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Cantrips and Coffee

By Ruin Ortega

Reviewing Tabletop RPGs to help you know where to put your hard earned dollars. Rule 1: anything but D&D.
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Cantrips and CoffeeNov 30, 2020

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144. Side Table #15: The Quantum Ogre

144. Side Table #15: The Quantum Ogre

Mar 18, 202401:02:13
143. Rivers of London: Review

143. Rivers of London: Review

Mar 11, 202401:13:04
142. Rivers of London: Actual Play (4/4)

142. Rivers of London: Actual Play (4/4)

Rivers of London is built around supernatural a police force that keeps magical forces in line but what if they were in... Manitoba? We're really not even sure about this but... Welcome to Rivers of Winnipeg, episode 2. We completed the introductory scenario called The Bookshop, so now we want to know: how well does a licensed game translate to an original story and setting? We are about to find out. Join us for Werewolves and Timmy's galore in our new one shot using Rivers of London, by Chaosium.


Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each episode we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.


Coffee of the batch: Burgundy, by Birdy Coffee Co., rated 2/5 Good Ghost Doggies.


Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Email us at cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram.


Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd

Mar 07, 202401:20:20
141. Rivers of London: Actual Play (3/4)

141. Rivers of London: Actual Play (3/4)

Rivers of London is built around supernatural a police force that keeps magical forces in line but what if they were in... Manitoba? We're really not even sure about this but... Welcome to Rivers of Winnipeg! We completed the introductory scenario called The Bookshop, so now we want to know: how well does a licensed game translate to an original story and setting? We are about to find out. Join us for Werewolves and Timmy's galore in our new one shot using Rivers of London, by Chaosium.


Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each episode we roasst up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.


Coffee of the batch: Burgundy, by Birdy Coffee Co., rated 2/5 Good Ghost Doggies.


Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Email us at cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram.


Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd

Jan 12, 202401:17:11
140. Rivers of London: Lore and Related Media

140. Rivers of London: Lore and Related Media

A game of paranormal investigators, based on books by Ben Aaronovitch. It may seem niche, but we have plenty of relatable media that could inspire your next game. If you're planning on playing Rivers of London, by Chaosium, listen here to see where we recommend familiarizing yourself if you don't want to read the novels!


Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each episode we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.



Coffee of the batch: Burgundy, by Birdy Coffee Co., rated 2/5 Good Ghost Doggies.



Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Email us at cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram.



Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd

Dec 12, 202330:55
139. Rivers of London: Actual Play (2/4)

139. Rivers of London: Actual Play (2/4)

A tale of flying books? A suspicious narrative of poltergeists? While our members of the Folly may be skeptical about the book shop employee's story, they can't quite pin down why it doesn't add up. Join us for the conclusion of The Bookshop, the beginner adventure included in Rivers of London, the new TTRPG by Chaosium. Well known for their Call of Cthulhu, just how well does an adaptation of the novels by Ben Aaronovitch work? Listen and find out!


Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each episode we roasst up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.


Coffee of the batch: Burgundy, by Birdy Coffee Co., rated 2/5 Good Ghost Doggies.


Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Email us at cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram.


Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd

Dec 05, 202301:07:00
138. Rivers of London: Actual Play (1/4)

138. Rivers of London: Actual Play (1/4)

Rivers of London is a silver ENNIE award winning tabletop game from Chaosium, the makers of Call of Cthulhu. Based on the novels and graphic novels of Ben Aaronovitch, you play as members of the Folly, a paranormal police force whose goal is to calm the world of the Demi-Monde. Investigators are meant to win and inspire hope— a very different tone from Cthulhu. Join us now as we delve into a world just across the pond in our first of four actual play episodes. Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Burgundy, by Birdy Coffe Co., rated 2/5 Good Ghost Doggies. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd Cantrips and Coffee is proudly part of the 49th Parallel Podcasts network. Visit www.49thparallelpodcasts.com for more info.
Nov 07, 202301:17:33
137. The Society, Ep. 4: ...Often Go Awry (Call of Cthulhu)

