Narrative Damage

Narrative Damage
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An actual play TTRPG podcast where your favourite authors swap their pens for dice and gather together to tell tales. Join them as they explore games including Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green, Alien, The One Ring and many more through immersive world-building and high-stakes storytelling (with fun and drama in equal measure!) Between scenarios, we sit down with TTRPG legends for deep-dive interviews. Craft worlds. Roll dice. Tell stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3 days ago

    From The Dust - Part 2: The Mansion | Delta Green Actual Play

    Watch as a full video episode on YouTube New York, 1993. Our four mismatched agents begin to investigate the mansion that Delta Green believes is linked to the disappearances of three young children. What they start to uncover is both troubling and unsettling. Can they find out the truth before it begins to eat away at their own lives? Narrative Damage is a TTRPG podcast that asks authors to put down their pens, pick up the dice and tell stories together. Cast: Benedict Anning, author of Atomic Coffin - Agent Meridian Tariq Ashkanani, author of The Hollow Boys - Agent Midnight Nicholas Binge, author of Abyss - Agent Mercator David Goodman, Author of Solitary Agents - Agent Myriad With Marco Rinaldi as The Handler Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. The contents of this document are © Narrative Damage excepting those elements that are components of the Delta Green intellectual property. "From The Dust" written by Dennis Detwiller and published by Arc Dream Publishing. Opening Credits music - The Legacy of Hades by J*k'a'Face (Code: VRTXXQOXR8HQPELK) Background music - Monument Studios Chapters 00:00 Start 00:35 Previously on From The Dust 02:40 Opening credits 04:30 Player introductions and chat 06:40 The investigation continues... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 6 Aug

    From The Dust - Part 1: Green Box | Delta Green Actual Play

    Watch as a full video episode on YouTube New York, 1993. In the sweltering heat of late summer, four mismatched operatives are activated by Delta Green to take part in Operation Blister II. Three young children have gone missing and Delta Green believe it is linked to an old mansion in the Red Hook area of the city. Will our agents find out what happened before the Unnatural threat strikes again? Narrative Damage is a TTRPG podcast that asks authors to put down their pens, pick up the dice and tell stories together. Cast: Benedict Anning, author of Atomic Coffin - Agent Meridian Tariq Ashkanani, author of The Hollow Boys - Agent Midnight Nicholas Binge, author of Abyss - Agent Mercator David Goodman, Author of Solitary Agents - Agent Myriad With Marco Rinaldi as The Handler Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. The contents of this document are © Narrative Damage excepting those elements that are components of the Delta Green intellectual property. "From The Dust" written by Dennis Detwiller and published by Arc Dream Publishing. Opening Credits music - The Legacy of Hades by J*k'a'Face (Code: VRTXXQOXR8HQPELK) Background music - Monument Studios Chapters 00:00 Start 00:35 Intro 02:30 Opening credits 04:16 Player introductions and chat 06:57 The investigation begins... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 30 Jul

    Damage Assessment - Under A Yellow Moon Breakdown and Debrief

    Welcome to Damage Assessment - our look back at our actual plays, where we breakdown the scenario, talk about what went well, what could've gone better, and what might help you run the same scenario at your table. Under A Yellow Moon is a scenario we wrote especially for our live actual play at Cymera Festival in Edinburgh. Set in 1892 Edinburgh, our investigators must solve the murder of a visiting professor from Miskatonic University and track down the mysterious manuscript she brought with her before they go insane... Watch or listen to our playthrough now and then head back here to hear all about how our players leant into the madness, and listen as we talk about what we might do differently if we were to run the scenario again. This scenario will also soon be available on Miskatonic Repository so that you can download and play it for yourself! Keep an eye on our social media and these show notes for the link! Follow the madness on Instagram Follow on Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 23 Jul

    Under a Yellow Moon: Part 2 | Cthulhu By Gaslight Actual Play

    Watch as a full video on our YouTube channel Join us for the second (and final) part of the recording of our live Call of Cthulhu/Cthulhu by Gaslight scenario, recorded at Cymera Festival in June 2026. When a visiting professor from Miskatonic University turns up dead, a motley group of investigators are put into a race against time to find her killer. Why was she murdered? And what happened to the manuscript she brought with her? Last time, our players discovered the professor had been looking into The King in Yellow... never a good idea! And what has happened to Professor McLeod... Watch to find out! Cast: Benedict Anning, author of Atomic Coffin - Dr Terrence Tableau Nicholas Binge, author of Abyss - Professor Arthur Vane Annabel Campbell, author of The Outcast Mage - Dr. Fiona Murray Ian Green, author of Extremophile - Flora Meiklewood David Goodman, author of A Reluctant Spy - Roland Halliwell with Marco Rinaldi as the Keeper of Arcane Lore Call of Cthulhu and Cthulhu by Gaslight created by and trademarks of Chaosium Inc. Handouts created by Jordan Acosta Under a Yellow Moon written by Marco Rinaldi Music from Monumental Studios Sound FX by Syrinscape Narrative Damage is the TTRPG podcast that asks authors to put down their pens, pick up the dice and tell stories together. Watch or listen to our actual plays with authors as the players on our YouTube or listen on your favourite app! Follow on Instagram Follow on Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 16 Jul

