RPG Reanimators

RPG Reanimators
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A discussion-based podcast for GMs where we break down horror ttrpg scenarios for systems like Call of Cthulhu and Delta Green, discuss what worked for us, what didn't, what changes we made while running them, and how it all turned out for the table. Additional special topics include general game philosophies, advice, and occasional actual plays.

  1. 3d ago

    BLACKSAT - Dissection

    Episode Notes In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Delta Green scenario BLACKSAT, written by Greg Stolze and Shane Ivey, which is part of the Control Group collection. This scenario stands out among other DG operations as a unique one-shot where the PCs are astronauts not familiar with "The Conspiracy™️", however, you can expect some... turbulence at launch without a bit of TLC. Since one of the Reanimators has more than a little experience actually training astronauts, we brainstorm new ideas and advice to help make your next run of the scenario a mission success. Are there any more puns that I can make? PS - this episode has my favorite post-credits blooper, so be sure to stick around past the ending music for that 🍑🪄 Links: You can find the scenario at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/273935/delta-green-control-group or https://shop.arcdream.com/products/delta-green-control-group Holly's AP of the scenario on our YouTube channel The referenced Roleplaying Public Radio (RPPR) AP of the scenario on their YouTube channel A collage map of the shuttle using official NASA images and some stat blocks for the antagonist on our shared file drive Intro & outro music: "In the Mouth of Madness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. All other music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing from Freesound.org. Find out more at https://rpg-reanimators.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

  2. Sep 1

    Viscid - Dissection

    Episode Notes In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Delta Green scenario Viscid written by Dennis Detwiller. We give our reviews and GM advice for running this scenario both as a monster hunting one-shot and/or as part of a longer dive into conspiracy elements. Links: You can find the scenario on Drivethrurpg and on the Arc Dream store Lex's referenced one-shot AP of this scenario on our YouTube channel And you can find Lex's GM notes to run this scenario as a one-shot and Alex's cold open scene for the doomed airplane flight in our shared file drive Intro & outro music: "In the Mouth of Madness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. All other music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing from Freesound.org. Find out more at https://rpg-reanimators.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

  3. Jul 22

    Tell Me, Have You Seen the Yellow Sign? - Dissection

    Episode Notes In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the scenario Tell Me, Have You Seen the Yellow Sign? originally written for Call of Cthulhu by Kevin A. Ross with special guest Zander, who ran this scenario for us using the Trail of Cthulhu system. We discuss the reanimations they made to innovate the scenario in their run, as well as other opportunities for GM advice. Note: The patreon thanks shout-out is outdated compared to when we first recorded this discussion, but I kept it in for the chuckles as I floundered to make a joke. Links: You can find the original version of the scenario at: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/1680/the-great-old-ones?__cf_chl_f_tk=G0P2xP99QvPU2l25aYnnFnQ6JKSmUvjK4km2r1HPwAE-1783276793-1.0.1.1-Vfhgjay2HD1Lx_V7wvG7vj4QDam21808WlqMpEcHI_E Pelgrane Press's free guide to adapt it to Trail Our shared file drive where you can find some of the handouts Zander made: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gYPZq4btckJ-TMO9rrzZMGGDIZmeAVZq?usp=sharing A playlist of Zander's full AP on our YouTube channel The start of Denghazi DM's run of this scenario that Zander mentioned. Intro & outro music: "In the Mouth of Madness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. All other music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing from Freesound.org. Find out more at https://rpg-reanimators.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

  4. Jul 22

    Jack Frost - Dissection

    Episode Notes In this episode, we review and reanimate the scenario Jack Frost written by Shane Ivey for Delta Green. Holly recently ran this scenario three times back-to-back-to-back as an It's Alive! actual play on our YouTube channel, and we have a lot to say to try and address some of the issues we had with it and provide some GM tips, advice, and inspiration! You can find the scenario on Arc Dream's store or DrivethruRPG Handouts we can share on the lab's google drive . Holly's Actual Play on our YouTube channel . Intro & outro music: "In the Mouth of Madness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. All other music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing from Freesound.org. Find out more at https://rpg-reanimators.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

  5. Jul 7

    Chaosium Con 2026 Live Panel - When Cthulhu Doesn't Answer the Call; Running CoC without the Mythos - Consultation

    Episode Notes Listen to an almost-live recording of our Chaosium Con 2026 panel where we discuss some of the key themes related to cosmic horror, how Mythos staples might be freshened up into novel antagonists for players, how GMs can consider adapting their own creatures from existing media, how there's a John Carpenter movie for every example, how GMs can go about creating their own horrific entities, and other topics. Links: Invite link to our Discord server Link to our Patreon if you'd like to support us Intro & outro music: "In the Mouth of Madness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. All other music and sound effects are sourced under attribution-free creative commons licensing from Freesound.org. Find out more at https://rpg-reanimators.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

