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The Weekly Podcast no.337 – The Boy King, Crows Playtest, Heresy Supreme and The Chaos Card Deck

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Chaosium is reviving the iconic The Great Pendragon Campaign for the 6th edition of the Pendragon tabletop RPG, originally created by Greg Stafford. Known for exploring 80 years of Arthurian legend, the updated campaign will be released in multiple volumes over two years, starting with Pendragon: The Boy King in August 2026. This first entry covers nearly twenty in-game years during King Uther Pendragon’s reign, focusing on a period of chaos and civil war that sets the path for Camelot’s rise. The new version is built upon notes and updates drafted by Stafford before his passing, aiming to integrate his complete vision of Arthurian Britain.

MCDM has launched a free alpha playtest for their upcoming Crows tabletop RPG, a survival horror dungeon crawler set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. The game, influenced by the OSR style, casts players as “Crows” searching for treasure in ancient ruins. Key mechanics emphasize survival and attrition, featuring equipment-driven character design, treasure-based advancement (where experience is gained from bringing loot back to town), and a central slot-based inventory system. Magic is unpredictable and lethal, combat is fast and dangerous, and time in the dungeon is tracked using Dungeon Turns and usage dice for resources. The playtest is centered on the multi-level “Blood Library” adventure, and players are asked to submit feedback before June 29th, 2026.

MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme, the first video game adaptation of the apocalyptic MÖRK BORG tabletop RPG, is now available in Early Access. This is a side-scrolling action RPG featuring “souls-like” combat that is brutal, slow, and requires careful timing, where death is a constant element. The game’s premise involves a desperate attempt to stall the Apocalypse in a cursed, dark fantasy world. The developers plan to keep the game in Early Access for six months to a year, and they are actively engaging the player community to help shape future features, including voting on the next playable Class.

Venger’s Decks has released the physical edition of The Chaos Card Deck TTRPG, a complete, rules-light, card-based system designed for zero-prep tabletop adventuring. The game’s main appeal is its extreme portability and accessibility, using a single tarot-sized deck to handle mechanics for character creation, session generation, and on-the-fly monster encounters. The Chaos supports both solo and group play through a simple structural loop (The Keep, The Realm, return) that accommodates fluctuating player counts. The physical release, which is intended as a tactile upgrade over the free digital rules, also includes downloadable assets like high-definition battle maps and printable character sheets.

#pendragon #crowsrpg #morkborg #vengerdecks 

Mork Borg: Heresy Supreme:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3216800/MRK_BORG_Heresy_Supreme/

https://www.morbidwaregames.com/

Pendragon Campaign:

https://www.chaosium.com/blogpendragon-the-boy-king-the-epic-ttrpg-campaign-returns/

MCDM Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/mcdm

Chaos Cards:

https://thechaosttrpg.com/products/the-chaos-card-deck-tabletop-roleplaying-game

Demonic Grimoire on Backkit:

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/exalted-funeral/old-school-essentials-demonic-grimoire

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ACTUAL PLAY – Ironsworn by Shawn Tomkins – Session Zero – Character Creation

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We are creating characters and world-building in Ironsworn by Shawn Tomkins. This will be a Guided session zero and campaign run by Will.

TRUTHS

The OLD WORLD  is the epicenter of Apocalypse. We have traveled to the fabled Ironlands to seek Hel’s Iron Bell to send the forces of evil away.

Most villages have a ceremonial IRON bell to swear oaths. These bells are believed to keep evil spirits at bay.

People of the Ironlands are a LEGACY of pilgrims and descendants they secured and hid Hel’S Iron bell for these End Times. Stories have turned to legend.

COMMUNITIES are fortified villages each one had a different idea of the true bell. Bellanders  

LEADERS are religious in nature, priests, Gothi, each believes theirs is the true form.

DEFENSE each fortified village has road wardens called bell wardens that protect. 

MYSTICISM sound of bells are magic and benevolent.

RELIGION old gods are true and sense of our purpose.

