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Apr 24, 2021
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Final Episode - Lessons Learned in 2022
01:15:01
It's a super-sized episode as Rach and Rich talk about the lessons they learned playing and running PbtA games in 2022, and we bring the podcast to a close. |
Dec 31, 2022 |
Sneak Preview: The Darkened Threshold
40:54
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. |
Nov 01, 2022 |
Summer Series Firebrands - What We Have Learned
40:29
Rach and Rich reflect on their Summer Series of Firebrands games. Timecodes: 0:00:53 - Our First Impressions of Firebrands 0:05:58 - Which Firebrands games did we try out? 0:08:27 - What aspects of Firebrands most surprised us 0:14:11 - Which aspects we found underwhelming 0:23:49 - Advice we offer for first time Firebrands players 0:28:57 - Our Highs 0:34:00 - Our Lows 0:37:20 - Final Thoughts on Firebrands and PbtA |
Oct 26, 2022 |
Apocalypse Keys
53:36
Rach and Rich bring on Rae Nedjadi to talk about their game Apocalypse Keys, which is crowd-funding on Kickstarter until October 11, 2022 |
Oct 10, 2022 |
Summer Series Firebrands - Once More Into the Void
36:24
Rach and Rich continue their third Summer Series. This series covers games in the Firebrands style of PbtA games. This seventh episode of the series features Rae Nadjadi, creator of Once More into the Void. |
Sep 26, 2022 |
Summer Series Firebrands - Superstars: Racing Icons
39:45
Rach and Rich continue their third Summer Series. This series covers games in the Firebrands style of PbtA games. This sixth episode of the series features Tristan and Pete, creators of Superstars: Racing Icons. |
Sep 15, 2022 |
Summer Series Firebrands - Miss Bernburg’s Finishing School for Young Ladies
49:46
Rach and Rich continue their third Summer Series. This series covers games in the Firebrands style of PbtA games. This fifth episode of the series features Andrea of Plotbunny Games, creator of Miss Bernburg’s Finishing School for Young Ladies. |
Aug 30, 2022 |
Ryne
50:53
Rach and Rich bring on Adam and Thryn of Furtive Shambles to talk about their game Ryne, which is funding on Indie Go Go until August 21 |
Aug 16, 2022 |
Summer Series Firebrands - Thy Words Inspire, Thespians
35:46
Rach and Rich continue their third Summer Series. This series covers games in the Firebrands style of PbtA games. This fourth episode of the series features Cole, creator of Thy Words Inspire, Thespians. |
Aug 02, 2022 |
Summer Series Firebrands - A Complicated Profession
35:49
Rach and Rich continue their third Summer Series. This series covers games in the Firebrands style of PbtA games. This third episode of the series features Jason Price of AlwaysCheckers, creator of A Complicated Profession. |
Jul 22, 2022 |
Plus 1 Forward 2022 ENnie Episode
11:30
Rach and Rich hop on the mics to celebrate and maybe educate you on the ENnie awards. We've been nominated for 2022's Best Podcast category! This is a primer on what our show is about and the pair of hosts who make it happen. Timecodes: 00:01:21 - What's a Plus One Forward? 00:02:54 - Who are your hosts? 00:06:12 - What do we talk about in this show? 00:07:17 - What's a summer series? 00:07:49 - A list of some ENnie-nominated games we've featured in previous episodes (links below) VOTE FOR THE ENNIES HERE: https://vote.ennie-awards.com/vote/2022/ Links to previous episodes about 2022 ENnie nominated games! Kult: Divinity Lost. Nominated for Best Cartography. Featured in our episode from August 26, 2019: https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/1-forward/kult-divinity-lost Root: The RPG. Nominated for Best Game; Best Supplement; Product of the Year. Featured in our episode from October 2, 2019: https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/1-forward/root Thirsty Sword Lesbians. Nominated for Best Art, Cover; Best Art, Interior; Best Game; Product of the Year. Featured in our episode from February 11, 2020: https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/1-forward/thirsty-sword-lesbians Wanderhome. Nominated for Best Art, Cover; Best Art, Interior; Best Family Game / Product. Featured in our episode from August 11, 2020. (part of the Belonging Outside Belonging Summer Series): https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/1-forward/summer-series-bob-wanderhome A Complicated Profession. Nominated for Best Electronic Book. Episode is next in our feed, so subscribe!!! |
