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The Sanctum Secorum podcast plumbs the depths of Appendix N as it applies to DCC RPG. Each show reviews one piece of Appendix N media — be it literature or film — and then discusses how to bring aspects of it to the table for your DCC game. We explore how the selected piece might already easily fit into particular modules and DCC settings, and we highlight one specific DCC module that really ties into the Appendix N material.

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Road Crew: Misty Mountain Games – Madison, WI

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From Forrest Aguirre

Next Saturday, July 30th, we’ll celebrate my first full day of being 47 by crawling through a playtest Dungeon Crawl Classics/Mutant Crawl Classics scenario. At noon, I’ll run “Planet Brainskull Attacks,” a 0-level funnel that is ready for playtesting – at least that’s what I’m claiming. Next, at 4 PM, I will run Part II, using survivors from the funnel or newly-generated characters, if needed. If you can only make one or the other, or even if you can just make a part of one, I’d love to have you there! I’ll find a way to slot you in. There will be (limited) schwag. I especially encourage those who have not yet played DCC to attend! Bring a friend, especially if they’re new to DCC/MCC, and we’ll see to it that they die a horrible death . . . um, I mean have a great time, too! Location is Misty Mountain Games, 4672 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI. I hope to see you there!

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Upcoming Road Crew: Draxtar Games, Batavia, Illinois

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Reid San Filippo, of Crawling Under a Broken Moon fame, will be at Draxtar Games this Saturday, July 23rd, running the Mall Maul at 1pm. If there is enough participation, it could lead to  a monthly Crawling Under a Broken Moon DCC game.

The Mall Maul is a post apocalyptic 0-level funnel adventure set in the ruins of an old shopping mall. Get ready to shop ’til you drop this Saturday.

Draxtar Games is located at 1375 Wind Energy Pass in Batavia, IL. Just 5 blocks north of I88 and Kirk Rd.

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MCC RPG Kickstarter: Final Hours, Final Stretch Goal(s)

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A mere six hours remain in the Mutant Crawl Classics kickstarter campaign and just over $4,000 remain to hit the final stretch goal(s) at $200,000. This has been an exciting kickstarter and is the second most successful Goodman Games kickstarter (after the 4th printing of DCC RPG). Congratulations to Jim Wampler on the rampant success of his labors.

Now go out and pledge so we can get these last goodies!!!!

Pad of character sheets. One of those gummed tear-off pads so you never run out of 0-level character sheets! (Well, you might run out eventually but it will be a while…)

The Character and Creature Creation Codex. A booklet that is easily laid flat for photocopying, featuring high-res custom-illustrated character sheets, a different one for each MCC class. Plus it will also have a blank worksheet for generating your own custom mutated creatures. And another blank worksheet for generating your own custom artificial life forms (robots, androids, and holograms). And finally a page of instructions for how to use the tables in the core book to utilize these work sheets.

Both of these go to print backers at $200k. (PDF backers will also get a PDF of the materials, though obviously not the printed character sheet pad.)

Kickstarter, Kickstarters, News

Sanctum Secorum #15 – Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth

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Episode #15 Covers“Kamandi is the last survivor of the human outpost in the “Command D” bunker near what was once New York City. “Kamandi” is a corruption of “Command D”; it is unclear if Kamandi ever had any other name. Raised by his elderly grandfather, Kamandi has extensive knowledge of the pre-Disaster world, thanks to a library of microfilm and old videos, but he has spent most of his time inside the bunker, and is unaware of the state of the world outside. When his grandfather is killed by a wolf, Kamandi leaves the bunker in search of other human outposts.

He soon discovers that the only other intelligent humans left on Earth are Ben Boxer and his friends Steve and Renzi, a trio of mutants genetically engineered to survive in Earth A.D. He also makes a number of animal friends including Dr. Canus, the canine scientist of Great Caesar (leader of the Tiger Empire) and Caesar’s teenage son Tuftan. Later additions to the cast included the alien woman Pyra, the girl Spirit and the consulting detective Mylock Bloodstalker and his associate Doile. Even the most sympathetic animals however are nonplussed by Kamandi and Ben’s ability to speak.

