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Our new gaming podcast - We will cover reviews, news, retro reviews, and discussions and analysis on a variety of gaming topics, both new and old.
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Welcome to Very Random Encounters, a show where we play pen and paper RPGs in which we've randomly determined as many things as is possible, including characters, villains, names, places, and other weirder stuff! It all comes together to be a very random encounter. We're an actual play roleplaying game podcast by four friends who love the challenge of telling a story whose details are all prompted by random rolls. You can start with the first episode in any given season.
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Discussions of random subject both whimsical and serious. The perfect place entertainment and information. Cover art photo provided by Robert Katzki on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@ro_ka
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In Final Fantasy, a "Random Encounter" is a surprise pop-up battle. On this podcast, Teacher/Rapper/Hero Mega Ran tells stories from the road, the classroom, and from life, with friends and alone... And hopefully you and he learns a lesson from them. It's Random Encounters.
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312 - RPGFan’s Most Anticipated Games of 2025
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In our final Random Encounter of 2024, we’re diving into the games we’re most excited to play in 2025! Every December, RPGFan unveils one of our biggest features: a list of the most anticipated games for the year ahead. What better way to close out 2024 than by joining our panel on Random Encounter to celebrate the titles we’re excited for as we co…
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Find out if Bri, Moggin, and Bolton can abscond with the book, protect the wedding from a rampaging dragon, and, above all, process some of these feelings the town of Saltbreak has so clearly avoided! Thanks to special guest LittleRedDot! Find more of her work @littlereddot on social media and at www.koboldpress.com Buy our book, The Ultimate Rando…
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Tales of the Valiant with Special Guest Little Red Dot of Kobold Press #3: First Name "The" Last Name "Mayor"
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It turns out the rumours of a monster in the sewers aren't JUST due to the crocodile. A faraway singing voice draws our heroes' attention as they dodge traps and finally find the duo that have absconded with The Shrouded Grimoire: a kobold and a real dragon (don't tell Bri that this description says that.) Thanks to special guest LittleRedDot! Find…
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311 - Merry Game Awards 2024!
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about gaming's biggest night: The Game Awards 2024! After a few rocky years, The Game Awards have finally hit their stride for their 10th anniversary. There were some astonishing reveals, wonderful tributes, and a surprising amount of empathy for those struggling in today's gaming industry. With a…
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Bolson, Moggin, and Bri find their contact Kraven Three-Teeth, but Kraven has already lost the grimoire our heroes were sent to retrieve. Kraven blames a sea monster in the sewers below the town of Saltbreak, but surely that's a tall tale, right? Thanks to special guest Dot! Find more of her work @littlereddot on social media and at www.koboldpress…
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Three adventuring knuckleheads roll into a seaside town looking for a mysterious tome only to find its people in a frenzy preparing for a wedding on a night where everything seems to be going missing. Thanks to special guest Dot! Find more of her work @littlereddot on social media and at www.koboldpress.com . Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encou…
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310 - Preview Week with Avowed & Path of Exile 2!
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about previews of two games we're excited for in 2025! First up is a hands-on preview of Obsidian's newest first-person RPG, Avowed. A spin-off from the beloved Pillars of Eternity series, Avowed is being presented as Obsidian's answer to Skyrim. That said, it has an identity all its own, avoiding…
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Our team has finished the test, and is immediately called to investigate a revenant in a nearby town. What awful tragedy could have caused this? Find Riley's stuff at LinksmithGames.com, or on the podcasts The Podcast Mines, Binary Break, and Riley Hopkins and their amazing friends. Check out the Vileborn Kickstarter here. Buy our book, The Ultimat…
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The Vileborn have successfully distracted the angry mob with a spooky carnival. Now, their journey takes them to Mont Aurelie, the capital city. But what awaits them there? Find Riley's stuff at LinksmithGames.com, or on the podcasts The Podcast Mines, Binary Break, and Riley Hopkins and their amazing friends. Check out the Vileborn Kickstarter her…
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309 - New Horizons with the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake!
