Strangers in the Pines: A Monster Hunting Actual Play

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3 outcast high schoolers cursed with powers face supernatural forces in a small mountain town. Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Stranger Things, and Fringe. There is a town called Pineforge nestled in the Blackwood national park in Northeast Oregon, USA. It seems small and quaint at first but if you spend enough time there and keep your eyes open you’ll realize something strange is brewing under the surface and in the pines that surround the town. Follow the exploits of 4 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries of Pineforge. For More of The RPG Empire's content, Like a panel with the Critshow host Rev, and Michael Sands the Creator of Monster of the week go to: https://www.patreon.com/theRPGempire Join the Empire!

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Strangers in the Pines: S2 Ep 9 Stoned Danny

In this Strangers in the Pines episode, Lucas gets to know Radagasts and gives him a history lesson. Danny has a visit with his Dear old dad, and Dotty leads the charge into a crazy wall of hedge. Strangers in the Pines is a Dungeons and Dragons-like, actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. Follow the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town of Pineforge, Oregon.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Dust World RPG Podcast - Neon City: Welcome to Neon City a cyberpunk-inspired city in the sci-fi western future. It follows the crew: Dr. Miller a grave doctor, Silent Mondy the sword monk, and Clarence Wells returns as the Psychomancer as they struggle against the corps, peacekeepers, and their oppressive debt in this megacity. This takes place 10 years after Dust World Season 1.This season of Dust World RPG Actual Actual play podcast is played using our new Powered By the apocalypse game Dust World RPG PBTA.https://www.therpgempire.com/dust-world-2 PLAY THE DUST WORLD RPG NOW:Alpha testers wanted! We've released the epic RPG Dust world and we want your help. Dust World PBTA is RPG Empire's sci-fi western game that's simple, fast, and Powered By The Apocalypse. Are you ready? Enter The Gun-Filled Lands Of An Obliterated Civilization. Play as gunslinging anime-inspired heroes on their mission to discover the truth behind the lost civilization and its technology. GET THE GUIDE NOW FREE:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2OR JOIN THE DUST WORLD RPG MAILING LIST TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE PROJECT AND UPCOMING THE LAUNCH:https://mailchi.mp/fa9c20a64e0e/join-the-empire-mailing-listCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord and chat with the cast: https://discord.gg/kArf7tQJoin the Empire!SPONSOR: To sponsor one of our shows contact us at [email protected] Laser Horizon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMentioned in this episode:Do the 3 thingsJoin our community! Tell a friend about the podcast! Get Dust World RPG PBTA Now and support the RPG Empire and all our podcasts. https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2

Jan 12, 2023

40 min

Strangers in the Pines: S2 Ep 8 Radagasts Arrival

In this episode of Strangers in the Pines, Danny meets Radagasts and makes a deal to gain some knowledge to help the hunt. Lucas learns more about his powers with one and Dotty has some side effects from her latest transformation into Amazon Dotty.Strangers in the Pines is a Dungeons and Dragons -like, actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. Follow the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Dust World RPG Podcast - Neon City: Welcome to Neon City a cyberpunk-inspired city in the sci-fi western future. It follows the crew: Dr. Miller a grave doctor, Silent Mondy the sword monk, and Clarence Wells returns as the Psychomancer as they struggle against the corps, peacekeepers, and their oppressive debt in this megacity. This takes place 10 years after Dust World Season 1.This season of Dust World RPG Actual Actual play podcast is played using our new Powered By the apocalypse game Dust World RPG PBTA.https://www.therpgempire.com/dust-world-2 PLAY THE DUST WORLD RPG NOW:Alpha testers wanted! We've released the epic RPG Dust world and we want your help. Dust World PBTA is RPG Empire's sci-fi western game that's simple, fast, and Powered By The Apocalypse. Are you ready? Enter The Gun-Filled Lands Of An Obliterated Civilization. Play as gunslinging anime-inspired heroes on their mission to discover the truth behind the lost civilization and its technology. GET THE GUIDE NOW FREE:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2OR JOIN THE DUST WORLD RPG MAILING LIST TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE PROJECT AND UPCOMING THE LAUNCH:https://mailchi.mp/fa9c20a64e0e/join-the-empire-mailing-listCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord and chat with the cast: https://discord.gg/kArf7tQJoin the Empire!SPONSOR: To sponsor one of our shows contact us at [email protected] Laser Horizon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMentioned in this episode:Do the 3 thingsJoin our community! Tell a friend about the podcast! Get Dust World RPG PBTA Now and support the RPG Empire and all our podcasts. https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2

