[S5E3] Brains, Brawn, Boom!

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:58:25 GMT

Jeremiah must continue his way through the subway system to figure out how to save the city. Will he find any answers or encounter any of his supposed hero rivals?

This episode is dedicated to friend-of-the-show Jason Connerly from the Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. Thanks for all of the episodes, Jason! Hopefully we’ll have you on here sometime.

System used: Genesys RPG

Oracle used: Mythic GM Emulator

[S5E2] Subways and Smoke

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:20:27 GMT

Jeremiah is put to the test by the secretive government agency that claims to have given him his powers and his life back. Can they be trusted? Will he prevail? Find out!

System used: Fate CoreOracle used: Mythic GM Emulator

Thanks for the email from Rich Burley!

[S5 E1] Big Island Bigger Problems

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:31:30 GMT

Our hero wakes-up on a tropical island, but this is no vacation. He must stop a strange energy field taking over the city. But perhaps he's really the one in danger...Tune in and find out!

Thanks to Jason for the Call-in and Rich for the emails!

Rich's blog - https://lunchboxadventures4.wordpress.com/

Game System: Custom (Novas & Nebulae Modern Playtest)

Oracle - "The Oracle" (My own free oracle on itch.io and DTRPG)

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

No For Launch (BonusEpisode)

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:56:03 GMT

Jeremiah Holloway has been tasked with a new mission. Can he save the world, the space-time continuum, himself? Tune-in and see!

This Bonus episode is to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of Sub-Class Act! (Crazy, right?)

Game System: Custom (Novas & Nebulae Modern Playtest)

Oracle - "The Oracle" (My own free oracle on itch.io and DTRPG)

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

[S4 E13] Assassins Great And Small

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 03:02:13 GMT

Vergevil and Sidura, searching for information about the wizard's tower of their quest, when they are surprised by 3 assassins!

Thanks to Rich Burley for the email!

Game System: Pathfinder 1e

Emulator - Motif

Music/Background Sounds - Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

[S4 E12] Into the City

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:15:33 GMT

Vergevil and Sidura finally enter the gates to the City Beneath the ice...

Thanks to Andy Slack for the email!

Game System: Basic Fantasy RPG (3rd Edition)

Emulator - The Oracle

Music/Background Sounds - Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

[S4 E11] Traps & Twists

Fri, 24 May 2024 19:04:20 GMT

Vergevil and Sidura must work their way ever closer to the great city, but what do they really know about the Captain who journeys with them...

Thanks to Rich Burley & Cezar Capacle for the emails and DavidVS for the correspondence!

Game System: Basic Fantasy RPG (3rd Edition)

Emulator - The Oracle

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

[S4 E10] - Tunnel Terrors

Fri, 03 May 2024 20:07:17 GMT

Vergevil, Sidura, and the strange, old Captain must deal with a nasty surprised in the dark tunnels leading into the city under the ice.

Thanks to Rich Burley for the email!

Game System: Pathfinder 1e

Emulator - The Oracle

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

[S4 E9] Through the Looking Glass

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:32:02 GMT

Nearing the great hidden city of the Sorcerer Sauvage, Vergevil and Sidura learn that not is all as it seems to the eye...

Game System: Forbidden Lands

Emulator - The Oracle

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

[S4 E8] Ships & Serpents

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:20:47 GMT

Vergevil and Sidura head out to the East to look for the City of the Sorcerer in the frozen seas.

Game System: Eye of Erendor

Emulator - The Oracle

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

[S4 E7] Darkened Elves

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:50:15 GMT

Vergevil and Sidura are at the mercy of the Elves, the very same that exiled Sidura. Something doesn't seem quite right here, though...

Game System: EZD6

Emulator - Motif Story Engine

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

[S4 E6] The Beast

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:17:55 GMT

Vergevil and Sidura investigate the source of the fires in the dead forest and find more than they bargained for...

Game System: EZD6

Emulator - Motif Story Engine

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

[S4 E5] Hunting and Half-Elves

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:50:58 GMT

Finally able to have a serviceable meal and some sleep, Vergevil must find what he may in the small settlement of Whitebridge.

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-ins!

Game System: Forbidden Lands

Emulator - CRGE

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S4 E4] Survival of the Wittest

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:06:50 GMT

Vergevil needs to warn someone about this strange, gaint reed-golem that has emerged from this dark ritual, but he'll need to survive the brutal, frozen wastes long enough to do it...

