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Episode 307 – Daggers on Deck

David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · 13d

Here's the table that I prepared for our latest session in the @renegadegamestudios.com #GIJoe #RPG. It features the flight deck of the #HMCS Normandy, the sole (although fictional) aircraft carrier of the #RoyalCanadianNavy #RCN. Click the link for a #ColdWar era #intrigue #story.

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An after-action report by David Martel NOTE: The session took place on September 19, but the story continued a couple of days after the Summit. August 20 1988, the North Atlantic The HMCS Normandy,…

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David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Sep 3

In this #GIJoe #TTRPG #Story the #OktoberGuard investigates why Cobra tried to ignite an open war between the United States and the #USSR, while pinning it on the Soviets. The wreck of a Canadian antisubmarine warfare aircraft, may hold the answers.

#RCN #RoyalCanadianNavy

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Episode 306 – Deep Sea Salvage

After-action report by David Martel August 1988, Baltic Sea. Shortly after the events of the Launvík summit, a Mil Mi-8 helicopter transporting a small contingent of Oktober Guard agents was flying…

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David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Aug 19

In this #GIJoe #RPG story set in the #ColdWar, a political summit nearly sparks an all-out war between the United States and the #USSR. It also features a fictional take on the magnificent HMCS Bonaventure #AircraftCarrier, crown jewel of the #RCN.

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Episode 305 – The Summit

After-action report by David Martel On August 15, 1988, U.S. President Gerald P. Winston and U.S.S.R. General Secretary Leonid Kirov met in Launvík, Iceland, a neutral ground reasonably halfway bet…

Episode 103 – A Venomous Encounter

David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Aug 5

Do you have #TTRPG characters that go way back? In our campaign, #GIJoe PC Lone Wolf dates all the way to 1999. My friend Ian and I created him for a story I was writing. He wasn’t posing as a #Dreadnok back then, but he had already infiltrated #Cobra.

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After-action report by David Martel February 2, 1987 – South Florida At the Dreadnoks’ clubhouse, Reaper—Lone Wolf’s cover identity—was working on his motorcycle, keeping his hands busy while tryin…

By David Martel Today, I decided to do something a little different and talk to you about why I love the G.I. Joe Roleplaying Game so much, and where some of the stories in my campaign originate. I…

David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jul 28

I hinted at this stuff already, but I felt it would be fun to actually write about it. The spark to reignite all this passion was an interview that @costello.bsky.social gave to @whatsonjoemind.bsky.social about the then-upcoming
#GIJoe #TTRPG.

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The origins of a passion

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · Jul 11

Carlos Cabrera, project manager of Renegade Game Studios’ Welcome To Night Vale RPG talks about the development of the project, why Essence20 was the right system to bring the cult and occult radio drama to the tabletop, and how the new cross-compatible options can influence other Essence20 settings

The content of the Essence20 Welcome To Night Vale RPG boxed set on full display.

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SpartanPhoenix @spartanphoenix.bsky.social · Jul 28

#TimeWarp1990: July Part 1: TV, Music & Pop Culture! Watch: #FandomPodcastNetwork YouTubeLink:
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David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jul 27

At 1 pm PST, on www.youtube.com/@G.I.Joe_Hea..., we talk about issue #66 of the #GIJoe #ComicBook. We also discuss the Skeletons in the Closet #Cartoon episode with writer #FlintDille (Script director on #Transformers) Join the discussion and follow @headcast.bsky.social on Bluesky!

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Aaron Moss @headcast.bsky.social · Jul 14

Just a head's up. Rrecording this Saturday at 1:00 pm PST for Bravo Team, looking at Special Missions 7.

Then Sunday the 27th at 1:00 pm PST, recording episode 66. and the episode Skeletons in the Closet with Flint Dille!

Join us at www.youtube.com/@G.I.Joe_Hea...

Yo Joe!

Animal Man origins and issue 1

David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jul 19

Any #AnimalMan #ComicBook fans out there? @headcast.bsky.social is currently discussing his origins live on Real American Headcast Channel! Join the discussion!

