

RPG Reanimators
RPG Reanimators
A discussion-based podcast for GMs where we break down horror ttrpg scenarios for systems like Call of Cthulhu and Delta Green, discuss what worked for us, what didn't, what changes we made while running them, and how it all turned out for the table. Additional special topics include general game philosophies, advice, and occasional actual plays.
Episodes
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Oct 15, 2024 • 52min
S1:E28 – Flash Cthulhu Short Scenarios - Consultation with MJRRPG
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.

Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 4min
S1:E27 – Field of Screams - Dissection
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.

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 37min
S1:E26 – Convergence - Dissection
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.

Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 19min
S1:E25 – Music from a Darkened Room - Dissection
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.

Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 57min
S1:E24 – Alien, Chariot of the Gods - Dissection
In this episode, the Reanimators and special guest Intern Tyler Hudak dissect and reanimate the Alien RPG scenario Chariot of the Gods, written by Andrew E. C. Gaska and available as part of the Alien RPG Starter Set from Free League Publishing. Now with remastered audio!Physical: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/alien-rpg-2/starter-set/Standalone PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/293977/alien-rpg-chariot-of-the-gods-scenarioReanimation starts around 55:40Tyler's run of Chariot of the Gods for Into the Darkness: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJQ7JbI3-ZhL7O8EWMgEzCptHKHpBoiScIf you'd like to join the autopsy discussion on our Discord: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.

Jul 9, 2024 • 51min
S1:E23 – The Necropolis - Dissection
In this episode, we continue our unofficial series on Gateway Scenarios by dissecting and reanimating the Call of Cthulhu scenario The Necropolis written by Leigh Carr and available via the following links as part of the Gateways to Terror collection from Chaosium. Featuring a special guest Jimmy the Intern (RIP...), and now with remastered audio!Physical: https://www.chaosium.com/gateways-to-terror/PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/293105/gateways-to-terrorReanimation starts around 19:54If you'd like to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 12min
S1:E22 – Dead Boarder - Dissection
Now with remastered audio! In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Call of Cthulhu scenario The Dead Boarder written by Todd Gardiner with Mike Mason and available via the following links as part of the Gateways to Terror collection from Chaosium:Physical: https://www.chaosium.com/gateways-to-terror/PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/293105/gateways-to-terrorReanimation starts around 55:40If you'd like to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing.

May 28, 2024 • 1h
S1:E21 – Gateway Scenarios - Consultation
In this episode we consult on a serious case of considering Gateway Scenarios to introduce new players to the TTRPG hobby and more experienced players to new systems. We cover some of our favorite examples from across systems as well as what factors we look for when trying to identify new possible gateway scenarios. Now with remastered audio!Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or considering using, these issues at their table (or at least add new and exciting chattering voices inside listener's heads).All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing.

May 14, 2024 • 44min
S1:E20 – Bringing 1920s Scenarios to Modern Day + The Haunting Dissection (Chaosium Con 2024 Live Panel)
Listen to a live recording of our panel at Chaosium Con 2024 where we discuss obstacles and ideas to help bring classic 1920s-30s Call of Cthulhu scenarios into modern settings, and Reanimate the classic Call of Cthulhu scenario The Haunting by Sandy Petersen as a case example! We've tried to boost the audio for participant questions as much as possible, but they are a bit quiet.
*This also serves as proof that we are in fact capable of walking among the living for short bursts out of direct sunlight, and anything you've heard to the contrary amounts to lies and slander.

Apr 30, 2024 • 42min
S1:E19 – Chaosium Con 2024 Recap - Break Room
Join us again in the Break Room as we decompress from playing and running games from Chaosium Con 2024 and discuss all the awesome people we had the chance to connect with! Now with remastered audio!These Break Room discussions are meant to be very casual, and a slight break from our ususal TTRPG-related content so that we can seem more human in order to better blend in among the populace... We originally recorded this session in early January shortly after New Years, but alas release schedules got the better of us, so our resolutions may be slightly out of date. We hope you enjoy our chat and movie/book recommendations!Here are the links for different folks and organizations we discussed in this ep!https://www.colinrichardsart.com/https://surrealsun.com/Scenarios/https://www.prosperopublishing.com/2024/04/22/chaosium-con-iii-the-extended-cut/https://mjrrpg.com/chaosium-con-2024/https://www.patreon.com/voidrealmminishttps://www.inprnt.com/gallery/katrindirimart/https://www.johnsumrow.com/All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing.