Character Creation Cast

Latest Episodes:

Series 6.2 - Blue Planet with Rich Howard and Jeff Barber (Creation Continued) Jul 16, 2018

Show notes

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:

https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast

Discord Server Invite:

http://discord.charactercreationcast.com

Guests and Projects:

Jeff Barber: @BiohazardJeff (https://twitter.com/BiohazardJeff)

Biohazard Games

Rich Howard: @umbralwalker (https://twitter.com/umbralwalker)

Whelmed: The Young Justice Files
Twitter: @theYJFiles (https://twitter.com/theYJFiles)
Website: https://crashingthemode.com/
Podcast: http://crashingthemode.libsyn.com/
Youtube: https://crashingthemode.com/youtube
Descent Into Midnight
Twitter: @DiMRPG (https://twitter.com/DiMRPG)
Alchemist Class for D&D
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/177767/Alchemist-5E?affiliate_id=546217
Rich Howard on Tribality
https://www.tribality.com/author/richhoward/

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

Player’s Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2m0R9iT
Moderator’s Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KPi1jZ

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)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
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

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Series 6.1 - Blue Planet with Rich Howard and Jeff Barber (Creation) Jul 09, 2018

Show notes

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:

https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast

Discord Server Invite:

http://discord.charactercreationcast.com

Guests and Projects:

Jeff Barber: @BiohazardJeff (https://twitter.com/BiohazardJeff)

Biohazard Games

Rich Howard: @umbralwalker (https://twitter.com/umbralwalker)

Whelmed: The Young Justice Files
Twitter: @theYJFiles (https://twitter.com/theYJFiles)
Website: https://crashingthemode.com/
Podcast: http://crashingthemode.libsyn.com/
Youtube: https://crashingthemode.com/youtube
Descent Into Midnight
Twitter: @DiMRPG (https://twitter.com/DiMRPG)
Alchemist Class for D&D
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/177767/Alchemist-5E?affiliate_id=546217
Rich Howard on Tribality
https://www.tribality.com/author/richhoward/

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

Player’s Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2m0R9iT
Moderator’s Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KPi1jZ

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)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
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

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Character Evolution Cast E02 - 3 Dimensional Characters with John Adamus Jul 02, 2018

Show notes

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)

Editor
Fate Worlds (http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/141364/Fate-Core-o-Worlds--Adventures-2014-BUNDLE)
Dinocalypse Now by Chuck Wendig: (https://amzn.to/2KqqGKe)
Night’s Black Agents: (https://amzn.to/2MEoVpr)
Night’s Black Agents - Double Tap: (https://amzn.to/2MGtM9E)
Marvel Super Heroic Role Playing
Time Watch
Mark Richardson’s Headspace (http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/185198/Headspace)
Room 209 Gaming’s Forthright (http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/222089/Forthright-Open-Roleplay-Core-Rulebook)
Game Designer
Noir World (https://twitter.com/noirworldrpg)

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

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Series 5.3 - Edge of the Empire with Chris Emily and Michael (Discussion) Jun 25, 2018

Show notes

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

Redemption Podcast
Twitter: @redemptionpod
Podcast: http://www.redemptionpodcast.com/
Tales of Blood and Stone
Twitter: @tobaspod
Podcast: http://tobaspod.blubrry.net/

Michael: @LoserMLW

Redemption Podcast
Tales of Blood and Stone
Return to Greyhawk
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/returntogreyhawk

Emily: @TheCraftyDM

Redemption Podcast
She’s a Super Geek
Twitter: @sasgeekpodcast
Podcast: http://sasgeek.com/
Wednesday Evening Podcast Allstars
Podcast: http://misdirectedmark.com/category/podcasts/wepas/

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

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Series 5.2 - Edge of the Empire with Chris Emily and Michael (Creation Continued) Jun 18, 2018

Show notes

Announced Links:

Charity for The Void by @OneShotNetwork: https://oneshotpodcast.bandcamp.com/album/charity-for-the-void

Guests and Projects:

Chris Burlew: @burlew_chris

Redemption Podcast
Twitter: @redemptionpod
Podcast: http://www.redemptionpodcast.com/
Tales of Blood and Stone
Twitter: @tobaspod
Podcast: http://tobaspod.blubrry.net/

Michael: @LoserMLW

Redemption Podcast
Tales of Blood and Stone
Return to Greyhawk
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/returntogreyhawk

Emily: @TheCraftyDM

Redemption Podcast
She’s a Super Geek
Twitter: @sasgeekpodcast
Podcast: http://sasgeek.com/
Wednesday Evening Podcast Allstars
Podcast: http://misdirectedmark.com/category/podcasts/wepas/

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

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: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com

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Series 5.1 - Edge of the Empire with Chris Emily and Michael (Creation) Jun 11, 2018

Show notes

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

Redemption Podcast
Twitter: @redemptionpod
Podcast: http://www.redemptionpodcast.com/
Tales of Blood and Stone
Twitter: @tobaspod
Podcast: http://tobaspod.blubrry.net/

Michael: @LoserMLW

Redemption Podcast
Tales of Blood and Stone
Return to Greyhawk
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegreyhawkchannel

Emily: @TheCraftyDM

Redemption Podcast
She’s a Super Geek
Twitter: @sasgeekpodcast
Podcast: http://sasgeek.com/
Wednesday Evening Podcast Allstars
Podcast: http://misdirectedmark.com/category/podcasts/wepas/

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

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Lyvk5j
Star Wars RPG Dice: https://amzn.to/2kWu1S9

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

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Character Evolution Cast E01 - Voices with James D’Amato Jun 04, 2018

Show notes

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

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Series 3.3 - Star Crossed! with Alex Roberts (Discussion) Apr 30, 2018

Show notes

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

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

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Series 3.2 - Star Crossed! with Alex Roberts (Creation Continued) Apr 23, 2018

Show notes

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

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

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Series 3.1 - Star Crossed! with Alex Roberts (Creation) Apr 16, 2018

Show notes

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

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

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

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