Jul 15, 2022 |
Summer Series Firebrands - Stewpot: Tales from a Fantasy Tavern
32:13
Rach and Rich continue their third Summer Series. This series covers games in the Firebrands style of PbtA games. This second episode features Takuma Okada, creator of Stewpot: Tales from a Fantasy Tavern. |
Jul 04, 2022 |
Summer Series Firebrands- Mobile Frame Zero: Firebrands
47:39
Rach and Rich kick off their third Summer Series. This series will cover games in the Firebrands style of PbtA games. This first episode features Meguey and Vincent Baker, creators of Mobile Frame Zero: Firebrands, the first Firebrands game. Support +1 Forward and the rest of the Gauntlet Podcast Network at The Gauntlet Patreon |
Jun 21, 2022 |
AP Show: Apocalypse World: Burned Over (1 of 3)
01:19:25
Rich and Rach are bringing you something altogether NEW! |
Jun 15, 2022 |
AP Show: Apocalypse World: Burned Over
21:55
Rich and Rach are bringing you something altogether NEW! It's a miniseries of Actual Play, where they bring on guest players Cody and Greg to play Apocalypse World: Burned Over version. Rich is the MC for this three-session series, and after each session of play, we'll have a post-play discussion together. |
May 26, 2022 |
Scalability
52:04
Rach and Rich bring back Paul Beakley of the Indie Game Reading Club to talk about scalability in PbtA games. Timecodes: 0:04:32 - What's a Forever Game? 0:07:34 - Paul talks about Fellowship 0:29:27 - End Game in Improvements 0:30:09 - Improvements Never Taken 0:32:12 - Monsterhearts Season Changes 0:33:09 - Urban Shadows Scaling 0:34:01 - The MC has no stats! 0:34:38 - But there are So Many Moves 0:38:17 - Paul discusses non-advancement incentives 0:43:27 - Recs for PbtA games that scale well Paul's deep dive on Fellowship can be found here: https://www.indiegamereadingclub.com/indie-game-reading-club/fellowship-close-to-great/ |
May 11, 2022 |
Brindlewood Bay Kickstarter Special
46:43
Jonah Knight from Roll to Meddle talks to Jason Cordova about Brindlewood Bay, coming to Kickstarter April 26th! Follow the Kickstarter campaign here. |
Apr 22, 2022 |
Burning Hearts Forever
27:34
Rach and Rich bring on Eva Terra to talk about their game Burning Hearts Forever. Timecodes: 0:02:14 - Read a Sitch about cool Moves! 0:07:16 - Open Your Brain to Burning Hearts Forever 0:14:11 - Act Under Fire with a final battle against the Tyrant! Check out Burning Hearts Forever on Eva's itch store: https://worstgirleva.itch.io/ You can find Eva on Twitter: @WorstGirlEva |
Apr 19, 2022 |
The Real Thing RPG
32:16
Rach and Rich bring on Jason Peercy and Jason Ward from Accidental Cyclops to talk about their simple and gritty RPG officially based on the music of Faith No More. You can find Accidental Cyclops here: https://www.accidentalcyclops.com/ |
Apr 07, 2022 |
Improv for Gamers, 2nd edition
42:58
Karen Twelves joins Rach and Rich to talk about her book currently on Gamefound - Improv for Gamers, 2nd edition! |
Mar 22, 2022 |
Friendship, Effort, Victory
39:48
Rich and Rach bring on Kamala Kara of Far Horizons Co-Op to talk about their shonen battle manga tabletop roleplaying game. |
Mar 11, 2022 |
Tendencies: Spirits and Glamour
35:48
Rach and Rich bring on Dusty De Leon of HellaBigWorks games to talk about their RPG about Small Town Heroics and Big Time Adventures. |
Feb 24, 2022 |
Great American Witch
43:08
Rach and Rich bring on Christopher Grey to talk about his modern gothic RPG Great American Witch. Timecodes: 0:02:02 - Read a Sitch about PbtA and Failure 0:08:25 - Open Your Brain to Great American Witch 0:19:33 - Act Under Fire with the witches Chantell and Plussy going clubbing You can find more of Christopher's stuff here: https://christopher.world/ |
Jan 31, 2022 |
Lessons Learned in 2021 and Rich and Rach's 2022 Gamer Resolutions
54:13
Rach and Rich talk about the lessons they learned playing and running PbtA games in 2021, and they make their Gamer Resolutions for 2022. |
Dec 31, 2021 |
Take an Advance... on Masks A New Generation
54:17
Rach and Rich bring on Misha B of Black Girl Gameworks and podcaster and game designer Brandon Leon Gambetta to talk about ways to get the best out of a game of Masks A New Generation. Join us for a deep dive into an RPG we all love. |
Dec 27, 2021 |
Thrilling Adventures!