137. The Society, Ep. 4: ...Often Go Awry (Call of Cthulhu)

In an attempt to rid Providence of aquatic monstrosities, our investigators blew up the property, only to have Dr. Dottie Hamilton struck by flying debris. She emerges from surgery, and our investigators wonder what their next steps are. The Society is created. Listen now to our live play of Call of Cthulhu, by Chaosium. Want to watch live? Join us on Twitch every second Wednesday at 7:00pm MST. https://www.twitch.tv/cantripsandcoffee Our players: James Harrington II, played by DM Jeremy of Old Men Rolling Dice https://www.instagram.com/oldmenrollingdice/ Dr. Dottie Hamilton, played by DM Aphi of the Vaktare https://www.instagram.com/vaktarettv/ Emma Reynolds, played by Artemis of the Vaktare Wiley, played by Sly Charles, played by Cade of Cantrips and Coffee and Ravencroft Guitars https://www.instagram.com/ravencroftguitars/ Keeper of Arcane Lore, Ruin Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd Cantrips and Coffee is proudly part of the 49th Parallel Podcasts network. Visit www.49thparallelpodcasts.com for more info.
Aug 23, 202301:18:50
136. The Society, Ep. 3: The Best Laid Plans... (Call of Cthulhu)

136. The Society, Ep. 3: The Best Laid Plans... (Call of Cthulhu)

After rescuing their friend Charles, our investigators realize that they have a larger problem: stopping the creatures under the Winscott home from escaping. The time has come for our players to forge a new path, but first they have to bury the past.

Listen now to our live play of Call of Cthulhu, by Chaosium. Want to watch live? Join us on Twitch every second Wednesday at 7:00pm MST. https://www.twitch.tv/cantripsandcoffee

Our players:

  • James Harrington II, played by DM Jeremy of Old Men Rolling Dice https://www.instagram.com/oldmenrollingdice/
  • Dr. Dottie Hamilton, played by DM Aphi of the Vaktare https://www.instagram.com/vaktarettv/
  • Emma Reynolds, played by Artemis of the Vaktare
  • Wiley, played by Sly
  • Charles, played by Cade of Cantrips and Coffee and Ravencroft Guitars https://www.instagram.com/ravencroftguitars/
  • Keeper of Arcane Lore, Ruin

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.

Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. 

Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd

Cantrips and Coffee is proudly part of the 49th Parallel Podcasts network. Visit www.49thparallelpodcasts.com for more info.

Aug 16, 202301:16:13
135. The Society, Episode 2: Goodbye (Call of Cthulhu)

135. The Society, Episode 2: Goodbye (Call of Cthulhu)

Our investigators, not yet formally associated as The Society, have arrived at Joshua Winscott's home to hear of mysterious tunnels being uncovered. In the middle of the night, they hear the cries of Josh being ripped from his bed and drug into the depths below the house. We begin as they stare into the dark, wondering if they dare follow.

Listen now to our live play of Call of Cthulhu, by Chaosium. Want to watch live? Join us on Twitch every second Wednesday at 7:00pm MST. https://www.twitch.tv/cantripsandcoffee

Our players:

  • James Harrington II, played by DM Jeremy of Old Men Rolling Dice https://www.instagram.com/oldmenrollingdice/
  • Dr. Dottie Hamilton, played by DM Aphi of the Vaktare https://www.instagram.com/vaktarettv/
  • Emma Reynolds, played by Artemis of the Vaktare
  • Wiley, played by Sly
  • Charles, played by Cade of Cantrips and Coffee and Ravencroft Guitars https://www.instagram.com/ravencroftguitars/
  • Keeper of Arcane Lore, Ruin

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.

Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. 

Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd

Cantrips and Coffee is proudly part of the 49th Parallel Podcasts network. Visit www.49thparallelpodcasts.com for more info.

