Variant Rules

14/10/2020

Laziness breeds genius, right? Well, Brandon Raab decided to find a way to do less work running an RPG and we love this mode for Arcane & Iron. Listen for more details on this week's episode!

‎Show Variant Rules, Ep The Forge: Building Blocks - Oct 14, 2020

01/10/2020

This week's episode continues our solo character specials (with special cameos by Josephine). This episode is a little short, but since it features our Small One, Birch, I hope you can forgive us!

Birch finds his place among the people of Montepec through good food and conversation. But what happens when Brassley clearly wants to go on a journey?

02/05/2020

Our heroes dash through a city under siege. Can they make it to the Undying One in time, or will they perish themselves? Will the power of chamomile tea bring them through this? Tune in to find out!

‎Show Variant Rules, Ep Terror & Tea - May 1, 2020

01/04/2020

Our heroes depart the morning after a savage attack from the Kutar. They head towards Montepec and the troubles that they have foreseen, but what lies ahead of them?

‎Show Variant Rules, Ep Stealth & Steppes - Apr 1, 2020

26/02/2020

This week's episode includes our heroes setting out from the Lyceum to find out more about what could lie ahead. But check in for the update on Birch's brooding, Josephine & Nate's tension, and Serafin giving Kit a piggy back ride.

01/01/2020

And two cast members ring on the together. and are playing up a storm . After losing Last Bastion, these ladies have moved on to a . Now heading to .

Happy New Year from and enjoy tomorrow's episode!

19/12/2019

Here in , 38 degrees is the perfect sunbathing weather. But have you been listening to our winter story? Magical wind blows from the Up and our players are snow creatures brought to life! Enjoy this mini-series before we dive back in with our regular team trying to save their realm.

12/12/2019

Magical snow creatures are crafted when the wind blows from the Up, carrying with it magic and wonder. But are all things crafted with wonder wonderful?

Explore the Arcane & Iron RPG in the Variant Rules podcast in this special Winter Wonderland story!

Guest storyteller Chris Van Houten
Special Guests Addie Gia and Tommy Cottin of Waypoint Live and the (former) Essential NPCs Podcast fame!

‎Show Variant Rules, Ep Flurries & Blizzards - Dec 11, 2019

05/12/2019

Presenting a very special digression for the Holiday Season! Throughout the month of December, we'll feature a Winter-themed one-shot with some very special guests. This week's episode "Ice, Ice, Baby" is excellent jumping off point for Variant Rules and the Arcane and Iron system. Find it at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!

‎Games · 2019

23/10/2019

Our heroes potentially face their universe colliding with others. Will they stop it or is it inevitable?
Variant Rules is an RPG podcast that explores the Arcane & Iron roleplaying system as it is being developed. Tune in to hear actual play episodes and our behind the screen Forge episodes to learn more!

‎Show Variant Rules, Ep Bluffs & Bargains - Oct 23, 2019

27/09/2019

In this week's actual play episode, we finally learn a little bit about what the heck has been going on! Check it out and the link below and get ready for some sweet, sweet exposition.

‎Leisure · 2019

11/09/2019

Turtles! Imps! Pirates! New actual play episode drops tomorrow! Check it out at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts.

On Variant Rules we play a brand new RPG system while it's designed.

‎Arts · 2019