Thanks to Sarkhan Mad for the email and the one-shot suggestion!

Game System: Forbidden Lands

Emulator - CRGE

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S4 E3] Dragonfly Pass

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:27:32 GMT

Vergevil's turn has come to scout near the wall of the world storm. There is a chill in the air, something deeper than the frigid temperatures...

Thanks to Rich Burly & Andy Slack for sending the kind emails to the show!

Game System: Forbidden Lands

Emulator - CRGE

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio & Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S4 E2] Shadow And Staff

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:48:29 GMT

Sauvage must contend with the shadows of his past and those that threaten him in the present....

Thanks to Andy Slack for sending a kind email to the show!

Game System: ICRPG (Master Edition)

Emulator - CRGE

Music/Background Sounds - Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S4 E1] The City Trapped Under Ice

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 02:40:50 GMT

Underneath the bitter, deadly winds of Erendor, the World Storm, is a great, seemingly infinitely sprawling city. Sauvage LeFeu must delve deep to find some sort of artifact or power that will help his once respected house rise to prominence again.

Join me as we start to build this new world and to see if Sauvage LeFeu has what it takes to survive in an ancient city that is trapped under ice.

Game System: Pathfinder 1e

Emulator - My own Card Oracle called "The Oracle"

Music/Background Sounds - Original Music

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

Project V: Paladin

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 04:07:51 GMT

A darkness grows and looms over Avalon City, but there is yet hope. It's time to smite the evil that is the Sixfold Syndicate!

Thanks to Dennis for the call-in and Richard for the emails!

Game System: ICRPG (Vigilante City)

Emulator - Just some plain die rolls

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

Bonus - Plasmoids & Peril

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 03:45:35 GMT

Join me as I play Jethro MacCull, a freelance detective investigating a defected scientist on a nearly lifeless planet. But does that mean he's alone?

Thanks to Jason for the call-in!

Game System: M-Space

Emulator - Just some plain die rolls

Music/Background Sounds - Original Music (by yours truly)

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

Jeremiah Holloway - Rockets & Rayguns

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 02:57:19 GMT

Will Jeremiah be able to thwart this heinous plan to infect all life on Earth? Will reinforcements arrive in time? Will James make unnecessary references to other TV shows? Tune in and find out today on Sub-class Act!

Thanks to Jason for the call-in!

Game System: Genesys

Emulator - Motif Story Engine

Music/Background Sounds - Original Music (by yours truly)

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

Space Station Turmoil in Stereo

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 03:05:49 GMT

Join me as I play a Chet Lumen, a United Corporate Nations technician. All he wants to do is restore the power to the station...is that too much to ask?!

Call-ins from Jason at the beginning.

Game System: X-plorers

Emulator - My Oracle (cleverly called "The Oracle")

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

Jeremiah Holloway...I should have known

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 02:00:31 GMT

Join me as I throw myself straight into a Genesys game of pulpy action adventure playing as Jeremiah Holloway, intrepid explorer!

Email from Richard Burley and call-ins from Jason at the beginning.

Game System: Genesys

Emulator - Plain d100 rolls (and some of 'The Oracle', by me)

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

Bonus Episode - Frog Errant

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 01:38:27 GMT

In this one-shot, I roll-up Tristan, the Poison Dart Frog using "Frog Errant" and have a fun adventure! Thanks to Spencer, a.k.a FreeThrall from "Keep off the Boarderlands" for telling me about this really cool lil' supplement!

Call-in at the beginning from Jason.

Game System: Frog Errant by Matthew Morris

Emulator - Frog Errant

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

Bonus Episode - Cairn for Bird Brains

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 02:01:20 GMT

In this one-shot, I roll-up 2 characters for Cairn and discover their adventures into a cursed dungeon (of all places!)

Call-ins at the beginning of this episode. Thanks to Andy Slack for the email and Jason for the call-in!

Game System: Cairn by Yochai Gal

Emulator - The Oracle (by me!)

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E16] Androids and Annihilation

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 02:19:30 GMT

Doomsday device on one hand, Deadly Androids on the other...what's the worst that could happen anyway?

Call-ins at the beginning of this episode. Thanks to Jason for the call-in!

