Tabletop Potluck

Alas, our romp through the fractal role-playing game Microscope has ended.  It’s time to take out those slides and call it a day. Here’s what we thought.   CAST Charlotte Elena Ray Golberg Noa Heinrich Megan Scharlau   SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music   Learn more about Microscope at http://www.lamemage.com/microscope/   Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

Things get extra-terrestrial this time, as we take a look at how aliens helped shape this world. We watch as they help humans ascend to become energy beings, and as the roving band of diplomats, the Seraphim, argue whether or not aliens even exist. Also there's a mecha?   CAST Charlotte Elena Ray Golberg Noa Heinrich Megan Scharlau   SOUNDTRACK  Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music  "All This", "Virtutes Vocis", "Intrepid", "Stormfront", and "Twisting" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Learn more about Microscope at http://www.lamemage.com/microscope/   This episode is supported by Kwest  Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

As we continue our exploration of the timeline, we take an intimate look at the lives of a young brother and sister, their doomed clan, and three generations of farmers. Join us as we discover more of the strange world we have created in Microscope.   CAST Charlotte Elena Ray Golberg Noa Heinrich Megan Scharlau   SOUNDTRACK  Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music  "Mystic Force", "Death of Kings", and "Soaring" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Learn more about Microscope at http://www.lamemage.com/microscope/   This episode is supported by Kwest  Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

In our first episode of Microscope, we get acquainted with the rules of the game and define our story with bookends and a palette. Then, we delve deeper to focus on the periods, events, and scenes within this vast expanse. Topics range from accidental armistices, supercomputers, ascending meat flesh, Nikolas Kage, and many, many Nancys. CAST Charlotte Elena Ray Golberg Noa Heinrich Megan Scharlau     SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Ave Marimba", "Danse Morialta", and "Evening Melodrama" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Microscope at http://www.lamemage.com/microscope/ This episode is supported by Kwest  Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

The tales of three Trollbabes have come to an end, but there's still one thing left to do: have a potluck and talk about what we thought!   CAST Sally Chan - Freya Charlotte Elena - Gertrude Noa Heinrich - GM Megan Scharlau - Darby   SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music    Learn more about Trollbabe at http://adept-press.com/games-fantasy-horror/trollbabe/!   Supported by Kwest Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

It's finally here, the Althing, the one day a year when humans, trolls, and trollbabes can walk peacefully with one another. And only good things can happen when you mix three Trollbabes into the biggest party of the year, right?   CAST Sally Chan - Freya Charlotte Elena - Gertrude Noa Heinrich - GM Megan Scharlau - Darby   SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Angevin B", "Sneaky Adventure", Suanatore di Liuto", "Village Consort", and "Ever mindful" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Trollbabe at http://adept-press.com/games-fantasy-horror/trollbabe/! Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

It is time for the trollbabes to descend into darkness. A cutting word can be as deadly as a troll's club. Who will be left standing when the dust settles?    CAST Sally Chan - Freya Charlotte Elena - Gertrude Noa Heinrich - GM Megan Scharlau - Darby   SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Corruption", "Constance", "Malicious", "The Other Side of the Door", and "Americana" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Trollbabe at http://adept-press.com/games-fantasy-horror/trollbabe/! Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

Despite their better judgment, the three trollbabes find themselves tangled in the lives and loves of the people they meet. When clashing egos, ancient customs, and the cutthroat world of handcrafts meet, the result is sure to be trouble.   CAST Sally Chan - Freya Charlotte Elena - Gertrude Noa Heinrich - GM Megan Scharlau - Darby   SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Anguish", "Alchemists Tower", "Thinking Music", "Shadowlands 5- Antechamber", and "Ascending the Vale" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Trollbabe at http://adept-press.com/games-fantasy-horror/trollbabe/! Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

