Episodes

  • Lowell brings on all the Gauntlet hosts to discuss their favorite games of 2022, plus submissions from across the Gauntlet community!

    Show Notes:
    00:08:45 - Shane's Favorite Games of the Year
    00:19:45 - Community Member Selections
    00:32:38 - Rae's Favorite Games of the Year
    00:44:09 - Community Member Selections
    00:56:54 - David's Favorite Games of the Year
    01:06:22 - Community Member Selections
    01:19:50 - Sherri's Favorite Games of the Year
    01:31:36 - Community Member Selections
    01:44:08 - Lowell's Favorite Games of the Year
    01:52:10 - Community Member Selections

    Favorites

    Alice is Missing
    https://www.huntersentertainment.com/alice-is-missing

    Apocalypse Keys
    https://evilhat.com/product/apocalypse-keys/

    Be Like a Crow
    https://www.criticalkit.co.uk/collections/be-like-a-crow

    The Between
    https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/the-between.html

    Bloodclotte
    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/404989/Bloodclotte

    Brindlewood Bay
    https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/brindlewood-bay.html

    Delta Green
    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/236576/Delta-Green-The-RolePlaying-Game

    Eotenweard
    Still in development

    Fallout (2d20)
    https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/pages/falloutrpg

    Fellowship
    https://liberigothica.itch.io/fellowship-a-tabletop-adventure-game

    For the Queen
    https://evilhat.com/product/for-the-queen/

    Free from the Yoke
    https://ufopress.co.uk/free-from-the-yoke/

    the girlfriend of my girlfriend is my friend
    https://stargazersasha.itch.io/girlfriend

    Godbound
    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/185960/Godbound-A-Game-of-Divine-Heroes-Deluxe-Edition

    Heaven is Here (If You Want It)
    https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/heaven-is-here

    Hillfolk
    https://pelgranepress.com/hillfolk/

    Long Time Listener, Last Time Caller
    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/236713/Long-Time-Listener-Last-Time-Caller

    Ma Nishtana: Why Is This Night Different?
    https://manishtana.itch.io/ma-nishtana-rpg

    Molotov College
    https://aryl-ether.itch.io/molotov-college

    Night Witches
    https://bullypulpitgames.com/products/night-witches

    Roomates Wanted (a Trophy Dark incursion)
    https://darkliquid.itch.io/roommates-wanted
    https://trophyrpg.com/

    Stonetop
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1735046512/stonetop

    The Twilight Throne and the Houses of Ruin
    https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/the-twilight-throne

    Urban Shadows 2nd Edition
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/urban-shadows-second-edition

    Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition
    https://renegadegamestudios.com/vampire-the-masquerade-5th-ed-core-rulebook/

    The Veil: Iterations (based on The Veil)
    https://samjokopublishing.com/products/the-veil-cyberpunk-ttrpg


    The Gauntlet Links:

    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/

    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG

    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/

    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet

    The Gauntlet Welcome Videos
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26DVDSsqVz7mJzSTvQyuntSumuKN_57g

  • Lowell and Shane bring on Mads - performer and game facilitator

    Show Notes:
    00:01:56 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Songs for the Dusk
    00:14:06 - Mads' Games Played and Spotlight - Roommates Wanted
    00:26:43 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Stonetop

    Second Segment
    00:40:25 - Mads talks about using two different games to tell one bigger story

    Giving Me Life
    00:54:31 - Shane discusses the novel Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh
    00:55:51 - Mads finds joy and confidence in current gaming opportunities, future gaming opportunities, and a new job
    00:58:50 - Lowell revels in well-timed changes and rebuilding the Age of Ravens blog

    Games and resources discussed in this episode:

    Songs for the Dusk
    https://yrgirlkv.itch.io/songsforthedusk

    Roommates Wanted (a Trophy Dark incursion)
    https://darkliquid.itch.io/roommates-wanted

    Stonetop
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1735046512/stonetop

    Heroes of the Hearth (available in the Seven Wonders anthology)
    https://pelgranepress.com/product/seven-wonders/

    Venture (available in the Venture & Dungeon set)
    https://metagame.itch.io/vendun

