99 episodes
Shapeshift Amber
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4.7 • 14 Ratings
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Shapeshift is an actual play podcast chronicling the transformation of a player into a GM. Amber is a veteran ttrpg player who decided it was time to try her hand at GMing. Join her on a journey into gaining GM perspectives, insights, and experience.
It’s time to level up!
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98 – Book of Summer – Cozy Cocoons
After unceremoniously smashing adolescent spiders, the crew moves forward in their journey.
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97 – Book of Summer – Sticky Situation
The crew leaves Oscarton behind and move onwards to Glossyvale.
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96 – Book of Summer – Oscarton, Y’all Need to Clean Up Your Act
After deciding to stay the night outside of town, the crew has an encounter that solidifies their collective opinion about Oscarton.
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95 – Book of Summer – Too Gross for Comfort
Was Oscarton Amber's way of creating a rundown pitstop-esque motel into an entire city? Did she also get inspiration from The Oscars? Who's to say.
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94 – Book of Summer – Oscarton
A mostly uneventful stroll through woods and the party reaches their first true destination as they head west: Oscarton!
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93 – Book of Summer – Glamping
The crew cashes in on their discount at Knock on Wood and gears up to glamp.
Customer Reviews
One of my favorites
Shapeshift is one of my all-time favorite Actual Play podcasts. I know part of the concept is listening to Amber's journey as she becomes a more experienced GM, but honestly, she's pretty great right from the start. They are a fun, funny, creative GM who breathes incredible life into their NPCs (and does some truly excellent character voices). Really, the whole cast is a lot of fun; they have a great dynamic together, and I love the ways they play off of each other and the fun characters they create. Nothing brightens my day like hearing everybody in the show all crack up at an off-the-cuff joke or at a completely absurd character.
The Ryuutama campaigns are the majority and the highlight of the podcast. They are a wonderful look at a game with a very different tone than most fantasy adventure games -- less focus on combat, more focus on day-to-day traveling, exploration of mysterious sites, and cuddling very cute baby bears. But all of the one-shots are a lot of fun too; my personal favorite of those is the ridiculous Fiasco game. Poor Cilantro!
TL;DR: Listen to Shapeshift now… and discover the legend of Mr. Becky Ann.
Awesome Show, Great Job!
Amber has become a fantastic GM over the year! Her Ryuutama campaign is so pure and a joy to listen to. I look forward to her future games and wish I could be playing in them.
Wholesome, pure, and funny
The premise is a player learning to become a GM, but the host is already great at what she does. Equal parts cute and hilarious. The ongoing Ryuutama campaign is a delight, and the group dynamic is 👌👌👌