Protean City Comics is an Actual Play podcast that uses the game Masks: A New Generation by Magpie Games to tell stories about teenagers as they struggle through high school and discovering who they are. The format of the show attempts to emulate a comic book reading experience including a description for the cover of every episode, letters to the editor page, and episodes released under different comic titles.
Series Status
Ongoing - Multiple seasons / arcs
Episode Frequency & Length
Weekly
30-60 Minutes
Type & Channels
Podcast
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Twitter, Discord, Website
Protean City Comics
2017
Protean City Comics is an Actual Play podcast that uses the game Masks: A New Generation by Magpie Games to tell stories about teenagers as they struggle through high school and discovering who they are. The format of the show attempts to emulate a comic book reading experience including a description for the cover of every episode, letters to the editor page, and episodes released under different comic titles.
Rules & Source Material
Game Book / Manual
Masks
Rule of Cool
Format, Setting & Vulgarity
Multiple Arcs / Seasons
Space
Swearing / Cursing
DM Type (New)
Cast & Player Characters
LGBTQ+, POC, Disabled / Neurodivergent, Female, Male, Mostly Knowledgeable of the Rules, Some First Time Players
Cast Voice Distinctness
Fairly Distinct
Audio Quality & Equipment
XLR Mics, At Home, Audio improves within first 10 episodes
Includes Credits for Music and Effects Used
Editing Style
Fully Edited