Read, Play, Game (RPG Podcast)

Witness the debut of the brand new unofficial one-page tabletop RPG "Hi Barbie!" based on the hit 2023 movie and designed by our very own Emma Scaggs! For our first READ episode, we'll talk through the rules and go through character creation to get ready for our one-shot.

Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out the pinned tweet on our twitter to download a PDF of the RPG: https://twitter.com/readplaygamepod

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

"Hi, Barbie!" is a hack of Grant Howitt's "Sexy Battle Wizards." You can support his work directly through the itch.io and patreon links below:

https://gshowitt.itch.io/

https://www.patreon.com/gshowitt

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Read, Play, Game is a brand new podcast where a bunch of friends try out a bunch of tabletop roleplaying games. Starting on November 28th, 2023, we'll be releasing three episodes a month where we read through the rules, play a one-shot in the system, then talk the game over. The episodes will range in length depending on whether they are Read, Play, or Game episodes, so expect something new and different each week!

Song in trailer is Slime Time by Randy Sharp

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See the brand new "Hi Barbie!" RPG in action for the very first time! For our first PLAY episode, we'll journey into Barbieland with a few of our favorite Barbies.

Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out our twitter to see the one-page ruleset for the RPG: https://twitter.com/readplaygamepod

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

"Hi, Barbie!" is a hack of Grant Howitt's "Sexy Battle Wizards." You can support his work directly through the itch.io and patreon links below:

https://gshowitt.itch.io/

https://www.patreon.com/gshowitt

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Let's reflect on the Hi Barbie! RPG for a bit. What were some of our favorite moments, how did the mechanics shape those moments, and what changes could we make to improve or update the system next time we play? What will we be playing next week? All this and more is answered in our first ever "Game" episode.

Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out our twitter to see the one-page ruleset for the RPG: https://twitter.com/readplaygamepod

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

"Hi, Barbie!" is a hack of Grant Howitt's "Sexy Battle Wizards." You can support his work directly through the itch.io and patreon links below:

https://gshowitt.itch.io/

https://www.patreon.com/gshowitt

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Join us as we craft a unique world using the storytelling game The Ground Itself! With just a deck of cards and some narrative questions we create an entirely original setting and watch as it changes over time. Listen to the setup and first era of our world in the first part of our combination Read-Play episode. Plus, our first ever special guest!

Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out Everest Pipkin's website, itch.io page, or DriveThruRPG page to purchase a digital or physical copy of the game! You can also support them on Patreon if you'd like to see more of their excellent work on a regular basis.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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What cards will we draw and what focused situations will we enter? See what struggles await the peaceful world we created last episode, this time featuring firsthand accounts and scenes from characters living in it.

Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out Everest Pipkin's website, itch.io page, or DriveThruRPG page to purchase a digital or physical copy of the game! You can also support them on Patreon if you'd like to see more of their excellent work on a regular basis.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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Discussing the cyclical nature of the passage of time, among other things! Join us while we talk through different setting mechanics in RPGs and what exactly makes The Ground Itself such a well-designed game. Plus, find out what we're playing next time!

Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out Everest Pipkin's website, itch.io page, or DriveThruRPG page to purchase a digital or physical copy of the game! You can also support them on Patreon if you'd like to see more of their excellent work on a regular basis.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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Enjoy a preview of our upcoming space exploration with Lasers & Feelings! In this brief intro to our next episode, we talk about our varying levels of experience with Star Trek. Stay tuned for our Read episode next Tuesday!

Song used is Starfleet Command by geoffharvey.

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Let's play through another one-page RPG - this time it's Lasers & Feelings! We'll talk through the rules of the game and where it draws its inspiration. This includes a lot of passionate talk about Star Trek, of course.

Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out John Harper's itch.io page for a free PDF of the game! You can also support them on Patreon if you'd like to see more of their excellent work on a regular basis.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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The crew of the Starship Raptor investigates a mystery unfolding in space... odd space buoys? A giant space worm-like phenomenon? All while the Captain is stuck in the medical pod?? Join us to boldly go... on a Lasers & Feelings adventure.

Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out John Harper's itch.io page for a free PDF of the game! You can also support them on Patreon if you'd like to see more of their excellent work on a regular basis.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Song used is Starfleet Command by geoffharvey.

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Talking about Lasers and also Feelings. Hear about what Emma had prepared for the session and what Star Trek tropes inspired our adventure as well as what it means to tie a system to a setting.