Three itinerant warriors make their separate ways in a harsh world, united only by their common heritage and a talent for finding trouble. Join Tabletop Potluck as we enter the strange world of Ron Edwards's Trollbabe. CAST Sally Chan - Freya Charlotte Elena - Gertrude Noa Heinrich - GM Megan Scharlau - Darby SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Virtutes Instrumenti", "River of Io", "Magic Forest", "Our Story Begins", "Wizardtorium", "Greta Sting", and "Oppressive Gloom" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Trollbabe at http://adept-press.com/games-fantasy-horror/trollbabe/! Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

Winter break is almost over and there are no more threats looming over Halcyon City. The team takes some time to relax, but that's easier said than done; people they care about are still at the mercy of AEGIS and the Rubber Ball, and maybe real heroes can't let that slide. CAST Sally Chan - Azure Storm Charlotte Elena - Pushpin Ray Goldberg - GM Noa Heinrich - Roxie Rapid Matthew Marquez - Dreamdancer Megan Scharlau - Project Ares Delta SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Christmas Rap", "Dreams Become Real", "String Impromptu Number 1", and "Big Rock" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Masks: A New Generation at http://www.magpiegames.com/masks/! Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

The team reconvenes to meet Remiel and figure out how to fix them. To do that, they still have to confront Sage once and for all and recover the Mind's Eye scrolls. Sage might be convinced to go quietly, but what's going to become of her once she does? CAST Sally Chan - Azure Storm Charlotte Elena - Pushpin Ray Goldberg - GM Noa Heinrich - Roxie Rapid Matthew Marquez - Dreamdancer Megan Scharlau - Project Ares Delta SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "8bit Dungeon Level", "Sapphire Isle", "Industrial Cinematic", and "Unlight" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Masks: A New Generation at http://www.magpiegames.com/masks/! Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

Azure Storm, Pushpin, and Roxie Rapid visit a notorious supervillain jail called the Rubber Ball to interrogate their old foe Alan Kazam. Dreamdancer and Delta stake out the Green Knight's mansion to figure out what he's planning, and run into his houseguests instead.   CAST Sally Chan - Azure Storm Charlotte Elena - Pushpin Ray Goldberg - GM Noa Heinrich - Roxie Rapid Matthew Marquez - Dreamdancer Megan Scharlau - Project Ares Delta SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Unease Piano", "Fairytale Waltz", and "Twisted" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Masks: A New Generation at http://www.magpiegames.com/masks/! Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

It’s Lights, Camera, Action on Tabletop Potluck as we celebrate our 1 year anniversary! We delve into Uranium Chef and the world of the competitive cooking show to see which of our favorite player characters in the past year reigns supreme in the kitchen! CAST Sally Chan - Raine Valenti (Stars Without Number) Charlotte Elena - Quinn Bailey (7th Sea) Ray Goldberg - Abby Shore (Call of Cthulhu) Noa Heinrich - Locktapus (MAOCT) Matthew Marquez - GM Megan Scharlau - Ginnie (Mouse Guard) SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Furious Freak", "Chillin Hard", "Fantasia Fantasia", "Inspired", "Long Time Coming", and "Future Gladiator" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Uranium Chef at https://www.evilhat.com/home/fate-worlds-and-adventures/! Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

Even though scoping out Sage's house was mostly a bust, the team gets tipped off to an imposing mansion where the Amygdalator might be hiding. Most of the team is all geared up for some escapades, but plans get muddied when it's not clear whose side the owner is on. Meanwhile, Roxie gets some career advice from her dad, the former sidekick Rapid Jr. CAST Sally Chan - Azure Storm Charlotte Elena - Pushpin Ray Goldberg - GM Noa Heinrich - Roxie Rapid Matthew Marquez - Dreamdancer Megan Scharlau - Project Ares Delta SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Dark Pad", "Meditation Impromptu 03", and "Raw" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Masks: A New Generation at http://www.magpiegames.com/masks/! Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

