just discussed, for which they will make a case for that creature being "Goblin of the Week". We'll then put up a Twitter poll to let the public decide.
The Twitter poll can be found @savepodcast
Andrew's desperate for votes this time, as the current score is:
Gree: 1 Andrew: 0
Yes - it's complete nonsense, and thankfully brief. Enjoy!
If you'd like to get in touch with us (and maybe suggest more "goblins" to be discussed...) you can find us at:
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we don our rose-tinted glasses and have a long, nostalgic chat about the game that started it all, Dungeons and Dragons. It's been around for almost HALF A CENTURY and, throughout its rather turbulent history, it has influenced the tabletop RPG genre more than any other game.
As a special guest, we have World Famous Games' Designer (TM) Corey Young who talks about his experiences with the game and why 5e D&D is an elegant piece of games design.
This is part two of our D&D episode - part one features a history of the game and the trials and tribulations it faced throughout the years.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve SPECIAL GUEST: Corey Young VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
25 Mar 2020
Dungeons and Dragons - Old School Essentials Review
In this episode we dive into the world of the Old School Revival, and take a look at one of the D&D retro clones out there - Old School Essentials by Necrotic Gnome.
This is a special part three of our D&D episode - what, you honestly thought in a subject this big that we'd only manage it in two?
HOSTS: Iain Wilson VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we take a look at West End Games' Star Wars Roleplaying game - the game that encouraged its GMs to think as movie directors rather than as games masters. Based on the D6 system this game encouraged fast-moving, heroic action that was very much in the mould of the movies!
This is part one of our Star Wars episode - part two will feature a round table discussion where we put on our rose tinted glasses and talk about our favourite memories of the game.
HOST: Iain Wilson VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
09 Apr 2020
Fighting Fantasy Readthrough - Island of the Lizard King
Join us as we look to rescue the young men of Oyster Bay who have been kidnapped by the foul denizens of Fire Island - the eponymous "Island of the Lizard King"!
First released in 1984, "Island of the Lizard King" was the seventh book in the huge successful "Fighting Fantasy" series, and remains a firm favourite. I'm joined by my son who steps into the shoes of the brave adventurer seeking to put an end to the Lizard King's reign of terror...
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HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we don our rose-tinted glasses and have a long, nostalgic chat about the space opera game to end all space opera games, Star Wars. The movies have been around for over forty years, and the West End games version of the RPG hit the shelves over thirty years ago. Crazily, it was this game, more than anything else, that shaped the Star Wars universe we know today. We also take the time to talk about the non-West End Star Wars RPGs out there.
As a special guest, we have Wesley Williams, who talks about his involvement in the RPG hobby, and his experiences with Star Wars.
This is part two of our Star Wars episode - part one features a history of the game and the impact it had on the Star Wars scene.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve SPECIAL GUEST: Wesley Williams (@wideawakewesley on Twitter) VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we take a look at White Wolf's Vampire: the Masquerade; a groundbreaking game that put the emphasis on stroytelling and social interaction rather than combat. Oh, and did I mention that the players took on the roles of the monsters?
This is part one of our Vampire episode - part two will feature a round table discussion where we put on our rose tinted glasses and talk about our favourite memories of the game.
HOST: Iain Wilson VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we take a look at White Wolf's Vampire: the Masquerade; a groundbreaking game that put the emphasis on stroytelling and social interaction rather than combat. Oh, and did I mention that the players took on the roles of the monsters? This is our roundtable discussion where we don our rose tinted glasses and wax lyrical about what we loved about this epic game.
This is part two of our Vampire episode - part one is all about the history of the game and its development.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve SPECIAL GUESTS: Wesley Williams (@wideawakewesley on Twitter), Matt Sanderson VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we take a look at Paranoia; the roleplaying game that took all pre-conceived notions of what an RPG should be, and threw them out the window (probably whilst yelling "TREASON!" Dystopia, techno horror, deceit, betrayal and well...paranoia all rolled into one wonderful package. Oh, and did I mention it was genuinely funny to boot?
This is part one of our Paranoia episode - part two will feature a round table discussion where we put on our rose tinted glasses and talk about our favourite memories of the game. That, or the people that I've run games for will complain what a heartless monster I am. One of the two.
HOST: Iain Wilson FRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we take a look at Paranoia; the roleplaying game that took all pre-conceived notions of what an RPG should be, and threw them out the window (probably whilst yelling "TREASON!" Dystopia, techno horror, deceit, betrayal and well...paranoia all rolled into one wonderful package. Oh, and did I mention it was genuinely funny to boot? We put on our rose tinted (or should that be RED tinted?) glasses and talk about our memories of this game.
