This bonus episode comes from our sibling podcast, ‘The DM's Book Club?’, a weekly book club podcast about Dungeons and Dragons and how we might include it and improve it in our roleplaying campaigns. We read the books so you don't have to!

Originally released on The DM's Book Club?  on 8th April 2026.

From the episode show notes:

This week, Fiona and Hamilton try out some of the exercises from ‘⁠The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide⁠’ by James D’Amato⁠ and ⁠Dillin Apelyan⁠.

From the ‘⁠The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide⁠ bio:

'With its step-by-step processes, engaging prompts, and expert insights, ⁠The Ultimate RPG Villain Guide⁠ is an essential tool for game masters and RPG players seeking to craft memorable antagonists and morally complex heroes. 

This guide delves into the art of villain creation, offering innovative strategies to develop characters that drive the narrative and captivate players. Whether you’re plotting the downfall of a kingdom or the rise of a conflicted anti-hero, this book has you covered.'

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Credits 

The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.

The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).

The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.

Get in touch!

Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com

Linktr.ee: DMBC

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to game designers and podcast hosts Dillin Apelyan and James D’Amato, about their new book ‘The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide’.

With its step-by-step processes, engaging prompts, and expert insights, The Ultimate RPG Villain Guide is an essential tool for game masters and RPG players seeking to craft memorable antagonists and morally complex heroes.

This guide delves into the art of villain creation, offering innovative strategies to develop characters that drive the narrative and captivate players. Whether you’re plotting the downfall of a kingdom or the rise of a conflicted anti-hero, this book has you covered. Check out Dillin's work here and One Shot here!

Check out James' work here and Campaign Skyjacks here!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:02:05
• Outro: 00:49:11

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guests were Dillin Apelyan⁠ and ⁠James D’Amato⁠. Check out their new book ‘⁠The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide⁠’ and grab your copy from all good bookshops.

The additional music in this episode was '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimless Amos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Specific content warnings/themes for ⁠⁠Koriko⁠⁠ include:

• Parental expectations and control.
• Loneliness, especially from moving somewhere new.
• Peer pressure and media harassment.
• Infrequent physical or emotional harm.

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is playing ⁠⁠Koriko: A Magical Year⁠⁠ - A solo journaling game with novice witches, urban exploration, and teenage drama.

Written by ⁠⁠Jack Harrison ⁠⁠and published by ⁠⁠Mousehole Press,⁠⁠ Koriko is a bubbling cauldron of simple rules and writing prompts, stirred together to produce the story of a teenage witch spending a year away from home in an unfamiliar city.

Using the book, a deck of tarot cards and a teetering tower of dice, the player will explore the city, work to improve their witch’s fortunes and meet some of the weird and wonderful residents who live there.

Find out more information about ⁠⁠Koriko: A Magical Year⁠⁠ and grab your own copy on ⁠⁠Mousehold Press’s itch.io page⁠⁠.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:01:00
• Gameplay Overview: 00:01:37
• The Oneshot Starts / Vol 3: Spring: 00:04:10
• 1st Card: King of Cups: 00:09:03
• 2nd Card: 2 of Swords: 00:17:41
• 3rd Card: Queen of Coins: 00:26:14
• 4th Card: The Empress: 00:39:30
• Dice Stacking Failure: 00:43:09
• Bonus Card: The World: 00:51:18
• 5th Card: 9 of Wands: 01:07:27
• 6th Card: The Magician: 01:12:32
• 7th Card: 10 of Swords: 01:24:17
• Reflection: 01:32:21
• Letter: 01:35:04
• Outro and credits: 01:39:51

Credits

The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by ⁠⁠Fiona Howat⁠⁠.

The WAIR logo was created by ⁠⁠Fiona Howat⁠⁠.

This episode's players was ⁠⁠Fiona Howat⁠⁠.

This episode’s RPG was ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Koriko: A Magical Year⁠⁠⁠ - A solo journaling game with novice witches, urban exploration, and teenage drama, written by ⁠⁠⁠Jack Harrison ⁠⁠⁠and published by ⁠⁠⁠Mousehole Press.⁠⁠ The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• '⁠⁠Sizzr⁠⁠' by Schwartzy
• '⁠⁠Dreamland⁠⁠' by Aakash Gandhi
• '⁠⁠Frozen in love⁠⁠' by Aakash Gandhi
• '⁠⁠Twinkle in the Night⁠⁠' by Aakash Gandhi
• '⁠⁠Panoramic Arrival⁠⁠' by Asher Fulero
• '⁠⁠Snowfall Butterflies'⁠⁠ by Asher Fulero

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on the socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Specific content warnings/themes for ⁠Koriko⁠ include:

• Parental expectations and control.
• Loneliness, especially from moving somewhere new.
• Peer pressure and media harassment.
• Infrequent physical or emotional harm.

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is playing ⁠Koriko: A Magical Year⁠ - A solo journaling game with novice witches, urban exploration, and teenage drama.

Written by ⁠Jack Harrison ⁠and published by ⁠Mousehole Press,⁠ Koriko is a bubbling cauldron of simple rules and writing prompts, stirred together to produce the story of a teenage witch spending a year away from home in an unfamiliar city.

Using the book, a deck of tarot cards and a teetering tower of dice, the player will explore the city, work to improve their witch’s fortunes and meet some of the weird and wonderful residents who live there.

Find out more information about ⁠Koriko: A Magical Year⁠ and grab your own copy on ⁠Mousehold Press’s itch.io page⁠.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:01:00
• Gameplay Overview: 00:01:37
• The Oneshot Starts / Chapter 3: Life in Koriko: 00:04:11
• Volume Deck: 00:12:02
• Moments, Meetings, Hangouts and Crossroads: 00:15:03
• Twists: 00:16:51
• Bonuses: 00:17:53
• Dice Stacking: 00:18:41
• Recap: 00:22:54
• Chapter 4: A Magical Year: 00:25:17
• Setup for Arrival: 00:25:55
• 1st Card: Ace of Cups: 00:28:29
• 2nd Card: The Sun: 00:37:01
• 3rd Card: The Lovers: 00:44:42
• 4th Card: The Empress: 00:55:18
• 5th Card: 8 of Wands: 01:03:46
• 6th Card: Knight of Coins: 01:08:39
• 7th Card: The Magician: 01:15:54
• Reflection: 01:25:37
• Letter: 01:28:11
• Outro and credits: 01:32:23

Credits

The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by ⁠Fiona Howat⁠.

The WAIR logo was created by ⁠Fiona Howat⁠.

This episode's players was ⁠Fiona Howat⁠.

This episode’s RPG was ⁠⁠⁠⁠Koriko: A Magical Year⁠⁠ - A solo journaling game with novice witches, urban exploration, and teenage drama, written by ⁠⁠Jack Harrison ⁠⁠and published by ⁠⁠Mousehole Press.⁠ The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• '⁠Sizzr⁠' by Schwartzy
• '⁠Dreamland⁠' by Aakash Gandhi
• '⁠Frozen in love⁠' by Aakash Gandhi
• '⁠Twinkle in the Night⁠' by Aakash Gandhi
• '⁠Panoramic Arrival⁠' by Asher Fulero
• '⁠Snowfall Butterflies'⁠ by Asher Fulero

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on the socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Zone has mature sci fi horror themes. Specific content warnings for the game include:

• Violence and self injury
• Arson
• Mentions of Warfare and guns
• Descriptions of mutations, body horror and gore
• Hallucinations and variations there upon.

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Jenise, Alex and Ben from ⁠Roleplay Retcon⁠ for ⁠The Zone⁠: A Surreal Play-To-Lose Horror RPG by ⁠Raph D’Amico⁠.

⁠⁠The Zone⁠ is a tabletop roleplaying game about a doomed expedition into a mysterious quarantine zone, whose center will grant one survivor their deepest wish.

With prompts cards, easy-to-learn rules, and no need for a gamemaster, The Zone is the perfect way to spend an evening telling a deeply immersive and spooky tale of hubris & mutation in the dark.

Find out more information about ⁠The Zone⁠ and grab your own copy on the ⁠official website⁠.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:41
• Gameplay overview: 00:01:59
• The oneshot starts: 00:03:29
• Outro and credits: 01:20:15

Credits

The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode's players were Jenise, Alex and Ben from ⁠Roleplay Retcon⁠: A TTRPG podcast which remakes the movies which let you down.

This episode’s RPG was ⁠The Zone⁠⁠: A Surreal Play-To-Lose Horror RPG by ⁠⁠Raph D’Amico⁠⁠. The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• '⁠When Gods Pontificate⁠' by Dan Bodan

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on the socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

The Zone has mature sci fi horror themes. Specific content warnings for the game include:

• Violence and self injury
• Arson
• Mentions of Warfare and guns
• Descriptions of mutations, body horror and gore
• Hallucinations and variations there upon.

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Jenise, Alex and Ben from Roleplay Retcon for The Zone: A Surreal Play-To-Lose Horror RPG by Raph D’Amico.

⁠The Zone is a tabletop roleplaying game about a doomed expedition into a mysterious quarantine zone, whose center will grant one survivor their deepest wish.

With prompts cards, easy-to-learn rules, and no need for a gamemaster, The Zone is the perfect way to spend an evening telling a deeply immersive and spooky tale of hubris & mutation in the dark.

Find out more information about The Zone and grab your own copy on the official website.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:41
• Gameplay overview: 00:01:59
• The oneshot starts: 00:04:15
• Outro and credits: 01:41:29

Credits

The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode's players were Jenise, Alex and Ben from Roleplay Retcon: A TTRPG podcast which remakes the movies which let you down.

This episode’s RPG was The Zone⁠: A Surreal Play-To-Lose Horror RPG by ⁠Raph D’Amico⁠. The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'When Gods Pontificate' by Dan Bodan

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on the socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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We return on Sunday 18th Jan with The Zone!

Credits

The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on the socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠My Late Father's Correspondence⁠ explores bittersweet family drama. Content includes grief, patriarchy, illness, colonialism, war and death.

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is playing '⁠⁠My Late Father's Correspondence⁠⁠': an epistolary roleplaying game of bittersweet family drama by Hayley Gordon and published by ⁠Storybrewers Roleplaying⁠. The player takes on the role of the younger child of the deceased Col. Thomas Lockley, answering letters he can no longer reply to, and learning about the father who played a difficult role in their life.

The game is simple—the player will open, read, and reply to the letters you receive at Eadly Hall. However, family, duty, and grief are not simple at all, and the player will make hard decisions about the future to come.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:37
• Gameplay overview: 00:01:20
• The oneshot starts/Day 6: 00:02:45
• Day 7: 00:12:12
• Day 8: 00:26:25
• Day 9: 00:39:45
• Epilogue: 00:52:34
• Outro and credits: 01:03:04

Credits

The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s RPG was '⁠⁠⁠My Late Father's Correspondence⁠⁠⁠': an epistolary roleplaying game of bittersweet family drama by Hayley Gordon and published by ⁠⁠Storybrewers Roleplaying⁠⁠. The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• '⁠⁠⁠⁠Til Death Parts Us⁠' by Aakash Gandhi
• '⁠No. 7 Alone with my thoughts⁠' by Esther Abrami
• '⁠I Need to Start Writing Things Down⁠' by Chris Zabriskie
• '⁠No. 2 Remembering Her⁠' by Esther Abrami
• '⁠No. 1 A Minor Waltz⁠' by Esther Abrami
• '⁠No. 3 Morning Folk Song⁠' by Esther Abrami
• '⁠No. 6 In My Dreams⁠' by Esther Abrami
• '⁠No. 5 The Day I Met Her⁠' by Esther Abrami
• '⁠No. 8 Requiem⁠' by Esther Abrami

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on the socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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My Late Father's Correspondence explores bittersweet family drama. Content includes grief, patriarchy, illness, colonialism, war and death.

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is playing '⁠My Late Father's Correspondence⁠': an epistolary roleplaying game of bittersweet family drama by Hayley Gordon and published by Storybrewers Roleplaying. The player takes on the role of the younger child of the deceased Col. Thomas Lockley, answering letters he can no longer reply to, and learning about the father who played a difficult role in their life.

The game is simple—the player will open, read, and reply to the letters you receive at Eadly Hall. However, family, duty, and grief are not simple at all, and the player will make hard decisions about the future to come.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:37
• Gameplay overview: 00:02:08
• The oneshot starts: 00:03:33
• Day 1: 00:4:20
• Day 2: 00:11:55
• Day 3: 00:28:54
• Day 4: 00:41:56
• Day 5: 00:55:16
• Outro and credits: 01:04:33

Credits

The ⁠⁠⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s RPG was '⁠⁠My Late Father's Correspondence⁠⁠': an epistolary roleplaying game of bittersweet family drama by Hayley Gordon and published by ⁠Storybrewers Roleplaying⁠. The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• '⁠Til Death Parts Us' by Aakash Gandhi
• 'No. 7 Alone with my thoughts' by Esther Abrami
• 'I Need to Start Writing Things Down' by Chris Zabriskie
• 'No. 2 Remembering Her' by Esther Abrami
• 'No. 1 A Minor Waltz' by Esther Abrami
• 'No. 3 Morning Folk Song' by Esther Abrami
• 'No. 6 In My Dreams' by Esther Abrami
• 'No. 5 The Day I Met Her' by Esther Abrami
• 'No. 8 Requiem' by Esther Abrami

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on the socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Alone Against The Static explores themes of grief, isolation, relationships, and heartbreak. It is recommended for mature players and listeners.

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is playing 'Alone Against The Static': A Call of Cthulhu modern-era scenario beyond signal range, written by B.W. Holland and published by Chaosium!

Alex and Charlie believe that a secluded weekend getaway in the Black Hills of South Dakota is just what they need to reinvigorate their marriage—but older and darker things than broken hearts exist in the forgotten places of the world.

Will they survive, alone against the static?

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:34
• Gameplay overview: 00:01:40
• The oneshot starts: 00:05:21
• Outro and credits: 02:37:04

Credits

The ⁠⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s RPG was '⁠Alone Against The Static⁠': A Call of Cthulhu modern-era scenario beyond signal range, written by B.W. Holland and published by ⁠Chaosium⁠!

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Underworld' by Myuu
• 'Tragic Story' by Myuu
• 'Falling Rain' by Myuu

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on the socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Wingshan Huntley⁠, founder of Twisted Spire and creator of Sirens’ Oath: Tides Turning: a revenge driven, eco fantasy, mermaid coven one-shot TTRPG.

