Playing at the Hearth

Playing at the Hearth

Audio recordings of online gaming sessions organized through the Open Hearth Gaming Community. To join us in playing games like these or for more information about our community, please visit openhearthgaming.com.

Urban Shadows: Piper at the gates of dawn 6

Regis and Vicente share an intimate moment, while Cathy and Maximus break into Cleopatra's lair. For more about the Open Hearth, check out https://openhearthgaming.com/Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQbnmhux-NA ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-30
01:50:41

SWS: Stellar Conflict - Tapani 10

Step into the era of the New Republic, where the Empire may be defeated, but its remnants still lurk in the shadows, and the galaxy is far from at peace. You and your crew are about to embark on a high-stakes journey through the Tapani Sector - a system where the gilded halls of noble houses clash with the gritty starports full of rogues, smugglers, and daring pilots. This is a place of glamour and deception, where every handshake hides a dagger and every smile could spell betrayal.As crew members on a modest but dependable transport ship, you’re tasked with keeping your wits about you while navigating these treacherous waters. With Imperial patrols on high alert, noble houses pulling strings for political gain, and backroom deals driving every decision, each job comes with risk and the promise of credits - if you can pull it off.Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxkcOFeXrRA ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-29
02:03:30

The Cluster: Session 7 - The Steel Moon

Alun R facilitates the finale of a series of 'The Cluster' his own game in development.This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community (https://openhearthgaming.com/ RPG) using our Gaming Calendar (https://app.playabl.io/communities/th...).Come join us (https://www.patreon.com/openhearthgam...) ...The crew of the Fortitude travel to the Ancient Artefact that Dr Rillisk knows as the 'Steel Moon'. They use a cover provided by McPatrick's contact in the Horizon to dock and set off in search of the computer core where they hope to find the evidence to burn down a dangerous faction within RGA Intelligence. There's a violent encounter, a wierd journey 'down' into the Artefact, and a break in. Then Rillisk's earlier refusal of an unexpected offer communicated by unexpected means has a consequence and a fighting extraction before a final 'Whisper' ...Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUpNnfd56oc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-26
02:20:40

Blades in the Dark: Urban Renewals S5

The group goes after the College of Architects which two goals, leading them to split into two parallel missions. Despite unexpected challenges their preparations and bribes to the dice gods pay off, but the final result is a volatile and explosive mixing of dreams, desires, and vengeance. We used the City Builder Toolkit https://bit.ly/4goY0eZand the Faction Builder Toolkit https://bit.ly/42ywRD4 to build the setting. This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.comOur audio version of these episodes can be found here: https://playingatthehearth.openhearthgaming.com/Follow us on https://www.tumblr.com/blog/open-hearth-rpghttps://bsky.app/profile/openhearthrpg@openhearthrpg@dice.campYou can support my channel and website at patreon/ageofravensFor more APs subscribe to the channel. For more on gaming in general, check out my site at ageofravensgames.comOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPOsIBdK5tA ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-24
02:18:19

Blades in the Dark: Urban Renewals S4

Lee returns and learns about the fallout from the last mission. The group gets an offer which they won't refuse since it connects up to their desires, questions, and goals. But how much of a trap is this?We used the City Builder Toolkit https://bit.ly/4goY0eZand the Faction Builder Toolkit https://bit.ly/42ywRD4 to build the setting. This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.comOur audio version of these episodes can be found here: https://playingatthehearth.openhearthgaming.com/Follow us on https://www.tumblr.com/blog/open-hearth-rpghttps://bsky.app/profile/openhearthrpg@openhearthrpg@dice.campYou can support my channel and website at patreon/ageofravensFor more APs subscribe to the channel. For more on gaming in general, check out my site at ageofravensgames.comOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMFM1OSX_i0 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-24
02:02:59

Urban Shadows: Piper at the gates of dawn (s7)

In this penultimate (?) session, Cathy confronts her murderer and the characters come together with an ambitious plan to defeat their most powerful adversary.For more about the Open Hearth, check out https://openhearthgaming.com/Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTgC5Q1JTcQ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-22
01:36:11

