Improv Tabletop
All tabletop RPGs require some improv, but what if you lean into the improv as much as possible? Join our cast of trained improvisers and tabletop enthusiasts as we switch off between short-form and long-form RPG campaigns using a whole slew of different game systems, all with an emphasis on collaborative discovery and high-quality performance.
”Short-form campaigns”, you ask? In these campaigns, we create and explore a brand-new world from scratch every month using the Fate Accelerated RPG system! When we sit down to record, nobody—not even the GM—knows who their characters are, or what the story is going to look like.
”Long-form campaigns”, you continue? These are more like the campaigns you’re probably used to, with a consistent set of characters adventuring over an extended number of sessions. Which RPG system will we play next? Who knows! We’ll just find out as we go.
Episodes release every other Wednesday. Content is non-explicit.
If your podcatcher uses seasons, here’s what appears in each season:
• S1: Fate Accelerated Campaigns
• S2: Ten Thousand Things (Avatar Legends)
• S3: Blades in the Daofei (Blades in the Dark/Avatar Legends)
• S4: Varrick World (Avatar Legends)
• S5: The Tension Builders (Bump in the Dark)
• S99: ImpTab Unpolished Episode Previews
• S100: Bonus episodes, including CYOA books, cast interviews, improv discussions, and anything else not directly related to any of the other seasons.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 256
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
[UPDATE] Scheduling & Format Update
"The release formats, they are a-changin'." Knuckles the Echidna said that. Here's a summary of what to expect for the foreseeable future:
1. Fully-improvised Fate campaigns are coming back to the ma…
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[BONUS] The Obligatory Talkback—Blades in the Daofei Finale
[This episode is brought to the public courtesy of our friends on Patreon! If you want more of The Obligatory Talkback, check out patreon.com/improvtabletop]
In this episode, we discuss the entirety …
Blades in the Daofei 34—Finale
The Masked Spirits vs. Father Glowworm. This is the moment. Weiyong starts a fire. Tonan calls in some backup. Ciwei rips and tears.
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Blades in the Daofei 33—Taking the Throne
Just can't wait to be king, right? But how will all the pieces fall into place when you get there? And what of the terrible threat that still festers deep beneath the city? Weiyong invites some peopl…
Blades in the Daofei 32—Facing the King
Enough messing around here in the palace, it's time to get the job done. Weiyong commands. Tonan summons. Ciwei smashes.
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Blades in the Daofei 31—Into the Palace
The Masked Spirits head out on their biggest job yet. A very serious job. No shenanigans or pointless diversions. A very important, very straightforward job. Ciwei becomes Kronk from Emperor's New Gr…
Blades in the Daofei 30—Bye Bye Bowl
What would you do with your downtime before heading off to assassinate the leader of the largest nation in the world? Ciwei gets his animal breeding certification. Weiyong gets sandwiches with his fo…
[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: Zone Rangers (Part 4)
In which the lads finally finish this surprisingly long read-through!
The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook 2: Zone Rangers by James Wallis.
Massive thanks to all our…
Blades in the Daofei 29—The Reveal
Enough working in the shadows, it's time to let the world know who The Masked Spirits are! Weiyong kisses a baby. Tonan commands the spirits. Ciwei wonders if there's anything he can punch around her…
Blades in the Daofei 28—Devil’s Bargains
Needless to say, the dynamic has shifted a little bit now that Weiyong has discovered the truth about his lineage. But now that they have the truth, what do they do with that information? Ciwei faces…
Blades in the Daofei 27—Hu’s Your Daddy?
All right, we've started a war... Now how do we get Weiyong on the throne? Ciwei trains with Dae. Tonan finishes organizing a coup. Weiyong discovers some very big things about himself.
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Blades in the Daofei 26—In Which the Lads Start a War
So you need to start a war, eh? But you don't wanna get implicated as being part of the war, eh? Hmm... Guess it's time to live up to the name "scoundrel"! Tonan uses that sweet, sweet new earthbendi…
[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: Zone Rangers (Part 3)
Check out James Wallis's podcast, Ludonarrative Dissidents, at ludonarrativedissidents.com, or wherever you get your podcasts!
The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook 2…
Blades in the Daofei 25—Entanglements
All the original members of the Masked Spirits are back in the physical world, but their work is far from over. Time to turn the city on its ear! Ciwei makes a very big sale. Weiyong hits the books. …
Blades in the Daofei 24—Convergence
What will happen when our two separate crews find themselves on opposite sides of a spirit portal?
Kenai follows the faceless. Kitchi faces her past. Weiyong solidifies friendships.
Ciwei rings the b…
Blades in the Daofei 23—Carol of the Bowls
🎵 Ding dong the bowls / Big copper bowls / All seem to say / Take your face away 🎵
Our scoundrels discovered a lot of big, crazy stuff last week. Now that the singing bowl room is finally finished, w…
Blades in the Daofei 22—The Jennah Situation
It's been a wild time for the Masked Spirits. Time to interrogate their prisoner, and have a bit of nice, relaxing, low-stakes downtime, right? Ciwei blows off some steam. Tonan FINISHES THE SINGING …
Blades in the Daofei 21—Cycle of Death and Rebirth
Nearing the top of Hai-Riyo Peak, Dr. Hu and Companions try to decide how best to make it past the final obstacle lying between them and Koh's lair. Kenai meets an old acquaintance. Weiyong conjures …
[BONUS] Sonic the Hedgehog: Zone Rangers (Part 2)
Jeez, how much faster do we gotta go? Anyway, you know what's up. It's spin-dashing time!
The book read in this episode is Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook 2: Zone Rangers by James Wallis.
Massi…
Blades in the Daofei 20—Church Brawl
Well, this sermon sure took a turn. Tonan attempts an exorcism. Dae takes a prisoner. Ciwei punches somebody's face off?
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