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For The Deconstructed

  • Revival Night with Dr. Joesph Laycock

    2 JUN 2024 · Welcome back to the last night of Revival weekend here at For the Deconstructed. We are ending this spring event with a special word from Dr. Joesph Laycock,  an author and professor of religious studies at TSU. Dr. Laycock is the authe of the book Dangerous Games: What the Moral Panic over Role-Playing Games Says about Play, Religion, and Imagined Worlds.  Tonight we are excited to talk to him about all things relgion, moral panic, and the theology that sparked the satanic panic.  Join us as we hear from him on all things religion and Dungeons and Dragons! 
    Played 51m 59s
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    Deconstructing in the Dark-False Positivity

    1 JUN 2024 · Welcome to night 2 of Revival Weekend here at For the Deconstructed. We end the night with the worlds first media entertainment evangelist, Aimee Semple McPhearson with her words of wisdom on how a weekend revival event changed her life!  In this episode of Deconstructing in the Dark, the cast explore the last arch as it comes to a close and discuss the impact each event had on them both as players and their characters. Join us as we dig a little deeper into the backgrounds of these characters and learn what has helped them along the way as they navigate the all knowing Strahd. 
    Played 1h 29m 2s
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    Until We Meet Again Old Friend

    1 JUN 2024 · Welcome back to day two of Revival Weekend! This morning we get to hear from one of the most influential evanglists who is thought to be the mother of Healer Faith, Kathryn Kuhlman, as she delievers a serman at Oral Roberts University!  As the bones of St. Andral are consecrated and our heroes provide prayers at the alter, things begin to shift and unresloved matters are left inside the walls of Vallaki. False positivty reigns, danger creeps in and our exvangelical millennials are faced with their worst fear. 
    Played 1h 25m 47s
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    1 Coffin 2 Coffin 3 Coffin...DIRT!

    31 MAY 2024 · Welcome back to Revival weekend here at For the Deconstructed in Barovia!! We are in session 2 of this wicked revival and we are so excited you are with us!  A woodshop, its craftswoman, and a stack of coffins greet our fangtastic crew as they search for the bones of St Andral. WIth little help from his friends, Ignatious is left to move the coffins by himself and to his surprise, one of the coffins is lighter than the rest! What could be causing this difference in weight? Join us as we find out what the difference in these coffins are in part two of revival weekend! 
    Played 1h 15m 59s
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    All Will Be Well With Him Too

    31 MAY 2024 · After the bard's identity is revealed, the crew heads to the Burgomeister Vallakovich home and are met with the Baron, a very timid and meek man who bends to his wife's every request. Burgomeister Vallakovich, not a fan of Saahsee and her fur, it is clear that tension is brewing. With Burgomeister Vallakovich acting caging regarding Ismark, Irena is assured that all will be will with him here in Vallaki. 
    Played 1h 4m 32s
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    The Return of The Missing Brother

    7 MAY 2024 · In this gripping episode of "Curse of Strahd: She is the Ancient," tensions flare when half of our intrepid party arrives in Valaki and comes face-to-face with the formidable Captain of the Guard. The meeting takes an unexpected turn when the Captain lays eyes on Ismark and reveals his true identity as her brother. Amidst the revelation, the group must navigate the complicated dynamics of power, family loyalty, and the dark secrets that weave through the heart of Barovia. Tune in as alliances are tested and the shadows of the unknown threaten to change Irena's life forever.
    Played 58m 27s
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    Let's Bust Curfew

    21 APR 2024 · As the party arrives to the inn, Silme and Sahassee come up with the smartest of ideas to bust curfew in the strictest of cities they have ever encountered simply to meet with Mother Lucia and discuss her abilties to keep Ismark safe. Little does this rag tag duo know that a sneaky little toy crazed child lurks in the shadows.
    Played 48m 43s
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    No Fun No Blinsky

    15 APR 2024 · The team arrives in Vallaki and find themselves in a rather creepy toy shop. Ismark, the happiest kid in the world plays like he has never seen a toy in his life and as he continues to play, something strange happens and they leave the shop as quick as they came in. The sun is setting and curfew is begining and our adventures rush to seek shelter in the local inn. 
    Played 39m 48s
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    The Road to Vallaki is Never Easy

    7 APR 2024 · As the fangtastic four continue their travels on to Vallaki, the journey is all but easy. At a time where Irena needs a friends, the unethusiastic Sahasshee attempts to be that for a split second, but something happens and questions begin surfacing, again. 
    Played 1h 10m 16s
  • For the Deconstructed is Moving to a New System!

    3 APR 2024 · For the Deconstructed has made the collective decission to leave 5th edition and explore She is the Anciet through the amazing system known as Shadow Dark.  Shadowdark RPG is what old-school fantasy gaming would look like after being redesigned with 50 years of innovation. The game is fast, familiar, intuitive, and deadly. It’s built for sword-and-sorcery adventures where fell monsters slither in darkness and frosty gems glint upon forgotten thrones, waiting to be discovered.In Shadowdark RPG, real time comes into play. A torch only holds back the looming darkness for one hour of actual game time! There isn't a moment to spare when your only light source is guttering low...Get ready for old-school gaming in a whole new light!  A bit about Kelsey, they first opened the rune-inscribed doors to The Arcane Library® in 2017. Her work has reached wide critical acclaim, including 450+ five-star reviews and 130,000+ downloads for The Secrets of Skyhorn Lighthouse, the highest-rated adventure ever on DMs Guild.Kelsey released Shadowdark™ RPG, an old-school fantasy adventure game with modern design, in March 2023. It funded on Kickstarter at $1.3 million.At The Arcane Library, you'll find best-in-class RPG content that helps you run your greatest games yet. Step inside and see what legends await! Shadow Dark was created by Kelsey Dionne and can be find at www.thearcanelibrary.com
    Played 12m 59s

"For the Deconstructed" is an enchanting podcast journey where former, current, and non-believers unite for an immersive live playthrough of differeing TTRPG modules. With humor, vulnerability, and intimacy, our four...

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"For the Deconstructed" is an enchanting podcast journey where former, current, and non-believers unite for an immersive live playthrough of differeing TTRPG modules. With humor, vulnerability, and intimacy, our four players and Game Master navigate the rich landscapes of faith and geekdom. As the dice roll, religious dogma is dismantled, and the realms of imagination are celebrated. Join us as we explore the intersection of religion and roleplaying, captivating listeners who have left, are reconciling, or are intrigued by faith. Through character spotlights, thought-provoking discussions, and dynamic storytelling, we unravel the tapestry of belief systems while forging a dynamic community that thrives on authenticity and shared experiences.
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