Penguin Fringed Abyss

Other One Shots > Penguin Fringed Abyss Hiatus

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Other > One Shot

Hi everyone, this is just a quick announcement that PFA will be going on a small hiatus due to our inability to record in person because of COVID-19. We look forward to when we can all meet up again soon!

Fiasco One Shots > Tartan Noir

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

It is a hard day in Scotland, a day of working heard and drinking hard. In the spirit of that, our gaming group got together over Discord, had a couple of drinks, and embarked on a sordid tale of accidental murder, quasi-dimensional food, and adventurous sex toys. What follows is a story about what happens when you live too close to one another, and the Fiasco that ensues when you have no idea who your friends are.

The 5800th Band of Klavas > Ep. 8: Planet 8

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

3:16 Carnage Amongst the Stars > The 5800th Band of Klavas

After a lot of seemingly aimless travel through space, the 3rd Expeditionary Fleet has encountered yet another strange anomaly left behind by the 2nd Expeditionary Fleet. Planet Pollok was supposedly nuked into oblivion a few years back. But life sign detectors on board the T.F.S. Glasgow are detecting life remaining on the worthless ball of radioactive dust. There is only one thing left to do: send the 5800th Band of Klavas at it, guns blazing!

Seal Team Blob > Ep. 3: Ares

Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > Seal Team Blob

Now that the immediate area is secure, the team assembles to investigate the mysterious house and its black smoke-signal. Unfortunately, locked doors apparently can only be opened one way in Seal Team Blob. Picking through the ruins of their own destruction lead to some clues, but sooner or later all those explosions are going to get noticed by someone.

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 14: That Which Is Unknown Part 2

Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

The U.S.S. Aster is in hot pursuit of 2 Klingon Birds-of-Prey. They are suspected of stealing a top-secret weapon right from under the noses of the Federation and the weapon’s creator, Dr. Ja’bren. However, there are just too many unknowns in all of this. Why would the Klingons risk war over something like this? Why are they making a bee-line towards the Romulan Neutral zone? And most worrisome of all, what’s with all this Delta Radiation?

Echoes > Ep. 10: The Wurm's Nest

Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

World of Darkness > Echoes

With the issue of the Invictus quest safely done and the items returned to the covenant, the coterie needs to head up a new lead. They decide it is prudent to investigate the one covenant they have yet to look into, the Ordo Dracul. Working with Wurm’s Nests is tricky business, especially for the uninitiated. Fortune is on their side, however, as a casual drive from Point A to Point B leads them by a major plot location.

Eclipse Phase One Shots > Nothing Sweeter Than This

Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Eclipse Phase > One Shot

It was a cool, dry day on the Lunar Colony of Old Nectar. When she arrived at my door, it was like a tall glass of water. She said her husband had gone missing, a nervous bit of work from before the Fall. She said she needed him back, dead or alive. Didn’t matter to me. I was already buried up to my cortical stack in work. I needed to hire some help, and fast. Fortunately for me, this town has all sorts of people looking for just this type of work.

Fiasco One Shots > New York, 1913

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

Due to the COVID-19 virus that is currently (at the time of this recording) plaguing our world, the PFA team decided to try recording a game entirely over the internet. What resulted is one of our most coherent and streamlined Fiasco games ever! Its 1913 and the Big Apple is a bustle with activity. But when a woman decides to stiff one of the biggest gangsters in town, it sets off a chain of events that result in sex, arson, blackmail, and, of course, the picked head of a murderer in a jar. Join us for PFA’s first ever cyberspace Fiasco!

Seal Team Blob > Ep. 2: First Contact

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > Seal Team Blob

Upon arriving on Ares, Seal Team Blob is ready to begin their real mission. Someone DID tell them that their main objective is to SECURE and not DESTROY, right? Upon arriving on planet, they begin to encounter lifeforms that are not at all what they expected. Are they the products of Sathar Bio-engineering experiments? Or something much more sinister?

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 13: That Which Is Unknown Part 1

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

After some much needed shore leave, the U.S.S. Aster has been requested by the Takaran government to oversee a live fire test of their new Quantum Torpedo. As an avid starship designer, Captain Toyak is excited. As an avid connoisseur of explosions, Lt. Cortez is ALSO very excited. Things go precisely according to plan and in no way is this episode worth listening to….

Echoes > Ep. 9: The Thirst for Knowledge

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

World of Darkness > Echoes

Upon recovering the item from Motor City Casino, the players begin to investigate what exactly they have bled for. Liberal use of The Spirits Touch reveals that things were not so cheery in the past of the Motor City Kindred. In addition, things might just get out of hand as one of their own succumbs to their baser instincts.

Seal Team Blob > Ep. 1: The Gathering Storm

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > Seal Team Blob

After the events of our first campaign, the Third Sathar War began in earnest. Fortunately for the UPF, There was already a significant fleet presence and, within days, the UPF were able to fortify the south-eastern galactic region and pen the Sathar fleets in. Theseus was lost, as was Minotaur and the facilities on Creon. However, the bleeding has been stemmed there and, for now, The UPF has the upper hand. Unfortunately, contact was lost 10 hours ago with the UPF’s facilities on Lynchpin. In light of this crisis, a special team is called up. Welcome to the adventures of Seal Team Blob!

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 12: Forest of the Night Part 3

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

On board the Grif Balata, the players are fighting to find their lost crewmate. Fortunately, she is not far and finding her is easy. However, the crew of the U.S.S. Aster quickly runs face to face with a few dilemmas about what is right and wrong when dealing with alien technology. Will they be able to save themselves and still keep their Starfleet ideals intact?

Echoes > Ep. 8: Blood Drop Sour

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

World of Darkness > Echoes

It’s the night of the New Moon and the timing is perfect for the coterie to head to Motor City Casino and execute a rather cryptic request from Chicago’s Invictus. As far as they know, they are just picking up a package. Unfortunately, they failed to consider if anyone ELSE is looking for it.

The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory > Ep. 9: Dracula Dossier: Knowledge and Memory Wrap-Up

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory

And so, another Penguin Fringed Abyss campaign comes to an end. Running a campaign with only a single player offers unique challenges, as does running a continuation of a previous campaign. Here, Jason and Chris discuss what worked and what didn’t as well as answering some hanging questions from the game.

The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory > Ep. 8: The Devil Himself

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory

Battered, beaten, and full of holes, Robert Durin has been left for dead (again). But things are not at all what he expected when he wakes up. Travelling through the maze that has been his life for the past few months, he eventually arrives at an all-to-familiar destination. Some might say that this was a forgone conclusion from the start, but we know better. Will Mr. Durin survive where others have failed? Or will his mind be obliterated by the encounter with The Devil Himself.

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 11: Forest of the Night Part 2

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

The crew of the U.S.S. Aster has stumbled upon a technological marvel. A world-ship seeming to contain an entire biosphere from a dead planet. The only problem being that their chief science officer is missing and they have to find her! (Also convenient as Ann couldn’t make the game session!) Will this be a walk in the park? Or will the away team succumb to the alien biosphere deep within enemy territory?

Echoes > Ep. 7: The Bigger Picture

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

World of Darkness > Echoes

Now that the Vampires have something to work with, its time to start hacking into computers and extracting the sweet, juicy plot information from inside. Unfortunately, it seems that some of the other, more combat oriented characters don’t want to wait around for the info. Will they begin to unravel the secrets of what happened to the Kindred of Detroit? Or will they just make more work for the party to clean up later?

Fiasco One Shots > Los Angeles, 1936

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

LA, 1936. The City of Angles is filled to the brim with corruption. The streets run red as murder and sex turn the city inside out. Today, we see a small part of that hideous, gray-scaled time. It’s a sordid tale about confusion, human frailty, and the glass window business. Lets see who REALLY runs LA as the mean streets of Film Noir transform our ability to create a coherent narrative into a Grade A Fiasco!

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 10: Forest of the Night Part 1

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

As the heroic crew of the U.S.S. Aster embarks on their covert mission deep into Romulan space, we get to take a step back and learn a bit about who these brave men and women of Starfleet really are. They will need all the help they can get as they make preparations and boldly go into the unknown. Needless to say, what the find is not at all what they expected.

Echoes > Ep. 6: Dust and Ashes

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

World of Darkness > Echoes

It turns out that Jason wasn’t going to just kill the party mid-campaign. So that’s good. Now that the players have learned a thing or two about their enemy, it’s time to do what they do best, go completely off script. But it turns out that even going off of the beaten path will cause them to run into some interesting people.

The Melody of Things Lost and Found > Ep. 10: New Allies, New Enemies

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Invisible Sun > The Melody of Things Lost and Found

The player have learned much with their new attainments and with the resolution of the case issue, they have but one item left. Find Verston Card! While thinking up a new plan, they find that their efforts have drawn the attention of a few other individuals. Are they truly as helpful as they are making out to be? Lets find out as The Melody of Things Lost and Found reaches its exciting second verse!

Fiasco One Shots > Gangster London

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

In the mean streets of London, there is a truly horrid underground full of all sorts of unscrupulous people. These people would probably laugh at us as we try to put together a story about an unsuccessful con, a stalker, and a dude with so many personalities even HE doesn’t know who he is half the time. Sounds like a fiasco to me!

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 9: A Message from Spock

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

After all this time running around the sector chasing subplot after subplot, the players finally get a message from Ambassador Spock. In our exciting returned to the main storyline, we learn some things about our secondary characters, and uncover a secret that could change the fate of the entire quadrant.

Echoes > Ep. 5: Feeding and Interrogation

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

World of Darkness > Echoes

Licking their wounds after the fight at Holy Sepulcher, the Coterie takes some time off. While some go off to feed, others begin to investigate some odd steps taken by the Detroit Circle of the Crone. It all culminates in the interrogation of their captured neonate friend, and finally coming face to “face” with their enemy.

The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory > Ep. 7: Dosvedanya

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory

Battered, beaten and left for dead, Robert Durin has had quite an evening. Fortunately, an old friend is coming by to help out! It appears that Mr. Durin has been out for longer than he realizes and the game has…changed somewhat. Will he be able to recover the dossier and set things right? Or will his actions begin to look startlingly familiar from the first campaign?

The Melody of Things Lost and Found > Ep. 9: Leveling Up

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Invisible Sun > The Melody of Things Lost and Found

Since returning from the Pale, our intrepid heroes have learned much and it is time for them to attain their next degrees. This, like most things in the Actuality, involves a lot more than just walking across a stage. Once all of the blood is cleaned up, they meet and old “Friend” to discuss the next steps in their bold adventure.

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 8: Entropy's Demise Part 2

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

Now that the players have captured a Romulan agent and learned more about the Tachyon emissions of that are plaguing Carina VII, it is time for the players to do something about it. Upon reaching the 10th planet in the system, they will stumble upon the secret that the federation has been hiding for more than 100 years. Hopefully they won’t lose any important crew members in the process…

Echoes > Ep. 4: Assault at the Sepulcher

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

World of Darkness > Echoes

Armed with the information retrieved at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, the Coterie, heads off to check on Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. The Cemetery has long been a seat of power for the Circle of the Crown and Mother Rowen of Chicago has asked that they check in to make sure nothing has been disturbed. With the theft at the Shrine clearly on everyone’s minds, anything could happen as the Echoes campaign continues!

The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory > Ep. 6: Storming the Castle

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory

Going along with Osprey’s deal, Mr. Durin is tasked with infiltrating the H.M.S. Proserpine to rescue none other than Lucy Westera. (Apparently she isn’t as dead as the Dossier would lead you to believe.) A plan is concocted, equipment is acquired, transportation is arranged and the entire thing goes off without a single hitch…until someone rolls a 1.

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > The Focus Group

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

7 individuals are offered a rather large sum of money to test out The Cage of Morpheus, a new geocaching puzzle game for iPhone and Android. The company has promised to have fixed the annoying music from the first version and simply need to make a few polishing adjustments before full release. Seems simple enough, right?

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 7: Entropy's Demise Part 1

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

After the extensive Section 31 debriefs and other discussions that in no way ever happened, The U.S.S. Aster is sent to the Carina System to investigate some strange anomalies. Children born on the colony are aging rapidly, plants grown for winemaking are rapidly withering and structures meant to last decades are only lasting a year or two. A solution to this problem must be found soon or the entire system might become uninhabitable.

Echoes > Ep. 3: Vaults and Puppies

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

World of Darkness > Echoes

After setting their sights on the Lancea Sanctum stronghold beneath the National Shrine of the Little Flower, the players decide to…actually follow through this time! Going into the depths of the high tech vampire haven will perhaps give the Coterie the first glimpse of what has happened to all the Kindred of Detroit. But while everyone is down in the vault, who is watching the front door?

The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory > Ep. 5: Quid Pro Quo

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory

After infiltrating Ring and expecting the fight of his life, Mr. Durin comes face to face with the Lord of Ring: codenamed Osprey. Though he expects a fight and punishment for his bad moves, Osprey seems amenable to giving information and being extremely helpful in these matters. However, as Mr. Durin will soon discover; in the spy game, NOTHING comes without its price.

Delta Green One Shots > Waiting to be Born

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a tragedy when it occurs naturally. But one mother’s premonitions about her son’s death lead her to pick up the phone. She fumbles in her address book, passing doctors, lawyers, and respectable colleagues to find the last page, a page merged only with a small green triangle….

“Hello? Agent Charlie?”

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 6: The Final Secrets of the Bassen Rift

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

The U.S.S. Aster has been though a lot within the Bassen Rift. They have discovered 2 new species, investigated strange phenomena, and succeeded in a battle of wits against a merciless weapon system. With all obstacles behind them, the team finally has a chance to dig deep into the heart of the Podell conflict and find an answer to a question that has been on the minds of Star Trek fans for 29 years.

Delta Green One Shots > The Winoka Point Research Center

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

Delta Green is sometimes sent to do someone else’s dirty work. It is an unfortunate side-effect of being a legitimate government organization. When a trip is triggered at an abandoned, top secret facility, Delta Green gets the mission. However, it seems that Agent Charlie has other ideas….

The Melody of Things Lost and Found > Ep. 8: Empress Caesar Salad

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Invisible Sun > The Melody of Things Lost and Found

Our heroes NEED to do something about this case. All indications point to this thing containing something horrible, but what exactly IS it? Tonight we see our players venture beyond the walls of Satyrine and out into the wonderful worlds of the other Suns. Unfortunately for them, their ability to not take things seriously might just cause them more trouble than they anticipated.

Other One Shots > Gencon 2019

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Other > One Shot

Once again, the PFA team met at Gencon 2019 in Indianapolis IN. In this wrap-up for the 2018-2019 season, we discuss our favorite RPG moment from the past year and things to look forward to for the 2019-2020 season. As always, if you have any suggestions or comments, please email us at jjanicki@penguinfringedabyss.com or use the Contact Us form at the top of this page.

Echoes > Ep. 2: Preliminary Investigations

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

World of Darkness > Echoes

After setting their sights on the Lancea Sanctum stronghold beneath the National Shrine of the Little Flower, the players decide to…go the opposite direction? (GM twitch….) Perhaps investigating the area where court is traditionally held might yield more clues. Upon arriving at the Detroit Opera House, a picture starts to take shape. Unfortunately, all indications point to more than a simple communications breakdown for Baron Kerensky’s domain.

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 5: Unorthodox Solutions

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

With the ship trapped in the Podell graveyard and the Echo Papa 607 threatening to tear the ship apart, the crew of the U.S.S. Aster is in a jam. Fortunately, the quick thinking crew has some ideas on how to get to safety that would put any Star Trek writer to shame…Assuming it works.

Delta Green One Shots > The Special Menu

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

Trigger Warning: Explicit content involving violent sexual assault

Sometimes crime makes no sense. Sometimes the passions of the criminally insane seem unexplainable. But are they? Delta Green is asked to put together a team to investigate a seemingly random set of murders where the only connection seems to be their lunch order. However, as we will all soon learn, something MUCH more deplorable may be behind it.

The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory > Ep. 4: The Brass Ring

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory

With his anti-vampire training with the Vatican in full swing, Robert Durin is becoming more and more troubled by the events happening in the outside world. As the newly dubbed “St. Colette’s Virus” sweeps through England, it is looking more and more likely that Edom may be behind it. The only way to find out seems to be to infiltrate an Edom stronghold and find the connection. But what Mr. Durin actually finds at Ring might be more than he bargained for.

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 4: Ships in a Bottle

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

After their encounter with the Romulans within The Neutral Zone, The U.S.S. Aster is finally heading back into the Bassen Rift in search of the Podell Homeworld. Upon arriving at the designated coordinates, they find the entire system surrounded in a much-more-intense version of the Rift’s usual shroud. What will they find as they boldly (and blindly) go into the system? Let’s find out as the next adventure of the U.S.S. Aster gets underway!

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > Ghosts of Ravenscar

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

The windswept moors of England have been the inspiration for many a spooky mystery story. Tonight, a brother and sister hire a private eye to investigate the disappearance of a relative last known to be hiking near Old Ravenscar. Aside from a mark on a map, their doesn’t seem to be much there. No residences and no stores. Only an ancient church and collapsed manor house greet them. Seems like a long and boring search…until the rain begins to fall.

Echoes > Ep. 1: A Request from the Court

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

World of Darkness > Echoes

The Domain of Detroit MI has gone dark for long enough. When Prince Maxwell Clark’s second ghoul retainer disappears, he decides to send in an investigative team from the kindred population of Chicago to perform recon-in-force. However, it seems like ever vampire covenant has business in Detroit and the Coterie’s hands will be full. Welcome to Echoes, www.penguinfringedabyss.com’s first World of Darkness campaign featuring several new players.

Delta Green One Shots > The Tormiss CRD Model Z-17

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

When a medical worker is fired for posting a video of something Unnatural online, Delta Green immediately jumps into action. The Tormiss Z-17 is quickly gaining popularity for its seeming perfect record. Not one single patient implanted with it has had a cardiac event and, aside from a small recovery period, has no complications. Medical science is calling it a miracle, but Delta Green knows all too well the high cost of “miracles”.

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 3: Border Dispute

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

Fresh off of their latest patrol of the Neutral Zone, the U.S.S. Aster is on course to return to exploring the Bassen Rift. While en-route, they receive a signal from Starfleet that their sister ship, the U.S.S. Nightingale, has entered the Neutral Zone due to a navigational error. It appears that the Romulans have attacked the small ship and plan to tow it back to Romulus as a trophy. But something doesn’t seem quite right. How did the Nightengale ALSO disable the much larger D’deridex warbird? And why is the Romulan commander so anxious to play for time?

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > Poetry Night

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

Welcome to the Lakeside Coffee House: the premier destination for all things hipster within the Pine County Artist Enclave. Tonight is the night of their monthly poetry slam, where the locals drink coffee, eat pastries, and listen to mediocre rhymes spun by their peers. Unfortunately, one of their number has succumbed to a strange infection and soon it will become a race against time to get out of this Mythos inspired escape room.

The Melody of Things Lost and Found > Ep. 7: The Devil's in the Details

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Invisible Sun > The Melody of Things Lost and Found

Following right in from our previous episode, we watch as Master Alexi tries to summon an information imp to help him try to figure out what to do. What he ACTUALLY summons, using Verston Card’s amplifier, is something MUCH more powerful. Is the fact that our Vislae aren’t dead in the first 5 minutes a tribute to Alexi’s prowess? Or is something much more sinister going on? As the full revelations begin to take shape, one question remains…what are they going to do about it?