This is part two of our Paranoia episode - part one of the podcast features a look at the history of this wonderful game. All allegations of me being a cruel and unusual GM are treason and punishable by summary execution. Or another game of Paranoia...
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode, we're fortunate enough to speak to the man that most fans of Paranoia credit with bringing the game back from the dead following the dark times of late 2nd edition. Join us as we talk with Allen about how he got involved with Paranoia, what his highs and lows are with this game, and just what exactly went on in the development of Paranoia XP.
This is the third part of our Paranoia episodes - part one of the podcast features a look at the history of this wonderful game, whilst part two sees myself and my co-hosts sharing our fond memories of the game and our time spent running and playing it.
HOST: Iain Wilson SPECIAL GUEST: Allen Varney (@AllenVarney) FRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we don't take a look at an RPG - instead Iain waxes lyrical about the "gateway drug" that got him into RPGs in the first place - the phenemonon that is Fighting Fantasy.
HOST: Iain Wilson VOICE OVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode, we're fortunate enough to speak to the cast of the Chosen Ones visual novel, a beautifully produced Youtube series. We cover everything, from how they got involved in tabletop RPGs, what went into their characters, favourite moments from the series and why you - dear listener - should listen to them.
Find the Chosen Ones on YouTube here. Shaina's amazing animations live here. Join their Discord.
BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page). INCIDENTAL MUSIC: From Epidemic Sound.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we take a look at Legend of the Five Rings; the roleplaying game that invites us to become samurai and explore the Emerald Empire of Rokugan. Honour and glory are to be had, as well as lots of opportunities to really, REALLY carefully phrase what you say for fear of offending one of your social betters...
This is part one of our L5R episode - part two will feature a round table discussion where we put on our rose-tinted glasses and talk about our favourite memories of the game.
HOST: Iain Wilson VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we take a look at Legend of the Five Rings; the roleplaying game that invites us to become samurai and explore the Emerald Empire of Rokugan. Honour and glory are to be had, as well as lots of opportunities to really, REALLY carefully phrase what you say for fear of offending one of your social betters...
This is part two of our L5R episode - part one covers the history of this wonderful game, where it came from and where it is today.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
2020 - that was a bag of laughs, wasn't it? Still, it wasn't ALL bad. We take the time to go through our highlights of the RPG year and talk about what we enjoyed most, and what we're looking forward to in 2021. From an RPG perspective, obviously - there's a great chance 2021 is going to be more of the same gloom and doom...
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve SPECIAL GUEST: Matt Sanderson VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
22 Dec 2020
Tale of the Manticore - The Show Where Chaos Rolls
No, we can't do the same gravelly awesome voice as Jon from The Tale of the Manticore podcast, but we're nevertheless delighted to have him on the show! We talk about how he got started in RPGs, what inspired his podcast, his favourite moments over the last year, and much more! We even manage to joke about Jason's age, and he's not even on this episode!
SPECIAL GUEST: Jon from @manticoretale VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
19 Jan 2021
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 1
Join Troubleshooter Task Force Epsilon 718 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
This episode sees our brave team summoned to their mission briefing where they end up being briefed twice... There's also a disturbing amount of focus on hand sanitiser...
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @ubiquitousrat, @great_lawful, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!
EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com TWITTER: @savepodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepod WEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blog FRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley Wilson MUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
24 Jan 2021
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 2
Join Troubleshooter Task Force Epsilon 718 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
This episode sees our brave team attempting to collect their equipment from the local Production Logistics and Commissary warehouse - should be simple enough, right? Join us for drawn weapons, "helpful" robots, alarms, sirens, accusations of treason and at least one "accidental" fire.
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @ubiquitousrat, @great_lawful, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!
EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com TWITTER: @savepodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepod WEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blog FRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley Wilson SPECIAL GUEST VOICE: Kirsty Wilson as Robin-R MUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we take a look at SLA Industries; Nightfall's game of dystopian horror, set in the World of Progress. Fame and fortune are yours to be had, as long as you do what the company wants of you, and you smile for the cameras. Just don't ask too many questions or delve too deeply into secrets that are meant to stay buried. Guns kill, but so does the Truth.
The SLA Quickstart can be found here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/284671/SLA-Industries-2nd-Edition-Quick-Start?src=hottest_filtered
This is part one of our SLA episode - part two will feature a round table discussion where we put on our rose-tinted glasses and talk about our favourite memories of the game.
HOST: Iain Wilson VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
02 Feb 2021
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 3
Join Troubleshooter Task Force Epsilon 718 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
Having collected their equipment from the Production Logistics and Commissary warehouse, the team now have to make their way to the nearby food vat to carry out their mission. Pretty simple, right?
