The adventures continue in episode 08 of The Obsidian Monolith.

The adventures continue in episode 08 of The Obsidian Monolith.

GMI E78 The Obsidian Monolith 08 - The Adventures Continue

It’s the season 2 finale episode! I have some exciting announcements about the future of the show!

It’s the season 2 finale episode! I have some exciting announcements about the future of the show!

GM Intrusions E77 - Game Master's Journey

In this episode of The Obsidian Monolith, I discuss the second adventure of the campaign and show you how I used it to connect the first and third adventures together.

In this episode of The Obsidian Monolith, I discuss the second adventure of the campaign and show you how I used it to connect the first and third adventures together.

GMI E76 The Obsidian Monolith 07 - Connecting Adventures Together

Ryan Chaddock

Ryan Chaddock joins the show today to discuss his various Cypher System supplements. We’ll also talk about creating foci, writing a third party supplement, crowdfunding, and making a living as a creative.

Ryan Chaddock joins the show today to discuss his various Cypher System supplements. We’ll also talk about creating foci, writing a third party supplement, crowdfunding, and making a living as a creative.

GM Intrusions E74 - Being a Creative in the 21st Century with Ryan Chaddock

Matt Forbeck

Matt Forbeck joins me on the show today to discuss the Shotguns and Sorcery Kickstarter. I also review the Numenera adventure The Sun Below City on the Edge by Dread Unicorn Games.

Matt Forbeck joins me on the show today to discuss the Shotguns and Sorcery Kickstarter. I also review the Numenera adventure The Sun Below City on the Edge by Dread Unicorn Games.

GM Intrusions E73 - Interview with Matt Forbeck

John W.S

John Marvin joins me on the show today to discuss his Numenera adventure The Sun Below - City on the Edge. We also discuss using fiction as inspiration for your game, getting the most out of GM Intrusions and much more.

John Marvin joins me on the show today to discuss his Numenera adventure The Sun Below - City on the Edge. We also discuss using fiction as inspiration for your game, getting the most out of GM Intrusions and much more.

GM Intrusions E72 - Interview with John W.S. Marvin

Today I’ll discuss the benefits of running preludes for your campaign. They’re more than worth the time you’ll invest in them! I also touch on why character balance is much more important than party balance in Cypher System games.

Today I’ll discuss the benefits of running preludes for your campaign. They’re more than worth the time you’ll invest in them! I also touch on why character balance is much more important than party balance in Cypher System games.

GM Intrusions E71 - Preludes to Adventure

Madame Saydle

In this episode the PCs continue their search for Aneej, a young woman of Bonespir who has disappeared in the Westwood. Madame Saydle’s Wondrous Soup saves the day, and the PCs finally find themselves in the culova village. Hilarity ensues when Tianma becomes entangled within a culovan hammock.

In this episode the PCs continue their search for Aneej, a young woman of Bonespir who has disappeared in the Westwood. Madame Saydle’s Wondrous Soup saves the day, and the PCs finally find themselves in the culova village. Hilarity ensues when Tianma becomes entangled within a culovan hammock.

GMI E70 The Obsidian Monolith AP Session 04 Part 2 - Madame Saydle's Wondrous Soup

In this episode of GM Intrusions I’m going to put one of the core tenets of Numenera under the microscope.

In this episode of GM Intrusions I’m going to put one of the core tenets of Numenera under the microscope.

GM Intrusions E69 - Discovery Through Combat

The PCs enjoy their new status as heroes of Bonespir. Some hilarity ensues at the festival thrown in their honor, however things take a more serious turn when a man from the village asks the PCs for their help. During the festival, Zain finds his true calling as a public speaker....

The PCs enjoy their new status as heroes of Bonespir. Some hilarity ensues at the festival thrown in their honor, however things take a more serious turn when a man from the village asks the PCs for their help. During the festival, Zain finds his true calling as a public speaker....

GMI E68 The Obsidian Monolith AP Session 04 Part 1 - The Man They Called Zain

GM Intrusions is the podcast devoted to Numenera, The Strange and other games using the Cypher System. This podcast provides insights to players and GMs as well as product reviews for Numenera, The Strange and other Cypher System games.

This podcast is a great source of ideas and discussion of Cypher games.

