Lowell brings on all the Gauntlet hosts to discuss their favorite games of 2022, plus submissions from across the Gauntlet community!
Show Notes:
00:08:45 - Shane's Favorite Games of the Year
00:19:45 - Community Member Selections
00:32:38 - Rae's Favorite Games of the Year
00:44:09 - Community Member Selections
00:56:54 - David's Favorite Games of the Year
01:06:22 - Community Member Selections
01:19:50 - Sherri's Favorite Games of the Year
01:31:36 - Community Member Selections
01:44:08 - Lowell's Favorite Games of the Year
01:52:10 - Community Member Selections
Favorites
Alice is Missing
https://www.huntersentertainment.com/alice-is-missing
Apocalypse Keys
https://evilhat.com/product/apocalypse-keys/
Be Like a Crow
https://www.criticalkit.co.uk/collections/be-like-a-crow
The Between
https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/the-between.html
Bloodclotte
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/404989/Bloodclotte
Brindlewood Bay
https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/brindlewood-bay.html
Delta Green
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/236576/Delta-Green-The-RolePlaying-Game
Eotenweard
Still in development
Fallout (2d20)
https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/pages/falloutrpg
Fellowship
https://liberigothica.itch.io/fellowship-a-tabletop-adventure-game
For the Queen
https://evilhat.com/product/for-the-queen/
Free from the Yoke
https://ufopress.co.uk/free-from-the-yoke/
the girlfriend of my girlfriend is my friend
https://stargazersasha.itch.io/girlfriend
Godbound
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/185960/Godbound-A-Game-of-Divine-Heroes-Deluxe-Edition
Heaven is Here (If You Want It)
https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/heaven-is-here
Hillfolk
https://pelgranepress.com/hillfolk/
Long Time Listener, Last Time Caller
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/236713/Long-Time-Listener-Last-Time-Caller
Ma Nishtana: Why Is This Night Different?
https://manishtana.itch.io/ma-nishtana-rpg
Molotov College
https://aryl-ether.itch.io/molotov-college
Night Witches
https://bullypulpitgames.com/products/night-witches
Roomates Wanted (a Trophy Dark incursion)
https://darkliquid.itch.io/roommates-wanted
https://trophyrpg.com/
Stonetop
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1735046512/stonetop
The Twilight Throne and the Houses of Ruin
https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/the-twilight-throne
Urban Shadows 2nd Edition
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/urban-shadows-second-edition
Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition
https://renegadegamestudios.com/vampire-the-masquerade-5th-ed-core-rulebook/
The Veil: Iterations (based on The Veil)
https://samjokopublishing.com/products/the-veil-cyberpunk-ttrpg
The Gauntlet Links:
The Gauntlet website
https://gauntlet-rpg.com/
@GauntletRPG on Twitter
https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG
The Gauntlet Forums
https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/
The Gauntlet on Patreon
https://patreon.com/gauntlet
The Gauntlet Welcome Videos
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26DVDSsqVz7mJzSTvQyuntSumuKN_57g
Lowell and Shane bring on Mads - performer and game facilitator
Show Notes:
00:01:56 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Songs for the Dusk
00:14:06 - Mads' Games Played and Spotlight - Roommates Wanted
00:26:43 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Stonetop
Second Segment
00:40:25 - Mads talks about using two different games to tell one bigger story
Giving Me Life
00:54:31 - Shane discusses the novel Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh
00:55:51 - Mads finds joy and confidence in current gaming opportunities, future gaming opportunities, and a new job
00:58:50 - Lowell revels in well-timed changes and rebuilding the Age of Ravens blog
Games and resources discussed in this episode:
Songs for the Dusk
https://yrgirlkv.itch.io/songsforthedusk
Roommates Wanted (a Trophy Dark incursion)
https://darkliquid.itch.io/roommates-wanted
Stonetop
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1735046512/stonetop
Heroes of the Hearth (available in the Seven Wonders anthology)
https://pelgranepress.com/product/seven-wonders/
Venture (available in the Venture & Dungeon set)
https://metagame.itch.io/vendun
For the Queen
https://evilhat.com/product/for-the-queen/
Hillfolk
https://pelgranepress.com/hillfolk/
i'm sorry did you say street magic
https://seaexcursion.itch.io/street-magic
Thirsty Sword Lesbians
https://evilhat.com/product/thirsty-sword-lesbians/
Monsterhearts
https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/monsterhearts
World of Dungeons
https://johnharper.itch.io/world-of-dungeons
The Between
https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/the-between.html
Brindlewood Bay
https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/brindlewood-bay.html
Microscope
https://lamemage.com/microscope/
Kingdom
https://lamemage.com/kingdom/
Agon
http://www.agon-rpg.com/
World Wide Wrestling
https://ndpdesign.com/wwwrpg
Monster of the Week
https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week/
Paranormal Inc.