Game System: Tiny Frontiers Revised

Emulator - Motif

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E15] Xenos Rampant

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 02:28:28 GMT

Nikola must find shelter after his jettisoned capsule crash lands back on the swampy planet. What secrets lie within its slithering depths...

Call-ins at the beginning of this episode. Thanks to Jason for the call-in!

Game System: Tiny Frontiers Revised

Emulator - Motif

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

Call-in Bonus Episode

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 02:33:08 GMT

Spotify/Anchor has changed how uploading episodes work on me, so I was unable to tack this onto the end of my last episode!

Sorry about that, Jason, but I wanted to make sure I responded to you call-in here.

[S3 E14] Neon Swamp

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 02:21:22 GMT

James tries to shake off the dust as Nikola must broker a deal for the infamous Maggie on a swampy planet on the outskirts of the neon glow of a human outpost.

Call-ins at the beginning of this episode. Thanks to Jason for the call-in!

Game System: Classic Traveller (Facsimile Edition)

Emulator - CRGE

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E13] EZ - Dreaming

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 03:20:04 GMT

Unconscious Nikola has strange dreams where he must face mystical forces and fight for survival.

Thanks to Andy for the email!

Game System: EZD6

Emulator - Prototype Sub-Class Act Card Oracle

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E 12] Take the Helm, Leave the Cannoli

Mon, 08 May 2023 02:05:37 GMT

Nikola needs to find a way to get control of the android ship before he and his crew-mates are destroyed along with it!

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-in!

Game System: Tiny Frontiers Revised

Emulator - Motif Story Engine

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E11] Zero-G, Zero Mercy

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 02:27:58 GMT

Blown out of the now destroyed Francesco, Nikola must put his vacc-suit skills to the test in the fight against the Androids.



Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-in!

Game System: D6 Space

Emulator - Motif Story Engine

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E10] Third Ship From the Sun

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 03:36:21 GMT

Nikola and the crew of the Francesco, needing to refuel, are forced to deal with the android ship and the newly arrived contingent from Maggie.

Game System: Classic Traveller (The Facsimile Edition)

Emulator - Motif Story Engine

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E9] Conciousness, Conflict, Complexity

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:30:11 GMT

Nikola returns to consciousness an must quickly deal with a rapidly escalating situation on the hijacked space station.

Game System: Classic Traveller (The Facsimile Edition)
Emulator - Motif Story Engine
Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@proton.me
Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

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[S3 E8] The Fuel Run

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:17:11 GMT

Nikola and the crew of the Francesco are caught between space pirates and 2 Android ships with no fuel. Will they manage to escape certain doom?

Game System: Dave Bezio's X-Plorers

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E7]

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 20:52:36 GMT

Nikola and the crew of the Francesco materialize in a new sector, but what will the find, and will their new-found Hiver allies stick with them? Find out now!

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-in and Ray Otus from Plundergrounds for the email!

Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book)

Emulator - Player's Guide to Solo Role-Playing by Parts Per Million

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

Bonus - Episode 50 Extravaganza! - Savage Ships, Shifty Thieves

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 03:01:35 GMT

Somehow I've made it to the 50th episode of the show, so to celebrate, come join the one-shot featuring Amir, a thief in a port town who must secure some loot and a long lost asset of the Thieves' Guild.

Game System: Savage Worlds (SWADE)

Emulator - Simple D6 y/n with complication on 4

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E6] The Beasts Within

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 02:55:03 GMT

Nikola and company must contend with the Hivers, whatever has taken over Eric Votteman's ship, and all before whatever is crossing the void arrives...no pressure though.

Thanks to Karl Rodriguez from The GMologist Presents, Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, and Ray Otus from Plundergrounds for the call-ins!

Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book)

Emulator - Player's Guide to Solo Role-Playing by Parts Per Million

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E5] Get the Jump

Thu, 19 May 2022 01:58:18 GMT

It's time for Nikola and crew to head towards the galactic void to discover the fate of Nikola's childhood friend. Who knows what could be waiting for them when they get there...

Ray Otus from Plundergrounds for the call-in!

Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book)

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E4] New Threats, Old Friends

Wed, 11 May 2022 01:46:46 GMT

Nikola & co. continue to try to escape the deadly androids and get back to Maggie's HQ.

