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In this Halloween special, I am joined by Mike Mason, line editor for Call of Cthulhu at Chaosium. We talk about the Gateways to Terror collection of short scenarios for Call of Cthulhu. These scenarios are perfect for beginner keepers or as introductions to players who've never played Call of Cthulhu before.

We also cover advice for new keepers and those hoping to write their own scenarios for the game. There's a lot to chew on in this episode!

Further Resources:
Gateways to Terror (Print)Gateways to Terror (PDF)If you have questions, thoughts or suggestions about this episode please get in touch by email gm@runtheadventure.com or on Twitter @rta_podcast.

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In this special episode, I am joined by Justin Alexander from the Alexandrian and Atlas Games to talk about the Dragonlance module DL1 Dragons of Despair. For me the Dragonlance novels were a formative part of my childhood and I remember running this adventure for friends back in the 90s with some success. More recently, I brought it to the table for D&D 5th Edition.

I talk to Justin about what makes this a fun adventure, with some of its novel elements and innovations for the time. We also chat about the problems it has for those accustomed to the modern game and how these may be overcome. Justin gives his usual insights into adventure structure and design with hints at how you might remix this for your table. He also talks about some of the fascinating history of the production of the Dragonlance saga. 

With a new generation about to be introduced to Dragonlance for the first time, this felt like a timely conversation going back to the roots of the setting.

Further Resources:
Dragons of Despair (AD&D 1e) PDF on DriveThruRPGDragons of Autumn PDF collection (D&D 3.5) on DriveThruRPGAlso check out the excellent D&D Actual Play podcast, Tale of the Manticore.
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This is a trailer for the dark fantasy actual play Dungeons & Dragons podcast Tale of the Manticore.

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In this episode, I take a look at the first scenario in the Doors to Darkness collection aimed at beginner Keepers of Call of Cthulhu 7th edition. The Darkness Beneath the Hill is often touted as a good transition for D&D players into Call of Cthulhu. Whether that's true or not, its a scenario that has some great atmospherics but a bit of dodgy setup.

For this episode I'm joined again by Matthew (@juniperapolo) to discuss how this adventure played for our group.

Further resources:
Doors To Darkness from DungeonLandDoors of Darkness PDF from DriveThruRPG Also check out the excellent D&D Actual Play podcast, Tomes of the Chaos Bard.
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For this special episode, I am joined by Iain from the Roll To Save podcast to discuss the Vampire the Masquerade campaign adventure, Fall of London. 
Vampire the Masquerade is a setting and rule system that hit its peak in the 90s when at least in my gaming circle it pushed out more traditional RPGs like D&D. It perfectly captured the goth chic and music vibe that would go on to stylise films like the Matrix and Underworld. It is a lore rich setting and a simple enough system to play. 

Whilst much has been written about the setting and countless campaigns played amongst friends and LARPers alike, what it seemed to lack was a memorable or even half decent adventure or scenario book. Well, at least in my opinion that was the case until Fall of London was released in 2020 for the 5th edition game. 

Further Resources:
Fall of London on DriveThruRPGFall of London hardback book from DungeonLand (10% discount for Patreons)History of Vampire: The Masquerade on Roll To Save podcastIf you have questions, thoughts or suggestions about this episode please get in touch by email gm@runtheadventure.com or on Twitter @rta_podcast.
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