Storium Arc: Recent Episodes
Justin Hall
Storium Arc is a podcast dedicated to the storytellers playing the online story-writing game Storium. This podcast is ran by a dedicated group of enthusiastic Storium players. Each brings a unique point of view to the show to make games play better and elaborate on ways to improve the unique game that is Storium.
Producing and hosting for the first time, Zachary (Rattannah) takes a deep dive into a side of Storium that often hides in plain sight, or in this case, behind a screen. Together with guest hosts Kimberly (dancingcrane) and Liz (Firebirdschild), the trio examines how their disabilities shaped their Storium experience. Kimberly and Liz read out […]
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The Storium Arc team launches off for a Part 2 following Episode 57 The Final Frontier with a different crew to explore writing In Space. Join host Arnoud (Zinzerena), together with Zachary (Rattannah) and Scott (StoryShtick) as they discuss practical considerations like gravity and atmosphere, possible fantastical encounters, space in pop culture, and generally geek […]
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There’s no one rulebook to rule them all when it comes to Storium games so bear witness as the Podcast’s Supreme Court comes into order. Are “rules” the same thing as a “system”? Is there such thing as too many rules? When is it appropriate to waive the rule or wave the rule? Join Chris […]
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The Arc-eology team slides behind a virtual news desk to discuss ‘Who’s Really In Charge?’, a game that imagines how the Unites States of America would fare if their 47th President was secretly a human suit controlled by a group of small animals. Listen as Zinzerena and Rattannah dissect the political animals behind President Arthur […]
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This is part 2 of two episodes discussing the Pandemic Play Survey results. In the first half of this episode, co-hosts, Ceekayell, Zinzerena, Rattannah, StoryShtick, and Tarlia finish their review of the results. In the second half, StoryShtick and Tarlia welcome special guest Stephen Hood to talk about Storium and the survey. You can obtain […]
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This is Part 1 of two episodes discussing the Pandemic Play Survey results. Co-hosts, Ceekayell, Zinzerena, Rattannah, StoryShtick, and Tarlia discuss the results and their own experiences during the pandemic. You can obtain the full analysis report here. Resources and timestamps are at the bottom of this post or can be accessed on our official […]
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What does it take to write a character application that would convince a narrator they won’t need to look any further? How do you tip the scales from getting cut to making the cut? Co-hosts and narrators StoryShtick, Rattannah and docwho2100 sit down to discuss the applications that check all their boxes, and how they […]
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This second of a two-part series on Joining & Pitching Storium games finds co-hosts Zinzerena, Rattannah, StoryShtick, and Tarlia looking at how things work from a narrator’s perspective. How do they pitch their games? How do they choose the right players? As the podcast team go over the results of a community survey that went […]
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In this first of a two-part series on Joining & Pitching Storium games, co-hosts Zinzerena, Rattannah, StoryShtick, and Tarlia tackle a fundamental aspect of being a Storium member – deciding how we choose games to join. The podcast team go over the results of a community survey that went out in mid February 2021, discover […]
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The Arc-eology team boards lobster boat ‘Reeling in the Years’ as the tiny crew set off to find Red Fred, the monstrous lobster said to be thirty feet in length. But this time, the two old fishermen had more to contend with than just the sea and rival boats. They have to deal with the […]
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Launched nearly a year ago, the Storium AI alpha tester program is a highly experimental journey into machine learning and artificial intelligence-assisted storytelling. We look at how it fared in four games brave enough to use it as a game mechanic and speak to Nader Akoury, the developer and researcher behind the project. In the […]
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Sample our tasting menu as we taste the delicious morsel that is “Mithril Chef”. We’re joined by narrator Luxtizer and players Jawed and Yeiborsh to discuss this imaginative and humorous Storium game. https://storium.com/game/mithril-chef/act-1/scene-1 The realm of Alavorne is home to a wide variety of nations and peoples: the elven kingdoms of the forests, the merfolk […]
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In this episode “Episode 61: unusual card play mechanics” we are joined by Firebirdschild and Dancingcrane. Our special guests discuss more ways card mechanics can be used to enrich the Storium experience. Firebirdshcild shares with us “Round Robin” and “Pairing Challenges.” These tools are often used in beginner games to foster collaboration and teamwork among […]
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On today’s episode of Storium Arc, we have a chat with Shrevei about using Storium’s card system for worldbuilding. Find out how you can use Storium’s cards to enhance your game worlds and gather ideas from players to use later. Referenced Games: Imitating Life: https://storium.com/game/imitating-life Operation Dragonfire: https://storium.com/game/operation-dragonfire Herofall: https://storium.com/game/herofall One Night in Hooverville: https://storium.com/game/one-night-in-hooverville
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On today’s episode of Storium Arc, we have a chat with Tacronicus about some creative strategies for using cards to set up player-vs-player or player-vs-environment games by assigning cards numeric values. We also discuss some ways to add flair to your cards, “boss fights,” and comedy, among other topics. Referenced Games: Divine Wind: https://storium.com/game/divine-wind We […]
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In this final episode of this special series, we suggest some practical tips for running a game as a Narrator in Storium. Relevant Links Narration Basics: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/08/storium-basics-narration-basics.html Narrator Types: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/05/storium-theory-narrator-types.html Narration Styles – mforrester: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/03/storium-theory-narration-styles.html Narration Styles – Rattannah: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/02/storium-theory-narration-styles.html Use the Characters You Chose: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/02/storium-theory-use-characters-you-chose.html Tell the Story of the Characters: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/05/storium-theory-tell-story-of-characters.html Setting Up […]
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On this show we offer some tips on preparing a Storium game as its Narrator. Relevant Links Narration Basics: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/08/storium-basics-narration-basics.html Narrator Types: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/05/storium-theory-narrator-types.html Narration Styles – mforrester: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/03/storium-theory-narration-styles.html Narration Styles – Rattannah: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/02/storium-theory-narration-styles.html Starter Worlds: https://storium.com/starter_worlds/browse Kickstarter Worlds: https://storium.com/kickstarter_worlds/browse New Worlds Report Episodes: http://storiumarc.com/category/episode/newworldsreport/
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In this episode we look at some of the rich worlds and resources you can access when you become a paid member of Storium. Relevant Links Kickstarter Worlds: https://storium.com/kickstarter_worlds/browse New Worlds Report Episodes: http://storiumarc.com/category/episode/newworldsreport/
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On this show we discuss the amazing supportive community of Storium players and ways in which you can interact with them.
