Strangers in the Pines: A Monster Hunting Actual Play

Next episode: Strangers in the Pines: Ep 20 -Aftermath - The Asylum, The Lab, The Library and The Forest - Double Episode

We have a special interview episode. We hope you enjoy it. 

This week, Paul and Josh are chatting with Michael Sands, the creator of Monster of the Week, about bringing his games from homebrew to finished product! The three share tips about designing a new game from scratch, trying out new ideas, and improving your game for players. They even touch on the future of tabletop gaming and the fast food chain Wendy’s exploration into RPGs… Listen in to find out! 

You can find Michael Sands at https://www.genericgames.co.nz/ , or follow him on twitter @GenericGamesNZ!

Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Twin Peaks. 

Follow the exploited of 4 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.

OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:

Dust World RPG Podcast: Is a D20 post-apocalyptic sci-fi western actual play role-playing podcast, with crazy over the top anime action, set a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter to dust creating the wastelands. 

Together, the Boys, Gage Thane a dust casting sword monk, Clarence Wells a powerful kid psychic and Kevin Wolfkin a fox faced hunter bent on revenge, along with a slew of interesting allies seek to stop Red Earth a power-mad dictatorship bent on domination of the desolate remains of the world.

Dust World is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 but is a unique d20 system different from the D&D game. Dust World is a D20 Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell. Setting created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar.

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Next episode: Strangers in the Pines: Ep 19b Interview with the Creator of Monster of the Week - Michael Sands

The gang descended into the earth and have finally come face to face with burrows. Dotty unleashes her inner Hulk Hogan, while Lucas uses his bone buster sword on the insects and Danny taps into his powerful telekinesis. All the while Chad lurks about gathering evidence and weapons.

Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Twin Peaks. 

Follow the exploited of 4 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.

OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:

Dust World RPG Podcast: Is a D20 post-apocalyptic sci-fi western actual play role-playing podcast, with crazy over the top anime action, set a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter to dust creating the wastelands. 

Together, the Boys, Gage Thane a dust casting sword monk, Clarence Wells a powerful kid psychic and Kevin Wolfkin a fox faced hunter bent on revenge, along with a slew of interesting allies seek to stop Red Earth a power-mad dictatorship bent on domination of the desolate remains of the world.

Dust World is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 but is a unique d20 system different from the D&D game. Dust World is a D20 Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell. Setting created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar.

https://feeds.captivate.fm/dust-world-rpg-podcast/

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Next episode: Strangers in the Pines: Ep 19 Counter Attack

What the hell happened to Dotty? Lucas loses his $hit on Chad after he shot Dotty.

Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Twin Peaks. 

Follow the exploited of 4 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.

OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:

Dust World RPG Podcast: Is a D20 post-apocalyptic sci-fi western actual play role-playing podcast, with crazy over the top anime action, set a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter to dust creating the wastelands. 

Together, the Boys, Gage Thane a dust casting sword monk, Clarence Wells a powerful kid psychic and Kevin Wolfkin a fox faced hunter bent on revenge, along with a slew of interesting allies seek to stop Red Earth a power-mad dictatorship bent on domination of the desolate remains of the world.

Dust World is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 but is a unique d20 system different from the D&D game. Dust World is a D20 Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell. Setting created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar.

https://feeds.captivate.fm/dust-world-rpg-podcast/

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Next episode: Strangers in the Pines: Ep 18 Into The Earth

Chad has a strange Peter Pan moment and discovers a new power. The hospital has a shake and the gang sets off to stop the giant burrowers one way or another. Then gang manages to find Chad, it doesn't go well.

Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Twin Peaks. 

Follow the exploited of 4 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.

OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:

Dust World RPG Podcast: Is a D20 post-apocalyptic sci-fi western actual play role-playing podcast, with crazy over the top anime action, set a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter to dust creating the wastelands. 

