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Variant Rules is a game development and actual play RPG podcast set out to develop the Arcane & Iron tabletop RPG system through storytelling, community feedback and mechanics discussions. We test... more
FAQs about Variant Rules:How many episodes does Variant Rules have?The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.
September 11, 2019Variant Rules: Pirates & PrisonersOur heroes find themselves stranded on an island with a rowboat approaching the shore. Will they find friend or foe?...more31minPlay
September 04, 2019The Forge: The Apprentice InheritsBen has taken over as Storyteller, so we spoke with both Ben and Brandon about the process. ...more49minPlay
August 28, 2019Variant Rules: Stranded & StressedOur heroes are seemingly stuck on an island, unsure of what has happened to them, and no one (except Josephine) knows what to make of this Kit fellow. Can they find their way forward and off the island?...more39minPlay
August 21, 2019Variant Rules: Fumbling & FallingGus went out with a bang. What does this mean for our adventurers, and who is this man in a grey coat that Josephine calls "Kit"? Listen to hear what befalls our intrepid heroes on the next steps of their journey....more35minPlay
August 14, 2019Enemies & EnigmasA door opened to a man in a grey coat, the sought after spirit, and magic flying through the air that no one could immediately understand. What will our heroes find here and where will it lead them next?...more38minPlay
August 07, 2019The Forge: Ascending FlamesHow does a character set itself apart from others in such a stripped down RPG? As the character rises in level, they receive unique achievements that continue to set them apart from their compatriots. Listen to learn more about how game designer, Brandon Raab, developed the Achievements mechanic for Arcane And Iron....more34minPlay
July 31, 2019Variant Rules: Offerings and EntrancesThe last episode had our heroes facing real or imagined adversaries on their own as they broke through to face a large, ornate door. Can they find their way past it, and if so, what lies ahead? ...more34minPlay
July 24, 2019The Forge: Leaving Your MarkThe best craftspeople have defining marks. What makes a character dynamic in Arcane & Iron? Lend your ear to learn more about Brands & Bonds in this new RPG!...more31minPlay
July 17, 2019Variant Rules: Gauntlets & GuestsEach adventurer (and Acalan) were left facing their own door in the Gauntlet. What does each room hold and will our heroes emerge victorious, or even in one piece?...more32minPlay
July 10, 2019The Forge: Quenching the SteelWhy have there been no shopping montages? Does armor affect durability checks? Listen in to hear how items work in the world of Arcane & Iron. ...more38minPlay
FAQs about Variant Rules:How many episodes does Variant Rules have?The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.