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In this episode we look at the challenges of writing dialogue on a collaborative platform like Storium, and some simple solutions. Relevant Links Episode 41: Dialog About Dialog: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-41-dialog-dialog/ Playing Off Each Other: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-playing-off-each-other.html Leaving Things Open: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-leaving-things-open.html Giving Up Control: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-giving-up-control.html Using Another Character: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-using-another-character.html Making Everybody Awesome: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/04/storium-theory-making-everybody-awesome.html Finding Your Voice: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/01/storium-theory-finding-your-voice.html
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On this show we consider some of the basic rules of etiquette on Storium and help you to play nicely with others. Relevant Links Episode 54: Storium Etiquette: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-54-storium-etiquette/ Playing Off Each Other: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-playing-off-each-other.html Leaving Things Open: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-leaving-things-open.html Giving Up Control: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-giving-up-control.html Using Another Character: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-using-another-character.html Making Everybody Awesome: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/04/storium-theory-making-everybody-awesome.html
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This time, we take a careful look at two types of Storium cards that are often confused; Goals & Subplots. Relevant Links Episode 28: Subplots!: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-28-subplots/ Episode 48: Arc on Arcs: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-48-arc-arcs/ Subplots: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-subplots.html Assets and Goals: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/08/storium-basics-assets-and-goals.html Writing a Move: Neutral Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/08/storium-theory-writing-move-neutral.html Develop Those Subplots!: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/11/storium-theory-develop-those-subplots.html Subplots and Character Arcs: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/02/storium-theory-subplots-and-character.html
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On this show we look at two of the different Storium card types to give your new character strengths and weaknesses. We talk about how those are used and refreshing cards once they are all spent. Relevant Links Challenges and Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-challenges-and-cards.html Writing Good Strengths and Weaknesses: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/11/storium-theory-writing-good-strengths.html Wild Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-wild-cards.html Card Spending and Refresh: […]
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In this episode we examine the different roles you can have on the Storium site – who they are and what each one does. Relevant Links Narration Basics: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/08/storium-basics-narration-basics.html Narrator Types: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/05/storium-theory-narrator-types.html Have an Ending from the Start: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/01/storium-theory-have-ending-from-start.html Challenges and Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-challenges-and-cards.html
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In this show we discuss the concept of a game in Storium, and how you can find one to join. Relevant Links Storium Games Looking for Players: https://storium.com/games/open Storium Looking for Group Forums: https://storium.com/forums#/category/lfg Storium Arc Forum Thread: https://storium.com/forums#/category/advice/thread/cvxnjw Storium Basics: Creating a Character / Applying for Games: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/06/storium-basics-creating-character.html Building Character: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/08/storium-theory-building-character.html
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Over the next two weeks, Storium Arc will be releasing several short episodes aimed at helping to introduce people to Storium, the online storytelling game. In this show, we talk about the website Storium and how it can promote creativity and provide a sense of community in a time of global crisis. Relevant Links: Storium: […]
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In this episode of Storium Arc, our hosts revisit an earlier topic – Beginner Games. We look in on what Beginner Games offer to the Storium community, how they are being run, and what challenges they present. We also present our own plans for a beginner game. All that, and a discussion of Storium’s new […]
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Welcome back to Storium Arc! In this episode: New Worlds Report returns…in style! This episode, we cover “The Stylish Assembly.” For more information on the games mentioned in this podcast, please see our references page. Storium Arc is… Justin: @Twisted_Gnome Aaron: @MacStainless Kaitlyn: @ ThatOneDM Zachary: @Rattannah Matt: @zeromusic Robert: @Matjaza Miki: @mikitracey Jojo: @docwho2100 […]
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Welcome back to Storium Arc! In this episode: space stories! We explore hard and soft sci-fi, the dangers of space, techniques for writing about advanced science and technology, and concepts of alien life and civilizations, among other elements of space stories you might want to consider when creating such a Storium game. For more information […]
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Welcome back to Arc-eology, where the Storium Arc crew delves into particular Storium tales to unearth the elements of a good story. This time, we’re looking at “Blockade Breakers of New Cayenne.” Listen along for our thoughts and an interview with the game’s narrator and cast! Read “Blockade Breakers of New Cayenne” on Storium! The […]
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Welcome back to Storium Arc! In this episode: Endings. How do you end a story properly? How do you make sure you’ve given players a chance to wrap up their arcs? If you’re a player, how do you properly handle the end of a character’s story? And what are some types and tones for endings? […]
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Welcome back to Arc-eology, where the Storium Arc crew delves into particular Storium tales to find out what goes in to making a good story. This time, we’re looking at “In Nomine: Catching Jack” – listen along for our thoughts, and an interview with the game’s narrator and cast! Read “In Nomine: Catching Jack” on […]
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Episode 55 covers StoriumEdu, the education-focused Storium spinoff! StoriumEdu is based on similar concepts to Storium, but has quite a few differences. Hear from Jojo and Jennifer (@PaganCelt) regarding their experiences in the StoriumEdu beta. Then, the Storium Arc crew talks to Stephen Hood about StoriumEdu. Interested in StoriumEdu? Find out more here! Storium Arc […]
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Welcome to Arc-eology, a new series from Storium Arc! In this series, the Storium Arc crew picks games to read and discuss from Storium – and talks to the people behind the games to find out what goes in to the crafting of a fun game and a good story. First up: “The Twilight War.” […]
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Episode 54 features a discussion of Storium etiquette – how to be the sort of player people want in their games, the sort of narrator people want to narrate for them, behaviors to avoid…and generally how to avoid being “That Guy.” Show Notes: Intro: 0:40 Host News: 1:08 Storium Etiquette: 3:51 The Endless Promise: 5:36 […]
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In the Coda show, we attempted to distill out the themes and features that characterized the very best of those New Worlds. Also, an interview by Storium founder Stephen Hood. Links:Storium Arc New World RatingsNew World Creation Template
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Episode 53! We come back after a lengthy absence to discuss…uh…lengthy absences. How do you manage it when you need to step back from Storium for a while? When someone else needs to? And how do you come back in? Show Notes: Intro: 0:45 Storium News: 01:21 Storium Reading Club: 05:21 Going Absent: 8:10 Absence-Proofing […]
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New Worlds Report returns to explore “A Far Shore” and “Zahel”. A Far Shore: https://storium.com/world/a-far-shore Zahel: https://storium.com/world/zahel
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New Worlds Report returns to add our thoughts to the discussion around the In Nomine world, based on the RPG by Steve Jackson Games. In Nomine world: https://storium.com/world/in-nomine In Nomine RPG: http://www.sjgames.com/in-nomine/ Forum Discussion thread: https://storium.com/forums#/category/general/thread/hh60m8
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Episode 52 of the Storium Arc podcast brings you a very nice chat about not very nice characters. Today, we discuss how to play less-than-likable characters – the arrogant, the angry, the mean, and worse – without alienating your fellow players. How do you make someone dislike your character but like you? As predicted, right after recording […]
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Welcome back to the New Worlds Report – today, we’ll contact the board of tourism for Sanditon, CA and explore educational options at The University. Sanditon, CA: https://storium.com/world/sanditon-ca The University: https://storium.com/world/the-university
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Welcome back to the New Worlds Report – today, accompanied by Cindy Little, we discuss 7th Sea: Trouble in Avalon and Cloud Somersault. 7th Sea: Trouble in Avalon: https://storium.com/world/7th-sea-trouble-in-avalon Cloud Somersault: https://storium.com/world/cloud-somersault Other Links: 7th Sea Roleplaying Game: http://7thsea.com/ Monkey Magic intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAbE36IBTZY Monkey Magic – The Middle Path and Compassion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIeBOIZigJ0 Monkey Fights Pigsy: […]
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We’re back! Episode 51 brings a new interview with Stephen Hood, as he tells us all about what he’s been working on over the past year, ideas for the future, the cool stuff that’s been going on with StoriumEdu, and things he’s learned or experimented with in StoriumEdu that might find their way back to […]
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In this episode of New Worlds Report, we discuss “Emerald City Adventures” and “Down and Out in the Kingdom of Coin”. Links: https://storium.com/world/emerald-city-adventures https://storium.com/world/down-and-out-in-the-kingdom-of-coin
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It’s a very player-driven episode of New Worlds Report as we discuss Mezzadrate, the first new world created by Storium backer Vernon Swain-Nisbet! Links: Mezzadrate: https://storium.com/world/mezzadrate Artwork by Diego Rodriguez
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In celebration of reaching our 50th episode of Storium Arc, we present our thoughts on stories: the reasons we love them, our favorites, our thoughts on what makes a good story, and the ways that stories can influence us – both in our writing and our daily lives. There are far, far too many stories […]
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Spoiler warnings apply! Today on Storium Arc, it’s time to talk about twists – how do you introduce a twist in your tale, or in a character, in a way that adds to your story rather than detracting from it? What are some interesting types of twists used in fiction? And just what is the dark […]
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Go where no one has gone before in this episode of New Worlds Report as we discuss Brancliff Manor and Slayerville! Links: https://storium.com/world/brancliff-manor https://storium.com/world/slayerville
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Go where no one has gone before in this episode of New Worlds Report as we discuss Starship New Dawn and Blue Gene! Links: Starship New Dawn: https://storium.com/world/starship-new-dawn Blue Gene: https://storium.com/world/blue-gene
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In this episode of Storium Arc, we discuss arcs! The character kind of arc, not the Storium Arc kind of…you know what, you get it. 00:48 Intro 01:07 Extremely Outdated News 03:18 Designing a Character Arc 24:26 Techniques for Writing Arcs 01:17:09 Arcs Across Multiple Games 01:35:49 Wrap-Up 01:37:03 Outro Links: Storium Games: 157 – […]
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After a bit of a hiatus, we’re back! Today on Storium Arc, we’re talking descriptions – for characters, places, all sorts of things. How can you use description to bring your story to life, and how can you work it naturally into your tale? 00:31 Intro 01:00 News 10:40 Describing Characters 32:30 Adjusting Descriptions to […]
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It’s Dante Alighieri’s favorite episode! In this episode of New Worlds Report, we discuss Heaven and Hell’s Harbor! Links: Heaven: https://storium.com/world/heaven Hell’s Harbor: https://storium.com/world/hells-harbor
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In this episode, we discuss action – how do you bring excitement to action sequences, whether fight scenes, chases, escapes, or anything else? 00:35 Intro 01:42 Setting the Stage: Narrator’s Role 57:45 Telling the Story: Player’s Role 01:37:46 Narrator and Player Cooperation 01:49:51 Too Much Action 02:01:04 Wrap-Up 02:02:45 Outro Links: Storium Game Links: Project Mogul – […]
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In this episode, we discuss creating and using villains – how do you involve a villain in the story, how can a villain drive the story, and what sorts of villains can you write? 00:53 Intro 01:17 Story Types: Stories with Villains Villain-Driven Stories Stories without Villains 25:30 Designing a Good Villain 32:48 Getting Player […]
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In this episode, we discuss the ways to use and adapt Storium’s various worlds for use in your games. 00:31 Intro 01:10 News 03:40 Use of Preconstructed Worlds 05:12 Experiences Using Worlds in Storium 15:04 Reasons to Use a Preconstructed World 24:12 Pros and Cons of Using a World As-Is 34:45 Using Worlds as Resources 39:23 Experiences […]
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New Worlds Report returns as we talk about The Raising and The Dreamblood! Links: The Raising: https://storium.com/world/the-raising The Dreamblood: https://storium.com/world/the-dreamblood
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In this episode, we discuss the power and use of tragedy and sorrow in Storium games. Show Notes 01:12 Intro 01:38 News 05:28 The Power of Tragedy 19:30 Tragedy and Character 35:56 Achieving the Tragic Tone – Players 57:00 Achieving the Tragic Tone – Narrators 01:04:33 Fully Tragic Games 01:13:26 Wrap-Up 01:15:56 Outro Links: Storium […]
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New Worlds Report returns as we talk about two more Kickstarter worlds. In this episode, we discuss The Unsolved Cases of Sherlock Holmes and The 33! Links: The Unsolved Cases of Sherlock Holmes: https://storium.com/world/the-unsolved-cases-of-sherlock-holmes The 33: https://storium.com/world/the-33
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Behind the Keyboard Episode 3! In this episode we talk to Meg, better known on Storium as Greymalkin! Lover of language and self-professed Shakespeare nerd, Greymalkin can be found playing games such as Unrequited, Audley End, and Lights Camera Action: Take Two. You can also read her impressive list of finished games which include many […]
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In this episode, we discuss writing romance in Storium games. Show Notes 01:08 Intro 01:33 News 04:47 Geek-Out: Games We’re Excited About 10:10 Romance in Non-Romance Games 11:08 Romancing: PCs vs NPCs 28:42 Building the Romance 37:44 Pacing Romance as Part of the Story 46:51 Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them 01:23:41 Wrap-Up 01:25:17 Outro Links: […]
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New Worlds Report returns as we talk about two more Kickstarter worlds. In this episode, we discuss Outpost: Arena and Harlem Godfathers! Links: Outpost: Arena: https://storium.com/world/outpost-arena Harlem Godfathers: https://storium.com/world/harlem-godfathers
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New Worlds Report returns as we talk about two more Kickstarter worlds. In this episode, we discuss The Wreckers & The Heroes Return! Links: The Wreckers: https://storium.com/world/the-wreckers The Heroes Return: https://storium.com/world/the-heroes-return
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In this episode, we discuss finding a character’s voice and writing conversations. Show Notes 00:45 Intro 02:32 Geek-Out: Favorite Dialog Moments 26:21 Finding a Character’s Voice 45:25 Dialog and Details 55:00 Conversation Between Player Characters (with occasional comments on NPCs) 01:27:00 Negotiation Scenes 01:34:40 Wrap-Up 01:36:19 Outro Links: Storium Game Links: Red Door: https://storium.com/game/red-door/chapter-1/scene-1 War of Gods […]
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In this bonus episode of the Storium Arc podcast, we interview Furare! An avid player on the site and participant in the community, Furare was one of the very first mentors on the site and still offers her expertise to beginners today. Furare is known for narrating deep and complex worlds in the science fiction […]
