Pod Against the Machine: A Pathfinder Actual Play
Network Against the MachineWelcome to Pod Against the Machine, the only Actual Play podcast that specifically mentions its opposition to the machine in the title. We’re a ragtag group of five creating an epic story while playing through the Iron Gods Pathfinder First Edition adventure path from Paizo publishing. It’s like Dungeons and Dragons, complete with wizards, monsters, and skeletons...but with an added bonus of evil ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 321 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||
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Welcome, everyone, to our final episode of 2025! Thanks for coming along for the ride, y'all. Here's to approximately two (or twelve) more years of machine opposition!
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Wonderful storytelling and endearing banter. Don’t let the Pathfinder 1E system scare you away. If you’re familiar with D&D or any other similar system, Sam and the players make it very easy to follow. The custom music is incredible and I appreciate the storyline that regularly challenges the players and makes them play at the top of their game. Thank you for many hours of entertainment and laughter and a few tears. Also thanks for keeping it clean even when the BBEG roles a nat 20 on its save ... more
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United States4 months ago Really enjoying the podcast. Fun times, Good laughs, bullet holes, laser burns, chainsaws and an endless supply of squid and cotton candy flavored Gootubes.
Audible5Paul HayseUnited States2 years ago- Makes me wish I was at the table.
Really enjoying the podcast. Fun times, Good laughs, bullet holes, laser burns, chainsaws and an endless supply of squid and cotton candy flavored Gootubes.
Audible5Paul HayseUnited States2 years ago I'm halfway thru the podcast and I can't stop listening and laughing. I genuinely care about the success of the Very Capable Four.
Audible5DanUnited States2 years ago- feels like watching my friends play.
I'm halfway thru the podcast and I can't stop listening and laughing. I genuinely care about the success of the Very Capable Four.
Audible5DanUnited States2 years ago
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This podcast offers an engaging exploration of a unique fantasy narrative set within the Iron Gods Pathfinder adventure, blending traditional role-playing elements with themes of resistance against technological oppression. The dynamic storytelling is enriched by humorous character interactions and emotional depth, as players navigate a rich world filled with wizards, monsters, and the intriguing threat of malevolent machines. Episodes often balance light-hearted banter with serious character developments and moral dilemmas, making the storytelling both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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