Current Blades in the Dark - Machination

Current Campaign: "Blades in the Dark - Machination"

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Episode #65 - DFRPG 2_4 "Delivery - Coming Home" is up!

Allan returns to Cleveland after a length absence as the acting Warden, filling in for his missing mentor and friend William Donovan.

It’s been more than a few years, but it looks like it’s time to get the gang back together and start poking around..

Actual Play begins at 1:36

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Episode #63 - DFRPG 2_2 "Delivery - City Creation - part 2" - is up!

The crew continues the design and creation of the city of Cleveland in the Dresden Files RPG.

This episode covers locations of the city, and the player map out their character ideas.

Actual Play begins at 4:30.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Episode #62 - DFRPG 2_1 "Delivery - City Creation" - is up!

The crew designs and creates the city of Cleveland in the Dresden Files RPG.

This episode covers the three main threats/themes of the city, And a few of the players start to form ideas for their characters..

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Episode #61 - "Teach Your Kids to Game Week" is up

GM Tom has a discussion with Mark (Age 10) and Megan (Age 16) about their RPG gaming history along with why kids should play and what they get from gaming.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Episode #10 of DFRPG - "Dresden Discussion and Feedback" is up!

The crew discusses their impressions of Dresden Files RPG and RPGs in general.

We also share a few bits of listener feedback.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Episode #9 of DFRPG - "Long Staff of the Law" is up!

The final Episode of the Neutral Grounds series.

The group deals with the Ghouls, but did they get there in time to save Diane?

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Episode #8 of DFRPG - "In For the Kill"

After taking care of Park Ranger Walker, the group moves into the fort and down into the tunnels..

Friday, October 14, 2011

Episode #7 of DFRPG - "The B-Team"

The team heads towards a final confrontation with the enemy.

But their alliance is starting to fray a bit around the edges.

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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Episode #6 of DFRPG - "Blow Your House Down"

The group believes they’ve located the home of the man pulling the strings on the murders at the neutral grounds -  but is he in trouble, or are they? 

And where is Diane? 

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Episode #5 of DFRPG - "Bad Side of Town" is up!

The group confronts Lizard about a growing danger in his territory.'

 Is this group up to facing the most dangerous man in East Green?

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Episode #4 DF RPG - "Alpha Male"

Shawn Grabs control fo the group and a few NPC's as he snarls his way to a few answers.

Is the group getting closer to finding their missing friend? or just getting themselves deeper into trouble?

Friday, September 16, 2011

Episode #3 DF RPG - 'What the Coffee Cup Saw" is up!

Sorry for the long delay, but we are back and the release schedule should return to once per week.

Join the Knights as they delve into the Dresden Files RPG. We spend a short time on feedback and then jump right back into the play.  Hope you enjoy!

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Episode #2 DFRPG - 'Tea for Two' is up!

Episode #2 of our Dresden File RPG (and an explanations of why our release schedule has been interrupted)

We start the actual campaign as the crew visits their local coffee shop only to find something is very, very wrong.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Episode #1 DFRPG - Rules and Combat is up!

We start by dipping our toes into the Dresden Files RPG. This episode is a quick rules discusion and a mock combat to test them out..

Enjoy!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Episode #51 "Review and Comments is up!

The Players discuss with the Storyteller the Shit Luck story line. Comments and critiques - even a few secrets shared, along with story points explained and the players thoughts on the White Wolf Storytelling system in general.

Enjoy!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Episode #50 "Up in Flames" is posted!

The end of our first Actual Play story line and also the announcement of our Gen Con 2011 giveaway winner!

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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Episode #49 "Visit to the Queen" is posted!

The Team is in the Vitamin Bee compound and trying to strike at the heart of the enemy – the Queen!

This is the penultimate episode of the Shit Luck Storyline. Will it end in victory or death?

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Episode #48 "GO Time" is posted!

Emotions run high and nerves are stretched thin as the Task Force's S.I.R.E.N.'s final preparations are finished. Gear is equipped, weapons are locked and loaded, magic talismans are in hand. It's "go time."

For the first time the Task Force takes the fight to the enemy. The attack is multipronged and underway. The heroes are in the Vitamin Bee compound and finally bringing the heat into the heart of the hive.

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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Episode #47 "Once Stung, Twice Shy" (Bonus Episode!) Posted!

Task Force S.I.R.E.N execute their opening moves to their battle plan.. but as usual, not everyone is in agreement to what should be done. Will Special Agent Chu Park have the final laugh, or will Tammy Soong smooth talk Chu into a fatal mistake? The pieces are on the board, the open move has been made, the game promises to be quick and brutal.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Episode #46 "Tweeks" Posted!

Even the best plans have their flaws. With their lives and the lives of countless innocents on line, the Task Force goes over it's battle plan one final time to make sure its as foolproof as possible. They use every power in their arsenal to clarify the weaknesses of their enemy. The final conflict is at hand.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Episode #45 "Battle Plans" Posted!

