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Welcome to the fourth and final episode of our DIE RPG series! Wait, a FOUR episode series?! That’s right, we’re endcapping this series with a special designer spotlight with the creator of DIE the RPG and DIE the comic, Kieron Gillen. We talk a bunch about this meta, dark fantasy TTRPG and even create a new set of characters with Kieron at the helm! You won’t want to miss this special episode for a very remarkable series. Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/kierongillen
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Website: https://kierongillen.com/
Games/Tools discussed this episode: DIE RPG:
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/417563/DIE-The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
Website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/die-the-roleplaying-game/
DIE Comic: Website: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/die
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:58 - Introductions
00:05:49 - What's in a game? - Core Concept
00:14:41 - What inspired taking the standard D&D RPG and turning it on its head?
00:22:06 - How did the comic and RPG influence one another?
00:31:05 - What sort of key design decisions were made to get the feel of the DIE Comic?
00:40:34 - Let's make some people! - Picking the scenario
00:47:43 - Each player picks a role for their personas
00:48:54 - Persona questions
01:02:57 - Defining our personas a bit more
01:06:44 - What's the name of the fantasy world?
01:07:49 - What sacrifices have been made to be here?
01:10:14 - The end of persona generation
01:12:43 - Assigning Paragons
01:17:32 - Stats and Abilities
01:26:03 - The final ritual
01:30:03 - What inspirations did Kieron draw upon for character mechanics?
01:42:28 - Final thoughts
01:50:46 - Episode Closer
01:52:36 - Call to Action
02:02:13 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Venturer’s Call by Lincoln Davis on Soundstripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15882)
Clip 2: Replay Theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
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Welcome to the third episode of our DIE RPG series! This series, we have Aram Vartian and Alex V, from the upcoming Replay DIE RPG Actual Play podcast, joining us to teach us about DIE RPG, a meta fantasy TTRPG by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans. In today’s episode, we discuss the creation process, what morality means in RPGs, and dive into some really amazing fanfic for our characters. Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
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Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Aram Vartian @AramVartian / @vartian
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Alex V @alexv_fyi / @alexvalente.fyi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexv_fyi
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexvalente.fyi
Website: https://sasgeek.com/linktree/
Games/Tools discussed this episode: DIE RPG:
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/417563/DIE-The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
Website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/die-the-roleplaying-game/
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:35 - Reintroductions
00:12:41 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:16:33 - What makes for great character creation in any system?
00:30:50 - How do players getting assigned character types affect the game?
00:41:29 - What do the character sheets tell us about the game?
00:48:45 - How does character creation in DIE stack up to other systems?
01:03:19 - What is one of the biggest flaws of DIE character creation? What is the best part?
01:09:21 - Fanfic
01:24:44 - Take it up a level!
01:27:58 - Final Thoughts
01:30:24 - Episode Closer
01:32:14 - Call to Action
01:41:44 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Venturer’s Call by Lincoln Davis on Soundstripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15882)
Clip 2: Replay Theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
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Welcome to the second episode of our DIE RPG series! This series, we have Aram Vartian and Alex V, from the upcoming Replay DIE RPG Actual Play podcast, joining us to teach us about DIE RPG, a meta fantasy TTRPG by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans. In today’s episode, we finish our Personas and have a really unique experience when getting our Paragons! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/AramVartian
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vartian.bsky.social
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Alex V @alexv_fyi / @alexvalente.fyi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexv_fyi
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexvalente.fyi
Website: https://sasgeek.com/linktree/
Games/Tools discussed this episode: DIE RPG:
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/417563/DIE-The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
Website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/die-the-roleplaying-game/
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:03 - In what ways are you different from the stereotype?
00:06:37 - Why did you decide to join the initial game?
00:09:07 - What did you love and hate about it?
00:15:41 - What were the group's interests?
00:20:17 - Big Questions for each characters
00:22:58 - Where did we play together?
00:25:41 - Who was the smartest in the group?
00:25:57 - Who is the most attractive in the group?
00:27:13 - Who will people pick the most on?
00:28:39 - Was there ever anyone in the group you had a crush on?
00:29:26 - Who was the group scared of at school?
00:30:42 - Who was the least and most favorite person in the group?
00:34:05 - Time Passes - Questions for our adult characters
00:44:57 - What made us come to the reunion regardless of being tempted not to?
00:52:00 - What did we think about the reunion being rescheduled online?
00:56:38 - Paragon assignment
01:01:03 - The Reasoning
01:05:41 - Paragon character sheet details and final ritual
01:22:39 - Episode closer
01:26:12 - Call to Action
01:33:03 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Venturer’s Call by Lincoln Davis on Soundstripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15882)
Clip 2: Replay Theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
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Welcome to the first episode of our DIE RPG series! This series, we have Aram Vartian and Alex V, from the upcoming Replay DIE RPG Actual Play podcast, joining us to teach us about DIE RPG, a meta fantasy TTRPG by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans. In today’s episode, we learn what DIE RPG is all about and start making our personas! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
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Amelia: https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social
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Newsletter Signups:
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Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Aram Vartian @AramVartian / @vartian
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AramVartian
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vartian.bsky.social
Website: https://aramvartian.com
Alex V @alexv_fyi / @alexvalente.fyi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexv_fyi
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexvalente.fyi
Website: https://sasgeek.com/linktree/
Games/Tools discussed this episode: DIE RPG:
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/417563/DIE-The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
Website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/die-the-roleplaying-game/
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:39 - Introductions
00:06:52 - What's in a game? - Core Concept
00:11:02 - What is the setting for DIE RPG?
00:14:46 - What materials do we need to play this game?
00:18:14 - What kinds of stories/themes is this game geared towards?
00:21:21 - What do characters do in this game?
00:25:09 - What is unique about this game?
00:39:51 - History of DIE RPG
00:42:42 - Terms and Concepts
00:43:49 - Let's make some people!
00:44:37 - Setup Questions
00:53:08 - Safety tools
01:03:54 - Persona Generation
01:06:27 - Why did the group get together?
01:07:40 - What was the school like?
01:10:27 - What was the name of the original fantasy world?
01:11:42 - How long has it been since we left school?
01:13:26 - How did people think of our characters at school?
01:19:24 - Call to Action
01:27:51 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Venturer’s Call by Lincoln Davis on Soundstripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15882)
Clip 2: Replay Theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Evolution Cast where we sit down with James D’Amato, author of the Ultimate RPG series of books that we have covered many times on the show before, here to talk with us about utilizing system agnostic tools to help enhance our characters at the table, including a demonstration of his brand-new Campfire Cards which are available right now! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Campfire Cards:
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Main Site: https://bit.ly/ultimatecampfire
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Books discussed this episode: The Ultimate RPG Campfire Card Deck by James D’Amato:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/43SAsZJ
Main Site: https://bit.ly/ultimatecampfire
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:38 - Introductions
00:05:08 - What inspired James to work on the Ultimate RPG series?
00:12:49 - Where does James draw inspiration from for characters?
00:15:28 - What does James like most about designing games and exercises?
00:17:27 - What is difficult about game design?
00:21:27 - Why is character development so important in RPGs?
00:28:25 - What are the benefits of using 3rd party tools for character development?
00:36:17 - Using tools before the game vs during the game
00:40:09 - What are these Campfire Cards?
00:46:54 - How do the cards work?
00:48:53 - We run through some cards for our characters from CEC22
01:12:00 - When is the best time we should use these cards?
01:13:36 - Any memorable or surprising moments that came from these cards during playtesting?
01:16:28 - Any challenges or pitfalls people should look out for using these sorts of tools?
01:20:58 - Final Thoughts
01:23:02 - Episode Closer
01:25:53 - Call to Action
01:35:00 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Evolution Cast Theme: Our Imperfect Place by Strength To Last on Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9966
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Evolution Cast where we sit down with Daniel Hand, licensed therapist and author of the book Roleplaying Games in Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide, to talk about how licensed therapists can use RPGs to assist with the therapeutic process. Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.hand.161
Website: https://monomythcounselling.co.uk/
Newsletter: https://monomythcounselling.co.uk/podcast
Books discussed this episode: Roleplaying Games in Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide: Amazon: https://amzn.to/445n9W5
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:18 - Introductions
00:05:24 - How Daniel got into RPGs
00:09:51 - Any significant impacts that Daniel experienced playing RPGs?
00:13:13 - What was the inspiration for the intersection of RPGs and Therapy?
00:17:44 - An overview of how RPGs can be used as a therapeutic tool
00:26:21 - What other benefits are there for using RPGs in therapy?
00:29:19 - What kinds of things does playing RPGs do that traditional therapy isn't as easy to get at?
00:37:18 - How do RPGs allow clients to work through self-expression in novel ways?
00:45:01 - What type of systems are good for this, or are there some that should be avoided?
00:57:09 - How do specific therapeutic goals go into the game sessions?
01:00:35 - Are there any unique considerations for therapists to keep in mind?
01:02:41 - How do you make sure these sessions are safe? And how do you end those sessions?
01:06:06 - Does it take much prep time?
01:09:52 - What else can we expect in the book?
01:13:54 - How could people approach their therapists with doing this?
01:18:27 - Let's make some people!
01:18:47 - What type of game do we want to play?
01:21:51 - Names
01:22:42 - I am a blank blank
01:24:52 - I am blank and blank
01:27:25 - Relationships - Family, Friends, Adversaries
01:44:17 - Hopes, Fears and Mannerisms
01:51:30 - Mechanics
01:52:29 - Signature Moves
01:58:19 - Final Details
02:00:08 - Luck Points
02:00:58 - Items
02:04:40 - Our thoughts on the process
02:12:28 - Episode Closer
02:21:00 - Call to Action
02:30:52 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Evolution Cast Theme: Our Imperfect Place by Strength To Last on Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9966
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
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Welcome to the final episode of our Cyberpunk Red series, everyone! This series, we invited Phil and Senda, from Panda's Talking Games, back into the studio to walk us through the character creation process for this gritty cyberpunk game by Talsorian Games that takes place in an alternate timeline in the 2040s! This episode we discuss the process, getting into some really great topics and, of course, some fabulous fanfic. Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
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Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Phil Vecchione @dnaPhil
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnaphil
Website: https://linktr.ee/dnaphil
Senda @IdellaMithlynnd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IdellaMithlynnd
Website: https://sasgeek.com/linktree/
Panda’s Talking Games @PandasTalkGames
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pandastalkgames
Website: http://misdirectedmark.com/category/mmproductions/panda/
Games/Tools discussed this episode: Cyberpunk Red: DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/333585/Cyberpunk-RED?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:21 - Recap
00:01:44 - Base Stats
00:13:02 - Derived Statistics
00:15:24 - Skills
00:33:32 - Gear and Cyberware
01:00:56 - Names
01:05:17 - Episode Closer
01:06:20 - Call to Action
01:16:16 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Retroactive by Jed Stark on SoundStripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14654)
Clip 2: Phil and Senda sing their theme song for Panda’s Talk Games
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
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Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
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Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
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Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Mastodon: @lordneptune@dice.camp (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
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Welcome to the second episode of our Cyberpunk Red series, everyone! This series, we invited Phil and Senda, from Panda's Talking Games, back into the studio to walk us through the character creation process for this gritty cyberpunk game by Talsorian Games that takes place in an alternate timeline in the 2040s! This episode we finish up our characters and rebel against the rules a little bit! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Newsletter Signups:
https://newsletter.charactercreationcast.com/
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Phil Vecchione @dnaPhil
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnaphil
Website: https://linktr.ee/dnaphil
Senda @IdellaMithlynnd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IdellaMithlynnd
Website: https://sasgeek.com/linktree/
Panda’s Talking Games @PandasTalkGames
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pandastalkgames
Website: http://misdirectedmark.com/category/mmproductions/panda/
Games/Tools discussed this episode: Cyberpunk Red: DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/333585/Cyberpunk-RED?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:21 - Recap
00:01:44 - Base Stats
00:13:02 - Derived Statistics
00:15:24 - Skills
00:33:32 - Gear and Cyberware
01:00:56 - Names
01:05:17 - Episode Closer
01:06:20 - Call to Action
01:16:16 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Retroactive by Jed Stark on SoundStripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14654)
Clip 2: Phil and Senda sing their theme song for Panda’s Talk Games
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Mastodon: @gingerreckoning@dice.camp (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Mastodon: @lordneptune@dice.camp (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight! For this episode, we sit down with Andrew Gillis, designer of the game we'll be shining a light on today, Girl by Moonlight, a Magical Girl game about exploring the heartbreak of denying who you really are, fighting for what you believe in, and the transcendent power of building relationships while embracing your true self. This game is funding on Backerkit right now, so check it out after you hear all about it and hear about our amazing group we created this episode! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Girl By Moonlight on Backerkit:
https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/girl-by-moonlight
Newsletter Signups:
https://newsletter.charactercreationcast.com/
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Andrew Gillis @CommutingCrow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommutingCrow
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/actualfactual
Games/Tools discussed this episode: Girl By Moonlight
Backerkit:
https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/girl-by-moonlight
Timestamps:
00:00:08 - Introductions
00:02:35 - What's in a game?
00:03:22 - Setting
00:04:37 - What do characters do in this game?
00:05:18 - Materials
00:05:40 - What kind of characters can you make in this game?
00:07:32 - Let's make some people! - Choose a setting
00:09:14 - Series creation worksheet
00:10:14 - What blight is upon the world?
00:11:10 - What is its agenda?
00:13:38 - Mundane World
00:18:11 - What is held sacred?
00:20:15 - What is considered profane?
00:21:40 - How did we get our abilities?
00:23:06 - What role do we play?
00:24:57 - Choosing playbooks
00:34:56 - Filling initial details
00:35:40 - Action Ratings and Transcended Abilities
00:42:01 - Create secondary characters?
00:52:07 - Naming our characters
00:55:46 - Introduce our characters
00:59:35 - Promises
01:10:26 - We finished!
01:11:57 - Episode Closer
01:13:30 - Credits
Music: Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Mastodon: @gingerreckoning@dice.camp (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Mastodon: @lordneptune@dice.camp (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com
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Welcome to the final episode of our Sleepaway series, everyone! This series we have Nicole Trainor/Phae from the Misfits of Space podcast, joining us to discuss and create characters (and a camp!) for, Sleepaway, existential horror themed summer camp RPG by Jay Dragon! This episode we discuss the character creation process as well as dive into some exquisite fanfic! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Amelia’s Christmas Cards Sign-Up:
https://forms.gle/tpQMdqcnNujkrCo97
One Shot Podcast - Starwhal: Odyssey of the Lucky Fin
https://open.spotify.com/episode/033JivhzqoCAPvW5WTeb82?si=62dd8cd5c6ef4099
One Shot Network Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Nicole Trainor @Phaedra220
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Phaedra220
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/phaedra220
Misfits of Space @MisfitsOfSpace
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisfitsOfSpace
Website: https://misfitsofspace.com
Games/Tools discussed this episode: Sleepaway:
Website: https://possumcreekgames.com/products/sleepaway
Itch.io: https://possumcreekgames.itch.io/sleepaway
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/353967/Sleepaway?affiliate_id=1601603
C3 Camp Map: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qoENXxq-skJ-rl33A1Hj-adVNC_xkQ5mthcBw5X1G0s/edit?usp=sharing
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:27 - Reintroductions
00:12:23 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:15:10 - What makes a good character creation system for Nicole?
00:17:40 - What story do the character sheets tell?
00:23:34 - How does Sleepaway character creation stack up to other games?
00:25:38 - How does the process of character set the expectations for play?
00:31:05 - Biggest flaw of character creation? Best Part?
00:33:22 - Fanfic!
00:44:42 - Take it up a level!
00:47:23 - Final Thoughts
00:48:56 - Episode Closer
00:50:29 - Call to Action
01:01:14 - Credits
01:03:08 - Outtakes
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: El Grillo by Josquin des Prez
https://haldms.halleonard.com/rendering/audio/preview/146/1059418
Clip 2: Silver by MészárcsekGergely
https://pixabay.com/music/rock-silver-7870/
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Amelia Antrim: Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning) Ryan Boelter: Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the second episode of our Sleepaway series, everyone! This series we have Nicole Trainor/Phae from the Misfits of Space podcast, joining us to discuss and create characters (and a camp!) for, Sleepaway, existential horror themed summer camp RPG by Jay Dragon! This episode we finish creating our characters and define more of our camp, including some of the many campers we have to protect! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Epic Levels Mad Dungeons:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CyvRQXjbRXelKYdN5yVJT?si=c8945930a12c45b9
One Shot Podcast - Starwhal: Odyssey of the Lucky Fin
https://open.spotify.com/episode/033JivhzqoCAPvW5WTeb82?si=62dd8cd5c6ef4099
One Shot Network Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Nicole Trainor @Phaedra220
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Phaedra220
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/phaedra220
Misfits of Space @MisfitsOfSpace
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisfitsOfSpace
Website: https://misfitsofspace.com
Games/Tools discussed this episode: Sleepaway:
Website: https://possumcreekgames.com/products/sleepaway
Itch.io: https://possumcreekgames.itch.io/sleepaway
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/353967/Sleepaway?affiliate_id=1601603
C3 Camp Map: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qoENXxq-skJ-rl33A1Hj-adVNC_xkQ5mthcBw5X1G0s/edit?usp=sharing
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:49 - Recap
00:03:16 - Looks
00:05:33 - Gender
00:08:13 - Childhood Fear
00:11:32 - Playbook Specific Choices
00:16:51 - Relationships and RP Tips
00:29:10 - Lures and Moves
00:37:42 - Setting Elements
00:38:24 - The Field
00:43:39 - The Woods
00:49:34 - The Lake
00:52:52 - The Campers
01:03:08 - The Magic
01:06:44 - The Strangeness
01:12:07 - Episode Closer
01:14:18 - Call to Action
01:25:24 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: El Grillo by Josquin des Prez
https://haldms.halleonard.com/rendering/audio/preview/146/1059418
Clip 2: Silver by MészárcsekGergely
https://pixabay.com/music/rock-silver-7870/
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Amelia Antrim: Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning) Ryan Boelter: Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com
Welcome to the first episode of our Sleepaway series, everyone! This series we have Nicole Trainor/Phae from the Misfits of Space podcast, joining us to discuss and create characters (and a camp!) for, Sleepaway, existential horror themed summer camp RPG by Jay Dragon! This episode we learn about the game, create our summer camp, and begin creating our characters! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
One Shot Network Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Nicole Trainor @Phaedra220 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Phaedra220
Misfits of Space @MisfitsOfSpace
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisfitsOfSpace
Website: https://misfitsofspace.com
Games/Tools discussed this episode: Sleepaway:
Website: https://possumcreekgames.com/products/sleepaway
Itch.io: https://possumcreekgames.itch.io/sleepaway
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/353967/Sleepaway?affiliate_id=1601603
C3 Camp Map: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qoENXxq-skJ-rl33A1Hj-adVNC_xkQ5mthcBw5X1G0s/edit?usp=sharing
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:48 - Introductions
00:04:31 - What's in a game? - Core Concept of Sleep Away
00:05:49 - Setting - World Building
00:08:16 - What materials do we need to play?
00:09:31 - What sort of stories and themes does this game explore?
00:11:59 - What do characters do in this game?
00:12:54 - What makes Sleepaway unique?
00:17:01 - History of Sleep Away
00:19:07 - Terms and Concepts
00:20:29 - Let's make some people! - Start by creating our summer camp
00:22:24 - Drawing our map - Placing the Field, Lake, Fire Pit, Oldest Tree in the Woods and Bunks
00:32:13 - Each player adds another location
00:37:03 - Choose two traits of the camp as a group
00:42:42 - Final details from each player
00:46:24 - What happened last time?
00:48:03 - The playbooks
00:52:24 - Picking our playbooks
00:55:04 - Play to find out and Names
01:02:51 - Call to Action
01:13:15 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: El Grillo by Josquin des Prez
https://haldms.halleonard.com/rendering/audio/preview/146/1059418
Clip 2: Silver by MészárcsekGergely
https://pixabay.com/music/rock-silver-7870/
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Amelia Antrim: Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning) Ryan Boelter: Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com
Welcome to the first episode of our Sleepaway series, everyone! This series we have Nicole Trainor/Phae from the Misfits of Space podcast, joining us to discuss and create characters (and a camp!) for, Sleepaway, existential horror themed summer camp RPG by Jay Dragon! This episode we learn about the game, create our summer camp, and begin creating our characters! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
One Shot Network Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Nicole Trainor @Phaedra220 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Phaedra220
Misfits of Space @MisfitsOfSpace
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisfitsOfSpace
Website: https://misfitsofspace.com
Games/Tools discussed this episode: Sleepaway:
Website: https://possumcreekgames.com/products/sleepaway
Itch.io: https://possumcreekgames.itch.io/sleepaway
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/353967/Sleepaway?affiliate_id=1601603
C3 Camp Map: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qoENXxq-skJ-rl33A1Hj-adVNC_xkQ5mthcBw5X1G0s/edit?usp=sharing
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:48 - Introductions
00:04:31 - What's in a game? - Core Concept of Sleep Away
00:05:49 - Setting - World Building
00:08:16 - What materials do we need to play?
00:09:31 - What sort of stories and themes does this game explore?
00:11:59 - What do characters do in this game?
00:12:54 - What makes Sleepaway unique?
00:17:01 - History of Sleep Away
00:19:07 - Terms and Concepts
00:20:29 - Let's make some people! - Start by creating our summer camp
00:22:24 - Drawing our map - Placing the Field, Lake, Fire Pit, Oldest Tree in the Woods and Bunks
00:32:13 - Each player adds another location
00:37:03 - Choose two traits of the camp as a group
00:42:42 - Final details from each player
00:46:24 - What happened last time?
00:48:03 - The playbooks
00:52:24 - Picking our playbooks
00:55:04 - Play to find out and Names
01:02:51 - Call to Action
01:13:15 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: El Grillo by Josquin des Prez
https://haldms.halleonard.com/rendering/audio/preview/146/1059418
Clip 2: Silver by MészárcsekGergely
https://pixabay.com/music/rock-silver-7870/
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Amelia Antrim: Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning) Ryan Boelter: Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com
Welcome to the final episode of our Delta Green series, everyone! This series we have Justen Jess joining us to discuss and create characters for this mission-based game of government conspiracy and unnatural horrors! This episode we get into some really great discussion, including our standard fanfic! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg
One Shot Network Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Justen Jess @justenwrites Twitter: https://twitter.com/justenwrites
The Babylon Podject @babylonpodject
Twitter: https://twitter.com/babylonpodject
Website: https://okay-so.simplecast.com/
The Compleat Discography @Atuin_pod
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Atuin_pod
Website: https://www.compleatdiscography.page/
Games/Tools discussed this episode: Delta Green:
Website: https://www.delta-green.com/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SqC5sE
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/236576/Delta-Green-The-RolePlaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:54 - Reintroductions
00:05:20 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:07:57 - What does Justen like in character creation?
00:09:58 - What story do the character sheets tell us in Delta Green?
00:15:58 - How does Delta Green character creation stack up to other games?
00:18:59 - How well does Delta Green do cosmic horror?
00:27:25 - How does character creation reinforce the feel of playing the game?
00:29:26 - What is one of the biggest flaws of Delta Green?
00:38:35 - What is one of the best parts?
00:40:38 - Fanfic!
00:47:01 - Take it up a level!
01:02:22 - Episode Closer
01:04:06 - Call to Action
01:20:29 - Credits
01:22:22 - Outtakes
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1:
Music: The Descent by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Clip 2:
Music: Supernatural by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4446-supernatural
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Amelia Antrim: Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning) Ryan Boelter: Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com
Welcome to the final episode of our Delta Green series, everyone! This series we have Justen Jess joining us to discuss and create characters for this mission-based game of government conspiracy and unnatural horrors! This episode we get into some really great discussion, including our standard fanfic! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg
One Shot Network Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Justen Jess @justenwrites Twitter: https://twitter.com/justenwrites
The Babylon Podject @babylonpodject
Twitter: https://twitter.com/babylonpodject
Website: https://okay-so.simplecast.com/
The Compleat Discography @Atuin_pod
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Atuin_pod
Website: https://www.compleatdiscography.page/
Games/Tools discussed this episode: Delta Green:
Website: https://www.delta-green.com/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SqC5sE
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/236576/Delta-Green-The-RolePlaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:54 - Reintroductions
00:05:20 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:07:57 - What does Justen like in character creation?
00:09:58 - What story do the character sheets tell us in Delta Green?
00:15:58 - How does Delta Green character creation stack up to other games?
00:18:59 - How well does Delta Green do cosmic horror?
00:27:25 - How does character creation reinforce the feel of playing the game?
00:29:26 - What is one of the biggest flaws of Delta Green?
00:38:35 - What is one of the best parts?
00:40:38 - Fanfic!
00:47:01 - Take it up a level!
01:02:22 - Episode Closer
01:04:06 - Call to Action
01:20:29 - Credits
01:22:22 - Outtakes
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1:
Music: The Descent by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Clip 2:
Music: Supernatural by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4446-supernatural
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Amelia Antrim: Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning) Ryan Boelter: Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com
Welcome to the second episode of our Delta Green series, everyone! This series we have Justen Jess joining us to discuss and create characters for this mission-based game of government conspiracy and unnatural horrors! This episode we finish creating our characters and find out what sort of companies our doomed agents originally worked for! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Justen Jess @justenwrites Twitter: https://twitter.com/justenwrites
The Babylon Podject @babylonpodject
Twitter: https://twitter.com/babylonpodject
Website: https://okay-so.simplecast.com/
The Compleat Discography @Atuin_pod
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Atuin_pod
Website: https://www.compleatdiscography.page/
Games and Tools discussed this episode: Delta Green:
Website: https://www.delta-green.com/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SqC5sE
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/236576/Delta-Green-The-RolePlaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:37 - Recap
00:01:54 - Picking Jobs, Skills and Bonds
00:13:13 - Bonus Skills
00:18:08 - Options for characters starting as veterans
00:19:45 - Distinguishing Features
00:22:22 - Name, Nationality, Personal Details and Motivations
00:31:26 - Employer
00:33:33 - Characters are finished! - Optional Questions
00:38:02 - Episode Closer
00:39:16 - Call to Action
00:47:08 - Credits
00:49:01 - Show Blurbs
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1:
Music: The Descent by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Clip 2:
Music: Supernatural by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4446-supernatural
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
Amelia Antrim: Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning) Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the second episode of our Delta Green series, everyone! This series we have Justen Jess joining us to discuss and create characters for this mission-based game of government conspiracy and unnatural horrors! This episode we finish creating our characters and find out what sort of companies our doomed agents originally worked for! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Justen Jess @justenwrites Twitter: https://twitter.com/justenwrites
The Babylon Podject @babylonpodject
Twitter: https://twitter.com/babylonpodject
Website: https://okay-so.simplecast.com/
The Compleat Discography @Atuin_pod
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Atuin_pod
Website: https://www.compleatdiscography.page/
Games and Tools discussed this episode: Delta Green:
Website: https://www.delta-green.com/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SqC5sE
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/236576/Delta-Green-The-RolePlaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:37 - Recap
00:01:54 - Picking Jobs, Skills and Bonds
00:13:13 - Bonus Skills
00:18:08 - Options for characters starting as veterans
00:19:45 - Distinguishing Features
00:22:22 - Name, Nationality, Personal Details and Motivations
00:31:26 - Employer
00:33:33 - Characters are finished! - Optional Questions
00:38:02 - Episode Closer
00:39:16 - Call to Action
00:47:08 - Credits
00:49:01 - Show Blurbs
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1:
Music: The Descent by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Clip 2:
Music: Supernatural by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4446-supernatural
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
Amelia Antrim: Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning) Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the first episode of our Delta Green series, everyone! This series we have Justen Jess joining us to discuss and create characters for this mission-based game of government conspiracy and unnatural horrors! This episode we learn about the game, discuss some of the more problematic mechanics within the game, then begin creating our characters! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Justen Jess @justenwrites Twitter: https://twitter.com/justenwrites
The Babylon Podject @babylonpodject
Twitter: https://twitter.com/babylonpodject
Website: https://okay-so.simplecast.com/
The Compleat Discography @Atuin_pod
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Atuin_pod
Website: https://www.compleatdiscography.page/
Games and Tools discussed this episode: Delta Green:
Website: https://www.delta-green.com/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SqC5sE
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/236576/Delta-Green-The-RolePlaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:02 - Introductions
00:06:44 - What's in a game? - Core Concept
00:08:51 - What is the setting for Delta Green?
00:10:03 - What materials do you need to play this game?
00:10:29 - What stories and themes does Delta Green explore?
00:14:21 - What do characters do in the game?
00:17:54 - What is unique about Delta Green?
00:21:58 - History of the game
00:23:51 - Terms and Concepts - Statistics, Skills and Bonds
00:28:25 - A discussion about Sanity
00:44:01 - Let's make some people! - Statistics
00:51:40 - Derived Attributes
00:55:27 - The Jobs
00:58:24 - Call to Action
01:11:55 - Credits
01:13:47 - Show Blurbs - Neoscum
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1:
Music: The Descent by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Clip 2:
Music: Supernatural by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4446-supernatural
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the first episode of our Delta Green series, everyone! This series we have Justen Jess joining us to discuss and create characters for this mission-based game of government conspiracy and unnatural horrors! This episode we learn about the game, discuss some of the more problematic mechanics within the game, then begin creating our characters! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Justen Jess @justenwrites Twitter: https://twitter.com/justenwrites
The Babylon Podject @babylonpodject
Twitter: https://twitter.com/babylonpodject
Website: https://okay-so.simplecast.com/
The Compleat Discography @Atuin_pod
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Atuin_pod
Website: https://www.compleatdiscography.page/
Games and Tools discussed this episode: Delta Green:
Website: https://www.delta-green.com/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SqC5sE
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/236576/Delta-Green-The-RolePlaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:02 - Introductions
00:06:44 - What's in a game? - Core Concept
00:08:51 - What is the setting for Delta Green?
00:10:03 - What materials do you need to play this game?
00:10:29 - What stories and themes does Delta Green explore?
00:14:21 - What do characters do in the game?
00:17:54 - What is unique about Delta Green?
00:21:58 - History of the game
00:23:51 - Terms and Concepts - Statistics, Skills and Bonds
00:28:25 - A discussion about Sanity
00:44:01 - Let's make some people! - Statistics
00:51:40 - Derived Attributes
00:55:27 - The Jobs
00:58:24 - Call to Action
01:11:55 - Credits
01:13:47 - Show Blurbs - Neoscum
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1:
Music: The Descent by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Clip 2:
Music: Supernatural by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4446-supernatural
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to a bonus Spotlight episode, everyone! This episode we have Michael Addison and Banana Chan joining us to discuss and create characters for Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes, a game where you play in a rock-n-roll dystopia as misfit outlaws that fight the Powers That Be! Kickstarting October 4th, 2022! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Banana Chan @BananaChanGames
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bananachangames
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bananachangames/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bananachangames
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BananaCGames
Michael Addison @nerdypupgames
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nerdypupgames
Itch.io: https://nerdypupgames.itch.io/
Games and Tools discussed this episode: Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes:
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg
Itch.io Playtest: https://nerdypupgames.itch.io/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-playtest
Timestamps:
00:00:22 - Introduction
00:05:44 - What's in a game? - Core concept
00:07:50 - What is the setting like in this game?
00:09:14 - What do characters do in Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes?
00:10:15 - What materials do we need to play this game?
00:12:15 - Let's make some people! - Worldbuilding - The Crash
00:26:42 - The Outlaw Wastes
00:37:25 - The Valley
00:42:51 - The powers that be
00:52:02 - Squad Concept
00:55:21 - Backgrounds
00:59:35 - Choosing a Background
01:03:47 - Background Features, Focus Skill, Gear and Drive
01:20:05 - Choosing a Calling - Focus Skill, Features, Path and Catchphrase
01:27:36 - Character Looks
01:36:59 - Names and Assigning Attributes
01:42:22 - What inspired these character creation mechanics?
01:45:35 - How was the process of creating this game?
01:54:25 - Kickstarter Info
01:58:04 - Episode Closer
02:01:20 - Outtakes
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1:
Music: Fun And Games by Claus Appel
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4690-fun-and-games
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2:
Music: 8-Bit Chip by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8877-8-bit-chip
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frank.schroeter.52
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to a bonus Spotlight episode, everyone! This episode we have Michael Addison and Banana Chan joining us to discuss and create characters for Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes, a game where you play in a rock-n-roll dystopia as misfit outlaws that fight the Powers That Be! Kickstarting October 4th, 2022! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Banana Chan @BananaChanGames
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bananachangames
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bananachangames/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bananachangames
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BananaCGames
Michael Addison @nerdypupgames
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nerdypupgames
Itch.io: https://nerdypupgames.itch.io/
Games and Tools discussed this episode: Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes:
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg
Itch.io Playtest: https://nerdypupgames.itch.io/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-playtest
Timestamps:
00:00:22 - Introduction
00:05:44 - What's in a game? - Core concept
00:07:50 - What is the setting like in this game?
00:09:14 - What do characters do in Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes?
00:10:15 - What materials do we need to play this game?
00:12:15 - Let's make some people! - Worldbuilding - The Crash
00:26:42 - The Outlaw Wastes
00:37:25 - The Valley
00:42:51 - The powers that be
00:52:02 - Squad Concept
00:55:21 - Backgrounds
00:59:35 - Choosing a Background
01:03:47 - Background Features, Focus Skill, Gear and Drive
01:20:05 - Choosing a Calling - Focus Skill, Features, Path and Catchphrase
01:27:36 - Character Looks
01:36:59 - Names and Assigning Attributes
01:42:22 - What inspired these character creation mechanics?
01:45:35 - How was the process of creating this game?
01:54:25 - Kickstarter Info
01:58:04 - Episode Closer
02:01:20 - Outtakes
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1:
Music: Fun And Games by Claus Appel
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4690-fun-and-games
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2:
Music: 8-Bit Chip by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8877-8-bit-chip
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frank.schroeter.52
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the final episode of our The One Ring series, everyone! This series we have Stef Midlock and James Pierson from the Athrabeth Podcast joining us to discuss and create characters for The One Ring 2nd Edition, the official Lord of the Rings RPG by Free League Publishing! This episode we discuss the process and get into some really great fanfic! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Nate’s Fundraiser
https://bit.ly/badgerfish7
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Stef Midlock @thenorthfour Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenorthfour
James Pierson @jpierson Twitter: https://twitter.com/jpierson
Athrabeth Podcast @Athrabeth_cast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/athrabeth_cast
Website: http://podcast.athrabeth.com/
Games and Tools discussed this episode: The One Ring:
Free League Publishing: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/store/?product_id=7472871211266
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pBHccL
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/370267/The-One-RingTM-Core-Rules?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:07 - Reintroductions
00:07:57 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:11:19 - What makes a good character creation system?
00:13:39 - What story do these character sheets tell us?
00:21:04 - How does character creation in The One Ring stack up to other systems?
00:29:29 - How does character creation in this game set expectations for play?
00:31:29 - What are the flaws of character creation in The One Ring?
00:38:24 - Fanfic
00:50:23 - Take it up a level!
01:00:14 - Episode Closer
01:03:40 - Call to Action
01:15:17 - Credits
01:17:12 - Show Blurbs - Courier's Call
01:18:25 - Outtakes
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1:
Music: Adventure Beyond by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8690-adventure-beyond License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Clip 2: Music: Traveler by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4770-traveler License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
A Horror Borealis: @AHorrorBorealis (https://twitter.com/AHorrorBorealis)
Patreon: https://patreon.com/RyanBoelter
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the final episode of our The One Ring series, everyone! This series we have Stef Midlock and James Pierson from the Athrabeth Podcast joining us to discuss and create characters for The One Ring 2nd Edition, the official Lord of the Rings RPG by Free League Publishing! This episode we discuss the process and get into some really great fanfic! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements:
Nate’s Fundraiser
https://bit.ly/badgerfish7
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Stef Midlock @thenorthfour Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenorthfour
James Pierson @jpierson Twitter: https://twitter.com/jpierson
Athrabeth Podcast @Athrabeth_cast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/athrabeth_cast
Website: http://podcast.athrabeth.com/
Games and Tools discussed this episode: The One Ring:
Free League Publishing: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/store/?product_id=7472871211266
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pBHccL
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/370267/The-One-RingTM-Core-Rules?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:07 - Reintroductions
00:07:57 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:11:19 - What makes a good character creation system?
00:13:39 - What story do these character sheets tell us?
00:21:04 - How does character creation in The One Ring stack up to other systems?
00:29:29 - How does character creation in this game set expectations for play?
00:31:29 - What are the flaws of character creation in The One Ring?
00:38:24 - Fanfic
00:50:23 - Take it up a level!
01:00:14 - Episode Closer
01:03:40 - Call to Action
01:15:17 - Credits
01:17:12 - Show Blurbs - Courier's Call
01:18:25 - Outtakes
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1:
Music: Adventure Beyond by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8690-adventure-beyond License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Clip 2: Music: Traveler by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4770-traveler License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
A Horror Borealis: @AHorrorBorealis (https://twitter.com/AHorrorBorealis)
Patreon: https://patreon.com/RyanBoelter
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the second episode of our The One Ring series, everyone! This series we have Stef Midlock and James Pierson from the Athrabeth Podcast joining us to discuss and create characters for The One Ring 2nd Edition, the official Lord of the Rings RPG by Free League Publishing! This episode we finish creating our characters and establish our own fellowship! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Stef Midlock @thenorthfour Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenorthfour
James Pierson @jpierson Twitter: https://twitter.com/jpierson
Athrabeth Podcast @Athrabeth_cast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/athrabeth_cast
Website: http://podcast.athrabeth.com/
Games and Tools discussed this episode: The One Ring:
Free League Publishing: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/store/?product_id=7472871211266
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pBHccL
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/370267/The-One-RingTM-Core-Rules?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:43 - Recap
00:02:05 - Distinctive Features
00:06:11 - Name and Age
00:15:26 - Picking our Callings
00:20:39 - Calling Favored Skills
00:23:29 - Additional Distinctive Feature
00:26:25 - Shadow Path
00:29:37 - Spend XP to raise skills and proficiencies
00:34:01 - Starting Gear and Standard of Living
00:44:49 - Horses
00:46:34 - Valor and Wisdom, Rewards and Virtue
00:50:38 - Company Creation - Patrons
00:58:50 - Safe Haven
01:00:12 - Fellowship Rating
01:01:17 - Fellowship Focus - Relationships
01:05:39 - We did it!
01:06:15 - Episode Closer
01:08:11 - Call to Action
01:16:42 - Credits
01:18:36 - Show Blurbs - Campaign Skyjacks
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1:
Music: Adventure Beyond by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8690-adventure-beyond License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Clip 2: Music: Traveler by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4770-traveler License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
A Horror Borealis: @AHorrorBorealis (https://twitter.com/AHorrorBorealis)
Patreon: https://patreon.com/RyanBoelter
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the second episode of our The One Ring series, everyone! This series we have Stef Midlock and James Pierson from the Athrabeth Podcast joining us to discuss and create characters for The One Ring 2nd Edition, the official Lord of the Rings RPG by Free League Publishing! This episode we finish creating our characters and establish our own fellowship! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests and Projects: Stef Midlock @thenorthfour Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenorthfour
James Pierson @jpierson Twitter: https://twitter.com/jpierson
Athrabeth Podcast @Athrabeth_cast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/athrabeth_cast
Website: http://podcast.athrabeth.com/
Games and Tools discussed this episode: The One Ring:
Free League Publishing: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/store/?product_id=7472871211266
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pBHccL
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/370267/The-One-RingTM-Core-Rules?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:43 - Recap
00:02:05 - Distinctive Features
00:06:11 - Name and Age
00:15:26 - Picking our Callings
00:20:39 - Calling Favored Skills
00:23:29 - Additional Distinctive Feature
00:26:25 - Shadow Path
00:29:37 - Spend XP to raise skills and proficiencies
00:34:01 - Starting Gear and Standard of Living
00:44:49 - Horses
00:46:34 - Valor and Wisdom, Rewards and Virtue
00:50:38 - Company Creation - Patrons
00:58:50 - Safe Haven
01:00:12 - Fellowship Rating
01:01:17 - Fellowship Focus - Relationships
01:05:39 - We did it!
01:06:15 - Episode Closer
01:08:11 - Call to Action
01:16:42 - Credits
01:18:36 - Show Blurbs - Campaign Skyjacks
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1:
Music: Adventure Beyond by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8690-adventure-beyond License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Clip 2: Music: Traveler by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4770-traveler License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
A Horror Borealis: @AHorrorBorealis (https://twitter.com/AHorrorBorealis)
Patreon: https://patreon.com/RyanBoelter
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the first episode of our The One Ring series, everyone! This series we have Stef Midlock and James Pierson from the Athrabeth Podcast joining us to discuss and create characters for The One Ring 2nd Edition, the official Lord of the Rings RPG by Free League Publishing! This episode we learn what the game is all about, a bit about Tolkien lore, and we start creating our characters!
Character Creation Cast Patreon* https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:* AcadeCon 2022 Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/acadecon-2022
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects:Stef Midlock @thenorthfour
James Pierson @jpierson
Athrabeth Podcast @Athrabeth_cast
Games and Tools discussed this episode:The One Ring:
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:45 - Introductions * 00:04:53 - What's in a game? * 00:07:06 - What sort of setting do you play in? * 00:14:17 - What materials do we need to play this game? * 00:19:17 - What sort of stories and themes does this game do well with? * 00:23:03 - What can characters do in this game? * 00:27:54 - What makes this game unique? * 00:31:55 - History of the game * 00:37:27 - Terms and concepts * 00:41:44 - Let's make some people! - Heroic Cultures * 00:49:37 - Picking our Heroic Cultures * 00:51:38 - Cultural Blessing * 00:54:15 - Attributes * 00:57:35 - Attribute Ratings and Target Numbers * 00:59:13 - Derived Stats * 01:00:46 - Skills * 01:05:18 - Combat Proficiencies * 01:08:51 - Call to Action * 01:19:10 - Credits * 01:21:04 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-541-the-one-ring-with-stef-midlock-and-james-pierson-athrabeth-podcast-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1:
Music: Adventure Beyond by Alexander Nakarada
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8690-adventure-beyond
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/
Music: Traveler by Alexander Nakarada
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4770-traveler
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/
Our Podcast:Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
Our Website:
Our Network:
Network Patreon:
Welcome to the final part of our Nova/Lumen series, everyone! This series we have Spencer Campbell joining us to showcase his fast-paced, action heavy RPG, Nova, a rules-lite tabletop RPG in a world where the sun exploded, and humanity struggles to hold onto what little light they have left. In this episode, we discuss the character creation process, pick Spencer’s brain about character creation, and dive into some phenomenal fanfic!
Character Creation Cast Patreon* https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:* AcadeCon 2022 Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/acadecon-2022 * Welcome Mystery County Monster Hunters Club to the One Shot Network! + https://mysterycounty.com
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects:Spencer Campbell @GilaRPGs
satah @nuditea
Games and Tools discussed this episode:Nova:
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:12 - Reintroductions * 00:06:41 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:12:25 - What does Spencer look for in character creation? * 00:17:41 - What story do the Nova character sheets tell? * 00:21:54 - How does character creation stack up to other games we've played? * 00:28:37 - How does character creation set expectation for play? * 00:36:17 - Biggest flaw/Best Part of Nova Character Creation? * 00:40:36 - Fanfic! * 00:49:40 - Take it up a level! * 00:53:35 - Final Thoughts and Episode Closer * 00:55:08 - Call to Action * 01:02:59 - Credits * 01:04:53 - Show Blurbs - Mystery County * 01:05:48 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-533-nova-lumen-with-spencer-campbell-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: The following music was used for this media project:
Music: The Death Of A Dark Star by MusicLFiles
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7297-the-death-of-a-dark-star
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles
* Clip 2: The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Dancing Between Light And Shadows by MusicLFiles
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6433-dancing-between-light-and-shadows
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast:Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
Our Website:
Our Network:
Network Patreon:
Welcome to the second part of our Nova/Lumen series, everyone! This series we have Spencer Campbell joining us to showcase his fast-paced, action heavy RPG, Nova, a rules-lite tabletop RPG in a world where the sun exploded, and humanity struggles to hold onto what little light they have left. In this episode, finish our characters and find out a lot more about our world with some collaborative world building!
