Character Creation Cast

By Amelia Antrim, Ryan Boelter

Join Amelia and Ryan on a journey to create characters in many different role playing game systems with guests from across the industry.... more

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January 20, 2025Series 79.3 - Solo RPGs - Reap with Ryan Boelter
Welcome to the third episode of series 79! In this series, we are going to be going over a different solo RPG every episode, and in today’s episode, Ryan is all by themself again to explore the game Reap, a necromantic fantasy solo RPG by multi-guest and friend of the show Spencer Campbell!
Character Creation Cast Patreon
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Announcements:
Bluesky Starter Pack!
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Join our Discord!
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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
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Reap:
Website: https://gilarpgs.com/#reap
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:27) - Introductions
(00:02:05) - What's in a game? - Core Concept of Reap
(00:02:53) - The Setting
(00:03:45) - Materials Needed
(00:04:51) - What stories and themes does this game support?
(00:06:26) - What do characters do in this game?
(00:09:10) - What is unique about Reap?
(00:10:30) - History of the game
(00:11:14) - Terms and concepts
(00:15:22) - Let's make some people! - Creating the Reaper
(00:25:17) - Realms
(00:27:45) - What story do the character sheets tell us?
(00:29:59) - How does character creation stack up to others?
(00:30:40) - Fanfic?
(00:31:57) - Take it up a level!
(00:35:19) - How resurrection works
(00:36:30) - Combat and other things to keep in mind
(00:38:11) - Episode closer
(00:39:08) - Call to Action
(00:45:44) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Clip 2: Reaper by Tiger Gane
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17050
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)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com

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53min
January 13, 2025Series 79.2 - Solo RPGs - Elegy with Ryan Boelter
Welcome to the second episode of series 79! In this series, we are going to be going over a different solo RPG every episode, and in today’s episode, Ryan is all by themself again to explore the game Elegy, an urban fantasy vampiric RPG by Miracle M!
Character Creation Cast Patreon
https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:
Bluesky Starter Pack!
https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x
Join our Discord!
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https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Elegy:
Free PDF: https://miraclem.itch.io/elegy
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:27) - Introductions
(00:02:05) - What's in a game? - Core Concepts
(00:03:16) - What setting do you play in?
(00:07:53) - What materials do we need to play Elegy?
(00:10:40) - What stories and themes does this game explore?
(00:12:41) - What do characters do in Elegy?
(00:15:39) - What is unique about Elegy?
(00:16:37) - History of the game
(00:17:04) - Terms and Concepts
(00:19:25) - Let's make some people!
(00:24:04) - World Building Truths
(00:47:16) - Name and Stats
(00:49:23) - Assets
(01:02:54) - Background and Connections
(01:14:54) - Background Elegy
(01:25:36) - Discussion - Character Sheets
(01:27:09) - How does character creation stack up to other games?
(01:27:52) - Fanfic?
(01:32:13) - Episode Closer
(01:32:58) - Call to Action
(01:38:02) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Clip 2: Vampires by Andrew Stanton
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/10737
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)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com

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1h 45min
January 06, 2025Series 79.1 - Solo RPGs - Ironsworn with Ryan Boelter
Welcome to the first episode of series 79! In this series, we are going to be going over a different solo RPG every episode, and in today’s episode, Ryan is all by themself to explore the game Ironsworn, a dark fantasy RPG about vows and perilous quests!
Character Creation Cast Patreon
https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:
Bluesky Starter Pack!
https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x
Join our Discord!
https://discord.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
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Ironsworn:
Free PDF: https://tomkinpress.com/collections/products-for-ironsworn/products/ironsworn-digital-edition
Website: https://ironswornrpg.com
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:02:08) - Introductions
(00:02:53) - What's in a game? - Core Concepts of Ironsworn
(00:04:37) - Setting - Ironlands
(00:08:31) - Materials needed to play
(00:10:05) - What stories and themes is this game meant to explore?
(00:12:10) - What do characters do in this game?
(00:14:30) - What is unique about Ironsworn?
(00:16:04) - History of Ironsworn
(00:18:04) - Basic terms and concepts - Assets
(00:22:29) - Vows
(00:24:14) - World Building Truths
(00:25:03) - Let's make some people! - Concept and Name
(00:27:17) - Stats and Momentum
(00:34:52) - Vows, Bonds, Dibilities, Conditions, Banes and Burdens
(00:37:19) - Asset Selection
(00:47:34) - Equipment and other notes
(00:52:14) - World Building Truths
(01:06:21) - Second Vow and Background Bonds
(01:10:51) - Discussion - How were the character sheets?
(01:12:06) - How did character creation stack up to other games?
(01:13:15) - Fanfic?
(01:14:22) - Take it up a level!
(01:16:53) - Episode Closer
(01:17:42) - Call to Action
(01:22:50) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Clip 2: Strike Iron by Third Age
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7564
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)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com