The surreal nightmare house doesn't seem to provide any tangible clues about the Amygdalator's location, but since Azure Storm is the only one who knows that the house belongs to her ex-girlfriend Sage, she does a little investigating. Meanwhile, the rest of the team has some heart-to-hearts about spelling, Soviets, and self-care. CAST Sally Chan - Azure Storm Charlotte Elena - Pushpin Ray Goldberg - GM Noa Heinrich - Roxie Rapid Matthew Marquez - Dreamdancer Megan Scharlau - Project Ares Delta SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "The Other Side of the Door", "Reminiscing", and "Getting It Done" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Masks: A New Generation at http://www.magpiegames.com/masks/!   Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

The team has been in their fair share of scuffles, but fighting mind-controlled civilians is a whole 'nother mess. While Azure Storm and Roxie Rapid try to find and stop the source of the mass angriness, Pushpin, Dreamdancer, and Delta protect the citizens of Halcyon City from each other and themselves. CAST Sally Chan - Azure Storm Charlotte Elena - Pushpin Ray Goldberg - GM Noa Heinrich - Roxie Rapid Matthew Marquez - Dreamdancer Megan Scharlau - Project Ares Delta SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Motherlode", "Devastation and Revenge", and "Deep Haze" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Masks: A New Generation at http://www.magpiegames.com/masks/!   Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

For our season 2 premiere, we're returning to fan-favorite Masks: A New Generation! The team is back in action, but they're also a bunch of high schoolers on winter vacation. Let's take a collective breather and see what the kids' home lives are like, before we're all inevitably thrown back into the chaos of superheroics. CAST Sally Chan - Azure Storm Charlotte Elena - Pushpin Ray Goldberg - GM Noah Heinrich - Roxie Rapid Matthew Marquez - Dreamdancer Megan Scharlau - Project Ares Delta SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Nouvelle Noel" and "Noise Attack" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Masks: A New Generation at http://www.magpiegames.com/masks/!   Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

Our adventure of Dungeons & Dragons is complete, but a more daunting task now lies before us: we have to seriously review D&D. Is that even possible? You'll have to listen to find out! CAST Sally Chan - Westa Brightwind Charlotte Elena - Casey Geiszler Ray Goldberg - Verthisathurgiesh Jheri Noa Heinrich - GM Matthew Marquez - Crenshaw Puddleriddle Megan Scharlau - Ward Puddleriddle SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music Learn more about Dungeons & Dragons at http://dnd.wizards.com/, and visit our season 2 Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/272632391/tabletop-potluck-season-2!   Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

The final battle is at hand. In one corner is our brave adventurers, having just been put through the ringer. In the other is the Mad Bard: what tricks does he have left up his sleeve? Ready: fight! CAST Sally Chan - Westa Brightwind Charlotte Elena - Casey Geiszler Ray Goldberg - Verthisathurgiesh Jheri Noa Heinrich - GM Matthew Marquez - Crenshaw Puddleriddle Megan Scharlau - Ward Puddleriddle SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Killers", "Nightmare Machine", "Twisting", and "Rumination" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Dungeons & Dragons at http://dnd.wizards.com/, and visit our season 2 Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/272632391/tabletop-potluck-season-2!   Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck

Without time to rest, the party is given a new, even deadlier challenge to overcome. How long can they keep playing this game before it proves too much? And more importantly, what's lurking behind the next door? CAST Sally Chan - Westa Brightwind Charlotte Elena - Casey Geiszler Ray Goldberg - Verthisathurgiesh Jheri Noa Heinrich - GM Matthew Marquez - Crenshaw Puddleriddle Megan Scharlau - Ward Puddleriddle SOUNDTRACK Theme music by Riley Allen, rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music "Rising Game", "Rites", and "Tiny Fugue" by Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about Dungeons & Dragons at http://dnd.wizards.com/, and visit our season 2 Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/272632391/tabletop-potluck-season-2!   Follow Tabletop Potluck on Facebook and Twitter Support the show at patreon.com/tabletoppotluck