    Under a Yellow Moon: Part 1 | Cthulhu By Gaslight Actual Play

    Watch as a full video episode on YouTube Join us for the first part of the recording of our live Call of Cthulhu/Cthulhu by Gaslight scenario, recorded at Cymera Festival in June 2026. When a visiting professor from Miskatonic University turns up dead, a motley group of investigators are put into a race against time to find her killer. Why was she murdered? And what happened to the manuscript she brought with her? Join our players (all authors attending Cymera!) as they attempt to follow the clues, uncover dark secrets - or go mad trying! Cast: Benedict Anning, author of Atomic Coffin - Dr Terrence Tableau Nicholas Binge, author of Abyss - Professor Arthur Vane Annabel Campbell, author of The Outcast Mage - Dr. Fiona Murray Ian Green, author of Extremophile - Flora Meiklewood David Goodman, author of A Reluctant Spy - Roland Halliwell with Marco Rinaldi as the Keeper of Arcane Lore Call of Cthulhu and Cthulhu by Gaslight created by and trademarks of Chaosium Inc. Handouts created by Jordan Acosta Under a Yellow Moon written by Marco Rinaldi Music from Monumental Studios Sound FX by Syrinscape Narrative Damage is the TTRPG podcast that asks authors to put down their pens, pick up the dice and tell stories together. Watch or listen to our actual plays with authors as the players on our YouTube or listen on your favourite app! Follow on Instagram Follow on Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 9 Jul

    Chris Lackey Explains His New One-Shot Game System, Strange Stories

    Watch as a full video interview on YouTube Chris Lackey is a podcaster, writer and TTRPG creator who has hosted the H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast and Strange Studies of Strange Stories Podcast. Also an American filmmaker and animator, Chris directed and co-wrote the animated feature film The Chosen One and was the associate producer of the films The Call of Cthulhu and The Whisperer in the Darkness. He co-wrote the graphic novel Deadbeats and adapted 'The Temple' for SelfMadeHero's Lovecraft Anthology: Volume II. His new game, Strange Stories, based on the stories examined in his podcast, is launching on Backerkit soon! We had a great time chatting with Chris about his love of and work in the TTRPG scene, hearing about how he loves to explore all sorts of different game systems and why he wanted to create his own. He explains what his new game, Strange Stories, is all about, why it is perfect for one-shots and also new players, and tells us about a genius method they have developed to help prep GMs. Links: Follow Chris on Bluesky Back the Strange Stories game on Backerkit Listen to the Strange Studies of Strange Stories podcast Narrative Damage is the TTRPG podcast that asks authors to put down their pens, pick up the dice and tell stories together. Watch or listen to our actual plays with authors as the players on our YouTube or listen on your favourite app! Follow on Instagram Follow on Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 2 Jul

    Matthew Capodicasa explains the origins of The Glass Cannon Network

    Watch as a full video interview on our YouTube channel Matthew Capodicasa is one of the founding members of the Glass Cannon Network, one of the leading actual play podcasts, as well as being an award-winning playwright whose work has been developed and presented across the globe. In addition to his extensive theater work, he has Film/TV projects in development with Annapurna Pictures, Anonymous Content, and XYZ Films. We had a great time chatting with Matthew, hearing about discovering TTRPGs as an adult, how his playwriting background influences his roleplaying, and the importance of failing for the sake of a good story. We also talk about pacing and knowing when a scene is over, and we get some interesting anecdotes about the early days of the Glass Cannon Network! We also spoke with Matthew about his extensive writing career as a playwright and screenwriter on our Page One Podcast - that episode drops on 3 July - listen to that episode here or watch here. Links: Watch the Glass Cannon Network Join The Naish! Follow Matthew on Instagram Narrative Damage is the TTRPG podcast that asks authors to put down their pens, pick up the dice and tell stories together. Watch or listen to our actual plays with authors as the players on our YouTube or listen on your favourite app! Follow on Instagram Follow on Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 25 Jun

    Haunted Fortunes Part 4: The Showdown | Pathfinder played with Nimble | Actual Play

    Watch as a full video episode on YouTube Four heroes searching for vengeance against one man: Gaedren Lamm. Last time our heroes managed to take down three of Gaedren's henchmen, only to leave themselves in a precarious position in the hold of an old ship. Can they survive - and finally find their quarry? In the final part (for now!) of our miniseries, we play through an adapted version of Haunted Fortunes, the opening scenario (written by Nicolas Logue) of the epic Curse of the Crimson Throne campaign for Pathfinder from Paizo. To bring this world to life, we are using the brilliant Nimble system by Evan Diaz, a super-streamlined, tactical fantasy RPG. The Cast Anna Stephens: Author of the Godblind and Songs of the Drowned trilogies. Annabel Campbell: Author of The Outcast Mage and its upcoming sequel, The Void Dragon (Out this October!). Claire Shultz: Author of Even Your Bones Would Do (Also writing as Claire Rose, author of The Cove). Modupe H. Ayinde: Author of the epic fantasy A Song of Legends Lost and its newly released sequel, A Dance of Burning Blades. Credits & Assets PC Character Art: Czepeku Music: Monument Studios This podcast uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Inc., used under Paizo's Fan Content Policy (paizo.com/licenses/fancontent). This podcast is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo. For more information about Paizo Inc. and Paizo products, visit paizo.com. Thanks to DMDorga for their adaptation of Curse of the Crimson Throne to the Nimble system - get that conversion here: https://dmdorga.itch.io/nimble-curse-of-the-crimson-throne-chapter-1 Timestamps 00:00 - Last Time On Narrative Damage 02:10 - Welcome & Levelling up 07:50 - Recap 09:10 - The Adventure Concludes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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An actual play TTRPG podcast where your favourite authors swap their pens for dice and gather together to tell tales. Join them as they explore games including Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green, Alien, The One Ring and many more through immersive world-building and high-stakes storytelling (with fun and drama in equal measure!) Between scenarios, we sit down with TTRPG legends for deep-dive interviews. Craft worlds. Roll dice. Tell stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Narrative Damage
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Narrative Damage
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