
Risky Standard is an actual-play podcast featuring a group of rowdy best friends playing a variety of tabletop role-playing games to tell stories set in original worlds. Currently playing Beam Saber (by Austin Ramsay) to follow the adventures of a squad of mech pilots fighting for a revolutionary space federation in a war against encroaching empire. Find us on Discord, Bluesky and more here: https... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 63 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Science FictionFiction | |||

Pinwolves sighted! Rhys’s duties as a Wordbearer have brought the crew to the rescue of the salvage ship Brightbloom, but a fierce pack of Wildsea predators stands in the way of a completed delivery.
Welcome to Risky Standard - Voyage of the Verdig... more
Freshly outfitted, The Verdigale sets sail in search of the source of the mysterious pattern of rootquakes. Hex's past returns to haunt him while Rhys honors his wordbearer's oath.
Welcome to Risky Standard - Voyage of the Verdigale.
Voyage of the... more
Chaos in Caldermere! The crew of the Verdigale must outfit the ship and prepare for expedition; the captain has convened a meeting at The Scholar’s Cup to discuss the growing rootquakes and their implications for the bustling port city.
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The crew of the Verdigale have made it to port. The city of Caldermere towers over the treeline, built atop the sloping ridges of an ancient volcano. A spirited, bustling freeport – where scavengers come to trade the fruits of the region’s rootquakes... more
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Great listen to. Podcasts are better when the group is having fun, and these guys definitely are.
Let’s goooo risk takers! Rhodes can fix anything
I’ve been enjoying this Actual Play podcast for Beam Saber (a Forged In the Dark game based on Blades in the Dark). The storyline is easy enough to follow. Mitch (the GM) explains the rules mechanics to the audience to help them to follow along. The voices are distinguishable from one another so that you know who is talking. The crew of the ‘Black Star Constellation’ appears to be having a lot of fun and I’m enjoying the ride.
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The episodes feature a lively group of friends engaging in actual-play tabletop role-playing games, primarily focusing on the Beam Saber system, which explores the adventures of mech pilots involved in a revolutionary conflict. The storytelling leans heavily into original world-building, combining elements of science fiction and personal dynamics among the characters, leading to rich character development and engaging narratives. Humor and camaraderie are central themes, often punctuated with intense storytelling and lighthearted banter, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for listeners who appreciate complex narratives interwoven with gaming mechanics.
Unique aspects of the podcast include the blend of structured gameplay and improvisation, ... more
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