FIRSTBORN Night gaunts. Ill omens. Giants are mindless lumbering forces of nature. Jotnar.

BEASTS are dire animals dire bears and wolves and intelligence. 

HORRORS kept away by bells. Dead and lonely become thralls, Toneless, to the Night Gaunts. Night more dangerous. Villagers know risk.

#ironsworn #actualplay #fantasyrpg

YOU ARE IRONSWORN

In the Ironsworn tabletop roleplaying game, you are a hero sworn to undertake perilous quests in the dark fantasy setting of the Ironlands.Others live out their lives hardly venturing beyond the walls of their village or steading, but you are different. You will explore untracked wilds, fight desperate battles, forge bonds with isolated communities, and reveal the secrets of this harsh land.

Are you ready to swear iron vows and see them fulfilled—no matter the cost?

YOUR WORLD

The Ironlands setting is gritty fantasy on a rugged frontier. Generations ago, your people settled here in the wake of a cataclysm which drove them from the Old World. Now, you live in isolated villages of wood and thatch at the edge of dark forests, or as nomads among the northern hills, or as seafarers along the rugged coast. Your world is bounded by deep woods, violent seas, and imposing mountains where only the reckless or resolute venture.

However, the default assumptions are only a starting point. You are encouraged to make Ironsworn your own, and to bend the setting to your liking. Your version of the Ironlands will be unique because you’ll define aspects such as the history of your people, magic, mythic beasts, and much more. The choices you make will also help inspire the personal vows that drive your character. 

You can also ignore the default setting entirely and play in your own world, or in one inspired by media, history, or another RPG. The Ironsworn rules are flexible enough to accommodate many forms of fantasy and historical fiction.

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Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius – Actual Play – A CRY FROM THE VOID Part Two

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This is the Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius. We are playing A CRY FROM THE VOID Part Two from the Strange New Worlds Adventure book. We are using the Foundry VTT with fan-made unofficial modules. This is the raw feed of our actual play so we weren’t able to interact with chat during the session.

The Crew of the USS Mugato:

Captain Payjh – Efrosian (NPC)

Executive Officer Commander Asadon U’teh – Betazoid (Will)

Helmsman Ensign Chamberlain McAndrews – Human (Matt)

Chief of Security Lieutenant Ra’nh Stark – Andorian  (Terry)

Medical Specialist Seki – Vulcan (NPC)

Ensign Mendez – Human (NPC)

Engineer Ron Templeton –  Human (NPC)

Communications Officer Lt. Lelit – Human (NPC)

#startrek #sta #actualplay #modiphius

Livestream actual play videos:
https://youtube.com/live/ZKFs2QYXjtA

Star Trek Adventures on DTRPG (affiliate link):
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/214552/Star-Trek-Adventures-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=2081746

Shop at Noble Knight Games (affiliate link):
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Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius – Actual Play – Session 8: A CRY FROM THE VOID Part One

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This is the Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius. We are playing A CRY FROM THE VOID Part One from the Strange New Worlds Adventure book. We are using the Foundry VTT with fan-made unofficial modules. This is the raw feed of our actual play so we weren’t able to interact with chat during the session.

The Crew of the USS Mugato:

Captain Payjh – Efrosian (NPC)

Executive Officer Commander Asadon U’teh – Betazoid (Will)

Helmsman Ensign Chamberlain McAndrews – Human (Matt)

Chief of Security Lieutenant Ra’nh Stark – Andorian  (Terry)

Medical Specialist Seki – Vulcan (NPC)

Ensign Mendez – Human (NPC)

Engineer Ron Templeton –  Human (NPC)

Communications Officer Lt. Lelit – Human (NPC)

#startrek #sta #actualplay #modiphius

Livestream actual play videos:
https://youtube.com/live/ZKFs2QYXjtA

Star Trek Adventures on DTRPG (affiliate link):
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/214552/Star-Trek-Adventures-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=2081746

Shop at Noble Knight Games (affiliate link):
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Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius – Actual Play – Session 7: THE WHOLE OF THE LAW

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This is the Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius. We are playing THE WHOLE OF THE LAW from the Strange New Worlds Adventure book. We are using the Foundry VTT with fan-made unofficial modules. This is the raw feed of our actual play so we weren’t  able to interact with chat during the session.

