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No Quest for the Wicked

Pickaxe
Starfinder
Dura Sancta
Grimoire Of Shackles and Shattering
Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Noise Cave
Alpha
Copper Cutlasses
Hayden Wire
Tales Of the Valiant
Starfinder Second Edition
Obsidian Council
DJ Flutterboy
Julian Sterling
Cleo
Character Creation
Collaborative Storytelling
No Quest For the Wicked
Azen
Casamal
Dhura Sancta

Are you ready to rock? More importantly, are you ready to roll?! Welcome to No Quest for the Wicked, a story driven actual play podcast! Currently in our second campaign using Paizo’s sci-fi space opera system, Starfinder, in a homebrew setting. Starring Ryan Dwyer, Dain Miller and Niall Spain. Made in Canada!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes160Founded4 years ago
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The Dream Team has an encounter with a familiar member of the Obsidian Council and learn what's truly happening on Dhura Sancta and just how important their mission is. Flit takes decisive action in a crisis. Vlyn discovers a hiding spot.

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Welcome to the Level Upisode! The short aside we take to talk about character development as our heroes gain enough experience to advance in levels throughout the campaign. This is a non-narrative, mechanic focused episode.

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The Dream Team face off against the floral menace deep under the sea as they race against time to locate the missing piece of the Jeweled Orrery and escape the pocket dimension before they're trapped forever. Mil uses a ghost to their advantage. Fl... more

Below the waves, the Dream Team explores and investigates the other side of the deep sea portal as they continue to track the missing piece of the Jeweled Orrery. Flit has an otherworldly visitor. Vlyn is overwhelmed by personal growth. Mil destroys ... more

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Recent Guests

Cai Kigawa
Voice actor and guest on the episode, participating as a principal player in the game world
No Quest for the Wicked (guest player)
Episode: FRONTIERS - Session 25: As Above, So Below (Part VII) (/w Cai K)
Kai Kagawa
Tabletop performer, game designer, and performer
Estella Vimladris (Transplaner RPGs)
Episode: FRONTIERS - Session 23: As Above, So Below (Part V) (/w Cai K)
Estella Vimladris
Tabletop performer, game designer, and consultant
Transplaner RPGs, The Chaos Protocol
Episode: FRONTIERS - Session 23: As Above, So Below (Part V) (/w Cai K)
Kai Kay
Guest actor, previously featured on Tales of the Valiant
Estella Vimladris / Transplanar RPG (actor)
Episode: FRONTIERS - Session 22: As Above, So Below (Part IV) (/w Cai K)
Cleo Sterling
Daughter of Lionel Sterling, involved in the nightclub conspiracy.
Episode: FRONTIERS - Session 11: Beauty and the Beat (Part III)
Omega Jones
Professional actor and vocalist, tabletop designer, host and moderator
Episode: The Loom of Severed Strands - Session 0
Chris Tung
Co-founder of PinkCity.ca and producer/editor of Super Journey Dudes
PinkCity.ca
Episode: Eldritch Automata: Heart of Entropy - Session Zero

Hosts

Cai Kigawa
Host of No Quest for the Wicked; leads sessions with focus on world-building and player dynamics
Ryan Dwyer
Host/Co-host with roles across multiple episodes; central in-session narration and character interactions
Dain Miller
Co-host and storyteller; drives world-building and NPCs
Niall Spain
Co-host and DM; contributes narrative control and player perspective

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • Loving this! The story sounds really interesting and the characters are just awesome! Gonna miss boomer though!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Svardstrom
    10 months ago
  • Great!

    Easy to listen to, clear sound. Seems like a good group of guys who have fun with each other and are kind. I appreciate the introduction which orients those unfamiliar to the layout of the game and what to expect.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anom652147
    United Statesa year ago
  • Absolutely entraining pod, the crew is fun, the players have a great report, all around worth the listen.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DoubleDeckerTacoWeMissYou
    2 years ago
  • Incredible Actual Play

    Started listening a few weeks ago and have binged 26 episodes because I can't stop listening. DM Dain is weaving an incredibly rich story and all three players have created complex, multi-dimensional characters with emotional depth that are impossible not to root for.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kbbaus27
    United States2 years ago
  • Like Starfinder but can’t find a decent SF podcast?

    I used to be like you. I tried to listen to a lot of Starfinder podcasts, but most of them just…weren’t great. When I tell you that this is a good podcast, I mean it’s a GOOD podcast. This show is to Starfinder what Critical Role and Dimension 20 are to Dungeons and Dragons. If you listen to this show and don’t want to play Starfinder, there might be something wrong with you.

    For starters, Dain, the DM, weaves an incredible story with lots of twists and turns while painting an unforgettable pic... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    audiomodder
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise high production quality and strong group chemistry.
Fans highlight deep storytelling, engaging NPCs, and clever humor.
Positive feedback on accessible onboarding and consistent world-building.

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#246
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

FRONTIERS - Session 16: Beauty and the Beat (Part VIII)
Q: What do you mean by 'Julienned' in the context of the crowd?
Cleo indicates that many people in the audience have already fallen under the mind control or influence of Julian Sterling's scheme, creating a dangerous environment for the characters.
FRONTIERS - Session 10: Beauty and the Beat (Part II)
Q: Do you believe she's innocent, Armand?
I believe in my husband's judge of character. Excellent.
FRONTIERS - Session 3: A New Page (Part III)
Q: How can we get you more data?
Oswald suggests possibly summoning a demon but has had no success with that method so far.
FRONTIERS - Session 3: A New Page (Part III)
Q: Do you think your friend is still in the book?
Oswald expresses concern that his friend's soul may be trapped within the book.
FRONTIERS - Session 2: A New Page (Part II)
Q: What do you need to know about the jumpsuit and the purple stone?
Madden reveals that without the knowledge about the purple jumpsuit, they cannot move forward.

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The show centers on a group of tabletop role-playing enthusiasts exploring a homebrew Starfinder universe, mixing tense battles, world-building lore, and character-driven storytelling with a strong emphasis on group dynamics and improvisational humor. Episodes blend sci-fi adventure, ethical questions around life and rebirth, and meta-commentary, often punctuated by vivid NPCs, dramatic twists, and moments of levity that keep the campaign feeling energetic and collaborative. A standout quality is the polished production, frequent guest appearances, and a clear passion for shared storytelling that helps new listeners orient themselves quickly while rewarding long-running fans with evolving plot threads and ongoing world-building.

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