Character Creation Cast

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Series 89.5 - Ghost in the Shell with Pete Petrusha [Designer] (Discussion Concluded) Nov 24, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to the final episode of series 89, everyone! In this series, we are covering Ghost in the Shell, a Forged in the Dark cyberpunk TTRPG set in the world of Ghost in the Shell! In today’s episode, we talk about the character creation process compared to other games, especially other cyberpunk games, before getting into our fanfic and advancement discussions.

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game

Join our Discord!

https://discord.charactercreationcast.com

Check out other great shows on the network:

https://oneshotpodcast.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

Pete Petrusha:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imagining_games/
Website: https://imagininggames.com/

Mana Project Studios

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana_project_design/
Website: https://manaprojectstudio.com/

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:

Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:35) - How does this game stack up with other games?
(00:17:36) - How does character creation in this game set us up to play?
(00:26:06) - Flaws and Strengths
(00:34:59) - Fanfic!
(00:48:55) - Take it up a level!
(00:54:45) - Episode Closer
(01:00:38) - Call to Action
(01:07:47) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Downside Up by Cody MartinOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17872
Clip 2: Brain Cables by Jed StarkOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15343
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
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast

Amelia Antrim:

BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)

Ryan Boelter:

BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)

Our Network:

https://oneshotpodcast.com

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Series 89.4 - Ghost in the Shell with Pete Petrusha [Designer] (Discussion) Nov 17, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to the fourth episode of series 89, everyone! In this series, we are covering Ghost in the Shell, a Forged in the Dark cyberpunk TTRPG set in the world of Ghost in the Shell! In today’s episode, we learn a bit more about Pete before talking about the importance of character sheet design as well as how to design for a cyberpunk game to set it apart from others in the genre.

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game

Join our Discord!

https://discord.charactercreationcast.com

Check out other great shows on the network:

https://oneshotpodcast.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

Pete Petrusha:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imagining_games/
Website: https://imagininggames.com/

Mana Project Studios

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana_project_design/
Website: https://manaprojectstudio.com/

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:

Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:36) - Reintroductions
(00:07:39) - D20 for your thoughts?
(00:21:08) - What is Pete's favorite character creation mechanic?
(00:31:01) - Character Sheets
(00:44:01) - How do you design a cyberpunk game to be different than others in the genre?
(00:52:10) - Call to Action
(00:58:48) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Downside Up by Cody MartinOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17872
Clip 2: Brain Cables by Jed StarkOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15343
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
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast

Amelia Antrim:

BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)

Ryan Boelter:

BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)

Our Network:

https://oneshotpodcast.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Series 89.3 - Ghost in the Shell with Pete Petrusha [Designer] (Creation Concluded) Nov 12, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to the third episode of series 89, everyone! In this series, we are covering Ghost in the Shell, a Forged in the Dark cyberpunk TTRPG set in the world of Ghost in the Shell! In today’s episode, we finish our character creation by selecting our Natural Abilities, Cybernetic Enhancements and Signature Gear!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game

Join our Discord!

https://discord.charactercreationcast.com

Check out other great shows on the network:

https://oneshotpodcast.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

Pete Petrusha:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imagining_games/
Website: https://imagininggames.com/

Mana Project Studios

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana_project_design/
Website: https://manaprojectstudio.com/

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:

Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:47) - Natural Traits and Cyber Enhancements
(00:20:42) - Signatures
(00:33:04) - Ghost Memories and Identity
(00:41:47) - Episode Closer
(00:43:12) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Downside Up by Cody MartinOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17872
Clip 2: Brain Cables by Jed StarkOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15343
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
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast

Amelia Antrim:

BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)

Ryan Boelter:

BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)

Our Network:

https://oneshotpodcast.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Series 89.2 - Ghost in the Shell with Pete Petrusha [Designer] (Creation Continued) Nov 12, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to the second episode of series 89, everyone! In this series, we are covering Ghost in the Shell, a Forged in the Dark cyberpunk TTRPG set in the world of Ghost in the Shell! In today’s episode, we finish our Ghost in the Shell history lesson before diving into character creation!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game

Join our Discord!

https://discord.charactercreationcast.com

Check out other great shows on the network:

https://oneshotpodcast.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

Pete Petrusha:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imagining_games/
Website: https://imagininggames.com/

Mana Project Studios

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana_project_design/
Website: https://manaprojectstudio.com/

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:

Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:36) - History Continued
(00:28:10) - Terms and Concepts
(00:32:21) - Let's make some people! - Picking Playbooks
(00:40:18) - Ghost and Shell and Character Sheet Layout
(00:44:55) - Special Abilities
(00:54:39) - Call to Action
(00:56:35) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Downside Up by Cody MartinOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17872
Clip 2: Brain Cables by Jed StarkOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15343
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
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast

Amelia Antrim:

BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)

Ryan Boelter:

BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)

Our Network:

https://oneshotpodcast.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Series 89.1 - Ghost in the Shell with Pete Petrusha [Designer] (Creation) Nov 03, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to the first episode of series 89, everyone! In this series, we are covering Ghost in the Shell, a Forged in the Dark cyberpunk TTRPG set in the world of Ghost in the Shell! In today’s episode, we learn what this game is all about, including some incredible behind the scenes design discussions with our guest, as well as a brief history of the Ghost in the Shell franchise!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game

Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast

Join our Discord!

https://discord.charactercreationcast.com

Check out other great shows on the network:

https://oneshotpodcast.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

Pete Petrusha:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imagining_games/
Website: https://imagininggames.com/

Mana Project Studios

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana_project_design/
Website: https://manaprojectstudio.com/