Character Creation Cast Patreon* https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:* Welcome Mystery County Monster Hunters Club to the One Shot Network! + https://mysterycounty.com
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects:Spencer Campbell @GilaRPGs
satah @nuditea
Games and Tools discussed this episode:Nova:
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:20 - Recap * 00:01:41 - Health and Fuel * 00:06:25 - Mods * 00:16:55 - Spark Abilities * 00:28:37 - The Pilot * 00:34:44 - Optional World Building! * 00:36:02 - Expanding our pilot's backgrounds * 00:51:42 - Our City - What does it look like? * 00:54:20 - Populating the city * 01:02:38 - Defining the Dusk - Recent Experiences * 01:07:24 - What sort of missions do we want to do? * 01:11:35 - Episode Closer * 01:13:56 - Call to Action * 01:19:30 - Credits * 01:21:24 - Show Blurbs - Mystery County Monster Hunter Club
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-532-nova-lumen-with-spencer-campbell-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: The following music was used for this media project:
Music: The Death Of A Dark Star by MusicLFiles
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7297-the-death-of-a-dark-star
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles
* Clip 2: The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Dancing Between Light And Shadows by MusicLFiles
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6433-dancing-between-light-and-shadows
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast:Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
Our Website:
Our Network:
Network Patreon:
Welcome to the first part of our Nova/Lumen series, everyone! This series we have Spencer Campbell joining us to showcase his fast-paced, action heavy RPG, Nova, a rules-lite tabletop RPG in a world where the sun exploded, and humanity struggles to hold onto what little light they have left. In this episode, we learn about the setting and dive into the beginning of character creation!
Character Creation Cast Patreon* https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects:Spencer Campbell @GilaRPGs
satah @nuditea
Games and Tools discussed this episode:Nova:
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:18 - Introductions * 00:06:55 - What's in a game? - Core concept of Nova * 00:09:05 - The Setting * 00:14:28 - What tools do we need to play Nova? * 00:17:24 - What kind of stories and themes is Nova designed for? * 00:22:19 - What do characters do in Nova? * 00:25:00 - What makes Nova unique? * 00:31:00 - History of Lumen/Nova * 00:41:59 - Terms and Concepts - Attributes * 00:43:30 - Health and Fuel * 00:45:28 - 4 Powers * 00:46:40 - Mods * 00:49:19 - Let's make some people! - Sparks * 00:56:59 - Programming your Spark - Attributes * 01:04:38 - Call to Action * 01:08:22 - Credits * 01:10:17 - Show Blurbs - System Mastery
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-531-nova-lumen-with-spencer-campbell-designer-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: The following music was used for this media project:
Music: The Death Of A Dark Star by MusicLFiles
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7297-the-death-of-a-dark-star
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles
* Clip 2: The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Dancing Between Light And Shadows by MusicLFiles
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6433-dancing-between-light-and-shadows
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast:Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
Our Website:
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight, everyone. In this bonus series we are thrilled to welcome Jess Levine and satah, designers of I Have the High Ground, a two-player game about banter, posturing and capes! This episode we create our characters and learn more about the design behind the game!
Character Creation Cast Patreon* https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:* I Have the High Ground: + Itch: https://jessfromonline.itch.io/ihthg + Indie Press Revolution: https://indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/I-Have-the-High-Ground.html + Crowdfunding Info: https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf710/i-have-the-high-ground.html
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Guests and Projects:Jess Levine @jessfromonline
satah @nuditea
Games and Tools discussed this episode:I Have the High Ground:
Timestamps:* 00:00:22 - Recap * 00:00:51 - Selecting Capes * 00:07:25 - Advantages * 00:19:53 - Clothing * 00:27:33 - Your weapons * 00:34:51 - Inventory * 00:45:31 - Names * 00:48:06 - Circumstances * 00:50:10 - What was the process for these character creation mechanics? * 00:57:11 - What inspirations did you draw upon then for the character creation mechanics? * 01:03:59 - Final Highlights * 01:07:29 - Episode Closer * 01:09:43 - Credits * 01:11:38 - Show Blurbs - Modifier * 01:12:13 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-e182-i-have-the-high-ground-with-jess-levine-and-satah-designers/transcript
Music:* Clip 1: The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Sing Along by Alexander Nakarada
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4722-sing-along
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/
* Clip 2: The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Volcano by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/540-volcano
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight, everyone. In this bonus series we are thrilled to welcome Jess Levine and satah, designers of I Have the High Ground, a two-player game about banter, posturing and capes! This episode we learn about the game and create our scenarios together. Stay tuned for the next episode where we finish our characters and learn more about the design behind the game!
Character Creation Cast Patreon* https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:* I Have the High Ground: + Itch: https://jessfromonline.itch.io/ihthg + Indie Press Revolution: https://indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/I-Have-the-High-Ground.html + Crowdfunding Info: https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf710/i-have-the-high-ground.html
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Guests and Projects:Jess Levine @jessfromonline
satah @nuditea
Games and Tools discussed this episode:I Have the High Ground:
Timestamps:* 00:00:22 - Introductions * 00:04:36 - What's in a game? - Core Concept for I Have the High Ground * 00:11:44 - Settings * 00:14:05 - What materials do we need for this game? * 00:16:15 - What kinds of characters can you make for this game? * 00:20:53 - How can we tell what the stakes are? * 00:22:51 - Let's make some people! - Genre * 00:24:27 - Stakes * 00:27:15 - History * 00:33:50 - Descriptors * 00:51:35 - How did it come to this?! * 00:57:27 - Environment * 01:03:50 - Capes * 01:11:34 - Credits * 01:13:28 - Show Blurbs - Iron Edda Reforged
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-e181-i-have-the-high-ground-with-jess-levine-and-satah-designers/transcript
Music:* Clip 1: The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Sing Along by Alexander Nakarada
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4722-sing-along
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/
* Clip 2: The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Volcano by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/540-volcano
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight, everyone. This episode we are thrilled to welcome Ben Wallis, designer of Broken, a brilliant and heart-wrenching two-player, tragic romance, RPG about breaking hearts and breaking objects. We’ll be discussing the game, creating a few pairs of characters, and finding out all about the crowdfunding campaign!
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Announcements:* Broken Itch-funding Campaign: + https://bit.ly/BrokenLaunch
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Games and Tools discussed this episode:Broken by Ben Wallis
Timestamps:* 00:00:23 - Introductions * 00:03:14 - What's in a game? - Core concept for Broken * 00:04:28 - Settings * 00:11:45 - What materials do we need to play Broken? * 00:23:44 - Let's make some people! * 00:24:43 - Amelia and Ryan create a couple - Scenario * 00:27:03 - Amelia and Ryan - Picking our 5 objects * 00:31:41 - Amelia and Ryan - Names * 00:33:33 - Amelia and Ryan - Descriptions * 00:34:11 - Amelia and Ryan - 5 Traits * 00:37:44 - What usually comes next * 00:40:29 - Ben and Ryan create a couple - Scenario * 00:42:23 - Ben and Ryan - 5 Objects * 00:52:25 - Ben and Ryan - Names and Descriptions * 00:54:24 - Ben and Ryan - 5 Traits * 00:58:01 - Amelia and Ben create a couple - Scenarios * 01:01:11 - Amelia and Ben - 5 Objects * 01:03:54 - Amelia and Ben - Names and Descriptions * 01:05:46 - Amelia and Ben - 5 Traits * 01:08:23 - Our thoughts on the process * 01:18:01 - Anything from the crowd funding campaign to point out? * 01:24:11 - Episode Closer * 01:25:29 - Credits * 01:27:24 - Show Blurbs - One Shot * 01:28:12 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-e17-broken-with-ben-wallis-designer/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Broken Heart by DreamHeaven
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6575-broken-heart
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.patreon.com/dreamheaven
* Clip 2: Pod of Love Theme Music
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 52, everyone! This series, we welcome Kyle Decker to discuss his game, Under the Neighborhood, a game where you play out the curiously ordinary lives of characters in a world like you see in Hilda, Gravity Falls, The Owl House and other similar shows. This episode we discuss the process, discover a new cryptid and figure out more about our characters in the fanfic!
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Announcements:* Alchemistresses Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allisonkcole/alchemistresses
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Guests and Projects:Kyle Decker @Quest_Friends
Games and Tools discussed this episode:Under the Neighborhood by Kyle Decker
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:21 - Reintroductions * 00:07:14 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:10:44 - What does Kyle look for in a good character creation system? * 00:14:58 - How does character creation in Under the Neighborhood stack up to other games? * 00:20:13 - How does the process of character creation set up expectations for play? * 00:26:44 - What sort of story does the character sheets tell? * 00:33:20 - What's the biggest flaw/best part of character creation in this system? * 00:40:05 - Fanfic! * 00:47:09 - Take it up a level! * 00:55:58 - Final Thoughts * 00:58:21 - Episode Closer * 01:01:25 - Call to Action * 01:09:41 - Credits * 01:11:35 - Show Blurbs - Design Doc * 01:12:12 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-523-under-the-neighborhood-with-kyle-decker-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Childplay by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2974-childplay
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: "Quest Friends! Hereafter Theme" by Miles Morkri: https://twitter.com/milesmorkri
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 52, everyone! This series, we welcome Kyle Decker to discuss his game, Under the Neighborhood, a game where you play out the curiously ordinary lives of characters in a world like you see in Hilda, Gravity Falls, The Owl House and other similar shows. This episode we finish creating our characters and learn about Hartford’s favorite pastime!
Character Creation Cast Patreon* https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:* Alchemistresses Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allisonkcole/alchemistresses * Indie Bundle for Abortion Funds + https://itch.io/b/1472/indie-bundle-for-abortion-funds
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Games and Tools discussed this episode:Under the Neighborhood by Kyle Decker
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:31 - Recap * 00:02:08 - Choosing Moves * 00:10:21 - Introducing our playbooks and moves * 00:19:56 - Skills and Inabilities * 00:24:55 - Descriptors * 00:37:47 - Biography * 00:41:27 - Wants * 00:44:39 - Final changes * 00:47:19 - Compatibility Scores / Relationships * 00:56:50 - Episode Closer * 00:59:56 - Call to Action * 01:08:58 - Credits * 01:10:52 - Show Blurbs - Asians Represent
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-522-under-the-neighborhood-with-kyle-decker-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Childplay by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2974-childplay
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: "Quest Friends! Hereafter Theme" by Miles Morkri: https://twitter.com/milesmorkri
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 52, everyone! This series, we welcome Kyle Decker to discuss his game, Under the Neighborhood, a game where you play out the curiously ordinary lives of characters in a world like you see in Hilda, Gravity Falls, The Owl House and other similar shows. This episode we learn about the game, create our world, and begin creating our amazingly mundane characters!
Character Creation Cast Patreon* https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:* Hire Ryan for your Audio Cleanup/Dialogue Editing! Now 20% off to help with the loss of their cat: + https://sounddesign.lordneptune.com * Help Ryan’s family out to cover costs for the loss of their cat, Tricksey: + https://paypal.me/lordneptune * Alchemistresses Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allisonkcole/alchemistresses
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Guests and Projects:Kyle Decker @Quest_Friends
Games and Tools discussed this episode:Under the Neighborhood by Kyle Decker
Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:38 - Introductions * 00:03:50 - What's in a game? - Core Concept * 00:07:25 - What sort of settings do you play with in Under the Neighborhood? * 00:11:30 - What kind of themes does this game explore? * 00:15:15 - What do characters do in this game, and what is unique about it? * 00:19:41 - History of the game - When did development start for the game? * 00:25:50 - Terms and concepts - PbtA terms and AP points and Stats * 00:28:30 - Let's make some people! * 00:31:41 - Mundane World - When does it take place? * 00:32:54 - Where does it take place? * 00:33:36 - Magical World - What makes it different from the mundane? * 00:35:08 - Where do the magical creatures come from? * 00:35:49 - Are the people of the magical and mundane aware of each other? * 00:36:46 - How do you travel between worlds? * 00:37:12 - What is The Other? * 00:37:22 - Recapping our results - What does it mean for our world? * 00:56:27 - Let's really* make some people! * 00:58:55 - Picking Playbooks * 01:01:09 - Picking Loadouts - Stat spreads * 01:08:43 - Call to Action * 01:21:19 - Credits * 01:23:13 - Show Blurbs - A Horror Borealis
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-521-under-the-neighborhood-with-kyle-decker-designer-character-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Childplay by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2974-childplay
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: "Quest Friends! Hereafter Theme" by Miles Morkri: https://twitter.com/milesmorkri
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the finale of a special bonus series of episodes! We are excited to be answering your questions! This episode we cover 23 questions from various folks who have submitted questions, and hopefully provide some thoughtful answers to them!
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Announcements* Alchemistresses Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allisonkcole/alchemistresses * C3 on YouTube + https://youtube.charactercreationcast.com
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Timestamps:* 00:00:08 - Introduction * 00:03:00 - Question 36 - Best Non-Euro-centric fantasy game? * 00:08:02 - Question 37 - How would magical girl Ryan help redeem Necromelia? * 00:09:07 - Question 38 - Favorite character (or top 3)? * 00:13:56 - Question 39 - How do you deal with the fact that there are too many RPGS that you'll never get to play? * 00:21:38 - Question 40 - What game are you least looking forward to? * 00:24:30 - Question 41 - Why all the blood magic? * 00:28:58 - Question 42 - Vanilla or chocolate? * 00:33:53 - Question 43 - Any tips for creating NPCs in any setting that aren't too tropey? * 00:39:49 - Question 44 - What does it mean to Amelia-ize or Ryan-ificate your games? * 00:44:35 - Question 45 - What non-RPG podcast would you like to create? * 00:49:04 - Question 46 - What 3 RPGs do you really want to create characters for that you haven't yet? * 00:52:24 - Question 47 - Have you noticed that there's a trend for crunch to be removed from games? * 01:00:15 - Question 48 - What rules or mechanics make it distinctly Ryan or Amelia-ish? * 01:03:38 - Question 49 - Advice for pregenerated characters? * 01:11:18 - Question 50 - Is a Ninja Turtle a magical girl where the Ooze is the catalyst for the transformation? * 01:14:12 - Question 51 - Which character do you think is the most like each other? * 01:16:28 - Question 52 - Ryan, why is Neptune your favorite? * 01:20:34 - Question 53 - What is a Ryan or Amelia D&D supplement look like? * 01:23:43 - Qeustion 54 - Has your favorite genre changed since doing C3? * 01:28:13 - Question 55 - Which series should be turned into a movie or TV series? * 01:29:46 - Question 56 - What would be your ideal point buy system? * 01:32:45 - Question 57 - Why? * 01:33:53 - Question 58 - What question do you most want someone to ask (no answering!)? * 01:38:42 - Credits * 01:40:37 - Show Blurbs - Iron Edda Reforged
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-cast-qa-4-year-anniversary-edition-part-3/transcript
Music:* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 51, everyone! This series, we welcome Allison K. Cole and Dora Dee Rogers to discuss their latest game, Alchemistresses, a magical girl game where you play the reincarnation of powerful magical girl mistresses of the past. This episode we discuss the creation process, get into some excellent fanfic discussion and find out how Ryan’s face is holding up from all the smiling!
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Announcements:* Alchemistresses Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allisonkcole/alchemistresses
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Soft Chaos @soft_chaos
Games and Tools discussed this episode:Alchemistresses
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:41 - Reintroductions * 00:09:42 - D20 for your thoughts? - When did you start playing RPGs? * 00:15:19 - What do our guests look for in great character creation? * 00:21:16 - How did all of that get wrapped into Alchemistresses? * 00:32:26 - How does character creation set expectations for play? * 00:40:40 - What sort of story does the character sheet tell? * 00:46:05 - What is one of the biggest flaws/best parts of character creation in this game? * 00:49:58 - Fanfic! * 01:01:34 - Final Spell Fanfic! * 01:06:38 - Take it up a level! - Mechanical Advancement * 01:11:50 - Episode Closer * 01:13:57 - Call to Action * 01:22:20 - Credits * 01:24:14 - Show Blurbs - Campaign * 01:25:08 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-513-alchemistresses-with-allison-k-cole-and-dora-dee-rogers-designers-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Memories From Lost Worlds by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7494-memories-from-lost-worlds
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Alchemistresses Theme Music
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 51, everyone! This series, we welcome Allison K. Cole and Dora Dee Rogers to discuss their latest game, Alchemistresses, a magical girl game where you play the reincarnation of powerful magical girl mistresses of the past. This episode we create the present and past worlds and our past characters along with our signature magical girl spells!
Announcements:* Alchemistresses Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allisonkcole/alchemistresses * Character Creation Cast Patreon + https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
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Guests and Projects:Allison K. Cole @AllisonKCole
Dora Dee Rogers @DoraDee_
Soft Chaos @soft_chaos
Games and Tools discussed this episode:Alchemistresses
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:35 - Recap * 00:03:08 - World Building - "Present Day" World * 00:04:09 - What club or activity do we all participate in? * 00:05:51 - The list of Present World questions * 00:06:38 - World building pitch * 00:09:13 - Describe your club/activity group's everyday antagonists * 00:10:40 - What makes your school unique? * 00:12:04 - How has the modern world changed since the evil and magic has reappeared? * 00:17:00 - Where do people hang out? * 00:19:39 - What is the school mascot? * 00:22:07 - World Building - "Past" World * 00:25:55 - Past World Questions * 00:29:57 - What did the Alchemistresses protect? * 00:31:47 - Describe what magic looked like at the height of its power? * 00:32:49 - How was the past world changed by that great evil? * 00:33:50 - Who holds the power in the world? * 00:37:35 - Creating the Past characters * 00:45:29 - Goals * 00:49:15 - Deepest Regrets * 00:51:04 - Relationship Pairing * 00:54:09 - Victory Phrases * 00:55:15 - Attributes * 00:58:54 - Creating Spells * 01:10:23 - Team Building - Costumes * 01:14:21 - Magical Mascot * 01:18:54 - Final Spell and Memories * 01:20:11 - We did it! * 01:21:27 - Episode Closer * 01:23:46 - Call to Action * 01:31:40 - Credits * 01:33:34 - Show Blurbs - Campaign
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-512-alchemistresses-with-allison-k-cole-and-dora-dee-rogers-designers-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Memories From Lost Worlds by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7494-memories-from-lost-worlds
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Alchemistresses Theme Music
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 51, everyone! This series, we welcome Allison K. Cole and Dora Dee Rogers to discuss their latest game, Alchemistresses, a magical girl game where you play the reincarnation of powerful magical girl mistresses of the past. This episode we learn about the game, start creating characters, and find out why Ryan was beaming while recording this series!
Announcements:* Alchemistresses Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allisonkcole/alchemistresses * Character Creation Cast Patreon + https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
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Guests and Projects:Allison K. Cole @AllisonKCole
Dora Dee Rogers @DoraDee_
Soft Chaos @soft_chaos
Games and Tools discussed this episode:Alchemistresses
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:36 - Introductions * 00:05:39 - What's in a game? - Core concept of Alchemistresses * 00:07:11 - The setting * 00:10:04 - What sort of tools do we need to play this game? * 00:13:03 - What kind of stories and themes is this game designed for? * 00:18:41 - What do characters do in Alchemistresses? * 00:19:34 - What makes Alchemistresses unique? * 00:22:38 - History of the game - When did development start? * 00:26:42 - When is the crowdfunding campaign starting? * 00:27:44 - Terms and Concepts - Convictions, Resolve, Alchemy Points * 00:29:16 - Let's make some people! - Lines and Veils * 00:37:35 - Things we want to see * 00:39:38 - Creating the Present Day Self * 00:41:45 - Introduction to the game * 00:43:28 - The general premise * 00:43:56 - Picking our elements * 00:45:44 - Age * 00:47:57 - Transformation Phrase * 00:49:32 - Convictions - Personal Goals, Greatest Fears, Relationships * 00:51:24 - Convictions - They are important to you * 00:52:22 - Choosing our Personal Goals * 00:55:19 - Choosing our Greatest Fears * 00:56:46 - Bios - Home Life, School Life, Social Life * 00:57:35 - Choosing our Home Life * 00:58:25 - Choosing our School Life * 00:59:02 - Choosing our Social Life * 00:59:41 - Relationships * 01:01:40 - Names before relationships * 01:03:29 - How do these pairs come together? * 01:08:41 - Attributes - Mind, Body, Spirit, Resolve * 01:15:50 - Choosing our Mind, Body and Spirit * 01:21:18 - Transformation Sequence * 01:26:10 - Call to Action * 01:37:05 - Credits * 01:39:00 - Show Blurbs - Courier's Call
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-511-alchemistresses-with-allison-k-cole-and-dora-dee-rogers-designers-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Memories From Lost Worlds by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7494-memories-from-lost-worlds
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Alchemistresses Theme Music
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second of a special bonus series of episodes! This series will be released at the end of May and subsequent months until we are done, and we are excited to be answering your questions! This episode we cover 18 questions from various folks who have submitted questions, and hopefully provide some thoughtful answers to them!
Announcements* More questions for us? + https://questions.charactercreationcast.com/ * Revamped Discord: + https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
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Timestamps:* 00:00:08 - Introduction * 00:02:32 - Question 18 - What is the most complicated system you've created characters in? * 00:07:47 - Question 19 - If you had to pick two characters to date from different series, who would you pick? * 00:14:52 - Question 20 and 21 - Who would you dream having on the show and what game would you cover? * 00:18:46 - Question 22 - What is the hardest part about editing for each of you? * 00:28:52 - Question 23 - What system are you most looking forward to? * 00:33:23 - Question 24 - What is your favorite sandwich? * 00:39:10 - Question 25 and 26 - What is the best random table you ever rolled on? * 00:41:43 - Question 27 - TMNT when? * 00:45:16 - Question 28 - What is your dream merch for the show? * 00:49:09 - Question 29 - How would a necromatic magical person work? * 00:54:28 - Question 30 - What should I put on the ground in my closet so I can record in there? * 00:56:55 - Question 31 - What podcast music did you like adding the most to the intro music to the episodes? * 01:00:27 - Question 32 - What game do you wish you hadn't done so you can do it again for the first time? * 01:04:30 - Question 33 - What game do you wish did not exist? * 01:10:40 - Question 34 - What is your least favorite genre to create characters for? * 01:16:09 - Question 35 - Paired characters: Thoughts? * 01:24:06 - Episode Closer * 01:26:23 - Credits * 01:28:18 - Show Blurbs - Neoscum
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-cast-qa-4-year-anniversary-edition-part-2/transcript
Music:* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first of a special bonus series of episodes! This series will be released at the end of May and subsequent months until we are done, and we are excited to be answering your questions! This episode we cover 17 questions from various folks who have submitted questions, and hopefully provide some thoughtful answers to them!
Announcements* More questions for us? + https://questions.charactercreationcast.com/ * Revamped Discord: + https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
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Timestamps:* 00:00:08 - Introduction * 00:01:48 - Question 1 - How can I be as cool as you two? * 00:05:09 - Question 2 - If you could gain magical powers by playing a bad game, would you? * 00:11:07 - Question 3 - Have you considered covering a LARP? * 00:15:23 - Question 4 - Is there any game you wanted to cover that you haven't been able to yet? * 00:24:33 - Question 5 - What is the worst part of RPGs? * 00:31:58 - Question 6 - Are there any crunchy systems you want to make a character in? * 00:39:15 - Question 7 - What are your most divisive food opinions? * 00:47:51 - Question 8 - What system would be the easiest to create a TMNT character in? * 00:52:39 - Question 9 - What is the best/most unique thing you've seen in an RPG? What is the worst? * 01:00:06 - Question 10 - What characters from C3 would you want to actually play? * 01:04:36 - Question 11 - If Ryan were a magical girl villain, how would necromancer Amelia take them down? * 01:08:14 - Question 12 - Is TMNT ooze based mutation a form of blood magic? * 01:10:04 - Question 13 - What one shot would you want to do for the secret archive next? * 01:13:54 - Question 14 - What is your favorite genre to create characters in and why? * 01:16:23 - Question 15 - What is one piece of advice you'd give designers to stop doing or do more of? * 01:23:30 - Question 16 - What is the worst book or movie that has provided you game/character ideas? * 01:27:21 - Question 17 - What would Ryan and Amelia's classes be in an Adventure? * 01:35:29 - Episode Closer * 01:37:49 - Credits * 01:39:45 - Show Blurbs - One Shot
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-cast-qa-4-year-anniversary-edition-part-1/transcript
Music:* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 50, everyone! This series, we welcome Aram and Dylan from the Kill Every Monster Podcast, to revisit Dungeons and Dragons 5E by utilizing supplements to enhance your games. This episode we discuss how the process went and try to make sense of whatever this was in our fanfic portion!
Announcements:* One Shot Twitch Channel for Miracle Monday: + https://twitch.tv/OneShotRPG * It’s a Magical Bee-ch Episode! - New Micro RPG by Ryan: + https://lordneptune.itch.io/magical-bee-ch-episode * New Sims4 e-sports C3 T-shirt: + https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/30148993-s4-league-shirt * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:Aram Vartian @AramVartian
Dylan Malenfant @DJMalenfant
Kill Every Monster @KEMPodcast
Games and Tools discussed this episode:Dungeons and Dragons 5E:
D&D Beyond:
Monsters of the Multiverse (Orc Ancestry):
Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica (Loxodon Ancestry):
Tales of Arcana 5e Race Guide (Hologod and Vroom vroom Ancestries):
Planet Apocalypse (Blood of the Lost Sorcerer Variant):
Nightfell (Rogue Variant, Backgrounds):
Dragon Stew (Baker Background)
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:07:39 - Reintroductions * 00:15:07 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:28:09 - What does a system need to have to make great characters? * 00:33:28 - How did using the supllements compare to not? * 00:48:18 - How does using these supplements set expectations for play? * 00:55:30 - What story does the character sheet still tell us with all these supplements? * 01:05:12 - What's one of the biggest flaws of character creation using these supplements and what's the best part? * 01:17:19 - Fanfic! * 01:39:28 - Take it up a level! * 01:45:27 - Final thoughts * 01:51:34 - Episode Closer * 01:52:53 - Call to Action * 01:57:54 - Credits * 01:59:49 - Show Blurbs - Asians Represent * 02:00:29 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-503-dungeons-and-dragons-5e-with-aram-and-dylan-kill-every-monster-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Dungeons And Dragons by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5215-dungeons-and-dragons
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Kill Every Monster Intro Music - A Truly Powerful Force by NC Music
Link: A Truly Powerful Force by ncmusic | AudioJungle
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 50, everyone! This series, we welcome Aram and Dylan from the Kill Every Monster Podcast, to revisit Dungeons and Dragons 5E by utilizing supplements to enhance your games. This episode we finish our characters and ask ourselves what we hath wrought!
Announcements:* Questions for us! - Last chance this round! + https://questions.charactercreationcast.com * One Shot Twitch Channel for Miracle Monday: + https://twitch.tv/OneShotRPG * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:Aram Vartian @AramVartian
Dylan Malenfant @DJMalenfant
Kill Every Monster @KEMPodcast
Games and Tools discussed this episode:Dungeons and Dragons 5E:
D&D Beyond:
Monsters of the Multiverse (Orc Ancestry):
Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica (Loxodon Ancestry):
Tales of Arcana 5e Race Guide (Hologod and Vroom vroom Ancestries):
Planet Apocalypse (Blood of the Lost Sorcerer Variant):
Nightfell (Rogue Variant, Backgrounds):
Dragon Stew (Baker Background)
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:41 - Recap * 00:05:09 - Ability Scores * 00:12:40 - Classes and Sub-Classes * 00:29:48 - HP but also names and other Class things * 00:32:29 - Ancestry Features * 00:44:34 - Class Details - skill proficiencies * 00:48:59 - Pitstop chat about Attributes * 00:58:58 - Back on track! - Class Specialties and Backgrounds * 01:04:39 - Some Equipment * 01:06:03 - More sub-class stuff * 01:14:10 - Cantrips, Spells and Backgrounds - Listen, we're all over the place * 01:31:53 - We're done, we think? * 01:35:03 - What sort of world does this make? * 01:38:31 - Episode Closer * 01:40:31 - Call to Action * 01:47:52 - Credits * 01:49:47 - Show Blurbs - System Mastery
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-502-dungeons-and-dragons-5e-with-aram-and-dylan-kill-every-monster-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Dungeons And Dragons by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5215-dungeons-and-dragons
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Kill Every Monster Intro Music - A Truly Powerful Force by NC Music
Link: A Truly Powerful Force by ncmusic | AudioJungle
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 50, everyone! This series, we welcome Aram and Dylan from the Kill Every Monster Podcast, to revisit Dungeons and Dragons 5E by utilizing supplements to enhance your games. This episode we dive into commentary on D&D itself, what makes something D&D, and a lot of other great discussion before we dive into a very interesting character creation session!
Announcements:* Questions for us! - Last chance this round! + https://questions.charactercreationcast.com * Character Creation Cast TikTok + https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
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Guests and Projects:Aram Vartian @AramVartian
Dylan Malenfant @DJMalenfant
Kill Every Monster @KEMPodcast
Games and Tools discussed this episode:Dungeons and Dragons 5E:
D&D Beyond:
Monsters of the Multiverse (Orc Ancestry):
Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica (Loxodon Ancestry):
Tales of Arcana 5e Race Guide (Hologod and Vroom vroom Ancestries):
Planet Apocalypse (TBD):
Nightfell (Rogue Variant, Backgrounds):
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:12:38 - Introductions * 00:15:42 - What's in a game? - What makes something D&D? * 00:20:59 - What would Aram's and Dylan's own D&D setting look like? * 00:37:12 - What other tools or accessories would be recommended for D&D? * 00:46:18 - What kinds of themes is D&D best at and what does it not do well? * 00:53:31 - What should GMs have characters do aside from adventuring in D&D? * 01:14:54 - What is the most uniquely interesting thing Aram and Dylan saw in D&D? * 01:24:49 - The history of D&D is evolving * 01:33:06 - Terms and Concepts * 01:33:43 - Race, Background and Class * 01:34:13 - Stats and Skill Proficiencies * 01:34:40 - Class Abilities, Feats, Hitpoints and Armor Class * 01:35:57 - Let's make some people! * 01:36:58 - Picking our Races, Classes and Backgrounds * 01:50:47 - Call to Action * 01:57:45 - Credits * 01:59:40 - Show Blurbs - Neoscum
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-501-dungeons-and-dragons-5e-with-aram-and-dylan-kill-every-monster-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Dungeons And Dragons by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5215-dungeons-and-dragons
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Kill Every Monster Intro Music - A Truly Powerful Force by NC Music
Link: A Truly Powerful Force by ncmusic | AudioJungle
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 49, everyone! This series, we welcome Jef and Jon from the System Mastery Podcast, to learn about a really old game, Marvel Super Heroes, a superheroic RPG by TSR that a lot have coined the FASERIP system (not affiliated with the actual FASERIP RPG). This episode we discuss the process and have a little therapy time for… surviving the Marvel Super Heroes character creation process!
Announcements:* Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast on IndieGoGo + https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yazeba-s-bed-breakfast/x/19027664#/ * #Reviews4Good on Podchaser + https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast * Questions for us! + https://questions.charactercreationcast.com * Character Creation Cast TikTok + https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:Jef and Jon (System Mastery) @SystemMastery
Games discussed this episode:Marvel Super Heroes
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:05:27 - Re-Introductions * 00:12:27 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:12:53 - What draws Jef and Jon to these old games? * 00:16:22 - Is there a trend that we moved away from that we should go back to? * 00:19:47 - What sort of lessons can we get from examining these older games? * 00:26:13 - How does character creation in Marvel Super Heroes stack up to other games? * 00:42:50 - How does this game reinforce the feel of play? * 00:46:37 - What story do these character sheets tell? * 00:54:25 - What are the flaws and best parts of this game? * 01:05:26 - Fanfic! * 01:15:23 - Take it up a level! * 01:22:59 - Episode Closer * 01:25:28 - Call to Action * 01:33:40 - Credits * 01:35:35 - Show Blurbs - Asians Represent * 01:36:16 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-493-marvel-super-heroes-with-jef-and-jon-system-mastery-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Things Fall Apart by Brian Holtz Music
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7253-things-fall-apart
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: System Mastery theme music (https://systemmasterypodcast.com/)
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 49, everyone! This series, we welcome Jef and Jon from the System Mastery Podcast, to learn about a really old game, Marvel Super Heroes, a superheroic RPG by TSR that a lot have coined the FASERIP system (not affiliated with the actual FASERIP RPG). This episode we finish our characters and break Ryan’s soul… It’s fine!
Announcements:* Deimos Academy on Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameandacurry/deimos-academy * Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast on IndieGoGo + https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yazeba-s-bed-breakfast/x/19027664#/ * #Reviews4Good on Podchaser + https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast * Questions for us! + https://questions.charactercreationcast.com * Character Creation Cast TikTok + https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:Jef and Jon (System Mastery) @SystemMastery
Games discussed this episode:Marvel Super Heroes
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:08:49 - Weaknesses, Talents, Contacts, Powers * 00:11:02 - Powers * 00:25:21 - Power Ranks * 00:30:06 - Talents and Powers (still) * 00:38:29 - Resources * 00:40:23 - Powers (Yes, still) * 00:42:50 - We're doing Names while doing powers? * 00:44:25 - Yes, we're still doing powers * 00:47:53 - Ryan catches up finally - Talents * 00:53:07 - Resources * 00:54:15 - Contacts, Health and Karma * 01:09:46 - Finalization of team - Equipment, Base * 01:12:59 - Names * 01:21:28 - Pooling Resources * 01:24:15 - We finally made it! Somehow! * 01:24:43 - Episode Closer * 01:26:14 - Call to Action * 01:34:49 - Credits * 01:36:44 - Show Blurbs - A Horror Borealis
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-492-marvel-super-heroes-with-jef-and-jon-system-mastery-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Things Fall Apart by Brian Holtz Music
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7253-things-fall-apart
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: System Mastery theme music (https://systemmasterypodcast.com/)
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 49, everyone! This series, we welcome Jef and Jon from the System Mastery Podcast, to learn about a really old game, Marvel Super Heroes, a superheroic RPG by TSR that a lot have coined the FASERIP system (not affiliated with the actual FASERIP RPG). This supersized episode we learn all about the game and start rolling up our characters!
Announcements:* Deimos Academy on Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameandacurry/deimos-academy * Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast on IndieGoGo + https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yazeba-s-bed-breakfast/x/19027664#/ * Character Creation Cast TikTok + https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast * Questions for us: + https://questions.charactercreationcast.com
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Guests and Projects:Jef and Jon (System Mastery) @SystemMastery
Games discussed this episode:Marvel Super Heroes
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:08:58 - Introductions * 00:19:20 - What's in a game? - Core Concept * 00:21:49 - Setting * 00:23:23 - What materials do we need to play this game? * 00:24:34 - What sort of themes does this game tell? * 00:35:28 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:40:03 - Character Attribute Discussion and The Chart(TM) * 00:51:51 - What is unique about Marvel Super Heroes? * 00:56:13 - History * 01:00:28 - Terms and Concepts - FASERIP and Column Shifts * 01:08:11 - Origins * 01:10:00 - Talents * 01:10:37 - Contacts * 01:16:46 - Let's make some people! - Physical Form * 01:27:41 - Origin of Power * 01:30:30 - FASERIP * 01:37:56 - Weaknesses and still rolling FASERIP * 01:44:13 - Call to Action * 01:50:28 - Credits * 01:52:23 - Show Blurbs - Campaign
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-491-marvel-super-heroes-with-jef-and-jon-system-mastery-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Things Fall Apart by Brian Holtz Music
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7253-things-fall-apart
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: System Mastery theme music (https://systemmasterypodcast.com/)
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 48, everyone! This series, we welcome Jonathan Gilmour and Doug Levandowski, to learn about their game, Kids on Brooms, the latest in the Kids on series that started with Kids on Bikes where you play as students at a magic school! This episode we discuss the character creation process, get into some great fanfic, and go way too long in our announcements and outtakes!
Announcements:* TTRPG Bundle for Trans Rights Texas on Itch + https://itch.io/b/1308/ttrpgs-for-trans-rights-in-texas * Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast on IndieGoGo + https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yazeba-s-bed-breakfast/x/19027664#/ * Character Creation Cast TikTok + https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:Jonathan Gilmour @JonGilmour
Doug Levandowski @DougLevandowski
Games discussed this episode:Kids on Brooms
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:13:21 - Reintroductions * 00:21:29 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:24:24 - How did Doug and Jon get into game design? * 00:27:30 - What pieces need to be there for great characters to happen? * 00:34:56 - How does character creation stack up to other games? * 00:42:20 - How does the character creation process set expectations for play? * 00:44:19 - What story does the character sheet tell? * 00:51:19 - What is the biggest flaw of character creation and what is one of the best parts? * 00:57:18 - Fanfic * 01:07:40 - Take it up a level! - Mechanics of Advancement * 01:09:55 - Narrative link to advancement * 01:11:22 - Final Thoughts * 01:12:28 - Episode Closer * 01:15:07 - Call to Action * 01:22:32 - Credits * 01:24:27 - Show Blurbs - Neoscum * 01:25:36 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-483-kids-on-brooms-with-jonathan-gilmour-and-doug-levandowski-designers-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Magic Drops by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5685-magic-drops-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: World Of Magic by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6035-world-of-magic
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight, everyone! This episode, we are shining the light on Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast, a slice of life RPG about a magical B&B with a whole host of phenomenal characters. Designers Jay Dragon and Lillie J. Harris join us to teach us about the system, run us through setting up a scenario, and have many small Evolution Cast style discussions sprinkled throughout the episode.
Announcements:* Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast on IndieGoGo + https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yazeba-s-bed-breakfast/x/19027664#/ * Character Creation Cast TikTok + https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:Jay Dragon @jaydragsky
Lillie J. Harris @lilliejharris
Games discussed this episode:Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast
Timestamps:* 00:00:20 - Introductions * 00:02:00 - What's in a name? * 00:04:28 - What's in a game? - Core concept * 00:06:14 - What is the setting? * 00:12:40 - The game as fan fiction * 00:20:25 - Materials and Mechanics * 00:24:31 - Why no character creation? And what sorts of characters can we play as? * 00:30:24 - Promo2 Part 1 * 00:32:41 - Promo2 Part 2 * 00:38:07 - Let's make some people! - Introduction to the Bed and Breakfast * 00:40:26 - Introducing the Residents * 00:42:21 - Selecting our chapter * 00:43:03 - Selecting characters * 00:45:50 - Chapter Rules * 00:47:50 - Setting the scene * 00:53:53 - Behind the character sheets * 01:08:35 - Crowdfunding details * 01:16:36 - Episode Closer * 01:18:18 - Credits * 01:20:13 - Show Blurbs - Warda * 01:20:54 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-e16-yazebas-bed-and-breakfast-with-jay-dragon-and-lillie-j-harris/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Vacation Mood by Agnese Valmaggia
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/9094-vacation-mood
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Lively Minimal Piano by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8765-lively-minimal-piano
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 48, everyone! This series, we welcome Jonathan Gilmour and Doug Levandowski, to learn about their game, Kids on Brooms, the latest in the Kids on series that started with Kids on Bikes where you play as students at a magic school! This episode we create our characters then dive into the rich relationship system!
Announcements:* TTRPG Bundle for Trans Rights Texas on Itch + https://itch.io/b/1308/ttrpgs-for-trans-rights-in-texas * Bundle for Ukraine + https://itch.io/b/1316/bundle-for-ukraine * Character Creation Cast TikTok + https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en * Girl Scout Cookies from Amelia’s Daughter: + https://bit.ly/eleanorcookie * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:Jonathan Gilmour @JonGilmour
Doug Levandowski @DougLevandowski
Games discussed this episode:Kids on Brooms
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:10:16 - Recap * 00:10:49 - Grade * 00:11:23 - Strengths and Flaws * 00:15:52 - Familiars and Names * 00:19:38 - Overview of Magic * 00:21:03 - Introductions * 00:27:22 - Relationships between Amelia's and Doug's Characters * 00:30:24 - Relationships between Ryan's and Jon's Characters * 00:33:43 - Relationships between Amelia's and Ryan's Characters * 00:38:10 - Relationships between Jon's and Doug's Characters * 00:42:54 - Relationships between Amelia's and Jon's Characters * 00:47:35 - Relationships between Ryan's and Doug's Characters * 00:51:58 - Finishing Touches - Wands and Brooms * 00:56:23 - Fear and Motivation * 00:58:10 - Last Names * 00:58:49 - Done with our characters! * 01:00:55 - Episode Closer * 01:02:19 - Call to Action * 01:09:43 - Credits * 01:11:38 - Show Blurbs - Asians Represent
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-482-kids-on-brooms-with-jonathan-gilmour-and-doug-levandowski-designers-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Magic Drops by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5685-magic-drops-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: World Of Magic by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6035-world-of-magic
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 48, everyone! This series, we welcome Jonathan Gilmour and Doug Levandowski, to learn about their game, Kids on Brooms, the latest in the Kids on series that started with Kids on Bikes where you play as students at a magic school! This episode we learn about the game, the history of the series, get into some world building and then begin making our people!
Announcements:* TTRPG Bundle for Trans Rights Texas on Itch + https://itch.io/b/1308/ttrpgs-for-trans-rights-in-texas * Deimos Academy Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameandacurry/deimos-academy?ref=clipboard-prelaunch * Character Creation Cast TikTok + https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en * Girl Scout Cookies from Amelia’s Daughter: + https://bit.ly/eleanorcookie * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:Jonathan Gilmour @JonGilmour
Doug Levandowski @DougLevandowski
Games discussed this episode:Kids on Brooms
Timestamps:* 00:00:01 - Announcements * 00:05:36 - Introductions * 00:08:51 - What's in a game? - Core Concept * 00:09:59 - What sort of setting do we play in? * 00:10:35 - Materials to play * 00:14:54 - What kinds of stories and themes does this game explore? * 00:17:45 - What do characters do in Kids on Brooms? * 00:18:56 - What makes Kids on Brooms unique? * 00:24:36 - History of the Game Series * 00:34:45 - Terms and Concepts * 00:35:52 - Let's make some people! * 00:36:21 - Lines and Veils * 00:38:52 - Let's make a place! * 00:39:59 - Tone * 00:42:31 - Naming our school * 00:44:24 - Location of the school * 00:45:08 - Our head of school * 00:46:48 - Magical pasttime * 00:48:05 - Noteable Landmarks * 00:51:19 - Unconventional Classes * 00:53:28 - School History * 00:58:37 - Rumors * 01:00:50 - Systems of Power * 01:02:23 - Selecting Playbook Tropes * 01:05:51 - Call to Action * 01:13:54 - Credits * 01:15:49 - Show Blurbs - A Horror Borealis
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-481-kids-on-brooms-with-jonathan-gilmour-and-doug-levandowski-designers-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Magic Drops by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5685-magic-drops-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: World Of Magic by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6035-world-of-magic
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Series 48.1 - Cold Open* Welcome to the first episode of series 48, everyone! This series is going to sweep you off your feet as we create characters for Kids on Brooms, but before we get to that, first some announcements. * Did you check out the Spotlight episode last week? Well, keep an eye out for the Deimos Academy kickstarter that should be starting later this week! If you haven’t heard the episode yet, absolutely check that one out, too, because the game is pretty fantastic and Ryan had a lot of fun creating characters and a spooky boarding school with our guests. * Another thing you should check out is the TTRPG Bundle for Trans Rights Texas on Itch! There are well over 400 games included in this bundle, including my very own game, Our Final Gathering: The Dreaded Reflections of the Immortal Soul. We covered that game on a patreon exclusive episode if you want to hear what it’s about, but this bundle is only $5 minimum, and it is going to such a good cause, so please check it out and help some folks out. * Speaking of patreon exclusives and helping people out, we also have a network patreon that helps our show and all of the other shows on the network. At patreon.com/oneshotpodcast, you can get bonus episodes for the various shows on the network or even other rewards like a free RPG every month. But, honestly, if you have a few dollars to spare right now and are debating on where it should go, check out the TTRPG bundle mentioned before first, and then consider backing the patreon if you have some more to spare. * One last announcement before we go. We have a Tik Tok page now! We are currently only hosting all of our teasers for upcoming episodes. Will we use it for anything else? We don’t really know! But you can follow us at charactercreationcast on TikTok and like our stuff! * That’s it for announcements today! Stick around after the show for the call to action, including a new review! In the meantime, enjoy the show!
Series 48.1 - Call to Action* This was probably our most serious character creation session ever, and I seriously enjoyed it. [More things said about game]. Before we let you go for the week, we have a couple calls to action.
* First up, if you want to help out this show and others on the network, consider the One Shot Network patreon at patreon.com/oneshotpodcast. Also, check out our brand new TikTok page at charactercreationcast on tiktok! Like and subscribe? Is that what they say? We’re not sure, but we think it’ll be worthwhile!
* Next, absolutely check out the Trans Rights Texas Bundle on Itch. Ryan has a game included in it along with hundreds of other designers and even more games. It’s such a good deal and really helps the kids that will be suffering down in Texas after some really damaging anti-trans legislation was passed recently. So, please check that out and consider giving more than the minimum amount in order to help some folks out as well as get a boatload of games to try out.