    For the Queen
    https://evilhat.com/product/for-the-queen/

    Hillfolk
    https://pelgranepress.com/hillfolk/

    i'm sorry did you say street magic
    https://seaexcursion.itch.io/street-magic

    Thirsty Sword Lesbians
    https://evilhat.com/product/thirsty-sword-lesbians/

    Monsterhearts
    https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/monsterhearts

    World of Dungeons
    https://johnharper.itch.io/world-of-dungeons

    The Between
    https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/the-between.html

    Brindlewood Bay
    https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/brindlewood-bay.html

    Microscope
    https://lamemage.com/microscope/

    Kingdom
    https://lamemage.com/kingdom/

    Agon
    http://www.agon-rpg.com/

    World Wide Wrestling
    https://ndpdesign.com/wwwrpg

    Monster of the Week
    https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week/

    Paranormal Inc.
    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/363563/Paranormal-Inc

    Lapvona
    https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690279/lapvona-by-ottessa-moshfegh/

    Age of Ravens Games
    https://www.ageofravensgames.com/

    The Gauntlet Links:

    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/

    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG

    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/

    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet

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  • The Darkened Threshold is a new podcast from The Gauntlet, coming in 2023! This is a sneak preview of the first episode; the show will launch with its own feed in late December. In the meantime, join us on The Gauntlet Discord server to discuss all things Brindlewood Bay & The Between.

  • Lowell and Sherri bring on José - Gauntlet player and facilitator

    Show Notes:
    00:01:31 - Sherri's Games Played and Spotlight - Dune 2d20
    00:13:50 - José's Games Played and Spotlight - The Between
    00:24:08 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Fading Suns: Pax Alexius

    Second Segment
    00:39:28 - José examines what's fun for him about storytelling in games

    Giving Me Life
    00:54:40 - Sherri enjoys the video game expansion Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
    00:56:02 - José finds connections in nail-painting, binge-watches the show Schitt's Creek, and rereads the comic series The Sandman
    00:57:29 - Lowell celebrates some of his favorite Shudder selections, particularly the documentary Queer for Fear.

    Games discussed in this episode:

    Dune: Adventures in the Imperium
    https://www.modiphius.net/en-us/pages/discover-dune-roleplaying-game

    The Between
    https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/the-between.html

    Fading Suns
    https://ulisses-us.com/games/fadingsuns/

    The Gauntlet Links:

    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/

    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG

    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/

    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet

  • This is the audio from a talk by Lowell Francis about Legacy: Life Among the Ruins, a PbtA game of post-apocalyptic families and factions. Lowell (@edige23 on Twitter) walks through the facets of the game giving advice and insight, with feedback and questions from the seminar participants.

    Resources

    Talk Outline https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vK1SRtRdzGplWaYzNnV4Tjp338TPhirc9mfehJ35yjU/edit?usp=sharing

    Example Character Keeper https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17n0XnLgmiuURhjJzTQhVoJ7KY2kLSuqz9s6c5Guv7ZM/edit?usp=sharing

    Sample Map https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1zvNuu7WdtHXi9trLPZa1cROSMhV_kOPG9mEwWbqCofY/edit?usp=sharing

    World Building: Collaborative Maps https://www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/world-building-collaborative-maps

    Legacy: System Guide for New Players https://www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/legacy-system-guide-for-new-players

    UFO Press

  • This is the audio of a seminar by ENnie winner Lowell Francis, ageofravensgames.com, talking about planning and running TTRPG mysteries. It's about 60 of talk followed by a Q&A. Lowell talks about his approach and best practices for running mysteries in rpgs. Topics include:

    Kinds of mysteries (set, set variable, improv) Plotting mysteries The power of the timeline Info handling Keeping players involved Table management and more.

    You can find an outline of the talk here.

