DMs After Dark

The group explores the research facility and discovers more secrets. Lincoln splits off for a contest of his own. We hope you enjoy episode two of our new series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions. ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

The contestants explore a new location on island two. They make some new friends and also run afoul of another group. Huck and Reagan are able to confirm some suspicions. We hope you enjoy episode two of our new series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions. ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Happy Holidays! DO YOU HAVE THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IN YOU? Welcome back to another DMs After Dark holiday one-shot! This year we decided to do a sequel to a previous holiday special - the Thursday time loop cheesy holiday movie set in a strange little bean tree town that we have appropriately named Beantree! This year, a group is traveling to avoid holiday get-togethers in a one-shot of Grant Howitt's Christmas Is Coming, a folk horror RPG, which, honestly tracks for how our holiday one-shots tend to go... In all seriousness, though, we at the DMs After Dark/Rene Plays Games family of nerds sincerely wish all of you a safe, happy holiday season and the best 2026 full of peace, prosperity, and most of all... games. ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord! I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :) Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree | BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark MECH | One Last Quest email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Auld Lang Syne Rock (Royalty Free Music) Sleigh Bells Sound Effect by GowlerMusic -- https://freesound.org/s/265458/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Rot by Monument Studios Chase by Monument Studios Metallic and Ceramic Tones by Monument Studios Anxious Atmos by Monument Studios Music by Juan Carlos from Pixabay Downlifter B by Monument Studios Laugh Textured by Monument Studios

The group makes their way to the second island. Along the way they make a startling discovery about themselves. We hope you enjoy episode two of our new series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions. ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

The competitors time on the first island draws to a close. The Battle Royale begins! Will the team survive? We hope you enjoy episode two of our new series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions. ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

The contestants bury Bateman and explore the island further, meeting other contestants and challenges on the way. Some breaking and entering leads to a revelation as to who's running the game. We hope you enjoy episode two of our new series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions. ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

Ah, we see you're awake now. Welcome... to Deathmatch Island. This is the first episode in our new series of Deathmatch Island by Tim Denee of Old Dog Games and Evil Hat Productions. This time Jess is taking the GM seat to run our crew of amnesiac contestants through a season of punishing, televised competition on Deathmatch Island, where they will face a series of challenges on islands ultimately leading to either victory and glory... or death. Inspired by competition shows like Survivor, fictional series like Squid Game, Running Man, and battle royale media like Hunger Games, Deathmatch Island is a game about survival, ruthless will to win, and, eventually, PvP - that's right, player versus player! In episode 1, we meet a crew of competitors as they wake up on a small boat heading to the island and watch their first challenges unfold... ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

It's spooky month 2025, and that means bonus episodes! They can be Halloween-y, generally spooky, or related to common tropes of the season, but this year it's kicking off with a one-shot of The Witch Is Dead by the incomparable Grant Howitt! The Witch Is Dead is a one-page RPG by the master of the one-pager about a kind and good witch who is brutally and unfairly MURDERED by a witch-hunter! Luckily, you are the cute woodland animals this wonderful witch taught some spells, and she told you to avenge her death and bring her killer's eyes to her body within one week so she may be resurrected. Will our chaotic crew be able to pull it off?! Go get Grant's excellent games, support his Patreon, and if you're feeling really creative, he's currently hosting the One Hundred One Page Games Jam over on itch, where you can combine two of his absurd one-page RPGs into one game and submit it for folks to play! So do it! ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): DMs After Dark Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands

The Climatic Battle of Whitewall begins. The Company fights a rearguard battle as they struggle to open a escape route out of the doomed fortress. Learn more about Runequest here. Join the DMs After Dark Discord! Come hang out and chat games, nerd stuff, and more! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode: Red Room by Monument Studios DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

The company heroquests through myth, walking in Heorts footsteps to find their way into besieged Whitewall. Learn more about Runequest here. Join the DMs After Dark Discord! Come hang out and chat games, nerd stuff, and more! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode: Forsaken by Vindsvept DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

CONTENT WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE: This episode contains themes of physical abuse towards women and children, as well as alchoholism. The Company leaves the troll lands. Shavashak goes quiet. A strange dream leads the company to a small hamlet with a terrible secret. Learn more about Runequest here. Join the DMs After Dark Discord! Come hang out and chat games, nerd stuff, and more! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode: Somber Encounter by Monument Studios DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

The Company embarks on a dangerous journey following Rue and Bryn's wedding. They make a powerful ally. Learn more about Runequest here. Join the DMs After Dark Discord! Come hang out and chat games, nerd stuff, and more! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode: Solstice A by Monument Studios DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

The Company moves the rest of the displaced Harraborn into Storm's End. Bryn and Rue get married. Learn more about Runequest here. Join the DMs After Dark Discord! Come hang out and chat games, nerd stuff, and more! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode: Nightfall by Monument Studios DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

The company visits with family they haven't seen in a while. They enter into the woods and confront the elves, finding that Chief Tarkand has not told them the whole story about the conflict. Learn more about Runequest here. Join the DMs After Dark Discord! Come hang out and chat games, nerd stuff, and more! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode: Solstice A by Monument Studios DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

The Company regroups after their raid on the Beryl Phalanx. Questions are raised about Cur's actions during the raid. The Company sets out for the village of Spawn to answer their call for help. Learn more about Runequest here. Our Discord is now public! Come hang out and chat games, nerd stuff, and more! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode: Nightfall by Monument Studios DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

The Company appeases the spirits of Storm's End and moves in. Scouts uncover an opportunity for a daring raid. Learn more about Runequest here. Our Discord is now public! Come hang out and chat games, nerd stuff, and more! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode: Solstice A by Monument Studios DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

The Company tracks the Bandits into the mountains. They are not prepared for what they find. Learn more about Runequest here. Our Discord is now public! Come hang out and chat games, nerd stuff, and more! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode: Solstice A by Monument Studios DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

In the aftermath of the Battle of Gavren's Bridge the company rehomes the Gavrens' Cross refugees and leaves the area before Lunars can catch up to them. The emotions of battle lead to startling announcements. The Company begins to look for a permanent place to call their own. Learn more about Runequest here. Our Discord is now public! Come hang out and chat games, nerd stuff, and more! In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode: Solstice A by Monument Studios DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

The Company acts fast on information they receive from the Lunar captives. Gavreena has her revenge. New Allies fight together in the darkness. Learn more about Runequest here. In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode: Solstice A by Monument Studios DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

Lunars are hunting the Company. Aurisa has a disturbing spirit world encounter with Iada of Kostaddi. The Company finally gets word into Whitewall. Learn more about Runequest here. In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!! If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs. And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube. Music in the Episode: Solstice A by Monument Studios DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)