Trigger Warning: non-explicit discussion of sexual assault.

This week, Jeremy & Liv are joined by by fellow City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows player Candace the Magnificent to talk specifically about playing femme presenting and female characters in horror Actual Plays and TTRPGS. From how the female/femme experience affects horror role play experiences, to their experiences of how horror TTRPGS and Actual Play can be liberating, and how real-world dynamics can affect the playstyles happening at YOUR table!

Also, that vignette with one Connie Chang Jeremy mentioned will be dropping on the Patreon SOON!

And speaking of horror...

Our very first official campaign setting module, City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting, set in non-other than Mavros, will be launching in May/June 2025! Be sure to be among the first notified of its launch, as we'll have tiers and goals featuring limited edition merch (which you can get a sneak peak at over on the Patreon!)

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Summary

Strap in folks! This week, Jeremy, Jasper and Candace the Magnificent address the effect that the US's tariff hike now has on the TTRPG industry, and then - on a lighter note - how to run horror games in a way that fulfils your players.

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