42:30
Rach and Rich bring on Miciah Dodge to talk about his pulp adventure game Thrilling Adventures! |
Nov 23, 2021 |
Armour Astir Advent
31:58
Rach and Rich bring on Briar Sovereign to talk about their game about mecha and magic. Timecodes: 0:01:09 - Read a Sitch about using play-by-post to bridge live game sessions! 0:10:00 - Open Your Brain to Armour Astir Advent 0:16:01 - Act Under Fire with Plussy and Chantel as they take on some mechs Briar's Twitter: https://twitter.com/weregazelle Briar's Itch store: https://weregazelle.itch.io/ |
Nov 07, 2021 |
Summer Series FitD- What We Have Learned
48:23
Rach and Rich reflect on their Summer Series of Forged in the Dark (FitD) games. |
Oct 18, 2021 |
Summer Series FitD- Brinkwood: The Blood of Tyrants
38:24
Rach and Rich continue their second Summer Series. This series covers games in the Forged in the Dark (FitD) style of PbtA games. This seventh episode features Erik Bernhardt. |
Oct 05, 2021 |
Summer Series FitD- Copperhead County
41:59
Rach and Rich continue their second Summer Series. This series covers games in the Forged in the Dark (FitD) style of PbtA games. This sixth episode features Jason Eley |
Sep 21, 2021 |
Summer Series FitD- Beam Saber
41:32
Rach and Rich continue their second Summer Series. This series covers games in the Forged in the Dark (FitD) style of PbtA games. This fifth episode features Austin Ramsay, creator of Beam Saber. |
Aug 31, 2021 |
Summer Series FitD- Wicked Ones
47:49
Rach and Rich continue their second Summer Series. This series covers games in the Forged in the Dark (FitD) style of PbtA games. This fourth episode features Ben Nielson, creator of Wicked Ones, from Bandit Camp. |
Aug 19, 2021 |
Avatar Legends
55:34
Rach and Rich bring back Brendan Conway of Magpie Games to talk about Avatar Legends: the RPG, out on Kickstarter now! |
Aug 05, 2021 |
Summer Series FitD- Moth-Light
41:38
Rach and Rich continue their second Summer Series. This series covers games in the Forged in the Dark (FitD) style of PbtA games. This third episode features Justin Ford, creator of Moth-Light and host of the Hacked in the Dark podcast |
Jul 27, 2021 |
Summer Series FitD- Scum & Villainy
50:48
Rach and Rich continue their second Summer Series. This series covers games in the Forged in the Dark (FitD) style of PbtA games. This second episode features John Leboeuf-Little and Stras Acimovic, creators of the Scum & Villainy RPG. |
Jul 13, 2021 |
Summer Series FitD- Blades in the Dark
49:02
Rach and Rich kick off their second Summer Series. This series will cover games in the Forged in the Dark (FitD) style of PbtA games. This first episode features John Harper, creator of Blades in the Dark, the first FitD game. |
Jun 30, 2021 |
Briar & Bramble
41:42
Rach brings on Freddie Taylor-Bell to talk about their game about a community of wayward animals in search of a new home - Briar & Bramble |
Jun 18, 2021 |
Extreme Meatpunks Forever
40:25
Rach talks with Heather and Aura, the design team behind Extreme Meatpunks Forever. |
Jun 01, 2021 |
Ironsworn: Starforged
42:25
Rach and Rich bring on Shawn Tomkin to talk about his new game Ironsworn: Starforged, which is on Kickstarter until May 26, 2021 |
May 17, 2021 |
Shibuyan Knights
37:39
Rach and Rich bring on Moe Poplar of Ashy Feet Games to talk about his shonen anime-styled Steampunk RPG Shibuyan Knights. |
May 03, 2021 |
Take an Advance... on Apocalypse World
49:35
Rach and Rich bring on Madjay Brown of Diceology and Mark Diaz Truman of Magpie Games to talk about ways to get the best out of an Apocalypse World game. Join us for a deep dive into an RPG we all love. |
Apr 11, 2021 |
Starting a New PbtA Game
31:59
Rach and Rich bring on Paul Beakley of the Indie Game Reading Club blog to talk about ways to kick off a new PbtA game for friends or strangers (who are just friends you haven't met yet)! |
Mar 29, 2021 |
Stonetop
47:57
Rach and Rich bring on Jeremy Strandberg to talk about his game Stonetop, which is on Kickstarter until the end of March. |
Mar 18, 2021 |
Wolfspell
41:36
Rach and Rich bring on Epidiah Ravocol to talk about his game Wolfspell. |
Feb 25, 2021 |
Back Again from the Broken Land
32:01
Rich interviews Alexi Sergeant of Cloven Pines Games about his new Zinequest Kickstarter for Back Again from the Broken Land. |
Feb 09, 2021 |
Moonpunk
44:40
Rach and Rich interview Jess and Alex of Wannabe Games about their game Moonpunk. |
Jan 20, 2021 |
Lessons Learned in 2020 and Rich and Rach's 2021 Gamer Resolutions
54:57
Rach and Rich talk about the lessons they learned playing and running PbtA games in 2020, and they make their Gamer Resolutions for 2021. |
Jan 01, 2021 |
Iron Edda: World of Metal and Bone
37:14
Rich interviews Paul Stefko of Nothing Ventured Games about Iron Edda. |
Dec 21, 2020 |
Trophy Preorder Special
36:05
Trophy RPG is now available for preorder! Check out the Trophy preorder store here. In this special episode Trophy author Jesse Ross sits down with Trophy publisher Jason Cordova to announce the preorders, give an update on the state of the project, and talk about some of the additions and refinements that are being made to Trophy since it was originally released in Codex. More links: To keep the discussion going, join us on the Trophy Discord server! Check out The Trophy Podcast! |
Dec 03, 2020 |
Season of Dreams
32:22
Rich interviews returning guest Blake Ryan about his new Kickstarter Season of Dreams. |
Dec 02, 2020 |
Super Destiny High School Rumble!!