Aug 07, 202301:26:25
134. The Society, Ep. 1: Hello (Call of Cthulhu)

134. The Society, Ep. 1: Hello (Call of Cthulhu)

The Society for Transcendental Sciences is an elitist club for the academics, the wealthy, and the socially advanced. Touting itself as a gathering for those who wish to see "mysticism and discipline coalesce", many assume the society seeks a grander vision of the world and are funded by the ultra rich. It doesn't help that the club seems to have a plethora of "anonymous donors" that allow it to afford whatever its heart desires. Newspapers swirl with rumours of their seedy dealings and control of the world economy but the truth is even more alarming. The Society is a ruse.


Listen now to our live play of Call of Cthulhu, by Chaosium. Want to watch live? Join us on Twitch every second Wednesday at 7:00pm MST. https://www.twitch.tv/cantripsandcoffee

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.

Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. 

Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd


Cantrips and Coffee is proudly part of the 49th Parallel Podcasts network. Visit www.49thparallelpodcasts.com for more info.

Aug 02, 202355:19
133. Blades in the Dark: Review

133. Blades in the Dark: Review

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Adrenaline Junkie, by Twisted Goat Coffee Roasters, rated 3.75/5 Near Drownings. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd Cantrips and Coffee is proudly part of the 49th Parallel Podcasts network. Visit www.49thparallelpodcasts.com for more info. CORRECTION: in the episode we attribute Evil Hat Productions with the creation of City of Mist, and this is false. The real creator is Amit Moshe, and published by Son of Oak Game Studio.
Jul 04, 202358:14
132. Blades in the Dark: Actual Play (4/4)

132. Blades in the Dark: Actual Play (4/4)

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.

Coffee of the batch: Adrenaline Junkie, by Twisted Goat Coffee Roasters, rated 3.75/5 Near Drownings.

Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. 

Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd

Cantrips and Coffee is proudly part of the 49th Parallel Podcasts network. Visit www.49thparallelpodcasts.com for more info.

Jun 13, 202301:30:24
131. Blades in the Dark: Actual Play (3/4)

131. Blades in the Dark: Actual Play (3/4)

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.

Coffee of the batch: Adrenaline Junkie, by Twisted Goat Coffee Roasters, rated 3.75/5 Near Drownings.

Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. 

Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd

Cantrips and Coffee is proudly part of the 49th Parallel Podcasts network. Visit www.49thparallelpodcasts.com for more info.

May 31, 202301:10:44
130. Side Table #14

130. Side Table #14

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Join us next week for a new espresso episode where we talk about lore and related media for this batch! Coffee of the batch: Adrenaline Junkie, by Twisted Goat Coffee Roasters, rated 3.75/5 Near Drownings. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd Cantrips and Coffee is proudly part of the 49th Parallel Podcasts network. Visit www.49thparallelpodcasts.com for more info.
May 27, 202340:52
129. Blades in the Dark: Actual Play (2/4)

129. Blades in the Dark: Actual Play (2/4)

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Join us next week for a new espresso episode where we talk about lore and related media for this batch! Coffee of the batch: Adrenaline Junkie, by Twisted Goat Coffee Roasters, rated 3.75/5 Near Drownings. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd Cantrips and Coffee is proudly part of the 49th Parallel Podcasts network. Visit www.49thparallelpodcasts.com for more info.
May 23, 202301:12:11
128. Blades in the Dark: Espresso

128. Blades in the Dark: Espresso

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Join us next week for a new espresso episode where we talk about lore and related media for this batch!


Coffee of the batch: Adrenaline Junkie, by Twisted Goat Coffee Roasters, rated 3.75/5 Near Drownings.


Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd


Cantrips and Coffee is proudly part of the 49th Parallel Podcasts network. Visit www.49thparallelpodcasts.com for more info.

May 10, 202333:28
127. Blades in the Dark: Actual Play (1/4)

127. Blades in the Dark: Actual Play (1/4)

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Join us next week for a new espresso episode where we talk about lore and related media for this batch!


Coffee of the batch: Adrenaline Junkie, by Twisted Goat Coffee Roasters, rated 3.75/5 Near Drownings.


Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd

May 03, 202301:21:10
126. 6083: Actual Play (3/3)

126. 6083: Actual Play (3/3)

Three intrepid CAPSOG soldiers race against time as an approaching singularity threatens both a ground breaking alien discovery and their lives! As Castian, Owen, and Marsh explore a derelict space station, they begin to uncover an international conspiracy that threatens entire solar systems. Join us for the thrilling conclusion of our three part military sci-fi feature! Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. We have a brand new batch of review episodes coming soon but we've made a pitstop for this small series on 6083. Join us next week for episode 2 of our actual play! Want more 6083? Check out: https://www.missioncontrol6083.com/ https://www.instagram.com/6083_the_ttrpg/ Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Apr 19, 202301:18:53
125. 6083: Actual Play (2/3)

125. 6083: Actual Play (2/3)

We're back with part 2 of our 6083 play! Join Ruin, Jodi, and Cade as the play three Caledonians working for CAPSOG, or Mission Control as it's colloquially named, on their journey to explore a mysterious derelict. After barely escaping a harrowing dogfight they race to recover the crew before it's game over for everyone.

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. We have a brand new batch of review episodes coming soon but we've made a pitstop for this small series on 6083. Join us next week for episode 2 of our actual play!


Want more 6083? Check out: https://www.missioncontrol6083.com/

https://www.instagram.com/6083_the_ttrpg/


Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd

Apr 13, 202301:32:36
124. 6083: Actual Play (1/3)

124. 6083: Actual Play (1/3)

We first previewed 6083 back in season 2, and now we are back for an actual play session, run by its creator, Jason! Grab a mug, fill it full of the hot stuff, and sit back and listen to our romp through this indie, sci-fi darling. Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. We have a brand new batch of review episodes coming soon but we've made a pitstop for this small series on 6083. Join us next week for episode 2 of our actual play! Want more 6083? Check out: https://www.missioncontrol6083.com/ https://www.instagram.com/6083_the_ttrpg/ Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Apr 04, 202301:37:06
123. Crawl of Cthulhu- Ft. Potions and Potpourri and Hammer of the Gods (4/4)

123. Crawl of Cthulhu- Ft. Potions and Potpourri and Hammer of the Gods (4/4)

Just who has been making the infernal racket all night, and just what do they hope to summon? Whatever the answer is, it better be solved soon, or else we will have a bunch of cranky babies in the morning! Welcome back to the finale of our Crawl of Cthulhu actual play, the latest module for Babies and Broadswords, by Even Footing Games.

Special thanks to our friends at Even Footing Games for sending us this review copy. You can find our first impressions video all the way back at episode 104. Visit our friends!

https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/

https://www.instagram.com/hammpod/

https://www.instagram.com/evenfootinggames/

Mar 28, 202301:27:42
122. Crawl of Cthulhu- Ft. Potions and Potpourri and Hammer of the Gods (3/4)

122. Crawl of Cthulhu- Ft. Potions and Potpourri and Hammer of the Gods (3/4)

We are back for part 3 of our Crawl of Cthulhu actual play. Things get... socialist? in this episode as the murmurings of dark cultists are replaced momentarily with a boiler who longs for the downfall of the proletariat-- or something like that, he honestly droned on and on. Anyways, enjoy this foray into the exciting new supplement for Babies and Broadswords, one of our favourite rules light games! Special thanks to our friends at Even Footing Games for sending us this review copy. You can find our first impressions video all the way back at episode 104. Visit our friends!

https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/

https://www.instagram.com/hammpod/

https://www.instagram.com/evenfootinggames/

Mar 21, 202301:23:55
121. Crawl of Cthulhu- Ft. Potions and Potpourri and Hammer of the Gods (2/4)
Mar 13, 202353:09
120. Crawl of Cthulhu- Ft. Potions and Potpourri and Hammer of the Gods (1/4)

120. Crawl of Cthulhu- Ft. Potions and Potpourri and Hammer of the Gods (1/4)

Crawl of Cthulhu is the latest module for Babies and Broadswords and we got a crew together to explore Rugrats meet Lovecraft! Join us on this four part, actual play series featuring our friends Kala and Keisha of Potions and Potpourri, and Rick from Hammer of the Gods. Special thanks to our friends at Even Footing Games for sending us this review copy. You can find our first impressions video all the way back at episode 104.