Want to try out the game for yourself? Check out John Harper's itch.io page for a free PDF of the game! You can also support them on Patreon if you'd like to see more of their excellent work on a regular basis.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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As we get ready to play Single Unique Power we discuss our favorite superheroes growing up. Single Unique Power is a cast-building game inspired by the one-person-one-power trope that is most commonly seen across many different pieces of media including manga, anime, and comic books. Be sure to check out Single Unique Power by Tyler Crumrine (https://possible-worlds-games.itch.io/sup) before we discuss it next week so you can read along with us!

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We're venturing into the world of anime, manga, and comic books to create a world of superpowered characters each with their own distinct ability. Join us as we play through the first part of Single Unique Power by Tyler Crumrine!

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://www.possibleworldsgames.com/ where you can find SUP and many more of Tyler's games. You can also support his newly launched Kickstarter project this month, The Details of Our Escape!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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**CORRECTION** It looks like in the middle segment we referred to the collection of Tyler's games as the "Possible Worlds RPG" when we meant "Possible Worlds RPG Series." This may be changed in future episodes but we want to make sure we don't confuse anyone. It is a series of several distinct games, not one big one.

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What mysterious powers will emerge from the shells of our new world? This week RPG plays SUP to find the answer to this question as we create countless original characters with a wide variety of personalities and abilities. From Bess Buffy to Kermit da Frawg, let's see who we can make!

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://www.possibleworldsgames.com/ where you can find SUP and many more of Tyler's games. You can also support his newly launched Kickstarter project this month, The Details of Our Escape!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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We talk in depth about our experience playing Single Unique Power and other worldbuilding games as well as about how Michael could've possibly ended up with so many cards. Let's reflect on creative collaboration and how we can make some fascinating stories as long as we're willing to let our ideas fall to the whims of our friends... or our enemies!

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://www.possibleworldsgames.com/ where you can find SUP and many more of Tyler's games. You can also support his newly launched Kickstarter project this month, The Details of Our Escape!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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(And if you really want to check out our old skit show that we mentioned in the episode... you can find it here)

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Today we're joined by Tyler Crumrine, creator of Single Unique Power and founder of Possible Worlds Games! We get some firsthand insight into the inspiration, development, and playtesting of the game in addition to Tyler's extensive background in both RPGs and theatre. What were the main influences on the game? Where did the name SUP come from? What is up? Find the answers to all these questions and more in today's very special Interview episode.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://www.possibleworldsgames.com/ where you can find SUP and many more of Tyler's games. You can also support his newly launched Kickstarter project this month, The Details of Our Escape!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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Welcome to a world of shells, castles, and supernatural powers. This week we'll talk through the setting we created when we played Single Unique Power and transition it into an entirely different system: Masks! Join us as we revisit these exciting characters and find out how we plan to make them come to life in our coming Masks multi-episode mini arc.

If you haven't listened to the SUP episodes we'd highly recommend going back and doing that so you're more familiar with the world! We hope you can follow it either way but that is a great starting point if you want to hear more about it.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://magpiegames.com/products/masks-a-new-generation-hardcoverpdf where you can find Masks and plenty other games by Brendan Conway and Magpie Games.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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In a world of filled with terrifying crustaceans, terrestrial sea witches, and terrible sunburns, one group of super-teens is looking to make a name for themselves. In this episode, we meet our characters! Louie Giles, the bright-eyed teen jumping towards his lofty dreams. Brie Plumtree, the rebel punk making her and her friends' voices heard. Forrest, the kind-hearted hero the running away from their legacy. And Cynthia Weathersby, the busy business-apprentice stretched thin between her desires and responsibilities.

This setting and its characters were created using Tyler Crumrine’s game Single Unique Power. If you haven’t heard us play through that game, we'd highly recommend going back and doing that so you're more familiar with the world!

Want to try out Masks: A New Generation yourself? Check out https://magpiegames.com/products/masks-a-new-generation-hardcoverpdf where you can find Masks and plenty of other games by Brendan Conway and Magpie Games.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Music Used in This Episode:

Ometepe Patterns by Rowan Hudson's Passing Ships

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Jumbo crabs. Witches. Strange rocks. What seemed like a relaxing end-of-day victory celebration has turned into something a bit more complicated. The team makes their way to meet with Forrest's mom in the grove, but quickly find themselves in a pinch. How will they overcome this new threat? Tune in this week to find out!

