Welcome to the One Shot Derby, the character creation competition between three different TTRPGs! After we play all three, You, The People, will vote on the game and setting in which we’ll play a one shot. First up, sisters try to write books and avoid tragedy in Regency England in Battle of the Brontes! Check out the expansion that Eric wrote for this episode, Battle of the Brontes: WELCOME TO THE SENSIBILITY-DOME, and the original game by Oliver Darkshire.   Schedule - January 10: Oneshot Derby 2 - January 17: Oneshot Derby 3 - January 24: Oneshot Derby Afterparty + Voting Opens - January 31: Campaign 3 begins!!   Sponsors - Battling Blades, where you can get 20% off your order at BattlingBlades.com using code JointheParty at check out. - Brilliant, the best way to learn math, science, and computer science interactively. The first 200 people to visit brilliant.org/jointheparty will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription. - Betterhelp, where you can get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - facebook: facebook.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Game Master, Co-Producer: Eric Silver - Co-Host, Co-Producer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host, Co-Producer: Julia Schifini - Co-Host, Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - One-Shot Derby Editor and Sound Designer: Mischa Stanton - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

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Oneshot Derby: Battle of the Brontes

Party Planning Preview: Amanda’s Party for Fun

We could try to remember how to sing Auld Lang Syne, but instead we’re giving all of you something special. We are unlocking an episode of our patreon-exclusive podcast, Party Planning, where the JTP hosts hang out, play games, and just do more stuff on the microphone. This is the first in an award-winning series, Party for Fun, where we come up with game shows about ourselves. We hope you enjoy and happy almost new year!   Schedule - January 3: Oneshot Derby 1 - January 10: Oneshot Derby 2 - January 17: Oneshot Derby 3 - January 24: Oneshot Derby Afterparty - January 31: Campaign 3 begins!!   Sponsors - See The Twenty Sided Tavern before Jan 15, 2023 in Chicago. Grab your tickets at broadwayinchicago.com - Backup your files with Backblaze. You can get a free, fully-featured, no-credit-card-required trial at backblaze.com/jtp! - Inked Gaming, our go-to shop for gaming supplies of all kinds. Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com/jointheparty - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer, Editor: Julia Schifini - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

UNLOCKED FROM PATREON: Party for Fun!

What would have happened if we chose the snowballs over pranks? Are there any parts of Camp Die we wish we explored more? And could Tater Tot speak the whole time?! All that and more on the Afterparty!   Schedule - December 27: Party Planning bonus episode - January 3: Oneshot Derby 1 - January 10: Oneshot Derby 2 - January 17: Oneshot Derby 3 - January 24: Oneshot Derby Afterparty - January 31: Campaign 3 begins!!   Sponsors - See The Twenty Sided Tavern before Jan 15, 2023 in Chicago. Grab your tickets at broadwayinchicago.com - Hero Forge, where you can start designing your custom miniature today! - Twenty Sided Store, our friendly local game store! Use code JTPCAMP online or mention Join the Party in-store for 20% off your first order. - Birds of Empire, available in your podcast app now.   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer, Editor: Julia Schifini - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

The Afterparty at the End of Camp

Party Planning Preview: A Join The Party Gift Guide!

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #505: In regards to the last night of camp: Save tonight and fight the break of dawn. Come tomorrow, tomorrow I'll be gone.   Announcements - Pick Up More Monsters to Mash: A MOTW Bestiary and Three Short Games to Build Stories at jointhepartypod.com/merch! - We’re streaming at twitch.tv/jtpsidequests at 3pm ET in December (and tell us if you like that time)!   Sponsors - Backup your files with Backblaze. You can get a free, fully-featured, no-credit-card-required trial at backblaze.com/jtp! - Inked Gaming, our go-to shop for gaming supplies of all kinds. Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com/jointheparty - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer: Julia Schifini - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

20. The Summer III

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #000000000000000001: Listen up, you little do-gooding camp worms. Why don’t you get your nose out of the handbook and go outside? The sun is OUT and BRIGHT and HOT and look EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING IT. So STOP LOOKING INTO THINGS AND GET OUT THERE!!!!!!   Announcements - Pick Up More Monsters to Mash: A MOTW Bestiary and Three Short Games to Build Stories at jointhepartypod.com/merch! - We’re streaming at twitch.tv/jtpsidequests at 3pm ET in December (and tell us if you like that time)!   Sponsors - Hero Forge, where you can start designing your custom miniature today! - Twenty Sided Store, our friendly local game store! Use code JTPCAMP online or mention Join the Party in-store for 20% off your first order. - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer: Julia Schifini - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