Sirens’ Oath blends storytelling, emotion, and memories. Players are invited to embody mermaid witches, wield hand cast miniatures as talismanic anchors, and unleash collective fury in a descent into eco-grief, myth making and righteous retribution. Across three rites (Remembering, Becoming and Deciding) players will weave tales of love, vengeance and transformation. Support Sirens’ Oath: Tides Turning⁠⁠ on Gamefound.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:02:01
• Outro: 00:48:06

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sirens’ Oath: Tides Turning⁠⁠ on Gamefound
• Wingshan's website
• Twisted Spire on Bsky (@twistedspiregames.bsky.social)
• Twisted Spire on Instagram

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Wingshan Huntley⁠⁠⁠⁠, founder of ⁠Twisted Spire⁠ and creator of ⁠Sirens’ Oath: Tides Turning⁠: a revenge driven, eco fantasy, mermaid coven one-shot TTRPG.

The additional music in this episode was '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimless Amos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Welcome, my little Video Nasties to my menagerie of horrors... This is Last Line. Rewind. And now, let me present to you my first terrifying tape. There are places in this world you know you know. These places, too real to be memory and too strange to be real, shape the lives of those who dare to enter. In the town of Solemn Vale you may come as invited quest and yet find yourself... stranger. The Vale does not give its secrets lightly.

Game Master: Fiona Howat

Ffion: Lowri-Ann Davies

Hannah: Liv Kennedy

Leah: Liz Campbell

Jenny: Zack FG

The Game was Solemn Vale by Dirty Vortex.

The Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.

The Last Line. Rewind. Theme is by James Barbarossa.

Last Line. Rewind. is created by Fiona Howat, Liz Campbell and Zack FG.

Content Warnings

• Strained Family Relationships
• Descriptions of Violence
• Horror Descriptions, Sound Effects & Ambiences
• Minor Drug & Alcohol References

The Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Jef, Ben and Zad (from the ⁠⁠System Mastery⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Roleplay Retcon⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Gamewoven⁠⁠ podcasts respectively) for ⁠⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠⁠: An award-winning TTRPG of professional wrestling action!

Written by Nathan D. Paoletta and published by NPDdesign, ⁠⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠⁠ about feuds, championships, betrayal, and righteous victory. It’s about the clash of good and evil on the grandest stage. It’s about whether you’ve got what it takes. And, in the end, it’s about what the audience thinks of your efforts.

You can find out more information about ⁠⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠⁠ and grab your own copy on ⁠⁠NPDDesign website⁠⁠.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Gameplay overview: 00:02:08
• The oneshot starts: 00:04:51
• Outro and credits: 00:50:15

Credits

The ⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Jef, Ben and Zad from the ⁠⁠System Mastery⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Roleplay Retcon⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Gamewoven⁠⁠ podcasts.

This episode’s RPG was ⁠⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠⁠ by Nathan D. Paoletta and published by NPDdesign. You can find out more information about World Wide Wrestling and grab your own copy on grab your own copy on NPDDesign website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• '⁠⁠Big 10⁠⁠' by TrackTribe

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on the socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Jef, Ben and Zad (from the ⁠⁠System Mastery⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Roleplay Retcon⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Gamewoven⁠⁠ podcasts respectively) for ⁠⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠⁠: An award-winning TTRPG of professional wrestling action!

Written by Nathan D. Paoletta and published by NPDdesign, ⁠⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠⁠ about feuds, championships, betrayal, and righteous victory. It’s about the clash of good and evil on the grandest stage. It’s about whether you’ve got what it takes. And, in the end, it’s about what the audience thinks of your efforts.

You can find out more information about ⁠⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠⁠ and grab your own copy on ⁠⁠NPDDesign website⁠⁠.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Gameplay overview: 00:02:08
• The oneshot starts: 00:04:51
• Outro and credits: 00:42:49

Credits

The ⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Jef, Ben and Zad from the ⁠⁠System Mastery⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Roleplay Retcon⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Gamewoven⁠⁠ podcasts.

This episode’s RPG was ⁠⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠⁠ by Nathan D. Paoletta and published by NPDdesign. You can find out more information about World Wide Wrestling and grab your own copy on grab your own copy on NPDDesign website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• '⁠⁠Big 10⁠⁠' by TrackTribe

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on the socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Quinn Majeski, show runner of the Monster Hour podcast and the game designer behind Absurdia: A tabletop roleplaying game about absurd humor and surreal horror.

Absurdia is an modern fantasy roleplaying game about the inane hilarity and understated horror of everyday life. Inspired by works like Welcome to Night Vale, Alice in Wonderland, Gravity Falls, and the Twilight Zone, Absurdia is an opportunity to indulge in the surreal and outlandish while subverting the absurdity of modern society.

In Absurdia, players take on the roles of peculiar residents of an unassuming suburban town turned upside down by entropic chaos. They’ll contend with occult bureaucracy, a megalomaniacal PTA, sentient cars, malevolent garden flora, a non-Euclidean network of back alleys, and the occasional extradimensional cosmic horror in a darkly idyllic community. Support Absurdia: The (Meta)Physical Edition on Backerkit.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:02:00
• Outro: 00:59:00

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• ⁠Absurdia on Backerkit
• Monter Hour Podcast
• Quinn Majeski on Bsky (@quinnmajeski.bsky.social)
• Absurdia on Itch

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Quinn Majeski, show runner of the Monster Hour podcast and the game designer behind ⁠Absurdia⁠: A tabletop roleplaying game about absurd humor and surreal horror.

The additional music in this episode was '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimless Amos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Jef, Ben and Zad (from the ⁠System Mastery⁠, ⁠Roleplay Retcon⁠, and ⁠Gamewoven⁠ podcasts respectively) for ⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠: An award-winning TTRPG of professional wrestling action!

Written by Nathan D. Paoletta and published by NPDdesign, ⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠ about feuds, championships, betrayal, and righteous victory. It’s about the clash of good and evil on the grandest stage. It’s about whether you’ve got what it takes. And, in the end, it’s about what the audience thinks of your efforts.

You can find out more information about ⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠ and grab your own copy on ⁠NPDDesign website⁠.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Gameplay overview: 00:02:08
• The oneshot starts: 00:4:04
• Outro and credits: 01:03:15

Credits

The ⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Jef, Ben and Zad from the ⁠System Mastery⁠, ⁠Roleplay Retcon⁠, and ⁠Gamewoven⁠ podcasts.

This episode’s RPG was ⁠World Wide Wrestling⁠ by Nathan D. Paoletta and published by NPDdesign. You can find out more information about World Wide Wrestling and grab your own copy on grab your own copy on NPDDesign website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠twinmusicom.org⁠), licensed under a ⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• '⁠Big 10⁠' by TrackTribe

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠.

Follow the podcast on the socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠WAIR Podcast⁠

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In this episode, Fiona takes Jef, Ben and Zad through wrestler creation. See how they bring Dr. Knockout (he/him) the Technician, BOOKS (She/Her) the Provocateur and Sydreal Constellation (they/them) the Anointed to life before viewing their highlights on 'Last Week on World Wide Wrestling!'

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Jef, Ben and Zad (from the System Mastery, Roleplay Retcon, and Gamewoven podcasts respectively) for World Wide Wrestling: An award-winning TTRPG of professional wrestling action!

Written by Nathan D. Paoletta and published by NPDdesign, World Wide Wrestling about feuds, championships, betrayal, and righteous victory. It’s about the clash of good and evil on the grandest stage. It’s about whether you’ve got what it takes. And, in the end, it’s about what the audience thinks of your efforts.

You can find out more information about World Wide Wrestling and grab your own copy on NPDDesign website.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09

• Gameplay overview: 00:03:22

• Character Creation: 00:03:58

• Last Week On World Wide Wrestling: 00:53:31

• The oneshot starts: 00:42:04

• Outro and credits: 01:07:08

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Jef, Ben and Zad from the System Mastery, Roleplay Retcon, and Gamewoven podcasts.

This episode’s RPG was World Wide Wrestling by Nathan D. Paoletta and published by NPDdesign. You can find out more information about World Wide Wrestling and grab your own copy on grab your own copy on NPDDesign website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Big 10' by TrackTribe

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on the socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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Specific content warnings for this scenario, The Driver, include: Guns, Gunshot injury, Gun Violence, Robbery gone wrong, Blood, bodily harm and death, kidnapping and abduction, self harm to get out of restraints and fire.

Show Notes This week, Fiona is joined by Rhys for 'KULT: Divinity Lost', a highly acclaimed and infamous contemporary horror role-playing game.

Originally released in 1991, this 4th edition of KULT came out in 2018 and features a rule-set based on a variant of the Powered By The Apocalypse system.

In KULT: Divinity Lost, the protagonists are people who become involved in or are pulled into events tied to their pasts. Past sins catch up with them, demanding atonement. Childhood fears bubble up to the surface, manifesting in physical form. These terrors take their shape based on what lurks inside of us.

The protagonists are forced to journey into the abyss, perhaps even across the threshold of death itself, only to discover there is no final destination – Death is only the beginning.

The Driver by Robin Liljenberg is a one on one improv heavy KULT: Divinity Lost scenario. A desperate fugitive is speeding through the desert in a failing car, fleeing some unknown threat and bringing an injured person or hostage. They see an abandoned location ahead and must decide what to do once the car stops running from lack of gas.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:47
• Gameplay overview: 00:04:29
• Oneshot Starts: 00:07:25
• Set Up: 00:12:09
• The Driver: 00:20:54
• Outro and credits: 01:46:11

Credits

The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s player was Rhys.

This episode’s RPG was 'KULT: Divinity Lost', a highly acclaimed and infamous contemporary horror role-playing game published by Helmgast. The scenario was The Driver by Robin Liljenberg. Find out more and grab your own copy of KULT: Divinity Lost over on the Helmgast website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Underworld⁠⁠' by Myuu
• 'Falling Rain' by Myuu

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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Show Notes This week, Fiona is joined by Ellie, Alex, Strat and Matt (of ⁠Merely Roleplayers⁠) for ⁠'Babes in the Wood 2nd Edition⁠': A tabletop roleplaying game of kids and critters lost in an endless wood on Halloween night.

Designed and published by Adam Vass, ⁠Babes in the Wood⁠ is inspired by media such as Over the Garden Wall, Wizard of Oz, Adventure time and more kid friendly media that rings more surreal and eerie when viewed through adult eyes.

Players take on the role of kids, critters, and toys wandering a dark, mysterious, and eternal forest.

Players then help those in need in creative and obscure ways befitting the logic of children, simultaneously exploring and confronting their own feelings and fears.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:01:02
• Gameplay overview: 00:01:40
• Oneshot Starts: 00:04:19
• Outro and credits: 02:39:44

Credits

The ⁠⁠⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Ellie, Alex, Strat and Matt (of ⁠Merely Roleplayers⁠)

This episode’s RPG was '⁠⁠⁠⁠Babes in the Wood 2nd Edition⁠' by Adam Vass: A tabletop roleplaying game of kids and critters lost in an endless wood on Halloween night. Grab your own copy over on the ⁠World Champ Store website⁠.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Forest Lullabye⁠' by Asher Fulero
• '⁠Lyric Melody for Solo Bass⁠' by John Patitucci

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Josh McCrowell, the game designer behind ENNIE nominated 'His Majesty the Worm': A tabletop roleplaying game designed for dungeon crawling.

'His Majesty the Worm' is a new-school game with old-school sensibilities: a classic megadungeon experience given fresh life through a focus on the mundanities and small moments of daily life inside the dungeon. The Game Master is given tools to create a megadungeon called the Underworld and the players create adventurers to explore the Underworld in pursuit of their personal quests. Tarot cards are used as a randomizing element for the majority game mechanic within the system, from tests of fate and combat to designing and maintaining the dungeon itself!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:02:00
• Outro: 00:48:22

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• His Majesty the Worm website
• Josh McCrowell on Bsky (‪@riseupcomus.bsky.social‬)
• Rise Up Comus Blog
• Knock! Magazine on The Merry Mushmen

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Josh McCrowell⁠, the game designer behind ENNIE nominated '⁠His Majesty the Worm⁠': A tabletop roleplaying game designed for dungeon crawling. The additional music in this episode was '⁠⁠⁠⁠Aimless Amos⁠⁠⁠⁠' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Show Notes This week, Fiona is joined by Ellie, Alex, Strat and Matt (of Merely Roleplayers) for 'Babes in the Wood 2nd Edition': A tabletop roleplaying game of kids and critters lost in an endless wood on Halloween night.

Designed and published by Adam Vass, Babes in the Wood is inspired by media such as Over the Garden Wall, Wizard of Oz, Adventure time and more kid friendly media that rings more surreal and eerie when viewed through adult eyes.

Players take on the role of kids, critters, and toys wandering a dark, mysterious, and eternal forest.

Players then help those in need in creative and obscure ways befitting the logic of children, simultaneously exploring and confronting their own feelings and fears.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:01:02
• Gameplay overview: 00:02:57
• Character Creation: 00:05:36
• Oneshot Starts: 00:39:14
• Outro and credits: 02:45:26

Credits

The ⁠⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Ellie, Alex, Strat and Matt (of Merely Roleplayers)

This episode’s RPG was '⁠Babes in the Wood 2nd Edition' by Adam Vass: A tabletop roleplaying game of kids and critters lost in an endless wood on Halloween night. Grab your own copy over on the World Champ Store website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• '⁠⁠⁠Forest Lullabye' by Asher Fulero
• 'Lyric Melody for Solo Bass' by John Patitucci

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to author, illustrator and RPG designer CM Lowry who co founded Beyond Cataclysm, a UK micro-publisher and distributor.

Check out their podcast, 'What is Roleplay?', which explores the very basics of Roleplay, Role Play Games, and what it means to be part of this awesome hobby.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:00:55
• Outro: 00:56:00

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• CM Lowry's website
• Beyond Cataclysm's website
• Beyond Cataclysm's Bluesky (@beyondcataclysm.bsky.social‬)
• 'What is Roleplay?' Podcast

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was author, illustrator and RPG designer ⁠CM Lowry⁠ who co founded ⁠Beyond Cataclysm⁠, a UK micro-publisher and distributor. The additional music in this episode was '⁠⁠⁠Aimless Amos⁠⁠⁠' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠⁠

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Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Oneshot Start: 00:01:50
• Outro and credits: 02:11:00

Credits

The ⁠⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were ⁠Duste Hill⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Kendrick Smith⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Rhiannon Naomi Daly⁠ and ⁠Fiona Howat⁠.

This episode’s RPG was '⁠Galactic⁠'⁠: A game of rebellion, relationships and war among the stars designed by ⁠Riley Rethal⁠.

