Realms & Roleplay

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Realms & Roleplay is a tabletop actualplay podcast where players and Game Masters tell emotionally rich stories across various Realms (settings) and tabletop roleplaying game systems.

  1. "We're the Bee Team!" - R&R S3: The Bee Team Ep 1

    08/02/2025

    "We're the Bee Team!" - R&R S3: The Bee Team Ep 1

    Summary In this episode of Realms and Roleplay, the players dive into a game of Masks, a teenage superhero RPG. They introduce their characters, each with unique backgrounds and powers, and establish their team dynamics in the fictional city of Emerald Bay. The narrative unfolds as they engage in a bank robbery confrontation, showcasing their teamwork and individual abilities. Following their victory, they navigate social media fame and personal challenges, leading to a new alert about a monster attack in the park. The episode culminates in their encounter with the creature, setting the stage for future adventures. Chapters 00:00 Introductions and Playbook Descriptions 03:52 Naming the Team and the City 06:42 Starting the Game in Emerald Bay 08:24 Engaging in a Fight with a Bank Robber 13:25 Creating Opportunities and Taking Something from the Villain 19:16 Using Telepathy to Incapacitate the Villain 21:43 Returning to Moon Dollars and the Hero Base 39:20 Downtime and Personal Lives 44:04 Arranged Marriage and Family Expectations 47:39 Protecting the Galaxy 49:33 Investigating the Portal 53:25 Downtime Activities 56:08 Monster Attack Alert 59:45 Arriving at the Park 01:03:31 Conversations and Reflections 01:07:15 Aerial View and Spotting the Monster 01:09:42 Engaging the Monster 01:16:23 Bird Attack 01:18:54 Failed Team Move 01:20:44 Ridley's Vision ____________________ #Masks RPG, #superhero, #EmeraldBay, #characterdynamics, #teamidentity, #roleplay, #monsterattack, #gaming, #storytelling, #characterdevelopment, #TTRPG

    1h 25m
  2. Night City Stories Ep 15 - The Band of Bandits

    08/02/2024

    Night City Stories Ep 15 - The Band of Bandits

    Summary In the final episode, the group confronts Fennec and battles the evil Charlie. They discover that Jeffrey is a robot and Fennec has been experimenting with immortality. Zigzag uses a magic bullet to defeat Jeffrey, while Raven shoots Fennec's watch. They find Orianna, but she is not the same. Sid holds Fennec out the window, demanding answers. Ruby hacks into Fennec's terminal and discovers multiple clones of Orianna. The group decides to take Fennec's phone and computer for further investigation. In the final part of the conversation, the team accesses Phoenix's account and discovers recent contacts. They decide to contact Jafari for help. They send a distress call and prepare to meet Jafari. Reinforcements arrive and the team calls Magnum for assistance. They make plans to leave the building and deactivate the Oriannas. Ruby's concerts become a success, and Zig Zag takes over the Bonova family. Sid starts a new career helping people in need. Raven and Zig Zag plan to take down the Highriders. Gizmo opens a tech repair shop and helps his troubled sister. Takeaways The group discovers that Jeffrey is a robot and Fennec has been experimenting with immortality. Raven shoots Fennec's watch, preventing him from activating a backup plan. Ruby hacks into Fennec's terminal and finds multiple clones of Orianna. Sid holds Fennec out the window, demanding answers about the Highriders' plans. The group decides to take Fennec's phone and computer for further investigation. Accessing Phoenix's account reveals important contacts Reaching out to Jafari for assistance Sending a distress call and preparing to meet Jafari Deactivating the Oriannas and making plans to leave the building Ruby's concerts become successful Zig Zag takes over the Bonova family Sid starts a new career helping people in need Raven and Zig Zag plan to take down the Highriders Gizmo opens a tech repair shop and helps his troubled sister Chapters 00:00 The Surprise Revelation 01:03 The Threat of the Evil Charlie 02:02 Progress and Reinforcements 02:22 Rolling Initiative 04:01 Setting Up Triggers 04:54 Charlie and the Gang 06:04 The Walls Close In 06:30 The Tendrils Attack 07:28 Revelations about Jeffrey 08:29 Zigzag's Magical Bullet 10:37 Zigzag's Transformation 11:32 Zigzag's Corrosive Bullet 13:08 Jeffrey's True Form 14:42 Discovering Fennec's Office 20:56 The Ball Pit and Fennec's Office 21:37 Confronting Fennec 23:29 Raven's Magic Bullet 25:37 Raven's Conversation with Fennec 27:11 Gizmo's Plan with the Charli 28:14 The Charli Turn Good 31:08 The Charli's Actions 32:54 Sid Confronts Fennec 33:31 The Revelation of Orianna 36:23 Sid's Request to Gizmo 37:41 Raven Drops Fennec 39:46 Ruby Hacks into the Terminal 40:31 The Truth about Orianna 41:46 Raven Shoots Fennec's Watch 44:45 The Hand in the Closet 46:21 Sid's Request to Gizmo 47:20 Raven Holds Fennec Out the Window 49:16 Gizmo Connects Orianna to the Charli 50:06 Sid's Request to Gizmo 51:24 Raven Drops Fennec 52:34 Ruby Hacks into the Terminal 53:51 Accessing Phoenix's Account 54:21 Contacting Jafari 55:24 Sending a Distress Call 56:49 Reinforcements Arrive 57:27 Calling Magnum 58:59 Preparing to Leave 59:21 Deactivating the Oriannas 01:00:47 Discussing Detonation Plans 01:02:23 Calling Pip 01:03:18 Preparing to Leave the Building 01:04:07 Last Minute Preparations 01:05:20 Sid's Goodbye to Orianna 01:06:16 Raven's Decision 01:07:31 Ruby's Future Plans 01:08:13 Epilogue: Sid's New Life 01:08:35 Epilogue: Ruby's Concerts 01:09:04 Epilogue: Raven's New Mission 01:09:41 Epilogue: Zig Zag's Leadership 01:10:37 Epilogue: Sid's New Career 01:11:38 Epilogue: Ruby's Relationship with Juno 01:12:37 Epilogue: Zig Zag's Conversation with Ma 01:13:34 Epilogue: Ruby and Calypso Reunite 01:15:31 Epilogue: Raven and Zig Zag's Conversation 01:19:51 Epilogue: Gizmo's Tech Repair Shop 01:30:58 Epilogue: Gizmo's Troubled Sister #RealmsnRoleplay #TabletopRPG #TabletopActualPlay #DnD #Podcast #NewEpisode #Roleplaying #YouTubeSeries #MustWatch #YouTubeShow #SubscribeNow #WatchNow #YouTubeChannel #ContentCreator #SubscribeAndShare #YouTubeCreators #YouTubeCommunity #RollForInitiative #PlayerCharacters #GameMaster #CharacterCreation #FantasyAdventure #SciFiAdventure #Storytelling #RPGCommunity #ActualPlaySeries #TabletopGaming #TTRPGShow #CarmenAskerneese #AshleyPoprik #RyanColtLevy #LarissaGallagher #MiellynFitzwaterBarrows #ErinFusco

