Character Creation Cast

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Series 71.3 - AGON with Sean Nittner [Designer] (Discussion) May 20, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to the third episode of series 71! In this series, we are thrilled to welcome Sean Nittner, Director of Projects at Evil Hat Productions and co-designer for the game we are covering this series, AGON, a game where you play as heroes of myth and legend, prove the glory of your name, and win your way back home! In today's episode, we learn a bit about Sean before diving into some really great design discussion about AGON!

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Guests

Sean Nittner

Website: https://evilhat.com

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

AGON:

Website: https://evilhat.com/product/agon/
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/328661/agon?affiliate_id=1601603

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:23) - Reintroductions
(00:07:30) - The Leadership Challenge Micro AP(?!?!)
(00:28:02) - D20 for your thoughts?
(00:31:07) - What makes for a great character creation system?
(00:35:22) - What story does the character sheet tell?
(00:43:41) - Call to Action
(00:49:30) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Great Beyond by Roze Sound
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15591
Clip 2: Heroes Are Back by Adam Saban
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15113
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)
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/

Amelia Antrim:

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

Ryan Boelter:

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

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Series 71.2 - AGON with Sean Nittner [Designer] (Creation Continued) May 13, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to the second episode of series 71! In this series, we are thrilled to welcome Sean Nittner, Director of Projects at Evil Hat Productions and co-designer for the game we are covering this series, AGON, a game where you play as heroes of myth and legend, prove the glory of your name, and win your way back home! In today's episode, we get to the character creation and make a fantastic and dynamic group of epic heroes!

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Guests

Sean Nittner

Website: https://evilhat.com

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

AGON:

Website: https://evilhat.com/product/agon/
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/328661/agon?affiliate_id=1601603

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:08) - Recap
(00:01:27) - Terms and Concepts
(00:04:53) - Let's make some people! - Introduction
(00:06:24) - Epithet
(00:09:25) - Names
(00:14:25) - Lineage
(00:24:01) - Honored God, Bonds and Divine Favor
(00:31:51) - Style
(00:37:04) - Final details
(00:41:34) - The secret missing part that was taken out of AGON
(00:47:13) - The next steps before play begins
(00:48:35) - Episode Closer
(00:49:52) - Call to Action
(00:55:32) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Great Beyond by Roze Sound
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15591
Clip 2: Heroes Are Back by Adam Saban
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15113
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)
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/

Amelia Antrim:

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

Ryan Boelter:

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

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Series 71.1 - AGON with Sean Nittner [Designer] (Creation) May 06, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to the first episode of series 71! In this series, we are thrilled to welcome Sean Nittner, Director of Projects at Evil Hat Productions and co-designer for the game we are covering this series, AGON, a game where you play as heroes of myth and legend, prove the glory of your name, and win your way back home! In today's episode, we learn about the game as well as have a great discussion about the game's development process!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

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Our social media info:
https://contact.charactercreationcast.com

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Character Creation Cast on Podchaser

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Guests

Sean Nittner

Website: https://evilhat.com

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

AGON:

Website: https://evilhat.com/product/agon/
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/328661/agon?affiliate_id=1601603

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:58) - Introductions
(00:07:10) - What's in a game? - Core Concept of AGON
(00:09:39) - What is the setting for AGON?
(00:14:35) - What materials do we need to play the game?
(00:16:17) - What stories and themes is this game meant to explore?
(00:28:29) - What do characters do in the game and how does it play?
(00:45:40) - How did this game come to be?
(00:56:19) - History of the game - How long did it take to design?
(01:05:39) - Call to Action
(01:15:37) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Great Beyond by Roze Sound
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15591
Clip 2: Heroes Are Back by Adam Saban
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15113
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)
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/

Amelia Antrim:

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

Ryan Boelter:

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

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Series 70.3 - Metalepsis with Dillin Apelyan [Designer] (Discussion) Apr 18, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to the final episode of series 70! In this series, we are thrilled to welcome Dillin Apelyan, brand new host of the One Shot Podcast, to talk about their marvelously meta TTRPG, Metalepsis, a game that breaks the 4th wall between a creator and a created character! In today's episode, learn more about Dillin, discuss the character creation process, and get into some really fantastic fanfic before learning how the game normally is resolved!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

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Guests

Dillin Apelyan

Website: https://superdillin.carrd.co/
Itch: https://superdillin.itch.io/

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Metalepsis:

Itch.io: https://superdillin.itch.io/metalepsis

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:32) - Reintroductions
(00:07:00) - D20 for your thoughts?
(00:11:01) - What makes for a good character creation systems?
(00:16:53) - What is the best way to keep track of the stories being told
(00:19:20) - How does character creation stack up to other systems?
(00:30:39) - Biggest flaws/Greatest Strengths of the game?
(00:38:09) - Fanfic!
(00:50:33) - Take it up a level!
(00:54:03) - Episode Closer
(00:55:14) - Call to Action
(01:00:57) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Distant Light by Jed Stark
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15250
Clip 2: Fractured Light by Stephen Keech
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9509
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)
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/

