The Illusion Horror and Con Podcast

Kult Topics A deep dive into using the Kult Divinity Lost System, advice for running games with sleepers and enlightened characters, and insights into the creation and philosophy behind the settings, monsters and scenarios.Guests: J.R. Fryer (he/him), Jacqueline "Jax Romana" Bryk (she/they/fae), Perry Clark (he/him), Petter Nallo (he/him), Gabriel (Gabe the Herald) he/him, moderated by Stephen Wall (he/him)Music: Cryo Chamber - Thanks for the incredible soundscapes https://cryochamber.bandcamp.comChannel Description: The Illusion Horror and Con is an online community of horror TTRPG enthusiasts.  We run two completely free online RPG conventions during the year: Spring Community Con and our main Illusion Horror Con during December. We plan to release both exclusive audio content and audio versions of APs, panels, interviews, and RPG guides on our YouTube channel. Tune in on Tuesdays for (mostly) weekly drops. 🔗 ConnectSubscribe for upcoming episodes and campaign resources:📺 YouTube – ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theillusionhorrorandcon⁠📽️Twitch TV - ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/illusionhorror⁠🎮KICK - ⁠https://kick.com/illusionhorror⁠Talk with us on the Illusion Horror & Con Discord Server and Other Socials:💀 Discord / Threads – ⁠https://discord.com/invite/DVRqMD9k9d⁠🩵 Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/illusionhorror.bsky.social⁠📸 Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/illusionhorror/⁠🎲 dice.camp - ⁠https://dice.camp/@illusionhorror⁠📘Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/IllusionHorror⁠Website: ⁠https://www.theillusionhorrorcon.events/home⁠

Horror in Non-Traditional Settings Beyond haunted houses and graveyards—explore how horror thrives in unexpected places: space stations, deserts, suburbs, or even cheerful festivals.Guests: Paul Baldowski (he/him), Matthew Sanderson (he/him), Kim Godwin (she/her), D Lauzon (she/they), Michael Petersen (he/him/they), moderated by Camille (they/them)Music: Cryo Chamber - Thanks for the incredible soundscapes https://cryochamber.bandcamp.comChannel Description: The Illusion Horror and Con is an online community of horror TTRPG enthusiasts.  We run two completely free online RPG conventions during the year: Spring Community Con and our main Illusion Horror Con during December. We plan to release both exclusive audio content and audio versions of APs, panels, interviews, and RPG guides on our YouTube channel. Tune in on Tuesdays for (mostly) weekly drops. 🔗 ConnectSubscribe for upcoming episodes and campaign resources:📺 YouTube – ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theillusionhorrorandcon⁠📽️Twitch TV - ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/illusionhorror⁠🎮KICK - ⁠https://kick.com/illusionhorror⁠Talk with us on the Illusion Horror & Con Discord Server and Other Socials:💀 Discord / Threads – ⁠https://discord.com/invite/DVRqMD9k9d⁠🩵 Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/illusionhorror.bsky.social⁠📸 Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/illusionhorror/⁠🎲 dice.camp - ⁠https://dice.camp/@illusionhorror⁠📘Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/IllusionHorror⁠Website: ⁠https://www.theillusionhorrorcon.events/home⁠

Ludonarrative Dissonance When game mechanics clash with story themes: dissecting how horror games can avoid—or intentionally use—mechanical tension to strengthen narrative immersion.Guests: Paul Baldowski (he/him), Paweł Kicman (he/him), Ferne Milton (she/her), Steph (she/her), moderated by David Wartmann (he/him)Music: Cryo Chamber - Thanks for the incredible soundscapes https://cryochamber.bandcamp.comChannel Description: The Illusion Horror and Con is an online community of horror TTRPG enthusiasts.  We run two completely free online RPG conventions during the year: Spring Community Con and our main Illusion Horror Con during December. We plan to release both exclusive audio content and audio versions of APs, panels, interviews, and RPG guides on our YouTube channel. Tune in on Tuesdays for (mostly) weekly drops. 🔗 ConnectSubscribe for upcoming episodes and campaign resources:📺 YouTube – ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theillusionhorrorandcon⁠📽️Twitch TV - ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/illusionhorror⁠🎮KICK - ⁠https://kick.com/illusionhorror⁠Talk with us on the Illusion Horror & Con Discord Server and Other Socials:💀 Discord / Threads – ⁠https://discord.com/invite/DVRqMD9k9d⁠🩵 Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/illusionhorror.bsky.social⁠📸 Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/illusionhorror/⁠🎲 dice.camp - ⁠https://dice.camp/@illusionhorror⁠📘Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/IllusionHorror⁠Website: ⁠https://www.theillusionhorrorcon.events/home⁠

How to Develop a Scenario From concept to table-ready session—breaking down the process of writing compelling, playable horror scenarios that captivate and terrify.Guests: J.R. Fryer (he/him), Kim Godwin (she/her), Steve Anderson (he/him), D Lauzon (she/they), moderated by Rachel (she/her)Music: Cryo Chamber - Thanks for the incredible soundscapes https://cryochamber.bandcamp.comChannel Description: The Illusion Horror and Con is an online community of horror TTRPG enthusiasts.  We run two completely free online RPG conventions during the year: Spring Community Con and our main Illusion Horror Con during December. We plan to release both exclusive audio content and audio versions of APs, panels, interviews, and RPG guides on our YouTube channel. Tune in on Tuesdays for (mostly) weekly drops. 🔗 ConnectSubscribe for upcoming episodes and campaign resources:📺 YouTube – ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theillusionhorrorandcon⁠📽️Twitch TV - ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/illusionhorror⁠🎮KICK - ⁠https://kick.com/illusionhorror⁠Talk with us on the Illusion Horror & Con Discord Server and Other Socials:💀 Discord / Threads – ⁠https://discord.com/invite/DVRqMD9k9d⁠🩵 Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/illusionhorror.bsky.social⁠📸 Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/illusionhorror/⁠🎲 dice.camp - ⁠https://dice.camp/@illusionhorror⁠📘Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/IllusionHorror⁠Website: ⁠https://www.theillusionhorrorcon.events/home⁠

Player-Driven Horror Discover techniques for giving players meaningful agency in shaping the story’s horror. From collaborative worldbuilding to emotional stakes, make your table the true architect of terror.Guests: Matthew Dawkins (he/him), D Lauzon (she/they), Gabriel (Gabe the Herald) (he/him), Gunilla Jonsson (she/her/they), moderated by Bear Winters (he/him)Music: Cryo Chamber - Thanks for the incredible soundscapes https://cryochamber.bandcamp.comChannel Description: The Illusion Horror and Con is an online community of horror TTRPG enthusiasts.  We run two completely free online RPG conventions during the year: Spring Community Con and our main Illusion Horror Con during December. We plan to release both exclusive audio content and audio versions of APs, panels, interviews, and RPG guides on our YouTube channel. Tune in on Tuesdays for (mostly) weekly drops. 🔗 ConnectSubscribe for upcoming episodes and campaign resources:📺 YouTube – ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theillusionhorrorandcon⁠📽️Twitch TV - ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/illusionhorror⁠🎮KICK - ⁠https://kick.com/illusionhorror⁠Talk with us on the Illusion Horror & Con Discord Server and Other Socials:💀 Discord / Threads – ⁠https://discord.com/invite/DVRqMD9k9d⁠🩵 Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/illusionhorror.bsky.social⁠📸 Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/illusionhorror/⁠🎲 dice.camp - ⁠https://dice.camp/@illusionhorror⁠📘Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/IllusionHorror⁠Website: ⁠https://www.theillusionhorrorcon.events/home⁠