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Fate and Fauxtune - Through The Breach


26 episodes


Steampunk Audio RPG


Synopsis:

Welcome to our playthrough of Wyrd Games' story-driven Role-Playing Game: Through the Breach. Set in the early 1900s, 3 fugitives plan to escape the iron grasp of the Guild - leaving the comforts of Earth in favour of another world. Join us for comfort, discomfort, and everything in between as we walk the lines of comedy and dark drama.


Language: English

Format: Audio RPG

RPG system: Through the Breach

Writing: Improvised

Genres: Steampunk, Fantasy

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Episodes:

Through the Breach discussion: The Gripes Part 3/3 ft.Matt W

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

In the final part of these sessions, myself and the fantastic Sean Overton (ShadowOpal) (along with a special guest) discuss some of the community's perceived issues with the Through the Breach game system and offer insights into how we have worked around or even leaned into these issues to find enjoyment.

This time we look into comments on how to run games as Fatemasters, the Destiny system and how to introduce it in-flight, online resources and more!



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Carreg (2/4)

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Owain finds his partner for the fight ahead and figures out that he can put a bet on himself (oh dear). Sapper and Julius find their seats, and spy a few familiar faces //Content Warning: Threat, Specism, Alcoholism. // Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Carreg (1/4)

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:43:00 GMT

The Fated take the trip to Ringside, Owain hits up the bar and immediately causes a kerfuffle. //Content Warning: Threat, alcoholism. // Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Carreg (Prologue)

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

A young boy in the hills of Wales looks to finally heal his family.

//Content Warning: Violent scenes towards minors, maternal death, murder, alcoholism.

// Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Old Faces, New Fates (Part 3/3)

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:55:49 GMT

The Fated escort Thomas to his home and say their farewells. Owain is itching for a fight, and the team find an unexpected guest waiting for them in Sapper and Julius' bathroom.

// Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Old Faces, New Fates (Part 2/3)

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

The Fated finally meet Dahlia Mills, and regroup with Thomas. Julius is feeling extra confident in himself, and Owain plays matchmaker.

// Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Old Faces, New Fates (Part 1/3)

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Before meeting with Dahlia Mills, Owain takes the group out for breakfast...it's on him.

// CW: Themes of Violence, Threat.

// Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Old Faces, New Fates (Prologue)

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:02:08 GMT

We revisit Lionel Hawthorn sometime after his meeting with Zoraida, but things have taken a sour turn. For him to reclaim any semblance of respect in Malifaux city, he'll need to turn to an unlikely ally. This prologue is the second half to that shown in Welcome to Malifaux, in the next prologue episode - we'll see just what caused our dear Owain Gunn to become the man he is today. // Original Music by Dawson Music. Additional Credits Sound 1 :  http://linkshrink.net/7DjRfq Credit :  Audionautix with a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/2- sound effects. Art of Silence by Uniq Heartbeat SFX provided by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/fLXLo3rEdrE

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Welcome to Malifaux (Part 3/3)

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:54:19 GMT

The conclusion of the Fated's arrival in the new world - we finally meet the man who's been...pulling the strings and Mr Carlson makes a decision about his future. // CW: Themes of Violence, Threat. // Original Music by Dawson Music. // Additional Credits: / " Since You Left " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://youtu.be/YnMMsKgUTpo / " Do the lies you told seem shameful " CO.AG Music link: https://youtu.be/nYn-xZ6X_Bc

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Welcome to Malifaux (Part 2/3)

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Rejoin the crew as Julius awakens in Malifaux Station to have his own conversation with Shelly Brookes, and the team meet up with a new friend.

// CW: Themes of Violence, Threat.

// Original Music by Dawson Music.

// Additional Credits:

Artist: OBIWANFOSHOBI Song: Something Dark Comes This Way Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnHL...

/ Creator : Dave Welsh Source  : https://freesound.org/people/Dave%20W...


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Welcome to Malifaux (Part 1/3)

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT

The Fated are back in action! Join Sapper, Julius and Owain as they take in their first breaths of the new world. If you thought they were home and free however, think again. What is that old saying again? Out of the frying pan...and into the fire.

// CW: Themes of Violence, Threat.

// Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Welcome to Malifaux (Prologue)

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

The Fated are back in action! But before we rejoin them, let's journey back to 1897 - when the Great Breach reopened after 100 years.

We follow the story of a character teased earlier in the show - Lionel Hawthorne, the last living descendent of two of the mages who first opened the Breach. He traverses the Bayou of Malifaux, and meets a particularly wrinkled face.

Special thanks to everyone who participated in the 'Masters we'd like to see' competition! This one's for you!

// CW: Themes of Sex, Violence.

// Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Through the Breach discussion: The Gripes Part 2/3

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

In the second of three sessions, myself and the fantastic Sean Overton (ShadowOpal) discuss some of the community's perceived issues with the Through the Breach game system and offer insights into how we have worked around or even leaned into these issues to find enjoyment.

This week we look into comments on combat and boy howdy are there some meaty ones to tackle.

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Through the Breach discussion: The Gripes Part 1/3

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

In the first of three sessions, myself and the fantastic Sean Overton (ShadowOpal) discuss some of the community's perceived issues with the Through the Breach game system and offer insights into how we have worked around or even leaned into these issues to find enjoyment.

