Avalon is full of monsters, but not all of them came from the same place. In this episode of Under the Lamplight, Chris and Brett dig into the history of monsters in the Streets of Avalon setting. We talk about the refugees and creatures that fled dying worlds, the arrival of the Lamplighters, the horrors MORE
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Under the Lamplight Twenty-Four. Monster Hunting
Hunting Monsters is a something you might have to do Under the Lamplight. Brett and Chris break out the silver crossbow bolts and holy water as they discuss what you can expect while tracking down nefarious fiends of fell countenance during this discussion. Under the Lamplight is the official companion podcast for the Streets of MORE
Under the Lamplight Twenty-Three. Goblins, Brain Gorgers, and Red Caps
Goblins, Brain Gorgers, and Red Caps take the stage In this episode of Under the Lamplight. Brett and Chris get into these creatures and how they function as replacement fey, inscrutable outsiders, and emotional manifestations. Under the Lamplight is the official companion podcast for the Streets of Avalon RPG. Brett and Chris discuss the game’s MORE
Under the Lamplight Twenty-Two. The Order of the Eye
In this episode of Under the Lamplight, Brett and Chris turn their attention to the Order of the Eye, one of Avalon’s most secretive and influential organizations. They explore the Order’s study of magic, its use of ancient symbols and carefully guarded rituals, and the power it holds through its connection to Magistrate House Trevaskis. MORE
Under the Lamplight Twenty-one. Axis Mundi
In this episode of Under the Lamplight, Brett and Chris descend into Axis Mundi, Avalon’s vast subterranean library. They discuss its role as the keeper of the city’s knowledge, the important records entrusted to it by the magistrate families, and the secretive librarians who oversee its endless collections. The deeper Axis Mundi reaches beneath the MORE
Initiative – The Misdirected Mark Podcast takes over the Gnomecast
Bob, Chris, and Phil take over the Gnomecast for a special return of the Misdirected Mark Podcast, at least for one episode. This time, they dive deep into initiative in tabletop RPGs, exploring different types of initiative systems, how games handle turn order, and what those choices mean for pacing, spotlight management, design, and player engagement at the table.
Under the Lamplight Twenty. The Investigation Framework
Under the Lamplight (UtLL) is the Streets of Avalon RPG companion podcast where Brett and Chris talk about the setting and the game. The Streets of Avalon RPG is a Low Fantasy Urban RPG focused on the stories of people living in a city of classism, corruption, and decay while trying to bring a little light into their lives and the people closest to them.
On episode eighteen of Under the Lamplight. Brett and Chris chat about the cults of Avalon and get into conspiracies in your RPGs, especially Urban RPGs.
Under the Lamplight Nineteen. Investigations in Avalon
Under the Lamplight (UtLL) is the Streets of Avalon RPG companion podcast where Brett and Chris talk about the setting and the game. The Streets of Avalon RPG is a Low Fantasy Urban RPG focused on the stories of people living in a city of classism, corruption, and decay while trying to bring a little light into their lives and the people closest to them.
On episode twenty of Under the Lamplight. Brett and Chris chat about the Investigation Framework. This is a tool to help get the feel and flow of an investigation on the streets of Avalon.
Thac0 with Advantage 93. Moral Quandries
Welcome to THAC0 . . . with Advantage! We’re two friends that have been playing D&D a long time. While we both love lots of other RPGs, the last time we made a Survival check, we followed the tracks back to D&D.
Dungeons & Dragons has established the three tiers of the game as combat, roleplaying, and exploration, and while the definition of these three tiers is native to Dungeons & Dragons, it’s easy to see and apply the concepts to other fantasy RPGs. We’ve taken a look at roleplaying and combat, and now we’re going to dive into exploration. What does the exploration tier encompass, how much does it interact with the rules of the game, and what do we need to do to make exploration in the game meaningful.
Thac0 with Advantage 91. Exploration, The Final Frontier
Welcome to THAC0 . . . with Advantage! We’re two friends that have been playing D&D a long time. While we both love lots of other RPGs, the last time we made a Survival check, we followed the tracks back to D&D.
Dungeons & Dragons has established the three tiers of the game as combat, roleplaying, and exploration, and while the definition of these three tiers is native to Dungeons & Dragons, it’s easy to see and apply the concepts to other fantasy RPGs. We’ve taken a look at roleplaying and combat, and now we’re going to dive into exploration. What does the exploration tier encompass, how much does it interact with the rules of the game, and what do we need to do to make exploration in the game meaningful.