Playing Games with Strangers

0210. All Aboard

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500

As some of the party weighs whether it's time to leave the Feywild, others remain missing beyond the safety of the village, drawn toward a strange sight in the distance. With unanswered questions mounting, the group struggles to decide whether to press forward or wait for everyone to reunite.

Meanwhile, Zelene awakens from her mysterious recovery only to discover that she's lost more than time. As forgotten memories, lingering dangers, and unsettling visions collide, the party is reminded that some threats don't disappear simply because they've been left behind.

Episode Engineer: Katherine Bilezikian

Theme song by:AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi

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A note from the Playing Games with Strangers team

Unfortunately, due to busy schedules, this is the end of Campaign 2. We apologize for such an abrupt and unsatisfying ending. We had high hopes for this season, too. We hope you enjoy this final episode. Perhaps fate will get us all back together for another adventure.

Until then,

Stay fresh, cheese bags.

0209. In The Air Tonight

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

While Zelene continues to recover, the party gets its first real glimpse into the lives and traditions of the mysterious insect-fey. As quiet conversations reveal unexpected truths about the Feywild and its inhabitants, unsettling warnings hint that the danger they've encountered is far greater than they realized.

Curiosity soon leads some of the party beyond the safety of the village, where strange signs, ancient fears, and an impossible sight on the horizon set the stage for their next adventure.

Episode Engineer: Katherine Bilezikian

Theme song by AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi

0208. You’re Lion to Me

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

A desperate chase through the Feywild leads the party far beyond the village of Pan Purdue and into the heart of an unfamiliar civilization. As old fears resurface and impossible truths begin to emerge, the adventurers learn that not every terrifying encounter is what it first appears to be.

While Zelene's fate hangs in the balance, cryptic revelations about the nature of reality leave the party with more questions than answers—and force them to confront a threat they may not be able to outrun.

Episode Engineer: Katherine Bilezikian

Theme song by AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi

0207. Into the Feywild

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

The party's first journey into the Feywild reveals a realm unlike anything they've ever imagined, where familiar rules no longer seem to apply and even time itself plays by different laws. Guided by an unlikely ally, the adventurers race to recover what was lost before a rare opportunity disappears for another age.

As they explore the mysterious village of Pan Purdue, strange clues, hidden inhabitants, and unsettling discoveries suggest they are far from alone—and that something has already found exactly what they're looking for.

Episode Engineer: Katherine Bilezikian

Theme song by AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi

0206. Are You My Mother?

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500

The party's search for a way to save Zelene takes an unexpected turn when Nick the Necromancer unveils the final piece of his plan—raising difficult questions about life, sacrifice, and the cost of magic. As long-buried secrets come to light, one companion discovers that her past is far more extraordinary than she ever imagined.

But before the group can celebrate a breakthrough, tragedy strikes, sending them on a new path toward an impossible destination. With the Summer Solstice upon them, the adventurers step beyond the Material Plane and into the wonders—and dangers—of the Feywild.

Episode Engineer: Katherine Bilezikian

Theme song by AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi

0205. There, But Not There

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500

A shared nightmare pulls the party from their beds and into the streets as an unsettling vision draws them toward the Temple of Aurelia. What awaits them defies explanation, blurring the line between reality and illusion and forcing the adventurers to question everything they see.

As familiar faces confront an impossible phenomenon, the group uncovers troubling signs that the mystery surrounding Zelene may be far greater than they first believed.

Episode Engineer: Katherine Bilezikian

Theme song by: AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi

0204. Foot Inn Mouth

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

As the search for a cure continues, the party makes unexpected friends, uncovers an unfair bargain, and discovers that sometimes the greatest acts of heroism don't happen on the battlefield. But just when it seems they're ready to move forward, old enemies resurface, new questions are raised, and a familiar threat reminds them that they're not the only ones with unfinished business.

With danger closing in from every direction, the party finds comfort in an unlikely place—and prepares for the next step of their journey.

Episode Engineer: Katherine Bilezikian

Theme song by AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi

0203. A Bakers Dozen

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

The search for a mysterious necromancer takes the party beyond the safety of Para'Va, but the road ahead proves anything but ordinary. A chance encounter with an adventurous fairy adds a new companion to the group, while a shadowy attacker suggests that someone—or something—is hunting her.

As new allies join the journey and old mysteries deepen, the party arrives at the home of the one person who may be able to help... only to discover that first impressions can be deceiving.

Episode Engineer: Katherine Bilezikian

Theme song by AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi

0202. I Found It!

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

With Pete's Portals refusing to accept responsibility for a magical mishap, the party is left searching for answers—and a cure. As corporate red tape proves less than helpful, the group follows an increasingly unconventional trail that leads from heartfelt conversations to questionable remedies and one unforgettable cleanup.

Along the way, old rumors point toward a mysterious necromancer who may hold the key to setting things right, sending the newly formed adventurers on the first leg of their journey together.

Episode Engineer: Katherine Bilezikian

Theme song by AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi

0201. The Story Begins

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

A recurring nightmare brings an herbalist to the bustling Summer Festival in Para'Va, where fate introduces her to a curious gnome, a sheltered priestess, a fisherman with a missing relic, and an overworked innkeeper. When an ordinary festival attraction goes spectacularly wrong, a group of complete strangers finds themselves bound together by a mystery that none of them expected.

Episode Engineer: Katherine Bilezikian

Theme song performed by AC the Bard, Amanda Clements, and Haryu-Shi

112. The Epilogues

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

The adventure may be over, but the story is only beginning.

In this special epilogue, discover what becomes of the heroes after the world-changing events of the Incident. As kingdoms rebuild, old wounds begin to heal, and each companion chooses a new path, the consequences of their journey continue to shape the future in unexpected ways.

From new callings and unlikely legacies to lasting friendships and lives forever changed, this heartfelt finale celebrates the characters' futures while leaving just enough mystery to hint that the world still holds stories waiting to be told.

Episode Engineer: John Harju

111. It’s Over

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

The final battle has begun. Facing the greatest threat they've ever encountered, the heroes must rely on every lesson, every sacrifice, and every bond they've forged throughout their journey to stand against an enemy unlike anything they've faced before.

As the struggle pushes the party to its limits, impossible odds, devastating attacks, and hard-earned teamwork shape a confrontation that will determine the fate of more than just Towerfall. With everything on the line, the campaign reaches its climactic showdown in an unforgettable battle for the future of existence.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

110. Come Thou Font of Shadows

Playing Games with Strangers — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500

The party's final preparations are cut short when a catastrophic event tears open reality itself, forcing the heroes to abandon their plans and race toward an unimaginable new threat. What begins as an investigation quickly becomes a desperate leap into the unknown.

Beyond the veil, the companions find themselves in a world unlike anything they've ever encountered—one where reality is unstable, ancient mysteries come into focus, and long-buried truths begin to reveal themselves. As the fate of existence hangs in the balance, the party comes face-to-face with the force behind the chaos, setting the stage for their greatest challenge yet.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

109. Me & The Cat Need Alone Time

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500

As the final confrontation draws closer, the party splits up to prepare in every way they can. From scavenging the ruins of Towerfall and rallying unlikely volunteers to seeking aid from the drow, every decision could make the difference in the battle still to come.

Along the way, strange magical discoveries, unexpected allies, and surprising revelations reshape the group's plans and raise new questions about the true nature of their greatest enemy. With time running short, the heroes must gather every advantage they can before the fate of reality itself hangs in the balance.

Episode Engineer: John Harju

[Special] The Pungeon

Playing Games with Strangers — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Josiah takes the DM chair for this special episode and takes some of the crew on a weird ride with our special guest, Ben Avery, from Strangers & Aliens.

After an unfortunate series of accidents lands three unlikely adventurers in the afterlife, they're offered an unusual second chance—but only if they can survive an experimental dungeon unlike anything they've ever encountered. Filled with bizarre puzzles, eccentric characters, magical mishaps, and delightfully absurd encounters, this standalone adventure is packed with laughs, surprises, and just enough chaos to keep everyone guessing.