* And if you have some time after all of that, consider leaving a rating and review for our podcast. The pandemic has been pretty hard for listener numbers for a lot of podcasts, this one included, and any help you can provide in spreading the word would be remarkable. We understand good reviews is one of the best ways to spread that word and get new listeners to our feed, so if you can head over to Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Podcast Addict or wherever you can leave reviews for podcasts, if we can find it, we’ll read out every 5 star review here. Not only will it help us out but it’ll make us feel amazing as well, then we get to thank you personally like we’re about to do for this review we got from:
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* So. I've been on a CCC kick for a while. Ryan and Amelia have such an engaging chemistry and work so well with the game creators / enthusiasts they have on the show. They look at the mechanisms built into the various games without deep diving all the crunch, giving a wonderful insight into whatever system they are discussing. They genuinely enjoy the work they do, and their approach of "we can make what is fun to make and what sounds like fun to play because there are no consequences of bad decisions" has had me snorting with laughter on the bus on many occasions. If you're after a snapshot of Game X that you've seen on twitter / bought on itch and havent gotten round to reading yet, and want to be entertained and get some insight from the games creators / fans - take a listen. find whichever series has a system you know, or are interested in, and stick it in your ears. you wont regret it.
* That’s it for today’s episode. Come back next week as we dive fully into character creation and create some truly amazing characters. Until then, take care of yourselves, everyone, drink some water, get some rest, get vaccinated, stay safe out there and keep making those amazing people. We’ll see you next time.
Series 48.1- Kids on Brooms with Jonathan Gilmour and Doug Levandowski [Designers] (Creation)Welcome to the first episode of series 48, everyone! This series, we welcome Jonathan Gilmour and Doug Levandowski, to learn about their game, Kids on Brooms, the latest in the Kids on series that started with Kids on Bikes where you play as students at a magic school! This episode we learn about the game, the history of the series, get into some world building and then begin making our people!
Announcements:* TTRPG Bundle for Trans Rights Texas on Itch + https://itch.io/b/1308/ttrpgs-for-trans-rights-in-texas * Deimos Academy Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameandacurry/deimos-academy?ref=clipboard-prelaunch * Character Creation Cast TikTok + https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en * Girl Scout Cookies from Amelia’s Daughter: + https://bit.ly/eleanorcookie * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:April Kit Walsh @GaySpaceshipGms
Games discussed this episode:Thirsty Sword Lesbians
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Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:42 - Reintroductions * 00:13:34 - D20 for your thoughts? - How did April get into RPGs? * 00:15:10 - What makes for a good character creation system? * 00:20:28 - How does character creation in this game stack up to others? * 00:35:35 - How does character creation set expectations for play? * 00:43:55 - What story do the character sheets tell us? * 00:52:50 - What is one of the biggest flaws/best parts of character creation in this system? * 00:57:07 - Fanfic * 01:12:56 - Take it up a level! * 01:19:08 - Final Thoughts * 01:20:10 - Episode Closer * 01:22:46 - Call to Action * 01:26:19 - Credits * 01:28:14 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children * 01:28:51 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-473-thirsty-sword-lesbians-with-april-kit-walsh-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: * Clip 2: * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to a bonus Character Creation Spotlight episode 15, everyone! This episode, we welcome Austin Taylor and Amanda Kahl, to learn about the game they are designing along with Banana Chan, Deimos Academy, a horror RPG set in a spooky boarding school that is played with a coloring book and paper dolls! This episode we learn about the game, figure out some details about our school, and make our supernaturally powered students returning for a mysterious 15 year reunion!
Announcements:* TTRPG Bundle for Trans Rights Texas on Itch + https://itch.io/b/1308/ttrpgs-for-trans-rights-in-texas * Deimos Academy Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameandacurry/deimos-academy?ref=clipboard-prelaunch * Character Creation Cast TikTok + https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en * Girl Scout Cookies from Amelia’s Daughter: + https://bit.ly/eleanorcookie * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:Austin Taylor @SailorSctAustin
Amanda Kahl @AgeOfNight
Games discussed this episode:Deimos Academy Kickstarter
Timestamps:* 00:00:20 - Introductions * 00:03:26 - What's in a game? * 00:04:16 - What is the setting? * 00:05:33 - What sort of materials do we need? * 00:07:54 - What sort of characters can be created? * 00:10:21 - Let's make some people! * 00:10:46 - Consumed character types * 00:14:01 - Picking Archetypes * 00:15:55 - Creating the Boarding School with an Alumni Letter * 00:17:06 - Determining the year * 00:17:38 - The reason for the reunion * 00:18:36 - Time of year * 00:19:31 - Location of the Academy * 00:20:59 - Sender of the letter * 00:23:17 - Names and Pronouns * 00:23:45 - Where did your parents live while you were going to school? * 00:24:38 - What was your reputation in High School? * 00:26:26 - How do you define yourself now? * 00:29:17 - How did you discover your powers? * 00:32:01 - What is your fear? * 00:34:37 - Why do you decide to go to the union? * 00:37:24 - Final steps of character creation * 00:38:12 - Kickstarter Information * 00:40:01 - Episode Closer * 00:41:13 - Credits * 00:43:08 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children * 00:43:45 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-e15-austin-taylor-and-amanda-kahl-designers/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Reunited by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4282-reunited
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Darkest Child var A by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3614-darkest-child-var-a
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 47, everyone! This series, we welcome April Kit Walsh, to learn about her game, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, a Powered by the Apocalypse game where swords cross and hearts race! This episode we discuss the creation process, get into some amazing fanfic, and then stick around for the outtakes!
Announcements:* Truths of Heart Bundle + https://itch.io/b/1252/truths-of-heart-powered-by-lesbians-bundle * Advanced Lovers & Lesbians Preorder + https://advanced-lovers-and-lesbians.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders/387544 * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:April Kit Walsh @GaySpaceshipGms
Games discussed this episode:Thirsty Sword Lesbians
Advanced Lovers & Lesbians Preorder
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:42 - Reintroductions * 00:13:34 - D20 for your thoughts? - How did April get into RPGs? * 00:15:10 - What makes for a good character creation system? * 00:20:28 - How does character creation in this game stack up to others? * 00:35:35 - How does character creation set expectations for play? * 00:43:55 - What story do the character sheets tell us? * 00:52:50 - What is one of the biggest flaws/best parts of character creation in this system? * 00:57:07 - Fanfic * 01:12:56 - Take it up a level! * 01:19:08 - Final Thoughts * 01:20:10 - Episode Closer * 01:22:46 - Call to Action * 01:26:19 - Credits * 01:28:14 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children * 01:28:51 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-473-thirsty-sword-lesbians-with-april-kit-walsh-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Love Trip by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2969-love-trip
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Aerosol Of My Love by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7013-aerosol-of-my-love
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 47, everyone! This series, we welcome April Kit Walsh, to learn about her game, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, a Powered by the Apocalypse game where swords cross and hearts race! This episode we create our characters and determine their relationships and find out how many characters we are smitten with before we’re even done!
Announcements:* Kill Every Monster - Amelia’s Undead Horde Episode + https://killeverymonster.com/2022/01/undeadhorde/ * Truths of Heart Bundle + https://itch.io/b/1252/truths-of-heart-powered-by-lesbians-bundle * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:April Kit Walsh @GaySpaceshipGms
Games discussed this episode:Thirsty Sword Lesbians
Advanced Lovers & Lesbians Preorder
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:05 - Recap * 00:03:57 - Picking Stats * 00:10:46 - Playbook Features * 00:16:10 - Playbook Moves * 00:22:12 - Default Playbook Moves * 00:26:18 - Aesthetics and Random Tables * 00:36:21 - Introducing our characters * 00:40:38 - Relationship Questions * 00:52:55 - Handing out strings * 00:56:03 - Episode Closer * 00:57:46 - Call to Action * 01:01:29 - Credits * 01:03:24 - Show Blurbs - Warda
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-472-thirsty-sword-lesbians-with-april-kit-walsh-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Love Trip by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2969-love-trip
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Aerosol Of My Love by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7013-aerosol-of-my-love
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 47, everyone! This series, we welcome April Kit Walsh, to learn about her game, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, a Powered by the Apocalypse game where swords cross and hearts race! This episode we learn all about the game and then create a setting together before starting character creation.
Announcements:* Kill Every Monster - Amelia’s Undead Horde Episode + https://killeverymonster.com/2022/01/undeadhorde/ * Girl Scout Cookies! + https://bit.ly/eleanorcookie * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast * Truths of Heart Bundle + https://itch.io/b/1252/truths-of-heart-powered-by-lesbians-bundle
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Games discussed this episode:Thirsty Sword Lesbians
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Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:09:02 - Introductions * 00:11:34 - What's in a game? - Core concept of Thirsty Sword Lesbians * 00:12:29 - What kind of setting do you play in this game? * 00:13:29 - What tools do we need to play this game? * 00:14:08 - What kind of stories and themes * 00:16:17 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:22:25 - What does this game do to encourage celebratory queer stories? * 00:28:08 - What is unique about Thirsty Sword Lesbians? * 00:28:08 - PROMO - Smitten * 00:30:20 - History of the system - When did this project start? * 00:38:17 - Basic Terms and Concepts - Attributes * 00:40:08 - Strings * 00:41:56 - Conditions * 00:43:10 - Safety exercise and world building worksheet * 00:44:37 - Let's make a place! - Wants and Do Not Wants * 00:46:59 - World Building Worksheets - Genre * 00:48:15 - Tone * 00:49:03 - Scope of the community * 00:49:57 - What's especially positive about this community? * 00:50:26 - What NPC epitomizes that positivity and what do they want from the PCs? * 00:52:08 - What is a serious flaw of the community? * 00:53:18 - What NPC epitomizes that flaw? * 00:54:48 - Location and where is a dramatic place for a sword fight? * 00:56:31 - Location Name * 00:59:45 - Defining a toxic power * 01:00:57 - What does it want from us? * 01:01:20 - What makes it so dangerous? * 01:01:50 - What's so appealing about it? * 01:02:14 - Define its location * 01:02:23 - What NPC is the face of this toxic power? * 01:03:52 - Let's make some people! - Picking Playbooks * 01:14:02 - Call to Action * 01:18:55 - Credits * 01:20:50 - Show Blurbs - Backstory
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-471-thirsty-sword-lesbians-with-april-kit-walsh-designer-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Love Trip by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2969-love-trip
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* Clip 2: Aerosol Of My Love by Kevin MacLeod
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* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 46, everyone! This series, we welcome Melody from Mother Multiverse Media, to learn about her game, Trash Mob!, a d4 based, isekai RPG about dying and then waking up as a weak monster in a fantasy world, eventually becoming an OP god! This episode we discuss the process, learn a bit more about Melody, figure out whatever is left over for the fanfic section, and leave you with some oversized amounts of outtakes!
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Games discussed this episode:Trash Mob!
Timestamps:* 00:04:13 - Reintroductions and Characters * 00:12:23 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:15:32 - What does Melody look for in a game for great character creation to happen? * 00:20:09 - How does character creation in Trash Mob stack up to other games? * 00:27:03 - How does the process of character creation set expectations for play? * 00:31:21 - What story do these character sheets tell about the game? * 00:40:20 - What's the of the biggest flaws and what's one of the best parts? * 00:49:41 - Fanfic! * 01:02:40 - Take it up a level! * 01:13:35 - Final Thoughts * 01:15:16 - Episode Closer * 01:18:44 - Call to Action * 01:24:10 - Credits * 01:26:05 - Show Blurbs - One Shot * 01:26:53 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-463-trash-mob-with-melody-mother-multiverse-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Fantastic World by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7042-fantastic-world
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* Clip 2: Overworld by Kevin MacLeod
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License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 46, everyone! This series, we welcome Melody from Mother Multiverse Media, to learn about her game, Trash Mob!, a d4 based, isekai RPG about dying and then waking up as a weak monster in a fantasy world, eventually becoming an OP god! This episode we finish creating our people, create the world we ended up in, and break format a bit and learn about advancement early!
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Games discussed this episode:Trash Mob!
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:41 - Recap * 00:03:48 - Creating our setting * 00:05:53 - Starter Space * 00:07:53 - Initial character creation done, what happens next? * 00:09:29 - New Names * 00:10:51 - Take it up a level!? * 00:11:24 - A quick leveling primer * 00:13:03 - Our first level up - New Skill * 00:13:58 - Level 2 - Skill Boost * 00:14:51 - Level 3 - Skill Unlock * 00:18:57 - Level 4 - Another Skill Unlock! * 00:20:30 - Level 5 - New Resist Skill and Research * 00:22:24 - Skill Grinding, Mystery Skills and New Professions * 00:30:47 - Level 6 - Skill Boost and Improved Skills * 00:32:18 - Level 7 -Resist Skill * 00:33:32 - Level 8 - Skill Bonus * 00:35:11 - Level 9 - New Category * 00:39:48 - Level 10 - Basic Skill Bonus * 00:40:17 - Level 11 - Level Grind - Power Level - Master Chart/New Form * 00:46:58 - Levels 12/13 - Two big skill boosts * 00:48:28 - Level 14 - Magic Word - Naming Everyone * 00:50:15 - Evolutions * 00:52:22 - Crown Skills and Apex * 00:57:07 - Wrapping things up * 00:59:31 - Call to Action * 01:03:12 - Credits * 01:05:07 - Show Blurbs - System Mastery
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-462-trash-mob-with-melody-mother-multiverse-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Fantastic World by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7042-fantastic-world
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Overworld by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4189-overworld
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 46, everyone! This series, we welcome Melody from Mother Multiverse Media, to learn about her game, Trash Mob!, a d4 based, isekai RPG about dying and then waking up as a weak monster in a fantasy world, eventually becoming an OP god! This episode we learn about the game and begin creating our people!
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Games discussed this episode:Trash Mob!
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:06:29 - Introductions * 00:09:21 - What's in a game? - Core Concept of Trash Mob! * 00:11:37 - What settings are possible in Trash Mob? * 00:16:34 - What materials do we need to play? * 00:22:08 - What kind of stories and themes does this game lend it self to? * 00:30:34 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:31:12 - What is unique about Trash Mob? * 00:36:51 - History of Trash Mob! * 00:38:43 - Basic Terms and Concepts - Skills * 00:40:43 - Skill Tiers * 00:41:36 - Skill Types - Attack, Defense, Boost, Movement * 00:43:33 - Let's make some people! - Who were we in the real world? * 00:45:16 - Occupations and Names * 00:52:05 - How you died chart * 00:55:46 - Who we are now - Base Type and Sub Type * 00:58:41 - Skills from Type plus one extra skill * 01:06:28 - Call to Action * 01:09:28 - Credits * 01:11:23 - Show Blurbs - Neoscum
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-461-trash-mob-with-melody-mother-multiverse-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Fantastic World by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7042-fantastic-world
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Overworld by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4189-overworld
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 45, everyone! This series, we welcome Danny Dellinger from Pod of Wonder, to learn about their game, A Christmas Belonging, a Belonging Outside Belonging/No Dice No Masters RPG about creating your own Hallmark style Christmas movie! This episode we discuss how the character creation process went, learn more about Danny, get into some phenomenal fanfic, talk about the end of the year as well as get some great outtakes!
Announcements:* One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast * Waukesha Foundation Community Fund + https://waukeshafoundation.org/united-for-waukesha-community-fund/ * AudioVerse Awards Voting + https://audioverseawards.net/vote/ * Amelia’s and Ryan’s Christmas Recipes + https://docs.google.com/document/d/103apQ_Ys3JofoMFRaVWdXzid8Jsc-_mWFA0oiQUo9pE/edit?usp=sharing
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Games discussed this episode:A Christmas Belonging
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:51 - Reintroductions and Characters * 00:08:05 - D20 for your thoughts? - How'd you get into RPGs? * 00:10:48 - What makes for a good character creation system? * 00:14:50 - How does character creation in this game stack up to other games? * 00:18:41 - How does the process of character creation set expectations for play? * 00:22:56 - How did the playbooks get distilled down to these specific ones? * 00:27:42 - What is one of the biggest flaws and one of the best parts of character creation in this game? * 00:29:19 - Fanfic! * 00:37:58 - Take it up a level! * 00:44:59 - Final Thoughts * 00:47:07 - Episode closer * 00:47:58 - Call to Action - Year Recap * 01:05:52 - Credits * 01:07:47 - Show Blurbs - Asians Represent * 01:08:28 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-453-a-christmas-belonging-with-danny-dellinger-pod-of-wonder-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: It's Christmas Time by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7183-it-s-christmas-time
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* Clip 2: Happy Christmas Inspiring by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7179-happy-christmas-inspiring
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
* Outtakes Stinger: Rock Guitar Intro 02 by TaigaSoundProd
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Welcome to the second episode of series 45, everyone! This series, we welcome Danny Dellinger from Pod of Wonder, to learn about their game, A Christmas Belonging, a Belonging Outside Belonging/No Dice No Masters RPG about creating your own Hallmark style Christmas movie! This episode we create our characters and somehow make our movie even more weird!
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Games discussed this episode:A Christmas Belonging
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:30 - Recap * 00:03:13 - Let's make some people! * 00:04:29 - Small Town vs Big City characters * 00:09:03 - Picking Roles * 00:13:05 - Create the following for your character - Names and Pronouns * 00:15:57 - Our character's personal questions * 00:18:33 - What do people notice about you? * 00:20:32 - Props! * 00:23:22 - Some choices for each of our characters * 00:29:32 - Final character questions * 00:31:22 - Relationships * 00:43:08 - We did it! * 00:43:32 - Episode Closer * 00:44:28 - Call to Action * 00:51:33 - Credits * 00:53:28 - Show Blurbs - A Horror Borealis
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-452-a-christmas-belonging-with-danny-dellinger-pod-of-wonder-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: It's Christmas Time by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7183-it-s-christmas-time
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Happy Christmas Inspiring by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7179-happy-christmas-inspiring
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 45, everyone! This series, we welcome Danny Dellinger from Pod of Wonder, to learn about their game, A Christmas Belonging, a Belonging Outside Belonging/No Dice No Masters RPG about creating your own Hallmark style Christmas movie! This episode we find out what this game is all about and create our setting together!
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Games discussed this episode:A Christmas Belonging
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:30 - Introductions * 00:07:10 - What's in a game? - Core Concept * 00:08:08 - What is Belonging Outside Belonging/No Dice No Masters all about? * 00:12:41 - What materials do we need to play this game? * 00:14:32 - What kinds of stories and themes is this game meant to explore? * 00:18:49 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:20:43 - What is unique about A Chrismas Belonging * 00:25:46 - History of the system - When did the idea for this come to fruition? * 00:31:36 - Terms and concepts - Roles * 00:32:07 - Moves * 00:32:45 - Props * 00:33:31 - Setting Elements * 00:34:49 - Primary vs Supporting Roles * 00:36:24 - Let's make some people! * 00:38:04 - Let's make a place! - Creating the small town * 00:39:38 - Town Name * 00:40:02 - Natural Landmark * 00:41:37 - Town Name Revisited * 00:43:28 - Town Mascot * 00:44:53 - Struggling Industry or Threatened Asset * 00:45:59 - 3 Businesses on Main Street * 00:49:47 - Upcoming Event * 00:50:52 - The most important thing that has happened here * 00:52:31 - A thing the town has in abundance * 00:53:24 - A thing the town desperately lacks * 00:58:47 - Call to Action * 01:06:09 - Credits * 01:08:04 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-451-a-christmas-belonging-with-danny-dellinger-pod-of-wonder-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: It's Christmas Time by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7183-it-s-christmas-time
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* Clip 2: Happy Christmas Inspiring by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7179-happy-christmas-inspiring
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 44, everyone! This series, we welcome James Coquillat, member of the Chaosium Digital Content team and cast member of the Stream of Chaos, to discuss Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition), a game of investigation and cosmic horror, from Chaosium, Inc! This episode we discuss the character creation process, learn a bit about James, and get into some really great outtakes at the end!
Announcements:* Haunted Hill Academy + Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/351992582/haunted-hill-academy/ + Spotlight Episode: https://oneshotpodcast.com/character-creation-cast/character-creation-spotlight-haunted-hill-academy-with-jeffrey-hayes-designer/ * Questlandia + Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/turtlebun/questlandia-updated-and-expanded * AcadeCon Panel + https://tabletop.events/conventions/acadecon-2021/schedule/83 * One Shot Network Secret Archive Bonus Episode + https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-character-57679646?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare * COVID-19 Vaccines + CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html
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Games discussed this episode:Call of Cthulhu by Chaosium Inc
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:06:47 - Reintroductions and Characters * 00:09:50 - D20 for your thoughts? - How did James get into RPGs? * 00:12:45 - What does a system need for great character creation? * 00:14:45 - How does Call of Cthulhu character creation stack up against other games? * 00:21:18 - How does the character creation process reinforce the feel of playing the game? * 00:31:59 - What is the biggest flaw of character creation in Call of Cthulhu, and what is one of the best parts? * 00:37:18 - Fanfic! * 00:47:03 - Take it up a level! - Mechanical Advancement * 00:50:04 - Narrative Advancement * 00:52:33 - Final Thoughts * 00:54:17 - Episode Closer * 00:54:53 - Call to Action * 01:01:29 - Credits * 01:03:24 - Show Blurbs - NeoScum * 01:04:33 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-443-call-of-cthulhu-with-james-coquillat-chaosium-stream-of-chaos-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Loose Pipes (Loopable) by Dave Deville
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8255-loose-pipes-loopable-
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* Clip 2: Summer Swing 2018 by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3160-summer-swing-2018
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* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 44, everyone! This series, we welcome James Coquillat, member of the Chaosium Digital Content team and cast member of the Stream of Chaos, to discuss Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition), a game of investigation and cosmic horror, from Chaosium, Inc! This episode we finish creating our characters!
Announcements:* Haunted Hill Academy + Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/351992582/haunted-hill-academy/ + Spotlight Episode: https://oneshotpodcast.com/character-creation-cast/character-creation-spotlight-haunted-hill-academy-with-jeffrey-hayes-designer/ * AcadeCon + https://tabletop.events/conventions/acadecon-2021 * COVID-19 Vaccines + CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html
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Games discussed this episode:Call of Cthulhu by Chaosium Inc
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:49 - Recap * 00:03:05 - Meaningful Locations * 00:04:06 - Treasured Possessions * 00:05:50 - Traits * 00:06:26 - Occupations * 00:13:32 - Assign Skill Points * 00:22:09 - Credit Rating * 00:24:41 - Adding Hobbiest Skills * 00:32:27 - Final Calculations * 00:32:53 - Age Effects * 00:35:56 - Names and Residence * 00:40:17 - Luck and Starting Sanity * 00:41:23 - Characters done! * 00:42:31 - Episode Closer * 00:43:07 - Call to Action * 00:45:36 - Credits * 00:47:31 - Show Blurbs - Design Doc
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-442-call-of-cthulhu-with-james-coquillat-chaosium-stream-of-chaos-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Loose Pipes (Loopable) by Dave Deville
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8255-loose-pipes-loopable-
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* Clip 2: Summer Swing 2018 by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3160-summer-swing-2018
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to a bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight! This episode we will be sitting down with Jeffrey Hayes to learn about, and create characters for, Haunted Hill Academy, a Fate based RPG about being a student at a mysterious boarding school!
Announcements:* Haunted Hill Academy Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/351992582/haunted-hill-academy
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Guests and Projects:Jeffrey Hayes @JeffreyJeffrawr
Games discussed this episode:Haunted Hill Academy by Jeffrey Hayes
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Opening Music * 00:00:16 - Introductions * 00:02:08 - What's in a game? - Core Concept * 00:03:29 - What is the setting and what are characters doing in the game? * 00:05:13 - What materials do we need to play? * 00:05:48 - What kind of characters can you create in this game? * 00:06:48 - Let's make some people! - Rumors * 00:09:54 - Aspects! * 00:12:15 - Core Beliefs * 00:13:09 - Why Haunted Hill Academy? * 00:15:23 - Greatest Desires * 00:17:37 - Plaguing Questions * 00:19:37 - Identities * 00:24:30 - Academic Tracker * 00:26:04 - Optional Multiplayer Rules - Shared Secret Aspect * 00:32:18 - Names * 00:33:29 - Final Details * 00:36:55 - Character Creation Commentary * 00:38:53 - Kickstarter Highlights * 00:40:05 - Episode Closer * 00:41:07 - Credits * 00:43:02 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children * 00:43:39 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-haunted-hill-academy-with-jeffrey-hayes-designer/transcript
Music:* Clip 1: The Ghost Castle by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6602-the-ghost-castle
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 44, everyone! This series, we welcome James Coquillat, member of the Chaosium Digital Content team and cast member of the Stream of Chaos, to discuss Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition), a game of investigation and cosmic horror, from Chaosium, Inc! This episode we learn about the game, its robust history, and begin creating our characters!
Announcements:* Iron Edda Reforged + Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sandandsteam/iron-edda-reforged-season-one + One Shot Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/oneshotrpg * COVID-19 Vaccines + CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html
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Games discussed this episode:Call of Cthulhu by Chaosium Inc
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:10 - Introductions * 00:05:23 - What's in a game? * 00:10:03 - What sort of tools do we need to play Call of Cthulhu? * 00:12:34 - What kind of stories and themes does this game explore best? * 00:14:01 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:15:18 - What makes Call of Cthulhu unique? * 00:21:12 - History of Call of Cthulhu * 00:27:47 - Basic Terms and Concepts - Characteristics * 00:28:42 - Skill mechanics * 00:31:48 - Sanity * 00:33:53 - Let's make some people! * 00:34:28 - Generating characteristics * 00:37:40 - Characteristics - Strength, Consititution and Dexterity * 00:39:28 - Characteristics - Appearance and Power * 00:41:35 - Characteristics - Size * 00:42:50 - Characteristics - Intelligence and Education * 00:44:40 - Basic overview of the character * 00:46:03 - Background Tables! - Ideology * 00:47:21 - Significant People * 00:49:46 - Call to Action * 00:54:47 - Credits * 00:56:42 - Show Blurbs - A Horror Borealis
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-441-call-of-cthulhu-with-james-coquillat-chaosium-stream-of-chaos-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Loose Pipes (Loopable) by Dave Deville
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8255-loose-pipes-loopable-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Summer Swing 2018 by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3160-summer-swing-2018
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to a bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight! This episode we will be sitting down with Pete Petruscha to learn about, and create characters for, CHEW, a Forged in the Dark, food-based, crime drama RPG!
Announcements:* CHEW Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peteyp/chew-the-roleplaying-game
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Games discussed this episode:CHEW by Imagining Games
Timestamps:* 00:00:19 - Introductions * 00:03:30 - What's in a game? - Core concept for CHEW * 00:08:49 - What materials do we need to play CHEW? * 00:12:42 - What kinds of characters can people play? * 00:15:12 - Let's make some people! - Picking Playbooks * 00:16:31 - Attributes * 00:20:52 - Quirks * 00:24:25 - Approaches * 00:27:14 - Perks * 00:31:34 - Conditions * 00:35:46 - Trouble * 00:40:37 - Gear * 00:43:16 - Name, Beat, Look, Bio * 00:49:22 - Post Creation Thoughts * 00:51:55 - Kickstarter Details * 00:54:22 - Episode closer * 00:55:18 - Credits * 00:57:13 - Show Blurbs - System Mastery * 00:58:03 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-chew-with-pete-petruscha-designer/transcript
Music:* Clip 1: Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Special Agent None by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4794-special-agent-none
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to a bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight! This episode we will be sitting down with Tracy Barnett to learn about, and create characters for, Iron Edda Reforged, a cyberpunk RPG where you are Ragnarok!
Announcements:* Iron Edda Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sandandsteam/iron-edda-reforged-season-one
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Games discussed this episode:Iron Edda Reforged by Tracy Barnett
Timestamps:* 00:00:20 - Introductions * 00:04:10 - What's in a game? - Core concept of Iron Edda Reforged * 00:05:11 - What is the setting and what sort of characters can we play? * 00:06:58 - Where did this idea come from? * 00:11:11 - What sort of materials do we need to play this game? * 00:13:36 - What sort of characters can we make in this game? * 00:17:30 - Let's make some people! - Start with a neighborhood * 00:19:03 - Amelia's Question * 00:21:02 - Ryan's Question * 00:23:18 - Tracy's Question * 00:25:23 - Creating our characters * 00:27:25 - Choosing Clans * 00:31:27 - Writing our three "aspect" details * 00:35:50 - Gear * 00:38:11 - Clan Ways and Abilities * 00:40:09 - Glitch Dice * 00:44:37 - Afterthoughts * 00:47:07 - Kickstarter highlights * 00:52:24 - Final Thoughts * 00:53:46 - Episode Closer * 00:54:17 - Credits * 00:56:12 - Show Blurbs - Neoscum * 00:57:21 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-iron-edda-reforged-with-tracy-barnett-designer/transcript
Music:* Clip 1: Wonderful by Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/wonderful/)
* Clip 2: Epic Giants by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5346-epic-giants-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 43, everyone! This series we welcome Cam Banks to discuss his game, Cortex Prime, an RPG Toolkit for creating ANY game you want! This episode we discuss the character creation process, learn a bit more about Cam Banks, talk about the game design process, and get into the few outtakes that came out of this series!
Announcements:* International Podcast Month + Website: https://www.internationalpodcastmonth.com/ + Twitter: https://twitter.com/podmonth * Our new site: + https://charactercreationcast.com
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Guests and Projects:Cam Banks (Designer) @boymonster
Games discussed this episode:Cortex Prime
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:11 - Reintroductions * 00:07:50 - D20 for your thoughts? - How did Cam get into playing and then designing RPGs? * 00:11:18 - What does Cam look for in a good character creation system? * 00:15:44 - How do you keep the marriage of mechanics and story telling when designing a game? * 00:22:26 - How does the process of character creation in Cortex Prime set expectations for play? * 00:25:12 - What sort of things make for a good Cortext Prime character sheet? * 00:28:43 - What is the biggest flaw of Cortex Prime character creation and what is one of the best things about it? * 00:33:48 - Was there an "Aha" moment when putting together the game that made the game stand out? * 00:35:10 - Fanfic! * 00:42:36 - Take it up a level! - How does a character level up mechanically in Cortex Prime? * 00:47:13 - How does this mechanical benefit affect the narrative? * 00:51:47 - Final thoughts from Cam about Cortex Prime * 00:53:37 - Episode Closer * 00:54:50 - Call to Action * 00:56:41 - Credits * 00:58:36 - Show Blurbs - Asians Represent * 00:59:16 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-433-cortex-prime-with-cam-banks-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Magic Drops by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5685-magic-drops-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Schools Out by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/501-schools-out
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 43, everyone! This series we welcome Cam Banks to discuss his game, Cortex Prime, an RPG Toolkit for creating ANY game you want! This episode we finish making our characters and hear a bit about Cam’s character concept as well!
Announcements:* International Podcast Month + Website: https://www.internationalpodcastmonth.com/ + Twitter: https://twitter.com/podmonth
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Games discussed this episode:Cortex Prime
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:02 - Recap * 00:04:27 - Choosing Distinctions * 00:10:34 - Distinction SFX * 00:11:24 - Relationships * 00:16:59 - Assets and Resources * 00:26:20 - Biographical Info * 00:34:11 - We made people! * 00:38:24 - Episode Closer * 00:39:25 - Call to Action * 00:41:27 - Credits * 00:43:22 - Show Blurbs - A Horror Borealis
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-432-cortex-prime-with-cam-banks-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Magic Drops by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5685-magic-drops-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Schools Out by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/501-schools-out
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 43, everyone! This series we welcome Cam Banks to discuss his game, Cortex Prime, an RPG Toolkit for creating ANY game you want! We talk game design, working with a “generic” game, and start making our characters!
Announcements:* International Podcast Month + Website: https://www.internationalpodcastmonth.com/ + Twitter: https://twitter.com/podmonth
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Guests and Projects:Cam Banks (Designer) @boymonster
Games discussed this episode:Cortex Prime
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:53 - Introductions * 00:04:37 - What's in a game? * 00:05:15 - What materials do we need to play the game? * 00:12:54 - The history of Cortex * 00:25:56 - Basic terms and concepts * 00:27:32 - Traits * 00:29:22 - Let's make a... system! - Selecting genres * 00:33:16 - Prime Sets * 00:38:12 - Distinctions * 00:41:17 - Additional Rules * 00:45:57 - Additional Traits - Resources, Specialties, Assets * 00:50:16 - Let's make some people! * 00:50:39 - Three forms of character creation * 00:51:23 - Scratch build method - Prime traits - Values * 00:57:01 - Call to Action * 00:58:36 - Credits * 01:00:32 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-431-cortex-prime-with-cam-banks-designer-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Magic Drops by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5685-magic-drops-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Schools Out by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/501-schools-out
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 42, everyone! This series, we welcome back Jef and Jon from the System Mastery podcast, to learn about Sentinel Comics, the Role Playing Game, a superhero RPG by Greater Than Games. In this episode, we discuss the character creation process! Stick around for the plethora of outtakes as well!
Announcements:* Ennies Nominations: + https://ennie-awards.com/2021-nominees/ * One Shot Network Patreon: + https://patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
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Games discussed this episode:Sentinel Comics the Role Playing Game
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:53 - Reintroductions and characters * 00:08:28 - D20 For Your Thoughts? * 00:09:27 - What draws Jef and Jon to Superhero games? * 00:11:53 - What makes a great character creation experience for Jef and Jon? * 00:16:01 - How does character creation in Sentinel Comics stack up against other games? * 00:20:23 - How does the process of character creation her set expectations for play? * 00:23:25 - What story does the character sheet tell us? * 00:29:01 - What is one of the biggest flaws and what is one of the best parts? * 00:34:14 - Fanfic! * 00:44:49 - Take it up a level! * 00:50:37 - Final thoughts * 00:54:23 - Episode Closer * 00:55:44 - Call to Action * 01:02:38 - Credits * 01:04:33 - Show Blurbs - Session Zero * 01:05:16 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-423-sentinel-comics-with-jef-and-jon-system-mastery-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: The Final Battle Of Superheroes by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7418-the-final-battle-of-superheroes
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Welcome to the second episode of series 42, everyone! This series, we welcome back Jef and Jon from the System Mastery podcast, to learn about Sentinel Comics, the Role Playing Game, a superhero RPG by Greater Than Games. In this episode, we finish creating our superheroes!
Announcements:* Avatar Legends: The Role Playing Game + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/avatar-legends-the-roleplaying-game * One Shot Network Patreon: + https://patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
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Games discussed this episode:Sentinel Comics the Role Playing Game
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:37 - Recap * 00:05:01 - Archetypes * 00:08:40 - Archetype Powers and Qualities * 00:12:33 - Archetype Abilities * 00:20:04 - 2nd Principle Category * 00:20:25 - Personality * 00:24:40 - Personality Quality * 00:28:46 - Personality Red Abilities * 00:36:51 - Principles * 00:45:18 - Retcon * 00:49:10 - Calculating Health * 00:52:16 - Finishing Touches - Attributes * 01:01:20 - We're done with our characters! * 01:03:19 - Episode Closer * 01:05:41 - Call to Action * 01:09:22 - Credits * 01:11:17 - Show Blurbs - Campaign
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-422-sentinel-comics-with-jef-and-jon-system-mastery-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: The Final Battle Of Superheroes by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7418-the-final-battle-of-superheroes
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Welcome to the first episode of series 42, everyone! This series we welcome back Jef and Jon from the System Mastery podcast, to talk about Sentinel Comics, the Role Playing Game, a superhero RPG by Greater Than Games. In this episode, we learn about the game and begin creating our superheroes!
Announcements:* One Shot Network Patreon: + https://patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
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Games discussed this episode:Sentinel Comics the Role Playing Game
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:39 - Introductions * 00:08:04 - What's in a game? - Sentinel Comics * 00:11:24 - What tools do we need to play? * 00:15:51 - What kind of stories and themes does this game tell? * 00:19:06 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:21:00 - What is unique about Sentinel Comics? * 00:24:27 - History of Sentinel Comics * 00:25:19 - Terms and Concepts - Attributes * 00:26:52 - Characteristics * 00:28:04 - Principles and Twists * 00:30:56 - Hero Points * 00:32:25 - Powers, Qualities and Abilities * 00:38:24 - Green Yellow Red Out (GYRO) status system * 00:39:50 - Let's make some people! * 00:40:23 - Character Background * 00:42:43 - Assigning Dice for Background Qualities * 00:46:05 - Rolling for Power Source * 00:49:35 - Assigning Dice for Powers * 00:56:12 - Selecting Power Source Abilities * 01:05:37 - Call to Action * 01:08:40 - Credits * 01:10:35 - Show Blurbs - One Shot
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-421-sentinel-comics-with-jef-and-jon-system-mastery-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: The Final Battle Of Superheroes by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7418-the-final-battle-of-superheroes
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Welcome to the final episode of series 41, everyone! This series will be a bit different from our normal series. We will be covering two micro RPGs each episode with just Amelia and Ryan at the helm! This episode, we’re going in cold with character creation for Keith Baker and Jenn Ellis’s game Heartbeats and James Mendez Hodes’ game Post-Match Interview, both Micro RPGs from James D’Amato’s book, The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book! Then stick around for the outtakes at the end!
Announcements:* AcadeCon Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/acadecon-2021-fellowship-of-the-con * One Shot Network Patreon: + https://patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
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Games discussed this episode:The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book by James D’Amato
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:03 - Introduction * 00:06:02 - What's in a game? - Heartbeats * 00:08:03 - Let's make some people! - Heartbeats * 00:09:32 - Specialty * 00:09:58 - Defining Trait * 00:10:39 - Determine Relationships * 00:16:21 - Names and Looks * 00:18:46 - How long have we been at the hospital? * 00:20:21 - Create a patient! * 00:25:30 - Heartbeats - Gameplay summary and Discussion * 00:27:52 - Heartbeats - Fanfic! * 00:34:17 - Heartbeats - Micro Discussion * 00:36:21 - What's in a game? - Post-Match Interview * 00:38:06 - Let's make some people! - Post-Match Interview * 00:38:31 - Create an athlete! * 00:39:07 - What sport are we playing? * 00:40:37 - What position do we play? * 00:42:19 - What is the name of this team? * 00:43:51 - General outline of how the sporting event went. * 00:46:01 - Athlete Name * 00:49:25 - Reporters! * 00:52:56 - Questions! * 00:54:37 - First Questions * 00:56:35 - Second Questions * 00:58:01 - Third Questions * 00:59:13 - Fourth Questions * 01:00:25 - Post-Match Interview - Micro Discussion * 01:02:26 - Post-Match Interview - Gameplay summary and Discussion * 01:04:19 - Episode Closer * 01:05:29 - Call to Action * 01:10:30 - Credits * 01:12:26 - Show Blurbs - Total Party Kill * 01:13:12 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-413-micro-rpgs-with-ourselves-heartbeats-and-post-match-interview/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Medicine by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6256-medicine
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Action Sport Breakbeat by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6391-action-sport-breakbeat
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 41, everyone! This series will be a bit different than our normal series. We will be covering two micro RPGs each episode with just Amelia and Ryan at the helm! This episode, we’re going in cold with character creation for Quinn Murphy’s game It Wants Souls and Jenn Ellis and Keith Baker’s game Van Gogh’s Ear, both Micro RPGs from James D’Amato’s book, The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book!
Announcements:* AcadeCon Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/acadecon-2021-fellowship-of-the-con * One Shot Network Patreon: + https://patreon.com/oneshotpodcast * Chimera RPG Itch.io Page: + https://play.chimera.games/
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Games discussed this episode:The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book by James D’Amato
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:54 - Introduction * 00:05:57 - What's in a game? - It Wants Souls * 00:07:11 - Let's make some people! - It Wants Souls * 00:08:52 - Role * 00:10:20 - Age * 00:11:34 - Strengths * 00:14:19 - Weaknesses * 00:15:58 - Fear * 00:17:50 - It Wants Souls - Fanfic! * 00:20:11 - Describing the house * 00:26:57 - Average night for the family * 00:27:58 - What do each character love about the other members of the family? * 00:32:23 - What problems are we having? * 00:34:08 - First night in the new home * 00:38:17 - The Outsider - How long has my soul been trapped here? * 00:38:49 - What part of the house is my soul most bound to? * 00:39:06 - Do I want a soul to keep here and torment or do I want a soul so I can inhabit a body? * 00:39:24 - Who's soul do I most desire? * 00:42:07 - CW: Discussion of child death * 00:42:41 - Back to Fanfic! * 00:43:08 - It Wants Souls - Gameplay summary and discussion * 00:47:08 - Marker 22 * 00:47:28 - What's in a game? - Van Gogh's Ear * 00:48:27 - The Setting * 00:49:41 - Let's make some people! - Van Gogh's Ear * 00:50:57 - Amelia's Role, Defining Trait, Love and Prized Possession * 00:53:34 - Names * 00:54:11 - Finalize Details and Define Connections * 00:54:52 - Van Gogh's Ear - Fanfic! * 00:57:13 - What does your character have? * 00:59:15 - Picking gifts for the other characters * 01:04:27 - Van Gogh's Ear - Gameplay summary and discussion * 01:07:19 - Episode Closer * 01:07:46 - Call to Action * 01:13:40 - Credits * 01:15:35 - Show Blurbs - System Mastery
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-412-micro-rpgs-with-ourselves-it-wants-souls-and-van-goghs-ear/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Haunted House Vers. 2 by Frank Schröter
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* Clip 2: A Wedding Gift For You by Rafael Krux
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License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 41, everyone! This series will be a bit different than our normal series. We will be covering two micro RPGs each episode with just Amelia and Ryan at the helm! This episode, we’re going in cold with character creation for Soup’s Pyrewaltz and Daniel Kwan and Angus Macpherson’s Going Dark, both Micro RPGs from James D’Amato’s book, The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book!
Announcements:* Skyjacks: Courier’s Call: + https://twitter.com/CourierCall * LOSERS: A Love Story Finale + https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/episodes/losers-a-love-story-part-16 * Chimera RPG Itch.io Page: + https://play.chimera.games/
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Games discussed this episode:The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book by James D’Amato
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:01 - Introduction * 00:08:14 - What's in a game? - Pyrewaltz * 00:08:24 - Let's make some people! - Pyrewaltz * 00:08:32 - Answering prompts to name our mechs - 1) One adjective to describe the last dream you remember. * 00:10:48 - 2) One adjective to describe what you admire about the other player * 00:10:56 - 3) One weapon to symbolize your last failure * 00:12:20 - 4) One adjective to describe the last promise you made. * 00:13:19 - 5) One noun that makes you feel validated * 00:13:34 - 6) One flower or plant that represents your strength * 00:15:00 - 7) One noun that describes your ideals * 00:16:06 - Revealing our Mech names * 00:17:02 - Finishing move names * 00:18:44 - Three questions for each player * 00:21:24 - What does your faction seek to burn? * 00:21:51 - Who was the Kindler of your spirit's flame, and why? * 00:22:34 - What threatens to extinguish your fire? * 00:22:59 - Pyrewaltz - Gameplay summary and discussion * 00:26:29 - Pyrewaltz Fanfic! * 00:29:58 - Pyrewaltz Micro-discussion * 00:31:24 - Going Dark by Daniel Kwan and Angus Macpherson * 00:31:34 - What's in a game? - Going Dark * 00:33:08 - Let's make some people! - Going Dark * 00:34:17 - Attributes * 00:36:55 - Start with one Weapon, Attachment and Equipment * 00:38:37 - Naming our agents * 00:40:51 - Designing your agency * 00:44:16 - Agency Name and Setting * 00:46:15 - Pick 2 Specializations * 00:47:05 - Designing a mission * 00:52:10 - Going Dark - Gameplay summary and discussion * 00:53:04 - Going Dark Fanfic! * 00:53:30 - Episode Closer * 00:54:41 - Call to Action * 01:00:15 - Credits * 01:02:11 - Show Blurbs - Neoscum
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-411-micro-rpgs-with-ourselves-pyrewaltz-and-going-dark/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Waltz Primordial (feat. Alexander Nakarada) by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7929-waltz-primordial
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Spy Story: The Agent by Sascha Ende®
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License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 40, everyone! This series we welcome Neal Powell, co-host from DMNastics, Dungeon Master’s Block and Whelmed: The Young Justice Files, to talk about Phoenix Dawn Command, a card based, fantasy TTRPG by Keith Baker that is all about coming back from death stronger than before. This episode, we discuss the process and give our thoughts about the game and how it compares to other games! Then, stick around after the show for the outtakes.
