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Land of Eem: Actual PlayAuthor: Ben Costa, James Parks, George Higgins
Join Ben Costa, James Parks, and George Higgins as they play the Land of Eem tabletop roleplaying game, inspired by the series of fantasy books: Dungeoneer Adventures and Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo. Ben Costa and James Parks are the creators of Dungeoneer Adventures, Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo, and the tabletop roleplaying game, Land of Eem. They have been friends since the 2nd grade, and love making stuff together.Lovers of fantasy, they strive to craft tales that celebrate the adventures of unlikely heroes. Ben and James grew up playing tabletop roleplaying games, creating countless characters and collaborative worlds with our pals, a pastime that paved the way for their creative careers, as authors and illustrators. Land of Eem is a tabletop roleplaying published in partnership with indie game publisher, Exalted Funeral. and is about adventurers exploring and discovering the remnants of a forgotten better age. Described as The Lord of the Rings meets The Muppets, players portray lore-seeking travelers, fortune-seeking pioneers, and adventure-seeking heroes in a time devoid of them. But for all its post-apocalyptic doom and gloom, Land of Eem is tonally quite lighthearted and droll.Dungeoneer Adventures is a fun, middle-grade fantasy adventure series from Simon & Schuster, about the only human kid attending the adventure school, Dungeoneer Academy. The books are packed with illustrations and available at Target, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon, or you can ask for them wherever books are sold. Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo is a fun YA graphic novel series from Random House, about a skeleton bard and his best friend on an epic quest to discover who he was when he was alive. The books are available through Exalted Funeral or online at Amazon, and you can ask for them wherever books are sold. For more visit:https://landofeem.com Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Books, Games, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Please Do Not Feed the Used T'Be Tiger | Land of Eem Fantasy Actual Play S05EP12
Episode 12
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
Have something to say? Send us a Text!Locked underground with limited options, the party debates the true economics of dungeon crawling: escape now or chase glory later? A clumsy encounter with a used-to-be tiger turns into a clever getaway, setting the tone for a bold gamble—burn six hard-earned keys on a mythic horde and trust the dice. In true Land of Eem fashion, the risk pays off.The loot changes everything. We pull gear that reshapes combat and exploration: a beetle-carapace shield that shrugs off dread at clutch moments, a war pick that can strike twice, and a lucky crossbow that turns near-disasters into survivable misses. Then come the wildcards—a bag of marbles with uncanny accuracy and a pencil that feels cursed the instant it’s picked up. The crown jewel is the Cowl of Korbishi, a powerful relic that lets its wearer dissolve into vapor for scouting and infiltration. We even pause to debate XP investment, choosing story-shaping utility over raw character advancement—pure tabletop RPG podcast goodness.Between fights, the dungeon breathes. We camp, forage, and lean into roleplay with a puppet-ready sock, a plague-doctor bit, and a bizarro fable about “Lord Neb” that reframes our misadventures as myth. Exploration leads to an illusion-clean tunnel hiding cobwebbed truth, a near-miss with a spider, and a cinematic showdown with a charging ramgor. A crisp crossbow shot sets up a brutal backstab, turning danger into dinner—and crafting materials. Just when things settle, a fickle cattipillar wanders in, purring like a promise that the dungeon isn’t done yet.This episode showcases what makes Land of Eem sing: high-stakes choices, clever improvisation, and goofy details that matter. Support the showVisit us at: https://landofeem.comSupport UsFree Land of Eem Quickstart Guide: https://landofeem.com/quick-start-guide/Land of Eem RPG: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/land-of-eemDungeoneer Adventures: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B41WM4YMRickety Stitch Comics: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/rickety-stitch-and-the-gelatinous-goo-the-exalted-collectionJoin Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ricketystitchJoin Our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/CMq7BsKSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LandofEem