Together, the Boys, Gage Thane a dust casting sword monk, Clarence Wells a powerful kid psychic and Kevin Wolfkin a fox faced hunter bent on revenge, along with a slew of interesting allies seek to stop Red Earth a power-mad dictatorship bent on domination of the desolate remains of the world.

Dust World is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 but is a unique d20 system different from the D&D game. Dust World is a D20 Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell. Setting created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar.

https://feeds.captivate.fm/dust-world-rpg-podcast/

NEW PBTA DUST WORLD GAME IN THE WORKS JOIN THE PLAYTEST GROUP by clicking the link.

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CONNECT WITH US:

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Follow and send us DMs on Instagram: @theRPGempire

Also, If You're Loving This Podcast, Consider Supporting The Production Of It Through Our Patreon and getting even more awesome shows to listen too! 

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Next episode: Strangers in the Pines: Ep 17 Lost My Shadow

Still at the hospital the gang get's an unexpected visitor and learn something new about the quarry. Chad still in jail and has an uncomfortable conversation with his father that leaves him reeling and then surprising the gang when he ends up on the radio. As if that wasn't enough the burrowers start shaking things up again.

Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Twin Peaks. 

Follow the exploited of 4 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.

OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:

Dust World RPG Podcast: Is a D20 post-apocalyptic sci-fi western actual play role-playing podcast, with crazy over the top anime action, set a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter to dust creating the wastelands. 

Together, the Boys, Gage Thane a dust casting sword monk, Clarence Wells a powerful kid psychic and Kevin Wolfkin a fox faced hunter bent on revenge, along with a slew of interesting allies seek to stop Red Earth a power-mad dictatorship bent on domination of the desolate remains of the world.

Dust World is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 but is a unique d20 system different from the D&D game. Dust World is a D20 Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell. Setting created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar.

https://feeds.captivate.fm/dust-world-rpg-podcast/

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CONNECT WITH US:

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Follow and send us DMs on Instagram: @theRPGempire

Also, If You're Loving This Podcast, Consider Supporting The Production Of It Through Our Patreon and getting even more awesome shows to listen too! 

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Next episode: Strangers in the Pines: Ep 16 Parent Problems

The gang is still dealing with the aftermath of the mine collapse, leaves Chad in a cell while the others walk free. Danny finally gets put in the hot seat with Sheriff Stone and Lucas get a strange visitor. Lucas and Danny visit Dotty in the hospital and learn what's going on inside her head a little. Also, where's Biggs?

Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Twin Peaks. 

Follow the exploited of 4 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.

OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:

Dust World RPG Podcast: Is a D20 post-apocalyptic sci-fi western actual play role-playing podcast, with crazy over the top anime action, set a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter to dust creating the wastelands. 

Together, the Boys, Gage Thane a dust casting sword monk, Clarence Wells a powerful kid psychic and Kevin Wolfkin a fox faced hunter bent on revenge, along with a slew of interesting allies seek to stop Red Earth a power-mad dictatorship bent on domination of the desolate remains of the world.

Dust World is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 but is a unique d20 system different from the D&D game. Dust World is a D20 Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell. Setting created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar.

https://feeds.captivate.fm/dust-world-rpg-podcast/

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Next episode: Strangers in the Pines: Ep 15 Visiting Hours

After the mine collapse the gang is questioned by the police. Lucas is super nervous and stuck in a cell with Chad who is putting it on thick, Danny is in his "quiet place" and Dotty woke up in the hospital with a newly disfigured arm. How will they get out of this mess?

Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Twin Peaks. 

Follow the exploited of 4 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.

OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:

Dust World RPG Podcast: Is a D20 post-apocalyptic sci-fi western actual play role-playing podcast, with crazy over the top anime action, set a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter to dust creating the wastelands. 

Together, the Boys, Gage Thane a dust casting sword monk, Clarence Wells a powerful kid psychic and Kevin Wolfkin a fox faced hunter bent on revenge, along with a slew of interesting allies seek to stop Red Earth a power-mad dictatorship bent on domination of the desolate remains of the world.