  • Lowell and Shane bring on Rae - celebrated game designer and Gauntleteer

    Show Notes:
    00:01:24 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Himbos of Myth and Mettle
    00:14:55 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - The Curse of the House of Rookwood

    Second Segment
    00:30:55 - Rae combines his first and second segment with a discussion about the design decisions and history of Apocalypse Keys

    Giving Me Life
    00:53:43 - Shane appreciates her start with weightlifting training
    00:54:53 - Lowell talks about his productivity with Gauntlet projects
    00:55:36 - Rae is in the process of relocating and enjoys a lot of aspects of his new house

    Games and resources discussed in this episode:

    Himbos of Myth and Mettle
    https://maxwellander.itch.io/himbos

    The RTFM Podcast
    http://rtfmcast.com/

    The Curse of the House of Rookwood
    https://nerdypupgames.itch.io/rookwoodrpg

    Apocalypse Keys (Kickstarter campaign launching Tuesday, September 13th)
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilhat/apocalypse-keys

    Libreté: A Game of Lost Children (English translation)
    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/331600/Librete-A-Game-of-Lost-Children

    Gauntlet Community Open Gaming:
    The next Gauntlet Community Open Gaming weekend runs from Thursday, September 22nd through Sunday, September 25th. Registration is currently open to sign up to play games with the Gauntlet community at this free event open to all!

    Gauntlet Community Open Gaming Events
    https://bit.ly/GCOGEvents

    Gauntlet Community Open Gaming Information https://bit.ly/Gauntlet-Community
    The Gauntlet Links:

    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/

    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG

    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/

    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet

  • Shane and Lowell bring on Tyler - frequent Gauntlet GM and contributor to many Gauntlet initiatives including coordinating Gauntlet Facilitator Camp. We talk games and re-visit WWW from a GM's perspective.

    Show Notes:
    00:01:14 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Dungeons & Dragons featuring the Eberron setting
    00:15:24 - Tyler's Games Played and Spotlight - World Wide Wrestling
    00:27:57 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Hearts of Wulin

    Second Segment [content warning: death; loss; COVID pandemic]
    00:40:25 - Tyler talks about dealing with the loss of a long-time gaming friend and especially what it means for the gaming group and table
    00:50:22 - End content warning

    Giving Me Life
    00:50:30 - Lowell highlights his experiences with the video game Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
    00:51:38 - Tyler celebrates the breadth of movie and television entertainment available
    00:53:16 - Shane recounts a pleasant local cinema viewing of Summer with Monika

    Games discussed in this episode:
    Dungeons and Dragons
    https://dnd.wizards.com/
    Eberron campaign setting
    https://dnd.wizards.com/products/eberron
    World Wide Wrestling
    https://ndpdesign.com/wwwrpg
    Hearts of Wulin https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/hearts-of-wulin.html
    The Gauntlet Links:
    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/
    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG
    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/
    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet

  • This is the audio from a seminar on The Gauntlet Gaming Calendar by Lowell Francis talking about. TTRPG hacks: kinds, how to approach them, best practices, advice for creating new games and so on. The first part is a structured talk, followed by answering questions from seminar participants. Lowell focuses on how he approaches developing hacks, why you should make your hacks & reskins fast, and advice for the writing process.

    You can see the talk notes here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PeUPtKcO6HC9anP2ply3IvAR8WvpyDqCRfDc1O-4Tzs/edit?usp=sharing

    Follow Lowell on Twitter @edige23

  • Lowell and Sherri bring on Steph (Chaotic) - prolific off-Gauntlet GM and contributor to the Gauntlet Blog

    Show Notes:
    00:01:12 - Sherri's Games Played and Spotlight - Voidheart Symphony
    00:13:10 - Steph's Games Played and Spotlight - Nobilis
    00:22:27 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Haunted West

    Second Segment
    00:34:46 - Steph discusses identity and the erasure of identity in the playing of games

    Giving Me Life
    00:50:50 - Sherri enjoys spending precious break time with the video game Cozy Grove
    00:52:25 - Steph talks about their enjoyment of the Earthdawn Survival Guide podcast
    00:54:15 - Lowell highlights a couple great songs from musician Sarah Barrios

