Bone Throwers Theater

We embark on a new mentally challenging journey with this run of A Penny Foy My Thoughts, from Evil Hat Productions. We're definitely going to stretch and strengthen our storytelling muscles on this one. In this episode, we read through the details and rule for play, while we lay out the first memory of one of the patients; already laced with mystery, intrigue, and tragedy. System: A Penny For My Thoughts, by Evil Hat Productions CAST: Ellie Jeff Jeremy Johnny Jordan Patryc Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

Well, the animal preserve certainly hasn't been a dull place. What the characters saw as a respite, Jordan and other players had something much deeper in mind. The group appears to be coming apart at the seams, but in this commentary episode we discuss the methods behind the madness, and postulate how it all might be building toward something greater. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games Character Advancement: Jeff (Jerr) Best Roleplay: Ellie (Archi) Who Brought the best Snack: Jeremy (Cinnamon Chip Cheesecake Cookies) CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — Archi Jeff — Jerr Lan Jeremy — Julian Illix Johnny — Chime North Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

Three main campaigns and about 2 dozen one-shots adds up to a lot of episodes, and some great stories. In this bonus commentary episode, we talk about a lot of our favorite characters, scenes and other memorable moments we've had on the show. We talk about some of the behind the scene things when it comes to collaborative storytelling, and even a bit of production. We also share a few outtakes and highlight several outstanding contributions from past cast members; Carlin, Stephanie, and Mike. It's definitely been a fun ride, and there is still much more to come. CAST: Jordan Aaron Ellie Jeff Jeremy Johnny Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

Things are looking really grim as the virus continues to replicate and present in ways that are unexpected. The team does what it can to stave off the attacks, but in the end, it's going to take some intervention from above to get a brief reprieve from the chaos.  System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — Archi Jeff — Jerr Lan Jeremy — Julian Illix Johnny — Chine North Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

Leading up to the final, high flying battle in this one-shot, the cast get's a bit carried away with their use of alliteration and puns. But it all paves the way for some entertaining role playing moments as we pull out all the stops and use all our bag of trick to defeat a giant pumpkin... and it was ridiculously fun! Enjoy! System: Kids On Brooms, by Hunters Entertainment CAST: Aaron -- Aderick Lendra Jeff -- Argon Marks Jeremy -- Raphael Tanner Johnny -- Quin Bishop Jordan -- The Head Master Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

With this episode, Elements of War becomes our longest running campaign, and we still have so much more story to go. This week, one particular problem spirals quickly out of control, mainly because no one is even aware that the problem exists... and it has put one of our most beloved NPCs in grave danger from the most unlikely of threats. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — Archi Jeff — Jerr Lan Jeremy — Julian Illix Johnny — Chine North Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios and other sources

When the characters realize that they are dealing with magic that is way beyond them, some much simpler options are explored. But of course they don't come without some entertaining complications. System: Kids On Brooms, by Hunters Entertainment CAST: Aaron -- Aderick Lendra Jeff -- Argon Marks Jeremy -- Raphael Tanner Johnny -- Quin Bishop Jordan -- The Head Master Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

If the title is any indication, the characters have no idea of the chaos that is about to ensue. This play session also caught most of the cast completely by surprise as well. Alarms sound in the Animal Preserve, and some characters are on the run from the Androids, while others are on the run from each other. But despite the perceived danger, this episode is still only the calm before the storm. Hang on tight, this is going to be a wild ride. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — Archi Jeff — Jerr Lan Jeremy — Julian Illix Johnny — Chine North Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

As we begin play, the group is reluctantly teamed up to retrieve an item unique to the Bronx Magical Academy's upcoming Halloween Ball, only to find it has been stolen. As their list of suspects grow, we lean that they have a propensity to rush headlong into danger... well, at least one of them. System: Kids On Brooms, by Hunters Entertainment CAST: Aaron -- Aderick Lendra Jeff -- Argon Marks Jeremy -- Raphael Tanner Johnny -- Quin Bishop Jordan -- The Head Master Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, Audionautix.com, and Kevin MacLeod

Things are grim as the group enters the animal preserve. The illnesses are more serious than they had realized, and distrust among the group reaches a new height. It seems that this "safe haven" might only be a catalyst for some volatile reactions. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — Archi Jeff — Jerr Lan Jeremy — Julian Illix Johnny — Chine North Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, Kevin MacLeod, and other sources

