Whisky & Wildcards

The Unofficial Steampunk Handbook

Whisky & Wildcards — Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:39 +0000

Fantastical travels with steam-powered machines beyond your wildest imagination! Or is this about detectives in Victorian London? And where does the "punk" fit in? The Unofficial Steampunk Handbook is a guide for all kinds of steampunk roleplaying. We share a bottle of 12-year-old Aberfeldy and discuss both the book and the beverage.

Timecodes:

00:01:35 What is Steampunk?
00:07:22 Social Classes Mechanics
00:10:15 Character Creation
00:17:02 Layout and Illustration
00:18:32 Edges and Hindrances
00:19:22 Setting Rules
00:22:47 Rocking
00:25:59 Clacking
00:29:36 Clubs
00:33:52 Inventions
00:36:54 Technology Levels
00:41:38 Chemistry
00:42:40 Vehicles
00:45:26 Arcane Backgrounds
00:48:48 World Creation and Setting Examples
00:59:28 Conclusion
01:00:58 Whisky Review

The Unofficial Steampunk Handbook is written by Jakub Osiejewski and is available on DriveThruRPG.

Write us at podcast@whiskyandwildcards.com or check out our chatroom if you want to get in touch!

Gold Piece

Whisky & Wildcards — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:46:24 +0000

We're reviewing five adventures this time: The Gold Piece adventures by Radulf St. Germain. Get ready for some wild yarn and a very smoky whisky review.

Timecodes:

00:01:07 The Wreck of the Agamemnon
00:10:15 Venom Island
00:18:02 Red Wedding on Coconut Island
00:26:47 Attack on Flameskull Island
00:40:44 The Barnacled Eidolon
00:58:51 Whisky Review: Smokehead

The adventures are written by Radulf St. Germain and are available on DriveThruRPG:

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Sleuth Squad: Mystery-Solving Teens

Whisky & Wildcards — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

We take a look at Sleuth Squad, a setting toolkit for teenage investigators who solve mysteries together with their trusty mascot and possibly play gigs as a band. For a drink, we try a Highball this time.

Timecodes:

00:00:38 Overview
00:16:24 Character Concepts
00:23:54 Character Creation
00:33:18 Mascots
00:47:35 Gear
00:52.20 Setting Rules
01:05:52 Gamemastering
01:11:43 Sleuth Squad on the Road
01:14:36 Mini-Setting: Sleuth Squad vs Nightmares
01:24:37 Adventure: Weird Werewolf Warlord
01:28:45 Enemies and Creatures
01:32:20 Conclusion
01:34:05 Whiskey Review

Sleuth Squad is written by Jakub Osiejewski and available on DriveThruRPG, where it‘s already an Electrum Best Seller at the time of publishing this episode.

How to Drink is website and YouTube channel about drinks.

Han Cluster (Jumpstart)

Whisky & Wildcards — Fri, 17 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Here's Tracy Sizemore's new Savage Worlds setting: Han Cluster! In the future, mankind has build a new colony in the stars after the Earth was plagued by environmental and economic crises. But Earth has not been completely abandoned and forgotten – in fact, it's on its way to recovery and a cold war is brewing between Earth and the colonies in the Han Cluster. Meanwhile, humans and Ghosted Machines (sapient AIs) discover a phenomenon called "the Nex" which doesn't just change how people define humanity, but also how you play at the table! We take a first look into the setting via the Jumpstart and discuss the shape of a whisky bottle (possibly also its contents). Addendum: We call the Jumpstart Adventure the first Plot Point of the PPC. This is wrong, it is an introduction adventure and more of a special episode! Cheers for the update on this, Tracy!

Timecodes:

00:00:38 Overview
00:03:15 Art and Layout
00:04:46 Setting
00:41:26 Adventure: "Reunification" (Spoilers start here, obviously!)
01:03:49 Verdict (without spoilers)
01:06:56 Whisky Review

Han Cluster is made by Ede Sol Games – check out the website for more info about Han Cluster and additional material. You can find the Jumpstart at DriveThruRPG. If you like, you can also check out the Ede Sol Discord Server and the Savage Universe episode about Han Cluster on YouTube.

