Join Alex, Lydia, Bryn, Helen and Ben as they talk about how to handle change in long-form campaigns.
In this episode we cover topics such as character death, introducing new characters & changing players.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Lake Potter, Allan Hunt, Carissa Bloom, Katie Bowli...
2018-04-02 23:00:01 +0000 UTC
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#9522002
Case 9522002 - Robert E. Geiger. Incident occurred in Boise City, Oklahoma, April 1935. Victim’s name given as Stefan Brotchen. Statement given 20th February, 1952. Committed to tape 2nd September, 2007. Gertrude Robinson Recording.
Content Warnings for this episode are at the end...
2018-03-27 23:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Lydia, Bryn, Helen and Ben as they answer some questions from you lot.
In this episode Alex is Alex, Lydia is Lydia, Bryn is Bryn, Helen is Helen & Ben is a plate of eggs.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jeff Goodhind, Liraven, Ryan Byrne, Rachel Brownhill, Chad Wiley, Paul Ric...
2018-03-26 23:00:00 +0000 UTC
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#8640514
Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 8640514, statement of Doctor Algernon Moss, given May 14th 1864.
Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Emma Bogan, Jon, Victori...
2018-03-21 00:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Lydia, Bryn and Ben as they deal with the weather & make a new friend.
In this episode Hamid receives a message, Grizzop wants to be put down and Sasha continues to be secretive.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Emma Bogan, Jon, Victoria Wetherington, Jack Merryman, Alexandra Si...
2018-03-20 00:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks,
Three topics today... things are afoot!
1) The TRPG is taking shape & now has a codename: Ensemble! We're working on the core system at the moment, but we've decided we'd like it to be modular. This means the "basic" system will have a core package of modules to give people som...
2018-03-18 17:25:24 +0000 UTC
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Season 1, Poem 6
Written by Anil Godigamuwe
Edited by Jonathan Sims
Performed by Alexander J Newall
2018-03-16 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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#0090303
Statement of Jackson Ellis, regarding the geographical oddities in the town of Bucoda, Washington. Original statement given 3rd March 2009.
Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Dania Gross, Christine Labrie, Anne Ac...
2018-03-14 00:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Lydia, Bryn and Ben as they hand Liliana over to the authorities & work out what to do next.
In this episode an old friend makes a surprise reappearance, the party dig up some new dirt & everyone goes on a trip.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Dania Gross, Christine Labrie,...
2018-03-13 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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#9961505
Statement of Alfred Breekon, regarding a new pair of workers at his delivery company. Original statement given May 15th 1996.
Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Joshua Diiorio, Eva, Alexa, David Tynan, Helen Cliff...
2018-03-07 00:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Lydia, Bryn and Ben as they explore Newton's pocket dimension.
In this episode Sasha & Grizzop go looting and Hamid has a conversation which is absolutely fine.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Joshua Diiorio, Eva, Alexa, David Tynan, Helen Clifford, Avon Gale, Joanna Kowalik, S...
2018-03-06 00:00:59 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks,
Just to let you know we made an error in the show notes for Magnus episode 95 - Absent Without Leave regarding one of the character's names:
Frank Voss plays PC Basira Hussain. The original credit got Basira's surname wrong as it was based off of a document which hadn't been update...
2018-03-05 13:19:23 +0000 UTC
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Season 1, Poem 5
Written by Anil Godigamuwe
Edited by Jonathan Sims
Performed by Alexander J Newall
FX from chaosportal and mzui via freesound.org
2018-03-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks,
Sorry for not doing more of these, my bad!
First: bonus content for our podcasts.
Things have been a little sparse for our $10+ patrons, and for that I can only apologise. Things have been pretty busy for everyone so we just haven't had as much time as we'd like to and ...
2018-02-28 22:15:12 +0000 UTC
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#9770211
Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 9770211, statement of Luca Moretti, given November 2nd 1977.
Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Lara Whelan, Ellanora Childs...
2018-02-28 00:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Lydia, Bryn and Ben as they continue their intrepid journey across the study floor.
In this episode Sasha & Grizzop play I Spy, Hamid takes a tumble and the group face their tallest challenge yet.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Lara Whelan, Ellanora Childs, Danny, Beth...
2018-02-27 00:00:01 +0000 UTC
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#0172904
Statement of Georgina Barker regarding the last words of possible corpse. Recorded direct from subject April 29th 2017.
Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Joshua Wilson, Rhiannon Knol, Cynthia J. Steward, Morgan, ...
2018-02-21 00:00:59 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Lydia, Bryn and Ben as Oscar Wilde gives them their next assignment.
In this episode the gang have to go and visit a Professor out of office hours, which goes just well in this fantasy land as it does in real life.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Joshua Wilson, Rhiannon Knol, Cynth...
2018-02-20 00:00:01 +0000 UTC
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#9950503
Statement of Lester Chang regarding the cleaning habits of his father-in-law. Original statement given March 5th 1995.
Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jonathan Walters, Shad Bolling, Anna Malczyk, Olivia Tysoe,...
2018-02-14 00:01:17 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Lydia, Bryn and Ben as they deal with a brand new situation up in Prague University.
In this episode Hamid grieves, Grizzop and Sasha... help? And then they all get arrested.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jonathan Walters, Shad Bolling, Anna Malczyk, Olivia Tysoe, Margaret (Peggy...
2018-02-13 00:00:59 +0000 UTC
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#0172804-B
Statement of Barnabas Bennett, as given in a short letter to Jonah Magnus. April 9th 1824.
Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Brian Karas, Brittany Shaw, Katharina, Laura Hill, Patrick Schneeweis, Mary S, David ...
2018-02-07 00:00:59 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Lydia, James, Bryn and Ben as they pick up the pieces in Prague and say farewell to a... colleague.
In this episode Grizzop goes on a Hamid hunt, Sasha deteriorates and Bertie is gone.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Brian Karas, Brittany Shaw, Katharina, Laura Hill, Patrick Schnee...
2018-02-06 00:00:59 +0000 UTC
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Hi folks,
So, as you've likely noticed, we've started adding content warnings to episodes, starting with The Coming Storm.
I just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who gave us feedback either in the comments, or direct messages. We have a list of things to look out for now, s...
2018-02-03 11:01:50 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks,
As part of the $2000 milestone we said we'd start development on a TRPG system which people could use to inhabit the worlds we create... OK so that's just Magnus for now, since Gaming kinda has its own system. But! That'll change in the future, and we're building a system which can acco...
2018-02-01 23:11:46 +0000 UTC
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#0172804-A
Statement of Micheal Crew regarding his experiences with the supernatural.
Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Lara Taffer, Justin Bankert & Akvilina Petrutis, Alexandra Krzoska, Jameson Senger, Ian Barrett, ...
2018-01-31 00:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Sorry about that, scheduled the early access episode to go out tonight, not yesterday. All sorted and published now, but if you want to know what time I sneakily log into Patreon on my work computer when I get in of a morning, now you do.
-Ben
2018-01-30 09:44:40 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Lydia, James, Bryn and Ben as an ultimate evil is ended.
In this episode Grizzop & Sasha leave the basement as Bertie is short of words & Hamid takes a breather.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Lara Taffer, Justin Bankert & Akvilina Petrutis, Alexandra Krzoska, Jameson ...
2018-01-30 09:40:54 +0000 UTC
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#0130807
Martin Blackwood, Archival Assistant at the Magnus Institute, recording statement number 0130807, statement of Ross Davenport, given August 7th 2013.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Patrick Monroe, Erika Kvistad, Tessa Wright, Rebecca Clayton, Elin Furu Markusson, Jennifer Shepard, M...
2018-01-24 00:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks,
We're going to start putting Content Warnings on episodes of The Magnus Archives (at the bottom of the Show Notes, so those of you who are more concerned about spoilers won't accidentally see them).
As a first bit of research, we'd like to know if people would particularly appreci...
2018-01-23 16:34:31 +0000 UTC
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Join Alex, Lydia, James, Bryn and Ben as they confront the deadly necromancer, Franz Kafka!
In this episode Grizzop & Sasha attempt to deal with an infestation in the basement as Bertie & Hamid have their moments in the limelight.
Thanks to this week's Patrons: Jennifer Shepard, Mela...
2018-01-23 00:00:59 +0000 UTC
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