Desperate Attune
Desperate Attune is an actual play podcast about characters with their identities in peril, played by an international cast devoted to fiction-first gaming, collaborative worldbuilding and complex character drama.
Our current campaign is ’No Anthem’, using Apocalypse World: Burned Over.
Desperate Attune is Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree), salty, Holly and Aadiyat (Soap).
What is the past and future of Convergence Valley?
A world was burned, and burned again. Burned again. In Convergence Valley, civilization was preserved by the Knights -- but at what cost? And now that the Knights have faced their own apocalypse, what comes after them?
This is our third season, using Vicent and Meguey Baker's Apocalypse World: Burned Over. Follow the survivors of Convergence Valley as they explore the mysteries of the Valley and strive to build its future.
Hosted by Holly, starring Soumithri (tree), Zoheb (Klow), salty, and Aadiyat (Soap).
Episodes
Jul 6, 2023
Jul 6, 2023
1 hr 32 min
Miraz invents a way to restore his father's health and sanity, but Vickers has other plans for the future of the family, and against all odds - so does Zajjidan.
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Desperate Attune is hosted by Soumithri (tree) and edited by Zoheb (Klow) and Prince
Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap)
Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod
Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)
Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions
Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger
Jul 13, 2023
Jul 13, 2023
32 min
Joan meets the Mage of Stars and learns what her revolution must be.
Note: the audio quality on this one is choppy. Our apologies!
Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune
Desperate Attune is hosted by Soumithri (tree) and edited by Zoheb (Klow) and Prince
Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap)
Sound Effects by SoundsForYou on Pixabay.com
Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)
Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions
Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger
Jul 20, 2023
Jul 20, 2023
2 hr 51 min
Break the wheel.
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Desperate Attune is hosted by Soumithri (tree) and edited by Zoheb (Klow) and Prince
Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap)
Poem is 'No More Fire Here: A Sestina' by b: william bearhart
Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod
Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Sound Effects by SoundsForYou on Pixabay.com
Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)
Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions
Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger
Jul 24, 2023
Jul 24, 2023
12 min
This is not an episode of the show.
In the finale of 'A Candle, a Blaze', we all read b: william bearhart's 'No More Fire Here: A Sestina' in character. The episode ends with a medley of all our readings.
This then are the five readings in full, back to back.
Poem is 'No More Fire Here: A Sestina' by b: william bearhart
Sound Effects by SoundsForYou on Pixabay.com
Jul 27, 2023
Jul 27, 2023
1 hr 15 min
We look back over Season One of Desperate Attune, what we as players enjoyed, and discuss the storyline. Also: Teasers for season 2, also set in U'duasha!
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Desperate Attune is hosted by Soumithri (tree) and edited by Zoheb (Klow) and Prince
Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap)
Poem is 'No More Fire Here: A Sestina' by b: william bearhart
Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod
Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Sound Effects by SoundsForYou on Pixabay.com
Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)
Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions
Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger
Oct 5, 2023
Oct 5, 2023
1 hr 19 min
We're back, friends!
Launching right into Season 2 of Desperate Attune, we're calling The House of Endings. This is the first part of session zero, where we introduce ourselves, the RPG Blades in the Dark, our characters and the themes of the season. Blades veterans will know that there's more prepwork that needs to be done to play the first session, so our next episode (recorded a week after this one, chronologically speaking, but releasing on the same day) wraps up the process with crew creation.
Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune
Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune
Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince
Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince
Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap)
Poetry read by Emma
Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions
With thanks to Johnstone Metzger
Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow)
Walker playbook by Prince
Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger
Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod
Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)
Oct 5, 2023
Oct 5, 2023
40 min
This one's for the Blades nerds. Finalizing our character concepts and delving into crew creation.
Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune
Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune
Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince
Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince
Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap)
Poetry read by Emma
Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions
With thanks to Johnstone Metzger
Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow)
Walker playbook by Prince
Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger
Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod
Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)
Oct 12, 2023
Oct 12, 2023
1 hr 10 min
In Bundervest, landless immigrants from Kethrys are barely eking out a living. Alkader Ankhattam, local community leader and fashionista, has come into possession of an envelope that contains the answer to all of the problems the Kethrysi face. Unfortunately, other people want their hands on the envelope too. So he comes to the only people he trusts to protect the letter: the ramshackle remnants of the Rising Moon Sword School.
Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune
Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune
Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince
Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince
Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap)
Poetry read by Emma
Untitled poem by Soumithri
Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions
With thanks to Johnstone Metzger
Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow)
Walker playbook by Prince
Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger
Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod
Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Sound effects from Pixabay.com
Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)
Oct 19, 2023
Oct 19, 2023
1 hr 31 min
In which the crew arrange a clever plan to ambush Mushfiq's rival, and everything goes as smooth as a baby's bottom. Really.
Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune
Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune
Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince
Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince
Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap)
Poetry read by Emma
Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions
With thanks to Johnstone Metzger
Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow)
Walker playbook by Prince
Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger
Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod
Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Sound effects from Pixabay.com
Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)
Oct 26, 2023
Oct 26, 2023
1 hr 43 min
The crew face down Mushfiq's rival Omid, and come to meet the law enforcement of U'duasha. Also, Saeeda plays mancala.
Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune
Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune
Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince
Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince
Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap)
Poetry read by Emma
Untitled poem by Zoheb
Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions
With thanks to Johnstone Metzger
Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow)
Walker playbook by Prince
Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger
Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod
Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas
Sound effects from Pixabay.com
Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)