Reckless Attack
Do you love Dungeons and Dragons and other TTRPGs? Then come join us at our table! Reckless Attack is a Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Real Play podcast, hosted by a group of cheery, diverse, regular folks in Chicago who love their game and want to share it with you. If you want to find out more, visit us at recklessattack.com ( https://rebrand.ly/9tx3hfh ) or chat with us on Twitter at @Reckless_Attack. Hang out with other fans on our Discord ( https://discord.gg/QsQA2MnRRv ) , and check out our bonus content at patreon.com/recklessattack.
Episode 128: Weaver of Dreams
Celestria demonstrates why she is called, “Dreamweaver” and tries to help the Guilders prepare for the fight to come in her own special way. Will it be enough? Will it be too much?
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April Fool's Day 2025 (Part 2): A Valiant Attempt at a Re-Image of the Dark Horse Marvel in D.C.
Welcome to part two of the April Fool’s Day episode! This year’s game is played using a game published in the ‘90s by TSR called Marvel SAGA. It is a card-based role-playing game where the players create and play their very own superheroes.
So, without further ado… here is A Valiant Attempt at a Re-Image of the Dark Horse Marvel in D.C. - Part 2
Song parodies recorded by ButterBean (Julie Jurgens and Charlie Crane)
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April Fool's Day 2025 (Part I): A Valiant Attempt at a Re-Image of the Dark Horse Marvel in D.C.
Welcome once again to the April Fool’s Day episode! This year’s game is played using a game published in the ‘90s by TSR called Marvel SAGA. It is a card-based role-playing game where the players create and play their very own superheroes.
So, without further ado… here is A Valiant Attempt at a Re-Image of the Dark Horse Marvel in D.C.
Song parodies recorded by ButterBean (Julie Jurgens and Charlie Crane)
Julie Jurgens can be found at juliejurgens.com
Charlie Crane can be found at charliecra...
Reckless A-Talk: Viditya Voleti - Game Designer (A Land Once Magic, Bloodbeam Badlands, Space Between Stars)
Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.
I am as always your host GM Nathan I use he/him pronouns, and this week we got to talk to the amazing game designer and artistic person in general Viditya Voleti.
He is a game design educator who has been releasing games for several years now as both a prolific indie designer and freelancer...
Episode 127: A Clockwork Storage
Checkers leads the Guilders through the catacombs of Agmar on the behest of the voice in his head. What could possibly go wrong?
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Episode 126: Ag-Marred
Mira Carter (Val’s Mom) has surprised her by arriving in Agmar. So what do the Guilders do? Well, take her on a tour of the city, of course!
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Reckless A-Talk: Eli Hauschel (Mayday Roleplay) - Professional sound designer and editor, performer, designer
I am as always your host GM Nathan I use he/him pronouns, and this week we are joined by a really special guest who essentially excels at every aspect of TTRPG performance and production, Eli aka aghostofeli from Mayday Roleplay!
Eli was an early connection we made in the TTRPG space, and immediately stood out for their abilities and instincts as a performer and professional sound designer editor. And over the years since, he has been a wonderful force for good in the space, further cementing my admiration of her.
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Episode 125: Visitors
Vina Calvetta consults the Guild while preparing for the defense of the Red City of Agmar against the inevitable attack of the Ultra Giant. Allies, rivals, and friends make their own plans for survival. For some, it is helping with the defenses. For others, it is being as far away as possible.
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Tale Til Now: The Secret of Saint Stillwater(EP 106-124)
Welcome to the sixth Reckless Attack Tale Til Now Episode, summarizing events at the Waveless Lake and the discoveries made there.
We know getting into a new podcast with a big backlog can be a tall task. To give interested folks some nice jumping in points, we're publishing end-of-arc recap episodes highlighting the important story moments from the past handful of episodes.
They'll be designed so you can listen to a couple of these and have a good understanding of where things are in the Reckless Attack plot - though of course nothing beats going...
Reckless Adjacent: Shadowdark RPG Part 1
Are you ready to brave the darkness? Then join the Reckless Attack crew through a one-shot of Shadowdark RPG! This award-winning RPG provides an old-school vibe that is accessible for those familiar with D&D 5e. If you want the rest of the adventure, head over to our Patreon and sign up for the Pile o' Frogs tier for this and other Reckless Adjacents!
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Episode 124: A Giant Problem
The Ravenmounts try to escape the disaster created by the release of an Ultra-Giant and make their way back to report on what they have found. The Guilders, with many questions unanswered, go over what they know in order to formulate a plan (or, at least, the IDEA of a plan) to stop the Ultra-Giant and save as many of the citizens of Ryxia as possible.
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...Episode 123: Grove is in the Heart
Juniper and the other Ravenmounts travel to the Druid Grove to find out why they have not contacted Deepwood in the last week. What they find there could change Ryxia forever.
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Episode 122: Gill-ders
The Guilders deal with the aftermath of the fight at the cave and the now formerly former Waveless Lake. Some previous acquaintances arrive with news concerning the Shepherd and how they have been furthering their plans.
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Episode 121: To Catch a Thief
Selv races against time and his own past to prevent the Monastery's Dragon egg from being stolen. The pursuit takes him across the tournament grounds and beyond.
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Episode 120: Investigation A La Cart
Seeming to be the prime suspect in the poisoning of a tournament contestant, Selv does some investigating on his own to try to find out who the real culprit is and how they plan to pull off their dastardly heist.
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Episode 119: A Meal Fit For A Sting
Selv meets some of the other contestants at the tournament over the first night's meal. Conversation and spices abound before the second day of fighting begins.
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Reckless A-Talk: Elliot Davis (Many Sided Media) - Performer, Game Designer, Producer
Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.
We are overjoyed to bring you this week’s episode with tabletop designer, producer, GM and performer Elliot Davis!
Elliot’s name may be familiar to our listeners as one of the co-founders of Many Sided Media, helping create shows like My First Dungeon and Talk of the Table.
He is ALSO a succ...
Episode 118: Abbott and Kavos Fellow - Who's Up First?
Selv finally relates the tale of his journey to participate in the Monastery Tournament. Will something more than an occasional match be required of him? The tournament heats up… and not just because of the volcano.
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Episode 117: Selv Asterlin: A Tourney for Fire
In order to pass the time, Selv begins to tell the tale of his experience at the Tournament and the interesting people he met during that time.
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Reckless A-Talk: Aaron Voigt (Video essayist, game designer, author)
Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.
This week we got to interview TTRPG video essayist, reviewer, writer, and author Aaron Voigt.
Aaron is someone I had been up until now kind of tangentially appreciative of - his video essays and TTRPG reviews are some of my true favorites in the space. He brings so much of himself and his experiences to...
Episode 116: Descents and Ascents
After the grueling fight with the creature from another realm, the Guilders take stock of where they are and what they now have.
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Reckless Adjacent: Anyone Can Wear The Mask(Part 1)
What? A superhero game in my D&D 5e Actual Play Podcast? That's right! This week is the first part of our play through of Anyone Can Wear the Mask, a superhero TTRPG created by Jeff Stormer.
ACWTM is a super fun and flavorful 1-3 player game, and Nathan, Steve, and I, Jonathan, had a fantastic time uncovering the story of John "The Jaunt" Strider and the people he strives to protect.
Future parts of this game will be released for our patrons, so join us at https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack for the thrilling...
Episode 115: Stillwater Runs Deep
Trying to save Checkers from a life of servitude, the remaining Guilders put their skills to the test battling the entity that has, in a matter of minutes, reversed the decades-long stillness of the Waveless Lake.
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Reckless A-Talk: Spencer Campbell (Game Designer - Gila RPGs)
Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.
I am as always your host GM Nathan, I use he/him pronouns, and this week I got to expand my mind and laugh a lot with renowned game designer Spencer Campbell of Gila RPGs!
That name is possibly familiar to longtime Reckless A-Talk listeners, as he...
Episode 114: Got 'em
The creature responsible for the current non-waveless status of the Waveless Lake reveals itself and attacks the Guilders. But what does it want? And can it be stopped before all of them fall under the sway of the ancient creature?
