Games in The Dark

Games in The Dark
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GamesinTheDark.com Games in The Dark is an actual-play TTRPG podcast in which a group of friends take a light-hearted approach to grim settings. GM Jami Gayle guides his questing misfits through worlds beset by darkness, doom, and desperate adventure. The group has dabbled in many game systems, such as Blades in the Dark, Lamentations of the Flame Princess, and Mork Borg. Their current campaigns use Zweihander and Outcast Silver Raiders, but they take occasional side quests to test new themes and systems. Expect high stakes, low cunning, and entertaining ends. This is Games in The Dark.

  1. Outcast Silver Raiders: Episode 8 - Women Of The Wilds

    3D AGO

    Outcast Silver Raiders: Episode 8 - Women Of The Wilds

    Crowley and Bronz begin their road to recovery, both physically and regarding their fractured relationship. As the pair makes their way back to the Drowned Lion Inn, they encounter a strange woman and a spirit of the wilds bearing an ominous proposition. While they mull over their next move back at the Drowned Lion, Crowley recuperates while Bronz crafts a nefarious ritual.

    1h 32m
  2. Zweihander: Episode 11: Fear And Loathing (Actual Play TTRPG)

    6D AGO

    Zweihander: Episode 11: Fear And Loathing (Actual Play TTRPG)

    The Rat Raiders head north with the knowledge that Hiam seems more nervous in light of recent events. A chance encounter with a pair of Witch Hunters from the Occultis Templarum proves dramatic, and the crew moves through a fever dream in North Remoir when they reach the farm of Hiam’s daughter. What’s real, what’s a drug induced stupor? Your guess is as good as ours.

    1h 32m

  3. FEB 9

    Fallout: Episode 0 Part 1 - A New Adventure (TTRPG Actual Play)

    In this episode, we dive deep into Fallout tabletop RPG character creation, breaking down origins, attributes, skills, perks, equipment, and backstories as we build our characters from the ground up. From luck-based ghouls to chemists with unexpected talents, this session sets the tone for the entire campaign. We share our personal experiences with Fallout games, explore how RPG mechanics translate into tabletop play, and talk through the choices that will shape our characters and the story ahead. Expect humor, worldbuilding, and a lot of excitement as we prepare for the wasteland. If you love Fallout, tabletop RPGs, or character-driven storytelling, this is the perfect place to start.

    51 min
  4. Zweihander: Episode 10 - Settling Debts (Actual Play TTRPG)

    FEB 6

    Zweihander: Episode 10 - Settling Debts (Actual Play TTRPG)

    It’s a showdown with the black ooze toad! The Rat Raiders test their mettle in this terrifying battle, and their psyches are scarred from the confrontation. Each of the survivors must plot their path forward in the aftermath as they set off to achieve some individual goals during downtime. The Raiders tie up some remaining loose ends before setting out for more adventures.

    1h 40m
  5. Zweihander: Episode 9 - Money Talks (Actual Play TTRPG)

    FEB 2

    Zweihander: Episode 9 - Money Talks (Actual Play TTRPG)

    The Raiders head to the Boar’s Head Tavern in search of Randy the Screw. Therein, they discover a bit more than they bargained for, and one Raider sees something truly rewarding. Heading from the roadside tavern into the town proper, the crew stakes out the home where they suspect Randy to be hiding. As they move to confront the alchemist, new horrors are revealed. Will the Raiders confront the horrors or flee as cowards?

    1h 25m
  6. Zweihander: Episode 8 - Down River (Actual Play TTRPG)

    JAN 30

    Zweihander: Episode 8 - Down River (Actual Play TTRPG)

    After their spectacular failure to sell the head and hands of a zombie to a fence, the Rat Raiders decide to pursue a lead to the docks. Their negotiations earn them a trip down river towards Black Reed Bridge, the direction of their quarry and the site of a horrifying new development in the river system. Extortion permeates the episode, to both the detriment and benefit of the Raiders

    1h 43m
  7. Outcast Silver Raiders: Episode 7 - Bloody Hands (Actual Play TTRPG)

    JAN 26

    Outcast Silver Raiders: Episode 7 - Bloody Hands (Actual Play TTRPG)

    Crowley attempts to explain the bandit camp to Bronz, and their mutual lack of trust complicates matters. The pair make a return journey to the Mountain of Peter the Bandit, where Bronz witnesses for himself the consequences of the cave. Paranoia, mistrust, and bloody twists ensue in this episode of OSR.

    1h 22m
  8. Zweihander: Episode 7 - Devilish Alchemy

    JAN 23

    Zweihander: Episode 7 - Devilish Alchemy

    The Rat Raiders investigate Randy the Screw’s alchemist shop under the guise of authorized money collectors. While they initially discover a shop that appears to be ransacked, their investigations turn up a few leads and expose the awful truth of Randy’s experiments. As the Raiders attempt to offload their filthy lucre, the bargain with their fence doesn’t quite go to plan.

    1h 48m
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GamesinTheDark.com Games in The Dark is an actual-play TTRPG podcast in which a group of friends take a light-hearted approach to grim settings. GM Jami Gayle guides his questing misfits through worlds beset by darkness, doom, and desperate adventure. The group has dabbled in many game systems, such as Blades in the Dark, Lamentations of the Flame Princess, and Mork Borg. Their current campaigns use Zweihander and Outcast Silver Raiders, but they take occasional side quests to test new themes and systems. Expect high stakes, low cunning, and entertaining ends. This is Games in The Dark.

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  • Creator
    Games in The Dark
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Games in The Dark
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