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we are chatting about a long-awaited remake and an unexpected spin-off! First, Zach is here to share his experience with the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. This ground-up remake of the beloved Famicom/NES JRPG has been a long time coming, first announced in 2021. With updated graphics, mechanics, storyline, and …
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Special guest Riley Hopkins (LinksmithGames.com, The Podcast Mines, Binary Break, and Riley Hopkins and their amazing friends) joins us in a grim world where people born different are persecuted and forced to fight the evils across the land... with carnivals! Check out the Vileborn Kickstarter here. Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book…
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308 - The SaGa of Dragon Age
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we have another two GOTY contenders for you! First up is Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the first new Dragon Age in a decade ! After BioWare's last two flops, they desperately needed a win, and it certainly sounds like they got one with this new installment of the long-running and beloved series! Audra is here to sh…
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The team expects the usual celebration after their recent victory, but with the team's press agent bestie Pamzam behind bars it just isn't the same. Seeking both to visit and to get information on the robed figures, Skitterglint, Ebi, and Dithertoes rendezvous with Pamzam in jail disguised with fake names they will definitely remember through the l…
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307 - Social Links to the Past
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On this episode of Random Encounter, two first-timers are joining us to chat about two of the year's biggest games! First up, Zek is joined by Zach to rave about Atlus' latest RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio. Known for the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series, Metaphor offers a brand-new world full of all the things you love about previous Atlus games: …
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It's the Turnipfield Mootlings vs. the Gnarlwood Vectors. With ex-Da Scabby Grindaz star Deg on the Mootlings the team's strategy changes drastically. Will the Mootlings be able to take their new quarterback out of the dregs of the loser's bracket and into the final rounds of the tournament? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista …
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Hey, everyone! Logan and Lee have been intermittently without power and internet due to recent weather events. As a result there will be no new episode this week and we will be going bi-weekly for a few weeks while we build our production buffer back up. It's also possible we'll have to take a detour from Violenceball and upload some mini-season ep…
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306 - Compiling the Compilations
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On this episode of Random Encounter, it's time to chat about some recent game compilations! Game compilations are not only a fantastic way to re-experience older games, but they also offer excellent value for your money! Even if the games are a little old, you're still getting multiple games for the price of one. And if you're lucky, the developer …
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It's the Mootling's week off. Will they find any clues at their competitor's matches this week or will the mysterious new figures vanish into the night like glitter in rain? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy o…
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The gang explore’s Pamzaam’s recently NVLBI-raided house to find any remaining clues. But will they be able to find a VHS player to view said clues? The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twitch for fun gaming content. Violenceball Season Character Guide Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse …
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305 - Random Book Club - Legends of Localization Book 3: Undertale
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On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono and Hilary geek out over a fantastic book focusing on the localization of beloved indie RPG, Undertale. Video game localizations have come a long way since the days of spoony bards. When we usually think about game localization, we think Japanese to English. But what about the other way around? Legends of L…
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After grilling Deg long enough for the team to conclude that he isn't The Swirler, Dithertoes, Ebi, and Skitterglint hop in Dorkuraz's motorcycle sidecar to consult with Pamzam only to find that very press agent in the midst of an NVLBI raid on his home. Violenceball Season Character Guide The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nath…
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Dithertoes picks a new form, Skitterglint finds The Cure, Ebi catches up on her soaps, and the team spoils the end of the episode. Violenceball Season Character Guide The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twitch for fun gaming content. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow V…
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304 - Czar of Mana
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking politics! Well, no, not really, but there are some jokes about politics in here... First up, Izzy has played the first new Mana game since 2020's Trials of Mana remake, Visions of Mana! With spiky hair, lush landscapes, and real-time RPG action, it's undeniably a Mana game, but does it live up to t…
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Violenceball #11: Vs. Da Scabby Grindaz (Part 2) | Land of Eem
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It's overtime. This is where the pigskin hits the road. Has Ebi's new friend really caught The Swirler? Can Skitterglint bring home a W? Can Dithertoes keep everyone alive along the way? Violenceball Season Character Guide The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twitch for fun gaming conte…
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It's game day week 3 in the X-treme X-altation, and the Mootlings are up against Da Scabby Grindaz! Will the Mootlings mind games during improv set Da Grindaz back, or will Skitterglint finally overestimate his abilities? Violenceball info doc (with character names, pronouns, and more! The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan f…
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303 - Anthropomorphic Crime Fighting
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about some of video game history's most prolific anthropomorphic animal crimefighters! First up, Jono binge-plays the brand-new remaster of the third season of Telltale Games' Sam & Max series: The Devil's Playhouse. Lovingly remastered by Skunkape Games, does this remaster bring the 2010 point-an…
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The search for The Swirler continues over to Tim's Tip Top Tooth Toppers Timporium. None of them could have foreseen; the clues lead to a dark basement with... beginner improv!!! (that was a jump scare) Violenceball info doc (with character names, pronouns, and more!) The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royal…
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The moment you've been waiting for -- the murder board manifest. New leads, and old leads newly uncovered, point to the conclusion that this crime might go all the way to the top. Violenceball info doc (with character names, pronouns, and more!) The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twit…
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302 - A Trip to Steamy London Town
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re chatting about heisting steam-powered robots and the foggiest post-apocalyptic city you've ever seen. First up, Ben embraces his inner robot pirate with the sequel to 2015's TRPG, Steamworld Heist, Steamworld Heist II. The latest entry in the multi-genre Steamworld series, Heist II delivers a side-scrollin…
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The team investigates the scene of a swirling, trades information with Pamzam the press agent, and enjoy deliciously over-sauced linguini at Grandma's Pasta Emporium. Violenceball info doc (with character names, pronouns, and more!) The voices of the VBPS, Ghalk & Dughac, are Justin and Nathan from Tabletop Royale! Check out their Twitch for fun ga…
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While we usually have episodes recorded in advance to avoid this, we've had too many sick days and technical difficulties lately and we ran out of buffer! We'll catch you next Monday with a new episode. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studi…
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