In which we talk about mysteries within the RPG genre and other media! * Media inspirations * Mysteries in our books * Kinds of mysteries * How to set up an effective mystery * Crime scenes * Two types of mysteries Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discor…

In which we talk about the Storypath Ultra Core Manual! * We're all lovely * SPU work distribution * Instructions * Rules work * Pinfall from Piledrivers, Bodyslams, and other Wrestling Terms * Settings * News! * Speculation Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx P…

The crew of The Narwhal end up on the wrong end of a pirate's blasters when a cargo they were paid to deliver turns out to be stolen contraband. As they attempt to escape the bustling starport of Pious Andronicus, their sensors pick up more than hostile mercenaries. Someone -- or something -- is broadcasting a distress signal belonging to a legenda…

In which we talk about campaign ideas for Curseborne, and what we'd like to do with it. * We're excited about this! * CarTalk * The Flanaverse * Why work together * Youth campaign? * Closed-room campaigns * Murder mysteries * High-level organizations * Horror Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https…

In which Matthew takes you through his current game of They Came From...! * Enjoy the dulcet tones of Matthew Dawkins for the next hour! Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk…

The crew of The Narwhal end up on the wrong end of a pirate's blasters when a cargo they were paid to deliver turns out to be stolen contraband. As they attempt to escape the bustling starport of Pious Andronicus, their sensors pick up more than hostile mercenaries. Someone -- or something -- is broadcasting a distress signal belonging to a legenda…

In which we talk about various media we could use as inspiration for Curseborne. * Recommendations * Genres * Content in Media vs. Games * Buffy * Playing the heart * More Buffy * Succession and The Bear * Terrorizing? * Supernatural and Lovecraft Country * The Good Place * WandaVision * Horror movies Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.c…

The crew of The Narwhal end up on the wrong end of a pirate's blasters when a cargo they were paid to deliver turns out to be stolen contraband. As they attempt to escape the bustling starport of Pious Andronicus, their sensors pick up more than hostile mercenaries. Someone -- or something -- is broadcasting a distress signal belonging to a legenda…

In which we interview Kim Godwin about her work and Scion: Mythic Shards! * Who is Kim? * Playtesting at sea * Mythic Shards overview * Art notes and heroes * Proposed shards? * Mythic sharks * What else should people know? * Takes on the World * They Came from the RPG Anthology * Sci-fi inspirations * Adventures Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://w…

In which we interview some of our consulting develoeprs about the process! * Framing * Interview with Victoria * Interview with Zak * More framing! Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk…

In which we interview Hiromi Cota and Michele Masala about Scion: Mythic Shards! * Different shards? * After the End and post-apocalypse * Space shard! * Teasers * Divine Mechs * Farewell to Heroes * Teasers! * Boons and Relics * Stretch goals Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv…

Five unlikely members of an upscale adventuring society are dispatched to investigate strange occurrences in the Scandinavian north, where the march of industrial progress has stirred an ancient force from its slumber. Their priorities change when one member of their number is infested with a nefarious spirit -- they came here to banish, but are fo…

In which we answer some questions you've had about Curseborne! * Curse dice * Liminal spaces * Sorcerers? * Primals vs. Hungry * Entanglement * Aspirations * Primal shifting * Teamwork * Stacking * World book * Metaplot and Lore * Ages * Sorcerers * Foes * Ashcan PoD * Foundation spells Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyx…

Five unlikely members of an upscale adventuring society are dispatched to investigate strange occurrences in the Scandinavian north, where the march of industrial progress has stirred an ancient force from its slumber. Their priorities change when one member of their number is infested with a nefarious spirit -- they came here to banish, but are fo…

In which we present the live Curseborne panel from Onyx Path Con 2024. * If you'd prefer to watch the panel, you can do so at twitch.tv/theonyxpath * The first 30 seconds or so of audio is cursed * No, I didn't curse it on purpose * I have no idea what happened there Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitc…

Five unlikely members of an upscale adventuring society are dispatched to investigate strange occurrences in the Scandinavian north, where the march of industrial progress has stirred an ancient force from its slumber. Their priorities change when one member of their number is infested with a nefarious spirit -- they came here to banish, but are fo…

In which we present the live What's Up With Onyx Path? panel from Onyx Path Con 2024. * If you'd prefer to watch the panel, you can do so at twitch.tv/theonyxpath Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk…