⁠Support the Galactic and Going Rogue Kickstarter campaign⁠⁠!

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠⁠twinmusicom.org⁠⁠), licensed under a ⁠⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• '⁠⁠Somnia Variation 1-10 relax and sleep⁠⁠' by Reed Mathis.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠

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Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Oneshot Start: 00:02:06
• Outro and credits: 02:12:36

Credits

The ⁠'What Am I Rolling?'⁠ podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Duste Hill⁠, ⁠Kendrick Smith⁠ and ⁠Rhiannon Naomi Daly and Fiona Howat.

This episode’s RPG was 'Galactic'⁠: A game of rebellion, relationships and war among the stars designed by ⁠Riley Rethal⁠.

Support the Galactic and Going Rogue Kickstarter campaign⁠!

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (⁠twinmusicom.org⁠), licensed under a ⁠Creative Commons 4.0 License⁠.

Additional music in this episode:

• '⁠Somnia Variation 1-10 relax and sleep⁠' by Reed Mathis.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠WAIR Podcast⁠

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Show Notes

To tied us over to the next session of Savage Worlds, the players catch up and debrief after their last two sessions and discuss THAT moment!



Realms of Peril & Glory is an Actual Play podcast of big laughs and big heart! They jump from one setting to another and devour as many game systems as they can get their hands on. RPG is packed with gorgeous original music and glorious sound design that sweeps listeners up into the stories of their incredible cast.

Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory

This episode’s RPG was ''Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition' by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group.

Grab your copy on the Pinnacle Entertainment Group's website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Heartbeat of the Wind' by Asher Fulero.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory, for 'Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition'.

Designed by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group, Savage Worlds is a Fast, Furious and Fun rules system which gives players plenty of depth to create their characters and keep bookkeeping to a minimum for the Game Master. It handles pulp action, gritty noir, supers, hard scifi, space opera, horror, and anything you can imagine! Which means you can create your own setting, convert an existing one, or pick up one of Pinnacle Entertainments amazing settings like Deadlands.

Realms of Peril & Glory is an Actual Play podcast of big laughs and big heart! They jump from one setting to another and devour as many game systems as they can get their hands on. RPG is packed with gorgeous original music and glorious sound design that sweeps listeners up into the stories of their incredible cast.

Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:46
• Gameplay Overview: 00:01:10
• Oneshot Start: 00:07:38
• Recap: 00:15:13
• Outro and credits: 04:02:13

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory

This episode’s RPG was ''Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition' by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group.

Grab your copy on the Pinnacle Entertainment Group's website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Heartbeat of the Wind' by Asher Fulero.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Anica Cihla stand up comedian, brand director at hero Forge and game designer of Sin Eater: A journaling game about the absolute power to absolve or condemn.

Sin Eater is a haunting solo tabletop roleplaying game that plunges the player into the wretched world of sin-eating: a real, historical practice wherein an individual was hired to subsume the sins of the dead into their own soul through the consumption of a ritual meal near the body.

As the sin-eater, you hold the power to grant eternal peace—or unyielding condemnation—to the departed, but every choice the player make comes at a cost. To err is human, to forgive divine; do you believe yourself worthy of taking on the mantle of a god and offering absolution of errors?

⁠Support Sin Eater on Kickstarter!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:02:12
• Outro: 00:57:11

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• ⁠Sin Eater on Kickstarter
• Anica on Bluesky (@atticus.haus)
• Anica on Instagram (@anica_cihla)

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was ⁠ ⁠Anica Cihla⁠ stand up comedian, brand director at hero Forge and game designer. Support ⁠Sin Eater⁠ on Kickstarter!

The additional music in this episode was '⁠⁠Aimless Amos⁠⁠' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: ⁠⁠www.WAIRpodcast.com⁠⁠.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at ⁠⁠WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: ⁠⁠WAIR Podcast⁠⁠

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory, for 'Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition'.

Designed by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group, Savage Worlds is a Fast, Furious and Fun rules system which gives players plenty of depth to create their characters and keep bookkeeping to a minimum for the Game Master. It handles pulp action, gritty noir, supers, hard scifi, space opera, horror, and anything you can imagine! Which means you can create your own setting, convert an existing one, or pick up one of Pinnacle Entertainments amazing settings like Deadlands.

Realms of Peril & Glory is an Actual Play podcast of big laughs and big heart! They jump from one setting to another and devour as many game systems as they can get their hands on. RPG is packed with gorgeous original music and glorious sound design that sweeps listeners up into the stories of their incredible cast.

Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:46
• Gameplay Overview: 00:01:10
• Oneshot Start: 00:07:38
• Recap: 00:12:26
• Outro and credits: 02:05:43

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory

This episode’s RPG was ''Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition' by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group.

Grab your copy on the Pinnacle Entertainment Group's website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Heartbeat of the Wind' by Asher Fulero.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

To tied us over to the next session of Savage Worlds, the players catch up and debrief after their last two sessions and discuss THAT moment!



Realms of Peril & Glory is an Actual Play podcast of big laughs and big heart! They jump from one setting to another and devour as many game systems as they can get their hands on. RPG is packed with gorgeous original music and glorious sound design that sweeps listeners up into the stories of their incredible cast.

Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory

This episode’s RPG was ''Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition' by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group.

Grab your copy on the Pinnacle Entertainment Group's website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Heartbeat of the Wind' by Asher Fulero.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory, for 'Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition'.

Designed by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group, Savage Worlds is a Fast, Furious and Fun rules system which gives players plenty of depth to create their characters and keep bookkeeping to a minimum for the Game Master. It handles pulp action, gritty noir, supers, hard scifi, space opera, horror, and anything you can imagine! Which means you can create your own setting, convert an existing one, or pick up one of Pinnacle Entertainments amazing settings like Deadlands.

Realms of Peril & Glory is an Actual Play podcast of big laughs and big heart! They jump from one setting to another and devour as many game systems as they can get their hands on. RPG is packed with gorgeous original music and glorious sound design that sweeps listeners up into the stories of their incredible cast.

Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:46
• Gameplay Overview: 00:01:10
• Oneshot Start: 00:07:38
• Recap: 00:11:26
• Outro and credits: 01:44:42

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory

This episode’s RPG was ''Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition' by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group.

Grab your copy on the Pinnacle Entertainment Group's website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Heartbeat of the Wind' by Asher Fulero.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory, for 'Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition'.

Designed by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group, Savage Worlds is a Fast, Furious and Fun rules system which gives players plenty of depth to create their characters and keep bookkeeping to a minimum for the Game Master. It handles pulp action, gritty noir, supers, hard scifi, space opera, horror, and anything you can imagine! Which means you can create your own setting, convert an existing one, or pick up one of Pinnacle Entertainments amazing settings like Deadlands.

Realms of Peril & Glory is an Actual Play podcast of big laughs and big heart! They jump from one setting to another and devour as many game systems as they can get their hands on. RPG is packed with gorgeous original music and glorious sound design that sweeps listeners up into the stories of their incredible cast.

Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:46
• Gameplay Overview: 00:01:10
• Oneshot Start: 00:07:38
• Recap: 00:12:32
• Outro and credits: 02:15:49

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory

This episode’s RPG was ''Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition' by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group.

Grab your copy on the Pinnacle Entertainment Group's website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Heartbeat of the Wind' by Asher Fulero.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

To tied us over to the next session of Savage Worlds, the players catch up and debrief after their first session and give some recommendations for zombie films!



Realms of Peril & Glory is an Actual Play podcast of big laughs and big heart! They jump from one setting to another and devour as many game systems as they can get their hands on. RPG is packed with gorgeous original music and glorious sound design that sweeps listeners up into the stories of their incredible cast.

Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory

This episode’s RPG was ''Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition' by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group.

Grab your copy on the Pinnacle Entertainment Group's website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Heartbeat of the Wind' by Asher Fulero.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory, for 'Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition'.

Designed by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group, Savage Worlds is a Fast, Furious and Fun rules system which gives players plenty of depth to create their characters and keep bookkeeping to a minimum for the Game Master. It handles pulp action, gritty noir, supers, hard scifi, space opera, horror, and anything you can imagine! Which means you can create your own setting, convert an existing one, or pick up one of Pinnacle Entertainments amazing settings like Deadlands.

Realms of Peril & Glory is an Actual Play podcast of big laughs and big heart! They jump from one setting to another and devour as many game systems as they can get their hands on. RPG is packed with gorgeous original music and glorious sound design that sweeps listeners up into the stories of their incredible cast.

Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:46
• Gameplay Overview: 00:02:07
• Oneshot Start: 00:08:19
• Combat explanation: 00:25:00
• Outro and credits: 01:40:18

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Liv, Liz, Jess, Pip and and special guest game master Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory

This episode’s RPG was ''Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition' by Shane Lacy Hensley, with Clint Black and published by Pinnacle Entertainment Group.

Grab your copy on the Pinnacle Entertainment Group's website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Heartbeat of the Wind' by Asher Fulero.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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This week, Fiona is joined by Shaghik, Benjamin, Jon and special guest facilitator Viditya Voleti for 'A Land Once Magic': Pocket-sized Worldbuilding TTRPG!

Part of Backerkit’s Pocketopia 2025, 'A Land Once Magic' is a conversational post-fantasy worldbuilding TTRPG, perfect for creative writing, tabletop campaigns and freeform storytelling. With a deck of cards and a group of friends, you will have everything you need to build a world unlike any you have seen before!

Support the Backerkit and grab your copy here!

Check out more of Viditya's work on his itch.io page!

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Shaghik, Benjamin, Jon and special guest facilitator Viditya Voleti

This episode’s RPG was ''A Land Once Magic' byViditya Voleti, a conversational post-fantasy worldbuilding TTRPG.Support the Backerkit and grab your copy here and check out more of Viditya's work on his itch.io page!

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Books and Spellcrafting' by Travis Savoie. Find more of his work on bandcamp.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Dillin from One Shot Podcast for 'The Words We Leave Behind', a duet epistolary RPG about the butterfly effect, war, love and hate inspired by the novella, 'This Is How You Lose the Time War'.

Written and Designed by Craig Duffy of LunarShadow Design, each player takes on the role of a Proxy as they fight over a single strand of reality on behalf of an unseen Faction. As they are sent throughout time and space, the proxies will slowly change historical events to favour their own faction while entering into a back and forth correspondence with their opposite number.

As they do so they will learn about one another, building an emotional bond that may bring them together or drive them to destruction.

You can find out more information about 'The Words We Leave Behind', and Craig's other work on the LunarShadow Design website.

Note - this oneshot used the Ashcan rules. The finalised version may differ slightly.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:47
• Set Up: 00:04:38
• Oneshot Start: 00:05:20
• First Turn: 00:38:00
• Second Turn: 00:50:06
• Third Turn: 01:02:57
• Fourth Turn: 01:14:11
• Fifth Turn: 01:20:33
• Sixth Turn: 01:29:52
• Seventh Turn: 01:36:43
• Eighth Turn: 01:43:29
• Endgame: 01:51:25
• Epilogue: 02:12:36
• Outro and credits: 02:19:30

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s player was Dillin from One Shot Podcast.

This episode’s RPG was 'The Words We Leave Behind' by Craig Duffy of LunarShadow Design, a duet epistolary RPG about the butterfly effect, war, love and hate inspired by the novella, 'This Is How You Lose the Time War'.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Density & Time' by TRAVELATOR
• 'I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor' by Chris Zabruskie

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Kat 'the Lore Mistress' and Josh Arklin, part of the Hatched Games team. Hatched Games is an up and coming UK TTRPG publisher, with a focus on horror zines showcasing a new TTRPG system (SRD) in each one of their seasons.

Their first project, GAST, is a solo folk horror zine collection crowdfunding on BackerKit from March 13th 2025. This season will use The Carta system by Peach Garden Games and each zine will explore recurring themes and imagery, gradually building a unique and terrifying mythos.

Support GAST on BackerKit!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:36
• Outro: 00:46:17

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• Hatched Games Website
• GAST BackerKit Campaign
• Kat 'The Lore Mistress' Linktree
• Josh Arklin's Etsy Store

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guests were Kat 'the Lore Mistress' and Josh Arklin, part of the Hatched Games team. Support GAST on BackerKit!

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Lou Fryer and Maddy Searle for a special livestream of 'Prequel: A Tactical Storytelling Game of Heroic Sacrifice'.

Designed by Ethan Yen and James Quigley, Prequel is a tactical storytelling game of heroic sacrifice for 3-5 players.

You are the first group of Heroes that have reached the Evil that rules over the realm. The quest was difficult and full of sacrifice. Despite all this, victory will not meet you. However, the Heroes who come after you may still have a chance, provided you can pave the way.  

You will fall, but you are not The End.

Note that the audio from this episode is from the livestream!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:08
• The oneshot starts: 00:02:25
• Outro and credits: 03:01:31

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Lou Fryer and Maddy Searle

This episode’s RPG was 'Prequel: A Tactical Storytelling Game of Heroic Sacrifice'

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'When The Smoke Clears' by Evening Telecast

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Ethan Yen & James Quigley, lead designers behind 'Prequel: A Tactical Storytelling Game of Heroic Sacrifice'!

In 'Prequel: A Tactical Storytelling Game of Heroic Sacrifice', players play doomed heroes fighting against their final adversary. Over the course of the game, they play out a tactical combat while building the Heroes’ quest using the world, events, and bonds that led the heroes to this point. 

Support the 'Prequel: A Tactical Storytelling Game of Heroic Sacrifice' campaign on Kickstarter as part of Zine Quest Month.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:40
• Outro: 00:53:15

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• Ethan Yen's Website
• Ethan Yen on Bluesky (@ethanyen.com)
• Ethan Yen's Itch.io
• James Quigley on Bluesky (@quigjam.bsky.social)

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guests Ethan Yen & James Quigley, lead designers behind 'Prequel: A Tactical Storytelling Game of Heroic Sacrifice'!

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Nathan Blades, Naomi Clarke, and special guest Head of Light Entertainment (HoLE) Brian Saliba from Crowbar Creative for 'Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme': The extremely officially licensed Monty Python tabletop role-playing game.

'Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme' is a rigorous course of study intended only for serious students of English History. It is by no means a complete and comprehensive manual for running imaginative, highly unpredictable, Mediaeval-themed role-playing games based upon the complete comedic output of Monty Python with one’s friends. Preorder your copy on the official website: https://montypythonrpg.com!

Note that the audio from this episode is from the livestream!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:08
• Gameplay Overview: 00:01:28
• The oneshot starts/Role Selection: 00:04:35
• Outro and credits: 02:10:11

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Nathan Blades, Naomi Clarke, and Fiona. Special guest Head of Light Entertainment (HoLE) was Brian Saliba from Crowbar Creative!

