Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 45 – Diaspora is out now! The peace summit has begun in earnest, and the crew has lots to do. Arnaud investigates Lilian Gale's murder, while Lila and Mara blow off steam. Nasir goes exploring with Rivka Sarek. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/6JBw...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 42 – Distractions is out now! After the shocking death of Lilian Gale, the crew welcomes some early arrivals to Ascension Station. Thank you to our guest stars, Madeline Marie and Sydney Meyer! Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/0ET2...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 41 – Blessed Are the Peacemakers (Part 2) is out now! Another downtime episode. The crew prepares for a peace summit that might prevent another war. Mara finishes work on a secret weapon. Arnaud pursues Scion... Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/3Sgr...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 40 – Blessed Are the Peacemakers (Part 1) is out now! After the events in the Kairos system, the crew returns to Ascension Station and prepares for a peace summit that could chart a new course for humanity. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1yOY...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 39 – Anthropocene (Part 2) is out now! In their final confrontation with the Front for an Independent Verge, the crew learns the group’s true designs for the planet and decides what to do next... Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/0nzj...

Episode 38 – Anthropocene (Part 1) is out now! Things heat up as the crew reaches the Kairos research station. Will they be able to free the hostages before the asteroid hits? Tune in now: open.spotify.com/episode/71nc...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 37 – Built by Nature's Hand is out now. On the forbidding surface of Kairos, the crew encounters wildlife, friendly and otherwise. Tune in to meet a very cute creature 😍: open.spotify.com/episode/0ES4...

It's that time of year again! This holiday season, we return to the town of Hemsworth 🦔❄️🎅 Join Harry, Beth, Dana, Carol Ann, and their new friend Simon as they investigate the cryptid attacks that threaten the Holiday Hamboree once again. Listen to Part 1 now: open.spotify.com/episode/7pFo...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 33 – Occam's Razor (Part 1) is out now. In this downtime episode, the crew reckons with the aftermath of their explosive press conference. Nasir makes amends with Mara. Arnaud has a difficult conversation. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1v9F...

For anyone seeking an escape from the present, join us in the world of Convergence. Our latest, Episode 32 - Sins of our Ancestors (Part 2) is out now. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0UYY...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! We are honored to announce that we won Best Fantasy - Audio Fiction at the Baltimore Next Media Fest! Thanks to the organizers and the other entrants! And don't worry, you can still screen virtually through Friday: bnmwebfest.sparqfest.live

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 25 – Q.G.A is out now. After learning the truth about the Clarity device, the party faces a difficult decision. Mara asks Lila to clear the air. Arnaud struggles to balance his loyalties. Nasir takes a risk. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/1Z63...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 24 – Clarity is out now. After the stunning events at the end of the Eos arc, the crew takes some downtime. Lila helps Nasir out of a sticky situation while Mara and Arnaud pursue their own lives of inquiry. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/3dzn...

Thank you @madadric.bsky.social for creating Impulse Drive (the game system we use) and for this amazing breakdown of our latest episode, Eclipse (Part 2). If you'd rather listen to the episode first, check us out: open.spotify.com/episode/2jZd...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 23 – Eclipse (Part 2) is out now 🌔 The crew captures the would-be assassin and Nasir speaks to the Verge. Arnaud & Mara follow up on a new lead. Lila mulls over a past mistake. Tune in for end of the Eos mission: open.spotify.com/episode/2jZd...

Episode 22 – Eclipse (Part 1) is out now 🌔 As Sarek prepares for her speech, Nasir makes a deal for his chance in the spotlight. But will Arnaud, Mara, and Lila's efforts be enough to stop the assassin? Listen now to find out: open.spotify.com/episode/4dUO...

Are there any scholars of multiplayer video games out there, either bonafide academics, or journalists / critics / designers who simply "know their shit." This is for a piece on ambient/asynchronous multiplayer for The Ringer. Reposts hugely appreciated. Email in bio.

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 21 – Believers (Part 2) is out now 🌔 At the festival grounds, Mara and Lila get close to Rivka Sarek's suspected assassin. Later, Nasir takes a day trip and Arnaud discovers some startling evidence about lustra. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1j6l...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 20 – Believers (Part 1) is out now The crew joins Rivka Sarek for the opening night of the festival on Eos. Will they accept her offer of sinsa tea? Things could get interesting... Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1dsd...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 19 – The Veil is out now 🌔 The crew sets off to investigate the the attempted assassination of Rivka Sarek. After some sleuthing and some fashion, we meet Sarek herself, who has an interesting offer. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/3srV...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 18 – Penumbras is out now. This episode marks the start of another mission! The crew receives an unusual request and heads to Eos, a watery moon with some interesting astronomical phenomena. 🌔 Tune in now: open.spotify.com/episode/59kL...

Episode 17 – Metamorphosis is out now! The crew finishes up their business on Feronia and heads back to Ascension Station. Lila channels her grief into creation. Mara makes amends to Nasir. Arnaud faces a hard choice. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/639l...

Episode 16 – Desperado is out now! As the crew faces threats on multiple fronts, Mara and Lila take quick actions with unexpected consequences. Nasir and Arnaud decide the monster's fate. You won't want to miss the conclusion of this mission: open.spotify.com/episode/4HWi...

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 15 – Good Sport is out today. The crew splits up to investigate a mining encampment. As Mara and Arnaud gather clues about the creature, Nasir lays a trap for it. Lila formulates her own plans... Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/44tu...

