Best 2d20 Podcasts (2025)

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New Vegas - 3 - Fallout 2d20 58:56

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1h ago58:56

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When in need of a courier, call the Mojave express! The Atomic Wrangler is the game, but are the team up to dealing with the sleeziest casino in all of Freeside? Whether brains or fists, the crew try to make magic happen. https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiph…

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New Vegas - 2 - Fallout 2d20 47:46

12d ago47:46

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The Atomic Wrangler is the game, but are the team up to dealing with the sleeziest casino in all of Freeside? Whether brains or fists, the crew try to make magic happen. https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Role…

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New Vegas - 1 - Fallout 2d20 32:43

16d ago32:43

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On the night of the biggest event in the Mojave's New Vegas, a crew is put together for a special job. They'll steal the whole vault of gold from the Lucky 38 Casino. Our team is dropped into Freeside to learn more. https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #r…

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End it? Shelve it? How to handle ending a campaign gracefully 54:54

16d ago54:54

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Every campaign comes to an end, whether by decision or outside events or pressure. When you have at least some time to work with, how can you gracefully, satisfyingly, finish a campaign? And when you do, are you ending it, or shelving it? We discuss these ideas today.

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Rewards Systems: What’s Typical, Atypical, and How To Improve Them 58:46

23d ago58:46

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Every RPG offers some kind of system of formal rewards: XP, levels, skills…but what else can you do, mechanically and within the story, to reward your players? Is there more to rewards than character levels or powers? We think so, and we discuss some specific, actionable ideas in today’s episode.

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The Essentials of Planning Non-Combat Encounters: Part 1 43:22

1M ago43:22

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Most games give a decent amount of attention in the rules to planning combat encounters - but what about those where you, the GM, intend for there to be no fighting at all? How do you decide to insert these into your adventures and how do you plan and run them at the table? We tackle some of the essentials in this episode.…

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Traveller’s “Safari World” Adventure - Big Game Hunting in the Spinward Marches 46:29

1M ago46:29

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We continue with James’ Traveller campaign and share some different perspectives on he we each ran the same adventure, and how you can launch your own Traveller Spinward Marches campaign.

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Art in RPGs: What’s Its Purpose and What’s Up With What WOTC is Putting Out Now? 55:37

1M ago55:37

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Art and TTRPGs have a long, cooperative history, with DnD’s art being something of the flagship and standard for what gaming art can be, can look like, and the role it plays in your game. Herein we discuss this and some of the topics with which it overlaps. For the ‘classic’ DnD art mentioned in the episode… Watch the documentary, Eye of the Behold…

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Combat Encounter Planning Basics 36:26

2M ago36:26

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Where do you start when planning a conflict (combat?) encounter? It’s not with CR, or mechanical balance, or XP values…it’s deeper and more interesting, in fact. We discuss some of the most fundamental questions you should ask and issues you should consider when planning where and when to add a fight to your tabletop RPG sessions.Join our friendly …

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Ep 12 - Mikey's (in)Famous Moonshine 1:15:03

2M ago1:15:03

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Hello and Welcome Back to A Wasteland Story. In this episode of the show, your heroine and mine SosKaid, along with Brotherhood of Steel initiate Hawthorn and goodboy Dogmeat, continue to try and work out what the hell is going on with 'feral' ghouls in Keshar. From shotgun antics in the barn, unexpected visitors in the forest and Mikey's hell of a…

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BDaB Plays Fallout "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign #7: Ghoulus Ex Machina 1:40:39

2M ago1:40:39

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Our story continues as our plucky heroes desperately try to fend off an attack from feral ghouls. We meet some new NPCs, see some new sights, and learn a bit more about the weird goings-on in the irradiated waste that is the Gulf Commonwealth. Background: The "Uranium Moonpie" campaign is an ongoing adventure set in our own home-brew take on the US…

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Getting Started with Traveller: What to Buy First 23:31

2M ago23:31

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After our episodes about James running High & Dry, I thought it’d be useful to give some advice to the new or would-be Traveller GM or player. There are a lot of Drinaxout there for the game - where should you get started? I help. Our Discord: https://discord.gg/ydwwPHNuG9 The core book: https://tinyurl.com/tpjf358z Third Imperium: https://tinyurl.…

