Upshift Archive

Lifelong Sgt Slaughter fan Ryan (pictured) talks about designing the options and adventure in the G.I. JOE Roleplaying Game Sgt Slaughter Limited Edition Accessory Pack, and Jason talks about developing it into the final product. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter...

In YouTube channel Dave Thaumavore RPG Reviews review of the Transformers RPG, commented on the oddness of some of the language choices Threats get. A commenter even said the Renegade and Essence20 are obsessed with language. On that note,...

After working as an RPG developer for years, and as an Essence20 developer for nearly a year, Jason is ready to address today’s topic: What is an RPG developer? Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes 4, generously...

After going days without power due to an ice storm, Ryan just wanted to hang out with his friend Jason and talk about whatever. Fair warning, there’s virtually no Essence20 talk in this episode of the Know Direction Network’s...

As Jason discussed last episode, he’s been using an fan generated Foundry module to run his G.I. Joe campaign. We speak with a developer of the Essence20 module, Renderance, about the hows and whys of bringing Essence20 to the Foundry virtual tabletop,...

Less than 30 days after Renegade Con Virtual 2023, Renegade Game Studios hosted Renegade Con Virtual: Just Wait Special Edition. What new news could President and Publisher Scott Gaeta, and VP Sales and Marketing Sara Erickson have to announce...

What happened at last weekend’s Renegade Con Virtual 2023? Ryan and Jason cover the Renegade Con news, focusing on the Essence20 products, of course, but giving some time to the many, many, MANY (many) other games Renegade announced. Listen...

If a new player joins your Essence20 group, be it a Power Rangers, G.I. JOE, or Transformers campaign, what are the best options to ease them into a new system? Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes 4,...

In case you know anyone in the market for a new RPG system, Ryan and Jason explain how to sell Essence20 to your friends and game store owners. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes 4, generously provided...

Ryan and Jason look back on Essence20’s first year in the industry. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com. Although the hosts both work...