    Games and podcasts discussed in this episode:
    Voidheart Symphony by Minerva McJanda
    https://ufopress.co.uk/voidheart-symphony/
    Nobilis: the Game of Sovereign Powers (2002 Edition re-release) by Jenna Moran
    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/141424/Nobilis-the-Game-of-Sovereign-Powers-2002-Edition
    Haunted West by Chris Spivey
    http://www.darkerhuestudios.com/shop/5jzf1ll837tdgeyhcb1csp03d6qpsu
    Dungeon Bitches by Emily Allen
    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/375698/Dungeon-Bitches
    Thirsty Sword Lesbians by April Kit Walsh
    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/348096/Thirsty-Sword-Lesbians
    Monsterhearts by Avery Alder
    https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/monsterhearts
    the girlfriend of my girlfriend is my friend by Sasha Winter
    https://stargazersasha.itch.io/girlfriend
    The Earthdawn Survival Guide podcast
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earthdawn-survival-guide/id1483390217

    The Gauntlet Links:
    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/
    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG

  • David and Shane bring on Donogh - regular and prolific GM on the Gauntlet

    Show Notes:
    00:01:48 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - World Wide Wrestling
    00:12:38 - Donogh's Games Played and Spotlight - Preparing for Paris
    00:23:38 - David's Games Played and Spotlight - Wanderhome

    Second Segment
    00:39:14 - Donogh invites a discussion about how to choose which games to run and maintaining the confidence to keep running

    Giving Me Life
    00:54:50 - Shane continues her appreciation of Jane Austen adaptations with a recommendation of the new movie Fire Island
    00:55:47 - Donogh talks about his household enjoying the series Ted Lasso
    00:56:44 - David celebrates his recent opportunity to take a vacation

    Games discussed in this episode:
    World Wide Wrestling by Nathan D. Paoletta
    https://ndpdesign.com/wwwrpg
    Preparing for Paris by Logan Timmins
    https://breathingstories.itch.io/preparing-for-paris
    Wanderhome by Jay Dragon
    https://possumcreekgames.com/pages/wanderhome
    Playest signup for Tales from the Low Cantrefs by Luke Jordan
    https://mailchi.mp/e09dbe1934fd/lowcantrefs

    The Gauntlet Links:
    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/
    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG
    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/
    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet

  • David and Shane bring on Steven - frequent GM and player on the Gauntlet

    Show Notes:
    00:01:52 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Macchiato Monsters/You Got a Job on the Garbage Barge
    00:12:19 - Steven's Games Played and Spotlight - Monsterhearts
    00:23:08 - David's Games Played and Spotlight - Red Carnations on a Black Grave

    Second Segment
    00:35:47 - Steven talks about the workings of the Gauntlet Reading Club

    Giving Me Life
    00:52:47 - Shane is enjoying the TV show Our Flag Means Death
    00:53:21 - Steven has a good time with the video game Tunic
    00:54:13 - David appreciates getting back into running

    Games discussed in this episode:
    Macchiato Monsters
    https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/264169/Macchiato-Monsters

    You Got a Job on the Garbage Barge
    https://amandalee.itch.io/you-got-a-job-on-the-garbage-barge

    Monsterhearts
    https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/monsterhearts

    Red Carnations on a Black Grave
    https://www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Red-Carnations-on-a-Black-Grave-Print-PDF.html

    Montsegur 1244
    http://thoughtfulgames.com/montsegur1244/

    Stonewall 1969
    https://asteriscoedizioni.com/stonewall-1969-english/

    The Gauntlet Links:
    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/

    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG

    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/

    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet

  • @temporalhiccup and @auzumel bring on Kieron Gillen @kierongillen - comics writer and game designer

    Show Notes:
    00:01:24 - Sherri's Games Played and Spotlight - The Sprawl
    00:11:08 - Kerion's Games Played and Spotlight - Girl Underground
    00:22:22 - Rae's Games Played and Spotlight - Balikbayan

    Second Segment
    00:30:56 - Kieron discusses the inspiration, design, and philosophical underpinnings of DIE; The Roleplaying Game, on Kickstarter now

    Giving Me Life
    00:48:15 - Sherri enjoys online reactions to news about the upcoming game The Twilight Throne
    00:50:17 - Kieron delights in the return of the show Derry Girls
    00:52:21 - Rae joyfully recalls Big Bad Online