This episode’s RPG was 'Monty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme': The extremely officially licensed Monty Python tabletop role-playing game. Preorder your copy on the official website: https://montypythonrpg.com!

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Epic Battle Speech' by Wayne Jones

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Luke Green aka Thrythlind, one of the co authors of the Slayer’s Survival Kit and Hunter’s Journal, two new supplements to equip hunters with everything they need for Monster of the Week.

The Slayer’s Survival Kit and Hunter’s Journal offers up new playbooks, new story options, additional assets & threats, and more. If you missed the funding campaign, there is a free 84 page preview still available for you to check out, with the books scheduled to be released in summer 2025.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:36
• Outro: 00:45:00

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• Thryth-Gaming Blog on Tumblr
• Thrythlind on Bluesky
• Hunter's Journal and Slayer's Survival Kit on Backerkit

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Luke Green aka Thrythlind, one of the co authors of the Slayer’s Survival Kit and Hunter’s Journal.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Ryan, Saul, Audrey, Liz and special guest facilitator Graham Gent for 'Under the Autumn Strangely': A storytelling game of pastoral horror priming with anachronistic Americana set in a land that Never Was.

Inspired by "Over the Garden Wall" created by Patrick McHale, 'Under the Autumn Strangely', let’s players collaboratively create a world uncanny and old. Codify and encourage tonal clash as the Three Roles meld whimsy, autumnal melancholy, and dread.

Take a wrong turn on a dusty road. Follow the sign past the red barn with peeling paint. Doubt your senses.

Get a little lost.

Welcome to the Never Was.

You can find out more information about Under the autumn strangely and grab your own copy on Graham’s itch.io page or on DrivthruRPG.

• Check out the Under The Autumn Strangely Soundtrack on Spotify
• Scene 1: My Last Girl - Don't Treat Her Wrong! by Big Joe Williams
• Scene 2: Infamous Butcher by Amigo the Devil
• Scene 3: Harper's Ferry by Christian Camarao

Check out Audrey 'Lady Tabletop' podcast 'Alone at the Table' and their itch.io page for more games!

Check out Ryan's games on his itch.io page for more games, including Bug Dish!

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:42
• Things to note: 00:02:16
• The oneshot starts/Role Selection: 00:04:01
• Set Up: 00:08:35
• Game Mechanics: 00:18:42
• Game Starts: 00:36:20
• Arcadian Scene: 00:39:41
• Chapter 1 Begins: 00:44:10
• Chapter 1 Ends: 1:16:04
• Terror Scene: 01:20:10
• Chapter 2 Begins: 01:24:55
• Chapter 2 Ends: 01:41:25
• Traveller Scene: 01:42:20
• Chapter 3 Begins: 01:50:38
• Chapter 3 Ends: 01:58:01
• Debrief: 01:59:01
• Outro and credits: 02:22:55

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Ryan, Saul, Audrey, Liz and Fiona. Our special guest facilitator Graham Gent, game designer of 'Under the Autumn Strangely'.

This episode’s RPG was 'Under the Autumn Strangely': A storytelling game of pastoral horror priming with anachronistic Americana set in a land that Never Was. You can find out more information about Under the autumn strangely and grab your own copy on Graham’s itch.io page or on DrivthruRPG.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'In Memory of Jean Talon' by The Mini Vandals
• 'Lyric Melody for Solo Bass' by John Patitucci
• 'World War Blues' by The Mini Vandals
• 'House on the Hill' by Everet Almond
• 'Natural Light' by Chris Haugen

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

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This week, Fiona is joined by Tay and Dan (from the Backwater Bastards) and Brianna and Emily (from the Gamewoven podcast) for a very special livestream of 'You Awaken In A Strange Place’, a fully improvised roleplaying game for 4 players, designed by Jacob Andrews.

This oneshot’s audio was taken from a livestream as part of the OneShot Podcast Network Patreon Drive. If you enjoyed this show, check out the patreon for more BTS content and support the network!

'You Awaken In A Strange Place’ is a fully improvised, one-shot TTRPG that requires zero preparation and only a few hours of time. Follow the game's instructions to determine, the setting, the characters, and all the details of world-building on the fly! Get right into the good stuff of playing fun characters with your fun friends! It's fun!

You can find out more information about 'You Awaken In A Strange Place’ on itch.io.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:07
• The oneshot starts: 00:00:57
• Outro and credits: 02:13:26

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Tay and Dan (from the Backwater Bastards) and Brianna and Emily (from the Gamewoven podcast)

This episode’s RPG was 'You Awaken In A Strange Place’, a fully improvised roleplaying game for 4 players, designed by Jacob Andrews. You can find out more information about 'You Awaken In A Strange Place’ on itch.io.

If you enjoyed this show, check out the OneShot Podcast Network Patreon for more BTS content and support the network!

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on social media (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Jeff Stormer, award winning podcaster, games designer and the host of Party of One podcast (amongst many others)!

Many folks will know of Jeff’s amazing podcast Party of One - an actual-play podcast focused on two-player roleplaying experiences. Every week, he sits down with friends for a two-player game to have some laughs, maybe a few tears, and a really good time.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:24
• Outro: 00:53:54

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• Jeff Stormer's website
• Jeff Stormer's Itch.io page
• Jeff Stormer's Bluesky
• Party of One website

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Jeff Stormer, award winning podcaster, games designer and the host of Party of One podcast (amongst many others)!

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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Welcome to Solemn Vale, You’ll Never Leave…

When four school friends reunite for Christmas many years later in their hometown, all of their old grudges bubble to the surface. Little do they know that the walls are closing in around them as Solemn Vale works to keep them forever.

Solemn Vale is a is a narrative driven storytelling game where players tell abhorrent tales of horror and the supernatural by Dirty Vortex.

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Brian Nisbet, the organiser of Dragonmeet's Charity Auction.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Brian Nisbet about his work as the organiser of Dragonmeet's charity auction and how such charity events enhance a convention's reputation as a whole! Recorded live at Dragonmeet 2024.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:11
• Outro: 00:28:11

Find out more about Irish Games Association and Gaelcon here.

Support Dublin 2029's bid for the 87th Worldcon!

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Brian Nisbet, the organiser of Dragonmeet's Charity Auction.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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Do you love The Traitors, Werewolf and Mafia? Welcome to the next level of social deduction, Blood on the Clocktower. Each episode is stacked to the brim with subterfuge and betrayal! With guests from No Rolls Barred, The Pandemonium Institute, Dropout, Oxventure and beyond, you won't be able to stop listening. Subscribe for a new episode in our ten-episode first season on the last Tuesday of every month!

Realms' Blood on the Clocktower's Show Notes

Storyteller Emily enters the fray as a player! Meanwhile, we have four people claiming outsider in a zero-outsider setup!

Storyteller: Zack FG

You can reference all of the roles in this version of the game on the script.

Fiona Howat: The Imp (Evil)

"Each night, choose a player: they die. If you kill yourself this way, a Minion becomes the Imp."

James Barbarossa: The Baron (Evil)

"There are extra Outsiders in play. [+2 Outsiders]"

Emily Bates: The Mayor

"If only 3 players live & no execution occurs, your team wins. If you die at night, another player might die instead. "

Blair Shepperd: The Town Crier

"Each night*, you learn if a Minion nominated today."

Johnny Chiodini: The Recluse

"You might register as evil & as a Minion or Demon, even if dead."

Ben Burns: The Noble

"You start knowing 3 players, 1 and only 1 of which is evil."

Mara Joy: The Investigator (Drunk)

"You start knowing that 1 of 2 players is a particular Minion."

Game: Blood on the Clocktower

Voice Edited by: Olie Moore

Clocktower Theme by: James Barbarossa

Sound Design by: Zack FG

Content Warnings

• Social Deduction
• Stressful Situations
• Horror Descriptions, Ambiences & Music

WAIR Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on socials (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to Grant Howitt and Matt Sanders from Rowan, Rook and Decard, the UK TTRPG company behind Spire, Heart and many more, about their experiences running specialised RPG megagames at conventions!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:44
• Outro: 00:42:32

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• Rowan, Rook and Decard website
• Rowan, Rook and Decard on Bluesky
• Grant Howitt's Patreon

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guests were Grant Howitt and Matt Sanders from Rowan, Rook and Decard, the UK TTRPG company behind Spire, Heart and many more!

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Emma Larkins, the creator of Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, Squabblin Goblins, and the upcoming storytelling game: Epilogue: Finish your Story!

In Epilogue, players will cooperatively improvise a story about how they all died based on connected word fragments between cards. Players are encouraged to support each other through the story and find a way to connect their storylines. Was it shenanigans? Tragedy? Or a whole factory of banana peels? 

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:35
• Outro: 00:46:17

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• Epilogue on Kickstarter
• Violet Daisy Games
• Emma's Website
• Emma's Instagram (@emmalarkins)
• Emma's Bluesky (@emmalarkins.bsky.social)
• Emma on Boardgame Geek

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Emma Larkins, the creator of Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, Squabblin Goblins, and the upcoming storytelling game: Epilogue: Finish your Story! Support Epilogue on Kickstarter!

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Chloe, Katie, Ellie and Am from the Deck of Many Aces podcast for SHIVER, the award winning tabletop roleplaying game bringing tales of the mysterious, the peculiar and the strange to life.

Published by Parable Games, SHIVER has easy to learn rules which make it fast to play and keep players immersed in chaotic and dark magic filled stories. SHIVER uses symbolic dice to keep players engaged in the story as well as providing a visual role playing aid that does away with pesky arithmetic. Character creation is quick and easy with a simple skill point and ability system that links to the game's dice.

Check out Deck of Many Aces: An actual-play DND podcast made by actual asexuals and aromantics! Each of the four heroes' fate is tied to one of the 22 cards in the “Deck of Many Things”, a DND magical object based on a tarot deck. You can listen to Deck of Many Aces wherever you listen to podcasts!

You can find out more information about SHIVER and grab your own copy of the Parable Games website.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:38
• Recap and Gameplay overview: 00:01:09
• The oneshot starts: 00:07:23
• Outro and credits: 01:37:58

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Chloe, Katie, Ellie and Am - the cast of the Deck of Many Aces.

This episode’s RPG was SHIVER, the award winning tabletop roleplaying game bringing tales of the mysterious, the peculiar and the strange to life. Grab your own copy of the Parable Games website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'House on the Hill' by Evert Almond

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Chloe, Katie, Ellie and Am from the Deck of Many Aces podcast for SHIVER, the award winning tabletop roleplaying game bringing tales of the mysterious, the peculiar and the strange to life.

Published by Parable Games, SHIVER has easy to learn rules which make it fast to play and keep players immersed in chaotic and dark magic filled stories. SHIVER uses symbolic dice to keep players engaged in the story as well as providing a visual role playing aid that does away with pesky arithmetic. Character creation is quick and easy with a simple skill point and ability system that links to the game's dice.

Check out Deck of Many Aces: An actual-play DND podcast made by actual asexuals and aromantics! Each of the four heroes' fate is tied to one of the 22 cards in the “Deck of Many Things”, a DND magical object based on a tarot deck. You can listen to Deck of Many Aces wherever you listen to podcasts!

You can find out more information about SHIVER and grab your own copy of the Parable Games website.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:38
• Gameplay overview: 00:02:51
• Character Creation: 00:08:52
• Introduction of players/characters: 00:33:32
• The oneshot starts: 00:42:04
• Outro and credits: 01:21:02

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Chloe, Katie, Ellie and Am - the cast of the Deck of Many Aces.

This episode’s RPG was SHIVER, the award winning tabletop roleplaying game bringing tales of the mysterious, the peculiar and the strange to life. Grab your own copy of the Parable Games website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'House on the Hill' by Evert Almond

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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Show notes

A WAIR x Effekt Podcast Livestream Collaboration to celebrate the end of the Tales of The Old West Kickstarter!

The Sherwoods is a family of homesteaders, taking a day off from the farm to catch a wild horse as a birthday treat for the youngest member of the family, on their 16th birthday. However, the nice day out doesn't go as smoothly as they'd hoped.

Tales of the Old West is the TTRPG of gritty, hard-hitting action and adventure set in a historical recreation of the 1870s American West, a world where the dangers you face lurk in the hearts of other folk, or from the very land beneath your feet. It uses Free League Publishing’s award-winning Year Zero Engine, adapted to fit the Western theme.

Fiona (WAIR and The DM's Book Club) will be joined by Michelle (Secrets of St. Kilda), Lou (Of Dice & Them), Liz (Realms of Peril & Glory) and Jordan (Modified Roll) for a special one off scenario run by Dave Semark (Effekt Podcast/Game Designer of TOTOW).

Support the Tales of the Old West Kickstarter and grab your free QuickDraw rules!

This one-shot’s audio was taken from the Tales of the Old West Livestream which was broadcasted on Sept 30th 2024..

Cast Credits

Dave Semark - Storyteller

Jordan Carmichael - Nathaniel Sherwood

Liz Campbell - Sarah Sherwood

Michelle Kelly - Morgan Sherwood

Lou Fryer - Sam Sherwood

Fiona K.T. Howat - Bernie Sherwood 

Cast Info

Dave Semark is the co-host and writer of the Effekt Podcast: The Year Zero Engine podcast, celebrating (mostly Swedish) RPGs. Check out the Effekt podcast for more information.

Jordan Carmichael is the DM, editor and Producer of the D&D AP Podcast Modified Roll, a professional GM with Rolldark GM Agency and DM's Guild Author, find links to his work here.

Liz Campbell is a player on the podcast Realms of Peril and Glory.

Michelle Kelly is an actor, singer and voice actor based in Yorkshire, UK. Find out more about her work here.

Lou Fryer is a freelance TTRPG writer and editor, as well as an actual play performer and permanent cast member on the podcast ‘Of Dice and Them’. Find out more about their work here.

Fiona K.T. Howat is the host of What Am I Rolling? A Twice Monthly TTRPG One-shot Podcast. She also hosts The DM's Book Club podcast all about D&D lore! Find out more and check out her upcoming projects here.