Episode 14 – Frontier Line is out now! After a confrontation with some Feronia wildlife, the team enjoys some time around a campfire. Lila asks Nasir about his past decisions, while Arnaud and Mara reach an agreement. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1J4p...

Happy Worlds Away Wednesday! Episode 13 – Adaptation is out now. After their trip to the bar ends with a scoop-and-score maneuver, the team heads into the wilderness with a local guide. Will they find the creature they are looking for? Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0cGI...

Happy Worlds Away Wednesday! Episode 12 – Sofia Rules (Part 2) is now out! Mara and Nasir investigate the vanishing lustra. Arnaud and Lila chase down rumors of a monster. After reuniting, the team finds a tour guide, along with some trouble. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/4GzS...

Happy Worlds Away Wednesday! Episode 11 – Sofia Rules (Part 1) is out! The crew is briefed on their next mission. Mara turns to another book in her collection. Lila chats with the captain of the Valiant. Arnaud and Nasir come to an understanding. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/2jKa...

But the end result surpassed my wildest dreams!!! I hope everyone who loves the holidays checks out this two-parter. It's a love letter to holiday movies and what makes them special. Enjoy ❤️

I've played tabletop games for over a decade, but this was the first time I ever stepped into the role of a GM. It's always been intimidating. Bringing a world to life, creating a satisfying story arc, playing a bunch of characters... it's a lot of work.

Happy #WorldsAwayWednesday! The holidays aren't quite over yet... tune in for the action-packed conclusion of our holiday special, A Very Hemsworth Holiday! Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/7sGd...

Recent album art for the fine folks at @worldsawaypod.com whose actual play campaign is still on-going! Give them a listen for some sweet sci-fi vibes 🪐

Happy Worlds Away Wednesday! We are doing something a little different... a holiday special! @helie.bsky.social GMs for the first time, taking the players to the idyllic town of Hemsworth in a tribute to the holiday romance movies we love. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5XFe...

It's #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 10 – Temples to the Written Word is now out! The crew returns to Ascension Station. As Lila reflects on the last mission and Arnaud debriefs his boss, Mara and Nasir take an eventful trip to the library. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/6tQE...

It's #WorldsAwayWednesday! Episode 9 – Unraveling is now out! The team attempts to wrap up their investigation into the sabotage on Satis, but emotions run high when things don't go quite as planned... You won't want to miss the conclusion of this arc: open.spotify.com/episode/3iL5...

Arnaud and Nasir finally get a chance to talk after the events of the last episode. And, well, things get a bit heated... We hope you enjoy this sneak peak of our next episode, Unraveling, which releases Wednesday, Nov 22nd on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere you get your podcasts.

It's Worlds Away Wednesday! Episode 8 – A Ball of Yarn is fresh on your podcast feeds. We learn that Lila is definitely NOT a mind-reader. Mara looks for clues at the mine. Nasir tries to bridge the political divide while Arnaud makes a fateful choice. Tune in:

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Two big announcements today! 🎉 First, episode 7 − Nostalgia is now out! The crew continues their investigation into the sabotage on Satis. Lila and Mara see some surprising new evidence, while Arnaud and Nasir chat over dessert. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5Og8...

Not for long 😉 We have a new episode coming on Wednesday!

We were featured in the latest edition of @lincodega.bsky.social's Gaming Shelf! Check it out to read about us and some other great RPGs and actual-plays: gizmodo.com/gaming-shelf...

It's here! Convergence: Episode 0 and Episode 1 are now live. Join us as we venture into a galaxy of imagination, storytelling, and endless possibilities. Welcome to Worlds Away! open.spotify.com/episode/1K0c...

We wanted to make Worlds Away a little different than other actual plays you’ve heard before, and it wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible friends. A special thank you to Billy, Emily, Madeline & Rachel for your time and work making Worlds Away a reality. 2 days!

Our first episode of Convergence is ready, and we can't wait for you to hear it in just 3 days! Get ready to join our crew on incredible missions full of surprises and memorable moments.

While the power of imagination knows no bounds, we can not say thank you enough to @evelynepark.bsky.social, the brilliant artist who helped us put faces to the characters we’ve come to love. The Minerva Project and Worlds Away take off in 4 days!

Any journey has its risks, but the most experienced operatives can get in and out without firing a shot. Our final Minerva Project crew member is a veteran of [REDACTED] and a member of FSOC, the Earth Republic’s special forces. The Warhorse, Arnaud Hynes. 6 days!

Today’s crew member is an artist and trained conciliator from the mysterious Saito Institute. As the Minerva Project crew navigates the edges of space, she travels into the mind itself. The Mystic, Lila Malik. 7 days!

Our next crew member is a brilliant scientist and the CTO of life-sciences giant Genesynth. Her cutting-edge research feeds the Verge to this day. The Intellect, Dr. Mara Belova. 8 days!

Our first crew member of the Minerva project is well-known throughout the galaxy. . . A survivor of the Aventine Rebellion with a tragic past and a terrible secret: the Icon, Nasir Baydaq. 9 days!

With less than 2 weeks to go, we’ll be introducing the crew of the Minerva Project starting on Monday! Tune in next week to see the work of the incredible Evelyne Park who worked with us to bring the crew to life! 12 Days!