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Rene Plays Games

Rene Legault
TTRPG
Ttrpgs
The One Ring 2e
Role-Playing Games
Dungeons and Dragons
Corico
Magic
Gardens Of Rust
Jack Harrison
Ghost Club RPG
Filipino Mythology
Holiday Movies
Colostle Dungeons
Ironsworn
Koreeko
Koriko A Magical Year
Roleplaying Games
Christmas
Santa Claus
Rpgs

Hi! I’m Rene ("Rainy") and I'm here to share my love of solo roleplaying games with you! Join me on solo actual play series, interview friends and folks from the TTRPG hobby, and explore game design, and all the ways you can play more games.

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Slowly adding players to the spooky month episodes, this time I'm joined by returning guest (and wife, I guess that's important) Lynn for a game of Ghost + Human by friend of the pod Dan Bronson-Lowe a.k.a. Almost Bedtime Theater.

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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's episode is one that took months of scheduling (it is the BBEG of TTRPGs... more

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Spooky month is upon us, and thus we play horror!

It begins alone, and, in this game, it ends alone. Blood in the Margins by Chris Bissette is another of his incredible Wretched & Alone games about a student who, along with some accomplices, killed ... more

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I'm squeezing in one more episode for Solo September and it's one of the games I've wanted to play (and solo!) the longest - Primal Quest by Diogo Nogueira!

There are also a bunch of supplements for Primal Quest, including the solo supplement Primal... more

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Mistress Ari Winter
Writer, storyteller, GM of All Our Faults
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Episode: Perspective Checks | Exploring Trauma Safely in TTRPGs with Mistress Winter (All Our Faults)
Anna Anthropy
Game designer and author of Princess With A Cursed Sword
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Episode: Princess With A Cursed Sword | One-Player One-Shot
Dillin Appellian
Host of One Shot; game designer; author
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Episode: Perspective Checks | Games, Life, and the Human Experience with SuperDillin (One Shot)
Cezar Capacle
Designer of Mausworn and multiple indie RPG projects
Capacli / quirky.games
Episode: Perspective Checks | Mausworn & Creative Habits with Cezar Capacle
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
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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

Hosts

Rene
Primary host of solo and interview-driven episodes, often introducing guests and guiding conversations.
Rainy
Co-host known for leading actual-play sessions, explaining game rules, and providing observational commentary.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 50 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 States5 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 Statesa 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.

    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
    2 years 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

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Guests bring thoughtful insights into design and actual-play strategy, boosting the show's credibility.
Listeners appreciate clear explanations of complex systems and the host's enthusiasm for indie RPGs.
Rene is a passionate host who keeps content approachable and entertaining for both newcomers and seasoned players.
The show's production quality and editing are frequently praised, with strong pacing in solo and interview formats.

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#96
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#101
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Perspective Checks | Mausworn & Creative Habits with Cezar Capacle
Q: Would you recommend a book, TV show, movie, or game for me to try out?
Ronin by Tiago Junges is a standout solo RPG that achieves a deep, structured solo storytelling experience within about 30 pages, great for beginners and veterans alike.
Perspective Checks | Mausworn & Creative Habits with Cezar Capacle
Q: Are there any games you really want to get to the table or ideas you have yet to try out?
I want to explore more co-op and GM-less or GM-full formats, where players shift between NPCs and PCs, and where narrative emergence is driven by collaborative play and transparent mechanics, not just story alone.
Perspective Checks | Mausworn & Creative Habits with Cezar Capacle
Q: Do you have any last bits of wisdom, advice or homework for the listeners?
Make a game. Open a one-page jam today using Google Slides or similar tools, and just start. You'll learn so much about condensing ideas, translating thoughts into playable rules, and discovering what you're capable of creating when you stop waiting for the perfect moment or resource.
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.

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

A solo and collaborative RPG-focused show that centers on soloplay streams, in-depth discussions with fellow designers and creators, and explorations of indie and mainstream tabletop systems. Episodes blend on-air game narration with design insights, rules explanations, and world-building, often featuring solo runs across systems like The One Ring, Ironsworn, and various OSR-inspired titles. Listeners can expect a warm, process-oriented approach to making and consuming tabletop storytelling, with attention to mechanics, pacing, and the craft of producing high-quality actual-play content. The show stands out for its consistent emphasis on solo play, accessible design talk, and a community-friendly, exploratory vibe that invites aspiring crea... more

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2. Anna Anthropy
3. Dillin Appellian
4. Cezar Capacle
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6. RP Deshaies
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