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Ray Otus from Plundergrounds, and Zapp from Zapps Quest for the call-ins!

Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book)

Emulator - Parts Per Million's Player's Guide to Solo Roleplaying + Engines of God by Jack McDevitt (novel)

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E3] Waves, Weird and Wonderful

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 02:48:43 GMT

Nikola & company must find a way to escape the planet, but first they have to deal with being stuck in the middle of a giant ocean! No big deal though, they're only stranded and being chased by murderous Androids...what could go wrong?

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Karl Rodriguez from The GMologist Presents Podcast, and Zapp from Zapps Quest for the call-ins!

Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book)

Emulator - Parts Per Million's Player's Guide to Solo Roleplaying + Engines of God by Jack McDevitt (novel)

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E2] Android Atlantis

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 03:39:23 GMT

Nikola and company must desperately find a way to escape the xenophobic Androids. What else is really going on here?

Traveller Podcast Mentioned -> https://anchor.fm/dicehaven

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Karl Rodriguez from The GMologist Presents Podcast for the call-in!

Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book)

Emulator - Parts Per Million's Player's Guide to Solo Roleplaying + Engines of God by Jack McDevitt (novel)

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E1] Hidden Agendas, Hidden Planets

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 01:52:18 GMT

Nikola learns quickly that a job is never really just a job, is it?

Eye of Erendor

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-in!

Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book)

Emulator - Parts Per Million's Player's Guide to Solo Roleplaying + Engines of God by Jack McDevitt

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S3 E0] Meet Sir Nikola Batoslav (Character Creation)

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 02:26:59 GMT

In this episode, we create the character for Season 3 in which we will be using Classic Taveller and Mythic!

Eye of Erendor

Novas & Nebulae

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-in!

Game System: Classic Traveller (The Traveller Book)

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

One-Shot - The Further Adventures of Jeremiah Grimm

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:28:27 GMT

We return to Jeremiah Grimm as he tries to figure out what has destroyed this seemingly abandoned ship. Is the ship truly empty?

Game Played: Fate Core

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S2 E17] (Finale) Temples, Tea, and the City of ...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 02:17:25 GMT

Thorin and company must take back the temple and take back reality. What must they give for all that they wish to gain?

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-ins!

Game Played: Savage Worlds

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator + Location Crafter

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S2 E16] An Unholy Pilgrimage

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 02:00:57 GMT

Continuing through the desert, Thorin & co. are forced to make a bold stand against a fearsome foe. Will they prevail?

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Zapp of the ZappsQuest Podcast, and Duncan of Rand Roll for the call-ins!

Game Played: Savage Worlds

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S2 E15] The Desert Deep & Dangerous

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 21:04:04 GMT

Thorin, Lestari, and Ayokunle must now begin their trek deep into the seemingly endless desert, where anything could happen.

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-ins!

Game Played: Genesys RPG

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator + Location Crafter

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S2 E14] Books, Beings, & Bravery

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:10:39 GMT

Thorin, Lestari, and Ayokunle must now deal with the sinister Dian who is waiting for them. Could things get any more dire?

Game Played: Dominion Rules

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S2 E13] Library of the Deep

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 03:38:30 GMT

Thorin, now desperate to find new allies to save his people, runs into an old friend, a new friend, and a not at all friend...

Thanks to Goblin's Henchman, Jack, and Zapp for the call-ins!

Goblin's Hechman's amazing RPG wares and podcast

Zapp's Burst System. Be on the lookout for the Zapp's Quest podcast!

My own sci-fi game Novas & Nebulae (let me know if you'd like other settings/genres)

Game Played: Dominion Rules

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S2 E12] Halls Well That Ends Well

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 03:01:30 GMT

Thorin has to try to make his escape from the Blind Tiger society before they steal the powerful Desert Rose!

A note on CGRE. It turns out I did use it correctly, but later misread the d20 part. the d20 is just for the "and unexpectedly" results. Silly me.

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for the call-ins!

Be on the lookout for the Zapp's Quest podcast!

Game Played: Dominion Rules

Emulator - CRGE (& Mythic since I failed to read how to use CRGE properly. Silly me!)

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S2 E 11] War of the Rose

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:16:56 GMT

Thorin gets to know a little more about Dian and the Blind Tiger Society. What is it they really want, and what are they willing to do to get it?