SWS: Stellar Conflict - Tapani 09

Step into the era of the New Republic, where the Empire may be defeated, but its remnants still lurk in the shadows, and the galaxy is far from at peace. You and your crew are about to embark on a high-stakes journey through the Tapani Sector - a system where the gilded halls of noble houses clash with the gritty starports full of rogues, smugglers, and daring pilots. This is a place of glamour and deception, where every handshake hides a dagger and every smile could spell betrayal.As crew members on a modest but dependable transport ship, you’re tasked with keeping your wits about you while navigating these treacherous waters. With Imperial patrols on high alert, noble houses pulling strings for political gain, and backroom deals driving every decision, each job comes with risk and the promise of credits - if you can pull it off.Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpL1-TJw9bM ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-22
02:19:24

In This World: Ecological Crisis/Supers

A one-shot of Ben Robbins' In This World, a GMless storygame of world building and seeing alternate possibilities. We collaboratively build two sets of worlds around distinct topics: Ecological Disasters and SuperheroesThis is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.comOur audio version of these episodes can be found here: https://playingatthehearth.openhearthgaming.com/Follow us on https://www.tumblr.com/blog/open-hearth-rpghttps://bsky.app/profile/openhearthrpg@openhearthrpg@dice.campYou can support my channel and website at patreon/ageofravensFor more APs subscribe to the channel. For more on gaming in general, check out my site at ageofravensgames.comOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj8xnOrD1oQ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-18
02:22:02

The Ultraviolet Grasslands session 9

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5zrHuy7UXE ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-18
02:29:07

SWS: Stellar Conflict - Tapani 08 pt 1

Step into the era of the New Republic, where the Empire may be defeated, but its remnants still lurk in the shadows, and the galaxy is far from at peace. You and your crew are about to embark on a high-stakes journey through the Tapani Sector - a system where the gilded halls of noble houses clash with the gritty starports full of rogues, smugglers, and daring pilots. This is a place of glamour and deception, where every handshake hides a dagger and every smile could spell betrayal.As crew members on a modest but dependable transport ship, you’re tasked with keeping your wits about you while navigating these treacherous waters. With Imperial patrols on high alert, noble houses pulling strings for political gain, and backroom deals driving every decision, each job comes with risk and the promise of credits - if you can pull it off.Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbw_fQSXbEo ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-15
01:53:37

SWS: Stellar Conflict - Tapani 08 pt 2

Step into the era of the New Republic, where the Empire may be defeated, but its remnants still lurk in the shadows, and the galaxy is far from at peace. You and your crew are about to embark on a high-stakes journey through the Tapani Sector - a system where the gilded halls of noble houses clash with the gritty starports full of rogues, smugglers, and daring pilots. This is a place of glamour and deception, where every handshake hides a dagger and every smile could spell betrayal.As crew members on a modest but dependable transport ship, you’re tasked with keeping your wits about you while navigating these treacherous waters. With Imperial patrols on high alert, noble houses pulling strings for political gain, and backroom deals driving every decision, each job comes with risk and the promise of credits - if you can pull it off.Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMaeciaEUEM ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-15
20:29

Sunken Hearts: The Deepening Gulf Session 13

The group heads to the island to deal with the threat of the ritually created Homeland. But Mr Suit vanishes, leading to him confronting an old and a new threat in Tinfoil Venice. Meanwhile the remaining three explore the Mirrored House and find the secrets of a looping jungle. This is a modern urban fantasy PbtA game inspired by Changeling the Lost, The Magicians, DIE, isekai, and more. Hearts of Yokai is a placeholder title for this forthcoming game. This session is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.com Our podcast channel: https://aroundthehearth.openhearthgaming.com/Our audio version of these episodes can be found here: https://playingatthehearth.openhearthgaming.com/Follow us on https://www.tumblr.com/blog/open-hearth-rpghttps://bsky.app/profile/openhearthrpg@openhearthrpg@dice.campYou can support my channel and website at patreon/ageofravensFor more APs subscribe to the channel. For more on gaming in general, check out my site at ageofravensgames.comOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6b74CFWzS4 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-15
02:23:03

Apocalypse Keys: Cinefantastique S6 (Finale)

