Month: December 2016

The Tower of the Tentacle – Episode 4 – The Hive

Below we present the complete text of The Hive, episode 4 of The Tower of the Tentacle. This is a brand new (unpublished) series (and sees the return of two of our most popular characters (Tess Carter and Trent Stone). If you would like to see these new stories advance from being drafts into polished […]

Combat – Chapter 5 (Part 4) – HYOOTRD RPG Players’ Guide

Magical Combat Magical combat is a little different to standard hand to hand melee and ranged combat in that a magic user prepares the spell for use before applying it.  Further the effect of the spell can be maintained after its first application (but must apply for two phases each time) with additional successful rolls […]

The Tower of the Tentacle – Episode 3 – The End is… Across Town

Below we present the complete text of The End is… Across Town, episode 3 of The Tower of the Tentacle.  This is a brand new (unpublished) series (and sees the return of two of our most popular characters (Tess Carter and Trent Stone).  If you would like to see these new stories advance from being […]

Combat – Chapter 5 (Part 3) – HYOOTRD RPG Players’ Guide

Combat Example Location – The boiling pools of the Temple of Chardron. Heinrich’s men (about 11 of them) stand on pathways amidst boiling pools of superheated, sulphurous water that are spread around the temple floor leading to a vine covered stone bridge over a chasm upon which stands Heinrich himself (the Nazi servant of the […]

The Tower of the Tentacle – Episode 2 – Trains, Feds, and Scrap Metal

Below we present the complete text of Trains, Feds, and Scrap Metal, episode 2 of The Tower of the Tentacle.  This is a brand new (unpublished) series (and sees the return of two of our most popular characters (Tess Carter and Trent Stone).  If you would like to see these new stories advance from being […]

Combat – Chapter 5 (Part 2) – HYOOTRD RPG Players’ Guide

A set of Print and Play components for tracking Combat during the game NEXT TIME: An example combat that will step you through the process of running combat in game. This chapter of the Host Your Own Old Time Radio Drama RPG and all associated content (except where acknowledged) is © copyright weirdworldstudios.com and Philip […]

The Tower of the Tentacle – Episode 1 – Break-in

Below we present the complete text of Break-in, episode 1 of The Tower of the Tentacle.  This is a brand new (unpublished) series (and sees the return of two of our most popular characters (Tess Carter and Trent Stone).  If you would like to see these new stories advance from being drafts into polished publications […]

Combat – Chapter 5 (Part 1) – HYOOTRD RPG Players’ Guide

Chapter 5 – Combat The story so far (Under attack) Episode 3 The three shambling monstrosities clamber up out of the concrete floor and begin lurching towards our heroes.  Jake begins placing shot after carefully aimed shot into the lead creature’s chest.  Each bullet leaves a relatively large hole but seems to be doing little […]

Pustulating Baked Lemon Pudding (Serves 8)

For dessert — Pustulating Baked Lemon Pudding (Serves 8) These themed recipes are for dishes cooked in England and Continental Europe during the late 1800s. Yolks of 4 eggs 4 oz (113 g) of pounded sugar 1 lemon ¼ lb (113 g) of butter puff-crust Method: Beat the egg yolks to a froth. Mix with […]

Ghoulish Baked Tomatoes (Serves 8)

As a side dish — Ghoulish Baked Tomatoes (Serves 8) These themed recipes are for dishes cooked in England and Continental Europe during the late 1800s. 8 or 10 tomatoes pepper and salt to taste 2 oz (57 g) of butter bread crumbs Method: Take off the stalks from the tomatoes; cut them into thick […]

Decomposing Beefsteak Pie (Serves 8)

For the main course — Decomposing Beefsteak Pie (Serves 8) These themed recipes are for dishes cooked in England and Continental Europe during the late 1800s. 3 lb (1.36 kg) of rump steak seasoning to taste of salt, cayenne, and black pepper crust water the yolk of an egg Method: Cut the steaks into pieces […]

Undead Chicken and Rice Croquettes (Serves 8)

For the appetizer — Undead Chicken and Rice Croquettes (Serves 8) These themed recipes are for dishes cooked in England and Continental Europe during the late 1800s. ¼ lb (113 g) of rice 1 quart (1.13 ltr) of stock or broth 3 oz (85 g) of butter minced chicken (see recipe below) egg (lightly beaten) […]

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