This setting and its characters were created using Tyler Crumrine’s game Single Unique Power. If you haven’t heard us play through that game, we'd highly recommend going back and doing that so you're more familiar with the world!

Want to try out Masks: A New Generation yourself? Check out https://magpiegames.com/products/masks-a-new-generation-hardcoverpdf where you can find Masks and plenty of other games by Brendan Conway and Magpie Games.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Music Used in This Episode:

Mara Mara by by Hans Johnson.

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Suspicions arise as the team interrogates the elusive witch (and Forrest’s mother): Sarah, The Hermit. After revisiting some bittersweet memories, the teens have a lead on who to visit next. A storm is brewing…can our heroes piece together the conspiracy threatening the kingdom before it’s too late?

This setting and its characters were created using Tyler Crumrine’s game Single Unique Power. If you haven’t heard us play through that game, we'd highly recommend going back and doing that so you're more familiar with the world!

Want to try out Masks: A New Generation yourself? Check out https://magpiegames.com/products/masks-a-new-generation-hardcoverpdf where you can find Masks and plenty of other games by Brendan Conway and Magpie Games.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Music Used in This Episode:

Transatlantic by Rowan Hudson's Passing Ships

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Our heroes consult their elders for some advice and discover the latest fad in the process. Who can they trust? What's really brewing? Who was behind the monster crab attack? With these questions come hard truths that may lead to a sinister revelation that could shake the core of the city.

This setting and its characters were created using Tyler Crumrine’s game Single Unique Power. If you haven’t heard us play through that game, we'd highly recommend going back and doing that so you're more familiar with the world!

Want to try out Masks: A New Generation yourself? Check out https://magpiegames.com/products/masks-a-new-generation-hardcoverpdf where you can find Masks and plenty of other games by Brendan Conway and Magpie Games.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Music Used in This Episode:

Blood Meridian by SPEARFISHER

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SPOILER WARNING: Episode includes major spoilers for our Masks - Play (Part 4) episode, so if you haven't listened to that yet don't listen to this!

Our last episode ended on such a perfect cliffhanger that we wanted to separate the end-of-session upkeep we did directly afterward. However, we thought we should share it anyway so you get the full mechanical experience of the game! Enjoy a brief check-in on the state of our heroes' relationships and self-images.

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The final clash. With the city in peril and no one else to save it, will our group of teenage heroes manage to stop a growing threat? For the thrilling finale of the Masks mini-arc we'll find out whether they can overcome their own weaknesses and interpersonal tensions for the sake of the greater good.

This setting and its characters were created using Tyler Crumrine’s game Single Unique Power. If you haven’t heard us play through that game, we'd highly recommend going back and doing that so you're more familiar with the world!

Want to try out Masks: A New Generation yourself? Check out https://magpiegames.com/products/masks-a-new-generation-hardcoverpdf where you can find Masks and plenty of other games by Brendan Conway and Magpie Games.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Music Used in This Episode:

Blood Meridian by SPEARFISHER

Vivace by SPEARFISHER

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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After an intense 5-episode exploration of a remarkable system, join us as we debrief and reflect on our favorite moments and mechanics.

This setting and its characters were created using Tyler Crumrine’s game Single Unique Power. If you haven’t heard us play through that game, we'd highly recommend going back and doing that so you're more familiar with the world!

Want to try out Masks: A New Generation yourself? Check out https://magpiegames.com/products/masks-a-new-generation-hardcoverpdf where you can find Masks and plenty of other games by Brendan Conway and Magpie Games.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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Trails of blood, dusty fingerprints, faded footprints...but the biggest clue of all? That stranger in the mirror... This week, we're reading through the Disco Elysium-inspired RPG, Jamais Vu! Join us as we create three amnesiac detectives and explore the mechanics of memory-based mystery-making.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://mithrillica.itch.io/ where you can download Jamais Vu for free as well as other future games designed by Kevin M. Rodrigo and his company, Mithrillica.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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Content warnings:

