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The Open Hearth Gaming Community

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Audio recordings of online gaming sessions organized through the Open Hearth Gaming Community. To join us in playing games like these or for more information about our community, please visit openhearthgaming.com.
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Pull up a chair by the Hearth! If you love Hearthstone and podcasts- then this is the spot for you. Follow David and Jed as they discuss the ins and outs of this turn-based, card collecting game! They discuss everything from Mana-costs to personal opinions about the artwork! See ya on the cast!
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Our protagonists regroup to gathering their strength. They make one last round of meeting with important figures in Bad Valley before discussing the clues gathered and how they fit into the facets of the mystery-- leading to the unmasking of the killer and a revelation of many of Bad Valley's secrets! You can pick up Hearts of Wulin and the Numberl…
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A brief introduction to the setting and the characters followed by the beginning of the first mystery. Four teenagers find out that another student at their school has been gruesomely killed and start to delve into the events. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDdc24GqLF4 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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Our protagonists begin with their examination of seemingly another corpse of their supposed murder victim. They then dig deeper into the depths of the tunnels under Bad Valley. In a locked chamber they must overcome a deadly trap to uncover the hidden secrets. They return to the surface and talk to many of the suspects-- slowly beginning to gain a …
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The first play session of our new quarterly series of Blades in the Dark, set in a city the players build in our session zero. We begin with a reintroduction of the PCs (since that got cut off last time). We then do a little work establishing the revolutionary crew. After a look at the daily lives of our protagonists, we move them quickly into a mi…
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Session zero for a new quarterly campaign of Blades in the Dark. We begin with set up and safety. Then, using an alternate toolset we build the world, our city, and the factions in play. In the end we create an island city, with a variety of weird happenings. We move to character creation, relationships, and how they first met, at which point I for…
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It used to be better, of course, it did. In the golden age of the High Republic, when there was enough to eat and enough hope, when people could lift their eyes and see beyond the horizon, beyond the day. Children were born happy and grew up rich. Now that’s not what we’ve got. Now we’ve got Jakku. A harsh desert world, Jakku is a lawless place tha…
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Wal descends into the well beneath the Wizard's Tower, where she finds poison from the Heaven's threatening to break the world. She faces a momentous decision that will shape her fate and the fate of the world itself... **** GODKILLER: First Blood Edition is a holypunk PbtA (Powered by the Apocalypse) game for one player, the Godkiller, and one Gam…
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It used to be better, of course, it did. In the golden age of the High Republic, when there was enough to eat and enough hope, when people could lift their eyes and see beyond the horizon, beyond the day. Children were born happy and grew up rich. Now that’s not what we’ve got. Now we’ve got Jakku. A harsh desert world, Jakku is a lawless place tha…
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Everyone in the group attempts to deal with Alina's eclipse, with mixed results. Once the existence of the magical homing device, built with smuggled in Imperial saboteur technology, is revealed, the group begins to consider their next steps-- with Serra Senna taking the lead. Alina meets the original "37" leading to a confrontation and revelation …
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We have the obligatory hot springs scene. The investigators dig deeper into the relationships between characters within the Valley. When our historian arrives with a disguised "historian" things get even more complicated. However they decide to delve into the underground beneath Bad Valley, leading to the discovery of a third murder victim who is a…
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The investigators continue their work- encountering old friends and discovering secrets of the Valley. Note: this session got split into two parts due to some internet issues. You can pick up Hearts of Wulin and the Numberless Secrets supplement here: https://age-of-ravens-games.itch.io/ This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find ou…
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It used to be better, of course, it did. In the golden age of the High Republic, when there was enough to eat and enough hope, when people could lift their eyes and see beyond the horizon, beyond the day. Children were born happy and grew up rich. Now that’s not what we’ve got. Now we’ve got Jakku. A harsh desert world, Jakku is a lawless place tha…
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Alun R facilitates the 2nd session of a series of 'Uncharted Stars', his hack that brings together aspects of Uncharted Worlds (by Sean Gomes), Starforged (by Shawn Tomkin), and Rust Hulks (by Sam Sorensen) ... This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community (https://openhearthgaming.com/ RPG) using our Gaming Calendar (https…
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Wal confronts Orphanmaker, summoned by the Order, and this reckoning will surely change everything. Meanwhile, Wal's contacts within the loyalists of the City push their coup forward! **** GODKILLER: First Blood Edition is a holypunk PbtA (Powered by the Apocalypse) game for one player, the Godkiller, and one Game Master, the god of gods. Together,…
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We learn more about our protagonists and take on a mission in this first play session of a new playset for Girl by Moonlight. We see their dormitory and peek in on a class where an experiment has gone wrong. They're informed by the headmaster that their Order, Akhtar, is responsible for arranging an upcoming dance. But even while doing that and hom…
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The protagonists encounter not one but two unexploded spell bombs which have landed on a religious site. The situations complicated by a secondary defense magic which animates corpses in the crypt, endangering those who took shelter in the catacombs. While they deal with both bombs, the also discover evidence of a dark conspiracy. In the aftermath,…
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It used to be better, of course, it did. In the golden age of the High Republic, when there was enough to eat and enough hope, when people could lift their eyes and see beyond the horizon, beyond the day. Children were born happy and grew up rich. Now that’s not what we’ve got. Now we’ve got Jakku. A harsh desert world, Jakku is a lawless place tha…
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Alun R facilitates the 2nd session of a series of 'Uncharted Stars', his hack that brings together aspects of Uncharted Worlds (by Sean Gomes), Starforged (by Shawn Tomkin), and Rust Hulks (by Sam Sorensen) ... This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community (https://openhearthgaming.com/ RPG) using our Gaming Calendar (https…
