Having finally reached the Community Center, our heroes must confront the true mastermind behind all these hauntings—a mastermind wearing a very different face than expected. Bob puts his upgrades to good use. Patrick thinks about the wrong person at the wrong time. Louise makes an even bigger boom. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following also by Ned Wilcock. “Melodic Marauders Down Under”   The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Grind” by Andrew Huang "Spring Field" by Godmode • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the Stardew Valley brand or its owner ConcernedApe, nor with the Ghostbusters brand or its owner Sony Pictures.

Our heroes are about to go face to face with their toughest foe yet—Rick Moranis! How will they make it out of the mines, and can they free all their friends/former lovers in the process? Patrick shares his technology with the crew. Bob flashes his sheriff badge. Louise makes a big boom. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following also by Ned Wilcock. “Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid” “Currently Being Subsumed” “Melodic Marauders Down Under” “At High Noon, We Maraud!” • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the Stardew Valley brand or its owner ConcernedApe, nor with the Ghostbusters brand or its owner Sony Pictures.

Ghosts in the sewers? That ain't gonna fly! But what strange things will our investigators find in the depths? Louise breaks some hearts. Patrick impresses some ladies. Bob thinks in three dimensions. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following also by Ned Wilcock. “Fuguenchillen” “Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid”   The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Grind” by Andrew Huang "Zameen - Movement of Earth” by Aakash Gandhi • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the Stardew Valley brand or its owner ConcernedApe, nor with the Ghostbusters brand or its owner Sony Pictures.

Trouble's afoot at the Stardew Valley community center! How are we supposed to fix up the place with all the haunting going on lately? Louise takes the initiative. Patrick makes an entrance. Bob digs in the trash. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. “Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid” also by Ned Wilcock.   The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. "Spring Field" by Godmode "Gas Pedal" by Diamond Ortiz   Rubix Cube by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the Stardew Valley brand or its owner ConcernedApe, nor with the Ghostbusters brand or its owner Sony Pictures.

Maze: check. Pinball: check. Now we just gotta catch up with that rotten Zonik and put an end to all this skulduggery! The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook 3: Sonic v. Zonik by Nigel Gross and Jon Sutherland. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sunday Dub by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4435-sunday-dub License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Finally out of that blasted maze, Sonic and Tails find themselves in a maze of a different sort—who's ready to play pinball in a book, folks? The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook 3: Sonic v. Zonik by Nigel Gross and Jon Sutherland. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sunday Dub by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4435-sunday-dub License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com

We're finally doing a Sonic book that hasn't already been done by 8-Bit Book Club, look at that! In this one, Sonic must investigate reports of a strange doppelgänger doing terrible things while disguised as him. The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook 3: Sonic v. Zonik by Nigel Gross and Jon Sutherland. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sunday Dub by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4435-sunday-dub License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com

"The release formats, they are a-changin'." Knuckles the Echidna said that. Here's a summary of what to expect for the foreseeable future: 1. Fully-improvised Fate campaigns are coming back to the main feed, starting with Starboo Valley in Nov 2023. 2. Long-form campaigns will be continuing on our Patreon-exclusive feed, starting with the return of Dumbledore's Delinquents using the Kids on Brooms RPG system (also in Nov 2023). These campaigns will be released to all patrons twice a month in both video and audio formats. 3. Sticker Club delivery months are changing to October and April of every year. During these months, Fate campaigns will not be released on the main feed to allow extra time for administrative upkeep, but stay tuned for other bonus content during those months. Thanks for coming along for the ride, everybody! Much love and stuff. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock.