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/363563/Paranormal-Inc
Lapvona
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690279/lapvona-by-ottessa-moshfegh/
Age of Ravens Games
https://www.ageofravensgames.com/
The Gauntlet Links:
The Gauntlet website
https://gauntlet-rpg.com/
@GauntletRPG on Twitter
https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG
The Gauntlet Forums
https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/
The Gauntlet on Patreon
https://patreon.com/gauntlet
The Darkened Threshold is a new podcast from The Gauntlet, coming in 2023! This is a sneak preview of the first episode; the show will launch with its own feed in late December. In the meantime, join us on The Gauntlet Discord server to discuss all things Brindlewood Bay & The Between.
This is the audio from a talk by Lowell Francis about Legacy: Life Among the Ruins, a PbtA game of post-apocalyptic families and factions. Lowell (@edige23 on Twitter) walks through the facets of the game giving advice and insight, with feedback and questions from the seminar participants.
Resources
Talk Outline https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vK1SRtRdzGplWaYzNnV4Tjp338TPhirc9mfehJ35yjU/edit?usp=sharing
Example Character Keeper https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17n0XnLgmiuURhjJzTQhVoJ7KY2kLSuqz9s6c5Guv7ZM/edit?usp=sharing
Sample Map https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1zvNuu7WdtHXi9trLPZa1cROSMhV_kOPG9mEwWbqCofY/edit?usp=sharing
World Building: Collaborative Maps https://www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/world-building-collaborative-maps
Legacy: System Guide for New Players https://www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/legacy-system-guide-for-new-players
This is the audio of a seminar by ENnie winner Lowell Francis, ageofravensgames.com, talking about planning and running TTRPG mysteries. It's about 60 of talk followed by a Q&A. Lowell talks about his approach and best practices for running mysteries in rpgs. Topics include:
This is the audio from a seminar on The Gauntlet Gaming Calendar by Lowell Francis talking about. TTRPG hacks: kinds, how to approach them, best practices, advice for creating new games and so on. The first part is a structured talk, followed by answering questions from seminar participants. Lowell focuses on how he approaches developing hacks, why you should make your hacks & reskins fast, and advice for the writing process.
You can see the talk notes here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PeUPtKcO6HC9anP2ply3IvAR8WvpyDqCRfDc1O-4Tzs/edit?usp=sharing
Follow Lowell on Twitter @edige23
Lowell and Sherri bring on Steph (Chaotic) - prolific off-Gauntlet GM and contributor to the Gauntlet Blog
Show Notes:
00:01:12 - Sherri's Games Played and Spotlight - Voidheart Symphony
00:13:10 - Steph's Games Played and Spotlight - Nobilis
00:22:27 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Haunted West
Second Segment
00:34:46 - Steph discusses identity and the erasure of identity in the playing of games
Giving Me Life
00:50:50 - Sherri enjoys spending precious break time with the video game Cozy Grove
00:52:25 - Steph talks about their enjoyment of the Earthdawn Survival Guide podcast
00:54:15 - Lowell highlights a couple great songs from musician Sarah Barrios
Games and podcasts discussed in this episode:
Voidheart Symphony by Minerva McJanda
https://ufopress.co.uk/voidheart-symphony/
Nobilis: the Game of Sovereign Powers (2002 Edition re-release) by Jenna Moran
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/141424/Nobilis-the-Game-of-Sovereign-Powers-2002-Edition
Haunted West by Chris Spivey
http://www.darkerhuestudios.com/shop/5jzf1ll837tdgeyhcb1csp03d6qpsu
Dungeon Bitches by Emily Allen
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/375698/Dungeon-Bitches
Thirsty Sword Lesbians by April Kit Walsh
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/348096/Thirsty-Sword-Lesbians
Monsterhearts by Avery Alder
https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/monsterhearts
the girlfriend of my girlfriend is my friend by Sasha Winter
https://stargazersasha.itch.io/girlfriend
The Earthdawn Survival Guide podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earthdawn-survival-guide/id1483390217
The Gauntlet Links:
The Gauntlet website
https://gauntlet-rpg.com/
@GauntletRPG on Twitter
https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG
David and Shane bring on Donogh - regular and prolific GM on the Gauntlet
Show Notes:
00:01:48 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - World Wide Wrestling
00:12:38 - Donogh's Games Played and Spotlight - Preparing for Paris
00:23:38 - David's Games Played and Spotlight - Wanderhome
Second Segment
00:39:14 - Donogh invites a discussion about how to choose which games to run and maintaining the confidence to keep running
Giving Me Life
00:54:50 - Shane continues her appreciation of Jane Austen adaptations with a recommendation of the new movie Fire Island
00:55:47 - Donogh talks about his household enjoying the series Ted Lasso
00:56:44 - David celebrates his recent opportunity to take a vacation
Games discussed in this episode:
World Wide Wrestling by Nathan D. Paoletta
https://ndpdesign.com/wwwrpg
Preparing for Paris by Logan Timmins
https://breathingstories.itch.io/preparing-for-paris
Wanderhome by Jay Dragon