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In this episode, the Storium Arc crew shares their thoughts about 2016 and their hopes for 2017. Show Notes Links: Storium Game Links: Disinherited: https://storium.com/game/disinherited Deathtraps Scene: https://storium.com/game/disinherited/chapter-4/scene-5 Twishted: Academia: https://storium.com/game/twishted-academia High-Flying Ransom: https://storium.com/game/high-flying-ransom Primogenita: https://storium.com/game/scion–2 Croaked: A Fractured Fairy Tale: https://storium.com/game/croaked-a-fractured-fairy-tale-2 Colder than the North: https://storium.com/game/colder-than-the-north Eysteinn’s Breakdown: https://storium.com/game/colder-than-the-north/chapter-4/scene-1 The Cost of an Arm and a Leg (“The Cyberpunk Game”): https://storium.com/game/the-cost-of-an-arm-and-a-leg NaNoWriMo 2016 […]
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New Worlds Report returns as we talk about two more Kickstarter worlds. In this episode, we discuss Keymaster & Young Centurions! Links: Keymaster: https://storium.com/world/keymaster Young Centurions: https://storium.com/world/young-centurions Young Centurions tabletop roleplaying game: http://www.evilhat.com/home/young-centurions/
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In this episode, we discuss getting inspiration for creating a character. Show Notes 00:33 Intro 00:57 News 12:07 Character Inspirations 01:11:17 Sign-off 01:12:14 Outro Links: Storium Game Links: Sidhe Vicious: https://storium.com/game/sidhe-vicious–2 Renegade: https://storium.com/game/renegade Beyond the Relays: https://storium.com/game/beyond-the-relays The Cost of an Arm and a Leg: https://storium.com/game/the-cost-of-an-arm-and-a-leg In Search of Sunrise: https://storium.com/game/in-search-of-sunrise Sorrow’s Shores: https://storium.com/game/sorrows-shores High-Flying Ransom: https://storium.com/game/high-flying-ransom Department of Abnormal Occurrences (Season […]
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New Worlds Report returns as we talk about two more Kickstarter worlds. In this episode, we discuss The Esoterrorists and Ozymandias! Links: The Esoterrorists: https://storium.com/world/the-esoterrorists Ozymandias: https://storium.com/world/ozymandias The Esoterrorists tabletop roleplaying game: http://site.pelgranepress.com/index.php/category/products/the-esoterrorists/
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In this episode, we discuss comedy, both in comedic and non-comedic games. Show Notes 00:38 Intro 01:00 News – Storium Gift Exchange 02:56 NaNoWriMo Report 10:35 Comedy Games 47:22 Comedy in Non-Comedic Games 01:23:55 Sign-off and Request for Comments 01:24:33 Outro Links: Storium Game Links: NaNoWriMo 2016 – DAO: Contraflow: https://storium.com/game/nanowrimo-2016-dao-contraflow Advent…ure: https://storium.com/game/advent-ure Croaked: A Fractured Fairy […]
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New Worlds Report returns as we talk about two more Kickstarter worlds. In this episode, we discuss Scrapjack and State Liminal! Links: Scrapjack: https://storium.com/world/scrapjack State Liminal: https://storium.com/world/state-liminal
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In this bonus episode of the Storium Arc podcast, we interview Pyrria and talk about her writing on and off Storium, her experience as a Storium user, and get to know a little bit more about the person behind the keyboard! https://storium.com/user/pyrria https://storium.com/game/zoinks/chapter-1/scene-1 https://storium.com/game/romans-in-space/chapter-1/scene-1
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In this episode, we discuss playing characters of the opposite gender. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 00:58 News 05:16 Geek-Out: Favorite Characters of the Opposite Gender 11:27 Playing Across Gender 59:02 Wrap-Up and Request for Feedback 59:50 Outro Links: Storium Game Links: Herofall: https://storium.com/game/herofall/act-1/scene-1 Twishted: Academia: https://storium.com/game/twishted-academia/act-1/scene-1 Free Coffee 2: The Coffee Shop of the Rising Sun: https://storium.com/game/free-coffee-2-the-coffee-shop-of-the-rising-sun/act-1/scene-1 Department of […]
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In this terrifying episode, the cast discusses horror in Storium games. Show Notes 00:28 Intro 01:10 News 11:35 Further Supporting Characters Discussion 18:00 Geek-Out: Scariest or Creepiest Moments in Storium Games 30:00 Horror in Storium 01:04:20 NaNoWriMo announcement 01:06:25 Outro Links: Storium Game Links: Department of Abnormal Occurrences, Season 1: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences/chapter-1/scene-1 Department of Abnormal Occurrences, Season 2: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences-season-two/chapter-1/scene-1 […]
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It’s a spooky special New Worlds Report as we talk about two more Kickstarter worlds. In our Halloween episode, we discuss The World of Dracula and The Hollow! Links: https://storium.com/world/the-world-of-dracula https://storium.com/world/the-hollow
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The New Worlds Report continues as as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode eleven, we discuss The Daring Adventures of Captain Lucy Smokeheart and Murder on the Zeppelin Express!! Links: https://storium.com/world/murder-on-the-zeppelin-express https://storium.com/world/the-daring-adventures-of-captain-lucy-smokeheart
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In this episode, the cast discusses playing supporting characters in Storium. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 01:08 News 06:50 Geek Out – Concluding Games 19:10 Supporting Characters 01:11:50 Outro Links: Storium Game Links: Sanctum: https://storium.com/game/sanctum–2 Salvage: https://storium.com/game/salvage–4 Romans in Space!: https://storium.com/game/romans-in-space/chapter-1/scene-1 Croaked: A Fractured Fairy Tale: https://storium.com/game/croaked-a-fractured-fairy-tale-2 Department of Abnormal Occurrences: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences Department of Abnormal Occurrences Season 2: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences-season-two Monroe Academy: https://storium.com/game/monroe-academy Lackadaisy […]
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The New Worlds Report continues as as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode ten, we discuss Monster Academy and Weird Fruit! Links: https://storium.com/world/monster-academy https://storium.com/world/weird-fruit
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In this episode, the cast talks about Storium news, including some new additions to Storium–achievements and word counts. We also interview @erindubitably and @mordant about playing Storium at Nine Worlds. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 01:00 Storium News 13:50 Achievements Discussion 23:20 Word Counts Discussion 50:40 Interview: Storium at Nine Worlds 1:13:25 Outro Links: Storium […]
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Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode nine, we discuss Gargantuan and Dire Moon! Links: https://storium.com/world/gargantuan–2 https://storium.com/world/diremoon–2
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In this episode, the cast talks about Non-Standard Characters. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 01:00 Geek Out! Summer Games 24:00 Non-Standard Characters 65:30 Outro Links: Storium Games: Herofall: https://storium.com/game/herofall/act-1/scene-1 Storm Front: https://storium.com/game/storm-front/act-1/scene-1 Red and Green: https://storium.com/game/red-and-green/chapter-1/scene-1 Fantasy for Beginners (zeromusic): https://storium.com/game/fantasy-for-beginners-vol-ii/chapter-1/scene-1 Pulp for Beginners: https://storium.com/game/pulp-for-beginners/chapter-1/scene-1 Disinherited: https://storium.com/game/disinherited/chapter-1/scene-1 Colder than the North: https://storium.com/game/colder-than-the-north/chapter-1/scene-1 Pulp Volume 1–The Mayor’s […]
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Join us as we have a roundtable discussion with some of the beginner game hosts. We talk about our experience running beginner games and helping new Storium users. Hosts: Chris (@Ceekayell) Amber (@Amber) Prester (@Prester) Matt (@zeromusic) Justin (@Twisted_Gnome) Links https://storium.com/game/anatoles-ii/ https://storium.com/game/random-lake/act-1/scene-1 https://storium.com/game/a-fistful-of-stars/chapter-1/scene-1 https://storium.com/game/pulp-for-beginners/chapter-2/scene-1 https://storium.com/game/villain-con/chapter-3/scene-1
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In this episode, the cast talks about forging bonds. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 01:00 Storium News 06:04 Forging Bonds 00:00 Outro Storium Links: What’s New: https://storium.com/help/whats-new Heaven: https://storium.com/world/heaven Chambers of the Sea: https://storium.com/world/chambers-of-the-sea Monroe Academy: https://storium.com/game/monroe-academy/chapter-1/scene-1 Champions Universe: https://storium.com/world/champions-universe Twishted: Academia: https://storium.com/game/twishted-academia/act-1/scene-1 Twishted: https://storium.com/game/twishted/chapter-1/scene-1 Sidhe Vicious: https://storium.com/game/sidhe-vicious–2/act-1/scene-1 DAO: Vault 13: https://storium.com/game/dao-vault-13/act-1/scene-1 The Cost of an […]
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Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode three, we discuss Island of Mesmer & Boomtown Links: https://storium.com/world/island-of-mesmer https://storium.com/world/boomtown
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Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode three, we discuss Links: https://storium.com/world/city-of-fog-and-salt https://storium.com/world/a-land-of-ice-peril
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In this episode, we meet Zachary Ruffing aka Rattannah. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 00:50 Geek-Out: Zachary Ruffing aka Rattannah 18:40 Outcomes or is Neutral Meh? 74:00 Outro Links: Storium Links: The Cost of an Arm and a Leg: https://storium.com/game/the-cost-of-an-arm-and-a-leg/chapter-1/scene-1 “Falling to the Mob” scene: https://storium.com/game/the-cost-of-an-arm-and-a-leg/chapter-5/scene-3 Past the Asteroids and Under the Ice: https://storium.com/game/past-the-asteroids-and-under-the-ice/chapter-1/scene-1 Sorrow’s Shores: https://storium.com/game/sorrows-shores/chapter-1/scene-1 Red […]
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Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode three, we discuss Gotham Jazz and Squatchtown. Links https://storium.com/world/gotham-jazz https://storium.com/world/squatchtown
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Content Advisory: this episode contains some strong language, and touches on topics that might be difficult for some sensitive groups. Today, we get the awesome privilege of talking with the multi-award winning author Seanan Mcguire Show Notes 00:32 Intro 01:00 Let’s meet Seanan 50:30 Outro Links: Storium Links: https://storium.com/game/new/chambers-of-the-sea/browse Non-Storium Links: http://www.seananmcguire.com/ Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron -@ […]
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Recent news update and our thoughts on it. Links: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stlhood/storium-the-online-storytelling-game/posts/1627489?ref=backer_project_update
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Join us as we have a roundtable discussion with some of the beginner game hosts. We talk about our experience running beginner games and helping new Storium users. Hosts: Chris (@Ceekayell) Aaron (@MacStainless) Meg (@Greymalkin) Erin (@erindubitably) Matt (@zeromusic) Justin (@Twisted_Gnome) Links https://storium.com/game/anatoles-ii/ https://storium.com/game/tidon-corp-inc-llc-associates/chapter-3/scene-5 https://storium.com/game/twice-upon-a-time-a-storium-for-beginners/act-1/scene-1 https://storium.com/game/madigans-beginners-only/ https://storium.com/game/pulp-for-beginners/chapter-2/scene-1 https://storium.com/game/villain-con/chapter-3/scene-1