Five unlikely members of an upscale adventuring society are dispatched to investigate strange occurrences in the Scandinavian north, where the march of industrial progress has stirred an ancient force from its slumber. Their priorities change when one member of their number is infested with a nefarious spirit -- they came here to banish, but are fo…

In which we talk to Jack Berkenstock from the Bodhana Group about their ongoing Branch Riders Kickstarter! * What's the Bodhana Group? * What's Branch Riders about? * Working with OPP * First-time game design * Branch Riders playstyle * Different realms * Gameplay * SAVE Against Fear Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPat…

In which we talk about UKGE and the upcoming 2024 OPP Con! * At the Gates * Other conventions * UKGE and travel * Running games at cons * UKGE Panel * Onyx Path Con * Games and panels! Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk…

In which Matthew Dawkins, Danielle Lauzon, Eddy Webb, Michele Masala, and Chris Jones talk about freelancing for Onyx Path in a panel recorded at UK Games Expo! * Enjoy the panel! Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk…

In which we talk to Claire Weaver, John Burke, and Steffie de Vaan about their work on At the Gates! * What did everyone write? * JRPG experiences! * Finding JRPGs in AtG * Favorite parts * Themes and plots * Professions * Final Fantasy * Minigames Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twit…

In which we play At the Gates! * Recap! * Information * Diving in * Under the sea * Electric! * A battle Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBkBy Eddy Webb

"We are the Hungry. We are ambition and unfulfilled need made manifest. We are the glittering center of the mortals’ existence, and the shadow that haunts their nightmares. We spent our lives chasing better, wanting more, seeking the top — and more likely than not, it got us killed. Except people like us, we never really die. We’ve got unfinished b…

In which we play At the Gates! * Characters * Intro * Merfolk * Fight! * Outro Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBkBy Eddy Webb

In which we make At the Gates characters! * Setting overview * Character concepts * Nations and Heritage * Upbringing * Profession * Arts * Magic * Rounding out Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk…

In which we make They Came From...! characters from different books, including [CLASSIFIED]!, Cyclops's Cave!, and They Came from the Steel Dragon Fighting Tournament! * Crisp packets * Origins and concepts * Archetypes * Professor Psuvant * Agent Blackbelt * Fe-LINE * Attributes * Trademarks * Connections * Tropes * Cinematics * News! * Media! * .…

In which we talk about espionage across our games and genres, with a focus on They Came from Classified! * James Bond * Nostalgia * Goldeneye in Classified * Other properties in Classified * News! * Media! * Lost Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord:…

In which we talk to Michele Masala about They Came from the Cyclops's Cave! and They Came from Witchford Academy! * RPG custody battle * They Came from the Cyclops's Cave * Fantasy inspirations * Humor in fantasy * They Came from Witchford Academy! * Inspirations * Kinds of stories * Mixing it up * More on the academy * Mimics * Excitement! * UKGE …

In which we talk about ashcans, what they are, and what they are for! * No fools here * Why ashcans? * Marketing * The World Below * Jumpstarts vs. ashcans * At the Gates * News! * Media!By Eddy Webb

Our cell is activated after a strange outbreak in Helena, Montana. The team is given a simple task: find and contain the source of this sickness. It's not until they arrive that they realize what they are dealing with, and just how dangerous it is. Extremophilia: A Delta Green Scenario by Shane Ivey CONTENT WARNING: Delta Green - Extremophilia depi…

In which we read text we like from recent and upcoming books and pair them with delicious treats. * Humo(u)r * Mantis people! * Curious Cats * War Games * At the Gates * They Came From...! * moth * News! * Media! Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord:…

Our cell is activated after a strange outbreak in Helena, Montana. The team is given a simple task: find and contain the source of this sickness. It's not until they arrive that they realize what they are dealing with, and just how dangerous it is. Extremophilia: A Delta Green Scenario by Shane Ivey CONTENT WARNING: Delta Green - Extremophilia depi…

In which we talk about the media that inspires us and our inspirational media sections! * Time zones and traveling * How do we choose media? * Trinity Continuum: Anima * At the Gates * Why we make some recommendations * Genre * Matching games to genre * Curious Cats of Mau * Recent releases! * Media! Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…

Our cell is activated after a strange outbreak in Helena, Montana. The team is given a simple task: find and contain the source of this sickness. It's not until they arrive that they realize what they are dealing with, and just how dangerous it is. Extremophilia: A Delta Green Scenario by Shane Ivey CONTENT WARNING: Delta Green - Extremophilia depi…

