Eidolon Playtest is two different actual-play RPG campaigns, releasing every Monday on alternating weeks! The goal of this podcast is to playtest EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self, an RPG inspired by Persona and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, created by Luke Varner and Molly Rhinebeck! EIDOLON POP is a story of a group of college students uncovering the secret, surreal past of their professor, while EIDOLON ROCK is a story of a gang of low-level Las Vegas criminals who stumble upon a drug that grants you superpowers. Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/eidolonplaytest for early episodes, GM notes, behind-the-scenes game design episodes, and early access to the gamebook!
Series Status
Ongoing - Multiple seasons / arcs
Episode Frequency & Length
Weekly
1-2 Hours
Type & Channels
Podcast
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Podcasts, Twitter, Website
Eidolon Playtest
2020
Eidolon Playtest is two different actual-play RPG campaigns, releasing every Monday on alternating weeks! The goal of this podcast is to playtest EIDOLON: Become Your Best Self, an RPG inspired by Persona and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, created by Luke Varner and Molly Rhinebeck! EIDOLON POP is a story of a group of college students uncovering the secret, surreal past of their professor, while EIDOLON ROCK is a story of a gang of low-level Las Vegas criminals who stumble upon a drug that grants you superpowers. Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/eidolonplaytest for early episodes, GM notes, behind-the-scenes game design episodes, and early access to the gamebook!
Rules & Source Material
Home Brew, Game Book / Manual
Apocalypse Games, Indie / Original System
Strict True Play, Almost True Play, Rule of Cool, Comedy
Format, Setting & Vulgarity
Multiple Arcs / Seasons
Fantasy, IRL, Dystopia, Horror
Gore and Violence, Sexual Theme, Swearing / Cursing, Substance Abuse
DM Type (New)
Cast & Player Characters
LGBTQ+, BIMPOC, Disabled / Neurodivergent, Non-Binary, Trans, Female, Male, All Knowledgeable of the Rules, Mostly Knowledgeable of the Rules
Fighter, Magic User, Sneaky, Villain / Anti-Hero, Custom Classes
Cast Voice Distinctness
Fairly Distinct
Audio Quality & Equipment
USB Mics, XLR Mics, At Home
Includes Music, Includes Sound Effects, Includes Original Compositions, Includes Credits for Music and Effects Used
Editing Style
Fully Edited , Mastered