S2E8: Season 2 Talkback | Electric State Actual Play Podcast

Join the cast of Operation Firewall for a deep dive into the emotional rollercoaster that was Season 2 of our Electric State RPG actual play. In this talk back session, the players and Game Master decompress, celebrate, and reflect on the intense journey they shared. What moment hit the hardest? Was it Daniel's shocking decision outside the Happy Cool building? Or Emma Jane's unexpected moment of calm in the middle of chaos? Thanks for joining us on this incredible ride!---Led by GM MaiaCast:Vincent, played by ArcturusElias, played by MichaelEmma-Jane, played by MegDaniel, played by Todd The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

The crew reaches Pacifica. A guarded facility. A final chance to expose the truth. What they find inside isn’t resistance—it’s invitation. The doors open too easily. The silence hums with something waiting.And beneath it all, trust begins to crack. No more warnings. No more resets. This is the end of the mission.---Led by GM MaiaCast:Vincent, played by ArcturusElias, played by MichaelEmma-Jane, played by MegDaniel, played by ToddThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

Littleville is burning.After a harrowing confrontation, the crew races to escape with their lives—and whatever pieces of themselves they can carry. With cultists closing in, Rhonda missing, and Daniel bleeding out, trust is strained and time is running out. They don’t all leave intact. But they do leave.---Led by GM MaiaCast:Vincent, played by ArcturusElias, played by MichaelEmma-Jane, played by MegDaniel, played by ToddThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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The quiet town of Littleville erupts into chaos. A confrontation with Father Marcos turns violent, sparking a desperate flight through backyards and alleys as cult followers give chase. Rhonda is nearly lost, Daniel is gravely wounded, and the crew is forced to make impossible choices under pressure. Elias sets fire to a mechanic’s shop. Emma Jane calms a panicking dog in the middle of a chase. And Vincent makes a devastating decision that shatters him.Some will fall. Some will run. And some, just barely, will survive.---Led by GM MaiaCast:Vincent, played by ArcturusElias, played by MichaelEmma-Jane, played by MegDaniel, played by ToddThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

The morning after being stranded in Littleville, the crew's hopes for a quick car repair are dashed. They discover their vehicle was sabotaged, and the local mechanic, Jimmy, will only help if they get approval from the town's enigmatic leader, Father Marcos. As some members seek out help and answers, uncovering unsettling truths about the town's undercurrents and its "Church of the Angels," their visit to Father Marcos takes a dark turn. A demand to use neurocasters leads to a hostile confrontation, forcing a desperate shift to a new escape plan just as an unknown threat speeds their way.---Led by GM MaiaCast:Vincent, played by ArcturusElias, played by MichaelEmma-Jane, played by MegDaniel, played by ToddThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

The crew's journey continues as they drive into the twilight, sharing stories and anxieties. A tense encounter with mysterious, four-legged machines on a deserted road forces a quick escape. Running low on gas, they stop at a remote station where a seemingly helpful attendant, Betty, grows suspicious of Emma Jane's well-being, leading to a charged confrontation. After a stressful pit stop, the group pushes on, only for their Land Rover to break down just as they reach the outskirts of the eerily quiet town of Littleville. They find a closed mechanic shop and a potentially vacant motel, but as night truly falls and the power cuts out, they spot unsettling figures in the darkness.---Led by GM MaiaCast:Vincent, played by ArcturusElias, played by MichaelEmma-Jane, played by MegDaniel, played by ToddThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

The team receives their mission: sabotage Happy Cool’s merger with Sentre and destroy the Mode 6 prototype before it goes live. But before they can hit the road, secrets surface. Daniel fights with his ex over their daughter’s treatment, only to witness Julia’s violent neurocaster episode firsthand. Emma-Jane buys Vincent’s silence—and later, leaks mission info to her contact. Elias repairs relationships and machinery alike, while Vincent is jumped by three desperate men who steal his stash. As the team departs, a chilling voicemail from Julia reminds us what’s truly at stake.---Led by GM MaiaCast:Vincent, played by ArcturusElias, played by MichaelEmma-Jane, played by MegDaniel, played by ToddThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing

In 1990s Austin, Texas, Daniel Collins assembles a team for a job against Sentre. The team includes Vincent Aldritch, Emma-Jane Collier, and Elias Bonny, each with their own motivations and skills.Led by GM MaiaCast:Vincent, played by ArcturusElias, played by MichaelEmma-Jane, played by MegDaniel, played by ToddThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing

In this optional prelude episode, we follow Elias Bonny—a mechanic and demolitionist with steady hands and a storm behind his eyes. Haunted by what he’s lost and what he’s done, Elias spends his days surrounded by broken machines and unspoken truths. But even the past, when buried deep, has a way of calling back.This prelude is not required to enjoy the main campaign, but it offers deeper insight into the Travelers of Operation Firewall.---Led by GM MaiaThe Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing