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The second part of our new adventure.

The sheriff decides to investigate this new group of miners who has set up in the hills. Marion decides to first tell Graine that her natural father may be coming to town. Meanwhile Nat and Billy go on ahead and have a dangerous encounter. 

This was recorded in December 2024. In the real world, we had completed a successful kickstarter for the Tales of the Old West Core Book. So these were no longer playtest rules, we were finally playing the rules that you can now buy. 

A great place to start listening.

Jornada Springs, New Mexico, 1874. A hard winter blossoms into spring. But there is no rest for Sheriff Hoarecock. His breakfast with Jimmy Harlesden is interrupted by Garland Rayburn who wants the Sheriff to investigate the apparent theft of mining equipment.
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The finale of our latest adventure. Marion goes into the Apache camp to negotiate for the children, while Nat and Jimmy try to keep Indian-hunters and the US Army at bay.

This is our most recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.
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The odds in this fight get worse...

This is our most recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.
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The Freeman-Harlesden Ranch boys don't find the Apache they are looking for. But the Apache find them...

This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.
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Sent to Las Cruces by Garland Rayburn to purchase emergency stocks of grain, the boys realise they will have to spend time working with the US Cavalry to get the required food.

This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.
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A new story starts here! A great place to saddle up. It's been a tough winter in Jornada Springs, and Rayburn still thinks the Freeman-Harlesdon boys owe the town another favour.

This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product.
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The final episode from Lincoln county. A verdict is reached in the trial of Mary and Murphy McGinn.
Plus we discuss the mechanical penalties of losing your Faith and get XP!
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Marion goes to talk to Torrance about the possibility that Torrance might be Grainne McGinn's true father. The trial starts, and does not start well.
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The boys try to spend the day before the start of the trial finding out anything that might help them make their case against Mary McGinn stick. Marion comes to a conclusion that has him sneaking away from his friends to meet with Torrence in secret.
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In Lincoln the boys try to scout the lay of the land, in terms of both geography and politics, culminating in a tense meeting with Torrence, the leader of the outlaw gang that Donal McGinn, AKA Lucky Lawless, used to belong to ...
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A great point to saddle up with the outfit as they start their seventh adventure. Having served justice on McGuin, the sheriff and his deputised lawmen are summoned to Lincoln to bear witness against his wife. Meanwhile his daughter and Marion find love...
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Marion makes a promise to Mrs Rayburn he does not intend to keep. Autumn turns into winter, we earn XP and Settlement Points, and we see how successful our business was.
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In the aftermath of the gunfight at McGuin's house, the outfit still has to negotiate with a town that feels betrayed by Marion and Jimmy working for Chisum.
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We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.

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Sheriff Horcock, with his two newly appointed deputies, goes to arrest Donal McGuin.
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We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.

The boys deal with McGuin's denunciation at the public meeting, and in the aftermath, Mrs Paquito and Mr Rayburn issue an ultimatum.
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We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.

McGuin offers Freeman and Harlesden a "favour" that feels more like a threat. The three friends try and lay the groundwork for dealing with the impact of the forthcoming revelation and the possibility that the whole town might turn against them,

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was...

The newly appointed Sheriff Horcock demands to know what these other lawmen are doing in town. When it turns out they have come to inform the Rayburn and Paquito families that their missing sons have been murdered by Cody Picker, Jimmy and Marion feel they have to tell Horcock what they know.

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of...

Freeman and Harlesden are reminded of their duties to Chisum, and given notice of a development in the Spanish Land Grant. Horcock is made Sheriff, and two other lawmen arrive in town.

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2023.

In the aftermath of the gunfight, Horcock and Jimmy take Marion to the Doctor. A letter from Chisum arrives at the ranch offering new opportunities, and the season turns.

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.

There's a man goin' round, taking names,
And he decides who to free and who to blame,
Everybody won't be treated all the same 

Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism.

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.