Visit our friends!

https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/

https://www.instagram.com/hammpod/

https://www.instagram.com/evenfootinggames/

Mar 07, 202301:04:39
119. GODS: Review

119. GODS: Review

We anxiously awaited GODS for two years, and we have been vocal about how much we have been enjoying our time with this dark fantasy game by Arkhane Asylum. But does it stand up to a critical eye, or does it crumble under the weight of its tome sized page count? Join us now for a critical discussion of GODS.

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.

Coffee of the batch: Grease, by Gothrider. Rated 3/5 Lost Stars.

Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.

Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd

Feb 28, 202301:11:29
118. GODS: Actual Play (4/4)

118. GODS: Actual Play (4/4)

GODS is a dark fantasy that harkens back to Conan and Beast Master. The twist? Each character can imbue themselves with powers from their gods by creating their own custom one. If you've been with us for awhile, you know we've been excited for this since season 1, and Arkhane Asylum did not disappoint. 

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. 

Coffee of the batch: Grease, by Gothrider. Rated 3/5 Lost Stars. 

Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. 

Join the Natural 20 Café discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd


Feb 21, 202301:08:37
117. GODS: Actual Play (3/4)

117. GODS: Actual Play (3/4)

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Grease, by Gothrider. Rated 3/5 Lost Stars. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Feb 07, 202301:24:05
116. Side Table #13

116. Side Table #13

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Grease, by Gothrider. Rated 3/5 Lost Stars. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Jan 30, 202346:15
115. GODS: Actual Play (2/4)

115. GODS: Actual Play (2/4)

Cue the black metal, we’re back for the second episode in our highly anticipated play through of the full version of GODS, by Arkhane Asylum. Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Grease, by Gothrider. Rated 3/5 Lost Stars. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Jan 23, 202301:07:42
114. GODS: Espresso

114. GODS: Espresso

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Grease, by Gothrider. Rated 3/5 Lost Stars. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Jan 16, 202336:19
113. GODS: Actual Play (1/4)

113. GODS: Actual Play (1/4)

In season one we played around with our format a lot, and part of that was playing a demo of a real game. What we got left us salivating for more, and we’ve spent the last two years anxiously awaiting more. Well, the time is now. Grab your black metal playlist, and throw out all hope of whimsy and hope because we’re playing the highly anticipated GODS, by Arkhane Asylum. Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Grease, by Gothrider. Rated 3/5 Lost Stars. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Jan 09, 202301:15:06
112. ENI: Review

112. ENI: Review

ENI is a dice pool system that focuses on rules light, narratively driven tabletop experiences. But does it pull off creating a compelling game with what basically amounts to a one pager? Find out our final thoughts in this review episode! Download ENI for free: https://www.ex1st.com/games/

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.

Coffee of the batch: Eggnog. Just Eggnog. It's delicious--try it!

Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.

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Jan 02, 202317:31
111. Jingle Hard: An ENI Christmas (2/2)

111. Jingle Hard: An ENI Christmas (2/2)

What began as a simple plan to break into a mall and steal the year's hottest toy has taken a turn. Surrounded by German terrorists with no way out, three dads have doubled down: they'll get the Super Turbo Pageant Princess Unicorn doll (with realistic daddy issues in 5 languages) if it costs them their lives. Here's part two of our 2022 holiday special/

ENI is a dice pool system that focuses on rules light, narratively driven tabletop experiences. But does it pull off creating a compelling game with what basically amounts to a one pager? Find out in the 2022 Christmas Special! Download ENI for free: https://www.ex1st.com/games/

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.

Coffee of the batch: Eggnog. Just Eggnog. It's delicious--try it!

Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.