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music used in this episode:

• Bill Highley by Mini Vandals

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

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This episode is a little different to our usual fortnightly release as it’s an announcement kind of episode! WAIR's host Fiona talks through some exciting updates and announcements which have been happening over the last few weeks!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:00
• Big announcement reveal: 00:00:30
• Tales of the Old West Livestream: 00:02:59
• Once A Hero on RPGeeks: 00:04:19
• EUPhoria Solo Streams: 00:05:05
• PodcastZone & PoC Lounge at Dragonmeet 2024: 00:06:01
• New show trailer: 00:07:43

Various announcement links

• The OneShot Podcast Network WAIR Show Page
• The OneShot Podcast Patreon
• Tales of the Old West Livestream
• Tales of the Old West Kickstarter
• Tales of the Old West QuickDraw Rules
• RPGeeks Twitch Channel
• Once A Hero on RPGeeks
• EUPhoria site
• EUPhoria Summer of Sci Fi Solo Stream: For Small Creatures Such As We
• EUPhoria Summer of Sci Fi Solo Stream: One Breath Left
• PodcastZone UK Linktree

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Matthew Tyler-Jones and David Semark, cohosts of the Effekt Podcast and lead designers on the upcoming game, Tales of the Old West.

Tales of the Old West takes players to the Wild West of the 1870s, in a gritty historical tabletop roleplaying game based on Free League’s acclaimed Year Zero Engine. It is a game about grit, faith and community, where you work to remake yourself and to find a place in a new society being built from the ground up.

If you enjoy TV shows like Deadwood and 1883, films like 3:10 to Yuma or novels like Lonesome Dove, then this RPG will be right up your street.

Support the Tales of the Old West Kickstarter here!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:46
• Outro: 00:57:40

Matthew & David’s work

• Tales of the Old West Kickstarter
• Effekt Publishing Website
• Effekt Podcast
• Tales of the Old West Quickdraw

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guests were Matthew Tyler-Jones and David Semark, cohosts of the Effekt Podcast and lead designers on the upcoming game, Tales of the Old West. Grab the free Quickdraw and Support the Tales of the Old West Kickstarter here!

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is playing The Last Tea Shop, a solo journaling game about tea and conversation.

Written by Spring Villager, The Last Tea Shop lets players run a tea shop on the border of the living and the dead. The recently deceased visit for one last hot drink before their long journey into the Great Beyond.

Over a cup of tea, the player chats to the visitor about their life and helps prepare them for their trip into the Lands of the Dead, recording their thoughts, fears, dreams and hopes for posterity.

The game finishes when the mysterious Veiled One comes to visit.

You can find out more information about The Last Tea Shop and grab your own copy of the complete version on the Spring Villager Itch.io store.

Timestamps

• Content Warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:41
• Gameplay overview: 00:02:06
• Oneshot starts: 00:05:17
• The Tailor: 00:26:53
• The Outcast: 00:35:25
• The Sage: 00:49:47
• The Hermit: 00:59:01
• The Trickster: 01:09:29
• The Noble: 01:26:33
• The Veiled One: 01:34:00
• Outro and credits: 01:40:05

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s player was Fiona Howat

This episode’s RPG was The Last Tea Shop, a solo journaling game about tea and conversation. Grab your own copy of the complete version on the Spring Villager Itch.io store.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'No. 6 in My Dreams' by Esther Abrami
• 'Allegro' by Emmit Fenn
• 'Melancholia' by Godmode
• 'Forest Lullaby' by Asher Fulero

All SFX from Pixabay and YouTube Music Library (Copyright Free/Public Domain).

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Sam Leigh, award-winning game designer of Anamnesis and the upcoming solo rpg: Death of The Author.

Sam (She/They) is an award-winning tabletop game designer from Virginia and the owner of Blinking Birch Games. As well as designing their own games, Sam also writes and edits for other TTRPGs, records voice-overs, and creates videos on indie TTRPGs.

Her upcoming game, Death of The Author, is a solo tarot journaling game about a Character fighting for agency in their story, against the wishes of their Author.

Players draw from a deck of tarot cards to receive Scene Prompts, which the Character can choose to follow, modify, or defy. Check out a demo of the game here.

Death of The Author will be on Backerkit from May 14th til May 28th - check out the campaign here.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:50
• Outro: 00:31:19

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• Sam's website
• Sam's Twitter (@GoblinMixtape)
• Blinking Birch Games' itch.io page
• Death of The Author Backerkit page

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Sam Leigh, award-winning game designer of Anamnesis and the upcoming solo rpg: Death of The Author. Check out their work on their website.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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In each episode, we'll explore the Inner Planes of Existence as outlined in the Great Wheel cosmology in the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons.

Join us, Fiona and Hamilton on this adventure of discovery!

Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!

#SupportyourFLGS

Credits

The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat (@WAIR_Podcast) and Hamilton (@TheDragonDM). 

The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).

The theme music: 'Road Trip' by Doug Maxwell and Jimmy Fontanez

Background video by tommyvideo used under Pixabay's Content License.

Get in touch!

Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com

Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub

Linktr.ee: DMBC

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Chris Bissette, award winning game designer, writer and musican.

Chris has written for games like Pathfinder 2, Fallout, Hunter: The Reckoning, and cy_borg. They are best known for their indie breakout solo journalling The Wretched, which was selected as one of Tabletop Gaming Magazine's 'Best Games of 2020' and has spawned hundreds of new games based on its Wretched & Alone engine.

Their current ongoing project, A Dungeon Game, is a free light three-stat OSR style game with some novel mechanisms that allow you to turn failures into successes and that decouple advancement from murder. Check out the live web version here.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:19
• Outro: 00:40:35

Chris Bissette's work & recommendations

• Chris' Portfolio
• Loot the Room Website
• Loot the Room itch.io Shop
• Loot the Room Newsletter
• Chris' Patreon
• Chris' Twitter (@pangalactic)
• Chris' Bsky (@loottheroom.bsky.social)
• Chris' Soundtracks on Spotify

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Chris Bissette, award winning game designer, writer and musican. Check out their website, Loot the Room, to see their range of games.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Taylor Navarro, the TTRPG game designer, writer, editor and project manager.

Taylor's latest TTRPG project, 'Not Yet: A Romantic TTRPG Duet', has players take on the roles of two characters fated to meet but just missing one another—or not if the dice say otherwise.

Support 'Not Yet: A Romantic TTRPG Duet' on Kickstarter!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:39
• Outro: 00:53:59

Taylor’s work

• Taylor's website
• Taylor's Twitter (@TaylorAnnNx)
• Not Yet Kickstarter

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Taylor Navarro, the TTRPG game designer, writer, editor and project manager. Check out her latest project, 'Not Yet: A Romantic TTRPG Duet' on Kickstarter.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Nick Munro Turner, a Freelance Outdoor Activity Instructor, journalist, and the game designer behind the upcoming TTRPGs games Lost in the Jungle and Rogue Octopus Escapes!

Check out Nick running his game, Rogue Octopus Escapes, on the Science and Sorcery Twitch Channel on Friday 8th March at 7 pm GMT!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:28
• Outro: 00:29:19

Nick's work

• Nick's website
• Nick's Itch.io page
• Nick's Twitter (@nmunroturner)
• Rogue Octopus Gaming Lab Discord

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Nick Munro Turner, a Freelance Outdoor Activity Instructor, journalist, and the game designer behind the upcoming TTRPGs games Lost in the Jungle and Rogue Octopus Escapes!

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews game designer Laurie O'Connel, the creator behind Lichcraft, Hieronymus, and the upcoming Death Game!

Laurie’s TTRPG work covers a wide, wide range subjects, from the ‘weird’ to the ‘unsettling’. His latest project, Death Game is a narrative-driven tabletop roleplaying game when characters compete in a high-stakes battle for survival. 

Inspired by the battle royale genre, whose touchstones include media like Hunger Games, Squid Game, and Alice in Borderlands, players will pick up characters struggling against all odds for victory. As the number of competitors narrows and the stakes grow higher, you'll play until one of you wins, and the rest of you die. 

You can get more updates about Death Game and Laurie's other games by signing up to his newsletter and on his website, Twelve Pin Press.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:55
• Outro: 00:39:44

Laurie’s work

• Laurie's Twitter (@Laurie_eee)
• Laurie's newsletter
• Twelve Pin Press website
• Laurie's itch.io page
• Death Game Kickstarter page

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Laurie O'Connel, the creator behind Lichcraft, Hieronymus, and the upcoming Death Game! Sign up to Laurie's newsletter here.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Dr Gary Colman, one of the Trustees of Game Therapy UK, an innovative charity set up to promote Therapeutic Gaming in the UK for the public benefit.

Game Therapy UK provides innovative, evidence-based therapeutic games to groups at risk of social isolation.

This includes a wide range of groups such as people experiencing homelessness, people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, people experiencing neurodivergence, and military veterans exposed to psychological trauma/PTSD.

Find out more about Game Therapy UK's work and research on their website.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:46
• Outro: 00:50:59

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Dr Gary Colman, one of the Trustees of Game Therapy UK, an innovative charity set up to promote Therapeutic Gaming in the UK for the public benefit. Find out more about Game Therapy UK's work and research on their website.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Daniel Hand aka The RPG Therapist.

Daniel is an experienced counselor who offers integrative counselling and ‘Quest’ (RPG/story-based) therapy. RPG Therapy uses storytelling (and dice!) to help predominately younger clients explore their inner worlds.

His book, Role-Playing Games in Psychotherapy: A Practitioner’s Guide, is an accessible and comprehensive resource for practitioners who wish to incorporate RPGs in their client-work. 

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:24
• Outro: 01:00:05

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• Monomyth Counselling
• The RPG Therapist YouTube Channel
• Role-Playing Games in Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide on Amazon UK

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Daniel Hand aka The RPG Therapist.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Pip, James, Adam and Rhys for ‘Solemn Vale’, a narrative-driven storytelling game where players tell abhorrent tales of horror and the supernatural.

Published by Dirty Vortex, ‘Solemn Vale’ is set against the backdrop of 1970s England, exploring a repugnant world of Folk Horror and the paranormal. Each game is a communal storytelling experience, with the players taking on the roles of visitors to this village ensnared in a tale of mystery and survival.

Guided by the Narrator, each story will deliver a small glimpse into the grim underbelly of the vale and the festering malevolence feeding it. Success is by no means certain, as the Wyrd corrupts and destroys all those who confront it

You can find out more information about ‘Solemn Vale’ on the Dirty Vortex's website.

This one-shot’s audio was taken from the Actual Play UK's livestream. Actual Play UK is a streaming channel for UK-based TTRPG podcasts to create collaborations.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Gameplay intro: 00:02:38
• Oneshot starts: 00:06:26
• Outro and credits: 02:53:01

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players are Pip, James, Adam and Rhys.

This episode’s RPG was ‘Solemn Vale’, a narrative-driven storytelling game where players tell abhorrent tales of horror and the supernatural. You can find out more information about ‘Solemn Vale’ on the Dirty Vortex's website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• No. 3 Morning Folk Song - Esther Abrami

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Pip, James, Adam and Rhys for ‘Solemn Vale’, a narrative-driven storytelling game where players tell abhorrent tales of horror and the supernatural.

Published by Dirty Vortex, ‘Solemn Vale’ is set against the backdrop of 1970s England, exploring a repugnant world of Folk Horror and the paranormal. Each game is a communal storytelling experience, with the players taking on the roles of visitors to this village ensnared in a tale of mystery and survival.

Guided by the Narrator, each story will deliver a small glimpse into the grim underbelly of the vale and the festering malevolence feeding it. Success is by no means certain, as the Wyrd corrupts and destroys all those who confront it

You can find out more information about ‘Solemn Vale’ on the Dirty Vortex's website.

This one-shot’s audio was taken from the Actual Play UK's livestream. Actual Play UK is a streaming channel for UK-based TTRPG podcasts to create collaborations.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Gameplay intro: 00:02:35
• Oneshot starts: 00:06:30
• Character Creation: 00:16:36
• Scenario begins: 00:57:05
• Outro and credits: 02:53:11

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players are Pip, James, Adam and Rhys.

This episode’s RPG was ‘Solemn Vale’, a narrative-driven storytelling game where players tell abhorrent tales of horror and the supernatural. You can find out more information about ‘Solemn Vale’ on the Dirty Vortex's website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• No. 3 Morning Folk Song - Esther Abrami

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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This week, Fiona is joined by Duste and Catrina and extra special guest GM Jess Levine for 'Going Rogue 2e', a GM-Less Anti-Fascist RPG about war, rebellion, and making the ultimate sacrifice.

Some dedicate their life to the cause… One day, you will dedicate everything. Those who dream of a better world know one simple, terrible fact: not everyone who helps build it will be blessed with the opportunity to live in it. Those who put their lives on the line to transmute dreams of rebellion into reality know the grim truth that to see this transformation occur, they may one day have to give their lives as a catalyst.

'Going Rogue 2e' is a GM-less tabletop roleplaying game for 2-5 players that tells the story of that sacrifice. Written by Jess Levine, 'Going Rogue 2e' is an expansion for Riley Rethal’s 'Galactic 2e'. 'Going Rogue 2e' uses 'Galactic 2e's mechanical foundation to weave narratives about troubled martyrs mired in messy, ethically gray conflicts who must face the possibility of making the ultimate sacrifice.

You can find out more information about 'Going Rogue 2e' and grab your own copy on Jess’ itch.io page.

• Galactic 2e on Riley Rethal’s itch.io page
• Going Rogue 2e on Jess Levine's itch.io page
• Jess Levine's website
• Duste's Linktr.ee
• Catrina's Notion
• An Unwavering Force: A Pathfinder 2e actual play podcast with an all BIPOC cast.
• Goblets and Gays: A Pathfinder 2e Podcast
• Bring Your Own Mech: A Lancer RPG Actual Play
• What's Glup?: Star Wars podcast about playing favorites, hosted by Catrina Dennis.
• Podro Pascal Podcast: A podcast dedicated to the many performances of Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Gameplay intro: 00:01:23
• Recap: 00:02:50
• One-shot starts: 00:05:54
• Sign off: 01:02:11
• Outro and credits: 01:10:58

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players are Duste, Catrina, Jess and Fiona.

This episode’s RPG was 'Going Rogue 2e' by Jess Levine, a GM-Less Anti-Fascist RPG about war, rebellion and making the ultimate sacrifice. You can find out more information about 'Going Rogue 2e' and grab your own copy on Jess’ itch.io page.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Icelandic Arpeggios' by DivKid.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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This week, Fiona is joined by Duste and Catrina and extra special guest GM Jess Levine for 'Going Rogue 2e', a GM-Less Anti-Fascist RPG about war, rebellion, and making the ultimate sacrifice.

Some dedicate their life to the cause… One day, you will dedicate everything. Those who dream of a better world know one simple, terrible fact: not everyone who helps build it will be blessed with the opportunity to live in it. Those who put their lives on the line to transmute dreams of rebellion into reality know the grim truth that to see this transformation occur, they may one day have to give their lives as a catalyst.

