636: Carrion Catchup
Summary
The host returns from ShireCon, sharing highlights from the event and discussing recent tabletop games like Villains & Vigilantes and DC Heroes. He details an intense session of Carrying Crown: Requiem for Ravengro, where the party faced resource-draining encounters and a unique curse mechanic. Finally, he outlines preparations for an upcoming in-person Pathfinder campaign set in the Wheelal world, including research on volcanic eruptions and building the town of Brambleberry.
Topics discussed
Welcome back and Shire Con recap
Airport travel challenges and wheelchair logistics
Superhero games played at Shire Con
Carrying Crown session: Harrowstone entry and swarms
The Father Charlatan haunt mechanic in action
Session wrap-up and party status
Preparing new homebrew setting in Wheeler Woe
Researching volcanic eruptions for world-building
Building the town of Brambleberry and plot hooks
Reflections on shifting from player to GM
Choosing game system and scheduling details
Closing remarks and sign-off
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