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Space Holes - 6- SWD&D 5E One Shot 47:53

2M ago47:53

47:53

In this 6 episode One Shot Mei is the gamemaster and takes us to the world of Space Balls as our crew survives the horror of space mall

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Session Report - Traveller High & Dry Pt2 41:57

2M ago41:57

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Herein we discuss session 2, and the completion of, the great introductory adventure for Traveller, “High & Dry.” Check out our discussion of the first part of the adventure: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/suIB5wTulWb Read about the adventure on Mongoose’s site: https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/products/marches-adventure-1-high-and-dry Fi…

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Space Holes - 5 - SWD&D 5E One Shot 49:53

2M ago49:53

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In this 6 episode One Shot Mei is the gamemaster and takes us to the world of Space Balls as our crew survives the horror of space mall

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Three Ways to Approaching Mapping an Encounter or Scene 37:43

3M ago37:43

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Where do you start when planning an encounter, or scene, for a TTRPG adventure? How do you think about the location and how to convey its details to your players? We discuss in today’s episode.

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First Steps in Planning a New Campaign - Where to Start 40:17

3M ago40:17

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You’re a GM interested in starting a new campaign…what are the first steps you should take? What are the initial ideas and issues you need to nail down before sinking in all that world and adventure building work? We tackle these issues in this part 1 of a multi-episode arc.

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BDaB Plays Fallout "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign #6: Dr. Floor-Pills 1:33:52

3M ago1:33:52

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Having finally left the flooded coastal swamps of Mississippi, the survivors make their way to a known trading post, seeking information and supplies. On the way, they stop at a long abandoned township, drawn in by the irresistible lure of that iconic ol' Red Rocket sign, looming overhead in the distance... Also, we're doing a bit of catch-up here!…

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Session Report: Traveller's High and Dry pt1 38:24

3M ago38:24

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Traveller’s a great game set in a massive universe - but where should you start? High and Dry is an excellent introduction for players and GMs new to Traveller, and in this episode we discuss James’ first session of the adventure with his group - all of them new to Traveller.

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How to Plan for the First Session of a New Game 37:50

3M ago37:50

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Session prep can be tough - and prep for a game that neither you nor your players have played before is tougher. Herein we discuss James' upcoming first session of Traveller, using it as a vehicle to talk about some foundational session prep practices any GM can use.

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BDaB Plays Fallout "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign #5: Tastes Like Communism 1:25:52

3M ago1:25:52

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Time to fight some Communist ghouls! Give us a listen to find out how our Gulf Coasters survive this one. What other secrets lie hidden in this sinking Mississippi barn? Also, we're doing a bit of catch-up here! The release automation process for episodes 3 through 6 didn't run properly, so now they're finally hitting both the audio feed and the we…

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Rebooting Fluff n Crunch and Some Sharing Some Great GM Advice 37:24

3M ago37:24

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Herein we talk about the reboot, and then get down to the important business of discussing some pithy, useful GM tips.

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Ep11 - Daisy's Dress 55:20

6M ago55:20

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Hello and Welcome Back to A Wasteland Story. Todays show is packed with all sorts of Wastelandy SoloRolePlaying goodness. Think; travel supercuts, published adventure musings, a bizarrely constructed city, another enigmatic leader (hopefully this one lives a little longer than the last, thanks Mythic), and mountains of sweet sweet crafting...oh so …

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Space Holes - 4 - SWD&D 5E One Shot 1:02:56

6M ago1:02:56

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In this 6 episode One Shot Mei is the gamemaster and takes us to the world of Space Balls as our crew survives the horror of space mall

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[A Quick Update] 3:20

6M ago3:20

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Just a quick update to let you all know what's going on. Notes: Check out soloroleplayersnetwork.comBy PJSack

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Space Holes - 3 - SWD&D 5E One Shot 46:09

7M ago46:09

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In this 6 episode One Shot Mei is the gamemaster and takes us to the world of Space Balls as our crew survives the horror of space mall

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BDaB Plays Fallout "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign #4: The Democratic Process 2:12:15