The Task Force is on the verge of their final assault against the enemy that has plagued them ever since coming to Cleveland. Questions are asked and debated as the Task Force calls upon hard-knock experience, the occult, the Church, a possibly magical knife, and even Winston Tate himself to get answers.

This is the beginning of the end-game.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Episode #44 "Grand Theft Bee" Posted!

Task Force S.I.R.E.N. executes the raid on Benjamin's home in search of the ritual components they need to confront an even greater enemy. The Task Force must deal with magic, swarms of bees, gunplay, car chases, an accounting of their own morality, and a long night of surveillance...

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Episode #43 "Strategic Retreat" Posted!

The Houselights are on and the back door is slammed open as Task Force S.I.R.E.N.'s plan collapses into chaos. The bees are swarming and their master is very, very angry. The Task Force learns an ancient lesson of war the hard way: "No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy"

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Episode #42 "Once More Into the Bees, My Friends" is posted!

Task Force S.I.R.E.N. has never been more prepared to face their shifting, unseen enemy. They just need one final piece of the puzzle: the pinion wings. But that will require a trip back into the nightmare realm of Benjamin's apiary. And it will prove to be an ultimate test to Jay's barely suppressed fears.

One mistep could ruin everything. Do they have what it takes to strike into Benjamin's domain and come out alive?

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Episode #41 "Paperwork" Posted!

Before Vespers and the return to Benjamin's apiary from hell, team S.I.R.E.N. starts to roll into action. Supplies are delivered, locations cased and a digital assault has begun on the Vitamin Bee Corp.

The first steps toward the final confrontation has been taken. There is no turning back now!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Episode #40 "Answers!" Posted!

The Task Force gets one last piece of the puzzle from a trusted friend and then Special Agent Chu Park and Michael Clay use their investigative skills to put it all together.

Now it's time to take the fight to Vitamin Bee.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Episode #39 "Arranged or Deranged" Posted!

Its been a long night after a busy day and it's still not time to sleep. The Task Force reviews their plans for the next day: But before then can finalize anything, they need to understand what's happened to one of their own.

Is Michael Clay the weapon they've desperately needed all along or has the horror of the deadly field work driven him insane? What starts as a simple vetting quickly dances on the edge of an inquisition.

The long night just keeps getting longer and darker..

Monday, April 18, 2011

Episode #38 "Help from Beyond" Posted!

Task Force S.I.R.E.N. gathers together before the final assault, but can they still trust each other?

One welcomed in an outside spirit, others have tried to juggle their loyalties to their conspiracy or teammates.

Will the final assault begin before the team unravels?

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Episode #37: Inner Voices

In the bowels of the Cleveland Public Library..

First, a haunting tune..

Then a haunting voice…

Has Michael Clay lost his mind? Or has something from the deepest Shadow awoken?
If he can't tell the difference, how will his fellow hunters?

After the encounter, will Michael ever be the same again - and can his Task Force S.I.R.E.N. team members truly trust him with their lives?

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Episode #36 "Congregation"

Amid the fear, uncertainty and outright horror, Task Force S.I.R.E.N. plot their stakeout of Vitamin Bee in the "safety" of St. Patrick's.

Meanwhile Dr Lucius continues to feel the consequences of his betrayal of the Cheiron Group..


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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Episode #35 - Get Him to the Greek

Another night, another safehouse. The Task Force decides to contact Michael Clay's mentor Nico in the hope he can offer insight into the mysterious bee relic and to draw up a plan to take the fight to the enemy...

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Episode #34 - Payment Due

The are called Conspiracies and secret societies for a reason. Dr. Lucius disobeyed his handlers at the Cheiron Group. He placed Tony's life above the greater good of the Conspiracy and the powers-that-be are not pleased.

Dr. Lucius has been playing both sides of the fence and now a payment has come due...

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Episode #33 - The Infection of Dissension

Tired and exhausted from endless danger, the hunters are beginning to fracture as too many plots, plans and schemes collide. One of them may have brought a plague upon the latest safehouse, but is the infection real or something more insidious?

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Episode #32 "The Cost of Friendship"

It's always darkest before the dawn, right?

One task force member is lost and another is flat lining in the ICU. What would one doctor do to save a team member? A friend? Would he betray his own conspiracy to bring Tony back from the dead - yet again?

A dark tale becomes darker as the task force is pushed to the breaking point...

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Episode #31 "A Drop of Blood" Posted!

Task Force S.I.R.E.N wraps up the interview / interrogation of their unexpected houseguest. They begin to piece together the mystery and gather the weapons (er, tools) they'll need to strike back at their enemies. Now, if they could only find a safe house safe enough to catch their breath.


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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Episode #30 "Bad Education" Posted!

