#27 Review: NIGHTFRIGHT Horror TTRPG
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We have something to put on your radar for your summer and Spooky Season gamenights! We review NIGHTFRIGHT, a GM-less, rules-light, map-making horror TTRPG. Player characters are children who find themselves in an unlit and twisty nightmare version of their house. Grab your flashlights, pack some snacks, and link arms--the doors and windows are no longer where they should be and you need to find a way out! The 'power of friendship' is not enough and no one (or entity) is around to help you... especially not that silouette in the dark stalking you. By the way, Happy Canada Day and...
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#X1 Announcement: June & July Charity Activity, Incoming Baby Alert, and Ads
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On this brief announcement episode: 🚀 Escape Vector charity activities for June and July 2025; 🚀 Incoming baby and what that means for operations at Escape Vector HQ; 🚀 Recent changes to advertisting on the show and our position on advertising. ++ For more info on the Heart & Stroke Foundation (of Canada) and to donate directly (donations made in May and June will be matched!): ++ We can't make it to Montreal Comiccon this year but we plan to donate some copies of "What Stirs Below" (adventure for Mothership RPG)... and maybe even a relic to the . !! Subscribe...
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#26 Movie Review: Bone Keeper (2026)
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Something different again. We review the indie sci fi horror film "Bone Keeper". Synopsis: Six friends investigate the legend of the 'Bone Keeper' in a UK forest and cave system. But deep in the caves, they realise they are being hunted, and the line between hunter and prey blurs. 'Cabin watch' or skip? This episode is spoiler-free. Let me know what you think of the occasional movie or wargaming/boardgame-focused episode on this show. But don't worry, the next episode WILL be TTRPG related, if not Mothership or Cyberpunk-focused! Content Warning:Violence and body horror...
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#25 CyberpunkRED RPG: Overview + Where to Start in 2026
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CyberpunkRED, the current edition of the Cyberpunk TTRPG. Tune in (or chip in), chooms, to this packed episode for: 🦾 an overview of what you need to know, from the perspective of having run and played it for 1-2 years and staying in the loop throughout the years 🦾 tips and direction on where to start in the year 2026--the best year to start! 🦾 candid yapping about some things we are not so fond of... 👀 Although we talk about CyberpunkRED in general and about selected products, in future episodes we’ll talk in more detail about the different product releases. TTRPG...
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#24 Movie Review: Strange Harvest (2025)
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Ho-ho-horror movie! Something different this time--a little surprise under your Christmas tree. We review the indie horror film "Strange Harvest", an eerie mockumentary thriller investigating a series of ritualistic murders and its elusive culprit, Mr. Shiny. This episode is spoiler-free (and long overdue!). Let me know what you think of the occasional movie or wargaming/boardgame-focused episode on this show. But don't worry, the next episode WILL be Mothership or Cyberpunk-focused! Content Warning:Violence (mentioned) Film Reviewed:📼 "Strange Harvest" (2025) is directed by Stuart...
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#23 Review: Iron Tomb || Mothership RPG
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We review the Mothership RPG adventure scenario, “Iron Tomb". This episode is player-friendly (no spoilers). Would you like to run this or will you ask your GM to run this? TTRPG Material Used:🔹“Iron Tomb" is written by Owen O'Donnell, with art by Lettuce and editing by DN Wilkie. It can be found on DriveThruRPG.com at. (I have not thoroughly reviewed "Year of the Rat" yet, but here is too, if you wanted to treat yourself some more--you work hard!). Using our affiliate links helps the show via commission without drawbacks for you--please consider it! Other Mentions:...
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#22 Review: Lone Star, Solo Rules for Mothership RPG
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We review “Lonestar, Solo Rules for Mothership RPG”. Houston, we have some problems... Find out what works and what doesn't! More Mothership and solo-related content coming... TTRPG Material Used:🔹“Lone Star: Solo Rules for Mothership RPG” is written by Peter Rubin-Burgess from Parts Per Million. It can be found on DriveThruRPG.com at. 🔹"A Fistful of Spore Pods" is written by Joel Hines from Silverarm Press. It can be found on DriveThruRPG.com at. Using our affiliate links helps the show via commission without drawbacks for you--please consider it! Visit ...
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#21 Debrief: The Seed Vault (and Land of Cicadas Hexcrawl) || Cloud Empress RPG
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Reflections on the experience of running the Seed Vault and the hexcrawl to it, and tips/lessons learned for fellow GMs. Players, tune in for the first part of this episode, then share it with your GMs. GMs, stay awhile and listen... TTRPG Material Used“The Seed Vault” is a scenario written by Samantha Leigh for the Cloud Empress Ecological Science Fantasy RPG created by watt. The journey toward the Seed Vault was based on material from watt’s Cloud Empress hexcrawl setting book, “Land of Cicadas”. Both can be found on DriveThruRPG.com at the following affiliate...
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#20 Actual Play: Salvation at the Seed Vault Pt 9, FINALE || Cloud Empress RPG
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Part 9, FINALE. Around a crackling fire, hearts and loyalties are put on the table and, as farmerlings might say, the henducks come home to roost. Has Casper found his cure? A departure. The end of an adventure... ++ Plus: Get your official Escape Vector x Came To Play Podcast Bingo Card(tm) ready, since in a shocking twist, we have some foot-stuff this episode! Footclan(?), come grab your fanservice and have a seat next to the furries and pee-pee-posse. Don't worry, you can find God later--you have this banger of a finale to enjoy! This is an Actual Play mini-series that...
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#19 Actual Play: Salvation at the Seed Vault Pt 8 || Cloud Empress RPG
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Part 8. Berry sorry for the delay, my dearest listeners... Be(e)hold, the penultimate episode! The Seed Vault is a mess, and so are its occupants (recent guests included). In awe and terror of the Imago's presence, the party attempts a daring escape with their new traveling companion and cargo--time to #LegIt4TheExit. Hog has an idea. Some survivors speak ill of the dead. Neon Genesis Empress-gelion 8.0: Things Might (Not) Be OK. ++ Plus: We have some hot mikes in the cold open and body of the episode--Trevor leaves his camera and mic on for too long... We have a bit of...
info_outlineSomething different again. We review the indie sci fi horror film "Bone Keeper". Synopsis: Six friends investigate the legend of the 'Bone Keeper' in a UK forest and cave system. But deep in the caves, they realise they are being hunted, and the line between hunter and prey blurs. 'Cabin watch' or skip? This episode is spoiler-free. Let me know what you think of the occasional movie or wargaming/boardgame-focused episode on this show. But don't worry, the next episode WILL be TTRPG related, if not Mothership or Cyberpunk-focused!
Content Warning:
Violence and body horror (mentioned).
Film Reviewed:
📼 "Bone Keeper" (2025) is directed and written by Howard J. Ford, starring Sarah Alexandra Marks, Louis James, Tiffany Hannam-Daniels, and featuring John Rhys-Davies. Thank you again to Strike Media and Plaion Pictures for the advanced screener. The movie has been available on VOD in the UK and US (?) since April 6. At the time of episode release, it still does not to appear to be available in Canada.
Other Mentions:
📢 "The Horror on Tau Sigma 7" by DG Chapman, of Magnum Galaxy Games (Mothership Sci Fi Horror RPG). It can be found on DriveThruRPG.com at this affiliate link.
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