Episode Engineer: Josiah Crandall

108. Worcestershire

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400

As the search for answers continues, the party follows a trail of forgotten secrets that leads them back to a place tied to one of Towerfall's greatest mysteries. Long-buried discoveries, emotional reunions, and unexpected revelations begin to shed new light on the growing threat facing the world.

With every clue pointing toward an inevitable final confrontation, the heroes scramble to gather the knowledge, allies, and resources they still need. But as old mysteries are finally unraveled, they discover that understanding their enemy may be just as important as defeating it.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

107. We’re Going to Eat Him?!

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

With time running out, the party searches the shattered ruins of Waterdeep for anything that might help them face the world's greatest threat. As one lead after another turns into a dead end, the heroes are forced to dig through the remnants of the past in hopes of uncovering a clue everyone else has missed.

Their investigation leads to unsettling discoveries, mysterious symbols, and long-buried secrets that raise more questions than answers. As ancient mysteries deepen and hope grows scarce, the party realizes that understanding the truth may be just as dangerous as confronting it.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

106. We Only Have Babies On Tuesdays

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

As the search for answers grows more urgent, the party follows a trail of clues that leads far beyond Towerfall. A desperate rescue, unexpected reunions, and the return to a place tied to their earliest adventures reveal that the world's unraveling may have begun much sooner than anyone realized.

While some companions search for survivors and hope in the wake of catastrophe, others delve into ancient mysteries that challenge everything they thought they knew. With forgotten histories, powerful magic, and impossible choices standing between them and the truth, the heroes take another step toward the final battle—and the answers that could decide the fate of the world.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

105. Delicious Hot Water

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400

After an emotional reunion, the party finally has a chance to catch its breath—but peace proves to be as unpredictable as adventure. An evening filled with heartfelt conversations, unexpected humor, and curious discoveries takes several surprising turns as the heroes begin to reflect on everything they've endured.

As old mysteries resurface and new questions demand answers, the companions look beyond Towerfall in search of forgotten knowledge that could help them face the challenges still ahead. With fresh leads, renewed determination, and the future of the world still uncertain, the next chapter of their journey begins.

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104. Everybody Gets A Parent

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400

With one battle finally behind them, the party is left to face the emotional aftermath of hard-won victory. As long-buried truths come to light, the companions must decide where to go next—and how to help those whose lives have been forever changed.

A journey filled with heartfelt reunions, surprising discoveries, and plenty of unexpected laughs reminds the heroes what they're fighting for. But even as old wounds begin to heal, the road ahead leads toward the campaign's final challenge.

Episode Engineer: John Harju & Dave Clements

103. Totally Difficult Boss Fight

Playing Games with Strangers — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400

The long-awaited confrontation is here. With careful planning giving way to desperate improvisation, the party faces one of its greatest challenges yet as a powerful enemy forces the heroes to fight on unfamiliar terms.

As the battle unfolds, hard-won teamwork, powerful magic, and years of shared history are put to the ultimate test. But even after the dust settles, the greatest revelations are still to come, as long-buried secrets reshape everything the party thought they knew and set the stage for the campaign's final chapter.

Episode Engineer: John Harju & Dave Clements

102. Did You Just Summon God?

Playing Games with Strangers — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400

The party's preparations are complete, and the battle they've been dreading is finally within reach. As plans are finalized and powerful magic is brought to bear, the companions steel themselves for a confrontation that could determine the fate of Towerfall.

On the eve of the conflict, unsettling visions and long-buried secrets leave several heroes questioning what they truly know about themselves. When an unexpected revelation changes the party's strategy, they seize a narrow opportunity to confront one of their greatest enemies—bringing the session to a dramatic close as the long-awaited battle begins.

Episode Engineer: Katherine “Squid” Czerwinsky

101. Would It Also Be Invisible?

Playing Games with Strangers — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400

With Towerfall still reeling from recent events, the party begins the difficult work of rebuilding, recovering, and preparing for whatever comes next. While some companions search the ruined city for desperately needed supplies, others find unexpected moments of hope beneath the surface.

As old friendships are strengthened and new discoveries emerge from the wreckage, the adventurers are reminded that even in the aftermath of disaster, their greatest challenges may still lie ahead.

Episode Engineer: Katherine “Squid” Czerwinski

100. Stumblefoot Had A Child with Lolth‽

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400

As the survivors regroup beneath the ruins of Towerfall, the party struggles to recover from another devastating attack on both body and mind. Old wounds resurface, difficult decisions loom, and unsettling revelations force the companions to question everything they thought they knew about their greatest enemies.

When an unexpected visitor arrives bearing a dire warning, the heroes are faced with the true cost of the war they've been fighting. Amid grief, sacrifice, and a glimmer of hope, the party prepares for the battles that still lie ahead.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

99. Pinochle

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 15 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400

After a desperate struggle beneath Towerfall, the party finally has a chance to catch its breath—but new questions quickly replace old ones. As unlikely allies and uneasy trust begin to shape the group's future, hidden motives and painful truths come to light.

While the companions work to recover from the city's ongoing catastrophe, disturbing visions and long-buried secrets threaten to change everything they thought they knew. With reality itself becoming increasingly uncertain, the battle for Towerfall may be only one part of a much larger conflict.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

98. Oh No…

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 08 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400

This one is just tough for Emrine, folks. The upside is that she’s back with Wilder and Pough, but – woof – she has quite the conversation with Aelin’s assistance.

Content Warning

Conversation regarding self-harm, suicide, physical abuse and sexual assault

(59:42 through 1:04:48)

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

97. Getting A Head of Things

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 01 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400

As Towerfall's destruction spreads, the party is forced in different directions as each member searches for a way to save what remains of the city. With danger closing in from every side, desperate plans and unexpected discoveries reshape the fight for survival.

While one companion searches for the source of the catastrophe, another uncovers long-buried secrets hidden beneath the city. Amid the chaos, emotional reunions, impossible choices, and new revelations offer a glimmer of hope—but time is running out for Towerfall.

Content Warning

Graphic Violence: 37:02 – 37:27

Implications of Domestic Abuse: 47:45 – 47:52

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

96. I’m Not Emotionally Prepared for This

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

With Towerfall in ruins and the battle far from over, the party scrambles to recover from a devastating confrontation that has left everyone questioning their next move. As emotions run high and difficult choices loom, old wounds and lingering mysteries refuse to stay buried.

Separated across the city and beyond, the companions race against time to protect those they can, recover what has been lost, and find one another before the crisis grows even worse. But as one search comes to a heartbreaking conclusion, the cost of the conflict becomes impossible to ignore.

Special Guest: Amanda Clements

Episode Engineer: Katherine Czerwinski

95. But Am I “Dead” Dead?

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Towerfall's darkest hour has arrived. As the city descends into chaos, the party is forced into a desperate struggle against an enemy whose power has grown far beyond anything they expected.

Scattered across a collapsing kingdom, impossible choices and devastating battles push the heroes to their limits. As old enemies reveal terrifying new abilities and the fate of Towerfall hangs in the balance, the companions discover that survival may come at a terrible cost.

Episode Engineer: Katherine “Squid” Czerwinski

94. As Above, So Below

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Towerfall is pushed to the brink as old mysteries deepen and new dangers emerge from the shadows. With one lead gone cold, the party is forced to rethink its plans and prepare for the challenges still ahead.

As allies rally, difficult choices shape the future of the kingdom, but events soon take a catastrophic turn. When chaos erupts without warning, the companions are scattered across the city in a desperate race to protect those they can—while realizing that the greatest battle they have faced may have only just begun.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

93. A Door Is Like A Wall That Opens

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

While separated from the rest of the party, Emrine uncovers a series of shocking events that force her to question everything happening in Towerfall. As she searches for answers and the fate of those closest to her, unexpected revelations point toward a threat far greater than she imagined.

Meanwhile, the others return to Castle Stirkler to confront the growing danger beneath its halls. With an ancient evil continuing to evolve and time running short, the party must decide whether they can contain the threat—or if they'll have to face it head-on.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

92. Fall of the House of Firmstone – Pt 2

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

The assassins' first contract leads them far beneath an abandoned house, where hidden passageways, forgotten secrets, and unexpected dangers complicate what should have been a simple job. As the trio improvises their way through one obstacle after another, they begin to suspect there's more to their mission than they were told.

