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RQG 179 - Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they recuperate and explore their new surroundings.This week Cel receives a hug, Hamid and the kobolds reminisce, Azu goes for a walk, and Zolf talks things over with Wilde.Content Note:- Mild innuendo- Mentions of: dissociation, grief/loss, death/afterlife, food- SFX: , high-pitched noises; metal clanking/scrapingEditing this week by Lowri Ann Davies, Tessa Vroom & Alexander J Newall.SFX this week by sna...

An annual extravaganza

Hi folks,Merry Monday from Rusty Towers! It’s all go here at the moment, as we spruce the place up in readiness for this weekend’s charity festivities. We hope as many of you as possible can tune in at some point over the 24hrs to help cheer us along as we raise money for three very worthy causes.In a little bit of admin news – starting today, we are activating a new feature from Patreon that will allow you the option to sign up for annual ...

Wave 3 Designs

Our third and final merch drop of 2020 is here! Enjoy a number of new designs including new Derek and Crochet!Hamid art from April Sumner (@VeraRaeArt) and a long-awaited logo for The Magnus Archives' in-universe podcast - What the Ghost? - as hosted by Georgie Barker.In addition, we've got two fantastic designs from artist Jessie Weirich (@jehusethemoose / behance.net/jessieweirich) to round out this drop. These anatomical artworks compl...

EGSM 8 - Advanced Comedy Discussion

This week on Enthusigasm, Helen chats to Alasdair, Anil, and Bryn about Community - an absurdist, nerdy comedy about seven friends at Greendale community college and the ridiculous things that happen to them.We discuss what made the series change so drastically in the last three seasons, the ups and downs of the show, and of course our favourite characters and jokes.Top quote: "The thing is ragged, and weird, and that's why it's charm...

STL 51 - Cafés and Camouflage

Episode 51 - Cafés and Camouflage*Caution* Citizen Employee Geistman and Clone David 7 still at large. Fugitives should not be approached...or seen...no-one would want to escape the love of the board...please disregard the words “at Large” and “Fugitives” in this notification.If any employee notsees the notfugitives please inform your nearest Line ManagerHAIL THE BOARD____________________Content Warning for:CorpsesPutrefactionEmotional a...

MAG Cast Q&A - Retrospective #1

We kick off the mid-season break for The Magnus Archives with a retrospective look, as Jonny poses a few questions to various cast members, past and present, about their involvement with the show.Featuring:Imogen Harris, Ian Hayles, Evelyn Hewitt, Mike LeBeau, Ben Meredith, Lydia Nicholas, Chioma Nwalioba, Fay Roberts, Sasha Sienna, Jonathan Sims, Sue Sims, Alasdair Stuart & Frank VossContent Warnings: Explicit language Spoilers for show to date ...

RQG 178 - Frost and Fire

Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they return to the physical world.This week Zolf worries, Cel offers their coat, Azu is a bit emotional, and Hamid gets brought up to speed.Content Notes:- Comedic violence- Mild bullying/taunting- Burial rites / Cremation- Mention of: dissociation- Discussion of: death, expressions of grief and loss (including anger), guiltEditing this week by Lowri Ann Davies, Tessa Vroom & Alexander J Newall.SFX this w...

Words and pictures

Hi folks,Merry Monday from Rusty Towers! It’s time for us to launch the rockets of celestial commerce once again and welcome back Stellar Firma! For this week sees the return of Trexel Geistman and David 7 for more off-the-cuff comedic shenanigans in the third and final season of our sci-fi show. And thank you to everyone who submitted suggestions during the season break for Tim & Ben to get to work on!In other show news, we kick off the mid-se...

EGSM 7 - The Thirsty Towers

Today we return to Middle Earth for our second episode on Lord of the Rings! Join Helen, Hannah P, Lowri, and Marisa for some childhood reminiscing, a light sprinkling of lore, our most tear-jerking moments in the Lord of the Rings, and mixed feelings about The Hobbit films.Top quote: "Wait wait wait, who's a half-elf?""Elrond, apparently.""WHAT?!"Content warnings: brief discussion of food brief discussion of sexism br...

[NOBLES] RQG 4Thought Special AMA

Four players, one body, and one wild adventure through a multitude of memories and some misbegotten jewelry! Join Bryn Monroe as he answers questions and explains more about the unique scenario he crafted for Lowri, Alex, Helen & Ben in this RQGaming special from early 2020.

"Welcome to Stellar Firma..."

(CW: Flashing lights)Stellar Firma Ltd Promotional Video ZX4V-03With a jaunty riff let Design Consultant Trexel Geistman show you the wonders that Stellar Firma has to offer...(Wait, Geistman!? Who signed this off?? Who released the recordings to him?! I.M.O.G.E.N. get me-- Bzzzt--)Stellar Firma returns for its third and final season on 4th December 2020. Enjoy this reminder of what has passed before. May the Board preserve and keep us.

MAG 189 - Peers

Case ########-29Considerations of governmental oversight.Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings: Arguments Scopophobia Mass suffering (inc coughing & crying SFX) Poverty & Food insufficiency Guilt Political expediency Harsh static SFX Mentions of: Blood, self-inflicted wounds, physical violence, cults, yellingThanks to this week's Patrons:NicoleK, Micheala Poppell, Rebecca Rutherford, Mira Morning, freesnakepoems, Lind Berget, Er...

RQG 177 - Last Words (Part 2)

Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they speak to some departed friends.This week Cel finds a puzzle, Azu is offered a hiding spot, Hamid feels a chill, and Zolf finds what he's looking for.Content Notes:- Mentions of: alcohol, childhood trauma, mind-altering substances- Discussion of: death, implied suicidal ideationThanks to this week's Patrons:Eddie Ryan, nihhon, Anna Kiselevich, Jade Rose Fulford, Anrea Jones, Ashley McManus, Ka...

Rings, rails and retrospectives

Hi folks,Happy Monday from all of us at Rusty Towers! Not a lot to update you all on this week, as we get ready for the imminent return of Stellar Firma for Season 3 on 4th December and all the preparations for our big 24hr charity livestream event, RQ: Gaming & Giving on 12-13th December!One piece of Crew news, as we welcome a new resident of Rusty Towers, and welcome Hattie Quinlan as a new Marketing Assistant! She will be helping CMO Callum Do...

EGSM 6 - Dramatic Pauses Galore

Today on Enthusigasm, Helen, Callum, Frank, and Sasha discuss the sprawling landscape of "trash TV" - including cooking shows, interior design, various supernatural dramas, and wrestling.Top quote: "Sometimes a wolf pack is just a werewolf, his best friend, and his ex-girlfriend, and that's okay."Content warnings: high pitched laughter strong language mild spoilers for Teen Wolf, Once Upon A Time, Lucifer, and American Horror ...

[KNIGHTS] Rusty Bits #16

Miscellaneous bits and pieces from behind the scenes of Season 4 of The Magnus Archives and the Sexy Battle Wizards RQGaming special.Featuring: Alexander J Newall (Martin), Lydia Nicholas (Melanie), Helen Gould (Therapist), Alasdair Stuart (Peter), Fay Roberts (Daisy), Francesca Renee Reid (Julia), Jonathan Sims (The Archivist), Frank Voss (Basira), Ian Hayles (Trevor), Imogen Harris (Helen), Grant Howitt, Bryn Monroe

STL - Little Clone Baby (Stellar Firma album preview)

Little Clone Baby (Stellar Firma album preview)*Caution* Board sanctioned mandatory fun inbound.Confidential preview. Cosmic Lounge employee cabaret night.Unauthorised distribution of content will result in DMCA (Deadly Metal Claw Attack) takedown.____________________LyricsWhen it’s dark at nightand I close my eyes,I can see you there:only one that doesn’t hate me.I think I dreamed it all,got your drawing on my wall,I just feel so calmheld by...

MAG 188 - Centre of Attention

Case ########-28Observations of surveillance.Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings: Scopophobia Loss of privacy Judgement & Shaming Schadenfreude Bystander apathy Therapeutic malpractice Body horror (inc SFX) Eye trauma Mentions of: Discussion of grief/loss, gaslighting, loss of identity, insomnia, asthma attacksThanks to this week's Patrons:Katie McLean, incorrigible_worksop, Sam Lueke, Delta Psy, Tired Naiad, Yael Zombie, Eliza...

RQG 176 - Last Words (Part 1)

Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they journey to the home of the Ursans.This week Hamid stays outside, Zolf takes the wheel, Cel volunteers, and Azu notices a city!Content Notes:- Mild references to mind-altering substancesThanks to this week's Patrons:Vigdís Heiðbrá Guðmundsdóttir, Rachael, SomeVariationOfGay, KJ, Grayson Genter, Kaela Roy, Hunter Harder, Jorge García, Emily Krichmar, Dyon Puts, i think ur pretty cool, Autumn ...