  6. Jun 23

    Impossible Landscapes - Dissection, Pt 6. Epilogue

    Episode Notes In this episode, we conclude our dissection review and reanimation advice for Impossible Landscapes by hearing from some other GMs - found wandering the mists of Carcosa - so that they can share some additional perspectives and recommendations. Needless to say, each of these discussions will span the entirety of the campaign, so there are spoilers abound. In order, we interview: Tom Ogas from the Stories & Lies podcast, which is linked below (start @ 2:09) Zander, an excellent GM who has run several APs for our podcast (start @ 25:36) Joe, Brad, and Dace from the Green Box Gaming podcast, also linked below (start @ 1:30:03) You can find the Delta Green campaign at: Arc Dream's Store and DrivethruRPG Stories & Lies podcast website Green Box Gaming podcast website IL Campaign handouts and resources we can share on our lab's Google Drive . Our YouTube channel for Actual Play videos An invite link to our Discord Server where we have a dedicated channel to discuss IL campaign questions & advice Intro & outro music: "In the Mouth of Madness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. All other music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing from FreeSound.org. Find out more at https://rpg-reanimators.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

  7. May 26

    Impossible Landscapes - Dissection, Pt 5. End of the World of the End

    Episode Notes In this episode, we continue our dissection review and reanimation advice for the campaign Impossible Landscapes written by Dennis Detwiller for Delta Green by diving into the fourth chapter End of the World of the End, which covers the finale of this epic campaign. We briefly summarize the chapter, discuss it's strengths and weaknesses as written, and then, since we aren't really fans of how this final chapter is laid out, we then cover an overview of the chapter followed by explanations of how each of us would run this final section based on our own styles and internal philosophies regarding Carcosa and the nature of the King in Yellow. We've listed timestamps with as few spoilers as possible below in case GMs are interested in jumping to specific parts they may be looking for advice on: 2:32 - Beating Heart (key themes) 5:51 - Strengths & Limitations as Written 13:38 - Beginning Deep Dive; Guiding Principles 28:42 - Introducing How We Would Run the Ending 29:06 - How Nathan Would Run It 37:09 - How Alex Would Run it 43:31 - How Holly Would Run it 56:08 - How Lex Would Run it 1:09:45 - The Party 1:17:28 - Closing Thoughts You can find the campaign at: Arc Dream's Store and DrivethruRPG Bud's RPG Review IL Campaign episode for the chapter for a more thorough by-the-book summaries Campaign handouts and resources we can share on our lab's Google Drive . Our YouTube channel for Actual Play videos An invite link to our Discord Server where we have a dedicated channel to discuss IL campaign questions & advice And an invite link to the IL Handler's Discord Server for great advice, discussion, and fan-made handouts Intro & outtro music: "In the Mouth of Madness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. All other music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing from FreeSound.org. Find out more at https://rpg-reanimators.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

  8. May 5

    Impossible Landscapes - Dissection, Pt 4. Like a Map Made of Skin

    Episode Notes In this episode, we continue our dissection review and reanimation advice for the campaign Impossible Landscapes written by Dennis Detwiller for Delta Green by diving into the third chapter Like a Map Made of Skin, as well as an Exeunt that is... kind of essential for this chapter, so not really an exeunt? We briefly summarize the chapter, discuss it's strengths and weaknesses as written, and then go through a rough order of events players are likely to experience, discussing potential issues and advice each step of the way. We've listed timestamps with as few spoilers as possible below in case GMs are interested in jumping to specific parts they may be looking for advice on: 1:28 - Waking Up 6:38 - Chapter overview & Beating Heart (key themes) 13:35 - Strengths & Limitations as Written 23:45 - Beginning Deep Dive, Navigating the World 33:33 - Guiding Agents' Goals & Direction 38:53 - Encountering Some Static 48:02 - Overall Section Thoughts (but really more Static) 56:21 - Encountering a Group Later 1:01:28 - Checking In 1:18:20 - A Quiet Maze Links: You can find the campaign at: Arc Dream's Store and DrivethruRPG Bud's RPG Review IL Campaign episode for the chapter and associated (mandatory) exeunt for a more thorough by-the-book summary (RIP, Bud) Campaign handouts and resources we can share on our lab's Google Drive . Our YouTube channel for Actual Play videos An invite link to our Discord Server where we have a dedicated channel to discuss IL campaign questions & advice And an invite link to the IL Handler's Discord Server for great advice, discussion, and fan-made handouts Intro & outtro music: "In the Mouth of Madness" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. All other music and sound effects are sourced under attribution free creative commons licensing from FreeSound.org. Find out more at https://rpg-reanimators.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

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A discussion-based podcast for GMs where we break down horror ttrpg scenarios for systems like Call of Cthulhu and Delta Green, discuss what worked for us, what didn't, what changes we made while running them, and how it all turned out for the table. Additional special topics include general game philosophies, advice, and occasional actual plays.

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    RPG Reanimators
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    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
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