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Dec 23, 202201:03:52
110: Jingle Hard: An ENI Christmas (1/2)

110: Jingle Hard: An ENI Christmas (1/2)

The years hottest toy with realistic daddy issues in five languages. Three dads. One mall. They're desperate, and no amount of holly jolly will stand in their way. It's time to suit up in your best festive sweater because we've got a Christmas caper on our hands. ENI is a dice pool system that focuses on rules light, narratively driven tabletop experiences. But does it pull off creating a compelling game with what basically amounts to a one pager? Find out in the 2022 Christmas Special! Download ENI for free: https://www.ex1st.com/games/ Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.  Coffee of the batch: Eggnog. Just Eggnog. It's delicious--try it!  Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Dec 20, 202248:52
109. Side Table #12

109. Side Table #12

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Dark Elf's Brew, by Homebrew Coffee & Co., rated 4.5 Ivans and Ritas. https://www.thehomebrewcoffeehouse.com/ Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Dec 15, 202253:58
108. Power Rangers: Roleplaying Game: Review

108. Power Rangers: Roleplaying Game: Review

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Dark Elf's Brew, by Homebrew Coffee & Co., rated 4.5 Ivans and Ritas. https://www.thehomebrewcoffeehouse.com/ Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Dec 05, 202201:06:02
107. Power Rangers: Roleplaying Game: Actual Play (4/4)

107. Power Rangers: Roleplaying Game: Actual Play (4/4)

Our Rangers faced a carnival of chaos in the Angel Grove funhouse. Pineapple the clown nearly made fools of the team before being knocked into a ball out of oblivion. Unfortunately he turned into the powerful Pinoctopus and a new challenger rose! Listen now as we the Power Rangers Roleplaying Game, by Renegade Game Studios! Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Dark Elf's Brew, by Homebrew Coffee & Co., rated 4.5 Ivans and Ritas. https://www.thehomebrewcoffeehouse.com/ Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Nov 28, 202201:11:46
106. Power Rangers: Roleplaying Game: Espresso

106. Power Rangers: Roleplaying Game: Espresso

Power Rangers the Roleplaying Game is a franchise well known and loved all over the world. So what could we possibly add to it? Turns out, you’d be surprised. Sit back and listen as we explore different relegated malted media that could help to inspire your next game. Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Dark Elf's Brew, by Homebrew Coffee & Co., rated 4.5 Ivans and Ritas. https://www.thehomebrewcoffeehouse.com/ Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Nov 21, 202245:51
105. Power Rangers: Roleplaying Game: Actual Play (3/4)

105. Power Rangers: Roleplaying Game: Actual Play (3/4)

Things are about to get whacky this week as the plot unravels to discover a… clown? Grab the sugariest cereal you can find, and turn turn that channel— we’re playing the Power Rangers Roleplaying Game, by Renegade Game Studios! Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Dark Elf's Brew, by Homebrew Coffee & Co., rated 4.5 Ivans and Ritas. https://www.thehomebrewcoffeehouse.com/ Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Nov 14, 202201:17:41
104. Crawl of Cthulhu: First Impressions

104. Crawl of Cthulhu: First Impressions

Today, we're getting a hands on, first impressions look at Crawl of Cthulhu, the newly released supplement for Babies and Broadswords. We're huge fans of the indie TTRPG here at C&C, and couldn't be more excited about this new addition. Special thanks to Even Footing Games for sending us this copy to peruse! Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Dark Elf's Brew, by Homebrew Coffee & Co., rated 4.5 Ivans and Ritas. https://www.thehomebrewcoffeehouse.com/ Want more Babies and Braoadswords? https://evenfootinggames.com/ Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Nov 09, 202228:39
103. Random Encounters #1

103. Random Encounters #1

We had too much planned for our 100 Episode Celebration, so here's a segment that got cut! Join us as we unbox random miniatures and create a three act scenario for them. Special shoutout to Old Men Rolling Dice for the inspiration based on their show Prep or Die. You can find them on the Goodman Games official Twitch Channel every other Wednesday, where contestants create a one shot scenario based on classic art for tabletop games https://www.twitch.tv/goodmangamesofficial

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. 

