PODCAST

Roll to Save

Iain Wilson

Roll to Save is a monthly podcast dedicated to RPGs from yester-year. Episodes will cover the history of old roleplaying games, their backgrounds and their systems, as well as round table discussions where we prattle on about our fondest memories.
Start Here
Mind's Eye Theatre - History
Mind's Eye Theatre - History
Apr 20 2022
46 mins
Mind's Eye Theatre - History
Mind's Eye Theatre - History
Join us as we take a deep dive into the Mind's Eye Theatre - White Wolf's fantastic series of Live Action Roleplay games.  We talk about how MET got started, the various supplements released along the way, as well as some of the nuances of the LARPing scene.This is part one of our MET episode - part two will feature a round table discussion where we put on our rose tinted glasses and talk about our favourite memories of the game.Contact us at:EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogHOST: Iain WilsonVOICEOVER LADY: Keeley WilsonBACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page).TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Apr 20 2022
46 mins
2021 - Year in Review
2021 - Year in Review
Ok, ok...  2021 was a LONG time ago and this episode is horrendously late.  We know...  However we're back - that's the main thing, so settle back and enjoy this - rather long - episode where we warble on about 2021 and all the cool things we've played, bought and backed.  WARNING: tangents abound in this episode!EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogHOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, SteveSPECIAL GUEST: Ryan Mossbarger (@ryan_mossb, @DicePopuli, @dmg_run)  VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley WilsonBACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page).TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Apr 5 2022
1 hr 57 mins
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 4
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 4
Join Troubleshooter Task Force 451 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer.  As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.This episode sees the team get into an argument with a presumptive scrubbot, play a game of "who can get inside the Mark IV first", interpret the Computer's instructions incorrectly and with fatal consequences, and test out the fire suppression systems of the bot they're meant to be guarding.Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @guydadams, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:The Four Corners Games PodcastTale of the ManticoreDice PopuliEMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogFRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley WilsonMUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
Nov 18 2021
24 mins
The Dying World - a Mörk Borg Solo Actual Play Podcast - Episode 2
The Dying World - a Mörk Borg Solo Actual Play Podcast - Episode 2
Welcome to the Dying World - a Mörk Borg solo actual play podcast.  In this episode Keftar, Belum and Felban decide to make their way down to the village they discovered last episode and see what the inhabitants are up to.  Especially with that creepy, massive coffin... Thanks again to our voice actors.  They are, in no particular order:Josh McKeand -Bellum Keeley Wilson - KeftarTyler Bushman - FelbanTyler has a ton of content over on Tik Tok; you can find him here.If you want to try your hand at Mörk Borg solo gaming you will need the following (or rather, this is what we're using - feel free to do your own thing!):Mörk Borg main rulebookMörk Borg Cult FeretoryMythic Game Master Emulator DeckSolitary DefilementLots of Philip Reed's fun stuffEMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogFRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley WilsonMUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
Nov 17 2021
20 mins
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 3
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 3
Join Troubleshooter Task Force 451 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer.  As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.This episode sees our intrepid team finally open the crate of mission equipment that Friend Computer generously provided for them.  They meet some VERY anti-personnel landmines, have fun with a green clearance doll and generally indulge in a LOT of violence.  Seriously, the body count is pretty high.  Oh and there's some mutant powers flying around too, the filthy traitors (apart from Sasha-R of course - your confessed genetic abnormalities make you slightly less abhorrent).Naturally, Mark IV's ego gets pandered too.  After all, if you met a building sized warbot, wouldn't you?Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @guydadams, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:The Four Corners Games PodcastTale of the ManticoreDice PopuliEMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogFRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley WilsonMUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
Oct 27 2021
44 mins
SLA Industries - The Assumptions - Episode 4
SLA Industries - The Assumptions - Episode 4
Steve's had this great idea that we should do some actual plays of the games we are talking about.  So, here is the fourth of these - Episode 4 of "The Assumptions", a SLA Industries actual play podcast.  We hope you enjoy it!In this episode, the Assumptions arrive at the water treatment works in Downtown, intent on getting to the bottom of the mystery of the contaminants (and getting paid in the process).  Here they meet the crew of the plant, have fun with some padlocks and are introduced to an intriguing corporate mascot.Oh, and Bovril comes away thinking he's the funniest person to ever have lived.Contact us at:EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogHOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, SteveSPECIAL GUESTS: Matt SandersonALL MUSIC: From the good folks at Epidemic Sound.  Find them at http://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound
Oct 19 2021
42 mins
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay - 4e Review
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay - 4e Review