Announcements:* Chimera RPG Itch.io Page: + https://play.chimera.games/ * Ryan’s A Tale of Twinkle and Awe campaign backlog: + https://twitch.chimera.games/ * Amr’s Cape and Blade campaign backlog: + https://capeandblade.chimera.games/ * A Horror Borealis Presents: LOSERS: A Love Story Part 15 + https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/episodes/losers-a-love-story-part-15
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Guests and Projects:Neal Powell @joatmoniac
Games discussed this episode:Phoenix Dawn Command by Keith Baker of Two-gether Studios
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:38 - Reintroductions * 00:07:35 - D20 for your thoughts? - Where do Neal's ideas come from? * 00:13:28 - What does Neal like to see in character creation? * 00:15:45 - How do we feel character creation in Phoenix Dawn Command stacks up against other games? * 00:20:32 - How does the process of character creation in this game prepare us for play? * 00:23:40 - What story does the character sheets for this game tell us? * 00:25:55 - Biggest flaw, best part * 00:28:32 - Fanfiction! * 00:37:32 - Take it up a level! - How do you level up and what happens mechanically? * 00:40:29 - How does this affect the narrative? * 00:43:52 - Final Thoughts * 00:44:47 - Episode Closer * 00:46:08 - Call to Action * 00:48:38 - Credits * 00:50:33 - Show Blurbs - Modifier * 00:51:07 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-403-phoenix-dawn-command-with-neal-powell-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: DMNastics Theme Music by bombardedcast.com
* Clip 2: Rise Phoenix by Mikael Hellman
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5863-rise-phoenix
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 40, everyone! This series we welcome Neal Powell, co-host from DMNastics, Dungeon Master’s Block and Whelmed: The Young Justice Files, to talk about Phoenix Dawn Command, a card based, fantasy TTRPG by Keith Baker that is all about coming back from death stronger than before. This episode, we finish creating our characters and learn how each of us first died!
Announcements:* Chimera RPG Itch.io Page: + https://play.chimera.games/ * Ryan’s A Tale of Twinkle and Awe campaign backlog: + https://twitch.chimera.games/ * Amr’s Cape and Blade campaign backlog: + https://capeandblade.chimera.games/
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Guests and Projects:Neal Powell @joatmoniac
Games discussed this episode:Phoenix Dawn Command by Keith Baker of Two-gether Studios
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:59 - More Traits - Grace, Strength and Intellect * 00:14:50 - Ryan's Extra Traits * 00:15:47 - Neal's Extra Traits * 00:16:55 - Amelia's Extra Traits * 00:21:48 - Fleshing out our characters more * 00:23:31 - Who were you in your first life? How did you die? How does your school reflect this? * 00:27:02 - Why did you come back? * 00:28:54 - What is the person, place or thing that is most important to you? * 00:30:49 - What is your greatest fear? * 00:32:45 - Which member of the wing do you feel the strongest connection to and why? * 00:34:51 - What is the most distinctive element of your uniform? * 00:36:56 - What is your talon? * 00:39:29 - What is the vision of your self that you show the world? * 00:42:35 - Naming ourselves and our wing * 00:46:11 - Character Creation Done * 00:46:36 - Episode Closer * 00:47:46 - Call to Action * 00:51:33 - Credits * 00:53:29 - Show Blurb: Design Doc
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-402-phoenix-dawn-command-with-neal-powell-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: DMNastics Theme Music by bombardedcast.com
* Clip 2: Rise Phoenix by Mikael Hellman
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5863-rise-phoenix
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 40, everyone! This series we welcome Neal Powell, co-host from DMNastics, Dungeon Master’s Block and Whelmed: The Young Justice Files, to talk about Phoenix Dawn Command, a card based, fantasy TTRPG by Keith Baker that is all about coming back from death stronger than before. This episode, we learn about the game and begin creating our characters!
Announcements:* Chimera RPG Itch.io Page: + https://play.chimera.games/ * You Are The Dungeon Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sandandsteam/you-are-the-dungeon-diary-of-despair * Courier’s Call Season 2 Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotpodcast/skyjacks-couriers-call-season-2 * Ryan’s A Tale of Twinkle and Awe campaign backlog: + https://twitch.chimera.games/ * Amr’s Cape and Blade campaign backlog: + https://capeandblade.chimera.games/
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Guests and Projects:Neal Powell @joatmoniac
Games discussed this episode:Phoenix Dawn Command by Keith Baker of Two-gether Studios
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:34 - Introductions * 00:06:55 - What's in a game? - Setting * 00:08:30 - What sort of tools do we need to play Phoenix Dawn Command? * 00:12:33 - What kind of stories and themes does this game explore? * 00:14:20 - What do characters do in the game? * 00:16:07 - What is unique about this game? * 00:18:53 - History of the Game * 00:21:38 - Terms and Concepts - Crucible * 00:24:20 - The Flame * 00:24:49 - Sparks * 00:25:27 - School, Wing, Rank * 00:26:35 - Let's make some people! * 00:27:36 - Selecting Schools * 00:34:20 - Intro Text Discussion * 00:38:00 - Naming Characters (not yet!) * 00:40:03 - Finding our Core cards for our School * 00:43:08 - Core Combat Style * 00:45:51 - Core Skill Specialties * 00:47:33 - Core Talents * 00:48:47 - Rank 1 Cards * 00:56:33 - Rank 1 Traits added * 01:04:02 - Call to Action * 01:10:59 - Credits * 01:12:54 - Show Blurbs: Asians Represent
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-401-phoenix-dawn-command-with-neal-powell-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: DMNastics Theme Music by bombardedcast.com
* Clip 2: Rise Phoenix by Mikael Hellman
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5863-rise-phoenix
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of Series 39, everyone! This series, we’re finally tackling the game that Ryan has been talking about for ages, Chimera, a Powered by the Apocalypse game that allows you to blend genres together and create unique worlds and people. Today, Ryan again takes a backseat as a guest along with co-designer Amr Ammourazz, while Senda from Panda’s Talking Games, Gnome Stew and She’s a Super Geek takes over co-host duties with Amelia! We discuss the character creation process, get into some fantastic fanfic, and even hear a sneak peek at some potential upcoming genres!
Announcements:* Chimera RPG Itch.io Page: + https://play.chimera.games/ * You Are The Dungeon Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sandandsteam/you-are-the-dungeon-diary-of-despair * Ryan’s A Tale of Twinkle and Awe campaign backlog: + https://twitch.chimera.games/ * Amr’s Cape and Blade campaign backlog: + https://capeandblade.chimera.games/ * Blue Planet: Recontact Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1875712273/blue-planet-recontact
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Guests and Projects:Amr Ammourazz @ammourazz
Ryan Boelter @lordneptune
Senda @IdellaMithlynnd
Games discussed this episode:Chimera Playtest by Ryan Boelter and Amr Ammourazz
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:08 - Reintroductions * 00:09:05 - D20 for your thoughts? - Where do our best ideas come from? * 00:12:16 - What do you as designers look for in character creation systems? * 00:17:50 - How does Chimera stack up to other games, especially to PbtA games? * 00:26:39 - How does character creation in Chimera set expectations for play? * 00:31:47 - Talking about the character sheets! * 00:39:50 - Biggest flaws and best parts? * 00:47:02 - Fanfic! * 00:58:18 - Take it up a level! - How do characters level up mechanically? * 01:01:56 - How does this play out narratively? * 01:06:35 - What genres might be coming next? * 01:11:49 - Final thoughts * 01:16:03 - Episode closer * 01:20:13 - Call to Action * 01:22:57 - Credits * 01:24:52 - Show Blurbs: A Horror Borealis * 01:26:00 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-393-chimera-with-amr-ammourazz-and-ryan-boelter-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
* Clip 2: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
* On Hold For You by Kevin MacLeod
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Welcome to the second episode of Series 39, everyone! This series, we’re finally tackling the game that Ryan has been talking about for ages, Chimera, a Powered by the Apocalypse game that allows you to blend genres together and create unique worlds and people. Today, Ryan again takes a backseat as a guest along with co-designer Amr Ammourazz, while Senda from Panda’s Talking Games, Gnome Stew and She’s a Super Geek takes over co-host duties with Amelia! We’ll be finishing up character creation and world building for our group in this episode, and it’s quite a lengthy one at that!
Announcements:* Chimera RPG Itch.io Page: + https://play.chimera.games/ * Ryan’s A Tale of Twinkle and Awe campaign backlog: + https://twitch.chimera.games/ * Amr’s Cape and Blade campaign backlog: + https://capeandblade.chimera.games/ * Blue Planet: Recontact Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1875712273/blue-planet-recontact
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Guests and Projects:Amr Ammourazz @ammourazz
Ryan Boelter @lordneptune
Senda @IdellaMithlynnd
Games discussed this episode:Chimera Playtest by Ryan Boelter and Amr Ammourazz
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:48 - Recap * 00:03:51 - Populating character sheets * 00:08:29 - Name/Looks/Gender/Ancestry/Age * 00:19:28 - Abilities * 00:25:14 - Assigning Attitudes and Chimera Dice * 00:34:25 - Secondary Archetype Attitude Adjustments * 00:35:36 - Our Attitude Choices * 00:39:45 - Moves * 00:53:48 - Our move choices * 01:03:58 - Backstory Questions * 01:04:36 - Amelia's Questions * 01:15:28 - Senda's Questions * 01:23:12 - Amr's Questions * 01:26:20 - Ryan's Questions * 01:30:25 - Relationships * 02:00:56 - Genre Team Questions * 02:08:43 - Individual Team Questions * 02:21:08 - Why do we care about the team? * 02:27:51 - We did it! - Episode Closer * 02:34:27 - Call to Action * 02:36:28 - Credits * 02:38:23 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-392-chimera-with-amr-ammourazz-and-ryan-boelter-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Clip 2: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of Series 39, everyone! This series, we’re finally tackling the game that Ryan has been talking about for ages, Chimera, a Powered by the Apocalypse game that allows you to blend genres together and create unique worlds and people. Today, Ryan takes a backseat as a guest along with co-designer Amr Ammourazz, while Senda from Panda’s Talking Games, Gnome Stew and She’s a Super Geek takes over co-host duties with Amelia! We’ll be discussing what this game is all about and then dive into world building before we figure out what characters we’re going to be making together!
Announcements:* Chimera RPG Itch.io Page: + https://play.chimera.games/ * Ryan’s A Tale of Twinkle and Awe campaign backlog: + https://twitch.chimera.games/ * Amr’s Cape and Blade campaign backlog: + https://capeandblade.chimera.games/ * Blue Planet: Recontact Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1875712273/blue-planet-recontact
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Guests and Projects:Amr Ammourazz @ammourazz
Ryan Boelter @lordneptune
Senda @IdellaMithlynnd
Games discussed this episode:Chimera Playtest by Ryan Boelter and Amr Ammourazz
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:11 - Introductions * 00:08:44 - What's in a game? * 00:14:46 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:18:13 - What kinds of stories and themes is this game meant to explore? * 00:19:44 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:27:56 - Why did we start with these three genres? * 00:30:49 - What is unique about Chimera? * 00:35:49 - History of Chimera * 00:45:05 - Under-design vs Over-design * 00:49:43 - Terms and Concepts - Worldbuilding * 00:51:30 - Genre Modules * 00:52:33 - Playbooks * 00:58:24 - Signature Moves vs Default Moves vs Additional Moves * 01:00:13 - Fellowship Pool * 01:01:13 - Let's make some people! * 01:01:37 - Let's make a place! - Picking Genres * 01:04:33 - Picking Genre World Tropes * 01:10:48 - World Building Questions - What is the shape of this world? * 01:15:44 - What is the typical technology level of this world? * 01:18:52 - What sort of transportation is readily available? * 01:24:03 - What does the typical civilization look like in this world? * 01:27:57 - Who populates this world? * 01:31:58 - How are people governed and how do people feel about it? * 01:35:09 - Let's make some people (for real this time)! - Archetypes * 01:41:02 - Senda picks her Archetypes * 01:42:10 - Amelia picks her Archetypes * 01:45:10 - Ryan picks their Archetypes * 01:46:27 - Amr picks their Archetypes * 01:46:39 - Call to Action * 01:49:53 - Credits * 01:51:48 - Show Blurbs: A Woman With Hollow Eyes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-391-chimera-with-amr-ammourazz-and-ryan-boelter-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Clip 2: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of Series 38! This series we welcome Jeff Barber back to the studio to cover the brand new version of a game we covered 32 series ago, Blue Planet: Recontact, a sci-fi game about life on an alien, ocean world. This episode we have some remarkable discussion about the character creation process as well as some very insightful design discussion! Also, make sure to check the show notes for the Blue Planet Kickstarter page as well as the #Reviews4Good campaign that Podchaser is doing this whole month of April! And don’t forget to stick around for the super sized outtakes!
Announcements:* Blue Planet: Recontact Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1875712273/blue-planet-recontact * Podchaser #Reviews4Good Campaign: + https://www.podchaser.com/articles/reviews4good/reviews4good-2021 * Character Creation Cast Podchaser Page: + https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
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Guests and Projects:Jeff Barber @BiohazardJeff
Games discussed this episode:Blue Planet: Recontact by Jeff Barber
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:01 - Reintroductions and Characters * 00:08:40 - D20 for your thoughts? - Where do your best design ideas come from? * 00:12:16 - What do you look for in a system for character creation? * 00:15:19 - How does character creation in this game stack up to other games, especially the original? * 00:27:44 - How did the tracks come about? * 00:30:27 - How does the process of character creation set expectations for play? * 00:41:21 - Discussing the intention behind the design of the character sheets. * 00:49:50 - Biggest flaws/best parts of character creation? * 00:53:53 - Fanfic! * 01:02:28 - Take it up a level! - How does a character level up? * 01:09:42 - What sort of effect do these mechanics have on the narrative? * 01:10:49 - Final thoughts and Kickstarter Details * 01:13:50 - Episode Closer * 01:14:44 - Call to Action * 01:22:34 - Credits * 01:24:29 - Show Blurbs - Session Zero * 01:25:12 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-383-blue-planet-recontact-with-jeff-barber-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Diving In The Oceans Of Kepler by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7062-diving-in-the-oceans-of-kepler
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Beyond The Known Space by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6835-beyond-the-known-space
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of Series 38! This series we welcome Jeff Barber back to the studio to cover the brand new version of a game we covered 32 series ago, Blue Planet: Recontact, a sci-fi game about life on an alien, ocean world. This episode we finish creating our characters!! Also, make sure to check the show notes for the Blue Planet Kickstarter page as well as the #Reviews4Good campaign that Podchaser is doing this whole month of April!
Announcements:* Blue Planet: Recontact Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1875712273/blue-planet-recontact * Podchaser #Reviews4Good Campaign: + https://www.podchaser.com/articles/reviews4good/reviews4good-2021 * Character Creation Cast Podchaser Page: + https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
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Guests and Projects:Jeff Barber @BiohazardJeff
Games discussed this episode:Blue Planet: Recontact by Jeff Barber
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:59 - Recap * 00:04:28 - Profile - Goals Motivations and Attitudes * 00:09:30 - Attributes * 00:15:14 - Focus Attributes * 00:25:58 - Strain * 00:28:46 - Skill Sets * 00:44:22 - Our Origin Skill Sets * 00:45:52 - Our Background Skill Sets * 00:46:53 - Our Occupation Skill Sets * 00:47:23 - Our Experiential Skill Sets * 00:48:01 - Our Developmental Skill Sets * 00:49:56 - Tags * 00:54:50 - Tracks - Creating a campaign track * 00:58:52 - Creating a more personal track * 01:01:42 - Ties and Names * 01:14:39 - Actual Age vs Apparent Age * 01:18:17 - Features * 01:21:56 - Biomods * 01:28:39 - Gear * 01:29:16 - We did it! * 01:29:40 - Episode Closer * 01:30:27 - Call To Action * 01:34:47 - Credits * 01:36:42 - Show Blurbs: Campaign
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-382-blue-planet-recontact-with-jeff-barber-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Diving In The Oceans Of Kepler by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7062-diving-in-the-oceans-of-kepler
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Beyond The Known Space by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6835-beyond-the-known-space
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of Series 38! This series we welcome Jeff Barber back to the studio to cover the brand new version of a game we covered 32 series ago, Blue Planet: Recontact, a sci-fi game about life on an alien, ocean world. This episode we find out what this game is all about and start diving into the character creation process! Also, make sure to check the show notes for the Kickstarter page as well as the #Reviews4Good campaign that Podchaser is doing this whole month of April!
Announcements:* Blue Planet: Recontact Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1875712273/blue-planet-recontact * Podchaser #Reviews4Good Campaign: + https://www.podchaser.com/articles/reviews4good/reviews4good-2021 * Character Creation Cast Podchaser Page: + https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
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Guests and Projects:Jeff Barber @BiohazardJeff
Games discussed this episode:Blue Planet: Recontact by Jeff Barber
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:54 - Introductions * 00:06:53 - What's in a game? * 00:10:34 - What was the most surprising/interesting change? * 00:13:23 - What sort of tools do we need to play this game? * 00:13:54 - What kind of stories and themes does this game explore? * 00:19:13 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:24:33 - What is unique about Blue Planet? * 00:25:49 - History of the system * 00:32:23 - What is it like working on a new version of this game? * 00:38:03 - Terms and Concepts * 00:38:40 - Character Concept * 00:40:07 - Power Levels * 00:41:45 - Attributes and Focus Attributes * 00:47:25 - Skill Sets * 00:57:34 - Tags, Tracks and Ties * 01:06:05 - Anything else we need to know before going into character creation? * 01:07:28 - Let's make some people! * 01:08:23 - Campaign Concept and Character Concept * 01:16:29 - Powerlevel * 01:20:49 - Species * 01:21:37 - Unmodified/Modified Humans * 01:22:03 - Aquaforms * 01:22:49 - Cognitive Synergists * 01:25:00 - Hybrids * 01:26:35 - Composites * 01:27:08 - Spacers * 01:27:33 - Survivor Mods * 01:27:50 - Transhumans * 01:28:49 - Cetaceans * 01:34:20 - Choosing our species * 01:40:50 - Call to Action * 01:42:46 - Credits * 01:44:41 - Show Blurb: One Shot
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-381-blue-planet-recontact-with-jeff-barber-designer-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Diving In The Oceans Of Kepler by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7062-diving-in-the-oceans-of-kepler
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Beyond The Known Space by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6835-beyond-the-known-space
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode for series 37! We welcome back Tracy Barnett and discuss how the character creation process went for their new game, You Are The Dungeon, a solo journaling game about creating a dungeon and dealing with the adventurers that wander into your walls. In this episode we dive deep into discussion about this unique game, learn a bit about its sequel game, You Are the Tavern, and enjoy some outtakes at the very end!
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games + https://youtube.chimera.games * Amr’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: Cape and Blade + https://capeandblade.chimera.games * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:Tracy Barnett @TheOtherTracy
Games discussed this episode:You Are The Dungeon by Tracy Barnett
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:48 - Reintroductions and Characters * 00:06:25 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:16:03 - What does Tracy look for in character creation systems? * 00:20:54 - How do we think character creation in this game stacks up to other games? * 00:39:06 - Biggest flaw and best part of the game * 00:49:49 - Fanfiction * 00:53:40 - Take it up a level! * 01:00:07 - Final Thoughts * 01:02:58 - Episode Closer * 01:04:58 - Call to Action * 01:08:20 - Credits * 01:10:15 - Show Blurbs - Total Party Kill * 01:11:02 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-373-you-are-the-dungeon-with-tracy-barnett-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Wonderful by Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/wonderful/)
* Clip 2: Video Dungeon Crawl by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4584-video-dungeon-crawl
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode for series 37! We welcome back Tracy Barnett and finish creating characters for their new game, You Are The Dungeon, a solo journaling game about creating a dungeon and dealing with the adventurers that wander into your walls. In this episode we actually play a full round of this game and figure out what horrors exist within our walls!
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games + https://youtube.chimera.games * A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story: + https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/ * The Broadswords + https://thebroadswords.com * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Guests and Projects:Tracy Barnett @TheOtherTracy
Games discussed this episode:You Are The Dungeon by Tracy Barnett
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:22 - Recap * 00:03:50 - What evil took root in your heart? * 00:04:16 - What foul being first heeded the call of your curse? * 00:04:55 - Draw the map * 00:09:26 - Our first Foray * 00:10:08 - Creating Adventurers * 00:12:49 - Naming the Adventurers * 00:19:17 - Discover the fates of the Adventurers * 00:33:42 - Determine how many people survive * 00:36:44 - Our first Fallow * 00:37:21 - What bright thing was left by the adventurers? * 00:37:50 - How have you turned this brightness into corrupting shadow? * 00:38:47 - In the years since the adventurers, who or what has taken up residence? * 00:42:00 - Redefine our boundaries * 00:44:07 - Episode Closer * 00:45:53 - Call to Action * 00:48:25 - Credits * 00:50:20 - Show Blurb - System Mastery
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-372-you-are-the-dungeon-with-tracy-barnett-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Wonderful by Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/wonderful/)
* Clip 2: Video Dungeon Crawl by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4584-video-dungeon-crawl
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode for series 37! We welcome back Tracy Barnett and discuss the character creation process for their new game, You Are The Dungeon, a solo journaling game about creating a dungeon and dealing with the adventurers that wander into your walls. Amelia is back for this series and this episode we cover what the game is all about and start actually playing the game itself!
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games + https://youtube.chimera.games * A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story: + https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
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Guests and Projects:Tracy Barnett @TheOtherTracy
Games discussed this episode:You Are The Dungeon by Tracy Barnett
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:54 - Introductions * 00:13:26 - What's in a game? * 00:15:10 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:18:08 - What sort of stories and themes is this game meant to explore? * 00:20:58 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:23:06 - Why go the route of a Solo RPG? * 00:28:47 - History of the game - What sparked the idea for this game? * 00:33:11 - Ongoing twitter threads * 00:38:25 - Basic Terms and Concepts - Foray and Fallow * 00:40:33 - Let's make a place! * 00:43:34 - What was your original form? * 00:44:59 - Who was responsible for your creation? * 00:45:35 - Call to Action * 00:48:16 - Credits * 00:50:11 - Show Blurbs - NeoScum
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-371-you-are-the-dungeon-with-tracy-barnett-designer-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Wonderful by Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/wonderful/)
* Clip 2: Video Dungeon Crawl by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4584-video-dungeon-crawl
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode for series 36! We welcome back Adira Slattery and discuss the character creation process for her new game, Tension, a queer cat and mouse game for 2 players! Amelia had to sit this series out, but this episode, Ryan and Adira get into some great discussion and some really amazing fanfic that Ryan can’t stop thinking about! Join us for the finale for the most condensed character creation series to date!
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games + https://youtube.chimera.games * A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story: + https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
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Guests and Projects:Adira Slattery @AdiraSlattery
Games discussed this episode:Tension by Adira Slattery
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:54 - Reintroductions and Characters * 00:05:22 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:08:38 - What is Adira's personal process for creating characters? * 00:10:56 - How does character creation in Tension stack up to other games? * 00:18:33 - How does the process of character creation reinforce the feel of Tension? * 00:28:30 - What is one of the biggest flaws/best parts of character creation in Tension? * 00:36:22 - Fanfic! * 00:48:35 - Take it up a level! - How does the story advance through play? * 00:51:20 - How does a game end? * 00:56:18 - Kickstarter details * 00:58:05 - Final Thoughts * 00:59:22 - Episode Closer * 01:01:12 - Call to Action * 01:03:36 - Credits * 01:05:31 - Show Blurbs: Design Doc * 01:06:06 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-363-tension-with-adira-slattery-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Spy Story: The Agent by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/84-spy-story-the-agent
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Beach Resort Noir Murder Mystery by Brian Holtz Music
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7033-beach-resort-noir-murder-mystery
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode for series 36! We welcome back Adira Slattery, to finish creating characters, plural, for her new game, Tension, a queer cat and mouse game for 2 players! Amelia had to sit this series out, but this episode, Ryan and Adira finish creating the other twenty characters needed to play a session! Join us for the most condensed character creation series to date!
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games + https://youtube.chimera.games * A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story: + https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
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Guests and Projects:Adira Slattery @AdiraSlattery
Games discussed this episode:Tension by Adira Slattery
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:25 - The Lovers and The Devil * 00:03:58 - The Chariot and The Hermit * 00:05:19 - The Sun and the Fool * 00:10:00 - Death and The Heirophant * 00:11:36 - The Empress and The Moon (Adira) * 00:12:57 - The Magician and Temperance * 00:15:29 - The Tower (Ryan) and The Star * 00:17:24 - The Wheel of Fortune and The High Priestess * 00:21:25 - Strength and Justice * 00:23:06 - The World and The Hanged Man * 00:26:05 - Summary * 00:30:54 - Episode Closer * 00:32:10 - Call to Action * 00:33:58 - Credits * 00:35:54 - Show Blurbs: Asians Represent
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-362-tension-with-adira-slattery-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Spy Story: The Agent by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/84-spy-story-the-agent
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Beach Resort Noir Murder Mystery by Brian Holtz Music
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7033-beach-resort-noir-murder-mystery
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of our 36th series! We welcome back Adira Slattery, as a guest this time, to discuss her new game, Tension, a queer cat and mouse game for 2 players! Amelia had to sit this series out, but Ryan and Adira create their characters and begin the process of creating the other twenty characters needed to play a session! Join us for the most condensed character creation series to date!
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games + https://youtube.chimera.games * A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story: + https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
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Guests and Projects:Adira Slattery @AdiraSlattery
Games discussed this episode:Tension by Adira Slattery
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:05 - Introductions * 00:06:32 - What's in a game? - Concept * 00:07:40 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:07:55 - What sort of stories and themes is this game meant to explore? * 00:08:28 - What do characters do Tension? * 00:08:58 - What is one of the most unique thing about Tension? * 00:10:19 - History of the game. * 00:11:23 - Basic Terms and Concepts: Tarot * 00:17:26 - The Ensemble * 00:19:36 - Orbiting characters * 00:20:15 - Let's make some people! * 00:21:38 - The Killer * 00:21:48 - Type * 00:23:03 - Looks * 00:24:47 - Pattern * 00:26:29 - Name and Pronouns * 00:27:05 - The Investigator * 00:27:08 - Profession * 00:27:25 - Looks * 00:28:05 - Obsession * 00:28:38 - Name and Pronouns * 00:28:55 - Picking our characters' major arcanas * 00:32:45 - Creation relationship pairs for 20 NPCs * 00:33:43 - The first pair * 00:37:48 - Call To Action * 00:39:49 - Credits * 00:41:44 - Show Blurbs: A Horror Borealis
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-361-tension-with-adira-slattery-designer-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Spy Story: The Agent by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/84-spy-story-the-agent
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Beach Resort Noir Murder Mystery by Brian Holtz Music
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7033-beach-resort-noir-murder-mystery
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Series 35 comes to a close this episode where we welcome back Party of One host and fellow network show All My Fantasy Children co-host, Jeff Stormer! We will be discussing the character creation process for his new game, Anyone Can Wear the Mask, a storytelling game about a superhero, a villain and a city.
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games + https://youtube.chimera.games * A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story: + https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
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Guests and Projects:Jeff Stormer @GMJeffStormer
Games discussed this episode:Anyone Can Wear the Mask by Jeff Stormer
Beyond the Rift by Dee Pennyway
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:00 - Introductions and Character Recaps * 00:06:26 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:11:26 - What is Jeff's process for creating characters? * 00:14:47 - How does character creation in this game compare to others? * 00:24:05 - How does the process of character creation reinforce the feel of playing the game? * 00:25:49 - What is one of the biggest flaws/best parts about character creation in this game? * 00:36:20 - Fanfic! * 00:41:49 - Design Story Segue * 00:44:22 - Take it up a level! * 00:49:07 - Final Thoughts * 00:50:23 - Episode Closer * 00:51:57 - Call to Action * 00:54:44 - Credits * 00:56:39 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children * 00:57:16 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-353-anyone-can-wear-the-mask-with-jeff-stormer-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Chiptune Game Intro 01 by TaigaSoundProd
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6780-chiptune-game-intro-01
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: All My Fantasy Children Intro Music by Aaron Catano-Saez
http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/all-my-fantasy-children/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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It is time for the second episode of series 35! This episode, we welcome back Party of One host and fellow network show All My Fantasy Children co-host, Jeff Stormer! We will be finishing our characters for his new game, Anyone Can Wear the Mask, a storytelling game about a superhero, a villain and a city. Join us as Ryan defines a villain and we get to play a round of this game together!
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games + https://youtube.chimera.games * A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story: + https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
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Guests and Projects:Jeff Stormer @GMJeffStormer
Games discussed this episode:Anyone Can Wear the Mask by Jeff Stormer
Beyond the Rift by Dee Pennyway
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:27 - Recap * 00:02:53 - The Villain * 00:04:07 - Defining Threats * 00:10:58 - Walking through a turn - City flips a card * 00:13:12 - The villain adds a threat * 00:15:43 - The hero saves the day * 00:18:28 - Skipping ahead to the villain’s reveal * 00:18:55 - Questions for the Hero - What piece of yourself most scares you and how do you see it amplified in the villain? * 00:19:27 - What weakness are you afraid will be discovered and how does the villain wield it? * 00:20:14 - City questions: What about the hero most scares you and how is the villain the worst version of that? * 00:21:09 - What is your biggest fear for the city and how does the villain embody that? * 00:21:41 - Villain questions: What power do you crave and how are you going to seize it? * 00:22:04 - What insurmountable odds will the hero have to overcome to defeat you? * 00:22:22 - What hidden weakness do you hope the hero never finds? * 00:22:35 - Introducing the villain * 00:26:23 - What Renoun truly means * 00:28:12 - Uprising * 00:39:20 - Episode Closer * 00:40:50 - Call to Action * 00:42:56 - Credits * 00:44:52 - Show Blurb: Session Zero
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-352-anyone-can-wear-the-mask-with-jeff-stormer-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Chiptune Game Intro 01 by TaigaSoundProd
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6780-chiptune-game-intro-01
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: All My Fantasy Children Intro Music by Aaron Catano-Saez
http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/all-my-fantasy-children/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 35, and the first episode of 2021, everyone! This episode, we welcome Party of One host and fellow network show All My Fantasy Children co-host, Jeff Stormer! We will be discussing his new game, Anyone Can Wear the Mask, a storytelling game about a superhero, a villain and a city. Join us for the start of a fantastic series after Amelia and Ryan discuss 2021 a bit in the longer than usual cold open.
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games + https://youtube.chimera.games * A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story: + https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
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Guests and Projects:Jeff Stormer @GMJeffStormer
Games discussed this episode:Anyone Can Wear the Mask by Jeff Stormer
Beyond the Rift by Dee Pennyway
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:14:40 - Introductions * 00:16:40 - What’s in a game? * 00:21:38 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:24:56 - What kind of stories and themes in this game meant to explore? * 00:27:33 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:34:52 - What is one of the more unique things about this game? * 00:39:04 - History of Anyone Can Wear the Mask * 00:47:18 - Terms and Concepts? * 00:47:57 - Let’s Make Some People! - Choosing Roles * 00:49:47 - Character Creation * 00:51:07 - Hero Questions - How powerful are you? * 00:52:44 - Where do your powers come from? * 00:53:57 - What exactly do you do? * 00:55:06 - How do you help your city? * 00:57:01 - Strong Suits * 00:57:58 - CIty Questions - How large is our city? * 01:00:16 - Creating four city districts * 01:06:12 - Where is the Hero most comfortable here? * 01:07:22 - Call to Action * 01:11:19 - Credits * 01:13:14 - Show Blurb: A Woman With Hollow Eyes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-351-anyone-can-wear-the-mask-with-jeff-stormer-designer-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Chiptune Game Intro 01 by TaigaSoundProd
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6780-chiptune-game-intro-01
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: All My Fantasy Children Intro Music by Aaron Catano-Saez
http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/all-my-fantasy-children/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of Series 34 and 2020, everyone! This series we are covering the modular world building, action RPG Tide Breaker with designer Nick Butler! This episode we’ll be discussing the character creation process as well as dishing up some final outtakes of the year.
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games + https://youtube.chimera.games * A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story: + https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
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Guests and Projects:Nick Butler @FallOnMyBlade
Games discussed this episode:Tide Breaker
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:44 - Reintroductions * 00:05:57 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:10:22 - What is Nick’s personal process for creating characters? * 00:11:37 - How does character creation in Tide Breaker stack up to other systems? * 00:22:41 - How does this character creation set expectations for playing the game? * 00:25:33 - How does creating the world together affect the character creation process? * 00:29:55 - What is one of the flaws of this system and what is one of the best parts? * 00:39:40 - Fanfic time! * 00:44:58 - Take it up a level! - Mechanical Advancement * 00:48:49 - Narrative Advancement * 00:51:11 - Final Thoughts * 01:00:41 - Episode Closer * 01:01:31 - Call to Action * 01:05:46 - Credits * 01:07:41 - Show Blurb: Campaign * 01:08:37 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-343-tide-breaker-with-nick-butler-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Stormfront by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4421-stormfront
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: RestlessTide by Lilo Sound
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6079-restlesstide
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of Series 34, everyone! This series we’ll be covering the modular world building, action RPG Tide Breaker with designer Nick Butler! This episode we’ll be finishing up our Dragon Ball Z esque character creation.
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games + https://youtube.chimera.games * World Builders Fundraiser: + https://wb2020.charactercreationcast.com/ + https://fundraise.worldbuilders.org/fundraiser/3045892
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Guests and Projects:Nick Butler @FallOnMyBlade
Games discussed this episode:Tide Breaker
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:42 - Recap * 00:04:05 - Jobs * 00:06:33 - Specialties * 00:10:02 - Quirks and Standout Feature * 00:19:49 - Ability Generation - Ryan’s Abilities * 00:39:54 - Amelia’s Abilities * 01:00:04 - Nick’s Abilities * 01:05:41 - Episode Closer * 01:07:10 - Call to Action * 01:10:55 - Credits * 01:12:50 - Show Blurb: One Shot
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-342-tide-breaker-with-nick-butler-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Stormfront by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4421-stormfront
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: RestlessTide by Lilo Sound
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6079-restlesstide
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the start of the 34th series, everyone! This series we’ll be covering the modular world building, action RPG Tide Breaker with designer Nick Butler! This episode we’ll be covering what the game is all about and teaching Amelia a bit about Dragon Ball Z before diving into character creation.
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games + https://youtube.chimera.games * Cape and Blade Live Stream Campaign Replay On Demand: + https://capeandblade.chimera.games * World Builders Fundraiser: + https://wb2020.charactercreationcast.com/ + https://fundraise.worldbuilders.org/fundraiser/3045892 * Georgia, US Voter Registration: + https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/
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Guests and Projects:Nick Butler @FallOnMyBlade
Games discussed this episode:Tide Breaker
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:08 - Introductions * 00:05:53 - What’s in a game? * 00:10:19 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:12:50 - What kind of stories and themes is this game meant to explore? * 00:17:01 - What do characters do in Tide Breaker? * 00:17:52 - What is unique about Tide Breaker? * 00:28:22 - History of Tide Breaker * 00:30:28 - Terms and Concepts: Stats * 00:33:57 - Advantages * 00:34:40 - Stunts * 00:34:54 - Botches, Explosions and Ignites * 00:36:00 - Showstoppers * 00:36:15 - Cliffhangers/Nailbiters * 00:37:29 - Let’s make some people! * 00:40:21 - Character Concepts * 00:45:52 - Assigning or Rolling Stats * 00:55:53 - Secondary Stats * 00:56:05 - Power Level * 00:56:32 - Critical Value * 00:57:52 - Recovery Value * 00:59:46 - Attrition Pool * 01:00:42 - Call to Action * 01:06:31 - Credits * 01:08:27 - Show Blurb: Warda
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-341-tide-breaker-with-nick-butler-designer-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Stormfront by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4421-stormfront
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: RestlessTide by Lilo Sound
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6079-restlesstide
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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On the last episode of our 33rd series, halfway to the evil number, we welcome back Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor from Rowan Rook and Decard, to discuss character creation and world building in Unbound, a scalable action pulp, collaborative world building RPG. We also get to some pretty fantastic fanfiction for our characters, so you’ll want to stick around for that!
Announcements:* Make Georgia Twice as Nice One Shot Act Blue Campaign for Fair Voting: + https://actblue.com/donate/ga69/ * Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games * Cape and Blade Live Stream Campaign: + https://capeandblade.chimera.games * Contact us about an art commission! + https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
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Guests and Projects:Grant Howitt @gshowitt
Chris Taylor @TheMaddigan
Rowan, Rook and Decard
Games discussed this episode:Unbound
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:06 - ReIntroductions * 00:06:33 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:06:54 - Grant and Chris’s favorite part of creating games. * 00:08:31 - What was it light to playtest Unbound? * 00:14:39 - How does character creation stack up against other games? * 00:21:38 - How does the process of character creation set expectations of playing Unbound? * 00:27:02 - How does creating a world affect creating characters? * 00:31:33 - What is the biggest flaw and the best part of creating characters in Unbound? * 00:35:21 - Fanfiction! * 00:42:15 - Take it up a level! - Advancement Mechanics * 00:48:28 - What effect does this have on the narrative? * 00:51:50 - Episode Closer * 00:53:32 - Call to Action * 00:56:57 - Credits * 00:58:52 - Show Blurb: Total Party Kill * 00:59:38 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-333-unbound-with-grant-howitt-and-chris-taylor-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Water Of The Moon by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6890-water-of-the-moon
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: The Technology Is Here by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6842-the-technology-is-here
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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On the second episode of our 33rd series, we welcome back Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor from Rowan Rook and Decard, to finish character creation and world building for Unbound, a scalable action pulp, collaborative world building RPG.
Announcements:* Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games * Cape and Blade Live Stream Campaign: + https://capeandblade.chimera.games * Contact us about an art commission! + https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
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Guests and Projects:Grant Howitt @gshowitt
Chris Taylor @TheMaddigan
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Games discussed this episode:Unbound
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:57 - Recap * 00:05:29 - Chris’s Role Questions * 00:08:36 - Ryan’s Role Questions * 00:18:33 - Amelia’s Role Questions * 00:24:52 - Group Foundation * 00:25:58 - Traits * 00:41:22 - Individual Foundations * 00:47:32 - Fates * 00:52:56 - Factions * 00:53:45 - Scars * 00:56:21 - Names * 00:59:34 - Episode Closer * 01:01:29 - Call to Action * 01:08:52 - Credits * 01:10:47 - Show Blurb: The Broadswords
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-332-unbound-with-grant-howitt-and-chris-taylor-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Water Of The Moon by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6890-water-of-the-moon
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: The Technology Is Here by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6842-the-technology-is-here
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 33, everyone! This episode, we are welcoming back Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor, two familiar voices for those who have heard our Heart series. This series we will be covering Unbound, a game where you build the setting along with your characters in a fairly unique way. Join us this episode as we discuss the game and start diving into world building and character creation!
Announcements: * Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games * Cape and Blade Live Stream Campaign: + https://capeandblade.chimera.games
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Guests and Projects:Grant Howitt @gshowitt
Chris Taylor @TheMaddigan
Rowan, Rook and Decard
Games discussed this episode:Unbound
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:05:56 - Introductions * 00:08:58 - What’s in a game? * 00:11:23 - Why choose to make a setting neutral game? * 00:16:41 - What do we need to play Unbound? * 00:18:27 - What kind of stories and themes does this game explore? * 00:20:30 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:23:59 - What is unique about Unbound? * 00:28:08 - History of Unbound * 00:30:27 - Terms and Concepts * 00:30:40 - Cores * 00:31:26 - Roles * 00:32:10 - Traits * 00:32:59 - Foundation * 00:33:36 - Fates * 00:33:46 - Factions and Twists * 00:34:20 - Scars * 00:34:38 - Saga * 00:36:02 - Let’s make some people and a place! * 00:36:54 - Touchstones * 00:40:01 - Core * 00:43:46 - World building questions * 00:46:39 - Naming the city * 00:48:13 - What do we want and what happens if we don’t get it? * 00:53:17 - Who’s in charge of the law around these parts? * 00:55:22 - Who’s the one person you can trust? * 00:58:18 - Who are we looking to screw over? * 01:00:55 - Recovery power * 01:01:45 - Role selection * 01:07:15 - Call to Action * 01:11:28 - Credits * 01:13:23 - Show Blurb: System Mastery
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-331-unbound-with-grant-howitt-and-chris-taylor-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Water Of The Moon by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6890-water-of-the-moon
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: The Technology Is Here by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6842-the-technology-is-here
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* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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It’s the final episode of series 32! We welcome back Celeste Conowitch and Eugenio Vargas from the Burning Daylight live streamed campaign to discuss the character creation process for Burn Bryte, a galaxy spanning, science fantasy RPG exclusively for Roll20.net.
Announcements: * Thirsty Sword Lesbians Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilhat/thirsty-sword-lesbians * Unbound Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/unbound-rpg-reprint * AudioVerse Awards Finalist Voting: + https://audioverseawards.net/vote/ * Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe + https://twitch.chimera.games * Cape and Blade Live Stream Campaign: + https://capeandblade.chimera.games
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Guests and Projects:Celeste Conowitch @cconowitch
Eugenio Vargas @DMJazzyHands
Games discussed this episode:Burn Bryte
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:07 - Reintroductions and Character Summaries * 00:12:42 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:20:00 - What is your process for creating characters in any game? * 00:22:54 - How does character creation in Burn Bryte compare to other games? * 00:29:40 - How does the process of creating a character here reinforce the feel of the game? * 00:34:49 - What are our thoughts on the character sheets? * 00:43:52 - What are the biggest flaws and best parts of character creation in Burn Bryte? * 00:51:51 - Fanfiction! * 00:59:19 - Take it up a level! - How does advancement work narratively? * 01:10:12 - How does advancement work mechanically? * 01:17:15 - Final thoughts * 01:19:43 - Episode Closer * 01:22:18 - Call to Action * 01:26:45 - Credits * 01:28:40 - Show Blurb: Neoscum * 01:29:49 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-323-burn-bryte-with-celeste-conowitch-and-eugenio-vargas-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Innerspace by Lilo Sound
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5966-innerspace
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* Clip 2: Space Energy by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5175-space-energy
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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It’s the second episode of series 32! We welcome back Celeste Conowitch and Eugenio Vargas from the Burning Daylight live streamed campaign to create characters together for Burn Bryte, a galaxy spanning, science fantasy RPG exclusively for Roll20.net.
Announcements: * AudioVerse Awards Finalist Voting: + https://audioverseawards.net/vote/ * Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign + https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
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Guests and Projects:Celeste Conowitch @cconowitch
Eugenio Vargas @DMJazzyHands
Games discussed this episode:Burn Bryte
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:38 - Species Selection * 00:04:31 - Ryan’s Selection Details * 00:05:55 - Magic Sidebar * 00:08:04 - Amelia’s Selection Details * 00:09:20 - Culture * 00:18:39 - Story Path * 00:28:16 - Skills * 00:41:46 - Abilities * 00:49:45 - Conditions Sidebar * 00:53:17 - Equipment * 00:56:08 - Advantages Sidebar * 01:15:34 - Names * 01:21:37 - Ships * 01:24:26 - Episode Closer * 01:28:06 - Call to Action * 01:31:52 - Show Blurb: Modifier
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-322-burn-bryte-with-celeste-conowitch-and-eugenio-vargas-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Innerspace by Lilo Sound
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5966-innerspace
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Space Energy by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5175-space-energy
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Series 32 begins right here! We welcome Celeste Conowitch and Eugenio Vargas from the Burning Daylight live streamed campaign to cover Burn Bryte, a galaxy spanning, science fantasy RPG exclusively for Roll20.net. We go over what this game is all about and learn about this amazing setting before starting to create our people!
Announcements: * Campaign: Skyjacks Album Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotpodcast/skyjacks-the-album * #C3FridayForge + https://twitter.com/hashtag/C3FridayForge?src=hashtag_click&f=live
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Guests and Projects:Celeste Conowitch @cconowitch
Eugenio Vargas @DMJazzyHands
Games discussed this episode:Burn Bryte
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:58 - Introductions * 00:05:55 - What’s in a game? * 00:09:41 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:10:41 - What kinds of stories and themes does Burn Bryte explore? * 00:12:35 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:17:39 - What is unique about this game? * 00:22:39 - History of the game * 00:25:45 - Terms and Concepts - Skills and Dice * 00:31:59 - Abilities * 00:34:02 - Argent - Currency * 00:35:44 - Story Paths * 00:37:03 - Let’s make some people! * 00:38:45 - Starting with the Charactermancer! * 00:39:20 - The species * 00:42:47 - Driftlings * 00:44:12 - Glean * 00:48:01 - Ino * 00:49:52 - Kith’uk * 00:53:07 - Peacecraft * 00:57:05 - Ror-nan * 01:00:36 - Ulran * 01:04:33 - Zivoy * 01:10:00 - Episode Closer * 01:14:36 - Show Blurb: Design Doc
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-321-burn-bryte-with-celeste-conowitch-and-eugenio-vargas-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Innerspace by Lilo Sound
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5966-innerspace
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Space Energy by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5175-space-energy
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to a special bonus Spotlight episode! In this episode, we will be covering the dual-toned tumbling tower, casual RPG by Pete Petrusha, Rest in Pieces. Find out what it’s like having Death for a roommate, and why it’s probably not as fun as Bill and Ted make it seem. We discuss the system as well as create a character together in this short episode compared to our normal format!