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 2: Starfleet Salvage

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

The crew of the U.S.S. Aster has discovered a mysterious ship of unknown manufacture within the Bassen Rift. This derelict seems to hold many questions and few answers. What happened to the crew? Why are their 200 year old Klingons aboard? What is this weird tree thing on the bridge? Time to apply science to it until we discover the truth…or blow up the Aster in the process.

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > Dissociation

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

4 people, unrelated aside from being on board the same airplane, are plummeting to their deaths. Darkness envelops them but they do not die. They can hear and touch things around them, but cannot see. Suddenly, their eyes are opened and they appear…different. What happened? Is this Death? Purgatory? Hell? Who (or what) is doing this? And the most important question of all, Why?

The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory > Ep. 3: The Hunt Begins

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory

With the notes of the old team finally translated in his hands, Robert Durin has some important decisions to make. He knows that items within these notes lead the previous team towards the road to destruction and needs to ensure the same does not befall him. They had a team and he is all alone. Perhaps he should look for allies? But who can he trust?

Cowboy Diplomacy > Ep. 1: Where No One Has Gone Before

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Adventures > Cowboy Diplomacy

Welcome to the Final Frontier! These are the voyages of the Starship U.S.S. Aster, a unique modular test bed for new technologies and ideas. Her mission: to explore the Bassen Rift, a unique and mysterious region of space that has been very difficult for Starfleet to investigate due to the EM fouling in the area. What will these intrepid explores find? Find out in our new Star Trek Campaign: Cowboy Diplomacy!

The 5800th Band of Klavas > Ep. 7: Planet 7

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

3:16 Carnage Amongst the Stars > The 5800th Band of Klavas

Welcome back to the Third Expeditionary Force: 16th Brigade! After a far-to-long hiatus, we rejoin the 5800th Band of Klavas aboard the T.F.S. Glasgow. With their brand new ship in tow, Captain Syban is not resting on his laurels. The next planet is one of their most dangerous yet as the 5800th and the 3:16 will be facing their most dangerous foe yet, corrupted soldiers of the SECOND Expeditionary force!

Fiasco One Shots > Objective Zebra

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

On board the U.S.S. Saddleback, things are not going well. She was supposed to be on a simple operation taking some egghead civilians to an island in the middle of nowhere to do God knows what. When they came back they were being chased by what looked like half the German army! The Sub went deep as the Kriegsmarine showed up not long after. Now, at crush depth and with water trickling in, a new sound reverberates through the sub. Whatever it is, it is nothing compared to the Fiasco brewing on board.

Delta Green One Shots > Unland

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

Delta Green has lost contact with a team sent to investigate the FUNLAND amusement park. Normally, DG would cover up the losses, quarantine the area, and move along. But when Agent Charlie finds out about the DG cover-up, she responds by going off the grid and sending her own team in to investigate. After all, if DG won’t save their own, who will?

Fiasco One Shots > HK TPK

Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

A massacre on a rooftop. A city wrapped in chaos. It’s Hong Kong, 1997. The British are finally pulling out and are leaving in their wake a power vacuum that promises to turn the whole place into a pressure cooker. Through it all, 3 people are playing a most dangerous game. But what are they willing to do to achieve victory? It’s sure to start in blood and end in an ignominious Fiasco!

The Melody of Things Lost and Found > Ep. 6: The Maze

Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Invisible Sun > The Melody of Things Lost and Found

Our intrepid Vislae descend into Verston Card’s basement only to find…not what they expected. A massive maze and increasingly esoteric items abound as they explore the vast underground chamber. What will they find at the end? WILL they even find the end? And what is the source of that strange magical humming permeating the area? Find out on this week’s episode of The Melody of Things Lost and Found.

Fiasco One Shots > Vegas

Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

Las Vegas Nevada: It’s the place where the dregs dream of making it big and the rich play to their hearts content (regardless of who gets stepped on). Tonight we spotlight several people either down on their luck, or very soon to be so. With hookers, lawyers, crooked cops and “Big Johnsons” abound, the results are sure to be a Fiasco.

The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory > Ep. 2: Chasing the Dragon's Tail

Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory

As Robert Durin begins to chase the killers of his old handler and begins to investigate the strange documents he has been presented with, a picture starts to form. A team of highly trained and knowledgeable agents, trained and careful, seem to have made a mistake that it caused them to be framed for murder and worse. It is time to unbury the old and dive headlong into a new chapter in a tome already soaked in blood. But where will it lead?

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > Resurrection

Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

Tonight we engage in a familiar Role Playing Game Trope. Our players have decided to play alternate versions of themselves and they hunt down a mystery at their own school. After a funeral for a friend, an old ghost comes to haunt them. As the strain and the disappearances start to rise, the players might find out more about themselves than they bargained for…

The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory > Ep. 1: The Cup is Passed

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier 2: Knowledge and Memory

About 2 years ago, when fleshing out the idea for the podcast that would eventually become Penguin Fringed Abyss, I realized that I was going to need content. The Dracula Dossier was a natural choice for the first campaign. Unfortunately, like most things we do, it did not go according to plan. Don’t get me wrong, it was one hell of a ride. But I always felt that there was more to the story. So now, 2 years later, we return you to the world of The Dracula Dossier. This new campaign explores the world of the original campaign, 5 years later.

Delta Green One Shots > Up Jumped the Reaper

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

After all the chaos of reality, sometimes you just need to unwind. Luckily, our agents are headed to rural North Carolina on a simple job. A PHD student and her boyfriend are missing and Delta Green would like to have a word with them. Even Agent Charlie has calmed down significantly after her nuclear-wielding escapades in the last mission. Just bring them back for a friendly chat, OK? Nice and simple…

Dread One Shots > Beneath a Stone Ceiling

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Dread > One Shot

In a far off land, the local ruler, Naso Eval, is seeking adventurers. As part of the many spoils from a recent war, he has acquired a supposedly cursed castle and he needs people to check it out. Now, he cannot be expected to send his OWN people on this endeavor. No No! Someone could get hurt. As such, a party forms for the task. Let’s just hope the tower doesn’t fall and cause everyone to come down with a mysterious case of death.

Delta Green One Shots > The Sores

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

Overreaction is something that happens a lot in Delta Green. Fortunately, the agents on the ground usually don’t have the resources to simple nuke the problem form orbit and call it a day. When Agent Charlie gives her agents that exact option, the players KNOW something is up with her. Unfortunately, they don’t have much of a choice. It’s off to Whales for some good o’l fashioned black ops against an allied power. But what they find there might cost them more than their lives…Where is that nuke button again?

The Melody of Things Lost and Found > Ep. 5: The Screaming Continues

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Invisible Sun > The Melody of Things Lost and Found

Sound is fun to play with and it isn’t something that is described much in Role-playing games. Today, as we explore deeper into the mystery of Verston Card, we are assailed by noise, smells, snakes, and street go. In the end it’s all to answer one question: What’s in the box/bag/satchel/valise /bindle/suitcase/package/container?

Delta Green One Shots > Remaking the Hatteras Reef

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

Fresh off of the horrors witnessed off the Massachusetts coast, the team cannot rest yet. They are immediately whisked away on military transport to the Hatteras Reef in North Carolina. An extremely overworked Agent Charlie has learned of a second incident down the coast that might have something to do with the previous events. Tensions mount as Delta Green must thread the needle between the US Navy, a reef restoration group, and an ancient evil brewing just off the coast.

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > Hit and Run

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

Trigger Warning: Explicit content involving the accidental death of a child.

Greif is a powerful emotion. It has the potential to bring an entire community together to comfort and heal. Unfortunately, it can also rend sanity and cause people to do terrible things. When tragedy strikes those already grieving, horrors beyond imagining can be unleashed. Tonight we see what happens when bystanders get caught up in the madness of grief made manifest.

Fiasco One Shots > The Beast of Sucker Creek

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

Sasquatch, Bigfoot, wild-man, Ts'emekwes: The name of the hairy, upright-walking, ape-like creature in the Pacific Northwest may change, but the question remains the same. Is It Real? Our camera descends upon the backwoods country of Sucker Creek, where the trinity of pot, beer, and guns collide in a cacophony of mispronounced words. Will these 5 people find the elusive beast? Or will they come face to face with a Fiasco?

Delta Green One Shots > Do Not Call Up That Which You Cannot Put Down

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

Delta Green gets understandably nervous around camera crews. The risk of an operation being caught on film is omnipresent, but throw in beer, college students and a nationally recognized TV program and an operation could be blown wide open in a hurry. Tonight, a small team is tasked with investigating claims of a sea monster off the Massachusetts coast. Too close of comfort to a certain abandoned strip of beach that saw a federal assault force in 1928…

The Melody of Things Lost and Found > Ep. 4: Back to School

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Invisible Sun > The Melody of Things Lost and Found

Upon deciding that the Bureau of Lost Things might be onto something, the group decides to head to the Vancian College to do some research into Mr. Card. Unfortunately, it looks like Maximilian is coming along for the ride. After trying many times to find Mr. Card’s office, the players finally learn what might be in that satchel…A secret too powerful to ignore.

Delta Green One Shots > Bone Deep

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

Delta Green’s archives from 1969 – 2001 are spotty at best. The cowboys placed within the NSA government databases secret trips and notes to call forth alarms when certain conditions are detected. Unfortunately, when no one is left alive who knows what the codes mean, The Program must investigate blindly. When a death trips an alarm on certain keywords, Agent Charlie must get a group together and fast. She has little to go on, and even less knowledge about who she has on the operation.

