Retro Role Cast
"Serious roleplaying games played by deeply unserious people."
We are a tabletop roleplaying actual play podcast featuring games that remind us of our gaming roots!
In season one we played Low Fantasy Gaming by Pickpocket Press, Its sequel game Tales of Argosa is soon to be released and comes highly recommended by all of us, stop by Pickpocket Games on the web for more info!
Season two saw a transition to a modified Version of Old School Essentials (Advanced) by Gavin Norman, one of many retro offshoots of the world's most popular role playing game. We borrow rules and content from many sources, but with Old School Essentials we used (in no particular order), Old School Feats by Eric Diaz, Into The Wyrd and Wild by Charles Furgeson-Avery, Into the Wild by Todd Leback, The Axian Library by Guiseppe Rotondo, and the Monster Overhaul by Skerples, amongst other sources.
With the close of Season 2 and the addition of two new Retro Role Casters we have moved to a more episodic format for Season 3. We are refering to seasons 1 and 2 as our Zero Level Funnel of Podcasting.
For Level one we have decided to do more of a One+ shot format to try some of the many systems we admire. That adventure begins with ShadowDark and moves to Mothership. Then on to Dolmenwood, Dungeon Crawl Classics, and who knows what...
Logo Art: Olivia G, Background Art: Bob Greyvenstein. Some artwork © Grim Press, used with permission. All rights reserved.
Episodes
67 episodes
Shadowdark! The Corsairs of Anon-Thuun Wrap-Up
A big RetroRoleCast thank you to all of you amazing Shadowdarklings that gave us a listen in the last 7 weeks! We have noticed and appreciate the support! In this episode we give a quick recap on our adventure, and how we feel on th...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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8:19
Shadowdark! The Corsairs of Anon-Thuun Ep7
After picking jellyfish nettles off of themselves, the guys check back up on "Red" and go in search of the elusive second gemstone eye. Newer powers are cast down. Old powers are awakened, along with the mountain, on this fina...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:35:37
Shadowdark! The Corsairs of Anon-Thuun Ep6
A player returns... A player is absent... Union has his hit points reduced to naught again... The characters find out what the mysterious red eyed lady has been doing all this time... A theological discussion is had...#ad&d #Shadowda...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:08:14
Shadowdark! The Corsairs of Anon-Thuun Ep5
The wizard's belongings are scrutinized. Earth is moved. Two statues, one fair, and one foul loom large in the temple, and in the adventure. a plan is hatched...#ad&d #Shadowdark #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #r...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:04:59
Shadowdark! The Corsairs of Anon-Thuun Ep4
The castaway heroes trudge towards the more inhabited part of the cave/temple complex they find themselves in. Roke gets caught up in a net, they encounter new foes, the strange woman accompanying them leaves them behind...#ad&...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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58:04
Shadowdark! The Corsairs of Anon-Thuun Ep3
Deeper into the strange volcanic caves the heroes go... The Chuul reappears... Strange fishmen are encountered... #ad&d #Shadowdark #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #rpg #Dnd #oldschoolrpg #limithronNow that we have fi...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:15:40
Shadowdark! The Corsairs of Anon-Thuun Ep2
Having made their way into the cave, the adventurers confront unexpected dropoffs, tides, and strange eldritch beasts...#ad&d #Shadowdark #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #rpg #Dnd #oldschoolrpgVisit Lazarus Games' eBay store fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:05:48
***RetroRoleCast S3 Introduction! *** New Listeners Start Here!***
A few words from the editor on the upcoming season. We will be offering more variety, mare cast members, different systems, and shorter adventures! Hope you join us for the ride!#ad&d #Shadowdark #OSR #ttrpg #actual...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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5:33
Shadowdark! The Corsairs of Anon-Thuun Ep1
We are back with a new direction on the podcast! Focusing more on shorter stories, a more varied cast, and trying out a lot of the games that make us happy! Lots more to come!First up, we play the excellent game by Kelsey Dio...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:22:53
RetroRoleCast S2 ep24 An Unexpected Final