Aug 12, 2022

47 min

Strangers in the Pines- S2 Ep 7 Girl Talk

After a crazy arbor experience, the gang has retreated to the bunker. With some time to research and debrief, the gang takes some time to connect. Dotty has a personal chat with Liz, while Lucas and One explore some of the more interesting weapons in the bunker. Danny and Mark hit the books hoping for some revelation to help with the tree guardians.Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. Follow the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Dust World RPG Podcast - Neon City: Welcome to Neon City a cyberpunk-inspired city in the sci-fi western future. It follows the crew: Dr. Miller a grave doctor, Silent Mondy the sword monk, and Clarence Wells returns as the Psychomancer as they struggle against the corps, peacekeepers, and their oppressive debt in this megacity. This takes place 10 years after Dust World Season 1.This season of Dust World RPG Actual Actual play podcast is played using our new Powered By the apocalypse game Dust World RPG PBTA.https://www.therpgempire.com/dust-world-2 PLAY THE DUST WORLD RPG NOW:Alpha testers wanted! We've released the epic RPG Dust world and we want your help. Dust World PBTA is RPG Empire's sci-fi western game that's simple, fast, and Powered By The Apocalypse. Are you ready? Enter The Gun-Filled Lands Of An Obliterated Civilization. Play as gunslinging anime-inspired heroes on their mission to discover the truth behind the lost civilization and its technology. GET THE GUIDE NOW FREE:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2OR JOIN THE DUST WORLD RPG MAILING LIST TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE PROJECT AND UPCOMING THE LAUNCH:https://mailchi.mp/fa9c20a64e0e/join-the-empire-mailing-listCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord and chat with the cast: https://discord.gg/kArf7tQJoin the Empire!SPONSOR: To sponsor one of our shows contact us at [email protected] Laser Horizon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMentioned in this episode:Do the 3 thingsJoin our community! Tell a friend about the podcast! Get Dust World RPG PBTA Now and support the RPG Empire and all our podcasts. https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2

Jun 25, 2022

46 min

Strangers in the Pines- S2 Ep 6 Achy Breaky Heart

Dotty makes a rash decision and plunges heart first at the problem. Meanwhile, the gang and other strangers encounter strange defenses in the forest and retreat to their favorite smoothie place to regroup.Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. Follow the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Dust World RPG Podcast - Neon City: Welcome to Neon City a cyberpunk-inspired city in the sci-fi western future. It follows the crew: Dr. Miller a grave doctor, Silent Mondy the sword monk, and Clarence Wells returns as the Psychomancer as they struggle against the corps, peacekeepers, and their oppressive debt in this megacity. This takes place 10 years after Dust World Season 1.This season of Dust World RPG Actual Actual play podcast is played using our new Powered By the apocalypse game Dust World RPG PBTA.https://www.therpgempire.com/dust-world-2 PLAY THE DUST WORLD RPG NOW:Alpha testers wanted! We've released the epic RPG Dust world and we want your help. Dust World PBTA is RPG Empire's sci-fi western game that's simple, fast, and Powered By The Apocalypse. Are you ready? Enter The Gun-Filled Lands Of An Obliterated Civilization. Play as gunslinging anime-inspired heroes on their mission to discover the truth behind the lost civilization and its technology. GET THE GUIDE NOW FREE:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2OR JOIN THE DUST WORLD RPG MAILING LIST TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE PROJECT AND UPCOMING THE LAUNCH:https://mailchi.mp/fa9c20a64e0e/join-the-empire-mailing-listCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord and chat with the cast: https://discord.gg/kArf7tQJoin the Empire!SPONSOR: To sponsor one of our shows contact us at [email protected] Laser Horizon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMentioned in this episode:Do the 3 thingsJoin our community! Tell a friend about the podcast! Get Dust World RPG PBTA Now and support the RPG Empire and all our podcasts. https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2