Resource for Cypher GMs and Players

Fun, informative and a great asset to gameplay

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GM Intrusions - Your Numenera, The Strange & Cypher System podcast - Lex Starwalker

I share how I prepare and run a Numenera session. I then discuss my goals and plans for the first adventure of The Obsidian Monolith campaign.

I share how I prepare and run a Numenera session. I then discuss my goals and plans for the first adventure of The Obsidian Monolith campaign.

GMI E49 The Obsidian Monolith 04 - Prepping and Running a Numenera Session

Greetings Numenerian and welcome to Session 1 part 1 of The Obsidian Monolith Actual Play podcast. I’m your host, Lex Starwalker. I’ve explained how I’ve created the adventure, now we can see how it survives, or doesn’t survive, first contact with the players.

Greetings Numenerian and welcome to Session 1 part 1 of The Obsidian Monolith Actual Play podcast. I’m your host, Lex Starwalker. I’ve explained how I’ve created the adventure, now we can see how it survives, or doesn’t survive, first contact with the players.

GMI E58 The Obsidian Monolith AP Session 01 Part 1 - The Town of Bonespir

Darcy Ross returns to discuss her experiences running The Beale of Boregal, an adventure for Numenera included in the Corebook.

Darcy Ross returns to discuss her experiences running The Beale of Boregal, an adventure for Numenera included in the Corebook.

GM Intrusions E16 - The Beale of Boregal

I’ll share my thoughts on the new Numenera Glimmer—-Injecting the Weird.  I'll also talk about Cooperative Actions, and I’ll give some highlights from a great post by Ryan Chaddock on getting more weird into your game.  Finally, I’ll be talking about the Dark Fathom!\\I'll share my thoughts on the Glimmer Injecting the Weird.  I'll also talk about Cooperative Actions, and I·ll give some highlights from a great post by Ryan Chaddock on getting more weird into your game.  Finally, I·ll be talking about the Dark Fathom.

I’ll share my thoughts on the new Numenera Glimmer—-Injecting the Weird.  I'll also talk about Cooperative Actions, and I’ll give some highlights from a great post by Ryan Chaddock on getting more weird into your game.  Finally, I’ll be talking about the Dark Fathom!\\I'll share my thoughts on the Glimmer Injecting the Weird.  I'll also talk about Cooperative Actions, and I·ll give some highlights from a great post by Ryan Chaddock on getting more weird into your game.  Finally, I·ll be talking about the Dark Fathom.

GM Intrusions E23 - Getting Your Weird On

This is the second part of the first session. In this episode the PCs leave the town of Bonespir and head into the Westwood. They have their first run-in with danger outside the Windmill and barely survive!

This is the second part of the first session. In this episode the PCs leave the town of Bonespir and head into the Westwood. They have their first run-in with danger outside the Windmill and barely survive!

GMI E59 The Obsidian Monolith AP Session 01 Part 2 - The Windmill in the Woods

This week I give my best sales pitch for the Cypher System and some thoughts on introducing new players, so if you’re wondering whether to buy in, this episode’s for you! I also cover a brand new Strange adversary, the Catastrophe Cloud in A&amp;P.

This week I give my best sales pitch for the Cypher System and some thoughts on introducing new players, so if you’re wondering whether to buy in, this episode’s for you! I also cover a brand new Strange adversary, the Catastrophe Cloud in A&amp;P.

GM Intrusions E67 - Selling the Cypher System

In Under the Lens I'll dig into some Numenera corebook goodness and talk about how to give an NPC or creature a boost, tips for higher tier games, and some ideas for dealing with character death.  I’ll also share a creative way to deal with absent players courtesy of Monte Cook himself! Finally, in Antagonists &amp; Protagonists I’ll talk about the Latos.\\I'll dig into some Numenera corebook goodness and talk about how to give an NPC or creature a boost, tips for higher tier games, and some ideas for dealing with character death. I'll also share a creative way to deal with absent players.

In Under the Lens I'll dig into some Numenera corebook goodness and talk about how to give an NPC or creature a boost, tips for higher tier games, and some ideas for dealing with character death.  I’ll also share a creative way to deal with absent players courtesy of Monte Cook himself! Finally, in Antagonists &amp; Protagonists I’ll talk about the Latos.\\I'll dig into some Numenera corebook goodness and talk about how to give an NPC or creature a boost, tips for higher tier games, and some ideas for dealing with character death. I'll also share a creative way to deal with absent players.

