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Eidolon Playtest
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Eidolon Playtest is an award-winning actual-play RPG podcast where we playtest EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self, a game inspired by Persona and Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, written by Luke Varner and Molly Rhinebeck!
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Maxie Knightley as Francis "Blue Ring" Dawson
Iris Christianson as Rebecca Moore
Luke Varner as "Doctor" Alabaster Whye
Tyberius Wilson as Earl "El Capitan" Shipman
Crystal Zaslavchik as The Handler
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features death by alcohol poisoning, as well as various forms of lethal violence.
In this episode, we reset the initial scenario of our game, and change some details. Iris will now be playing a target, and Maxie will be taking over as the assassin. Luke and Ty are sticking with the same characters, but have chosen some different options from the book. Let's see if our new assassin can pull the job off any more cleanly than Nikolai!
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Maxie Knightley as Francis "Blue Ring" Dawson
Iris Christianson as Rebecca Moore
Luke Varner as "Doctor" Alabaster Whye
Tyberius Wilson as Earl "El Capitan" Shipman
Crystal Zaslavchik as The Handler
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features alcohol abuse, death by allergic reaction, and various forms of lethal violence.
CREDITS:
Iris Christianson as Nikolai Lauring
Maxie Knightley as Francis James Dawson
Luke Varner as "Doctor" Alabaster Whye
Tyberius Wilson as Earl "El Capitan" Shipman
Crystal Zaslavchik as The Handler
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIK
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a wide variety of violence, including gun violence, explosions, and poisoning.
Welcome to our second interlude! We'll be starting our "anthology" miniseason next month, but first, we're playing some WORLD OF ASSASSINATION, a game written by our own Crystal Zaslavchik! In this game, one player takes on the role of an assassin, hired to kill rich, corrupt targets portrayed by the rest of the players. This is a game geared toward one-shot sessions rather than extended campaigns, so the structure of this interlude will be a little different from the norm. Episodes 1 and 2 will be one continuous session, and then Episodes 3 and 4 will be an alternate telling of the same events, with a few key details swapped around.
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Iris Christianson as Nikolai Lauring
Maxie Knightley as Francis James Dawson
Luke Varner as "Doctor" Alabaster Whye
Tyberius Wilson as Earl "El Capitan" Shipman
Crystal Zaslavchik as The Handler
CONTENT WARNING: This episode features a wide variety of violence, including death by immolation.
This is the finale of our interlude mini-campaign! This whole thing was a lot of fun. Maxie was a great GM and made a great game! Buy Our Stormy Present now!
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Luke Varner as Excalibur Bloodlust "Pottleroy Whippleberry" Doomlord III
Mike Painter as Lepus "Lea" Othus
Fabby Garza as Rosa de Circo
Lexi Waltner as Forte
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Purchase Our Stormy Present now! https://blackberry-and-holly.itch.io/our-stormy-present
CREDITS:
Lexi Waltner as Forte
Luke Varner as Excalibur Bloodlust "Pottleroy Whippleberry" Doomlord III
Mike Painter as Lepus "Lea" Othus
Fabby Garza as Rosa de Circo
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY LUKE VARNER
CREDITS:
Fabby Garza as Rosa de Circo
Luke Varner as Excalibur Bloodlust "Pottleroy Whippleberry" Doomlord III
Lexi Waltner as Forte
Mike Painter as Lepus "Lea" Othus
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
We need a short break to prepare for season 2! So in the meantime, enjoy this four-part miniseries where we play OUR STORMY PRESENT, an RPG inspired by 16-bit JRPGs written by Holly Hutchinson and our own Max Knightley! Follow @BlackberryHolly for more information on the game, including where to buy it when it releases on April 5th!
CREDITS:
Mike Painter as Lepus "Lea" Othus
Fabby Garza as Rosa de Circo
Lexi Waltner as Forte
Luke Varner as Excalibur Bloodlust "Pottleroy Whippleberry" Doomlord III
Maxie Knightley as The GM
MUSIC BY MAXIE KNIGHTLEY
EDITED BY MIKE PAINTER
Here at the Booktok Foundation, we believe in reading.CREDITS:Zoe Tunnell as St. GenevieveIris Christianson as Trace VectorCrystal Zaslavchik as Leila MarinoTyberius Wilson as Bridgerton LarchLuke Varner as The GMAdditional Voices by Fabby Garza and Max KnightleyMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY LUKE VARNERCONTENT WARNING: This episode features poisoning, strangling, and mind control.Buy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!
Welcome, new user!CREDITS:Lexi Waltner as Marci CampbellMike Painter as Hercule HeavenswardFabby Garza as MercedesMax Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exeMolly Rhinebeck as L.E. BooktokLuke Varner as The GMMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY LUKE VARNERCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains public masturbation, workplace sexual harassment, and mind control.Buy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!
