🕳️The Dead Drop | "Countdown to PISCES" | June 2024 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 14, 2024 · 54 MIN

🕳️The Dead Drop | "Countdown to PISCES" | June 2024

from Mayday Plays · host Mayday Roleplay

On this month's Dead Drop, Sergio is joined by special guest co-host Bud from Bud's RPG Review! Together, they delve into the highly anticipated PISCES sourcebook, highlighting what Players and Handlers can look forward to. They also explore the key differences between UK and US law enforcement, offering valuable insights for your games. Plus, Bud shares his horror game design philosophy, discusses his platinum best-seller VIRAL, and reveals what makes a truly captivating horror scenario. The Patreon version of this episode contains over 30 minutes of bonus interview detailing Bud's thoughts on Delta Green, the differences between UK and US ttrpg culture, his tales from running Impossible Landscapes, and more. http://www.patreon.com/maydayrp Bud's original scenario Black Thumb, Part 1: https://youtu.be/7eiQnNXLB40?si=qoP5QBj5k5PqK5Ec VIRAL: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/391974/viral-a-modern-call-of-cthulhu-scenario and INVERSION: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/472336/inversion-a-modern-call-of-cthulhu-scenario --- Merchandise Giveaway! Entries began May 31st and run through June 28th. If chosen, you can win one of the following prizes; Perennial Airlines t-shirt Devil’s Night poster, 12x24” Perennial Agents sticker collection (5 stickers total) 1 month of Patreon membership FREE (Repeater - $5 level) We’ll announce the winners on June 28th in the intro to episode 27, “Death Awakens The Sleeper”. Receive one entry for each of the following: Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (please send us a screenshot). Talk about the show on social media and @ us (@maydayroleplay). Join our Newsletter: eepurl.com/iIVUjo (please send us a screenshot) 👕 MERCH: http://ko-fi.com/maydayrp & https://mayday-merch.printify.me/products 💵 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/maydayrp 📰 Join our newsletter: eepurl.com/iIVUjo 🎙 Listen to us: 🟣 Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayd…ys/id1537347277 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vdTgXoqpSpMssSP9Vka3Z?si=97a6a19d71cf4be0 🟠 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mayday-roleplay 🌟 Other Socials 🌟 🐦 Twitter: http://twitter.com/maydayroleplay 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/maydayrp/ 🔴 Website: http://maydayroleplay.com/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maydayroleplay 👾 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maydayroleplay 🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maydayrp Thanks for your support! 00:00 Intro 01:16 The Briefing 02:00 Adam Scott Glancy on PISCES 03:01 The insects from Shaggai 04:43 Bud explains PISCES 09:18 UK vs US law enforcement 15:49 UK media inspirations 18:40 Where PISCES agents come from 20:42 Bud's tips for PISCES handlers & players 25:40 Horror dcenario design 30:00 What makes a good horror scenario? 35:51 Stealing mechanics from other games for DG 39:45 Bud's original DG scenario: Black Thumb 47:26 Ghosts in Delta Green 48:57 Bud's next scenario 50:00 What's next for Bud'sRPGReview? 52:42 Outro

On this month's Dead Drop, Sergio is joined by special guest co-host Bud from Bud's RPG Review! Together, they delve into the highly anticipated PISCES sourcebook, highlighting what Players and Handlers can look forward to. They also explore the key differences between UK and US law enforcement, offering valuable insights for your games. Plus, Bud shares his horror game design philosophy, discusses his platinum best-seller VIRAL, and reveals what makes a truly captivating horror scenario. The Patreon version of this episode contains over 30 minutes of bonus interview detailing Bud's thoughts on Delta Green, the differences between UK and US ttrpg culture, his tales from running Impossible Landscapes, and more. http://www.patreon.com/maydayrp Bud's original scenario Black Thumb, Part 1: https://youtu.be/7eiQnNXLB40?si=qoP5QBj5k5PqK5Ec VIRAL: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/391974/viral-a-modern-call-of-cthulhu-scenario and INVERSION: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/472336/inversion-a-modern-call-of-cthulhu-scenario --- Merchandise Giveaway! Entries began May 31st and run through June 28th. If chosen, you can win one of the following prizes; Perennial Airlines t-shirt Devil’s Night poster, 12x24” Perennial Agents sticker collection (5 stickers total) 1 month of Patreon membership FREE (Repeater - $5 level) We’ll announce the winners on June 28th in the intro to episode 27, “Death Awakens The Sleeper”. Receive one entry for each of the following: Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (please send us a screenshot). Talk about the show on social media and @ us (@maydayroleplay). Join our Newsletter: eepurl.com/iIVUjo (please send us a screenshot) 👕 MERCH: http://ko-fi.com/maydayrp & https://mayday-merch.printify.me/products 💵 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/maydayrp 📰 Join our newsletter: eepurl.com/iIVUjo 🎙 Listen to us: 🟣 Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayd…ys/id1537347277 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vdTgXoqpSpMssSP9Vka3Z?si=97a6a19d71cf4be0 🟠 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mayday-roleplay 🌟 Other Socials 🌟 🐦 Twitter: http://twitter.com/maydayroleplay 📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/maydayrp/ 🔴 Website: http://maydayroleplay.com/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maydayroleplay 👾 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maydayroleplay 🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maydayrp Thanks for your support! 00:00 Intro 01:16 The Briefing 02:00 Adam Scott Glancy on PISCES 03:01 The insects from Shaggai 04:43 Bud explains PISCES 09:18 UK vs US law enforcement 15:49 UK media inspirations 18:40 Where PISCES agents come from 20:42 Bud's tips for PISCES handlers & players 25:40 Horror dcenario design 30:00 What makes a good horror scenario? 35:51 Stealing mechanics from other games for DG 39:45 Bud's original DG scenario: Black Thumb 47:26 Ghosts in Delta Green 48:57 Bud's next scenario 50:00 What's next for Bud'sRPGReview? 52:42 Outro

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