The Skyrift > Ep. 7: The Revelation

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Scion: Second Edition > The Skyrift

Still reeling from the events of last session, the heroes finally get to the multi-faith cultural summit held in the center of Times Square. Such a public place is bound to attract many visitors and passers-by. Acting on warnings from Yuan Yi, the party is cautious. They know SOMETHING is supposed to happen, but what? And involving who? Find out on the next episode of The Skyrift!

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > Lights Out

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

A 15 year old girl, distraught from a recent death, is found missing one morning. Her mother, in a fit of worry, calls every conceivable person to help look for her. Now an off-duty policewoman, a private eye, a newspaper reporter, and her own grandfather are digging through her room, looking for clues. When they find an Ouija board, blackened with soot, it leads them down a twisting trail of blood, fire, and terror.

The Skyrift > Ep. 6: Side Quests

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Scion: Second Edition > The Skyrift

Trigger Warning: Explicit content involving the murder of a child.

A lot has been happening to our heroes as of late. They have seen and experienced all sorts of horrible monsters that have tried to kill them. Tonight, they feel the wrath of one of the greatest lesions a hero can learn. “You cannot save everyone”

The Melody of Things Lost and Found > Ep. 3: Just Business

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Invisible Sun > The Melody of Things Lost and Found

With the package safely recovered for Mr. Card. The gang takes a break to catch some lunch and a show. Unfortunately, Master Alexi failed to take into account if anyone ELSE might want his prize. Paranoia increases dramatically as bidders seem to come out of the woodwork, and some of them are not going to ask nicely. Luckily, the gypsies are there to help! (Hopefully…)

Delta Green One Shots > Spilsbury #9485

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

Delta Green is not the only group out there fighting the “good fight”. Other governments have sister organizations to DG, and some have very different goals. As a matter of course, The Program likes to keep tabs on these organizations to ensure the survival of humanity. Tonight, we see a group of agents sent on a mission overseas to monitor one such group. What happens next could not only start an international incident, but could tear the very fabric of reality apart.

The Skyrift > Ep. 5: Learning the Rules

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Scion: Second Edition > The Skyrift

When Percy calls the group to investigate some strange happenings at his workplace, the party quickly remembers WHERE he works. As the awkward investigation continues, our players quickly learn several rules they have been doing wrong all this time. But who has time to read rulebooks when there is a STRIP CLUB PARTY! As usual, beware the quiet ones in the corner. And whatever you do, DON’T use your “what are you into” power on them. You might not like the answer…

Maid: The Role Playing Game One Shots > Master's Birthday

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Maid: The Role Playing Game > One Shot

Jason’s players convinced him to give Maid: The Roleplaying Game another shot. This time, 5 Maids embark on creating chaos for Master’s Birthday. First they cannot even find him. Then they wish they hadn’t. What follows is more random-table driven insanity. Enjoy!

The Melody of Things Lost and Found > Ep. 2: Spell Experimentation

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Invisible Sun > The Melody of Things Lost and Found

Following the street urchin who stole the Mr. Card’s bag turns out to be WAY more exciting than first thought. Abandoning traditional methods of investigation, our heroes remember that they are WIZARDS and have MAGIC to help them. Demons are summoned, home cooked meals are made, and “T” does something to make our shoes sticky. Join us as we continue to explore The Actuality and its strange underbelly.

Fiasco One Shots > The Ice

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

McMurdo Station is a US operated research station on Ross Island, Antarctica. We are lead to believe that all sorts of science is done down at the bottom of the world. Today, we see the truth. Today we reveal the hidden agendas of the “scientists” and the lives they live. I’m sure the American taxpayers would be furious if they found out how much of a Fiasco this has become. But what else are they supposed to do stationed on the world’s biggest ice cube?

The Skyrift > Ep. 4: Through the Fire and Flames

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Scion: Second Edition > The Skyrift

As our heroes travel to the house on the trail of this mysterious book, they get a bit more than they wanted. You would think that the creepy ghost kid would have frightened them away. Alas, the PC Halo has firmly been placed upon them. The time for subtlety has passed. It’s time to bust through the wall and kill everything in sight! (Because that makes sense, right?)

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > Pulvis Et Umbra Sumus

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

How many times have we thought: “If I just won the lottery, my problems would disappear”? Unfortunately, statistics show that many times, coming across a windfall doesn’t always make us happy. Tonight, 3 people find such a windfall. Like most Call of Cthulhu scenarios, it becomes MUCH more then they bargained for!

The Melody of Things Lost and Found > Ep. 1: A Simple Job

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Invisible Sun > The Melody of Things Lost and Found

Penguin Fringed Abyss is happy to present The Melody of Things Lost and Found, a campaign run in Monte Cook’s Invisible Sun system. The real world is a lie. But thankfully we have escaped to The Actuality, a strange, surreal world of sorcery and weirdness. Our story begins at Alexi’s Investigations, as a strange looking Vislae seeks the retrieval of his stolen tome enters. Come with us as we welcome Josh Hatfield to his GM Debut!

Fiasco One Shots > Quest for the Golden Panda

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

In ancient times, the Chinese had a saying: “May you live in interesting times”. When a humble smith and his wife encounter a strange poppy flower on their doorstep, their life quickly devolves into the Hoban Washburne definition of “Interesting”. Their quest will take them to the heart of betrayal, 15 minute action sequences, and mysterious ghosts on the wind. It will surely end in Fiasco!

The Skyrift > Ep. 3: The Dark Ones

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Scion: Second Edition > The Skyrift

After a hair-raising experience at the MET, our heroes take it down a notch. Their quest to find out who is responsible for The Skyrift have taken them to a depressing new-age “book club” straight out of the 90’s. Leads are found, Facebook is searched extensively, and everyone just feels uncomfortable. Sometime’s a hero’s life isn’t pretty, folks!

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > Walter's Final Wish

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

Working at a retirement home can be a tough job. Usually it is pretty boring, helping the residence get to meals, washing them and making them comfortable. Sometimes, however, thing happen that turn the excitement up a notch: falls in the shower, cardiac events, and sickness. Tonight we witness one such event, one that turns the excitement up to 11.

Fiasco One Shots > Mission to Mercury

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

A group of scientists embark on a dangerous and unprecedented journey to Mercury. This voyage will hopefully answer many questions mankind has had about the sun and its nearest neighbor. Unfortunately, factions have developed and it seems some (if not all) of the scientists have agendas of their own. Perhaps we should not have called the spaceship the U.S.S. Fiasco!

The Skyrift > Ep. 2: Night at the Museum

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Scion: Second Edition > The Skyrift

Returning to the MET the next day, the heroes discover that the strange happenings in New York are not over. A new investigator joins the escapades as the team takes it upon themselves to save Percy’s newest conquest. Who or what is behind the increasingly dangerous things happening at night? And how will the players overreact to the threat? Find out as The Skyrift continues! (The map we were using can be found at https://maps.metmuseum.org/)

Delta Green One Shots > Sins of My Youth

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

As many as 80% of Delta Green’s missions are nothing to write home about. Sometimes the spiritual awakening group is just a scam and sometimes the mythos tome is just a New Age hoax. Those missions never get written up as scenarios because they would be boring to play. Tonight we see a mission from the latter go careening off course, smack into the former, burst into flames, and careen right onto www.penguinfringedabyss.com

The Skyrift > Ep. 1: A Walk in the Park

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Scion: Second Edition > The Skyrift

Strange things are always happening in New York City. But when a walk in Central Park turns deadly, all sorts of strange things begin to happen. It’s times like these that separate the ordinary from the extraordinary! Welcome to The Skyrift, Tamira Cooper’s newest campaign set in the soon-to-be-released Scion: Second Edition.

The Final Revelation > Ep. 5: Discussing the Revelations

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Trail of Cthulhu > The Final Revelation

The Final Revelation is a purist scenario collection published by Pelgrane Press. In this post-mortem wrapup, we discuss what we enjoyed, what we didn’t enjoy, and general thoughts on the scenarios contained within. We would love to hear your thoughts on the experience as well! Please use the Contact Us link at the top of our website or wait for our blog, which should be coming out soon. Thanks for listening and we will see you Friday, 6pm at Jacob’s Books!

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor > Ep. 12: Candlewick Wrap-Up

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor was a published campaign written by Benjamin Baugh using the One Roll Engine. In our wrap up, we look at expectations vs. realities of a truly sandbox game, discuss the dice system, and give insights into our own childhoods and inspirations.

Delta Green One Shots > Undertow

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

Delta Green gets (understandably) freaked out when several agents’ names and likenesses appear in a new bestseller. Worse, the book seems to contain mythos knowledge only thinly veiled as fiction. When the agent’s begin to hear strange things in their own dreams, they risk being pulled out of their minds.

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor > Ep. 11: The Master Plan

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor

After the whirlwind of events last episode, Fred is rushed to the hospital... But, to everyone’s surprised it turns out Fred has... a... plan... Well, not knowing where this is going, the kids all come together to help Fred with his plan. Lord only knows where this episode is going...

Delta Green One Shots > Separation Anxiety

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

Delta Green has always been interested in tracking certain bloodlines that have shown anomalous qualities. When one of these individuals gets kidnapped, it sparks off a chain of events that leads to the formation of an op. But is it to save an innocent life? Or to contain something much worse?

The Phantoms of the Operas > Ep. 6: Bestow

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > The Phantoms of the Operas

There is little time to rest as the team, fresh from the horrors of Viscid, embarks on cleaning up the last of the old team’s mess. What awaits them is the Coexeter Museum, An abandoned art gallery in northern Seattle. Their only clue is one cryptic message: B E S T O W

The Third Sathar War > Ep. 11: The Third Sathar War Wrap-Up

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > The Third Sathar War

The Third Sathar War was a homebrewed campaign by Jason Janicki using TSR’s 1982 Star Frontiers system. In our wrap up, we take a trip down memory lane investigating our experiences with science fiction, how we got into gaming, and the origins of tabletop gaming in general. Plus our favorite moments from the game!