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Episode 113: The Lake Formerly Known as 'Waveless'
The Guilders find out about the Lake (formerly known as Waveless) and head to the island to find out what happened. Could it have something to do with the shrine to Saint Stillwater that is supposedly somewhere on the island?
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Episode 112: Guild Trek - The Next Generation
Under Checkers’ watchful eye, the children explore the island in the middle of the Waveless Lake while competing in a Grung-inspired competition and spooky cave exploration.
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Episode 111: An Old Bill with Cent Appeal
The Guilders head to the formerly Waveless Lake where they encounter more than one denizen of the lake that has taken issue with the agitated sloshing of their home.
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Episode 110: Deals, Appeals, and Playground Squeals
Finally, a day off for our Guilders to just relax and not do anything too stressful. Maybe a quick visit to see some old acquaintances? Some nice meditation practice with fellow Guilders? A quick trip to the Library to do some research? I’m sure nothing life-changing could happen to multiple Guilders in just ONE episode, right? Right?
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Episode 109: Serving the Community
Checkers’ checkered past finally catches up with him as he is forced to redirect his more chaotic energies into something that will benefit the city and its people. This episode asks the question: What would happen if a checkered-past Checkers takes charge and chooses a charity checklist along with the challenge of chaperoning children?
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Tale Til Now: Borrowed Knowledge(EP 85-105)
Welcome to the fifth Reckless Attack Tale Til Now Episode, summarizing events inside the Restricted Section of the AGMAR Public Library.
We know getting into a new podcast with a big backlog can be a tall task. To give interested folks some nice jumping in points, we're publishing end-of-arc recap episodes highlighting the important story moments from the past handful of episodes.
They'll be designed so you can listen to a couple of these and have a good understanding of where things are in the Reckless Attack plot - though of course nothing beats going...
Reckless A-Talk: Drakoniques (TTRPG performer, producer, writer)
Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.
I am as always your host GM Nathan, I use he/him pronouns, and this week we are joined by the polyhyphenate TTRPG powerhouse known best Drakoniques!
They do a little bit of almost everything in the tabletop space. Well, a lot of almost everything. He has...
[Patreon Exclusive]Reckless A-Snack: Pickles and Fun Facts!
Welcome to an episode of our usually Patreon-exclusive show, Reckless A-Snack! Join the RA Crew as we eat snacks and chat about the interview question of the day.
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Reckless A-Talk: Brian Flaherty of Many Sided Media (My First Dungeon, Bitcherton)
Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.
I am as always your host GM Nathan I use he/him pronouns, and this week we are extremely excited to to share our chat with Brian Flaherty of Many Sided Media!
Brian does…lots of things. He frequently GMs, performs, interviews, edits, sound designs, produces, promotes...
Episode 108: The Final Wager
All of the planning, plotting, and preparation from the past several weeks finally comes to fruition as the Guilders prepare for both the funeral of The Fortunate and the arrival of Lorana Moonglove.
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Episode 107: What Now?
After making it out of the Restricted Section of the Agmar Library, the Guilders take some time to gather their thoughts and relax. “Relaxing” takes a different form for each Guild member.
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Reckless A-Talk: Lex from TitanomachyRPG (Caltrop Core, Nighthawks)
Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.
I am as always your host GM Nathan I use he/him pronouns, and I am so happy to present to you this frankly long overdue, very inspirational and very fun interview with game designer and shitpost legend and marketing extraordinaire Lex from TitanomachyRPG.
We talk about...
Episode 106: We're HOME!
Having finally made it out of the restricted section of the Agmar Library, the members of the Golden Tree Guild discuss their next steps and try to return to normal life. In whatever form that may take.
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Episode 105: Book Ends
The Guilders, having finally made it to the archway that will take them out of the restricted section, fight off the entities trying to keep them from leaving. Will they be able to get out without allowing dangerous books to escape with them? Will a desperate move by the characters pay off, or will some of them be left behind?
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Episode 104: Check Me Out
The Guilders, having finally collected the books Lorana had asked for, try to make their way to the exit and get out of the Library’s restricted section. With Lar-E, the Book Wyrm, and a team of Books trying to stop them, will they be able to get to the exit in time?
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