This episode’s topic is HORROR. Horror is one of the oldest RPG genres and has wrapped its tentacles around much of modern tabletop game play, but what is it? What makes an RPG horror in tone, mechanics, or gameplay? Are horror games scary? Should they be? Can they be? All this and more on this episode of RPG XRAY. Appendix X Links<ul><li><a href='https://mintrocketgames.com/en/davethediver'>Dave the Diver</a></li><li><a href='http://actualplay.roleplayingpublicradio.com/gods-teeth-a-delta-green-campaign/'>Gods Teeth</a></li><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_Falls'>Gravity Falls</a></li><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_trip'>Road Trip</a></li><li><a href='https://www.goodreads.com/series/50764-laundry-files'>The Laundry Files</a></li><li><a href='https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/10836728'>The Rook</a></li><li><a href='https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/espresso-chalet'>Espresso Chalet</a></li></ul>

This episode’s topic is HORROR. Horror is one of the oldest RPG genres and has wrapped its tentacles around much of modern tabletop game play, but what is it? What makes an RPG horror in tone, mechanics, or gameplay? Are horror games scary? Should they be? Can they be? All this and more on this episode of RPG XRAY. Appendix X LinksDave the DiverGods TeethGravity FallsRoad TripThe Laundry FilesThe RookEspresso Chalet

This episode’s topic is HORROR. Horror is one of the oldest RPG genres and has wrapped its tentacles around much of modern tabletop game play, but what is it? What makes an RPG horror in tone, mechanics, or gameplay? Are horror games scary? Should they be? Can they be? All this and more on this episode of RPG XRAY. Appendix X Links<ul><li><a href="https://mintrocketgames.com/en/davethediver" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave the Diver</a></li><li><a href="http://actualplay.roleplayingpublicradio.com/gods-teeth-a-delta-green-campaign/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gods Teeth</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_Falls" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gravity Falls</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_trip" rel="noopener noreferrer">Road Trip</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/50764-laundry-files" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Laundry Files</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/10836728" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Rook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/espresso-chalet" rel="noopener noreferrer">Espresso Chalet</a></li></ul>

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A look inside what makes RPGs tick. We discuss the "moving parts" of what makes table top role playing games fun and successful. What creates those moments of "great play?" Join us for our deep dives into the rules, systems, and settings of TTRPGs!

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A look inside what makes RPGs tick. We discuss the "moving parts" of what makes table top role playing games fun and successful. What creates those moments of "great play?" Join us for our deep dives into the rules, systems, and settings of TTRPGs!

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