The Mechanics Guild
The rules are changing...
The Mechanics Guild podcast tests the boundaries of storytelling and game mechanics.
What happens when a party remains the same but the rules of their world, and even their own identities, change?
We seek to answer these questions, and more, in a riotous, crunchy, genre-bending ride that follows three adventurers on a quest to make a name for themselves in a weird and wild world - BUT our heroes are constantly taking on brand new Tabletop Role-Playing Game systems, from character sheet creation to skill resolutions.
A new actual play podcast with a game-changing twist from the co-creator of "Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern."
What will happen when our players take on a different RPG system? Will we be able to get through a campaign? Will any of us remember any of the rules? And did anyone remember to bring any dice?
Follow the adventure and find out what happens on your favorite podcast platform this fall!
Episodes
13 episodes
The Mechanics Guild Ep. 7: "We're a Squad Now"
Secrets are shared, spells are cast, and Argo, Darius, and Liv find they have more in common with each other than they first thought. ---This chapter of The Mechanics Guild is run using
The Mechanics Guild Ep. 6: "Aftermath"
Our trio digs for answers after the Leivewoldium showdown, but are instead met with more questions and cryptic clues.---This chapter of The Mechanics Guild is run using
Bonus Episode: The Workshop #2
Last episode was a lot - let's take a quick behind-the-scenes break to discuss D&D combat mechanics, what to do when the dice want to tell a different story than you do, and the benefits of salmon sperm...? ---T...
The Mechanics Guild Ep. 5: "Die! Atla!"
The Guild is under attack and our pledges are thrown into the thick of it. What mysteries can the trio uncover while also rolling death saves? Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence, blood,...
Bonus Episode: The Workshop #1
We take a break from trials and tension for a behind-the-scenes discussion of why we chose Dungeons & Dragons as our first system, what it's like to build characters in a system-agnostic way, and our (specifically Sarah's) love of "Blue Pri...
The Mechanics Guild Ep. 4: "Get Them Boys Some Berries"
The first trial begins. Whether you go it alone, with your friends from home, or with your magical baking utensils, The Guild is watching. Closely. ---This chapter of The Mechanics Guild is run using
The Mechanics Guild Ep.3: "If Magic be the Food of Love"
Darius takes a field trip. Livenia builds her reputation. Argo makes a friend. ---This chapter of The Mechanics Guild is run using
The Mechanics Guild Ep.2: "You're Gonna Rattle the Stars, You Are"
Darius meditates on the past. Liv gathers her party. Argo questions ambition. A fly terrorizes the studio. ---This chapter of The Mechanics Guild is run using
Meet: Darius Hazard
From the stone-carved heights of Alferaan comes Darius Hazard — a warrior shaped by resilience and the unyielding mountains he calls home.His trusted greatsword, Stonefire, burns with rune-lit heat, matching the fire that’s carried him t...
Meet: Argo Hull
From the bustling trade port of Coniston comes Argo Hull, a quiet mind with a restless need to invent.His favorite creation— a clockwork companion named Cups — a stack of measuring cups with a few too many “explosive” upgrades.Pl...
The Mechanics Guild Ep.1: "I Wish I Could Quit You"
Our trio prepares for their first mission. Rat stew is prestidigitated. Cups tries to be helpful.---This chapter of The Mechanics Guild is run using