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The Vanishing Tower

By Jay Murphy

Jay Murphy's Home of All Things Vanishing Tower and his Attempts at Face-to-Face Roleplaying in the Wilderness
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DC Heroes Live Play Even Heroes Bleed Issue #45

The Vanishing TowerDec 02, 2023

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DC Heroes Live Play Even Heroes Bleed Issue #45

DC Heroes Live Play Even Heroes Bleed Issue #45

Mettle catches up with Olympian right before he is about to enter the DeMarco Mansion to confront the Black Paladin.

Dec 02, 202337:18
EHB Bonus Issue: Starhold Wrap Up

EHB Bonus Issue: Starhold Wrap Up

The final intercept received from Starhold before it entered Earth's atmosphere with the lives of the crew in the PC's hands!

Nov 08, 202311:27
EHB Issue #44 A Return to Earth

EHB Issue #44 A Return to Earth

Back in Capitol City after the ordeal with the Congress of Truth on Starhold, Olympian checks in at the Avery Mansion to make sure Donna is okay now that she is has to live with being a magical air elemental.

Nov 08, 202349:50
EHB Issue #43 DC Heroes Live Play Session

EHB Issue #43 DC Heroes Live Play Session

Do you own it if everyone left it? Pirlvag the Indian Mystic recovers from unconsciousness only to find himself alone on the crippled StarHold satellite.
Oct 26, 202323:19
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #42 StarHold Reclaimed DC Heroes Actual Play Podcast

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #42 StarHold Reclaimed DC Heroes Actual Play Podcast

The Congress of Truth has fled the orbiting EE prison run by the Feds, so where does that leave our heroes?

Oct 24, 202351:49
Savage Swords of Xoth part 2 - USR Sword & Sorcery Actual Play Podcast - Fantasy TTRPGs

Savage Swords of Xoth part 2 - USR Sword & Sorcery Actual Play Podcast - Fantasy TTRPGs

The group of scheming rouges which is our PCs make good their escape from Zoarri's desert ranch with some of the high priest's finest horses. They use these newly acquired steeds to track down the secret bandit hideout and the gem they are sure is to be found there.
Aug 21, 202301:04:01
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #41 The Battle Rages DC Heroes Actual Play Session

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #41 The Battle Rages DC Heroes Actual Play Session

Hero Points are spent, Bashes are taken, and property is destroyed. It is another day for the Pantheon of Capitol City Heroes!

Mar 25, 202323:39
Issue #40 EHB, part one The Corrupt Congress of Truth DC Heroes actual play session

Issue #40 EHB, part one The Corrupt Congress of Truth DC Heroes actual play session

The heroes purge their path of henchmen as they look to confront Meteoron, the Master of Mental Control.

Feb 22, 202353:03
EHB Issue #39, part two Continued Confrontation on Starhold DC Heroes actual TTRPG session play

EHB Issue #39, part two Continued Confrontation on Starhold DC Heroes actual TTRPG session play

It has quickly become apparent the FBEE orbiting detention facility has been taken over by the Congress of Truth. Now they need to find out why!

Feb 15, 202322:34
EHB Issue #39 part 1, Sizing Up Starhold DC Heroes TTRPG Session

EHB Issue #39 part 1, Sizing Up Starhold DC Heroes TTRPG Session

The PCs arrive at the orbiting FBEE prison with much needed supplies in tow. They soon find all is not as it seems at the secure facility for supervillains.
Feb 07, 202341:44
EHB #38 part two, Red Light District, DC Heroes actual TTRPG session play

EHB #38 part two, Red Light District, DC Heroes actual TTRPG session play

Perlvag attempts to locate the dangerous succubus Xecula DeMarco loose in Capitol City before the PCs take off for High Earth Orbit.

Feb 07, 202326:05
Savage Swords of Xoth - USR Sword & Sorcery Actual Play Podcast - Fantasy TTRPGs

Savage Swords of Xoth - USR Sword & Sorcery Actual Play Podcast - Fantasy TTRPGs

Nameless rogues in the city of Zul-Bazzir look for the least amount of trouble for the greatest amount of gain. Beggars, farmers, and sailors look to have one good night before the grim reaper calls their name.

Jan 16, 202347:30
Even Heroes Bleed #38 part one, DC Heroes/MEGS actually play session

Even Heroes Bleed #38 part one, DC Heroes/MEGS actually play session

The heroes uncover what the late Dr. Avery kept behind the magical ward in the wall at Avery Mansion, and they also support Donnah by attending the funeral of her murdered Grandfather.

