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A run on an original adventure to figure out what works and doesn’t.

Red Markets Beta – The Reformers – Episode 04

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A warehouse full of who-knows-what, a downed helicopter in the parking lot, and a herd of casualties blocking the way; there’s a reason Anton’s old outfit didn’t make it out of St. Louis alive.  Will the Reformers suffer the same fate?  Can they lay their fellow takers to rest?  Will they operate heavy machinery?  Guess you better get to listening.

THE PLAYERS:

Laura – “Pixie” Mallory: Former pre-med student who volunteered as an EMT, Pixie was out west on an internship when the Crash went down. She’s been working her way back East and home alongside a slowly dwindling squad of Army Reservists ever since.

Ethan – “Freebird”: an Ozark gun dealer with a social justice streak. Used to run with a raider outfit, but got out when they turned white supremacist. He’s trying to make a better life for his black adopted son, Davion, who lost an arm to the raiders.

Aaron – Antonio “Elder” Delgado:  Smuggler turned Mormon missionary who got trapped in the States during the Crash.  Now he uses his truck and criminal past to earn enough for a one-way ticket back to Mexico.

You can find out more about Red Markets at hebanon.blogspot.com and slangdesign.com/rppr/category/game-designer-workshop

Follow along with our after action reports on the RPPR Forums (spoilers): slangdesign.com/forums/index.php/topic,1952.0.html

Laura writes about the campaign and other cool things (like an upcoming novella) at www.laurabwrites.com

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Red Markets Beta – The Reformers – Episode 03

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After running into big trouble at the Little Pittsburgh Mine, the Reformers head back to The Four Seasons to get paid and recoup.  Then their new latent friend Anton requests that they complete his final job, a contract that cost the lives of his former crew.

Will they accept this dangerous, yet potentially profitable mission?  (Spoilers, they do).

THE PLAYERS:

Laura – “Pixie” Mallory: Former pre-med student who volunteered as an EMT, Pixie was out west on an internship when the Crash went down. She’s been working her way back East and home alongside a slowly dwindling squad of Army Reservists ever since.

Ethan – “Freebird”: an Ozark gun dealer with a social justice streak. Used to run with a raider outfit, but got out when they turned white supremacist. He’s trying to make a better life for his black adopted son, Davion, who lost an arm to the raiders.

Aaron – Antonio “Elder” Delgado:  Smuggler turned Mormon missionary who got trapped in the States during the Crash.  Now he uses his truck and criminal past to earn enough for a one-way ticket back to Mexico.

You can find out more about Red Markets at hebanon.blogspot.com and slangdesign.com/rppr/category/game-designer-workshop

Follow along with our after action reports on the RPPR Forums (spoilers): slangdesign.com/forums/index.php/topic,1952.0.html

Warning: Explicit Content

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Red Markets Beta – The Reformers – Episode 02

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It’s The Reformer’s first gig and they’ve been contracted to investigate an abandoned coal mine.  Will they be able to find a new energy source for Jeff City?  What are all these bones doing here?  Will they get that sweet, sweet bounty?  I guess you’ll have to listen to find out.  Enjoy.

THE PLAYERS:

Laura – “Pixie” Mallory: Former pre-med student who volunteered as an EMT, Pixie was out west on an internship when the Crash went down. She’s been working her way back East and home alongside a slowly dwindling squad of Army Reservists ever since.

Ethan – “Freebird”: an Ozark gun dealer with a social justice streak. Used to run with a raider outfit, but got out when they turned white supremacist. He’s trying to make a better life for his black adopted son, Davion, who lost an arm to the raiders.

Aaron – Antonio “Elder” Delgado:  Smuggler turned Mormon missionary who got trapped in the States during the Crash.  Now he uses his truck and criminal past to earn enough for a one-way ticket back to Mexico.

You can find out more about Red Markets at hebanon.blogspot.com and slangdesign.com/rppr/category/game-designer-workshop

Follow along with our after action reports on the RPPR Forums (spoilers): slangdesign.com/forums/index.php/topic,1952.0.html

Warning: Explicit Content

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Red Markets Beta – The Reformers – Episode 01

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Four members of the Role Playing Public Radio forum fumble through Google Hangouts to play games.  This is Technical Difficulties.

Our Red Markets Beta playtest campaign begins!  Red Markets is an economic horror game by Caleb Stokes, coming to Kickstarter Summer 2016.   In the near future, the zombie apocalypse (nicknamed The Crash) has divided the country in half; with the East Coast living in relative safety, while those west of the Mississippi must struggle daily to survive in the wasteland (The Loss).  The players are Takers, those strong/crazy enough to risk their lives and earn enough Bounty to escape the horrors of The Loss.

You can find out more about Red Markets at hebanon.blogspot.com and slangdesign.com/rppr/category/game-designer-workshop

In our first episode, we create our Enclave (base of operations), and negotiate for our first job.  Enjoy!

THE PLAYERS:

Laura – “Pixie” Mallory: Former pre-med student who volunteered as an EMT, Pixie was out west on an internship when the Crash went down. She’s been working her way back East and home alongside a slowly dwindling squad of Army Reservists ever since.

Ethan – “Freebird”: an Ozark gun dealer with a social justice streak. Used to run with a raider outfit, but got out when they turned white supremacist. He’s trying to make a better life for his black adopted son, Davion, who lost an arm to the raiders.

Aaron – Antonio “Elder” Delgado:  Smuggler turned Mormon missionary who got trapped in the States during the Crash.  Now he uses his truck and criminal past to earn enough for a one-way ticket back to Mexico.

Follow along with our after action reports on the RPPR Forums (spoilers): slangdesign.com/forums/index.php/topic,1952.0.html

Warning: Explicit Content

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Boot Hill – The Manchester Mangler & Stable Fire and Bank Hold Up

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Three people entered Promise City, Texas, on Monday, June 5, 1876. They had been travelling west for over a week together and had gotten to know each other pretty well. The stage had proven too expensive, so they were travelling on foot. The Reverend Jonathan McCreary was a preacher of the good word of the Lord. Todd Wolf looked like a boy and had a relatively soft voice. Juan Wallobee rode his mule, Sandy, who he had for years.

On Nov. 9, 2014, I ran a play test of Boot Hill (3rd Edition) to review it in Knights of the Dinner Table Magazine, using the introductory scenario from the game book. My players were James, Peri, and Logan.

Role playing journal of the game session can be found here:

http://www.penandpapergames.com/forums/entry.php/1910-Boot-Hill-The-Manchester-Mangler-amp-Stable-Fire-and-Bank-Hold-Up

A playlist of 10 videos of the game session can be found here:

“https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonZ7fuFAFDp0ule5VF8nMioB8U9HsJk-”

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