It’s only going to take one song to get everyone to stand up and take notice, and then your career will open wide in front of you. You all work so perfectly together. How hard can it be? Coming next on 7 May – Vigil: Dream Big, Act 1 Programme notes This episode contains strong language, underage drinking, references to drugs, and friend group infighting. Throw us a rose emoji on Instagram or Tumblr if you enjoyed this production! Or leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. For behind the scenes updates (including what’s coming up after Vigil: Dream Big), subscribe to the Foggy Outline newsletter. Credits FACILITATOR: Matt Boothman STARRING: On vocals, Matt Boothman as Skinny Steve On lead guitar, Strat as Jimmy Danger On the keys, Ellie Pitkin as Pixie Dust On rhythm guitar, Josh Yard as Sludge On the bass, Natalie Winter as Spacy Stacy ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Wonders by Alex Flanigan, published in The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book, edited by James D’Amato MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst, inspired by Horse Elevator SEASON PLANNED BY: Strat EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @merelyroleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Before getting thrown face-first into school, cling to your final summer break with family and defend your childhood fort from dangers that are definitely not allegories for adulthood! Coming next on 23 April – Wonders, a microgame Programme notes This episode contains child endangerment and harm to children (not described in detail), themes of growing up, and divorce. Credits FACILITATOR: Natalie Winter STARRING: Natalie Winter as Max, aged 10 ¾ Strat as Billy, aged 10 ½ Ellie Pitkin as Cara, aged 12 Josh Yard as Sam, aged 14 Matt Boothman as Ani, aged 8 ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Summer Break by Joey Barranco, published in The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book, edited by James D’Amato MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst, inspired by Horse Elevator SEASON PLANNED BY: Strat EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @merelyroleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Go inside the writers’ room of your favourite canine adventure show, then join four lost dogs as they trick, trial and treat their way home. Coming next on 16 April – Summer Break!, a microgame Programme notes This episode contains strong language, animal endangerment, and animal attacks. Credits FACILITATOR: Strat STARRING: Ellie Pitkin as Kevin Josh Yard as Enzo Natalie Winter as Peppercorn Matt Boothman as Wallaby ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Hero Dog Saves Town by Alex Roberts and Wild Rovers by Shanna Germain, published in The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book, edited by James D’Amato MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst, inspired by Horse Elevator SEASON PLANNED BY: Strat EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @merelyroleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Some of the galaxy’s (best?) event planners have gathered to plan the celebration for the Gantrofax’s final moulting. Of course, we have limited time and budget. Everything is fine, though. Happy moulting! Coming next on 9 April – Good Dogs, a microgame duo Programme notes This episode contains strong language, workplace burnout, and speculation about a fictional genocide (that does not happen). Credits FACILITATOR: Ellie Pitkin STARRING: Ellie Pitkin as Madame Flux Josh Yard as Chef Octo-Ramsey Natalie Winter as Dee-mar the Vee-spar Strat as DJ Clorox Matt Boothman as Gravalax the Living Company ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Event Planning in Zero G by Jenn Martin, published in The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book, edited by James D’Amato MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst, inspired by Horse Elevator SEASON PLANNED BY: Strat EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @merelyroleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

It’s time to push the boundaries of modern medicine, and maybe to make out with a bitter rival in the on-call room! Coming next on 2 April – Event Planning in Zero G, a microgame Programme notes This episode contains medical situations, medical malpractice, gross medical mouth noises, drug misuse, gun violence, and bawdy British humour of the knickers-down variety. Credits FACILITATOR: Josh Yard STARRING: Josh Yard as Dr Artery Hartwell and Penny Natalie Winter as Dr Miranda Anderson and Steph O’Scope Strat as Dr Henry Mole and Chris Wandsworth Ellie Pitkin as Dr Cynthia Cutting and Marjorie Hartwell Matt Boothman as Dr Achilles Miles and Jonathan Blackhead ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Heartbeats by Keith Baker and Jenn Ellis, published in The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book, edited by James D’Amato MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst, inspired by Horse Elevator SEASON PLANNED BY: Strat EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @merelyroleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