The heroes' luck finally runs out... Vel is blinded by the light. Kor performs the drag out maneuver. A monster is contained, but not without cost...Our sincere thanks to any and everyone who has followed our journey to...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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57:44
RetroRoleCast S2 ep 23 Chitinous Hook Appendages
The heroes tangle with some new foes while investigating the bottom floor of the laboratory. We take things slightly less seriously, and forget our own rules. A figure from the past resurfaces.#ad&d #oldschoolessentials #...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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48:49
RetroRoleCast S2 ep22 Serious Dungeoneering
The Heroes explore the scenes of recent mayhem in the laboratories below the tower. new foes are found...#ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #rpg #Dnd #oldschoolrpgVisit Lazarus Games' e...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:11:25
RetroRoleCast S2 ep21 The Tower of The Wyrm
The heroes and their new companions explore a tower, looking for Liafel. Kor examines a gauntlet. The depths beneath the tower are explored...#ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #rpg #Dnd ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:07:29
RetroRoleCast S2 ep 20 Betrayal in Slale
Events in Slale begin to spiral with the heroes looking for a way out. Old fiends reveal themselves. A Dragon emerges from the fight...#ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #rpg #Dnd #oldsch...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:00:46
RetroRoleCast S2 ep19 All Raven's Eve
Kor procures a new pendant at the jeweler. A mysterious stranger arranges a meeting, The heroes begin to question the things they thought they knew. Miro has a rooftop job. There is a showdown at the tower square...<...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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56:15
RetroRoleCast S2 ep18 At a Slale's Pace
The Ravens enjoy a couple weeks without anyone trying to kill them. They explore the city in which they now find themselves, which is also their prison at the moment. new friends are met, rumors are discussed, a new fight club is es...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:16:29
RetroRoleCast S2 ep17 A Queen in Sorrow
The Ravens are finally in Slale, but find the city anything but what they were expecting. The terms of their stay are revealed. An evening at the Inn, and Wernock's quest is completed, but not without some foreseen and unforseen complicat...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:09:01
RetroRoleCast S2 ep16 Travels in Wood
The characters are given a history lesson, and some new capabilities are revealed. Aerial combatants are faced, and a journey is completed ahead of schedule...#ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:16:28
RetroRoleCast S2 ep15 Zombie Vampire Dragons?
The journey continues through the forest as the guys make their inexorable way towards Slale. A new flying menace is encountered, as is a mysterious man with a boat...#ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #OSR #ttrpg #a...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:00:07
RetroRoleCast S2 ep14 A Night at the Mine
Ignoring signs of danger, literal and otherwise, the adventurers attempt to get some rest in an abandoned building next to an old abandoned(?) mine.#ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #rpg #Dnd #olds...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:26:45
RetroRoleCast S2 ep13 Running from the Devil (dog)
The Temple is cleansed, but the heroes need to depart abruptly. A six legged monstrosity, and a fall from a cliff...#ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #rpg #Dnd #oldschoolrpgVisit Laza...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:20:25
RetroRoleCast S2 ep12 Of Dice and Men
The fight in the undercroft. A revealing document is found, with a part from a sword...#ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #rpg #Dnd #oldschoolrpgVisit Lazarus Games' eBay store for ret...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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54:24
RetroRoleCast S2 ep11 The Defiler of the Temple
Following the old crusader knight through the forest, the guys find a defiled temple, and its new inhabitants...#ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #OSR #ttrpg #actualplay #rpg #Dnd #oldschoolrpgVisit Lazarus Games'...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:29:47
RetroRoleCast S2 ep10 With Apologies to Mr. Herzog
An old man from the West confronts the guys in the inn. some mysterious cloaked figures confront the guys outside the inn. The mysterious midnight summoning leads to mayhem.#ad&d #oldschoolessentials #lowfantasygaming #O...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:14:27