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Rene Plays Games

Rene Legault
TTRPG
Ttrpgs
Dungeons and Dragons
Role-Playing Games
The One Ring 2e
Corico
Gardens Of Rust
Magic
Jack Harrison
Ghost Club RPG
Filipino Mythology
Holiday Movies
Colostle Dungeons
Koriko A Magical Year
Koreeko
Roleplaying Games
Christmas
Santa Claus
Rpgs
Characters Without Stories

Hi! I’m Rene (pronounced Rainy) and I want to share my love of roleplaying games with you! Join me as I play through smaller publisher games, talk design and gaming topics with friends, and explore all the ways you can be a better game master or player.

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Iorlas departs Bree and heads south along the Greenway between the Barrow Downs and South Downs, a perilous place to travel... Not long after he sets out does he realize his progress is now being observed and his journeys are unlikely to go smoothly ... more

Welcome to another episode of Perspective Checks where I sit down with friends and folks from the TTRPG world and discuss what they love about this wonderful hobby!

This month I'm joined by Ciera, a.k.a. RagePandaPajamas around the internet! Ciera i... more

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After falling through the floor in the ruins of Fornost, Iorlas discovers something worse than orcs or evil Men. Luckily he gets out and makes it back to Bree, where he begins to recover from the terrifying ordeal and reunites with Gandalf before the... more

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Playtest session 2 of Ironsworn: Legacies!

Tessa and the hunters get Farina to the site of her dreams on a massive frozen glacial valley, but a broken opening holds sacred secrets of the past, as well as old, corrupt shadows emerging...

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Brian Flaherty
Co-founder of Many Sided Media, GM, producer of My First Dungeon, host of Talk of the Table
Many Sided Media
Episode: Perspective Checks | Play at the Peaks of Indie RPGs with Brian Flaherty (Many Sided Media)
RP Deshaies
Designer behind Fari RPGs and SRDs
Fari RPGs
Episode: Perspective Checks | Sharing With The Community with RP Deshaies (Fari RPGs)
Laurence Phillips
Game designer, Hardy Roach Games
Hardy Roach Games
Episode: Perspective Checks | Il Fantasma Del Giallo with Laurence Phillips (Hardy Roach Games)
Christian Grundel
scenario writer and game designer, DM's After Dark member
DMs After Dark
Episode: Design Diaries | Gardens of Rust Part 2 - Character Creation
PJ Sack
Host of A Wasteland Story and Solo Roleplayers podcast
A Wasteland Story; Solo Roleplayers
Episode: Colostle | Dungeons Episode 8 - Castle Revolving
Kat The Dungeon Mom
Actual play performer, GM, mom, and community facilitator in gaming and parenting spaces
TTRPG community
Episode: Perspective Checks | Kat The Dungeon Mom - TTRPGs as a Village
Craig Hatler
Educator, IT specialist, and game designer
Shadowlight and Persona (game designer)
Episode: Perspective Checks | Craig Hatler - Learning & Teaching RPGs
Kate the Great Cosplays
Cosplayer, producer of Don't Kill My Character, actual-play performer
Don't Kill My Character
Episode: Perspective Checks | Characters, Cosplay, and Don't Kill My Character with Kate the Great
Clark R. Rowenson
Author and architect of Magic Systems, LitRPG writer
Author, The Magic System; Restrictions May Apply
Episode: Perspective Checks | Clark R. Rowenson - Magic Systems & LitRPGs

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Rene Plays Games
Primary host, solo and collaborative RPG designer/performer focusing on solo playthroughs, game design discussions, and community engagement.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Great for newbies and diehards!

    Rene approaches playing games and talking about games with genuine enthusiasm. He’s a fun, entertaining, and super creative host. If you love gaming (including solo RPGs) I highly recommend this one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zinnerfonda
    United States2 months ago
  • Good podcast

    This podcast is really good. Rene is a really good host putting out really good content. It helps my work day go by faster.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OGRPG
    United States9 months ago
  • Really enjoying this. Production quality excellent, interesting selection of games, and the host strikes a good balance of storytelling vs 'behind the screen' insights into the mechanics and decision making.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    fst0pped
    a year ago
  • Really enjoying this. Production quality excellent, interesting selection of games, and the host strikes a good balance of storytelling vs 'behind the screen' insights into the mechanics and decision making.

    Parent note: Only as far as the end of the Sundered Isles play through, but so far there's also been no swearing so it's a nice safe option when I'm listening somewhere my kids might burst in.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    fst0pped
    a year ago
  • Love the podcast

    Rene does a great job explaining and making complicated games understandable for a novice like myself. I’m so excited he is putting this passion into a podcast and sharing it with the masses. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobbypaulson
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Balanced mix of solo play and design talk.
High-quality editing and smooth delivery praised by listeners.
Engaging host with genuine enthusiasm for gaming and design.
Clear explanations that help novices grasp complex systems.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#79
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#233
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#249
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#235
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#16
Indonesia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#124
Indonesia/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Perspective Checks | Actual Play Theory with Ciera a.k.a. "RagePandaPajamas"
Q: What games or ideas are you excited to see at the table that you haven't yet tried, or what formats do you want to see more of in actual play?
She expresses interest in episodic single-plot actual plays and other formats that allow newcomers to jump in, while acknowledging the value of ongoing campaigns and the balance between narrative and game mechanics.
Perspective Checks | Actual Play Theory with Ciera a.k.a. "RagePandaPajamas"
Q: What have you been playing or consuming lately, and what are you into right now?
Ciera discusses a tilt toward solo games and indie titles, mentioning recent purchases and play experiences, and highlighting how she keeps up with niche games while balancing a busy schedule.
Perspective Checks | Actual Play Theory with Ciera a.k.a. "RagePandaPajamas"
Q: Origin story: how long have you been playing TTRPGs and involved in the hobby?
Ciera describes her long-running engagement with the hobby starting around 2020, with earlier exposure via a D&D incident and connections through theater and AV work, which eventually led to deeper involvement with actual plays and writing about media.
Perspective Checks | Play at the Peaks of Indie RPGs with Brian Flaherty (Many Sided Media)
Q: Do you have any last bits of wisdom, advice, or homework for the listeners?
Brian emphasizes work-life boundaries, the value of taking risks and embracing embarrassment as a growth mindset, and the importance of reaching out to people for collaborations and opportunities.
Perspective Checks | Play at the Peaks of Indie RPGs with Brian Flaherty (Many Sided Media)
Q: What have you been playing lately?
Brian talks about Perils of Princesses from My First Dungeon, Sweet Revenge, and other indie games they're exploring, including their ongoing experimentation with sound design and production values.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rene Plays Games

What is Rene Plays Games about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Largely anchored in solo and small-group tabletop RPG play, this show centers on hands-on playthroughs of varied systems and heavy design thinking. Episodes frequently blend narrative, world-building, and combat narration with practical mechanics explanations, often alongside commentary on game design, community-building, and open tooling. Viewers get a steady drumbeat of system exploration (from Ironsworn to The One Ring 2e and newer indie designs), with frequent reflections on pacing, rules-as-written versus homebrew adaptation, and how to run engaging solo campaigns. A standout throughline is the host's commitment to accessibility—building skills for both new players and seasoned GMs, plus a recurring emphasis on community, charity, and ... more

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2. RP Deshaies
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5. PJ Sack
6. Kat The Dungeon Mom
7. Craig Hatler
8. Kate the Great Cosplays

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