The Phantoms of the Operas > Ep. 5: Viscid Part 5

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > The Phantoms of the Operas

With a bunch of half-baked Descriptions and a vague direction, the new team of Outlaws head out to the field. But will they find answers? Or just more questions? Who are these elements that are calling themselves Delta Green? What the hell happened to CDC Flight 191 Secure? Where did that blue dog go? And most importantly…Where did our handler get a flamethrower!?!

Dread One Shots > Beneath the Full Moon

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Dread > One Shot

6 College students have decided to skip the traditional spring break experience and head to the Grand Canyon for some high adventure camping. What was supposed to be a challenging and spiritual experience has turned to horror as they find their guide badly mauled in his tent. Will they make it out alive? Or will Jason’s off-brand “Tumbling Tower” strike again?

The Phantoms of the Operas > Ep. 4: Viscid Part 4

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > The Phantoms of the Operas

Hunted, bloody, and scared, the team attempts to follow orders the best they can and head for the plane to take them to Idaho. Unfortunately, it looks like all of their violations of operational security are finally going to catch up with them. In a unique episode, we get to see the first transition of the campaign and learn why playing telephone is way more dangerous with the fate of humanity is potentially on the line.

The Third Sathar War > Ep. 10: Into the Depths

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > The Third Sathar War

Bloodied, beaten and betrayed, the party is in a real bind. They really want to get revenge on Mark Murmur after his horrific treachery nearly caused a TPK. Unfortunately, only he has the codes to fly the Succubus and the GM is using video game logic to force us to follow him. With only one objective left in the quest log, the party heads down into Jocasta Base to meet their destiny.

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor > Ep. 10: The First Day of School

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor

The day that Roger has be waiting for what feels like an eternity is finally here. The first day of school! Fred is given special rules that he struggles to remember, while the others try to keep up with their teacher’s lectures. Meanwhile, Rodger is having a great time at school and everything seems to be going great! That is until an event with one of the other kids threatens to end the school day early...

Maid: The Role Playing Game One Shots > Mental Gymnastics

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Maid: The Role Playing Game > One Shot

Somewhere in contemporary Japan, there lives a rich man who lives in the lap of luxury. He is too young (and far too busy) to take care of his massive mansion/laboratory all by himself. So to take care of it he has hired 3 rather eccentric individuals to serve him. This is their story.

The Phantoms of the Operas > Ep. 3: Viscid Part 3

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > The Phantoms of the Operas

Throwing the book out the window can sometimes show great cunning and ingenuity. Unfortunately, Delta Green has these protocols for a reason. The Case Officer for Operation Malta would like to apologies for the gross negligence displayed by Working Group Raoul in this episode. In their defense, they were not properly briefed. Now to our offense…

The Third Sathar War > Ep. 9: Monitoring Station Creon

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > The Third Sathar War

Finally on their way out of Minotaur’s orbit, the team heads to the outer system with Mark Murmur in tow. It’s super fortunate that this extremely helpful NPC has the codes and the know-how to fly this highly experimental craft. Unfortunately, the team must now help him complete his mission. Such a simply run to a communications station is so easy. What could go wrong?

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor > Ep. 9: The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor

The kids take a day to handle some personal items. Damien catches up with Miss Silverdale, Rodger keeps looking in the Candlewick Mystery, and Fred with the help of Elle and Desi makes a move on Josie that goes horribly wrong...

Other One Shots > Gencon 2018

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Other > One Shot

Statistics show that most podcasts last about 7 episodes before dying out. With over 70 under our belt and counting, Penguin Fringed Abyss is proving that a bunch of nerds shouting into the void can be fun and rewarding experience. The gang comes together at Gencon 2018 to discuss our favorite past moments and we reveal what is coming next for the podcast!

The Phantoms of the Operas > Ep. 2: Viscid Part 2

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > The Phantoms of the Operas

With the preliminary investigations underway, the team begins to investigate further into the life of Tibbalt Greaves. Who was this retired geneticist? Who would want to turn him into a blue blob? Looking around his house, meeting the neighbors, and poking around records would make for a pretty boring scenario. Fortunately for you, dear listener, this is Delta Green.

The Third Sathar War > Ep. 8: Secrets of the Facility

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > The Third Sathar War

Our battered team heads deeper into the Lambda Facility. As they do, they begin to encounter more and more terrible things. Rogue monsters, horrible experiments, and mysterious lights permeate the area. “I hope we get out of here soon,” they say. “If only there was a guy who could provide us with everything we need, conveniently around the next corner, I’d trust him implicitly!”

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 15: Dracula Dossier Wrap-Up

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

Questions over the campaign are answered and loose ends are wrapped up as the campaign comes to a close. Got any questions about why things were done over the course of the campaign, this is your episode!

Eclipse Phase One Shots > No Return

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Eclipse Phase > One Shot

A space station in the Kuiper Belt has gone dark. It was being used to conduct research on extremely dangerous Exsurgent virus samples. Firewall sends three sentinels to find out what happened to the station. Their orders are to either destroy it with extreme prejudice or cleanse it and get it ready for a new batch of researchers. This game was played using the older, 1st Edition rules of Eclipse Phase.

The Phantoms of the Operas > Ep. 1: Viscid Part 1

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > The Phantoms of the Operas

Welcome to The Phantoms of the Operas, A Delta Green campaign. In this campaign, we are going to be playing through a series of one shot scenarios, linked together by common characters in order to explore what happens to the people before, during, and after the mission. Working Group Raoul is created to deal with the remnants of Delta Green’s past. Unfortunately, it looks like the first team to investigate has mysteriously disappeared. Time to send in the B team!

The 5800th Band of Klavas > Ep. 6: Planet 6

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

3:16 Carnage Amongst the Stars > The 5800th Band of Klavas

Things are getting strange aboard the T.F.S. Dubai. No one is talking to the 5800th Band of Klavas and Hakim is nowhere to be found. When the squad gets launched with no briefing onto the arid surface of Rembrandt, it quickly becomes apparent that something is terribly wrong with this operation. Words will need to be had with the superiors…If they make it back.

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 14: A Meeting with the Devil

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

Coping with the apparent death of their compatriot, the players reel while trying to decide their next move. A series of dreams further shake their plans for what to do next, and when those dreams start rapidly becoming reality... well... things are going to start getting interesting.

Which particular definition of "interesting"?

In the immortal words of Wash from Serenity, "Oh God, oh God, we're all going to die"

Fiasco One Shots > Fiasco High

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

Ahh Highschool… That most important time in a young person’s life where they are dragged, kicking and screaming, into the hormone laden minefield that is adult life. Social status becomes king and vying for parental affection becomes a most dangerous game. Worse yet, Prom is coming. These young people seem innocent now, but their insatiable appetite for more status and power become the spark that turns this Prom into a blood soaked Fiasco.

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor > Ep. 8: Silverdale’s Snitches

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor

While Roger is off at the dentist, the kids look for ways to find out more about the Candlewick family. Damien goes to Ms Silverdale and tries to work out a deal. Then, in Roger’s absence, an unexpected child comes up with a plan. What could possible go wrong?

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > The Derelict

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

When the financial crisis hit, some people lost everything. The same goes for Miss Mode, a once wealthy designer now forced to do the unthinkable: sell her luxury yacht, the Delilah. Taking her friends out for one last party across the ocean leads to the discovery of a lifetime: A derelict refrigerated freighter beached on an iceberg. All they have to do is go in, search for survivors, and “rescue” the cargo! Let’s just hope there is someone around to rescue them…

The Path of the Mask > Ep. 10: Reflections Upon the Path

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Wars - Edge of the Empire > The Path of the Mask

The Path of the Mask was a homebrewed campaign by Tamira Cooper using the Fantasy Flight Games’ Narrative Dice System. In this Wrap-Up, we discuss our thoughts on the system, our inspirations for our characters and our own personal experiences with the Star Wars setting.

The 5800th Band of Klavas > Ep. 5: Planet 5

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

3:16 Carnage Amongst the Stars > The 5800th Band of Klavas

Due to their disastrous performance on Degas, the 5800th Band of Klavas have been forcibly split up. With GiGi and Red gone to other squads, it quickly becomes apparent that this was NOT the correct planet to send them off on their own. As the Band is slowly brought back together, the squad finds evidence of something altogether more unsettling going on with the Expeditionary forces.

The Path of the Mask > Ep. 9: The Path Ends

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Wars - Edge of the Empire > The Path of the Mask

The team descends to the mysterious ziggurat to meet their destiny. As the Force pushes its way into the minds of all present, the mysterious mask and its enigmatic owner’s plan comes to fruition. Will our heroes resist the call of the Dark Side? What lies at the end of the Path of the Mask?

Fiasco One Shots > Salem - 1692

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

The spring of 1692 becomes filled with chaos and blood as fear and religious fervor grip Salem Massachusetts. Here we experience firsthand how misunderstanding and blind zeal can go so horribly wrong. 2 young girls, a teacher, and a preacher become caught up in this panic as we illustrate one of the most horrific and terribly real Fiascos to ever grace Colonial America.

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 13: Death Trap

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

Entering into unknown territory and licking their wounds, our favorite band of ex-spies are in quite a bind. With two of their party laid up, the others try to keep a careful eye on the surroundings. Naturally, nothing, not even a simple hospital visit, can go right.

