#rqg special episodes

[blueberryspyder]

[vampiric-succulent]

If I had a nickel for every time some guy in a Dungeons and Dragons show/stream shouted “my erogenous zone!” I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it’s happened twice

[some-zer0]

Because Lydia saying, "Tasty, tasty," has been stuck in my head all week

[loverboybrightsideghost]

jason statham's big vacation you will always be famous to me

[miscreantahead]

been thinking about helen distortion a lot lately might relisten to s5

[just-an-enby-lemon]

This is the timeline of all RQG historical NPCs:

- Cicero* (106Bc - 43Bc)

- Geoffrey Chaucer* (??? - 1400)

- Isaac Newton* (1643-1727)

- Augusta Leight (1783-1851)

- Lord Byron (1788-1824)

- Charles Babbage (1791-1871)

- Mary Shelley*** (1797-1851)

- Ada Lovelace (1815-1852)

- Yoshida Shoin (1830 - 1859)

- Thomas Edson (1847 - 1931)

- Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900)

- Sigmund Freud** (1856-1939)

- Nikola Tesla (1856 - 1943)

- Marie Curie (1867-1934)

- Howard Carter (1874 - 1939)

- Franz Kafka (1883-1924)

- Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

- Amélia Earhart (1897-? )

* while older Cícero, Chauncy and Newton are adressed as being from the past and so their presence is explained by the narrative

** Freud only appeared in one episode and isn't even listed at the wiki.

*** Shelley was only mentioned in passing by Alex as a fun little curiosity.

Now my point with it is that is actually insane that RQG Earhart and RQG Einstein are implied to be the oldest NPCs (specially on Einsteins case). From Leigh (the oldest of the non-actually cannonically from a diferent time) to Einstein (the one who died more recently) there were 172 years!! (Also really funny that the Shelley joke also implies she is younger than Wilde).

Now this means nothing but I find it very fun.

[dog-botherer]

So I’m doing my first full relisten to rqg after it ended (I’ve only relistened to specials since) and I’m having a visceral reaction to Bertie trying to “charm Artemis” in the third episode of the Bertie side quest. When he shortened it to Arty I nearly choked on my tea.

My name is Artemis.

[angryducktimemachine]

heyyy weird question but im trying to remember a bonus episode of either rqg or taz, and i feel like im going crazy bc i cannot find it. it was some sort of ghost/monster hunting type plot, set in amityville i think it was? or possibly it was every famous haunted town converging into one town. there was some sort of dimensional nonsense going on. i thought it was the spirit breakers taz special, but i listened through and its def not that one. (im also pretty sure alex j newall was there, so probably not taz after all.) i also have a vague recollection of a tunnel with a river in it, and everyone doing a bad job of diving into the river. idk if youve listened to any of the bonus eps though, so this might be a fruitless question fjdksalfjskl

Oof it doesn't ring a bell immediately. I have listened to most RQG specials but not all so it might be one of the few I haven't listened to yet. Monster hunting wise there's the monster of the week special but I don't think the rest fits?

I'll put it out there maybe someone else has an idea what it could be!

[franzis-frantic-thoughts]

Hey TMA2 kickstarter backers?

Please, please, please don’t expect TMA themed dice when adding the “Rusty Quill Gaming Dice Set” by RQ and Dice Dungeon, as an add-on to your kickstarter backing.

There are no official TMA themed dice.

The dice set on offer, created in cooperation by Dice Dungeon UK, is the commemorative end-of-show merch for Rusty Quill’s first ever podcast.

It’s name was “Rusty Quill Gaming”, which might cause confusion since they’re now available on the TMA kickstarter, as "Rusty Quill Gaming” could be interpreted to mean “Rusty Quill themed gaming merch”, rather than being the name of a separate podcast.

Rusty Quill Gaming was an Actual Play podcast of Pathfinder (like DnD, but open source).

The campaign, GMed by Alex (Martin Blackwood in TMA), was titled “Erasing the Line” and ran for 7 years. The main campaign has 218 main-story episodes, a bunch of side quests, three epilogues, and there are many other bonus episodes on the feed.

