Episode 124 - A Game of Bones

Episode 124 of 'Sorry, Honey, I Have to Take This' presents a tabletop RPG session featuring the Voyagers—player characters in what appears to be a Delta Green campaign (a horror/espionage RPG system). The episode's central narrative hook involves the party being challenged to a 'feat of strength' by a scorned former lordling of Kaltvík, suggesting a confrontation with a character who has a grudge against the group. The title 'A Game of Bones' implies either literal combat/physical challenge or metaphorical stakes involving risk and consequence. The show notes indicate this is an actual-play podcast where hosts narrate and roleplay through a structured campaign scenario. The episode runs just over an hour, typical for serialized tabletop content. The podcast is published under license from the Delta Green Partnership, with illustrations by Dennis Detwiller, indicating professional production values and adherence to established IP guidelines. The show maintains active community engagement through Discord and social media, suggesting an established listener base. The episode appears to be part of an ongoing narrative arc, as it references previous events (the lordling's prior relationship to the party and location) and implies continuation beyond this session.

Verdict: Without details on host quality, actual content density, or listener engagement factors, this episode appears to be a standard actual-play session that likely delivers competent tabletop storytelling but offers no clear evidence of exceptional value.

Leisure rubric

• Enthusiast depth n/a

  Show notes provide no detail about the hosts' system mastery, character development depth, or mechanical expertise with Delta Green rules.

• Useful tips or discoveries n/a

  No information about whether the episode contains tactical advice, worldbuilding insights, or recommendations for listeners' own campaigns.

• Fun to listen to n/a

  Show notes do not describe host chemistry, humor style, or the tone/energy of the actual play session.

• Substance 2/5 50%

  Show notes offer only a single-sentence plot summary with no indication of how much actual gameplay, roleplay, or narrative development occurs across 62 minutes.

• Delivers on its title 3/5 50%

  Title 'A Game of Bones' suggests a confrontation/challenge, and the description confirms a 'feat of strength' challenge occurs, but the metaphorical or literal meaning of 'bones' remains unclear from available information.

• Value for time n/a

  Insufficient detail about pacing, tangents, or whether the 62-minute runtime is efficiently used versus padded.

How we score Leisure

Worth it if you're already invested in the Voyagers' campaign arc and enjoy Delta Green actual-play sessions.

Based on the episode description. AI-generated; it can be wrong.