Sneak Preview: The Darkened Threshold

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

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 boosts#toggleFormOnEscOrEnter" data-boosts-adding-class="boosts--adding" data-boosts-deleting-class="boost--deleting"> boosts#expandForm click->chat--room#fixBoostOffset" aria-label="Add a boost" data-boosts-target="label" data-chat--line-target="boostFormLabel">

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