Welcome to Bone Throwers Theater! We are a RPG actual play podcast. We play both long-term campaigns and one-shot sessions. Our current main campaign is called Elements of War. It uses the OpenD6 Adventure System from West End Games. It is set in a world built using the game, Microscope. The characters are a citizens of a police state and choose to battle the tensions of various "revolutionary" factions. Join us every Monday for new episodes of Elements of War. On Thursdays, look out for one ...
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The party sets out from haven of Shadevale to start their quest, albeit reluctantly for some members. The tension quickly skyrockets as things get "weird beyond weird". Aside from the story, we do get some pretty good glimpses into the mechanics of the system to include "try your odds", "stress", and "morale." System: Grimworld (in development) by …
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Since we are actually going to spend quite some time with these characters in a long-term campaign, we used the "soft tilt" to be sure that they were not utterly destroyed after another round of play of Fiasco. We really see the dynamics of the group start to take shape with some underlying conflicts that will certainly add to the adventures to com…
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Mike introduces how to create a party in this episode, and of course, there are the usual inter-personal hijinks with this cast. We dive in to the opening of the adventure, and get our fist glimpse at the unique haven of Shadevale. System: Grimworld (in development) by Sand & Glass Entertainment CAST: Aaron — Jamison “Jim” Jeff — Nathaniel “Nickel”…
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Round 1 around the table gave us some great establishing scenes, with some flashbacks, and the initial meetings of the crew members. Already, we are getting the flavors of tension that will surround a few of these characters. The dynamics are intriguing, so the story is sure to be compelling moving forward. Enjoy! System: OpenD6 Space, from West En…
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This one-shot kicks off with the FOUR HUNDREDTH, yes 400th, episode of the podcast! So of course we needed to make it a special one. We are play-testing a game that is still in development with a guest GM, and friend of the show, Mike. While we create characters in this episode, he shares glimpses and insights into the mechanics of the game, some o…
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We launch a brand new campaign with the use of a cast favorite to create our characters. We also used Fiasco perviously to establish character relationships in Angel's Guard. But this time around, we'll play out some scenes as the prologue for this space opera. System: OpenD6 Space, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Vireo E…
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The final phase of the game, The Desecration. The first round of the intruders have a different prize in mind, and then the final intruders spark an interesting change in how the skeletons respond. We also transition into a brief commentary on the game and how we enjoyed this unique way of telling a story... or multiple stories at once. System: The…
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BTT Campaign World Building: Reliquary, Ep. 3
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We wrap up the gameplay with a couple big discoveries, and we really leaned into the collaborative nature for these final moments. We then give some brief commentary on the game and some things we DID modify for our world building purposes, and some things we WOULD modify if we played it again in the future. Finally, we discuss the last steps we ne…
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We have entered The Time of Dust, the next phase of the game. Two more intruders to kill or chase off, and they are pretty horrific ones. We also get several glimpses into the lives of the skeletons before they were charged to guard this tomb, and it's becoming clear that their stories are equally tragic. System: The Skeletons by Jason Morningstar …
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BTT Campaign World Building: Reliquary, Ep. 2
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We explore a few different locations in this episode with varying results. We get accustomed to the rule set as we create some rumors, legends, and even some questions that unfortunately will not get answered in THIS game. However, there are a couple threads that are weaving their way into the fabric of this world that we're sure will bring some in…
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Phase one of the game, the "unsealed tomb". Two intruders, thwarted, and several secrets of the skeletons' past are revealed... but at a cost. Time passes, but the guardians still stand watch, for now. So far we are loving the collaborative storytelling in this game. System: The Skeletons by Jason Morningstar CAST: Aaron — The Headless Jeremy — The…
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BTT Campaign World Building: Reliquary, Ep. 1
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Here's another system to add some more meat to the bones of what we have built previously for our next campaign. We add some specific places to our world, and create characters that will set out to explore those locations, all while navigating some intriguing goals, complications and rumors. System: Reliquary, by Gordie Murphy CAST: Jordan - Vonu'o…