In which we talk to Meghan Fitzgerald and Lauren Roy about The Hedge for Changeling: The Lost! * What is time? * What is the Hedge? * Places to go * Hedge Sorcery * What is a goblin * Dreaming roads * Other supernatural types * Faces Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpa…

Our cell is activated after a strange outbreak in Helena, Montana. The team is given a simple task: find and contain the source of this sickness. It's not until they arrive that they realize what they are dealing with, and just how dangerous it is. Extremophilia: A Delta Green Scenario by Shane Ivey CONTENT WARNING: Delta Green - Extremophilia depi…

In which we talk to Travis Legge about the Storypath Game Jam, among other topics! * Word count * Game Jam! * On Fable Street * Psiads in 2028 * Mission Generator: Random Tables * Fresh Ink * A New Calling - Fluid * Trinity Continuum: Begin Again * Onyx Path News * Onyx Path Media Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath O…

In which we talk to Rich Thomas about all sorts of things! * State of the Path * Curious Cats of Mau * Next crowdfunder? * JRPGs * OPP Con! * Onesies * Strange happenings * Scion symbols * Art Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/…

The journey comes to an end -- the river of history will continue to flow, whether its torrents will run with blood or be used to water the seeds of a better future all falls to the the outcome of this final confrontation. MEKONG is an epic mecha space opera set powered by Beam Saber, set in an original universe by Jerry La. Join an adventure that …

In which ẅ̴̼e̶̳͂'̶̟͗r̶̮̚ĕ̶͔ ̸͈̅c̴̗̽u̴̧͊r̴͍̆s̷̪̉e̸̱̾d̷̜͗ Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBkBy Eddy Webb

When Heaven, Earth, and Hell align, a great battle unfolds between men, machines, and monsters. In the depths of a festering wound cut into the side of the planet, the Than Nong must battle the maddened conductor of a hellish symphony. MEKONG is an epic mecha space opera set powered by Beam Saber, set in an original universe by Jerry La. Join an ad…

In which we talk about the upcoming Curious Cats of Mau with developer Lauren Roy! * The Onyx Cheesecast * Overwriting and parameters * What's different about CCoM? * Horror/fantasy in Mau? * Who do we play? * A prompt! * The monarchies * Additions to the edition * Collaborative storytelling Links: Curious Cats of Mau on BackerKit: https://www.back…

In which we talk about the upcoming Curious Cats of Mau (eventually, after we talk about our pets)! * Dog etiquette * Cat stories * What is Curious Cats of Mau? * Differences from Pugmire * Updates to the world * Expanding the world * The monarchies * Adventures! * Workflow Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Pat…

The Than Nong of Team Menagerie arrive at Seludang, a planet devastated from the toil and torment of endless war with the Con Ma. There, they take shelter at the ancient floating fortress Dokbaw Wat and gain a key insight into the history of the Than Nong. A wise sage offers the group a boon. MEKONG is an epic mecha space opera set powered by Beam …

In which we talk about various games we've been playing and running, and how they inspire us! * Game design brain * CK3, Dredge, BG3 * Enshrouded/survival games * Prince of Persia/AC: Mirage * Game mechanics/GMing * TTRPGs we're in right now * VtM: Chapters * Board game nights * Pendragon/Scion: OaF * Lost Ruins of Arnak * Scythe/Dune Imperium * Ch…

After a raucous night of celebration, Team Menagerie is rudely awakened by the arrival of the Imperial Judiciary Forces - aka the Hornets. In pursuit of Oradee's KY-SI, the Concord Kra-Su, the Hornets deploy a mysterious experimental KY-SI of their own. MEKONG is an epic mecha space opera set powered by Beam Saber, set in an original universe by Je…

In which we talk about gameplay loops and game design! * What is a gameplay loop? * Rewards * Achievements * Builds * Mechanics * Game loops * Game design Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk…

In which we talk about our current crowdfunding initiative, the Reprint Repro-a-GoGo! * Voices and Transformers * Pronunciations * Scion * Changes! * More Scion * Trinity core * Aeon * Once and Future * Across the Eight Directions Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath …

In which we talk about some best practices for freelancing! * Maths * Danielle has compaints * Dixie breaks * Submissions * Networking * Etiquette Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk…