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Series 45.3 - A Christmas Belonging with Danny Dellinger [Pod of Wonder] (Discussion) Dec 21, 2021

Show notes

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:

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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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Danny Dellinger @DannyPlaysRPGs

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyPlaysRPGs
Itch.io: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/
Pod of Wonder: https://podofwonder.com

Games discussed this episode:

A Christmas Belonging

Website: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/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
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/)
Outtakes Stinger: Rock Guitar Intro 02 by TaigaSoundProd
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6699-rock-guitar-intro-02
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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Series 45.2 - A Christmas Belonging with Danny Dellinger [Pod of Wonder] (Creation Continued) Dec 13, 2021

Show notes

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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Guests and Projects:

Danny Dellinger @DannyPlaysRPGs

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyPlaysRPGs
Itch.io: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/
Pod of Wonder: https://podofwonder.com

Games discussed this episode:

A Christmas Belonging

Website: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/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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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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Series 45.1 - A Christmas Belonging with Danny Dellinger [Pod of Wonder] (Creation) Dec 06, 2021

Show notes

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!

Announcements:

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

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Guests and Projects:

Danny Dellinger @DannyPlaysRPGs

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyPlaysRPGs
Itch.io: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/
Pod of Wonder: https://podofwonder.com

Games discussed this episode:

A Christmas Belonging

Website: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/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
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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Series 44.3 - Call of Cthulhu with James Coquillat [Chaosium Stream of Chaos] (Discussion) Oct 25, 2021

Show notes

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/
Questlandia
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/turtlebun/questlandia-updated-and-expanded
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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Guests and Projects:

James Coquillat

Twitter: https://twitter.com/robopelican
Website: https://jamescoquillat.com/
Twitch (Stream of Chaos): https://www.twitch.tv/chaosiuminc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaosiumInc

Games discussed this episode:

Call of Cthulhu by Chaosium Inc

Website: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rpg/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chaosium_Inc
Keeper Rulebook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oP35WB
Keeper Rulebook on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/150997/Call-of-Cthulhu-7th-Edition--Keepers-Rulebook?affiliate_id=1601603
Investigator’s Handbook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iPlZc5
Investigator's Handbook on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/167631/Call-of-Cthulhu-Investigator-Handbook-7th-Edition?affiliate_id=1601603

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-
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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Series 44.2 - Call of Cthulhu with James Coquillat [Chaosium Stream of Chaos] (Creation Continued) Oct 18, 2021

Show notes

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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Guests and Projects:

James Coquillat

Twitter: https://twitter.com/robopelican
Website: https://jamescoquillat.com/
Twitch (Stream of Chaos): https://www.twitch.tv/chaosiuminc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaosiumInc

Games discussed this episode:

Call of Cthulhu by Chaosium Inc

Website: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rpg/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chaosium_Inc
Keeper Rulebook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oP35WB
Keeper Rulebook on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/150997/Call-of-Cthulhu-7th-Edition--Keepers-Rulebook?affiliate_id=1601603
Investigator’s Handbook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iPlZc5
Investigator's Handbook on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/167631/Call-of-Cthulhu-Investigator-Handbook-7th-Edition?affiliate_id=1601603

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-
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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Character Creation Spotlight E14 - Haunted Hill Academy with Jeffrey Hayes [Designer] Oct 14, 2021

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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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Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffreyJeffrawr
Website: https://criticalgrowthgames.com
Haunted Hill Academy Twitter: https://twitter.com/HauntedHillAcad
Critical Growth Games Twitter: https://twitter.com/CritGrowthGames

Games discussed this episode:

Haunted Hill Academy by Jeffrey Hayes

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/351992582/haunted-hill-academy
Our Characters
Amelia: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10bpkQ9hg3i0gkgWfxei90XzHq4AY0-BNWM6UnIwrekA/edit?usp=sharing
Ryan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1umYeZsa7a4OYEXhJnXiAvucy6i4V6xLF36uSA1Ssuls/edit?usp=sharing
Jeffrey:

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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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 44.1 - Call of Cthulhu with James Coquillat [Chaosium Stream of Chaos] (Creation) Oct 11, 2021

Show notes

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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Guests and Projects:

James Coquillat

Twitter: https://twitter.com/robopelican
Website: https://jamescoquillat.com/
Twitch (Stream of Chaos): https://www.twitch.tv/chaosiuminc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaosiumInc

Games discussed this episode:

Call of Cthulhu by Chaosium Inc

Website: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rpg/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chaosium_Inc
Keeper Rulebook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oP35WB
Keeper Rulebook on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/150997/Call-of-Cthulhu-7th-Edition--Keepers-Rulebook?affiliate_id=1601603
Investigator’s Handbook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iPlZc5
Investigator's Handbook on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/167631/Call-of-Cthulhu-Investigator-Handbook-7th-Edition?affiliate_id=1601603

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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Character Creation Spotlight E13 - CHEW with Pete Petruscha [Designer] Oct 05, 2021

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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!

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CHEW Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peteyp/chew-the-roleplaying-game

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Pete Petrusha @IG_Pete

Twitter: https://twitter.com/IG_Pete
Website: https://www.imagininggames.com/

Games discussed this episode:

CHEW by Imagining Games

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peteyp/chew-the-roleplaying-game
Our Characters: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z1-pkTxqhe7y6t56rd8a4-2BYsTpo5nPGFeJAN5QQFE/edit?usp=sharing

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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Character Creation Spotlight E12 - Iron Edda Reforged with Tracy Barnett [Designer] Sep 28, 2021

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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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Tracy Barnett @TheOtherTracy

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Itch.io: https://theothertracy.itch.io/
Website: http://www.theothertracy.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/theothertracy

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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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 43.3 - Cortex Prime with Cam Banks [Designer] (Discussion) Sep 20, 2021

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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!

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International Podcast Month
Website: https://www.internationalpodcastmonth.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podmonth
Our new site:
https://charactercreationcast.com

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Cam Banks (Designer) @boymonster

Twitter: https://twitter.com/boymonster
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rustysellsword
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cambanks

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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