We finally get around to reviewing Cubicle 7's Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th edition!  As a life long fan of 1st ed, how does this new edition shape up?  Will it let us continue to adventure in that grim world of perilous adventure that we're used to, or has it turned into something else?In this episode we talk about everything that is good and bad (in our ever so humble opinion) about 4e including, but not limited to character creation, the system, combat, magic and stealing all your player's money between sessions.  It's a BIG book, so there's a LOT to talk about!We also resist the urge to rant too much about the artwork.As always, we try and remain measured an unbiased in our review.You can get hold of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay at Cubicle 7's website here or on their Drive Thru RPG page.Contact us at:EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogHOST: Iain WilsonVOICEOVER LADY: Keeley WilsonBACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page).TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Sep 29 2021
41 mins
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 2
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 2
Join Troubleshooter Task Force 451 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer.  As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.This episode sees our brave team's second batch of clones turning up to the hanger to take over from where their previous incarnations left off.  There's no singing in this episode I'm afraid, but there is quite a bit of death.  And betrayal.  And people throwing each other under the proverbial bus.  In this case the bus is a warbot several hundred metres long and armed with enough firepower to take on a small army.Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @guydadams, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:The Four Corners Games PodcastTale of the ManticoreDice PopuliEMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogFRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley WilsonMUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
Sep 13 2021
23 mins
Halls of the Blood King - An Interview With Diogo Nogueira
Halls of the Blood King - An Interview With Diogo Nogueira
In this episode, we are lucky enough to be joined by Ennie nominee Diogo Nogueira to talk about his gore-drenched supplement for Old School Essentials, Halls of the Blood King.  As well as talking about the supplement that earned him his Ennie nomination, Diogo tells us about how he got involved in RPGs, what led him to create content and the various other projects he's worked on or is currently battling through.If you would like to see some of Diogo's work you can check out the following:His web siteHis Drive Thru RPG pageHis itch siteHe also mentions a Zine on which he collaborates with other South American creators - check it out here.Oh, and if you want to check out Halls of the Blood King it's available from the following sites:Drive Thru RPGNecrotic GnomeExalted Funeral PressEMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogHOST: Iain WilsonGUEST: Diogo Nogueira (@diogo)oldskull on Twitter)VOICEOVER LADY: Keeley WilsonBACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page).TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).OTHER BACKGROUND MUSIC: Epidemic Sound
Sep 9 2021
57 mins
SLA Industries - The Assumptions - Episode 3
SLA Industries - The Assumptions - Episode 3
Steve's had this great idea that we should do some actual plays of the games we are talking about.  So, here is the third of these - Episode 3 of "The Assumptions", a SLA Industries actual play podcast.  We hope you enjoy it!In this episode, the Assumptions attempt to register for a BPN - the Blue Print Newsfiles which are the life blood of a SLA operative's employment.  They learn the fine art of queuing and paying attention whilst filling out a form.Eventually, they get what they need and prepare to venture into Downtown in the company of some Shivers - corporate police - who are less than happy to be their taxi drivers.Contact us at:EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogHOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, SteveSPECIAL GUESTS: Matt SandersonALL MUSIC: From the good folks at Epidemic Sound.  Find them at http://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound
Aug 9 2021
27 mins
Palladium Games - Roundtable
Palladium Games - Roundtable
This episode we take a look at Palladium games - the company founded in 1981 most famous for its MEGAVERSAL system.  Forty years later and the system is fairly unchanged which is charming and wildly frustrating in equal measure...  We talk about our experiences with their games, their system and some of the idiosyncrasies that comes with it. We WERE going to do a history episode, but we hadn't spoken in ages so we decided to ramble amongst ourselves instead. EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogHOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, SteveVOICEOVER LADY: Keeley WilsonBACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page).TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).OTHER BACKGROUND MUSIC: Epidemic Sound
Aug 6 2021
1 hr 39 mins
The Dying World - a Mörk Borg Solo Actual Play Podcast - Episode 1
The Dying World - a Mörk Borg Solo Actual Play Podcast - Episode 1
Welcome to the Dying World - a Mörk Borg solo actual play podcast.  In this episode we discuss WHY we want to do a solo RPG, what Mörk Borg is, and how our campaign is going to be set up.  We also meet our characters - Belum, Felban and Keftar, who have set out from the city of Garfdale across the dismal land of Kergüs in search of Döendhopp; wherever or whatever that might be.Thanks again to our voice actors.  They are, in no particular order:Josh McKeand -Bellum Keeley Wilson - KeftarTyler Bushman - FelbanTyler has a ton of content over on Tik Tok; you can find him here.If you want to try your hand at Mörk Borg solo gaming you will need the following (or rather, this is what we're using - feel free to do your own thing!):Mörk Borg main rulebookMörk Borg Cult FeretoryMythic Game Master Emulator DeckSolitary DefilementLots of Philip Reed's fun stuffEMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogFRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley WilsonMUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
Aug 4 2021
26 mins
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 1
Me and My Shadow Mark IV - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 1
