Games in The Dark

Jump into the first recorded session of an ongoing campaign using Outcast Silver Raiders. The raiders - Bronz, Crowley, and Grogwat - have traveled far across the Mythic North over the past few months, discovering occult haunts, beasts of legend, and murderous zealots. They are currently under employ of the White Hawks, a large mercenary guild, and have located the alleged keep of a vampire in a far flung range of mountains. Having journeyed to the keep with a band of arrogant knights, the raiders seek the treasure - or doom - that lies within.Weekly releases every Monday!Artwork by Mason:https://www.instagram.com/poison.patches/'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

The Ras-Godai are a legendary group of desert-dwelling assassins who train from a young age to deal death. Fabled among the dunes and oases that dot The Djurum, the Ras-Godai test their young apprentices in a grueling and bloody gauntlet to see who is worthy to become a full-fledged assassin and journey out into the greater world. Our players begin their journey in ShadowDark by entering this gauntlet with a troupe of Level 0 characters and seeing if they can make it out alive. Keep tally of all the aspirants who meet a bloody end in this episode of Games in the Dark.

Delving deeper into the dwarven silver mine, the Rat Raiders encounter a fiery anomaly. The strange situation escalates quickly as brigands emerge and challenge the Raiders with an ultimatum. This episode centers around the combat between the two groups, with a tooth-and-nail battle that nearly kills a Raider outright.

After the chaos of Episode 11, the crew sits down to talk through everything that just went down. In this After Dark discussion we break down the major moments from the finale, the decisions that led there, and how the story unfolded behind the scenes. We also talk about the Zweihänder system so far, what’s working, what’s brutal, and how it’s shaping the campaign moving forward.If you just watched the episode and need a moment to process the joy, jealousy, terror, and trauma that came with it, this is where we unpack it all.Behind the rolls, behind the characters, and behind the madness of the Outcast Silver Raiders.

Join our Outcast Silver Raiders as the cliffhanger from the last episode is resolved. This is an episode of joy, jealousy, terror, and trauma as the consequences of Crowley’s proposal take shape. Our episode description is deliberately vague because, to be honest, some serious shit goes down in this one. We hope it’s as memorable for you as it was for us.

After the chaos of Fallout RPG Episode 2, the crew from Games in the Dark sits down for the After Dark discussion. We break down the moments that led to us accidentally creating an orphan, talk through character decisions, laugh at the ridiculous situations we got ourselves into, and share some behind the scenes thoughts from the session.If you enjoy Fallout tabletop RPG gameplay, actual play podcasts, tabletop storytelling, and chaotic party decisions, this is where we unpack it all.Expect jokes, reflections, and a few “what were we thinking?” moments as we look back at Episode 2.

Last session we kicked down a farmer’s door looking for answers.This session we realized he had a kid.After a messy encounter with a ghoul, the crew finds themselves responsible for Molly, a confused little girl who suddenly has a lot fewer parents. While trying to figure out what actually happened at the farm, the group starts uncovering something much stranger going on in the settlement. Missing bodies, strange headaches, and a mysterious signal coming from the town generator all point to a bigger problem lurking under the surface.Meanwhile, Sneed is learning how to babysit, Nanny is performing questionable medical procedures, Lenny is threatening people with radioactive water, and Crane is still trying to figure out what exactly he's supposed to be doing.Just another normal day in the wasteland.Welcome back to Games in the Dark.

I hope you brought your energy because the crew passionately discusses the playthrough of Outcast Silver Raiders Episode 10 - Rings of Bronze, Silver, and Gold

Investigating the sunken chapel proves an intimidating task for our raiders, as they delve carefully into the dark below the water’s surface. Caution wins out as the group considers how far and how fast to explore, and rest becomes a priority. Some familiar faces are once again met, and one party member considers making a decision that will impact the future of the group. Stay tuned for a cliffhanger ending on this one!

The crew gives their thoughts on episode 12 of Zweihander, goes a bit into philosophy, and discusses some of their favorite TTRPG systems

In the wake of Hiam’s big trip, the Rat Raiders are confronted with a local labor dispute. They investigate the claims of local dwarven miners, and begin to explore the inexplicable activities within the nearby silver mine. Danger, time anomalies, and philosophical quandaries abound in this episode of Zweihander.