42:39
Rich interviews Jessica and Ruth of Five Wits Press about Super Destiny High School Rumble!! an anime-inspired PbtA game. |
Nov 19, 2020 |
Urban Shadows 2nd Edition
49:03
Rach and Rich interview Mark Diaz Truman of Magpie Games about Urban Shadows 2nd edition! Timecodes: 0:02:29 - Read a Sitch about PVP in PbtA games 0:16:13 - Open Your Brain to Urban Shadows 2nd Edition 0:29:47 - Act Under Fire with Curtis Scanlon the Wizard You can find US 2E on KS now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/urban-shadows-second-edition |
Nov 05, 2020 |
+1 Forward Live at GCOG October 2020
01:01:11
Rach and Rich host a live Q&A episode at Gauntlet Community's Open Gaming Weekend in October 2020! Timecodes: 0:02:41 - What we miss most about in-person gaming cons? 0:07:56 - Ever increased the odds to create tragedy? 0:15:52 - Which is your favorite move? Why? 0:23:09 - What was the most disappointing move in play? 0:27:44 - What's the best 'fight/confrontation resolution' mechanic? 0:34:41 - What's a genre great for PbtA that nobody has tackled yet? 0:38:58 - When does PBTA shine? When does it fail the group? 0:43:33 - What are the most interesting mechanics or concepts to bring back into “baseline” PbtA games from offshoot systems like Forged in the Dark or Belonging Outside Belonging? 0:48:28 - Do you prefer detailed moves as in most PbtA games or a streamlined approach as in World of Dungeons?
0:52:33 - What has been the most positive and most negative shift in gaming you’ve seen in the last decade? |
Nov 02, 2020 |
Summer Series BOB- What We Have Learned
45:54
Rach and Rich reflect on their Summer Series of BOB games. |
Oct 08, 2020 |
Summer Series BOB- Révolution
46:59
Now that summer is "officially over", Rach and Rich finish their Summer Series of BOB game features. This series has covered games in the Belonging Outside Belonging (BOB) style of PbtA games. This seventh episode features Sam Zimmerman of Typhos Games. Timecodes: 0:02:06 - Spend a Token... to hear Sam talk about the impact of the "Kill Someone" move on games 0:10:55 - You Also Play As The... person learning about Révolution 0:21:35 - No Dice, No Masters... a demo of Révolution You can find Révolution here: https://typhosgames.itch.io/revolution |
Sep 28, 2020 |
Summer Series BOB- Flotsam
44:16
Rach and Rich continue their Summer Series. This series covers games in the Belonging Outside Belonging (BOB) style of PbtA games. This sixth episode features Josh Fox of Black Armada Games Timecodes: 0:01:37 - Spend a Token... to hear 0:08:19 - You Also Play As The... person learning about Flotsam: Adrift Amongst the Stars 0:25:27 - No Dice, No Masters... a demo of Flotsam: Adrift Amongst the Stars Purchase Flotsam here (affiliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/268658/Flotsam-Adrift-Amongst-the-Stars?affiliate_id=78493 |
Sep 09, 2020 |
Summer Series BOB- Grand Guignol
34:46
Rach and Rich continue their Summer Series. This series covers games in the Belonging Outside Belonging (BOB) style of PbtA games. This fifth episode features Luke of Games from the Wildwood. |
Aug 27, 2020 |
Summer Series BOB- Wanderhome
35:18
Rach and Rich continue their Summer Series. This series covers games in the Belonging Outside Belonging (BOB) style of PbtA games. This fourth episode features Jay Dragon of Possum Creek Games. |
Aug 11, 2020 |
Summer Series BOB- BALIKBAYAN
45:52
Rach and Rich continue their Summer Series. This series covers games in the Belonging Outside Belonging (BOB) style of PbtA games. This third episode features Jammi of Sword Queen Games. |
Jul 27, 2020 |
Summer Series BOB- Venture
26:44
Rach and Rich continue their Summer Series. This series covers games in the Belonging Outside Belonging (BOB) style of PbtA games. This second episode features Riley Rethal, creator of Venture. |
Jul 09, 2020 |
Summer Series BOB - Dream Askew
39:56
Rach and Rich kick off their first Summer Series. This series will cover games in the Belonging Outside Belonging (BOB) style of PbtA games. This first episode features Avery Alder, creator of Dream Askew, the first BOB game. |
Jun 24, 2020 |
MC Prep & Clocks
45:13
Rach and Rich bring on Paul Beakley of the Indie Game Reading Club blog to talk about his amazing article called Prep 2.0 (https://www.indiegamereadingclub.com/indie-game-reading-club/prep-2-0/) and using Clocks in PbtA games! |
