Rene Plays Games

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  The One Ring 2e | Episode 10 - Entmoot 19.08.2026 56min

  Iorlas encounters a population of Ents and convinces them to guide him deeper into the woods of Eryn Vorn.
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  Perspective Checks | Mausworn & Creative Habits with Cezar Capacle 11.08.2026 1h 3min

  Cezar Capacle comes on to talk about his upcoming game Mausworn and his design philosophies. Rene can’t wait for Mausworn!
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  The One Ring 2e | Episode 9 - Unwelcome in Eryn Vorn 04.08.2026 45min

  En route to Eryn Vorn, Iorlas finds that the closer he gets to the massive, dark pine forest, the more danger emerges to meet him.
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  Ironsworn: Legacies | 3: The Raiders of Fisher's Grove 29.07.2026 46min

  Five months after releasing the enormous elder shadow wolf god from the glacier, Tessa and Farina - along with some new friends - continue to track the beast.
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  The One Ring 2e | Episode 8 - The Eye in the Storm 22.07.2026 47min

  Iorlas begins his travels south to the cape of Eryn Vorn, but quickly learns his journey will be dogged every step by enemies now watching his every move.
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  Perspective Checks | Actual Play Theory with Ciera a.k.a. "RagePandaPajamas" 14.07.2026 1h 22min

  Ciera a.k.a. RagePandaPajamas comes on to talk about Actual Play Theory and critically thinking about this form of storytelling for an audience!
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  The One Ring 2e | Episode 7 - Scars & Songs 07.07.2026 54min

  After falling through the floor in the ruins of Fornost, Iorlas discovers something worse than orcs or evil Men.
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  Ironsworn Legacies | 2: Beneath the Sacred Glacier 30.06.2026 51min

  Tessa and the hunters reach the sacred site in the dreams of Farina in the playtest of the upcoming Ironsworn: Legacies!
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  Ironsworn Legacies | 1: Escort the Dreamer 24.06.2026 51min

  The first of two playtest episodes of the upcoming Ironsworn: Legacies!
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  The One Ring 2e | Episode 6 - Shadows of the Past 16.06.2026 45min

  Iorlas fights the shadow that rises in Fornost Erain and traces the steps of Rangers past...
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  Perspective Checks | An Exploring Spirit in TTRPGs with Meadow (HowdyLoveDarlin) 08.06.2026 1h 31min

  Meadow comes on to talk about designing unique mechanics and exploring the world of TTRPGs with an adventurous spirit.
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  The One Ring 2e | Episode 5 - First Steps Into Fornost Erain 03.06.2026 48min

  Iorlas enters the haunted ancient city of Fornost Erain to investigate the shadow that spreads through it.
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  Design Diaries | Decktectives - Co-Op Buddy Cop TTRPG 26.05.2026 29min

  Rene breaks down how to play his upcoming(?) two-player buddy cop TTRPG Decktectives.
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  The One Ring 2e | Episode 4 - Recovery, Refugees, and Relics 20.05.2026 54min

  Iorlas spends time recovering and heads north towards Fornost Erain with one small detour.
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  Perspective Checks | Play at the Peaks of Indie RPGs with Brian Flaherty (Many Sided Media) 12.05.2026 1h 20min

  Brian Flaherty of Many Sided Media comes on to talk about starting a podcast company devoted to indie TTRPGs and exploring the peaks of these wonderful games we love.
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  The One Ring 2e | Episode 3 - Troll In The Chetwood 07.05.2026 46min

  Iorlas and Fitch Talltree of Archet face off against a troll in the Chetwood. Iorlas is wounded.
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  Design Diaries | Gardens of Rust - The Community Phase 28.04.2026 30min

  Rene talks about the Community Phase in the final Gardens of Rust Design Diaries episode.
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  The One Ring 2e | Episode 2 - Bad Luck In Bree 21.04.2026 53min

  Iorlas takes Drustan to Bree to face justice but things do not go as planned.
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  Perspective Checks | Sharing With The Community with RP Deshaies (Fari RPGs) 14.04.2026 1h 21min

  Rene sits down with another Rene (RP) from Fari RPGs to discuss his current Breathless: Frightmare Edition and the importance of sharing experience and resources with the community.
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  The One Ring 2e | Episode 1 - Spring in the Shire 08.04.2026 1h

  Iorlas travels through the Shire, a servant of two patrons, with two quests to see done this year.