The Crew of the USS Mugato:

Captain Payjh – Efrosian (NPC)

Executive Officer Commander Asadon U’teh – Betazoid (Will)

Helmsman Ensign Chamberlain McAndrews – Human (Matt)

Chief of Security Lieutenant Ra’nh Stark – Andorian  (Terry)

Medical Specialist Seki – Vulcan (NPC)

Ensign Mendez – Human (NPC)

Engineer Ron Templeton –  Human (NPC)

Communications Officer Lt. Lelit – Human (NPC)

#startrek #sta #actualplay #modiphius

Livestream actual play videos:
https://youtube.com/live/ZKFs2QYXjtA

Star Trek Adventures on DTRPG (affiliate link):
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/214552/Star-Trek-Adventures-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=2081746

Shop at Noble Knight Games (affiliate link):
https://www.nobleknight.com/affiliate/aw.asp?B=3&A=1312&Task=Click

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Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius – Actual Play – Session 6: NO GOOD DEED

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This is the Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius. We are playing NO GOOD DEED from the Strange New Worlds Adventure book. We are using the Foundry VTT with fan-made unofficial modules. This is the raw feed of our actual play so we weren’t able to interact with chat during the session.

The Crew of the USS Mugato:

Captain Payjh – Efrosian (NPC)

Executive Officer Commander Asadon U’teh – Betazoid (Will)

Helmsman Ensign Chamberlain McAndrews – Human (Matt)

Chief of Security Lieutenant Ra’nh Stark – Andorian  (Terry)

Medical Specialist Seki – Vulcan (NPC)

Ensign Mendez – Human (NPC)

Engineer Ron Templeton –  Human (NPC)

Communications Officer Lt. Lelit – Human (NPC)

#startrek #sta #actualplay #modiphius

Livestream actual play videos:
https://youtube.com/live/ZKFs2QYXjtA

Star Trek Adventures on DTRPG (affiliate link):
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/214552/Star-Trek-Adventures-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=2081746

Shop at Noble Knight Games (affiliate link):
https://www.nobleknight.com/affiliate/aw.asp?B=3&A=1312&Task=Click

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Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius – Actual Play – Session 5: DRAWING DEEPLY FROM THE WELL

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This is the Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius. We are playing DRAWING DEEPLY FROM THE WELL from the Strange New Worlds Adventure book. We are using the Foundry VTT with fan-made unofficial modules. This is the raw feed of our actual play so we weren’t able to interact with chat during the session.

The Crew of the USS Mugato:

Captain Payjh – Efrosian (NPC)

Executive Officer Commander Asadon U’teh – Betazoid (Will)

Helmsman Ensign Chamberlain McAndrews – Human (Matt)

Chief of Security Lieutenant Ra’nh Stark – Andorian  (Terry)

Medical Specialist Seki – Vulcan (NPC)

Ensign Mendez – Human (NPC)

Engineer Ron Templeton –  Human (NPC)

Communications Officer Lt. Lelit – Human (NPC)

#startrek #sta #actualplay #modiphius

Livestream actual play videos:
https://youtube.com/live/ZKFs2QYXjtA

Star Trek Adventures on DTRPG (affiliate link):
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/214552/Star-Trek-Adventures-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=2081746

Shop at Noble Knight Games (affiliate link):
https://www.nobleknight.com/affiliate/aw.asp?B=3&A=1312&Task=Click

10% off First Purchase from Modiphius:
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Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius – Actual Play – Session 4: PLATO’S CAVE Part Two

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This is the Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius. We are playing part two of PLATO’S CAVE from the Strange New Worlds Adventure book. We are using the Foundry VTT with fan-made unofficial modules. This is the raw feed of our actual play so we weren’t able to interact with chat during the session.