We try out the third game in a series by Jonathan Gilmour & Doug Levandowski, which is all about kids at a magical school. In this episode we tackle creation of the school and out characters. It doesn't take us long to use our love of world building to create some zany details that will surely make this story interesting. System: Kids On Brooms, by Hunters Entertainment CAST: Aaron -- Aderick Lendra Jeff -- Argon Marks Jeremy -- Raphael Tanner Johnny -- Quin Bishop Jordan -- The Head Master Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

Our characters were definitely challenged in this session of play, but we were as players as well. In this commentary, we talk about how although we love the non-linear storytelling method, it was not without its complications. We also touch on the dichotomy of the group coming together but at the same time being on the cusp of something that could tear it apart. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games Character Advancement: Jeff (Jerr) Best Roleplay: Ellie (Archi) Who Brought the best Snack: Aaron (Kimchi Fried Rice) CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — Archi Jeff — Jerr Lan Jeremy — Julian Illix Johnny — Chime North Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

Here is the conclusion of this one-shot series. The group escapes certain death and eventually reconvenes to track down Scorpus. But they can't do it on their own and get the help of a most interesting NPC that steals the show. We also give a brief commentary on the system and how it stacks up to other systems we have played. System: RISUS, by Cumberland Games & Diversions CAST: Jeff -- Bram Tea Jeremy -- Sorren Wade Johnny -- Blondie Jordan -- The Game Master Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

Barely, escaping the threats of the mountain, the characters complete the last leg of their journey on foot, making it to the Animal Preserve. But the trek is still not without some serious complications. As multiple subversive agendas start to come to light it is still unclear how devastating the ramifications will be. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — Archi Jeff — Jerr Lan Jeremy — Julian Illix Johnny — Chine North Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, and Audionautix.com

In this episode we get to see how conflict works in this system; and there is a lot of it, both external and internal. In true 11th century fashion, our heroes battle knights and dragons, but with the futuristic twist of time travel. And when personal character goals complicate the mission, the door is wide open for more "high-flying", "by the seat of your pants" conflict. Enjoy. System: RISUS, by Cumberland Games & Diversions CAST: Jeff -- Bram Tea Jeremy -- Sorren Wade Johnny -- Blondie Jordan -- The Game Master Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios and Kevin MacLeod

We continue to unravel the mystery on the mountain, making some discoveries about or characters in the process. Some feel powerless, some show brand new powers, but most everyone shows paranoia and panic as things literally start to crumble all around them. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — Archi Jeff — Jerr Lan Jeremy — Julian Illix Johnny — Chine North Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, and Kevin MacLeod

We embark on a new One-Shot Adventure, one that Jordan has wanted to play for a while. Get ready for story about aliens, space travel and time travel. Our characters are tasked with tracking down an alien who has been causing problems in ancient earth. Simple enough right? Not for Bone Throwers Theater. System: RISUS, by Cumberland Games & Diversions CAST: Jeff -- Bram Tea Jeremy -- Sorren Wade Johnny -- Blondie Jordan -- The Game Master Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

As the ship goes down the group is separated. In attempts to save those that are lost, we see two of our character showcase their skills as they were trained for this very type of situation. But the danger is far from over as an approaching storm creates a precarious mountain top situation, and a mysterious figure abducts a character moments before being rescued. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — Archi Jeff — Jerr Lan Jeremy — Julian Illix Johnny — Chine North Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, Audionautix.com, and Kevin MacLeod

Here's a quick commentary episode on our play of Ten Candles. As usual, we dive into what we liked about the mechanics, character creation, and the overall atmosphere that the game creates. We also make some comparisons to other games we have played and weigh in on whether we'll want to comeback to this as another one- shot in the future. System: Ten Candles, by Stephen Dewey CAST: Chris -- Senator Brightburn Jeff -- Vance Doolan Jeremy -- Evan Gilmore Johnny -- Senator Blame Jordan -- The Game Master Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

We're finishing up our character focused episodes to start off season 3 with a look at to what the journey was like for Sam. Here we see more evidence that the trip wasn't a bonding experience for most of the characters. There are definite seeds of tension that will play heavily in future episodes. However, in the final scene, if appears that when the chips are down, they're all still in this together... mostly. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — Archi Jeff — Jerr Lan Jeremy — Julian Illix Johnny — Chine North Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios and Kevin MacLeod