Explorers Wanted

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  • 103: Orientation Day, Part 1 (Claim the Sky)

    Venture City's newest franchise of heroes find themselves in a heated battle to save Xmas shoppers from a villainous scheme that probably will make sense eventually. Right?

    • Prince Roogy: diggin' makes him feel good.
    • Professor Perilous collects second-hand boots.
    • Even Steven really doesn't want any of this, but is a hero anyway.
    • Player Intrusion:

      Alex: Odissi dance as taught by Raka Bandyo.

      Your cast:

      GM: Stace

      Professor Perilous: Daniel
      Prince Roogy: Sampson
      Even Steven: Alex

      Music

      Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.

      Idle Hero Theme by Monument Studios

      Dark Traveler by Matthew L Fisher / via Audiio

      That Warning by Jonezen / via Audiio

      Power Struggle by Brad Hill / via Audiio

      Suspense by Monument Studios

      Excavation by Marshall Usinger / via Audiio

      Additional sound effects and ambiance by GameDevArts, Monument Studios, and Savage.

      Production

      Editing: Daniel

      Transcription: Stace

      Safety in Role-playing

      It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.

      As always, see our standard disclaimer.

      Sponsored By:

      • Die Hard Dice: We are delighted to be Dicefilliates of Die Hard Dice! Need more dice? Of course you do! Use our promo code: EXPLORE! for 10% off your order.
      Promo Code: EXPLORE!

      Support Explorers Wanted

      1 hr 25 min
    • 102: Warren and Briar, Part 2 (Heart: The City Beneath)

      The crew helps out some unusual allies, and meets with a coven of blood witches.

      • Papa-Slacks is pulled into an arboriffic intimate embrace.
      • January ponders the many uses of fire.
      • Cal considers new delicacies.
      • Player Intrusion:

        Daniel: Heart: The City Beneath

        Your cast:

        GM: Daniel

        Papa-Slacks-Cuddle-Butts: Sampson
        January Davis: Alex
        Cal: Stace

        Music

        Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.

        Forest Allies B by Monument Studios

        Something in the Dark by Monument Studios

        No Time Left by Monument Studios

        Limbo by Monument Studios

        Hibernal Hallow by Monument Studios

        Jump Scare by Monument Studios

        Chase by Monument Studios

        Dissonant Intelligence Piano by Monument Studios

        Kindred Spirits by Monument Studios

        Contemplation by Monument Studios

        At The End of All Things by Monument Studios

        Additional sound effects and ambiance by Audio Alchemist, Monument Studios, and Savage.

        Production

        Editing: Daniel

        Transcription: Stace

        Safety in Role-playing

        It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.

        As always, see our standard disclaimer.

        Sponsored By:

        • Die Hard Dice: We are delighted to be Dicefilliates of Die Hard Dice! Need more dice? Of course you do! Use our promo code: EXPLORE! for 10% off your order.
        Promo Code: EXPLORE!

        Support Explorers Wanted

        1 hr 10 min
      • 101: Warren and Briar, Part 1 (Heart: The City Beneath)

        Three delvers are hired to make a special delivery to a coven of blood witches deep within the Heart.

        • Cal does some dentistry and has some fanboys.
        • Papa-slacks is all abuzz.
        • January brings the thunder.
        • Player Intrusion:

          Stace: The Mask of Mirrors by M. A. Carrick Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon

          Your cast:

          GM: Daniel

          Papa-Slacks-Cuddle-Butts: Sampson
          January Davis: Alex
          Cal: Stace

          Music

          Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.

          Twilight by Monument Studios

          Heartbeat by Monument Studios

          Fog by Monument Studios

          Rolling Synths by Monument Studios

          A Creeping Suspicion by Colton Dewberry / via Audiio

          Chase by Monument Studios

          One-Sided Love by GameDevArts

          Dreamstate by Monument Studios

          Forest Allies by Monument Studios

          Additional sound effects and ambiance by Audio Alchemist, Monument Studios, and Savage.

          Production

          Editing: Daniel

          Transcription: Stace

          Safety in Role-playing

          It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.

          As always, see our standard disclaimer.

          Sponsored By:

          • Die Hard Dice: We are delighted to be Dicefilliates of Die Hard Dice! Need more dice? Of course you do! Use our promo code: EXPLORE! for 15% off your order between November 5 - December 20, 2021.
          Promo Code: EXPLORE!

          Support Explorers Wanted

          1 hr 12 min
        • 100: How To Steal A Body, Part 2 (Spire: The City Must Fall)

          Oh hey, you know that weird corpse we picked up that had something wrong with it? Turns out something was REALLY wrong with it.

          • Danielle's new protagonist is acting really strange.
          • Tallow Ren does some fingerpainting.
          • Reagen brings peace to stressful situations.
          • Player Intrusion:

            Sampson: Action Button Reviews Tokimeki Memorial

            Your cast:

            GM: Stace

            Tallow Ren: Daniel
            Reagen Leaf: Sampson
            Danielle Steele: Alex

            Music

            Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.

            Dystopian Guitars B by Monument Studios

            Foggy Piano Solo by Monument Studios

            Subterfuge by Monument Studios

            Ouija Ambiance by Monument Studios

            The Summoning by Monument Studios

            One Sided Love by GameDevArts

            Solo Piano by Monument Studios

            Locust Vocal Dark Atmos by Monuement Studios

            Additional sound effects by Audio Alchemist and Monument Studios.

            Production

            Editing: Daniel

            Transcription: Stace

            Safety in Role-playing

            It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.

            As always, see our standard disclaimer.

            Sponsored By:

            • Die Hard Dice: We are delighted to be Dicefilliates of Die Hard Dice! Need more dice? Of course you do! Use our promo code: EXPLORE! for 15% off your order between November 5 - December 20, 2021.
            Promo Code: EXPLORE!

            Support Explorers Wanted

            1 hr 14 min
          • 99: How To Steal a Body, Part 1 (Spire: The City Must Fall)

            A group of revolutionaries have been dispatched to move a body, but things start going wrong almost immediately.

            • Reagen provides bloody assistance.
            • Tallow Ren takes a sip and makes the acquaintence of a buzzard.
            • Danielle engages in some important research for her art.
            • Player Intrusion:

              Alex: Kuchipudi dance as taught by Yamini Kalluri. You can also find her on Instagram @yaminikalluri.

              Your cast:

              GM: Stace

              Tallow Ren: Daniel
              Reagen Leaf: Sampson
              Danielle Steel: Alex

              Music

              Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.

              Mysterium A by Monument Studios

              Disorienting by Monument Studios

              Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod

              Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4992-marty-gots-a-plan
              License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

              Marketplace by Monument Studios

              Netherlight by Monument Studios

              Steep Line by Outland / via Audiio

              Additional sound effects and ambience by Audio Alchemist and Monument Studios.

              Production

              Editing: Daniel

              Transcription: Stace

              Safety in Role-playing

              It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.

              As always, see our standard disclaimer.

              Sponsored By:

              • Die Hard Dice: We are delighted to be Dicefilliates of Die Hard Dice! Need more dice? Of course you do! Use our promo code: EXPLORE! for 15% off your order between November 5 - December 20, 2021.
              Promo Code: EXPLORE!

              Support Explorers Wanted

              1 hr 7 min
            • 98: The Proving Grounds

              A split party must grapple with decisions that can no longer be put off.

              • Nix infiltrates the Proving Grounds in search of answers.
              • Dili makes a choice with weighty consequences.
              • ChaCha confronts Buddy Cop.
              • Player Intrusion:

                Daniel: Pseudopod: The Sound of Horror

                Some recommended Pseudopod stories from Daniel:

                • 20 Simple Steps to Ventriloquism by Jon Padgett
                • Bottle Babies by Mary A. Turzillo
                • The Coven of Dead Girls by L'Erin Ogle
                • Trowel, Brush, Bones by Audrey R. Hollis
                • And of course, check out Pseudopod's page for new listeners for additional suggestions.

                  And follow Alasdair Stuart on Twitter!

                  Your cast:

                  GM: Daniel

                  Adilabrim "Dili" Kret: Sampson
                  Chansey "Cha-Cha" Letoile: Alex
                  Nix: Stace

                  Music

                  Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.

                  Neophyte by Monument Studios

                  Deduction, Conspiracy by Monument Studios

                  Anticipation (Ambience) by Monument Studios

                  Orc Enclave by Monument Studios

                  Mournful by Monument Studios

                  Long Note Three by Kevin MacLeod

                  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3993-long-note-three
                  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

                  Fog by Monument Studios

                  Solo Piano by Monument Studios

                  In the Aftermath by Michael Rothery / via Adobe Stock

                  Paranoia by Monument Studios

                  Pre Battle Ambience by Monument Studios

                  Pre Battle by Monument Studios

                  Shaolin Assassins by Otis Galloway

                  Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5167-shaolin-assassins
                  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

                  Safe House by Monument Studios

                  Strategic Invasion by Liam Back / via Audiio

                  Growing Whispers by Monument Studios

                  Everything or Nothing by Willyecho / via Audiio

                  Production

                  Editing: Daniel

                  Transcription: Ria Couoh

                  Safety in Role-playing

                  It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.

                  As always, see our standard disclaimer.

                  Sponsored By:

                  • Die Hard Dice: We are delighted to be Dicefilliates of Die Hard Dice! Need more dice? Of course you do! Use our promo code: EXPLORE! for 15% off your order between November 5 - December 20, 2021.
                  Promo Code: EXPLORE!

                  Support Explorers Wanted

                  1 hr 40 min
                • 97: Hunter and Hunted

                  Our crew attempts to avoid a looming threat while doing some surveillance of their own.

                  • Cha-Cha makes an unfortunate choice regarding volume.
                  • Nix sees a familar face in the distance.
                  • Dili weighs his options.
                  • Player Intrusion:

                    Stace: Tyranny

                    Your cast:

                    GM: Daniel

                    Adilabrim "Dili" Kret: Sampson
                    Chansey "Cha-Cha" Letoile: Alex
                    Nix: Stace

                    Music

                    Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.

                    Black Widow Loop by Monument Studios

                    Panic Attack by Monument Studios

                    Riser3 by Game Dev Arts

                    Tense Atmos by Monument Studios

                    Down Time Piano by Monument Studios

                    Ulterior Motives by Monument Studios

                    Curiosity by Monument Studios

                    Long Note Three by Kevin MacLeod

                    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3993-long-note-three
                    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

                    Additional sound effects and ambiance by Audio Alchemist, Monument Studios, and ZapSplat.

                    Production

                    Editing: Daniel

                    Transcription: Stace

                    Safety in Role-playing

                    It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.

                    As always, see our standard disclaimer.

                    Support Explorers Wanted

                    57 min
                  • 96: The Strangest Guardian

                    Our crew of explorers ponders the eternal question: "Hey, what if we use this cypher we've had for a while?"

                    • Nix lays out her plan for infiltrating the Proving Grounds. It's... not super detailed.
                    • Dili is offered a choice.
                    • ChaCha learns much more about her nature, and what may come.
                    • Note: There are some weird audio artifacts in this one that Daniel did his best to remove. But hopefully they won't disturb your listening enjoyment.

                      Player Intrusion:

                      Sampson: No one lives under the lighthouse

                      Your cast:

                      GM: Daniel

                      Adilabrim "Dili" Kret: Sampson
                      Chansey "Cha-Cha" Letoile: Alex
                      Nix: Stace

                      Music

                      Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.

                      Control Sample by Skyra / via Adobe Stock

                      Redshift by Mike Vignola / via Audiio

                      Lune II by Monument Studios

                      Gateway by Monument Studios

                      Music Box by Monument Studios

                      Investigation II by Game Dev Arts

                      Deduction, Conspiracy by Game Dev Arts

                      Following Clues by Game Dev Arts

                      Additional sound effects and ambiance by Audio Alchemist, Game Dev Arts, and Monument Studios.

                      Production

                      Editing: Daniel

                      Transcription: Rev

                      Safety in Role-playing

                      It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.

                      As always, see our standard disclaimer.

                      Support Explorers Wanted

                      54 min
                    • 95: Snakes and Stairways

                      So many sneks, so many stairs.

                      • Cha-Cha receives a gift.
                      • Dili receives some shade from his metal son.
                      • Nix gets her due.
                      • Player Intrusion:

                        Alex: Bharatanatyam dance with instructor Janane Sethunarayanan

                        Your cast:

                        GM: Daniel

                        Adilabrim "Dili" Kret: Sampson
                        Chansey "Cha-Cha" Letoile: Alex
                        Nix: Stace

                        Music

                        Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.

                        Thoughtful Loop by Monument Studios

                        Piano Loop by Monument Studios

                        Decisions by Monument Studios

                        Memorize Your Face by Animal Assassins / via Audiio

                        Dark Mechanism by Monument Studios

                        King Masticus by Game Dev Arts

                        Slowly Running by Game Dev Arts

                        Dark Mansion by Game Dev Arts

                        Additional sound effects and ambiance by Audio Alchemist, Game Dev Arts, Monument Studios, and SAVAGE.

                        Production

                        Editing: Daniel

                        Transcription: Rev

                        Safety in Role-playing

                        It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.

                        As always, see our standard disclaimer.

                        Support Explorers Wanted

                        1 hr 2 min
                      • 94: Assisted Fit

                        Can the crew engineer an escape from the lab of a remorseless entity?

                        • Nix talks art theory.
                        • ChaCha suggests a restructured experiment.
                        • Dili makes some mind-blowing repairs.
                        • Player Intrusion:

                          Daniel: The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon

                          Your cast:

                          GM: Daniel

                          Adilabrim "Dili" Kret: Sampson
                          Chansey "Cha-Cha" Letoile: Alex
                          Nix: Stace

                          Music

                          Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.

                          Stranger Places by Monument Studios

                          036 by SAVAGE

                          Dark Briliance by Monument Studios

                          Aftermath by Michael Vignola

                          Steep Line by Outland

                          Additional sound effects and ambience by Audio Alchemist, GameDevArts, and Monument Studios.

                          Production

                          Editing: Daniel

                          Transcription: Rev

                          Safety in Role-playing

                          It is essential that everyone playing in a game feels safe and is having fun. We've compiled a brief list of the safety tools we use here.

                          As always, see our standard disclaimer.

                          Support Explorers Wanted

                          51 min

                        About Explorers Wanted

                        From the publisher's feed

                        We are an actual play podcast using the Numenera (http://numenera.com) Discovery and Destiny rules. Set one billion years in the future, we journey across the Ninth World. There have been eight worldsโ€ฆ