With one target down, they set their sights on the next, forcing them to infiltrate a heavily guarded castle using equal parts stealth, deception, and luck. But when the job is complete, an unexpected twist sends the unlikely team on a new path—one that promises even greater mysteries ahead.

Episode Engineer(s): John Harju & Dave Clements

91. Fall of the House of Firmstone – Pt 1

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Amid everything else going on in Towerfall, three assassins are brought together for a dangerous contract that quickly proves far more complicated than expected. What starts as a straightforward job soon turns into a chaotic infiltration filled with magical traps, suspicious encounters, and plans that rarely survive first contact.

As the unlikely team pushes deeper into their mysterious target's estate, they uncover signs that something is very wrong. With every step raising new questions, the mission takes an unexpected turn that hints at a much larger mystery waiting to be explored.

Episode Engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements

90. We’re Going To Kill Dave

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

The mystery surrounding Towerfall deepens as the party discovers that memories, identities, and even familiar places are no longer as they remember them. Unsure who—or what—they can trust, the companions race to uncover the source before reality unravels any further.

Their investigation leads beneath Castle Towerfall, where an ancient threat begins to emerge once again. As impossible dangers close in and unsettling revelations come to light, the party is forced to rethink their priorities in the face of a growing crisis.

Episode Engineer(s): J.S. Earls & Dave Clements

89. More Than Meets The Pie

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500

As the party returns to Towerfall, an unsettling new mystery begins to unfold. Strange encounters and impossible memories leave the adventurers questioning whether something is quietly rewriting the world around them.

While preparing for their next move, the group follows a trail of disturbing clues that leads to an unexpected reunion—and a shocking discovery that raises far more questions than answers. With reality itself seeming less certain than ever, the search for the truth takes an unexpected turn.

Episode Engineer(s): JS Earls & Dave Clements

88. I Went to Ultha Orthead and All I Got Was This Shirt

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:23:00 -0500

With tensions rising between the surface and the Underdark, the party races to prevent another war before it begins. A diplomatic mission quickly becomes a delicate balancing act as every word carries the weight of fragile peace.

As plans take shape and unlikely alliances are tested, difficult choices force the group to decide how far they're willing to go to stop the coming conflict. Meanwhile, back in Towerfall, a surprising conversation sets one companion on a path that could change the future of the kingdom forever.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

87. Mikkee Mindflayer

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500

As the party prepares for a long-awaited journey into the Underdark, an unexpected disappearance turns a routine departure into a troubling mystery. With few clues and even fewer answers, the companions are forced to press on, hoping they'll uncover the truth before it's too late.

Elsewhere, the fallout from Towerfall's recent upheaval continues to ripple through those left behind. Old wounds resurface, difficult conversations test family bonds, and questions about the future become impossible to ignore. As new schemes begin to unfold in the shadows, the road ahead grows more uncertain than ever.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

86. Mostly Ghostlies

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500

An unexpected encounter sends the party searching for answers as strange supernatural forces begin appearing across Northern Towerfall. As familiar faces return under mysterious circumstances and unsettling discoveries raise more questions than answers, the companions realize an old mystery may not be as settled as they once believed.

Caught between growing political tensions and an emerging threat they barely understand, the party must decide where to turn next. Before long, their search points them toward a dangerous destination hidden beneath the surface.

Episode Engineer: Dave “How Do We Play This Again” Clements

[Special] The Reindeer Games

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500

What begins as an ordinary day quickly turns into a bizarre holiday nightmare when three unlikely adventurers awaken in a mysterious winter landscape with no idea how they got there. Hunted by strange enemies and surrounded by festive dangers, they soon discover they're unwilling contestants in a deadly competition unlike anything they've ever faced.

Episode Engineer: Josiah “Marley’s Ghost” Crandall

85. Mm-hm, Mm-hm, Mm-mm

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500

The party searches for a way to break Orbog's mysterious bargain, but every answer seems to raise even more questions. As strange new opportunities—and dangerous temptations—appear, the companions must decide who they can trust and what they're willing to risk.

Meanwhile, Emrine follows a promising lead in her search for her missing family, the group uncovers unsettling clues tied to Towerfall's recent past, and a tense confrontation threatens to derail hopes for peace. Just when it seems they finally have a plan, an unexpected attack reminds everyone that danger is never far behind.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

84. Hi, It’s Me, Callum

Playing Games with Strangers — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500

As Towerfall prepares for a pivotal meeting, the party finally has a chance to regroup—but peace proves to be short-lived. New mysteries begin to surface, troubling rumors spread through the kingdom, and Orbog continues searching for a way to undo the bargain that changed his life.

Meanwhile, Ermine follows a desperate lead in search of her missing family, Callum discovers his growing powers may be far greater than he realized, and the group finds its attention drawn toward a shadowy new force gathering strength within Towerfall.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

83: Ultha-Urtha… What’s This Place Called?

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500

After a long-awaited reunion, the party finally has a chance to catch up on everything that has happened while they were scattered across the world. Old friends share incredible stories, difficult decisions loom over Towerfall's future, and new questions arise about the sacrifices that brought them back together.

As Orbog struggles with unexpected changes, Emrine faces growing personal tensions, and the group begins planning its next steps, one companion's condition takes an unsettling turn—raising fresh concerns that their greatest challenges may still lie ahead.

82. I Have No Idea Who Any of These People Are

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Far from Towerfall, Gheroth begins hearing unsettling rumors that cast doubt on everything the party has worked to accomplish. At the same time, a familiar face embarks on an unexpected journey through places untouched by time, following a mysterious guide toward answers that have been waiting far longer than anyone realized.

Meanwhile, Emrine races to stop Pooh before he disappears into a growing mystery deep within the forest. As hidden paths converge and unlikely allies cross paths, the party finds themselves facing a threat unlike anything they've encountered before.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

81. There’s A Whole Realm?!

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Towerfall's recovery is anything but peaceful as the party finds themselves pulled in unexpected directions. Orbog confronts a familiar temptation that could change his future forever, Emryn struggles to hold her fractured family together, and Wilder's home becomes the center of one increasingly chaotic reunion after another.

As old friends reconnect, unlikely allies emerge, and strange new responsibilities begin to surface, the group discovers that rebuilding a kingdom may require just as much courage as saving one..

Episode Engineer: Dave “Coffee Tastes Great” Clements

[Special] The House On Gallows Hill

Playing Games with Strangers — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

When a violent storm strands a group of strangers at an isolated lighthouse off the Massachusetts coast, they discover signs that something has gone terribly wrong. As unsettling clues pile up and the island's secrets begin to surface, the unlikely survivors must decide who they can trust—and whether they'll make it through the night.

Episode Engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements

80. A Horse & His Rogue

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

As Towerfall begins the long road to recovery, the party quickly discovers that rebuilding a kingdom may be even more complicated than saving one. While Orbog wrestles with what kind of ruler he wants to become, Emryn races to stop someone from making a dangerous mistake, and Wilder finds himself dealing with an increasingly chaotic situation at home.

Elsewhere, Aileen receives an unexpected visitor with an irresistible offer, leaving the party to confront new temptations, old wounds, and unsettling mysteries that hint the battle for Towerfall is far from over.

Episode Engineer: Dave “Isn’t He Fired Yet?” Clements

79. Champagne & Corpses

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

With the immediate crisis behind them, the party begins to face an even greater challenge: deciding what Towerfall's future should look like. As Orbog seeks advice on leadership and rebuilding a fractured kingdom, difficult questions arise about power, responsibility, and what comes after a fallen regime.

Meanwhile, Wilder checks in on the Thieves' Guild, Pooh and Emryn investigate unsettling new developments, and an unexpected interruption derails a rare quiet moment. As old allies reconnect and new plans begin to take shape, the road ahead proves every bit as uncertain as the battles they've already survived.