Thanks to Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and Zapp from Sweden for the call-ins!

Be on the lookout for the Zapp's Quest podcast!

Game Played: Dungeon World

Emulator - Mythic + Hex Flower Chaos Emulator + Oracles from The BURST System

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Special thanks to Jason for reminding me to do better with the show notes.

[S2 E10] Smoke And Mirrors

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:21:24 GMT

Thorin must now make his way into the city to find the Blind Tiger in order to win the allies for his people. What will the city thing of such a ruffian?

Game Played: Warlock!

Emulator - Motif Story Engine

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

[S2 E9] Burst Your Planar Bubble

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 23:31:44 GMT

Thorin and Ferdinand must find their souls and escape before this planar bubble pops! Will they make it in time? Is the Death Mage truly gone for good? Tune in and find out!

Game Played: D&D5e

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

[S2 E8] Death Mage's Revenge

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:17:43 GMT

Thorin and Ferdinand are confronted by Ferdinand's shady past...and magic birds! Death...it's for the birds!

Game Played: DURF

Emulator - Bespoke

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio



Send me an email with any feedback here -> jamessral@gmail.com

Anniversary Bonus - There's No Power When You're Alone in Space

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 03:33:15 GMT

This is a small little beginning of a one-shot to celebrate ONE YEAR of Sub-class Act! I hope you enjoy our trip to space and I hope you know how much I appreciate all of you for being here for the show. It really means a lot.



Here's to the next year of SCA and hopefully the next 30 episodes!

Game Played: Fate Core

Emulator - Custom w/ Fate Dice

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

[S2 E7] - The River Through Illusion

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 03:38:55 GMT

Thorin learns that legends and myth may be much closer to reality than he imaged. All is quite different from how it seems...

Thanks again to Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast for the call and Misty801! for the review!

Game Played: Dungeon World

Emulator - Motif

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

[S2 E6] The Not So Night Sky

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 02:03:18 GMT

Thorin awakes to strange visions, not all of which are his. Who has saved him, and what is he about to learn?

Thanks again to Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast for the call and Will for the email!

Game Played: Genesys

Emulator - Genesys

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

[S2 E5] - Dessication and Desperation

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 03:30:26 GMT

Thorin now with the Desert Rose, has no escape from the Pilgrims of the Single Mind. What will become of him?

Game Played: Genesys

Emulator - Genesys

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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[S2 E4] - Doom On One Side, Glory On the Other

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 01:23:24 GMT

Thorin must continue through this strange hall of trials to recover the desert rose...where does this thing go?

Game Played: Savage Worlds (SWADE)

Emulator - Motif Story Engine

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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[S2 E3] Hall of Fiery Trials

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 03:21:10 GMT

Thorin is sent to find and recover an ancient artifact in order to buy the aid of potential allies in the city.

Game Played: Savage Worlds (SWADE)

Emulator - Motif Story Engine

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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[S2 E2] - Of the Single Mind

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 02:28:49 GMT

Thorin and party seek to exact their revenge on the Bandits, but what will they find when they get there?

Game Played: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D5e)

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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Links:

Clerics Wear Ringmail

Tale of the Manticore

Me, Myself, and Die

[S2 E1] Raiders in the Night

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 02:36:30 GMT

Thorin must take back for his people what was rightfully theirs for their survival. Nothing ever goes according to plan though...

Game Played: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D5e)

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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[S2 E0] - Character Creation

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 02:25:33 GMT

In this episode, I roll-up a 5e character as we start season 2! This episode will take place in a custom setting that is vaguely desert vikings!

This one is a bit more ramble-y since I have to do a fair bit of page turning, but next episode we dive into some action!

Game Played: D&D 5e

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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One-Shot - Against the Scourge

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 02:15:59 GMT

Venn meets some unlikely allies in his attempt to take the fight to the Blighted Ones. Will he ultimately prevail?

Game Played: Warlock!

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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One-Shot - Those of the Lostwater

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:45:32 GMT

The now foul air of Traeminster leads Venn to become an outlaw to survive, but there is still some honor among thieves, perhaps...

Game Played: Warlock!

Emulator - Mythic GM Emulator

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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One-Shot - Meet Venn, Outlaw (Character Creation)

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I answer some listener calls and roll-up my first Warlock! character. I'm very excited about this game and I hope you'll enjoy it.