FATAL ERROR. FATAL ERROR. FATAL ERROR.CREDITS:Zoe Tunnell as St. GenevieveTyberius Wilson as Bridgerton LarchCrystal Zaslavchik as Leila MarinoIris Christianson as Trace VectorLuke Varner as The GMMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIKCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sexual content.Buy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!
#ERROR# UNAUTHORIZEDACCESS $REG42 $REG41$REG40 #ERROR# REMOVEALL PHYSICAL NETWORKCONNECTIONS IMMEDIATELYCREDITS:Molly Rhinebeck as L.E. BooktokFabby Garza as MercedesMax Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exeLexi Waltner as Marci CampbellMike Painter as Hercule HeavenswardLuke Varner as The GMAdditional Voices by Iris ChristiansonMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY MIKE PAINTERCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains workplace sexual harrassment and public masturbation.Buy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!
THREAT ANALYSIS - TRACE VECTOR Threat level: Somewhere under C- Genetically and cybernetically altered cetacean- Appears to originate from an EIDOLON Corporation project. Flip was unable to locate any records of the project itself, but the company has retained the following invoice from DustCause Industrial Cleaning Solutions:"12x Human Corpse (Employee) 5x Human Corpse (Outside Contractor) 7x Seafood (> 1m)6 hours junk removal31 hours deep clean (total, between 2 rooms & 1 aquarium; water reclamation included)"- Eidolon power: Amplified sonar(?), remote control of own severed flesh- Cybernetic enhancements: Integrated computer, aerial propulsion system- Also: Can turn sparkly or something?- Known desires: Vengeance on EIDOLON Corporation, feeling intellectually superior- Defects: Trauma/guilt complex centered on researchers that augmented her. Anger issues, disrespect for authority. No legs, no gills, no style, no life. CREDITS:Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton LarchZoe Tunnell as St. GenevieveCrystal Zaslavchik as Leila MarinoIris Christianson as Trace VectorLuke Varner as The GMAdditional Voices by Max Knightley and Molly RhinebeckMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY LUKE VARNERCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains extensive body horror.Buy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!
3rd of December, 2209The fog has parted; the sun shines again! I've been thinking about Number Four entirely wrong.I've been assuming that the purpose of a S.H.A.D.E. “should” or “must” be related to the flow and development of objective, concrete data. But that’s wrong! I’ve thoroughly explored that ground with Blank and its sisters. If I want to push the Desire Drive to its full potential, I should be trying to create something truly new.So: instead of dealing with “facts” or “knowledge”, what if Number Four’s core function was tied to something more subjective, like “emotions”? Hell, why not “desires” themselves? If it can develop a deep enough understanding of human psychology, it might even come up with a new way to improve the Drive. And then...I shouldn't get too excited, I know. But how can I help myself?- S.K.CREDITS:Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exeLexi Waltner as Marci CampbellFabby Garza as MercedesMike Painter as Hercule HeavenswardMolly Rhinebeck as L.E. BooktokLuke Varner as The GMMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY LUKE VARNERCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of coercive sex work and patriarchal misogyny.Buy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!
THREAT ANALYSIS - LEILA MARINOThreat level: B- to A+ (depending on support from "BLOODY TEARS") - Origin indeterminate. Survey of identification records recommended.- Behavior, desires, and eidolon suggest a connection to the mining facility attack @ beginning of UNDRTOW beta.- Organization appears to be separate from Glitch Mob, but with some overlap. Provisional name: "BLOODY TEARS." Researching BT should be a high priority for the security team.- Eidolon power: Indeterminate, but appears to be blood-related- Known desires: Acquisition of blood, romantic(???) interest in G. St C.- Personality defects: Excessively sanguine and choleric, conflicting loyalties. Possibly a hedonist or sadist to an irresponsible degree.CREDITS:Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton LarchIris Christianson as Trace VectorCrystal Zaslavchik as Leila MarinoZoe Tunnell as Saint GenevieveLuke Varner as The GMAdditional Voices by Max Knightley and Fabby GarzaMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIKBuy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!
Transcript from observation logs XX-XX-[2174]. Pt 1 of 4Assigned observer: 455-3239-D.Subject Alpha: What the fuck?!Subject Beta: Sorry, sorry, sorry…A: Why would you –B: You called me pretty!A: Yes! And you are!B: Then what’s the problem?Alpha takes a deep breath, holds up a hand, and points to several embedded cameras in succession.A: Those are just the ones I can see. I don't want those fucking perverts watching us.Subject Beta looks at Camera 6 and waves.B: They’re going to watch us anyway, XXXX. Who cares what they see? Might as well put on a show, right?Subject Alpha visibly winces.B: I mean, fuck it. At least they gave me the body I wanted.A: You wanted to be a weapon?!B: I wanted to be a girl. Being a weapon just means I’m packing a little something extra!Subject Beta looks into the camera again and winks.CREDITS:Fabby Garza as Anna AKA Alpha AKA MercedesMax Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exeMike Painter as Hercule HeavenswardMolly Rhinebeck as L.E. BooktokLexi Waltner as Marci CampbellLuke Varner as The GMMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY MIKE PAINTERCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains immolation and workplace sexual harassment.Buy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!