Announcements: * Rest in Pieces Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peteyp/rest-in-pieces-ridiculous-deadbeat-block-tower-roleplaying * BOLT Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boltrpg/the-bolt-rpg-engine * AcadeCon 2020 Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/acadecon-2020-our-first-d8s * Campaign: Skyjacks Album Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotpodcast/skyjacks-the-album * AudioVerse Awards Nominations: One Shot Network Consideration Guides + Nominate Here: http://audioverseawards.net/nominate/ + Skyjacks: Courier’s Call: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eATPUuUrD_R1gpyy3xpXC59Mq6xcpwtJ4MeNtvstyKM/edit?usp=sharing + Campaign: Skyjacks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L8PGwGDkJUFjuwFS18hdu1w6SskvYxwD7nKdrZb_PWA/edit?usp=sharing + The Broadswords: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kLYuhuzwnyscMieRLJSrhIAGHiYeC-GocrAZBZLmLA/edit?usp=sharing + Neoscum: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17PN03NkgHS9G8N5ph6qf4z1aFVvUHb_3fHFj29BLoRQ/edit?usp=sharing
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Guests and Projects:Pete Petrusha @vembranor
Games discussed this episode:Rest in Pieces
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:12 - Introductions * 00:06:10 - What’s in a game? * 00:08:11 - The Setting * 00:09:03 - What materials are needed? * 00:25:24 - What sort of characters can we create in this game? * 00:27:13 - Let’s make some people! * 00:28:24 - Pipe Dreams * 00:30:38 - Dead End Jobs * 00:33:03 - Touch * 00:35:23 - Deadly Object * 00:36:01 - Hobbies * 00:38:13 - Pet Peeves * 00:40:57 - Finishing up the character * 00:50:32 - Names * 00:52:02 - Kickstarter and Final Thoughts * 00:55:45 - Episode Closer * 00:59:02 - Show Blurb: Asians Represent
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-e12-rest-in-pieces-with-pete-petrusha/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: The Builder by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4484-the-builder
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Barroom Ballet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3418-barroom-ballet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In today’s episode, we welcome back Kyle Allen and Russ Wild from the Prism Pals podcast, to discuss the character creation process for Quest, the fantasy RPG from TC Sottek of The Adventure Guild. We also get into some not-at-all confusing fanfic about the characters we made this series!
Announcements: * Kyle Allen’s Quest Adventure Profile: + https://superqueero.itch.io/the-adventure-profile * Ammourazz’s Twitch Channel: + https://twitch.tv/ammourazz
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Games discussed this episode:Quest @QuestRPG
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:29 - Reintroductions * 00:07:05 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:10:03 - Kyle and Russ’s personal processes for creating characters. * 00:14:58 - How does character creation in Quest stack up against other games? * 00:24:35 - How do the mechanics of character creation reinforce the feel of Quest? * 00:27:41 - How does the process of character creation set the expectations for playing? * 00:32:27 - What is one of the biggest flaws/best parts of character creation? * 00:47:33 - Fanfiction! * 01:02:10 - Take it up a level! * 01:02:34 - How do characters grow narratively? * 01:03:59 - How do characters advance mechanically? * 01:12:51 - Final thoughts? * 01:16:30 - Episode Closer * 01:20:43 - Show Blurb: All My Fantasy Children * 01:21:20 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-303-quest-with-kyle-allen-and-russ-wilde-prism-pals-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Prism Pals main theme by Neil Martin (https://twitter.com/BardicMartin)
* Clip 2: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6092-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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We continue our character creation series for Quest, an RPG created by T.C. Sottek from The Adventure Guild, and we welcome back Kyle Allen and Russ Wilde from the Prism Pals podcast to finish creating our wild crew of characters!
Announcements: * Ennie Winners: + https://www.geeknative.com/79540/the-ennies-2020-winners-have-been-announced-and-a-doom-metal-art-rpg-won-best-product-of-the-year/
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Games discussed this episode:Quest @QuestRPG
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:48 - Recap * 00:02:26 - Show your style * 00:06:20 - Call home * 00:08:54 - Believe in something * 00:11:08 - Vulnerability * 00:12:25 - Dream big * 00:14:09 - Gear * 00:19:02 - Names and pronouns * 00:21:34 - Introducing our characters * 00:26:26 - Abilities * 00:40:55 - Episode Closer * 00:44:05 - Show Blurb: Session Zero
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-302-quest-with-kyle-allen-and-russ-wilde-prism-pals-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Prism Pals main theme by Neil Martin (https://twitter.com/BardicMartin)
* Clip 2: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6092-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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For the first episode of our 30th series, we welcome Kyle Allen and Russ Wilde from the Prism Pals podcast to discuss Quest, an RPG created by T.C. Sottek from The Adventure Guild, and to start diving into the delightfully cozy character creation.
Announcements: * Ennie Winners: + https://www.geeknative.com/79540/the-ennies-2020-winners-have-been-announced-and-a-doom-metal-art-rpg-won-best-product-of-the-year/
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Guests and Projects:Kyle Allen @SuperQueero
Russ Wilde @RussWIldest
Prism Pals @PrismPals
Games discussed this episode:Quest @QuestRPG
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:50 - Introductions * 00:05:11 - What’s in a game? * 00:06:12 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:08:41 - What sorts of stories and themes does this game explore? * 00:10:43 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:13:54 - What is unique about Quest? * 00:19:18 - History of the game * 00:29:08 - Basic terms and concepts * 00:29:34 - Success Bands * 00:33:47 - Hit Points * 00:37:15 - Adventure Points * 00:38:41 - Stats? * 00:39:15 - Anything else? * 00:40:12 - Let’s make some people! * 00:43:12 - 8 Roles * 00:45:07 - Picking our roles * 00:50:21 - Body/Face/Vibe * 00:56:18 - Episode Closer * 00:58:13 - Show Blurb: A Woman With Hollow Eyes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-301-quest-with-kyle-allen-and-russ-wilde-prism-pals-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Fantasy Adventure by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5425-fantasy-adventure-
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* Clip 2: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6092-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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The final Episode of our Legend of the Five Rings series with David Gordon Bursesh. We discuss the character creation process, the problems with this game, and the frustrations of trying to level up.
Announcements: * Asian’s represent L5R Read on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbQUmmaVBxqrHrVZFBiuGSHBYx-KlhmAU
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Guests and Projects:David Gordon Buresh @SndWurks
Games discussed this episode:Legend of the Five Rings
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:22 - Introduction * 00:01:39 - David’s character * 00:02:37 - Amelia’s character * 00:03:12 - Ryan’s character * 00:05:28 - D20 for your thoughts * 00:05:49 - David’s start in RPGs * 00:09:22 - Personal Process * 00:13:47 - How does character creation stack up? * 00:27:59 - How do mechanics reinforce feel? * 00:36:23 - Does the process set expectations? * 00:44:53 - Flaws and best parts * 00:58:30 - Problematic fave * 01:03:02 - Elephant in the room * 01:13:21 - Fanfic * 01:17:07 - Take it up a level * 01:43:55 - Plugs * 01:44:30 - Episode Closer * 01:46:02 - Show Blurb: Campaign * 01:46:59 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-293-legend-of-the-five-rings-with-david-gordon-buresh-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Mountain Emperor by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4085-mountain-emperor
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: A Journey Towards My Dreams by Luna Li (Shao Qing)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6106-a-journey-towards-my-dreams
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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The second episode of our Legend of the Five Rings series welcomes back David Gordon Buresh, from the Dave of the Five Rings blog, to finish up our characters by going through the remaining checks notes 17 questions. Also, hear Ryan’s first exasperated sigh against Amelia’s favorite game!
Announcements:* Legend of the Five Rings (5th Edition): Code of the Way of the Warrior | Asians Read S2E1 + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRh2icYVrks&feature=youtu.be
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Games discussed this episode:Legend of the Five Rings
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:25 - Recap * 00:03:01 - Question 4: How does your character stand out within their school? * 00:05:22 - Question 5: Who is your lige and what is your character’s duty to them? * 00:08:30 - Question 6: What does your character long for, and how might this impede their duty? * 00:11:22 - Question 7: What is your character’s relationship with their clan? * 00:17:16 - Question 8: What does your character think of Bushido? * 00:20:06 - Question 9: What is your character’s greatest accomplishment so far? * 00:26:36 - Question 10: What holds your character back most in life? * 00:34:04 - Question 11: What activity makes your character feel at peace? * 00:35:15 - Question 12: What concern, fear or foible troubles your character most? * 00:37:28 - Question 13: Who has your character learned from the most during their life? * 00:43:29 - Question 14: What do people notice first upon encountering your character? * 00:46:17 - Question 15: How does your character act in stressful situations? * 00:47:49 - Question 16: What is your character’s pre-existing relationships with other clans, families, organizations or traditions? * 00:50:55 - Question 17: How would your character’s parents describe you? * 00:54:08 - Question 18: Who was your character named to honor? * 01:01:22 - Question 19: What is your character’s personal name? * 01:01:56 - Question 20: How should your character die? * 01:05:21 - Finally finished! * 01:06:55 - Episode Closer * 01:09:33 - Show Blurb: One Shot
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-292-legend-of-the-five-rings-with-david-gordon-buresh-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Mountain Emperor by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4085-mountain-emperor
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: A Journey Towards My Dreams by Luna Li (Shao Qing)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6106-a-journey-towards-my-dreams
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In this first episode of series 29, we finally get to cover Amelia’s favorite game, Legend of the Five Rings 5th Edition, with guest David Gordon Buresh! We dive into what this game is all about and start creating our characters using a series of 20 questions every step of the way.
Announcements:* ENnie Voting! + http://www.ennie-awards.com/vote/2020/index.php * Legend of the Five Rings (5th Edition): Code of the Way of the Warrior | Asians Read S2E1 + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRh2icYVrks&feature=youtu.be
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Guests and Projects: David Gordon Buresh @SndWurks
Games discussed this episode:Legend of the Five Rings
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:39 - Introductions * 00:05:28 - What’s in a game? * 00:07:16 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:08:19 - What sort of stories and themes are this game meant to explore? * 00:11:28 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:13:17 - What is unique about L5R? * 00:16:09 - History of L5R * 00:22:23 - Terms and Concepts * 00:42:47 - Let’s make some people! * 00:44:52 - Question 1: What is your Clan? * 00:53:14 - Question 2: What is your family? * 01:00:36 - Question 3: What is your School? * 01:25:34 - Episode Closer * 01:27:29 - Show Blurb: Warda
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-291-legend-of-the-five-rings-with-david-gordon-buresh-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Mountain Emperor by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4085-mountain-emperor
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: A Journey Towards My Dreams by Luna Li (Shao Qing)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6106-a-journey-towards-my-dreams
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In the final episode of our Numenera series, Darcy Ross, from Cypher Speak and Monte Cook Games, sits down with us to discuss the process of character creation and we make some great fanfic!
Announcements:* Monte Cook Games $5 Off listener promotion: + https://montecookgames.com/store/ + Use code “ccc5off” to get $5 off your order!
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Games discussed this episode:Numenera: Discovery & Destiny
Numenera: Starter Set
Ashes of the Sea Free Quickstart Rules
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:50 - Intro * 00:03:35 - Darcy’s Character * 00:05:04 - Amelia’s Character * 00:06:01 - Ryan’s Character * 00:07:32 - D20 for your thoughts * 00:07:51 - Darcy’s start in RPGs * 00:10:51 - Personal process for character creation * 00:12:48 - How does character creation stack up? * 00:18:43 - How do mechanics reinforce feel? * 00:20:55 - How does character creation set expectations? * 00:27:31 - Flaws and best parts * 00:38:22 - Mix of sci fi and fantasy * 00:42:47 - Fanfic * 00:57:38 - Take it up a level * 01:05:30 - Plugs * 01:07:13 - Closer * 01:08:46 - Show Blurb: Total Party Kill
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-283-numenera-with-darcy-ross-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: History and Future by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/67-history-and-future
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Shiny Tech II by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4348-shiny-tech-ii
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In the second episode of our Numenera series, Darcy Ross, from Cypher Speak and Monte Cook Games, returns to finish our characters with us!
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Games discussed this episode:Numenera: Discovery & Destiny
Numenera: Starter Set
Ashes of the Sea Free Quickstart Rules
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:08 - Recap * 00:05:39 - Rolling for Cyphers * 00:16:26 - Oddities * 00:20:50 - Equipment and Currency * 00:25:42 - Abilities * 00:30:24 - Stat pool distribution * 00:34:13 - Initiative discussion * 00:37:15 - Focus and Descriptor Abilities and Bonuses * 00:41:37 - Backgrounds * 00:45:37 - PC Connections * 00:51:45 - Initial link to the starting adventure * 00:55:56 - Naming our characters * 00:59:55 - Episode Closer * 01:03:04 - Show Blurb - The Broadswords
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-282-numenera-with-darcy-ross-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: History and Future by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/67-history-and-future
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Shiny Tech II by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4348-shiny-tech-ii
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In this first episode of series 28, we welcome Darcy Ross, who is the co-host of the Cypher Speak podcast from the Misdirected Mark Network as well as the Community Relations Coordinator for Monte Cook Games, as we sit down to discuss Numenera, a Science Fantasy RPG. We’ll start building our characters this episode, too, so get ready to start meeting some amazing people in this amazingly unique setting!
Announcements:* Monte Cook Games $5 Off listener promotion: + https://montecookgames.com/store/ + Use code “ccc5off” to get $5 off your order!
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Games discussed this episode:Numenera: Discovery & Destiny
Numenera: Starter Set
Ashes of the Sea Free Quickstart Rules
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:55 - Introductions * 00:06:06 - What’s in a game? * 00:07:38 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:09:49 - What sorts of stories and themes is Numenera meant to explore? * 00:11:12 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:12:36 - What is most unique about Numenera? * 00:16:38 - The history of Numenera * 00:21:59 - Basic terms and concepts * 00:29:36 - Let’s make some people! * 00:32:26 - Constructing our sentences * 00:35:05 - Picking our Types * 00:37:23 - Picking our Focuses * 00:41:18 - Picking our Descriptors * 00:43:49 - Expanding our choices: Type * 00:44:31 - Effort * 00:45:13 - Edge * 00:46:52 - Cypher Use * 00:48:47 - Weapons * 00:51:07 - Skills * 00:55:38 - Abilities * 01:00:01 - Episode Closer * 01:01:57 - Show Blurb: System Mastery
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-281-numenera-with-darcy-ross-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: History and Future by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/67-history-and-future
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Shiny Tech II by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4348-shiny-tech-ii
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In the last episode of series 27, we welcome back Alex Flanigan, from the A Horror Borealis and The Cryptid Keeper podcasts, as our special guest co-host, filling in for Amelia due to a family emergency at the time of recording. We also welcome back Ryan’s best friend since the first grade, and current GM for their campaign together using the system we’re covering this series: Beyond the Wall and Other Adventures, a Fantasy RPG by Flatland Games. This episode we’ll be discussing what we thought of the game as well as learning more about our characters during the fanfic portion of the show!
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Adam Steward
Games discussed this episode:Beyond the Wall and Other Adventures
Beyond the Wall Further Afield
Beyond the Wall Supplements
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:44 - Introductions * 00:10:44 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:13:14 - What is Adam’s personal process for creating characters? * 00:14:57 - How does the character creation in this game stack up to others? * 00:21:31 - How does the process set expectations for playing? * 00:25:26 - What is the biggest flaw of character creation in this system? * 00:32:47 - Fanfiction! * 00:46:26 - Take it up a level! * 00:57:44 - Episode Closer * 01:00:44 - Show Blurb: Neoscum * 01:01:36 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-273-beyond-the-wall-with-alex-flanigan-and-adam-steward-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Truth of the Legend by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4551-truth-of-the-legend
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Village Consort by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4585-village-consort
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In the second episode of series 27, we welcome back Alex Flanigan, from the A Horror Borealis and The Cryptid Keeper podcasts, as our special guest co-host, filling in for Amelia due to a family emergency at the time of recording. We also welcome back Ryan’s best friend since the first grade, and current GM for their campaign together using the system we’re covering this series: Beyond the Wall and Other Adventures, a Fantasy RPG by Flatland Games. This episode we’ll be finishing our characters and building a village!
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The Cryptid Keeper @CryptKeepPod
Adam Steward
Games discussed this episode:Beyond the Wall and Other Adventures
Beyond the Wall Further Afield
Beyond the Wall Supplements
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:25 - Recap * 00:02:58 - First questions and Adding Town Features * 00:09:27 - 2nd Questions * 00:12:15 - Question 3 and Adding NPCs * 00:17:59 - Question 4 and Class Abilities * 00:20:54 - Question 5 and More Town Features * 00:27:02 - Question 6 and Linking to other players * 00:30:38 - Last question and more NPCs * 00:44:11 - Finishing up our characters * 00:45:40 - Names * 00:50:08 - Episode Closer * 00:53:30 - Show Blurb: Neoscum
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-272-beyond-the-wall-with-alex-flanigan-and-adam-steward-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Truth of the Legend by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4551-truth-of-the-legend
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Village Consort by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4585-village-consort
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In this first episode of series 27, we welcome Alex Flanigan, from the A Horror Borealis and The Cryptid Keeper podcasts, as our special guest co-host, filling in for Amelia due to a family emergency at the time of recording. We also welcome Ryan’s best friend since the first grade, and current GM for their campaign together using the system we’re covering this series: Beyond the Wall and Other Adventures, a Fantasy RPG by Flatland Games. Learn about the game and hear about the character archetypes we’ll be creating for this series!
Announcements:* Courier’s Call Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotpodcast/skyjacks-couriers-call-season-1
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A Horror Borealis @AHorrorBorealis
The Cryptid Keeper @CryptKeepPod
Adam Steward
Games discussed this episode:Beyond the Wall and Other Adventures
Beyond the Wall Further Afield
Beyond the Wall Supplements
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:41 - Introductions * 00:07:16 - What’s in a game? * 00:10:50 - What materials do we need to play? * 00:12:25 - What sort of stories and themes is this game meant to explore? * 00:17:24 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:17:57 - What is the most unique thing about Beyond the Wall? * 00:23:08 - Terms and Concepts - Abilities * 00:24:14 - How skills work * 00:27:20 - Fortune Points * 00:30:16 - Let’s make some people! * 00:34:45 - Picking our playbooks * 00:47:52 - Getting started on our playbook questions * 00:48:16 - Episode Closer * 00:50:11 - Show Blurb: Modifier
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-271-beyond-the-wall-with-alex-flanigan-and-adam-steward-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Truth of the Legend by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4551-truth-of-the-legend
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Village Consort by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4585-village-consort
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 26! James D’Amato joins us, once again, to discuss Genesys, a setting neutral RPG by Fantasy Flight Games, as well as learning a bit more about the Campaign Skyjacks world of Speir!
Announcements:* Courier’s Call Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotpodcast/skyjacks-couriers-call-season-1
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The Ultimate Micro RPG Book
Games discussed this episode:Genesys
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:16 - Intro * 00:02:51 - Old Song * 00:03:38 - Eudora Atherton * 00:04:01 - Ezra Fallenstar * 00:04:52 - D20 For your thoughts * 00:05:39 - Creating Skyjacks * 00:10:53 - James’s Process * 00:12:02 - How does it stack up * 00:16:22 - Do mechanics reinforce feel * 00:18:02 - Biggest flaw * 00:20:59 - What works * 00:22:20 - Stories you’re excited to tell * 00:23:45 - Fanfic * 00:35:14 - Take it up a level * 00:35:24 - How do characters change? * 00:41:39 - Episode Closer * 00:43:12 - Show Blurb: Design Doc * 00:43:47 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-263-genesys-and-skyjacks-with-james-damato-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Pirates Of The Quarantine by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6030-pirates-of-the-quarantine
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Land Of Pirates by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4961-land-of-pirates
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 26! This episode, we welcome back our very own network president, James D’Amato, to finish creating our characters together for Genesys, a setting neutral RPG by Fantasy Flight Games, utilizing the Campaign Skyjacks world of Speir!
Announcements:* Courier’s Call Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotpodcast/skyjacks-couriers-call-season-1 * Our Podchaser Page: + https://podchaser.charactercreationcast.com/
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Games discussed this episode:Genesys
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:20 - Recap * 00:04:56 - Picking Careers * 00:10:37 - Characteristics and Spending XP * 00:12:58 - Skills * 00:13:57 - Talents * 00:22:22 - After spending XP * 00:26:22 - Naming our characters * 00:31:10 - Episode Closer * 00:35:16 - Show Blurbs: Asians Represent
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-262-genesys-and-skyjacks-with-james-damato-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Pirates Of The Quarantine by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6030-pirates-of-the-quarantine
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Land Of Pirates by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4961-land-of-pirates
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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We’re very excited to welcome you to the beginning of series 26! This series we welcome our very own network president, James D’Amato, to learn about Genesys, a setting neutral RPG by Fantasy Flight Games, as well as begin creating characters in the Campaign Skyjacks world of Speir!
Announcements:* Courier’s Call Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotpodcast/skyjacks-couriers-call-season-1
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Guests and Projects: James D’Amato @OneShotRPG
Campaign @CampaignPod
The Ultimate Micro RPG Book
Games discussed this episode:Genesys
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:07 - Introductions * 00:11:06 - What’s in a game? * 00:13:51 - How the dice work in Genesys * 00:21:37 - Building worlds in Genesys * 00:23:29 - Discussing Speir * 00:27:45 - Materials Needed * 00:28:58 - What sorts of stories and themes are explored in Speir? * 00:32:23 - What inspired you to make this setting to begin with? * 00:34:04 - Basic Terms of Genesys * 00:36:25 - Let’s make some people! * 00:36:46 - The Luminaries * 00:38:01 - Ryan’s Luminaries * 00:43:05 - Amelia’s Luminaries * 00:46:55 - James’s Luminaries * 00:51:06 - Our Archetypes * 00:52:16 - Episode Closer * 00:54:11 - Show Blurbs: A Horror Borealis
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-261-genesys-and-skyjacks-with-james-damato-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Pirates Of The Quarantine by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6030-pirates-of-the-quarantine
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Land Of Pirates by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4961-land-of-pirates
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In this Evolution Cast episode Amelia and Ryan talk about how to make the most of your time stuck at home with GAMES!
Announcements* Home for Wayward OCs + Ryan: https://player.fm/series/the-home-for-wayward-ocs/ryan-and-elena + Amelia: https://player.fm/series/the-home-for-wayward-ocs/ep-044-amelia-and-isawa
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Timestamps:* 00:00 - Announcements * 01:46 - Intro * 02:59 - VTTRPGS * 14:32 - Virtual Dice * 21:11 - Finding Groups * 24:06 - Tips for Playing * 48:49 - Closer * 50:01 - Show Blurb - Arms of the Tide
Tools - Virtual Tabletops* Roll20.net * https://roll20.net/ * Fantasy Grounds + https://www.fantasygrounds.com/home/home.php * Astral + https://www.astraltabletop.com/ * D20Pro + https://d20pro.com/ * Tabletop Simulator + https://www.tabletopsimulator.com/ * Multiverse - Kickstarting right now + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/playmultiverse/multiverse-rpgs-for-every-kind-of-player
Tools - Virtual Dice* Discord Bots (the ones we use on our server) + Sidekick - https://github.com/ArtemGr/Sidekick + D1-C3 - https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/246055-discord-swrpg-assistant-bot-dice-roller-destiny-pool-character-tracker-initiative-tracker/ * Rolz.org + https://rolz.org
Social Distance Gaming Spreadsheet: * https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12pVdRJeFdd19tEF39N2MLQkIg0AJQ1PZjPcu5OVhrLw/edit?usp=sharing
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-evolution-cast-e20-gaming-at-a-distance/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Two Together by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4555-two-together
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* Clip 2: Call to Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3470-call-to-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
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On the final episode of our 25th series, Ryan welcomes back David Gunsberg and Morgan Jenkins to talk about Golden Sky Stories, a slice of life RPG where kindness reigns. Amelia wasn’t able to make it for this recording, but we end up with a really great discussion about this very wholesome game.
Announcements:* Princess World Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1706590045/princess-world * Multiverse Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/playmultiverse/multiverse-rpgs-for-every-kind-of-player
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Guests and Projects: David Gunsberg @Tigrannosaurus1
Morgan Jenkins @MorriganJenk
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Games discussed this episode:Golden Sky Stories
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:19 - Intro * 00:03:50 - David’s Character * 00:04:28 - Morgan’s Character * 00:05:14 - Amelia’s Character * 00:05:32 - Ryan’s Character * 00:06:29 - D20 for your thoughts * 00:06:51 - Morgan’s start in RPGs * 00:08:09 - David’s start in RPGs * 00:10:30 - David’s process * 00:12:00 - Morgan’s process * 00:14:46 - How does character creation stack up? * 00:23:46 - How does character creation set expectations? * 00:29:46 - Biggest flaw * 00:33:10 - Playing as animals * 00:42:03 - Our group * 00:51:56 - Take it up a level * 00:52:04 - How characters change * 00:56:30 - Do characters level up? * 01:00:56 - Plugs * 01:02:58 - Closer * 01:04:30 - Show Blurbs: All My Fantasy Children * 01:05:08 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-253-golden-sky-stories-with-david-gunsberg-and-morgan-jenkins-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Ukulele Fun by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5441-ukulele-fun-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Carefree by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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On the second episode of our 25th series, we welcome back David Gunsberg and Morgan Jenkins to talk about Golden Sky Stories, a slice of life RPG where kindness reigns. Listen as we meet our adorable characters and find out what sort of shenanigans they had gotten up to together in the past!
Announcements:* Descent into Midnight: + https://descentintomidnight.com * Princess World Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1706590045/princess-world * Pasión de las Pasiones Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bleongambetta/pasion-de-las-pasiones
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Games discussed this episode:Golden Sky Stories
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:58 - Weaknesses * 00:10:55 - Attributes * 00:15:22 - Henge/Human forms and personalities * 00:26:05 - Connections with each other * 00:33:12 - Connections with the town * 00:41:19 - How things would wrap up * 00:42:07 - Episode Closer * 00:45:43 - Show Blurbs (Session Zero)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-252-golden-sky-stories-with-david-gunsberg-and-morgan-jenkins-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Opening Clip: Sovereign Quarter by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4396-sovereign-quarter
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 1: Ukulele Fun by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5441-ukulele-fun-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Carefree by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Our 25th series starts here where we welcome friends of the show David Gunsberg and Morgan Jenkins to talk about Golden Sky Stories, a slice of life RPG where kindness reigns.
Announcements:* Descent into Midnight Kickstarter: + https://dimrpg.io/ks * Princess World Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1706590045/princess-world * Pasión de las Pasiones Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bleongambetta/pasion-de-las-pasiones * The Creatensive Character Zine Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/isidorerae/the-creatensive-character-zine-with-praxis-descends
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Games discussed this episode:Golden Sky Stories
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:39 - Introductions * 00:06:51 - What’s in a game? * 00:07:52 - What materials do we need to play? * 00:13:07 - What stories and themes is this game meant to explore? * 00:18:57 - What is unique about Golden Sky Stories? * 00:24:24 - History of the game. * 00:26:30 - More about the Emotional Bleed * 00:32:29 - Terms and concepts * 00:48:11 - Let’s make some people! * 00:49:54 - David paints a picture and describes the character types * 00:52:55 - Base powers * 01:00:08 - Episode Closer * 01:02:03 - Show Blurbs (A Girl With Hollow Eyes)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-251-golden-sky-stories-with-david-gunsberg-and-morgan-jenkins-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Ukulele Fun by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5441-ukulele-fun-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Carefree by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight! Today we’re highlighting Izzy, aka Praxis Descends, and her new character building resource, The Creatensive Character Zine, kickstarting right now! Find out about this very cool resource as well as see how one of the exercises works with one of Ryan’s latest characters from the last Series!
Announcements:* The Creatensive Character Zine Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/isidorerae/the-creatensive-character-zine-with-praxis-descends * Princess World Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1706590045/princess-world * Descent into Midnight Kickstarter: + https://dimrpg.io/ks * A Horror Borealis/The Cryptid Keeper Year of the Moth Patreon Drive: + https://patreon.com/TheCryptidKeeper
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Guests and Projects: Izzy @PraxisDescends
Games Resources discussed this episode:The Creatensive Character Zine
Timestamps:* 00:00:22 - Introductions * 00:02:16 - What’s in a game? * 00:05:28 - What materials do we need? * 00:09:35 - Steps of using this Zine * 00:12:23 - Using the random tables * 00:22:19 - Kickstarter Details * 00:26:04 - Episode Closer * 00:29:09 - Show Blurbs (Campaign)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-the-creatensive-character-zine-with-izzy-praxis-descends/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: New Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-town
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5741-gothamlicious
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In a bonus Evolution Cast episode (because March has an extra Monday) we tackle how to plot out your characters story using goals and motivations.
Announcements* Descent into Midnight Kickstarter + https://dimrpg.io/ks * Princess World Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1706590045/princess-world * Pasión de las Pasiones Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bleongambetta/pasion-de-las-pasiones * The Creatensive Character Zine Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/isidorerae/the-creatensive-character-zine-with-praxis-descends
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Timestamps:* 00:00 - Announcements * 04:58 - Introduction * 08:36 - Desires and Motivations * 12:06 - Decisions vs. Goals * 15:46 - Motivations * 20:10 - Motivations can change * 22:04 - Make them credible * 25:06 - Cause and effect * 26:11 - Conscious vs. unconscious motivation * 29:02 - Impulsive vs. careful * 31:22 - Don’t make it easy * 32:43 - Show, don’t tell * 34:03 - Make it complex * 36:53 - Obstacles * 37:39 - How to do this * 38:13 - In-character journaling * 42:02 - Ask questions * 43:19 - Thanks * 43:50 - Closer * 45:04 - Show Blurbs * 45:52 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-evolution-cast-e19-how-plot-plot/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Our Story Begins by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4181-our-story-begins
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Touching Story by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4540-touching-story
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight! Today we’re highlighting Kevin Petker and his game, Princess World! Find out about the game in this abridged format, including us creating a princess, and get pumped to back this amazing kickstarter happening right now!
Announcements:* Princess World Kickstarter: + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1706590045/princess-world * Descent into Midnight Kickstarter: + https://dimrpg.io/ks * A Horror Borealis/The Cryptid Keeper Year of the Moth Patreon Drive: + https://patreon.com/TheCryptidKeeper
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Guests and Projects: Kevin Petker @KevinPetker
Games discussed this episode:Princess World
Timestamps:* 00:00:23 - Introductions * 00:02:24 - What’s in a game? * 00:04:24 - What settings are in this game? * 00:06:05 - What materials do we need to play? * 00:07:36 - What sort of characters can we make in this game? * 00:08:42 - Steps of character creation * 00:13:05 - Let’s make some people! * 00:31:19 - Kickstarter Details * 00:33:48 - Episode Closer * 00:36:42 - Show Blurbs (One Shot)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-princess-world-with-kevin-petker/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4466-teddy-bear-waltz
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3781-frost-waltz
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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This is our 18th episode of Character Evolution Cast, and we’re here to talk about making your gaming experience better by adding MORE GAMES!
Announcements* Descent into Midnight Kickstarter + https://dimrpg.io/ks * Princess World Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1706590045/princess-world * Decuma Kickstarter + https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldenlassogirl/decuma
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Games Mentioned* Blades in the Dark by John Harper + https://www.evilhat.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=322&zenid=1b18f3aap8n7lkvc69t11mosi5 * Decuma by Golden Lasso Games + Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldenlassogirl/decuma * Dialect by Kathryn Hymes and Hakan Seyalioglu + Website: https://thornygames.com/pages/dialect * Dread by Epidiah Ravachol + Drivethru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/83854/Dread?affiliate_id=1601603 * For the Queen by Alex Roberts + https://www.evilhat.com/home/for-the-queen/ * Kids on Bikes by Jonathan Gilmour & Doug Levandowski + Website: https://www.renegadegamestudios.com/kids-on-bikes * Microscope by Ben Robbins + Website: http://www.lamemage.com/microscope/ + Drivethru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/91183/Microscope?affiliate_id=1601603 * Reflections by Jim McClure + Drivethru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/202679/Reflections-A-Game-of-Dueling-Samurai?affiliate_id=1601603 * A Single Moment by Tobie Abad + Drivethru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/174365/A-Single-Moment?affiliate_id=1601 * Star Crossed! by Alex Roberts + Website: https://bullypulpitgames.com/games/star-crossed/ + Drivethru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/264925/Star-Crossed?affiliate_id=1601603603 * The Ward by Kevin Petker + Website: https://www.magpiegames.com/product/the-ward-acute-care-edition-print/ + Drivethru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/222793/The-Ward-Acute-Care-Edition?affiliate_id=1601603
Shows Mentioned* A Horror Borealis + Website: https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/ + Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheCryptidKeeper * Campaign: Skyjacks and Campaign + Website: http://oneshotpodcast.com/category/campaign/ + Patreon: https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast + Reflections Episode: http://oneshotpodcast.com/campaign/skyjacks-episode-46/ + Dread Episode: http://oneshotpodcast.com/campaign/episode-forty-two/ * One Shot Podcast + Website: http://oneshotpodcast.com/ + Dialect Episode: http://oneshotpodcast.com/one-shot/168-dialect-part-1/ + Of Drow Origin: http://oneshotpodcast.com/one-shot/260-of-drow-origin-part-1/ * Protean City Comics + Website: http://proteancity.com/ + Patreon: https://patreon.com/stophackandroll + Microscope Episode: http://proteancity.com/episode/2ffc4174f97349e7/volume-0-special-signal-light-worldbuilding * She’s a Super Geek + Website: https://sasgeek.com/ + Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sasgeek + Decuma Episode: https://sasgeek.com/podcasts/128-decuma/
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:06:31 - Introduction * 00:07:51 - Your mileage may vary * 00:09:04 - Story Building * 00:09:31 - Star Crossed * 00:17:09 - Kids on Bikes * 00:21:46 - Reflections * 00:28:11 - Dread * 00:35:30 - Blades in the Dark * 00:40:06 - World Building * 00:40:43 - Microscope * 00:46:10 - Dialect * 00:49:38 - Decuma * 00:53:31 - For the Queen * 00:57:02 - Character Building * 01:01:53 - Outtro * 01:02:44 - Closer * 01:03:56 - Showblurbs - Welcome to Warda * 01:04:46 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-evolution-cast-e18-enhancing-your-games-with-games/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
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* Clip 2: Dreamer by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3676-dreamer
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight! Today we’re highlighting Rich Howard and his game, Descent into Midnight, that he is co-designing with Richard Kruetz-Landry and Taylor LaBresh, whom we had on previously for a full Descent into Midnight series back in Series 18! Find out what’s changed since that series, or hear about the game for the first time in this abridged format, and get pumped to back this amazing kickstarter happening right now!
Announcements:* Descent into Midnight Kickstarter: + https://dimrpg.io/ks * A Horror Borealis/The Cryptid Keeper Year of the Moth Patreon Drive: + https://patreon.com/TheCryptidKeeper
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Guests and Projects: Rich Howard @umbralwalker
Games discussed this episode:Descent into Midnight
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:12 - Introductions * 00:05:06 - What’s in a game? * 00:15:15 - What materials do we need to play? * 00:18:41 - What sort of characters can we make in this game? * 00:24:31 - Steps of character creation * 00:30:04 - Any big changes since we last covered this game? * 00:40:08 - Episode Closer * 00:43:45 - Show Blurbs (Total Party Kill)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/descent-into-midnight-character-creation-spotlight-with-rich-howard/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
* Clip 1: Clear Waters by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3516-clear-waters
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Clip 2: Hero Down by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3868-hero-down
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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This is the final episode of our Visigoths vs Mall Goths series, a game where you play time displaced Visigoths in a 90’s mall where, naturally, you are enemies with the mall goths that inhabit said mall. We welcome back special guest Lucian Kahn, designer of Visigoths vs Mall Goths and much more, to discuss this game with us!
Announcements:* Descent into Midnight Kickstarter Watch: + https://dimrpg.io/ks * A Horror Borealis/The Cryptid Keeper Year of the Moth Patreon Drive: + https://patreon.com/TheCryptidKeeper
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Guests and Projects: Lucian Kahn @oh_theogony
Games discussed this episode:Visigoths vs Mall Goths
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:22 - Reintroductions * 00:06:13 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:13:54 - Lucian’s process for creating characters * 00:16:32 - How does character creation in this game stack up against others? * 00:22:47 - How was it decided which characters to include? * 00:24:42 - Is there anything that absolutely needed to be there for character options? * 00:26:08 - What does the process of character creation tell us about playing the game? * 00:30:11 - What is one of the biggest flaws of character creation in this game? * 00:37:07 - Fanfiction! * 00:42:48 - Take it up a level! * 00:47:09 - Episode Closer * 00:51:10 - Show Blurbs (The Broadswords)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-243-visigoths-vs-mall-goths-with-lucian-kahn-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Gothamlicious" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eighties Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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This is the second episode of our Visigoths vs Mall Goths series, a game where you play time displaced Visigoths in a 90’s mall where, naturally, you are enemies with the mall goths that inhabit said mall. We welcome back a special guest to create characters with us, Lucian Kahn, designer of Visigoths vs Mall Goths, and much more!
Announcements:* Descent into Midnight Kickstarter Watch: + https://dimrpg.io/ks * A Horror Borealis/The Cryptid Keeper Year of the Moth Patreon Drive: + https://patreon.com/TheCryptidKeeper
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Guests and Projects: Lucian Kahn @oh_theogony
Games discussed this episode:Visigoths vs Mall Goths
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:30 - Recap * 00:02:56 - Names * 00:06:12 - Skills and Bonuses * 00:07:43 - Choose a goth style * 00:10:52 - Religion * 00:15:29 - Embarrassing Traits * 00:21:47 - Relationships * 00:27:55 - Finalized Characters * 00:29:35 - Episode Closer * 00:32:42 - Show Blurbs (System Mastery)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-242-visigoths-vs-mall-goths-with-lucian-kahn-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Gothamlicious" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eighties Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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This is the first episode of our Visigoths vs Mall Goths series, a game where you play time displaced Visigoths in a 90’s mall where, naturally, you are enemies with the mall goths that inhabit said mall. We welcome a special guest to cover this game with us, Lucian Kahn, designer of Visigoths vs Mall Goths, and much more, and we had a blast recording this series with him!
Announcements:* Descent into Midnight Kickstarter Watch: + https://dimrpg.io/ks * A Horror Borealis/The Cryptid Keeper Year of the Moth Patreon Drive: + https://patreon.com/TheCryptidKeeper
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Games discussed this episode:Visigoths vs Mall Goths
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:39 - Introductions * 00:09:10 - What’s in a game? * 00:13:00 - What materials do we need to play? * 00:14:37 - What stories and themes is this game meant to explore? * 00:18:18 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:24:18 - History of the game. * 00:29:29 - Basic Terms * 00:29:49 - Let’s make some people! * 00:31:09 - Picking our playbooks * 00:32:11 - Episode Closer * 00:34:06 - Show Blurbs (NeoScum)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-241-visigoths-vs-mall-goths-with-lucian-kahn-designer-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Gothamlicious" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Eighties Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In a follow up to episode 5, we revisit the concepts from actual play podcasts that you can bring to your home table.
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Guests and Projects:* Kristine Chester + https://twitter.com/12thknight * Marshall Sims + https://twitter.com/MrMalicious1
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Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1:Tyrfing by Danheim (https://danheimmusic.com/) - Theme for Omen’s Call * Clip 2: Theme from Sounds Like Crowes by Rudy Zuniga (https://www.facebook.com/rudy.zuniga.3576)
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In the final episode of our Lancer series, Tom joins us as we learn a little bit about our team, talk about the difficulty of managing a lot of options for customization and learn more about Lancer itself.
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Guests and Projects:Tom Parkinson Morgan @Orbitaldropkick
Miguel Lopez @The_One_Lopez
Massif Press @LancerRPG
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:20 - Intro * 00:04:57 - Tom’s Character * 00:06:16 - Ryan’s Character * 00:07:39 - Amelia’s Character * 00:08:38 - D20 For Your Thoughts * 00:08:55 - Tom’s intro to RPGs * 00:12:18 - Personal character creation process * 00:17:55 - Character creation in this system * 00:27:05 - How did you decide to make character creation more open-ended here? * 00:30:42 - What does character creation tell us about the game? * 00:32:37 - Flaws of character creation * 00:36:12 - What are you proudest of? * 00:36:51 - Specifics of the game * 00:39:32 - Fanfic! * 00:47:22 - How would our group do? * 00:48:39 - Take it up a level * 00:48:48 - How do characters change? * 00:50:10 - How does leveling up work? * 01:01:11 -How do you gain levels? * 01:05:32 - Plugs * 01:06:58 - Closer * 01:08:31 - Show Blurbs: Design Doc * 01:09:06 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-233-lancer-with-tom-parkinson-morgan-and-miguel-lopez-designers-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Strength Of The Titans" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Crossing the Chasm" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Games discussed this episode:Lancer
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In the second episode of series 23, we’ll be finishing up our opening discussion about Lancer, a tactics based mech combat RPG by Massif Press, with designers Tom Parkinson Morgan and Miguel Lopez! This episode we’ll be creating some amazing characters with Tom and figuring out what sorts of mechs these characters would like to grow in to.
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Guests and Projects:Tom Parkinson Morgan @Orbitaldropkick
Miguel Lopez @The_One_Lopez
Massif Press @LancerRPG
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:48 - Terms * 00:04:17 - License Levels * 00:06:45 - Triggers * 00:09:37 - Backgrounds * 00:10:14 - Core Mechanics * 00:12:29 - Let’s make some people! * 00:13:57 - Making our pilots * 00:15:26 - Picking our backgrounds * 00:17:09 - Triggers * 00:29:43 - Talents * 00:37:33 - Creating our mechs * 00:50:34 - Picking our pilot gear * 01:02:35 - Episode Closer * 01:05:49 - Show Blurbs (Backstory)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-232-lancer-with-tom-parkinson-morgan-and-miguel-lopez-designers-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Strength Of The Titans" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Crossing the Chasm" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Games discussed this episode:Lancer
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Welcome to the first episode of 2020 and the first episode of series 23! This series we’ll be covering Lancer, a tactics based mech combat RPG by Massif Press, with designers Tom Parkinson Morgan and Miguel Lopez! This episode we’ll be diving into what the game is about as well as a peek behind the curtain at game design as a whole.
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Guests and Projects:Tom Parkinson Morgan @Orbitaldropkick
Miguel Lopez @The_One_Lopez
Massif Press @LancerRPG
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:43 - Introductions * 00:05:49 - What’s in a game? * 00:14:30 - What sort of stories and themes does this game explore? * 00:31:36 - The history of Lancer - Where did the idea come from? * 00:37:12 - How do you maintain momentum? * 00:49:19 - Episode Closer * 00:51:14 - Show Blurbs (Asians Represent)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-231-lancer-with-tom-parkinson-morgan-and-miguel-lopez-designers-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Strength Of The Titans" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Crossing the Chasm" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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This is a special episode of Character Creation ReCast where we spend an extended cold open reminiscing on 2019 and looking forward to 2020. After that, we dive into a bonus ReCast episode where we discuss what makes a good session zero and what sorts of things you need to keep in mind as both a player and a GM to help enhance the experience! We even have our own Session Zero worksheet in the show notes for you to follow along with!
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Announcements:Play/Test Guest Appearance by Amelia and Ryan:
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Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:24:39 - Intro * 00:25:20 - Ryan’s favorite part of session zero * 00:26:45 - Amelia’s favorite part of session zero * 00:27:36 - What is a session zero? * 00:29:20 - How does it feel different when you create characters together? * 00:32:17 - Building relationships between characters * 00:34:03 - Never go adventuring with strangers * 00:34:57 - The elevator pitch * 00:35:44 - Your inner power gamer * 00:36:30 - Say what you want * 00:38:05 - Your RPG first date * 00:40:00 - Why you should have a session zero * 00:41:06 - Safety and saying what you do(n’t) want * 00:27:27 - Establishing characters and relationships * 00:59:59 - A half-hearted apology to Caleb * 01:00:47 - Setting expectations * 01:05:05 - Our session zero guide * 01:09:30 - Meta game discussions * 01:11:54 - GM expectations of players * 01:26:18 - Player expectations of GMs * 01:29:56 - Safety guide * 01:32:54 - You don’t have to explain * 01:35:16 - NO MEANS NO (the X Card) * 01:39:07 - Soft no and checking in * 01:48:04 - Out of game logistics * 01:52:09 - Creating characters (or GO LISTEN TO OUR SHOW) * 01:55:08 - Let us tell people why session zero is great! * 01:58:53 - Closer * 02:00:11 - Show Blurb - A Horror Borealis
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/new-years-2019-special-recast-character-evolution-cast-e06-session-zero/transcript
Music:* Opening 1: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Relaxing Piano Music" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Opening 2: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Short Mission (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/Hard_2018/manuel_senfft_-_short_mission_1889) By Tagirijus (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/) * Clip 2: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
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On this final ReCast episode, we delve into the Character Evolution Cast backlog to pull out our interview with Jim McClure, host of the Talking Tabletop podcast, designer of Reflections and Satanic Panic and owner of Third Act Publishing to learn about how the theory of the 8 kinds of fun can help players hone in on their interests and communicate with their GMs for the best play experience.