'Going Rogue 2e' is a GM-less tabletop roleplaying game for 2-5 players that tells the story of that sacrifice. Written by Jess Levine, 'Going Rogue 2e' is an expansion for Riley Rethal’s 'Galactic 2e'. 'Going Rogue 2e' uses 'Galactic 2e's mechanical foundation to weave narratives about troubled martyrs mired in messy, ethically gray conflicts who must face the possibility of making the ultimate sacrifice.

You can find out more information about 'Going Rogue 2e' and grab your own copy on Jess’ itch.io page.

• Galactic 2e on Riley Rethal’s itch.io page
• Going Rogue 2e on Jess Levine's itch.io page
• Jess Levine's website
• Duste's Linktr.ee
• Catrina's Notion
• An Unwavering Force: A Pathfinder 2e actual play podcast with an all BIPOC cast.
• Goblets and Gays: A Pathfinder 2e Podcast
• Bring Your Own Mech: A Lancer RPG Actual Play
• What's Glup?: Star Wars podcast about playing favorites, hosted by Catrina Dennis.
• Podro Pascal Podcast: A podcast dedicated to the many performances of Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Gameplay intro: 00:01:23
• Recap: 00:02:50
• One-shot starts: 00:05:54
• Outro and credits: 01:20:55

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players are Duste, Catrina, Jess and Fiona.

This episode’s RPG was 'Going Rogue 2e' by Jess Levine, a GM-Less Anti-Fascist RPG about war, rebellion and making the ultimate sacrifice. You can find out more information about 'Going Rogue 2e' and grab your own copy on Jess’ itch.io page.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Icelandic Arpeggios' by DivKid.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

This week, Fiona is joined by Duste and Catrina and extra special guest GM Jess Levine for 'Going Rogue 2e', a GM-Less Anti-Fascist RPG about war, rebellion, and making the ultimate sacrifice.

Some dedicate their life to the cause… One day, you will dedicate everything. Those who dream of a better world know one simple, terrible fact: not everyone who helps build it will be blessed with the opportunity to live in it. Those who put their lives on the line to transmute dreams of rebellion into reality know the grim truth that to see this transformation occur, they may one day have to give their lives as a catalyst.

'Going Rogue 2e' is a GM-less tabletop roleplaying game for 2-5 players that tells the story of that sacrifice. Written by Jess Levine, 'Going Rogue 2e' is an expansion for Riley Rethal’s 'Galactic 2e'. 'Going Rogue 2e' uses 'Galactic 2e's mechanical foundation to weave narratives about troubled martyrs mired in messy, ethically gray conflicts who must face the possibility of making the ultimate sacrifice.

You can find out more information about 'Going Rogue 2e' and grab your own copy on Jess’ itch.io page.

• Galactic 2e on Riley Rethal’s itch.io page
• Going Rogue 2e on Jess Levine's itch.io page
• Jess Levine's website
• Duste's Linktr.ee
• Catrina's Notion
• An Unwavering Force: A Pathfinder 2e actual play podcast with an all BIPOC cast.
• Goblets and Gays: A Pathfinder 2e Podcast
• Bring Your Own Mech: A Lancer RPG Actual Play
• What's Glup?: Star Wars podcast about playing favorites, hosted by Catrina Dennis.
• Podro Pascal Podcast: A podcast dedicated to the many performances of Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Gameplay intro: 00:02:23
• Oneshot starts: 00:05:36
• Intro to Going Rogue 2e: 00:10:53
• Safety tools: 00:16:18
• Pillars: 00:17:54
• Playbooks: 00:30:08
• Character creation: 00:35:23
• Pillar creation: 00:48:07
• NPC creations: 00:55:50
• Bonds: 01:08:04
• Sign off: 01:25:25
• Outro and credits: 01:33:59

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players are Duste, Catrina, Jess and Fiona.

This episode’s RPG was 'Going Rogue 2e' by Jess Levine, a GM-Less Anti-Fascist RPG about war, rebellion and making the ultimate sacrifice. You can find out more information about 'Going Rogue 2e' and grab your own copy on Jess’ itch.io page.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Icelandic Arpeggios' by DivKid.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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Due to MCM Comic Con scheduling and a bunch of different life factors getting in the way, we have had to push the release of the next one-shot.

To tide us over til then, here's a special bonus episode - a live recording of the panel - CAUTION! Character Development ahead: Setting up a TTRPG Character!

Join TTRPG podcasters from all over Europe to hear about the different ways that people build and grow their characters. Learn about the ways that play style can affect character creation, and how they keep their characters fresh over years and years of play! Come ready to tell us about your own OCs!

Please note - due to the live nature of this recording, the audio levels may vary.

The panelists consisted of:

• Hamilton (The Dragon DM of Dragon's Duel and Bowies In Spelljammer)
• Hem Brewster (Podcaster from Dark Dice and Blighthouse Studios)
• Fiona KT Howat (GM and Player from WAIR and DM's Book Club)
• Taylor van Biljon (Panel Moderator and Player from Backwater Bastards)

Many thanks to the MCM audience who contributed to the discussion with their questions and shared their OCs with us.

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Charlie Menzies, the writer and game designer behind the upcoming solo RPG ‘Don’t Play This Game’: A Cursed RPG of Handcrafted Found Footage Horror.

This game isn’t normal, it’s cursed. Once you know about it the Entity will come for you. Then you’ll have to play.

‘Don’t Play This Game’ is A Legacy Solo Tabletop Roleplaying Game about someone (YOU) who has been cursed to play a game with a mysterious Entity.

Find out more about ‘Don’t Play This Game’ and download the free demo on the ‘Don’t Play This Game’ website.

Support the ‘Don’t Play This Game’ Kickstarter campaign running through October!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:02:04
• Outro: 00:45:56

Charlie Menzies’ work & recommendations

• Parable Games Website
• Parable Games Linktr.ee
• Don't Play This Game website
• Don't Play This Game Kickstarter

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Charlie Menzies, the writer and game designer behind the upcoming solo RPG ‘Don’t Play This Game’: A Cursed RPG of Handcrafted Found Footage Horror.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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This week, Fiona is joined by James, Jane, Liz, and extra special guest GM Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory podcast for Flabbergasted, a comedic tabletop roleplaying game set in the Roaring ‘20s!

Published by Wanderer’s Tome, Flabbergasted is a rules-lite and narrative-driven RPG, drawing inspiration from the likes of Jeeves and Wooster and Fawlty Towers.

Set in the turn of the 20th century, you'll take on the role of either an affable Aristocrat, an entrepreneurial Well-To-Do, an idealistic Bohemian, or one of the ever-ready and steadfast Staff. 

Together players will join an up-and-coming Social Club, get invited into secret societies, and work towards leaving their mark in this world by cultivating their reputation.

You can find out more information about Flabbergasted and grab your own copy on the Wanderer’s Tome website.

A massive thank to you to Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory for running this oneshot of Flabbergasted. Realms of Peril and Glory is an Actual Play podcast of big laughs and big heart! Packed with gorgeous original music and glorious sound design, Realms of Peril and Glory sweeps listeners up into the stories of our incredible cast.

Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jane is part of the team behind Rowan, Rook and Decard, the UK TTRPG company behind the DIE RPG, Heart, Spire, and many other tabletop games. Check out their games over at Rowan, Rook and Decard website.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:07
• Recap of gameplay mechanics: 00:00:36
• Oneshot starts: 00:02:40
• Level up of protagonists: 00:06:31
• Recap of the story so far: 00:14:34
• Outro and credits: 01:21:36

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players are James, Jane, Liz and Fiona

This episode's guest GM was Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts

This episode’s RPG was Flabbergasted, a comedic tabletop roleplaying game set in the Roaring ‘20s! You can find out more information about Flabbergasted and grab your own copy on the Wanderer’s Tome website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Darktown Strutters Ball' by E's Jammy Jams
• 'The Entertainer' - E's Jammy Jams

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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This week, Fiona is joined by James, Jane, Liz, and extra special guest GM Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory podcast for Flabbergasted, a comedic tabletop roleplaying game set in the Roaring ‘20s!

Published by Wanderer’s Tome, Flabbergasted is a rules-lite and narrative-driven RPG, drawing inspiration from the likes of Jeeves and Wooster and Fawlty Towers.

Set in the turn of the 20th century, you'll take on the role of either an affable Aristocrat, an entrepreneurial Well-To-Do, an idealistic Bohemian, or one of the ever-ready and steadfast Staff. 

Together players will join an up-and-coming Social Club, get invited into secret societies, and work towards leaving their mark in this world by cultivating their reputation.

You can find out more information about Flabbergasted and grab your own copy on the Wanderer’s Tome website.

A massive thank to you to Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory for running this oneshot of Flabbergasted. Realms of Peril and Glory is an Actual Play podcast of big laughs and big heart! Packed with gorgeous original music and glorious sound design, Realms of Peril and Glory sweeps listeners up into the stories of our incredible cast.

Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jane is part of the team behind Rowan, Rook and Decard, the UK TTRPG company behind the DIE RPG, Heart, Spire, and many other tabletop games. Check out their games over at Rowan, Rook and Decard website.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:07
• Recap of gameplay mechanics: 00:00:36
• Oneshot starts: 00:02:40
• Recap of the story so far: 00:06:04
• Outro and credits: 01:37:52

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players are James, Jane, Liz and Fiona

This episode's guest GM was Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts

This episode’s RPG was Flabbergasted, a comedic tabletop roleplaying game set in the Roaring ‘20s! You can find out more information about Flabbergasted and grab your own copy on the Wanderer’s Tome website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Darktown Strutters Ball' by E's Jammy Jams
• 'The Entertainer' - E's Jammy Jams

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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This week, Fiona is joined by James, Jane, Liz, and extra special guest GM Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory podcast for Flabbergasted, a comedic tabletop roleplaying game set in the Roaring ‘20s!

Published by Wanderer’s Tome, Flabbergasted is a rules-lite and narrative-driven RPG, drawing inspiration from the likes of Jeeves and Wooster and Fawlty Towers.

Set in the turn of the 20th century, you'll take on the role of either an affable Aristocrat, an entrepreneurial Well-To-Do, an idealistic Bohemian, or one of the ever-ready and steadfast Staff. 

Together players will join an up-and-coming Social Club, get invited into secret societies, and work towards leaving their mark in this world by cultivating their reputation.

You can find out more information about Flabbergasted and grab your own copy on the Wanderer’s Tome website.

A massive thank to you to Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory for running this oneshot of Flabbergasted. Realms of Peril and Glory is an Actual Play podcast of big laughs and big heart! Packed with gorgeous original music and glorious sound design, Realms of Peril and Glory sweeps listeners up into the stories of our incredible cast.

Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jane is part of the team behind Rowan, Rook and Decard, the UK TTRPG company behind the DIE RPG, Heart, Spire, and many other tabletop games. Check out their games over at Rowan, Rook and Decard website.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:07
• Gameplay intro: 00:01:41
• Oneshot starts: 00:08:06
• Outro and credits: 01:26:27

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players are James, Jane, Liz and Fiona

This episode's guest GM was Zack from Realms of Peril and Glory Check out Realms of Peril and Glory on their website or wherever you listen to podcasts

This episode’s RPG was Flabbergasted, a comedic tabletop roleplaying game set in the Roaring ‘20s! You can find out more information about Flabbergasted and grab your own copy on the Wanderer’s Tome website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Darktown Strutters Ball' by E's Jammy Jams
• 'The Entertainer' - E's Jammy Jams

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Evelyn, Celena, James, Matthew and Matt for DIE: The Roleplaying Game, created by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans, and published by Rowan Rook and Decard.

Based on the comic of the same name, DIE is about fantasy versus reality, and poses the question of why we play games at all. 

In DIE, players take on the roles of a group of authentically flawed people (persona) from the real world who gather together to play an RPG and are dragged into a fantasy realm. As their paragon characters, they then have to find their way home… or not.

You can find out more information about DIE and grab your own copy on the Rowan, Rook and Decard website.

Timestamps

• Content warnings: 00:00:00
• Episode starts: 00:00:33
• Recap and game mechanics: 00:01:12
• One-shot starts: 00:06:05
• The Climax: 00:43:07
• Endgame: 00:44:27
• Outro and credits: 01:00:25

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Evelyn, Celena, James, Matthew, Matt and Fiona.

This episode’s RPG was DIE: The Roleplaying Game, created by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans, and published by Rowan Rook and Decard.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Renunciation' by Asher Fulero
• 'When Gods Pontificate' by Dan Bodan

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Evelyn, Celena, James, Matthew and Matt for DIE: The Roleplaying Game, created by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans, and published by Rowan Rook and Decard.

Based on the comic of the same name, DIE is about fantasy versus reality, and poses the question of why we play games at all. 

In DIE, players take on the roles of a group of authentically flawed people (persona) from the real world who gather together to play an RPG and are dragged into a fantasy realm. As their paragon characters, they then have to find their way home… or not.

You can find out more information about DIE and grab your own copy on the Rowan, Rook and Decard website.

Timestamps

• Content warnings: 00:00:00
• Episode starts: 00:00:33
• Recap and game mechanics: 00:01:12
• One-shot starts: 00:06:05
• Outro and credits: 00:59:39

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Evelyn, Celena, James, Matthew, Matt and Fiona.

This episode’s RPG was DIE: The Roleplaying Game, created by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans, and published by Rowan Rook and Decard.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Renunciation' by Asher Fulero
• 'When Gods Pontificate' by Dan Bodan

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Evelyn, Celena, James, Matthew and Matt for DIE: The Roleplaying Game, created by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans, and published by Rowan Rook and Decard.

Based on the comic of the same name, DIE is about fantasy versus reality, and poses the question of why we play games at all. 

In DIE, players take on the roles of a group of authentically flawed people (persona) from the real world who gather together to play an RPG and are dragged into a fantasy realm. As their paragon characters, they then have to find their way home… or not.

You can find out more information about DIE and grab your own copy on the Rowan, Rook and Decard website.

Timestamps

• Content warnings: 00:00:00
• Episode starts: 00:00:33
• Recap: 00:01:12
• Intro of the Personas: 00:03:42
• Dice & Paragon Creation: 00:14:20
• One-shot starts: 00:26:22
• Main Gameplay Mechanic: 00:34:54
• Outro and credits: 01:01:48

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Evelyn, Celena, James, Matthew, Matt and Fiona.

This episode’s RPG was DIE: The Roleplaying Game, created by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans, and published by Rowan Rook and Decard.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Renunciation' by Asher Fulero
• 'When Gods Pontificate' by Dan Bodan

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Evelyn, Celena, James, Matthew and Matt for DIE: The Roleplaying Game, created by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans, and published by Rowan Rook and Decard.

Based on the comic of the same name, DIE is about fantasy versus reality, and poses the question of why we play games at all. 

In DIE, players take on the roles of a group of authentically flawed people (persona) from the real world who gather together to play an RPG and are dragged into a fantasy realm. As their paragon characters, they then have to find their way home… or not.

You can find out more information about DIE and grab your own copy on the Rowan, Rook and Decard website.

Timestamps

• Content warnings: 00:00:00
• Episode starts: 00:00:33
• Intro: 00:00:42
• Gameplay intro: 00:02:02
• Oneshot starts: 00:04:58
• In Preparing the Magic Circle: 00:05:34
• Persona creation: 00:20:42
• Recap of Personas: 01:02:00
• Outro and credits: 01:03:43

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Evelyn, Celena, James, Matthew, Matt and Fiona.

This episode’s RPG was DIE: The Roleplaying Game, created by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans, and published by Rowan Rook and Decard.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Renunciation' by Asher Fulero
• 'When Gods Pontificate' by Dan Bodan

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews comic book writer and game designer Kieron Gillen about DIE the RPG, a bleak fantasy TTRPG based on the comic series of the same name (also made by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans)

In DIE, you play a group of authentically flawed and desperate real-world people (Personas) who are sucked into a cursed roleplaying game and take on the form of heroes, villains and power players (Paragons). 

Some of you might want to get back to the real world for whatever’s waiting for you there. Some of you might want to stay in a reality where you can finally get what you want out of life. You all have to agree on whether you stay or go, and dead people can’t vote. It can get pretty bloody.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:50
• Outro: 00:53:21

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• Kieron's website
• Kieron's newsletter
• DIE on Rowan, Rook and Decard
• DIE Discord

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was comic book writer and game designer Kieron Gillen! Check out his website for the latest updates on his projects.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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This week, a special live recording from UK Games Expo of Be Our Guest - a live actual show in collaboration with Girls Run These Worlds!

Girls Run These Worlds is a women-owned, women-run production studio. Their mission is to uplift the voices, profiles, and status of women and femme-presenting people in TTRPG and to create a place where all can come to find themselves represented and celebrated.

Got an idea for a show? Pitch it to Girls Run These Worlds on their creator app!

Fiona was joined by Steph from Fistful of Crits, Liv from 3 Black Halflings and Dicebreaker, Jien from Girls Run These Worlds, and Phillipa Mort who designed 'Be Our Guest', a hack of Lasers & Feelings by John Harper under the CC BY 4.0 license. 

In 'Be Our Guest', play as servants in a French chateau who have been magically transformed into furniture! Your master wants to hold a big ball for their posh mates. Neither the fact that you are now pieces of furniture, nor the looming threat of the French Revolution will stop them demanding the grandest party ever!

Massive shout out and thanks to Darcy of Girls Run These Worlds for organising!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Gameplay intro: 00:01:11
• Oneshot starts: 00:04:05

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Steph from Fistful of Crits, Liv from 3 Black Halflings and Dicebreaker, Jien from Girls Run These Worlds, and Phillipa Mort the designer of 'Be Our Guest'.

This episode’s RPG was'Be Our Guest' by Phillipa Mort, a hack of Lasers & Feelings by John Harper under the CC BY 4.0 license.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Brain Trust' by Wayne Jones

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

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This week, Fiona is joined by Taylor, Dan and Dick from the Backwater Bastards and special guest GM Kyle from Quest Friends for Under The Neighbourhood, a TTRPG where players live out adventures from their favourite Saturday morning cartoons.

Under the Neighborhood is a roleplaying system designed to help you and your friends tell stories about the magic found in going to the grocery store or attending an awkward dinner party, but there’s also ghosts. Or gnomes. Or frog people. Or all three.

Whether you want to recreate your favorite episodes from The Owl House, Gravity Falls, or Amphibia, or you simply want to go on exciting adventures in a curiously ordinary world of your imagination, Under the Neighborhood is the game for you!

You can find out more information about Under the Neighbourhood and grab your own copy on itch.io.

Quest Friends! is an improvised fiction podcast where five best friends explore friendship and family in a world where the realm of the dead isn't that far away. Be sure to check out Quest Friends wherever you listen to podcasts.

The Backwater Bastards a comedy improv actual play podcast played by a group of artists from all over the world telling THE GREATEST BEST FRIEND STORY that the multiverse has ever seen! While everybody else is out saving the world, they’re just trying to find the next best place to eat. Join them on our haphazard adventure via their website and wherever you listen to podcasts.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Gameplay intro: 00:02:33
• Oneshot starts: 00:04:31
• Outro and credits: 01:35:01

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players are Taylor, Dan and Dick (from Backwater Bastards) and Fiona.

This episode's guest GM was Kyle Decker from Quest Friends.

This episode’s RPG was Under The Neighbourhood, a TTRPG where players live out adventures from their favourite Saturday morning cartoons.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Yellow Rose of Berkley' by Rondo Brothers

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast (Nat, Strat and Helen) and extra special guest GM Jason Cordova for The Between, a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London.

Note: The audio for this episode comes from the 2 part livestream which was broadcasted on the WAIR Twitch Channel in January 2023 and it has been edited slightly to be more podcast friendly. You can check out VODs of The Between oneshot stream Jason ran for us here.

In The Between, the players take on the roles of residents of a place called Hargrave House, and their job is to investigate and neutralize monstrous threats terrorizing the city—threats that Scotland Yard won’t or can’t handle themselves.

The Between is directly inspired by the gothic horror TV show Penny Dreadful, but also takes a lot of inspiration from British horror classics, graphic novels like From Hell and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and pulp-era stories. 

You can find out more information about The Between and Jason’s other work on the Gauntlet website.

Merely Roleplayers is the podcast where theatrical people play roleplaying games, in pursuit of maximum drama.

This April, Merely Roleplayers is launching Vigil: The Great Fire, the newest installment of their ongoing supernatural mystery series, powered by the Monster of the Week roleplaying game by Michael Sands. A demon of annihilating flame has been stalking the English market town of Sherrydown since the 1850s, and in The Great Fire, it finally reveals its endgame. In time, everything burns.

Timestamps

• Merely Roleplayers Ad: 00:00:00
• Content Warnings for The Between: 00:00:56
• Episode starts: 00:01:27
• Intro: 00:01:36
• Recap: 00:01:58
• Gameplay overview: 00:02:36
• Restart of the session and The Dusk Phase: 00:04:57
• The Night Phase and The Unscene: 00:35:38
• The Dawn: 01:13:42
• Stars & Wishes: 01:27:14
• Outro and credits: 01:40:42

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Nat, Strat, and Helen (the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast), and Fiona.

This episode's guest GM was Jason Cordova, the creator behind Brindlewood Bay, The Between, and most recently, Public Access.

This episode’s RPG was The Between, a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• Dial M by Twin Musicom

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Join us on the official WAIR & DMBC Discord!

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast (Nat, Strat and Helen) and extra special guest GM Jason Cordova for The Between, a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London.

Note: The audio for this episode comes from the 2 part livestream which was broadcasted on the WAIR Twitch Channel in January 2023 and it has been edited slightly to be more podcast friendly. You can check out VODs of The Between oneshot stream Jason ran for us here.

In The Between, the players take on the roles of residents of a place called Hargrave House, and their job is to investigate and neutralize monstrous threats terrorizing the city—threats that Scotland Yard won’t or can’t handle themselves.

The Between is directly inspired by the gothic horror TV show Penny Dreadful, but also takes a lot of inspiration from British horror classics, graphic novels like From Hell and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and pulp-era stories. 

You can find out more information about The Between and Jason’s other work on the Gauntlet website.

Merely Roleplayers is the podcast where theatrical people play roleplaying games, in pursuit of maximum drama.

This April, Merely Roleplayers is launching Vigil: The Great Fire, the newest installment of their ongoing supernatural mystery series, powered by the Monster of the Week roleplaying game by Michael Sands. A demon of annihilating flame has been stalking the English market town of Sherrydown since the 1850s, and in The Great Fire, it finally reveals its endgame. In time, everything burns.

Timestamps

• Merely Roleplayers Ad: 00:00:00
• Content Warnings for The Between: 00:00:56
• Episode starts: 00:01:27
• Intro: 00:01:36
• Recap: 00:01:58
• Gameplay overview: 00:02:36
• Restart of the session: 00:04:57
• Recap of the story so far: 00:10:17
• The Day phase: 00:15:51
• Outro and credits: 01:24:17

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Nat, Strat, and Helen (the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast), and Fiona.

This episode's guest GM was Jason Cordova, the creator behind Brindlewood Bay, The Between, and most recently, Public Access.

This episode’s RPG was The Between, a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• Dial M by Twin Musicom

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Join us on the official WAIR & DMBC Discord!

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast (Nat, Strat and Helen) and extra special guest GM Jason Cordova for The Between, a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London.

Note: The audio for this episode comes from the 2 part livestream which was broadcasted on the WAIR Twitch Channel in January 2023 and it has been edited slightly to be more podcast friendly. You can check out VODs of The Between oneshot stream Jason ran for us here.

In The Between, the players take on the roles of residents of a place called Hargrave House, and their job is to investigate and neutralize monstrous threats terrorizing the city—threats that Scotland Yard won’t or can’t handle themselves.

The Between is directly inspired by the gothic horror TV show Penny Dreadful, but also takes a lot of inspiration from British horror classics, graphic novels like From Hell and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and pulp-era stories. 

You can find out more information about The Between and Jason’s other work on the Gauntlet website.

Merely Roleplayers is the podcast where theatrical people play roleplaying games, in pursuit of maximum drama.

This April, Merely Roleplayers is launching Vigil: The Great Fire, the newest installment of their ongoing supernatural mystery series, powered by the Monster of the Week roleplaying game by Michael Sands. A demon of annihilating flame has been stalking the English market town of Sherrydown since the 1850s, and in The Great Fire, it finally reveals its endgame. In time, everything burns.

Timestamps

• Merely Roleplayers Ad: 00:00:00
• Content Warnings for The Between: 00:00:56
• Episode starts: 00:01:27
• Intro: 00:01:36
• Recap: 00:01:57
• Gameplay overview: 00:02:36
• Oneshot restarts & Dusk phase: 00:04:57
• The Unscene and The Night phase: 00:14:27
• The Dawn phase: 00:50:35
• Stars & Wishes: 01:01:29
• Outro and credits: 01:09:54

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Nat, Strat, and Helen (the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast), and Fiona.

This episode's guest GM was Jason Cordova, the creator behind Brindlewood Bay, The Between, and most recently, Public Access.

This episode’s RPG was The Between, a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• Dial M by Twin Musicom

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Join us on the official WAIR & DMBC Discord!

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast (Nat, Strat and Helen) and extra special guest GM Jason Cordova for The Between, a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London.

Note: The audio for this episode comes from the 2 part livestream which was broadcasted on the WAIR Twitch Channel in January 2023 and it has been edited slightly to be more podcast friendly. You can check out VODs of The Between oneshot stream Jason ran for us here.

In The Between, the players take on the roles of residents of a place called Hargrave House, and their job is to investigate and neutralize monstrous threats terrorizing the city—threats that Scotland Yard won’t or can’t handle themselves.

The Between is directly inspired by the gothic horror TV show Penny Dreadful, but also takes a lot of inspiration from British horror classics, graphic novels like From Hell and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and pulp-era stories. 

You can find out more information about The Between and Jason’s other work on the Gauntlet website.

Merely Roleplayers is the podcast where theatrical people play roleplaying games, in pursuit of maximum drama.

This April, Merely Roleplayers is launching Vigil: The Great Fire, the newest installment of their ongoing supernatural mystery series, powered by the Monster of the Week roleplaying game by Michael Sands. A demon of annihilating flame has been stalking the English market town of Sherrydown since the 1850s, and in The Great Fire, it finally reveals its endgame. In time, everything burns.

Timestamps

• Dice Girls Ad: 00:00:00
• Merely Roleplayers Ad: 00:01:03
• Content Warnings for The Between: 00:01:56
• Episode starts: 00:02:30
• Intro: 00:02:39
• Gameplay overview: 00:04:43
• Oneshot starts & CATS: 00:07:14
• Character creation and introduction to the Setting: 00:10:59
• Introduction to characters: 00:12:51
• Explanation of play structure and content warnings: 00:31:37
• Day phase: 00:40:12
• Outro and credits: 01:37:16

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Nat, Strat, and Helen (the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast), and Fiona.

This episode's guest GM was Jason Cordova, the creator behind Brindlewood Bay, The Between, and most recently, Public Access.

This episode’s RPG was The Between, a tabletop roleplaying game about a group of mysterious monster hunters in Victorian-era London.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• Dial M by Twin Musicom

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Join us on the official WAIR & DMBC Discord!

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews game designer Jason Cordova, the creator behind Brindlewood Bay, The Between, and most recently, Public Access.

Along with his game writing and being an ENnie award-winning podcaster, Jason is the founder of The Gauntlet - a community that celebrates and discusses tabletop roleplaying games.

Check out VODs of The Between oneshot stream Jason ran for us here.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:43
• Outro: 00:55:30

Q&A Guest’s work & recommendations

• The Gauntlet website
• The Gauntlet's Discord
• Jason's Twitter (@JasonCordova6)
• The Gauntlet RPG products on Drivethru RPG
• Brindlewood Bay on The Gauntlet
• The Between on The Gauntlet
• Public Access on The Gauntlet

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was game designer Jason Cordova, the creator behind Brindlewood Bay, The Between, and most recently, Public Access.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

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This week, Fiona is joined by the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast (Matt, Strat, Nat, and Alex) for Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast, a slice-of-life tabletop RPG about a heartless witch, a peaceful house and all the folks who have made their home inside.

Created by Jay Dragon and M Veselak, Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast uses pre-set characters, quick-play chapters, and an adaptable rule set, unlike any other TTRPG.

You can find out more information about Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast and download the free Ashcan rules on the Possum Creek Games website.

Merely Roleplayers is the podcast where theatrical people play roleplaying games, in pursuit of maximum drama.