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Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode three, we discuss Village by the Sea and Chambers of the Sea. Links https://storium.com/game/new/village-by-the-sea/browse https://storium.com/game/new/chambers-of-the-sea/browse
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Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode three, we discuss Champions Universe and 7th Son: Carbon. https://storium.com/game/new/champions-universe/browse https://storium.com/game/new/7th-son-carbon/browse
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Today, the hosts discuss their favourite moments in Storium and how our beginner games are going. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 00:50 Geek-Out: Favorit Moments 18:40 Running Beginner Games 74:00 Outro Links: Storium Links: The Cost of an Arm and a Leg: https://storium.com/game/the-cost-of-an-arm-and-a-leg/chapter-1/scene-1 Hellish Hack scene: https://storium.com/game/the-cost-of-an-arm-and-a-leg/chapter-6/scene-2 UNIT: https://storium.com/game/unit-the-ecology-game/chapter-1/scene-1 Time Guard: https://storium.com/game/time-guard-ice-shield/chapter-3/scene-4 Time Guard: https://storium.com/game/time-guard/chapter-9/scene-5 DAO Season 1: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences/chapter-1/scene-1 Timer: A […]
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Today, the hosts discuss Storium news and Subplots. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 00:52 Storium News 14:16 Subplots 63:40 Outro Links: Storium Links: Games for Beginners: https://storium.com/games/for_beginners Resource page: https://storium.com/help/resources Villain Con: https://storium.com/game/villain-con/chapter-1/scene-1 The Heroes Return: https://storium.com/game/new/the-heroes-return/browse Safe Haven Games: https://storium.com/game/safe-haven-games/chapter-1/scene-1 The Wizard is Missing: https://storium.com/game/the-wizard-is-missing/chapter-1/scene-1 DAO Season 1: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences/chapter-1/scene-1 Monroe Academy: https://storium.com/game/monroe-academy/chapter-1/scene-1 Morningstar (time traveling character’s […]
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Today, we speak with Storium advisory board member Christina Wodtke. “The Shape of the Story”: http://eleganthack.com/the-shape-of-story/ Show Notes 00:32 Intro 00:52 Who is Christina Wodtke 108:20 Outro Links: Storium Links: Survivor Season 2: https://storium.com/game/survivor-storium-season-2/chapter-1/scene-1 Primogenita: https://storium.com/game/scion–2/chapter-1/scene-1 Games for Beginners: https://storium.com/games/for_beginners The Wizard is Missing: https://storium.com/game/the-wizard-is-missing/chapter-1/scene-1 Non-Storium Links: Game Developer’s Conference (GDC): http://www.gdconf.com/ Humble Bundle: […]
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We have the awesome pleasure of again talking with Storium Co-Founder Stephen Hood. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 01:00 Storium News 12:20 Talking with Stephen 88:40 Outro Links: Storium Links: Featured Games page: https://storium.com/games License options: https://storium.com/game-licenses Storium Copyright Policy: https://storium.com/copyright Primogenita: https://storium.com/game/scion–2/chapter-1/scene-1 A Midsummer Hippie Wedding: https://storium.com/game/a-midsummer-hippie-wedding/act-1/scene-1 DAO Season 2: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences-season-two/chapter-1/scene-1 All the King’s Men: […]
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Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode three, we discuss Nowhereland & Redemption City Links https://storium.com/game/new/nowhereland https://storium.com/game/new/redemption-city
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Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode two, we discuss Xenowealth & The Exchange. Links https://storium.com/game/new/xenowealth https://storium.com/game/new/the-exchange
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In this episode, we talk about Storium’s official launch. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 01:15 Geek-Out: Storium Arc is a Year Old! & Storium is Live! 57:00 Outro Links: Storium Links: Featured Games section: https://storium.com/games Department of Abnormal Occurrences (Season 2): https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences-season-two/chapter-1/scene-1 Survivor: Storium (Season 2): https://storium.com/game/survivor-storium-season-2/chapter-1/scene-1 Fantastic America (Season 1): https://storium.com/game/fantastic-america/chapter-1/scene-1 Toy’s Crusade: https://storium.com/game/toys-crusade/act-1/scene-1 […]
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Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. This first episode, we discuss an overview of our thoughts about the worlds.
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In this episode, we meet Ethan T. H. Show Notes Meet our Guest host Ethan T. H. Five man band Outro Guest Host Bio: I’ve been on Storium for a little under a year, but I’ve been writing poems, shorts stories and even “lyrics” since I was 6. I enjoy action, a little suspense, and […]
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In this episode, we meet Gina Trujillo. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:00 Meet our Guest host Gina Trujillo 00:00 How to get back into the flow of Storium 00:00 Trigger Warnings 00:00 Outro Guest Host Bio: Writer, comic book artist, and all around geek. Co-creator of Bobble Kitty Comics. Playing in text-based online RPGs for 15+ years. […]
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In this episode, we meet A.M. Rodriguez. We talk about Storium fan projects and have a heated discussion about the future of Storium. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:50 Meet our Guest host A. M. Rodriguez 19:35 Storium Fan-Works 36:15 Storium Going Live (Sorry this is so late) 93:44 Outro Guest Host Bio: Alex is a celebrated nobody who hasn’t […]
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Catch up of feedback to January 16th. Thank you Chris Lewis.