Episode Engineer: Katherine Czerwinski

78. Do You Want Funny or Sad?

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

As the party waits for the drow council's decision, everyone uses the unexpected downtime in different ways. Callum seeks answers about his mysterious connection to time, Emryn struggles to hold her fractured family together, Pooh embarks on a heartfelt search through Towerfall, and Wilder returns home to confront both old responsibilities and uncertain new relationships. While the future of Towerfall hangs in the balance, the heroes discover that some of their most important battles are the personal ones fought between adventures.

Episode engineer(s): Katherine “Squid” Czerwinski

77. Drow Chicka Bow Down

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400

The party journeys into the Underdark in hopes of repairing the damage caused by Orbog's proclamation and opening diplomatic talks with the drow. Along the way, they reunite with familiar faces, gain new insight into the lives that have taken root beneath the surface, and discover that rebuilding trust may prove far more difficult than winning a battle. As Orbog prepares to meet the leaders of drow society, the future of Towerfall may depend on whether old enemies are willing to listen.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

76. A Different Kind of Bad

Playing Games with Strangers — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400

In the aftermath of Stumblefoot's sacrifice, the party struggles to come to terms with everything they have lost while searching for hope that his story is not yet over. As they decide what comes next, unexpected messages, difficult farewells, and hard truths force Orbog to confront the responsibilities of being king. With Towerfall forever changed, the heroes set out on a new journey—one that may determine whether peace between the surface and the Underdark is truly possible.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

75. Dron

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400

As the party searches for a way to stop Lolth once and for all, Stumblefoot receives a divine vision that reveals long-hidden truths about their enemies, the fate of Gareth, and the fragile future of Towerfall. Meanwhile, Wilder discovers that Lolth's influence may be closer to home than anyone feared. Faced with impossible choices and no easy answers, the party must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice to save the people they love.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

74. 123 South McGuffin Lane

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400

A disturbing discovery inside Castle Mannligar sends the party on a search for answers that leads them to one of Towerfall's best-kept secrets. There, they uncover dangerous new magic that may offer hope against Lolth—but at a terrible price. As the heroes continue searching the abandoned castle, long-hidden prisoners and forgotten truths come to light, while Pooh is drawn into an unexpected encounter that challenges his heart in ways no battle ever could.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

73. Ask About Our Forbidden Section

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400

With Towerfall's leadership in turmoil, the party begins the difficult work of rebuilding a kingdom. Old promises are honored, new allies are sought, and preparations begin for the conflicts still to come. But a return to Castle Mannligar reveals that someone has been busy covering their tracks—and one unsettling discovery suggests that the castle may still be hiding dangerous secrets.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

72. If This Doesn’t Work…

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400

In the aftermath of a hard-fought victory, the party scrambles to escape Castle Mannligar before enemy reinforcements arrive. A daring gamble presents an unexpected opportunity to strike another blow against Lolth's influence, while an emotional journey to save a fallen ally pushes the group to their limits. As old wounds begin to heal and new threats emerge, the heroes realize the fight for Towerfall is far from over—and the time has come to reclaim a kingdom.

Episode engineer(s): J.S. Earls and Katherine Czerwinski

71. That’s Right! Tickle Him

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400

The search for Nikis leads the party deep beneath Castle Mannligar before a shocking discovery sends them racing to the highest reaches of the fortress. There, a desperate confrontation forces Orbog to face the man who has haunted his life, while Emryn risks everything to save her brother. As battle erupts in the throne room, long-buried truths begin to surface, changing everything the heroes thought they knew about the kingdom's ruler.

Episode engineer(s): J.S. Earls and Katherine Czerwinski

70. Know Your Nature

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400

The story shifts away from the rest of the party as Callum finally returns home to Palashuk in search of answers about his family and his past. What begins as an emotional reunion soon uncovers long-buried truths about his parents, his own mysterious nature, and the forces shaping the world around him. As old questions are answered, even greater mysteries emerge, leaving Callum with a new purpose—and a daunting path ahead.

Episode engineer(s): J.S. Earls

69. Rage Sisters & The Lord’s Hammer

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400

The party's search for Nikis takes an urgent turn after devastating news reaches the Thieves' Guild. With time running out, old alliances are tested, new responsibilities are accepted, and a daring assault on Castle Mannligar begins. As chaos erupts across Northern Towerfall, the heroes launch a desperate rescue mission that forces them into their most dangerous battle yet.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

68. It’s Magically Resistant

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400

After regrouping in Northern Towerfall, the party begins searching for a way to overthrow King Valt and break Lolth's hold over the kingdom. As new clues point toward hidden dangers within the city, Aelin sets out to find her missing brother while Wilder and the others seek answers from the remnants of the Thieves' Guild. What they discover reveals just how much has changed since their last visit—and sets the stage for a desperate race against time.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

67. Oy!

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Callum finally reaches the mysterious barrier surrounding Vassar and discovers that reality inside is far stranger than he ever imagined. While he searches for answers about his mother, Emrine and Wilder continue their dangerous mission inside Castle Mannligar. With the castle on high alert and every mistake threatening to expose them, the pair must improvise their escape before the entire fortress closes in.

Episode engineer(s): Josiah Crandall

66. The Party That Kills Together…

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400

While Callum returns to his long-lost homeland in search of answers, an unexpected encounter reveals a place where time itself no longer behaves as it should.

Elsewhere, Wilder and Emrine find themselves trapped inside an enemy stronghold after their infiltration goes disastrously wrong. Forced to improvise new disguises, evade an escalating search, and decide how much further they're willing to push their luck, the pair soon discover that sometimes the best escape plan is the one nobody expects.

With tense stealth, unexpected humor, and mounting danger on two very different fronts, the adventure takes another dramatic turn.

Episode engineer(s): Josiah Crandall

65. Make Me Bleed

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400

As plans to fake Orbog's assassination move forward, the party seeks guidance from an unlikely ally whose conspiracy theories may contain more truth than fiction. A prophetic vision forces everyone to reconsider their strategy, while Wilder volunteers to face the dangers waiting inside Castle Mannligar alone. When a simple exchange goes disastrously wrong, a desperate rescue mission begins beneath the castle, where old allies, hidden passages, and dangerous secrets threaten to derail everything.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

64. The Kansas of NorTow

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400

With Orbog's staged assassination only hours away, the party works through the final details of their dangerous plan while debating how best to outwit both Lolth and the Thieves' Guild. An unexpected conversation with Emryn's family sends them on a detour to visit her eccentric brother Ethan, whose paranoid worldview seems absurd—until one of his wild conspiracies proves disturbingly accurate.

As the group searches for allies they can trust, they uncover a small resistance movement hidden within Northern Towerfall and gain a potential safe haven for the battles still to come. With preparations complete and new questions surrounding King Valt's rule, the party edges ever closer to the moment they must fake the death of a king.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

63. One Must Be Well-Fed to Kill A King

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400

As the party prepares to fake King Orbog's assassination, Emrine and Pough grow closer through an honest conversation while Wilder and Stumblefoot negotiate the final details with the Thieves' Guild. Their search for new equipment takes an unexpected turn when a magical treasure chest reveals a secret connection to Castle Mannligar's royal treasury, allowing the party to outfit Emryn with powerful new armor.

Meanwhile, Pough unknowingly acquires a mysterious sentient companion named Idra, whose tragic past and strange abilities raise troubling questions about her true nature. With Orbog's temporary assassination only hours away and a dangerous new ally joining the group, the party makes its final preparations before setting their risky plan into motion.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

62. CSI: NorTow

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400

With the party reunited in Northern Towerfall, attention turns to the bounty on Orbog's head and the impossible task of satisfying an assassination contract without losing a friend. As Wilder continues reconciling the memories of both Felix Tinsdale and Wilder Filch, the group searches for a way to outsmart the Thieves' Guild through deception, resurrection magic, or careful negotiation. Their search for magical protection leads to a suspicious magic shop before Wilder and Stumblefoot confront the Guild directly, where an unexpected reunion, a new recruit, and a surprisingly pragmatic agreement reshape the fate of Orbog's contract.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

61. Doe, A Deer, A Family of Deers

Playing Games with Strangers — Tue, 31 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400

As the party settles into hiding in Northern Towerfall, old wounds begin to heal while long-buried truths rise to the surface. Emrine returns home for the first time since her resurrection, Wilder struggles to reconcile fragments of a forgotten past, and the group uncovers a heartbreaking lead in their search for Ashlinn. With new allies potentially within reach and Orbog's bounty still hanging over them, the party devises a risky plan that could change the balance of power in Towerfall.

Episode engineer(s): Katherine Czerwinski

60. Just A-Walkin’ Down the Street

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 23 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Separated by the fall of Southern Towerfall, the party slowly begins finding its way back together. Aelin and Pough navigate an occupied city, Stumblefoot and Orbog continue searching for their missing companions, and Wilder finds himself caught between two very different lives. As the group's paths finally begin to converge, new mysteries emerge that may reshape everything they thought they knew.

Episode engineer(s): Katherine Czerwinski

59. Not The Best News I’ve Heard Today

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 16 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Wilder's fractured past finally catches up with him as he awakens in Northern Towerfall to discover he has been living a second life as the thief Felix Tinsdale—a man with a daughter, a criminal reputation, and a forgotten mission to assassinate Prince Orbog. After Stumblefoot restores his memories with Remove Curse, Wilder is forced to reconcile both identities while keeping his deadly past hidden from the rest of the party. A failed attempt to infiltrate Castle Manglar convinces Stumblefoot that Wilder's divided instincts remain too dangerous to trust completely, sending the two allies down separate paths. As Orbog and Emrine prepare to move in disguise toward Northern Towerfall, the survivors set out once more in search of Pough, Aelin, and the truth behind Lolth's growing influence.

Episode engineer(s): Josiah Crandall

58. He Remembers What Dead Is

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 09 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400

The world continues to fracture as the party struggles to recover from the fall of Southern Towerfall. While Callum discovers that Mirabar has been reduced to a smoking crater, Wilder awakens with no memory of his past and learns he was originally sent to assassinate Orbog. At the same time, Stumblefoot infiltrates the occupied castle to recover a cache of royal gemstones, only to witness Aelin's capture by drow forces before escaping with the means to resurrect Emrine. Reunited with Orbog and Tombolg, the survivors restore Emrine to life, uncover new clues about Pough's disappearance between planes, and agree their next priority is reuniting the scattered party before the growing darkness consumes even more of the world.

Episode engineer(s): Josiah Crandall

57. A Dwarf in the Low Key

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Separated from the party during Orbog's disastrous coronation, Stumblefoot unknowingly uncovers a web of hidden secrets beneath Southern Towerfall. After discovering secret passages beneath the castle, he follows a mysterious minotaur into the city's criminal underworld, overhears negotiations for a powerful magical sword, and accidentally stumbles upon an entrance to the Underdark itself. Returning too late to stop the coup, Stumblefoot finds the cathedral abandoned and learns from the spirit Ereketh that Lolth has seized control of the kingdom, Emryn has fallen, Orbog has vanished, Wilder has been taken, and Pough has disappeared into the Ethereal Plane. Alone and with nowhere left to turn, Stumblefoot gathers what little he can from the castle before setting out to reunite with his scattered companions.

Episode engineer(s): Katherine Czerwinski & John Harju

56. Is It Hot In Here?

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400

King Orbog's coronation descends into catastrophe when King Vult returns with a shocking announcement: he has remarried, naming his new queen—Ashlinn—as Southern Towerfall's rightful ruler. As hidden loyalties are exposed and the ceremony erupts into violence, the party is torn apart by betrayal, devastating losses, and the revelation that Lolth has been manipulating events from the shadows. By the end of the day, Orbog is forced into exile, Emrine fights for her life, Wilder awakens with no memory of his past, and Pough is left alone to confront a familiar spirit who may hold the key to what comes next.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

55. A Bugbear In A Bowl Shop

Playing Games with Strangers — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400

With King Orbog's coronation only hours away, the party ventures into Southern Towerfall in search of proper attire and a coronation gift, only for Pough's disastrous shopping trip to leave a pottery shop in ruins. Their morning takes a far more dangerous turn when they uncover Bastite negotiating the sale of a powerful wish-granting sword to members of the Cult of Lokitomhiddleston—including the smiling fiend they encountered in the Nine Hells. As questions mount about Bastite's true intentions and multiple factions race to claim the artifact, the party must decide whether they can secure the blade before it falls into the wrong hands.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

[Special] Wilder’s Goat Party

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400

John and JS were out for our last Session Friday, so Dave assembled Josiah, Celeste, Squid, and Eric to play a very meta game of Goat Crashers.

Goat Crashers, if you haven’t heard of it, is a one-page RPG created by Grant Howitt. In the game one player (the Goat Master) leads a group of goats through a party-crashing adventure. We took a step further and had Wilder – not Dave – run the game with Pough, Aelin, Callum, and Stumblefoot all playing their goats.

Grant Howitt has some other great one-pagers, like Honey Heist and Trashkins we’ve played away from the podcast. They’re free, so you should check them out to play at your own table!

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Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

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54. Waiting in the Bushes of Love

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400

As Southern Towerfall prepares to crown its new king, the celebration is overshadowed by unanswered questions and growing unease. With a trusted ally missing, tensions rising within the royal family, and troubling cracks beginning to appear beneath the surface of the kingdom, the party discovers that not every battle is fought on the battlefield. As the coronation draws near, they must decide who they can trust—and what kind of future they are truly fighting to protect.

Episode engineer(s): JS Earls

53. Time Flies When You Have Orange Juice

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0400

As Southern Towerfall prepares for a long-awaited coronation, the party finds itself pulled between competing responsibilities, impossible choices, and growing distrust. Old bargains continue to cast long shadows, while unexpected discoveries within the castle raise troubling questions about who can truly be trusted. With tensions rising and the kingdom on the verge of a new chapter, the heroes soon realize that some of the greatest threats may already be inside the walls.

Episode engineer(s): JS Earls

52. The One Where Characters Die

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0400

While the rest of the party faces dangers far from Waterdeep, this special side story follows Gheroth's lonely vigil to protect the church he helped build. As a series of unsettling attacks grows increasingly personal, Gheroth uncovers a threat lurking much closer to home than he ever imagined. What begins as a simple night watch soon becomes a desperate fight for faith, survival, and the future of Waterdeep itself.

Episode engineer(s): John Harju & Dave Clements

51. Team Trauma

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0500

As the party settles into Southern Towerfall, new allies offer hope while the search for a cure to Wilder's curse grows increasingly urgent. But just as the heroes begin to believe they have found a path forward, hidden enemies emerge from the shadows, proving that danger has already found its way inside the castle walls.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

50. Many Worms

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500

As the party's separate journeys continue, unsettling events begin unfolding across the world with frightening speed. Strange omens, impossible disappearances, and the consequences of old bargains leave the heroes struggling to understand a threat that seems to transcend kingdoms and even reality itself. Cut off from one another and facing dangers on every front, they must decide who they can trust before events spiral beyond anyone's control.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

49. Vassa La Vista, Towerfall

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500

As the party begins to go their separate ways, new responsibilities, uncertain futures, and personal quests pull the heroes in different directions. While one companion answers a royal summons across the sea, another prepares to confront unanswered questions from his past. But as unsettling changes begin to take hold and hidden dangers emerge from the shadows, the cost of past bargains becomes impossible to ignore.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

48. The Sending Station

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500

A week after their harrowing journey through the Nine Hells, the party reunites in Waterdeep only to find that old mysteries have grown more complicated and new ones have begun to emerge. As unsettling revelations force the heroes to question everything they thought they knew about their pasts, an unexpected message from across the sea offers one member of the party a life-changing decision. With their next adventure taking shape, the future has never felt more uncertain.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

47. Past Without Trace

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:27:00 -0500

What begins as an uneasy meeting with one of the most feared beings in existence quickly reshapes the party's understanding of the war they have been fighting. As long-hidden truths finally come to light, impossible sacrifices reveal the true cost of defying powers beyond the mortal world. With hope restored but a devastating loss weighing heavily on their hearts, the heroes emerge forever changed—and more determined than ever to face what lies ahead.