The staff and customers pool their talents to rid the Coffee Shop Hey, You! of the rowdy Suits. Coming next on 26 March – Heartbeats, a microgame Programme notes Interstitial, 2nd edition is on Kickstarter Credits COMPERE: Matt Boothman STARRING: Alexander Pankhurst as Morgana Le Fay Natalie Winter as Jemima Puddle-Duck Strat as Tom Thumb ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Interstitial: Our Hearts Intertwined by Riley Hopkins MUSIC: In The Dark – Flashes by Bix Beiderbeck, performed by Jess Stacy, provided by the Open Music Archive RECORDED AND ENGINEERED BY: Kristian Mitchell-Dolby EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman COMMISSIONED BY: Mira Manga and Fiona KT Howat for the Dragonmeet Podcast Zone 2023 Find us On Instagram On Tumblr www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Some badly behaved new customers are ruining the vibe at the Coffee Shop Hey, You! Coming next on 19 March – Fan Fic Mish Mash, Act 2 (live at Dragonmeet 2023) Programme notes Interstitial, 2nd edition is on Kickstarter Book to play Spindlewheel or The Hunted with Matt at Airecon on 15 and 16 March Catch up on the two-part game of Heart: The City Beneath that Matt ran for Actual Play UK Credits COMPERE: Matt Boothman STARRING: Alexander Pankhurst as Morgana Le Fay Natalie Winter as Jemima Puddle-Duck Strat as Tom Thumb ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Interstitial: Our Hearts Intertwined by Riley Hopkins MUSIC: In The Dark – Flashes by Bix Beiderbeck, performed by Jess Stacy, provided by the Open Music Archive RECORDED AND ENGINEERED BY: Kristian Mitchell-Dolby EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman COMMISSIONED BY: Mira Manga and Fiona KT Howat for the Dragonmeet Podcast Zone 2023 Find us On Instagram On Tumblr www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

And relax. The cast calm down and look back on Vigil: Fear Itself. Whose fears came to pass, and what’s left to be afraid of for next time? Coming next on 27 February – Vigil: Fear Itself, Act 5 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, gun violence, strong language, family tragedy and malicious fearmongering. If you enjoyed this production, throw us a rose emoji! We’re @merelyroleplayers on Instagram and Tumblr. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to What Am I Rolling?, a twice-monthly RPG one-shot podcast, hosted by gamemaster, Fiona. Every month, Fiona takes a brand new group of players and runs them through a one-shot adventure, testing out a different RPG game style or system. Dramatis personae and other definitions Cameron Jarvis: An intense young man, obsessed with monster hunting since his parents and sister were killed by ghouls while camping outside Sherrydown. Jess Butterworth: A twenty-something shift worker, Sherrydown born and bred. While working the tarot tent at Amazement Park, she was approached by Kit, a being claiming to be her spirit guide. Graham: The demon equivalent of an accountant, summoned to Earth in error and now trying to make the best of it. He is destined to bring about the Apocalypse. Department of Omissions (DO, DoOm): The UK government department tasked with preventing harm to citizens from supernatural phenomena. Severely defunded under Tory austerity policies and currently prioritising major urban population centres. Sherrydown, Brackshire: A historic English market town. One of the first towns to lose its DoOm office. Omission effect: The rejection of certain beings and phenomena by long-term memory. Can be suppressed by concentration, mnemonic techniques, hypnosis, trauma, or the light of the full moon. Credits COMPERE: Matt Boothman STARRING: Chris Starkey as Cameron Jarvis, the Wronged Ellen Gould as Jess Butterworth, the Spooky Alexander Pankhurst as Graham, the Summoned ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Monster of the Week, designed by Michael Sands MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst SOUND DESIGN BY: Matt Boothman EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Act Five of Five: Fire. Smoke. Shadow. No one walks through that and returns unchanged. Same goes for getting what you’ve always wanted. Coming next on 5 March – Deep breaths (Vigil Backstage) Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, gun violence, strong language, family tragedy and malicious fearmongering. If you enjoyed this production, throw us a rose emoji! We’re @merelyroleplayers on Instagram and Tumblr. Going to Airecon ‘24? You could play Spindlewheel or The Hunted with Matt. Only a few spaces left for each game! Part 1 of Heart: The City Beneath is available to watch on Twitch. Matt’s the GM and the players descending into the depths of their twisted desires are Maddy and Zack from Realms of Peril & Glory, Dan from Brit Twits, and Fiona from What Am I Rolling? Tune in to @actualplayuk on Twitch at 8pm GMT on Friday 8 March for part 2. Interstitial, the roleplaying game we used for our Dragonmeet 2023 live show, is crowdfunding a new and improved second edition. Act out crossover fanfic with your friends around the table. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to What Am I Rolling?, a twice-monthly RPG one-shot podcast, hosted by gamemaster, Fiona. Every month, Fiona takes a brand new group of players and runs them through a one-shot adventure, testing out a different RPG game style or system. Dramatis personae and other definitions Cameron Jarvis: An intense young man, obsessed with monster hunting since his parents and sister were killed by ghouls while camping outside Sherrydown. Jess Butterworth: A twenty-something shift worker, Sherrydown born and bred. While working the tarot tent at Amazement Park, she was approached by Kit, a being claiming to be her spirit guide. Graham: The demon equivalent of an accountant, summoned to Earth in error and now trying to make the best of it. He is destined to bring about the Apocalypse. Department of Omissions (DO, DoOm): The UK government department tasked with preventing harm to citizens from supernatural phenomena. Severely defunded under Tory austerity policies and currently prioritising major urban population centres. Sherrydown, Brackshire: A historic English market town. One of the first towns to lose its DoOm office. Omission effect: The rejection of certain beings and phenomena by long-term memory. Can be suppressed by concentration, mnemonic techniques, hypnosis, trauma, or the light of the full moon. Credits COMPERE: Matt Boothman STARRING: Chris Starkey as Cameron Jarvis, the Wronged Ellen Gould as Jess Butterworth, the Spooky Alexander Pankhurst as Graham, the Summoned ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Monster of the Week, designed by Michael Sands MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst SOUND DESIGN BY: Matt Boothman SFX AND INCIDENTAL MUSIC INCLUDES:Long Note Two by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0);  and may include others made available to use without attribution. EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Fear cuts deep. Let’s take a break from that and drink of the deep well of clips we cut from this production. Coming next on 27 February – Vigil: Fear Itself, Act 5 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, gun violence, strong language, family tragedy and malicious fearmongering. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to Of Dice and Them, where Jack, Ralph, Lou, Tove and Bambi they laugh in each other's faces and try to get through a session where no one beefs it. Contains frustrated swearing, light-hearted DM bullying, and far too much owl-based combat. Dramatis personae and other definitions Cameron Jarvis: An intense young man, obsessed with monster hunting since his parents and sister were killed by ghouls while camping outside Sherrydown. Jess Butterworth: A twenty-something shift worker, Sherrydown born and bred. While working the tarot tent at Amazement Park, she was approached by Kit, a being claiming to be her spirit guide. Graham: The demon equivalent of an accountant, summoned to Earth in error and now trying to make the best of it. He is destined to bring about the Apocalypse. Department of Omissions (DO, DoOm): The UK government department tasked with preventing harm to citizens from supernatural phenomena. Severely defunded under Tory austerity policies and currently prioritising major urban population centres. Sherrydown, Brackshire: A historic English market town. One of the first towns to lose its DoOm office. Omission effect: The rejection of certain beings and phenomena by long-term memory. Can be suppressed by concentration, mnemonic techniques, hypnosis, trauma, or the light of the full moon. Credits COMPERE: Matt Boothman STARRING: Chris Starkey as Cameron Jarvis, the Wronged Ellen Gould as Jess Butterworth, the Spooky Alexander Pankhurst as Graham, the Summoned ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Monster of the Week, designed by Michael Sands MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst SOUND DESIGN BY: Matt Boothman EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Act Four of Five: Cameron and Jess get their first taste of Fairyland. The mortals and Graham all get their targets in sight. Coming next on 20 February – Vicious cuts (Vigil Backstage) Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, gun violence, strong language, family tragedy and malicious fearmongering. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to Of Dice and Them, where Jack, Ralph, Lou, Tove and Bambi they laugh in each other's faces and try to get through a session where no one beefs it. Contains frustrated swearing, light-hearted DM bullying, and far too much owl-based combat. Dramatis personae and other definitions Cameron Jarvis: An intense young man, obsessed with monster hunting since his parents and sister were killed by ghouls while camping outside Sherrydown. Jess Butterworth: A twenty-something shift worker, Sherrydown born and bred. While working the tarot tent at Amazement Park, she was approached by Kit, a being claiming to be her spirit guide. Graham: The demon equivalent of an accountant, summoned to Earth in error and now trying to make the best of it. He is destined to bring about the