In this Metacast Alex, Ben, Bryn and Helen take time to discuss some thoughts, from both player and GM perspectives, on being sensitive and respectful when playing TTRPGs.
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Jamie Galioto, isobel, Sarah Kershaw, jenni from the block, Hannah Kincannon, Jortin Blims!!!, Lunagalemaster, Mae, zaraegis, Luceil GreenAppleSause, Mary Lanners, Gabriel Murphy, Art Stephens, Em, Cassie Waln, Joshua No Relation To Sarah Baldwin, Milan Nigam, Mackenzie Massey, Tavin ...
2019-12-31 16:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday folks!
Hope everyone celebrating has had a restful & festive week and that everyone else's week has been good too. We've had a very peaceful week here at Rusty Towers, and I can at least say for myself that the downtime has been great - I didn't even take my laptop with me whilst I visited family! :P
Not much more to say this week either, other than:
OMG you're all wonderful! There are now more than 2000 of you supporting u...
2019-12-30 16:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Mandatory Winter Holiday Client Communiqué
Incoming Message from Line Manager Hartro Piltz... Message reads;
“So help me Trexel, if you don’t do this Board-forsaken message I will personally see to it that you spend the next year picking my toenails out of your soft palette! RECORD A MESSAGE FOR YOUR CLIENTS!”
Response from Consultant Trexel Geistman;
*ERROR* MESSAGE UNREADABLE, APPEARS TO BE COMPRISED OF WAILING AND GNAS...
2019-12-26 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Bryn, and Helen as they reach the dramatic conclusion of Grant Howitt's Sexy Battle Wizards.
This week sexy festive chaos ensues as our "heroes" make their final stand to try and save Christmas!
Content Warnings:
-Comic Blasphemy
-Family Conflict
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Ghost, Amanda Williams, Elisabeth Banks, Brendan Tihane, Infini, PhoenixFlame, Saga Blomberg, Kristen Secrest, Genevieve A., Alexia De Leon, Corey Frampton, niblick_iii, Anna Loftus...
2019-12-24 16:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Merry Monday-mas folks!
Time for some rest & relaxation for all of us, hopefully. Not a lot to say this week, as you might expect, other than:
The much awaited State of the Towers address will be coming on Monday 6th January 2020, where I'll talk about how 2019 has been for us and some of the things that 2020 will bring.
Also, don't forget our The Magnus Archives fluffy interlude writing competition is s...
2019-12-23 16:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Trexel Geistman's Unarguable History of the Earth brings you, dear listener, everything you could wish to know about key events in the long-distant past of the planet from which we ultimately came from. Exhaustively researched - indeed many theoretical archaeologists died* to bring us this information.
Today we learn about: The American War of Independence.
Recorded live on location at The Cosmic Lounge.
(* of completely accidental moisturiser poisoning)
2019-12-20 16:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Statement of Julia Montauk, regarding the actions and motivations of her father, the serial killer, Robert Montauk. Original statement given December 3rd 2002.
This is the second of a test batch of Deluxe Season 1 transcripts, as we continue to trial a new production process to see whether this is a sustainable method for keeping them going.
2019-12-20 16:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Episode 28
Deities and Determination
CLIENT - Kaliah Tallett
Client is interested in a shrine to their mouse god. Suggested sales tactics: shouting, religious deception, surprise, platinum mouse guardians, Kicking Tithe.
Content Warning for:
- Comedic violence
- Emotional Abuse
- Alcoholism
Special thanks to Marcela Garcia for this episode's Brief Submission and this week's Patrons: Samuel Borr...
2019-12-19 16:03:01 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Bryn, and Helen as they continue their adventures with Grant Howitt's Sexy Battle Wizards.
This week the group infiltrates Santa's London headquarters. Will they be able to sleigh their foe or will their presents cause them to lose someone deer?
Content Warnings:
- Comic blasphemy
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Rachel Attaway, Itzel Anayeli M., Emma Briannon, Annika Ekholm, Faine Greenwood, Jake The Fake Jake, Caitlin Martin, Avery Winther, Jamie Fr...
2019-12-17 16:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday folks!
After all the rushing around and high energy of the last couple of months, we're settling in for a quieter few weeks at Rusty Towers to enjoy the Xmas period. There's still plenty going on behind-the-scenes meetings-wise, but we want to take some time to reflect on how things have gone.
But after that, either on 30th December or 6th January (depending on how busy I am), I will bring you the State of the Towers address! I menti...
2019-12-16 16:22:01 +0000 UTC
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Episode 27
Sales and Schooling
CLIENT - ORIENTATION
No client assigned, orientation and training session. Cost for lost time will be deducted from those in receipt of theoretical salaries.