The team pulls together the keys and clues they have, leading to the revelation of an ancient evil hiding in someone they trusted. This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.comOur audio version of these episodes can be found here: https://playingatthehearth.openhearthgaming.com/Follow us on https://www.tumblr.com/blog/open-hearth-rpghttps://bsky.app/profile/openhearthrpg@openhearthrpg@dice.campYou can support my channel and website at patreon/ageofravensFor more APs subscribe to the channel. For more on gaming in general, check out my site at ageofravensgames.comOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mC3BDIhhZE ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-15
01:41:29

Ultraviolet Grasslands session 8

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VRrjohv1Ck ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-11
02:42:15

The David Web

The David Web is a storytelling game for an unknown number of pursuers inspired by the structure and cinematography of the Jason Bourne movies.In The David Web, the players are all anonymous pursuers who follow David around as he tries to discover his identity. Sometimes a player will turn out to be an asset of a hostile and resourceful agency, sometimes a player will just be a camera observing David without obstructing him. David doesn't remember why powerful people want him dead, but he knows that they do and he has the skills to maneuver through the web he finds himself in. Together you and your friends will create the narrative of a chase movie by taking turns to describe what David is doing, how he uncovers details about his own past, and why he is being pursued. None of these details are created in advance, so you and your friends will make them up as you go, following along from the scenes and descriptions you each add to the overall story.Eventually both David and the players will discover who he is. Crash zoom into The David Web and get chasing!The David Web is by Hamish Cameron and is available here https://ardensludere.itch.io/davidwebOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9KjVSKtD1A ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-09
01:43:19

Community Radio: WESP "We Feel Your Pain"

Your town has deep secrets, terrifying monsters, unspeakable evils, a clandestine city council making strange decrees...and a public radio station!In Community Radio, a group of 3 - 10 people gather to improvise scenes that show what life is like in this town, with accompanying public radio broadcasts. It's a game of dark humor and fast thinking that can entertain for 1-2 hours. All you need is a copy of the game, some index cards and two dice to start.If you like Welcome to Nightvale, this is the game for you!Community Radio is by Quinn Murphy and you can find it here https://thoughtcrimegames.itch.io/community-radioOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iKKr3rrUTs ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-08
01:29:41

SWS Stellar Conflict - Tapani 07

Step into the era of the New Republic, where the Empire may be defeated, but its remnants still lurk in the shadows, and the galaxy is far from at peace. You and your crew are about to embark on a high-stakes journey through the Tapani Sector - a system where the gilded halls of noble houses clash with the gritty starports full of rogues, smugglers, and daring pilots. This is a place of glamour and deception, where every handshake hides a dagger and every smile could spell betrayal.As crew members on a modest but dependable transport ship, you’re tasked with keeping your wits about you while navigating these treacherous waters. With Imperial patrols on high alert, noble houses pulling strings for political gain, and backroom deals driving every decision, each job comes with risk and the promise of credits - if you can pull it off.Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX7SLhv1Xh4 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-08
02:26:49

Urban Shadows: Piper at the gates of dawn (s5)

Vicente's enemies catch him in a vulnerable spot, while Regis's desire for protection against the fey force him to turn to an unlikely ally: his ex wife. Note we were having pretty bad connection problems this session, I haven't watched the video back but suspect the audio is gonna be rough.Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O-hlLmuesU ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-08
52:11

Urban Shadows: Piper at the gates of dawn (4)

Cathy visits her widower; Regis has a bad dream; Vincente scouts his former mentor; Maximus finally has a lead on the fey drug ring.Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akca3WzwSmY ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-08
01:49:56

Follow: Dragon

A one-shot of Ben Robbins Follow, "a game about working together or falling apart." In this GMless storygame, we follow a quest and the challenges it faces. In this case dragon slaying...in space...sort of...This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.comOur audio version of these episodes can be found here: https://playingatthehearth.openhearthgaming.com/Follow us on https://www.tumblr.com/blog/open-hearth-rpghttps://bsky.app/profile/openhearthrpg@openhearthrpg@dice.campYou can support my channel and website at patreon/ageofravensFor more APs subscribe to the channel. For more on gaming in general, check out my site at ageofravensgames.comOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElCB9w_rPGY ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-05
02:39:56

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