    1h 42m
  3. Night City Stories Ep 14 - Fear the Reaper

    07/26/2024

    Night City Stories Ep 14 - Fear the Reaper

    Summary In this episode, the group continues their battle with the undead creatures and the Reaper in the lab. They rescue Calypso and Juno from the pods and make a decision to blow up the lab. Raven opens the pods using her laser arm and Zigzag carries Juno while Raven carries Calypso. The group retreats to the elevator, with the security team protecting them. They make their way to the research lab, where they encounter the Reaper and the hybrid creatures. The group orders a retreat and plans to regroup and strategize. In this episode, the group contacts Raven and tries to find her location. They make their way to the 42nd floor and encounter the Reaper. Ruby detonates the security door, allowing them to proceed. They heal Juno and Calypso and receive a message from Kalista. The group decides to head to the penthouse to confront Fennec. They encounter Jeffrey, who reveals his true form as a metallic robot. The chapter ends with the group facing an uncertain fate. Takeaways The group successfully rescues Calypso and Juno from the pods. They make a decision to blow up the lab to prevent further danger. The security team and reinforcements join the group in the battle. The group orders a retreat and plans to regroup and strategize. Communication and coordination are crucial in high-pressure situations. It's important to gather information and make informed decisions. Sometimes sacrifices need to be made for the greater good. Facing challenges head-on can lead to unexpected revelations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap 01:00 Undead Creatures Attack 02:16 Charles Duplicates C9s 04:07 The Reaper Attacks 05:54 Rescuing Calypso and Juno 08:43 Deciding to Blow Up the Lab 09:36 Raven's Dilemma 10:05 Raven Uses Laser Arm to Open Pods 13:15 Continued Battle with the Reaper 16:19 Evil Charli Replicates 17:49 Hybrid Creatures Attack Evil Charli 18:18 Reaper Attacks Zigzag 19:34 Gizmo and Sid's Strategy 20:23 Updating Charles and Protecting Sid 23:57 Security Reinforcements Arrive 25:09 Sid Shoots at the Reaper 29:04 Raven Orders Retreat 32:15 Ruby Runs to the Research Lab 37:37 Charles Updates and Reaper Attacks Turret 39:04 Zigzag Orders Reinforcements 41:26 Reinforcements Attack 44:25 Raven Orders Retreat and Gives Orders 49:31 Security Team Protects the Group 52:19 Evil Charli Attacks the Reaper 53:07 Gizmo and Sid Decide to Save the Group 53:31 Contacting Raven 54:46 Meeting Raven 55:14 Finding the Location 56:03 Reaching the 42nd Floor 56:28 The Deal with the Keys 57:24 Locking the Security Door 58:20 Detonating the Door 59:40 The Reaper's Attempt to Open the Gate 01:00:10 Charles Duplicates Himself 01:00:34 The Reaper's Turn 01:01:36 The Benito and Nova Reinforcements 01:04:36 Raven Blows Up the C9 01:05:39 Healing Juno and Calypso 01:07:04 Contacting Kalista 01:08:30 Handcuffing Juno and Calypso 01:12:19 Heading to the Penthouse 01:16:23 Making a Statement 01:19:15 Ruby's Speech 01:21:45 Raven's Decision 01:22:32 Kalista's Message 01:23:39 Scanning the 98th Floor 01:25:43 Encountering Jeffrey 01:27:06 Confronting Jeffrey 01:30:48 Exploring the Computer 01:35:15 Revealing Jeffrey's True Form #RealmsnRoleplay #TabletopRPG #TabletopActualPlay #DnD #Podcast #NewEpisode #Roleplaying #YouTubeSeries #MustWatch #YouTubeShow #SubscribeNow #WatchNow #YouTubeChannel #ContentCreator #SubscribeAndShare #YouTubeCreators #YouTubeCommunity #RollForInitiative #PlayerCharacters #GameMaster #CharacterCreation #FantasyAdventure #SciFiAdventure #Storytelling #RPGCommunity #ActualPlaySeries #TabletopGaming #TTRPGShow #CarmenAskerneese #AshleyPoprik #RyanColtLevy #LarissaGallagher #MiellynFitzwaterBarrows #ErinFusco

    1h 37m

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Realms & Roleplay is a tabletop actualplay podcast where players and Game Masters tell emotionally rich stories across various Realms (settings) and tabletop roleplaying game systems.