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A Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast. Dice-driven cosmic horrors supplied by Dominic Allen, Joseph Chance, Danann McAleer and guests. --- The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers We now have a free Discord server where you can come and worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will be only to eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices oops we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH
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One of the best actual play podcasts in the crowded world of such podcasts. Top notch improvisation while honoring the mechanics of the game. Glad to see more guests joining to broaden, diversify and enrich the experience.
Apocalypse Players is an actual play Call of Cthulhu podcast that feature some amazing Award winning performances by fantastic actors and players. Next level acting and production value puts this podcast a level above your garden-variety actual play podcast
The Apocalypse Players podcast delivers what I imagine those lucky listeners of yesteryear got to experience hearing Orson Welles perform War of the Worlds - passion, glee, ambience, mood, mischief, mayhem, and a chance to believe in the unbelievable, to be frightened by the impossible, and play along with every pull of the thread and push of the roll. Vivid storytelling, engaging characters brought to life by skilled improvisers, and top-notch sound design and editing. And the music - hearing the intro kick in provides the same rush as the opening themes to Game of Thrones or Mad Men or Sherlock. A wonderful treat and a lovely way to spend an hour. Can’t wait for more.
I just discovered The Apocalypse Players in December and am now fully caught up! I’m happy I listened from the beginning, because there are small references to previous episodes scattered throughout. Each scenario has been a delight to listen to, but I especially love the original scenarios written by the players. Everyone is excellent, whether playing the role of keeper or investigator, and the guest stars are always a real treat. Now that I’m all caught up, I’ll have to check out the Patreon content!
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