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In just getting through the set-up, we were already geeking out about this game. We collaboratively describe the layout of the tomb that we will be guarding. There were a lot of interesting ideas that will make this storytelling game a favorite of the group we are sure. System: The Skeletons by Jason Morningstar CAST: Aaron — The Headless Jeremy — …
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BTT Campaign World Building: Microscope, Ep. 7
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After our first time recording a game of Microscope, we STILL hadn't had enough world building to satisfy us. So we discuss what comes next in terms of honing in on the "era" we will play in, and character creation. We reflect on some of our collaborative story-telling choices from past campaigns, and FINALLY decide on and reveal the name of the up…
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BTT One-Shot: Good Strong Hands, Ep. 6
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In this commentary episode we discuss the flexibility of this game for a one-shot and an extended campaign. Aaron shares that there is a lot of flexibility in the game in general, and we conclude that this game would be great for both young and old, and first-time and experienced RPGers. So Good Strong Hands... good strong game. System: Good Strong…
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BTT Campaign World Building: Microscope, Ep. 6
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One last round of play and all the cast will have had their seat as the lens and legacy. We end up creating a played scene that ends up being quite pivotal in fleshing out multiple scenes and events that were already created. Fun stuff! System: Microscope, by Ben Robbins CAST: Jordan Aaron Ellie Jeff Jeremy Johnny Music in the background from Fesli…
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BTT One-Shot: Good Strong Hands, Ep. 5
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Well, the whole party is dead to start this episode... mostly dead. The victory in this story must be won in a spiritual realm, and at a cost. Not all the characters will remain unstained by the evil they face. Enjoy the final battle in this fantastic one-shot. System: Good Strong Hands by Nerd Burger Games CAST: Aaron — The Game Master Jeff — Cinc…
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BTT Campaign World Building: Microscope, Ep. 5
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Another round of play to flesh out the world in this episode. We decided to do a fair amount of dictated scenes this time, diving deep to look at how an individual character might be affected and even change the course of history. We also learned something new about the rules of this game. System: Microscope, by Ben Robbins CAST: Jordan Aaron Ellie…
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BTT One-Shot: Good Strong Hands, Ep. 4
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One side-quest finished, now on to the next. Hopefully this one will yield some useful information for defeating the void. But certainly it is entertaining regardless, as this story inspired a barrage of movie quotes from the cast. Fun times. System: Good Strong Hands by Nerd Burger Games CAST: Aaron — The Game Master Jeff — Cinch Jeremy — Kryden J…
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BTT Campaign World Building: Microscope, Ep. 4
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We have all the cast back! And with 2 more minds building this world, things get even deeper and more intricate. New inspirations and ideas seem to fit and naturally flesh out what we come up with in the first session. System: Microscope, by Ben Robbins CAST: Jordan Aaron Ellie Jeff Jeremy Johnny Music in the background from Vilkas Sound…
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BTT One-Shot: Good Strong Hands, Ep. 3
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There are more mysteries and clues to uncover surrounding this creepy monument and field of roses. But there is also a family of Wild-kin to save. So of course, we split the party. Some of the group will undoubtedly have to pull off some sort of trickery of thier own in this episode. System: Good Strong Hands by Nerd Burger Games CAST: Aaron — The …
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BTT Campaign World Building: Microscope, Ep. 3
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One more quick round of play for this initial world build. Jeremy takes a turn as the lens, and Jordan closes it out as the legacy. With that combination, our timeline ended up with a "dark" era... or period. We can't decide which term to use. But on thing that we ARE certain of this that we love this world we are creating so far. We hope you will …
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BTT One-Shot: Good Strong Hands, Ep. 2
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In this episode, visions, dreams, and mysterious voices have lead us to the Sorrow Sworn Fields. Jordan's GM style creeps into his character play, and some self imposed complications come about. But let's be honest, that's not a real departure from the other usual suspects style of play. System: Good Strong Hands by Nerd Burger Games CAST: Aaron — …
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BTT Campaign World Building: Microscope, Ep. 2
