SundayQuest: Vermunté and the Enigma Engine
Quest 1 - Shadows of Vermunté
This is a play-test report of the very first Quest in our new Quest book, Vermunté and the Enigma Engine. Join us as Giles recount the Heroes’ descent beneath Vermunté —where darkness and even silence has power.
Featuring an original Orc Bard’s song of the adventure, sung from the Hero's own perspective. A first taste of the next thrilling instalment of the Yukthorn trilogy before its official release!
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In this episode of the SundayQuest podcast, host Giles McNeill with fellow author Peter McNeill welcomes Matt Woolrich as their guest to discuss the contents of SundayQuest Adventures: Volume 2, which features 12 original Quests. The conversation covers various quests, their themes, mechanics, and the creative process behind them. They also engage in a fun segment called the Hero's Gauntlet, where Matt answers quickfire questions about his favourite hero classes, spells, and more. The episode highlights a trove of Quests, exploring new adventures and insights into the tabletop RPG experience.
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Chapters00:00 Introduction
03:26I ntroducing our Guest: Matt Woolrich
04:24 Hero's Gauntlet with Matt Woolrich
10:36 Quest Spotlight: SundayQuest Advenuters Volume 2
10:55 Vol. 2 | No. 14 - A Midsummer Night's Quest
18:09 Vol. 2 | No. 15 - Echoes of the Witch Queen
25:10 Vol. 2 | No. 16 - The Terramancer's Fury
29:53 Vol. 2 | No. 17 - The Perishing Halls
34:20 Vol. 2 | No. 19 - The Halls of the Gor'Vosh Clan
39:28 Vol. 2 | No. 20 - Spectre of Silence
42:28 Vol. 2 | No. 21 - The Howling Pits
47:02 Vol. 2 | No. 23 - Hexennacht
51:24 Cartographer's Notes
01:01:35 Conclusion
In this episode of the SundayQuest podcast, host Giles McNeill welcomes Skylar Hunt better known as Amalgam Ash, a prominent figure in the HeroQuest community. They discuss the contents of SundayQuest Adventures: Volume 1, which features 12 original Quests. The conversation covers various quests, their themes, mechanics, and the creative process behind them. They also engage in a fun segment called the Hero's Gauntlet, where Ash answers quickfire questions about their favourite hero classes, spells, and more. The episode highlights the nostalgia of HeroQuest while exploring new adventures and insights into the tabletop RPG experience.
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Visit Ye Olde Inn's companion Facebook group where you'll find all the Quests from SundayQuest Adventures.
Check out Amazon for the print editions of SundayQuest Adventures and SundayQuest Expansions.
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Chapters
00:00:00 Theme Tune and Welcome to SundayQuest Podcast
00:01:59 Exploring SundayQuest Adventures: Volume 1
00:03:24 Introducing Special Guest: Amalgam Ash
00:05:29 Hero's Gauntlet: Amalgam Ash (a.k.a. Skylar Hunt)
00:16:38 Quest Spotlight: SundayQuest Adventures Volume 1
00:21:03 Vol. 1, No. 1 - Atelier of the Orc Champion
00:28:19 Vol. 1, No. 5 - Verag's Reflection
00:33:36 Vol. 1, No. 6 - Gülagg
00:42:59 Vol. 1, No. 8 - Casuis' Tree
00:49:25 Vol. 1, No. 10 - The Walrus and the Chaos Warrior
00:57:34 Reflections on the Design and Player Experiences of SundayQuest Adventures: Volume 1
01:00:30 Heroic Triumphs and Dreaded Defeats
01:03:09 Conclusion
01:04:01 Closing Theme Tune
Host Giles McNeill talks a little about SundayQuest Adventures: Vol. 12, No. 140 'Nawshak and the Stone Pass'.
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Visit Ye Olde Inn's companion Facebook group where you'll find all the Quests from SundayQuest Adventures.
Check out Amazon for the print editions of SundayQuest Adventures and SundayQuest Expansions.
SundayQuest: Conundrum of Yukthorn is available on Amazon - each sale includes a donation to US/UK/Canadian cancer charities - for a limited time only (to the end of May 2025) get your copy now!
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Host Giles McNeill talks a little about SundayQuest Adventures: Vol. 12, No. 139 'Return to Goblin Hollow'.
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Visit Ye Olde Inn's companion Facebook group where you'll find all the Quests from SundayQuest Adventures.
Check out Amazon for the print editions of SundayQuest Adventures and SundayQuest Expansions.
SundayQuest: Conundrum of Yukthorn is available on Amazon - each sale includes a donation to US/UK/Canadian cancer charities - for a limited time only (to the end of May 2025) get your copy now!
Let us know what you thought about this episode in the comments - we read every one!
Host Giles McNeill shares three big updates from the world of SundayQuest!
Giles is heading to the UK Games Expo in Birmingham from May 31st to June 1st. Plus, don’t miss Izzi from the Dice Dragons Guild running the fourth Quest 'Consequences' from SundayQuest: Conundrum of Yukthorn — now streaming on The Compound Network’s Twitch.
And mark your calendars: Season 1 of the SundayQuest Podcast launches June 1st, alongside the release of SundayQuest: Adventures Volume 12! It’s the perfect time to jump in or continue the journey.
SundayQuest: Conundrum of Yukthorn remains available on Amazon, with a portion of proceeds supporting cancer charities in the US, UK, and Canada — but only until May 31st, 2025. Grab your copy while you still can!
In this pilot episode of the SundayQuest Podcast, host Giles McNeill with Peter McNeill and guests Izzi, JR De Mello, delve into the Conundrum of Yukthorn, a SundayQuest expansion book for the boardgame HeroQuest, designed to raise awareness for cancer. They explore the emotional depth of the game, the mechanics that enhance storytelling, and the challenges of running a quest. The conversation highlights the significance of player decisions, the impact of 'the malady' mechanic, and the importance of creating connections through gameplay. The episode concludes with reflections on the quest's themes and the personal experiences that shaped the narrative.
Find us on Instagram.
Visit Ye Olde Inn's companion Facebook group where you'll find all the Quests from SundayQuest Adventures.
Check out Amazon for the print editions of SundayQuest Adventures and SundayQuest Expansions.
SundayQuest: Conundrum of Yukthorn is available on Amazon - each sale includes a donation to US/UK/Canadian cancer charities - for a limited time only (to the end of May 2025) get your copy now!
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