The time to unveil the mystery is neigh. But the Task Force doesn't know if they can trust their source and they certainly don't like the answers they're getting. And what really happened to John Beamer? 
The Task Force are able to unveil a bevy of secrets... but at what cost

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Episode #29 "Conundrum" Posted!

As the storm intensifies the Task Force retreat into their second safehouse to investigate the apparent murder of their colleague, John Beamer. As they bind the likely murderer for questioning and perhaps worse, they realize that the path forward is not as clear as it seemed moments earlier...

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Monday, February 21, 2011

Episode #28 "Grim Passage" Posted!

Task Force S.I.R.E.N finds themselves back at their second safe house. But can you really call a house filled with blood and gore safe?

Will they be able to find enough clues to help explain what occurred? Listen in as they try to put the pieces together and analyze what really happened to John Beamer...

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Episode #27 "The Beast Within" Posted!

The Task Force returns to their "safehouse" to find a familiar vagrant who collapses before them. The Task Force takes him into custody and brings him inside the safehouse, only to discover a grisly aftermath inside. Powers are invoked, secrets are revealed, and the Task Force comes face to snout with a deadly foe.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Episode #26 "Clean up Aisle 2" Posted!

Chu Park, on the run after escaping a deadly ambush, finally returns to the Task Force. He's much the worse for wear and brings dire warnings. Meanwhile, back at the hospital, Dr. Lucius is alerted to the situation and quickly steps in to manage the damage. Dangerously exposed and compromised the Task Force retreats to their safehouse hoping to sort out the recent turn of events.

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Friday, February 4, 2011

Episode #25 "Bad Karma" is Posted!

Jade finally delivers on the Task Force's request for data on the headquarters of Vitamin Bee. A horrible history of blood, sacrifice, and murder unfolds...

Also, Michael Clay hates werewolves and thinks they should only exist in a ledger as a body count statistic.  Do you share his Aegis Kai Doru values?  Let us know in the Comments section or join us on the Forums, FaceBook, or Twitter.  

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

New Images and Files Posted - Tammy Soong, Niko, and Jade's Research.

Hello fellow Hunters!

Thanks for all the feedback (positive and constructively negative) from our listeners and please, keep it coming!  We enjoy hearing what you have to say and appreciate the kudos and suggestions.

And so, our Story Teller (Scott) keeps twisting the screws on the Task Force so we have to update the site with more information!  We have added images of Tammy Soong and Michael Clay's mentor "Niko" to the NPC page. 

View Michael Clay's initial notes on the bee relic.

Also, check out Jade's research on:
 More information coming soon.  Thanks for listening!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Episode #24 "No Means No Woman!" Posted!

The Task Force members separate to run down leads on the Vitamin Bee company. Two hunters, off on their own, suddenly find themselves in a struggle of survival: One fights for his own life, while the other fights to save a friend’s life, again.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Episode #23 "Arti-Facts" Posted!

In the safety of the library’s special collection, the Task Force researches an ancient relic and realizes that even the library can hold unexpected dangers...

Monday, January 17, 2011

Episode #22 "Shelter from the Storm" Posted!

Exhausted and harried by Vitamin Bee (we think), the new day brings two rays of hope.

First, Ethan has emerged from his coma. Perhaps he can explain why he drove his car into the restaurant.

Second, an old friend leads the Task Force to a special archive that might reveal clues to the purpose of the mysterious bee idol.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

New Social Media Options for Listeners

Much like the early stage of a zombie apocalypse, KOTN is expanding into social media. Please take a moment to check us out on FaceBook and Twitter (@kotn_podcast). Our Forum is available for discussions and as always, you can email us at feedback@kotnpodcast.com.

Thanks for listening!

Episode #21 "Rites and Wrongs" Has Been Posted!

Safehouse two leaves a bit to be desired. Ok, it's a dump. But its a major improvement over the smoking pile of rubble they just left behind. The Task Force start planning their next move and are interuppted by a mysterious phone call. Listen in as the hunters become the hunted...

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

New Images and Files Posted

We have updated the Files section with links to the sites our Storyteller uses for sound effects and ambient music. They are a very useful resource and as a player, they really add to the enjoyment of the session.

Task Force: S.I.R.E.N. welcomes a new member, Sister Katie O'Connor.  Check out her initial bio on the PC page.









For those faithful listeners who wonder about Michael Clay's mysterious idol, Benjamin's mysterious heraldry on his gate, or the odd architecture of Vitamin Bee's HQ, check out these images!




Monday, January 3, 2011

Episode #20 Posted! "Four S.I.R.E.N. for Sister Katie"

Bloody and beaten, Task Force S.I.R.E.N. broods over last night's engagement. One of their own barely clings to life the Cleveland Lutheran Hospital's burn ward. Now that they are down a member, the boss, Winston Tate, has called up a "specialist" to fill in. Listen as Task Force S.I.R.E.N. welcomes Sister Katie O'Connor, the pistol-packing, hot rod driving, dog-loving nun to the team.