THE CHIMERA is an actual play RPG podcast that brings you strange fiction across a variety of genres and game systems.We specialize in creating strange, unusual, and unlikely characters (demonic bellhops, golems built from the remains of legendary artifacts, living financial instruments, werewolf gym coaches, etc.), and then tailoring the mechanics and the world to make them work.
Series Status
Ongoing - Multiple seasons / arcs
Episode Frequency & Length
Bi-weekly
1-2 Hours
Type & Channels
Podcast
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Youtube, Twitter, Instagram, Website
The Chimera
2017
THE CHIMERA is an actual play RPG podcast that brings you strange fiction across a variety of genres and game systems.We specialize in creating strange, unusual, and unlikely characters (demonic bellhops, golems built from the remains of legendary artifacts, living financial instruments, werewolf gym coaches, etc.), and then tailoring the mechanics and the world to make them work.
Rules & Source Material
Home Brew, Game Book / Manual
Older Dungeons and Dragons, World of Darkness, Indie / Original System
Almost True Play, Very Casual, Comedy, Home Brew Rules
Format, Setting & Vulgarity
Single Continuous Campaign / Season, Multiple Arcs / Seasons
Fantasy, IRL, Space, Horror
Gore and Violence, Swearing / Cursing, Substance Abuse
DM Type (New)
Cast & Player Characters
Disabled / Neurodivergent, Female, Male, Multiple DMs / GMs, Mostly Knowledgeable of the Rules
Fighter, Magic User, Sneaky, Tinkerer, Villain / Anti-Hero, Custom Classes
Cast Voice Distinctness
Fairly Distinct
Audio Quality & Equipment
USB Mics, XLR Mics, At Home, Audio improves within first 10 episodes
Includes Music, Includes Credits for Music and Effects Used
Editing Style
Fully Edited