Apr 15, 2022

45 min

Strangers in the Pines- S2 Ep 5 Salt Trap

Finally getting into the field the gang finds they are a little rusty. Also Dotty has had some fundamental changes with her powers as new friction rises between the current team of strangers and the gang.Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. Follow the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Dust World RPG Podcast - Neon City: Welcome to Neon City a cyberpunk-inspired city in the sci-fi western future. It follows the crew: Dr. Miller a grave doctor, Silent Mondy the sword monk, and Clarence Wells returns as the Psychomancer as they struggle against the corps, peacekeepers, and their oppressive debt in this megacity. This takes place 10 years after Dust World Season 1.This season of Dust World RPG Actual Actual play podcast is played using our new Powered By the apocalypse game Dust World RPG PBTA.https://www.therpgempire.com/dust-world-2 PLAY THE DUST WORLD RPG NOW:Alpha testers wanted! We've released the epic RPG Dust world and we want your help. Dust World PBTA is RPG Empire's sci-fi western game that's simple, fast, and Powered By The Apocalypse. Are you ready? Enter The Gun-Filled Lands Of An Obliterated Civilization. Play as gunslinging anime-inspired heroes on their mission to discover the truth behind the lost civilization and its technology. GET THE GUIDE NOW FREE:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2OR JOIN THE DUST WORLD RPG MAILING LIST TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE PROJECT AND UPCOMING THE LAUNCH:https://mailchi.mp/fa9c20a64e0e/join-the-empire-mailing-listCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord and chat with the cast: https://discord.gg/kArf7tQJoin the Empire!SPONSOR: To sponsor one of our shows contact us at [email protected] Laser Horizon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMentioned in this episode:Do the 3 thingsJoin our community! Tell a friend about the podcast! Get Dust World RPG PBTA Now and support the RPG Empire and all our podcasts. https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2

Mar 11, 2022

58 min

Strangers in the Pines: S2 Ep4 The Adler House and the Hunt

Dotty is finally getting some answers from the newly enthroned Diane Greene the Hunt. Lucas and Danny learn about how Woodmoore VI "One" runs his operation. They group up and head out on their first mission since they've been back. Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. Follow the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Dust World RPG Podcast - Neon City: Welcome to Neon City a cyberpunk-inspired city in the sci-fi western future. It follows the crew: Dr. Miller a grave doctor, Silent Mondy the sword monk, and Clarence Wells returns as the Psychomancer as they struggle against the corps, peacekeepers, and their oppressive debt in this megacity. This takes place 10 years after Dust World Season 1.This season of Dust World RPG Actual Actual play podcast is played using our new Powered By the apocalypse game Dust World RPG PBTA.https://www.therpgempire.com/dust-world-2 GET THE NEW DUST WORLD RPG PBTA GAME QUICKSTARTER HERE AND PLAY ALONG FOR FREE:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2OR JOIN THE DUST WORLD RPG MAILING LIST TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE PROJECT AND UPCOMING THE LAUNCH:https://mailchi.mp/fa9c20a64e0e/join-the-empire-mailing-listCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord and chat with the cast: https://discord.gg/kArf7tQJoin the Empire!SPONSOR: To sponsor one of our shows contact us at [email protected] Laser Horizon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMentioned in this episode:Do the 3 thingsJoin our community! Tell a friend about the podcast! Get Dust World RPG PBTA Now and support the RPG Empire and all our podcasts. https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2

Dec 18, 2021

1 hr 4 min

Strangers in the Pines: S2 Ep3 Bee Yourself

Now back and learning from Chadwick Woodmoore the VI the gang prepares for what's to come. Dotty has to face a hard decision and Lucas and Danny get disguises. Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. Follow the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Dust World RPG Podcast - Neon City: Welcome to Neon City a cyberpunk-inspired city in the sci-fi western future. It follows the crew: Dr. Miller a grave doctor, Silent Mondy the sword monk, and Clarence Wells returns as the Psychomancer as they struggle against the corps, peacekeepers, and their oppressive debt in this megacity. This takes place 10 years after Dust World Season 1.This season of Dust World RPG Actual Actual play podcast is played using our new Powered By the apocalypse game Dust World RPG PBTA.https://www.therpgempire.com/dust-world-2 GET THE NEW DUST WORLD RPG PBTA GAME QUICKSTARTER HERE AND PLAY ALONG:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2OR JOIN THE DUST WORLD RPG MAILING LIST TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE PROJECT AND UPCOMING THE LAUNCH:https://mailchi.mp/fa9c20a64e0e/join-the-empire-mailing-listCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord and chat with the cast: https://discord.gg/kArf7tQJoin the Empire!SPONSOR: To sponsor one of our shows contact us at [email protected] Laser Horizon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMentioned in this episode:Do the 3 thingsJoin our community! Tell a friend about the podcast! Get Dust World RPG PBTA Now and support the RPG Empire and all our podcasts. https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2

Dec 11, 2021

57 min

Strangers in the Pines: S2 Ep 2 This is My Lab!

