In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Delta Green scenario Convergence written by John Tynes and available from Arc Dream Publishing (links below). Holly, Alex, and Nathan run through their combined experiences running this scenario to share their tips and advice while Lex stares at the pretty lights in the sky. We're also sharing some reso…

In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Delta Green scenario Music from a Darkened Room written by Dennis Detwiller and available as part of the Night at the Opera collection from Arc Dream Publishing (links below). Lex walks through his tips and advice from his "by the book" and reanimated runs of the scenario, and is also sharing the resour…

In this episode, the Reanimators and special guest Tyler Hudak dissect and reanimate the Alien RPG scenario Chariot of the Gods, written by Andrew E. C. Gaska and available as part of the Alien RPG Starter Set from Free League Publishing: Physical: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/alien-rpg-2/starter-set/ Standalone PDF: https://www.drivethrur…

In this episode, we continue our unofficial series on Gateway Scenarios by dissecting and reanimating the Call of Cthulhu scenario The Necropolis written by Leigh Carr and available via the following links as part of the Gateways to Terror collection from Chaosium: Physical: ⁠https://www.chaosium.com/gateways-to-terror/⁠ PDF: ⁠https://www.drivethru…

In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the Call of Cthulhu scenario The Dead Boarder written by Todd Gardiner with Mike Mason and available via the following links as part of the Gateways to Terror collection from Chaosium: Physical: https://www.chaosium.com/gateways-to-terror/ PDF: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/293105/gateways-to-terr…

In this episode we consult on a serious case of considering Gateway Scenarios to introduce new players to the TTRPG hobby and more experienced players to new systems. We cover some of our favorite examples from across systems as well as what factors we look for when trying to identify new possible gateway scenarios. Consultations are more free-form…

Listen to a live recording of our panel at Chaosium Con 2024 where we discuss obstacles and ideas to help bring classic 1920s-30s Call of Cthulhu scenarios into modern settings, and Reanimate the classic Call of Cthulhu scenario The Haunting by Sandy Petersen as a case example! We've tried to boost the audio for participant questions as much as pos…

Join us again in the Break Room as we decompress from playing and running games from Chaosium Con 2024 and discuss all the awesome people we had the chance to connect with! These Break Room discussions are meant to be very casual, and a slight break from our ususal TTRPG-related content so that we can seem more human in order to better blend in amo…

In this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the 1980s Call of Cthulhu analog horror scenario scenario Signal to Noise, written by Colin Richards and available on drivethruRPG at the following link: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/442567/signal-to-noise-a-1980s-analog-horror-scenario Reanimation starts around 38:55 Some res…

In this episode, we consult on a serious case of critically reading scenarios with an eye for running them at the table. We discuss some red flags we've noticed over the years, some things we tend to look for, and generally discuss how and why we pick the scenarios that we do. Hope you enjoy it!

In this episode, we confront our first Aberration - attempting to dissect and understand an entire ttrpg system rather than just a scenario. We discuss our thoughts and experiences with the tragic horror of the Ten Candles Roleplaying game, written by Stephen Dewey, and published by Cavalry Games. If you'd like to learn more about the system and co…

Join us in the Break Room between Dissections and Consultations where we casually chat about what we're up to while we're off-shift at the H.West Memorial Mortuary and Laboratories, and welcome our new full-time Reanimator Holly! These Break Room discussions are meant to be very casual, and a slight break from our ususal TTRPG-related content so th…

In this episode, we consult on a serious case of analyzing scenario structure, in which we share our personal thoughts on recognizing it while reading, and tips for how to use it to your advantage, or tweak some aspects of a given scenario to better suit your needs. Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences,…

In this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the Delta Green scenario Puppet Shows and Shadow Plays written by Adam Scott Glancy and available on drivethrurpg via the following link: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/458828/delta-green-puppet-shows-shadow-plays Reanimation starts around 36:44 Holly's Reanimated run of Puppet …

In this episode, we continue chatting with our special guest Matt Sanderson consulting on a serious case of Writing Scenarios to share our thoughts and any tips based on our experiences. Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness ca…

In this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Saturnine Chalice written by Matt Sanderson, with the author himself as our special guest! Physical and PDF versions of the scenario are available via the following links: https://www.chaosium.com/dead-light-and-other-dark-turns/ https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/…

In this "Choice Cuts" episode, we dissect and reanimate 3 short one-shot scenarios back-to-back in the following order: Alex shares Oath of Blood, written by Sam Shirley as part of the Blood Brothers collection and available fom drivethrurpg through this link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/1681/Blood-Brothers Lex shares Poisoned Soup, writte…

In this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Viral written by Bud's RPG Review with Alex Guillote and available via drivethrurpg at the following link: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/391974/viral-a-modern-call-of-cthulhu-scenario If you'd like to join our Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/R8Q6aeyVk…

In this episode, we consult on a serious case of taking GM Notes, in which we share our personal tips and tricks that we use when we run games. Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or …

In this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the Delta Green scenario written by Shane Ivey and available through drivethrurpg or Arc Dream publishing via the following links: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/222155/Delta-Green-Extremophilia https://shop.arcdream.com/products/delta-green-extremophilia-paperback?_pos=1&_sid=32b9f27c…

In this episode, we consult on a serious case of Good GM Habits, in which we share our personal tips and tricks that we use when we run games. Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibbering madness can be helpful to other GMs dealing with, or c…

In this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Uncle Timothy's Will written by Keith Herber and available as part of the Blood Brothers collection on Chaosium's website or drivethrurpg via the following links: https://www.chaosium.com/blood-brothers-pdf/ https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/1681/Blood-Brot…

In this episode, we consult on a serious case of conflicting player goals, in which player characters may have (or create) hidden agendas that may conflict with the main narrative goal of the group. Consultations are more free-form topic discussions based on our own GM experiences, preferences, and gaming philosophies. We hope some of this gibberin…

In this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the Delta Green scenario Last Things Last written by Brett Kramer with Shane Ivey and available for free on PDF as part of the Need to Know quickstart rules via drivethrurpg: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/175760/Delta-Green-Need-to-Know--Free-Starter-Rulebook If you'd like to join our…

In this episode, we discuss dissection and reanimation of the Call of Cthulhu scenario The Lightless Beacon written by Leigh Carr with Lynne Hardy and available for free through Chaosium via the following link: https://www.chaosium.com/content/FreePDFs/WeAreAllUs/2019/The%20Lightless%20Beacon%20-%20Call%20of%20Cthulhu.pdf If you'd like to join our …

In this episode, we dissect and reanimate the scenario Victim of the Art written by Dennis Detwiller for Delta Green. Reanimation starts around 9:39 Available via drivethrurpg and/or Arc Dream publishing at the following links: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/278578/Delta-Green-A-Victim-of-the-Art?term=victim+of+the+art&filters=0_0_0_0_0_31815…