The Third Sathar War > Ep. 7: Lambda Facility

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > The Third Sathar War

Upon breaking into the mysterious Lambda Facility, the team grabs what they can and heads out. Unfortunately, the facility is not what they expect. As they trudge down the long dark tunnels, they come across room REC-42. This rest and recreation area provides all the comforts a lonely soldier could ever need, trapped in a dim UPF Facility for years on end. Unfortunately, It appears that someone has some very strange definitions for the word “Recreation”

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor > Ep. 7: Over the Moon

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor

The children go to bed after a tiring set of events, only to realize they are seem to be dreaming on the moon... together... Later, the kids meet a new friend named Damien and think that he is so cool, its like their almost FORCED to like him. The gang and Damien proceed to meet with an acquaintance of his and find some new information about the web they've been caught in.

The Third Sathar War > Ep. 6: Hard Choices

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > The Third Sathar War

Misinterpretations put everyone’s life in jeopardy as Fred Burgess is forced to activate the defenses of Mining Colony Alpha in response to some bad intelligence. Now, the party must make some hard choices. Do they abandon their new friends to the fate they have brought upon them? Or will they stand, fight, and run the risk of not living to tell the UPF of this new and terrible threat?

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor > Ep. 6: How Sebastian Found God

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor

The crew finds a strange man with a boy who look like they are up to no good. As they get closer, Sebastian makes a mistake that will change the course of his life forever... The others simply try to go on, struggling to comprehend what just happened, while Roger, obsessed with an finding answer for the Candlewick mystery, confronts his grandfather about the past.

The 5800th Band of Klavas > Ep. 4: Planet 4

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

3:16 Carnage Amongst the Stars > The 5800th Band of Klavas

After the 5800th Band of Klavas’s success on Whistler, we now move on to Degas. There is no indication that the inhabitants of Degas are hostile, but we should probably kill them all anyway – It’s the only way to be sure. And don’t forget, the 16th Brigade will hold a pizza party for the top killing squad. Good luck down there!

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 12: The Long Road to Romania

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

Dreams, such horrifying dreams... our favorite investigators begin their trek to Romania to find the Scholomance. In the course of their travels, they begin researching some of the books found in Singleton's basement, including some information on the original Edom team that made first contact with Dracula. Needless to say, the travels are... eventful.

The 5800th Band of Klavas > Ep. 3: Planet 3

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

3:16 Carnage Amongst the Stars > The 5800th Band of Klavas

Men, Women, Terrans! Today is the day you have been waiting for. We have found the Insectoids on a worthless ball of rock code-named Whistler. Destroy them! For in doing so you ensure the future of humanity in a way that only we can!

The Path of the Mask > Ep. 8: A Blip in the Void

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Wars - Edge of the Empire > The Path of the Mask

With the taste of Drath’s betrayal still fresh in their mouths, the crew of the Dawn’s Early Light burn for the unknown. However, a quick pit stop turns up a new ally as Chris’s new character, “Four” is introduced. Armed with him and an Intergalactic Proton-Powered Electrical Tentacled Advertising Droid (Re-purposed to do some scouting work), the players discover that the mask’s mysteries run deep.

The 5800th Band of Klavas > Ep. 2: Planet 2

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

3:16 Carnage Amongst the Stars > The 5800th Band of Klavas

Today we re-join the 5800th Band of Klavas as they journey to planet Cezanne, an inhospitable, ice rock covered with horrible, teleporting apes! Your mission is clear; destroy them so that we can claim the planet for Terra! (What? Were not claiming the planet? OK, well don’t tell them that!)

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 11: The Other Boot Drops

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

In their flight from the latest Carfax escapade, our favorite investigators find the heat getting turned up a bit (and not only metaphorically). Two of them are having odd dreams, bank accounts get blown away, and they're now wanted in the eyes of the government. As if that wasn't enough, Singleton has gone missing right before one of his infamous parties. And that's not even the worst surprise they'll get today...

The 5800th Band of Klavas > Ep. 1: Planet 1

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

3:16 Carnage Amongst the Stars > The 5800th Band of Klavas

Welcome, Soldier, to the 3rd Terran Expeditionary Force: 16th Brigade. You have been assigned to the illustrious 5800th Band of Klavas. Your mission, exterminate as much hostile life in the galaxy as you can! First up: Planet Renoir. This rainy ball of rock contains an advanced humanoid civilization. Kill them all!

The Path of the Mask > Ep. 7: A Blast from the Past

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Wars - Edge of the Empire > The Path of the Mask

Celebrating their victory over the imperial scum, our heroes settle down for some well earned rest. Unfortunately for them, that rest is short lived. Zej, the Mandalorian for Episode 1, is back and here for what is his. But can our heroes give him the Mask, knowing what it contains?

The Third Sathar War > Ep. 5: Landfall

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > The Third Sathar War

As Melosba Station crumbles and the Sathar Fleet closes in, our team lands near Mining Colony Alpha. What seems like an out of the way holdout location takes an interesting turn as the denizens turn out to have rather eclectic tastes. Hopefully these locals will be able to provide some help, as the Sathar are closing in and there isn't much choice but to delve deeper into the mysteries of Minotaur.

The Path of the Mask > Ep. 6: Black Sun Assault

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Wars - Edge of the Empire > The Path of the Mask

Finally landing on Ord Mantell, Our heroes begin the search for Castiel, the Black Sun artifact specialist that Jabba the Hutt told them about. Unfortunately for them, Castiel seems to be missing. However, they have arrived just in time to bring him back, as only they know how! Drawing inspiration from events that wont actually happen for a few years, the daring rescue begins.

The Third Sathar War > Ep. 4: Blasteroid

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > The Third Sathar War

With members of the party down for the count and the UPF Naga getting closer to its destination, the heroes begin to formulate the full picture of what has happened here. Apparently, an old enemy has re-surfaced to menace the Frontier yet again. This time, however, they have new and terrible tricks up their sleeves. As the true horror of what is happening sets in, the players can do nothing but sit back and watch as the entire, terrible plan unfolds. What even CAN be done? Find out as the action heats up on this episode of The Third Sathar War!

The Path of the Mask > Ep. 5: An Unplanned Detour

Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Wars - Edge of the Empire > The Path of the Mask

We have all had these game sessions. The snacks are flowing and the pop is plentiful. The GM has an idea of what is going to happen next and it is simply a matter of getting the party to the next destination. However, the party has other plans. Traveling to the next star system along the Path of the Mask was supposed to be a quick, hand-waved excursion. But the players have something else in mind.

Fiasco One Shots > Home Invasion

Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

In the grand scheme of things, 5 inches of lawn is not a big deal. See, there are wars going on. Not the conflicts we see on the news, but real wars. Wars where entire civilizations fight across the stars to secure entire sections of the Galaxy! One or more of them are here, now, on this very street. Have they brought their intergalactic fights with them? Is this 5 inches the first battle line? Where does it stop?

The Path of the Mask > Ep. 4: The Boonta Eve Classic

Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Wars - Edge of the Empire > The Path of the Mask

After another successful contract, the players are now flush with cash and ready to spend it! With the Boonta Eve Classic coming up, Savik and the gang are ready for some much needed R&R. However, even with all that gambling and merriment, their troubles don't seem to be far behind. After all, they have some powerful people looking for them. The solution might just be to get in bed with some even more unsavory characters.

Fiasco One Shots > Return to Camp Death

Tue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

Last year, the grisly murders and mysterious disappearances at Camp Clearwater should have closed the camp for good. However, someone knows someone in the state capital and now Camp Clearwater is set to open again for its…well…we really don’t know how long this place has been open. Fortunately for the kids, some intrepid ghost hunters (and maybe some of the aforementioned kids) are on the job to crack open the case and suck out the intriguing innards. Can this lush and lovely forest handle another Fiasco?

The Path of the Mask > Ep. 3: Sandworms

Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Wars - Edge of the Empire > The Path of the Mask

As our players (I really cannot call them heroes at this point) venture into the sand wastes of Tatooine, they begin to encounter some strange happenings. What was supposed to be a simple bounty turns into anything but as our players navigate the perils and pitfalls of the Star Wars: Edge of the Empire combat rules. Will our players survive the strange and sometimes humorous twists in the FFG dice system? Find out as we continue along The Path of the Mask!

Fiasco One Shots > Camp Death

Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

Ahh, Summer Camp! The week long right-of-passage for young boys and girls makes memories that last a lifetime! Hopefully, the somewhat infamous history of Camp Clearwater won’t cut that lifetime short. As the first campers start to get dropped off by their parents, park rangers and camp counselors strive to be their very best! Unfortunately, fate and incompetence are sure to turn their efforts into a grade ‘A’ Fiasco.

Fiasco One Shots > Manna Hotel

Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

This year on St. Patrick's day, several thespians got together to drink. “But wait,” they said. “Why not play a game while we drink?” Several awful suggestions later, they looked to their intrepid host in dismay. “We can’t think of anything to play that won’t turn into a Fiasco!” A smile crept over the host’s face as he dove for his podcast recorder! This is their story…. (Thanks to Gabe for butlering/bartending!)

The Path of the Mask > Ep. 2: The Spice Must Flow

Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Wars - Edge of the Empire > The Path of the Mask

Upon fleeing from Nar Shaddaa, the crew of the Dawn's Early Light flies to Kessel to pick up a load of spice for their “force sensitive” wookiee. Once there, they get into the usual scrapes and encounters that all good smugglers encounter. However, looking at the job boards locates some very interesting contracts. Join us for the next part of our leg-breaking adventure!

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > Blackwater Creek Part 2

Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

After a cursory investigation of the town and a good ol 1920s style gunfight, our team of gangsters has holed up in the Carmody farmhouse. Questions mount as the gang takes in the horrors of the previous night. What really happened at the Jarvey’s farm? And what the hell was that…THING…that just attacked them? What started as a simple job has suddenly gotten very complicated and strange. Who will survive as the tension mounts and the investigation concludes. Find out in the exciting conclusion of Blackwater Creek!