The gang settles into this Pine Forge. They learn more about what happened to everyone and where their families are. Danny meets some new passengers and Dotty learns more about Her powers. Lucas tries to cope with it all.Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. Follow the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Dust World RPG Podcast - Neon City: Welcome to Neon City a cyberpunk-inspired city in the sci-fi western future. It follows the crew: Dr. Miller a grave doctor, Silent Mondy the sword monk, and Clarence Wells returns as the Psychomancer as they struggle against the corps, peacekeepers, and their oppressive debt in this megacity. This takes place 10 years after Dust World Season 1.This season of Dust World RPG Actual Actual play podcast is played using our new Powered By the apocalypse game Dust World RPG PBTA.https://www.therpgempire.com/dust-world-2 GET THE NEW DUST WORLD RPG PBTA GAME QUICKSTARTER HERE AND PLAY ALONG:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2OR JOIN THE DUST WORLD RPG MAILING LIST TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE PROJECT AND UPCOMING THE LAUNCH:https://mailchi.mp/fa9c20a64e0e/join-the-empire-mailing-listCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord and chat with the cast: https://discord.gg/kArf7tQJoin the Empire!SPONSOR: To sponsor one of our shows contact us at [email protected] in this episode:Do the 3 thingsJoin our community! Tell a friend about the podcast! Get Dust World RPG PBTA Now and support the RPG Empire and all our podcasts. https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2

Oct 1, 2021

1 hr 13 min

Strangers in the Pines: S2 Ep 1 Home Sweet What!?

We are back! What happened to the gang after they went through the portal? Where has Chad been? What happened to Pinforge while we were away? Let's find out in season 2 of Strangers in the Pines.Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. Follow the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Dust World RPG Podcast - Neon City: Welcome to Neon City a cyberpunk-inspired city in the sci-fi western future. It follows the crew: Dr. Miller a grave doctor, Silent Mondy the sword monk, and Clarence Wells returns as the Psychomancer as they struggle against the corps, peacekeepers, and their oppressive debt in this megacity. This takes place 10 years after Dust World Season 1.This season of Dust World RPG Actual Actual play podcast is played using our new Powered By the apocalypse game Dust World RPG PBTA.https://www.therpgempire.com/dust-world-2 GET THE NEW DUST WORLD RPG PBTA GAME QUICKSTARTER HERE AND PLAY ALONG:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2OR JOIN THE DUST WORLD RPG MAILING LIST TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE PROJECT AND UPCOMING THE LAUNCH:https://mailchi.mp/fa9c20a64e0e/join-the-empire-mailing-listCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord and chat with the cast: https://discord.gg/kArf7tQJoin the Empire!SPONSOR: To sponsor one of our shows contact us at [email protected] in this episode:Do the 3 thingsJoin our community! Tell a friend about the podcast! Get Dust World RPG PBTA Now and support the RPG Empire and all our podcasts. https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2

Sep 25, 2021

1 hr 9 min

Strangers in the Pines: Pinestock - Live Show Part 2 || Bonus ||

Izaak leads Blaise, Josh, and Paul through a crazy MOTW one-shot set in 1969 Pineforge where they play some important monster hunters of the past Chadwick Woodmoore VI, Evelin Greene, and Midus Santiago. Follow this mostly unedited trip into the summer of love as they try to defend Pinestock the Pacific North-Wets version of wood stock.  Strangers in the Pines is an actual play roleplaying podcast using the monster of the week rules, inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. Follow the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries in the strange small town, Pineforge, Oregon.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Dust World RPG Podcast - Neon City: Welcome to Neon City a cyberpunk-inspired city in the sci-fi western future. It follows the crew: Dr. Miller a grave doctor, Silent Mondy the sword monk, and Clarence Wells returns as the Psychomancer as they struggle against the corps, peacekeepers, and their oppressive debt in this megacity. This takes place 10 years after Dust World Season 1.This season of Dust World RPG Actual Actual play podcast is played using our new Powered By the apocalypse game Dust World RPG PBTA.https://www.therpgempire.com/dust-world-2 GET THE NEW DUST WORLD RPG PBTA GAME QUICKSTARTER HERE AND PLAY ALONG:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2OR JOIN THE DUST WORLD RPG MAILING LIST TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THE PROJECT AND UPCOMING THE LAUNCH:https://mailchi.mp/fa9c20a64e0e/join-the-empire-mailing-listCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord and chat with the cast: https://discord.gg/kArf7tQJoin the Empire!SPONSOR: To sponsor one of our shows contact us at [email protected] in this episode:Do the 3 thingsJoin our community! Tell a friend about the podcast! Get Dust World RPG PBTA Now and support the RPG Empire and all our podcasts. https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2

Sep 10, 2021

1 hr 9 min