Best Dave Semark Podcasts (2024)

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What is Roleplay #19: Social Conflict with Dave Semark and Matthew Tyler-Jones 1:04:04

5h ago1:04:04

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Welcome to Episode 19 of ‘What Is Roleplay?! This episode we are joined by Dave Semark and Matthew Tyler-Jones to discuss Social Conflict Dave & Matthew tell us about how the embarked on their journey into podcasting, inspired by the Free League game Coriolis and how that lead to them building a relationship with Free League and becoming freelance …

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What is Roleplay #18.5: Narrative Worldbuilding Actual Play Special with Samuel Poots 28:00

1M ago28:00

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Welcome to Episode 18.5 of ‘What Is Roleplay?! This episode we are joined by Samuel Poots for a special Narrative Worldbuilding Actual Play This is a follow up to Episode 18, where Samuel unpacked the idea of Narrative Worldbuilding. Stream here Worldbuilding is an important cornerstone of all writing and especially important when writing roleplay …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 38 1:11:33

1M ago1:11:33

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The finale of our latest adventure. Marion goes into the Apache camp to negotiate for the children, while Nat and Jimmy try to keep Indian-hunters and the US Army at bay. This is our most recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Dow…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 38 1:01:47

1M ago1:01:47

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The odds in this fight get worse... This is our most recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 37 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

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The Freeman-Harlesden Ranch boys don't find the Apache they are looking for. But the Apache find them... This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more i…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 36 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

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Sent to Las Cruces by Garland Rayburn to purchase emergency stocks of grain, the boys realise they will have to spend time working with the US Cavalry to get the required food. This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West to…

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What is Roleplay? #18: Narrative Worldbuilding with Samuel Poots 41:11

2M ago41:11

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Welcome to Episode 18 of ‘What Is Roleplay?! This episode we are joined by Samuel Poots to discuss Narrative Worldbuilding Worldbuilding is an important cornerstone of all writing and especially important when writing roleplay games – the process of designing an environment for the story or the game you are creating. Samuel Answers the Question ‘Wh…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 35 58:24

2M ago58:24

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A new story starts here! A great place to saddle up. It's been a tough winter in Jornada Springs, and Rayburn still thinks the Freeman-Harlesdon boys owe the town another favour. This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 34 56:39

2M ago56:39

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The final episode from Lincoln county. A verdict is reached in the trial of Mary and Murphy McGinn. Plus we discuss the mechanical penalties of losing your Faith and get XP! - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website. We are sharing one of our playtests f…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 33 1:00:19

3M ago1:00:19

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Marion goes to talk to Torrance about the possibility that Torrance might be Grainne McGinn's true father. The trial starts, and does not start well. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West…

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What is Roleplay #17: Teaching Games with Aviv Or & Eran Aviram 1:04:01

3M ago1:04:01

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Welcome to Episode 17 of ‘What Is Roleplay?! This episode we are joined by Aviv Or and Eran Aviram to discuss teaching games Aviv & Eran’s work ‘The Crystal Heart’ and how it uniquely teaches readers to roleplay, specifically to play the Savage Worlds RPG Their use of narrative to explain how to play, based on the assumption that the reader has no …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 32 1:05:29

3M ago1:05:29

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The boys try to spend the day before the start of the trial finding out anything that might help them make their case against Mary McGinn stick. Marion comes to a conclusion that has him sneaking away from his friends to meet with Torrence in secret. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and si…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 31 56:38

3M ago56:38

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In Lincoln the boys try to scout the lay of the land, in terms of both geography and politics, culminating in a tense meeting with Torrence, the leader of the outlaw gang that Donal McGinn, AKA Lucky Lawless, used to belong to ... - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 30 56:40

3M ago56:40

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A great point to saddle up with the outfit as they start their seventh adventure. Having served justice on McGuin, the sheriff and his deputised lawmen are summoned to Lincoln to bear witness against his wife. Meanwhile his daughter and Marion find love... - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 29 52:14

4M ago52:14

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Marion makes a promise to Mrs Rayburn he does not intend to keep. Autumn turns into winter, we earn XP and Settlement Points, and we see how successful our business was. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website. We are sharing one of our playtests for T…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 28 57:50

4M ago57:50

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In the aftermath of the gunfight at McGuin's house, the outfit still has to negotiate with a town that feels betrayed by Marion and Jimmy working for Chisum. - We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclu…

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What is Roleplay #16: Dungeons with John Dodd 1:05:48

4M ago1:05:48

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Welcome to Episode 16 of ‘What Is Roleplay?! This episode we are joined by John Dodd to discuss dungeons The intrigue of The Dungeon – why would someone build this, what was it for, how did it get here? You’re not supposed to be there! Maps as promises – they guarantee excitement, adventure and maybe treasure Mega-dungeons – Architecturally impossi…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 27 1:05:07

4M ago1:05:07

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Sheriff Horcock, with his two newly appointed deputies, goes to arrest Donal McGuin. - We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 26 1:03:01

4M ago1:03:01

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The boys deal with McGuin's denunciation at the public meeting, and in the aftermath, Mrs Paquito and Mr Rayburn issue an ultimatum. - We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 25 1:03:38

4M ago1:03:38

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McGuin offers Freeman and Harlesden a "favour" that feels more like a threat. The three friends try and lay the groundwork for dealing with the impact of the forthcoming revelation and the possibility that the whole town might turn against them, We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the natur…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 24 1:03:40

5M ago1:03:40

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The newly appointed Sheriff Horcock demands to know what these other lawmen are doing in town. When it turns out they have come to inform the Rayburn and Paquito families that their missing sons have been murdered by Cody Picker, Jimmy and Marion feel they have to tell Horcock what they know. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old…

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What is Roleplay #15: Diceless Roleplay Games with Côme Martin 54:14

5M ago54:14

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Welcome to Episode 15 of ‘What Is Roleplay?! This episode we are joined by Côme Martin to discuss diceless rpg Chris & Côme discuss many different Roleplaying Games that don’t use dice & explore the spectrum of games from completely controlled by fate, to the other end of the spectrum where the only narrative input in the game is the things your sa…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 23 1:00:31

5M ago1:00:31

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Freeman and Harlesden are reminded of their duties to Chisum, and given notice of a development in the Spanish Land Grant. Horcock is made Sheriff, and two other lawmen arrive in town. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current i…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 22 54:16

5M ago54:16

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In the aftermath of the gunfight, Horcock and Jimmy take Marion to the Doctor. A letter from Chisum arrives at the ranch offering new opportunities, and the season turns. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (avai…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 21 59:02

6M ago59:02

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There's a man goin' round, taking names, And he decides who to free and who to blame, Everybody won't be treated all the same Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 20 1:00:24

6M ago1:00:24

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Horcock has told his old Confederate colleagues he wants nothing to do with them. He won't help them against revenger vigilantes from the 31st Infantry, so why won't they leave town? What are they waiting for? Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. Content Warning 2: In this session, table disciple was cast aside - …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 19 1:00:21

6M ago1:00:21

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"Captain" Nathaniel Horcock wants to leave the war behind. But three old comrades have come to Jornada Springs. And Hell follows with them. U Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ev…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 18 1:14:22

6M ago1:14:22

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A great point to jump on board!* A new adventure starts and Andy returns to the table as Nathaniel Horcock. In this episode Jimmy and Marion return from Albuquerque to find that Horcock has other matters on his mind. His Confederate past is catching up with him. Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. We are sharing …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 17 49:12

6M ago49:12

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In Albuquerque, Jimmy and Marion have their fateful meeting with John Chisum. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 16 58:15

7M ago58:15

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After riding hard in the hope of catching Picker up, Marion arrives in Albuquerque. He impresses the local sheriff when he reports the dead men, Rayburn and Gilchrist, who he and Jimmy found on the trail. When Jimmy arrives the two track down Picker in the hope of confronting him once more. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old W…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 15 58:20

7M ago58:20

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Around the campfire, the boys try to persuade Chisholm's man, Cody Picker, to come clean about McGinn's offer. The temperature rises, tension mounts. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 14 1:02:44

7M ago1:02:44

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Driving the herd to Albuquerque to market, Jimmy and Marion encounter two separate groups of suspicious riders. Are either party responsible for the dead travellers they came across? We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current ite…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 13 1:04:12

7M ago1:04:12

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After they bring Jimmy's birth-mother back from their adventures in Silver City, Marion and Jimmy must prepare to take their herd to market. They recruit three extra hands to help them, and when word gets around Chisholm's man Cody Picker asks if he can accompany them. This adventure to going to get tense. . . We are sharing one of our playtests fo…

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What is Roleplay #14 – Design with Johan Nohr 50:55