Mention of various drug usage throughout

22:50-23:30: description of a body hanging

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From a precarious construction site to an abandoned ship we follow three mysteriously amnesiac sleuths as they attempt to solve a murder while simultaneously uncovering the truth behind their own identities. In part 1 of this captivating mystery we'll find small clues that lead to larger hunches until eventually we might just discover the person behind this horrific crime as well as the person inside our own minds... hoping they are not one and the same.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://mithrillica.itch.io/ where you can download Jamais Vu for free as well as other future games designed by Kevin M. Rodrigo and his company, Mithrillica. And of course be sure to check out its inspiration Disco Elysium, available on most modern gaming consoles and PCs.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs used in this episode:

Insomniac's Dream by Sémø

Mindwipe by Sémø

Hope and Heisenberg by SPEARFISHER

Content warnings:

Heavy drug usage/mention of addiction

Repeated description of a dead body

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Content Warning: prolonged discussion of vomit from [[ 01:22:55-01:34:00]] (emetophobia)

Our investigators are close to solving their mysteries! In this episode, our detective team experiences strange visions in the abandoned theme park, extracts evidence from forgotten lovers, and explores their memories to find out the hidden truth at the heart of this tale. Will they be able to connect the dots in time? Will they remember their true identities? There's only one way to find out!

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://mithrillica.itch.io/ where you can download Jamais Vu for free as well as other future games designed by Kevin M. Rodrigo and his company, Mithrillica. And of course be sure to check out its inspiration Disco Elysium, available on most modern gaming consoles and PCs.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs used in this episode:

Blood Meridian by SPEARFISHER

Memory and Forgetting by SPEARFISHER

Scorpio by SPEARFISHER

Horizon by Theatre of Delays

Cosmos by Theatre of Delays

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Now that we know whodunnit, let's talk about howdunnit! In addition to some insights from behind the GM screen, we discuss some of our favorite moments, design choices, video games, and more.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://mithrillica.itch.io/ where you can download Jamais Vu for free as well as other future games designed by Kevin M. Rodrigo and his company, Mithrillica. And of course be sure to check out its inspiration Disco Elysium, available on most modern gaming consoles and PCs.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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We are so excited to welcome Kevin M. Rodrigo, the creator of Jamais Vu, onto the show to talk about his creative process! Join us to learn all about what goes into creating a TTRPG based off of an existing property and the challenges and pressures that come with that.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://mithrillica.itch.io/ or http://mithrillica.com/ where you can download Jamais Vu for free as well as other future games designed by Kevin and his company, Mithrillica. And of course be sure to check out its inspiration Disco Elysium, available on most modern gaming consoles and PCs.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

**NOTE: On the Rules Lawyer's audio track there is a bit of background noise once or twice that we couldn't remove. This is due to a highly energetic pet turtle that was in the same room and was having a few filter issues. We apologize for the sound but please direct any complaints toward Timothy the turtle**

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What sort of creatures, crawlies, and critters can we create through the power of TTRPGs? We're reading and playing Exquisite Biome by Caro Asercion: a short and imaginative game about speculative biology!

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://seaexcursion.itch.io/ where you can buy Exquisite Biome as well as all the other great games designed by Caro Asercion!

And thanks to @aavoigt on YouTube for the recommendation! If you're looking for more indie RPGs, be sure to check out his channel and social media.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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Hear from expert scientists as they reflect on the evolution process of the Renauroccs, Tunneling Harvest Mole, and Cacterrors.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://seaexcursion.itch.io/ where you can buy Exquisite Biome as well as all the other great games designed by Caro Asercion!

And thanks to @aavoigt on YouTube for the recommendation! If you're looking for more indie RPGs, be sure to check out his channel and social media.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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Remember the 80s? We certainly don't. But we've seen a lot of movies, so join us on our journey to the past as we attempt to construct our own setting with a Stephen King-esque atmosphere using Kids on Bikes!

Want to try out the game yourself? You can find Kids on Bikes and games like it at https://www.huntersentertainment.com!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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Dive deeper into our version of the Breakfast Club. Or rather, The Lunch Club.

Want to try out the game yourself? You can find Kids on Bikes and games like it at https://www.huntersentertainment.com!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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This week we're diving right into detention with our take on a nostalgic 80s movie featuring a Popular Kid, Dumb Blonde, Weirdo Loner, and a Bully, all overseen by the divorced Blue-Collar lunch lady who can't catch a break.