Well, for something as run-of-the-mill as "walking from a to b", Task Force Epsilon 718 manage to make it involve more nudity, syringes, text messages and singing than you'd think were necessary...
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @ubiquitousrat, @great_lawful, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!
EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com TWITTER: @savepodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepod WEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blog FRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley Wilson MUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
For our SLA Industries round table, we're lucky enough to be joined by Jared Earle and Mark Rapson from Nightfall games. We delve into the history of Nightfall, SLA, and all the various supplements and have a chat about what is coming down the line in the future.
This is the second part of our SLA Industries overview - the first part focuses on this amazing game's history.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson SPECIAL GUESTS: Jared Earle (@jearle), Mark Rapson (@markrapson5) BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
20 Mar 2021
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 4
Join Troubleshooter Task Force Epsilon 718 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
After having spent more time than was probably necessary in a corridor singing and arguing about syringes, task force epsilon 718 make their way to CFD sector's food vat with the intent on getting it back up and running. Surely they can't botch this up and get involved in needless fights and petty arguments, right? Right?
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @ubiquitousrat, @great_lawful, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!
EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com TWITTER: @savepodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepod WEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blog FRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley Wilson MUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Steve's had this great idea that we should do some actual plays of the games we are talking about. So, here is the first of these - Episode 1 of "The Assumptions", a SLA Industries actual play podcast. We hope you enjoy it!
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve SPECIAL GUESTS: Matt Sanderson ALL MUSIC: From the good folks at Epidemic Sound. Find them at http://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
24 Mar 2021
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 5
Join Troubleshooter Task Force Epsilon 718 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
After battling with suspect respirators, food vat chemicals and...well...each other, Task Force Epsilon 718 appear to have managed to get the food vat's bot brain to switch on. That's progress, right?
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @ubiquitousrat, @great_lawful, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!
EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com TWITTER: @savepodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepod WEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blog FRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley Wilson MUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
14 Apr 2021
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 6
Join Troubleshooter Task Force Epsilon 718 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
After a rather explosive introduction to the food vat, Task Force Epsilon 718 settles down to...well...to try and remember what their mission was in the first place. Only now, it seems like they have some help on hand.
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @ubiquitousrat, @great_lawful, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!
EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com TWITTER: @savepodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepod WEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blog FRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley Wilson MUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
14 Apr 2021
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - All Episodes!
Join Troubleshooter Task Force Epsilon 718 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
This episode includes all six Whitewash episodes - listen to the whole saga in one hit. Can your mind handle this much fun in one go?
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @ubiquitousrat, @great_lawful, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!
EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com TWITTER: @savepodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepod WEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blog FRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley Wilson MUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Steve's had this great idea that we should do some actual plays of the games we are talking about. So, here is the second of these - Episode 2 of "The Assumptions", a SLA Industries actual play podcast. We hope you enjoy it!
In this episode, Bob, MacTavish and Bovril meet up to discuss their next steps in their careers as fledgeling SLA operatives. The site for this meeting of minds? The "Ned's Arms" in Suburbia.
Join them as they plan their next steps, and get to know each other along with, in Bovril's case, a run down on every item of equipment purchased on their recent shopping trip.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve SPECIAL GUESTS: Matt Sanderson ALL MUSIC: From the good folks at Epidemic Sound. Find them at http://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
29 Jul 2021
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 1
Join Troubleshooter Task Force 451 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
This episode sees our brave team summoned to their mission briefing where they learn that they will be guarding a top secret piece of Alpha Complex technology. There is also - as usual - more singing than you would expect. Oh, and everyone dies.
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @guydadams, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!
If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
04 Aug 2021
The Dying World - a Mörk Borg Solo Actual Play Podcast - Episode 1
Welcome to the Dying World - a Mörk Borg solo actual play podcast. In this episode we discuss WHY we want to do a solo RPG, what Mörk Borg is, and how our campaign is going to be set up.
We also meet our characters - Belum, Felban and Keftar, who have set out from the city of Garfdale across the dismal land of Kergüs in search of Döendhopp; wherever or whatever that might be.
Thanks again to our voice actors. They are, in no particular order:
Tyler has a ton of content over on Tik Tok; you can find him here.
If you want to try your hand at Mörk Borg solo gaming you will need the following (or rather, this is what we're using - feel free to do your own thing!):
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
This episode we take a look at Palladium games - the company founded in 1981 most famous for its MEGAVERSAL system. Forty years later and the system is fairly unchanged which is charming and wildly frustrating in equal measure... We talk about our experiences with their games, their system and some of the idiosyncrasies that comes with it.