RQG was, like I said, Rusty Quill’s first ever podcast and the reason RQ exists in the first place! If you listen to it, you’ll get some baked-in TMA ads in the first season’s episodes as they were getting ready to release it! (Nothing quite compares to listen to a fun Christmas special featuring Spice Girls themed goblins and then having Jonathan Sims, Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute, complain about non-digitiseable statements...)

RQG is truly amazing and features TMA-stars Lydia Nicholas (Melanie King in TMA) and Ben Meredith (Elias Bouchard in TMA) as incredibly talented roleplayers, alongside Helen Gould (Enthusigasm and Melanie’s Therapist Laverne in TMA), Bryn Monroe (the Science guy from the Stellar Firma Feed and one of the MAG100 statement givers) and James Ross (fantastic stand-up comedian and also a MAG100 statement giver).

Give it a listen to, if you’re into found family, bickering, adventures, steampunk, comedy, heartfelt dialogue, wordplay, good times, any of these voice actors... just go listen to it, it’s worth it!

The dice are inspired by these players and characters. So while some of the icons may be connectable to TMA - and we all know how much the TMA Fandom loves redstringing - they are actually unrelated.

By all means, get the dice if you want them! I have preordered them months ago when they were first advertised and am very much looking forward to having them in my hands despite the additional delay.

I just don’t want anyone to think that these are TMA-themed dice and then get disappointed.

[ratthesewerdweller]

KBDNVUUSB ive just listened to the rqg space pals special again cos its the fucking BEST and its my comfort episode(s) and my autism has peaked, i am running around the house yelling about BANDITRY REASONS and COMMANDER *UNAL* MANSPRAY and very aggressively full body stimming and i am so happy and i love autism and rqg and all of you <3

[rosered2018]

Super Suits

I just finished listening to the fourth episode of Super Suits, and I have to say I love it.

Harper Hallow is a treasure and is to be protected at all costs.

Bonnie and Collette are the sassy ladies in the office we all wish we worked with, and were a great way to introduce the law firm without dropping Harper directly into the weirdness without giving them any kind of warning.

Aside from the vampirism, Malcom Aria seems to be the basic Ben Meredith character. He's tired, grumpy, and probably doesn't take care of himself, and is the one running the show.

They just introduced Malcom's brother, Phil, as played by Tim Meredith, and I absolutely adore the dynamic between the two of them. Mal and Phil do not get along to a point where Harper had to warned that they might have to bail Mal out of jail at some point.

I don't know how many of you guys have listened to Stellar Firma or the RQG specials where Tim Meredith guest-starred, but if you put the Meredith brothers together in the same room as a microphone, the results tend to be chaotic, and this is no exception.

They also let the narrator (whose name is not, surprisingly, a variation of John) and Malcom interact, and the two do not like each other. When Harper asks Malcom why he keeps glaring at the stenographer, Malcom simply replies, "He knows what he did." And, of course, the dislike is not only returned, but is passive-aggressive right up to the point when Malcom decked him.

At this point, I can't wait to see where this goes.

[blueberryspyder]

✨I never had a dream come true/ Till the day that I found you✨

A promise is a promise—gay ice skaters are here! I’m quite proud of how this came out, though I know I can do better. (To be fair, I’ve only had access to colored pencils and not my art tablet for a year now, but whatever.) Once I’m able to I’m gonna do a digital version of this!

Their appearances are also not 100% set in stone; I like how Randall came out (on the left), but Leonardo doesn’t match the Leo in my head, so don’t be surprised if he they change in future drawings (yes, there will be more!)

And here’s a bonus unfiltered photo, though the filters only make it look more like it does IRL:

And the reference is from Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir’s Moulin Rouge Performance, which I CANNOT recommend enough:

[rustyelias]

Halfway through the second episode of the rqg fiasco Christmas special and I will never be the same again. What do you mean there’s no more yuri on ice it’s right here!!!/j

But seriously I have never felt emotions quite like when Randall hit the judges panel I NEED THEM TO BE OKAY

(The content warnings at the start of the episode are Not filling me with hope)

:) teehee

[loverboybrightsideghost]

i love rusty quill gaming so much. it's one of the two ttrpg podcasts i've listened to so far (the other being d&daddies), but i just know deep in my soul that very probably no other ttrpg podcast will ever mean as much to me as rqg does.