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Guest:* Jim McClure + Twitter: @GMJimMcClure (https://www.twitter.com/GMJimMclure) + One Shot Network Twitter: @OneShotNetwork (https://twitter.com/OneShotNetwork) + One Shot Network Website: One Shot Website (http://oneshotpodcast.com/) + Third Act Publishing: Third Act Publishing Website (https://thirdact.pub)
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:26 - Introductions * 00:05:58 - The highest art form known to mankind * 00:07:06 - Jim’s most satisfying project so far * 00:10:24 - Jim’s favorite part of creating * 00:12:16 - Did you think we weren’t going to talk about L5R??? * 00:18:09 - Jim’s types of fun * 00:19:16 - What is “The 8 Kinds of Fun?” * 00:23:35 - How can players use this theory to further their own experience? * 00:25:31 - “My D&D looks nothing like yours” * 00:28:18 - What if your game isn’t engaging your kind of fun? * 00:30:54 - A description of each type of fun * 00:31:31 - 1 Sensation * 00:33:39 - 2 Fantasy * 00:35:36 - 3 Narrative * 00:42:21 - 4 Challenge * 00:45:36 - It’s okay if that type isn’t your favorite! * 00:48:05 - 5 Fellowship * 00:50:28 - 6 Expression * 00:52:28 - 7 Discovery * 00:53:58 - Mountain Tuna!!! * 00:56:26 - 8 Submission * 01:02:57 - Ryan and Amelia speculate about their types of fun * 01:06:45 - Player Examples * 01:08:39 - Amelia can’t understand playing nice * 01:12:33 - Ryan can’t understand why you wouldn’t * 01:14:28 - How having these terms can change the conversation * 01:16:29 - How to know what your type of fun is * 01:18:47 - The 8 kinds of fun in character creation * 01:21:57 - HAVE A SESSION ZERO * 01:23:24 - Do RPGs do certain kinds of fun better? * 01:25:11 - How can players bring in additional types? * 01:30:49 - A little more advice... * 01:34:33 - Amelia tells Jim what’s what * 01:35:35 - Plugs * 01:39:15 - Show Closer * 01:40:22 - Network Plug: Design Doc
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/recast-character-evolution-cast-e03-8-kinds-of-fun-with-jim-mcclure/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Short Mission (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/Hard_2018/manuel_senfft_-_short_mission_1889) By Tagirijus (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/) * Clip 2: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
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On this special Character Creation ReCast episode, we’re going all the way back to the beginning! This episode was originally released with the launch of our podcast back in April, 2018, and our guests were the GMs from Protean City Comics where we learned about MASKS: A New Generation and learned a lot about PbtA and how important it is to be able to see yourself in a game.
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Guests:Brandon Leon-Gambetta: @DrCaptainKobold
James Malloy: @AndTheMeltdowns
Elsbeth Denman: @TheCatOnTheWall
Timestamps:00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:37 - Introductions
00:09:50 - D20 For Your Thoughts?
00:10:01 - How do you approach character creation?
00:21:56 - How does MASKS compare to other systems for character creation?
00:30:52 - How does this process set up expectations of play?
00:47:01 - How do the mechanics of the game lead to character immersion?
00:57:05 - What sort of tone will our game have with this group?
01:08:17 - Take It Up A Level!
01:22:08 - Episode Closer
01:26:46 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/recast-series-23-masks-with-brandon-james-and-elsbeth-protean-city-comics-discussion/transcript
Music:Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Action Epic by Komiku
Clip 2: Stop, Hack and Roll opening theme
Clip 3: Night Owl by Broke For Free
Clip 4: Protean City Comics opening theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Games discussed this episode:MASKS: A New Generation by Magpie Games
Character Inspired Dice Sets:Ryan
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Brandon
James
Elsbeth
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For this special Character Creation ReCast episode, we’re highlighting the third part of our small games series, where Amelia and Ryan were joined by Chris Foster of the Play/Test podcast to talk about InSpectres, a game about a ghost hunting start up. This episode stands well on its own, too, with creation and discussion fit into a single episode!
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Guests:Chris Foster @Eyolo
Play/Test Podcast @playtestpod
Timestamps:00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:07 - Introductions
00:06:20 - What’s in a game?
00:09:48 - Let’s make some people!
00:11:46 - Naming the characters
00:13:31 - John Longfellow
00:14:12 - Ainsley Wright
00:14:54 - Jackie Smith
00:15:23 - Assigning skill dice
00:18:20 - Picking a talent
00:21:52 - Let’s make a franchise!
00:22:23 - How big is the franchise?
00:24:23 - Main office or start-up?
00:25:03 - Where are you located?
00:26:39 - Who runs the show?
00:25:55 - Who funds this?
00:27:03 - Amenities
00:29:43 - Gear
00:36:49 - Transportation
00:39:29 - Specialty
00:46:00 - Franchise dice
00:48:41 - D20 for your thoughts
00:52:44 - Are characters fleshed out?
00:56:21 - Flaws?
00:57:45 - What does character creation tell us about the game?
00:58:30 - Fan Fic Time!
01:02:31 - Plugs
01:03:28 - Episode Closer
01:04:54 - Show Blurbs
01:05:43 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/recast-series-193-inspectres-with-chris-foster/transcript
Music:Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
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Clip 2: "Epic Unease" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) from https://filmmusic.io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Games discussed this episode:InSpectres
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Welcome to a special Character Creation ReCast episode! December is a busy month for Amelia and Ryan, so join us on a remastered version of the discussion episode of Star Crossed, one of the four most impactful episodes that we’ve hand-picked to ReCast throughout December. If you enjoy this episode, check out the whole series back at the beginning of our feed!
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Guests:Alex Roberts: @muscularpikachu
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:45 - Reintroductions * 00:07:24 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:07:46 - How did Alex get into RPGs? * 00:12:10 - Alex’s personal character creation process * 00:14:45 - How does Star Crossed compare to other systems for character creation? * 00:22:30 - What did Alex need to have in this game for character creation? * 00:26:36 - How does the process lead to immersion? * 00:30:58 - How do we think our scenarios for our couples would play out? * 00:38:22 - How does this game handle character development? * 00:41:56 - Take it up a level! * 00:42:16 - Intensity and the concept of bleed * 00:48:22 - Decompressing during and after an intense game * 00:51:40 - What sorts of things can be learned from this game? * 01:01:32 - What did Alex learn from making this game? * 01:04:06 - Alex’s advice to get the most from Star Crossed * 01:05:31 - Why should people give this game a try? * 01:08:57 - Episode Closer * 01:12:52 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/recast-series-33-star-crossed-with-alex-roberts-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Autumn Day by Kevin MacLeod * Clip 2: Backstory podcast opening theme * Clip 3: Sovereign Quarter by Kevin MacLeod * Clip 4: Delicate Frost by Winter Solstice used in the Star Crossed Kickstarter video created by @banana_chan_vid * (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Character Inspired Mix Tapes:* Amelia and Ryan’s Couple + Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/7nguieqg9s4h9CqQMNifHp?si=aFX7r4HdTpaLO80McU5kbQ + YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkKn12lcNm8I3thhTK2MFvPt * Ryan and Alex’s Couple + Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/1fiectTQbuKO4d1gXOhiFd?si=WarEhAgHRUymPn4Cad94AQ + YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkLN3LhyGuLoBP9bMyNgJCNi * Alex and Amelia’s Couple + Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/5GLObBcZZxfRMjAoH8Tg3n?si=tWr0fDgPRpytAK3yVTfP-A + YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkIb1bw9OiDjDpX9ty-l8b7t
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As we get prepped for the holiday season, this special episode takes us to our 2019 Panel at AcadeCon where Amelia and Ryan worked with the audience to create some truly memorable characters.
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Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:28 - Intro * 01:20:58 - Closer * 01:22:26 - Show blurbs: Asians Represent * 01:23:07 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/acadecon-2019-panel-random-characters/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Music from https://filmmusic.io "The Descent" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In the final part of our Questlandia 2 series, we discuss the process of worldbuilding, talk about designing a game made for campaigns, and chat about how our lives influence our art in our discussion episode with Hannah Shaffer and Evan Rowland, designers of the game and hosts of the Design Doc podcast, also part of the One Shot Podcast Network!
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Guests and Projects:Hannah Shaffer @hanbandit
Evan Rowland @adrawnnovel
Make Big Things @makebigthings
Design Doc @designdocpod
Timestamps:* 00:00:21 - Intro * 00:00:46 - Hannah’s Character * 00:01:30 - Evan’s Character * 00:02:18 - Amelia’s Character * 00:02:51 - Ryan’s Character * 00:03:42 - D20 for your thoughts * 00:04:05 - Evan’s start in games * 00:05:11 - Hannah’s start in games * 00:08:02 - What do you like about collaborative worldbuilding? * 00:11:49 - Why make a GMless game? * 00:13:31 - Why is randomness still important? * 00:16:31 - What does character creation tell us about the game? * 00:19:44 - Why do we know so little about our ghosts? * 00:26:39 - What are the flaws and what are you proudest of? * 00:29:07 - Figuring out how to pitch the game * 00:29:57 - The character sheet * 00:33:49 - Changes from Questlandia 1 to Questlandia 2 * 00:36:15 - How real life influences design * 00:40:41 - FAN FIC! * 00:49:48 - Take it up a level * 00:52:10 - How does advancement work? * 00:56:08 - Making a campaign vs. a one shot * 01:01:42 - Plugs! * 01:04:13 - Closer * 01:04:40 - Show blurbs: Arms of the Tide * 01:06:33 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-223-questlandia-2-with-hannah-shaffer-and-evan-rowland-designers-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Music from https://filmmusic.io "With a Creation" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Design Doc Intro/outro theme by Pat King (https://www.woodpenny.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Questlandia 2
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Welcome to the second episode of series 22, everyone! This episode we actually play a little bit of Questlandia 2 and create a world with Hannah Shaffer and Evan Rowland, designers of the game and hosts of the Design Doc podcast, also part of the One Shot Podcast Network!
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Guests and Projects:Hannah Shaffer @hanbandit
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Make Big Things @makebigthings
Design Doc @designdocpod
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:10 - Recap * 00:02:09 - Let’s make a place * 00:03:40 - The moon phase * 00:05:13 - Introduce an element - NPC * 00:10:58 - Introducing a location * 00:13:25 - Introducing an aspect of the setting * 00:23:11 - Rolling for a trouble * 00:43:19 - Phase changes * 00:50:18 - Episode Closer * 00:54:06 - Show Blurbs (All My Fantasy Children)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-222-questlandia-2-with-hannah-shaffer-and-evan-rowland-designers-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Music from https://filmmusic.io "With a Creation" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Design Doc Intro/outro theme by Pat King (https://www.woodpenny.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Questlandia 2
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Welcome to the first episode of series 22, everyone! This episode we cover character creation for Questlandia 2, get into some great discussion about game design and collaboration, and stumble into a really flattering design decision with Hannah Shaffer and Evan Rowland, designers of the game and hosts of the Design Doc podcast, also part of the One Shot Podcast Network!
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Guests and Projects:Hannah Shaffer @hanbandit
Evan Rowland @adrawnnovel
Make Big Things @makebigthings
Design Doc @designdocpod
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:38 - Introductions * 00:05:00 - What’s in a game? * 00:07:37 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:10:44 - Is there a reason to go with custom materials? * 00:15:38 - What sort of stories and themes does this game explore? * 00:22:44 - The history of Questlandia * 00:28:07 - How is it collaborating vs not? * 00:33:31 - Playtesting * 00:40:53 - Terms and Concepts * 00:43:16 - Let’s make some people! * 00:56:41 - Our Choices * 01:00:02 - Episode Closer * 01:01:57 - Show Blurbs (Session Zero)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-221-questlandia-2-with-hannah-shaffer-and-evan-rowland-designers-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Music from https://filmmusic.io "With a Creation" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Design Doc Intro/outro theme by Pat King (https://www.woodpenny.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Questlandia 2
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In this episode of Character Evolution Cast, we welcome Christine Prevas of the Unexplored Places podcast to discuss bringing spookiness to your game!
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Guests and Projects:Christine Prevas @cprevas
Unexplored Places @unexploredcast
Transcripts:* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-evolution-cast-e16-playing-in-spooky-games-with-christine-prevas-unexplored-places-podcast/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Music from https://filmmusic.io "The House of Leaves" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Day of Chaos" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
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Welcome to the final episode of series 21, everyone! Today we welcome back Daniel Kwan and Patrick Keenan from Dundas West Games to discuss the character creation process for their new game, Ross Rifles, a World War 1, Powered by the Apocalypse RPG, kickstarting right now!
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Guests and Projects:Daniel Kwan @danielhkwan
Patrick Keenan @Keenan_Patrick
Dundas West Games @dundaswestgames
Asians Represent @aznsrepresent
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:17 - Intro * 00:04:21 - D20 For Your Thoughts * 00:04:30 -How Daniel got started * 00:06:17 - How Patrick got started * 00:07:11 -Personal process for creating characters * 00:08:34 - How does this stack up against other PbtA games? * 00:12:34 - How did you decide what character types to include? * 00:14:06 - Specific character options * 00:17:21 - What does character creation teach us about the game? * 00:18:24 -What is a flaw and what are you proud of? * 00:24:36 - How did you change the system to tell different stories? * 00:28:56 - FANFIC (Antonio time!) * 00:34:25 - Take it up a level * 00:34:32 - How do characters change as people? * 00:37:42 - How do you level up? * 00:41:26 - Safety Tools * 00:43:00 - Patrick’s Plugs * 00:43:17 - Daniel’s Plugs * 00:44:15 - Episode Closer * 00:45:43 - Show Blurbs (Adventure) * 00:46:18 - Outtakes
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-213-ross-rifles-with-daniel-kwan-and-patrick-keenan-designers-discussion/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: from https://filmmusic.io "Dark Times" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) * License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the second episode of series 21, everyone! Today we welcome back Daniel Kwan and Patrick Keenan from Dundas West Games to finish creating characters for their new game, Ross Rifles, a World War 1, Powered by the Apocalypse RPG, kickstarting right now!
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Guests and Projects:Daniel Kwan @danielhkwan
Patrick Keenan @Keenan_Patrick
Dundas West Games @dundaswestgames
Asians Represent @aznsrepresent
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:29 - Recap * 00:02:49 - Personal Items * 00:07:11 - Assign attributes * 00:08:00 - How long have we been stationed on the western front? * 00:09:48 - Playbook Questions * 00:13:27 - Attributes finalized * 00:17:17 - The Playbook moves * 00:21:53 - Introductions * 00:30:10 - Bonds * 00:42:09 - Episode Closer * 00:45:09 - Show Blurbs (Campaign)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-212-ross-rifles-with-daniel-kwan-and-patrick-keenan-designers-creation-continued/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: from https://filmmusic.io "Dark Times" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) * License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first episode of series 21! Today we welcome Daniel Kwan and Patrick Keenan from Dundas West Games to talk about, and start creating characters for, their new game, Ross Rifles, kickstarting right now!
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Guests and Projects:Daniel Kwan @danielhkwan
Patrick Keenan @Keenan_Patrick
Dundas West Games @dundaswestgames
Asians Represent @aznsrepresent
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:40 - Introductions * 00:05:28 - What’s in a game? * 00:06:03 - What materials do we need for the game? * 00:07:00 - What stories and themes does this game explore? * 00:11:06 - What do characters do in Ross Rifles? * 00:14:06 - What is unique about Ross Rifles? * 00:15:59 - What feelings were the designers trying to evoke? * 00:17:33 - Playtesting feedback * 00:27:05 - Let’s make some people! * 00:32:02 - Picking our playbooks * 00:38:20 - Uniforms * 00:39:39 - Using real war records for inspiration * 00:44:39 - Episode Closer * 00:46:34 - Show Blurbs (One Shot Podcast)
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-211-ross-rifles-with-daniel-kwan-and-patrick-keenan-designers-creation/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: from https://filmmusic.io "Dark Times" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) * License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In this episode of Character Evolution Cast, we welcome Aly Grauer and Drew Mierzejewski from the Warda podcast to discuss the joys of building a world together, including some great tips on how to do it well on both sides of the table!
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Guests and Projects:Aly Grauer @dreamstobecome
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Warda @WelcomeToWarda
Transcripts:* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-evolution-cast-e15-collaborative-world-building-with-aly-grauer-and-drew-mierzejewski-warda-podcast/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: from https://filmmusic.io "Industrial Music Box" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) * License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Clip 2: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
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Welcome to a bonus Spotlight episode where we interview Greg Leatherman to discuss his kickstarter for his new game, Glitter Hearts, a Powered by the Apocalypse game that emulates the magical girl types of genre!
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Guests and Projects:Greg Leatherman @WhiteWing
Very Random Encounters @VRECast
It’s Super Effective @pokemonpodcast
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:07 - Introductions * 00:05:25 - What’s in a game? * 00:06:36 - Character Creation - Everyday Identity/Stats * 00:10:10 - Archetype Moves * 00:15:13 - Settings and what do characters do in this game? * 00:18:54 - What materials do we need? * 00:20:00 - Kickstarter highlights * 00:27:25 - Closer * 00:29:59 - Show Blurbs (Total Party Kill)
Transcripts:* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-glitter-hearts-with-greg-leatherman/transcript
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: From https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to a bonus Spotlight episode where we interview Craig Campbell from Nerdburger Games to discuss his latest kickstarter, CAPERS Covert, a supplement for CAPERS that adds some great super spy action to the CAPERS system.
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Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:29 - Introductions * 00:05:16 - What’s in a game? * 00:08:36 - What sort of characters can you play in the base game? * 00:12:48 - Steps of character Creation * 00:18:59 - What does CAPERS Covert add? * 00:23:43 - Kickstarter Information * 00:26:11 - Anything else? * 00:26:55 - Closer * 00:29:48 - Show Blurbs (The Broadswords)
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: From https://filmmusic.io "Hitman" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In the final episode of series 20, and we welcome back Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor, designers of Heart, to talk about the character creation process, their hopes for the game, and the reasons behind the design choices they made. Amelia also gets to talk about jello and sand again.
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Guests and Projects:Grant Howitt @gshowitt
Chris Taylor @TheMaddigan
Rowan, Rook and Decard @RowanRookDecard
Hearty Dice Friends @HDFpodcast
Timestamps:* 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:05:19 - Introductions * 00:06:31 - D20 For Your Thoughts * 00:06:51 - Chris’s start in games * 00:08:33 - How did you decide what kinds of characters to put in Heart? * 00:18:37 - The Jello to Sand Continuum * 00:24:35 - Specific character options * 00:28:51 - Lessons learned from Spire * 00:38:47 - What does the process of character creation tell us about the game? * 00:46:57 - Potential flaws * 00:51:34 - Points of pride * 00:53:46 - Changes from Spire * 01:00:40 - FAN FIC TIME * 01:09:47 - Take It Up A Level * 01:10:31 - How do characters change? * 01:21:42 - Grant’s plugs * 01:22:32 - Chris’s plugs * 01:23:51 - Closer * 01:25:21 - Show Blurbs (System Mastery) * 01:26:11 - Outtakes
Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Hearty Dice Friends (old) podcast theme song (https://rowanrookanddecard.com/hearty-dice-friends-podcast/) * Clip 2: Hearty Dice Friends (current) podcast theme song (https://rowanrookanddecard.com/hearty-dice-friends-podcast/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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This is the second episode of series 20, and we welcome back Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor, designers of the game we are creating characters for today, Heart! Things get a little weird, but not too horrible, as we figure out what sort of people live for adventure down in this mysterious and horrifying setting.
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Rowan, Rook and Decard
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Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:49 - Recap * 00:03:07 - Callings and Classes selection * 00:08:28 - Abilities * 00:12:12 - Grant’s Abilities Selection * 00:15:37 - Chris’s Beats and Abilities Selection * 00:19:49 - Amelia’s Beats and Abilities Selection * 00:23:05 - Ryan’s Beats and Abilities Selection * 00:29:43 - Grant’s Beats Selection * 00:31:18 - Naming our characters * 00:39:26 - Episode Closer * 00:40:31 - Kickstarter Details * 00:46:05 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Hearty Dice Friends (old) podcast theme song (https://rowanrookanddecard.com/hearty-dice-friends-podcast/) * Clip 2: Hearty Dice Friends (current) podcast theme song (https://rowanrookanddecard.com/hearty-dice-friends-podcast/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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Welcome to the first part of series 20, everyone! Today we have Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor on to discuss their latest game, Heart, which will be kickstarting soon! This game combines the setting and mechanics of Spire with some good old fashioned dungeon crawling, mixed with some truly horrifying implications, so hold onto your hats and get ready for a really interesting series!
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Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:25 - Introductions * 00:05:23 - What’s in a game? * 00:06:40 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:08:06 - What sort of stories and themes is this game exploring? * 00:11:53 - Where did the idea for Heart come from? * 00:16:16 - How much was the Heart defined before you started on this game? * 00:21:46 - Terms and Concepts * 00:32:40 - Let’s make some people! * 00:35:24 - Callings * 00:36:14 - Classes * 00:45:57 - Episode Closer * 00:47:53 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Hearty Dice Friends (old) podcast theme song (https://rowanrookanddecard.com/hearty-dice-friends-podcast/) * Clip 2: Hearty Dice Friends (current) podcast theme song (https://rowanrookanddecard.com/hearty-dice-friends-podcast/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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On today’s episode, Amelia and Ryan recap their experience at GenCon as well as reveal some details for our current contest!
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In the third part of our small games series, Amelia and Ryan are again joined by Chris Foster of the Play/Test podcast to talk about InSpectres, a game about a ghost hunting start up.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:04:37 - Introductions
00:07:50 - What’s in a game?
00:11:18 - Let’s make some people!
00:13:16 - Naming the characters
00:15:01 - John Longfellow
00:15:42 - Ainsley Wright
00:16:24 - Jackie Smith
00:16:53 - Assigning skill dice
00:19:50 - Picking a talent
00:23:22 - Let’s make a franchise!
00:23:53 - How big is the franchise?
00:25:53 - Main office or start-up?
00:26:33 - Where are you located?
00:27:09 - Who runs the show?
00:27:25 - Who funds this?
00:28:33 - Amenities
00:31:13 - Gear
00:38:19 - Transportation
00:40:59 - Specialty
00:47:29 - Franchise dice
00:50:11 - D20 for your thoughts
00:54:14 - Are characters fleshed out?
00:57:51 - Flaws?
00:59:15 - What does character creation tell us about the game?
01:00:00 - Fan Fic Time!
01:04:01 - Plugs
01:04:58 - Episode Closer
01:06:24 - Show Blurbs
01:07:13 - Outtakes
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On this special bonus episode, Amelia sits down with game designer Jason Morningstar of Bully Pulpit Games to talk about the new edition of Fiasco, a game about criminal plans gone terribly wrong.
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Bully Pulpit Games
Fiasco Kickstarter
Fiasco (2009)
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On today’s episode, we’re continuing our small games series with Chris Foster, covering character creation for One Last Job, created by former guest of the show, Grant Howitt.
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Play/Test Podcast @playtestpod
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:46 - Introductions * 00:04:13 - What’s in a game? * 00:06:58 - What do you do in One Last Job? * 00:08:08 - Collaborative nature of creating characters * 00:10:14 - Terms and Concepts * 00:12:53 - Let’s make some people! * 00:16:35 - Thinking of a job together * 00:18:36 - One terrible thing that went wrong last job * 00:22:13 - Who is the boss? * 00:23:17 - Starting to define someone else’s character * 00:24:11 - Wait, we have to actually play this game?! * 00:25:50 - What have you been up to and explain why you’d take the job. * 00:27:35 - It’s not so simple, we’re going to need... * 00:32:49 - Starting the game * 00:33:31 - Establishing facts about the characters * 00:47:40 - D20 for your thoughts? - How did it feel to not create our own characters? * 00:54:41 - Does this process allow for a character that feels fleshed out? * 00:59:33 - Does the character creation process give us an idea of how the game plays? * 01:02:37 - Episode Closer * 01:05:14 - Show Blurbs * 01:05:55 - Outtakes
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Play/Test podcast theme song (https://playtest.pub) by Matt Lee (https://twitter.com/NiceWizardMusic) * Clip 2: "Epic Unease" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) from https://filmmusic.io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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On today’s episode, series 19 begins with our first small game, Love and Justice by Senda Linaugh, gets a full series crammed into one episode with guest Chris Foster from the Play/Test podcast! Welcome to the first of three small games we’ll be covering this series!
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Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:13 - Introductions * 00:05:33 - What’s in a game? * 00:13:50 - What do you do in Love and Justice? * 00:18:08 - Lasers and Feelings * 00:20:46 - What makes Love and Justice different? * 00:22:54 - Terms and Concepts * 00:23:14 - Let’s make some people! * 00:25:56 - Naming the Group * 00:26:58 - Group Power * 00:27:49 - Character Creation * 00:31:10 - Choosing your number * 00:31:59 - Drawback * 00:33:16 - Name your power * 00:42:33 - Name your character * 00:45:10 - Normal, everyday names * 00:51:34 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:53:55 - Chris’s personal character creation process * 00:58:09 - How do smaller games differ from bigger games? * 01:01:04 - How does the process here streamline gameplay? * 01:02:16 - Does this process allow for a more fleshed out character? * 01:04:18 - What are the flaws? * 01:06:18 - Does this process give us an idea of how to play? * 01:11:44 - Episode Closer * 01:15:35 - Show Blurbs * 01:16:29 - Outtakes
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Play/Test podcast theme song (https://playtest.pub) by Matt Lee (https://twitter.com/NiceWizardMusic) * Clip 2: "Epic Unease" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) from https://filmmusic.io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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This week is a week off for us as we prepare for GenCon, but if you’d like a reminder of what our schedule is, look no further!
Announcements: GenCon
Twitter Thread
Character Creation Cast Panel
Quiztem Mastery
Brewing Strife (Amelia’s L5R Game)
World Building through Character Creation
Chimera Games
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Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
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In today’s Character Evolution Cast episode, Amelia and Ryan Share their tips for making the most of your convention experience, from putting together your packing list to surviving con drop.
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Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:34 - Intro * 00:03:54 - Getting ready to travel * 00:08:26 - Making lists * 00:13:05 - Germs * 00:14:59 - Bills, pets, kids * 00:18:46 - Social time * 00:19:32 - Set aside time with friends * 00:21:11 - Germs 2 * 00:21:50 - Respect boundaries * 00:23:32 - Gaming at Cons * 00:23:50 - Try new things * 00:27:47 - Safety tools * 00:31:28 - Listen to your needs * 00:35:59 - EAT * 00:38:59 - Don’t eat granola bars in the bathroom * 00:39:21 - DRINK WATER * 00:40:11 - GET SLEEP * 00:41:44 - TAKE YOUR MEDS * 00:45:47 - Con Drop * 00:58:29 - Episode Closer * 00:59:41 - Show Blurbs * 01:00:33 - Outtakes
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
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On today’s episode, Series 18 wraps up with Descent into Midnight, a Powered by the Apocalypse game designed by Richard Kreutz-Landry, Taylor LaBresh and Rich Howard. We welcome back Richard and Taylor this episode and plunge into the deep end to discuss the character creation process and even delve into some fanfic with our own characters.
Announcements: GenCon
Twitter Thread
Character Creation Cast Panel
Quiztem Mastery
Brewing Strife (Amelia’s L5R Game)
World Building through Character Creation
Chimera Games
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Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:04 - Intro * 00:04:29 - Richard’s Character * 00:07:39 - Taylor’s Character * 00:08:55 - Amelia’s Character * 00:10:57 - Ryan’s Character * 00:13:12 - Community * 00:46:32 - d20 for your thoughts * 01:03:22 - How does it stack up? * 01:31:20 - Take it up a level * 01:39:29 - Taylor’s Plugs * 01:40:41 - Richard’s Plugs * 01:42:09 - Episode Closer * 01:43:34 - Show Blurbs * 01:44:11 - Outtakes
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Ocean Ending (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Soft_and_Furious/Best_Of__Pick_Your_Player/Soft_and_Furious_-Best_Of-Pick_Your_Player-_01_Ocean_Ending) by Soft and Furious (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Soft_and_Furious/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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On today’s episode, Series 18 continues with the final portion of our character creation for Descent into Midnight, a Powered by the Apocalypse game designed by Richard Kreutz-Landry, Taylor LaBresh and Rich Howard. We welcome back Richard and Taylor this episode and really dive into the abstract with our characters.
Announcements: GenCon
Twitter Thread
Character Creation Cast Panel
Quiztem Mastery
Brewing Strife (Amelia’s L5R Game)
World Building through Character Creation
Chimera Games
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Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:32 - Recap * 00:04:55 - Gifts, Attitude and Home * 00:13:03 - Stats and Moves * 00:29:51 - Team Moves * 00:32:17 - Names * 00:38:08 - Links * 00:51:04 - Episode Closer * 00:54:51 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Ocean Ending (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Soft_and_Furious/Best_Of__Pick_Your_Player/Soft_and_Furious_-Best_Of-Pick_Your_Player-_01_Ocean_Ending) by Soft and Furious (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Soft_and_Furious/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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On today’s episode, we start to tackle character creation for a game that has been on our list from the beginning of this podcast: Descent into Midnight! Series 18 begins here with Richard Kreutz-Landry and Taylor LaBresh, co-designers for this very game!
Announcements: GenCon
Twitter Thread
Character Creation Cast Panel
Quiztem Mastery
Brewing Strife (Amelia’s L5R Game)
World Building through Character Creation
Chimera Games
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Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:01 - Introductions * 00:06:25 - What’s in a game? * 00:10:14 - PbtA Mechanics Refresher * 00:14:05 - What do you need to play this game? * 00:16:56 - What does it feel like to have those 'Ah-ha!' moments? * 00:22:11 - What's the difference between collaborating and solo designing? * 00:44:20 - Basic terms and concepts * 00:47:22 - Let’s make some people! * 00:56:34 - Looks * 01:04:43 - Episode Closer * 01:06:38 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Ocean Ending (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Soft_and_Furious/Best_Of__Pick_Your_Player/Soft_and_Furious_-Best_Of-Pick_Your_Player-_01_Ocean_Ending) by Soft and Furious (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Soft_and_Furious/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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In today’s Character Evolution Cast episode, we chat about places to find inspiration for your game. While there are endless sources of ideas, we sit down together to talk about a few of our favorites.
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Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide
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Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:07:42 - Intro * 00:08:24 - Why do we need inspiration? * 00:08:41 - Translating mechanics to gameplay * 00:11:21 - When character generation isn’t enough * 00:13:09 - Feeling connected * 00:14:40 - Lightbulb moment * 00:20:07 - Pinterest * 00:30:17 - Playlists * 00:41:42 - Genre media * 00:56:21 - Commissioning and artist * 01:02:12 - Character building exercises * 01:06:48 - Writing a backstory * 01:13:14 - Character journals * 01:15:02 - Closet cosplay * 01:22:49 - Ryan’s Plugs * 01:23:37 - Amelia’s Plugs * 01:24:17 - Episode Closer * 01:25:29 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Twisting by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 2: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
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On the last episode of the 17th series, Megan Scharlau and Charlotte Elena from Tabletop Potluck join us to discuss the character creation process for Mouse Guard, a cute as heck RPG from The Burning Wheel, where you play as super adorable mice people in a medieval, semi-fantasy setting.
Announcements: The Ultimate RPG Gameplay Guide by James D’Amato
Pre order now on Amazon
GenCon
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Character Creation Cast Panel
Quiztem Mastery
Brewing Strife (Amelia’s L5R Game)
World Building through Character Creation
Chimera Games
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Tabletop Potluck
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:25 - Episode Intro * 00:03:47 - Megan’s Character * 00:04:19 - Charlotte’s Character * 00:04:46 - Amelia’s Character * 00:05:09 - Ryan’s Character * 00:05:54 - D20 for your thoughts * 00:06:10 - Charlotte’s Gaming Story * 00:07:23 - Megan’s Gaming Story * 00:08:19 - Megan’s Process * 00:09:06 - Charlotte’s Process * 00:13:06 - Character Creation in Mouse Guarde * 00:18:39 - Mechanics and Character Creation * 00:20:20 - Setting Expectations * 00:24:56 - Biggest Flaw * 00:28:11 - Playing Humans vs. Playing Mice * 00:32:19 - Group Cohesion * 00:37:23 - Character Growth * 00:41:57 - Take It Up A Level * 00:46:41 - Advancement * 00:50:46 - Plugs * 00:51:57 - Episode Closer * 00:53:51 - Show Blurbs * 00:54:27 - Outtakes
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Backyard Adventure (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hans_Hylkema/Backyard_Adventure/Hans_Hylkema_-_Backyard_Adventure) by Hans Hylkema (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hans_Hylkema/) * Clip 2: Tabletop Potluck main theme (https://tabletoppotluck.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our characters: Ryan
Amelia
Megan
Charlotte
Games discussed this episode: Mouse Guard 2nd Edition Box Set
Mouse Guard 2nd Edition PDF
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
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On the second episode of the 17th series, we welcome back Megan Scharlau and Charlotte Elena from Tabletop Potluck to finish creating characters for Mouse Guard, a cute as heck RPG from The Burning Wheel, where you play as super adorable mice people in a medieval, semi-fantasy setting.
Announcements: GenCon
Twitter Thread
Character Creation Cast Panel
Quiztem Mastery
Brewing Strife (Amelia’s L5R Game)
World Building through Character Creation
Chimera Games
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Guests and Projects: Megan Scharlau @Tabletop_Megan
Charlotte Elena @TheCornbreab
Tabletop Potluck @TabletopPotluck
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:23 - Recap * 00:02:40 - Guard Resources * 00:03:23 - Guard Circles * 00:03:42 - Mouse Traits * 00:15:09 - Friends * 00:18:37 - Enemies * 00:22:11 - Cloak Color * 00:24:24 - First Mission, Beliefs, Goals and Instincts * 00:27:22 - Gear * 00:34:15 - Episode Closer * 00:37:02 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Backyard Adventure (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hans_Hylkema/Backyard_Adventure/Hans_Hylkema_-_Backyard_Adventure) by Hans Hylkema (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hans_Hylkema/) * Clip 2: Tabletop Potluck main theme (https://tabletoppotluck.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our characters: Ryan
Amelia
Megan
Charlotte
Games discussed this episode: Mouse Guard 2nd Edition Box Set
Mouse Guard 2nd Edition PDF
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
On this first episode of the 17th series, we’ll be sitting down with Megan Scharlau and Charlotte Elena from Tabletop Potluck to discuss and create characters for Mouse Guard, a cute as heck RPG from The Burning Wheel, where you play as super adorable mice people in a medieval, semi-fantasy setting.
Announcements: GenCon
Twitter Thread
Character Creation Cast Panel
Quiztem Mastery
Brewing Strife (Amelia’s L5R Game)
World Building through Character Creation
Chimera Games
Host Updates Garbage of the Five Rings:
Game Closet
Play/Test episode with Amelia
Chimera RPG
Side Heroes
RPG Unltd. with Ryan
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Guests and Projects: Megan Scharlau @Tabletop_Megan
Charlotte Elena @TheCornbreab
Tabletop Potluck
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:10:02 - Introductions * 00:11:35 - What’s in a game? - Game Setting * 00:12:42 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:15:16 - What is unique about this game? * 00:17:11 - History of the system * 00:18:38 - Terms and concepts for character creation * 00:19:54 - Let’s make some people! * 00:29:45 - Skills and background * 00:31:38 - Where were you born? * 00:35:10 - Life Experience * 00:38:03 - Parents * 00:39:34 - How do you convince others you are right? * 00:40:25 - Who did you apprentice with? * 00:42:36 - What did your mentor stress in training? * 00:44:11 - What is your specialty? * 00:45:32 - Double check your work * 00:46:33 - Mouse Nature * 00:51:49 - Wises * 00:56:16 - Episode Closer * 00:58:11 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Middle of Opening: News at 11 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Glass_Boy/Jenkins/07_NEWS_AT_11) by Glass Boy (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Glass_Boy/) * Clip 1: Backyard Adventure (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hans_Hylkema/Backyard_Adventure/Hans_Hylkema_-_Backyard_Adventure) by Hans Hylkema (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Hans_Hylkema/) * Clip 2: Tabletop Potluck main theme (https://tabletoppotluck.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our characters: Ryan
Amelia
Megan
Charlotte
Games discussed this episode: Mouse Guard 2nd Edition Box Set
Mouse Guard 2nd Edition PDF
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
In this special announcements episode, we go over a few important announcements for us, GenCon and even get to read a review again!
Announcements: GenCon
Twitter Thread
Character Creation Cast Panel
Quiztem Mastery
Brewing Strife (Amelia’s L5R Game)
World Building through Character Creation
Chimera Games
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
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In this special bonus episode of Character Creation Cast, Amelia sits down with her favorite people in the world (most of the time), her kids, Nathan and Eleanor. They create characters for their favorite game, “No Thank You, Evil!” by Monte Cook Games.
Announcements: GenCon
Twitter Thread
Character Creation Cast Panel
Quiztem Mastery
Brewing Strife (Amelia’s L5R Game)
World Building through Character Creation
Chimera Games
Guests and Projects: Nathan and Eleanor
Projects
Games discussed in this episode: No Thank You, Evil!
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
This is the final of the 16th series, and we’ll be discussing Hearts of Wulin, a Powered by the Apocalypse wuxia RPG with creators Agatha Cheng from the Asians Represent podcast and Lowell Francis from The Gauntlet podcast. We are also joined by a guest co-host, Adira Slattery, fellow One Shot Network individual from the A Woman With Hollow Eyes twitch stream and podcast.
Announcements: Hearts of Wulin Kickstarter
Character Creation Cast GenCon Panel:
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Guests and Projects: Agatha Cheng
Asians Represent
Lowell Francis
The Gauntlet
Adira Slattery
A Woman With Hollow Eyes Season 2
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:16 - Introductions * 00:14:17 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:22:52 - How does character creation in this game stack up against others? * 00:31:03 - How do the mechanics of character creation reinforce the feel of Hearts of Wulin? * 00:35:41 - How does character creation set a player’s expectations for playing a session? * 00:37:17 - Biggest flaw? * 00:44:36 - What was it like designing within the PbtA framework? * 00:52:45 - What themes did you want to incorporate in this game? * 00:59:02 - How would this group fair in a typical game? / Fanfiction * 01:07:27 - How does this game lend to character development? * 01:11:54 - Take it up a level! * 01:17:24 - Episode Closer * 01:21:51 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: The Gauntlet Main theme (https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/) * Clip 2: Asians Represent Main theme (http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/asians-represent/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our characters: * https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19mZCkNbOwi6ihfO9h0psKVUwTteHUDVJ9cjdxuLvHmw/edit?usp=sharing
Games discussed this episode: Hearts of Wulin
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
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This is the second episode of the 16th series, and we’ll be finishing up character creation for Hearts of Wulin, a Powered by the Apocalypse wuxia RPG with creators Agatha Cheng from the Asians Represent podcast and Lowell Francis from The Gauntlet podcast. We are also joined by a guest co-host, Adira Slattery, fellow One Shot Network individual from the A Woman With Hollow Eyes twitch stream and podcast.
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Guests and Projects: Agatha Cheng
Asians Represent
Lowell Francis
The Gauntlet
Adira Slattery
A Woman With Hollow Eyes Season 2
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:01 - Recap * 00:02:27 - Elements * 00:03:33 - Describing our characters * 00:19:59 - Entanglements * 00:33:19 - Bonds * 00:40:20 - Last backstory links * 00:42:32 - Episode Closer * 00:45:55 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: The Gauntlet Main theme (https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/) * Clip 2: Asians Represent Main theme (http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/asians-represent/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our characters: * https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19mZCkNbOwi6ihfO9h0psKVUwTteHUDVJ9cjdxuLvHmw/edit?usp=sharing
Games discussed this episode: Hearts of Wulin
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
This is the first episode of the 16th series, and we’ll be covering Hearts of Wulin, a Powered by the Apocalypse wuxia RPG with creators Agatha Cheng from the Asians Represent podcast and Lowell Francis from The Gauntlet podcast. We are also joined by a new guest co-host, Adira Slattery, fellow One Shot Network individual from the A Woman With Hollow Eyes twitch stream and podcast.
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Guests and Projects: Agatha Cheng
Asians Represent
Lowell Francis
The Gauntlet
Adira Slattery
A Woman With Hollow Eyes Season 2
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:05:12 - Introductions * 00:07:12 - What’s in a game? * 00:08:06 - What do we need to play this game? * 00:08:42 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:11:42 - What else makes this game unique? * 00:14:32 - How accessible is this game without prior wuxia genre knowledge? * 00:22:32 - How has playtesting been going? * 00:24:56 - Terms and Concepts - Elements and Conditions * 00:28:59 - Playbooks * 00:36:20 - Entanglements * 00:40:35 - Scale * 00:43:24 - Let’s make some people - Playbook Selection * 00:51:14 - Looks * 00:54:43 - Factions and Names * 00:56:15 - Safety Tools * 01:02:31 - Style * 01:04:10 - Episode Closer * 01:06:02 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: The Gauntlet Main theme (https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/) * Clip 2: Asians Represent Main theme (http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/asians-represent/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Games discussed this episode: Hearts of Wulin
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
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In today’s Character Evolution Cast episode, Marie-Claire Gould, host of the What The Force? Podcast and creator of the new Fan Girls audio drama podcast, sits down with Ryan to discuss artificial intelligence and how we can better play these types of characters at the table.
Announcements: One Shot Podcast Network Patreon
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Guests and Projects: Marie-Claire Gould @MarieCGould
Tavern Tales
What The Force? / Fan Girls
Holonet Radio
Fall For It
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:37 - Getting to know Marie-Claire Gould * 00:38:25 - Examples of AI from Pop Culture Media * 00:50:46 - What are some commonalities between all these examples? * 00:59:02 - How does an AI grow? * 01:05:08 - How do we all of this to our characters at the table? * 01:17:44 - Finding your character’s voice * 01:21:18 - Final thoughts * 01:22:16 - Episode Closer * 01:25:26 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: What The Force? Main theme (http://whattheforce.ca) by Christy Carew (https://twitter.com/Christy_Carew) * Clip 2: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
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In today’s Character Evolution Cast episode, Victoria Rogers (The Broadswords DM) joins Ryan and guest co-host Marie-Claire Gould (What The Force? Host and Fan Girls Creator) to talk about the pros and cons of playing in an established setting.
Announcements: Questions for us? Submit them here for a future Q&A episode:
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Guests and Projects: Victoria Rogers @MimiMerlot
The Broadswords
D&D Live 2019
Marie-Claire Gould @MarieCGould
Tavern Tales
What The Force? / Fan Girls
Holonet Radio
Fall For It
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:07:44 - Introductions * 00:09:52 - Getting to know Victoria Rogers * 00:18:00 - What is an established setting? * 00:26:50 - What can we expect? * 00:38:06 - How does it change the way we play? * 00:49:10 - How can we prepare ourselves? * 00:54:33 - What are the benefits? * 01:06:30 - Final thoughts * 01:10:06 - Episode Closer * 01:13:13 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: What The Force? Main theme (http://whattheforce.ca) by Christy Carew (https://twitter.com/Christy_Carew) * Clip 2: The Broadswords Main theme (https://thebroadswords.com) by Victoria Rogers (https://twitter.com/MimiMerlot) * Clip 3: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
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Amelia Antrim:
Ryan Boelter:
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Welcome to the final episode of series 15! In this episode, we discuss our fanfic and talk game design and mechanics with Tracy Barnett, creator of Iron Edda and the newer version, which we covered this series, Iron Edda Accelerated!
Announcements: AcadeCon Kickstarter:
Submit your questions to us here:
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Guests and Projects: Tracy Barnett @TheOtherTracy
Iron Edda Accelerated
The Other Cast
Patreon
Gnome Stew
Timestamps * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:06:52 - Intro and character recap * 00:12:50 - D20 For your thoughts * 01:22:42 - Take it up a level * 01:26:37 - Episode Closer * 01:28:30 - Show Blurbs * 01:29:17 - Outtakes
Character Sheets Holdfast Presentation:
(Life was too busy and too full of being sick to get these done. But most of the details are in the Holdfast Presentation above!)
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Iron Edda Accelerated:
Music:
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
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Welcome to the second episode of series 15! In this episode, we’ll be finishing our Holdfast and finally start character creation with Tracy Barnett, creator of Iron Edda and the newer version, which we start covering this series, Iron Edda Accelerated!