    Games and resources discussed in this episode:
    The Sprawl
    http://www.ardens.org/games/the-sprawl/
    On DriveThruRPG (NOON edition): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/184711/The-Sprawl----NOON
    On DriveThruRPG (MIDNIGHT edition): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/171286/The-Sprawl----MIDNIGHT

    Girl Underground
    https://girlunderground.org/

    Balikbayan
    https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/balikbayan

    The Greatest Gamer
    https://kierongillen.itch.io/the-greatest-gamer

    DIE (the comic book)
    https://diecomic.com/

    DIE: The Roleplaying Game on Kickstarter through Friday, June 10
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/die-the-roleplaying-game

    The Twilight Throne
    https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/the-twilight-throne

    Big Bad Con
    https://www.bigbadcon.com/

    Big Bad Online 2022 YouTube videos
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY22glPJVwSLoU8rMdYmT6Z-edBV9WIau

    The Gauntlet Links:

    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/

    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG

    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/

    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet

  • Lowell and Sherri bring on Mike Ferdinando - long-time Gauntleteer and experienced GM

    Show Notes:
    00:01:08 - Sherri's Games Played and Spotlight - Burning Hearts Forever
    00:11:23 - Mike's Games Played and Spotlight - Spirit of '77
    00:22:50 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - The Fall of Delta Green

    Second Segment
    00:36:48 - Mike discusses bringing story game techniques to OSR play

    Giving Me Life
    00:48:36 - Sherri shares celebratory sentiments of the spring season
    00:49:25 - Mike merrily marvels at season 4 of Star Trek: Discovery
    00:50:18 - Lowell luxuriates in lacquer with a return to painting minis

    Games and resources discussed in this episode:

    Burning Hearts Forever
    On Itch.io: https://worstgirleva.itch.io/burning-hearts-forever
    On DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/377504/Burning-Hearts-Forever

    Spirit of '77
    http://www.monkeyfunstudios.com/products/spiritof77/

    The Fall of Delta Green
    https://pelgranepress.com/product/the-fall-of-delta-green/

    Lowell's Gauntlet Blog posts about Fall of Delta Green
    "Delta Green: Divergence Casefiles (Part 1)"
    https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/blog/delta-green-divergence-casefiles-part-1

    "Delta Green: Divergence Casefiles (Part 2)"
    https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/blog/delta-green-divergence-casefiles-part-2

    "Delta Green: Divergence (Campaign Concept & Scenario)"
    https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/blog/delta-green-divergence-campaign-concept-scenario

    "Delta Green: Divergence (Casefile Critical Carbine)"
    https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/blog/delta-green-divergence-casefile-critical-carbine

    "Delta Green: Divergence (Casefiles 3 & 4)"
    https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/blog/delta-green-divergence-casefiles-3-4

    Delta Green: Divergence Sample Character Keeper
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vg6vi3_5q8VeqRSHswhwbifzrRe0dDvjZ5xZQui8bXk/edit?usp=sharing

    Delta Green: Divergence YouTube playlist
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUKV1MEOXoTWDGqoZxv7tK5X69lYwdert

    Old School Essentials
    https://necroticgnome.com/

    Gauntlet Links:

    The Gauntlet website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/

    @GauntletRPG on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG

    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/

    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet

  • Jonah Knight sits down with Jason Cordova to talk about Brindlewood Bay, coming to Kickstarter April 26th!

    Check out the Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gauntlet/brindlewood-bay-cozy-murder-mystery-rpg

  • Rae and David bring on Andrea Rick - TTRPG designer (CuriousCat Games), graphic designer, editor, translator, and occasional educator

    Show Notes
    00:01:41 - David's Games Played and Spotlight - Masks: A New Generation
    00:14:53 - Andrea's Games Played and Spotlight - The Girlfriend of My Girlfriend Is My Friend
    00:30:36 - Rae's Games Played and Spotlight - The Twilight Throne and the Houses of Ruin

    Second Segment
    00:39:43 - Andrea discusses different ways of teaching people how to play story-focused games.