Amelia Antrim:

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

Ryan Boelter:

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

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Series 70.2 - Metalepsis with Dillin Apelyan [Designer] (Creation Continued) Apr 10, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to the second episode of series 70! In this series, we are thrilled to welcome Dillin Apelyan, brand new host of the One Shot Podcast, to talk about their marvelously meta TTRPG, Metalepsis, a game that breaks the 4th wall between a creator and a created character! In today's episode, we create our characters and find out how we first make contact with one another!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

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Character Creation Cast on Podchaser

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Guests

Dillin Apelyan

Website: https://superdillin.carrd.co/
Itch: https://superdillin.itch.io/

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Metalepsis:

Itch.io: https://superdillin.itch.io/metalepsis

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:27) - Recap
(00:01:56) - Creating the Protagonist
(00:07:08) - What is the protagonist's primary goal?
(00:08:07) - What matters most to them now?
(00:09:02) - Has the protagonist ever thought something else is controlling their fate?
(00:10:44) - Author name and story name
(00:12:13) - Why is this story being created?
(00:13:22) - Has the author ever regretted a decision to their creation?
(00:14:43) - What has the protagonist already lost so far?
(00:16:01) - What does the protagonist still have left?
(00:17:34) - Setting the stage
(00:23:13) - How does the 4th wall break happen?
(00:27:19) - Episode Closer
(00:29:56) - Call to Action
(00:36:25) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Distant Light by Jed Stark
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15250
Clip 2: Fractured Light by Stephen Keech
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9509
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)
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/

Amelia Antrim:

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

Ryan Boelter:

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

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Series 70.1 - Metalepsis with Dillin Apelyan [Designer] (Creation) Apr 01, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to the first episode of series 70! In this series, we are thrilled to welcome Dillin Apelyan, brand new host of the One Shot Podcast, to talk about their marvelously meta TTRPG, Metalepsis, a game that breaks the 4th wall between a creator and a created character! In today's episode, learn about the game and just begin diving into the character creation process!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Our social media info:
https://contact.charactercreationcast.com

Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:

Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)

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Character Creation Cast on Podchaser

https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast

Guests

Dillin Apelyan

Website: https://superdillin.carrd.co/
Itch: https://superdillin.itch.io/

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Metalepsis:

Itch.io: https://superdillin.itch.io/metalepsis

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:33) - Reintroductions
(00:06:12) - D20 for your thoughts?
(00:08:53) - What makes for a great character creation system?
(00:11:17) - What story do the character sheets tell us?
(00:16:15) - How did the character creation stack up with other games we've played?
(00:23:12) - How does this process set our expectations for play?
(00:28:19) - Flaws and Strengths
(00:32:06) - Fanfic!
(00:43:54) - Take it up a level!
(00:49:32) - Episode Closer
(00:50:53) - Call to Action
(00:57:30) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Distant Light by Jed Stark
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15250
Clip 2: Fractured Light by Stephen Keech
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9509
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)
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/

Amelia Antrim:

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

Ryan Boelter:

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

Our Network:

https://oneshotpodcast.com

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Series 69.3 - Fight With Spirit with Haley Gordon [Designer] (Discussion) Mar 20, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to the extra nice final episode of Series 69! In this series, we are delighted to welcome Haley Gordon, one half of the Storybrewers, to talk about their remarkable sports drama RPG, Fight With Spirit, a game where relationships are as important as the intense sports action! In today's episode, we get to discuss the character creation process, find out about Haley's boardgame origins, and come up with some truly inspired fanfic for these folks!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Skyjoust:
https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/skyjoust/?v=7516fd43adaa
Our social media info:
https://contact.charactercreationcast.com

Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:

Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)

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Character Creation Cast on Podchaser

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Guests

Haley Gordon

Twitter: https://twitter.com/storybrewers
Website: https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Fight With Spirit!:

Storybrewer’s Page: https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/fight-with-spirit-sports-drama-rpg/?v=7516fd43adaa
Itch.io: https://storybrewers.itch.io/fight-with-spirit

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:33) - Reintroductions
(00:06:12) - D20 for your thoughts?
(00:08:53) - What makes for a great character creation system?
(00:11:17) - What story do the character sheets tell us?
(00:16:15) - How did the character creation stack up with other games we've played?
(00:23:12) - How does this process set our expectations for play?
(00:28:19) - Flaws and Strengths
(00:32:06) - Fanfic!
(00:43:54) - Take it up a level!
(00:49:32) - Episode Closer
(00:50:53) - Call to Action
(00:57:30) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: This is my Time by Ivy States
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15902
Clip 2: Motivation by Ivy Bakes
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15955
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.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/

Amelia Antrim:

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

Ryan Boelter:

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

Our Network:

https://oneshotpodcast.com

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Series 69.2 - Fight With Spirit with Haley Gordon [Designer] (Creation Continued) Mar 11, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to the extra nice second episode of Series 69! In this series, we are delighted to welcome Haley Gordon, one half of the Storybrewers, to talk about their remarkable sports drama RPG, Fight With Spirit, a game where relationships are as important as the intense sports action! In today's episode, we finish up creating our characters as well as a pool of other connections in our character's lives!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Skyjoust:
https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/skyjoust/?v=7516fd43adaa
Our social media info:
https://contact.charactercreationcast.com

Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:

Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1

Character Creation Cast on Podchaser

https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast

Guests

Haley Gordon

Twitter: https://twitter.com/storybrewers
Website: https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Fight With Spirit!:

Storybrewer’s Page: https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/fight-with-spirit-sports-drama-rpg/?v=7516fd43adaa
Itch.io: https://storybrewers.itch.io/fight-with-spirit

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:53) - Character Details
(00:03:38) - Connections and finishing up details
(00:36:36) - Character Summaries
(00:50:23) - Picking connections
(00:52:23) - Team Special
(00:55:06) - Episode Closer
(00:56:23) - Call to Action
(01:04:48) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: This is my Time by Ivy States
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15902
Clip 2: Motivation by Ivy Bakes
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15955
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.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/

Amelia Antrim:

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

Ryan Boelter:

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

Our Network:

https://oneshotpodcast.com

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Series 69.1 - Fight With Spirit with Haley Gordon [Designer] (Creation) Mar 04, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to the extra nice beginning of Series 69! In this series, we are delighted to welcome Haley Gordon, one half of the Storybrewers, to talk about their remarkable sports drama RPG, Fight With Spirit, a game where relationships are as important as the intense sports action! In today's episode, we will be learning about the game and creating our team before starting to dive into character creation!

Character Creation Cast Patreon

https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast

Announcements:

Skyjoust:
https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/skyjoust/?v=7516fd43adaa
Our social media info:
https://contact.charactercreationcast.com

Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:

Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1

Character Creation Cast on Podchaser

https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast

Guests

Haley Gordon

Twitter: https://twitter.com/storybrewers
Website: https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/

Games/Tools discussed this episode:

Fight With Spirit!:

Storybrewer’s Page: https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/fight-with-spirit-sports-drama-rpg/?v=7516fd43adaa
Itch.io: https://storybrewers.itch.io/fight-with-spirit

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:35) - Introductions
(00:03:08) - What's in a game? - Core Concept
(00:04:05) - What setting do we play in?
(00:05:36) - What materials do we need to play Fight with Spirit?
(00:07:06) - What kinds of stories and themes does this game explore?
(00:08:37) - What do characters do in this game?
(00:14:03) - What makes Fight With Spirit unique?
(00:18:00) - History of the game
(00:20:44) - Terms and Concepts
(00:21:26) - Let's make some people! - What sport are we playing?
(00:27:02) - What heart will our story have?
(00:29:29) - Not like this!
(00:30:54) - How much detail will we include for sports descriptions?
(00:33:37) - High school or college level?
(00:34:46) - Picking our team
(00:38:45) - Individual preferences and safety
(00:42:27) - Team creation - Picking our coach
(00:46:43) - What is our practice area like?
(00:48:24) - Relationships to the other teams
(00:53:06) - Character Creation! Picking traits and Relationships
(01:07:06) - Call to Action
(01:12:42) - Credits

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Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: This is my Time by Ivy States
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Clip 2: Motivation by Ivy Bakes
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15955
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Series 68.3 - Life on the Edge with Maso Perez [Designer] (Discussion) Feb 19, 2024

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Welcome to the final episode of our special February series, everyone! February is the month of love, romance and relationships, so we're excited to invite Maso Perez to the studio in order to look at their new game Life on the Edge, the official Boyfriend Dungeon TTRPG from Kitfox Games, that lets you explore your inner psyche, confront your fears, and also smooch swords! In today's episode, we discuss the character creation process, learn more about our guest, and get into some fantastic fanfic as well as character advancement discussions!

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Maso Perez

Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/trumoi
Itch.io: https://trumoi.itch.io/

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Boyfriend Dungeon: Life on the Edge:

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:13) - Reintroductions
(00:10:40) - D20 for your thoughts?
(00:17:40) - What makes for a great character creation system?
(00:22:00) - What do the character sheets tell us about the game?
(00:29:31) - How does character creation in Life on the Edge stack up to other games?
(00:39:16) - How does this process reinforce expectations of play?
(00:51:38) - Flaws and Strengths of the character creation
(00:58:41) - Fanfic!
(01:20:20) - Take it up a level!
(01:42:07) - Episode Closer
(01:46:43) - Call to Action
(01:52:57) - Credits

Music:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Whisper by Reveille
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/13611
Clip 2: Those Lost by Moments
From Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14084
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs

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