All Episodes - The Tavern
Welcome to The Tavern, an RPG Actual Play radio show and podcast based at the University of Warwick. Join your MC Wilkie, and players Izzy, Erin, and Hamish, in an adventure through a cyberpunk dystopian London known as Sector 25. Follow our twitter @TheTavernCast for updates and use #TheTavernCast to talk about the show!Our character portraits are by Aileen Tan, our Theme Tune is by Hamish Inglis, some of our backing tunes are by Reece Goodall, and The Sprawl is by Hamish Cameron and Ardens Ludere.
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The Tavern S3/E14 - The Calm Before The Storm (Mid-Season Finale)
Well, this is it gang, the last of our backlog of episodes since the lockdown. Technical limitations mean we're unsure about our plans for recording right now, but we're trying to get the show back up and running. Stick with us on social media for updates. In this episode, Morgan goes deep, and Knight leans into it. Find us on Twitter and Instagram at @thetaverncast, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/thetaverncast This work is based on Blades in the Dark (found at http://www.bladesinthedark.com/), product of One Seven Design, developed and authored by John Harper, and licensed for our use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
The Tavern S3/E13 - A Prime Opportunity Pt. 2
We've finally managed to get this episode edited (thanks to Erin for her help there) and ready to go out to y'all. The UK is currently in lockdown, and RAW has closed its studios for the foreseeable future, which means that after Episode 14 goes up one week from today, we're going to have to find a new way to record The Tavern. In this episode, Morgan shows off his skills, Nyx takes it easy, and Knight loses their cool. Find us on Twitter @thetaverncast, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/thetaverncast This work is based on Blades in the Dark (found at http://www.bladesinthedark.com/), product of One Seven Design, developed and authored by John Harper, and licensed for our use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
The Tavern S3/E12 - A Prime Opportunity Pt. 1
Jeff Bezos is still alive in the future and he's still bald. Also our crew are looking to get themselves some free healthcare so I guess this whole episode's a commentary on something or other. We're still trying out our hack of Blades In The Dark, which I've tentatively called Blades in the Tavern, or The Tavern in the Dark. In this episode, Morgan does something "right", Nyx suffers from irony, and Knight joins The Fray. Find us on Twitter @thetaverncast, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/thetaverncast This work is based on Blades in the Dark (found at http://www.bladesinthedark.com/), product of One Seven Design, developed and authored by John Harper, and licensed for our use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
The Tavern S3/E11 - Stacking The Decks
We've made some progress with our Forged In The Dark system, and in this episode Knight and Nyx go on a score following up on their last mission. In this episode, Nyx muscles in, and Knight goes joyriding. Find us on Twitter @thetaverncast, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/thetaverncast This work is based on Blades in the Dark (found at http://www.bladesinthedark.com/), product of One Seven Design, developed and authored by John Harper, and licensed for our use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
The Tavern S3/E10 - Informants and Infiltration
We're trying out a new game this session! Let us know how it went @thetaverncast on twitter! In this episode: Morgan has an unhappy realization, Nyx checks out the competition, and Knight finds hacking a lot easier and less time consuming on their radio show! This episode features Killing Time by Kevin MacLeod
The Tavern S3/E09 - The Panacea Extraction Part. 2
The Thrilling Conclusion! Is Knight finally a real boy? Why do neither Nyx nor Morgan have their drivers licenses? All will be revealed... In this episode, Morgan takes a tumble, Nyx says too much, and Knight Rages against the Machine.
The Tavern S3/E08 - The Panacea Extraction Part. 1
We're back! Did you miss us? I bet you did. This week we finally get into the mission and get down to stealing some drugs. In this episode, Morgan goes full Black Widow mode, Nyx gets punched. Twice. and Knight gets Hospitalized.
The Tavern S3/E07 - Fire and I.C.E.
We recorded this one very early in the morning, and Izzy got stuck in traffic, so it's a little chaotic. Wilkie's left in some more of the chit-chat which will hopefully make up for this. Look out for our S3 So Far roundup episode coming to the Patreon soon. In this episode, Morgan plays with a dog for 40 minutes, Nyx gets some skin in the game, and Knight goes to Hell and back. This episode also features Killing Time and Interloper by Kevin MacLeod
The Tavern S3/E06 - Crumbs
Morgan, Nyx, and Knight get back down to business and pick up a new mission from a new fixer. In this episode, Morgan makes a new friend, Nyx encounters an old flame, and Knight learns cartography. This episode features Antagonist A, Robot Brain A, and Movement Proposition, by Kevin MacLeod
The Tavern S3/E05 - Picking Up The Pieces
Compared to last episode, this one goes pretty smoothly. In this episode, Morgan calls in a favour he isn't owed, Nyx regrets her tattoo, and Knight packs heat. This episode of The Tavern also features Interloper and Movement Proposition by Keven MacLeod.
The Tavern Q+A #1
Since we couldn't put out a regular episode this week, Wilkie asked you for your questions, and then answered them! Expect a regular episode next Monday, as well as a Patreon exclusive Mission 1 roundup episode soon!
The Tavern S3/E04 - Murphy's Law
This episode of The Tavern features quite possibly the most failures we've ever rolled in one episode. It's a rough one. In this episode, Morgan tells a white lie, Nyx is a Doctor, not an Engineer, and Knight gets scrapped. This episode of The Tavern also features Hitman by Kevin MacLeod
The Tavern S3/E03 - Attack The Arcology
Get it? Like Attack The Block (2011) starring John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, and Nick Frost. Except this episode has very little in common with that film. In this episode, Morgan and Nyx get their brunch on, and Knight suffers from Social Anxiety. This episode also features Killing Time and Retrofuture Nasty by Kevin MacLeod.
The Tavern S3/E02 - Mr Who?
The team cases the joint before their first mission. In this episode, Morgan wants to see the manager, Nyx gets down to business, and Knight raids Area 51.
The Tavern S3/E01 - Happy New Year
Welcome to Sector 25! In our first episode, we meet our "heroes" and set them up with their first mission! In this episode: Morgan lives it up, Nyx gets a rush, and Knight causes chaos.
The Tavern S3/E00 - Season 3 Worldbuilding
Welcome to Season 3 of The Tavern. In this episode, we discuss the world that our game of The Sprawl is going to take place in. Tune in to radio.warwick.ac.uk at 7pm on Saturdays to listen live, and follow the mixcloud to get podcast episodes on the following Mondays.