    Giving Me Life
    01:00:25 - David delights in a fancy birthday dinner experience
    01:03:09 - Andrea appreciates Season 4 of Star Trek: Discovery
    01:05:10 - Rae revels in a return to Destiny 2

    Games and resources discussed in this episode:
    Masks: A New Generation
    https://magpiegames.com/pages/masks

    The Girlfriend of My Girlfriend Is My Friend
    https://stargazersasha.itch.io/girlfriend

    The Twilight Throne and the Houses of Ruin
    https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/the-twilight-throne

    CuriousCat Games
    https://catcurious.itch.io/

    Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast
    https://possumcreekgames.com/pages/yazebas-bed-breakfast

    TRANS FUCKING RAGE JAM
    https://itch.io/jam/transrage

    "The Puzzle-Maker's Paradox"
    https://possumcreek.medium.com/the-puzzle-makers-paradox-f6371028b5b

    "I'm common as muck and spent £150 in a Michelin star restaurant to see if it was worth it"
    https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/im-common-muck-spent-150-23194880

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    Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)
    https://www.transtexas.org/

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    https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/

    Gauntlet Links
    The Gauntlet Main Website
    https://gauntlet-rpg.com/

    The Gauntlet on Twitter
    https://twitter.com/GauntletRPG

    The Gauntlet Forums
    https://forums.gauntlet-rpg.com/

    The Gauntlet on Patreon
    https://patreon.com/gauntlet

  • Lowell and Shane bring on Ben Bisogno - game designer and Gauntlet facilitator and player

    Show Notes:
    00:02:01 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Bluebeard's Bride
    00:11:02 - Ben's Games Played and Spotlight - Pictures in an Exhibition
    00:24:00 - Games Played and Spotlight - Monster Care Squad

    Second Segment
    00:38:20 - Ben's thoughts on family-inspired game design

    Giving Me Life
    00:47:31 - Shane is enjoying the natural world
    00:48:32 - Ben appreciates Floppy the chicken
    00:50:02 - Lowell is having a great time playing Xenoblade Chronicles X

    Games discussed in this episode:
    Bluebeard's Bride
    https://magpiegames.com/pages/bluebeards-bride
    Pictures in an Exhibition
    https://recreationalcannibalism.itch.io/pictures-in-an-exhibition
    Still Life [PDF]
    http://www.goldencobra.org/pdf/Still%20Life.pdf
    Monster Care Squad
    https://sandypuggames.itch.io/monster-care-squad
    Ma Nishtana on Itch.io
    https://manishtana.itch.io/ma-nishtana-rpg

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  • Shane and Rae bring on Puckett - Gauntlet GM and player

    Show Notes:
    00:01:21 - Shanes Games Played and Spotlight - Quietus
    00:10:02 - Puckett's Games Played and Spotlight - Our Family at Home Abroad 00:19:28 - Rae's Games Played and Spotlight - Heart: the City Beneath

    Second Segment
    00:32:54 - Puckett's many Pasión de las Pasiones hacks!

    Giving Me Life
    00:50:02 - Shane is binging Jane Austen movies
    00:51:04 - Puckett is enjoying tarot cards and getting game ideas
    00:51:56 - Rae is loving some comfort flicks
    Zinemonth info can be found here: https://www.zinemonth.com/

  • We talk with designers Rae Nedjadi and David Miessler-Kubanek about their experiences with playtesting tabletop rpgs.

    Dexposure & Metatopia https://www.dexposure.com/home.html

    Sword Queen Games: https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/ Sword Queen

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swordqueengames

    David MK: @AquaVertigo

  • Sherri, Lowell, and Shane talk about games

    Show Notes:
    00:00:57- Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Night's Black Agents Solo Ops
    00:11:00 - Sherri's Games Played and Spotlight - Trouble for Hire 00:23:01 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Tachyon Squadron

    Second Segment
    00:36:28 - 2022 Goals and Resolutions from the hosts

    Giving Me Life
    00:51:31 - Shane enjoyed The Sopranos
    00:52:24 - Sherri is digging all... ALL of Poirot
    00:53:42 - Lowell is loving The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation