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GM's Grimoire - Setting Alignment Chart by Actual Play Broadcast

Who doesn't love a good alignment chart. Zemian and I talk about setting up your setting's tone. Use a helpful aid provided at https://www.tjtrewin.com/blog/worldbuilding-setting-alignment-chart, we b...

September 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM

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RPG Archeology EP2 by Actual Play Broadcast

Zemian and I dive into forgotten tome yet again. This time 'Fireborn' published at the time by Fantasy Flight Games. A game where you are in some shape or form, a dragon. This game can take place in m...

September 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM

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Cornered Animal (Eclipse Phase E2) Ex Tempore EP 9 by Actual Play Broadcast

There are few things more dangerous. The group moves to strike their quarry. What lies in store for them, do they have the element of surprise, do they go without a fight, does one of the players lear...

August 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM

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Red Markets 2nd Edition Beta Test EP1 by Actual Play Broadcast

We are playing Red Markets 2nd edition Beta. This system is in BETA, and Hebanon Games is the creator of said game who have worked to improve various aspects from 1st edition. We are happy to be testi...

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July 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM

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Prey becomes Predator (Eclipse Phase 2E) Ex Tempore EP8

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July 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM

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Target Rich (Eclipse Phase 2nd Ed) Ex Tempore EP7

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June 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM

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Criminal Element (Eclipse Phase 2E) Ex Tempore EP5 by Actual Play Broadcast

Our band of misplaced fossils find themselves having to get a crash course in the many criminal factions that now occupy the world(s) they find themselves in. What will they learn, and are they in dan...

May 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM

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Dinner Date (Eclipse Phase 2E) Ex Tempore EP4 by Actual Play Broadcast

Life goes on as our ex-popsicles learn more and experience more of the leisurely life styles. They also receive an invitation to a nice restaurant experience on the swarm. What will they learn, and wh...

May 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM

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Tackling Stormwind Player Portfolio EP3 by Actual Play Broadcast

Zemian and I tackle the ideas behind the Stormwind Fallacy, the idea that a character that has been optimized will hinder the individuals ability to roleplay. Or that a character that is interesting i...

April 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM

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GM's Grimoire - Picking a System by Actual Play Broadcast

This episode of GM's Grimoire Zemian and I give our thoughts on picking a system to play, be it with your newly formed play group, or if your playgroup is looking for something new.

Curseborn Review by Actual Play Broadcast

April 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM

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Listen to "Curseborn Review" by Actual Play Broadcast. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/act...

We review our play experince playing 'Curseborn' from Onyx Path Publishing. This is an opinion piece and our personal takes on the game. We encourage you listen to our playthrough to provide context t...

Chill of Death (Curseborn) EP3 by Actual Play Broadcast

February 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM

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Listen to "Chill of Death (Curseborn) EP3" by Actual Play Broadcast. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/act...

The chilling conclusion (pun intended) of our introduction to Curseborn. Will we save or wayward sheep? Or will we join them in a purgatory we do not understand. Find out this episode. GM'd by Zemian

Frozen Fear (Curseborn) EP 2 by Actual Play Broadcast

January 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM

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Listen to "Frozen Fear (Curseborn) EP 2" by Actual Play Broadcast. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/act...

Our Acursed explore an unfamiliar enviornment that seems unnatural. As they search for their lost lambs they stumble into this eerie winter scene that is remenicent of a horror film. What will they le...

Revelations (Pathfinder 1st Edition) Aldfair EP 19 by Actual Play Broadcast

January 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM

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Listen to "Revelations (Pathfinder 1st Edition) Aldfair EP 19" by Actual Play Broadcast.

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The party discusses the events of the prior night, and decide where to go next. What shall they do with this information? Will they utilize it to the best of their abilty? Will they find out what cuis...

The Quickening (Pathfinder 1st Edition) Aldfair EP 18 by Actual Play Broadcast

January 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM

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Listen to "The Quickening (Pathfinder 1st Edition) Aldfair EP 18" by Actual Play Broadcast.

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Back home in a different enviornment, but one that they sought to foster. The Party now must find their place not only on a cosmic level, but within their once home. GM'd by Zemian

January 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM

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More Problems, Less Money (Shadowrun 5e) Portland Shadows EP5 by Actual Play Broadcast

The Crew continues to encounter problems, not all physical, some financial as the cost of the mission goes further and further up. GM'd Zemian

Homecoming (Pathfinder 1st Edition) Aldfair EP 16 by Actual Play Broadcast

December 13, 2024 at 11:21 PM

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Our latest episode of Aldfair for our ongoing campaign. Join us on the adventure.

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The party begins to make their way home, but what has happened since they have been gone? How long were they gone? And where is home now? Find out in the lastest episode of Aldfair. GM'd by Zemian