S02E22 - Root - Talon Hill Days (Part 1)

S02E22 - Root - Talon Hill Days (Part 1)

Author: Cody Bechberger October 14, 2025 Duration: 1:27:55

Do you like RPGs? How about murder amongst woodland critters?

We're trying something new, delving into the political world of the Root RPG from Magpie Games, more specifically the Talon Hill Quickstart! The Big Green is lush and vibrant, but a succession struggle is taking place after the death of the Lady Morgana Kingfisher IV, so there's always money to be made! Otherwise, arson is probably a good choice.

Gamemaster: Cody

Vagabonds: Zoe, Mike, and Nick

Intro and Outro Music: After All This Time by Shinto


Cody Bechberger hosts Corporate Crash Course, a podcast that turns the often solitary hobby of exploring tabletop roleplaying games into a communal, lively affair. Forget dry rulebook analysis; this is about the genuine experience of friends diving into different game systems, from the well-known to the obscure, with all the laughter, strategic fumbling, and spontaneous storytelling that entails. Each session is a live adventure, streamed first for a visual audience, then distilled into this audio format for your convenience. The core of the podcast lies in its practical, experiential approach. By actually playing through these varied games, the group provides a real sense of how each one feels at the table-the pacing, the mechanics, the unique flavor of collaboration. It’s less about telling you what to play and more about sharing their process of discovery, hoping it helps you identify what you might enjoy. Whether you're a seasoned game master looking for your next inspiration or someone completely new to the idea of roleplaying games, listening offers a front-row seat to the unscripted fun and camaraderie. You’ll hear the dice rolls, the character voices, the debates over obscure rules, and the collective building of unexpected narratives. Ultimately, Corporate Crash Course is an invitation to listen in on a group of enthusiasts doing what they love, demystifying different gaming systems through direct play and hopefully sparking your own interest in the vast world of tabletop adventures. The audio captures the pure, unfiltered dynamic of friends around a table, making each episode both a specific game trial and a testament to the shared joy of the hobby.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 36

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