Performance in the public eye

Hi folks,Happy Monday from Rusty Towers! November proceeds apace and we’re just two episodes away from bringing the curtain down on Act II of The Magnus Archives’ final season. While we’ve got a number of things prepped to take you through this interlude over the festive season, we’re also looking ahead to 2021 and the run to the finale in March. Plus there’s also the return of Stellar Firma on 4th December and the 24 hour charity extra...

EGSM 5 - The Show Goes On

Join Helen, Katie, Martyn, and Suzanne for an exploration of our love for the iconic band Queen (and especially the frontman, Freddie Mercury).We chat about how we got into their music, our opinions on the recent biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, and of course our favourite songs and videos – plus a bit of general music theory!Top quote: "Maybe I can't be as fabulous as Freddie Mercury, but I can be a bit more comfortable in my own skin."Co...

[NOBLES] MAG015 - Lost John's Cave - Deluxe

Case #0140911Statement of Laura Popham, regarding their experience exploring the Three Counties system of caves with their sister, Alena Sanderson.

MAG 187 - Checking Out

Case ########-27An exploration of hospitality.Recorded by The Archivist in Situ.Content warnings: Sudden, loud SFX Emotional manipulation Bullying / Taunting Gaslighting Disorientation (Spatial & temporal) Pleading Arguing Second person POV Perceived child neglect (inc SFX) Character deathThanks to this week's Patrons:Emmie Knobloch, ludmila schmidt, Matt1344, C-J Saunders, Myshe, Katie Stonestreet, Zoe Payne, Rebecca Field, Taga, Tamsin Myer...

RQG 175 - Ascension

Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they encounter a stranger with an offer.This week Zolf chooses a different method of transport, Hamid tries to make sense of things, Azu receives a visitor, and Cel witnesses something they've always hoped they would.Thanks to this week's Patrons: V Guest, Fiona Porter, Archimedes 871, Annabelle M, CJ, Cowboyhell, Timothy LaGrone, Jen Amico, Sean Hurley, monstrous venus, Madeleine Wenc, Hyst, Plim...

Giving as good as you're gaming

Hi folks,Merry Monday from all of us at Rusty Towers! After a weekend where a degree of optimism feels like it can bloom again, we hope that all of you are safe and well wherever you are. And although the end of the year is fast approaching, there is still plenty of activity here to be getting on with, what with the end of Act II of The Magnus Archives and the coming launch for Season 3 of Stellar Firma!Amidst all that activity, we’d also like ...

EGSM 4 - Fellowship of the Trivia

This is the first of three episodes about Lord of the Rings, since it turns out the Rusty Quill crew are very into Tolkien (whodathunk!). The other two episodes will be coming up later on in the run of the show.For our first venture into Middle Earth, Helen is joined by Lydia, Annie, and Nico to discuss our initial forays into the Lord of the Rings; the making, impact, and experience of the films; and how the movies got the Elves wrong.Top quote:...

[NOBLES] Azu Letter to Emeka

The following Letter was written during the events of Rome in RQG Season 3Brother,I do not know if you are still alive, but I am writing anyway since the others are all asleep or unconscious. Even if they were awake, I could not speak to them like I might speak to you. You know I am bad at that.Emeka, this is all my fault. My friends are in danger and one is hurt and the other is all alone somewhere else because I made the rest of us leave. Just ...

MAG 186 - Quiet

Please Note: Tomorrow's public release of MAG185 will now carry an extended introduction, and the early access release will be updated shortly afterwards.Case ########-26A dialogue on solitude.Recorded by Martin, in Situ.Content warnings: Depression & Sadness Isolation Emotional manipulation Guilt & self-blame Mentions: mild body horror, emotional abuse, parental death, dysfunctional/toxic relationships (inc family), grief, ableism, discussio...

RQG/STL Halloween Crossover Special 2020 - Part 3

Join Helen, Ben, Lydia, Tim and Imogen for the conclusion of their spooky adventure in Grant Howitt's Beautiful Space Pirates!This week Countess Underscore over-varnishes, Bathin breaks up a standoff, Spinglewald glares, and Erogenous asks about beef.Content Notes: - Sexual references- Spiders- Mild body horror- Gun violence (inc SFX)- Blood / Gore- Character Death- Mention of anxiety/panic attackEditing this week by Lowri Ann Davies, Marisa ...

A mixed bag at Bag End

Hi folks,Best wishes from all of us at Rusty Towers! As there is a lot going on this week, including a return to full lockdown in England, this is going to be a little on the shorter side.Thank you everyone who tuned into our big Hallowe’en crossover stream with Alasdair & Marguerite of EA Podcasts at the weekend! Seems like a good time was had by all, despite a few technical issues. If you’re interested in hearing more of the fantastic specu...