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YouTube video by G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast

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Aaron Moss @headcast.bsky.social · Jul 11

G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast episode 63 is now out.
Available at
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or at the website headcast.headspeaks.com

Email us at [email protected]

@lemarteau.bsky.social @notbradabraham.bsky.social

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RDS @rds.ca · Jul 1

ZACHARY BOLDUC CONTRE LOGAN MAILLOUX! 💥💣

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David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jun 29

The player's concept was a play on "Cracker Jack" because he has a dog-like drone that is called Jack.

Episode 102 – La Sombra de la Muerte

David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jun 29

How do you introduce new PCs in your #TTRPG campaigns? For #GIJoe PC Needle, I developed a brand new drug cartel and biker gang based in #SierraGordo. Inspired by shows like #Narcos and #Mayans, I now had two fun new assets to create #Stories with.

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The date was December 15, 1986. Deployed to Sierra Gordo, in Central America, player characters Contact, Cracker, and Jack (his drone) met with Needle (a new player character being introduced to th…

David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jun 27

On ne repêchera pas en 1ère ronde à moins d'un échange, mais un joueur d'impact, ça le fait aussi. :)

RDS @rds.ca · Jun 27

Noah Dobson s'amène à Montréal contre les deux choix de 1re ronde du repêchage de 2025 et Emil Heineman! Qui gagne la transaction selon toi? 😉

Tous les détails : shorturl.at/tjDO9

David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jun 23

My buddy Aaron Moss is now on Bluesky! Be sure follow him for regular videos about #GIJoe #Comics #Unboxings and more, like the #EnergonProtocols podcast!

Here is last video! Come join the fun and discuss the awesome franchise we all love!

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Episode 101 – Weapons sale in Moldova

David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jun 22

Just realized my 25 #GIJoe #RPG after-action reports total over 33,750 words—plus background docs, locations, secrets, & research. It all started with Episode 101, which rekindled my love for writing and GMing.

Follow G.I.Joe RPG Stories on Facebook!

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It was November 21, 1986. Beach Head led a small team consisting of Low-Light, along with player characters Knockout and Max Power, into Moldova. Their mission was to clandestinely enter the port o…

David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jun 19

You could try not to make a #Rogue Trash Panda, but come on! You'd have to! :) Check out @riksheare.bsky.social's account for even more #Daggerheart #RPG homebrew content!

Erik Smith @riksheare.bsky.social · Jun 16

Now that I’ve kind of figured things out, some more ancestries for Daggerheart that I’ve created for my upcoming game.

That night marked our very first game. We played the opening chapter of the core rulebook mission with a team made up of Contact (Vanguard), Cracker & Jack (Technician and his drone), Knockout …

David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jun 19

GM Erik Smith made new #Ancestries for the #Daggerheart #RPG. I am personally a big fan of the Potamus!

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David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jun 16

It all started with our very first game session for the #GIJoe #RPG. We were all D&D players or had played other roleplaying games, so some of it felt like familiar territory.

Click the link below to read the full story—and explore many more episodes!

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Episode 100 – Blackout

Coming soon: THE DISAVOWED #1 Pilot Edition!

David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jun 16

You don't want to miss the disavowedcomic.com Kickstarter! what's that you say? It's a #GIJoe meets #TheBoys #ComicBook created by @joshblaylock.bsky.social, who brought the Joes back to life in the early 2000s long before it became popular again. Can't wait to read that!

This brutal series described by early reviewers as "G.I. Joe + The Boys", follows the former members of America's #1 secret task force.

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After-action reports of my private game sessions, and other Essence20 stuff.

David Martel (G.I.Joe RPG Stories) @lemarteau.bsky.social · Jun 15

I moved my #GIJoe #RPG blog to gijoerpgstories.wordpress.com. I already posted 25 after-action reports so far, and we keep playing. Hope you enjoy!

And if you dont have already it, buy the core rulebook at @renegadegamestudios.com's webstore. It's excellent and they often have sales!

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