Horcock has told his old Confederate colleagues he wants nothing to do with them. He won't help them against  revenger vigilantes from the 31st Infantry, so why won't they leave town? What are they waiting for?

Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism.
Content Warning 2: In this session, table disciple was cast aside - somebody (Dave mostly) was eating biscuits close to his mic. I did the best I could but I have not managed to get rid of all the munching. Use the chapter timings if you want to skip the worst o...

"Captain" Nathaniel Horcock wants to leave the war behind. But  three old comrades have come to Jornada Springs. And Hell follows with them.  U

Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism.

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.

A great point to jump on board!* A new adventure starts and Andy returns to the table as Nathaniel Horcock. In this episode Jimmy and Marion return from Albuquerque to find that Horcock has other matters on his mind. His Confederate past is catching up with him.

Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism.

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary...

In the aftermath on the gunfight, Marion is taken to the doctor. A letter from Chisum arrives at the ranch, opening up new opportunities. The season turns.

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in May 2023.

In Albuquerque, Jimmy and Marion have their fateful meeting with  John Chisum.

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2022.

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After riding hard in the hope of catching Picker up, Marion arrives in Albuquerque. He impresses the local sheriff when he reports the dead men, Rayburn and Gilchrist, who he and Jimmy found on the trail. When Jimmy arrives the two track down Picker in the hope of confronting him once more.

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of...

Around the campfire, the boys try to persuade Chisholm's man, Cody Picker, to come clean about McGinn's offer. The temperature rises, tension mounts.

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2022.

Driving the herd to Albuquerque to market, Jimmy and Marion encounter two separate groups of suspicious riders. Are either party responsible for the dead travellers they came across?

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in November 2022.

After they bring Jimmy's birth-mother back from their adventures in Silver City, Marion and Jimmy must prepare to take their herd to market. They recruit three extra hands to help them, and when word gets around Chisholm's man Cody Picker asks if he can accompany them. This adventure to going to get tense. . .

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number...

In the long awaited conclusion to our adventure in Silver City, Jimmy and Marion decide that if the law can't help they must taken direct action. But can they rescue Minnie in time?

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. This session was recorded in October 2022.

In Silver City, Marion and Jimmy find a lawyer and talk to the sheriff.

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. 

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In Silver City, Marion and Jimmy look for Jimmy's birth mother - and find her fallen on hard times. CONTENT WARNING - this episode contains reported abuse and indenture. 

We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. 

Aftermath

As he goes through his dead brother's belongings young Jimmy Harlesden discovers a letter that changes everything he thought he knew about his life. He and Marion Freeman set out to discover the truth.

This is the first session made on a new recording device that lets us split out each mic's tracks. We are just getting used to a new editing workflow. If you have any comments on teh audio quality please tell us through Twitter, Facebook or Email.

We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old...

The aftermath of the shootout and the Tannerhill's treachery. Plus a playtest discussion, and we find a mistake in an update of the story path generator.

We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. 

The Freeman Harlesden boys face the Tannerhill family, with tragic consequences.

We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. 

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Having decided to face up to the Tannerhill family the Freeman Harlesden boys have to put their affairs in order.

We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. 

A few weeks after the shootout with McGinn's cowhands the Tannerhill family arrive in town, seeking revenge. And we start a second session with revisions to the settlement rules, and a recap of what we did last time. It's hard to remember stuff nowadays.

We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. 

Hoarecock takes the baby and the bodies of her murdered parents into town. Freeman and Billy Harlesden arrive later, followed by the (alleged) murderers themselves.

We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you hear in this episode. 

Investigating the ruins of the Dean ranch, the outfit can't find any trace of a child they know should be there, but can find the tracks of a herd of the cattle being lead east away from the ranch. Freeman and Harlesden follow those tracks, while Hoarecock hears a cry in the scrub...

Content warning: this episode features a very young child, injured and in mortal peril

We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are...