After Serenity

Season 4 kicks off with this episode as we experiment with a new format and geek out about everything from death rays to Dragonbane. We rundown the role-playing games we hope to play this season, review the games we delved into during the hiatus, and geek out about technology in our campaigns. Chapters 0:00 – […] The post From Death Rays to Dragonbane (S4E1) appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Fallout – the post-apocalyptic game set in an alternate, atomic-powered reality – kicks off our new Campaigns & Coffee short-format podcast. With the sound of laughter echoing through the vast caverns of the Lair, we talk about the new streaming series on Amazon Prime, the video games that inspired it, and the session zero for […] The post Gore and Lore in Fallout – Campaigns & Coffee appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Our Cyberpunk RED Recap episode looks at the first season of our actual play campaign. We talk about our favorite moments, how the characters grew, reversals we didn’t see coming (or did, and loved anyway) and more. The post S3E32 Cyberpunk RED Recap and Review appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Join us for a lookback at our Savage Worlds-powered actual play campaign, Sundered Horizons! In this podcast retrospective, the crew discusses the three episode arc and asks one of the most important questions you can ask in a campaign: should we continue or try something else? Sundered Horizons was our first “Side Passage” adventure – … S3E31 Sundered Horizons – Season Look Back Read More » The post S3E31 Sundered Horizons – Season Look Back appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

The edgerunners finished their latest big gig, securing black box tech for the Maker Enclave and surviving an encounter with a Zetatech “negotiation response team”. With the run complete, they’re looking for some much needed downtime. In Chapter 5 of our Cyberpunk RED actual play podcast, we try out the games downtime rules, which allow … S3E30 Cyberpunk RED Chapter 5: Downtime and the Living is Easy Read More » The post S3E30 Cyberpunk RED Chapter 5: Downtime and the Living is Easy appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Our Cyberpunk RED actual play campaign continues with Chapter 4: Aftershocks. In our last chapter, the edgerunners cracked open the Titan 1X prototype self-driving tractor trailer and secured the Zetatech blackbox that the Maker Enclave hired them to acquire. As they moved the black box to their vehicle, they caught site of a Zetatech-branded AeroCop … S3E28 Cyberpunk RED Chapter 4: Aftershocks Read More » The post S3E28 Cyberpunk RED Chapter 4: Aftershocks appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

At Gen Con 2023 we interviewed Aaron Shanks, director of marketing for Paizo.  We discussed Rage of the Elements, their latest Pathfinder 2nd Edition release and as well as their plans for the new Starfinder 2nd Edition.  We also delve into Paizo’s approach to world-building, with system-wide events that progress the story in both games … S3E27 Gen Con 2023 – Paizo Interview Read More » The post S3E27 Gen Con 2023 – Paizo Interview appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Chapter 2 of our Cyberpunk RED actual play campaign ended with the edgerunners staring down the guns of a rapidly approaching Zetatech Aerocop. They had just seized the company’s black box tractor tech from an experimental, self-driving tractor trailer at the “Iron Oasis” scrapyard outside of Night City. In order to get away with the … S3E26 Cyberpunk RED Chapter 3: An Offer Read More » The post S3E26 Cyberpunk RED Chapter 3: An Offer appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

At Gen Con 2023 we interviewed Tomas Härenstam, one of the co-founders of Free League Publishing. The company won big at the 2023 Ennies game awards, taking home seven Gold Ennies for everything from Best Cartography for the Blade Runner RPG Starter Set to Product of the Year for Vaesen RPG: Mythic Britain & Ireland. … S3E25 Gen Con 2023 – Free League Interview Read More » The post S3E25 Gen Con 2023 – Free League Interview appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