Content Warning for:
- Comedic violence
- Emotional Abuse
- Alcoholism
Special thanks to this week's Patrons: Kay Topaz, Briar, Haley Tomaszewski, Jess Katt, Eva Cone, Deanon, Brynn Lewis, Emily Scherping, David Tynan, Sierra Mayer...
2019-12-12 16:01:00 +0000 UTC
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It's time for Alex and Jonny to answer more of your questions in the second part of our Magnus Q&A!
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Spooooky, Kate Talbot, Lisa K., Jari Thorup Palo, Lou Harrison, Elliot, Claudia Howard, Amanda Lord, Sarah Cavanagh, Jessica Freeman, Freshcat, dog, Elizabeth Kalbacher, Aine Morgan, Corvin J Lyn, Kit, Cody Wolfe, Iris Lazuli, Sparr, Carrie LeClair
Edited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt & Alexander J Newall.
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2019-12-11 16:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Bryn, and Helen as they set out to save Christmas in this special play through of Grant Howitt's Sexy Battle Wizards!
This week we meet the group's sexy characters: Lady Voluptuousness, Apocrypha Ponzie, and Kevin.
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Jennifer Southerland, Travis Boillat, Ali Cillov, Berlin Kofoed, Agnieszka Bogdan, Curtis Y Takahashi, Emily James, Alix Bernier, Nanna, ealyblu, Evelyn Scidmore, Ori Griffin, Melissa Koetzle, Izzy Edmonds, Laiska, Alex, Grey...
2019-12-10 16:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Merry Monday folks!
Wow.
Thank you from all of us at Rusty Towers to everyone who made RQ: Gaming and Giving 2019 such a tremendous success. We set ourselves an ambitious target of raising £8000 for Mind, the mental health charity, and, honestly, we would have been very happy if we'd just managed to beat last year's total of £4500.
But you all rose to the occasion, and smashed through all our expectations! The support & love & generosity has been...
2019-12-09 16:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Episode 26
Returns and Reassignments
PLANET - CAUTION, UNATTRIBUTED ERROR
Misalignment detected, unable to locate consultant/clone
Content Warning for:
- Comedic violence
- Physical violence
- Emotional Abuse
- Alcoholism
Special thanks to Samantha Minnette for this episode's Planet Brief Submission and this week's Patrons: Kit Matthews, Tommy Prisco, Harriet Wise, Felix VanHuss, haley macke, Cat H...
2019-12-05 16:03:34 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they get help from their new kobold friend.
This week Zolf is starting to lose his patience, Cel isn't okay with Hamid's assumptions, Azu loves a good smash, & Hamid is hungry
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Kristin Jeffords, The Laughing Kookaburra, Murmuruk, Mrs. Mighterbump, Jorj Car'das, Jess Donaldson, Constantin Valdor, Joia Vita, James Rule, ProbsNotJosh, Izzy Aliberti, Ethan Morris, Debra Mitchell, Angharad, Sarah & Michelle...
2019-12-03 16:14:01 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday folks!
Well, that was a busy weekend - thank you so much to those who were able to come out and support us at Dragonmeet and/or London Podcast Festival for The Magnus Archives Live. It means a great deal to us. But no time to slow down just yet because...
On Friday we have the return of Stellar Firma for Season 2! Yes, Trexel, David, Hartro & I.M.O.G.E.N. are back for more heavenly hijinks and ce...
2019-12-02 16:00:04 +0000 UTC
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An excerpt from the Rusty Noble Discord Live event on Martin's Poetry from earlier in the year, as Anil talks a bit about how he came to write for Martin, H.P. Lovecraft's poetry and the background to a piece written for indie RPG Lovecraftesque, called The Piscean Problem.
2019-11-29 16:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to the first of our season break episodes.
Alex and Jonny answer your questions about The Magnus Archives and Season 4. Enjoy!
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Z Perkins, Evaschia, Robert Groom, Aysha U. Farah, Niamh Hemingway, Khyle, Joshua Grohman, Rachel Oney, Malcom Snipes, Alex Haidinyak, Michelle LaTorre, Oscar Marlowe, Glory Duda, Joe Smith, Alex Freeman, Cait May, Xanthe Bouma, Paul McHugh, Ciara mcCabe, & January Garcia
Edited this week by Elizabeth ...
2019-11-27 16:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they battle Twoozes!
This week a flustered Hamid tries to figure out how to handle his new situation, Azu doesn't want to lose any more friends, Zolf has a lot of body positivity & Cel uses a unique potion.
Content Notes:
- Body Horror
- Spiders
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Ashton, Andrea Paternoster, Isa, Laurie Rich, Lizzie Jacobs, Elisabeth Dixon, Robin Allez, Joe Bell, Veronica P, Sam and Phobos, Kira, Dr. Badvibes...
2019-11-26 16:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Merry Monday folks!
The hive of activity that is Rusty Towers is moving at a buzzing pace now - we're just 6 days away from our very first live show for The Magnus Archives and just under 2 weeks away from both this year's charity livestream and the return of Stellar Firma!
A quick reminder that this Saturday 30th November, we will once again be present in the Podcast Zone at Dragonmeet
2019-11-25 16:00:04 +0000 UTC
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The Magnus Archives... in SPAAAAACE
Statement of T. Geistman regarding the circumstances of his assignment to, and later dismissal from, the Sales Department of Stellar Firma Ltd.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Irene Hausler, Erin Paige, Micaela Palmeiro, Connor E. Hohner, Ace Tayloe, Julia Meyer, Brant Casavant, Taffeara, Mrs. Widgery's Lodger, Wendy Kay, Mattanja Koenz, DTBR, Daniel Simmons, Emil Johansson, pewterandjaded, Yancy Zim, Clarissa, Emily Ritchie, OpalKat29...
2019-11-21 16:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they deal with the aftermath and continue back down the lighthouse.
This week Zolf is still clever, Cel is comforting, Azu has good intentions, and Hamid makes quite an impression
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Evelyn Walker, Anne, Katharine Pigliacelli, Aaron Perill, Debbie Frangedakis, OrdainedCrownie, Becky Voller, Mersipan, Rosa, KnifeCat, Vriska Said Gay Rights, East5, Saika, Sydney Engelstein, Melanie Johnston, Amanda Overmy...
2019-11-19 16:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Happy Monday folks!
November is proceeding busily for us, here at Rusty Towers - there are a lot of things happening at the end of the month/beginning of December which we're prepping for.
So, alongside the first ever live show of The Magnus Archives and Rusty Quill: Gaming & Giving, I am pleased to say that we will once again be present in the Podcast Zone at Dragonmeet
2019-11-18 16:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Statement of Ivo Lensik, regarding their experiences during the construction of a house on Hill Top Road, Oxford. Original statement given March 13th 2007.
Surprise! It's back (kinda)!
This is the first of a test batch of Deluxe Season 1 transcripts, as we trial a new production process to see whether this is a sustainable method for keeping them going. Fingers crossed that it is and that we can bring these to you on a regular basis once again.
2019-11-15 16:07:23 +0000 UTC
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Jonny gets something.
We managed to retrieve some footage from the depths of a hard drive, from when Rusty Towers was sent a mysterious package...
It's probably fine, right?
Featuring: Jonny Sims, Anil Godigamuwe, Lydia Nicholas, Alexander J Newall, Ben Meredith
2019-11-15 16:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Bryn, Lydia, Helen, and special guest Frank Voss in the Weird conclusion of Apocalypse World!
This week everyone is paired off! Torque attempts a creative escape, Sundown has trouble with feelings, Grandma starts to fall apart, and Grubb makes a fracking entrance.
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Sigma Rho, Paul Carroll, Rachael Heflin, Shibbi, Emily Johnsen, Laurel Adams, Patrick Halsewig, Lief, Steve Spencer, bri m, Rachel Goldman, Rachel, Chris LeBlanc, Kimber...
2019-11-12 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Merry Monday folks!
A very warm welcome from Rusty Towers to everyone, especially to the all new folks around here. If you have joined up recently, I would suggest you take a look through past news updates (all helpfully tagged as 'News') to familiarise yourself with the goings on around here.
However, as a quick rundown of what's happening:
- Rusty Quill Gaming & Giving 2019, a 12hr livestream in aid of Mind, the mental health charity, kicks off at
2019-11-11 16:01:01 +0000 UTC
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I.M.O.G.E.N. Internal Log request approved, filtered partial transcript provided.
All redactions and amendments must be submitted to the sub-committee for partial transcript redactions (disbanded).
This log may not be distributed to anyone for any reason or under any circumstances. If found return to an official representative of Stellar Firma Ltd. and redact any remaining memories.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Peter Davis, Charlotte Dunn, Nicky, Jordan B...
2019-11-07 16:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Bryn, Lydia, Helen, and special guest Frank Voss as they continue their adventures in Apocalypse World!
This week things get dirty. Sundown regrets clearing their schedule, Torque continues their enemies-to-friends-to-lovers-slowburn, Grandma runs into trouble much to Grubbs's distress.
Thanks to this week's Patrons:
Michael Spiral DESERVES Rights, Andy Loth, Daniel Williams, Heather H ,Evil Angel, Vivianne Starlight, Coney's Mom, Kay-Jay Bee, Cato, planetsandm...
2019-11-06 00:01:09 +0000 UTC
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