Lowell brings on all the Gauntlet hosts to discuss their favorite games of 2022, plus submissions from across the Gauntlet community! Show Notes: 00:08:45 - Shane's Favorite Games of the Year 00:19:45 - Community Member Selections 00:32:38 - Rae's Favorite Games of the Year 00:44:09 - Community Member Selections 00:56:54 - David's Favorite Games of the Year 01:06:22 - Community Member Selections 01:19:50 - Sherri's Favorite Games of the Year 01:31:36 - Community Member Selections 01:44:08 - Lowell's Favorite Games of the Year 01:52:10 - Community Member Selections Favorites Alice is Missing ht ..read more

Lowell and Shane bring on Mads - performer and game facilitator Show Notes: 00:01:56 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Songs for the Dusk 00:14:06 - Mads' Games Played and Spotlight - Roommates Wanted 00:26:43 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Stonetop Second Segment 00:40:25 - Mads talks about using two different games to tell one bigger story Giving Me Life 00:54:31 - Shane discusses the novel Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh 00:55:51 - Mads finds joy and confidence in current gaming opportunities, future gaming opportunities, and a new job 00:58:50 - Lowell re ..read more

The Darkened Threshold is a new podcast from The Gauntlet, coming in 2023! This is a sneak preview of the first episode; the show will launch with its own feed in late December. In the meantime, join us on The Gauntlet Discord server to discuss all things Brindlewood Bay & The Between ..read more

This is the audio from a talk by Lowell Francis about Legacy: Life Among the Ruins, a PbtA game of post-apocalyptic families and factions. Lowell (@edige23 on Twitter) walks through the facets of the game giving advice and insight, with feedback and questions from the seminar participants. Resources Talk Outline https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vK1SRtRdzGplWaYzNnV4Tjp338TPhirc9mfehJ35yjU/edit?usp=sharing Example Character Keeper https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17n0XnLgmiuURhjJzTQhVoJ7KY2kLSuqz9s6c5Guv7ZM/edit?usp=sharing Sample Map https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1zvNuu7WdtHXi9trL ..read more

This is the audio of a seminar by ENnie winner Lowell Francis, ageofravensgames.com, talking about planning and running TTRPG mysteries. It's about 60 of talk followed by a Q&A. Lowell talks about his approach and best practices for running mysteries in rpgs. Topics include: Kinds of mysteries (set, set variable, improv) Plotting mysteries The power of the timeline Info handling Keeping players involved Table management and more. You can find an outline of the talk here.  ..read more

Shane and Lowell bring on Tyler - frequent Gauntlet GM and contributor to many Gauntlet initiatives including coordinating Gauntlet Facilitator Camp. We talk games and re-visit WWW from a GM's perspective.  Show Notes: 00:01:14 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Dungeons & Dragons featuring the Eberron setting 00:15:24 - Tyler's Games Played and Spotlight - World Wide Wrestling 00:27:57 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Hearts of Wulin Second Segment [content warning: death; loss; COVID pandemic] 00:40:25 - Tyler talks about dealing with th ..read more

This is the audio from a seminar on The Gauntlet Gaming Calendar by Lowell Francis talking about. TTRPG hacks: kinds, how to approach them, best practices, advice for creating new games and so on. The first part is a structured talk, followed by answering questions from seminar participants. Lowell focuses on how he approaches developing hacks, why you should make your hacks & reskins fast, and advice for the writing process.  You can see the talk notes here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PeUPtKcO6HC9anP2ply3IvAR8WvpyDqCRfDc1O-4Tzs/edit?usp=sharing Follow Lowell on Twitter ..read more

Lowell and Sherri bring on Steph (Chaotic) - prolific off-Gauntlet GM and contributor to the Gauntlet Blog Show Notes: 00:01:12 - Sherri's Games Played and Spotlight - Voidheart Symphony 00:13:10 - Steph's Games Played and Spotlight - Nobilis 00:22:27 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - Haunted West Second Segment 00:34:46 - Steph discusses identity and the erasure of identity in the playing of games Giving Me Life 00:50:50 - Sherri enjoys spending precious break time with the video game Cozy Grove 00:52:25 - Steph talks about their enjoyment of the Earthdawn Survi ..read more

David and Shane bring on Donogh - regular and prolific GM on the Gauntlet Show Notes: 00:01:48 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - World Wide Wrestling 00:12:38 - Donogh's Games Played and Spotlight - Preparing for Paris 00:23:38 - David's Games Played and Spotlight - Wanderhome Second Segment 00:39:14 - Donogh invites a discussion about how to choose which games to run and maintaining the confidence to keep running Giving Me Life 00:54:50 - Shane continues her appreciation of Jane Austen adaptations with a recommendation of the new movie Fire Island 00:55:47 - Donogh ta ..read more

David and Shane bring on Steven - frequent GM and player on the Gauntlet Show Notes: 00:01:52 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Macchiato Monsters/You Got a Job on the Garbage Barge 00:12:19 - Steven's Games Played and Spotlight - Monsterhearts 00:23:08 - David's Games Played and Spotlight - Red Carnations on a Black Grave Second Segment 00:35:47 - Steven talks about the workings of the Gauntlet Reading Club Giving Me Life 00:52:47 - Shane is enjoying the TV show Our Flag Means Death 00:53:21 - Steven has a good time with the video game Tunic 00:54:13 - David appr ..read more