19. The Summer II

Party Planning Preview: Advice for Anxious Players

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #000: It should be summer all the time! And now it is and will always be!   Announcements - Pick Up More Monsters to Mash: A MOTW Bestiary and Three Short Games to Build Stories at jointhepartypod.com/merch! - We’re going to PAX Unplugged Dec 2-4! See us there! - We’re streaming at twitch.tv/jtpsidequests at 3pm ET in December (and tell us if you like that time)! - Steven is a good dude who knows what they're doing!!!!   Sponsors - Inked Gaming, our go-to shop for gaming supplies of all kinds. Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com/jointheparty - Backup your files with Backblaze. You can get a free, fully-featured, no-credit-card-required trial at backblaze.com/jtp! - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Steven! - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Hershele Ostropoler - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Anansi - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer: That Thing Where You Get Sunburnt Even When It's Cloudy - Artwork: Coyote - Multitude: Little Steven from Bruce Springsteen’s Band and Also the Malevolent Spirit of Summer   Find Us Online - website: Steven's Cool Website For Chilling Out and Having Fun - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

18. The Summer I

Where did Eric get the idea for a kaiju battle and the timer mechanic? How long has that secret code been in the works? And which of the Best Friends is the safe-cracker in our heist crew? All that and more on the Afterparty!   Upcoming Schedule - November 29: Camp-Paign Episode 18 (Finale I) - December 6: Camp-Paign Episode 19 (Finale II) - December 13: Camp-Paign Episode 20 (Finale III) - December 20: Afterparty at the End of Camp (Eps 18-20)   Sponsors - Hero Forge, where you can start designing your custom miniature today! - Twenty Sided Store, our friendly local game store! Use code JTPCAMP online or mention Join the Party in-store for 20% off your first order. - Fanroll, home to some of the coolest dice we’ve ever seen. Get 10% off your purchase with code jointheparty at fanrolldice.com   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer: Eric Silver - Co-Host, Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host, Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host, Co-Producer, Editor: Julia Schifini - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

Afterparty: The Battle I & II

Party Planning Preview: Our Unique Villain Laughs

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #101: if you’re going to pick a fight with someone or something, at least make sure you’re one standard deviation larger or smaller than them. If you’re smaller, you’re going to get crushed; if you’re bigger, you’re just punching down.   Sponsors - Inked Gaming, our go-to shop for gaming supplies of all kinds. Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com/jointheparty - Shaker and Spoon, our favorite way to learn to make craft cocktails at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/jointheparty - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer: Julia Schifini - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

17. The Battle II

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #246-01: staff members should strongly encourage all campers to participate in their age group’s summer musical. Regardless if they are pop-u-lar or need to be more chill, this is the perfect opportunity for campers to go the distance, let the sunshine in, and become one singular sensation. Rule #256-02: you must have a driver’s license to drive the surrey with the fringe on top.   Sponsors - D and Tea, where you can save 15% by signing up for a subscription at dandtea.com - Twenty Sided Store, our friendly local game store! Use code JTPCAMP online or mention Join the Party in-store for 20% off your first order. - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer: Julia Schifini - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

16. The Battle I

Party Planning Preview: Brandon’s Party for Fun

What did we miss during our time lost in the woods? Was Charles always an undead moose? Is John Bonez Bones real?! All that and more on the Afterparty!   Upcoming Schedule - November 8: Camp-Paign Episode 16 - November 15: Camp-Paign Episode 17 - November 22: Afterparty (Eps 16-17) - November 29: Camp-Paign Episode 18 (Finale I) - December 6: Camp-Paign Episode 19 (Finale II) - December 13: Camp-Paign Episode 20 (Finale III) - December 20: Afterparty at the End of Camp (Eps 18-20)   Sponsors - Inked Gaming, our go-to shop for gaming supplies of all kinds. Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com/jointheparty - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty - Backup your files with Backblaze. You can get a free, fully-featured, no-credit-card-required trial at backblaze.com/jtp! - Green Leaf Geek, where you can save $5 off any purchase of $15 or more with code JOINTHEPARTY at greenleafgeek.com   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer: Eric Silver - Co-Host, Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host, Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host, Co-Producer, Editor: Julia Schifini - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

Afterparty: The Woods II and The Errands I & II

Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

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