One Shot
Dillin ApelyanOne Shot is a podcast about role playing games. Every month, host and Game Master Dillin Apelyan leads a group of players on a self-contained adventure. Every adventure will be wrapped up in 4-5 episodes in time for a new story, in a new system, with new players the following month. One Shot will explore every RP system possible to give listeners a sampling of the possibilities in the wide, world ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 684 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureComedyGames | |||
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Dillin plays Anamnesis, a game about recovering lost memories, to explore the past of Eloise, from the Realis One Shot.
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Our princesses shop around the Night Market and attempt to find all that they require, and hopefully get the chorus to stop singing so the night can end.
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Each of our princesses need something to continue on their adventure, and so they stopped at The Night Market to find the goods they seek.
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- Podcast Addict2 months agoHorrifiedRancor
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Incredible storytelling & voice acting, a fantastic listen!
Apple Podcasts5GameReviewxx
United States10 months ago Before this Podcast, i was not aware of the sheer variety of role-playing games out there. This makes a good introduction to the genre.
Podcast Addict510 months agoCarlaB- Hell yeah
This is such a great podcast. I read a lot of ttrpgs but get to play fewer, and I really appreciate getting to hear examples of how indie ttrpgs might play. I can only hope the current host Dillin gets a little kiss on ber forehead in exhange for the love bee shows to the hobby and the community.
Apple Podcasts5MeadowFurther
United Kingdoma year ago - Anyone else thinking this?
The host seems pretty gay and she deserves a gay little kiss
Apple Podcasts5ÑátéUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #198 | United States/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #228 |  Canada/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #185 |  Australia/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #237 |  Germany/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #68 |  China/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #92 |  Belgium/Leisure/Games |
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What is One Shot about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A lively, design-forward RPG show that blends live-play sessions with deep dives into game mechanics, world-building, and narrative structure. Episodes span a wide range of indie and traditional systems, from hero‑driven princess adventures to scalable sci‑fi mecha epics, with frequent guest designers, performers, and publishers weighing in on mechanics, safety tools, and storytelling approaches. The vibe is collaborative, improvisational, and education‑oriented, often featuring live prompts, world-building exercises, and sponsor integrations that feel integrated to the gameplay. Notable strengths include a steady stream of diverse systems, a knack for breaking down complex rules into playable moments, and a strong emphasis on character, co... more
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1. Viditya Valetti
2. Jackie Kashian
3. Jackie Cation
4. Ames (Amelia Som)
5. Candace McAfee
6. Austin Walker
7. Elliot Davis
8. Tyler Crumrine
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