7M ago2:12:15

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In this episode, Dr. Phyll learns a lesson about post-apocalyptic gastronomical distress, and the party discovers the current state of Communism in the irradiated state of Mississippi... Background: The "Uranium Moonpie" campaign is an ongoing adventure set in our own home-brew take on the US Gulf Coast region, as it might exist in the future of th…

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Space Holes - 2 - SWD&D 5E One Shot 47:16

7M ago47:16

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In this 6 episode One Shot Mei is the gamemaster and takes us to the world of Space Balls as our crew survives the horror of space mall

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BDaB Plays Fallout "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign #3: Ambigulous 2:56:20

7M ago2:56:20

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Our rootin-tootin Fallout 2d20 campaign continues! In this session, the team finally gets some rest, and we learn a lot more about their origins. Background: The "Uranium Moonpie" campaign is an ongoing adventure set in our own home-brew take on the US Gulf Coast region, as it might exist in the future of the Fallout series of role-playing video ga…

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Space Holes - 1 - SWD&D 5E One Shot 44:41

7M ago44:41

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In this 6 episode One Shot Mei is the gamemaster and takes us to the world of Space Balls as our crew survives the horror of space mall

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BDaB Plays Fallout "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign #2: The Danger Arm 2:14:24

8M ago2:14:24

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Our Fallout 2d20 campaign continues, this time with special guest appearances from Boo-Boo and Tasty Treat! Background: The "Uranium Moonpie" campaign is an ongoing adventure set in our own home-brew take on the US Gulf Coast region, as it might exist in the future of the Fallout series of role-playing video games. This campaign uses the 2D20 versi…

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Ep10 - Sticks & Stones 46:33

8M ago46:33

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Hello and welcome back to A Wasteland Story. On todays episode of the show our heroine SosKaid, her little pal dogmeat, and their unexpected companion Hawthorn have tracked a band of raiders to a clearing in the forest. Having laid a trap of mines, they take their shot at rescuing Hawthorns comrades Ramirez, and diverting a disaster in the nearby s…

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How to Play Your Best Game pt4 - Learn the Rules 25:53

9M ago25:53

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It might sound absurd, but if you want your best TTRPG session, you need to know the rules. Herein I provide some real-world-tested techniques for learning and remembering the rules to your games and your characters.#ttrpg #closereading Join our friendly Discord: https://discord.gg/5AtydRUDjX Subscribe on to our podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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BDaB Plays Fallout "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign #1: Roll Tide 2:08:08

9M ago2:08:08

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Huzzah, we're back! It's been a while ("It's been a whiiiile...") since we put something out on this podcast feed, but after dusting off the gaming table and kicking back some spirits, we are back with the first episode of a new extended Actual Play RPG campaign, using the Fallout 2d20 tabletop RPG. This campaign is entitled "Uranium Moonpie" and t…

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Your Best Session pt3 - Engagement Techniques for GMs and Players 25:38

9M ago25:38

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Engagement, by GM and players, is essential if you want a fun, interesting, and memorable TTRPG session...but how do you achieve it? What does it look like? Here are some specific techniques - for players and GMs - to help you get and stay engaged with the game, story, and each other.Join our friendly Discord: https://discord.gg/5AtydRUDjX Subscrib…

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Ep9 - Sleeping Dogz Lie 53:37

9M ago53:37

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Hello and Welcome Back to another episode of A Wasteland Story. In this episode, your heroine and mine SosKaid and her fellow Brotherhood captive find themselves in the sleazy grip of a nasty raider. Can they escape? Will he get what's coming to him? and...are there any Iguana's in the wasteland? Find out the answer to some of these questions and m…

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S2E3 | Boops and Bird Calls 1:38:12

9M ago1:38:12

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Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts! Welcome back to "The Big Red Button"—where the wasteland's wild but the dice are wilder! In this episode, our fearless adventurers dive deeper into the Fallout universe, uncovering secrets and facing unexpected twists! Crazy Carl — or should we say Carlos Mendoza — has left a trail of mystery, and…

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How to Play Your Best Game - Pt2 - Leave Out Real World Politics 24:29