[shy-magpie]

RQG 167

So storm time? With Zolf in peril and everyone else trapped in a cell together because when we asked for them to be forced to actually talk a finger curled on Alex's monkey paw.

Bryn just advised them to go into full rebellion if Alex tries to slam cut them past bits they want to do but he had a definite laugh in his voice. Alex responded by implying he'd bribe them with swords and cool jackets. So I think this is run of the mill guy stuff rather than actual power games like the bowling alley ads. I mean if Alex was serious he has to know that slam cut to cyberpunk/anime future is nothing compared to slam cut to wings right?

Movie advert voices from the boys as they add on to Alex's "last time on RQG".

Will save, hm just general principle or is it to resist having their heads messed with by the storm?

Will Save, hm just general principle or is it to resist having their heads messed with by the storm?

The Cohort are rolled as one, but they do better than Skraak.

Ok the magic levels vary so they won't be stuck in the cell the whole time.

Azu sits next to Kiko, her little finger is on Kiko's in "an unspoken pinky swear everything is going to be okay". Alex really does know when to indulge us. The players take this as proof Alex is going to take Kiko away from Helen/Azu. Well yes after a fashion, we've known from the beginning she is probably going to side with Earhardt in the near inevitable mutany. Have to let Azu & Kiko properly bond for it to hurt properly when that doesn't change.

Aw Hamid checks in with Azu because he remembers her claustrophobia.

The sense motive isn't on Azu, but with only an 8 Alex doesn't tell us what it was.

Cel wants to improve the box, but can't find anything but busy work. Cel is mostly just going over it with a fine tooth comb for minor improvements.

Bryn wasn't entirely joking about them just taking control of the camera at the beginning of the episode apparently and circles back around to his check on Azu when Alex makes moving on noises. Azu appreciates it.

Zolf time. Big broad question from Alex: survival check or profession sailor for what style Zolf is steering the ship. Ben doesn't let him finish the question before saying he will stick with Sailor since it has the higher stat. He then gets 28 on his first roll and Alex accuses him of sounding smug; which the rest of the table protests. Yeah it was more pleased/satisfied than lets say "she can't one shot me I'll take the hit".

Weird energy from Alex & the players, not sure if its they are in a weird mood to face the storm or having the storm scene put them in a weird mood. Either way hope its not the podcast part pressuring them to go forward on a session they would have rescheduled in a regular game. A lot of Alex's suggestions from the sensitivity special were things like snack breaks that don't work in remote sessions. Whatever, I'm just a listener, I need to trust them to know when to call it and keep my analysis on the characters not the players.

Zolf has to sail straight through it. Not seeing any metaphors in "the best way out is through" (my phrasing not a quote) nope.

Huh the Ursa Major seem to have left their bodies on peaks to be as high as possible. Smart enough to be magic worshipers maybe?

Borealis makes light wobbly like a cartoon heat haze. The lines of color are tangible bits the ship can touch.

Zolf is nervous whistling and casts Resistance which lasts for a minute right as the ship touches it. Bryn reminds him that Hamid cast Heroism last session.

Zolf ties himself to the wheel as the Borealis effect of the world smearing like a water color and going back to normal only to do it again approaches.

The box makes a pleasant bell sound as the effect reaches them.

The effect happens to Zolf's body. The chiming sound can be heard coming from the

Hamid proposes "two truths & a lie" to pass time. He has to explain it to them.

Carter goes first

Hamid points out there are plenty of Egyptologists in Egypt when he tries to claim he is the best in the world.

Zolf feels powerful urge to sleep.

Wilde is back on form and when Hamid suggests he or Miek (I think, one of the Cohort?) go next he asks who defines the truth. Hard to tell the degree to which he actually doesn't get it vs is focusing on Hamid's actual goal by drawing attention and distracting everyone. This is painfully in old!Oscar's wheelhouse, but after that Earhardt sex joke I am not sure if he can keep up a line of patter without it blowing up somehow. People like him often mistake being able to smooth things over after they've crossed the line with a knack for not crossing it in the first place.

Yeah this is going to go well/sarcasm: his first statement is that he had genuine feelings for Bertie. Because we really need the party to process tonight that, even only knowing of him second hand, everyone has seen through him except Hamid. Alex better not bring Aziza into this.

Second point: Oscar was shy as a child to the point of wearing disguises.

Third point: He loves Harrison Campbell novels.

Well now I don't know which I want to be the lie: the second one is painful for a truth to trust them with; Hamid having his feelings about his friend being seduced and embarrassed in the paper being brought up might clear the air either way; if even Oscar likes the books Hamid might let go of his attitude about them but it might be better if he has someone who isn't an active fan. Just as there is nothing wrong in liking them, there is nothing wrong in not liking them as long as you aren't judgy about it and Hamid is pretty good about keeping his opinion of them to himself.

Alex has them roll a perception check. The Kobolds are asleep, if the storm encourages them to sleep through it rather than stress that is a gift horse I am looking right in the mouth.

Hamid asks Cel's help to draw a curtain around them out of respect for their taboo on people knowing where they sleep. Cel points out it would be safer to be able to see everyone. I am pleased Hamid suggested it, but have to side with Cel, its a good thought but they did fall asleep in plain view which was either a decision or proof we need to keep an eye out for things making decisions for them. Hamid yields quickly. Poor Cel sounds scared something will go wrong with the box.

Hamid goes back to the game. Wilde frowns and says they've been spending to much time together when Hamid says the lie was Oscar being shy as a child and that his genuine feelings for Bertie were negative. Which I believe means he loves Harrison Campbell novels.

Zolf is still having more problems with pressure to sleep and has a spell (owl's wisdom) to deal with it. Engines seem to be off but the ship is still moving: elementals asleep?

Barnes, Carter, and Earhardt fall asleep. Everyone else starts to notice they are feeling tired, Alex leaves it to the players if they notice its supernatural.

Ah Hamid "I guess people weren't enjoying the game very much". Ok if it wasn't supernatural then it would be a sign he kept stress down enough for them to fall asleep surrounded by people in a strange situation, that's a pretty good sign for morale.

Azu asks for his 2 truths and lie, only for Bryn to call the break. Alex sounds impressed and Bryn is laughing so yeah this is bonding rather than a proper rank fight. Hm could just be a "delegate damn it" thing since Alex does have a lot on his plate... No I'm doing it again, all I need to know is that it doesn't sound like an actual problem.

Hamid's statements:

Are interupted by Wilde pointing out he knows Hamid well, which hints at reciprocation for Hamid knowing him well enough to call his truths. Whether he means that friendly or is trying to get his own back after being seen through is hard to say. Hamid points out he did research before hiring the team and he volunteers to sit out if he knows.

1)never lived in Mainland Europe

2) Never visited Sub Saharan Africa

3)Never won an academic prize

Wilde sits out in favor of a nap. Hamid starts feeling very weary as Azu asks about his statements.

Ouch Azu thinks he was quite good at school & academic achievements. Hamid falls asleep as she speaks, dodging that discussion. I wonder if it would be better or worse if he got a prize after he made an effort in Prague before the incident. I don't think Azu would get weird on him about not being good in school itself but I can't remember how much she followed of his running with bullys.

Back to Zolf: Zolf realizes the ship is moving before he tells it too. Zolf tries to fight it mentally, and is able to over rule the ship by making minor changes to the course while it tries to keep to the true course.

In the box everyone except for Cel and Siggif are asleep. Azu and Kiko fell asleep in eachother's arms.

Cel is so distracted "fixing things" they didn't notice until now; Sigguf is muttering to himself and when Cel checks on him he says he has bad dreams. He has a heart breaking crossword he clearly keeps redoing.

Cel has figured out its unnatural and tries to wake them up, Sigguf follows their lead. No luck.

The ship has started to tack itself, and started to maintain itself. Which could go either way especially since half the reason he keeps most of the NPCs alive is that they are needed to run the ship.

A good ep, even if Alex did duck developing the Kobolds again.

[just-an-enby-lemon]

Watching the RQG Monster of the Week special and I'm at episode 0 and it is fantastic how we have tragic lesbians and just this normal 14 year old that is just there for some reason.