Announcements: AcadeCon Kickstarter:
Submit your questions to us here:
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Guests and Projects: Tracy Barnett @TheOtherTracy
Iron Edda Accelerated
The Other Cast
Patreon
Gnome Stew
Timestamps * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:38 - Recap * 00:03:58 - Finishing up the Holdfast * 00:10:36 - Let’s make some people! * 00:15:26 - We pick our archetypes * 00:16:58 - First steps, learning about our conditions * 00:27:25 - Creating our aspects - High Concepts * 00:31:36 - Creating our Trouble aspects * 00:34:38 - Clan aspects * 00:45:27 - Sacred Items * 00:49:38 - Rating our approaches * 00:53:29 - Stunts * 00:58:48 - Additional stunts * 01:06:35 - Names * 01:11:32 - Group aspects * 01:15:59 - Episode Closer * 01:18:42 - Show Blurbs
Character Sheets Holdfast Presentation:
Amelia’s Character:
Ryan’s Character:
Tracy’s Character:
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Iron Edda Accelerated:
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com) * Clip 2: The Other Cast Iron Edda main theme (http://www.theothertracy.com/theothercast) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
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Welcome to the first series of series 15! In this series, we’ll be talking with Tracy Barnett, creator of Iron Edda and the newer version, which we start covering this series, Iron Edda Accelerated! We learn a lot about the Fate Accelerated system along with this game before we start diving into the creation of our Holdfast.
Announcements: AcadeCon Kickstarter:
Submit your questions to us here:
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
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Guests and Projects: Tracy Barnett @TheOtherTracy
Iron Edda Accelerated
The Other Cast
Patreon
Gnome Stew
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:05:16 - Introductions * 00:21:13 - What’s in a game? * 00:24:46 - What do we need to play? * 00:30:50 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:35:06 - What is unique about Iron Edda Accelerated? * 00:37:08 - History of the system * 00:49:44 - What was the reason to create a Fate Accelerated version? * 00:56:05 - Was there a specific feeling Tracy was hoping to evoke with this game? * 01:02:13 - Terms to know for character creation * 01:07:48 - Anything else we need to know? * 01:10:42 - Let’s make...a place! - Holdfast creation * 01:24:55 - Episode Closer * 01:26:47 - Show Blurbs
Character Sheets Holdfast Presentation:
Amelia’s Character:
Ryan’s Character:
Tracy’s Character:
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Iron Edda Accelerated:
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com) * Clip 2: The Other Cast Iron Edda main theme (http://www.theothertracy.com/theothercast) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
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Welcome to a special episode of Character Creation Cast! It’s been almost exactly one year since we released Episode Zero into the world! This episode, we will be tackling your questions with our answers!
Announcements: AcadeCon 2019 Kickstarter
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Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:53 - Year 1! * 01:51:46 - Episode Closer * 01:54:36 - Outtakes * 01:59:16 - Show Blurbs
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: The Baby Name Wizard
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Character Creation Cast main theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Clip 2: Character Evolution Cast main theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/) * Clip 3: Character Creation Cast Cold Open: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight! In this episode, we’re shining the light onto a D&D 5E supplement called Witch+Craft, currently kickstarting as of the release of this episode, with creators Shannon and Dillon from Astrolago Press. Check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/astrolago/witch-craft-a-5e-supplemental
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Guests and Projects: Astrolago Press @Astrolago
Witch+Craft Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/astrolago/witch-craft-a-5e-supplemental
Shannon Campbell @wordweasel
Dillon MacPherson @DillonJMac
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:10 - Introductions * 00:03:27 - What’s in a game? * 00:31:12 - Episode Closer * 00:34:40 - Show Blurbs
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Witch+Craft: A tabletop supplemental of crafting and magic for Fifth Edition games
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Creation is like that (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monplaisir/Music_is_shit_filler_album/Monplaisir_-Music_is_shit_filler_album-_02_Creation_is_like_that) by Monplaisir (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monplaisir/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the final episode of the 14th series, everyone! Today we sit back down with the folks from NeoScum and dive into some really interesting discussion around character creation in the extremely complex game that is Shadowrun.
Announcements: GoFundMe page for Jef, from System Mastery:
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Guests and Projects: NeoScum
Blair Britt @Blair_Britt
Mike Migdall @ItsMigdallTime
Eleni Sauvageau: @Electriceleni
Casey Toney: @CaseyPoney
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:32 - Introductions * 01:31:40 - Episode Closer * 01:34:04 - Show Blurbs * 01:34:41 - Outtakes
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Shadowrun 5th Edition:
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Space Punk (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/KASCHADE/Introduction_1685/Kaschade_-Introduction_2013-_09_Space_Punk) by KASCHADE (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/KASCHADE/) * Clip 2: NeoScum main theme (https://neoscum.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
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Welcome to the second episode of the 14th series, everyone! Today we’ll be finishing up our collaborative character creation for Shadowrun with most of the folks from the NeoScum podcast. Buckle up, because this game is complex!
Announcements: GoFundMe page for Jef, from System Mastery:
Final questions for the Q&A episode! We’ll be recording this a couple days after release!
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Guests and Projects: NeoScum
Blair Britt @Blair_Britt
Mike Migdall @ItsMigdallTime
Eleni Sauvageau: @Electriceleni
Casey Toney: @CaseyPoney
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:43 - Recap * 00:13:54 - Attributes * 00:23:24 - Skill Groups * 00:33:57 - Skills * 00:42:38 - Qualities * 00:53:10 - We get tired - Contacts, Karma, Etc. * 01:00:50 - Episode Closer * 01:05:03 - Show Blurbs
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Shadowrun 5th Edition:
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Space Punk (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/KASCHADE/Introduction_1685/Kaschade_-Introduction_2013-_09_Space_Punk) by KASCHADE (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/KASCHADE/) * Clip 2: NeoScum main theme (https://neoscum.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
This is the first episode of the 14th series, and today we’re going to be tackling character creation for Shadowrun with most of the folks from the NeoScum podcast! We learn a lot about this complex system and split into teams to begin creating some really interesting people!
Announcements: Tell us who your favorite character is and we’ll commission an artist to draw them!
Do you have questions for us? We’re gathering them for a Q&A episode coming soon!
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Guests and Projects: NeoScum @NeoScum
Blair Britt @Blair_Britt
Mike Migdall @ItsMigdallTime
Eleni Sauvageau: @Electriceleni
Casey Toney: @CaseyPoney
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:06:13 - Introductions * 00:14:11 - What’s in a game? - Setting * 00:18:15 - What materials do we need to play? * 00:23:55 - What do characters do in Shadowrun? * 00:31:21 - What is unique about Shadowrun? * 00:38:26 - History of Shadowrun * 00:41:43 - What terms do we need to know to create characters? * 01:12:50 - Let’s make some people! - Priority * 01:13:50 - Character Concepts and diving in with Hero Lab * 01:20:00 - Let’s try doing this manually * 01:37:39 - Episode Closer * 01:40:02 - Show Blurbs
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Shadowrun 5th Edition:
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Space Punk (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/KASCHADE/Introduction_1685/Kaschade_-Introduction_2013-_09_Space_Punk) by KASCHADE (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/KASCHADE/) * Clip 2: NeoScum main theme (https://neoscum.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
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In today’s Character Evolution Cast episode, we welcome Ben and Mel from Pod of Love to talk about how to add romance to our games. We have tips on how to handle PC to PC romance, PC to NPC romance, and much more!
Announcements: #C3ArtContest (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23C3ArtContest&src=typed_query) on Twitter!
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Guests and Projects: Pod of Love: @PodOfLove
Ben Wallis: @benjaminwallis
Mel Wallis: @myheartsthesame
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:36 - Introductions * 01:24:06 - Episode Closer * 01:28:29 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Your Sweet Love (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Finn_Anderson/Oceanic/Your_Sweet_Love_LMS_MASTER) by Finn Anderson (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Finn_Anderson) * Clip 2: Pod of Love theme music (http://allportsopen.com) * Clip 3: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
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Welcome to the final episode of series 13! Devon George joins us once again to discuss the character creation process for her game, Edifice. This episode, we not only dive deep into how this game stacks up to others, but we also do a little bit of fanfic, figuring out how our characters may have fared were we to actually play.
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Guests and Projects: Devon George
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:18 - Reintroductions and Character/Edifice Recaps * 00:10:10 - D20 for your thoughts - How Devon got into RPGs * 00:15:26 - Devon’s character creation process * 00:18:56 - How does character creation in Edifice stack up to other games? * 00:29:20 - How do the mechanics of character creation in Edifice reinforce the feel of the game? * 00:34:18 - How does the process of creating the character set our expectations for play? * 00:39:53 - The biggest flaw in Edifice character creation? * 00:53:10 - How Devon factored the interaction with community into character creation? * 00:55:33 - This is the Fanfiction section of the podcast * 01:16:26 - Take it up a level… or…? * 01:18:27 - Episode Closer * 01:21:38 - Show Blurbs * 01:22:27 - Outtakes
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Edifice Beta:
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1 & 2: I’m Building a Heart (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs__Simon_Mathewson/Notes/01_Im_Building_a_Heart) by Steve Combs and Simon Mathewson (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs__Simon_Mathewson/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
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Welcome to the second episode of series 13! We welcome back Devon George to finish creating our Edifice, as well as creating our own characters, for the game, Edifice. A game that Devon is creating and is currently in beta!
Announcements: Gencon:
Devon’s DiM Art:
Acadecon
#OneShotHearts
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Guests and Projects: Devon George
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:07:52 - Recap and finishing our Edifice * 00:15:44 - Naming NPCs * 00:22:12 - Picking Archetypes and fleshing out our characters * 00:37:05 - Personal Secrets * 00:40:58 - Faults * 00:44:17 - Qualities * 00:47:35 - Character Questions leading into backgrounds * 01:03:30 - Episode Closer * 01:07:46 - Show Blurbs
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Edifice Beta:
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1 & 2: I’m Building a Heart (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs__Simon_Mathewson/Notes/01_Im_Building_a_Heart) by Steve Combs and Simon Mathewson (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs__Simon_Mathewson/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
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Welcome to the first episode of lucky Series 13! Today we are welcoming Devon George into the virtual studio to discuss her own game, Edifice, which is currently in the beta playtesting phase! This episode we’ll be discussing the game and start creating our own Edifice.
Announcements: Gencon:
Shadow of the Cabal Season 2:
Podchaser:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects: Devon George
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:05:10 - Introductions * 00:09:42 - What’s in a Game? | What is Edifice? * 00:14:53 - What do we need to play? * 00:16:40 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:18:03 - What’s unique about this game? * 00:33:49 - History of the game * 00:52:49 - Terms * 00:53:50 - Let’s make some people! - Discussing the world around the Edifice and the Edifice * 01:15:56 - Episode Closer * 01:17:49 - Show Blurbs!
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Edifice Beta:
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1 & 2: I’m Building a Heart (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs__Simon_Mathewson/Notes/01_Im_Building_a_Heart) by Steve Combs and Simon Mathewson (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs__Simon_Mathewson/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
In today’s Character Evolution Cast episode, we welcome Aaron and Jeff from All My Fantasy Children to talk about how to create characters for any system. We get into a lot of interesting topics this episode and have a ton of fun along the way.
Announcements: GenCon
Shadow of the Cabal
RPG Academy
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
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Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects: All My Fantasy Children
Aaron Catano-Saez: @AaronCatanoSaez
Jeff Stormer: @dexdynamo
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:12 - Introductions * 00:05:41 - What was your favorite character creation experience? * 00:11:08 - What system have you never created a character in that you really want to? * 00:14:27 - Designing RPGs is amazing * 00:15:52 - Getting into the main discussion * 00:17:38 - How do you go about creating characters on All My Fantasy Children? * 00:26:47 - What do we need to know from our group before diving into character creation? * 00:35:22 - How can character details inform us of who they are as a person? * 00:52:35 - How do we go from a background to figuring out what our characters would become? * 01:02:59 - How can we collaborate together to make our characters better? * 01:19:42 - Creating a shared backstory * 01:26:41 - Anything else? * 01:28:08 - Episode Closer * 01:31:28 - Outtakes * 01:32:21 - Show Blurbs
Materials discussed in this episode: James D’Amato’s The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide
Madeline Hale’s Table Fables
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Children - Our Life (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nuno_Adelaida/none_given_1662/Nuno_Adelaida_02_Children-Our_Life) by Nuno Adelaida (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nuno_Adelaida/) * Clip 2: All My Fantasy Children theme music (https://www.allmyfantasychildren.com/) * Clip 3: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
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Welcome to the final episode of Series 12! We welcome back Jef and Jon from System Mastery to talk about character creation for Amelia’s new favorite game, Heroes Unlimited 2nd Edition! Also, this is our 50th episode! Buckle up, this episode is tuned to “extra exasperation”!
Announcements: GenCon
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
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Guests and Projects: System Mastery (Jef and Jon)
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:06:03 - Introductions * 00:19:08 - D20 for your thoughts? * 01:12:58 - Take it up a level! * 01:29:14 - Episode Closer * 01:31:00 - Show Blurbs! * 01:31:43 - Outtakes
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Heroes Unlimited Second Edition
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: The Good Guys by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com) * Clip 2: System Mastery theme music (https://systemmasterypodcast.com/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
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Welcome to the second episode of Series 12! Jef and Jon from System Mastery are still here creating characters with us for Heroes Unlimited 2nd Edition!
Announcements: GenCon
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Guests and Projects: System Mastery (Jef and Jon)
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:40 - Recap * 01:06:14 - Episode Closer * 01:10:15 - Show Blurbs!
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Heroes Unlimited Second Edition
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: The Good Guys by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com) * Clip 2: System Mastery theme music (https://systemmasterypodcast.com/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
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Welcome to the first episode in Series 12! We welcome Jef and Jon from the System Mastery podcast to discuss Ryan’s favorite nostalgic game, Heroes Unlimited 2nd Edition by Palladium Books! We’ll go over the multitude of things you need to know to create characters in this game as well as start creating our own group of superheroes!
Announcements: Our Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Garbage of the Five Rings:
Midwinter Gaming Convention in Milwaukee, WI, January 12th, 2019:
One Shot Patreon:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects: System Mastery (Jef and Jon)
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:59 - Introductions * 00:08:29 - What’s in a Game? | Setting * 00:10:33 - What do we need to play? * 00:12:22 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:14:08 - What’s unique about this game? * 00:17:52 - History of the game * 00:30:32 - Terms * 01:00:07 - Let’s make some people! * 01:03:25 - Determining power category * 01:08:22 - Education and Skills * 01:35:37 - Episode Closer * 01:37:30 - Show Blurbs!
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Heroes Unlimited Second Edition
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: The Good Guys by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com) * Clip 2: System Mastery theme music (https://systemmasterypodcast.com/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
On this end-of-the-year episode of Character Evolution Cast we sit down with Dusty and Mike of the RPG Lessons Learned podcast to discuss how we can improve our games the same way we improve our lives: by acknowledging failures, celebrating victories, and giving open and honest feedback.
Guests: RPG Lessons Learned
Mike:
Mentioned in the episode: * RPG Lessons Learned 040 – Brainstorming on The Goal (Theory of Constraints) * Feedback as a Gift * Sounds Like Crowes Retrospective Episode (SPOILERS!) * Shadow of the Cabal Mid-Season Retrospective Episode (SPOILERS!) * Shadow of the Cabal Post-Mortem Parts 1, 2, and 3 * RPG Lessons Learned Plays Holy Matrimony Parts 1 and 2
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:07:10 - Introductions * 00:08:26 - Amelia’s mind is blown * 00:14:37 - Dusty and Mike’s gaming successes * 00:20:23 - One thing you still want to try * 00:23:39 - A lesson you’re still struggling with * 00:25:58 - Amelia’s mind is blown again * 00:29:28 - You’re greatest lesson so far * 00:37:41 - Lessons Learned * 00:38:28 - What gets in the way of learning from mistakes? * 00:48:15 - Common mistakes people make * 00:54:55 - Honest self evaluation * 00:58:18 - Giving helpful/effective feedback * 01:08:58 - Constructive vs. critical feedback * 01:10:04 - Give feedback on the situation not the person * 01:16:39 - Receiving feedback * 01:23:07 - Places to start when looking at feedback * 01:40:16 - What things every group should discuss * 01:47:04 - Ease into it! * 01:52:49 - Plugs * 01:53:37 - Closer * 01:54:50 - Modifier Show Blurb
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Dances and Dames (Dances and Dames Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) * Clip 2: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to a special holiday episode of Character Creation Cast! In this episode, Amelia and Ryan share some of their favorite cuts from all of their cold open recording sessions! So, come with us, and take a listen behind the scenes on this wild journey through time!
Announcements: Our Discord:
Midwinter Gaming Convention in Milwaukee, WI:
One Shot Patreon:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Opening Music: * Track 1: Silent Night by Mystery Mammal is licensed under a Public Domain License. (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mystery_Mammal/Xmas_on_Tape/Silent_Night_1921) * Track 2: "Nutcracker- Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy"
(https://freemusicpublicdomain.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ * Track 3: Snowfall by TRG Banks is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License. (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TRG_Banks/TRG_Banks_Christmas_Album/Snowfall)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the final episode of Series 11! In this episode, we will be discussing the character creation process for Blades in the Dark with Rhi, Josie and Minna from the Blades in the Dark actual play podcast, The Magpies!
Announcements: Our Discord:
Midwinter Gaming Convention in Milwaukee, WI:
One Shot Patreon:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects: * Rhi: @Rhiannon42 (https://twitter.com/Rhiannon42) * Josie: @DragonGirlJosie (https://twitter.com/DragonGirlJosie) * Minna: @mynaminnarr (https://twitter.com/mynaminnarr)
The Magpies:
Iron Hides
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:18 - Introductions * 00:08:23 - D20 for your thoughts? - How did you get into RPGs? * 00:15:38 - What’s your personal process for creating characters? * 00:20:12 - How does character creation stack up to other games? * 00:29:08 - How do the mechanics of character creation reinforce the feel of this game? * 00:35:17 - Does this process set the expectations for playing this game? * 00:39:24 - What flaws does character creation have in this system? * 00:43:31 - How balanced are the character types in this game? * 00:47:48 - How do you create NPCs in this game? * 00:50:41 - How cohesive is our group in a standard game? * 00:52:25 - How does this game play? * 00:58:25 - Take it up a level! - How does advancement work? * 01:04:46 - Should we have advancement in mind at character creation? * 01:08:51 - Episode Closer * 01:13:04 - Outtakes * 01:19:14 - Show Blurbs!
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Blades in the Dark Core Rulebook
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Bankrupt (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Onus/Bankrupt_master) by Jahzzar (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/) * Clip 2: The Magpies main theme (https://themagpies.simplecast.fm/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the second episode of series 11! In this episode, we will be finishing our characters for Blades in the Dark with Rhi, Josie and Minna from the Blades in the Dark actual play The Magpies!
Announcements: Our Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Midwinter Gaming Convention in Milwaukee, WI:
Garbage of the Five Rings
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects: Rhi: @Rhiannon42 (https://twitter.com/Rhiannon42)
Josie: @DragonGirlJosie (https://twitter.com/DragonGirlJosie)
Minna: @mynaminnarr (https://twitter.com/mynaminnarr)
The Magpies:
Iron Hides
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Blades in the Dark Core Rulebook
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Bankrupt (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Onus/Bankrupt_master) by Jahzzar (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/) * Clip 2: The Magpies main theme (https://themagpies.simplecast.fm/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the firsts episode of series 11! In this episode, we will be going over the Blades in the Dark system with Rhi, Josie and Minna from the Blades in the Dark actual play, The Magpies, and start creating a crew of amazing people together!
Announcements: Our Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Midwinter Gaming Convention in Milwaukee, WI:
Garbage of the Five Rings:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects: Rhi: @Rhiannon42 (https://twitter.com/Rhiannon42)
Josie: @DragonGirlJosie (https://twitter.com/DragonGirlJosie)
Minna: @mynaminnarr (https://twitter.com/mynaminnarr)
The Magpies:
Iron Hides
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:54 - Introductions * 00:06:31 - What’s in a game? - Setting * 00:10:19 - Materials needed * 00:11:30 - What do characters do in this game? * 00:13:56 - What’s unique about the game? * 00:18:47 - History of the system * 00:21:40 - Forged in the Dark * 00:24:30 - Other things to know? * 00:33:36 - Let’s make some people! - Available Playbooks * 00:36:15 - Picking our crew type * 00:39:27 - Picking playbooks * 00:43:34 - Picking heritage - Background locations * 00:53:21 - Picking backgrounds * 00:59:42 - Episode Closer * 01:01:35 - Show Blurbs!
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Blades in the Dark Core Rulebook
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Bankrupt (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Onus/Bankrupt_master) by Jahzzar (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/) * Clip 2: The Magpies main theme (https://themagpies.simplecast.fm/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
On this special bonus episode, we sit down with Aviv Or and Eran Aviram, creators of the Crystal Hearts setting for Savage Worlds, to shine a quick spotlight on the game and get a rundown of what sorts of characters we can expect to create in this system.
Announcements: Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Midwinter Gaming Convention in Milwaukee, WI:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests: Aviv Or:
Eran Aviram:
Crystal Hearts KickStarter page:
Up to Four Players
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:55 - Introductions * 00:04:41 - What’s in a game? * 00:25:05 - Show Closer * 00:27:50 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Crystal Echoes (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sergey_Cheremisinov/Sea__Night/Sergey_Cheremisinov_-Sea__Night-_02_Crystal_Echoes) by Sergey Cheremisinov (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sergey_Cheremisinov/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
This week we're recapping our experience at AcadeCon 2018! We recorded this on the road, in person and together, so you'll be treated to the authentic in-car audio stylings of Amelia and Ryan, so fasten your seat belts, we're about to get going!
Announcements: Garbage of the Five Rings: @G5RPodcast (https://twitter.com/G5RPodcast)
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:33 - Episode Introduction * 00:05:49 - Friday and Descent Into Midnight * 00:18:11 - Ryan’s Chimera play tests * 00:42:10 - Saturday * 00:56:41 - #ShuJenga * 01:06:33 - Sunday * 01:31:57 - Episode Ending * 01:33:51 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Traveler by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
On this special bonus episode, we sit down with Brie Sheldon, creator of the Turn slice of life, supernatural RPG, to shine a quick spotlight on the game and get a rundown of what sorts of characters we can expect to create in this system.
Announcements: Midwinter Gaming Convention in Milwaukee, WI:
Guest: Brie Sheldon - Turn
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:33 - Introductions * 00:04:26 - What’s in a game? * 00:31:31 - Show Closer * 00:35:20 - Show Blurbs
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Cocktails and Lobsters by Alexander Nakarada (http://www.serpentsoundstudios.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the last episode in the 10th series! On today’s episode, we discuss the character creation process for the Lifepath game, Traveller, with Ryan from the Shadow of the Cabal podcast!
Announcements: One Shot Patreon: https://patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects: Ryan B: @theprimesauce (https://twitter.com/theprimesauce)
Shadow of the Cabal (https://twitter.com/sotcpod)
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:25 - Introductions * 00:05:51 - D20 for your thoughts? * 00:41:48 - Take it up a level! * 00:59:37 - Episode Closer * 01:02:26 - Outtakes * 01:04:38 - Show Blurbs!
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Traveller Core Rulebook
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Traveller in Time (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/THANASIS_G/PIRATE_BAY/Traveller_in_time) by THANASIS G. (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/THANASIS_G/) * Clip 2: Shadow of the Cabal main theme (https://shadowofthecabal.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the second episode in the 10th series. On today’s episode, we finish creating our characters in the Lifepath game, Traveller, with Ryan from the Shadow of the Cabal podcast! Will one of our new heroes suffer the fate that this game is so infamous for?
Announcements: Strata Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/strata-a-spire-rpg-sourcebook/description
AcadeCon: http://www.acadecon.com
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects: Ryan B: @theprimesauce (https://twitter.com/theprimesauce)
Shadow of the Cabal: (https://twitter.com/sotcpod)
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:53 - Recap * 00:05:11 - Term 2 * 00:21:06 - Term 3 * 00:34:37 - Benefits * 00:44:13 - Team Backstories * 01:09:41 - Episode Closer * 01:12:20 - Show Blurbs!
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Traveller Core Rulebook
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Traveller in Time (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/THANASIS_G/PIRATE_BAY/Traveller_in_time) by THANASIS G. (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/THANASIS_G/) * Clip 2: Shadow of the Cabal main theme (https://shadowofthecabal.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the first episode in the 10th series! On today’s episode, we talk about the Lifepath game, Traveller, with Ryan from the Shadow of the Cabal podcast! We also begin making our characters and see how their journey begins on the way to becoming playable people!
Announcements: Strata Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/strata-a-spire-rpg-sourcebook/description
AcadeCon: http://www.acadecon.com
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects: Ryan B: @theprimesauce (https://twitter.com/theprimesauce)
Shadow of the Cabal
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:07:08 - Introductions * 00:08:24 - What’s in a game? * 00:24:20 - Let’s make some people! * 00:29:24 - Backgrounds * 00:43:54 - Character Names * 00:45:58 - First Term * 01:03:16 - Episode Closer * 01:05:10 - Show Blurbs!
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Traveller Core Rulebook
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Traveller in Time (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/THANASIS_G/PIRATE_BAY/Traveller_in_time) by THANASIS G. (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/THANASIS_G/) * Clip 2: Shadow of the Cabal main theme (https://shadowofthecabal.com) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
On this episode of Character Evolution Cast, we expand on last week’s Session Zero episode and talk about staying safe! Amelia and Ryan are alone again on this one, and dive deep into different tools and methods that you can use to keep yourself, and others, safe at the table.
Announcements: Strata Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/strata-a-spire-rpg-sourcebook/description
AcadeCon: http://www.acadecon.com
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
The Official Character Creation Cast Session Zero Guide
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:24 - Intro * 00:06:13 - What do we mean by safety? * 00:07:00 - Safety applies in and out of game * 00:07:25 - Topics that could be concerning * 00:08:36 - Why is safety important? * 00:10:32 - Have the tools available, even if you don’t use them * 00:12:33 - Pretend stories can have real hurt * 00:14:00 -Safety is about comfort * 00:15:12 - Safety starts at session zero * 00:15:45 - Example of a group discussion about the hard and soft no * 00:17:09 - Going in without metagame knowledge * 00:20:09 - Agreeing on no as a group * 00:21:00 - COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION * 00:21:40 - Making sure your group buys in * 00:22:19 - You can be the one that brings up safety! * 00:22:55 - Addressing criticisms of safety tools * 00:25:09 - Spreading safety tools * 00:25:52 - We get to the meat and potatoes * 00:26:13 - The X Card * 00:26:53 - Ryan describes how to make an X Card * 00:33:01 - Script Change by Brie Sheldon (Rewind, Fast Forward, Instant Replay, etc) * 00:36:06 - Safety tools aren’t useful if they are abused * 00:38:34 - Lines and Veils * 00:42:12 - Support Flower (Shoutout to Senda and Phil) * 00:43:08 - Active Consent * 00:44:34 - Hand Signals * 00:46:09 - Keeping in mind those who cannot use certain tools - Modifying tools * 00:47:22 - Open door policy * 00:49:58 - Checking in is important! * 00:52:31 - What if you’re uncomfortable with people around the table? * 00:55:23 - Don’t stick it out if you feel crappy! * 00:57:09 - You deserve nothing but the best! * 01:00:14 - Safety does not end when the game ends. * 01:01:26 - Bleed * 01:02:21 - After session debrief * 01:11:26 - It is good to process things * 01:12:01 - Post recording debrief * 01:13:07 - Episode Closer * 01:17:24 - One Shot Network blurb
Safety Tools: * X Card (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SB0jsx34bWHZWbnNIVVuMjhDkrdFGo1_hSC2BWPlI3A/edit) * Pause/Fast Forward/Rewind (Script Change) (http://www.briecs.com/p/script-change-rpg-tool.html) * Lines and Veils (Fade to Black) (https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/30906/what-do-the-terms-lines-and-veils-mean) * Stop/start/continue (Support Flower) (http://www.gamestogather.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SupportFlower-A5-PrintJ.pdf) * LARP Hand Signals discussed on Panda’s Talking Games (Link Soon)
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Opening 2: We All Gonna Die! (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/WITCHY_BATTY_SPOOKY_HALLOWEEN_IN_SEPTEMBER_/We_all_gonna_die_) by Loyalty Freak Music (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/) * Opening 3: Hello Michael! (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/WITCHY_BATTY_SPOOKY_HALLOWEEN_IN_SEPTEMBER_/Hello_Michael_) by Loyalty Freak Music (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/) * Clip 1: Keep You Safe (Captive Portal Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fire_To_The_Stars/Fire_To_The_Stars_-Keep_You_Safe_Captive_Portal_Remix/01_Fire_To_The_Stars-_Keep_You_Safe_Captive_Portal_Remix) by Fire To The Stars (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fire_To_The_Stars/) * Clip 2: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
On this episode of Character Evolution Cast, we sit down with… just ourselves? Amelia and Ryan discuss what makes a good session zero and what sorts of things you need to keep in mind as both a player and a GM to help enhance the experience! We even have our own Session Zero worksheet in the show notes for you to follow along with!
Announcements: Panda’s Talking Games: Session Zero discussion: https://misdirectedmark.com/2018/10/15/pandas-talking-games-128-session-0/
Strata Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/strata-a-spire-rpg-sourcebook/description
AcadeCon: http://www.acadecon.com
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
The Official Character Creation Cast Session Zero Guide * https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XmFAZHQfFKTkQkLEbglQfyuihhFAyBpCPdsj9qc12Jk/edit?usp=sharing * https://sessionzero.charactercreationcast.com
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:39 - Intro * 00:05:20 - Ryan’s favorite part of session zero * 00:06:45 - Amelia’s favorite part of session zero * 00:07:36 - What is a session zero? * 00:09:20 - How does it feel different when you create characters together? * 00:12:17 - Building relationships between characters * 00:14:03 - Never go adventuring with strangers * 00:14:57 - The elevator pitch * 00:15:44 - Your inner power gamer * 00:16:30 - Say what you want * 00:18:05 - Your RPG first date * 00:20:00 - Why you should have a session zero * 00:21:06 - Safety and saying what you do(n’t) want * 00:27:27 - Establishing characters and relationships * 00:39:59 - A half-hearted apology to Caleb * 00:40:47 - Setting expectations * 00:45:05 - Our session zero guide * 00:49:30 - Meta game discussions * 00:51:54 - GM expectations of players * 01:06:18 - Player expectations of GMs * 01:09:56 - Safety guide * 01:12:54 - You don’t have to explain * 01:15:16 - NO MEANS NO (the X Card) * 01:19:07 - Soft no and checking in * 01:28:04 - Out of game logistics * 01:32:09 - Creating characters (or GO LISTEN TO OUR SHOW) * 01:35:08 - Let us tell people why session zero is great! * 01:38:53 - Closer * 01:39:58 - One Shot Network blurb
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: One Little Triumph by Blue Dot Sessions (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Piano_Mover/One_Little_Triumph) * Clip 2: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the final episode in the 9th series! On today’s episode, we sit down with Grant Howitt, co-creator for Spire, to discuss how character creation went for this amazing game!
Announcements: Strata Kickstarter: It's here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/strata-a-spire-rpg-sourcebook
AcadeCon: http://www.acadecon.com
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects: Grant Howitt: @gshowitt (https://twitter.com/gshowitt)
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:50 - Re-Introductions * 00:04:10 - D20 for your thoughts? | How did Grant get his introduction to RPGs and Design? * 00:06:46 - Grant’s personal character creation process. * 00:09:03 - How does character creation in Spire stack up to other games? * 00:15:01 - How does the process of character creation set a player’s expectations for playing? * 00:19:51 - What are the flaws of character creation in Spire? * 00:21:36 - Grant goes on an important tangent with Amelia * 00:24:56 - How balanced are the different character types in Spire? * 00:28:43 - How are NPCs created in Spire? * 00:32:32 - How would our group gel together in a typical Spire session? * 00:35:47 - How well does Spire allow for character development? * 00:40:46 - Take it up a level! * 00:48:02 - Should you have advancement in mind during character creation? * 00:51:55 - Final thoughts? * 00:52:47 - Episode Closer * 00:55:10 - Outtakes * 00:56:19 - Show Blurbs!
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Spire by Rowan, Rook and Decard
Other games by Grant:
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Revolution Now (Instrumental) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Simple_Life_Part_1/JoshWoodward-TSL-NoVox-105-RevolutionNow) by Josh Woodward (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/) * Clip 2: Babylon Shall Fall (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Simon_Mathewson/Some_dance_tracks/Babylon_Shall_Fall_1438) by Simon Mathewson (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Simon_Mathewson/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the second episode in the 9th series! On today’s episode, we will be finishing our characters from last episode using the Spire RPG with Grant Howitt, one of the creators of this very game.
Announcements: Strata Kickstarter: Coming Very Soon!
International Podcast Month
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
Guests and Projects: Grant Howitt: @gshowitt (https://twitter.com/gshowitt)
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:39 - Recap * 00:05:04 - Ryan’s Weapon * 00:06:24 - Ryan’s Durance * 00:08:26 - Amelia’s Durance * 00:09:07 - Grant’s Durance * 00:09:39 - Knacks * 00:10:36 - One of Grant’s Low Advancements * 00:11:43 - This game is dark, y’all * 00:15:40 - The Second Low Advancement for Grant * 00:17:24 - Ryan’s Low Advancements * 00:19:06 - Grant’s Medium Advancement * 00:21:18 - Amelia’s Low Advancements * 00:22:03 - Amelia’s Medium Advancement * 00:22:51 - Ryan’s Knacks * 00:25:16 - Ryan’s Medium Advancement * 00:26:40 - Grant’s NPC Bond * 00:27:03 - Ryan names a thing * 00:28:02 - Amelia names another thing * 00:29:35 - Bonds * 00:30:31 - Grant’s PC Bond | Amelia’s Character’s Personality * 00:34:17 - Amelia’s PC Bond * 00:35:23 - Character Names * 00:37:06 - Ryan’s NPC Bond and PC Bond * 00:40:12 - How did we all come together and what would we be doing in game? * 00:50:19 - Episode Closer * 00:54:08 - Show Blurbs!
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Spire by Rowan, Rook and Decard
Other games by Grant:
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Revolution Now (Instrumental) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Simple_Life_Part_1/JoshWoodward-TSL-NoVox-105-RevolutionNow) by Josh Woodward (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/) * Clip 2: Babylon Shall Fall (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Simon_Mathewson/Some_dance_tracks/Babylon_Shall_Fall_1438) by Simon Mathewson (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Simon_Mathewson/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
This episode starts our 9th series! On today’s episode we will be talking with the creator of such games as Honey Heist, One Last Job, and the game we’ll be covering this series, Spire! That’s right, we have Grant Howitt in our virtual studio for some discussion about Spire before we start digging into character creation for this amazing game!
Announcements: Strata Kickstarter: Coming Soon!
International Podcast Month
Polygon article where we were featured:
James D’Amato’s The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Guests and Projects: Grant Howitt: @gshowitt (https://twitter.com/gshowitt)
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:02:50 - Introductions * 00:05:54 - What’s in a Game? - Spire’s Setting * 00:07:59 - What did it take to get all of the little details into Spire? * 00:12:03 - Amelia inspires Grant - Strata * 00:16:17 - Spire SRD * 00:17:39 - What materials do we need to play? * 00:18:53 - What do your characters do in Spire? * 00:20:41 - What is unique about Spire? * 00:22:19 - History of the Spire’s development * 00:30:02 - What terms and concepts do we need to know for character creation? * 00:33:42 - Let’s Makes Some People! - Picking classes * 00:37:33 - Filling in some boxes - Advances * 00:39:32 - Grant breaks the rules - Durances * 00:41:12 - Core Abilities - Grant * 00:42:43 - What is Refresh? * 00:44:34 - Core Abilities - Amelia * 00:45:44 - Ryan’s Weapon Choice * 00:46:00 - Grant’s Weapon Choice * 00:46:27 - Core Abilities - Ryan * 00:47:25 - Episode Closer * 00:49:19 - Show Blurbs!
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Spire by Rowan, Rook and Decard
Other games by Grant:
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Revolution Now (Instrumental) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/The_Simple_Life_Part_1/JoshWoodward-TSL-NoVox-105-RevolutionNow) by Josh Woodward (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/) * Clip 2: Babylon Shall Fall (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Simon_Mathewson/Some_dance_tracks/Babylon_Shall_Fall_1438) by Simon Mathewson (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Simon_Mathewson/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
On this episode of Character Evolution Cast, we welcome Amanda McLaughlin, from Join the Party, and Greyson, from Heroes Not Included, to discuss bringing lessons from Actual Play podcasts to our own tables at home.
Announced Links: International Podcast Month
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
Guests and Projects: Greyson: @Legend0fGreyson (https://twitter.com/Legend0fGreyson)
Trans Language Primer
Heroes Not Included
Amanda McLoughlin: @shessomickey (https://twitter.com/shesomickey)
Join The Party
Multitude
Other Shows Mentioned: Fandible
Magic Folk Podcast
The Adventure Zone
BomBARDed
Dames and Dragons
Venture maidens
Sounds Like Crowes
Welcome to Warda
Magpies
Shadow of the Cabal
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:06 - Intro * 00:06:12 - Do you have a favorite RPG podcast that you think folks should know about? * 00:09:21 - What is your absolute favorite moment from a game you’ve played? * 00:13:20 - Is there a game you haven’t gotten to play yet that you really want to try? * 00:15:20 - What is your favorite part of being on an AP podcast? * 00:20:30 - What do you think are the biggest things that people should listen for as they enjoy APs? * 00:24:31 - What can players do to manage their expectations when they try to bring concepts from APs into their home games? * 00:28:54 - Do you have advice for ways players can maintain staying in character? * 00:34:39 - How can players make sure they are sharing the spotlight and keeping up with what is happening in the game? * 00:48:11 - Do you think players in podcasts make character decisions differently? * 01:03:06 - Are there any concepts you personally have brought from playing on mic to your home games? * 01:06:32 - Final Thoughts * 01:08:40 - Closer * 01:12:03 - One Shot Network blurb
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Join The Party main theme (https://jointhepartypod.com) * Clip 2: Heroes Not Included main theme (https://heroesnotincluded.com/) * Clip 3: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the 3rd and final episode of Series 8! In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the character creation process in Deadlands Reloaded with Caleb, Camron and Alex from the Sounds Like Crowes podcast!
Announced Links: International Podcast Month
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Guests and Projects: Caleb
Camron
Alex
Sounds Like Crowes
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:33 - Camron’s character * 00:05:02 - Caleb’s character * 00:05:25 - Alex’s character * 00:05:51 - Amelia’s character * 00:06:07 - Ryan’s character * 00:06:55 - D20 for your thoughts * 00:07:06 - How did you get into RPGs? * 00:10:05 - Your character creation process * 00:14:53 - Is it harder to play a good guy? * 00:16:08 - Alex’s Friday night * 00:16:16 - Comparing Deadlands character creation * 00:19:56 - Playing characters with flaws * 00:21:47 - The lack of classes * 00:24:34 - How do mechanics of character creation reinforce the feel of the game? * 00:25:43 - Deadliness of the system * 00:26:56 - You aren’t great at stuff * 00:28:20 - The wild die * 00:31:54 - The biggest flaw? THE RULEBOOK * 00:34:32 - How balanced are the character types? * 00:39:17 - Creating NPCs * 00:41:30 - How would our group do? * 00:43:53 - Character development in Deadlands Reloaded * 00:47:13 - Character Advancement (Take it up a level) * 00:54:04 - Harrowed (Look it up at your own risk!) * 00:55:23 - Guest info and plugs! * 00:57:50 - Show closer * 00:59:16 - Outtakes * 01:14:20 - One Shot Network Show Promo
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Deadlands Reloaded by Pinnacle Entertainment Group
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Western Firefight 2 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MC_Cullah/Pack_-A-Clones_Sweet/14-_Western_Firefight_2) by Cullah (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MC_Cullah/) * Clip 2: Theme from Sounds Like Crowes by Rudy Zuniga (https://www.facebook.com/rudy.zuniga.3576)
(https://www.youtube.com/user/Anthropomancist) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Welcome to the 2nd episode of Series 8! On this episode, we finish creating our Deadlands Reloaded characters with Caleb, Camron and Alex from the Sounds Like Crowes podcast!
Announced Links: International Podcast Month
Sounds Like Crowes Fireside Chat with Shadow of the Cabal
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)!
Guests and Projects: Caleb
Camron
Alex
Sounds Like Crowes
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:05:25 - Recap * 00:05:53 - Edges and Hindrances * 00:07:49 - Camron’s Hindrances * 00:08:25 - The benefits of Hindrances/Edges * 00:12:26 - Ryan’s Hindrances * 00:15:05 - Caleb’s Hindrances * 00:17:16 - Amelia’s Hindrances * 00:18:15 - Alex’s Hindrances * 00:19:24 - Alex’s Edges * 00:22:18 - Camron’s Edges * 00:23:03 - Ryan’s Edges * 00:25:43 - Amelia’s Edges * 00:27:01 - Caleb’s Edges * 00:30:03 - Camron’s Gear * 00:30:45 - Caleb’s Gear * 00:33:54 - Alex’s Gear * 00:39:49 - Ryan’s Gear * 00:45:02 - Amelia’s Gear * 00:46:59 - “Your Worst Nightmare” * 00:48:40 - Amelia’s Powers * 00:55:55 - Back to worst nightmares * 00:57:43 - Names and Backgrounds * 01:08:34 - Episode Closer * 01:11:46 - Show Blurbs!
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Deadlands Reloaded by Pinnacle Entertainment Group
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Western Firefight 2 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MC_Cullah/Pack_-A-Clones_Sweet/14-_Western_Firefight_2) by Cullah (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MC_Cullah/) * Clip 2: Theme from Sounds Like Crowes by Rudy Zuniga (https://www.facebook.com/rudy.zuniga.3576)
(https://www.youtube.com/user/Anthropomancist) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
This episode starts our 8th series! On this episode, we start to discuss Deadlands Reloaded, a Savage Worlds RPG with a western theme. We are joined by Caleb, Camron and Alex from the Sounds Like Crowes podcast as we begin to create a group fitting for the wild, weird west.
Announced Links: Athrabeth Podcast
International Podcast Month
Guests and Projects: Caleb
Camron
Alex
Sounds Like Crowes
Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:22 - Introductions
00:05:44 - What’s in a game? / The game’s setting
00:09:49 - What do you need to play this game?
00:10:52 - What do characters do in this game?
00:13:11 - What is unique about this game?
00:15:55 - History of the system
00:17:59 - Terms to know for character creation
00:28:45 - Anything else before we get into character creation?
00:29:45 - Let’s make some people! / Amelia’s character choice
00:32:27 - Ryan’s character choice
00:33:05 - Caleb’s character choice
00:33:34 - Camron’s character choice
00:33:55 - Alex’s character choice
00:35:43 - Pick your race… just kidding!
00:38:07 - Attributes
00:44:03 - Skills
00:53:48 - Derived attributes
00:57:29 - Episode Closer
00:59:22 - Show Blurbs! (With special guest!)
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Deadlands Reloaded by Pinnacle Entertainment Group
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Western Firefight 2 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MC_Cullah/Pack_-A-Clones_Sweet/14-_Western_Firefight_2) by Cullah (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MC_Cullah/) * Clip 2: Theme from Sounds Like Crowes by Rudy Zuniga (https://www.facebook.com/rudy.zuniga.3576)
(https://www.youtube.com/user/Anthropomancist) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
In this Ryan-Free episode, Amelia and Jude (of the forthcoming Athrabeth Podcast) discuss how to incorporate religion and spirituality to your character’s story.
Announced Links: International Podcast Month:
Guests and Projects: Jude: @eremiticjude (https://twitter.com/eremiticjude)
Athrabeth Podcast
Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:32 - Intro
00:04:54 - Amelia knows about LOTR
00:05:12 - Getting to know Jude
00:05:38 - The (sort of) plot of Jude’s first RPG campaign
00:08:26 - Falling in love with Tolkien
00:11:10 - There is no word for pants
00:12:24 - Favorite example of character and religion
00:16:07 - Disclosure statements
00:19:07 - Alignment systems (they’re bad)
00:21:47 - Why does religion matter in games?
00:24:34 - Different kinds of religion
00:28:42 - What to do when settings don’t give you any info
00:32:29 - Not just a downtime activity
00:36:24 - Daily practices and habits
00:40:17 - Making sure you aren’t derailing the game
00:45:09 - Navigating the topic with care
00:49:39 - Drawing from real live vs. fiction
00:53:37 - Religion is culture
00:54:36 - Not over-doing it
00:56:27 - The character can be a jerk but the player can’t
00:58:00 - Always do blood magic whenever you can
00:58:12 - Being religious isn’t the same as being good
00:59:23 - Jude is on his soapbox (the one about Daigotsu)
01:01:26 - I’M THE PROTAGONIST!