[This episode is brought to the public courtesy of our friends on Patreon! If you want more of The Obligatory Talkback, check out patreon.com/improvtabletop] In this episode, we discuss the entirety of Blades in the Daofei, especially Episode 33: Taking the Throne through Episode 34: Finale. Christian talks the future of the Yoru Sect. Thomas talks Dae's secret vice. Evan talks what happened to Kitchi. Ned talks way too much Earth King history. All this and more on The Obligatory Talkback! • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits The following music was used for this media project: Music: Guzheng City by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7523-guzheng-city License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com

The Masked Spirits vs. Father Glowworm. This is the moment. Weiyong starts a fire. Tonan calls in some backup. Ciwei rips and tears. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. “The Root Beer Lazy River (Jem's Theme)” also by Ned Wilcock. — The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Thieves’ Guild” — The following songs are used courtesy of Arcane Anthems, creator of royalty-free music for TTRPGs. Support Arcane Anthems on Patreon at patreon.com/arcaneanthems "The Indomitable" “The Price of Beauty” — The following music was used for this media project: Music: Guzheng City by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7523-guzheng-city License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

Just can't wait to be king, right? But how will all the pieces fall into place when you get there? And what of the terrible threat that still festers deep beneath the city? Weiyong invites some people to the palace. Tonan fields a call for the king. Ciwei finally reveals his secret vice. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Take Five, Swamp Style (P. Desmond)” “This Have I Done For My True Love, Taekhak Style (G. Holst)” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Thieves’ Guild” “Arcane Athenaeum” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

Enough messing around here in the palace, it's time to get the job done. Weiyong commands. Tonan summons. Ciwei smashes. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Fuguenflauten” “Currently Being Subsumed” The following music was used for this media project: Music: Trouble With Tribals by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6621-trouble-with-tribals License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com The following music was used for this media project: Music: Casa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3481-casa-bossa-nova License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

The Masked Spirits head out on their biggest job yet. A very serious job. No shenanigans or pointless diversions. A very important, very straightforward job. Ciwei becomes Kronk from Emperor's New Groove. Tonan befriends Cheech and Chong. Weiyong yells at a therapist. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Fuguenchillen” “The Root Beer Lazy River (Jem’s Theme)” “Fuguenflauten” “Fuguenthrashen” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

What would you do with your downtime before heading off to assassinate the leader of the largest nation in the world? Ciwei gets his animal breeding certification. Weiyong gets sandwiches with his fortune teller. Tonan gets a visit from a family member. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Take Five, Swamp Style (P. Desmond)” "This Have I Done for My True Love, Taekhak Style (G. Holst)" The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Arcane Aetheneum” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

In which the lads finally finish this surprisingly long read-through! The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook 2: Zone Rangers by James Wallis. Massive thanks to all our lovely patrons who made this episode possible! (And thanks to 8-Bit Book Club for their inspiration! Murph you're my hero, please don't be mad at us for borrowing your idea.) • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sunday Dub by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4435-sunday-dub License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Enough working in the shadows, it's time to let the world know who The Masked Spirits are! Weiyong kisses a baby. Tonan commands the spirits. Ciwei wonders if there's anything he can punch around here. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Fuguenchillen” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Thieves’ Guild” “Dark City” The following songs are used courtesy of Arcane Anthems, creator of royalty-free music for TTRPGs. Support Arcane Anthems on Patreon at patreon.com/arcaneanthems “The Price of Beauty” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

Needless to say, the dynamic has shifted a little bit now that Weiyong has discovered the truth about his lineage. But now that they have the truth, what do they do with that information? Ciwei faces a lover. Tonan faces his family. Weiyong faces an immortal. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Mansion: Night” “Abandoned Chapel” "Dark City" • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

All right, we've started a war... Now how do we get Weiyong on the throne? Ciwei trains with Dae. Tonan finishes organizing a coup. Weiyong discovers some very big things about himself. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Take Five, Swamp Style (P. Desmond)” “The Root Beer Lazy River (Jem's Theme)” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

So you need to start a war, eh? But you don't wanna get implicated as being part of the war, eh? Hmm... Guess it's time to live up to the name "scoundrel"! Tonan uses that sweet, sweet new earthbending. Weiyong becomes a horror movie. Ciwei SMASH. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Mansion: Night” The following songs are used courtesy of Arcane Anthems, creator of royalty-free music for TTRPGs. Support Arcane Anthems on Patreon at patreon.com/arcaneanthems “Shillelagh (Spirit of Brynn)” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