Jun 18, 2020 |
Rust Hulks
41:36
Rich interviews Sam Sorensen about Rust Hulks, his game about playing space truckers in a grimy science-fiction future. Timecodes: 0:02:24 - Read a Sitch about PbtA game structures and third party supplements 0:14:28 - Open Your Brain to Rust Hulks 0:25:26 - Act Under Fire with Captain Plus One You can purchase Rust Hulks here (aff): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/300564/Rust-Hulks?affiliate_id=78493 Sam's Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/headofthegoat |
Jun 04, 2020 |
Teens With Attitude
49:45
Rach and Rich interview David Brunell-Brutman about his game about 1990's action with Teens with Attitude. |
May 19, 2020 |
Movie Night - Rogue One and Impulse Drive
51:57
Rach and Rich continue Movie Night, our series where we pair a movie and a PbtA RPG and talk about how you can watch the movie and improve your experience with the game. Our third pairing is Star Wars: Rogue One and Impulse Drive |
May 04, 2020 |
PbtA in the Time of Social Distancing
01:03:11
Rich and Rach talk about ways to get in some PbtA gaming during social distancing measures. |
Apr 23, 2020 |
Pasión de las Pasiones
46:38
Rich interviews Brandon Leon-Gambetta about his game currently on Kickstarter called Pasión de las Pasiones. |
Mar 17, 2020 |
Princess World
42:22
Rach interviews Kevin Petker about his game currently on Kickstarter called Princess World. Timecodes: 02:38 - Read a Sitch on using MC Moves to color a narrative 10:32 - Open Your Brain to Princess World 16:17 - Act Under Fire with Rachari the Warrior Princess Find the Princess World Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1706590045/princess-world Kevin's Itch store is here: https://kpetker.itch.io/ |
Mar 13, 2020 |
Demihumans
39:13
Rich interviews Robert Bohl about his game currently in playtest called Demihumans. |
Feb 27, 2020 |
Thirsty Sword Lesbians
41:05
Rach interviews April Walsh about her game currently in playtest called Thirsty Sword Lesbians. |
Feb 11, 2020 |
Alphas 2019
33:20
Rach interviews new and seasoned designers about their newest PbtA designs while she's at Metatopia 2019. |
Jan 27, 2020 |
Trophy RPG Kickstarter Special
40:25
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Jan 17, 2020 |
Last Fleet
36:49
Rach interviews Josh Fox of Black Armada Games about his game Last Fleet, which is on Kickstarter NOW! |
Jan 14, 2020 |
Libreté
41:25
Rich interviews Vivien Feasson about his game Libreté, which is on Kickstarter NOW! Timecodes: 02:58 - Read a Sitch on the frequency of tests or rolls in a PbtA game 09:39 - Open your Brain to Libreté 18:57 - Act Under Fire with Plussy and Libreté Find the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gmdk/librete-an-rpg-of-lost-children |
Jan 09, 2020 |
Lessons Learned in 2019 and 2020 Gamer Resolutions
53:09
Rach and Rich talk about the lessons they learned playing and running PbtA games in 2019, and they make their Gamer Resolutions for 2020. Timecodes: 01:23 - Rich's Lessons Learned in 2019 05:31 - Rach's Lessons Learned in 2019 16:04 - Rich talks about reskinning PbtA games for Star Wars 33:33 - Rich gives some tips on how he reskins PbtA games for new settings 37:42 - Rach talks about adjusting Monster of the Week for different tones 45:46 - Rich and Rach's 2020 Gamer Resolutions |
Jan 02, 2020 |
Escape from Dino Island
45:25
Rach interviews Sam Tung and Sam Roberts about their action-packed adventure game Escape from Dino Island! |
Dec 12, 2019 |
Descent into Midnight
56:45
Rich and Rach interview Rich Howard and Richard Kreutz-Landry about their game Descent into Midnight, which is coming to Kickstarter in early 2020! |
Nov 27, 2019 |
GMing PbtA Games Panel
01:01:34
During Gauntlet Con 2019, Rich moderated a panel with his co-host Rach and expert MCs Marissa Kelly of Magpie Games and Phil Vecchione of Encoded Designs. |
Nov 21, 2019 |
Blightburg
37:20
Rach interviews Mikko Karttunen about his Renaissance-era PbtA game featuring intrigue, character drama, and a little bit of magic |
Nov 11, 2019 |
Gauntlet Con 2019 LIVE episode
01:09:52
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Oct 30, 2019 |
Ross Rifle KS Edition
41:21
Rach interviews Daniel and Daniel from Dundas West Games about their Kickstarter edition of Ross Rifles. |
Oct 24, 2019 |
Movie Night - Fury Road and Apocalypse World 2nd Edition
47:06
Rach and Rich continue Movie Night, a new series where we pair a movie and a PbtA RPG and talk about how you can watch the movie and improve your experience with the game. Our second pairing is Mad Max Fury Road and Apocalypse World 2nd Edition |
Oct 18, 2019 |
Root
54:21
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Oct 02, 2019 |
Disposable Heroes
43:03
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Sep 23, 2019 |
Don't Pay the Ferryman
30:25
Timecodes: 01:49 - Read a Sitch about Interpreting Games with more Creativity 07:41 - Open Your Brain to Don't Pay the Ferryman 14:25 - Act Under Fire with Plussy the Ork Harlequin The cool ork picture Rich mentioned in the episode can be seen here: https://twitter.com/BlakeRyanBatman/status/1158163461886529538 You can purchase Don't Pay the Ferryman on DrivethruRPG here (aff): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/235459/Dont-pay-the-Ferryman?affiliate_id=7849 |
Sep 09, 2019 |
Kult: Divinity Lost
52:08
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Aug 26, 2019 |
Turn
40:47
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Jul 30, 2019 |
Demigods
58:32
Timecodes 01:38 - Read a Sitch on deities in gaming 14:11 - Open Your Brain to Demigods 26:39 - Act Under Fire with Plussy AND Violet!!! Links Demigods is on Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/demigods/demigods You can check out the Quickstart here: https://demigodspbta.com/ Follow Jason Mills here: https://twitter.com/ItsProbablyOK |
Jul 09, 2019 |
Hogwarts
53:00
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03:18 - Read a Sitch on running mysteries in PbtA 14:08 - Open Your Brain to Hogwarts 27:02 - Act Under Fire with Curtis 45:34 - A peek at the Mystery system in action Check out the game and download it FREE here: https://www.hwrpg.net/ David's Patreon to support the development of future tabletop RPG projects. He's also begun designing his next (PbtA) game, Teens with Attitude. Find out about that, and support him here: |
Jun 24, 2019 |
Monster of the Week: Tome of Mysteries
50:02
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May 14, 2019 |
Hearts of Wulin Special
48:19
Jason Cordova is joined by Agatha Cheng and Lowell Francis to discuss Hearts of Wulin, coming to Kickstarter May 14th! Time Codes Links Hearts of Wulin |
May 10, 2019 |
For the Dungeon
29:29
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Links For the Dungeon Kickstarter Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
Our Patreon patreon.com/gauntlet
Our forums www.forums.gauntlet-rpg.com
Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
May 05, 2019 |
Fellowship 2nd Edition
43:07
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Links Fellowship 2e Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1552912590/fellowship-2nd-edition
Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
Our Patreon patreon.com/gauntlet
Our forums www.forums.gauntlet-rpg.com
Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Apr 19, 2019 |
Cinematic Roleplaying
40:31
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Links Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
Our Patreon patreon.com/gauntlet
Our forums www.forums.gauntlet-rpg.com
Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Apr 13, 2019 |
Mysthea
55:37
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Links Mysthea Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1549920133/mysthea-legends-from-the-borderlands
Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
Our Patreon patreon.com/gauntlet
Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Mar 28, 2019 |
The Great American Novel
53:12
Timecodes Links The Great American Novel KS https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/greyauthor/the-great-american-novel-a-roleplaying-game
Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
Our Patreon patreon.com/gauntlet
Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Mar 07, 2019 |
Jinkies!
35:36
Time codes Links Jinkies Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1810228397/jinkies-the-roleplaying-game?ref=user_menu
Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
Our Patreon patreon.com/gauntlet
Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG
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Feb 27, 2019 |
Bite Me!