Episode engineer(s): John Harju & Dave Clements

46. Into the Thick of It

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

After an impossible journey leads the party into the heart of the Nine Hells, their rescue mission takes an unexpected turn as old allies reunite under extraordinary circumstances. But navigating an infernal city proves far more dangerous than simply finding their missing companions, and every encounter reveals new pieces of a conspiracy that stretches beyond anything the heroes imagined. As tensions rise and escape becomes increasingly uncertain, the party prepares for an audience with a being few would ever willingly meet.

Episode engineer(s): John Harju & Dave Clements

45. One Does Not Simply Walk Into More Doors

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

As the party races to break Callum's terrifying curse before time runs out, an investigation beneath the mountains uncovers ancient mysteries and impossible pathways that challenge everything they thought they knew about the world. When a desperate gamble leaves part of the group stranded in hostile territory, the remaining heroes face a familiar dilemma with potentially catastrophic consequences: whether to respect their friend's wishes—or risk everything to save him.

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

44. An Over-Dramatic Return

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Following the revelation that Wilder has made a pact with Lolth, the Spider Goddess, the Party attempts to rest. Callum wakes to a familiar face.

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Playing Games with Strangers Theme by Steve Arthur

Episode engineer(s): Dave Clements

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[Special] Christmas Strangers On Christmas Bikes

Playing Games with Strangers — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500

John begins the Playing Games with Strangers Christmas season with a Kids On Bikes one-shot! Kate, Eric, and Celeste respectively play Joey, Tyler, and Sarah, three neighborhood kids who find themselves exploring the death of their friend, Mikey Wilcox, during Christmas break.

We hope you enjoy this one, as well as the ones on the horizon this season!

Episode engineer: Katherine Czerwinski

43. Pray With Your Mouth

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500

A desperate attempt to save Wilder's life forces the party into one of the most dangerous—and gruesome—rescues they've ever attempted. Even after the immediate threat is overcome, unsettling discoveries hint that the ordeal has changed Wilder in ways no one yet understands. As strange signs, ancient symbols, and uneasy revelations continue to surround the party, they are left wondering whether every victory now comes with a hidden price.

Episode engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements

42. Yackety Sax

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Hoping to prevent a growing Bugbear war, the party ventures into the heart of enemy territory only to discover that the truth behind the undead Sanders tribe is far more tragic than they imagined. As old relationships are tested and a dangerous infiltration begins, every step deeper into the mountain reveals new dangers lurking beneath the surface. But just when success seems within reach, a horrifying discovery threatens to turn the rescue mission into a fight for survival.

Episode engineers: John Harju & Dave Clements

[Special] A Very Cthulhu Halloween – Pt. 2

Playing Games with Strangers — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:28:00 -0400

WARNING: Listener discretion is advised due to difficult situations.

Early in 2021, John invited Steve, JS, and Dave to a Call of Cthulhu session. What began as a fun game turned into a darker story than anyone planned. This is the final half of that session.

Episode engineers: JS Earls & Dave Clements

[Special] A Very Cthulhu Halloween – Pt. 1

Playing Games with Strangers — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

WARNING: Listener discretion is advised due to difficult situations.

Early in 2021, John invited Steve, JS, and Dave to a Call of Cthulhu session. What began as a fun game turned into a darker story than anyone planned.

This is not your typical Playing Games episode.

Episode engineers: JS Earls & Josiah Crandall

41. Parental Earrings

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Leaving the horrors of the mysterious carnival behind, the party presses onward toward a brewing Bugbear civil war, hoping to prevent yet another tragedy. But unsettling visions, disturbing discoveries, and clues pointing to a far greater conspiracy suggest that the conflict before them is only one piece of a much larger puzzle. As the truth behind the undead Sanders tribe begins to emerge, the heroes come face-to-face with someone they never expected to see again.

Episode engineers: JS Earls & Dave Clements

40. Moister Than An Oyster

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

The party ventures deeper into the sinister carnival to rescue Stumblefoot, only to discover that nothing beneath the Big Top is what it seems. As terrifying truths are revealed and an impossible foe emerges from behind a familiar face, the heroes are pushed to their limits in a desperate battle for survival. Even if they can escape with their lives, they soon learn that some nightmares are far from over.

Episode engineer: JS Earls

39. Trapeze, If You Please

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

What begins as a battle against a monstrous carnival worker quickly descends into a nightmare where reality itself cannot be trusted. As the party ventures deeper into the mysterious carnival, each hero is forced to confront haunting visions, impossible choices, and echoes of the past that refuse to stay buried. While some find unexpected hope, others uncover terrifying truths that suggest the carnival is far more personal than anyone could have imagined.

Episode engineer: Dave Clements

38. Intense Tents

Playing Games with Strangers — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

As the party journeys north, an impossible encounter draws them into a place where nothing is quite as it seems. Familiar comforts and irresistible temptations conceal unsettling dangers, testing the heroes' resolve before they even realize they've wandered into a trap. With the party scattered, their leader missing, and strange figures waiting just beyond the darkness, the next step may be their most dangerous yet.

Episode engineer: Dave Clements

37. Why Are You Taking My Spoon?

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

As Wilder struggles to separate painful memories from terrifying reality, the party uncovers disturbing evidence that the horrors stalking Waterdeep are becoming impossible to ignore. But while one mystery leads beneath the streets, another strikes far closer to home, leaving one of the heroes questioning everything they remember about their own past. With old wounds reopened and unsettling discoveries around every corner, the party finds themselves facing a threat that reaches far beyond the battlefield.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

36. Back Problems

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

A quiet morning at the Yawning Portal offers the party a rare chance to catch their breath, but the calm proves painfully short-lived. As unsettling supernatural forces continue to tighten their grip on the heroes, hidden burdens can no longer remain secret, and old scars begin to resurface in unexpected ways. With new threats demanding their attention and the past refusing to stay buried, the party must decide where to turn next.

35: Ixnay on the Adowshay

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

With Aelin finally within reach, the party believes they have everything they need to make her whole again. But as long-hidden truths come to light, they discover that saving one life may come at a heartbreaking cost. While old wounds reopen and impossible questions linger, one member of the party is forced to confront a past that can no longer remain buried.

34. Caleb’s Crunchy Potions

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

With time running out, the party races to undo the damage caused by the fractured soul crystal before Aelin's condition grows even worse. New revelations about the true nature of souls, possession, and consent reshape everything the heroes thought they understood, while unsettling warnings hint that an even greater danger may already be traveling beside them. As the search finally leads the party to Aelin, they prepare for a reunion that may not be as simple as they hoped.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

33. Party Pooter

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

With new clues pointing toward a possible way to save Aelin, the party embarks on an experiment they hope will unlock the secrets hidden within the mysterious soul crystals. But every answer seems to raise even more questions, forcing the heroes to confront difficult choices about life, death, and how far they're willing to go to save a friend. As their search for a solution grows increasingly desperate, the true nature of Aelin's condition begins to reveal itself.

Episode Engineer: JS Earls

32. Who’s The Short One?

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

With the battle against Jadis finally behind them, the exhausted party takes a rare opportunity to rest and reflect on everything that has changed. But as old allies catch up on recent events and new questions emerge about the growing threat surrounding Zaos and Kerrek, it becomes clear that their brief respite won't last. Before the day is over, one member of the party receives a chilling reminder that some enemies never stop watching.

31. A Non-Lethal Conversation

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

As the party races to save Pough from a bargain that should never have been made, long-buried family tensions, impossible choices, and unlikely alliances collide beneath the roof of Jadis' mysterious walking house. With time running out and every sacrifice carrying unforeseen consequences, the heroes must risk everything to reclaim one of their own. But even victory may reveal that some battles leave behind secrets far more dangerous than the enemy they defeated.

30. I Want My Pough Back

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

When a desperate bargain leaves Pough's fate hanging in the balance, the party races to undo a choice that may cost far more than anyone expected. As uneasy alliances form and impossible negotiations unfold, old wounds, hidden motives, and painful truths threaten to divide the group at the worst possible moment. To save one of their own, the heroes may have to make a sacrifice that changes them forever.