Kamandi and his friends set out to explore the world of Earth A.D., in hopes of one day restoring humanity to sentience and civilization.”

Welcome to the Sanctum Secorum podcast. In this episode we get to unite the work of the immortal Jack Kirby with special guest Jim Wampler’s long awaited Mutant Crawl Classics!

In addition, we have bonus content to bring to your DCC game while you wait that shiny new MCC book…after the jump!

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Kickstarter Update : Mutant Crawl Classics

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d07edf0f56c12ccfc7b8db016e57e7e1_originalThe Goodman Games Kickstarter for Mutant Crawl Classics is still going strong and is about to cross the $75,000 threshold. When that happens the last announced stretch goal gets hit and soon the next round will be announced. Plenty of great goodies already coming, FOUR adventures and a mutation manual with additional content and rumors of other great things in the wings.

Act now to get your choice of the regular MCC book or the limited (and you know you will kick yourself later if you don’t get it) foil cover. Keep in mind that those foil cover DCC books tend to be pretty rare and are highly sought after later so if you even THINK you might want one, get it now!

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News – Special Episode

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While the latest episode announced that the next journey into the Sanctum Secorum would be to discuss Purple Priestess of the Mad Moon, sharp-eyed readers may notice a different title announced in the new companion.

With the MCC Kickstarter going strong, the Keepers of Mysteries are instead delving into the world of Jack Kirby’s Kamandi – listed as an Appendix M inspiration by MCC creator Jim Wampler. This episode will be released in two weeks on July 15th, just in time for the final days of the Kickstarter.

Of course, since MCC isn’t available yet, we will be serving up weird and fantastic things for your DCC table, to help settle that craving until the arrival of MCC next year.

Kickstarters, News

Sanctum Secorum #14 – Conan: The Jewels of Gwahlur

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Episode #14 CoversConan, following legends of this treasure, has travelled to Keshan and offered his services to train and lead Keshan’s army against their neighbour, Punt. However, Thutmekri, a Stygian rogue with similar intentions, and his Shemitish partner, Zargheba, also arrive in the country with an offer of a military alliance with another of Punt’s neighbours, Zembabwei, with some of the Teeth to seal their pact. The high priest of Keshan, Gorulga, announces that a decision on the matter can only be made after consulting Yelaya, the mummified oracle of Alkmeenon. This is all the treasure hunters require. Zargheba joins Gorulga in his expedition while Conan travels ahead of them.

 

Welcome to the Sanctum Secorum podcast. In this episode we delve into the character for whom Sword & Sorcery is named, that mightiest of barbarians, Conan!

 

In addition, we have bonus content to bring to your game. How about a new adventure from David Baity?! That and more…after the jump!

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Sanctum Secorum #13 – Down to a Sunless Sea

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Episode #13 Covers     Brant’s life had been hard after the courts had sent him to the penal colony on Trivium Charontis on Mars. Since working his way to freedom, he had run guns to the High Clan princes, sold them liquor and forbidden tobacco, and peddled narcotics to the soft, timid Earthsider clerks. He had stolen, he had cheated at cards, he had killed a man more than once…
     Now, fleeing from justice across the ancient dust oceans of Mars he had no way of knowing that he was running toward the most fantastic adventure and man had ever lived – toward refuge more absolute that any man had ever dreamed of – by the banks of secret rivers, in caverns yet unmeasured by man, on the shore of a sea the sun had never seen!

 

 

 

Welcome to the Sanctum Secorum podcast. In this episode we cast our gaze skyward to the Mars of Lin Carter’s Down to a Sunless Sea and to Harley Stroh’s Peril on the Purple Planet.

In addition, we have bonus content to bring to your game: items, monsters, and so much more…after the jump.

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