Happy Hallowe'en folks!
'Tis the culmination of the most horror-some month, a month of some tricks but mostly treats from Rusty Towers. And we've got one final bucket of treats to offer you this day, as we present the full collection of designs for The Magnus Archives that will be...
Happy Halloween! Today's conveniently timed horror episode features Helen, Jonny, Alasdair, and Tai discussing the horror genre and its many tricks and treats, including how we got into it, which subgenres we love, and the movies that we enjoy.
Top quote: "It is the only script I've ever se...
2020-10-30 18:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
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An examination on the nature of Justice.
Recorded by the Archivist in situ.
Content warnings:
This episode may require some extra context - while it's not directly about race or racial violence nor includes character death, it does explore general themes ...
Hi folks,
Sorry to have to say this but unfortunately today's early access episode is going to be delayed. A combination of complex soundscaping and a lot of business draws on Alex's time (it's currently our financial year end as well) has led to things overrunning a bit.
All being...
Join Helen, Ben, Lydia, Tim and Imogen as they explore a haunted space station in Grant Howitt's Beautiful Space Pirates.
This week Erogenous shoots a ceiling robot, the Countess finds a window, Bathin conquers a strange pyramid, and Spinglewald strikes a pose.
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Hi folks,
Happy Hallowe’en from Rusty Towers! We’ve reached the end of October and the culmination of the frightsome month here, but we’re not letting up on the treats to come just quite yet…
First off, this is a reminder that Daylight Savings Time has now ended in the...
2020-10-26 16:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode, we talk about Marvel! Lowri, Martyn, and April join Helen to discuss the ups and downs of the X-Men franchise, thoughts about Avengers: Endgame, and most of the current MCU (but everyone forgets to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy).
Disclaimer: This episode does con...
2020-10-23 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
CAUTION - SEIZED CONTRABAND
Recording discovered in Ventilation Purge duct 558-5BG with gooey wadded exercise gear and some sort of sliding whistle.
Recommendation: Destruction of contraband and immediate recycling for anyone caught with a copy.
Content Warnings
2020-10-23 15:01:03 +0000 UTC
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An examination of hive mentality.
Recorded by the Archivist in situ.
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Join Helen, Ben, Lydia and special guests Tim Meredith and Imogen Harris as they band together to survive a haunting adventure in Grant Howitt's Beautiful Space Pirates.
This week we meet an eclectic and extensive cast of characters including Spinglewald Tasethorp, Erogenous Rakewell,...
2020-10-20 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks,
Merry Monday from Rusty Towers! Hope folks have had relaxing weekends. Things continue to progress here as we make our way to Hallowe’en and the various treats we have to offer.
(Note: we are showcasing some horror-related art in this newsletter, so folks may want to ...
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Enthusigasm! In our first episode, Helen chats to Nico, Anil, and Elizabeth about cakes and bakes we have known and loved, the scandals of the Great British Bake-Off, and our various disasters in the kitchen.
Top quote: “Just put the slop in a container...
2020-10-16 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks - slight change of plan for this week's content release. For technical reasons, we've had to bump the 4Thought Special AMA back a bit, but instead bring you this RQGaming letter...
The following letter was written prior to the events of Rome in Season 3.
[T...
2020-10-16 15:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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Considerations of knowledge.
Recorded by the Archivist in situ.
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Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as the Vengeance touches down.
This week Hamid digs, Azu searches, Zolf keeps busy, and Cel finds a way.
This is a heavy episode, but we strongly urge listening to the episode fully as the ending is very important to the context. <...
Hi folks,
Happy Monday from Rusty Towers! It’s been a frantic and mirthfully murdersome weekend with the RQ Crew as those who tuned in yesterday to catch the 5K Twitch Followers celebration in Among Us will have seen – thank you to everyone who tuned in to see such shenanigans ...
2020-10-12 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
The man, the myth, the enigma – at long last, Alexander J. Newall provides a masterclass in how to provide a perfect first-take, each and every time.
Featuring: Alexander J Newall
2020-10-09 15:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Tim chats with editor Maddy Searle and producer Katie Seaton about making Stellar Firma.
Special thanks to this week's Patrons: Nick Vega, Tyler Dzuba, Pendragon, Becky Gregory, Rachel Meresman, Melissa, Connor Ferry, Wednesday, Briar and Brine, Oya, Omnia, Wonderwomeme, Sasha Radu...
2020-10-08 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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Notes on healing.
Recorded by the Archivist in Situ.
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Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they plunge once more into Wild Magic.
This week Cel checks the engine, Hamid dives, Azu keeps an eye out, and Zolf finds some cheerful party decorations!
Content Notes:
- Dysmorphia / Dysphoria
- Mind / Body swapping
- Aircr...
Hi folks,
Merry Monday from Rusty Towers! October has opened its doors and invited us to partake of the frightsome month, as we wend our way to Hallowe’en – and who are we to turn down such an offer. Getting into the spirit of things, join the crew as we offer up plenty of treats (and m...
2020-10-05 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Azu is a Priestess of Aphrodite in the first year of her Holy Quest of Benevolence, travelling the world to prove herself through good deeds. Defending the weak, healing the sick, helping the downtrodden…she will make the world better all by herself if she needs to.
She grew up in the mou...
2020-10-02 15:01:08 +0000 UTC View Post
The Boss is hard to please....
Featuring: Casper, Alexander J Newall
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Preparation and recuperation.
Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.
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Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they prepare to re-enter the aurora.
This week Hamid learns to sound authoritative, Azu wards off trouble, and Zolf and Cel have a heart-to-heart.
Content Notes:
- Dysmorphia / Dysphoria
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Mi...
2020-09-29 15:01:05 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks,
Happy Monday from Rusty Towers! As the weather begins to turn more blustery here in the UK, we’re making sure we’re wrapped up warm against the cold and the dark. Blankets might not do much in the Magnus-verse, but I am very grateful for mine right now 😄
Some st...
2020-09-28 15:02:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Take a break from your stressful day and join David 7 in taking some deep, calming breaths with no gun walls and absolutely no invisible gun walls. A world without gun walls. Doesn’t that sound nice?
Performance: Ben Meredith as David 7
Editing by Maddy Searle and Alexander J Newall...
2020-09-25 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Gosh darns and fiddlesticks
CLIENT - They can’t all be winners
Consultant recommendation: I’ll be in my trailer - also, can someone please buy me a trailer?
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Considerations of grief and respite.
Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.
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