Episode Engineer: JS Earls

[Bonus] Ask PGwS Anything

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

We opened up the internet airwaves and you asked us questions about Playing Games with Strangers. Did we answer them? Of course! Why wouldn't we?! A huge thanks to our Patrons - Geek Devotions, Andrew C Peckham, and The CelCast - and those who showed up in the AMA livestream! We can't wait to do this again!

29. Journey to Pough’s Corner

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

As the party searches for a safer refuge, old loyalties are tested when a survivor from Pough's past forces him to confront the painful legacy of the House of Sanders. But an even stranger lead draws the heroes deep into the forest, where a legendary figure from bugbear folklore offers hope at a terrible cost. In the face of an impossible choice, Pough must decide just how much he is willing to sacrifice to protect the people he loves.

Episode Engineer: JS Earls

28. He Only Comes to Pough

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

With time running out and Zaos' ultimatum looming over them, the party is forced to reconsider where—if anywhere—is truly safe. Before they can put a new plan into motion, a horrifying undead monstrosity descends upon the Yawning Portal, turning the streets of Waterdeep into a battlefield. As the heroes face one of their most formidable foes yet, it becomes clear that the enemy is no longer content to wait in the shadows.

Episode Engineer: JS Earls

27. I Taw A Puddy Tat

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

As the search for Aelin grows more desperate, the party begins to question whether finding her is the safest course of action—or exactly what their enemies are counting on. New allies, unsettling discoveries, and lingering mysteries surrounding Zaos, Kerrek, and the Conduit reveal that the danger facing Waterdeep is far greater than anyone imagined. With old secrets resurfacing and impossible magic at work, the heroes realize the battle ahead may be unlike anything they have faced before.

Episode Engineer: Josiah Crandall

[Special] Liberation Day

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Eric Compogno (Stumblefoot) takes the Dungeon Master throne and guides special guest Ben Avery, and the majority of the main cast through a spin-off adventure, celebrating the post-Christopher liberation of Waterdeep.

Episode Engineers: John Harju & JS Earls

26. I Don’t Think I’m Wearing Pants

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400

After a tense encounter with the Man in Yellow, the party searches for answers while grappling with wounds that cannot all be healed by magic. As difficult choices force some heroes to risk more than they ever expected, others find themselves confronted by truths that challenge everything they believe about fate, sacrifice, and the gods themselves. By the end of the day, the party may be stronger—but not without paying a price.

Episode Engineer: John Harju & Josiah Crandall

25. Dr. Nick’s Store of Hospitalergy

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 31 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

With the party finally reunited, Gheroth and Pough venture into the quiet streets of Waterdeep in search of a way to heal Gheroth's crippled leg. Instead, they stumble upon a mystery that raises troubling questions about the growing number of impossible events surrounding the city. As the night unfolds, an unexpected encounter leaves the party facing a threat they never saw coming.

Episode Engineer: John Harju & Josiah Crandall

24. Faux-bog

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 24 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Separated by forces beyond their understanding, the party's scattered members fight to find their way back to one another. Along the way, unsettling revelations blur the line between reality and illusion, while long-buried mysteries continue to deepen. As old friends reunite at the Yawning Portal, disturbing rumors spreading across Waterdeep suggest that the strange events surrounding the party may be only the beginning of something far greater.

Episode Engineers: John Harju & Josiah Crandall

23. A Very Wet Pough

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 17 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

With the party battered, exhausted, and missing two of their own, the survivors seek answers at the ruins of an old enemy's stronghold. What begins as an investigation soon uncovers disturbing signs of an ancient power that has lingered unseen for years. As reality itself begins to unravel around them, one fateful decision leaves the party facing yet another devastating loss—and forces those left behind to confront an impossible choice.

Episode Engineer: John Harju

22. Katie Leigh Comes to Town

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Katie Leigh, the voice who raised millions through Adventures in Odyssey, Dungeons & Dragons, Darkwing Duck, and many other cartoons, has joined the party!

The party's desperate escape from the Nightwalker leads them to what appears to be a safe haven, but uneasy alliances and hidden agendas quickly unravel any hope of refuge. As old enemies reveal new motives and shocking betrayals reshape the battlefield, the heroes find themselves powerless to stop events spiraling out of control. By the time the dust settles, the party has been torn apart once again, and the road ahead has never looked more uncertain.

Special Guest: Katie Leigh (Adventures in Odyssey, Dungeons & Dragons, Darkwing Duck)

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

21. Orbog or Go Home

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 03 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

What begins as a search for answers inside Aelin's family bakery quickly becomes a race for survival as the party uncovers chilling evidence that someone—or something—has been hunting her all along. As terrifying revelations expose the true significance of Aelin's connection to the mysterious conduit, the heroes are forced into a desperate escape from an enemy unlike anything they have ever faced. By the end of the encounter, the party's understanding of the threat has changed forever, and nowhere in Waterdeep feels safe.

Episode Engineer: John Harju

20. I Was A Goat

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

An emotional reunion takes an unexpected turn as the party comes face-to-face with someone they never thought they'd see again. Old betrayals, unresolved grief, and painful truths quickly surface, forcing difficult conversations that have been years in the making. As new revelations tie together a growing web of disappearances, dark magic, and forgotten enemies, the heroes follow another promising lead—only to find that someone may have reached their destination before they did.

Episode Engineer: John Harju

19. A Pretty Dead Night

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

As two unsettling investigations begin to intertwine, the party reunites with old friends and follows a trail of clues that points toward something far more sinister than they expected. Long-buried secrets, missing graves, and familiar names from the past leave the heroes with more questions than answers. But just when they think they're beginning to understand what's happening, an unexpected face from Pough's past arrives with a message that could change everything.

Episode Engineer: John Harju

18. Beware The Cheese Danish

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

A year and a half after Waterdeep's liberation, the heroes have gone their separate ways, each searching for purpose in the peace they fought so hard to achieve. But when troubling events begin drawing them back together, old wounds are reopened and unsettling mysteries emerge. As familiar faces reunite at the Yawning Portal, they discover that the story they thought had ended is only entering its next chapter.

Episode Engineer: John Harju

[Special] Power Tour

Playing Games with Strangers — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

It’s April Fools Day, so here’s a special one-shot for you!

We find some jukebox heroes in a teenage wasteland encountering a monster of rock! Will the ruler of this place be the king of America or a king of pain? Is someone building the perfect beast, or will these lost boys have to fight the good fight against a stranger in a strange land who wants to take the crown back in black? Can the crazy train give them live aid to the sonic temple before the final countdown? Enjoy the silence!

Episode Engineer: Steve MacDonald

17. The One Where Waterdeep Has A Parade

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0400

A disastrous teleportation sends Wilder somewhere no mortal was ever meant to go, where he comes face-to-face with the mysterious Kerrek—the unseen power manipulating Christopher and events from the shadows. Though Wilder returns to his companions, something may have come back with him. As unsettling supernatural forces surrounding both Wilder and Aelin grow harder to ignore, the party barely has time to process the revelations before a brutal yeti assault threatens to overwhelm Kitchen Pass. With danger closing in from every direction, the heroes find themselves fighting enemies both seen and unseen.

Episode Engineer: John Harju

016. You Are A Wonderful Goat

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Realizing they cannot overthrow Christopher's regime alone, the party sets out to recruit unlikely allies by confronting old rivalries that once seemed impossible to overcome. Along the way, mysterious dreams, strange magical markings, and unsettling discoveries hint that forces far beyond the mortal world are quietly shaping their destinies. As new alliances begin to form and ancient secrets resurface, the heroes find themselves preparing for a war that will determine the future of Waterdeep.

Episode Engineer: John Harju

15. Tiggers Taste Like Chicken

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

In the aftermath of a devastating victory, the party searches for hope among the ashes and finds something they never expected. As old wounds begin to heal, a mysterious mark left behind by the Abyss unleashes a terrifying supernatural presence that raises far more questions than answers. Strange visions, forgotten symbols, and an unsettling revelation about what truly returned with Aelin force the group to confront a threat they barely understand. With Christopher still at large and the final confrontation drawing near, the heroes prepare for the most dangerous chapter of their journey yet.