01:03:13 - Balancing your moral code
01:08:26 - Culture you carry with you
01:09:28 - Plugs
01:10:33 - Closer
01:11:48 - One Shot Network blurb
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Clip 2: Athrabeth Podcast Theme: Lord of the Devil Rings (https://www.pond5.com/stock-music/56181564/lord-devil-rings.html) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by Ben Sound (https://www.bensound.com/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
This is the final episode in our Headspace series! On today’s episode, we welcome back Senda and Phil from Panda’s Talking Games to discuss gaming, their feelings on the system, and our group of characters!
Announced Links: International Podcast Month:
Domina Magica Kickstarter:
One Shot Patreon:
Discord Server Invite:
Guests and Projects: Senda: @IdellaMithlynnd (https://twitter.com/IdellaMithlynnd)
Panda’s Talking Games
She’s a Super Geek
Gnome Stew
Love and Justice
Phil: @DNAPhil (https://twitter.com/DNAPhil)
Panda’s Talking Games
Gnome Stew
Misdirected Mark
Encoded Designs
Hydro Hackers
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Headspace by Mark Richardson
Character Sheets: * https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/completed-characters/2018/8/13/series-5-characters-headspace
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: BMX Hero (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierlo/Olivetti_Prodest/03_BMX_Hero) by Pierlo (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierlo/) * Clip 2: Panda’s Talking Games traditional episode opener * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
This is the second episode in our Headspace series! On today’s episode, we welcome back Senda and Phil from Panda’s Talking Games and we finish making our tragic characters!
Announced Links: One Shot Patreon:
Discord Server Invite:
Guests and Projects: Senda: @IdellaMithlynnd (https://twitter.com/IdellaMithlynnd)
Panda’s Talking Games
She’s a Super Geek
Gnome Stew
Love and Justice
Phil: @DNAPhil (https://twitter.com/DNAPhil)
Panda’s Talking Games
Gnome Stew
Misdirected Mark
Encoded Designs
Hydro Hackers
Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:44 - Series 7.1 Recap
00:04:13 - Subcultures
00:07:07 - Looks
00:14:22 - Discipline
00:21:33 - Ghost Operators
00:22:50 - Infiltrator Ghost
00:27:34 - Handler Ghost
00:31:56 - Define Your Regret
00:37:41 - Define Your Drive
00:41:20 - Edges
00:50:29 - Upgrades
00:52:58 - Credits
00:54:37 - Episode Closer
00:58:13 - One Shot Network Promo
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Headspace by Mark Richardson
Character Sheets: * https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/completed-characters/2018/8/13/series-5-characters-headspace
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: BMX Hero (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierlo/Olivetti_Prodest/03_BMX_Hero) by Pierlo (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierlo/) * Clip 2: Panda’s Talking Games traditional episode opener * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
This is the first episode in our series devoted to covering Headspace! On today’s episode, we welcome Senda and Phil from Panda’s Talking Games and we learn about this amazing system and start making characters for it as well!
Announced Links: One Shot Patreon:
Discord Server Invite:
Guests and Projects: Senda: @IdellaMithlynnd (https://twitter.com/IdellaMithlynnd)
Panda’s Talking Games
She’s a Super Geek
Gnome Stew
Love and Justice
Phil: @DNAPhil (https://twitter.com/DNAPhil)
Panda’s Talking Games
Gnome Stew
Misdirected Mark
Encoded Designs
Hydro Hackers
Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:31 - Introductions
00:05:33 - What’s in a game?
00:41:32 - Let’s make some people!
01:19:37 - Episode Closer
01:21:31 - One Shot Network Promo
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Headspace by Mark Richardson
Character Sheets: Character sheets will be available when 7.2 drops!
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: BMX Hero (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierlo/Olivetti_Prodest/03_BMX_Hero) by Pierlo (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierlo/) * Clip 2: Panda’s Talking Games traditional episode opener * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
On this special bonus episode, we sit down with Amit Moshe, creator of the City of Mist RPG, to shine a quick spotlight on the game and get a rundown of what sorts of characters we can expect to create in this system.
Announcements: * One Shot Patreon: https://patreon.com/oneshotpodcast * Discord Server: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Guest: Amit Moshe - City of Mist
Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:11 - Introductions
00:03:43 - What’s in a game?
00:25:38 - Show Closer
00:27:52 - Network Plug: Campaign
Game Highlighted: City of Mist
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Night Owl (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-Directionless_EP-_01_Night_Owl) By Broke For Free (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/) * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
On the third episode of Character Evolution Cast we sit down with Jim McClure, host of the Talking Tabletop podcast, designer of Reflections and Satanic Panic and owner of Third Act Publishing to learn about how the theory of the 8 kinds of fun can help players hone in on their interests and communicate with their GMs for the best play experience.
Guest: Jim McClure
Twitter: @GMJimMcClure
One Shot Network Twitter: @OneShotNetwork
One Shot Network Website: One Shot Website
Third Act Publishing: Third Act Publishing Website
Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:26 - Introductions
00:05:58 - The highest art form known to mankind
00:07:06 - Jim’s most satisfying project so far
00:10:24 - Jim’s favorite part of creating
00:12:16 - Did you think we weren’t going to talk about L5R???
00:18:09 - Jim’s types of fun
00:19:16 - What is “The 8 Kinds of Fun?”
00:23:35 - How can players use this theory to further their own experience?
00:25:31 - “My D&D looks nothing like yours”
00:28:18 - What if your game isn’t engaging your kind of fun?
00:30:54 - A description of each type of fun
00:31:31 - 1 Sensation
00:33:39 - 2 Fantasy
00:35:36 - 3 Narrative
00:42:21 - 4 Challenge
00:45:36 - It’s okay if that type isn’t your favorite!
00:48:05 - 5 Fellowship
00:50:28 - 6 Expression
00:52:28 - 7 Discovery
00:53:58 - Mountain Tuna!!!
00:56:26 - 8 Submission
01:02:57 - Ryan and Amelia speculate about their types of fun
01:06:45 - Player Examples
01:08:39 - Amelia can’t understand playing nice
01:12:33 - Ryan can’t understand why you wouldn’t
01:14:28 - How having these terms can change the conversation
01:16:29 - How to know what your type of fun is
01:18:47 - The 8 kinds of fun in character creation
01:21:57 - HAVE A SESSION ZERO
01:23:24 - Do RPGs do certain kinds of fun better?
01:25:11 - How can players bring in additional types?
01:30:49 - A little more advice...
01:34:33 - Amelia tells Jim what’s what
01:35:35 - Plugs
01:39:15 - Show Closer
01:40:22 - Network Plug: Design Doc
Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Short Mission By Tagirijus
Clip 2: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Main Theme: Endless Motion by Ben Sound
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast:
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
This is the third episode of the 6th series where we will be covering Blue Planet, a science fiction RPG by Biohazard Games. We are joined by Rich Howard and Jeff Barber to discuss character creation in the Blue Planet system, their history with gaming, and why they love this game!
Announced Links: One Shot Patreon:
Discord Server Invite:
Guests and Projects: Jeff Barber: @BiohazardJeff (https://twitter.com/BiohazardJeff)
Rich Howard: @umbralwalker (https://twitter.com/umbralwalker)
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:27 - Introductions * 00:17:31 - D20 For Your Thoughts * 00:18:03 - Jeff’s RPG Origin Story * 00:18:34 - Rich’s RPG Origin Story * 00:20:18 - Jeff Hates Making Characters?!?! * 00:21:45 - Rich’s Creation Process * 00:23:54 - How Does Blue Planet Stack Up? * 00:32:20 - We Scold Jeff * 00:33:49 - Changes in Design Philosophy * 00:36:39 - Is Everything For Everyone? (No) * 00:37:40 - Character Balance * 00:40:20 - We Correct Jeff Again * 00:44:53 - Simulating Combat * 00:47:14 - Jeff’s Game Design Process * 00:51:19 - Take It Up A Level * 00:57:04 - Character/GM/Game Focus * 00:59:01 - 20 Questions * 01:00:00 - All The Little Details * 01:05:32 - Guest Plugs * 01:06:57 - Episode Closer * 01:08:35 - Outtakes * 01:16:40 - One Shot Network Promo
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Blue Planet V2 by Biohazard Games
Character Sheets: Due to unforeseen life circumstances, our character sheets have been delayed. We will let you know when they are available!
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Hang Ten (The Ocean) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MindsEye/The_Ocean_1297/MindsEye_-_Hang_Ten_The_Ocean) by Mindseye (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MindsEye/) * Clip 2: Whelmed: The Young Justice Files (https://crashingthemode.com/) opening theme * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: * Character Creation Cast: * + ``` Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
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Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
``` * Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning) * Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune) * Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com * Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com * Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
This is the second episode of the 6th series where we will be covering Blue Planet, a science fiction RPG by Biohazard Games. We are joined by Rich Howard and Jeff Barber to finish learning about the system, and then we start, and finish, creating characters together!
Announced Links: One Shot Patreon:
Discord Server Invite:
Guests and Projects: Jeff Barber: @BiohazardJeff (https://twitter.com/BiohazardJeff)
Rich Howard: @umbralwalker (https://twitter.com/umbralwalker)
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:04:51 - Abilities * 00:05:35 - Aptitudes * 00:07:33 - Body Mods * 00:08:37 - Other points before character creation * 00:09:52 - Let’s make some people! * 00:10:26 - Setting the power level of the game * 00:12:56 - More about Aptitudes * 00:14:47 - Modified Humans * 00:22:36 - Building up your backgrounds * 00:25:31 - Character attributes and their relation to skills * 00:29:12 - Awareness Attribute * 00:32:24 - How the backgrounds blend to build your skill repertoire * 00:36:07 - Ryan’s Character and more origin information * 00:41:47 - Amelia’s Character * 00:43:06 - Rich’s Character * 00:46:13 - Picking origins and backgrounds * 00:55:22 - Jeff’s Character * 00:55:47 - How our group got together * 00:58:21 - Profiles and character descriptions * 01:06:00 - Episode Closer * 01:08:56 - One Shot Network Promo
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Blue Planet V2 by Biohazard Games
Character Sheets: * Due to unforeseen circumstances, our character sheets have been delayed until 6.3.
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Hang Ten (The Ocean) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MindsEye/The_Ocean_1297/MindsEye_-_Hang_Ten_The_Ocean) by Mindseye (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MindsEye/) * Clip 2: Whelmed: The Young Justice Files (https://crashingthemode.com/) opening theme * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: * Character Creation Cast: * + ``` Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
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Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
``` * Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning) * Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune) * Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com * Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com * Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
This episode starts the 6th series where we will be covering Blue Planet, a science fiction RPG by Biohazard Games. We are joined by Rich Howard and Jeff Barber to learn about this system before we start creating characters together.
Announced Links: One Shot Patreon:
Discord Server Invite:
Guests and Projects: Jeff Barber: @BiohazardJeff (https://twitter.com/BiohazardJeff)
Rich Howard: @umbralwalker (https://twitter.com/umbralwalker)
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:23 - Introductions * 00:14:23 - What’s in a Game? | The Setting * 00:20:24 - Metaplot * 00:25:11 - What do characters do in Blue Planet? * 00:28:15 - What materials do people need to play Blue Planet? * 00:32:48 - What is unique about Blue Planet? * 00:36:49 - How did you go about making this game as scientifically accurate as possible? * 00:46:28 - What is the history of Blue Planet? * 00:56:06 - Need to know terms | Attributes * 01:01:29 - Episode Closer * 01:03:24 - One Shot Network Promo
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Blue Planet V2 by Biohazard Games
Character Sheets: Character sheets will be released with series 6.2 once our characters are fully finished! Stay tuned for that episode’s show notes for links to the latest character sheets!
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Hang Ten (The Ocean) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MindsEye/The_Ocean_1297/MindsEye_-_Hang_Ten_The_Ocean) by Mindseye (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MindsEye/) * Clip 2: Whelmed: The Young Justice Files (https://crashingthemode.com/) opening theme * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: * Character Creation Cast: * + ``` Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
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Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
``` * Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning) * Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune) * Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com * Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
On today’s episode, we sit down with author, game designer and creative coach John Adamus to discuss what we can do to make our characters more three dimensional when we bring them to the table.
Announced Links: Charity for The Void by @OneShotNetwork (https://twitter.com/oneshotnetwork): https://oneshotpodcast.bandcamp.com/album/charity-for-the-void
Guests and Projects: John Adamus: @awesome_john (https://twitter.com/awesome_john)
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: The Lounge (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/the-lounge) by www.bensound.com * Clip 2: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/) * Main Theme: Endless Motion (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro) by www.bensound.com
Our Podcast: * Character Creation Cast: * + Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast) * + Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/ * Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning) * Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune) * Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com * Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Announced Links: * Charity for The Void by @OneShotNetwork: https://oneshotpodcast.bandcamp.com/album/charity-for-the-void * She’s a Super Geek - Everyone is Prince John: http://sasgeek.com/podcasts/82-everyone-is-prince-john/ * Trans Language Primer by @Legend0fGreyson: http://bit.ly/TransLanguage
Guests and Projects: Chris Burlew: @burlew_chris
Michael: @LoserMLW
Emily: @TheCraftyDM
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:23 - Character and Guest Introductions * 00:07:29 - D20 for Your Thoughts? - How did you get into RPGs? * 00:16:30 - What is your process for creating characters in any RPG? * 00:21:48 - Converting Isla from NPC to PC - Player vs GMPCs * 00:24:51 - Player Agency * 00:35:34 - How does character creation stack up to other games? * 00:40:14 - Failing Forward - More Player Agency * 00:42:08 - Characters are like a piece of music * 00:51:06 - How do the mechanics of character creation reinforce the feel of the game? * 00:54:13 - Player vs Player Secrets * 01:00:22 - How does the process of character creation set expectations of play? * 01:04:11 - What are the flaws of character creation in this system? * 01:15:02 - How balanced are the different character types? * 01:21:27 - How would our group fair in a typical game? * 01:25:34 - Take it up a level! * 01:31:40 - Episode Closer * 01:35:49 - Outtakes * 01:49:13 - One Shot Network Promo
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: * Edge of the Empire by Fantasy Flight Games * + Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Lyvk5j * + Star Wars RPG Dice: https://amzn.to/2kWu1S9
Character Sheets: https://blockpartypodcastnetwork.squarespace.com/completed-characters/2018/6/18/series-5-characters-edge-of-the-empire-with-chris-emily-and-michael
Action Figure Pairings * Ryan’s Character * + Close Approximation Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2t0ApvA * Amelia’s Character * + Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2HD2yxK * Chris’s Character * + Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2Jsyfjk * Emily’s Character * + Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2y0tLej * Michael’s Character * + Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2MeIZiZ
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod * Clip 1: Redemption by The Vivisectors * Clip 2: Redemption Podcast opening theme * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: * Character Creation Cast: * + Twitter: @CreationCast * + Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/ * Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning * Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune * Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com * Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Announced Links: * Charity for The Void by @OneShotNetwork: https://oneshotpodcast.bandcamp.com/album/charity-for-the-void
Guests and Projects: Chris Burlew: @burlew_chris
Michael: @LoserMLW
Emily: @TheCraftyDM
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:03:10 - Recap * 00:03:46 - Derived Attributes * 00:05:51 - Spending Credits * 00:11:34 - Motivations and a bit of background story * 00:22:01 - Names * 00:24:52 - Our Ship * 00:31:17 - Our Backgrounds * 00:39:36 - Droid Philosophy * 00:52:51 - An offer the droid mafia cannot refuse * 00:55:41 - Episode Closer * 00:59:39 - One Shot Network Promo
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Edge of the Empire by Fantasy Flight Games
Character Sheets: * https://blockpartypodcastnetwork.squarespace.com/completed-characters/2018/6/18/series-5-characters-edge-of-the-empire-with-chris-emily-and-michael
Action Figure Pairings: * Ryan’s Character * + Close Approximation Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2t0ApvA * Amelia’s Character * + Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2HD2yxK * Chris’s Character * + Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2Jsyfjk * Emily’s Character * + Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2y0tLej * Michael’s Character * + Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2MeIZiZ
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod * Clip 1: Redemption by The Vivisectors * Clip 2: Redemption Podcast opening theme * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: * Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast * Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning * Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune * Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com * Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
This episode starts the 5th series where we will be covering Edge of the Empire, a Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games. We are joined by Chris, Emily and Michael from the Redemption podcast to learn about this system and start creating some characters together.
Guests and Projects: Chris Burlew: @burlew_chris
Michael: @LoserMLW
Emily: @TheCraftyDM
Timestamps: * 00:00:00 - Announcements * 00:01:52 - Introductions * 00:05:24 - What’s in a Game? * 00:05:49 - The Setting * 00:07:56 - What do characters do in Edge of the Empire? * 00:09:09 - What materials do you need for this game? * 00:10:45 - What is unique about Edge of the Empire? * 00:20:25 - History of the Game and Terms * 00:21:18 - Attributes and Skills * 00:22:20 - Talent Trees * 00:28:42 - Let’s Make Some People! - Starting with backgrounds? * 00:30:48 - Ryan’s concept * 00:35:50 - Emily’s concept * 00:39:20 - Chris’s concept * 00:40:50 - Michael’s concept * 00:43:16 - Amelia’s concept * 00:45:59 - Obligations * 00:53:54 - Careers and Specializations * 00:58:22 - Experience Point Spending * 01:05:05 - Buying Ability Scores * 01:10:12 - Talent Trees * 01:19:55 - Potential Names for Ryan’s Character * 01:23:01 - Skills * 01:25:37 - Force Powers * 01:31:58 - Episode Closer * 01:33:53 - One Shot Network Promo
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode: Edge of the Empire by Fantasy Flight Games
Character Sheets: Character sheets will be released with series 5.2 once our characters are fully finished! Stay tuned for that episode’s show notes for links to the latest character sheets!
Action Figure Pairings * Ryan’s Character * + Close Approximation Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2t0ApvA * Amelia’s Character * + Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2HD2yxK * Chris’s Character * + Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2Jsyfjk * Emily’s Character * + Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2y0tLej * Michael’s Character * + Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2MeIZiZ
Music: * Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod * Clip 1: Redemption by The Vivisectors * Clip 2: Redemption Podcast opening theme * Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast: * Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast * Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning * Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune * Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com * Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
On the very first episode of Character Evolution Cast we sit down with James D’Amato, host of the ONE SHOT podcast, to learn about how incorporating character voices can enhance your play experience.
Guest: James D’Amato
Twitter: @OneShotRPG
One Shot Network Twitter: @OneShotNetwork
One Shot Network Website: One Shot Website
Dungeon Dome Card Game Twitter: @DungeonDome
Dungeon Dome Card Game Website: bit.ly/dungeondome
Pre-Order: The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide
Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:46 - Introductions
00:05:20 - Why James started One Shot
00:08:33 - Amelia has a fangirl moment
00:11:05 - James talks about his favorite character
00:13:25 - Character growth and evolution
00:17:39 - We get an idea for another show
00:18:11 - Why should people give RPGs a try?
00:22:18 - Moving from playing to designing
00:28:19 - Character Evolution Cast talks about voices
00:29:15 - Why is James our expert?
00:30:27 - Why should people use character voices?
00:32:41 - What if you are really shy?
00:40:00 - How does using a character voice help you play better?
00:40:36 - Playing close to/far from the spine
00:47:27 - Techniques (and not just accents!)
00:48:00 - Spine work/posture
00:50:03 - Adding/changing emotion
00:54:52 - Jim McClure makes million dollar deals
00:59:15 - Impressions
01:03:12 - Being conscious and respectful in your performance
01:10:25 - Choosing the right voice
01:12:02 - Ryan and Amelia give it a try
01:23:49 - Maintaining a voice for a long time
01:32:08 - Noisy Person Cards
01:39:04 - Moving your voice around
01:41:58 - Just let yourself have fun!
01:43:04 - PLUGS!
01:44:58 - Episode Closer
Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Adventure by Be Your Own Pet (One Shot Podcast Theme)
Clip 2: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Main Theme: Endless Motion by Ben Sound
Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
On today’s episode we sit down with Alex Roberts to discuss character creation and much more in regards to Star Crossed!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:45 - Reintroductions
00:07:24 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:07:46 - How did Alex get into RPGs?
00:12:10 - Alex’s personal character creation process
00:14:45 - How does Star Crossed compare to other systems for character creation?
00:22:30 - What did Alex need to have in this game for character creation?
00:26:36 - How does the process lead to immersion?
00:30:58 - How do we think our scenarios for our couples would play out?
00:38:22 - How does this game handle character development?
00:41:56 - Take it up a level!
00:42:16 - Intensity and the concept of bleed
00:48:22 - Decompressing during and after an intense game
00:51:40 - What sorts of things can be learned from this game?
01:01:32 - What did Alex learn from making this game?
01:04:06 - Alex’s advice to get the most from Star Crossed
01:05:31 - Why should people give this game a try?
01:08:57 - Episode Closer
01:12:52 - Outtakes
Guests and Projects:
Alex Roberts: @muscularpikachu
Backstory Podcast
@backstorycast
Bully Pulpit Games
www.bullypulpitgames.com
Dialect by Thorny Games
www.thornygames.com/dialect-rpg/
Threadbear by Stephanie Bryant
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/215255/Threadbare-RPG
Sig: The City Between by Genesis of Legend
www.genesisoflegend.com/products/sig/
Game systems discussed in this episode:
Star Crossed! by Bully Pulpit Games
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bullypulpitgames/star-crossed-the-two-player-game-of-forbidden-love
Other Games Mentioned as inspiration for Star Crossed!:
Dread by Impossible Dream (amazon) (website)
Kagematsu by Cream Alien Games (website)
Hot Guys Making Out by Tao Games (drivethru) (website)
Breaking the Ice by Black and Green Games (drivethru) (website - romance trilogy)
Fiasco by Bully Pulpit Games (amazon) (drivethru) (website)
Character Inspired Mix Tapes:
Amelia and Ryan’s Couple
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/7nguieqg9s4h9CqQMNifHp?si=aFX7r4HdTpaLO80McU5kbQ
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkKn12lcNm8I3thhTK2MFvPt
Ryan and Alex’s Couple
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/1fiectTQbuKO4d1gXOhiFd?si=WarEhAgHRUymPn4Cad94AQ
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkLN3LhyGuLoBP9bMyNgJCNi
Alex and Amelia’s Couple
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/5GLObBcZZxfRMjAoH8Tg3n?si=tWr0fDgPRpytAK3yVTfP-A
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkIb1bw9OiDjDpX9ty-l8b7t
Character sheets for this episode:
https://blockpartypodcastnetwork.squarespace.com/completed-characters/2018/4/23/series-32-characters-star-crossed-with-alex-roberts
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Autumn Day by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 2: Backstory podcast opening theme
Clip 3: Sovereign Quarter by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 4: Delicate Frost by Winter Solstice used in the Star Crossed Kickstarter video created by @banana_chan_vid
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
On today’s episode we sit down with Alex Roberts to create characters for her new game, Star Crossed!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Cold Open
00:03:27 - Recap
00:03:43 - Amelia and Ryan - What two things about me do I not know is attractive?
00:04:24 - Player agency and X card use
00:09:18 - Back to picking two traits for Amelia and Ryan
00:13:11 - Amelia and Ryan - Why can’t I act on my feelings? Why is that so important to me?
00:17:16 - Play what you know
00:19:46 - Can you play with more than two people?
00:25:46 - Ryan and Alex - What brought our characters together?
00:27:32 - Ryan and Alex - What’s keeping us apart?
00:29:56 - Ryan and Alex - Who am I?
00:30:18 - Ryan and Alex - What is most attractive about ourselves?
00:31:08 - Ryan and Alex - What two things about me do I not know is attractive?
00:32:31 - Ryan and Alex - Why can’t I act on my feelings? Why is that so important to me?
00:35:01 - Alex and Amelia - What brought our characters together? Who am I?
00:38:45 - Alex and Amelia - What is most attractive about ourselves?
00:39:07 - Alex and Amelia - What two things about me do I not know is attractive?
00:41:17 - Alex and Amelia - Why can’t I act on my feelings? Why is that so important to me?
00:46:49 - Episode Closer
Guests and Projects:
Alex Roberts: @muscularpikachu
Backstory Podcast
@backstorycast
Bully Pulpit Games
www.bullypulpitgames.com
Dialect by Thorny Games
www.thornygames.com/dialect-rpg/
Threadbear by Stephanie Bryant
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/215255/Threadbare-RPG
Sig: The City Between by Genesis of Legend
www.genesisoflegend.com/products/sig/
Game systems discussed in this episode:
Star Crossed! by Bully Pulpit Games
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bullypulpitgames/star-crossed-the-two-player-game-of-forbidden-love
Other Games Mentioned as inspiration for Star Crossed!:
Dread by Impossible Dream (amazon) (website)
Kagematsu by Cream Alien Games (website)
Hot Guys Making Out by Tao Games (drivethru) (website)
Breaking the Ice by Black and Green Games (drivethru) (website - romance trilogy)
Fiasco by Bully Pulpit Games (amazon) (drivethru) (website)
Character Inspired Mix Tapes:
Amelia and Ryan’s Couple
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/7nguieqg9s4h9CqQMNifHp?si=aFX7r4HdTpaLO80McU5kbQ
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkKn12lcNm8I3thhTK2MFvPt
Ryan and Alex’s Couple
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/1fiectTQbuKO4d1gXOhiFd?si=WarEhAgHRUymPn4Cad94AQ
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkLN3LhyGuLoBP9bMyNgJCNi
Alex and Amelia’s Couple
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/5GLObBcZZxfRMjAoH8Tg3n?si=tWr0fDgPRpytAK3yVTfP-A
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkIb1bw9OiDjDpX9ty-l8b7t
Character sheets for this episode:
https://blockpartypodcastnetwork.squarespace.com/completed-characters/2018/4/23/series-32-characters-star-crossed-with-alex-roberts
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Autumn Day by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 2: Backstory podcast opening theme
Clip 3: Sovereign Quarter by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 4: Delicate Frost by Winter Solstice used in the Star Crossed Kickstarter video created by @banana_chan_vid
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
On today’s episode we sit down with Alex Roberts to learn about and create characters for her new game, Star Crossed!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:04:42 - Introductions
00:07:01 - What’s in a Game?
00:07:13 - The Common Thread for Infinite Settings
00:08:45 - What Do Characters Do in Star Crossed?
00:10:42 - What Do You Need to Play Star Crossed?
00:12:55 - What is Unique?
00:16:04 - History of the Game
00:25:44 - Term Definitions
00:29:42 - The X Card and Its Importance
00:34:09 - Let’s Make Some People
00:34:17 - First Steps: Creating a World
00:35:42 - Amelia and Ryan Brainstorm with Alex
00:37:42 - Amelia and Ryan Pick a Setting for Their Couple
00:42:17 - The Character Sheets - Lead/Follow Explained
00:50:52 - Amelia and Ryan - Who am I?
00:51:37 - Amelia and Ryan - What is most attractive about ourselves?
00:53:22 - Amelia and Ryan - What two things about me do I not know is attractive?
00:54:42 - Episode Closer
Guests and Projects:
Alex Roberts: @muscularpikachu
Backstory Podcast
@backstorycast
Bully Pulpit Games
www.bullypulpitgames.com
Dialect by Thorny Games
www.thornygames.com/dialect-rpg/
Threadbear by Stephanie Bryant
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/215255/Threadbare-RPG
Sig: The City Between by Genesis of Legend
www.genesisoflegend.com/products/sig/
Game systems discussed in this episode:
Star Crossed! by Bully Pulpit Games
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bullypulpitgames/star-crossed-the-two-player-game-of-forbidden-love
Other Games Mentioned as inspiration for Star Crossed!:
Dread by Impossible Dream (amazon) (website)
Kagematsu by Cream Alien Games (website)
Hot Guys Making Out by Tao Games (drivethru) (website)
Breaking the Ice by Black and Green Games (drivethru) (website - romance trilogy)
Fiasco by Bully Pulpit Games (amazon) (drivethru) (website)
Character Inspired Mix Tapes:
Amelia and Ryan’s Couple
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/7nguieqg9s4h9CqQMNifHp?si=aFX7r4HdTpaLO80McU5kbQ
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkKn12lcNm8I3thhTK2MFvPt
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Autumn Day by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 2: Backstory podcast opening theme
Clip 3: Sovereign Quarter by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 4: Delicate Frost by Winter Solstice used in the Star Crossed Kickstarter video created by @banana_chan_vid
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
On today’s episode we sit down with some of the Protean City Comics crew, Brandon Leon-Gambetta, James Malloy and Elsbeth Denman, to discuss character creation as well as how the process went in MASKS: A New Generation, the Powered by the Apocalypse RPG created by Brendan Conway!
Timestamps:
00:00:34 - Introductions
00:07:47 - D20 For Your Thoughts?
00:07:58 - How do you approach character creation?
00:19:53 - How does MASKS compare to other systems for character creation?
00:28:49 - How does this process set up expectations of play?
00:44:58 - How do the mechanics of the game lead to character immersion?
00:55:02 - What sort of tone will our game have with this group?
01:06:14 - Take It Up A Level!
01:20:05 - Episode Closer
01:23:43 - Outtakes
Guests and Projects:
Brandon Leon-Gambetta: @DrCaptainKobold
Protean City Comics:
Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/
Stop, Hack and Roll:
Twitter: @StopHackandRoll Website: https://www.stophackandroll.com/
Pasión de las Pasiones
James Malloy: @AndTheMeltdowns
Protean City Comics:
Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/
Stop, Hack and Roll:
Twitter: @StopHackandRoll Website: https://www.stophackandroll.com/
Two Weeks: A Microgame Collection
https://www.rpgnow.com/product/201480/Two-Weeks-A-Microgame-Collection
Elsbeth Denman: @TheCatOnTheWall
Protean City Comics:
Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/
Game systems discussed in this episode:
MASKS: A New Generation by Magpie Games
PDF: MASKS: A New Generation on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/193258/Masks-A-New-Generation
Heroes Unlimited by Palladium Books
Soft Cover: Heroes Unlimited Second Edition: https://amzn.to/2J7k7YP
Character Inspired Dice Sets:
Ryan
Chessex Gemini Black and Blue w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2GjkTA5
Swirling vortex of blue and black as a reminder of space, gold like her eyes
Amelia
Chessex Scarab Scarlet w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2E4nA6W
A representation of the fire burning inside her
Brandon
Chessex Gemini Purple and Teal w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2utft4j
Bright colors to match the flashy costume, and a mix of teal and purple to represent the male and female sides
James
Chessex Opaque Red w/White: https://amzn.to/2IejWcS
Cool and classic, just like a Ford Mustang
Elsbeth
Chessex Frosted clear w/Black: https://amzn.to/2E3dN0X
Clear to represent the negation of the power around her, but frosted to show that you don’t know everything about her
Music:
Clip 1: Action Epic by Komiku
Clip 2: Stop, Hack and Roll opening theme
Clip 3: Night Owl by Broke For Free
Clip 4: Protean City Comics opening theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/charactercreationcast
On today’s episode we finish creating our group of superheroes for MASKS: A New Generation, a game developed by Branden Conway. We are joined by some of the Protean City Comics crew, Brandon Leon-Gambetta, James Malloy and Elsbeth Denman!
Timestamps:
00:00:34 - Recap
00:01:17 - James’s character continued
00:06:02 - Amelia’s character continued
00:17:08 - Move selection - James
00:19:35 - Move selection - Brandon
00:21:33 - Move selection - Elsbeth
00:23:36 - Move selection - Ryan
00:26:03 - Move selection - Amelia
00:32:28 - When the team first came together…
00:47:04 - Relationships
01:01:22 - Episode Closer
Guests and Projects:
Brandon Leon-Gambetta: @DrCaptainKobold
Protean City Comics:
Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/
Stop, Hack and Roll:
Twitter: @StopHackandRoll Website: https://www.stophackandroll.com/
Pasión de las Pasiones
James Malloy: @AndTheMeltdowns
Protean City Comics:
Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/
Stop, Hack and Roll:
Twitter: @StopHackandRoll Website: https://www.stophackandroll.com/
Two Weeks: A Microgame Collection
https://www.rpgnow.com/product/201480/Two-Weeks-A-Microgame-Collection
Elsbeth Denman: @TheCatOnTheWall
Protean City Comics:
Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/
Game systems discussed in this episode:
MASKS: A New Generation by Magpie Games
PDF: MASKS: A New Generation on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/193258/Masks-A-New-Generation
Heroes Unlimited by Palladium Books
Soft Cover: Heroes Unlimited Second Edition: https://amzn.to/2J7k7YP
Character Inspired Dice Sets:
Ryan
Chessex Gemini Black and Blue w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2GjkTA5
Swirling vortex of blue and black as a reminder of space, gold like her eyes
Amelia
Chessex Scarab Scarlet w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2E4nA6W
A representation of the fire burning inside her
Brandon
Chessex Gemini Purple and Teal w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2utft4j
Bright colors to match the flashy costume, and a mix of teal and purple to represent the male and female sides
James
Chessex Opaque Red w/White: https://amzn.to/2IejWcS
Cool and classic, just like a Ford Mustang
Elsbeth
Chessex Frosted clear w/Black: https://amzn.to/2E3dN0X
Clear to represent the negation of the power around her, but frosted to show that you don’t know everything about her
Music:
Clip 1: Action Epic by Komiku
Clip 2: Stop, Hack and Roll opening theme
Clip 3: Night Owl by Broke For Free
Clip 4: Protean City Comics opening theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/charactercreationcast
On today’s episode we start to create a group of superheroes for MASKS: A New Generation, a game developed by Branden Conway. We are joined by some of the Protean City Comics crew, Brandon Leon-Gambetta, James Malloy and Elsbeth Denman!
Timestamps:
00:00:33 - Introductions
00:05:30 - What’s in a Game?
00:05:42 - The setting of MASKS
00:07:20 - What do characters do in this game?
00:08:37 - Materials needed to play
00:10:45 - What is unique about MASKS?
00:16:59 - Terms and History
00:22:23 - Labels and their meaning
00:27:31 - The importance of Look
00:30:20 - Special Message
00:31:52 - Let’s Make Some People
00:32:16 - Playbook Selection
00:36:41 - First steps
00:40:35 - James’s Character
00:45:57 - Brandon’s Character
00:52:02 - Elsbeth’s Character
00:56:43 - Amelia’s Character
01:06:34 - Ryan’s Character
01:17:07 - Episode Closer
Guests and Projects:
Brandon Leon-Gambetta: @DrCaptainKobold
Protean City Comics:
Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/
Stop, Hack and Roll:
Twitter: @StopHackandRoll Website: https://www.stophackandroll.com/
Pasión de las Pasiones
James Malloy: @AndTheMeltdowns
Protean City Comics:
Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/
Stop, Hack and Roll:
Twitter: @StopHackandRoll Website: https://www.stophackandroll.com/
Two Weeks: A Microgame Collection
https://www.rpgnow.com/product/201480/Two-Weeks-A-Microgame-Collection
Elsbeth Denman: @TheCatOnTheWall
Protean City Comics:
Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/
Game systems discussed in this episode:
MASKS: A New Generation by Magpie Games
PDF: MASKS: A New Generation on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/193258/Masks-A-New-Generation
Heroes Unlimited by Palladium Books
Soft Cover: Heroes Unlimited Second Edition: https://amzn.to/2J7k7YP
Character Inspired Dice Sets:
Ryan
Chessex Gemini Black and Blue w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2GjkTA5
Swirling vortex of blue and black as a reminder of space, gold like her eyes
Amelia
Chessex Scarab Scarlet w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2E4nA6W
A representation of the fire burning inside her
Brandon
Chessex Gemini Purple and Teal w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2utft4j
Bright colors to match the flashy costume, and a mix of teal and purple to represent the male and female sides
James
Chessex Opaque Red w/White: https://amzn.to/2IejWcS
Cool and classic, just like a Ford Mustang
Elsbeth
Chessex Frosted clear w/Black: https://amzn.to/2E3dN0X
Clear to represent the negation of the power around her, but frosted to show that you don’t know everything about her
Music:
Clip 1: Action Epic by Komiku
Clip 2: Stop, Hack and Roll opening theme
Clip 3: Night Owl by Broke For Free
Clip 4: Protean City Comics opening theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/charactercreationcast
On today’s episode we discuss table manners as well as character creation for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, a game created by Wizards of the Coast. We are joined by Neal Powell from the Dungeon Master’s Block podcast and Tallsquall from Encounter Roleplay.
Timestamps:
00:00:35 - Introductions
00:04:23 - D20 For Your Thoughts?
00:04:54 - How do you approach character creation?
00:18:04 - How does D&D compare to other systems for character creation?
00:24:19 - How do the mechanics of the game lead to character immersion?
00:32:56 - How is our group’s cohesion?
00:35:17 - Character Development and Customizing Skills
00:50:10 - Take It Up A Level!
01:00:28 - Episode Closer
01:03:46 - Outtakes
Guests and Projects:
Neal Powell: @joatmoniac
Block Party Podcast Network: https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/
Dungeon Master’s Block: @DMs_Block
DMNastics: @DMNastics
Whelmed: The Young Justice Files: @theYJfiles
Tomes and Tentacles: @TentaclesPod
From LP to RP: https://www.thestruggleisneal.com/
Tallsquall: @tallsquall
Encounter Roleplay: @EncounterRP
Turncloaks: @TurncloaksPod
Learn By Play on the D&D Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/dnd
The Vice can be found on Twitch: https://twitch.com/tallsquall
Game System used in this episode:
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition by Wizards of the Coast.
Player's Handbook 5th Edition (Dungeons & Dragons): https://amzn.to/2J4DXE3
Dungeon Master's Guide (D&D Core Rulebook): https://amzn.to/2GkPbTd
Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide (Dungeons & Dragons): https://amzn.to/2Gi5VdO
Character Inspired Dice Sets
Amelia
Chessex Phantom Teal with Gold: https://amzn.to/2E3uHfR
Swirling colors to represent her “potions” and gold for her desire for wealth
Ryan
Easy Roller Ancient Earth: https://amzn.to/2J3oPa5
Worn and unassuming, but still effective
Tallsquall
Easy Roller Oracle: https://amzn.to/2GTObGE
Earth and metal, but not opulent since he is still quite young and inexperienced
Neal
Hestya Red Copper Metal: https://amzn.to/2GDQmQR
Rich metals to represent the dwarven ancestry and his life experience
Music:
Clip 1: Cambodean Odessy by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 2: DMNastics opening theme
Clip 3: BMX Hero by Pierlo
Clip 4: Turncloaks opening theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/charactercreationcast
Continuing from last episode, we finish making our characters for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, a game created by Wizards of the Coast. We are joined by Neal Powell from the Dungeon Master’s Block podcast and Tallsquall from Encounter Roleplay.
Timestamps:
00:00:33 - Recap
00:01:36 - D&D Beyond Random Character Generator and Final Race/Class Details
00:07:44 - Character Details - Height, Weight, Age
00:12:40 - Alignment
00:17:13 - Backgrounds, Personality Traits, Ideals, Bonds, Flaws
00:36:31 - Trinkets
00:39:50 - Group Background
00:47:51 - Episode Closer
Guests and Projects:
Neal Powell: @joatmoniac
Block Party Podcast Network: https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/
Dungeon Master’s Block: @DMs_Block
DMNastics: @DMNastics
Whelmed: The Young Justice Files: @theYJfiles
Tomes and Tentacles: @TentaclesPod
From LP to RP: https://www.thestruggleisneal.com/
Tallsquall: @tallsquall
Encounter Roleplay: @EncounterRP
Turncloaks: @TurncloaksPod
Learn By Play on the D&D Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/dnd
The Vice can be found on Twitch: https://twitch.com/tallsquall
Game System used in this episode:
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition by Wizards of the Coast.
Player's Handbook 5th Edition (Dungeons & Dragons): https://amzn.to/2J4DXE3
Dungeon Master's Guide (D&D Core Rulebook): https://amzn.to/2GkPbTd
Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide (Dungeons & Dragons): https://amzn.to/2Gi5VdO
Character Inspired Dice Sets
Amelia
Chessex Phantom Teal with Gold: https://amzn.to/2E3uHfR
Swirling colors to represent her “potions” and gold for her desire for wealth
Ryan
Easy Roller Ancient Earth: https://amzn.to/2J3oPa5
Worn and unassuming, but still effective
Tallsquall
Easy Roller Oracle: https://amzn.to/2GTObGE
Earth and metal, but not opulent since he is still quite young and inexperienced
Neal
Hestya Red Copper Metal: https://amzn.to/2GDQmQR
Rich metals to represent the dwarven ancestry and his life experience
Music:
Clip 1: Cambodean Odessy by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 2: DMNastics opening theme
Clip 3: BMX Hero by Pierlo
Clip 4: Turncloaks opening theme
Main Music: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/charactercreationcast
On today’s episode we create a group of player characters for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, a game created by Wizards of the Coast. We are joined by Neal Powell from the Dungeon Master’s Block podcast and Tallsquall from Encounter Roleplay.
Timestamps:
00:00:33 - Introductions
00:07:27 - What’s in a Game?
00:31:27 - Let’s Make Some People
00:31:40 - Class Selection
00:35:52 - Ability Scores
00:41:15 - Race Selection
00:52:21 - Ability Score Reasoning
00:57:42 - Episode Closer
Guests and Projects:
Neal Powell: @joatmoniac
Block Party Podcast Network: https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/
Dungeon Master’s Block: @DMs_Block
DMNastics: @DMNastics
Whelmed: The Young Justice Files: @theYJfiles
Tomes and Tentacles: @TentaclesPod
From LP to RP: https://www.thestruggleisneal.com/
Tallsquall: @tallsquall
Encounter Roleplay: @EncounterRP
Turncloaks: @TurncloaksPod
Learn By Play on the D&D Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/dnd
The Vice can be found on Twitch: https://twitch.com/tallsquall
Game System used in this episode:
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition by Wizards of the Coast.
Player's Handbook 5th Edition (Dungeons & Dragons): https://amzn.to/2J4DXE3
Dungeon Master's Guide (D&D Core Rulebook): https://amzn.to/2GkPbTd
Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide (Dungeons & Dragons): https://amzn.to/2Gi5VdO
Character Inspired Dice Sets
Amelia
Chessex Phantom Teal with Gold: https://amzn.to/2E3uHfR
Swirling colors to represent her “potions” and gold for her desire for wealth
Ryan
Easy Roller Ancient Earth: https://amzn.to/2J3oPa5
Worn and unassuming, but still effective
Tallsquall
Easy Roller Oracle: https://amzn.to/2GTObGE
Earth and metal, but not opulent since he is still quite young and inexperienced
Neal
Hestya Red Copper Metal: https://amzn.to/2GDQmQR
Rich metals to represent the dwarven ancestry and his life experience
Music:
Clip 1: Cambodean Odessy by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 2: DMNastics opening theme
Clip 3: BMX Hero by Pierlo
Clip 4: Turncloaks opening theme
Main Music: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/charactercreationcast
Welcome to our inaugural episode! Here we will be discussing what this show is all about, what you can expect from any given episode, a little about ourselves, and where we see this podcast going in the future. We’ll include links to what we can in the show notes, so be sure check those out after you give us a listen!
Timestamps:
00:00:40 - Introduction
00:01:23 - What to Expect From This Show
00:03:12 - Who We Are
00:08:13 - Outtro and Thanks
00:13:33 - Closer
Music:
Clip 1: Cambodean Odessy by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 2: Parisian by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 3: Quasi Motion by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 4: Action Epic by Komiku
Clip 5: BMX Hero by Pierlo
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/charactercreationcast
Transcripts: https://otter.ai/s/8e42f4e742894732aaef82a4e322312c
Kickstarters Mentioned in this Episode:
Erika Chappel: @Open_Sketchbook
Flying Circus Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/310174564/flying-circus-a-roleplaying-game-of-high-flying-ad
Craig Campbell: @NerdBurgerCraig
Capers Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/capers-rpg
AcadeCon: @AcadeCon
The RPG Academy: @TheRPGAcademy
AcadeCon Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/acadecon-2018-tabletop-gaming-convention-in-dayton
Welcome to the re-recording of our inaugural episode! Here we will be discussing what this show is all about, what you can expect from any given episode, a little about ourselves, and where we see this podcast going in the future. We’ll include links to what we can in the show notes, so be sure check those out after you give us a listen!
Announcements:* Character Creation Cast Website + https://charactercreationcast.com * Character Creation Cast Discord + https://discord.charactercreationcast.com * One Shot Network Patreon + https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Timestamps:* 00:00:19 - Introduction * 00:02:39 - What is Character Creation Cast? * 00:03:45 - Our main Series format * 00:09:26 - Character Evolution Cast format * 00:11:00 - Character Creation Spotlight format * 00:13:57 - Getting to know us - How we got into RPGs * 00:19:01 - What is our process for character creation? * 00:23:45 - What else are we up to? * 00:27:41 - Thank you! Yes, you! - Also, how it all began * 00:31:09 - Welcome! * 00:35:42 - Our Mission * 00:37:10 - Credits
Transcripts* https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-zero-re-recorded/transcript
Music:* Clip 1: Creations by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5623-creations-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Clip 2: Epic Heroic Conquest by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8691-epic-heroic-conquest
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
* Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
* Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
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