Cantrips and Coffee

May 29 2024 147 ep. 72 mins 13
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Reviewing Tabletop RPGs to help you know where to put your hard earned dollars. Rule 1: anything but D&D.

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145. Old Gods of Appalachia: Actual Play (1/4)

May 29 2024 67 mins  
Hey there, family. Old Gods of Appalachia, by Deep Nerd Media, is a horror anthology podcast series that is evocative and chilling. But how does this stack up when it's converted to a TTRPG? Follow along in our four part series. Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each episode we roast up a fresh batch of episodes on different tabletop roleplaying games. In our "anythin

144. Side Table #15: The Quantum Ogre

Mar 17 2024 62 mins  

143. Rivers of London: Review

Mar 10 2024 73 mins  

142. Rivers of London: Actual Play (4/4)

Mar 06 2024 80 mins  
Rivers of London is built around supernatural a police force that keeps magical forces in line but what if they were in... Manitoba? We're really not even sure about this but... Welcome to Rivers of Winnipeg, episode 2. We completed the introductory scenario called The Bookshop, so now we want to know: how well does a licensed game translate to an original story and setting? We

141. Rivers of London: Actual Play (3/4)

Jan 12 2024 77 mins  
Rivers of London is built around supernatural a police force that keeps magical forces in line but what if they were in... Manitoba? We're really not even sure about this but... Welcome to Rivers of Winnipeg! We completed the introductory scenario called The Bookshop, so now we want to know: how well does a licensed game translate to an original story and setting? We are about

140. Rivers of London: Lore and Related Media

Dec 11 2023 30 mins  
A game of paranormal investigators, based on books by Ben Aaronovitch. It may seem niche, but we have plenty of relatable media that could inspire your next game. If you're planning on playing Rivers of London, by Chaosium, listen here to see where we recommend familiarizing yourself if you don't want to read the novels! Welcome to Cantrips and Coffee, where each episode w

139. Rivers of London: Actual Play (2/4)

Dec 04 2023 67 mins  
A tale of flying books? A suspicious narrative of poltergeists? While our members of the Folly may be skeptical about the book shop employee's story, they can't quite pin down why it doesn't add up. Join us for the conclusion of The Bookshop, the beginner adventure included in Rivers of London, the new TTRPG by Chaosium. Well known for their Call of Cthulhu, just how we

138. Rivers of London: Actual Play (1/4)

Nov 06 2023 77 mins  
Rivers of London is a silver ENNIE award winning tabletop game from Chaosium, the makers of Call of Cthulhu. Based on the novels and graphic novels of Ben Aaronovitch, you play as members of the Folly, a paranormal police force whose goal is to calm the world of the Demi-Monde. Investigators are meant to win and inspire hope— a very different tone from Cthulhu. Join us now as we

137. The Society, Ep. 4: ...Often Go Awry (Call of Cthulhu)

Aug 22 2023 78 mins  
In an attempt to rid Providence of aquatic monstrosities, our investigators blew up the property, only to have Dr. Dottie Hamilton struck by flying debris. She emerges from surgery, and our investigators wonder what their next steps are. The Society is created. Listen now to our live play of Call of Cthulhu, by Chaosium. Want to watch live? Join us on Twitch every second Wednesday

136. The Society, Ep. 3: The Best Laid Plans... (Call of Cthulhu)

Aug 15 2023 76 mins  
After rescuing their friend Charles, our investigators realize that they have a larger problem: stopping the creatures under the Winscott home from escaping. The time has come for our players to forge a new path, but first they have to bury the past. Listen now to our live play of Call of Cthulhu, by Chaosium. Want to watch live? Join us on Twitch every second Wednesday at 7:00pm