Bone Throwers Theater

As much as we have talked about and drawn inspiration from the universe of Stargate, we just had to run a session of this game as soon as we could get our hands on it. We have a couple special guests on this play through, and in this episode we introduce the characters and take a look at how combat works in preparation for the inaugural mission of a new SG team form the Phoenix Site.

System: Stargate SG-1 Roleplaying Game, by Wyvern Gaming

CAST:

Music in the background from Scott Buckley and Fesliyan Studios

Multiple party members are held captive... or hostage... or prisoner. There is still some debate on the exact nature of the conflict with the animal preserve. Regardless of the correct word usage, things are not going at all according to plan. So they all are taking matters into their own hands.

CAST:

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios and other sources

A new game style for us warrants some commentary, so that is exactly what we tackle in this episode. We discuss the pace of the game and some things we did not include in the basic format of the game. All in all, we enjoyed this play through and think some compelling stories were created, which sparked some conversation on the dynamics of our roleplaying group and how the session reminded us of previous campaigns and one-shots.

System: A Penny For My Thoughts, by Evil Hat Productions

CAST:

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

As the group prepares a quick exit from the preserve (at least temporarily), one character attempts to tie up some "loose ends", while others enter unexpected negotiations about who should possess the canister. But even that is derailed as someone hears a mysterious cry for help. 

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Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, Kevin MacLeod, and other sources

We complete the second round of negative memories for the rest of our patients in this episode. Death plays a major role in the stories of these characters. Some narrowly escape it, some inadvertently invite it in to their life, and for some we learn that it is a welcomed old friend. But no matter the role, all these stories have become tragedy.

System: A Penny For My Thoughts, by Evil Hat Productions

CAST:

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, and Daniel Birch

Two steps forward, one step back. Some party members are healed, some ready to come back "online", some restore a small level of trust, while an unlikely pair butt heads. And this setback sets off alarms all over the animal preserve. Oh boy!

CAST:

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

We begin the second round of questions for three of our patients in this episode. As if the first round wasn't negative enough, the goal for this round is to intentionally create a negative memory. Don't worry, this is our forte, so we had no trouble putting a dark and mysterious spin on these characters. And in true BTT fashion, everything is not what it seems.

System: A Penny For My Thoughts, by Evil Hat Productions

CAST:

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, Daniel Birch, and Switchfoot

In this commentary episode, we discuss the dichotomy in the events that have taken place at the animal preserve so far. While there has been some major headway made toward reaching the goals the the preserve had promised, the group continues to discover new ways to add inter-personal drama and tension.

System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games

Character Advancement: Jeff (Jerr)

CAST:

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

We get to hear from the remaining patients as they share their first memories in this episode. Although the group still struggles to discern what a "positive" memory is, they are at least entertaining... some much more than others.

System: A Penny For My Thoughts, by Evil Hat Productions

CAST:

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios, Audionautix.com, and Daniel Birch

Eureka! It appears a cure has been found. However, the tension is higher than ever as it sparks some aggressive negotiations whether or not some are worth saving. Also, as the group works to combine their powers, there are some unforeseen side effects.

CAST:

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios