A dirty, naked witch, an adorable unseeable horror and a couple of cannibalistic English people. I love this game.
Closer to a full let's play than a funny look, Geran plays The Miskatonic: a visual novel/point n click adventure that takes a dark comedic look at the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
2020-03-07 19:58:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Geran, Hazel and Charlie return with the proper beginning of our Vox Aloria podcast. This month's segments are What's New, Nostalgia Corner, Theory Time and Debate Floor. With a mini Grrr1onriva.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:31 - Episode Outline
00:01:29 - What's New
00:04:29 - Sonic The Hedgehog Movie (Spoiler Free)
00:09:58 - Sonic Spoilers
00:24:45 - Ready Player One (Spoiler Free)
00:27:40 - The Invisible Man & Pacific Rim (Spo...
2020-03-07 10:51:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Helllllo Rivans and thank you for pledging $10+.
As my Patreon is on a Charge Up Front system, you should be able to see this as soon as you pledge and it processes. Here is the password for $10 episodes.
This month's password: pp7x7
Remember that this password is NOT to be shared or made public.
If a password is leaked, I'll need to find a more secure way to release these episodes and that'll be awkward and difficult for everyone.
This password ...
2020-03-05 18:37:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Helllllo Rivans and thank you for pledging $5+.
As my Patreon is on a Charge Up Front system, you should be able to see this as soon as you pledge and it processes. Here is the password for $5 episodes. This includes any patron-only episodes in Season 1 and Season 2.
Note: This does not include Season 3.
This month's password: e18a
Remember that this password is NOT to be shared or made public.
If a password is leaked, I'll need to find a more se...
2020-03-05 18:36:53 +0000 UTC View PostHelllllo Rivans.
As of this month, the new $3 reward will be in full effect. The former $3 reward, the Video Vote, is now available to ALL patrons.
The new reward gets you an exclusive role on the official Gar1onriva Discord server. I go on the server and chat basically every day, so please do join us and become a part of the growing Rivan community.
If you link your Discord account to your Patreon, you will get a 'Patron' role on our Discord server. Your name will also appe...
2020-03-05 18:33:55 +0000 UTC View PostHelllllo and welcome to the Patreon Video Vote.
Due to recent feedback, all future votes will feature up to 5 options and the winner(s) of the previous vote will be announced.
Also, starting this month, this reward will be available to ALL patrons. Welcome.
The winners of last month's Impressions vote were Lumino City and Niche. The winner of last month's Top/Bottom 5 vote was Best Gaming Franchises.
How This Works: 2020-03-05 18:27:28 +0000 UTC View Post
The first of the Orange League two-parter.
As a reminder, both this episode and next episode will be free. The one after that will return to the alternation.
2020-03-03 18:05:59 +0000 UTC View PostHelllllo Rivans.
This is a piece of writing that's very special to me. I recently started playing Dungeons & Dragons and decided to write up each session as short stories. This sort of expanded so I plan to put our entire adventure into written form, possibly ending up with something book-length.
This is the first session. We have since played the second session and I'll be writing that up soon. We will continue to play more every couple of weeks. I will do my best to keep up....
2020-03-01 14:48:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Geran and this Patreon's own GT list their favourite Legendary (and Mythical) Pokémon.
Bottom 5 Gen 4 Features: https://youtu.be/butwGwCgvfI
Top 5 Pretty Pokémon: https://youtu.be/MRgeWDe44j4
2020-02-19 18:14:17 +0000 UTC View Post
A murdered woman, a convenient suspect and a smug husband. And a mysterious chatroom...
Closer to a funny look than an informative one, Geran tries Interrogation: a dialogue-based puzzle game about getting a confession.
2020-02-17 18:14:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The second of the patron-only double bill. As a reminder, the next two episodes will both be free.
Because Patreon doesn't like linking directly to password protected episodes, I've linked to the Season 2 archive page containing the new episode. For once the thumbnail it chose fits.
Remember: The password can be found in a $5 or $10 Password post from earlier in whatever month you're reading this. Just scroll back through my posts and you can't miss it. Alternately, it'll be tagge...
2020-02-11 17:06:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Helllllo Rivans and thank you for pledging $10+.
As my Patreon is on a Charge Up Front system, you should be able to see this as soon as you pledge and it processes. Here is the password for $10 episodes.
This month's password: be11y
Remember that this password is NOT to be shared or made public.
If a password is leaked, I'll need to find a more secure way to release these episodes and that'll be awkward and difficult for everyone.
This password ...
2020-02-10 16:22:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Helllllo Rivans and thank you for pledging $5+.
As my Patreon is on a Charge Up Front system, you should be able to see this as soon as you pledge and it processes. Here is the password for $5 episodes. This includes any patron-only episodes in Season 1 and Season 2.
Note: This does not include Season 3.
This month's password: s3nn3d
Remember that this password is NOT to be shared or made public.
If a password is leaked, I'll need to find a more ...
2020-02-10 16:21:01 +0000 UTC View PostHelllllo and welcome to the Patreon Video Vote.
Due to recent feedback, all future votes will feature up to 5 options and the winner(s) of the previous vote will be announced.
Also, starting this month, this reward will be available to ALL patrons. Welcome.
The winners of last month's Impressions vote were A City Sleeps and Interrogation.
The winner of last month's Top/Bottom 5 vote was Best Video Game Worlds.
How T...
2020-02-10 16:17:15 +0000 UTC View Post
All I have is a name. Nina. I have to find and stop her, but is she what she appears?
Closer to a funny look than an informative one, Geran returns to Orwell: a 1984 surveillance simulator.
1st Impressions: https://youtu.be/VrK5UUPkJys
2nd Impressions: https://youtu.be/-pNPrtBgGzk
2020-02-09 22:02:16 +0000 UTC View Post
One of the most fun shooter mechanics ever... So why am I super cold about this?
Closer to a funny look than an informative one, Geran tries SUPERHOT: a first person shooter where time only moves when you do.
2020-02-04 15:34:18 +0000 UTC View PostHelllllo Rivans.
This is the second example of the kind of thing that'll be available for $15+ patrons. For a while I played Frostpunk quite obsessively; to the point it affected my dreams. Based on some of the stuff I saw in that game, I had an idea for a story. This is essentially fanfiction set in the world of Frostpunk.
Alongside the prompted works, I'm also open to writing 'fanfic' stories set within the worlds of games, movies and TV. These are a bit harder...
2020-02-02 17:39:19 +0000 UTC View Post
The newest episode of PokeSins.
Because Patreon doesn't like linking directly to password protected episodes, I've linked to the Season 2 archive page containing the new episode. Apologies about the thumbnail it's chosen; it appears to be random.
Remember: The password can be found in a $5 or $10 Password post from earlier this month. Just scroll back through my posts and you can't miss it.
2020-01-31 18:06:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Ever wanted to realistically forge a sword? Then sell it to...anime...people. For some reason.
NOTE: I assumed this was in early access. It is not. Welp.
Closer to a funny look than an informative one, Geran tries Fantasy Blacksmith: a realistic blacksmith simulator.
2020-01-25 20:36:29 +0000 UTC View PostHelllllo Rivans.
This is an example of the kind of thing that'll be available for $15+ patrons. I wrote this a couple of weeks ago based on two things: a target word count of 700 words and the prompt 'When I put my hand in my pocket, that wasn't what I was expecting'.
Patrons will be able to suggest virtually anything to be added to an ongoing 'pool' of prompts. Quotes, emotions, literary devices, settings... I'd even be open to writing 'fanfic' set in the worlds of things like TV...
2020-01-25 03:00:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Helllllo Rivans.
Last month I posted a long thing about changes I was proposing for this Patreon; the rewards and the presentation, mostly. Since then I've been brainstorming and designing things. I'd like to share with you what I've got and present one last chance for feedback before I implement it some time next month.
Tier Rewards
After extensive thought and planning, as well as discussion with patrons and other fans, I think ...
2020-01-22 14:08:38 +0000 UTC View Post
The final Orange Island gym badge is this episode.
Over three quarters done with the filler season!
Hope you enjoy this episode.
2020-01-21 18:05:59 +0000 UTC View PostHelllllo Rivans
We are currently exactly 75% of the way through Season 2. I'm gonna be doing a G-Log in a few days discussing a certain PokéSins situation coming up (It's nothing bad. Just want people to be aware of it), and it made me realise that we should discuss what will happen to the $10 reward when the main series catches up.
It's not set in stone - things can always happen like delays, illness, emergency videos, etc - but I plan to have Season 2 wrapped up by the end of A...
2020-01-20 17:51:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Geran lists his favourite hypothetical jobs if he lived in the Pokémon World.
Vote for next month's Top 5 by pledging $3 or more.
2020-01-18 18:20:27 +0000 UTC View Post
A lost soul, a vengeful dungeon master and...maybe racism?
Closer to a funny look than an informative one, Geran tries a pre-early access build of a rougelike deckbuilder with RPG elements.
2020-01-17 03:09:41 +0000 UTC View Post
A new game, a new town, a brand new set of things to annoy me.
Closer to a funny look than an informative one, Geran tries the sequel to a fantasy shop simulator/barbarian killing game.
NOTE: Any spoilers commented will result in immediate and irreversible blocking. I'm not kidding. I hate spoilers.
Shoppe Keep 1st Impressions: https://youtu.be/RYHnwvX9xYs
Shoppe Keep review: 2020-01-11 23:56:51 +0000 UTC View Post
The newest episode of PokeSins.
Because Patreon doesn't like linking directly to password protected episodes, I've linked to the Season 2 archive page containing the new episode. Apologies about the thumbnail it's chosen; it appears to be random.
Remember: The password can be found in a $5 or $10 Password post from earlier this month. Just scroll back through my posts and you can't miss it.
2020-01-10 15:56:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Helllllo Rivans and thank you for pledging $10+.
As my Patreon is on a Charge Up Front system, you should be able to see this as soon as you pledge and it processes. Here is the password for $10 episodes.
This month's password: w4h0dv
Remember that this password is NOT to be shared or made public.
If a password is leaked, I'll need to find a more secure way to release these episodes and that'll be awkward and difficult for everyone.
This password...
2020-01-09 01:47:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Helllllo Rivans and thank you for pledging $5+.
As my Patreon is on a Charge Up Front system, you should be able to see this as soon as you pledge and it processes. Here is the password for $5 episodes. This includes any patron-only episodes in Season 1 and Season 2.
Note: This does not include Season 3.
This month's password: m00n99
Remember that this password is NOT to be shared or made public.
If a password is leaked, I'll need to find a more secure way to rel...
2020-01-09 01:45:54 +0000 UTC View PostHelllllo and welcome to the Patreon Video Vote.
Due to recent feedback, all future votes will feature up to 5 options and the winner(s) of the previous vote will be announced.
The winner of last month's vote was Fantasy Blacksmith.
How This Works:
Listed below is the vote; five options for First Impressions and three for Top/Bottom 5s. All you need to do is comment with your choices listed by preference (1 being the most preferable and 5 being the leas...
2020-01-09 01:41:50 +0000 UTC View Post