Want to try out the game yourself? You can find Kids on Bikes and games like it at https://www.huntersentertainment.com!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs featured in this episode:

"Digital Abyss" and "The Void" by Stephen Keech

"Polaroid Pictures" by Evert Z

"My Dark Side" by Gal Lev

"Charon" by Yehezkel Raz

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Our ragtag team of misfit students+lunch lady+shadowy creature are lost in the umbral halls of their high school. Unknown forces threaten to drown their small town in darkness—it’s sink or swim now!

Want to try out the game yourself? You can find Kids on Bikes and other games like it at https://www.huntersentertainment.com!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs featured in this episode:

“Unknown Darkness” by Jimmy Svensson

"Nun's Island" by SAINT-SAMUEL

"Dark Blood" by Jimmy Svensson

"Electric Love - Instrumental Version" by Channel 13

"The Void" by Stephen Keech

"Black Hole" by Stephen Keech

"Digital Abyss" by Stephen Keech

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Discussing thorough worldbuilding mechanics, character ties, exploring identity through roleplaying games, and more!

Want to try out the game yourself? You can find Kids on Bikes and other games like it at https://www.huntersentertainment.com!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Catch us at CrashCityCon on August 23rd-25th! For more information check out https://crashcitycon.com/.

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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Interdisciplinary artist Caro Asercion joins us to talk about many topics including their process designing Exquisite Biome, why there's such an overlap between theatre creatives and TTRPG creatives, and much more!

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://seaexcursion.itch.io/ where you can buy Exquisite Biome as well as all the other great games designed by Caro Asercion!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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Get acquainted with the members of your president's cabinet while they prepare a live response to a pressing issue and we get ready to play Executive Decision!

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out Greg Stolze's website at https://www.gregstolze.com/execdecis.html to download it!

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Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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Crisis. Debate. Decision. America's best and brightest decide the fate of our country in this special look behind the curtain of the Gordon administration.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out Greg Stolze's website at https://www.gregstolze.com/execdecis.html to download it!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs used in this episode:

Prestige Nomination by Veaceslav Draganov

The Star-Spangled Banner (Marching Band Version) by Kashido

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We go straight to the briefing room where we can learn the truth behind last week's tense situation from firsthand sources.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out Greg Stolze's website at https://www.gregstolze.com/execdecis.html to download it!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs used in this episode:

The Star-Spangled Banner (Marching Band Version) by Kashido

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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Love is about to bloom as we become acquainted with the two most promising matches of the season, both of which are definitely really actually married!

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out Ira Prince's itch.io at iraprince.itch.io/ to find Eyes on the Prize alongside many of its other games!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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Things are heating up this (fake) marriage season as the race to win the coveted title of “Divine Lovers” begins! Who will win in a season full of jealous exes, suspicious families, and intense romantic tension?

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out Ira Prince's itch.io at iraprince.itch.io/ to find Eyes on the Prize alongside many of its other games!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs used in this episode:

Fascinating Life by Lux-Inspira

A Farewell to Love (Elgar) by Yael Kareth, Artlist Classics, and Edward Elgar.

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Reflecting on our favorite moments during the complicated affairs of Fitzwilliam and Ferra Crumpet (no relation) and Violet and Mira Crowblossom.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out Ira Prince's itch.io at iraprince.itch.io/ to find Eyes on the Prize alongside many of its other games!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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Illustrator, TTRPG Designer, and Captain-Of-Niche-Ships Ira Prince joins us to chat about designing a fake marriage RPG (and to banter about our problematic faves).

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out https://iraprince.itch.io/ where you can buy Eyes on the Prize as well as all the other great games designed by Ira! You can also support You are Beheld, a queer collective of game designers featuring Ira's work, at https://youarebeheld.itch.io/.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

Games and creators referenced by Ira throughout the episode:

• marn silverman (house, alone with the fucked up guy looking at you): https://marns.itch.io/
• garfield +- you: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/garfield-plusminus-you
• dueling fops of vindamere: https://crankshaftconstellation.itch.io/fops
• like skyscrapers blotting out the sun: https://speakthesky.itch.io/like-skyscrapers
• orchidelirium: https://aethercorpgames.itch.io/orchidelirium-volume-one-expedition-rules
• riverhouse games: hot gay bro dragons, let these mermaids touch your dick maybe https://riverhousegames.itch.io/
• SAPPHICWORLD: darlingdemoneclipse https://darlingdemoneclipse.itch.io/sapphicworld-dream-ashcan 

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Be sure you pack enough Supplies so you can Echo our advice in your Mind as you prepare to seek your Fortune without shedding any Blood while you descend with us into the mysterious Heart.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the publisher's website where you can buy Heart: The City Beneath as well as all the other games published by Rowan, Rook, and Decard.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

Heart: The City Beneath is a horror game with a lot of dark and potentially upsetting imagery and topics. Here are some content warnings we'd like to make you aware of before the descent:

-Frequent mention of a range of body horror including dismemberment and consumption of flesh.

