

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.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 33min
S1:E31 – Presence - Dissection
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.

Nov 12, 2024 • 57min
S1:E30 – Bedlam Hall - Aberration
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.

Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 13min
S1:E29 – Kingdoms - Consultation with Sophia Tinney
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.

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.


