Rules and Roles
By Chase Carter
Rules and RolesJan 25, 2021
Episode 24: What's So Cool About Witches? - Discussion
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. The local coven gathers once again to discuss their session of What's So Cool About Witches by Alicia Furness (@aliciafurness on Twitter). They ponder having too little structure to their magic, the brilliance of beach goth aesthetic and for Chase to talk earnestly for too long uninterrupted.
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Episode 23: What's So Cool About Witches? - Actual Play
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. This week the coolest coven in town plays What's So Cool About Witches by Alicia Furness (@aliciafurness on Twitter). Listen as they ponder the proper place to store extremely old cleaning tools, pour the longest cup of coffee ever brewed, and face off against big bank bureaucracy.
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Episode 22: Supernormal - Discussion
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. This week the gang discusses their time with Supernormal, an RPG about heroes attempting normality by Ursidice (@ursidice on Twitter). Listen as we debate what is and isn't railroading, talk about Drew's Anime Panopticon, and dive into the origins of the Painthriller.
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Episode 21: Supernormal - Acutal Play
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. This week the gang is playing Supernormal, an RPG about heroes just trying to get through one day without incident by Ursidice (@ursidice on Twitter). Listen as we ruin LaserTag, unleash the metal monster inside and totally humiliate some old relatives at the bowling alley.
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Episode 20: Tag Team Tag - Discussion
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. Jack (@JackdawDotTV) returns to the Square Circle of Audio and unleashes their good friend and wrestling consultant Charles Wheeler (@charleswrites) to chat about the design and inspirations behind Tag Team Tag. Listen as we discuss how both a chicken wing and a bus won a title belt, postulate on lycanthropy, and convince everyone on the pod to start watching indie matches.
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Episode 19: Tag Team Tag - Actual Play
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. Things get rowdy as the crew welcome guest player Jack (@JackdawDotTV) to run their game about wrestlers (but not wrestling) Tag Team Tag! Listen as we make a mockery of at least three real life people, spend 20 minutes talking about British monstrosity Mr. Blobby, and wonder about the ingredients of ghostly protein bars.
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Episode 18: I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic - Discussion
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. This we the table discusses our semi-lucid snapshots of a world just beyond our own in I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic, by Caro Asercion (@SeaExcursion). Listen as we talk about the power of true names, whether ghosts can serve on the Supreme Court and wonder why the mom in Totoro was sick but didn't die at the end.
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Episode 17: I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic - Actual Play
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. The table grabs their fanny packs and trainers to explore a weird city just beyond our own reality in I'm Sorry Did You Say Street Magic, by Caro Asercion (@SeaExcursion) Listen as we meet a wonderful cat, meet a mask salesmen full of secrets and somehow invoke Danny DeVito, yet again.
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Episode 16: Agon - Discussion
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. We brought back guest Strife Player Kevin Hendrix to discuss our somewhat successful session of John Harper's Agon. How did it feel to wield our names as weapons? What would our perfect disaster islands look like? Which god do we want to shmooze? Tune in to find out!
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Episode 15: Agon - Actual Play
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we step into the gladiator sandals of Greek legends in Agon, by John Harper. Listen as Chase immediately insults our guest, Drew berates an old man, and Ashley flexes for the good of all humanity.
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Episode 14: Neon & Chrome - Discussion
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we discuss the anti-corporate shenanigans during our time with Neon & Chrome (by Odog4ever). Come for the aggressive complimenting, stay for the discussion of obvious elevators, spice puns and Drew's bottomless anxiety.
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Episode 13: Neon & Chrome - Actual Play
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we hit the near-future streets of Lower Crescent City in the one-page cyberpunk game, Neon & Chrome (by Odog4ever). Listen as accidentally threaten a receptionist, spend too much time in an elevator, and never return for those appetizers we ordered.
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Episode 12: Mutants in the Night - Discussion
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we discuss the inaugural mission for the Beefcake Squad in Orion D. Black's Mutants in the Night. Listen as we discuss character inspirations, the differences between fun and enjoyment, and some heavy talk about misery tourism. But also where does a giant eyeball man sleep?
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Episode 11: Mutants in the Night - Actual Play
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we hit the streets of the Manhattan MSZ in Orion D. Black's Mutants in the Night. Listen as we continuously wonder if it's vampires, struggle to roll one single success, and flaunt a dangerous disregard for all walls, everywhere.
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Episode 10: Mario Is After You, Lin-Manuel Miranda - Discussion
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we welcome back Anne Kirn to discuss her own goof-turned-one page wonder--Mario is After You, Lin-Manuel Miranda. What's it like to laugh in the face of litigation? When can we expect the 200-page expanded rulebook? How many Marios breaks the Geneva Conventions? Listen in and find out.
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Episode 9: Mario Is After You, Lin-Manuel Miranda - Actual Play
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we doff our red monogrammed hats to play Mario is After You, Lin-Manuel Miranda, by Anne Kirn. Listen as we flood a Manhattan apartment, invoke the particularly horrifying specter of Lou Dobbs, play Mario Kart, and eat delicious pull-apart bread. It gets weird, folks.
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Episode 8: Crash Pandas - Discussion
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we discuss our session of Crash Pandas, by Grant Howitt. Listen as Drew mourns an old car, we learn some deep Grey lore, and Ashley whispers pure poison into our ears. Also, we talk about the game a bunch.
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Episode 7: Crash Pandas - Actual Play
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we strap on our helmets and throw caution out the improvised sunroof in Crash Pandas, by Grant Howitt. Listen as our speed-happy mammals seek revenge on their rivals, accidentally kidnap somebody and try to find a use for a Solo cup full of cough syrup.
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Episode 6: Stewpot - Discussion
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we discuss our thoughts about Stewpot, by Takuma Okada, including our favorite minigames, how much we hated that one guest, and breaking our own hearts over the characters we created.
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Episode 5: Stewpot - Actual Play, Part 2
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we continue the story of The Waystop Tavern in Stewpot, by Takuma Okada. Listen as our chef puts her culinary skills to the test, someone falls in love, and an illustrious guest comes to visit.
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Episode 4: Stewpot - Actual Play, Part 1
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we found a fantasy tavern in an ancient forest while playing Stewpot, by Takuma Okada. Listen as we turn swords (and necromantic skulls) into plowshares, argue about poisons in the workplace, and try to survive Festival Day.
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Episode 3: The Anomaly - Discussion
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we discuss our four-hour session of The Anomaly, by Britt A. Willis. Listen to us dive into our feelings about characterization, roleplaying strengths and weaknesses, and why the heck Chet ended up being such a good agent.
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Episode 2: The Anomaly - Actual Play, Part 2
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we continue our actual play of The Anomaly, by Britt A. Willis. How do things begin to fall apart? What do those berries taste like? What is The Anomaly at the heart of this metropolis, and what does it want with us? Listen in to the conclusion of this first adventure!
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Episode 1: The Anomaly - Actual Play, Part 1
Welcome to Rules and Roles, a tabletop RPG podcast in two parts. In this episode, we begin our actual play of The Anomaly, by Britt A. Willis. What is the mystery at the center of this empty city? What drama and intrigue exists between our agents? And why the heck does Chet smell pizza? Listen in and find out!
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