Check out James Wallis's podcast, Ludonarrative Dissidents, at ludonarrativedissidents.com, or wherever you get your podcasts! The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook 2: Zone Rangers by James Wallis. Massive thanks to all our lovely patrons who made this episode possible! (And thanks to 8-Bit Book Club for their inspiration! Murph you're my hero, please don't be mad at us for borrowing your idea.) • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sunday Dub by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4435-sunday-dub License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com

All the original members of the Masked Spirits are back in the physical world, but their work is far from over. Time to turn the city on its ear! Ciwei makes a very big sale. Weiyong hits the books. Tonan starts organizing a coup. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Take Five, Swamp Style (P. Desmond)” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

What will happen when our two separate crews find themselves on opposite sides of a spirit portal? Kenai follows the faceless. Kitchi faces her past. Weiyong solidifies friendships. Ciwei rings the bowl. Dae opens a door. Tonan makes a bold request. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. ImpTab Avatar’s theme song is “Marauder of the Four Elements” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “This Have I Done For My True Love, Taekhak Style (G. Holst)” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Myconid Colony” “Arcane Athenaeum” “Abandoned Chapel” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper and the Avatar Legends RPG rules by Magpie Games.

🎵 Ding dong the bowls / Big copper bowls / All seem to say / Take your face away 🎵 Our scoundrels discovered a lot of big, crazy stuff last week. Now that the singing bowl room is finally finished, what will their next step be? Ciwei holds to his honor. Dae plays the father figure. Tonan gives his boss a little call. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. ImpTab Avatar’s theme song is “Marauder of the Four Elements” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Mansion: Night” “Myconid Colony” "Arcane Aetheneum" • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

It's been a wild time for the Masked Spirits. Time to interrogate their prisoner, and have a bit of nice, relaxing, low-stakes downtime, right? Ciwei blows off some steam. Tonan FINISHES THE SINGING BOWL. Dae learns things he wasn't ready to learn. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. ImpTab Avatar’s theme song is “Marauder of the Four Elements” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Take Five, Swamp Style (P. Desmond)” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Mansion: Night” “Myconid Colony” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

Nearing the top of Hai-Riyo Peak, Dr. Hu and Companions try to decide how best to make it past the final obstacle lying between them and Koh's lair. Kenai meets an old acquaintance. Weiyong conjures a memory. Kitchi yells at some dandelions. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. ImpTab Avatar’s theme song is “Marauder of the Four Elements” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Take Five, Swamp Style (P. Desmond)” “This Have I Done For My True Love, Taekhak Style (G. Holst)” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Mansion: Night” “Arcane Athenaeum” • • • This actual play episode uses the Avatar Legends RPG rules by Magpie Games.

Jeez, how much faster do we gotta go? Anyway, you know what's up. It's spin-dashing time! The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook 2: Zone Rangers by James Wallis. Massive thanks to all our lovely patrons who made this episode possible! (And thanks to 8-Bit Book Club for their inspiration! Murph you're my hero, please don't be mad at us for borrowing your idea.) • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sunday Dub by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4435-sunday-dub License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Well, this sermon sure took a turn. Tonan attempts an exorcism. Dae takes a prisoner. Ciwei punches somebody's face off? • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. ImpTab Avatar’s theme song is “Marauder of the Four Elements” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Thieves’ Guild” The following music was used for this media project: Music: Trouble With Tribals by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6621-trouble-with-tribals License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

Not all voices in the Spirit World have mouths. What are they trying to tell our heroes? Kitchi opens up. Kenai withers. Weiyong drops a nuke. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. ImpTab Avatar’s theme song is “Marauder of the Four Elements” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Myconid Colony” “Thieves’ Guild” The following songs are used courtesy of Arcane Anthems, creator of royalty-free music for TTRPGs. Support Arcane Anthems on Patreon at patreon.com/arcaneanthems “Call to the Wave” “The Price of Beauty” • • • This actual play episode uses the Avatar Legends RPG rules by Magpie Games.

Our newest cast member takes the spotlight today! Thomas Ryan may not have trained in acting like the rest of us, but he's got some great insights about how to be a good player, even if you find yourself surrounded by a bunch of weirdo actors. • • •  Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. "Marauder Noir" also by Ned Wilcock.

SONIC IS BACK. The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook 2: Zone Rangers by James Wallis. Massive thanks to all our lovely patrons who made this episode possible! (And thanks to 8-Bit Book Club for their inspiration! Murph you're my hero, please don't be mad at us for borrowing your idea.) • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sunday Dub by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4435-sunday-dub License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com

With his destination chosen, it's time for Weiyong to climb the lofty Hai-Riyo Peak with his unexpected new companions. But what will the run into on the way up the mountainside? Kitchi gets her groove back. Kenai tries some diplomacy. Weiyong performs some field surgery. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. ImpTab Avatar’s theme song is “Marauder of the Four Elements” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Myconid Colony” The following songs are used courtesy of Arcane Anthems, creator of royalty-free music for TTRPGs. Support Arcane Anthems on Patreon at patreon.com/arcaneanthems “Call to the Wave” “Descent” “The Price of Beauty” • • • This actual play episode uses the Avatar Legends RPG rules by Magpie Games.

Well, Doctor Hu, looks like you've found yourself hopping between the worlds! Who will help poor Weiyong find his way back to Ba Sing Se? • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. ImpTab Avatar’s theme song is “Marauder of the Four Elements” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Myconid Colony” The following songs are used courtesy of Arcane Anthems, creator of royalty-free music for TTRPGs. Support Arcane Anthems on Patreon at patreon.com/arcaneanthems “Guardian Spirit (feat. Jax in the Box)” “Call to the Wave” • • • This actual play episode uses the Avatar Legends RPG rules by Magpie Games.

Turns out Gecko Jr. and Gami the Kite have some BIG plans for the future of the Ba Sing Se underground! But first, a much smaller mission—go talk with Brother Hotaru of The Lamplighters. A simple job, right? Tonan gets invited to church. Ciwei blocks the view. Weiyong gets his doctorate. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “These Thoughts Are Not My Own” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Mansion: Night” “Arcane Athenaeum” “Abandoned Chapel” The following songs are by the fantastic Kevin MacLeod. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Casa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3481-casa-bossa-nova License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com The following music was used for this media project: Music: Crowd Hammer by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4983-crowd-hammer License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

With Gecko Jr. and Gami the Kite now safe in their hideout, the Masked Spirits take a moment to regroup before figuring out what their new allies wanted to talk about in the first place. Weiyong returns. Ciwei practices his trade. Tonan straight up learns how to summon spirits. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Take Five, Swamp Style (P. Desmond)” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

Tea dates aside, the Masked Spirits gotta do something about their captured allies. How can they get them back, and how can Ciwei make sure the shirshus are involved?... Tonan pulls a power play. Dae invents a very cool weapon. Ciwei makes sure the shirshus are involved. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “The Root Beer Lazy River (Jem's Theme)” “Fuguenchillen” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Mansion: Night” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

Following a very surprising claim, the Masked Spirits regroup to figure out what to do about the shirshus, and how to find Gecko Jr. and Gami the Kite. Ciwei fixes up the shop. Tonan has an identity crisis. Weiyong gets his fortune told. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Take Five, Swamp Style (P. Desmond)” “Fuguenchillen” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Mansion: Night” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

Why would the Masked Spirits get called to an active crime investigation scene? Are they being set up? And where are the other Daofei leaders they were supposed to meet up with? Tonan extolls the virtues of bumble-slugs. Weiyong gets put on a mailing list. Ciwei has an encounter with a shirshu. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Fuguenchillen” "Marauder Noir" • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

In the wake of some really big secrets being revealed, what direction will the Masked Spirits go for their next score? Weiyong seeks Brother Hotaru. Ciwei enters his emo phase. Tonan speaks with his patron. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Take Five, Swamp Style (P. Desmond)” “Fuguenchillen” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Arcane Athenaeum” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

You've been hearing his voice since the very first episode of Improv Tabletop, but who is this mysterious man named Evan Peterson? Let's find out as we talk about everything from Evan's first experience watching improv, to why he feels bitter about playing Monks. • • •  Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. "At Least There's Quokkas" also by Ned Wilcock.

In this quick bonus episode, Ned shares some insights about running improv-heavy games from his experiences hosting ImpTab. (This episode also includes some content from an episode of our retrospective show, The Obligatory Talkback. If you want access to all episodes of The Obligatory Talkback—AND MORE—please consider backing us on Patreon! It's the love and support of our patrons that helps us expand the horizons of this show.) • • •  Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Guzheng City by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7523-guzheng-city License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com

We return with Christian, McKenna, and Ned to raid some haunted houses! Will we actually see a ghost? Will we get our hands on those diamonds? And most importantly, will we manage to get a smooch from Jenny? The book read in this episode is Ghost Hunter by Edward Packard. Massive thanks to all our lovely patrons who made this episode possible! • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" also by Ned Wilcock.

After such a successful-yet-traumatizing score, the Masked Spirits will need some time to lick their wounds and talk things out. Weiyong visits the doctor. Ciwei steps up to a rival. Tonan takes off the mask. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. “Take Five, Swamp Style (P. Desmond)” also by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Cutpurse Pursuit” “Mansion: Night” The following music was used for this media project: Music: Crowd Hammer by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4983-crowd-hammer License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

This time, Neliao's putting up a spirited fight! Will fortune be on the side of our would-be ghost hunters? Weiyong spots a way out. Tonan remembers his training. Ciwei gives in to the wolf. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. “Fuguenchillen” also by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are used courtesy of Arcane Anthems, creator of royalty-free music for TTRPGs. Support Arcane Anthems on Patreon at patreon.com/arcaneanthems “Descent” “The Indomitable” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

Weird spirit shenanigans in the Crystal Catacombs? Sounds like a job for the Masked Spirits! They're obviously well equipped to face an angry spirit head-on, right? Weiyong catches up with an old friend from finishing school. Tonan smiles beneath his mask. Ciwei scourges a ghost. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “These Thoughts Are Not My Own” “Currently Being Subsumed” The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a  [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) . “Cutpurse Pursuit” “Dark City” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

After marking some XP and taking stock of the options before them, the Masked Spirits discover that the spirit shenanigans they've found themselves wrapped up in seem to be only beginning. Ciwei introduces a new animal. Tonan squeezes said animal. Weiyong decides to visit an old friend. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs also by Ned Wilcock. “Take Five, Swamp Style (P. Desmond)” “Fuguenchillen” • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

New month, new book! And this time, it's a spooooooky book. Christian, McKenna, and Ned are setting out to hunt some ghosts, but will they manage to find any? The book read in this episode is Ghost Hunter by Edward Packard. Massive thanks to all our lovely patrons who made this episode possible! • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop’s theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. "Melodic Marauders Scared Stupid" also by Ned Wilcock.

After a successful but very harrowing score at the Cabbage Garden, the Masked Spirits lick their wounds and take stock of the new information they've gained. Ciwei gets a makeover. Weiyong makes a deathbed visit. Tonan gazes into the eye. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. “These Thoughts Are Not My Own” also by Ned Wilcock The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Hidden Valley” The following music was used for this media project: Music: Crowd Hammer by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4983-crowd-hammer License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.

The plan has been set, and now it's time to pull of the score against Neliao the Gardener. Will the Masked Spirits' streak of good luck continue, or is it time for things to get complicated? Ciwei gets angry. Tonan seizes an unexpected opportunity. Weiyong sticks to the plan. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: [email protected] Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Blades in the Daofei’s theme song is “Marauders in the Daofei” by Ned Wilcock. The following songs are from tabletopaudio.com. All of the 10 minute ambiences on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). “Abandoned Chapel” “The Steppes” The following music was used for this media project: Music: Trouble With Tribals by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6621-trouble-with-tribals License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com • • • This actual play episode uses the Blades in the Dark RPG rules by John Harper.