Session Zero Heroes - A TTRPG Actual Play Podcast

With new skills and abilities, the gang begins their plans and preparations for Lil Sauce's trial. But how will they manage to absolve him of several counts of murder, theft, and trespassing? The realm of the courts is a much different one in a world where magic exists, the team will have a lot of loose ends they'll need to tie up. Can they get to them in time? Or will Sauce have to face the punishment for the group's ill deeds? Fi...

The team takes a break from their preparations for Lil Sauce's trial and decide to level up, but JarJim has something brand new in-store for them. They're suddenly transported to a sprawling arcade full of practically every game imaginable, each one corresponding to a different class and offering prizes in the form of various level-up features. What games will the group play, and what will they gain? Find out in this episode of Cri...

Unlock the secrets to crafting captivating worlds with the incredible Chip Watchorn! Join us as we delve into the foundational concepts of TTRPG cartography, from Chip's own inspiring journey and the vital role a good map plays in your campaign, to essential principles and the different types of maps every GM should consider. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, Chip shares invaluable insights on whe...

Lil Sauce's legal team: Kobold, Goblin, and Birds begin the initial steps of preparing for Sauce's trial. Having no idea how the Isla Numus legal system works, they do their best to navigate the bureaucracy. Will they be able to figure it all out and create the best case for their client? Or will they fail dramatically leaving Sauce to suffer the consequences of the law? Find out in this episode of Criminals of Isla Numus!

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The gang is about to face one of their biggest challenges as they return home: THE LAW! As they arrive at their base, Lil Sauce gets arrested by a SWAT team of guards! What crime did he commit? Perhaps some recent activity the team committed has finally come back to bite them? What will the rest of the crew do to absolve him? Or perhaps they'll bust him out of the slammer? Find out in this episode of Criminals of Isla Numus!

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Join us for the first ever installment of the Session Zero University's Book Club, a place where we grab a piece of TTRPG content and take a deep dive into it, discussing how it works and the exciting elements we're excited to try. Today, we'll be discussing 1985 Games' Obojima: Into the Tall Grass, a D&D world inspired by Studio Ghibli and The Legend of Zelda. We'll dive into the new species, subclasses, magic items, mechanics...

The gang receives a nice compensation of 10.000 gold pieces for defeating the demonic puppet Raku and saving Trinket Square's missing children. They say their goodbyes to Mr. McGriddle and head out to find their next money-making venture amidst the city. What will they find? What opportunities and ideas await them? Will they get involved in the Horse Races? Run a job for Blankspace? Or perhaps, rob a bank? Find out in this episode ...

The fight with the alleged "McGriddle" begins as the group has him trapped in his home base: the old clock tower. Unfortunately, for them, they're fighting him on in his own turf filled with the puppet strings McGriddle swings and manipulates to keep him hidden amidst the magical darkness he casts over the area. Will the group see through his shadowy illusions? Or fall to this wooden, demonic entity? Find out in this episode of Cri...

Wanting to create your own world full of thriving cultures, intriguing locations, interesting mechanics, and clever characters but you're struggling to figure out HOW? Well, you've come to the right place. Teaching Assistant Doug Grosser assists us in delving into the vast world of worldbuilding to share with us the structure of design, the methods of diving into details, and preparing everything you need to throw your characters i...

As the rest of the group finds the old clocktower and heads inside to investigate they find Rorick tied up in a cacoon-like bundle hanging from the balcony alongside the missing children. As they cut him down and start to get to work on the kids, a strange doll appears. Unfortunately, for the crew, this doll isn't friendly and commences an attack followed by more dolls that emanate from the darkness around them. Will the group surv...

It's time to solve this occult mystery once and for all. Where is this evil entity pretending to be the long-dead McGriddle? Where are the children that have gone missing presumably kidnapped by this entity? And why is Rorick wearing a dress? Hopefully, we'll answer all these questions and more in today's episode of Criminals of Isla Numus!

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David
  • Kenku Shadow Sorcerer
• Keto (Ichthyo "T...

The gang confronts Gideon McGriddle about his resurrection ritual and discovers a heavy dose of dark magic mixed into the spell. Now they know that the McGriddle brought back from the dead certainly isn't what it seems, but what is it and how will they find it? Find out in today's episode of Criminals of Isla Numus!

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David
  • Kenku Shadow Sorcerer
• Keto (Ichthyo "Theo" Glycerskin) - Played...

Players and GMs, are you trapped with a constant stream of the traditional Medieval High Fantasy? Have you attempted to convert the Dungeons and Dragons rules in such a way as to play new themes only to be met with days of work and poor results? Perhaps, it's because you need a new system. Join Hartly Llosa, creator of the Nightbringer system to talk to us about breaking free of the D&D-only mindset and teach us how we can expl...

While the rest of the team heads to the burger place Sauce wanted them all to meet up at, McGregor chats with his old friend MCGriddle's father Gideon and discovers that, thanks to some strange, magical ritual he ran McGriddle is back in the world of the living. Unfortunately, it's not as encouraging as it seems when Gideon casually mentions McGriddle's return might have something to do with the missing children as of late. What wi...

Join us for your first class at Session Zero University: Intramural One-Shots with Professor Cameron Hoogendyk (Dr. Roger James Biddenbocker) who will be sharing not only WHY you should run one-shots, but also the when, where, what, who, and how of running one-shots! Although this isn't a "required class" you'd be missing out on a lot of golden information if you don't sit down and learn the ins and outs of one-shot sessions/campai...

Our gang of misfits and troublemakers are back after a long break! Now, with their rewards from the Minotaur race in their holsters and pockets, Lil' Sauce makes a reluctant stop at the Blankspace HQ to have a chat with the chief. In the meantime, he leaves the rest of the crew unsupervised to cause whatever trouble they might see fit. Will they find themselves in too deep? And can Sauce continue being a member of the secret police...

It's now or never as the group has managed to get themselves into a military jeep and are driving through the hallways of the Sunrise mall towards the pharmacy and security office where their escape is said to be hidden, but will they manage to escape the zombie-infested mall with their Christmas presents? Or will an unforeseen danger stop them dead in their tracks!? Find out on the final episode of Black Friday of the Dead.

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After defeating the evil Mr. McGuffin at the sports supplies store the gang gears up to make their final rush across the zombie-filled in hopes of getting to the security room where the roof access is supposedly awaiting. Maybe they can find something that will help them get through the hordes. Also, what happened to that old janitor guy? Find out on this episode of Black Friday of the Dead.

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Jackson joins the team after the group's distraction successfully draws the zombies away from the bookstore. Now it's time to find a way to the Security Office where the rooftop entrance is located, but maybe a quick stop for supplies and weapons from the sporting goods store next door might be smart. Upon entry the team notices something strange seems to be going on inside that might present a problem to the team. Find out what it...