Coffee of the batch: Dark Elf's Brew, by Homebrew Coffee & Co., rated 4.5 Ivans and Ritas. https://www.thehomebrewcoffeehouse.com/ 

Check out our friends at Death by 1,000 Crits! https://allmylinks.com/deathbyathousandcrits 

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Oct 31, 202226:16
102. Power Rangers: Roleplaying Game: Actual Play (2/4)

102. Power Rangers: Roleplaying Game: Actual Play (2/4)

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Dark Elf's Brew, by Homebrew Coffee & Co., rated 4.5 Ivans and Ritas. https://www.thehomebrewcoffeehouse.com/ Check out our friends at Death by 1,000 Crits! https://allmylinks.com/deathbyathousandcrits Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Oct 24, 202201:39:33
101. Celebrating 100 Episodes

101. Celebrating 100 Episodes

100 episodes ago, we started a podcast to solve the boredom caused by a global pandemic. Now, here we are with eleven reviewed systems, countless hours of gaming, and more friends than we can count. Grab a mug, fill it full of the Mind Replacer, and sit back to join us for a special retrospective episode. Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way.  Join us in a celebratory drink! In this episode we use Lovecraft Cocktails: Elixirs & Libations from the Lore of H. P. Lovecraft, by Mike Slater, to make the "Mind Replacer". Please drink responsibly, and obey all local laws. Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms.  Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Oct 17, 202201:45:41
100. Power Rangers: Roleplaying Game: Actual Play (1/4)

100. Power Rangers: Roleplaying Game: Actual Play (1/4)

Teenagers with attitude? An anxiety ridden robot? A 10,000 year old moon witch? A giant head in a glass tube that isn't lovecraftian? You know what time it is: morphin time! Listen to our players suit up and  solve the mystery of an Angel Grove kidnapping in Power Rangers, by Renegade Game Studios. Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. Plus, we have plenty of coffee talk along the way. Coffee of the batch: Dark Elf's Brew, by Homebrew Coffee & Co., rated 4.5 Ivans and Ritas. https://www.thehomebrewcoffeehouse.com/ Check out our friends at Death by 1,000 Crits! https://allmylinks.com/deathbyathousandcrits Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Oct 10, 202201:27:45
99. DMs and Dark Roast (Patreon Preview)

99. DMs and Dark Roast (Patreon Preview)

We're brewing up a fresh season of episodes, so here is one last episode of season 2 to hold you off-- a free patreon episode! Like what you hear? Go here for more: https://linktr.ee/cantripsandcoffee

Oct 03, 202226:03
98. Summer of D&D 2: The Nameless Cult (4/4)

98. Summer of D&D 2: The Nameless Cult (4/4)

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. We're on on summer vacation to sip those cold brews and soak in the sun (we're pasty from staying inside to play games all the time). We'll be back soon with more summer content! Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Sep 26, 202202:35:57
97. Summer of D&D 2: The Nameless Cult (3/4)

97. Summer of D&D 2: The Nameless Cult (3/4)

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. We're on on summer vacation to sip those cold brews and soak in the sun (we're pasty from staying inside to play games all the time). We'll be back soon with more summer content! Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd

Sep 19, 202202:09:55
96. Summer of D&D 2: The Nameless Cult (2/4)

96. Summer of D&D 2: The Nameless Cult (2/4)

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. We're on on summer vacation to sip those cold brews and soak in the sun (we're pasty from staying inside to play games all the time). We'll be back soon with more summer content! Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Sep 13, 202201:54:40
95. Summer of D&D 2: The Nameless Cullt (1/4)

95. Summer of D&D 2: The Nameless Cullt (1/4)

Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each month we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anything but D&D" format, we explore different systems and review them to help you decide if they're worth your time and money. We're on on summer vacation to sip those cold brews and soak in the sun (we're pasty from staying inside to play games all the time). We'll be back soon with more summer content! Questions, comments, or crippling criticism? Visit www.cantripsandcoffee.wordpress.com, email cantripsandcoffee@gmail.com, or find us on all major social media platforms. Join the Natural 20 Cafe discord sever! https://discord.com/invite/2M8ehkWKWd
Sep 06, 202201:44:28