RPG Reanimators

A deep dissection of Impossible Landscapes' structure, themes, and tricky narrative beats. They debate pacing, railroading risks, and how memetic Carcosa seeps into play. Practical prep tips cover scene handouts, session-zero screening, and organization for running online. They warn about player continuity, character death handling, and offer media for extra inspiration.

Episode Notes For our Season 2 premiere, the Reanimators meet with Jason Cordova to discuss the analog horror TTRPG Public Access! We discuss the inspiration and design elements poured into the game, get some advice for new GMs and players looking to try this system - and the Carved from Brindlewood engine out, and bond over childhood trauma and 80s/90s nostalgia! Links: The upcoming Public Access kickstarter set to open 3/17/2026!! The Bad Spot YouTube channel - where Jason has ran several Public Access and other APs The Darkened Threshold - a podcast from The Gauntlet hosted by Jason and others Invite link to our Discord server Our free-to-follow Patreon for downloadable versions of our episodes and resources, or if you would like to support us, gain access to early releases of our episodes! Intro & outro music: "In the Mouth of Madness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. All other music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing from Freesound.org. Find out more at https://rpg-reanimators.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The hosts explore the intriguing concept of Green Boxes in the Delta Green RPG, discussing their purpose as inconspicuous storage for clandestine supplies. They highlight creative ways to make these boxes feel lived-in with signs of past users. The conversation delves into balancing useful items against maintaining game tone, and the idea of using bizarre, everyday objects to create horror. They also recommend alternative storage locations and emphasize the importance of meticulous design to keep the gameplay engaging and suspenseful.

Dive into the thrilling world of chases in tabletop RPGs! Discover what makes these moments pulse-pounding and learn why many systems reduce them to tedious rolls. Explore innovative mechanics from Delta Green and the narrative strength of rules-light games. Uncover tips for vibrant chase scene narration and the crafty use of obstacles. Listen as hosts debate card versus dice mechanics and the importance of prepping for fast-paced action, plus ways to leave players breathless with inventive set pieces inspired by films and games!

Episode Notes In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Call of Cthulhu scenario Deliver Us from Evil written by Keeper Doc and Alex Guillotte. We've had the pleasure of playing and running in multiple versions of this scenario (soon to be published as APs on our YouTube channel) and work with KeeperDoc to give a variety of insights for great moments to highlight, as well as some potentially choppy waters for GMs to be aware of before running it. Links: You can find the scenario at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/486759/deliver-us-from-evil Our shared file drive where you can find a plaintext version of the handouts: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-u_9Zx2a2i_Q-omOJw41VLBXayQ3kTQX?usp=sharing Invite link to our Discord server YouTube And our free-to-follow Patreon as another place for resources and ad-free episode downloads All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing from FreeSound.org. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Join us for a chat with Marie Enger where we discuss a variety of topics including their RPGs Death to the Wizard Kings, Casket Land, old cartoons, pottery, the horrors of Missouri, cosmic horror art creation for works like Where Black Stars Rise, as well as Marie's suspected ability to predict the future! Links: You can find Marie online via their website (which also has links to the games and works we discuss) or Bluesky You can join our Discord for more discussions via this link here: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8 And if you liked this episode or found it helpful, you can support us on Patreon. All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes In this episode, we study an aberration that is half roleplaying game, half card game, half improv routine, and half love letter to the late David Lynch (that math checks out according to our non-Euclidean algebra). Something is Wrong Here by Kira Magrann is an extremely interesting and unique system that we haven't seen anything like before or since. We discuss some of our experiences with the system and provide some ideas and suggestions to help future Facilitators make their own Lynchian waking nightmares. Links: You can find the game here: https://kiramagrann.itch.io/something-is-wrong-here A reference doc for Facilitators with some of our notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tgbpMAt5qOY5bWU1mc1pwYUjl4NjqYynr5I2uDn4-Tw/edit?usp=sharing An invite to our Discord server: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8 If this episode was helpful to you, and you'd like to support us and get early access to episodes and other content, consider following or subscribing to us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RPGReanimators All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Delve into the eerie scenario of Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home, exploring its rich themes of deception and morally complex choices. The hosts discuss gripping character backstories, including John Balfour's chilling motivations and the unsettling kidnapping plot. Investigators navigate media pressure while facing biblical plagues, enhancing the tension. Tune in for tips on transforming it for Delta Green, cinematic set pieces, and how to effectively incorporate player agency into intense scenarios. Perfect for GMs looking to elevate their game!

Episode Notes We are organizing an upcoming online TTRPG convention tentatively named Reanimated RPG Con!! We're set to unleash this monstrosity the weekend of November 14-16, with a variety of free games, panels, and workshops. GM signups are from October 1-10, then player sign-ups will be on October 20-30. The event will be hosted on our RPG Reanimators Discord server, so be sure to join if you'd like to sign up and stay updated on these events! Invite link: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes In this episode, Alex and Nathan meet with Paul Fricker as a consulting expert to discuss the core essences of what makes a Call of Cthulhu scenario, as well as explore the limits of scenarios for the TTRPG system. You can find Paul Fricker's website here: https://paulfricker.substack.com/ Or chat more with us on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk8 If this episode was helpful to you, and you'd like to support us and get early access to episodes and other content, consider following or subscribing to us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RPGReanimators Consultations are free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or considering using, these issues at their table (or at least add new and exciting chattering voices inside listener's heads). All music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.