In this episode of the Lair of Secrets podcast, we’re talking about generative AI as a tool in gaming! We’re looking at how the overhyped tech can assist game masters and players alike. We provide real-game examples of using ChatGPT prompts both during prep and in game. Main topic: ChatGPT and Generative AI in RPG … S3E24 Using ChatGPT and Generative AI in RPG Prep Read More » The post S3E24 Using ChatGPT and Generative AI in RPG Prep appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Our Cyberpunk RED actual play campaign continues with Chapter 2: Iron Oasis! Technical issues with recording this podcast that caused the video to glitch and the audio to get messed up near the end. We’re releasing a summary of this episode so future episodes make sense. Previously … on Cyberpunk RED The edgerunners were hired … S3E23 Cyberpunk RED Chapter 2: Iron Oasis Read More » The post S3E23 Cyberpunk RED Chapter 2: Iron Oasis appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Chris Birch, co-founder of Modiphius Entertainment, joins us to talk about his company’s upcoming slate of games including the hopepunk scifi game Dreams and Machines and the Roman Empire-era Cohors Cthulhu (a prequel to their popular Achtung Cthulhu! role-playing game). We also discuss Modiphius’ Via Modiphius and other programs to foster and promote upcoming RPG … S3E22 GenCon 2023 – Modiphius Interview Read More » The post S3E22 GenCon 2023 – Modiphius Interview appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

GenCon 2023 – the mega game convention in Indianapolis, Indiana – is the focus of this episode of the Lair of Secrets podcast. During the show we rundown our impressions of GenCon (David was there in 2022; Ken hadn’t been back since 2014) and talk about all the cool RPGs they bought and played at … S3E21 GenCon 2023 Read More » The post S3E21 GenCon 2023 appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

When schedules don’t align or when real-life intervenes in our Cyberpunk RED actual play campaign, we venture down a Side Passage! On this episode, we feature the kick off of a second actual play campaign with David Moore’s dimension hopping, steampunk-powered Sundered Horizons: Navigating the Nexus. It’s powered by Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (SWADE). In … S3E20 Savage Worlds Actual Play, Chapter 1 – “The Most Expensive Adventure” Read More » The post S3E20 Savage Worlds Actual Play, Chapter 1 – “The Most Expensive Adventure” appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

On this episode, we’re talking Savage Worlds! We review the basics of the Savage Worlds rules and then delve into how to use the core rules and the various supplements and setting books to build your own campaign world. Overlord Emeritus Chris Miller, who built his own takes on Savage Dresden and Savage Amber, joins … S3E19 What is Savage Worlds? Read More » The post S3E19 What is Savage Worlds? appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Our Cyberpunk RED actual play campaign kicks off with Chapter 1: Made to Order. The edgerunners are hired by the Makers Enclave to secure some black box tech from the Zetatech. The target – a sealed box approximately 1′ x 1′ x 2′ – is part of a new line of self-directed farming equipment. It’s … S3E18 Cyberpunk RED Chapter 1: Made to Order Read More » The post S3E18 Cyberpunk RED Chapter 1: Made to Order appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

Summer is here, and that means reading! On this episode, it’s all books, all the time as we talk about our Summer Reading Lists for 2023. Need more inspiration? Check out these posts. The Summer Reading Lists 2023 David’s Picks Ken’s Picks Feedback We love feedback! You post a comment below or connect with us … S3E17 Summer Reading Lists for 2023 Read More » The post S3E17 Summer Reading Lists for 2023 appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

In this podcast episode, we look at Oracles for role-playing games. Oracles are a kind of random generator popularized by solo RPGs like Ironsworn and the Mythic Game Master Simulator. However the idea of oracles – in which you role some dice to determine a course of action or inspire some aspect of your game … S3E16 Oracles for Role-Playing Games Read More » The post S3E16 Oracles for Role-Playing Games appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

On this episode of the Lair of Secrets podcast we look at using different media in your role-playing game sessions. This includes tools like thematic artwork, background music, in-game fiction, and even props. We also look at the new Sentinels of Earth-Prime digital card game by Handelebra (based on the print game by Greater than … S3E15 Using Music, Art, and Props in Your Game Read More » The post S3E15 Using Music, Art, and Props in Your Game appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.

On this episode, we talking about changing gears – changing game systems, changing genres, changing roles, changing groups – as part of our May 2023 RPG Blog Carnival hosting duties. Before venturing into those tiny, switching passages, all different, we talk about Ken’s return to backpacking, discuss new streaming series (Lockwood and Co., Picard, and … S3E14 Changing Gears Read More » The post S3E14 Changing Gears appeared first on Lair Of Secrets.