Best How To Play Blades In The Dark Podcasts (2024)

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Oba Manu, Family Guy - Parent Tropes and Pastoral Hopes with Navaar Seik-Jackson (Pathfinder 2e) 49:05

10d ago49:05

49:05

Navaar Seik-Jackson brings Oba Manu to the table. Oba is a dad who wants nothing more than to live the simple life, but is pulled back into adventuring for "one last job." Navaar and I discuss having a family both at and away from the table, needing to protect your family while avoiding violence - and how scary that can be as a Black father, and po…

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Lancelot, Blind Fighter - Testing Your Limits with Stephan Kelly (Coven and Crucible) 56:48

15d ago56:48

56:48

Stephan Kelly brings Lancelot to the table. Lance is a blind martial artist in a coven of witches, doing his best to leave the world a little bit better than when he found it. Stephan and I discuss building a character while you're building the system, testing the limits of system mastery, and an unfortunate jousting accident. This character is bui…

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Orco the Magnificent, Sh*tty Wizard - Religious Rebellion with Grant Nordine (D&D5e) 1:01:02

28d ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Grant brings Orco the Magnificent to the table. Orco is not a very good wizard, but he gives it his best shot. Grant and I discuss religious trauma, high school theater, and the opposite of min-maxing. This character is built for D&D5e. Grant Nordine is the titular game master of Game Master Monday and the guide for Bella's Comet. Grant is an award…

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Tendertwig, Sweet Summer Child - Childlike Wonder with Tori Fica (Pathfinder 2e) 41:34

1M ago41:34

41:34

Tori Fica brings Tendertwig to the table. Tendertwig is a Leshy Oracle who moves through life with the confidence of a child - because they are actually only 1 year old. Tori and I discuss the freedom of playing a character utterly devoid of imposter syndrome, how being cute is a special ability, and playing a literal baby. This character is built …

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Rhan Halvard, Paladin of Fate - Death and Destiny with Chriss Knight (D&D 5e) 47:18

2M ago47:18

47:18

Chriss brings Rhan Halvard to the table. Rhan was a wizard who became a revenant in the service of Istus when her attempt to change her fate had unexpectedly dire results. Chriss and I discuss death, grief, and catharsis, the role of fate in a fantasy story where gods are real, and how much backstory you truly need. This character is built for D&D5…

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Exit, the Outsider - Character Building is Worldbuilding with Sam Dunnewold (Apocalypse World) 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Sam Dunnewold brings Exit to the table. Exit is a scavenger living on the edges of a dangerous psychic mist and a society that demands they conform. Sam and I discuss building a character within the context of a post apocalyptic world, being brave because you have to be, and transparency in gaming. This character is built for Apocalypse World by D.…

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Riley and Jean-Pierre, a Masked Vampire - Code-Switching and Authenticity with Aetherius Bordeaux (Vampire the Masquerade 5e) 1:36:41

4M ago1:36:41

1:36:41

Aetherius brings Riley Howard/Jean Pierre Baptiste to the table. Riley is a Ministry kindred masquerading as Jean-Pierre, a Toreador in the Camarilla. Aetherius and I discuss being your authentic self, being the only Black player at the table, and writing strong yet flawed Black women. This character is built for Vampire the Masquerade 5e published…

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Otto Von Kurtzel, Mecha Grandpa - Family Ties with Joseph Byler (D&D5e) 38:41

4M ago38:41

38:41

Joseph brings Otto Von Kurtzel to the table. Otto is a family man who built a mech suit to help him live with a degenerative disease. Joseph and I discuss punching dragons, having people worth fighting for, and tinkering for good. This character is built for D&D5e. Joseph Byler, an aspiring TTRPG writer and nurse. They're also a proud redneck and l…

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Nix, a Children's Party Magician - Quirks and Quests with Alex (Quest) 44:09

4M ago44:09

44:09

Alex brings Nix to the table. Alex is a traveling magician who cheerfully becomes a hero. Alex and I discuss mad libs character creation, the nature of magic, and being inspired by a hat. This character is built for Quest. Alex, also known as Apples_n_Cinnamon, a ttrpg enthusiast and a blooming forever GM. They make TTRPG content somewhat sporadica…

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Alehat, a Sly Slide - Playing Dangerous Games with Rook (Blades in the Dark) 38:48

