Masks of Nyarlathotep Game Audio Recording
"Brave souls of the jazz era battle ultimate evil in this roleplaying rendition of classic Lovecraftian adventure."
A series of MP3 recordings of game play sessions conducted by members of the Bradford University Role-Playing Society as they run through the Masks of Nyarlathotep campaign. Completed in 26 episodes.
Resources can also be found for the game by visiting: http://www.yog-sothoth.com/masks
Contents
Files
The audio files are no longer generally available, but YSDC Patrons can still access them online.
Higher quality versions of the files (and much supporting material) are also available on the [1] YSDC 10th Anniversary DVD.
Audio Game Endorsements
Audio file: Matt Sheridan talks about Masks 1 MB MP3
Keeper of Arcane Lore
Players
Paul Maclean, Neil Young, Abigail Burton, Helen of Cthulhu & Claire Simpson
Two members of the group (Paul & Fin) were also involved in the World's Largest Dungeon audio recordings held at RPGMP3.com
Episode Guide
Episode 00 - Character Creation
The character creation session that produced the original investigators.
Audio file: Episode 00 Character Creation 24 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 14 September 2005 Running time: 01:43:43
PDF Document of Characters 1.6 MB
Episode 01 - New York
The intrepid investigators start out in New York...
Audio file: Episode 01 New York 33 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 21 September 2005 Running time: 2:24:57
Episode 02 - New York
Further footwork in New York leads the investigators to 'borrow' a few interesting books...
Audio file: Episode 02 New York 44 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 5 October 2005 Running time: 2:21:57
Episode 03 - London
London, the seat of Empire...
Audio file: Episode 03 London 44 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 12 October 2005 Running time: 3:13:51
Episode 04 - London
A walk in the fog...
Audio file: Episode 04 London 38 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 19 October 2005 Running time: 2:48:05
Episode 05 - London
London and the bowels of the Penhew Foundation.
Audio file: Episode 05 London 37 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 26 October 2005 Running time: 2:42:23
Episode 06 - London
Lesser Edale on the trail of 'The Beast'.
Audio file: Episode 06 London 34 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 2 November 2005 Running time: 2:28:36
Episode 07-08 - London
Agents of the Mythos stole Episode 07 so there's a special summary at the start of this recording. The Investigators return to London after their adventures in Lesser Edale.
Audio file: Episode 07-08 London 40 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 23 November 2005 Running time: 2:54:55
Episode 09 - London
Death of a Librarian. (or is it?) The Investigators head for sunnier climes.
Audio file: Episode 09 London 37 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 30 November 2005 Running time: 2:43:05
Episode 10 - Cairo
Cairo and the eternal sands of Egypt...
Audio file: Episode 10 Cairo 37 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 7 December 2005 Running time: 2:42:09
Episode 11 - Cairo
The Investigators take in the sights of the Bent Pyramid and get more than they bargained for...
Audio file: Episode 11 Cairo 33 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 21 December 2005 Running time: 2:24:06
Episode 12 - Cairo
Gold and rubies fit for a queen. (Note a different mic, 50% increase in bit rate and better audio processing for this episode!)
Audio file: Episode 12 Cairo 53 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 11 January 2006 Running time: 2:34:32
Episode 13 - Cairo
An archaeologist called "Dutch" and a trip to the Collapsed Pyramid at Meidum where the investigators are met with an unwelcoming "Welcome Party".
Audio file: Episode 13 Cairo 58 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 18 January 2006 Running time: 2:48:44
Episode 14 - Cairo
"The Clive Expedition" or "Where's my Mummy Gone?"
Audio file: Episode 14 Cairo 49 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 8 February 2006 Running time: 2:21:57
Episode 15 - Cairo
"Hippo-headed beastmen? Oh my!"
Audio file: Episode 15 Cairo 61 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 15 February 2006 Running time: 2:58:19
Episode 16 - Cairo
"Omar Shakti is a very nice guy."
Audio file: Episode 16 Cairo 46 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 1 March 2006 Running time: 2:14:01
Episode 17 - Cairo
"Goodnight, Goodlight."
Audio file: Episode 17 Cairo 45 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 8 March 2006 Running time: 2:11:26
Episode 18 - Kenya
"Horror on the Nairobi Express"
Audio file: Episode 18 Kenya 59 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 15 March 2006 Running time: 2:51:49
Episode 19 - Kenya
"Mr. Hawksmoor, I presume?"
Audio file: Episode 19 Kenya 51 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 5 April 2006 Running time: 2:29:36
Episode 20 - Kenya
"Who is Not What She Seems"
Audio file: Episode 20 Kenya 61 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 19 April 2006 Running time: 2:58:46
Episode 21 - Kenya
"Camel Trader"
Audio file: Episode 21 Cairo 51 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 3 May 2006 Running time: 2:29:58
Episode 22 - Kenya
"Mountain of the Black Wind"
Audio file: Episode 22 Cairo 52 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 17 May 2006 Running time: 2:31:57
Episode 23 - Kenya-London-Shanghai
"The League of Extraordinary Librarians"
Audio file: Episode 23 Kenya-London-Shanghai 54 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 31 May 2006 Running time: 2:37:33
Episode 24 - Shanghai
"Shanghai Fun & Friends"
Audio file: Episode 24 Shanghai 49 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 18 June 2006 Running time: 2:22:51
Episode 25 - Shanghai
"The Dark Mistress"
Audio file: Episode 25 Shanghai 49 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 26 July 2006 Running time: 2:24:02
Episode 26 - Shanghai
"End Game"
Audio file: Episode 26 Shanghai 51 MB MP3 Recorded: Weds 2 August 2006 Running time: 2:28:55
This concludes the Masks of Nyarlathotep campaign.
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