This week we look into comments on the overall concepts of the game, navigation of the rulebooks, the complexity of a new magic system, and the games take on 'classes' that really break the mold from an RPG standpoint.

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The Void Is Always Darker (Part 2/2)

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:11:04 GMT

The conclusion of our first season! After ordeal after ordeal the Fated trudge through the freezing passage between the worlds. There they must battle not only the denizens of the void, but each will need to face their past in order to have any future at all. // Pursuits (classes) for today's adventure: Julius Ignus - Dabbler, Owain Gunn - Boozer, Sapper Carlson - Scrapper.  // CW: Themes of Alcoholism, Gory Detail, Death, Child Death.  // Original Music by Dawson Music.

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The Void Is Always Darker (Part 1/2)

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

The Fated crash land somewhere between two worlds and collect their bearings in the wreckage of the Iron Ram's carriage. There they meet a convict and are faced with a sticky situation. Should they trust the man in shackles? // Pursuits (classes) for today's adventure: Julius Ignus - Dabbler, Owain Gunn - Boozer, Sapper Carlson - Scrapper.  // CW: Themes of Alcoholism, Gory Detail, Death.  // Original Music by Dawson Music.

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The Void Is Always Darker (Prologue)

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT

We dive into the backstory of one of our favourite characters through the lens of Gaelan Vos, the commander of a private task force aiming to keep peace on Earth some 5 years before our story began.

Special thanks to The Scoundrels (@spsmalifaux) and @Basmalo4 on Twitter as the winners of our first 'Name a Character' competition!

// CW: Themes of Death, Violence.

// Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Breachtown, Breach Down (Part 3/3)

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:01:47 GMT

In this epic conclusion to our second episode, the Fated are interrupted in their escape by a group conducting a ritual. But are their actions as sinister as they appear? // Pursuits (classes) for today's adventure: Julius Ignus - Dabbler, Owain Gunn - Forgotten, Sapper Carlson - Scrapper.  // CW: Themes of Alcoholism, Gory Detail, Drug Use. // Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Breachtown, Breach Down (Part 2/3)

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:56:01 GMT

The crew explore the Last Market of Earth; Owain makes a wager with an alluring salesman; Sapper takes up a new craft and Julius...well things have gone from bad to worse for our poor mortician. // Pursuits (classes) for today's adventure: Julius Ignus - Dabbler, Owain Gunn - Forgotten, Sapper Carlson - Scrapper.  // CW: Themes of Alcoholism, Gory Detail, Drug Use, Gambling. // Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Breachtown, Breach Down (Part 1/3)

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:17:23 GMT

The Fated arrive in America - but aren't looking to stop for long! The Great Breach is in reaching distance, Sapper and Thomas get better acquainted while Owain comes up with a clever way to sneak past the Guard stations...sorry Julius. // Pursuits (classes) for today's adventure: Julius Ignus - Dabbler, Owain Gunn - Forgotten, Sapper Carlson - Scrapper.  // CW: Themes of Alcoholism.  // Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Breachtown, Breach Down (Prologue)

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:00:00 GMT

A short precursor to the second episode of the series - A gathering has occurred on the shores of Lake Taupo, New Zealand. The guardians of a once-slumbering beast gather to mourn their failures and reveal a horrifying prediction.

// CW: Themes of Alcoholism, Death, Violence.

// Original Music by Dawson Music.

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The Ferryman's Fee (Part 3/3)

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT

The Fated regroup and begin their daring escape.

// Pursuits (classes) for today's adventure: Julius Ignus - Dabbler, Owain Gunn - Boozer, Sapper Carlson - Scrapper.

// CW: Themes of Alcoholism, Death, Violence, Suicide.

// Original Music by Dawson Music.

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The Ferryman's Fee (Part 2/3)

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Julius, Owain and Sapper find themselves in pursuit of a missing poet after a horrifying realisation.

// Pursuits (classes) for today's adventure: Julius Ignus - Dabbler, Owain Gunn - Boozer, Sapper Carlson - Scrapper. 

// CW: Themes of Alcoholism, Death, Violence, Suicide. 

// Original Music by Dawson Music.

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The Ferryman's Fee (Part 1/3)

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:01:24 GMT

Welcome one and all to the first full episode of Fate and Fauxtune! This episode introduces our three Fated friends as they step into a side of the world they had never known before. Guided by a mysterious woman by the name of Dahlia Mills, they begin to learn just what magic can do to disrupt the everyday lives of Liverpool's citizens. If you've missed the prologue for this episode, give it a listen - it'll give you a little more context for the events that lead up to this Fateful Encounter. // Pursuits (classes) for today's adventure: Julius Ignus - Dabbler, Owain Gunn - Boozer, Sapper Carlson - Scrapper. // CW: Themes of Alcoholism, Death, Violence, Suicide. // Original Music by Dawson Music.

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The Ferryman's Fee (Prologue)

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

A short precursor to the first episode of the series - As our Fated had their own backstories, this piece will give a little insight into the aftermath of Julius Ignus' night of awakening. // CW: Themes of Alcoholism, Death, Violence, Suicide. // Original Music by Dawson Music.

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Welcome to Fate and Fauxtune!

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Introducing your next RPG Audio Drama!

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