The Path of the Mask > Ep. 1: Artifacts of the Past

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Wars - Edge of the Empire > The Path of the Mask

When an archaeological site is unearthed on Yavin IV, The rumor mill starts going wild about what the Empire has found. Most of the artifact trade in the galaxy is focused on rich collectors who want nothing more than to put a thousand-year-old sword on their wall. But when a seemingly legitimate offer comes in to return one of them to its home, The buyer hires what turns out to be the most UN-subtle mercenaries in the galaxy. Can Nar Shaddaa survive when these 4 arrive in their TOTALLY NOT STOLEN ship? Join us as the Penguin Fringed Abyss crew enters a galaxy far far away!

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > Blackwater Creek Part 1

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

Mr. Declan McBride , the self styled Booze King of Boston, is seeking to expand his hold on the Massachusetts mob scene by increasing his stock of bootleg whisky. He has gotten word from an “associate” (recently deceased) that the Carmody brothers, a couple of no-good farmers, have gotten themselves some premium hooch. As a consequence, Mr. McBride is sending some of his most trusted associates to Blackwater Creek, near Dunwitch, to give them an offer they can defiantly refuse – but it won’t be to healthy for them, if you take my meaning.

The Third Sathar War > Ep. 3: Neural Interfaces and Frag Grenades

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > The Third Sathar War

Things are not good aboard the UPF Naga. Bodies packed into small rooms, people trying to dig their brains out with a spoon, and entire sections of the ship devoid of life can only mean one thing: Time to explore! As the team investigates the bridge and the crew sections, they soon realize that maybe they aren’t the best team for this job. Critical failures and poor decisions make for some entertaining scenes and more uses of the grenade bounce table than I have ever seen in a single combat.

The Third Sathar War > Ep. 2: The Derelict

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > The Third Sathar War

Following the harrowing and confusing experience in docking bay 49, our intrepid heroes finally get to the meat-and-potatoes of the mission. The UPF Naga is a mystery to the UPF and, rather than blow it out of the sky, they are being forced to investigate by the mega-corps. Upon setting out on their own ship, the Terra’s Grace (Captain Old Greg commanding), the team finds mounting evidence that something is VERY wrong aboard. The question is: who or what is behind all of this?

Dread One Shots > Beneath the Mask Reveal

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Dread > One Shot

In this special wrap-up, we discuss and go over the characters and questionnaires that we used for Beneath the Mask. I separated these so that anyone who wants to play this scenario yourself can avoid any spoilers. Needless to say we had an AWESOME time with this game and really hope to run it again in the future. Hopefully we will see the Temple brothers again soon too!

The Third Sathar War > Ep. 1: Incident at Molasba Station

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Star Frontiers > The Third Sathar War

9 days ago, the UPF Naga appeared on the outer edge of the Theseus system. Its unexpected arrival has triggered a legal battle between Cassidine Development Corp and the Association of Intergalactic Power Suppliers. What sounds like a routine and rather boring outing erupts in a hail of laser fire as a BRAND NEW and TOTALLY ORIGINAL scenario unfolds. Welcome to our Star Frontiers campaign. This sci-fi game from 1982 is the spark that started many a love for role-playing (including Jason's and Josh's). Enjoy!

Dread One Shots > Beneath the Mask

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Dread > One Shot

They say that in High School, you make memories that last a lifetime. But for these 9 young people, that might not be very long at all. When everyone is a suspect and the body-count begins to rise, these hopeful youths quickly begin to feel the Dread in the night air. Dread is a unique system that replaces the dice of a traditional RPG with the tension of a manual dexterity game. Keep pulling and keep succeeding, but make the tower fall, and you are out...Permanently! (Note: I separated the ending discussion we recorded from the main body of the episode in case you want to run the scenario yourself!)

The Final Revelation > Ep. 4: The Rending Box

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Trail of Cthulhu > The Final Revelation

The Friday Group meets for one final time at Jacob’s Books. While there, the investigators find a book. This book triggers a final vision: A vision of enlightenment and knowledge that reveals the secrets of the universe. The path becomes clear and the journey will be taken towards its natural, inevitable conclusion. But is the discovery worth the price? What becomes a human mind when their eyes are opened (Removed?, Extinguished?) The investigators have sought it for so long. Now, how will they handle The Final Revelation?

The Final Revelation > Ep. 3: The Dance in the Blood

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Trail of Cthulhu > The Final Revelation

The Friday Group was started by Tristan Cavendish to gather individuals from across London who are having similar premonitions of doom. Today, the Group meets for the first time to discuss the strange things they have seen: Oddly specific writings in books, strange sculptures that…wait. What do you mean this isn’t the first time we've met? The investigators once again find themselves in the grips of a time jump (or is it a memory hole? Can we even trust our notes? Ourselves?) Regardless, Mr. Cavendish has a treasure trove of notes and newspaper clippings that he believes will prove that the world’s doom is imminent. Investigation reveals another vision, another clue that points to the Lake District. This one seems to lead to dirt and static. Digging beneath the surface reveals blood, ruin, and The Final Revelation.

The Final Revelation > Ep. 2: The Watchers in the Sky

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Trail of Cthulhu > The Final Revelation

The Friday Group meets one week after experiencing the horrors at St. Margret’s to find things slightly different. Apparently, the group not only has a new member, but has had him for several meetings. As the lapse of time, memory, or a sick joke, is resolved, the investigators are brought to Dunning’s Quality Timepieces to look at a strange breed of bird. What follows is another vision of deformity, madness, and a (click) hint of (click) something sinister in the Lake District. Hopefully, this will reveal clues about how to stop the darkness from encroaching. Ostensibly it will lead to The Final Revelation.

The Final Revelation > Ep. 1: The Dying at St Margret’s

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Trail of Cthulhu > The Final Revelation

The Friday Group was started by Patrick Howells to gather individuals from across London who are having similar premonitions of doom. Today, the Group meets for the first time to discuss the strange things they have seen: Oddly specific writings in books, strange sculptures that defy convention and sanity, past reports written in their own hand, and an old cipher recently invented. One of their number is not present. Going to the source for her story, the investigators find a strange tale of missing persons and an old school. All will be revealed in time, but can the investigators handle The Final Revelation?

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 10: Professional Courtesy

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

Continuing immediately as the last episode leaves off, our heroes venture into the depths of Carfax Abbey to find out what sort of skeletons Edom has in their closet. Being greeted by a familiar face, the op quickly takes a turn for the unexpected. As per standard protocol, violence and bloodshed might or might not ensue.

Fiasco One Shots > White Hole

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

Aboard Star Station Sigma, dreams are made and lost. Out here, it is all about who you know and...what god you follow? Upon the first discovery of the white hole, a cosmic anomaly of phenomenal power, life upon the station went from bad to worse quite quickly. With idiots running around with Stasis Guns and rival cults vying for power, only one question remains: Have you seen my lost shaker of salt?

Fiasco One Shots > What Happens at Meathab, Stays at Meathab

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

Welcome to Meathab, or “Turn Yourself Into a Giant Mass of Space Meat for Art!” as it is officially known. Meathab is, at its core, a kilometer long Hamilton Cylinder orbiting Saturn. What was once a curious art piece has, over the past few years, become home to several egos, some more interesting than others. When a hyper-elite from Luna and her publicist arrive on station, people didn’t think too much of it. However, their arrival will set off a chain of events that could threaten all that the Meat has become.

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 9: All Roads Lead to Malaria

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

As the excitement/exhaustion of GenCon 2017 overwhelms the players, the excitement of the last ops and one too many close shaves have started to wear on our intrepid heroes. In hopes of finding a new lead, our heroes turn back to Carfax House. But first, Dr. Anderson tries his luck against Edom's Firewall.

Eclipse Phase One Shots > Acrimony

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Eclipse Phase > One Shot

When a lone sentinel does not check in from a routine delivery mission, Firewall follows procedure and re-sleeves her into a new morph. Unfortunately, the delivery still needs to be made and she is one of the only people available. Using a cobbled together team of veteran Firewall sentinels, they must go find out what happened to her previous self and complete the mission. However, something bigger than a simple mine might be contained within the asteroid. With a clingy blogger and a mysterious cult in the tunnels, the Firewall agents might overcome their own acrimony to uncover the truth.

Dead Suns > Ep. 2: Incident at Absalom Station Part 2

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Starfinder > Dead Suns

The Starfinder system is....unique. It tries to keep all the trilling adventures and combat systems of Pathfinder, but only does so by tacking the word “Space” onto everything. Needless to say, I (Jason) do not think it works well. That being said, I have to hand it to John for handling this situation brilliantly and I feel that it actually makes for a very entertaining listen! So sit back and enjoy the trilling conclusion of Starfinder: An Incident at Absolam Station!

Dead Suns > Ep. 1: Incident at Absalom Station Part 1

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Starfinder > Dead Suns

5 worthy (space) adventurers get a (space) invitation to meet a (space) Dwarf in docking bay 94 of Absolam Station (in space). Upon arrival, they are met with a hail of (space) laser fire as rival (space) gangs start shooting at each other. What follows is the start of an epic (space) campaign is Paizo's new Starfinder system. A system that is suspiciously like (space) Pathfinder, but in Space! Oh, and did I mention it takes place in space? (and yes, Josh did make it home ok after a little time sobering up after game)

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 8: Too Close for Comfort

Sat, 20 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

They say to wait until you see the whites of their eyes... well what do you do when you find yourself across a table from your enemy? And he's dating your solace?