Jan 10, 202356:23
Old School RPG's Fantasy Games Unlimited Space Opera: Techno-Clone Tales session #05

Old School RPG's Fantasy Games Unlimited Space Opera: Techno-Clone Tales session #05

In trying to effect an escape from the United Catholic Church Grav Tank, the PCs and Maj. Tom of the 42nd Lift are shot down and crash land on the twisting canyon floor. UCC troopers spew forth from the grav tank and move in for the kill. Or are they?

Jan 04, 202352:18
Old School RPG's Fantasy Games Unlimited Space Opera: Techno-Clone Tales session #04

Old School RPG's Fantasy Games Unlimited Space Opera: Techno-Clone Tales session #04

Emma Jones, ex-Space Marine, and Xara (calling herself Domino) the Ruxol-Made Clone, enter the strange alien structure buried under the low mountains of the Dismas steppe. Roman Pirch, the Panumanic Agent Provocateur tags along with three of the native Leo Tybins he has been able to befriend. Session 3 never made it to audio, so for a recap on what went down in that thrilling episode head on over to the blog. https://vanishingtower.blogspot.com/2022/10/fgus-space-opera-lower-frontier-session.html 

Jan 04, 202354:47
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #37, part two DC Heroes actual play session

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #37, part two DC Heroes actual play session

The conclusion of the Heroes journey to the Quarry of a Million Tragedies and their confrontation with The Engraver.

Dec 24, 202222:41
Even Heroes Bleed #37 part one DC Heroes actual play session

Even Heroes Bleed #37 part one DC Heroes actual play session

Mr. Zozo transports the group of heroes to the Quarry of a Million Tragedies to secure the magical ingredients they require to break the ward sealing the late Clinton Avery's secret vault.

Dec 21, 202237:25
Even Heroes Bleed 36 part two a DC Heroes actual play podcast.

Even Heroes Bleed 36 part two a DC Heroes actual play podcast.

Mr. Zozo, Olympian, and the transformed Donnah Hannah deal with the aftermath of the attack by Ruin Star, Earth Crush, and Blue Rush.

Dec 15, 202231:29
DC Heroes Live Roleplaying Session EHB #36 part 1,

DC Heroes Live Roleplaying Session EHB #36 part 1,

Olympian and Mr. Zozo take Donnah Hannah out into the back yard of the Avery Mansion to see if they can teach her how to use her new elemental powers, but get more then they expected!

Nov 15, 202244:06
Old School RPG's Fantasy Games Unlimited Space Opera: Techno-Clone Tales session #02

Old School RPG's Fantasy Games Unlimited Space Opera: Techno-Clone Tales session #02

The contract-clone Xara encounters our second NPC, Emma Jones, a discharged and disillusioned Space Marine, in the plaza of the smoldering United Catholic Church.

Oct 24, 202201:19:39
DC Heroes Even Heroes Bleed #35 part 2

DC Heroes Even Heroes Bleed #35 part 2

Mr. Zozo and Mettle try to maintain Donna Hannah's sanity while figuring out how to break down a powerful ward inside the Avery Mansion. 

Oct 22, 202243:24
DC Heroes Even Heroes Bleed Issue #35 part one

DC Heroes Even Heroes Bleed Issue #35 part one

Mettle and Mr. Zozo bring an unidentified woman they rescued from the Black Enchantress back to Capitol City and try to find out who she is and why she was turned into an air elemental.

Oct 17, 202237:57
Old School RPG's Fantasy Games Unlimited Space Opera: Techno-Clone Tales session #01

Old School RPG's Fantasy Games Unlimited Space Opera: Techno-Clone Tales session #01

A small group of strangers gather once a month to play Fantasy Games Unlimited's ttrpg Space Opera. If you have an interest in early 80's gaming here is this gem in action!

Our first character is a contract saboteur in Dismas City, a city under siege! 

Oct 01, 202259:32
Capitol City Crime Journal - Red Report Issue #1, part 3

Capitol City Crime Journal - Red Report Issue #1, part 3

Ambushed by the Knights of the New Revelation, Ultra-Rosa and Olympian battle for their lives!

Sep 28, 202234:16
DC Heroes Capitol City Crime Journal, part 2 featuring Ultra-Rosa

DC Heroes Capitol City Crime Journal, part 2 featuring Ultra-Rosa

The Olympian and Ultra-Rosa continue investigating the murders of members of the Church of the New Revelation!