56:14
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Links Bite Me! Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackarmada/bite-me-a-game-of-werewolf-pack-dynamics
Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
Our Patreon patreon.com/gauntlet
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Feb 19, 2019 |
Comrades
41:07
Timecodes |
Feb 15, 2019 |
Uncanny Echoes
22:57
Rich sits down with Fraser Simons of Samjoko Publishing to talk about his PbtA game series of Supernatural Urban Fiction. Timecodes: 01:09 - Read a Sitch and learn about using one-shots to stitch together a campaign! 10:32 - Open Your Brain to Uncanny Echoes * You can purchase the Uncanny Echoes from Drive Thru RPG here (affiliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258443/Uncanny-Echo-Supernatural-Urban-Fiction-Roleplaying?affiliate_id=78493 Or check out Samjoko Publishing: https://www.samjokopublishing.com/ |
Feb 05, 2019 |
Movie Night: Spider-Man and Masks
32:05
Rach and Rich introduce Movie Night, a new series where we pair a movie and a PbtA RPG and talk about how you can watch the movie and improve your experience with the game. Our first pairing is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Masks: A New Generation. Time Codes |
Jan 15, 2019 |
PbtA and Settings
42:01
Rich and Rach discuss Apocalypse Engine Games and defined settings. Most PbtA games don't have them. Why is that? Is that a feature or a bug? Links Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
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Dec 24, 2018 |
Alphas 2018
32:52
Rach comes back from Metatopia 2018 with five stellar interviews with designers of PbtA games in alpha playtest. Links Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
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Dec 12, 2018 |
Ironsworn
56:10
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Nov 24, 2018 |
Thousand Arrows
24:59
Rach speaks with Brennan Taylor of Galileo Games! Timecodes 1:01 - Read a Sitch - MCing Hard Moves
Thousand Arrows Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galileogames/thousand-arrows-a-samurai-action-and-drama-ttrpg?ref=discovery&term=thousand%20arrows |
Nov 05, 2018 |
Nahual
38:59
Rich welcomes Mike Espinoza to discuss Nahual 01:51 - Read a Sitch playtesting miniseries games Links Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
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Oct 23, 2018 |
We Used to be Friends
40:39
Rach welcomes Jonathan Lavallee to the show! 01:16 - Read a Sitch... on collaborative play and shared GMing Links We Used to be Friends https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/241912/We-Used-to-be-Friends-Ashcan-Edition?affiliate_id=78493 Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
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Oct 16, 2018 |
Codex Volume 1 Kickstarter Special
35:27
The Gauntlet Gaming Community, which produces this podcast, is launching its very first Kickstarter on October 2nd! We’re raising money to create a beautiful hardcover book collecting the first 13 issues of our zine, Codex. This special podcast episode features Lowell Francis and Jason Cordova discussing the history and development of the zine, the Kickstarter campaign, and the future of The Gauntlet community. It’s a fantastic conversation. Enjoy! |
Oct 01, 2018 |
Bedlam Hall
49:43
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Sep 15, 2018 |
Playing the Apocalypse (Part Two)
44:59
Another episode where Rach and Rich answer questions from listeners about playing PbtA games
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Aug 29, 2018 |
Zombie World
58:20
Timecodes: Links Zombie World Kickstarter
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Aug 09, 2018 |
Custom Moves Make the Game
51:23
Guest: Timecodes: Links: Some of Jen's awesome Monsterhearts Custom Moves: Candy Bar Visit Custom Move: |
Jul 24, 2018 |
Vagabonds of Dyfed
35:53
Timecodes 2:21 - Read a Sitch
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Jul 04, 2018 |
Making MC Moves
43:21
Timecodes 1:53 - What are Moves?
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Jun 20, 2018 |
Dream Apart
32:21
Timecodes Links Dream Askew // Dream Apart KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/averyalder/dream-askew-dream-apart
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Jun 01, 2018 |
The Sword, The Crown, and The Unspeakable Power
43:05
Time Codes Link to the game: |
May 16, 2018 |
Alphas 02 - Death Knights, Atitlan Riders, Bullets in the Mountains
32:55
Timecodes 00:00:52 - Death Knights Links Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
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Apr 20, 2018 |
Player's Principles and Agenda
40:18
Agenda and Principles from existing games Plus One Forward's "Universal" Agenda
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Apr 06, 2018 |
Long Term Playing
46:03
Timecodes
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Mar 23, 2018 |
Cartel
54:31
Timecodes:
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Mar 06, 2018 |
Ross Rifles
41:26
Timecodes: Links for Patrick and Daniel: |
Mar 01, 2018 |
Dead Scare
28:52
Rach talks with Elsa S. Henry about Dead Scare! Timecodes 00:57 - Read a Sitch - Accessibility for tabletop RPGs Buy Dead Scare: http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/205214/Dead-Scare?affiliate_id=78493 |
Feb 14, 2018 |
Infinite Galaxies
32:04
Rich welcomes Rory MacLeod to discuss his new game, Infinite Galaxies! Timecodes 2:17 - Read a Sitch - One-shot / Con GMing thoughts Links Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/197523193/infinite-galaxies-core-rules Our website www.gauntlet-rpg.com
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Jan 16, 2018 |
Playing the Apocalypse 01
44:40
Time Codes Question Two: What strategies and practices do you employ as a player in a PBTA game to set the other characters up for success? Submitted by Matthew Doughty (10:24) Question Three: What should I be doing during other players scenes? Submitted by Rob Diebold (21:14) Question four: How do you best engage Hx/Strings/Bonds/interPC mechanics? Submitted by Mischa Krilov (28:19) |
Dec 31, 2017 |
Alphas 01 - Robot Cities, Circles of Power, Hydro Hackers
33:07
Rach speaks with Melissa Lewis-Gentry, Jason Pitre, and Phil Vecchione about their in-development games! Timecodes Links |
Nov 30, 2017 |
Gauntlet Con 2017 - PbtA GMing Panel
54:47
For this special episode of +1 Forward, we present the audio from the "PbtA GMing" panel at Gauntlet Con 2017. The panel took place on October 21st. The participants were David LaFreniere, Lowell Francis, Rach Shelkey, and Michael X. Heiligenstein.