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:

Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:37) - Introductions
(00:04:58) - What's in a game? - Core Concept
(00:09:30) - Setting
(00:16:55) - Materials to play
(00:20:24) - Stories and Themes
(00:24:22) - What can characters do in this game?
(00:29:55) - What is unique about Ghost in the Shell?
(00:40:31) - History of Ghost in the Shell and the RPG
(00:58:50) - Call to Action
(01:05:32) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Downside Up by Cody MartinOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17872
Clip 2: Brain Cables by Jed StarkOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15343
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
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast

Amelia Antrim:

BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)

Ryan Boelter:

BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)

Our Network:

https://oneshotpodcast.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Series 88.4 - Cosmic Corsairs with Craig Campbell [Designer] (Discussion) Oct 27, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to the final episode of series 88, everyone! In this series, we are covering Cosmic Corsairs, a space fantasy TTRPG about using the power of the cosmos to topple the oppressive Triarchy! In today’s episode, we discuss how the character creation process went and learn a bit more about Craig!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast

GameHole Con 2025 Panel:

https://www.gameholecon.com/events/event/25850

Join our Discord!

https://discord.charactercreationcast.com

Check out other great shows on the network:

https://oneshotpodcast.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

Craig Campbell:

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nerdburgercraig.bsky.social
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nerdburgercraig

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:

Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:19) - Reintroductions
(00:05:50) - D20 for your thoughts?
(00:11:17) - Favorite character creation mechanic
(00:16:14) - Character Sheets and Layout
(00:27:04) - How did character creation go?
(00:35:26) - How does the process of character creation tell us about play?
(00:40:42) - Flaws and Strengths
(00:47:13) - Fanfic
(00:56:55) - Take it up a level!
(01:00:10) - Final Thoughts
(01:04:12) - Episode Closer
(01:05:31) - Call to Action
(01:11:42) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: The Saint of Killers by Tiger GangOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17280
Clip 2: Angst by DivisionerOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14339
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
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast

Amelia Antrim:

BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)

Ryan Boelter:

BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)

Our Network:

https://oneshotpodcast.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Series 88.3 - Cosmic Corsairs with Craig Campbell [Designer] (Creation Concluded) Oct 20, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to the third episode of series 88, everyone! In this series, we are covering Cosmic Corsairs, a space fantasy TTRPG about using the power of the cosmos to topple the oppressive Triarchy! In today’s episode, we finish up our characters, including channelings, gear and names.

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast

Join our Discord!

https://discord.charactercreationcast.com

Check out other great shows on the network:

https://oneshotpodcast.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

Craig Campbell:

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nerdburgercraig.bsky.social
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nerdburgercraig

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:

Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:17) - Anchors
(00:03:46) - Mechanics/Tracks/Banks
(00:12:45) - Skills
(00:15:59) - Channelings
(00:26:04) - Secondary Stats and Gear
(00:40:29) - Names and Additional Thoughts
(00:47:37) - Episode Closer
(00:50:17) - Call to Action
(00:58:53) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: The Saint of Killers by Tiger GangOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17280
Clip 2: Angst by DivisionerOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14339
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
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast

Amelia Antrim:

BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)

Ryan Boelter:

BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)

Our Network:

https://oneshotpodcast.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Series 88.2 - Cosmic Corsairs with Craig Campbell [Designer] (Creation Continued) Oct 13, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to the second episode of series 88, everyone! In this series, we are covering Cosmic Corsairs, a space fantasy TTRPG about using the power of the cosmos to topple the oppressive Triarchy! In today’s episode, we start creating our characters starting with a concept, and moving on to species, power affinity and appearance!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast

GameHole Con 2025 Panel:

https://www.gameholecon.com/events/event/25850

Join our Discord!

https://discord.charactercreationcast.com

Check out other great shows on the network:

https://oneshotpodcast.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

Craig Campbell:

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nerdburgercraig.bsky.social
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nerdburgercraig

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:

Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:32) - Let's make some people! - Character Concept
(00:12:00) - Species
(00:29:20) - Affinity
(00:35:47) - Appearance
(00:45:45) - Call to Action
(00:54:30) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: The Saint of Killers by Tiger GangOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17280
Clip 2: Angst by DivisionerOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14339
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
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast

Amelia Antrim:

BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)

Ryan Boelter:

BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)

Our Network:

https://oneshotpodcast.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Series 88.1 - Cosmic Corsairs with Craig Campbell [Designer] (Creation) Oct 06, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to the first episode of series 88, everyone! In this series, we are covering Cosmic Corsairs, a space fantasy TTRPG about using the power of the cosmos to topple the oppressive Triarchy! In today’s episode, we learn what this game is all about before diving into the history of the system!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast

GameHole Con 2025 Panel:

https://www.gameholecon.com/events/event/25850

Join our Discord!

https://discord.charactercreationcast.com

Check out other great shows on the network:

https://oneshotpodcast.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

Craig Campbell:

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nerdburgercraig.bsky.social
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nerdburgercraig

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:

Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:36) - Introductions
(00:09:53) - What's in a game? - Core Concept
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Series 87.5 - Cosmic Century Knights with James D’Amato [Designer] (Discussion Concluded) Sep 25, 2025

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Welcome to the final episode of series 87, everyone! In this series, we are covering Cosmic Century Knights, a retro anime and JRPG inspired fantasy TTRPG about wielding one of 100 unique swords to save the world, with designer and returning guest, James D’Amato! In today’s episode, we talk about strengths and flaws in the game, discuss our potential antagonists for this group, and cover the unique and narrative advancement mechanics in the game!

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