Character Creation Cast

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Series 56.1 - Sleepaway with Nicole Trainor [Misfits of Space] (Creation) Nov 07, 2022

Show notes

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!

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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

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Series 55.3 - Delta Green with Justen Jess (Discussion) Oct 17, 2022

Show notes

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!

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Announcements:

Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg
One Shot Network Patreon:
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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

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Character Creation Cast:

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Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/

Amelia Antrim:

Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)

Ryan Boelter:

Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)

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Series 55.2 - Delta Green with Justen Jess (Creation Continued) Oct 10, 2022

Show notes

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

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Announcements:

Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg

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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/)

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Amelia Antrim:

Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)

Ryan Boelter:

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Series 55.1 - Delta Green with Justen Jess (Creation) Oct 03, 2022

Show notes

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:

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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:

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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

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Character Creation Spotlight - E19 - Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes with Banana Chan and Michael Addison [Designers] Sep 29, 2022

Show notes

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!

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Announcements:

Rebels of the Outlaw Wastes Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdypupgames/rebels-of-the-outlaw-wastes-ttrpg

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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:

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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

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Series 54.3 - The One Ring with Stef Midlock and James Pierson [Athrabeth Podcast] (Discussion) Sep 19, 2022

Show notes

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

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Announcements:

Nate’s Fundraiser
https://bit.ly/badgerfish7
One Shot Network Patreon
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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

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

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:

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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)
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Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io

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Series 54.2 - The One Ring with Stef Midlock and James Pierson [Athrabeth Podcast] (Creation Continued) Sep 12, 2022

Show notes

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!

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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)
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Series 54.1 - The One Ring with Stef Midlock and James Pierson [Athrabeth Podcast] (Creation) Sep 05, 2022

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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!

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Stef Midlock @thenorthfour

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Website: http://podcast.athrabeth.com/

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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
00:01:45 - 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

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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Series 53.3 - Nova/Lumen with Spencer Campbell [Designer] (Discussion) Aug 15, 2022

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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!

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Welcome Mystery County Monster Hunters Club to the One Shot Network!
https://mysterycounty.com

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Spencer Campbell @GilaRPGs

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Nova:

Itch: https://gilarpgs.itch.io/nova
Hard Copy: https://gilarpgs.myshopify.com/products/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

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Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
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Series 53.2 - Nova/Lumen with Spencer Campbell [Designer] (Creation Continued) Aug 08, 2022

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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!

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Welcome Mystery County Monster Hunters Club to the One Shot Network!
https://mysterycounty.com

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Guests and Projects:

Spencer Campbell @GilaRPGs

Games and Tools discussed this episode:

Nova:

Itch: https://gilarpgs.itch.io/nova
Hard Copy: https://gilarpgs.myshopify.com/products/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

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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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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