Right now, Merely Roleplayers is airing Falling Cadence, a soft-boiled noir story in three acts, powered by the Fate roleplaying system. Baby-faced private eye Cadence Fairchild has a shot at her first real case, but it threatens to tangle her up in a web of intrigue and corruption. Set among the penny falls and rock vendors of a decaying seaside town, Falling Cadence is full of twists even the players at the table can't see coming!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Recap & gameplay intro: 00:00:39
• Oneshot starts: 00:04:22
• Outro and credits: 01:12:34

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast: Matt, Strat, Nat, and Alex. Merely Roleplayers is the podcast where theatrical people play roleplaying games, in pursuit of maximum drama. You can find all things Merely Roleplayers on their website or search "Merely Roleplayers" in your usual podcast app.

This episode’s RPG was Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast, a slice-of-life tabletop RPG published by Possum Creek Games. You can find out more information about Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast and download the free Ashcan rules on the Possum Creek Games website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Ponte de Abril' by Steve Adams
• 'Ratatouille's Kitchen' by Carmen María and Edu Espinal

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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This week, Fiona is joined by the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast (Matt, Strat, Nat, and Alex) for Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast, a slice-of-life tabletop RPG about a heartless witch, a peaceful house and all the folks who have made their home inside.

Created by Jay Dragon and M Veselak, Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast uses pre-set characters, quick-play chapters, and an adaptable rule set, unlike any other TTRPG.

You can find out more information about Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast and download the free Ashcan rules on the Possum Creek Games website.

Merely Roleplayers is the podcast where theatrical people play roleplaying games, in pursuit of maximum drama.

Right now, Merely Roleplayers is airing Falling Cadence, a soft-boiled noir story in three acts, powered by the Fate roleplaying system. Baby-faced private eye Cadence Fairchild has a shot at her first real case, but it threatens to tangle her up in a web of intrigue and corruption. Set among the penny falls and rock vendors of a decaying seaside town, Falling Cadence is full of twists even the players at the table can't see coming!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Gameplay intro: 00:01:27
• Intro to characters and chapter: 00:06:35
• Chapter rules - Chaos Coins: 00:11:27
• Oneshot starts: 00:12:48
• Outro and credits: 01:36:33

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were the cast of the Merely Roleplayers podcast: Matt, Strat, Nat, and Alex. Merely Roleplayers is the podcast where theatrical people play roleplaying games, in pursuit of maximum drama. You can find all things Merely Roleplayers on their website or search "Merely Roleplayers" in your usual podcast app.

This episode’s RPG was Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast, a slice-of-life tabletop RPG published by Possum Creek Games. You can find out more information about Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast and download the free Ashcan rules on the Possum Creek Games website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Ponte de Abril' by Steve Adams
• 'Ratatouille's Kitchen' by Carmen María and Edu Espinal

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Doro, Frank, Jon, Kat, and special GM Rob for Itras By: A surreal roleplaying game set in a city full of strange occurrences, unusual places, and bizarre characters.

Published by Vagrant Workshop, Itras By is a setting that lies somewhere between European city life in the 1920s and the dream worlds of depth psychology.

At first glance, the city looks like a backdrop in a faded photograph. A snapshot from the beginnings of modernity. Trams, hats, the first automobiles, black & white silent films. But beneath that facade, we can hear the unpredictable murmur of our collective subconscious. The monsters in the basement of our psyche.

In the city center, reality is relatively stable, but the further afield you get, the more it deteriorates, mutates, and becomes dream-like.

You can find out more information about Itras By and buy your own copy on the Itras By website.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Gameplay intro: 00:01:34
• Intro to Itras By: 00:04:26
• Introduction to the characters: 00:09:58
• Oneshot starts: 00:16:58
• Credits: 01:26:26

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players are Fiona, Doro, Frank, Jon, and Kat

This episode's guest GM was Rob.

This episode’s RPG was for Itras By: A surreal roleplaying game published by Vagrant Workshop. Buy your own copy on the Itras By website.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Fig Leaf Rag - distressed' by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews game designer and illustrator Fede Sohns about their upcoming RPG, 'Zephyr: An Anarchist Fantasy Game of Fleeting Identities'.

The Zephyr are the feelings of a living sentient landmass called Ophio that wanders across endless salt flats. The alien feelings come in the colours of cyan, magenta, yellow and black but can merge into hatred, love, longing - all the emotions known to us. Moreover, the Zephyr has physical form, shaping itself into mountains, rivers, plains as well as living beings.

Players play as Windfolk, creatures who live on the periphery of Ophoi, who, one day, depart from their communities to fulfill sacred obligations. They use tokens of the 4 colours to represent the composition of their characters, keeping track of their constitution, spend them as energy to overcome challenges as well as fusing them to slowly build the sentimental bonds that will shape their identities

The Kickstarter campaign for Zephyr launches 1st February and you can go check it out here!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:51
• Outro: 00:34:41

Fede’s work & socials

• Araukana Media website
• 'Zephyr: An Anarchist Roleplaying Game Of Fleeting Identities' Kickstarter
• Araukana Media Twitter (@Araukana1)
• Araukana Media on Instagram (@Araukana_media)
• Fede's Twitter (@FSohns)
• Araukana Media on Discord

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was game designer and illustrator Fede Sohns. Check out their upcoming RPG, 'Zephyr: An Anarchist Fantasy Game of Fleeting Identities' on Kickstarter and their first game, Nibiru, on the Araukana Media website.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews Ferruccio Argento, the lead designer of the upcoming dark fantasy tabletop RPG - Blood and Doom (to be published by Dicetale Games).

In Blood and Doom, players take on the role of adventurers in a doomed world where the influence of malevolent cults is slowly corrupting the land and its people.

Doomsayers aka the GMs act as the player characters’ senses, describing events and presenting clues, while players interact both with each other and the characters inhabiting the fictive world of the game, and of course fight with monsters!

Blood and Doom uses a unique dice system and ruleset to resolve conflicts, allowing for a tremendous amount of suspense to be added to the stories fleshed out by the entire playing troupe, with each player’s adventurer possessing unique abilities that add to the strengths of the group as a whole.

Find out more and get notified when the Blood and Doom quickstart and Kickstarter campaign launches via the Dicetale Game newsletter!

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:46
• Outro: 00:47:39

Dicetale Games/Blood and Doom links

• Dicetale Games website
• Blood and Doom on Dicetale Games website
• Dicetale Games news on Blood and Doom
• Dicetale Games on Facebook
• Dicetale Games on Twitter (@dicetalegames)
• Dicetale Games on Discord

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode's Q&A guest was Ferruccio Argento, the lead designer of the upcoming dark fantasy tabletop RPG Blood and Doom (to be published by Dicetale Games). Sign up for their newsletter for more info!

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

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To round off this year (or welcome in the new year - depending on your view), check out the audio from MCM Comic Con's A Behind the Screens Look: Game Master's Roundtable panel, featuring our own host and main GM Fiona!

Panel bio:

'If you fancy yourself a DM, don’t miss this one! Game Masters Travis Vengroff (Fool & Scholar/Dark Dice), Richard Kimber-Bell (Backwater Bastards), Fiona K.T. Howat (What Am I Rolling?/The DM’s Book Club), and Nate Peterson (Dice & Desire) are at MCM London Comic Con to talk about what it’s like to orchestrate your favorite role-playing games, in a chat moderated by Taylor van Biljon (Backwater Bastards).'

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:05

Panelists' work

• Dark Dice Podcast
• Backwater Bastard Podcast
• Dice and Desire Podcast

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews award-winning game writer & author Andrew E.C. Gaska! 

With over 2 decades of experience in the comics and video games industries, it is safe to say that Drew has a long list of credits to his name! His freelance franchise consulting work for 20th Century Fox has seen him write numerous series reference bibles, streamline in-universe canon and create detailed timelines for legacy franchises such as Alien, Predator, and Planet of the Apes. 

Drew’s tabletop game work includes the critically acclaimed ALIEN roleplaying game, The Terminator RPG, and Carbon Grey RPG. 

Most recently, it was announced that along with a new rerelease of his graphic novel ‘Critical Millennium: The Dark Frontier Blackstar Edition’, Drew is also working on an RPG for Critical Millennium, a system that would use the official Magnetic Variant (D6MV) of the classic D6 game rules originally created by West End Games.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:10
• Q&A start: 00:01:30
• Outro: 00:40:20

Drew’s work

• Drew's blog
• Drew's Twitter (@andrewecgaska)
• ALIEN RPG on Free League
• The Terminator RPG by Nightfall Games on DriveThruRPG
• Carbon Grey RPG by Magnetic Press Play on DriveThruRPG
• Critical Millenium RPG Corebook Preorder on Barnes & Noble

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was Andrew E.C. Gaska. Check out his work on his blog!

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

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Show Notes

This week, Fiona is playing 'User is typing // Message Sent’: A solo RPG of instant messaging and anxiety by Nevyn Holmes.

Using a deck of playing cards and 3d6, 'User is typing // Message Sent’ is a game about dealing with the social anxiety around interacting with the same people day in, day out, over the course of who knows how long.

You can find out more information about 'User is typing // Message Sent’ and check out Nevyn’s other games on itch.io.

Timestamps

• Content warnings: 00:00:00
• Intro: 00:00:39
• Gameplay intro: 00:02:49
• Setting up the spread: 00:03:36
• Friends & Relationships: 00:06:03
• Before flipping a conversation: 00:09:19
• Flipping a conversation: 00:11:20
• Round 1 / Chat 1: 00:12:20
• After flipping a conversation: 00:13:31
• Continuing the round: 00:15:51
• Round 1 / Chat 2: 00:16:07
• Round 1 / Chat 3: 00:19:36
• Jokers & Aces: 00:20:43
• Round 1 / Chat 4: 00:23:16
• End of the round: 00:26:43
• End of Round 1: 00:26:58
• Round 2 / Chat 1: 00:27:37
• Round 2 / Chat 2: 00:30:06
• Round 2 / Chat 3: 00:32:28
• Round 2 / Chat 4: 00:35:13
• End of Round 2: 00:37:38
• Round 3 / Chat 1: 00:39:12
• Round 3 / Chat 2: 00:42:19
• Round 3 / Chat 3: 00:46:19
• Round 3 / Chat 4: 00:48:58
• End of Round 3: 00:52:05
• Round 4 / Chat 1: 00:53:20
• Round 4 / Chat 2: 00:56:33
• Round 4 / Chat 3: 00:59:35
• Round 4 / Chat 4: 01:10:32
• End of game: 01:03:47
• Credits: 01:05:30

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s player was Fiona Howat.

This episode’s RPG was 'User is typing // Message Sent’: A solo RPG of instant messaging and anxiety by Nevyn Holmes.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Chat Roulette' by Single Friend

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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Spoilers for '[Your Security Clearance Is Not High Enough For The Title Of This Adventure]' mission!

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Tim, Alastair, Ben, Josh and Kylie from Dunking on the DM for ‘Paranoia’, a dystopian science-fiction tabletop role-playing game, published by Mongoose Publishing.

First published in 1984, ‘Paranoia’ is set in the dystopian future city of Alpha Complex controlled by Friend Computer and where information (including the game rules) are restricted by color-coded "security clearance". Player characters are clone enforcers of the Computer's authority (known as Troubleshooters) and will be given missions to seek out and eliminate threats to the Computer's control. However, things aren’t what they seem in Alpha Complex, and … well clones are replaceable!

This oneshot uses the 'Paranoia: Red Clearance Edition' ruleset. Information about 'Paranoia: The Perfect Edition' can be found here.

You can find out more information about ‘Paranoia’ and get the current edition on the Mongoose Publishing website.

This episode’s guests are from the Dunking on the DM, where comedy and storytelling collide in one actual-play tabletop roleplay podcast.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Dunking on the DM / Spoiler warning: 00:00:24
• Recap and Gameplay overview: 00:01:14
• Oneshot starts: 00:05:08
• Combat rules: 00:59:22
• Outro and credits: 01:33:48

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Tim, Alastair, Ben, Josh and Kylie from Dunking on the DM, where comedy and storytelling collide in one actual-play tabletop roleplay podcast.

This episode’s RPG was 'Paranoia: Red Clearance Edition', a dystopian science-fiction tabletop role-playing game, published by Mongoose Publishing.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Floating Also' by William Rosati

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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Spoilers for '[Your Security Clearance Is Not High Enough For The Title Of This Adventure]' mission!

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Tim, Alastair, Ben, Josh and Kylie from Dunking on the DM for ‘Paranoia’, a dystopian science-fiction tabletop role-playing game, published by Mongoose Publishing.

First published in 1984, ‘Paranoia’ is set in the dystopian future city of Alpha Complex controlled by Friend Computer and where information (including the game rules) are restricted by color-coded "security clearance". Player characters are clone enforcers of the Computer's authority (known as Troubleshooters) and will be given missions to seek out and eliminate threats to the Computer's control. However, things aren’t what they seem in Alpha Complex, and … well clones are replaceable!

This oneshot uses the 'Paranoia: Red Clearance Edition' ruleset. Information about 'Paranoia: The Perfect Edition' can be found here.

You can find out more information about ‘Paranoia’ and get the current edition on the Mongoose Publishing website.

This episode’s guests are from the Dunking on the DM, where comedy and storytelling collide in one actual-play tabletop roleplay podcast.

Timestamps

• Intro: 00:00:09
• Dunking on the DM / Spoiler warning: 00:01:44
• Gameplay overview: 00:02:34
• Character Stats & Skills: 00:02:40
• Moxie: 00:03:33
• Main game mechanic: 00:05:09
• Negative NODEs: 00:05:59
• Computer dice: 00:06:26
• Oneshot starts: 00:07:34
• Outro and credits: 01:12:44

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s players were Tim, Alastair, Ben, Josh and Kylie from Dunking on the DM, where comedy and storytelling collide in one actual-play tabletop roleplay podcast.

This episode’s RPG was 'Paranoia: Red Clearance Edition', a dystopian science-fiction tabletop role-playing game, published by Mongoose Publishing.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

• 'Floating Also' by William Rosati

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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This week, Fiona was joined by Raymond (from Boardgame Heaven) and Sarah for WAIR's very first collaboration Livestream with friend of the podcast, Johno at BARPIG: The Adventure Party Game, showcasing several challenges for its latest expansion - The Great Festival.

This bonus episode audio is taken from the livestream video. Check out the unedited VOD on our YouTube channel.

BARPIG is the hilarious competitive card-based party game with social group activities and take-that elements, and a dice to determine turn. 

Inspired from games like Munchkin, Exploding Kittens, and Ring of Fire, BARPIG joins these greats as the pig-fect way to liven up any party. Centered on a party of adventuring pigs challenging each other in a medieval tavern, BARPIG combines uncanny levels of wit and humour with novel game mechanics that continuously engage all players throughout the game.