5M ago38:48

38:48

Rook brings Dale Dorries, AKA Alehat to the table. Alehat is a greedy, rotten scoundrel feeding his retirement fund with ill-gotten gains. Rook and I discuss filling a role in a party, using characters to try out game mechanics, and being out for yourself. This character is built for Blades in the Dark. Roger Peters, who also goes by Rook, is the o…

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An Unnamed Soldier – Coping with Fictional Trauma in Character and Out with Jeffrey Baker (D&D5e) 45:55

6M ago45:55

45:55

Jeffrey Baker brings an unnamed soldier to the table. The unnamed soldier is a grizzled drill sergeant who motivates his party through tough love and (bardic) inspirational speeches. Jeffrey and I discuss playing older characters with life experience, roleplay bleed and after care, and being the party dad. This character is built for D&D5e. Jeffrey…

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Tryp, a Newborn Hive Mind - Containing Multitudes with Wes Ascolese (The Wildsea) 58:20

6M ago58:20

58:20

Wes Ascolese brings Trypoxylus "Tryp" to the table. Tryp is a newborn hive mind formed from a group of Japanese stag beetles looking to learn about the world they are seeing with new eyes. Wes and I discuss how bugs think, trying to build a unified identity, and discovering yourself through your characters. This character is built for The Wildsea b…

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Ed'varay Fiero, a Restless Ranger - Tributes and Transcendentalism with Beardic Inspiration (System Agnostic) 58:10

6M ago58:10

58:10

Nate (Beardic Inspiration) brings Ed'varay Fiero to the table. Ed'varay is a noble ranger, restlessly wandering in search of transcendental experiences. Nate and I discuss creating random characters for real people, being shaped by your environment, and the controversy surrounding Wizards of the Coast's attempt to withdraw the Open Gaming License (…

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Characters With Stories - an interview with The Moonstone Matriarchy 1:36:00

7M ago1:36:00

1:36:00

In this very special episode, I interview my costars on DnDenial's The Moonstone Matriarchy actual play stream, an all-women D&D game set in the home brew world of Solandria. I Sneeze Stars is the DM GM of Reven is Anemone Juniper is Clover Mamaicailleach is Delphra Dungeon Mistress Katie is Rosalind Scxrlet is Syn These characters are built for D&…

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Tsunami of Evil | Haunted City S2 E20 | Blades in the Dark 2:15:18

7M ago2:15:18

2:15:18

It's the final battle for the fate of Irondale with demons aplenty and everything is on the line. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop at midnight. Cast: Jared Logan (GM), Ross Brya…

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Sky King | Haunted City S2 E19 | Blades in the Dark 1:46:47

7M ago1:46:47

1:46:47

The Remnant have to unite a people by bringing down the sky. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop at midnight. Cast: Jared Logan (GM), Ross Bryant, Josephine McAdam, Abubakar Salim …

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Walkabout | Haunted City S2 E18 | Blades in the Dark 1:57:43

8M ago1:57:43

1:57:43

If the Remnant want to stop the Leviathan Hunters, they have to survive the wastes of Severos first. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop at midnight. Cast: Jared Logan (GM), Ross B…

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Shadows | Haunted City S2 E17 | Blades in the Dark 1:58:17

8M ago1:58:17

1:58:17

Wherein the Remnant practice the fine art of Burglary under very trying conditions. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop at midnight. Cast: Jared Logan (GM), Ross Bryant, Josephine …

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Demon Night | Haunted City S2 E16 | Blades in the Dark 1:39:13

8M ago1:39:13

1:39:13

The Remnant deals with demons as the invasion of Irondale begins. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop at midnight. Cast: Jared Logan (GM), Ross Bryant, Josephine McAdam, Abubakar S…

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To Catch a Demon | Haunted City S2 E15 | Blades in the Dark 1:34:04

8M ago1:34:04

1:34:04

The PCs take a perilous job to rid the city of a supernatural killer. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version of the podcast…

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Downtime Double Cross | Haunted City S2 E14 | Blades in the Dark 1:41:40

9M ago1:41:40

1:41:40

The PCs lick their wounds and tangle with the machinations of the Imperial Military. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version…

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Ships and Sabotage | Haunted City S2 E13 | Blades in the Dark 1:41:43

9M ago1:41:43

1:41:43

The crew thought they left Duskvol for good...but Duskvol has come to find them. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version of …

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Irondale Downtime | Haunted City S2 E12 | Blades in the Dark 1:58:39

9M ago1:58:39

1:58:39

The Remnant receive shocking news from Duskvol and experiment with their new environment. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free ve…

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The Fairies Got Him | Haunted City S2 E11 | Blades in the Dark 1:57:50

9M ago1:57:50

1:57:50

In the aftermath of their last score, our crew find themselves hunted and haunted. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version o…

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The Fortress of Fabio Boltzman | Haunted City S2 E10 | Blades in the Dark 1:56:34

10M ago1:56:34

1:56:34

On the wild frontier of Severos, The Remnant find new allies...and new foes. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version of the …

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Requiem for the Remnant Part Two | Haunted City S2 E9 | Blades in the Dark 2:00:52

10M ago2:00:52

2:00:52

Seljak, Kronz, Valkos, Juliette, Ekphelia and The Builder. Who will survive this final confrontation? Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy a…

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Dagamot the Hermit - Tarot and Tropes with Jordan Peacock (Coyote and Crow) 45:49

10M ago45:49

45:49

Jordan Peacock brings his tarot deck to the table. In this episode, Jordan and I collaborate to build three characters using tarot spreads. Dagamot, inspired by the Hermit card, is a reclusive healer with a painful past reevaluating his life on the road. Content warning: brief mention of suicide at 7:00. Jordan and I discuss going beyond tropes, bu…

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Requiem for the Remnant Part One | Haunted City S2 E8 | Blades in the Dark 1:49:46

10M ago1:49:46

1:49:46

Ekphelia's malevolent plan goes into effect, and the Remnant will be changed forever. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free versio…

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Savagery and Silver Nails | Haunted City S2 E7 | Blades in the Dark 1:55:14

11M ago1:55:14

1:55:14

A score in the Deathlands pits the Remnant against a band of Severosi mercenaries. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version o…

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Rhadamanthus the Ratkiller - Wrestling Angels with Owen Kerr (Dark Heresy) 50:10

10M ago50:10

50:10

Owen Kerr brings Asher Novaak, aka Rhadamanthus Lehrer, to the table. Rhadamanthus is an inquisitor hiding in plain sight as his own throne agent, trying to find the small victories in a world full of insurmountable odds. Owen and I discuss pitting underdogs against empires, wrestling with angels, and finding joy in the struggle nevertheless. This …

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Downtime Vendetta | Haunted City S2 E6 | Blades in the Dark 2:00:53

11M ago2:00:53

2:00:53

Members of the Remnant hatch plots that will decide the fate of the crew. This episode is sponsored by Dauntless Snacks: https://dauntlesssnacks.com/ Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts…

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Stop the Presses | Haunted City S2 E5 | Blades in the Dark 1:50:50

11M ago1:50:50

1:50:50

An inquisitive Ink Rake comes into conflict with the Remnant. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version of the podcast at patr…

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Downtime Devilry | Haunted City S2 E4 | Blades in the Dark 1:55:45

11M ago1:55:45

1:55:45

Our crew makes a shocking discovery about a dangerous enemy. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version of the podcast at patre…

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Niko de Cielo, a Better Jedi - Fandoms and Fixes with Natasha Ticotin (D&D5e) 47:57

11M ago47:57

47:57

Natasha Ticotin brings Niko de Cielo to the table. Niko is an Oath of Conquest paladin who will soon find out he's not the main character he thinks he is. Natasha and I discuss "fixing" characters from pop culture, finding community in fandoms, and how characters' self-perceptions might not live up to their level 2 realities. This character is buil…

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Moles and Mayhem | Haunted City S2 E3 | Blades in the Dark 2:08:19

11M ago2:08:19

2:08:19

The Remnant double-crosses a powerful faction in order to gain damning evidence. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version of …

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Plotting and Pit Fighting | Haunted City S2 E2 | Blades in the Dark 1:57:25

12M ago1:57:25

1:57:25

Valkos and Juliette get in a fight. Ekphelia hunts the hunters. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version of the podcast at pa…

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Downtime Detention | Haunted City S2 E1 | Blades in the Dark 2:04:32

12M ago2:04:32

2:04:32

The Remnant isn't locked in here with you; you're locked in here with them Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version of the po…

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Gaming with Pride - How Playing TTRPGs Gives Us Space to Explore Identity 23:28

12M ago23:28

23:28

It’s Pride Month! While we can and should joyfully celebrate LGBTQIA+ people every day of the year, we come together in June to devote special attention - to pay respects for those who have fought for liberation, and to continue the struggle in the face of increasing hostility and repression. This episode I’m honoring my trans, non-binary, and quee…

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Shasta and Alistair, a Girl and her Mask - The Masks We Wear with Jack (Pathfinder 2e) 34:23

1y ago34:23

34:23

Jack brings Shasta and Alistair to the table. Shasta is a young Aasimar monk traveling the world and Alistair is the god within the mask she wears. Jack and I discuss the masks we and our characters wear, player agency and GM input into characters, and what might make you put on a mysterious mask. This character is built for Pathfinder 2e. Jack is …

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Aya Bailey, the Rebellious Scion - Decolonizing TTRPGs with Quinn (Scion 2e) 50:09

1y ago50:09

50:09

Quinn brings Aya Bailey to the table. Aya has been called by the gods to serve, but chooses instead to serve the people through activism and direct action. Quinn and I discuss using TTRPGs as a way to learn about other cultures and identities including your own, growing beyond others' expectations of you, and decolonizing TTRPG spaces. This charact…

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Dewey Aberforth, a Handsome Fraud - Playing Selfish and Taking up Space with Natalie Marley (D&D5e) 31:44

1y ago31:44

31:44

Natalie Marley brings Dewey Aberforth to the table. Dewey is an accidental folk hero and a selfish jerk who happens to have a wonderful aquiline nose. Natalie and I discuss playing a selfish character without making your friends hate you IRL, how to play a man, and developing the confidence to take up space at the table and in the story. This chara…

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Dex the Gnome Revolutionary - Representing Neurodiversity with Simon (Shadowrun) 37:10

1y ago37:10

37:10

Simon brings Dex to the table. Dex is a gnome hacker slowly becoming a revolutionary. Simon and I discuss finding the bravery to be who you are, building characters that embody neurodiversity, and the intersection of masculinity and fantasy races. This character is built for Shadowrun. Simon is a queer, non-binary, autistic, and ADHD STEM educator …

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Luz Lozano, a Wizard and a Mess - Finding Comfort in Community with Morgan Nuncio (Urban Shadows 2e) 46:03

1y ago46:03

46:03

Morgan Nuncio brings Lucia “Luz” Guadalupe Lozano to the table. Luz is a young Latina wizard learning to control her magic and setting some fires in the process. Morgan and I discuss finding the comfort in community to play your own race, who's left out when we default to the old white man wizard tropes, and how sometimes you have to make a lot of …

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Star Trek Wrap Up 38:06

1+ y ago38:06

38:06

Join us as we recap the season and chat about the game, Star Trek Adventures! Support the Show.By Oops! We Broke The Multiverse!

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Vengeance and Voltage | Haunted City S1 E25 | Blades in the Dark 2:01:56

1+ y ago2:01:56

2:01:56

A confrontation with Una Farros leads the Remnant to decide the fate of Duskvol. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version of …

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Catalina and Esperanza, Twins at Odds - Drama and Romance with Character Creation Cast (Pasión de las Pasiones) 47:18

1+ y ago47:18

47:18

Ryan and Amelia bring Catalina and Esperanza to the table. Catalina and Esperanza are twins conniving to upstage one another. Ryan, Amelia, and I discuss how to create character drama and conflict at character creation, sex and romance in roleplaying games, and the tropes we return to again and again when creating characters. These characters are b…

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A Downtime Dalliance | Haunted City S1 E24 | Blades in the Dark 2:01:50

1+ y ago2:01:50

2:01:50

Things get intimate in the underground grotto. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version of the podcast at patreon.com/glassca…

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Tunnels and Terror | Haunted City S1 E23 | Blades in the Dark 2:01:38

1+ y ago2:01:38

2:01:38

A horde of hollows hounds The Remnant down in the dark. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version of the podcast at patreon.co…

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Downtime Directives | Haunted City S1 E22 | Blades in the Dark 2:01:27

1+ y ago2:01:27

2:01:27

Even while looking for work, the Remnant leaves bodies in the street. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-free version of the podcast…

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The Imperial City Part Three | Haunted City S1 E21 | Blades in the Dark 1:58:32

1+ y ago1:58:32

1:58:32

The crew is tasked with pulling a score within a score in the Emperor's Cabinet of Curiosities. Haunted City is an original adventure using the Blades in the Dark game system by Evil Hat Productions. Watch new episodes Wednesdays at 8PM ET on twitch.tv/theglasscannon. YouTube videos and podcasts drop on Friday. Patreon subscribers can enjoy an ad-f…

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