Sep 22, 202254:49
DC Heroes Live Issue, Capitol City Crime Journal - The Red Report featuring Ultra-Rosa and The Olympian!

DC Heroes Live Issue, Capitol City Crime Journal - The Red Report featuring Ultra-Rosa and The Olympian!

The Even Heroes Bleed comic book universe keeps getting bigger! The previous adventures of Ultra-Rosa are recorded in the special cross over episodes featuring a new Game Master (I played the NPC vigilante Ultra-Rosa), and we had an opportunity to continue the comics line recently when Mr. Zozo's Player couldn't make the session. Needing a name for when Mettle's Player takes the reins of the campaign world I've decided (in the spirit of The Punisher) Ultra-Rosa's comic will be called Capitol City Crime Journal - The Red Report

I won't be around for the next session so we all decided this side adventure will continue in Mr. Zozo's own "comic", Road to Redemption featuring the Macabre Mr. Zozo. So listen further as Ultra-Rosa and The Olympian team up together for the first time and investigate the rash of murders involving the Church of the New Revelation.

Sep 07, 202243:54
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #34, part 2

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #34, part 2

The assault on Ward Farm continues against unknown eldritch enemies!

Sep 04, 202255:60
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #34 part one

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #34 part one

Mettle, Olympian and Mr. Zozo hope to find the person behind transforming the elderly into mindless zombies and buying large amounts of automatic ammunition at the old Ward Farm in Tucket, MD. To find this person, confront them, and put a stop to whatever evil mystic bullshit they are up on at!

Aug 24, 202238:49
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #33 Collins Gun and Ammo Supply

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #33 Collins Gun and Ammo Supply

Olympian catches up with Mettle and the new member of the team, Mr. Zozo. They agree to search the end of the mysterious thread they have been pulling on which led to the nursing home filled with zombies!

Aug 18, 202238:29
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #32, part two

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #32, part two

Olympian and Mettle work the "Strip" looking for the whereabouts of the Roadkill Wrecking Crew.

Aug 10, 202248:41
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #32 part one

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #32 part one

For an AAR for Issue #31 please refer to the Vanishing Tower Blog at vanishingtower.blogspot.com. There you will find Issue #31 serialized in three parts.

Incredible Issue #32 teams up Mettle and Olympian together as they sniff out the trail of the Roadkill Wrecking Crew.

Aug 04, 202243:40
The Olympian Issue #1

The Olympian Issue #1

The first smash issue of earths greatest protector.

Jul 28, 202254:35
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #30 part 2 Draconis

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #30 part 2 Draconis

Bug and Mettle confront the dangers which wait them under the abandoned CoT biosphere called the "Hothouse".
Jul 10, 202236:16
 Even Heroes Bleed Issue #30, part one, The Hothouse

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #30, part one, The Hothouse

Bug and Mettle uncover the remnants of strange experimentation on Paigo Caye.

Jul 04, 202239:57
EHB Issue #29, part 2

EHB Issue #29, part 2

The PCs are drawn overseas!

Jun 10, 202243:35
Issue #29 Even Heroes Bleed part 1

Issue #29 Even Heroes Bleed part 1

The fight with the Roadkill Wrecking Crew comes to a conclusion and the PCs contemplate their next move as they evaluate their priorities.

May 20, 202255:30
EHB Issue #28, part two

EHB Issue #28, part two

The battle at Fordhem ChemTech against the Roadkill Wrecking Crew comes to a conclusion. 

Apr 24, 202201:03:27
EHB Issue 28 part one, Fight at Fordhem

EHB Issue 28 part one, Fight at Fordhem

While on tour of the Fordhem ChemTech research and development facility, the PCs get embroiled in stopping an EE-led heist.

Apr 19, 202242:03
EHB Issue 27 Subplots

EHB Issue 27 Subplots

This session suffered the error of having mine (the GM’s channel) vocals “off” during the recording/live streamed session. It has been edited to keep the players dialogue in tac and preserved here for the records.

Session recap:

Bug couldn’t make it so we spent the session on developing subplots going on in the game.

Olympian gets a request from the FBEE to tour Fordhem ChemTech with Agent Madhur. Seems high tech firms in and around Capitol City are getting broken into and their proprietary technology being stolen. At the end of the session this is where the party ends up.

