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An actual play RPG podcast where a group of friends try out some of the less-rolled RPG systems each season, and play exciting new indie TTRPGs. New episodes every other Wednesday!

The Role Less Taken The Role Less Taken

    • Leisure
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

An actual play RPG podcast where a group of friends try out some of the less-rolled RPG systems each season, and play exciting new indie TTRPGs. New episodes every other Wednesday!

    Campfire Epilogue: Embers

    Campfire Epilogue: Embers

    Micky, Em, Kris, and Grahame sit around the campfire for one last evening to talk about where their characters go next. 
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    This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Lumen Essence (they/them), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir).
    We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/
    Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio.
    For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page.
    Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/
    Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt
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    Content Warnings
    This series contains audio depictions of: 
    Cosmic horror
    Body horror
    Fantasy violence
    Child endangerment
    Missing children
    Fantasy violence
    Dead and dismembered animals
    If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    • 31 min
    Campfire 20: Rust Goes with Everything

    Campfire 20: Rust Goes with Everything

    The Counselors regroup, and consider their next course of action. Shawn makes a decision, Jett has doubts, Sabrina makes a stand, Lumin makes an entrance. Then it is time to face the Lindworm.

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Head up: Next Campfire Episode Delayed (Announcement)

    Head up: Next Campfire Episode Delayed (Announcement)

    The next episode of Campfire is delayed while I finish editing it. Life just got in the way, but it's been recorded.
     
    We're also coming up on our Finale. So if you have questions about the Campfire Arc, feel free to email those to TheRoleLessTaken@gmail.com
     
    I also mentioned The Itch.io Creator Day bundle: https://itch.io/b/1500/july-creator-day-bundle
     
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    Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio.

    • 1 min
    Campfire 19: A Real Freak for Teeth

    Campfire 19: A Real Freak for Teeth

    Divided in the Forest, the Counselors make new alliances, meet old enemies, and resolve old friendships.
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    CW: Abortion mention/Recent events (first minute of the episode)
    We also mention the following resources:
    National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF): https://donate.abortionfunds.org/give/324729/#!/donation/checkout
    Itch.io Bundle for Abortion Rights: https://itch.io/b/1472/indie-bundle-for-abortion-funds
     
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    This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Lumen Essence (they/them), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir).
    We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/
    Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio.
    For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page.
    Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/
    Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt
    --
    Content Warnings
    This series contains audio depictions of: 
    Cosmic horror
    Body horror
    Fantasy violence
    Child endangerment
    Missing children
    Fantasy violence
    Dead and dismembered animals
    If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    • 1 hr
    Campfire 18: A More Interesting Answer

    Campfire 18: A More Interesting Answer

    While Sabrina finishes filling Lucinda in on Sid's fate, the remaining kids wander off into the woods to investigate some extremely cool music. The Camp Counselors take off after them, but when Jett is separated from the group, xe must make a difficult choice.
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    This episode starred Em as Shawn Ghast (they/them), Micky as Lumen Essence (they/them), Kris as Sabrina (she/her), and Grahame as Jett (xe/xir).
    We are playing Sleepaway by Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Studios, with elements from the Uncanny expansion. For more information on their games, visit www.possumcreekgames.com/
    Cover Image by Grahame. Theme music by Dark Fantasy Studio. Some sound effects for this series from FreeSound.org and Zapsplat.com, with additional music from GameDevMarket and Dark Fantasy Studio.
    For more information about the show, visit us at our Facebook page.
    Or, follow us on Instagram @therolelesstaken, Twitter @rolelesstaken, or at https://therolelesstaken.podbean.com/
    Please leave us a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/trlt
    --
    Content Warnings
    This series contains audio depictions of: 
    Cosmic horror
    Body horror
    Fantasy violence
    Child endangerment
    Missing children
    Fantasy violence
    Dead and dismembered animals
    If these are themes that you are not in the right head space for, consider listening to these episodes at a later date.

    • 51 min
    Campfire 17: For Letting You Live!

    Campfire 17: For Letting You Live!

    Armed with the Moths, and a story, the Camp Counselors return to the Hellbender Queen to bargain for the power to combat the Lindworm. Sabrina tells Lucinda the truth of what happened to Sid.

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Doth Revenge ,

Amusing misadventures!

The cast has a great rapport, the season 1 system is cool so far, and the audio quality is good!

The Lazy Skeleton ,

Good cows. Good good cows.

They're good cows. A little confused, but they'll get there."

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