Dust World is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 but is a unique d20 system different from the D&D game. Dust World is a D20 Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell. Setting created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar.

https://feeds.captivate.fm/dust-world-rpg-podcast/

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CONNECT WITH US:

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Also, If You're Loving This Podcast, Consider Supporting The Production Of It Through Our Patreon and getting even more awesome shows to listen too! 

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Next episode: Strangers in the Pines: Ep 14 Jail Time

What's causing these earthquakes! Chad and the gang end up at the quarry right in the nick of time, or so it seems. Lucas unleashes, Dotty loves some buggs, Danny get's weird and Chad does what Chad does. We finally get a glimpse of the Burrowers.

Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Twin Peaks. 

Follow the exploited of 4 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.

OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:

Dust World RPG Podcast: Is a D20 post-apocalyptic sci-fi western actual play role-playing podcast, with crazy over the top anime action, set a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter to dust creating the wastelands. 

Together, the Boys, Gage Thane a dust casting sword monk, Clarence Wells a powerful kid psychic and Kevin Wolfkin a fox faced hunter bent on revenge, along with a slew of interesting allies seek to stop Red Earth a power-mad dictatorship bent on domination of the desolate remains of the world.

Dust World is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 but is a unique d20 system different from the D&D game. Dust World is a D20 Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell. Setting created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar.

https://feeds.captivate.fm/dust-world-rpg-podcast/

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Next episode: Strangers in the Pines: Ep 13 the Burrowers

Chad takes a fall and get's a ride in the first privately owned taxi service the Duber Van, while the rest of the gang is left wondering the halls of the Woodmore Manner.

Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Twin Peaks. 

Follow the exploited of 4 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.

OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:

Dust World RPG Podcast: Is a D20 post-apocalyptic sci-fi western actual play role-playing podcast, with crazy over the top anime action, set a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter to dust creating the wastelands. 

Together, the Boys, Gage Thane a dust casting sword monk, Clarence Wells a powerful kid psychic and Kevin Wolfkin a fox faced hunter bent on revenge, along with a slew of interesting allies seek to stop Red Earth a power-mad dictatorship bent on domination of the desolate remains of the world.

Dust World is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 but is a unique d20 system different from the D&D game. Dust World is a D20 Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell. Setting created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar.

https://feeds.captivate.fm/dust-world-rpg-podcast/

NEW PBTA DUST WORLD GAME IN THE WORKS JOIN THE PLAYTEST GROUP by clicking the link.

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Also, If You're Loving This Podcast, Consider Supporting The Production Of It Through Our Patreon and getting even more awesome shows to listen too! 

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Next episode: Strangers in the Pines: Ep 12 Duber Van

The gang's back together Chad included and they are up to their necks in strangeness already. The earth is shaking and Dotty get's her dream tour of the Woodmore estates. It really is a weird day.

Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Twin Peaks. 

Follow the exploited of 4 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.

OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:

Dust World RPG Podcast: Is a D20 post-apocalyptic sci-fi western actual play role-playing podcast, with crazy over the top anime action, set a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter to dust creating the wastelands. 

Together, the Boys, Gage Thane a dust casting sword monk, Clarence Wells a powerful kid psychic and Kevin Wolfkin a fox faced hunter bent on revenge, along with a slew of interesting allies seek to stop Red Earth a power-mad dictatorship bent on domination of the desolate remains of the world.

Dust World is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 but is a unique d20 system different from the D&D game. Dust World is a D20 Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell. Setting created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dust-world-rpg-podcast/id1473710591

CONNECT WITH US:

Follow and send us DMs on Instagram: @theRPGempire

Also, If You're Loving This Podcast, Consider Supporting The Production Of It Through Our Patreon and getting even more awesome shows to listen too! 

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