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In this episode we make our first pass, adding eras (periods) and events. Then Aaron and Jordan take their turns as the lens. We take the opportunity to add to the timeline with all aspects of the game; eras, events, a dictated scene, a roleplayed scene, and legacies. System: Microscope, by Ben Robbins CAST: Jordan Aaron Jeremy Johnny Music in the …
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BTT One-Shot: Good Strong Hands, Ep. 1
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Aaron's in the GM seat again for this one, and he admits that has tweaked the story in advance to prepare for our normal plot hijacking hijinks. In this first episode of the fantasy game, we introduce our unique characters and set out on an "adventure". But to one character, an "adventure" is something completely different. Either way, this party d…
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BTT Campaign World Building: Microscope, Ep. 1
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We're on to our next long-term campaign. But before we get to the story, we thought we'd share a bit of the journey of how we get there. This will be our third world we've built for our campaigns using this game, Microscope. Needless to say we really enjoy this method. In this episode we cover our inspirations, pallet (yeses and nos), the big idea …
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What's it going to take for the Spaceheads to make a decision on their future? A Loan Shark, dirty money, and a couple shady pacts may play a vital role of two in the fate of music in the galaxy. Seems a bit grandiose? We thought so too, but you have to see how it all turned out. System: Kingdom, 2nd Edition by Ben Robbins CAST: Aaron – Norival Nor…
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Well, here it is, the send off for a 4 season campaign. In this episode, we highlight what made this adventure and its characters different from our previous long-term campaigns. All in all, we give this elemental saga an A+, and we hope you do as well. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games Character Advancement: Aaron (Sam Feluge and Shade…
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Crossroad or Crisis? Will the band, The Spaceheads, take a gig on Earth on the next stop on the Space Jam Tour? There are a lot of obstacles on the road to fame and fortune; low funds, label pressure, restraining orders... and a possible line up change. Whether this opportunity is a good thing or not remains to be seen, but there is definitely tens…
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BTT EoW 4.105: Malleable Friendships
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In this final play episode of the campaign, the bonds of friendship are put to the test. Some will wither away, some will be cut, some will be strengthened, but not all will survive. Everything may hang in the balance, but one thing is certain... the end is here. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — S…
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We finish fleshing out the characters in this episode, choosing roles, concepts, descriptions, names, locations, and bonds with other characters. With each element we add, the tension in the kingdom is already mounting. The stage is set for a dramatic tour of the galaxy. System: Kingdom, 2nd Edition by Ben Robbins CAST: Aaron - Norival Norstrom Jef…
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Well, we set out to reunite the party only to split it even further. Someone seems to be following a new directive, and another epic display of elemental powers is the result. But the fallout is going require a leap of faith to escape certain death. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Elli…
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Since we really love world-building during our Bone Throwers Theater sessions, we had a lot of fun kicking off this one-shot, brainstorming on what types of characters and threats we would face in our kingdom. We also decided to define our kingdom as a touring band... in space. Yeah, that's right, another space adventure. System: Kingdom, 2nd Editi…
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The remaining party starts a mad scramble up to the top of the Council building, but it won't be an unhindered attempt. Meanwhile, Jerr Lan faces a challenge of his own, a showdown with 2 Council members and a sought after elemental, and his use of power certainly does not disappoint. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The…
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We wrap up this one-shot with a quick commentary on the story, its intricacies, and some of the hints the players either picked up on or missed entirely in the session. We also talk about some of the aspects of the game system that we enjoyed, and how the add-on memory mechanic made this an all around enjoyable run. System: Shadowrun, 4th Edition b…
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Yes, with only a few episodes left in this 4 season campaign, we still love world building, postulating the origins of North Bellasaira. We talk a bit about what we see as possible endings to this story, and get a sneak peek into what Jordan is planning for the next campaign. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games Character Advancement: John…