Mettle arranges for the Mayor to make his monthly payment to keep our heroes off his back. He demands Jimmie Mac be the currier. The North Elmview meet does not go as planned as Ultra Rosa shows up and says she needs the $400K and Mettle reluctantly agrees to let her have it, in the interest of avoiding bloodshed. This is the Olympian’s first encounter with the violent vigilante.

Mettle takes a meeting with Shango, the reformed gang leader of the Fallen Angles. Mettle will fund the purchase of a building in Elmview and he wants Shango and his crew to run a trade school for the disenfranchised there. Shango says he will believe it when he sees it.

On Monday Olympian goes to Fordhem ChemTech to make a security assessment of the facility with Phillip Madhur, FBEE. A Dr. Janet Shane takes them on a tour of the facility. During the tour the high-tech thieves attack and the PCs engage!!!

Apr 18, 202201:04:41
Even Heroes Bleed Issue 26, part two The Congress of Truth

Even Heroes Bleed Issue 26, part two The Congress of Truth

A shadowy organization makes its appearance to the PC heroes.

Mar 23, 202244:04
EHB Issue #26 part 1 The Lifeform

EHB Issue #26 part 1 The Lifeform

Olympian, Bug and Mettle confront the horrors beneath the Pawnsville Mine.

Mar 21, 202254:32
Even Heroes Bleed Issue 25 part 2

Even Heroes Bleed Issue 25 part 2

All roads lead to Pawnsville.

Mar 09, 202258:00
Even Heroes Bleed Issue 25 part 1 CCUMC

Even Heroes Bleed Issue 25 part 1 CCUMC

The PCs head over to Capitol City University Medical Center asking questions about the federally funded COVID-24 research lab. This takes the group in an unexpected direction.

Mar 07, 202201:03:07
EHB Issue #23 part two, Sewer Science

EHB Issue #23 part two, Sewer Science

Bug and Mettle continue to explore the strange lab in the sewers beneath North Elmview with no sight yet of the strange Enhanced Entities they seek...

Feb 07, 202201:03:22
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #23 part one, Beneath Capitol City

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #23 part one, Beneath Capitol City

We leap forward post-Capitol Point Casino. Bug and Mettle have the Russian and Chinese mobs running business according to the PCs instructions and the Mayor has backed the cops off of terrorizing minority neighborhoods. 

It is now July 1st, 2020 and the duo of heroes feel it is time to revisit the Cockroach Brotherhood, the strange beings encountered in the first smash issue of EHB, and see what their deal is...

Feb 04, 202201:08:27
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #22 Streaming Live!

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #22 Streaming Live!

Once again a truncated broadcast. What is missed is the confrontation with Endgame in his media control room with some still standing soldiers and a "refreshed" Troll. Bug and Mettle are able to convince the Russian mob boss that if they turned Shamrock Bane to them they would not tear down his hideout and not kill him. He took them at their word and the conversation continued. 

Mettle and Bug proposed to not destroy the Russian mob if Endgame doesn't move or sell guns and does not terrorize civilians and keep gang violence off the street. Endgame agreed to the terms but did not give our heroes much of a life expectancy when the majority of organized crime in Capitol City didn't take a shine to following Mettle and Bug's rules of playing nice.

Jan 29, 202237:10
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #21 part 2 The Battle at WCFL

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #21 part 2 The Battle at WCFL

Endgame springs his deathtrap! A combination of the BAM!-enhanced entity Troll and a massive, building-wide magnetic distortion field.

Dec 31, 202143:37
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #21 part 1 On A Mexican Radio

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #21 part 1 On A Mexican Radio

Mettle reviews the video of Shamrock Bane's kidnapping. Like Deckard in Blade Runner she enhances the cork-board conspiracy map and spots a closed radio station. Endgame, who is behind the Nefarious News Network, and Shamrock his captured news anchor, must be there! 

Dec 27, 202155:27
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #20, Chinatown Deathmatch!

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #20, Chinatown Deathmatch!

Taking UltraRosa's tip, Bug and Mettle raid a chines massage parlor to break up a human trafficking operation only to square off against Capitol City Ninjas!

Dec 13, 202154:04
Even Heroes Bleed Issue #19 part 2 Its Decided Then, Reign of Terror!

Even Heroes Bleed Issue #19 part 2 Its Decided Then, Reign of Terror!

Bug and Mettle conclude the only thing for it is to take a reign of terror to Capitol City mobs and get them to knuckle under to their demands. What could possibly go wrong?

Dec 07, 202154:10