GM Intrusions E22 - Guardians of Forever

New Character Options book is announced for Numenera! More about The Ninth World Bestiary. This week’s Antagonists and Protagonists features the Bloodfeast Tick. The Strange character types, some great actual play podcasts, and more on this episode of GM Intrusions.

New Character Options book is announced for Numenera! More about The Ninth World Bestiary. This week’s Antagonists and Protagonists features the Bloodfeast Tick. The Strange character types, some great actual play podcasts, and more on this episode of GM Intrusions.

GM Intrusions E15 - The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Monsters

Today I start laying the foundation for the campaign.

Today I start laying the foundation for the campaign.

GMI E42 The Obsidian Monolith 02 - Laying the Foundation for Your Campaign

This is the first part of the second session. At the end of the last session the PCs encountered some steel spiders. We wrap up that encounter and then the PCs face an even greater challenge within the Windmill.

This is the first part of the second session. At the end of the last session the PCs encountered some steel spiders. We wrap up that encounter and then the PCs face an even greater challenge within the Windmill.

GMI E61 The Obsidian Monolith AP Session 02 Part 1 - The Swarm from Hell

This is the third part of the first session. In this episode the PCs recover from their encounter with the uber-deadly slicer beetles and begin exploring the Windmill.

This is the third part of the first session. In this episode the PCs recover from their encounter with the uber-deadly slicer beetles and begin exploring the Windmill.

GMI E60 The Obsidian Monolith AP Session 01 Part 3 - Inside the Windmill

I’ll talk about when to tell players difficulty numbers, race as a Descriptor, and just how an Artificially Intelligent Nano who Fuses Flesh and Steel would work. Finally in Antagonists and Protagonists, I discuss the Valma.

I’ll talk about when to tell players difficulty numbers, race as a Descriptor, and just how an Artificially Intelligent Nano who Fuses Flesh and Steel would work. Finally in Antagonists and Protagonists, I discuss the Valma.

GM Intrusions E52 - Revealing Difficulties

I’ll start the episode off by giving some advice on the Cypher System for new players. I’ll also give a bit of advice to GMs when deciding whether or not to allow something not explicitly covered by the rules. In Under the Lens I’ll talk a bit about xp usage in Numenera and The Strange. I’ll also be talking about The Strange corebook in Starwalker Review.

I’ll start the episode off by giving some advice on the Cypher System for new players. I’ll also give a bit of advice to GMs when deciding whether or not to allow something not explicitly covered by the rules. In Under the Lens I’ll talk a bit about xp usage in Numenera and The Strange. I’ll also be talking about The Strange corebook in Starwalker Review.

GM Intrusions E48 - Experience the Cypher System

This is the second part of the second session. We join the game in progress as the players divvy up the cyphers they’ve found in the destruction left by their encounter with the Yellow Swarm. The PCs encounter more hazards within the Windmill. It contains another challenging encounter complete with some GM Intrusions.

This is the second part of the second session. We join the game in progress as the players divvy up the cyphers they’ve found in the destruction left by their encounter with the Yellow Swarm. The PCs encounter more hazards within the Windmill. It contains another challenging encounter complete with some GM Intrusions.

GMI E62 The Obsidian Monolith AP Session 02 Part 2 - Numenera Hunters

Darcy Ross

Darcy Ross gives us a sneak peak into The Ninth World Bestiary.

Darcy Ross gives us a sneak peak into The Ninth World Bestiary.

GM Intrusions E13 - Interview with Darcy Ross

Starwalker Review - Artifacts &amp; Oddities Collection I; Under the Lens - Scavenging &amp; Identifying Artifacts, Cyphers &amp; Oddities; Pathnotes of a Cypher GM

Starwalker Review - Artifacts &amp; Oddities Collection I; Under the Lens - Scavenging &amp; Identifying Artifacts, Cyphers &amp; Oddities; Pathnotes of a Cypher GM

GM Intrusions E11 - Artifacts & Oddities

Shanna Germain

Shanna Germain joins the show to discuss Numenera and The Strange. She also gives some great advice to GMs.

Shanna Germain joins the show to discuss Numenera and The Strange. She also gives some great advice to GMs.

GM Intrusions E17 - Interview with Shanna Germain

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