RPG Reanimators

Episode Notes In this episode, we hack apart another game system, Cthork Borg, with its mad scientist creator Richard Kelly. Cthork Borg is a low-prep cosmic horror RPG set in the gloomy jazz age. As it's name suggests, it's an aberrant mutation from the Mork Borg core ruleset with some interesting changes by Richard that help it feel fresh, wriggling, and fun for GMs and players looking to try something a bit lighter than Call of Cthulhu, but still fully capable of delivering horrors at the table. We also talk about a lot of different games & systems in this interview: It's Alive! Cthork Borg APs Where to find Richard Kelly: https://kumada1.itch.io/cthork-borg ; https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/382082/cthork-borg Stygian, a game of Lovecraftian RPG inspiration: https://store.steampowered.com/app/779290/Stygian_Reign_of_the_Old_Ones/ Free copy of the Mork Borg Bare Bones edition: https://jnohr.itch.io/mrk-borg-free Richard's recommended games to check out: Behond the fence, Below the grave - https://t-akw.itch.io/beyond-the-fence-below-the-grave Mendicant Spell Vixens (not "Menda Can't Spell 'Vixens', as I have now learned) - https://kumada1.itch.io/mendicant-spell-vixens/purchase Hollow Halls - https://rotten-shotgun-games.itch.io/hollow-halls-shallow-grave-edition T.H.A.W. - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/477078/thief-healer-arcanist-warrior All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.

Episode Notes In this second Choice Cuts episode, we dissect and reanimate 3 short one-shot scenarios and a card game(?) back-to-back in the following order: Lex shares Lights Out, by Joe Trier (starts ~1:19) Holly shares Spilsbury #9485 by Adam Gauntlett (starts ~10:22) Alex shares The Mummy of Pemberly Grange by Allan Carey & Nic Holland (starts ~25:38) And Nathan shares Wreck this Deck, which is definitely not a YuGiOh! RPG (starts ~36:11) Lights Out and Spilsbury are part of the Fears Sharp Little Needles collection: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/245289/fear-s-sharp-little-needles-26-modern-day-call-of-cthulhu-scenarios Mummy of Pemberly Grange can be found here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/329641/the-mummy-of-pemberley-grange And Wreck this Deck can be found here: https://blackarmada.itch.io/wreck-this-deck All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing.

Explore the world of props and handouts in tabletop RPGs, revealing how they can elevate immersion and gameplay. Discover the balance between physical and digital tools, and appreciate the importance of clarity in design. Get inspired by creative handout ideas, from journals to maps, that enhance storytelling. Learn how sound effects and visual aids can boost player engagement. With plenty of humor and unique anecdotes, the discussion delves into practical advice for GMs looking to enrich their gaming sessions.

Episode Notes In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Delta Green scenario Presence written by Shane Ivey. We give our tips and advice from having read, ran, and played this scenario both as a multi-session investigation, as well as an explosive one-shot! Also, here is the player-friendly map we referenced. You can find the scenario at: https://shop.arcdream.com/products/delta-green-presence-paperback (Physical) or https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/432077/delta-green-presence-apu8165 (PDF) And also check out both of our APs to see how different GMs can approach the same content: Nathan's 3-session run: https://youtu.be/tvRe-jKxKz4?si=cc5U9ETesof6ubq0 Alex's explosive one-shot run: https://youtu.be/TrBUoqyxcPE?si=FF9beTgb7wTJtib3 You can chat with other listeners on our Discord ⁠⁠⁠and Reddit, and find more resources and downloadable episodes on our free Patreon. All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.

This week, the RPG Reanimators discuss the dreadful game of Bedlam Hall, an RPG where you regrettably play the staff of a manor somewhere between Downton Abbey, the Addams Family, and Lemony Snickett. This in an Aberration where we focus a full system, rather than just a scenario.Unfortunately, Bedlam Hall was written by David Kizzia and published with Monkeyfun Studios. If you would want to make the terrible decision of purchasing this system for yourself, you can find it secreted away from public view here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/216652/bedlam-hall?src=hottest_filteredAll music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing.

Kingdoms - Consultation with Sophia TinneyIn this episode, we consult on the Kingdoms system with the author, Sophia Tinney! Sophia discusses the origin of the system, provides some guidance for game masters, and chats about the upcoming game Fever Dream Nexus. We reference our playthough of Kingdoms a fair bit in this episode, and you can find all 4 episodes (plus a session 0) on our It's Alive! AP series on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkzg78zoNtepyAka8Wu7QePVVYx2XRpWPYou can pick up a copy of Kingdoms at https://dapirate.gumroad.com/ and can also follow the progress of Fever Dream Nexus at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dapirate/fever-dream-nexus If you'd like to join our Discord for more discussions: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing.

In this episode, we consult on a spreading case of Flash Cthulhu quick one-shot scenarios for Call of Cthulhu with Michael of MJRRPG. Michael shares his arcane knowledge of writing and running short (~1 hour) horror scenarios, and then the rest of the Reanimators discuss the scenario Sell Yourself, which was recently featured in our It's Alive! AP series on YouTubeYou can also check out more of Michael's work at mjrrpg.com and by searching "Flash Cthulhu" on drivethrurpgIf you'd like to join our Discord for more discussions: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8⁠⁠⁠All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing.

In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Pulp Call of Cthulhu scenario Field of Screams with the author Al Smith! The scenario is available at the following link: PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/378340/field-of-screams If you'd like to join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8⁠⁠⁠ All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.

In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Delta Green scenario Convergence written by John Tynes and available from Arc Dream Publishing (links below). Holly, Alex, and Nathan run through their combined experiences running this scenario to share their tips and advice while Lex stares at the pretty lights in the sky. We're also sharing some resources we've made and found via our Reanimator google drive here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FeQ4zrSAcZRsaQ4E_3y-T1T_N94HPAzo?usp=sharing Reanimation starts around 36:33 Physical: https://shop.arcdream.com/products/delta-green-convergence-paperback PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/415615/delta-green-convergence If you'd like to join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8⁠⁠⁠⁠ All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.

In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Delta Green scenario Music from a Darkened Room written by Dennis Detwiller and available as part of the Night at the Opera collection from Arc Dream Publishing (links below). Lex walks through his tips and advice from his "by the book" and reanimated runs of the scenario, and is also sharing the resources used in the last run via this google drive link (featuring art by Colin Richards!): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lnPU4vOvy6H9DnXZSti8hj8N9J3PZxks?usp=sharing Reanimation starts around 35:39 Physical: ⁠https://shop.arcdream.com/collections/role-playing-games/products/delta-green-a-night-at-the-opera-hardback PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/224323/delta-green-music-from-a-darkened-room If you'd like to join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8⁠⁠⁠ All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.