Variant Rules

An actual play #RPGPodcast where we explore the development of #ArcaneAndIron through play and behind the scene interviews.

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This week's #Forge episode introduces a whole new way to play @ArcaneandIron. Listen to hear @thebendren make a totally off-base guess of what it will be and @rulezerohero describe how laziness can sometimes lead to great ideas. #VariantRules #RPGPodcast

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Between masks, hand sanitizer and generous social distancing, today we’re dropping a Forge episode discussing health, healing and all the ways games create tension while players try to stay safe out there. #arcaneandiron #actualplay #ttrpg #podcasts https://t.co/EtOSaDt1p0

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Podcasting during COVID. Masks instead of pop filters and one character at a time to come visit and distance from @thebendren and @ejhendren. #BraveNewWorld

[Emma J. Hendren (She/Her) @ejhendren]

Recording @RulesVariant for the first time since January with @rulezerohero and @thebendren. We'll be dropping #TheForge episodes again in the future and some Kit and Josephine content. #VariantRules

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Also, it took me 35 minutes to get to 3 minutes of audio after a very long debate of how quesadillas & tacos are the same and creme brulee & flan are the same thing. Audience, weigh in below:

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Editing while having a headache and mental health problems: take excedrin, take your nightly klonopin, drink water, and light a nice smelling candle in case it's a stress headache. But still, tomorrow's episode will be out on time headache or no!

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New episode hot off the editing software. In this one Serafin and Josephine play a game of "anything you can do, I can do better" while the rest of the gang spill the tea.

https://t.co/EtOSaDt1p0

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What's your favorite mountain folks? One of the most compelling outtakes we've ever had: (Context: https://t.co/XW6LGq4i9q)

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This week's episode includes a brooding check, a discussion of Nate's butt, and more. You narrowly escape another deluge of dad jokes, but don't worry, we deliver on so much more. #VariantRules #actualplay #ttrpgpodcast

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Here in #Chicago, 38 degrees is the perfect sunbathing weather. But have you been listening to our winter story? Magical wind blows from the Up and our players are snow creatures brought to life! Enjoy this… https://t.co/2AZ3Rqt6CX

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Killer space bunnies threaten our magical snow heroes in this week's episode of our winter story arc. Do not miss the magic of this storyline, with guest stars @AddieGia and Tommy Cottin from @ManifestRpg and @essentialnpcs, along with storyteller Chris Van Houten.

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@avatar_serra Except it's coming out on Wednesday. @ejhendren is just editing early and very excited for all of you to hear it.

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A great quote from @avatar_serra in tomorrow's episode as her character Inday works on a "quintessential clerical moment." Listen up tomorrow for an exciting episode with great challenges, after a bit of shopping.

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Sometimes @ejhendren thinks that @LooneyLabs should sponsor #VariantRules the #ttrpgpodcast about designing a game because of the sheer volume of times the word #fluxx is mentioned about items in the @ArcaneandIron system. #PunsAreGreat #InDevelopment

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We think it's spooky how good of a game #ArcaneAndIron is and how you could make it as scary as any other RPG. I'm looking at you, #DreadRPG and #CallofCthulhu! I'm throwing down a gauntlet, @ManifestRpg style.

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Happy October! Are you ready for spooky season or have you been ready for months now?
We're excited to incorporate some spooky or scary adventures into our playtests this month.
#ArcaneAndIron #ttrpg #roleplaying #RPG #ttrpgs #narrativeroleplaying #gaminglife

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@ejhendren And yes, she knows it's International Talk like a Pirate Day, and that she shares a birthday with the incredible Hermione Granger and Jeremy Irons, don't worry. :)

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Sorry for delays with today's episode. @ejhendren has a birthday tomorrow and enjoyed a #Cubs game last night, so she forgot to finish in advance.

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Turtles! Imp! Pirates! A new #actualplay episode drops tomorrow! Check it out at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://t.co/9VmRh9LAa8

On Variant Rules we play a brand new RPG system, @ArcaneandIron, as it's being developed.

[Brandon but now a Vader @rulezerohero]

Listen to @RulesVariant to hear one of the sexiest voices on the airwaves (internet waves?) @And_Saenz #actualplay #variantrules

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Sometimes editing is hard. Especially on days your bipolar disorder and anxiety are giving you trouble. Just a reminder to everyone to take things a step at a time, and reach out when needed. @ejhendren has had to. #SuicidePreventionDay #SelfCare

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Photo of that silly game creator, Brandon, and one of our amazing playtesters (jlwoelf) from a playtest last week. We are so excited to have arcaneandiron in the #PlaytestHall at #GenCon52 later this week! Check out… https://t.co/iRr3UFQgWb