7M ago50:55

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Welcome to Episode 14 of ‘What Is Roleplay?! This episode we are joined by Johan Nohr to discuss design Everyone can draw – as adults we stop being creative because we fool ourselves into thinking that we cannot do it. How the independent games scene allows people to explore new ways of designing and laying out games that go against the safe mainst…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 12 1:18:36

8M ago1:18:36

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In the long awaited conclusion to our adventure in Silver City, Jimmy and Marion decide that if the law can't help they must taken direct action. But can they rescue Minnie in time? We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iter…

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What Is Roleplay? #13 – Melee Combat with Rugose Kohn 45:34

8M ago45:34

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Welcome to Episode 13 of ‘What Is Roleplay?! This episode we are joined by Rugose Kohn to discuss Melee Combat Trigger warning for violence and body horror! Melee combat is usually gritty and visceral hand to hand combat as opposed to more removed and antiseptic approach such as aerial bombardment. How early roleplaying games have sort of set the s…

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What is Roleplay #12 – All Outta Bubblegum actual play 59:19

9M ago59:19

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Welcome to Episode 12 of ‘What Is Roleplay?! Join Chris & Dave as they get very silly in an All Outta Bubblegum actual play special! A brief explanation of the rules of All Outta Bubblegum A safety talk Counting for fun Setting the scene Pizza delivery mishaps and corner shop catastrophes More counting Listen as the game unravels as we run out of b…

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What is Roleplay #11 – Design with Guilherme Gontijo 59:56

10M ago59:56

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Welcome to Episode 11 of ‘What Is Roleplay?! This episode we are joined by Guilherme Gontijo to discuss Design How design is very similar across the board, and how the differences often just come down to execution? Why does design matter? It is more than just style or a taste aesthetic Design is more about translating ideas on the abstract plane in…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 11 1:10:59

1+ y ago1:10:59

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In Silver City, Marion and Jimmy find a lawyer and talk to the sheriff. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you h…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 10 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

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In Silver City, Marion and Jimmy look for Jimmy's birth mother - and find her fallen on hard times. CONTENT WARNING - this episode contains reported abuse and indenture. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (avail…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 9 59:39

1+ y ago59:39

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Aftermath As he goes through his dead brother's belongings young Jimmy Harlesden discovers a letter that changes everything he thought he knew about his life. He and Marion Freeman set out to discover the truth. This is the first session made on a new recording device that lets us split out each mic's tracks. We are just getting used to a new editi…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 8 1:08:12

1+ y ago1:08:12

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The aftermath of the shootout and the Tannerhill's treachery. Plus a playtest discussion, and we find a mistake in an update of the story path generator. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 7 1:00:03

1+ y ago1:00:03

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The Freeman Harlesden boys face the Tannerhill family, with tragic consequences. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from w…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 6 1:12:49

1+ y ago1:12:49

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Having decided to face up to the Tannerhill family the Freeman Harlesden boys have to put their affairs in order. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) h…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 5 1:15:14

1+ y ago1:15:14

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A few weeks after the shootout with McGinn's cowhands the Tannerhill family arrive in town, seeking revenge. And we start a second session with revisions to the settlement rules, and a recap of what we did last time. It's hard to remember stuff nowadays. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 4 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

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Hoarecock takes the baby and the bodies of her murdered parents into town. Freeman and Billy Harlesden arrive later, followed by the (alleged) murderers themselves. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 3 1:00:14

1+ y ago1:00:14

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Investigating the ruins of the Dean ranch, the outfit can't find any trace of a child they know should be there, but can find the tracks of a herd of the cattle being lead east away from the ranch. Freeman and Harlesden follow those tracks, while Hoarecock hears a cry in the scrub... Content warning: this episode features a very young child, injure…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 2 1:06:29

1+ y ago1:06:29

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The Freeman Harlesden outfit try to make an impression on the crowd at the Founders Day celebrations, but they are interrupted when Commanchero Traders bring an opportunity to town. It's time to do a deal, or two. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ev…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 1 1:28:58

1+ y ago1:28:58

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The players define their town, and their business. Dave explains the new push mechanic (we already have a new new one at the time of writing), then the newly named Freeman Harlesden outfit ride into Jornada Springs to get to know their neighbours at the town's Founders Day celebrations. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West,…

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New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West (session Zero) 52:31

1+ y ago52:31

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In the New Mexico sun three figures form in the heat haze, three new characters for a playtest adventure. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a num…

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