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Welcome Back to the Table!! Not every Kindred fits neatly into one of the great clans. In the final installment of our Vampire: The Masquerade – A Beginner's Guide to Clans series, Malcolm and Arcadia explore two of the most misunderstood groups in the World of Darkness: Thin-Bloods and Caitiff. What does it mean to be clanless? How are Caitiff different from Thin-Bloods? Why do so many Kindred fear or reject them? We discuss the lore, mechanics, and storytelling opportunities behind these outcasts, separating common misconceptions from established canon and examining why these vampires can make some of the most compelling player characters in the game. Whether you're new to Vampire: The Masquerade or looking for a deeper understanding of Kindred society, this episode closes out our beginner's guide with a look at those who exist on the fringes of vampiric society. Thank you for joining us throughout this journey through the clans of Vampire: The Masquerade. While this chapter comes to an end, our exploration of the World of Darkness is just beginning. Stay tuned as we announce the next series in our continuing VTM coverage.

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Welcome Back to the Table! In this episode, Malcolm, Tori, and Arcadia sit down to talk about our pre-debut sneak peek at Leviathan Rising, the brand-new TTRPG debuting at Gen Con 2026 from OddFish Games. We had the opportunity to play the game alongside our friend Chuck in a session run by its creator, Dr. Christina Stisso, and we couldn't wait to share our thoughts. We discuss what makes Leviathan Rising stand out, how its narrative-first design blends with unique, easy-to-understand mechanics, and why the game left such a strong impression on all of us. If you're curious about innovative TTRPG design, love story-driven games, or want a sneak peek at one of Gen Con's newest releases, this episode is for you.

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Welcome Back to the Table! This week Arcadia and Malcolm sit down for some Convention talk. We share a discussion about Arcadia’s recent attendance at the ALA (American Library Association) Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago IL. Arcadia got a wonderful look into some of the people and initiatives that are leveraging TTRPG tools, strategy and access to bring value to libraries and their patrons across the world. She introduces me to Lex Lower of Common Quest Creative whose work in TTRPG inclusion, reformatting and education is truly inspiring. Arcadia also gives time to the National Games and Libraries Project, a national research initiative dedicated to exploration and quantification of the benefits of access to games in library settings. After the break, Malcolm gets the fun job…the big announcement. Malcolm and Arcadia will be working the Odd Fish Games booth 720 at this year’s GenCon. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to help bring some of the amazing products and games this business will have on display to convention goers. He also can’t help the shameless plug of the new game premiering at GenCon by Dr. Christina Stiso and Odd Fish Games, Leviathan Rising. Make sure you find “Welcome to Leviathan” on your Gen Con schedule and witness this exciting new game yourself. Then GET RIGHT BACK to Booth 720 and say hi to us! Tell us your thoughts and drop an address for a free FA sticker or few! Support the show.

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