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In this episode, we meet Robert Mohr, we also discuss Story vs Mechanics. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:51 Meet our Guest host Robert Mohr 24:24 What’s more important Story or Mechanics 60:30 Back to the Future (and homage to our listeners, Steven and Storium) Guest Host Bio: I’m Robert Mohr—I’ve been an RPG GM using various tabletop […]
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In this episode, Mike and Justin speak with Co-Founder and Storium’s Lead Engineer Josh Whiting Show Notes 00:00 intro 00:50 Interview 65:00 Sign off Josh Whiting Co-Founder & Lead EngineerCO–FOUNDER & LEAD ENGINEER Josh has also spent his entire career working on technology, specifically as an engineer and architect. He was a senior engineer at Craigslist, and […]
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Episode 19! In this episode the hosts talk about finding Art and we read the feedback from our contest. Show Notes 00:00 intro 00:47 Contest Winner 1:42 Finding Art 14:55 Feedback 67:00 Sign off Links: Art: Google Images: https://images.google.com/ Creative Commons search: https://search.creativecommons.org/ Wikimedia / Wikipedia: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page HeroMachine: http://www.heromachine.com/ Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/ Shutterstock: http://www.shutterstock.com/ Alan Dotson – Monster a […]
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In this episode, we meet Mr Lee Perry, we discuss inspiration for characters and plots, and who should direct the course of the story; Narrators or Players. Show Notes Intro What’s new: Meet our Guest host Mr Lee Perry Segment 2 Inspiration for Characters and Plots. Segment 3: Who Should Direct the Story? Narrator or Players Close Guest […]
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In this episode, the hosts talk about the newest Storium update, a contest for listeners, a call out for guest hosts, and what goes into every episode. Show Notes 00:00 Intro (and homage to Jeff Goldblum) 02:12 What’s new (and homage to Catwoman) 10:58 Wanted: guest hosts; Wanted: people to give this book to (contest) […]
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Episode 16! HOW DO WE END THIS EPISODE?! In this episode, the hosts talk about the cool games they are in now, how to end a Storium, and continue their narration discussion. Show Notes Will be added Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless Kaitlyn -@ ThatOneDM Miki -@MikiTracey
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Episode 15! What can I say? It’s a feedback episode. Show Notes 00:00 intro 01:08 whats new 19:36 feedback 51:30 outro Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless Kaitlyn -@ ThatOneDM Miki -@MikiTracey
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Episode 14! In this episode the hosts discover some unannounced changes to Storium and discus crafting a great move. We also continue our series on narrating. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 02:00 What’s new 06:03 Crafting a post 28:16 Narration part IV: The opening scene 49:29 Outro Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless Kaitlyn -@ […]
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Episode 13! In this episode Justin has an interesting discussion on narrating with veteran Storium member Chris Lewis. We also continue our series on narrating. Show Notes 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:45 Lucky 13 (part of intro) 00:01:38 New in Storium 00:11:37 Justin & CKL on Narration 00:41:14 Narration […]
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Episode 12! In this episode we talk about our dream games and when Storium lags. We also continue our discussion on narrating. Show Notes 00:00 intro 00:33 Geekout: Dream Game 14:34 Storium Lag 20:52 Narrating 51:38 Sign off Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless Kaitlyn -@ ThatOneDM Miki -@MikiTracey
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Episode 11! In this episode we discus a new Storium crew-member Christina Wodtke. We also have our first part in a series on Narration and talk about different literary genres. Show Notes 00:00 intro 00:43 news 07:37 Genres 32:53 Narration geek out 50:15 Sign off Links FreeXenon Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless […]
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Episode 10 ! In this episode we discus a new Storium update, a discussion on game speed, and an awesome interview with the Storium team’s managing editor, Amanda Valentine. Show Notes Links www.ayvalentine.com www.reads4tweens.com Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless Kaitlyn – @ThatOneDM Miki -@MikiTracey
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Episode 9 ! In this episode we discus a new Storium update. We also have our Second part in a series on character building. Show Notes — intro music 00:00 intro 00:57 pimp Aaron’s book 03:40 kickstarter updates 20:02 creating a character 48:20 next week 49:30 breaking news 50:11 outro Links aaroncrocco.com Hosts (storium links) Justin – […]
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BONUS EPISODE! My Department of Abnormal Occurrences game recently completed. It was an awesome game with multiple arcs, death, betrayal, and almost Man-cougar on Manticore. Come join us as I talk with a few of my players as we discuss this wonderful game. Links Special Guests CB – @Kummer_Wolfe Chris -@Ceekayell Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome […]
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Episode 8! In this episode we discus a new Storium feature we found. We also have our first part in a series on character building. Also another NIMH Nation. Show Notes — intro music 00:00 intros 01:15 BREAKING NEWS: Last Online 03:52 Meet Jim 11:29 Character building Pt. 1 35:05 NIMH Nation 47:56 Outro Links […]
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Episode 7! In this episode we discus the newest Kickstarter update, How to deal with that one player, and how to find out if you are a Mary Sue Today’s episode’s rundown: Intros Newest Kickstarter Update That One Player Mary Sue Links Kummer_Wolfe and his Books Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless […]
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Episode 6! In this episode, we go over some of the feedback we have received. We also speak with Storium’s Founder and creator Stephen Hood. Links Feedback Email: feedback@storiumarc.com Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless Kaitlyn -@ ThatOneDM Miki -@MikiTracey
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Episode 5! We do a lot of Geeking Out in this episode. Talking about games and new features, but the best part is we get to Geek Out with Elsa S. Henry, the Forum Moderator for Storium. Show Notes 0:00:00 intro hostxxxxUsurper Kaitlyn 0:00:53 Hosts geek out about their games 0:04:55 Game Counts 0:06:38 Justin […]
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Episode 4! In this episode we discus the newest update, our favorite narrators, and how to find people to play with. Today’s episode’s rundown: Intros Newest Gamma Update Geek-Out: Our favorite Narrators Finding Player for Your Game Links Kickstarter Update Diego Rodríguez Jessica Banks Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless Rob – @Durus […]
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Episode 3! We just wont stop, and you just can’t get enough. In this episode we talk about our favorite characters, get deep into Gamma, and learn how to communicate in Storium. Show Notes — intro music 00:00 intros 11:28 Geek-Out favorite Characters 24:00 In Depth Discussion on Gamma (28:40-29:30 GoT Season 1 Spoilers) 00:00 Communication in Storium […]
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Episode 2! How can that be. We must be serious about this. Join us as we talk about Our favorite games, private messaging, Game etiquette and posting moves. Show Notes — intro music 00:32 intros 00:50 gamma update (private messaging) 03:02 gamma update (other updates) 05:50 favorite games 21:40 game etiquette and posting 51.46 closing […]
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It is here, folks! The first podcast about Storium has arrived. Come meet the hosts, discuss what Storium is, and discover our plans for Storium Arc Podcast. Listen as a group of passionate players discus a subject they love: Storium. Show Notes Introduction What this podcast is about What is Storium Meet the Hosts Plans for […]
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