If you don't like character creation, feel free to skip to the next episode where I dive into the game itself.

Game Played: Warlock!

Emulator - OSR Solo by Parts Per Million

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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One-Shot - Ghost Mountain Ep.2 - Stage Coach/Station Wagon - 'Roll em up!'

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

CW: Chevy Chase reference.

Malachai goes off in search of supplies, souls, and for the life of me I can't seem to say "Stage Coach" instead of "Station Wagon"

Game Played: Index Card RPG (ICRPG)

Emulator - OSR Solo by Parts Per Million

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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One-Shot - Ghost Mountain Ep.1

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:44:57 GMT

The desert winds blow across Ghost Mountain as Malachai Zerana, a gunslinger and loner, walks into Dead Rock. What cards will Fate deal him today?

Game Played: Index Card RPG (ICRPG)

Emulator - OSR Solo by Parts Per Million

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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Bonus Episode - Rambles and Reveals

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:00:00 GMT

In this bonus episode, I reveal the next system and setting for the first One-shot for Sub-class Act! I also ramble a bit about some stray thoughts on solo play and how it differs from group play.

Leave me a message with your thoughts! jamessral@gmail.com

Episode 13 - Doom and Domination

Sat, 29 May 2021 12:49:40 GMT

The party comes face to face with the Monolith's Doom. Will they be strong enough to face it? To stand against the tide of evil and destruction?

Game Played: Old School Essentials

Emulator - Ray Otus' Oracle

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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Valleys and Visions

Sat, 01 May 2021 13:36:22 GMT

The  party enters this new, dark, bleak world as they attempt to figure out where they are and how to find Warder or Iris. What they find is certainly not what they would have expected...or hoped for...

Game Played: Old School Essentials

Emulator - Ray Otus' Oracle

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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Conflicts And Sacrifice

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:00:00 GMT

The party must now re-enter the city as Chibuzo hopes to fight to reclaim it for his people. Meanwhile, the party is anxious to continue seeking out Iris and Warder from whatever realities may hold them.

Game Played: Old School Essentials

Emulator - Mythic

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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Hawks and Havens

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In this episodes, our party makes their way back to the city with Chibuzo to finish the fight against the Evolve corporation. What will they see in the desert along the way? Also in this episode, I absolutely roast in my office!

Game Played: Old School Essentials

Emulator - Mythic

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Episode 9 - A Voice Cries Out In the Desert

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Continuing on their quest to find Chibuzo, the rightful tribal leader of this world, the party heads further into the desert. What will they find? It's pretty cool (at least to me!)

Game Played: Basic Fantasy RPG

Emulator - Mythic

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

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Episode 8 - Hope in the Desert

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT

After fighting the city guards, Anneth, Thurston, and Joyce continue to travel through the desert to find the tribal "Keeper of the Peace" to restore order for this reality and to eventually expel the Evolve corporation.

Game Played: Basic Fantasy RPG

Emulator - Mythic

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Episode 7 - Peace Through War

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Anneth, Thurston, and Joyce try to figure out what's next? Will these spirits of the desert planet require something in return for restoring Joyce? What will fate bring our adventurers this time?

Game Played: Basic Fantasy RPG

Emulator - MUNE 

Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

Episode 6 - Swords & Spirits

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode Anneth, Thurston, and their planetary counterparts begin delving into this ancient, desert-y dungeon. What mysteries will be contained within?
I so can't believe that I said "Zorn" instead of "Gorn". Nerd card revoked! Shameless plug for my own free game: Novas & Nebulae
Game Played: Offworlders
GM Emulator - OSR Solo
Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subclassact.substack.com

Bonus Episode - Still Around!