9M ago24:29

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Why is it that everything is so politicized these days? Is it possible to play a game without the inclusion of your political positions while at the table, or as a purity test for players? Listen and find out the lab-tested truth of the matter. Get caught up with the first episode in this series here: https://youtu.be/10o8pt2qEY0 Join our friendly …

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Your Best TTRPG Session: Part 1, Engagement at the Table 14:44

10M ago14:44

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Nobody plans to have a mediocre game session - but how do you get great, or at least pretty good, one? What can you plan in advance to increase the likelihood of a good session? What can you do during the session to make the best it can be?This is the first in a multi-episode series featuring advice on how to have great sessions, and specific ideas…

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The Case of the Black Heron - 10 - DETECT OR DIE 42:31

10M ago42:31

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The detective finds themselves in need of answers https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV Show, Fallout 4, Fallout 5, Fallout New Vegas

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The Case of the Black Heron - 9 - DETECT OR DIE 43:57

10M ago43:57

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Time is running short as the detective chases down the last leads https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV Show, Fallout 4, Fallout 5, Fallout New Vegas…

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Dueling in the Dune 2d20 TTRPG 34:08

10M ago34:08

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Have you read the rules for it? Have you tried it? Dune's five types of conflict utilize the same mechanics, relying on abstract "Assets" and the various things you can do with them to enable one set of rules for widely varying scales of conflict.Dueling, a central story elements from the books and movies, is one of those five and, by far, the most…

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S2E2 | A Carl By Any Other Name Is Just as Sweet 1:10:29

10M ago1:10:29

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Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts! Welcome back to Big Red Button, the podcast where the post-apocalyptic chaos never ends! In this episode, our fearless adventurers—Jake, Houston, and Gotfree—are back in action, navigating the wild world of Fallout! With Mr. Klawzinski by their side, they uncover shocking truths about their friend…

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Ep8 - At The Drive In 42:13

10M ago42:13

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Hello and welcome back to A Wasteland Story. After defeating the pesky bloody mozzies in the forest, SosKaid and Dogmeat get a lead on what happened to the Brotherhood of Steel members and where they have been taking. They set off on the trail to try and find, and save (what's left) of their important very nearly ally's and find them hanging out at…

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Sentience 2d20 Revised RPG - Creator Interview and Kickstarter News 32:21

10M ago32:21

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I recently sat down with Al Spader, creator and lead writer for the Sentience 2d20 RPG, now on Kickstarter. We talk about the game, the original world in which it's set, and plans for the game's future. Find the Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/4aAKmEnJoin our friendly Discord: https://discord.gg/5AtydRUDjX Subscribe on to our podcast: https://podca…

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The Case of the Black Heron - 8 - DETECT OR DIE 49:21

11M ago49:21

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The detective abuses the mechanics of the hotel https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV Show, Fallout 4, Fallout 5, Fallout New Vegas

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Our 2025 Gaming Plans and the Inevitability of Change 36:55

11M ago36:55

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We've run this show since the summer of 2021, and each January we've released an episode in which we map out our hopes, dreams, and plans for gaming for the coming year. Granted, we're late this time, but here it is - plus a change to the show format that we've decided on in response to the demands of real life.Join our friendly Discord: https://di…

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The Case of the Black Heron - 7 - DETECT OR DIE 57:02

11M ago57:02

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The investigation continues as our crew finds a new ead https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV Show, Fallout 4, Fallout 5, Fallout New Vegas…

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GMs: I Give You Permission to Shelve a Campaign 24:29

11M ago24:29

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The Forever GM often hits a wall and forcibly ends a campaign that's turned into an energy-draining grind, or tries to soldier on. The truly epic, years-long campaign is a rarity, more often the result of natural, largely uncontrollable factors than deliberate design. When, however, can a GM intentionally shelve a campaign that's going well? That's…

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[BONUS] - Co-operative Fallout with Thomas 1:36:39

11M ago1:36:39

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Hello Wasterlanders and happy new year. In all of the travel and holidays over the Christmas period I didn't get my script finished for the next mainline episode. I hope to have it out before the end of the month but in the meantime you I have put together the audio from a Co-operative play of Fallout2D20 it did with Thomas on his YT channel Board …