We WERE going to do a history episode, but we hadn't spoken in ages so we decided to ramble amongst ourselves instead.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page). OTHER BACKGROUND MUSIC: Epidemic Sound
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Steve's had this great idea that we should do some actual plays of the games we are talking about. So, here is the third of these - Episode 3 of "The Assumptions", a SLA Industries actual play podcast. We hope you enjoy it!
In this episode, the Assumptions attempt to register for a BPN - the Blue Print Newsfiles which are the life blood of a SLA operative's employment. They learn the fine art of queuing and paying attention whilst filling out a form.
Eventually, they get what they need and prepare to venture into Downtown in the company of some Shivers - corporate police - who are less than happy to be their taxi drivers.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve SPECIAL GUESTS: Matt Sanderson ALL MUSIC: From the good folks at Epidemic Sound. Find them at http://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
09 Sep 2021
Halls of the Blood King - An Interview With Diogo Nogueira
In this episode, we are lucky enough to be joined by Ennie nominee Diogo Nogueira to talk about his gore-drenched supplement for Old School Essentials, Halls of the Blood King. As well as talking about the supplement that earned him his Ennie nomination, Diogo tells us about how he got involved in RPGs, what led him to create content and the various other projects he's worked on or is currently battling through.
If you would like to see some of Diogo's work you can check out the following:
HOST: Iain Wilson GUEST: Diogo Nogueira (@diogo)oldskull on Twitter) VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page). OTHER BACKGROUND MUSIC: Epidemic Sound
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
13 Sep 2021
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 2
Join Troubleshooter Task Force 451 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
This episode sees our brave team's second batch of clones turning up to the hanger to take over from where their previous incarnations left off. There's no singing in this episode I'm afraid, but there is quite a bit of death. And betrayal. And people throwing each other under the proverbial bus. In this case the bus is a warbot several hundred metres long and armed with enough firepower to take on a small army.
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @guydadams, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!
If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
We finally get around to reviewing Cubicle 7's Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th edition! As a life long fan of 1st ed, how does this new edition shape up? Will it let us continue to adventure in that grim world of perilous adventure that we're used to, or has it turned into something else?
In this episode we talk about everything that is good and bad (in our ever so humble opinion) about 4e including, but not limited to character creation, the system, combat, magic and stealing all your player's money between sessions. It's a BIG book, so there's a LOT to talk about!
We also resist the urge to rant too much about the artwork.
As always, we try and remain measured an unbiased in our review.
You can get hold of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay at Cubicle 7's website here or on their Drive Thru RPG page.
HOST: Iain Wilson VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Steve's had this great idea that we should do some actual plays of the games we are talking about. So, here is the fourth of these - Episode 4 of "The Assumptions", a SLA Industries actual play podcast. We hope you enjoy it!
In this episode, the Assumptions arrive at the water treatment works in Downtown, intent on getting to the bottom of the mystery of the contaminants (and getting paid in the process). Here they meet the crew of the plant, have fun with some padlocks and are introduced to an intriguing corporate mascot.
Oh, and Bovril comes away thinking he's the funniest person to ever have lived.
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, Steve SPECIAL GUESTS: Matt Sanderson ALL MUSIC: From the good folks at Epidemic Sound. Find them at http://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
27 Oct 2021
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 3
Join Troubleshooter Task Force 451 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
This episode sees our intrepid team finally open the crate of mission equipment that Friend Computer generously provided for them. They meet some VERY anti-personnel landmines, have fun with a green clearance doll and generally indulge in a LOT of violence. Seriously, the body count is pretty high. Oh and there's some mutant powers flying around too, the filthy traitors (apart from Sasha-R of course - your confessed genetic abnormalities make you slightly less abhorrent).
Naturally, Mark IV's ego gets pandered too. After all, if you met a building sized warbot, wouldn't you?
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @guydadams, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!
If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
17 Nov 2021
The Dying World - a Mörk Borg Solo Actual Play Podcast - Episode 2
Welcome to the Dying World - a Mörk Borg solo actual play podcast. In this episode Keftar, Belum and Felban decide to make their way down to the village they discovered last episode and see what the inhabitants are up to. Especially with that creepy, massive coffin...
Thanks again to our voice actors. They are, in no particular order:
Tyler has a ton of content over on Tik Tok; you can find him here.
If you want to try your hand at Mörk Borg solo gaming you will need the following (or rather, this is what we're using - feel free to do your own thing!):
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
18 Nov 2021
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 4
Join Troubleshooter Task Force 451 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer. As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.
This episode sees the team get into an argument with a presumptive scrubbot, play a game of "who can get inside the Mark IV first", interpret the Computer's instructions incorrectly and with fatal consequences, and test out the fire suppression systems of the bot they're meant to be guarding.
Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @guydadams, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!
If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:
HOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason Downey VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley Wilson BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page). TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
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