The Crew of the USS Mugato:

Captain Payjh – Efrosian (NPC)

Executive Officer Commander Asadon U’teh – Betazoid (Will)

Helmsman Ensign Chamberlain McAndrews – Human (Matt)

Chief of Security Lieutenant Ra’nh Stark – Andorian  (Terry)

Medical Specialist Seki – Vulcan (NPC)

Ensign Mendez – Human (NPC)

Engineer Ron Templeton –  Human (NPC)

Communications Officer Lt. Lelit – Human (NPC)

#startrek #sta #actualplay #modiphius

Livestream actual play videos:
https://youtube.com/live/ZKFs2QYXjtA

Star Trek Adventures on DTRPG (affiliate link):
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/214552/Star-Trek-Adventures-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=2081746

Shop at Noble Knight Games (affiliate link):
https://www.nobleknight.com/affiliate/aw.asp?B=3&A=1312&Task=Click

10% off First Purchase from Modiphius:
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Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius – Actual Play – Session 3: PLATO’S CAVE Part One

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This is the Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius. We are playing PLATO’S CAVE from the Strange New Worlds Adventure book. We are using the Foundry VTT with fan-made unofficial modules. This is the raw feed of our actual play so we won’t be able to interact with chat during the session. #startrek #sta #actualplay #modiphius

The Crew of the USS Mugato:

Captain Payjh – Efrosian (NPC)

Executive Officer Commander Asadon U’teh – Betazoid (Will)

Helmsman Ensign Chamberlain McAndrews – Human (Matt)

Chief of Security Lieutenant Ra’nh Stark – Andorian  (Terry)

Medical Specialist Seki – Vulcan (NPC)

Ensign Mendez – Human (NPC)

Engineer Ron Templeton –  Human (NPC)

Communications Officer Lt. Lelit – Human (NPC)

Livestream actual play video]
https://youtube.com/live/ZKFs2QYXjtA

Star Trek Adventures on DTRPG (affiliate link):
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/214552/Star-Trek-Adventures-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=2081746

Shop at Noble Knight Games (affiliate link):
https://www.nobleknight.com/affiliate/aw.asp?B=3&A=1312&Task=Click

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Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius – Actual Play – Session 2: A CURE WORSE THAN THE DISEASE Part Two

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Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius – Actual Play – Session One: A CURE WORSE THAN THE DISEASE Part Two

This is the Second Session for Star Trek Adventures 2d20 RPG by Modiphius. We are playing A CURE WORSE THAN THE DISEASE from the Strange New Worlds Adventure book. We are using the Foundry VTT with fan-made unofficial modules. This is the raw feed of our actual play so we won’t be able to interact with chat during the session. #startrek #sta #actualplay #modiphius

The Crew of the USS Mugato:

Captain Payjh – Efrosian (NPC)

Executive Officer Commander Asadon U’teh – Betazoid (Will)

Helmsman Ensign Chamberlain McAndrews – Human (Matt)

Chief of Security Lieutenant Ra’nh Stark – Andorian  (Terry)

Medical Specialist Seki – Vulcan (NPC)

Ensign Mendez – Human (NPC)

Engineer Ron Templeton –  Human (NPC)

Communications Officer Lt. Lelit – Human (NPC)

#startrek #sta #actualplay #modiphius

Livestream actual play video]
https://youtube.com/live/ZKFs2QYXjtA

Star Trek Adventures on DTRPG (affiliate link):
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/214552/Star-Trek-Adventures-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=2081746

Shop at Noble Knight Games (affiliate link):
https://www.nobleknight.com/affiliate/aw.asp?B=3&A=1312&Task=Click

10% off First Purchase from Modiphius:
http://r.sloyalty.com/r/vhbUPnHm6tIp

​​Support Us on Patreon:
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