Episode Engineer: John Harju

014. Like Going to a Steakhouse with a Vegan

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

The heroes return to Waterdeep with a new ally and a single goal: destroy the Abyssal portal before it's too late. But as the unpredictable Needle of Time continues to unleash dangerous bursts of wild magic, a simple mission spirals into tragedy. Long-buried secrets come to light when Christopher finally confronts Pough about the past, forcing painful truths into the open. As devastating losses mount and haunting revelations reshape everything the party thought they knew, the road ahead grows darker than ever.

Episode Engineer: Dave Clements

13. Crisis on Infinite Urff

Playing Games with Strangers — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500

The focus shifts away from Gheroth's party as a new team of operatives takes on a dangerous mission for The Defiance.

Tasked with intercepting a vital message before it can reach Christopher's forces, Durnan's handpicked crew must navigate a city under curfew, outwit suspicious guards, and strike before enemy reinforcements can be summoned. But when a carefully planned infiltration falls apart, a brutal fight erupts outside Christopher's tower, and the fate of the mysterious letter hangs in the balance.

Episode Engineer: John Harju

[Special] A Very Cthulhu Christmas – Pt. 2

Playing Games with Strangers — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome boils and ghouls! In this episode we wrap up our Call of Cthulhu Christmas special!

Join a group of ordinary people who wind up investigating some weird things happening at Porterhouse College. And enjoy the intro music, a cover of “Silent Night” by Deliverance. (Yes, they gave us permission!)

CASTJohn Harju – The Keeper
Steven MacDonald – Ambrose “Bro” Lewis
Josiah Crandall – George Bailey
Celeste Mora – Sarah Jane Hotep
Dave Clements – Calvin Sawyer
Dallas Mora – Clayton Forrester

Episode Engineers: John Harju

Cover Artists: Dante Strada & Mamatrozi

[Special] A Very Cthulhu Christmas – Pt. 1

Playing Games with Strangers — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome boils and ghouls! Yeah, a spooky Christmas special utilizing Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition). Weren’t expecting that, were you?

CASTJohn Harju – The Keeper
Steven MacDonald – Ambrose “Bro” Lewis
Josiah Crandall – George Bailey
Celeste Mora – Sarah Jane Hotep
Dave Clements – Calvin Sawyer
Dallas Mora – Clayton Forrester

Episode Engineer: John Harju

Cover Artists: Dante Strada & Mamatrozi

12. A Needle-less Attack

Playing Games with Strangers — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

After a mysterious artifact reveals another impossible power, the party discovers that the Divine Tapestry Needle may be far more dangerous than anyone imagined. A routine bandit ambush quickly spirals into unpredictable chaos as reality itself begins to bend in the middle of battle, leaving friend and foe alike at the mercy of wild magic. With new questions surrounding the needle's true purpose, an unsettling vision from the Keeper, and a desperate race back to Waterdeep, the heroes must decide whether they can control the power they've uncovered—or if it's already controlling them.

Episode Engineers: Josiah Crandall & John Harju

[Special] The Reaping Festival

Playing Games with Strangers — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:32:00 -0400

A group of voice actors from Supersonic Pod Comics band together as DM John Harju guides them through Dungeons & Dragons. Witness the sarcasm of Callum, the shortness of Orbog, the honor of Gheroth, and the daftness of Pough in their first adventure!

Josiah Crandall – The Dungeon Master
John Harju – Unyun Rhyngz
JS Earls – Tuskaloosa
Steven MacDonald – Bat Acro
Celeste Mora –
Dave Clements – Fenris von Bogg

Episode Engineer

Josiah Crandall

11. Playing The Nose Flute

Playing Games with Strangers — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400

The journey back to Waterdeep continues as the party struggles to understand the incredible power of the Divine Tapestry Needle. But when a group of desperate bandits blocks their path, the greatest challenge isn't winning the fight—it's deciding what comes after.

Episode Engineer

John Harju

10. We Forgot This One

Playing Games with Strangers — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400

With the Loom of Time behind them, the party begins the long journey back to Waterdeep. But before they can put their newfound prize to use, Pough discovers the Divine Tapestry Needle has a few surprises of its own—and not everyone they meet on the road has friendly intentions.

Episode Engineer

John Harju

09. Not Today Cthulhu

Playing Games with Strangers — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400

The Defiance finally reveals the source of Waterdeep's corruption, sending the party on a desperate search for the legendary Loom of Time. But the road to Dragonspear Castle is filled with uneasy alliances, old grudges, and demons already closing in on the prize.

Episode Engineer

John Harju

08. Don’t Trust the Bugbear

Playing Games with Strangers — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

The party reunites in a Waterdeep transformed by fear, but rescuing Gheroth is only the beginning. As impossible discoveries shake their understanding of the city, one encounter at the Yawning Portal leaves them wondering who they can trust—and whether they've walked into a trap.

Episode Engineer

JS Earls

07. It Kinda’ Tickles When You Don’t Cook It First

Playing Games with Strangers — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

The party returns to Waterdeep expecting answers, but instead finds a city transformed. Curfews, armed patrols, and whispered rumors of disappearances hint that something has gone terribly wrong.

As they search for their missing companions, a shocking discovery reveals that the future they've stumbled into is darker than anyone imagined.

Episode Engineer

Josiah Crandall

06. Through the Portal - A Crossover with Sumo Girl

Playing Games with Strangers — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

The worlds of Playing Games with Strangers and Supersonic Pod Comics collide in this special crossover event!

When Hojo's father mysteriously vanishes into a fractured dimension, she and Orthy must navigate a bizarre multiversal competition where familiar faces, strange challenges, and impossible odds stand between them and a rescue.

CREDITS

Sumo Girl was written & created by J.S. Earls

Sound Production by Nathan James Norman

FEATURED CAST

Jenda Chan as Hojo Gozen (aka Sumo Girl)

Michelle Nuñez as Orthi

Hiroshi Kita as Eiji Gozen

Mike Williams as Golem King

Josiah Crandall as Pough

Steven MacDonald as Gheroth

John Harju as The Keeper

Celeste Mora as Aelin

J.S. Earls as Orbog

Alana Zych, Jenda Chan, Josiah Crandall, and Steven MacDonald as The Petra

“Still Alive” written & performed by Future Classic

Narration by Nathan James Norman

05. The One Where We Get Sued

Playing Games with Strangers — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Desperate to find Christopher, the party hatches a risky plan to infiltrate Waterdeep's slave trade. It doesn't take long for everything to unravel.

As allies become enemies, new faces enter the story, and one member of the party disappears, the adventure takes an unexpected turn that changes the campaign forever.

Episode Engineer

John Harju

04. The Way of the Pough

Playing Games with Strangers — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0400

The mysterious soul-stealing box may be behind them, but Waterdeep isn't done testing the party just yet. As new allies, old enemies, and long-buried motivations come to light, one questionable plan after another sends the group hurtling toward an encounter with the City Watch they'll never forget.

Episode Engineers

Steven MacDonald & John Harju

03. Can We Please Stop Desecrating the Tomb?

Playing Games with Strangers — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Breaking into the Red Devils' hideout is only the beginning. As the party searches for Mary duSang's mysterious box, they uncover a hidden labyrinth beneath Waterdeep filled with ancient warnings, lurking dangers, and at least one surprise that has teeth.

Episode Engineers

Josiah Crandall & John Harju

02. Look at Me, I’m Impressive

Playing Games with Strangers — Fri, 15 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Breaking into a house is the easy part.

Beneath the Red Devils' abandoned hideout lies a maze of hidden tunnels, unsettling warnings, and creatures lurking in the darkness. If the party hopes to recover Mary duSang's mysterious box, they'll have to survive whatever waits below.

Episode Engineer:

John Harju

01. They Said I Should Throw You

Playing Games with Strangers — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400

A holy mission. A missing bugbear. A pit fight gone spectacularly wrong.

When four strangers cross paths in Waterdeep, what begins as an ordinary night at a tavern quickly spirals into a dangerous mission involving powerful criminals, mysterious cultists, and a stolen artifact. It's the beginning of an adventure where every decision has consequences—and first impressions can be deadly.

Welcome to the first episode of Playing Games with Strangers.