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 17:57:56 GMT

Hey y'all. Just a brief episode to say that I'm still here, what I've been up to, and that new episodes will hopefully be coming soon.
Please call in with any comments, questions, or suggestions! You can leave a message here on Anchor or email me at jamessral@gmail.com
Links!
- What I've been working on 

The shameless plug for my free sci-fi Rpg Novas & Nebulae
Playing Knave, Maze Rats, and writing adventures for N&N
Working on a new setting for Novas & Nebulae as well as Troika! called Reef Runners

- What I've been playing around with/reading

Troika! - Wild, completely weird, and absolutely wonderful, including Acid Death Fantasy
2400/24xx - Family of games related to this, like the wonderful 1400 Series
Electric Bastionland - Fantastic setting, cool rules, and amazing hacks like Cairn
Everything by Nate Treme/Highland Paranormal Society, like In the Light of a Ghost Star and the stuff from his Patreon that I now support!
Rakehell - Super cool Knave setting zine
Super cool Knave hacks like Rogueland and Vaults of Vaarn
MSX - Minimal zine game
Warlock! - Warhammer RPG retroclone that uses more of a Fighting Fantasy ruleset (like Troika!), but d20 based!

- What I've been reading:

The Dying Earth series by Jack Vance
The Expanse
The Mages of Garillon series

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subclassact.substack.com

Episode 5 - Foxes and Findings

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:04:06 GMT

[Content Warning: Butchered attempt at Australian/Kiwi Accent]
In this episode Anneth and Thurston continue their way to the hills on this planet to avoid detection, hoping to regroup to find their lost party members in this reality. On the way, they meet dangerous creatures, new potential friends, and discover an ancient secret!

Tools Used:
Game Played - Offworlders
GM Emulator - Motif Story Engine
Music/Background Sounds - Tabletop Audio

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subclassact.substack.com

Bonus Episode 1 - Systems and Stray Thoughts

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:00:00 GMT

In this bonus episode, I ramble about my thoughts on solo roleplaying in general, specific techniques and oracles, as well as game systems I've been really digging lately.

I also announce the two game design projects I'm working on! My own rules-lite game Novas & Nebulae as well a follow-up setting (which can be used with any game, but especially N&N) called "The Sea of the Galactic Tear."

Please feel free to call in on Anchor with your questions or you can ask me on Twitter @bcwarlock18

If you're enjoying the show, tell your friends! This is a non-commercial show and I don't pay to advertise it.

Show Links:

Questing Beast's Youtube Channel

Troika!

Episode 4 - Worlds Apart

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Note: New version has Music levels fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience

In this episode, our heroes Anneth and Thurston send themselves hurtling through the portal...

This one definitely starts a new section of the podcast. Let me know what you think!

You can send me a message here through Anchor.fm or you can tweet me @bcwarlock18

Game Played: Offworlders

Tools Used:

Motif GM Emulator, Tabletop Audio (for the sweet music)

Episode 3 - Past to Present

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode, our adventures continue through the dungeon and think back to their pasts to face the skeletons in the closets of their minds...

For those who are confused about the "Smoke Sticks" bit, the text really said that the smell of the smoke sticks to the walls, but I like my fantasy smoke grenades better. Word play for the win!

Game Played: Basic Fantasy RPG

Tools Used: 

• Mythic GM Emulator


• UNE (Universal NPC Emulator)


• Tabletop Audio (for the sweet music)

Episode 2 - Grave Danger

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode, our adventures learn how dangerous these catacombs can be. This episode is full of action, drama, and an NPC who's random name sounds a heck of a lot like a member of Sonic Youth. How fickle Fate can be...

One Correction: There is a spot that went missing in editing, but there is a correction about the likelihood of surprise. It's 1-in-6, not 1-in-2. Apologies!

Redcaps Podcast: https://anchor.fm/theredcaps

Game Played: Basic Fantasy RPG

Tools Used: Mythic GM Emulator, UNE (Universal NPC Emulator), and Tabletop Audio (for the sweet music)

Episode 1 - Broken Peaces

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the first non-setup episode of the show! In this episode, we meet our heroes for the first time as they are forced into taking a dangerous and mysterious quest to save the city of Traeminster.

Please excuse the sounds of my son refusing to sleep. Just pretend it was sound effects of the yelling townspeople...yeah...totally on purpose.

Background Music by TableTop Audio

Tools Used:

Basic Fantasy RPG

Mythic GM Emulator

The Book of Random Tables

donjon.bin.sh

0 - The Setup

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 19:49:19 GMT

In this episode, I talk about the tools being used to start this Solo RPG Actual Play Podcast and roll-up the starting party.

Tools Used:

Mythic GM Emulator (At least going forward)

Basic Fantasy RPG (3rd Edition)

An original podcast by James Sral (@bcwarlock18 on Twitter)