Bronz, Crowley, their new travel companion Fiadh, and the walking terror now known as GrogNot depart from the Drowned Lion Inn. Bronz sets the party on a northbound journey, while thoughts of revenge against Utroat Castle dance in his mind. Their first stop on their journey is Merish Bridge, a structure with Whitehawk guard towers at either end. The group intends to hunt down a froglike creature prowling the area on behalf of the Whitehawks, and make their way north afterwards. Join the crew for a good old fashioned hex crawl and hunt for the dread frog of the Merish marshes!

Welcome to Games In The Dark as we begin our Fallout 2D20 tabletop RPG campaign set in the Appalachian wasteland.The settlement of Land O Smiles celebrates its first Founders Day. One year of survival. One year of order in a chaotic world. Then the music stops.What starts as a simple welfare check on two tarberry farmers turns into a violent confrontation inside a blood soaked barn. Shotgun blasts. Grenades. Severed limbs. A man claiming he does not know his own wife. And something crying in the dark.In this episode you meet:Throckman the Sneed, a vault dweller with suspiciously good luck and a fondness for explosivesLenny, a hardened ghoul who has seen decades of brutalityNanny, a Mr Handy caretaker with a buzzsaw and strict rules about child safetyCrane, a former raider attempting to live inside a settlement he does not respectWe are using the official Fallout 2D20 system by Modiphius and running it inside TaleSpire for tactical combat and cinematic roleplay.If you enjoy Fallout lore, tabletop RPG actual play, DnD style campaigns, post apocalyptic storytelling, or gritty character driven chaos, this series is for you.Subscribe for weekly episodes and follow the story from the beginning.

Crowley and Bronz begin their road to recovery, both physically and regarding their fractured relationship. As the pair makes their way back to the Drowned Lion Inn, they encounter a strange woman and a spirit of the wilds bearing an ominous proposition. While they mull over their next move back at the Drowned Lion, Crowley recuperates while Bronz crafts a nefarious ritual.

The Rat Raiders head north with the knowledge that Hiam seems more nervous in light of recent events. A chance encounter with a pair of Witch Hunters from the Occultis Templarum proves dramatic, and the crew moves through a fever dream in North Remoir when they reach the farm of Hiam’s daughter. What’s real, what’s a drug induced stupor? Your guess is as good as ours.

In this episode, we dive deep into Fallout tabletop RPG character creation, breaking down origins, attributes, skills, perks, equipment, and backstories as we build our characters from the ground up. From luck-based ghouls to chemists with unexpected talents, this session sets the tone for the entire campaign.We share our personal experiences with Fallout games, explore how RPG mechanics translate into tabletop play, and talk through the choices that will shape our characters and the story ahead. Expect humor, worldbuilding, and a lot of excitement as we prepare for the wasteland.If you love Fallout, tabletop RPGs, or character-driven storytelling, this is the perfect place to start.

It’s a showdown with the black ooze toad! The Rat Raiders test their mettle in this terrifying battle, and their psyches are scarred from the confrontation. Each of the survivors must plot their path forward in the aftermath as they set off to achieve some individual goals during downtime. The Raiders tie up some remaining loose ends before setting out for more adventures.

The Raiders head to the Boar’s Head Tavern in search of Randy the Screw. Therein, they discover a bit more than they bargained for, and one Raider sees something truly rewarding. Heading from the roadside tavern into the town proper, the crew stakes out the home where they suspect Randy to be hiding. As they move to confront the alchemist, new horrors are revealed. Will the Raiders confront the horrors or flee as cowards?

After their spectacular failure to sell the head and hands of a zombie to a fence, the Rat Raiders decide to pursue a lead to the docks. Their negotiations earn them a trip down river towards Black Reed Bridge, the direction of their quarry and the site of a horrifying new development in the river system. Extortion permeates the episode, to both the detriment and benefit of the Raiders

Crowley attempts to explain the bandit camp to Bronz, and their mutual lack of trust complicates matters. The pair make a return journey to the Mountain of Peter the Bandit, where Bronz witnesses for himself the consequences of the cave. Paranoia, mistrust, and bloody twists ensue in this episode of OSR.