Bone Throwers Theater

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

Things really spiral out of control quickly in this episode. Despite successfully gaining a "hope die", most of the characters still fell short of finding refuge in the bunker. The end came quickly for some, while others put up more of a fight. But one by one, the horror of "them" was too much to overcome. System: Ten Candles, by Stephen Dewey Chris -- Senator Brightburn Jeff -- Vance Doolan Jeremy -- Evan Gilmore Johnny -- Senator Blame Jordan -- The Game Master Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, Audionautix.com, Kevin MacLeod, and other sources

There was certainly a lot to digest in this first session of season 3, as well as a lot of "firsts" for our characters 2/3 of the way through their journey to the Animal Preserve. We comment on a first for the players in a different mode of storytelling. We really enjoyed the mystery and intrigue that this latest non-linear format brought to the table, and we hope you did as well. There are sure to be more "firsts" for both players and characters in the rest of the season. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games Character Advancement: Johnny (Chime) Best Roleplay (Storytelling): Jeremy (Julian) Who Brought the best Snack: Aaron (Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars) 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

With one candle out, the story continues. In this episode, there are glimpses of "them" in the diminishing light. The character frantically try to make it to the bunker, but there is loss of life and limb as several more candles are put out. System: Ten Candles, by Stephen Dewey Chris -- Senator Brightburn Jeff -- Vance Doolan Jeremy -- Evan Gilmore Johnny -- Senator Blame Jordan -- The Game Master Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios and Audionautix.com

We focus on Archi in this episode, and we've got a flashback battle, along with multiple interpersonal confrontations. But despite how that sounds, it's not all "business and no play". Archi is so serious that the mood somehow magically overflows into moments of comedy. We had a lot of fun in this episode. Enjoy! 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 AShamaluevMusic

It's time for yet another spooky one-shot on Bone Throwers Theater. We invite a special guest to join this play session. In this episode ,we explore the interesting aspects of character creation, and then drop right in to the horror, already in progress. System: Ten Candles, by Stephen Dewey Chris -- Senator Brightburn Jeff -- Vance Doolan Jeremy -- Evan Gilmore Johnny -- Senator Blame Jordan -- The Game Master Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios and Audionautix.com

Julian's got some pretty jagged puzzle pieces to put together on the journey, and the picture that is being revealed is quite jaded. Or is that just his interpretation? He makes the rounds, hoping to get everyone prepared for the change that is coming. In the final scene, we get a glimpse that there will be trouble as they cross the mountains. But what is the trouble is exactly? We'll have to wait and see. 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 Joshua Empyre

We wrap up this one-shot as one by one the characters meet their demise, but some refused to got down with out a fight. We also spent a few moments on a brief commentary on the game. System: Cthulhu Dark by Graham Walmsley CAST: Aaron —  Jason Dalton Ellie — Bonn Bolton Jeff — Darius Millson Jeremy — Marsden Phoenix Jordan — The Director Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

Jerr Lan show his concern for each member of the group, healing ails when needed, and stepping up to be a guiding hand through the wilderness. We also learn about some terrifying capabilities of "wild elementals". Jerr proves instrumental in keeping the party safe, and ultimately, through pure compassion, might ensure that the next leg of their journey is a much easier one. 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

In this episode, one of our characters is captured, while the others are still on the run. But where they are running to seems to be a point of contention. One is seeking adventure, another reinforcements, and another... food. Where exactly they'll end up is still up in the air, but one thing for certain is that they are all scared out of their minds. System: Cthulhu Dark by Graham Walmsley CAST: Aaron —  Jason Dalton Ellie — Bonn Bolton Jeff — Darius Millson Jeremy — Marsden Phoenix Jordan — The Director

We start off season 3 with a trek across the frozen tundra of North Bellasaira. For the next few episodes we'll take a close look at each character's perspective on the journey. First up, we have Chime North, eager to take advantage of his perceived freedom. But he still has a lot to learn apparently. 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

More crazy details are revealed, but that doesn't shed too much more light on the nature of this horrific mystery. Who knew that a chat with your friendly neighborhood TV repairman could land you back in the hospital. And it wouldn't be a horror story if one character didn't carelessly return the the original scene... after dark... alone. System: Cthulhu Dark by Graham Walmsley CAST: Aaron —  Jason Dalton Ellie — Bonn Bolton Jeff — Darius Millson Jeremy — Marsden Phoenix Jordan — The Director

In this commentary episode, we put a bow on this enjoyable second season of the campaign. The characters head into uncharted territory, and so does the podcast; as we talk about planning for a 3rd season in this story. The setting will be quite different, and it sounds like the mode of story telling might take a new form or two as well. We are excited about where season 2 left off, and for what season 3 will bring. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games Character Advancement: Ellie (Archi) Best Roleplay: Jeremy (Julian) Who Brought the best Snack: Johnny (Chicken Sauté w/ a Peanut Dipping Sauce) CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — Archi Jeff — Jerr Lan Jeremy — Julian Illix Johnny — Chime North

When the investigation goes awry, all the usual places one would go to for help don't yield and beneficial results. Neighbors are reluctant to get involved, the hospital is dragging its feet, and the cops aren't taking the report seriously. But who could blame them when the details are told by a fiction writer. System: Cthulhu Dark by Graham Walmsley CAST: Aaron —  Jason Dalton Ellie — Bonn Bolton Jeff — Darius Millson Jeremy — Marsden Phoenix Jordan — The Director

Here is the season 2 finale! In this action-packed episode, the group sets into motion a plan that will really shake up the city. As they escape, they are trading one set of uncertainties for another. What will become of Healing Hands, the Council, and Consiglio; are no longer important questions. They must now address how they will survive the frozen tundra outside the dome. Bundle up, it looks like season 3 of Elements of War will be quite chilling. 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

The story begins as the characters' common associate gathers them together to investigate a mysterious delivery. Jordan confesses that the mystery is based on a actual real life event. Of course, there is more horror to come than what was in the actual news report. System: Cthulhu Dark by Graham Walmsley CAST: Aaron —  Jason Dalton Ellie — Bonn Bolton Jeff — Darius Millson Jeremy — Marsden Phoenix Jordan — The Director

A narrow escape and a quick trip back to the hideout... but not for long. Everyone agrees, staying in the city is no longer an option with another council member dead. They hatch a plan that will ensure their escape and most certainly turn the entire city on it's ear. 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

Jordan picks up a new one-shot via a Kickstarter for us to play, Cthulhu Dark. This fits our gravitation toward our usual dark and spooky stories. We’ll create our characters, come up with some interesting backstories, and by the end of the episode Jordan says “The victims will should be ready.” System: Cthulhu Dark by Graham Walmsley CAST: Aaron —  Jason Dalton Ellie — Bonn Bolton Jeff — Darius Millson Jeremy — Marsden Phoenix Jordan — The Director

The group squares off with another council member. This time a couple of our characters are in grave danger. This crazy scene is all topsy-turvy, for even our dice rolls, as a character with the best of intentions misses with an epic roll, but the unassuming character with ulterior motives seems to save the day (for now) with a less than stellar roll. But we see through a couple of flashback scenes, that it's that hidden agenda that shows of a greater conflict to come. 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