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There were a lot of twists and turns in this episode leading up to the big showdown with May... or is it spelled Mei, as on player speculates? Magic, gunfire, explosions, and of course a double cross stir things up. But even as the dust just begins to settle, the players discover one final twist in this mission. System: Shadowrun, 4th Edition by Ca…
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BTT EoW 4.101: Between A Rock and A Void Place
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Some say that two are better than one, but our players wouldn't... especially when it's TWO COUNCIL MEMBERS in an elemental and innate powers fight. The results of the showdown are plenty of carnage and one party member suddenly in dire straits. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — …
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The memories finally start flooding in for this episode, with some key flashbacks as well. As the players sort out the pieces to the puzzle, the characters get some hints that something is definitely "off" about this mission. But will they be aware enough to succeed? System: Shadowrun, 4th Edition by Catalyst Game Labs CAST: Aaron – Deacon (Dwarf) …
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Wow! 100 episodes into this campaign, and it sure is a good one. Floor by floor, uncovering secrets in The Council Headquarters, the team is united once again right as they turn up the heat in order to make their escape. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Feluge Ellie — Archi Jeff — Jerr Lan Jer…
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The heist reveals itself to be more than what was initially thought. Kiddnapping... Rescue Mission? Either was not everyone will make it out alive, but those that do will definitely have to fight their way out with what they hope are adequate weapons from the armory. System: Shadowrun, 4th Edition by Catalyst Game Labs CAST: Aaron – Dwarf Johnny – …
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In the race through the sewers to reach Sam, a new threat... or ally... (who knows) is discovered. As if infiltrating the city center wasn't hard enough. Jordan seems to be throwing up flares to distract the characters from their main objective. And one discovery in particular is quite compelling. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST:…
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A scramble up the stairs, picking up memories along the way, and leaving stun grenades behind. We learn a name, a hidden ability, and hints of what they are in there to steal. But the search is definitely causing some friction in the group. System: Shadowrun, 4th Edition by Catalyst Game Labs CAST: Aaron – Dwarf Johnny – Ork Jordan – Elf Mike – Tro…
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In this commentary episode, we talk about the longevity of this campaign and joke about new things we could throw in to the mix. We also talk about some of the ways we have used collaborative storytelling to bring about this long standing, epic, tragic opera of a campaign. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games Character Advancement: Jeff (J…
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Escape from a lab, a long dark hallway, disappearing dwarves, a room full of body bags, an armory raid, and approaching footsteps... Believe it or not, all this is the characters starting to put the pieces together. But do the pieces actually fit, or are they just an illusion. We see signs of one mistaken identity already. System: Shadowrun, 4th Ed…
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With a fearless duo reunited, they square off against a Council Member. Elemental powers fly around everywhere, and it appears that the end is near for one character. Luckily, there is a way that the rest of the group can connect from afar. But will they be lucky enough to reach them in time? System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jord…
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The adventure begins mid-mission. But none of the characters have any clue of where they are, how they got there, or what they can do, let alone what they are actually supposed to do. Just as they start to make some head-way, gaining vital info and an objective, one character makes a poor choice and things are bound to get ugly. To be fair, this pl…
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It seems as though the group was a bit more separated than originally thought. An unlikely duo attempts to team up for a daring rescue... of themselves. Confused yet? Hold on tight and try to keep up as we blow the top off of the final half of this season. System: OpenD6 Adventure, from West End Games CAST: Jordan — The Game Master Aaron — Sam Felu…
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We play some musical chairs for this one-shot and switch seats. Jeremy ends up in the driver's seat as the GM for one of his favorite systems, Shadowrun. We've referenced this game quite a bit and now finally sit down to play it. But this isn't your standard run, we've put a twist or two in the mechanics and story. In this episode we give a brief o…
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A couple cryptic messages has the group feeling even more alone than before. It's clear that many view Consiglio as a lost cause, and maybe that's because some party members have a bad reputation in many different circles of influence. But if you think that will stop this group from continuing to mouth off, think again. System: OpenD6 Adventure, fr…
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