Fandible Actual Play Podcast

Fandible Actual Play Podcast

An RPG actual play podcast, with geek and pop culture commentary

SOPA/PIPA

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Hey Guys,

I’m not one for politics or anything of that sort, but when it comes to something that can change what I love, I feel a few words are in order. As you know may or may not know, numerous websites are performing a internet blackout, to protest  SOPA(Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act). Both are bills that has been shown would cause massive damage to the very nature of the internet as we know it as well as curtail its freedom of speech. These bills would do little to stop piracy and would give power to corporations that could easily be abused. That’s what happens when use a nuke to solve a problem that should be solved with a scalpel.

Whether you are an American citizen or a international fan, this law will affect you in some way, shape, or form and I urge you to study up on these laws and educate yourself about it as soon as possible. Email/phone/write/telepathically link with your congressman and let your displeasure known.

Thanks to SMBC for the links/steps.

1) Look up your congressperson or senator, and see if he/she supports or opposes.
For SOPA: projects.propublica.org/sopa/
For PIPA: projects.propublica.org/sopa/pipa#roll_call
2) Click the appropriate picture to pull up contact information.
3) Write a handwritten letter describing why you’re unhappy. This is the best way to get their attention.
4) If you don’t have time for that, call their office and politely but firmly express your complaint, specifically mentioning their support for SOPA (house of reps) or PIPA (senate).

Thanks Fandible fans for reading my rant and I hope you are on board with preventing the abuse of the internet.

Jesus Rodriguez (Arvandus)

Siren’s Call

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A short story by Billy about Theadorus, his character from our Dark Heresy Campaign. Please enjoy.

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His Mother always screamed like an angel in his dream.

Alexandros Theadorus’ eyes snapped open as the ship shuddered through the damnation known as the Warp. How long he had been sleeping was unknown- though, when traveling the Warp, time lost meaning.

“Illuminate,” he mumbled as he sat up in his chair, wiping the drowsiness from his face before standing fully. The lights took a second before finally flickering on, showing off the meager quarters he’dContinue Reading …

Happy Valentine’s Day

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Happy Singles Appreciation day, or Valentine’s Day for all you lucky bastards in relationships (Hate you all : ) ). Thanks for all the support and emails we’ve been getting over the last couple of months. We hope you keep listening in as we get even crazier.

The Future

I know the podcast has been a bit Warhammer 40k centric but more games from other universes are planned for the future. We just, you know, have to get around to doing them.

Daniel: Planning to GM the wonderful world of the Dresden files. I’m planning to play a were-emu…no, im not kidding.

Angela: Planning a steampunk style adventure. Expect lightning guns and bowler hats.

Billy: More crazy NWOD horror as regular people face off against eldritch horrors. Hopefully I get to see cthulu before my eyes melt into my face.

Jesus: As much as I love Warhammer 40k, everyone needs a break. I’m planning a future anime campaign. Sometimes, you just want to have your characters fight an ancient evil with platemail and swords. GIANT ANIME SWORDS!!!

There is no set plans for when this will happen or air since we have lives, but hopefully in the next couple of months. Until then, enjoy my sultry voice as I lead you further into the world for Warhammer 40k.

Thanks for listening to us idiots,

– Jesus Rodriguez

New Geeky Podcast

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Angela and Billy, the wonderful Geek couple who have brought you the deep and insightful characters Barsher the Barsher and Ratt, have started their own geek podcast. Give it a listen and give them your support.

A Couple of Geeks

Thanks and Next Game

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I would like to thank everyone who has commented on our podcasts or sent emails asking questions or in support. This has been a fun ride so far and I can only see it continuing on in the future. We are basically being thanked for stuff we would do anyway, so it greatly helps my particular level of laziness.

Next game on the docket: Rogue Trader

john blanche battlefleet gothic

 

With a crusade cut off from the rest of the imperium, imperial forces wonder if they can hope to conquer this lawless area of space known as the Ater Vacuss sector. With an ork, a kroot, and a mutant voidmaster under his command, Rogue Trader Renaldo Machurius wonders if such a crusade may hinder his own profit margin. With all the possibilities before him, the GM wonders if whiskey by itself will be enough to alleviate the headache he knows he is going to have. Expect thrills, chills, and an ork yelling RAMMING SPEED!!!

The Jesus Rodriguez GM process

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A selection of game master screensSome people have asked me how I GM games. I have a few steps for any future GM’s who wish to partake of the Jesus Rodriguez school of Game Mastering.

The Jesus Rodriguez GM process

1)      Decide which game to play.

2)      Spend days learning the system so you don’t get caught with your pants down.

3)      Have some idea of where you want your game to go.

4)      Set up your place to have the proper roleplaying ambiance.

5)      Get your core group of friends together.

6)      Watch in horror as you realize as whatever plans you had are destroyed in the first five minutes.

7)      Try to make stuff up on the fly while assuring the role-players think you had planned it all along.

8)      End the session with explosions and or some type of character revelation.

9)      Whisky! More than 3 shots may required.

Next game on the docket:

Billy brings his GMing skills to the fore as he brings us all to NYC in the middle of a Zombie Apocalypse using the New World of Darkness ruleset. Expect laughs, tears, and the odd disembowelment.

Fandible podcast

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Hello all,

Welcome to the future home of the Fandible podcast. Here we will talk about various geek related stories as well as some actual play sessions that may be in the works. Stayed tuned for the next couple of weeks for some major changes.