Greetings citizen!Join Troubleshooter Task Force 451 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer.  As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.This episode sees our brave team summoned to their mission briefing where they learn that they will be guarding a top secret piece of Alpha Complex technology.  There is also - as usual - more singing than you would expect.  Oh, and everyone dies.Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @guydadams, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!If you're wanting to see their podcasts then look no further than:The Four Corners Games Podcast Tale of the ManticoreDice PopuliEMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogFRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley WilsonMUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
Jul 29 2021
36 mins
SLA Industries - The Assumptions - Episode 2
SLA Industries - The Assumptions - Episode 2
Steve's had this great idea that we should do some actual plays of the games we are talking about.  So, here is the second of these - Episode 2 of "The Assumptions", a SLA Industries actual play podcast.  We hope you enjoy it!In this episode, Bob, MacTavish and Bovril meet up to discuss their next steps in their careers as fledgeling SLA operatives.  The site for this meeting of minds?  The "Ned's Arms" in Suburbia.  Join them as they plan their next steps, and get to know each other along with, in Bovril's case, a run down on every item of equipment purchased on their recent shopping trip.Contact us at:EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogHOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, SteveSPECIAL GUESTS: Matt SandersonALL MUSIC: From the good folks at Epidemic Sound.  Find them at http://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound
May 4 2021
30 mins
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - All Episodes!
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - All Episodes!
Greetings citizen!Join Troubleshooter Task Force Epsilon 718 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer.  As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.This episode includes all six Whitewash episodes - listen to the whole saga in one hit.  Can your mind handle this much fun in one go?Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @ubiquitousrat, @great_lawful, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogFRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley WilsonMUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
Apr 14 2021
2 hrs 43 mins
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 6
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 6
Greetings citizen!Join Troubleshooter Task Force Epsilon 718 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer.  As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.After a rather explosive introduction to the food vat, Task Force Epsilon 718 settles down to...well...to try and remember what their mission was in the first place.  Only now, it seems like they have some help on hand.Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @ubiquitousrat, @great_lawful, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogFRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley WilsonMUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
Apr 14 2021
45 mins
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 5
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 5
Greetings citizen!Join Troubleshooter Task Force Epsilon 718 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer.  As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.After battling with suspect respirators, food vat chemicals and...well...each other, Task Force Epsilon 718 appear to have managed to get the food vat's bot brain to switch on.  That's progress, right?Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @ubiquitousrat, @great_lawful, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogFRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley WilsonMUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
Mar 24 2021
19 mins
SLA Industries - The Assumptions - Episode 1
SLA Industries - The Assumptions - Episode 1
Steve's had this great idea that we should do some actual plays of the games we are talking about.  So, here is the first of these - Episode 1 of "The Assumptions", a SLA Industries actual play podcast.  We hope you enjoy it!Contact us at:EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogHOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, SteveSPECIAL GUESTS: Matt SandersonALL MUSIC: From the good folks at Epidemic Sound.  Find them at http://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound
Mar 22 2021
33 mins
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 4
Whitewash - a Paranoia Actual Play Podcast - Episode 4
Greetings citizen!Join Troubleshooter Task Force Epsilon 718 as they take on another fun, routine task for your friend and mine, The Computer.  As with most Troubleshooter missions, this one will be perfectly safe for everyone concerned.After having spent more time than was probably necessary in a corridor singing and arguing about syringes, task force epsilon 718 make their way to CFD sector's food vat with the intent on getting it back up and running.  Surely they can't botch this up and get involved in needless fights and petty arguments, right?  Right?Thanks to our cast of @manticoretale, @4cornersgames, @ubiquitousrat, @great_lawful, @dicepopuli - check them all out on Twitter!EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogFRIEND COMPUTER: Keeley WilsonMUSIC & SFX: http://www.epidemicsound.com
Mar 20 2021
29 mins
SLA Industries - Roundtable
SLA Industries - Roundtable
For our SLA Industries round table, we're lucky enough to be joined by Jared Earle and Mark Rapson from Nightfall games.  We delve into the history of Nightfall, SLA, and all the various supplements and have a chat about what is coming down the line in the future.This is the second part of our SLA Industries overview - the first part focuses on this amazing game's history.Contact us at:EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comTWITTER: @savepodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogHOSTS: Iain Wilson, Jason Downey, SteveVOICEOVER LADY: Keeley WilsonSPECIAL GUESTS: Jared Earle (@jearle), Mark Rapson (@markrapson5)BACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page).TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).
Mar 14 2021
1 hr 8 mins