Street Wolves

Whisky & Wildcards — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:21:11 +0000

Let's get back to the future that never was with Street Wolves! A group of vigilantes are fighting evil forces in an alternate version of the 1980s, full of synthwave music, VR hacking, cool sports cars and a mysterious vapor, bathing the cities in glowing neon light at night. We open ourselves a bottle of blended scotch and check out what's in the book.

Timecodes:

00:00:40 Overview
00:03:09 Art and Layout
00:06:17 Setting Background
00:18:23 Setting Rules
00:33:06 Character Creation
00:37:35 Edges
00:52:38 Arcane Backgrounds
01:01:43 Gear
01:09:44 NPCs
01:15:08 GM Tools
01:19:50 Conclusion
01:28:51 Whisky Review

Street Wolves is made by Table Cat Games and is available digitally on itch.io and DriveThruRPG. A Kickstarter for the print version is also coming up!

The Secret Files of Section D

Whisky & Wildcards — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Espionage action in the 1930s in a world with crazy inventions, mad supervillains and supernatural phenomena – this is what The Secret Files of Section D are about. We pour ourselves something tasty and take you on a tour through this exciting setting for Savage Worlds.

Timecodes:

00:00:40 Overview
00:10:42 Layout, Style and Artwork
00:14:20 Setting Introduction
00:15:48 Character Creation
00:18:17 Hindrances
00:18:56 Edges
00:28:02 Arcane Backgrounds
00:30:42 Setting Rules
00:44:38 Equipment
00:56:30 Setting Information for Players
01:00:08 NPCs and Villains
01:06:54 Game Modes
01:09:29 Threat Assessment
01:14:36 Conclusion
01:23:01 Whisky Review

The Secret Files of Section D is published by Imaginarium Games - you can find a free "Taster Edition" there and also buy the hardcover book. For the PDF, head over to DriveThruRPG.

If you want to discuss the game, feel free to drop by the official Discord server!

Béchamel

Whisky & Wildcards — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 11:53:30 +0000

We're about to enter the wild world of the culinary fantasy setting Béchamel! Follow us into the castles of cuisineomancers, broccoli forests, rowdy inns and the lands of cheese-loving raiders. Lots of lore to ingest and taste, and then of course there's a Scotch to review...

Timecodes:

00:00:38 Overview
00:02:49 Style
00:04:56 Setting Background
00:18:59 Setting Rules
00:25:30 Geography
00:27:25 Character Creation
00:29:18 Hindrances
00:31:10 Edges
00:41:24 Arcane Backgrounds
00:54:38 Gear
01:03:30 GM Section
01:16:39 Conclusion
01:19:23 Whisky Review

Béchamel is available on DriveThruRPG as PDF.

Stingers & Spores

Whisky & Wildcards — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

We return to the world of bug knights in shining armor, singing chirpers and barbaric wasps to review the full book of Stingers and Spores. This time, with an Irish whiskey in hand.

Timecodes:

00:00:41 Overview, Crowdfunding
00:06:05 Style
00:07:45 Setting Background
00:21:19 Setting Rules
00:25:52 Character Creation
00:27:29 Insect Species
00:30:08 Hindrances
00:32:57 Edges
00:35:47 Arcane Backgrounds
00:43:24 Gear
00:49:07 Adventure Generator
00:52:06 NPCs
00:56:20 Conclusion
01:00:24 Whiskey Review

Stingers & Spores is available on DriveThruRPG as PDF or print product.

You can join the Stingers & Spores Discord server with this invitation link.

A Mixed Bag of SWAG

Whisky & Wildcards — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 15:12:00 +0000

We review a blended scotch and not one, but a selection of eleven Savage Worlds products in this episode. All of these products are from the Savage Worlds Adventurer's Guild program. Enjoy!

Timecodes:

00:00:40 Herbal Alchemy
00:05:43 Artificer's Codex
00:11:04 Wand Magic
00:15:30 Shadowcraft
00:24:23 Dungeon Delver's Toolkit
00:29:23 Instant Encounters
00:33:39 Expanded Wealth
00:41:24 Technomancers
00:45:58 Allies Enhanced
00:55:43 Summoner's Circle
01:01:10 Intermission
01:12:17 Whisky Review

Herbal Alchemy by Jenn Sutcliffe and Kristian Serrano, The Immaterial Plane. Available on DriveThruRPG as PDF.

Artificer's Codex by Jenn Sutcliffe and Kristian Serrano, The Immaterial Plane. Available on DriveThruRPG as PDF.

Wand Magic by Jan Jetmar. Available on DriveThruRPG as PDF.

Shadowcraft by M. "Syd Andrews" Halterman. Available on DriveThruRPG as PDF.

Dungeon Delver's Toolkit by David Anderson. Available on DriveThruRPG as PDF.

Instant Encounters by Jakub Osiejewski. Available on DriveThruRPG as PDF.

Expanded Wealth by Donavon Bailey. Available on DriveThruRPG as PDF.

Technomancers by Adam Loyd. Available on DriveThruRPG as PDF.

Allies Enhanced - Options for Followers, Friends, & other Henchmen by Christian Merz. Available on DriveThruRPG as PDF.

Summoner's Circle by Dylan Brooks. Available on DriveThruRPG as PDF.

Intermission - Downtime and Projects by Dylan Brooks. Available on DriveThruRPG as PDF.

The After

Whisky & Wildcards — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

After the invasion of the earth and the terrible wars that followed, the planet has been rather changed – as has mankind, being nearly annihilated by the alien attackers. But the time of doom is over: Now it's time to reclaim the earth, rebuild society and explore strange phenomena the unfriendly visitors left us with. With a tasty Whisky in our glass, we'll take you on a tour.

Timecodes:

00:00:33 General Information
00:02:28 Layout, Style and Artwork
00:06:30 Setting Background
00:36:05 Character Creation
00:45:46 Setting Rules
00:52:52 Hindrances
00:53:54 Edges
00:59:20 Arcane Backgrounds
01:02:22 Gear
01:14:45 NPCs
01:21:40 Conclusion
01:28:00 Whisky Review

The After by Fainting Goat Games is available at DriveThruRPG as PDF, Softcover or Hardcover.

In our recording, I mistakenly used the term "Handicaps" for Hindrances, which is what they're called in the German translation of SWADE. I mix those up all the time because it's English as well... Sorry for that!

Vasant

Immortal: Gates of Pyre

Whisky & Wildcards — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:13:39 +0000

Visit the Iron Republic of Jora with us and fight alien angels, explore ruins of incredibly advanced civilizations and meet forgotten terrors from other dimensions! Immortal: Gates of Pyre is a mini-setting by Donavon Bailey that brings the world of the strategy game with the same name to Savage Worlds. Together with the setting, we review a special edition of a scotch.

Timecodes:

00:00:33 General Information
00:07:31 Layout, Style and Artwork
00:24:40 Setting Background
00:25:33 Setting Rules
00:33:50 Edges
00:25:53 Arcane Backgrounds
00:33:50 Gear
00:41:51 NPCs
00:44:23 Pre-Gens
00:55:00 Adventure
01:21:24 Conclusion and Outlook
01:27:58 Whisky Review

Immortal: Gates of Pyre is available for a price of your choice on DriveThruRPG. You can find out more about the game - which is still in development - at https://gatesofpyre.com.

Heroes of Terra

Whisky & Wildcards — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In the magical world of Terra, the ruthless dragon emperor has united the Kappa tribes and conquered the peaceful mandragora kingdom. Will you help the oppressed people against the occupying forces? Are you a wanderer, looking for the valuable storage blocks in old and new ruins? Are you actually considering siding with the emperor? Or do you just... want to go karting? We'll check out the setting by Blackwing Productions and also review a bourbon that was mysteriously suggested to us.

Timecodes:

00:00:34 General Information
00:01:21 Layout, Style and Artwork
00:04:25 Setting Background
00:09:10 Setting Rules
00:11:39 Clades
00:18:28 Hindrances
00:20:29 Edges
00:22:43 Arcane Backgrounds
00:27:46 Gear
00:35:36 NPCs
00:37:58 Storytelling Terra
00:41:40 Conclusion
00:43:24 Whiskey Review

Heroes of Terra: The Mushroom War is available on DriveThruRPG.

Stingers & Spores: The Leaping Jaws

Whisky & Wildcards — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In the shade of giant mushrooms, under old logs and dense blades of grass lie the marvelous kingdoms of insects - the world of Stingers and Spores! We'll check out the Jumpstart for this setting by Twitchy Butcher Studios and review a rather exotic whisky.

Timecodes

00:00:33 Introduction
00:03:04 Map
00:03:40 Character sheet
00:07:15 Looks and style
00:12:59 Setting background
00:26:16 Character creation
00:36:49 Edges
00:40:07 Arcane Backgrounds
00:49:50 Gear
00:55:04 Setting rules
00:59:13 Pre-Gens, allies and villains
01:06:51 Adventure
01:20:17 Conclusion
01:23:45 Whisky review

Stingers & Spores: The Leaping Jaws is available on DriveThruRPG.

Sprawlrunners

Whisky & Wildcards — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:31:39 +0000

Happy New Year! Here's a little bonus episode I recorded to make the waiting for the next episode easier. It's just me, Vasant, reviewing Manu's Sprawlrunners – a toolkit for cyberpunk settings.

Timecodes:

00:00:27 General info
00:01:09 Look and layout
00:02:28 Character creation
00:03:28 Setting rules
00:05:18 Hindrances and edges
00:05:51 Magic
00:08:11 Cyberspace and hacking
00:09:42 Jockeys
00:10:01 Equipment
00:12:15 Verdict

Sprawlrunners is available on DriveThruRPG, as well as the associated Sprawlrunners Countdown Deck and the rules for Fast Lane Hacking, should you need that separately.

Bartington Halls: School for the Elite

Whisky & Wildcards — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

A posh private school, British banter and supernatural phenomena - are you in? Here comes our review of Bartington Halls: School for the Elite by Wild Eye Books! We might not be as rich as the pupils there, but at least we're old enough to buy whisky. So of course, we're also reviewing a Scotch with a similarly venerable history as that school.

Timecodes:

00:00:33 Introduction
00:02:50 First impressions
00:03:47 Setting background
00:19:02 Setting rules and character creation
00:35:31 Adventure generator and other tools
00:39:41 Pre-generated characters
00:42:10 Encounters and NPCs
00:44:04 Adventure
00:53:49 Whisky review

Bartington Halls: School for the Elite is available on DriveThruRPG.

Winter Eternal: Rise of the Ghost Machines

Whisky & Wildcards — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:11:20 +0000

Here's our review for the Rise of the Ghost Machines, the Jumpstart adventure for Winter Eternal by Just Insert Imagination. To keep us warm and cozy, we have a special edition of a Scotch with us this time.

Winter Eternal: Rise of the Ghost Machines is available on DriveThruRPG.

Citizens Divided

Whisky & Wildcards — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:55:20 +0000

For our first episode, we review the cyberpunk setting Citizens Divided by Aegis Studios, written by Travis Legge. And a Scotch Whisky.

Timecodes:

00:00:46 General
00:04:09 Setting fluff and background
00:21:10 Rules / Character Creation
00:22:13 Professional Edges
00:31:26 Hindrances
00:38:57 Edges
00:40:56 Setting Rule: Sheen
00:49:38 Gear
01:01:40 Archetypes and Adversaries
01:06:26 Adventures
01:09:50 Conclusion
01:13:25 Whisky Review

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