In this episode, we dive deep into Fallout tabletop RPG character creation, breaking down origins, attributes, skills, perks, equipment, and backstories as we build our characters from the ground up. From luck-based ghouls to chemists with unexpected talents, this session sets the tone for the entire campaign.

We share our personal experiences with Fallout games, explore how RPG mechanics translate into tabletop play, and talk through the choices that will shape our characters and the story ahead. Expect humor, worldbuilding, and a lot of excitement as we prepare for the wasteland.

If you love Fallout, tabletop RPGs, or character-driven storytelling, this is the perfect place to start.

It’s a showdown with the black ooze toad! The Rat Raiders test their mettle in this terrifying battle, and their psyches are scarred from the confrontation. Each of the survivors must plot their path forward in the aftermath as they set off to achieve some individual goals during downtime. The Raiders tie up some remaining loose ends before setting out for more adventures.

The Raiders head to the Boar’s Head Tavern in search of Randy the Screw. Therein, they discover a bit more than they bargained for, and one Raider sees something truly rewarding. Heading from the roadside tavern into the town proper, the crew stakes out the home where they suspect Randy to be hiding. As they move to confront the alchemist, new horrors are revealed. Will the Raiders confront the horrors or flee as cowards?

The Raiders head to the Boar’s Head Tavern in search of Randy the Screw. Therein, they discover a bit more than they bargained for, and one Raider sees something truly rewarding. Heading from the roadside tavern into the town proper, the crew stakes out the home where they suspect Randy to be hiding. As they move to confront the alchemist, new horrors are revealed. Will the Raiders confront the horrors or flee as cowards?

Crowley attempts to explain the bandit camp to Bronz, and their mutual lack of trust complicates matters. The pair make a return journey to the Mountain of Peter the Bandit, where Bronz witnesses for himself the consequences of the cave. Paranoia, mistrust, and bloody twists ensue in this episode of OSR.

The Rat Raiders investigate Randy the Screw’s alchemist shop under the guise of authorized money collectors. While they initially discover a shop that appears to be ransacked, their investigations turn up a few leads and expose the awful truth of Randy’s experiments. As the Raiders attempt to offload their filthy lucre, the bargain with their fence doesn’t quite go to plan.

The consequences of a curse lead Grogwat and Crowley down an unexpected path into the wilderness. Far from help and civilization, the duo test their cunning, accuracy, and fortitude in a bloody battle. The odds aren’t in the favor of the pair as they psychotically attack everything in sight. Enjoy an absolute rollercoaster of an episode as the group returns to OSR!

The investigators follow their best lead to the Sheriff's house, and discover a disgusting inhabitant and even worse developments below. The conclusion of the campaign sees the group delve into tunnels beneath the town and discover the awful truth of the fungal infection that has cursed the town. How many will live through the conclusion to our run of Liminal Horror?

'Omega' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au