Apocalypse. Department of Omissions (DO, DoOm): The UK government department tasked with preventing harm to citizens from supernatural phenomena. Severely defunded under Tory austerity policies and currently prioritising major urban population centres. Sherrydown, Brackshire: A historic English market town. One of the first towns to lose its DoOm office. Omission effect: The rejection of certain beings and phenomena by long-term memory. Can be suppressed by concentration, mnemonic techniques, hypnosis, trauma, or the light of the full moon. Credits COMPERE: Matt Boothman STARRING: Chris Starkey as Cameron Jarvis, the Wronged Ellen Gould as Jess Butterworth, the Spooky Alexander Pankhurst as Graham, the Summoned with additional voices by Natalie Winter ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Monster of the Week, designed by Michael Sands MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst SOUND DESIGN BY: Matt Boothman EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Act Three of Five: The Conductor warns Cam and Jess about the perils awaiting in Fairyland. As if the journey aboard the ghost train wasn’t perilous enough. Coming next on 13 February – Vigil: Fear Itself, Act 4 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, gun violence, strong language, family tragedy and malicious fearmongering. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to Billowing Hilltop: Dungeons and Dragons played by ancient British idiots. Expect some silly voices, rules mongering and a lot of laughs plus the occasional terrible song. Dramatis personae and other definitions Cameron Jarvis: An intense young man, obsessed with monster hunting since his parents and sister were killed by ghouls while camping outside Sherrydown. Jess Butterworth: A twenty-something shift worker, Sherrydown born and bred. While working the tarot tent at Amazement Park, she was approached by Kit, a being claiming to be her spirit guide. Graham: The demon equivalent of an accountant, summoned to Earth in error and now trying to make the best of it. He is destined to bring about the Apocalypse. Department of Omissions (DO, DoOm): The UK government department tasked with preventing harm to citizens from supernatural phenomena. Severely defunded under Tory austerity policies and currently prioritising major urban population centres. Sherrydown, Brackshire: A historic English market town. One of the first towns to lose its DoOm office. Omission effect: The rejection of certain beings and phenomena by long-term memory. Can be suppressed by concentration, mnemonic techniques, hypnosis, trauma, or the light of the full moon. Credits COMPERE: Matt Boothman STARRING: Chris Starkey as Cameron Jarvis, the Wronged Ellen Gould as Jess Butterworth, the Spooky Alexander Pankhurst as Graham, the Summoned ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Monster of the Week, designed by Michael Sands MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst SOUND DESIGN BY: Matt Boothman EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Persephone Byron is gone from this time, but her words to her friends remain. Coming next on 30 January – Vigil: Fear Itself, Act 3 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, gun violence, strong language, family tragedy and malicious fearmongering. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to Deck of Many Aces, an actual play Dungeons & Dragons podcast made by actual asexuals and aromantics! Follow four heroes as they adventure through a fantasy world on the cusp of a technological revolution, augmented by magic. Each character's fate is tied to one of the 22 cards in the Deck of Many Things, a D&D magical object based on a tarot deck. Dramatis personae and other definitions Cameron Jarvis: An intense young man, obsessed with monster hunting since his parents and sister were killed by ghouls while camping outside Sherrydown. Jess Butterworth: A twenty-something shift worker, Sherrydown born and bred. While working the tarot tent at Amazement Park, she was approached by Kit, a being claiming to be her spirit guide. Graham: The demon equivalent of an accountant, summoned to Earth in error and now trying to make the best of it. He is destined to bring about the Apocalypse. Department of Omissions (DO, DoOm): The UK government department tasked with preventing harm to citizens from supernatural phenomena. Severely defunded under Tory austerity policies and currently prioritising major urban population centres. Sherrydown, Brackshire: A historic English market town. One of the first towns to lose its DoOm office. Omission effect: The rejection of certain beings and phenomena by long-term memory. Can be suppressed by concentration, mnemonic techniques, hypnosis, trauma, or the light of the full moon. Credits COMPERE: Matt Boothman STARRING: Chris Starkey as Cameron Jarvis, the Wronged Ellen Gould as Jess Butterworth, the Spooky Alexander Pankhurst as Graham, the Summoned ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Monster of the Week, designed by Michael Sands MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst SOUND DESIGN BY: Matt Boothman EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Act Two of Five: Cameron takes charge of the itinerary, as the trio leaves town to neutralise the threat to Kit and Jess. Coming next on 23 January – Dear Graham & co (Vigil Backstage) Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, gun violence, strong language, family tragedy and malicious fearmongering. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to Deck of Many Aces, an actual play Dungeons & Dragons podcast made by actual asexuals and aromantics! Follow four heroes as they adventure through a fantasy world on the cusp of a technological revolution, augmented by magic. Each character's fate is tied to one of the 22 cards in the Deck of Many Things, a D&D magical object based on a tarot deck. Dramatis personae and other definitions Cameron Jarvis: An intense young man, obsessed with monster hunting since his parents and sister were killed by ghouls while camping outside Sherrydown. Jess Butterworth: A twenty-something shift worker, Sherrydown born and bred. While working the tarot tent at Amazement Park, she was approached by Kit, a being claiming to be her spirit guide. Graham: The demon equivalent of an accountant, summoned to Earth in error and now trying to make the best of it. He is destined to bring about the Apocalypse. Department of Omissions (DO, DoOm): The UK government department tasked with preventing harm to citizens from supernatural phenomena. Severely defunded under Tory austerity policies and currently prioritising major urban population centres. Sherrydown, Brackshire: A historic English market town. One of the first towns to lose its DoOm office. Omission effect: The rejection of certain beings and phenomena by long-term memory. Can be suppressed by concentration, mnemonic techniques, hypnosis, trauma, or the light of the full moon. Credits COMPERE: Matt Boothman STARRING: Chris Starkey as Cameron Jarvis, the Wronged Ellen Gould as Jess Butterworth, the Spooky Alexander Pankhurst as Graham, the Summoned with Ellie Pitkin as Persephone Byron, the Exile ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Monster of the Week, designed by Michael Sands MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst SOUND DESIGN BY: Matt Boothman EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

What past experiences do our three main characters share? What can they cling to in comfort when terror closes in all around? Coming next on 16 January – Vigil: Fear Itself, Act 2 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, gun violence, strong language, family tragedy and malicious fearmongering. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to The Thorne Files, a fellow Monster of the Week actual play podcast detailing the exploits and mysteries explored by agents of Thorne Investigations, a paranormal investigations agency, in 1952. Dramatis personae and other definitions Cameron Jarvis: An intense young man, obsessed with monster hunting since his parents and sister were killed by ghouls while camping outside Sherrydown. Jess Butterworth: A twenty-something shift worker, Sherrydown born and bred. While working the tarot tent at Amazement Park, she was approached by Kit, a being claiming to be her spirit guide. Graham: The demon equivalent of an accountant, summoned to Earth in error and now trying to make the best of it. He is destined to bring about the Apocalypse. Department of Omissions (DO, DoOm): The UK government department tasked with preventing harm to citizens from supernatural phenomena. Severely defunded under Tory austerity policies and currently prioritising major urban population centres. Sherrydown, Brackshire: A historic English market town. One of the first towns to lose its DoOm office. Omission effect: The rejection of certain beings and phenomena by long-term memory. Can be suppressed by concentration, mnemonic techniques, hypnosis, trauma, or the light of the full moon. Credits COMPERE: Matt Boothman STARRING: Chris Starkey as Cameron Jarvis, the Wronged Ellen Gould as Jess Butterworth, the Spooky Alexander Pankhurst as Graham, the Summoned ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Monster of the Week, designed by Michael Sands MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst SOUND DESIGN BY: Matt Boothman EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Act One of Five: Jess’s haunting friend Kit gives her a fright, and it turns out the good guys aren’t the only ones who can join forces and pool resources. Coming next on 9 January – Common fears (Vigil Backstage) Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, gun violence, strong language, family tragedy and malicious fearmongering. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to The Thorne Files, a fellow Monster of the Week actual play podcast detailing the exploits and mysteries explored by agents of Thorne Investigations, a paranormal investigations agency, in 1952. Dramatis personae and other definitions Cameron Jarvis: An intense young man, obsessed with monster hunting since his parents and sister were killed by ghouls while camping outside Sherrydown. Jess Butterworth: A twenty-something shift worker, Sherrydown born and bred. While working the tarot tent at Amazement Park, she was approached by Kit, a being claiming to be her spirit guide. Graham: The demon equivalent of an accountant, summoned to Earth in error and now trying to make the best of it. He is destined to bring about the Apocalypse. Department of Omissions (DO, DoOm): The UK government department tasked with preventing harm to citizens from supernatural phenomena. Severely defunded under Tory austerity policies and currently prioritising major urban population centres. Sherrydown, Brackshire: A historic English market town. One of the first towns to lose its DoOm office. Omission effect: The rejection of certain beings and phenomena by long-term memory. Can be suppressed by concentration, mnemonic techniques, hypnosis, trauma, or the light of the full moon. Credits COMPERE: Matt Boothman STARRING: Chris Starkey as Cameron Jarvis, the Wronged Ellen Gould as Jess Butterworth, the Spooky Alexander Pankhurst as Graham, the Summoned ADDITIONAL VOICES: Natalie Winter and Josh Yard ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Monster of the Week, designed by Michael Sands MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst SOUND DESIGN BY: Matt Boothman EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

The players and their Guide talk Quest, Bureautopia and the unseen lands they could have trod. Coming up in the Main House on 2 January – Vigil: Fear Itself, Act 1 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence and themes of colonialist exploitation. Credits GUIDE: Josh Yard STARRING: Natalie Winter as Bess, the Invoker Chris Starkey as Neville Flounder aka The Living Shadow aka Night Gannet, the Spy Strat as Jerome Picklepants, the Wizard Dave as Josh, the Magician ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Quest by The Adventure Guild MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

The Bureautopians’ ultimate quest: take responsibility and commit to your goals by saving Murawai from total destruction. Coming next on 5 December – After party (Office Party Backstage) Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence and themes of colonialist exploitation. We’re doing a live show at Dragonmeet 2023! FAN FIC MISH MASH: Heroes you know in a story you don’t. Matt Boothman, Alexander Pankhurst, Natalie Winter and Strat improvise public-domain fan fic in real time, live on stage, using the roleplaying game Interstitial: Our Hearts Intertwined by Riley Hopkins. 10:30-12:00, Pouilly room (on the Mezzanine), Saturday 2 December, Hammersmith Novotel, London. Your Dragonmeet ticket covers our live show, but make sure you turn up in time to secure a seat! Matt was in a Dragonmeet live show last year, playing Jason Statham’s showbiz agent in a game of Jason Statham’s Big Vacation by Grant Howitt, hosted by The D20 Future Show. The audio from that live show is finally available to listen at home - look for Jason Statham Live Parts 1 and 2 on The D20 Future Show podcast. Credits GUIDE: Josh Yard STARRING: Natalie Winter as Bess, the Invoker Chris Starkey as Neville Flounder aka the Living Shadow aka Night Gannet, the Spy Strat as Jerome Picklepants, the Wizard Dave as Josh, the Magician ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Quest by The Adventure Guild MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

Enjoy some gags, flubs and out of character moments that we had to cut from the main acts to make efficiency savings. Coming next on 28 November – The Office Party, Act 5 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence and themes of colonialist exploitation. Credits GUIDE: Josh Yard STARRING: Natalie Winter as Bess, the Invoker Chris Starkey as Neville Flounder aka The Living Shadow aka Night Gannet, the Spy Strat as Jerome Picklepants, the Wizard Dave as Josh, the Magician ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Quest by The Adventure Guild MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com

The Bureautopians’ fourth quest: practise creative problem-solving by rescuing Michaela from a vampire pirate stronghold. Coming next on 21 November – The shredder (Office Party Backstage) Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence and themes of colonialist exploitation. We’re doing a live show at Dragonmeet 2023! FAN FIC MISH MASH: Heroes you know in a story you don’t. 10:30-12:00, Pouilly room (on the Mezzanine), Saturday 2 December, Hammersmith Novotel, London. Your Dragonmeet ticket covers our live show, but make sure you turn up in time to secure a seat! See Josh, our Guide to The Office Party, in Titanic the Musical from 23 November at the Bridewell Theatre, London. Credits GUIDE: Josh Yard STARRING: Natalie Winter as Bess, the Invoker Chris Starkey as Neville Flounder aka the Living Shadow aka Night Gannet, the Spy Strat as Jerome Picklepants, the Wizard Dave as Josh, the Magician ROLEPLAYING GAME SYSTEM: Quest by The Adventure Guild MUSIC BY: Alexander Pankhurst EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Matt Boothman Find us On Instagram @MerelyRoleplayers On Tumblr @merelyroleplayers www.MerelyRoleplayers.com