https://possumcreekgames.com/pages/wanderhome
Playest signup for Tales from the Low Cantrefs by Luke Jordan
https://mailchi.mp/e09dbe1934fd/lowcantrefs
The Gauntlet Links:
The Gauntlet website
https://gauntlet-rpg.com/
@GauntletRPG on Twitter
https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG
The Gauntlet Forums
https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/
The Gauntlet on Patreon
https://patreon.com/gauntlet
David and Shane bring on Steven - frequent GM and player on the Gauntlet
Show Notes:
00:01:52 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Macchiato Monsters/You Got a Job on the Garbage Barge
00:12:19 - Steven's Games Played and Spotlight - Monsterhearts
00:23:08 - David's Games Played and Spotlight - Red Carnations on a Black Grave
Second Segment
00:35:47 - Steven talks about the workings of the Gauntlet Reading Club
Giving Me Life
00:52:47 - Shane is enjoying the TV show Our Flag Means Death
00:53:21 - Steven has a good time with the video game Tunic
00:54:13 - David appreciates getting back into running
Games discussed in this episode:
Macchiato Monsters
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/264169/Macchiato-Monsters
You Got a Job on the Garbage Barge
https://amandalee.itch.io/you-got-a-job-on-the-garbage-barge
Monsterhearts
https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/monsterhearts
Red Carnations on a Black Grave
https://www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Red-Carnations-on-a-Black-Grave-Print-PDF.html
Montsegur 1244
http://thoughtfulgames.com/montsegur1244/
Stonewall 1969
https://asteriscoedizioni.com/stonewall-1969-english/
The Gauntlet Links:
The Gauntlet website
https://gauntlet-rpg.com/
@GauntletRPG on Twitter
https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG
The Gauntlet Forums
https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/
The Gauntlet on Patreon
https://patreon.com/gauntlet
@temporalhiccup and @auzumel bring on Kieron Gillen @kierongillen - comics writer and game designer
Show Notes:
00:01:24 - Sherri's Games Played and Spotlight - The Sprawl
00:11:08 - Kerion's Games Played and Spotlight - Girl Underground
00:22:22 - Rae's Games Played and Spotlight - Balikbayan
Second Segment
00:30:56 - Kieron discusses the inspiration, design, and philosophical underpinnings of DIE; The Roleplaying Game, on Kickstarter now
Giving Me Life
00:48:15 - Sherri enjoys online reactions to news about the upcoming game The Twilight Throne
00:50:17 - Kieron delights in the return of the show Derry Girls
00:52:21 - Rae joyfully recalls Big Bad Online
Games and resources discussed in this episode:
The Sprawl
http://www.ardens.org/games/
On DriveThruRPG (NOON edition): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/
On DriveThruRPG (MIDNIGHT edition): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/
Girl Underground
https://girlunderground.org/
Balikbayan
https://temporalhiccup.itch.
The Greatest Gamer
https://kierongillen.itch.io/
DIE (the comic book)
https://diecomic.com/
DIE: The Roleplaying Game on Kickstarter through Friday, June 10
https://www.kickstarter.com/
The Twilight Throne
https://temporalhiccup.itch.
Big Bad Con
https://www.bigbadcon.com/
Big Bad Online 2022 YouTube videos
https://www.youtube.com/
The Gauntlet Links:
The Gauntlet website
https://gauntlet-rpg.com/
@GauntletRPG on Twitter
https://twitter.com/
The Gauntlet Forums
https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.
The Gauntlet on Patreon
https://patreon.com/gauntlet
Jonah Knight sits down with Jason Cordova to talk about Brindlewood Bay, coming to Kickstarter April 26th!
Check out the Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gauntlet/brindlewood-bay-cozy-murder-mystery-rpg
We talk with designers Rae Nedjadi and David Miessler-Kubanek about their experiences with playtesting tabletop rpgs.
Dexposure & Metatopia https://www.dexposure.com/home.html
Sword Queen Games: https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/ Sword Queen
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swordqueengames
David MK: @AquaVertigo
Lowell brings on all the Gauntlet hosts to discuss their favorite games of 2021, with submissions from the Gauntlet community as well!
Show Notes:
00:03:12 - David's Favorite Games of the Year
00:10:33 - Community Member Selections
00:23:37 - Shane's Favorite Games of the Year
00:31:50 - Community Member Selections
00:45:15 - Rae's Favorite Games of the Year
00:54:07 - Community Member Selections
01:08:10 - Sherri's Favorite Games of the Year
01:15:25 - Community Member Selections
01:23:29 - Lowell's Favorite Games of the Year
Find out more about the Gauntlet here: https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/
If you'd like to support us, here is our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gauntlet
This GCOG Panel features Jamila, Shane, and Lowell will be talking about GM reactions-- costs, consequences, hard moves, soft moves, turning things back on the player and more. It's a 60 minute talk followed by a 30 minute Q&A.
For the past four years, Rich and other Gauntlet community members have run dozens of RPGs set in the Star Wars universe together. Rich hosted a panel this October with Will and Anders to talk about how they make it happen and why it's so darn fun.
This episode is the audio from a panel for our Gauntlet Community Open Gaming weekend, our free online ttrpg con.