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Nov 15, 2017 |
Proactive vs. Reactive MCing
29:03
Rach & Rich are talking about reactive MCing vs. proactive MCing. Timecodes Links |
Nov 01, 2017 |
Blackout: A Game of Civil Defence
28:53
Rich welcomes Erika Chappell of Newstand Press to talk about Blackout: A Game of Civil Defence! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Blackout: A Game of Civil Defence Act Under Fire Links |
Oct 04, 2017 |
Principles and Genre
44:19
Rich & Rach are talking about MC Principles. Timcodes Links Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Sep 20, 2017 |
Impulse Drive
36:02
Rich sits down with Adrian Thoen, author of Impulse Drive! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Impulse Drive Act Under Fire Links
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Aug 23, 2017 |
Porting the 'Pocalypse
45:48
Read a Sitch - Porting the Pocalypse Links Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG Music used for the QCC promo: Music used for the Gauntlet Con promo: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Artofescapism/Sound_Forest_Atmospheric_Tracks/Infiltration_of_Toy_Dungeon |
Aug 09, 2017 |
Legacy: Life Among the Ruins 2E
38:55
Rich is joined by Jay Iles from UFO Press Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Legacy: Life Among the Ruins 2E Act Under Fire Links Our website Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Jul 26, 2017 |
Episode Zero
25:11
Rich welcomes new co-host, Rach Shelkey! Looking Back at Season 1 Read a Sitch Links Our website Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Jul 11, 2017 |
The Happiest Apocalypse on Earth
36:53
Rich welcomes game designer Christopher Grey! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - The Happiest Apocalypse on Earth Act Under Fire Links Our website Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
May 31, 2017 |
The Veil
40:14
Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - The Veil Act Under Fire Links Purchase The Veil Our website Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
May 10, 2017 |
MASHED
36:37
Rich welcomes Mark Plemmons from Brabblemark Press! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - MASHED Act Under Fire Links Our website Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Apr 26, 2017 |
Noir World
40:25
Rich welcomes John Adamus to the show! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Noir World Act Under Fire Links Our website Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Apr 05, 2017 |
The Warren
32:21
Rich is joined by Marshall Miller of Fine Mess Games! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - The Warren Act Under Fire Links Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Mar 19, 2017 |
World Wide Wrestling
46:24
Rich is joined by Nathan Paoletta of NDP Design! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - World Wide Wrestling Act Under Fire Links Our website Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Mar 02, 2017 |
Headspace
29:42
Rich welcomes Mark Richardson of Green Hat Designs! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Headspace Act Under Fire Links Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Feb 16, 2017 |
Pigsmoke
37:07
Rich welcomes Chris Longhurst from Certain Death Publishing! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Pigsmoke Act Under Fire Links Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Jan 29, 2017 |
City of Judas
33:19
Rich is joined by Davide Pignedoli! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - City of Judas Act Under Fire Links Our website Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG |
Jan 18, 2017 |
No Country for Old Kobolds
28:35
Rich welcomes Steve Wallace to the show! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - No Country for Old Kobolds Act Under Fire Links Our website Our Patreon Follow us on Twitter @GauntletRPG and @Plus1FWD |
Jan 01, 2017 |
Spirit of 77
35:15
Rich sits down with David Kizzia from Monkeyfun Studios! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Spirit of 77 Act Under Fire Links Spirit of 77 Masterpiece 77 Our website Our Patreon |
Dec 15, 2016 |
Monsterhearts 2
38:17
Rich is joined by Avery Alder from Buried Without Ceremony! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Monsterhearts 2 Act Under Fire Links https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/averyalder/monsterhearts-2 |
Nov 29, 2016 |
Bluebeard's Bride
50:29
Rich welcomes Marissa Kelly & Sarah Richardson from Magpie Games! Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Bluebeard’s Bride Act Under Fire Links: Bluebeard's Bride Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1921129910/bluebeards-bride |
Nov 17, 2016 |
Masks
45:30
This week, Rich is joined by Brendan Conway from Magpie Games! Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Masks Act Under Fire |
Nov 03, 2016 |
Legend of the Elements
30:29
Rich welcomes Max Hervieux of the Logbook Project. Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Legend of the Elements Act Under Fire
Buy Legend of the Elements http://legendoftheelements.com |
Oct 20, 2016 |
Epyllion
42:39
Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Epyllion Act Under Fire
Links Buy Epyllion http://www.magpiegames.com/epyllion/
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Oct 05, 2016 |
Action Movie World
41:11
Rich is joined by Ian Williams of Flatland Games. Introduction Read a Sitch Open Your Brain - Action Movie World Act Under Fire
Links
Flatland Games http://www.flatlandgames.com
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Sep 21, 2016 |