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In The City of Towers Wal pours through the Order's archives to find out more about the Orphanmaker, but behind their backs begins to gather support from the deposed Edmund's loyalists. All things point towards an imminent showdown! **** GODKILLER: First Blood Edition is a holypunk PbtA (Powered by the Apocalypse) game for one player, the Godkiller…
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It used to be better, of course, it did. In the golden age of the High Republic, when there was enough to eat and enough hope, when people could lift their eyes and see beyond the horizon, beyond the day. Children were born happy and grew up rich. Now that’s not what we’ve got. Now we’ve got Jakku. A harsh desert world, Jakku is a lawless place tha…
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Alun R facilitates a session of 'Uncharted Stars', his hack that brings together aspects of Uncharted Worlds (by Sean Gomes), Starforged (by Shawn Tomkin), and Rust Hulks (by Sam Sorensen) ... This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community (https://openhearthgaming.com/ RPG) using our Gaming Calendar (https://app.playabl.io/…
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Wal reaches the safety of The City of Towers to find a terrible pogrom against the Gods at the hands of the Wizard Masters of the city, but will she join or overthrow them? **** GODKILLER: First Blood Edition is a holypunk PbtA (Powered by the Apocalypse) game for one player, the Godkiller, and one Game Master, the god of gods. Together, the two of…
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We do world building, character creation, and safety in this first session of a new playset for Girl by Moonlight. Our protagonists have been drafted into a school of magic which is trying to change, manipulate, and even destroy them. When they came of age, they found themselves whisked away to The School. They were thrown into a world of arcane kn…
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Between sessions the protagonists meet their new instructor in the art of defusing unexploded spells. They then deal with some of the fallout from the last mission: both physical and mental. We see them work hard to understand one another and find a way to move forward. Individually they also work to expand their circle of contacts-- and beginning …
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When the head of the Qaio family murdered, the heroes realize their investigation has triggered someone or maybe several someones. While Song Da "sneaks" away to consult with one of his Historian Bureau colleagues, Bao Shi studies the body and Lost Song Zhenai makes allies among the locals. Chao Lin follows Song and in turn sees that the historian …
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Rich Rogers (Hit the Streets, +1 Forward Podcast) and Lowell Francis (Hearts of Wulin, the Gauntlet Podcast) talk NPCs: creating, presenting & working with them. We discuss these ideas with a small GM group-- getting their ideas and suggestions. Links mentioned in episode: https://www.behindthename.com/random/ https://www.samcodes.co.uk/project/mar…
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Our protagonists continue their preparations and work of healing themselves after the events of the last mission. They learn a little more about the agenda of their distinguished visitor from last session. A week passes and a new raid fills the night sky. They're alerted to a desperate situation with a collapsed bridge, a large group of bystanders,…
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Upon leaving The Cloister, Wal first visits the labyrinth, where she hopes to gain guidance from The Voice of the Cave - finding some dark relic there which affects her more than she feared, and begins a journey westwards **** GODKILLER: First Blood Edition is a holypunk PbtA (Powered by the Apocalypse) game for one player, the Godkiller, and one G…
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When Bao Shi is kidnapped, our heroes must venture into the den of villainy which is Bad Valley. But there they discover untold truths about these bandits and killers. The agree to aid in uncovering the truth behind the death of the valley's leader. But before they can act further, another murder happens, setting the stage for more violence and dea…
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Wal travels with Dogtooth for a while, finding them an incorrigible companion, though forthcoming with secrets and insight she will no doubt find useful in her future encounters. But a return to Newbridge sparks a confrontation that makes everything personal - a brutal divine attention that brings everything home! **** GODKILLER: First Blood Editio…
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Out on patrol during a raid, our protagonists come upon a workshop overrun by both fire elementals and a cold snap freezing enchantment. They work to rescue people trapped atop the building and keep volatile materials from exploding. In the aftermath they discover the raid has damaged food supplies for the city, forcing more rationing and belt-tigh…
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Swoop gangs were outlaw organizations or groups of thugs that were known for their use of swoop bikes. Most members of swoop gangs were focused on riding swoops and participating in swoop races, though some were also known to partake in other criminal activities. * Play Nomad Outlaw Swoop Bikers, the absolute Best of the Worst. * Commit crime, help…
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Wal is a guest in Lord Basphamel's palace, but is she really free to leave - does she want to? What is this God hiding, and what will Wal do when she discovers it? **** GODKILLER: First Blood Edition is a holypunk PbtA (Powered by the Apocalypse) game for one player, the Godkiller, and one Game Master, the god of gods. Together, the two of you will…
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We begin with a little bit of series set up: figuring out our character's base and its surroundings. We then move into the first cycle of play: the first obligation phase followed by the first set of downtime actions. We get a sense of the pressures on our protagonists and their web of interactions. You can pick up the playset here: https://bit.ly/…
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The group returns to their patron and receives their rewards. They take some time to regroup following their endeavor. Then van Grunt assigns them a challenging mission: disrupt the archeological expedition of a rival, without killing them or revealing van Grunt's involvement. As an added wrinkle, they must recruit persons from the Leagues of Votan…
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Session Zero- series setup and character creation for Girl by Moonlight using the Danger! Unexploded Spell series playset. it is a campaign of magical defenders and a city under siege. In DUXS drafted unacceptable mages protect their city from arcane air raids and bombings while trying to survive and create a community. You can pick up the playset …
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The penultimate session and the final mission. The fate of the Bastion will be decided. This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.com. Check out our podcast channel at https://playingatthehearth.openhearthgaming.com/ You can support my channel and website at https://www.patreon.com/ageofravens For more …
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The town of cultists finally pulls back the curtain, threatening to strap the Tech Priest into their sacrificial device. With Octus out tracking down heretics, the other three have to take on mobs, a leader, and a psyker mutant. This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.com. Our audio version of these e…
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