Merely Roleplayers

He was always sensitive to a change in the air. In the wilderness, he could be the only warning of oncoming storms. Get to know Alex as he completes his character sheet.

Our promo this episode is for Brits On Bikes, our friends and fellow members of the UK & Ireland Tabletop RPG Podcasters community. There’s a sinister ritual building in Marsh Haven, and only a couple of misfit kids and their ‘Book Club’ can stop it…

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STARRING Strat, Starkey, Nat, Josh, Ellen, Vikki, Alex and Dave as themselves (sort of)

HOSTED BY Matt

GAME DESIGNED AND RUN BY Matt, using the Powered by the Apocalypse engine

IN ASSOCIATION WITH Blackshaw Theatre Company (blackshawtheatre.wordpress.com)

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The castaways turn their attention to the second of the three Ss, sustenance, but the island won’t surrender its bounty easily.

Alexander Pankhurst - of the Viola - has some stand-up comedy dates coming up in London. See when and where he’s performing, and RSVP, at alexanderpankhurst.com.

Voting is now open for the Discover Pods Awards. Cast your vote before 18 November.

Season 1 of the Ragged Scratch podcast by Ragged Foils Productions is now complete. It’s an audio drama new writing night in podcast form, full of new and experimental work. Natalie Winter - of the Prospero - is the host and creator, and there’s a piece by Matt in episode 5.

Our promo this episode is for Brits On Bikes, our friends and fellow members of the UK & Ireland Tabletop RPG Podcasters community. There’s a sinister ritual building in Marsh Haven, and only a couple of misfit kids and their ‘Book Club’ can stop it…

Season credits

STARRING Strat, Starkey, Nat, Josh, Ellen, Vikki, Alex and Dave as themselves (sort of)

HOSTED BY Matt

GAME DESIGNED AND RUN BY Matt, using the Powered by the Apocalypse engine

IN ASSOCIATION WITH Blackshaw Theatre Company (blackshawtheatre.wordpress.com)

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He always felt invisible in the chorus line. In the wilderness, he’ll learn how to truly disappear. Get to know Josh as he completes his character sheet.

After this, listen to the Ragged Scratch podcast by Ragged Foils Productions! It’s an audio drama new writing night in podcast form, full of new and experimental work. Nat is the host and creator, and there’s a piece by Matt in an upcoming episode.

Season credits

STARRING Strat, Starkey, Nat, Josh, Ellen, Vikki, Alex and Dave as themselves (sort of)

HOSTED BY Matt

GAME DESIGNED AND RUN BY Matt, using the Powered by the Apocalypse engine

IN ASSOCIATION WITH Blackshaw Theatre Company (blackshawtheatre.wordpress.com)

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Reunited, the castaways are confronted with something that defies explanation. Is this really just an ordinary island?

We’re nominated for two Audio Verse Awards: Best Improvised Production and Best Player Director (for Matt)! Vote for us and your other audiodrama favourites before 31 October at audioverseawards.net

After this, listen to the Ragged Scratch podcast by Ragged Foils Productions! It’s an audio drama new writing night in podcast form, full of new and experimental work. Nat - of the Prospero - is the host and creator, and there’s a piece by Matt in an upcoming episode.

Alex - of the Viola - has some stand-up comedy dates coming up in London. See when and where he’s performing, and RSVP, at alexanderpankhurst.com

AdventureX, the narrative games convention, is at the British Library on 2-3 November. Matt will be there, attending talks and making friends. Watch @MerelyMJ on Twitter and @merelymatt on Instagram for updates.

Content notes for this episode

* Despair, loss of hope

* Description of human remains that have suffered violence

Season credits

STARRING Strat, Starkey, Nat, Josh, Ellen, Vikki, Alex and Dave as themselves (sort of)

HOSTED BY Matt

GAME DESIGNED AND RUN BY Matt, using the Powered by the Apocalypse engine

IN ASSOCIATION WITH Blackshaw Theatre Company (blackshawtheatre.wordpress.com)

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The castaways from the Viola establish what led them to follow in the Prospero’s wake.

After this, listen to the Ragged Scratch podcast by Ragged Foils Productions! It’s an audio drama new writing night in podcast form, full of new and experimental work, roughly produced and full of potential. Nat is the host and creator, and there’s a piece by Matt in an upcoming episode.

Season credits

STARRING Strat, Starkey, Nat and Josh as themselves (sort of)

HOSTED BY Matt

GAME DESIGNED AND RUN BY Matt, using the Powered by the Apocalypse engine

IN ASSOCIATION WITH Blackshaw Theatre Company (blackshawtheatre.wordpress.com)

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The cruise ship Prospero founders in stormy seas. A year later, the Viola follows in its wake. A remote island offers the survivors refuge - but it’s not without its dangers…

We’re nominated for two Audio Verse Awards: Best Improvised Production and Best Player Director (for Matt)! Vote for us and your other audiodrama favourites at audioverseawards.net

Until 22 October, you can also nominate us for the Discover Pods Awards, either for Best Audio Drama Or Fiction Podcast, or for Best Overall Podcast 2019.

Content notes for this episode

* Drowning-based danger

Season credits

STARRING Strat, Starkey, Nat, Josh, Ellen, Vikki, Alex and Dave as themselves (sort of)

HOSTED BY Matt

GAME DESIGNED AND RUN BY Matt, using the Powered by the Apocalypse engine

IN ASSOCIATION WITH Blackshaw Theatre Company (blackshawtheatre.wordpress.com)

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Matt introduces the concept of this season and the roleplaying game rules we'll use to improvise our story.

Come to Blackshaw Theatre Company’s annual Scare Slam at the Pleasance Theatre, London on 11 October! Tickets are on sale now - get yours from the Pleasance box office.

Season credits

STARRING Strat, Starkey, Nat, Josh, Ellen, Vikki, Alex and Dave as themselves (sort of)

HOSTED BY Matt

GAME DESIGNED AND RUN BY Matt, using the Powered by the Apocalypse engine

IN ASSOCIATION WITH Blackshaw Theatre Company (blackshawtheatre.wordpress.com)

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Extraordinary. Powerful. Wronged.

STARRING
Ellie as Nia
Vikki as Marlowe

CREATED AND HOSTED BY
Matt (@MerelyMJ)

IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Blackshaw Theatre Company (www.blackshawonline.com)

PLAYING All Outta Bubblegum by Jeffrey Grant and Michael Sullivan

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Where else could the winds have taken us, if we'd set our sails a little different?

STARRING Ellie, Alex, Starkey and Nat

HOSTED BY Strat

GAME DESIGNED AND RUN BY Strat, using the Powered by the Apocalypse engine

In association with Blackshaw Theatre Company (blackshawtheatre.wordpress.com)

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Promo: Missing Roll Player Found (missingrollplayerfound.com)

The Cloudskipper's next voyage may be its last. And wherever it leads, it'll change its crew's lives forever.

This season contains swashbuckling violence, threats of torture, and exploitation of a character with impaired mental functioning.

STARRING Ellie, Alex, Starkey and Nat as themselves (sort of)

HOSTED BY Strat

GAME DESIGNED AND RUN BY Strat, using the Powered by the Apocalypse engine

In association with Blackshaw Theatre Company (blackshawtheatre.wordpress.com)

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Promo: The Prestige (www.kaiju.fm/the-prestige)