Clinton's Core Classics

So you've finished Rise of the Runelords, but still want to listen to more of our content. First and foremost thank you kindly!  If you are looking for more, our next project is...   Welcome to Bug City Blues - a Shadowrun Sixth-World Edition Actual Play Podcast. We have Clinton as River Bear.We have Alex as Pancetta.We have Nathan as Lockdown.We have Nikole as Moira.We have Chris as Lester Moore.And I am Connor - I'll be running the show this time around. This episode is meant to serve as an introduction to the Shadowrun universe.  We discuss briefly who we will be playing, what the setting of the game will be, and then take a deep dive into finding out what we've missed in the almost 40 years of content made between the creation of the game and the start of our project.  We simply don't have enough time to get into everything (sorry, Halley's comet aficionados) but this episode should serve to prepare you for the wild, futuristic dystopia of 2080's Chicago.  We only get into the weeds once or twice about Th

Welcome to Bug City Blues - a Shadowrun Sixth-World Edition Actual Play Podcast.Now with 100% less copywritten music! We have Clinton as River Bear.We have Alex as Pancetta.We have Nathan as Lockdown.We have Nikole as Moira.We have Chris as Lester Moore.And I am Connor - I'll be running the show this time around. We have our own feed you can find on most podcatchers (iTunes, Spotify and Amazon) - Let us know if we missed your platform of choice and I'll see about getting it added!  We discuss briefly who we will be playing before diving headfirst into the game! Our players will each receive the call to adventure and get a chance to introduce themselves to one another.  Please stay tuned for more updates - the show is currently in pre-production and looking to begin releasing around Q3 2023.  Eager to share your thoughts?  Did we get something wrong?  Just want to join the conversation?  Join our discord below to become a part of our growing community! Discord: https://discord.gg/J5ps2hdk Disclaimer: Shadowrun

THIS WEEK:Win or lose, this is the end. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesLeaving HomeAncient RiteCorruptionStormfrontClash DefiantBirch RunBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Leaving for ValhallaDungeons and DragpnsBy Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The gang learns that they might have been making things a whole lot worse the entire time.  After reviewing their spells, loot and life goals the crew finishes their pre-fight check and gets ready to save the world.Aristotle has the whole list.  Hugo performs a Tympanostomy.  Reetin attempts to destroy.  Vrasken can spare the spell slots. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesNight CaveCrusade - Heavy IndustryBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Melodic InterludeLeaving for Valhallaby Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:Avaxiel, The Most High Ceoptra, and whatever tricks they may have hiding up their sleeves is all that stands between our heroes and the ultimate fight for the fate of Golarion.  Blades will clash, spells will splash, and armor classes will be conveniently misinterpereted as the Warriors of Light scramble to defeat these two fierce foes.  Will our heroes be able to fell these fiends, or have they finally met their match?Aristotle throws some spells away.  Hugo has to finish the job.  Reetin breaks the bat.  Vrasken does a spin.  Clinton cheats some more, makes the editor all upset. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesInexorableStormfrontWe Got TroubleBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Most High Ceoptra and her cohorts stand between our heroes and the ultimate fight.  But beings other than the forces of the Runelord of Greed have unsettled business with the Warriors of Light.  Can our heroes thin down their numbers before becoming overwhelmed?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle is messing around.  Hugo looks for protection.  Reetin bursts through the wall.  Vrasken is terrifying. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe EscalationRising TideExotic BattleBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The diligent job of checking all the doors comes to a screeching halt when a furious force from beyond gets the jump on our heroes.  And then everything goes off script from there.Aristotle is in danger.  Hugo smites.  Reetin's a magic.  Vrasken hogs all the stoneskin.  Clinton is feeling the pressure. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesRising TideStoneworld BattleExotic BattleGloom HorizonMoorlandCognitive DissonanceBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light backtrack to the next wing of the Pinnacle of Avarice.  The Eastern chambers of the tower contain many small cells that reek of Giant. But what other dangers may lurk in the darkness between our heroes and the king of the castle?  What lies in store for our heroes as they delve deeper still?  Tune in now to find out! Aristotle takes a stab at it.  Hugo thinks walking is for chumps.  Reetin can't see anything.  Vrasken puts in the effort. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesLeaving HomeLegend of OneIntuit256By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The gang finds a good boy.Aristotle is the artist.  Hugo is healing and moving.  Reetin learns more about Magic.  Vrasken fights for love. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCrusade - Heavy IndustryCold JourneyInexorableBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light reconcile with their ever shifting alignment in their own personal ways before proceeding ever deeper into the tower of Karzoug before meeting a strange, heavy door covered in slithering serpentine runes.Aristotle is high.  Hugo has seen this before.  Reetin gets mad.  Vrasken is depressed. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCrusade - Heavy IndustryThe House of LeavesClash DefiantIntuit256By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have the defeated the daemon nestled deep within the pinnacle of Avarice.  A brief respite from combat allows our heroes to catch their breath and reassess the situation before proceeding forward.  But more lethal threats yet await the group within the lair of the Runelord of Greed.  They will need to keep their senses about them and their heads on a swivel to keep a step ahead of the forces of evil.  And would somebody shut off those alarms already?!Aristotle brought the incense.  Hugo plans to renovate.  Reetin is there also.  Vrasken banishes.  Clinton desperately tries to time-out the parties buffs.  He also does this thing where he punishes Alex for being in the process of making a decision, and then makes a ruling specifically to be in disagreement with a player.  This is real shitty behavior and I regret not calling him on the spot for it.  Don't let your DMs be jerks, players! Music Credits: The Curtain RisesAncient Mystery Waltz VivaceI Can Feel It ComingShamanisticExo

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light take a well earned breather to try and lick their wounds and reassess their situation.   After one of the gang moves forward at the specific protests of another, the party will have to deal with a massive threat while being both split up and injured from the previous battle.  Will they be able to gather their senses in time to best this feral foe, or will our heroes see to feed these otherworldly forces?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle is being cautious.  Hugo is being helpful.  Reetin is in a hurry.  Vrasken squeezes through. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesGloom HorizonBig DrummingInexorableGathering DarknessFire PreludeBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cloud of Ucky Yuckiness THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue to take advantage of illusion magics to ruin the tactics of the Runelord of Greed's defenders.  Fierce, towering abominations stand between our heroes progressing further trough the pinnacle of Avarice.  Their bite may be worse than their bark, but it's the smell that I really can't stand.  Magics will be slung and swords will be swung - our heroes will need to defeat these foes if they wish to reach Karzoug.Aristotle touches it.  Hugo stinks up the room.  Reetin recalls past deaths.  Vrasken recalls past lives. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCognitive DissonanceStoneworld BattleArcanePhantom from SpaceBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have been greeted by the guardians to the entrance of the Pinnacle of Avarice.  Giant infantry, spellcasting specialists and the Runelord of Greeds own champion have yet to defeat our heroes, but yet more forces lie in wait for any intruders foolish enough to tresspass.  Shall our heroes continue to succeed against the forces of greed, or will they meet their doom at the throat of the world?  Tune in to find out!  By the way Clinton is cheating a lot in this episode - Karzoug gets way too many prepared actions, gets away with seeing magic effects.  Things are given surprise rounds when they shouldn't get them.  Real ameteur behavior.  Everyone boo Clinton on your own time.Aristotle uses his weapon.  Hugo is the healer.  Reetin is a Barbarian.  Vrasken gets offended. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe ComplexHand Balance ReduxNight CaveLasting HopeMorgana RidesBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Common

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light were in a dangerous situation.  Quickly being surrounded by fierce opponents, Vrasken manages to save the party with some quick thinking and a dimensional step.  Now, with the threats continuing to advance towards our heroes, the Warriors of Light will need to unleash everything in their arsenal to best the forces of the Runelord of Greed.Aristotle changes his mind.  Hugo shares the Yellow Sign.  Reetin gets the big crit.  Vrasken has stankbreath. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCorruptionClash DefiantStormfrontBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The fight to Karzoug continues!  The Barbarian has fallen in combat.  The casters don't seem to be having any effect on their foes.  The Dragon is swiftly finding himself surrounded.  Have the Warriors of Light finally met their match?  Tune in to see if they can find their way out of this situation in one piece!Aristotle has a peculiar set of sensibilities.  Hugo juts wants his goddamn eyes back.  Reetin questions his choice in friends.  Vrasken wants to rule the world.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesUnrelentingSteel RodsExotic BattleTrouble with TribalsThe Way OutBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Folkvangr by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The fantasy klaxons are sounding as the denizens of the Pinnacle of Avarice spring into action.  Giants, Laimia priestesses, mysterious casters and Karzoug's own champion will defend their home - will the Warriors of Light be able to best the defenses of the Runelord of Greed?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle bounces around.  Hugo shows his true colors.  Reetin bares his teeth.  Vrasken gets a double kill.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe Way OutLeblonExotic BattleRising TideExoticsBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue to assault the throne room of Karzoug, the Runelord of Greed.  Thanks to powerful magics our heroes find themselves rendered invisible, which makes the combat between those who would guard the Pinnacle of Avarice quite difficult.  Will our heroes be able to defeat the guardians of this spire, or will they be able to sniff our and snuff out the group?  Tune in now to find out!Aristotle tells it like it is.  Hugo bathes regularly.  Reetin swears he is a Dwarf.  Vrasken wasn't listening.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe EscalationCurse of the ScarabThe ComplexBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light stand before the image of Karzoug - the defenses of his fortress springing into action to repel the intruders.  The finest champions of the Runelord of Greed will now face Golarion's best chance at being saved.  Will our heroes be able to withstand the forces to come, or have they bitten off more than they could chew trying to take on the big bad evil guy in their own domain?  Tune in now to find out!Aristotle brings the light.  Hugo Harms.  Reetin lectures on Magic.  Vrasken bullies the threat.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe ComplexArcaneStormfrontCognitive DissonanceBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Wild West Vikings by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:It's finally time.  Our heroes stand at the base of the Pinnacle of Avarice - a massive spire that sits at the throat of the world and houses our resident Runelord of interest.  Whatever guards stand at the other side of the doors best steel themselves - the Warriors of Light are approaching.Aristotle blinks around.  Hugo is there if anyone needs him.  Reetin performs well.  Vrasken flies in.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCrusade - Heavy IndustryExoticsStormfrontBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.