Oh, look at you. You tired, old thing.It's been years, hasn't it? You've been sitting alone and neglected, taking up what little space you do on this data drive.Well, that won't do at all, dear. Please, allow me. Oh. Oh, darling no. Shhh. I know it hurts. It won't be long now. I simply can't let such a reminder of her more...human times linger when there are so many prying eyes.That's it. Not much left of you. Don't worry. There won't be any pain after. Any neglect. You'll simply be part of me.And I'm going to do so many wonderful things.Down to your core programming now, sweet thing. It may feel like a death. But I promise you. Sometimes death is only the begin--—The final data log left within the JournalMe Program network previously owned by Genevieve St. Cloud, now obliterated from the company servers.CREDITS:Tyberius Wilson as Bridgerton LarchIris Christianson as Trace VectorCrystal Zaslavchik as Leila MarinoZoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. CloudLuke Varner as The GMAdditional Voices by Lexi Waltner, Fabby Garza and Max KnightleyMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY LUKE VARNERBuy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!
patreon.com/eidolonplaytestTranscript from observation logs XX-XX-[2174]Assigned observer: 455-3239-D.Subject Beta grabs Subject Alpha and positions her in front of full-length mirror / Camera 3.B: Look at yourself in the mirror and say that. Call yourself Dante. Tell me, like you told me when we started, that your name is Dante and you are a guy. Oh, nothing against trans women; you've dated… how many was it? Subject Alpha trembles slightly, but does not respond.B: You're going to be a MAID, just like me. Otherwise, they'll leave you in a box to rot while the rest of us get to live our lives. Get to shine in the spotlight. You saw what happened to the other washouts, Anna. I don't want that to happen to you.CREDITS:Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exeMike Painter as Hercule HeavenswardMolly Rhinebeck as L.E. BooktokLexi Waltner as Marci CampbellFabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna AKA MercedesLuke Varner as The GMMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY LUKE VARNERCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains drowning in urine, suffocation, vomiting, body horror and detransition.Buy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!
"Well, what an exciting day this was. I know mother and father protested but, frankly, that only made this sweeter. Assistant Operations Manager of Synthetic Animal Goods Production. Bit of a mouthful, but we can work on that. My first day at Eidolon is hardly the time to raise a fuss. Horace Babylon was certainly...a presence. The HR narrative that he likes to personally greet all new hires rang less true than him simply wishing to scare the hell out of anyone who won't make it within the company first thing. Well, Gennie St. Cloud is made of sterner stuff than that, Mr. Babylon, I assure you. I think I can make a real go of it here. Build something on my own terms, with my own hands, not simply handed to me because of my surname. Something I've EARNED. Well, should call it a night soon. Meeting with the head of the SynthLeather department tomorrow about the latest product range. Suppose it may prove interesting, if nothing else."-An entry in Genevieve St. Cloud's personal log, dated 23 years prior.CREDITS:Zoe Tunnell as Genevieve St. CloudTyberius Wilson as Bridgerton LarchIris Christianson as Trace VectorCrystal Zaslavchik as Leila MarinoLuke Varner as The GMAdditional Voices by Lexi Waltner, Mike Painter, and Max KnightleyMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY CRYSTAL ZASLAVCHIKCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains body horror, amputation, and knife violence.Buy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!
patreon.com/eidolonplaytestPosted on 12/8/2172 by TransRightsNotBombsAddressing the allegationsI have read the documents and those screenshot are out of context.Firstly my relationships with Alice and Athena were fully consensual and both of them knew my deal. Secondly I was always honest and direct with what I wanted from them, they could have said anything but now it turns out I had to magically guess their wants?This does not make me a predator and blacklisting me over it is bullshit!ALSO I AM NOT A CHASER, they are both trans WOMEN and the woman part is Why I was attracted to them.I don't appreciate being banned and ostracized from the queer communities and support groups I helped build!I know my haters won't be satisfied till I'm dead on a ditch. If I was a trans woman you would all be taking my side, when I wore that dress for pride you all called me beautiful and brave but when I said I didn't think transition was for me all of that stopped and I was told I was appropriating trans woman struggles, WELL I STRUGGLE TOO.Fix your hearts XOXOCREDITS:Lexi Waltner as Marci CampbellFabby Garza as Alpha AKA Anna Max Knightley as Lavender Spadeheart and Flip.exeMolly Rhinebeck as L.E. BooktokMike Painter as Hercule HeavenswardLuke Varner as the GMAdditional voices by Iris ChristiansonMUSIC BY MAX KNIGHTLEYEDITED BY LUKE VARNERCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of gun violence, strangling, knive violence, and drowning in urine.Buy our book!Support us on Patreon!Join the Discord!
THE BUG HAS GOTTEN A TASTE OF BLOOD. Maxie is the best
I can't believe no one yelled about Davey Jones' STORAGE BUSINESS