-Occasional mention of bees.

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Our team of delvers sink deeper into the cavernous abyss as they try to the elusive question answer: what really is The Heart?

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the publisher's website where you can buy Heart: The City Beneath as well as all the other games published by Rowan, Rook, and Decard.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs used in this episode:

Poets Word Shijin No Kotoba by Kadir Demir

Between Light and Shadow by Fabien Fustinoni

Dancing in the Sand by Kadir Demir

Cesare Pastanella by Mor

Heart: The City Beneath is a horror game with a lot of dark and potentially upsetting imagery and topics. Here are some content warnings we'd like to make you aware of before the descent:

-Frequent mention of a range of body horror including dismemberment and consumption of flesh.

-Occasional mention of bees.

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SPOILER WARNING: We discuss things that happened in our Heart - Play (Part 1) episode, so if you haven't listened to it yet we would recommend doing that first!

We wanted to include our discussion on character progression without interrupting the narrative flow of the game. So we're adding it as a bonus episode!

Our characters get a couple new abilities... but mostly we descend into a bit of madness ourselves.

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Rest up for a moment while we learn about the city of Ghorryn and argue about a lot of rules.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the publisher's website where you can buy Heart: The City Beneath as well as all the other games published by Rowan, Rook, and Decard.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs used in this episode:

Mother Scent by Kadir Demir

Migration Routes by Kadir Demir

Heart: The City Beneath is a horror game with a lot of dark and potentially upsetting imagery and topics. Here are some content warnings we'd like to make you aware of before the descent:

-Frequent mention of a range of body horror including dismemberment and consumption of flesh.

-Occasional mention of bees.

-Occasional mention of vomiting

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As a haven falls apart around our delvers, they’re forced to reckon with the heart of their issues—and what they’ll sacrifice to solve them.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the publisher's website where you can buy Heart: The City Beneath as well as all the other games published by Rowan, Rook, and Decard.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs used in this episode:

Migration Routes by Kadir Demir

Cartel by Kadir Demir

Kings Table by Kadir Demir

The Gallant Men by Kadir Demir

Sacred Mountain by Shahead Mostafafar

Heart: The City Beneath is a horror game with a lot of dark and potentially upsetting imagery and topics. Here are some content warnings we'd like to make you aware of before the descent:

-Frequent mention of a range of body horror including dismemberment and consumption of flesh.

-Occasional mention of bees.

-Occasional mention of vomiting

-Body horror including breaking of bones and limbs

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As proximity to the Heart grows closer, our delvers could not be further apart. What would you give up to get your own heart's desires?

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the publisher's website where you can buy Heart: The City Beneath as well as all the other games published by Rowan, Rook, and Decard.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs used in this episode:

War Chant by Kadir Demir

Event Horizon by SPEARFISHER

Duality by Kyle Preston

The Return of the Gladiator by Kadir Demir

Migration Routes by Kadir Demir

Evidence by Kadir Demir

Memory and Forgetting - Cello Version by SPEARFISHER

Kiss of Death by Kadir Demir

The Journey by Cesare Pastanella

Heart: The City Beneath is a horror game with a lot of dark and potentially upsetting imagery and topics. Here are some content warnings we'd like to make you aware of before the descent:

-Frequent mention of a range of body horror including dismemberment and consumption of flesh.

-Occasional mention of bees.

-Occasional mention of vomiting

-Body horror including breaking of bones and limbs

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In our final Heart Play episode, will our doomed heroes be able to escape their fates? Likely not.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the publisher's website where you can buy Heart: The City Beneath as well as all the other games published by Rowan, Rook, and Decard.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs used in this episode:

Memory and Forgetting - Cello Version by SPEARFISHER

Kiss of Death by Kadir Demir

The Journey by Cesare Pastanella

Heart: The City Beneath is a horror game with a lot of dark and potentially upsetting imagery and topics. Here are some content warnings we'd like to make you aware of before the descent:

-Frequent mention of a range of body horror including dismemberment and consumption of flesh.

-Occasional mention of bees.

-Occasional mention of vomiting

-Body horror including breaking of bones and limbs

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What lies beneath even the Heart? Our discussion of the game, of course!

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the publisher's website where you can buy Heart: The City Beneath as well as all the other games published by Rowan, Rook, and Decard.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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HAPPY 1 YEAR OF READ PLAY GAME!!!!! To celebrate we're bringing back our first characters ever, not from the podcast but from our first home game! Meet our goblin family as we create our old characters in the no-prep game Goblin Errands by Martin Nerurkar.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out Sharkbomb Studios's itch.io where you can buy Goblin Errands now!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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HAPPY 1 YEAR OF READ PLAY GAME!!!!! Join the loving goblin siblings Matte, Cawg, Tofu, and Gatos as they take a trip into the human world to complete a perilous errand.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out Sharkbomb Studios's itch.io where you can buy Goblin Errands now!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Song used this episode:

Storytime at the Rotten Raccoon by idokay

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HAPPY 50 EPISODES OF READ PLAY GAME! Join us in our discussion of Goblin Errands (by Martin Nerurkar) and goblin mode (by Anish Pinnamaraju).

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out Sharkbomb Studios's itch.io where you can buy Goblin Errands now!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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The wait is over! Prepare yourself for a bizarre delve into psychological warfare as we explore the many crystal spheres of Troika! with our co-host Emma's compatible module The Waiting Room.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Melsonian Arts Council's official Troika! website where the entire original rulebook is available for free - and you can explore the many supplements and compatible third-party books! This specific module will also be released on our itch.io.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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Let's continue the anniversary celebration by talking with the original Tall Person: Martin Nerurkar, the creator of Goblin Errands!

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out Sharkbomb Studios's itch.io where you can buy Goblin Errands now!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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The wait is over! Delve into psychological warfare with us as we explore the many crystal spheres of Troika! with our co-host Emma's compatible module The Waiting Room.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Melsonian Arts Council's official Troika! website where the entire original rulebook is available for free - and you can explore the many supplements and compatible third-party books! This specific module will also be released on our itch.io after the arc concludes!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs used in this episode:

Coffee Stop - Creative Cut - Acoustic by Aves

Digital Abyss by Stephen Keech

Storytime at the Rotten Raccoon by idokay

Starfleet Command by geoffharvey

Insomniacs Dream by Semo

Lift by Starluxe

Fascinating Life by Lux-Inspira

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The wait is over! Delve into psychological warfare with us as we explore the many crystal spheres of Troika! with our co-host Emma's compatible module The Waiting Room.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Melsonian Arts Council's official Troika! website where the entire original rulebook is available for free - and you can explore the many supplements and compatible third-party books! This specific module will also be released on our itch.io after the arc concludes!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Songs used in this episode:

Coffee Stop - Creative Cut - Acoustic by Aves

Digital Abyss by Stephen Keech

The Void by Stephen Keech

Storytime at the Rotten Raccoon by idokay

Starfleet Command by geoffharvey

Insomniacs Dream by Semo

Lift by Starluxe

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The wait is over! But actually this time. Let's see how everyone feels after this unethical patience testing.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Melsonian Arts Council's official Troika! website where the entire original rulebook is available for free - and you can explore the many supplements and compatible third-party books! This specific module will also be released on our itch.io after the arc concludes!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

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Join us for this SPECIAL episode of the podcast where we celebrate Margot’s birthday by rolling the Read, Play, and Game episodes all into one! This week we’re playing Alice is Missing by Spenser Starke.

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the publisher's website where you can buy Alice is Missing as well as all the other games published by Hunters Entertainment.

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

Alice is Missing is a mystery game that deals with a lot of dark and potentially upsetting imagery and topics. Here are some content warnings we'd like to make you aware of before you listen:

-Plot centered around a missing teenage girl

-Mention of kidnapping

-Mention of homophobia

-Gun and knife violence

-Mention of sexual violence

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The road stretches before us, beckoning with promise of both the unknown and the familiar. Join us for the journey, traveler, as we seek our path in Jay Dragon's Wanderhome!

Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Possum Creek Games website for Wanderhome materials and many more games and resources!

If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame

Theme song is "Do You Really Wanna Know?" by Captain Qubz

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