I’ve enjoyed the heck out of the Bloodletters and the Last Word, but there’s something in Blades that I’d love to see, and I’m wondering if there are any Actual Play recordings going more in this direction:
Are there any Actual Plays of Blades, or of a hack, where the crew tries to stay away from physical mayhem? Where they go more for subtle, devious, cunning, and/or stealthy as hell?
One of the things I love about Blades is that it enables that kind of scheming, cunning sort of game; the Spider mastermind or the shadowy Lurk can do just as much damage as the brawniest Cutter. I’d love to see a game that brings that to the fore — if anybody has one to recommend to me 😀
When my group was playing Blades, they specifically were of the “stealthy as hell” variety. Plus, one of the players/characters would always throw a coin or two into local shelters/food kitchens, with the intent of becoming a local Robin Hood. So the opportunity exists.
The Magpies is a new Blades actual play podcast. I really like it. Check it out
Kip Corriveau Oooh, thanks! Looks really nice 😀
The folks at That DnD Podcast just started a new series. They play shadows and specifically are trying to have a game with few deaths and more social infiltration. The first part is already up on youtube: youtube.com – Candles in the Dark – Six, Drugs, and Rock and Roll
Michael Elliott Oooh! Sounds like exactly what I’m looking for — thanks!