Evelyn's trip to see her solace takes a turn for the unexpected, leaving her walking the razors edge. Meanwhile the Vatican has sent representatives to meet with Dr. Anderson regarding the inquiry to the Vatican Archives. With this many high profile characters around, what's the worst that could happen?

Fiasco One Shots > Dragonslayers

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

Well everyone, we did it! We slew that dragon and saved the town! That epic tale of heroism and adventuring is truly worthy of being recorded in the annals of www.penguinfringedbayss.com! Unfortunately, we lost the audio to that. (So Sorry) But we were able to save the audio of what happened after. What follows is not quite as epic, but every bit a Fiasco!

World of Darkness One Shots > The Greatest Show

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

World of Darkness > One Shot

The circus has come to town! When the children of this rural, middle American municipality hear about it, they practically BEG their parents to go. Their parents, mostly good, working-class folks, are more than happy to oblige them, especially if it gets them some peace for a few hours. But the thin veneer of revelry seems to be hiding shifty eyes and dark looks. When the kids discover one of their number is missing, they take it upon themselves to find him.

Delta Green One Shots > Night Floors

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

The disappearance of a young artist in New York has triggered an inter-state federal manhunt. What the FBI is investigating as a kidnapping has, for unknown reasons, triggered alarms within the Delta Green Special Access Program. The agent-in-charge has very little to go on except for the fact that his superiors have ordered him to assemble a team. It seems like a pretty simple case, but the consequences could be dire for everyone involved. Ready to check in?

Fiasco One Shots > Back to the Old House

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

The portals have been opened as we head back to the Old House. With a deranged old man, a crazy demon child, and some sort of soul-stealing scheme, it becomes a very strange trip down memory lane. With everything going on, it seems like a Fiasco is brewing. Only one question remains....Would you like a green bean?

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor > Ep. 5: Mistakes were made, Miles Candlewick was Involved

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor

Trying something new, the group decides to try a new narrative building mechanic from the campaign book. What comes out is a messy fur ball of events that involve Gesepie, Dr. Candlewick, Sarah Candlewick, Miles Candlewick, and Matron Fineliner. What does it all mean for the gang at Candlewick Manor?

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > Alone Against the Flames

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

We have all had those days where we gamers must come to grips with the painful reality that sometimes Lady Luck is not on our side. Today, we join one Jason Janicki on a solo adventure through the New England countryside. In it we will see him build a character, lead him on an adventure, then have Lady Luck dash him to pieces. What happens next is akin to a train wreck: It's hard to listen to, but you just can't turn away!

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor > Ep. 4: Day on the Town

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor

Oh no! Somebody left Fred out on his own and now he and Poe are wandering the vale all by themselves. Surely this can't go bad right? Meanwhile, the others start digging into some occult studies and find a strange chapel. Whatever the Candlewick's are up to, it can't be any good...

Delta Green One Shots > Music from a Darkened Room

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Green > One Shot

A group of Delta Green agents are called in to investigate the recent "suicide" of a fellow Delta Green agent. The team quickly picks up that folks in town don't seem at all surprised we they hear which house he killed himself in. Frustrated with the lack of information from the locals, the agents head inside.

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 7: There Was a Fire Fight!

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

Reinvigorated by what they found at the Hillingham Estate, the agents return to see if they can find out more about that coffin. They quickly find out that they tripped an alarm or two in the house, and Edom has sent a team to check up. And so begins a fast paced tale of stealth, interrogation, theft, and flying lead. Much will be learned, but at what cost? Well, one way to find out!

PS from Editor-Joe: Apologies for the mic interference on this episode

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 6: Back to Basics

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

Our favorite agents struggle to come to grips with their horrific experiences in Singleton's house, and realize what sort of twisted dangers they're facing. The classic lesson of "basics, basics, basics" drives the agents to take another look at Edom, attack vectors, and potential Edom bases; Ring, Holmwood, and Gouldmering. As they learn more and more about the conspiracy, the agents start to find more connections with some very powerful government officials, social figures, and the occasional.... giant dog. At the rate things are going, cultists and debaucherous sex parties might soon be the least of their worries, especially as they make their move on the Hillingham Estate.

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor > Ep. 3: Fred Plays Fetch

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor

Fred tries to undo the wrong that he did to Josie. At least he will once he figures out WHAT he did wrong. Meanwhile, Sebastian performs his great escape from the Manor in order to find some dirt on the Candlewick family. Unfortunately for him, it is not what he finds that he should be concerned with, but instead what finds him...

Kult: Divinity Lost One Shots > Oakwood Heights

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Kult: Divinity Lost > One Shot

A madman murders five or six innocent people, and it seems that a plea of insanity for the defendant is inevitable. To prevent this, the lead prosecutor formulates a plan to stir the memories of the defendant and the responding officer in hopes that they can lock this madman up for good. But, as they go back to the scene of the crime, the investigators dark pasts come back to haunt them. Literally...

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 5: Party House (Explicit)

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

Trigger Warning: Explicit content containing torture and murder of a child.

As our favorite spies recover from their trip to America and learning the history of the dossier, they run across an opportunity too good to pass up. Turns out there's a well known parapsychologist, Alistair Singleton, who had connections with Edom back in 1977. Not only is he in the area, but he's prone to hosting debaucherous sex parties and giving free readings to everyone able to get an invite. The best part? His next party is the upcoming weekend.

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor > Ep. 2: A Boy, a Girl, and a Car

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor

After the kids meets their new prefect, Fred decides to help her move into her new room, but begins to experience a weird feeling in his gut. Meanwhile, the others go to investigate more clues about Misenwrath and the manor itself at the library. There they find a young artist. This eventually leads the group down a hidden tunnel to another mysterious car, this time with its head lights pointing right at them!

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 4: To America because Reasons

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

Recovering from their expedition to (and near-demise at) Carfax, our favorite agents find a clue that points them toward the United States. More clues come to light surrounding Bram Stoker, how the Dracula Dossier was originally written, and how the publically-released novel came into existence. As more and more bits of the Dossier's bloody history are discovered, an undeniable question comes to mind: who was Emma? Who wanted her dead? And why were the agents called to meet her in the first place?

The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor > Ep. 1: The Statues Strike Back

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor

Moving always sucks, you know, losing all those friends you never have, meeting all the new people you never wanted to, it just sucks. Unfortunately for these children, that's exactly what happens when a mysterious man in a limousine picks them up and takes to Candlewick Manor, Home for the Unwanted and Unloved. Here, the children get to meet all their new "friends" and show off their powers. After taking a test with the utmost honesty and integrity, the kids realize that the statues keep staring at them. Huh... that's weird... So is this sudden gust of cold wind... And this blanket that's wrapping its self across my face...

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 3: Not Just a Bed Time Story

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

As our favorite spies continue their research into the Dossier, they come to realize that the rabbit hole goes far deeper than expected. They're rapidly brought back into a familiar game of espionage, where allies can and will stab you in the back, bullets fly, and the tally of destroyed vehicles climbs further yet. They're not sure what the dossier is yet, but whatever it is, a lot of parties are willing to die or kill for it. And what is this mysterious EDOM organization? Only one way to find out...

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 2: Opening the Book

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

A bloody trail has been cut into the relative peace of our hero's lives. They have encountered a dead woman, a bloody copy of a 100 year old book, goons from a shadowy organization trying to kill them, and a mysterious theater with a bomb in it! What would you do in that situation? Why, go to Munich of course! This episode covers the initial clue gathering as well as some interesting finds in the real world. Is this an elaborate hoax? Simply a trick? Or is quite possibly the most dire threat the UK has ever faced? Enter freely and of your own will!

Monsters and Other Childish Things One Shots > What you got for Christmas

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Monsters and Other Childish Things > One Shot

When coming back from Christmas break, some children notice something is very different at their school. All of their favorite teachers have been replaced by eccentrics and creeps. The kids have to go on an adventure to figure out what happened to all of their beloved teachers. Also, did we mention that over Christmas the kids got some new friends: big, hairy, scary new friends? With their help the kids seem to be able to do almost anything! Almost.

The Dracula Dossier > Ep. 1: Out of the Cold

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Nights Black Agents > The Dracula Dossier

Welcome to the Dracula Dossier Campaign! When Josh Hatfield got me this book for my birthday last year, I just KNEW I had to run it. The premises is simple, Bram Stoker's famous novel is actually a heavily redacted after action report of a failed British intelligence operation to recruit Dracula, the actual vampire, as an agent of the Crown. Obviously not going according to plan, the events of that op have snowballed for almost 100 years until players get their hands on an un-redacted copy of the book! Unfortunately for recording, I decided to run the actual acquisition of the dossier as a LARP session, so this recording is simply the character creation process. Fortunately, Episode 2 will cover most of that session. So please sit back and enjoy the creation of some great characters. I just KNOW that Dracula will enjoy their blood!

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition One Shots > Amidst the Ancient Trees

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition > One Shot

Things go from bad to horrifying as a case of an abducted sixteen-year-old girl takes our six intrepid heroes deep into the woods as part of a search party. As the search progresses, more strange things come to light: six college students are also missing along with two hunters, not to mention several disturbing dreams begin to haunt the players. Can they save the girl? For that matter, what's with the explosions? There's a lot more going on here than reservoir research, that's for sure.

Fiasco One Shots > Boomtown

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

Town and family drama meet greed and crime as the opportunity to get rich beyond dreams meets up with a cacophony of stupidity and misunderstandings. A great combination of mad characters, wild ambitions, the occasional fire, and a rake... the formula for the perfect fiasco!

Fiasco One Shots > Reconstruction

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Fiasco > One Shot

A town serviceman, a visitor, and a shopkeeper run across each other while trying to get to the bottom of an arson/murder case. Before they know it, things tumble out of control as the mystery, as well as the struggle to survive takes them far off the proverbial beaten path.