The Magnus Protocol - Digital Premiere
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- strong language
- jump scares
- themes of grief, guilt
- implied eye damage
- Thanataphobia Scopophobia
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Backstage at Cry Havoc! - The Proscriptions
This week we have a final chat with Dr. Emma Southon about what actually happened with the infamous Proscriptions.
Content Notes:
- Spoilers for Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later ... 2023-10-20 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello to free Patreon members, The Magnus Protocol digital premiere and more!
Hi folks,
Firstly, a huge “hello!” to all our new free Patreon members!
Thank you so much for signing up to our Patreon – it really means a lot to us!
While most of our Patr...
2023-10-20 11:47:53 +0000 UTC View PostCry Havoc! #20 - Underworld
All roads lead to Rome and the stage is set for a mighty comeback. Everyone has their part to play – whether they’re aware of it or not…
Content Notes:
Violence
Mass murder
Sex...
Ending epilogues and Protocol previews
Hi folks,
It is such an exciting week here at Rusty Towers! Not only do we have the finale, extra long episode of our roman comedy podcast, Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later...
2023-10-16 15:07:48 +0000 UTC View PostLast minute tickets available: In-Person Magnus Premiere
We wanted to let you know that there is an extremely limited number of last-minute tickets available for...
2023-10-16 14:56:36 +0000 UTC View PostBackstage at Cry Havoc! - Making Murder Funny
Things are heating up in Rome as murder, mayham, and malcontent run rampant. This week we look at how to find the humor in the macabre.
Content Notes:
- Spoiler for Episodes 16 and ... 2023-10-13 15:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Cry Havoc! #19 - Roman Comedy
Everything’s gone wrong and it’s going to get even wronger. Can Mark and Gaius save the Roman Republic and – far more importantly – keep their jobs?
Content Notes:
Decapitation
...
Octavian, October and Occular Occults
Hi folks,
It has been a pretty exciting few days here at Rusty Towers!
Firstly, this week we will be sharing the penultimate episode of Cry...
2023-10-09 15:05:36 +0000 UTC View PostBackstage at Cry Havoc! - Meet the Multirolers
This week, we analyze the many talents of our voiceactors playing multiple parts in one production.
Content Notes:
- SFX: crowds
Directed by Amani Zardo...
2023-10-06 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostCry Havoc! #18 - Hit List
The Palatine Players stage a prison break and it all depends on Antyllus. Elsewhere in the capital, three men take a joke way too far…
Content Notes:
Alcohol & Alcohol Use
Prisons...
Rifts, lists and dice on sale!
Hi folks,
We’re coming to you a little early this week, but don’t worry – the newsletters will return to their usual 4pm-UK-timeslot next week!
Firstly, we’re excited to say tha...
2023-10-02 14:34:27 +0000 UTC View PostBackstage at Cry Havoc! - Writing the Triumvirs
This week, we chat with writer Grace Knight and creator David K Barnes about writing the Triumvirs and their particular fictional flavours
Content Notes:
- SFX: crowds
<...
2023-09-29 16:32:11 +0000 UTC View PostCry Havoc! #17 - To Summon a Queen
As a gleeful Gaius puts Cleopatra on trial, Mark doesn’t know who to side with…
Content Notes:
Alcohol & Alchohol Use
Arguments
Prison
Restraints
Discussions of: Blackm...
Rolling the dice
Hi folks,
Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone here at Rusty Towers!
Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who supported Monte Cook’s amazing campaign f...
2023-09-25 15:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostBackstage at Cry Havoc! - Meet the Actors, Part 3
This week, we continue getting to know the cast. This time we discuss listeing to your own work, the differences from the start to the end of the series, and the difficult parts of recording
...
2023-09-25 11:02:02 +0000 UTC View PostCry Havoc! #16 - Daggers
Murder is planned. Hearts will break. Lepidus may nap. But how many assassins does it take to kill a Roman Triumvir?
Content Notes:
- Sexual References & Innuendo
- Knive... 2023-09-19 15:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
The game is afoot!
Hi folks,
This week at Rusty Towers it’s all about The Magnus Protocol ARG (Alternate Reality Game). The ARG, which for those who...
2023-09-18 15:01:30 +0000 UTC View PostBackstage at Cry Havoc! - Sex and Orgies
In this spicy behind the scenes, we talk with Amani and David about the historical and political context of orgies in Ancient Rome and the practical difficulties of desgining "the orgy episode"
... 2023-09-15 15:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostCry Havoc! #15 - Let Slip
Gaius goes to an orgy and nobody is happy about it.
Content Notes:
- Sexual References & Innuendo
- Alcohol & Alchol Use
- Vicarious Embarrasment
- Argu... 2023-09-12 15:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Casting Update: The Magnus Protocol
We are very pleased to introduce you to Billie Hindle as the voice of Alice Dyer in The Magnus Protocol.
2023-09-12 14:55:00 +0000 UTC
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Roman relaxation and roleplaying
Hi folks,
We hope you have all had a wonderful week. Here in the UK, we’ve been enjoying the lovely late-summer warm weather and sunshine.
Firstly, a huge thank you to those w...
2023-09-11 15:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostBackstage at Cry Havoc! - Writing Historical Fiction
This week we chat with Sarah Shachat and David K Barnes to talk about writing historical fiction
Content Notes:
- Discussions of: Historical medical procedures, homophobia, misogyny... 2023-09-08 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Cry Havoc! #14 - Rome, Open City
Rome offers much for young lovers, but it’s not all fun and games. Also: Mark and Gaius might have the plague. Whoops.
Content Notes:
- Infection & disease
- Pandemic<... 2023-09-05 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Clockwork collections and colossal cities
Hi folks,
Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers!
Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone for your kind words of excitement about
Backstage at Cry Havoc! - Directing
This week Lowri and Amani discuss directing such a large and in depth series
Content Notes:
- SFX: crowds
Directed by Amani Zardoe
Produced
2023-09-01 15:00:15 +0000 UTC
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Introducing the cast and crew of Neon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck
Hi folks,
Today we have a very special Thursday update for you.
As you may know, Neon Inkwell is our upcoming anthology podcast feed. It will ...
2023-08-31 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostThe Magnus Protocol Screening Tickets - SOLD OUT
Tickets to our in-person fan screening of The Magnus Protocol go live today! Tickets will be available for purchase from Eventive, 2023-08-30 08:01:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Cry Havoc! #13 - The Prodvcers
When Gaius takes over her latest production, Octavia resorts to drastic measures to get him out of her theatre for good.
Content Notes:
- Alcohol & Alcohol Use
- Family ... 2023-08-29 15:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Tickets, TTRPGs, and Triumvirate Tampering
Hi folks,
We have a great week coming up here at Rusty Towers!
Firstly, a quick reminder to our Rusty Knights and Nobles that tickets to our in-person celebration for the premie...
2023-08-28 15:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post