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1h 30min
December 30, 2024Series 78.5 - Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme with Brian Saliba [Designer] (Discussion Concluded)
Welcome to the final episode of series 78! In this series, we sat down with Brian Saliba, creator of the game we are covering this series, Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme, the officially licensed role-playing game lovingly ripped off from the complete works of Monty Python! This episode, we finish our discussion about the game before diving into some very serious fanfic!
Character Creation Cast Patreon
https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:
Bluesky Starter Pack!
https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x
Join our Discord!
https://discord.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
Brian Saliba
Crowbar Creative: https://crwbr.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowbarcreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowbarcreative/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XLlAumcHxnVS5JBw4NVEg
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme:
Pre-order: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/monty-pythons-cocurricular-mediaeval-reenactment-programme
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:02:04) - How does the character creation set up your expectations for play?
(00:06:43) - What is the biggest flaw/strength of character creation in this system?
(00:13:57) - Fanfic!
(00:27:27) - Take it up a level! - How does one gather new accouterments?
(00:35:40) - Episode Closer
(00:37:30) - Call to Action
(00:43:03) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Hit the Big Time! by Dresden, the Flamingo
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9914
Clip 2: Homeland by Cody Martin
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14480
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)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com

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50min
December 26, 2024Series 78.4 - Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme with Brian Saliba [Designer] (Discussion)
Welcome to the fourth episode of series 78! In this series, we sat down with Brian Saliba, creator of the game we are covering this series, Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme, the officially licensed role-playing game lovingly ripped off from the complete works of Monty Python! This episode, we learn more about Brian before analyzing both the character sheets as well as how the character creation stacks up to other games!
Character Creation Cast Patreon
https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:
Bluesky Starter Pack!
https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x
Join our Discord!
https://discord.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
Brian Saliba
Crowbar Creative: https://crwbr.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowbarcreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowbarcreative/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XLlAumcHxnVS5JBw4NVEg
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme:
Pre-order: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/monty-pythons-cocurricular-mediaeval-reenactment-programme
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:35) - Reintroductions
(00:09:30) - D20 for your thoughts?
(00:10:53) - What character creation mechanic does Brian like to see in a system?
(00:13:15) - What story does the character sheet tell in this game?
(00:21:35) - How does the character creation for Monty Python stack up to other games?
(00:32:39) - Call to Action
(00:36:04) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Hit the Big Time! by Dresden, the Flamingo
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9914
Clip 2: Homeland by Cody Martin
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14480
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)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com

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43min
December 16, 2024Series 78.3 - Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme with Brian Saliba [Designer] (Creation Concluded)
Welcome to the third episode of series 78! In this series, we sat down with Brian Saliba, creator of the game we are covering this series, Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme, the officially licensed role-playing game lovingly ripped off from the complete works of Monty Python! This episode, we finish making our characters!
Character Creation Cast Patreon
https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:
Bluesky Starter Pack!
https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x
Join our Discord!
https://discord.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
Brian Saliba
Crowbar Creative: https://crwbr.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowbarcreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowbarcreative/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XLlAumcHxnVS5JBw4NVEg
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme:
Pre-order: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/monty-pythons-cocurricular-mediaeval-reenactment-programme
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:53) - Accoutrement
(00:15:17) - Indifference
(00:20:03) - Death and Loony status
(00:21:31) - Currency
(00:22:55) - More flavor
(00:25:29) - Names
(00:30:57) - Recaps
(00:35:02) - Spiffing Serious Ability
(00:41:57) - Episode Closer
(00:46:03) - Call to Action
(00:52:28) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Hit the Big Time! by Dresden, the Flamingo
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9914
Clip 2: Homeland by Cody Martin
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14480
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)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com

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1h
December 09, 2024Series 78.2 - Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme with Brian Saliba [Designer] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of series 78! In this series, we sat down with Brian Saliba, creator of the game we are covering this series, Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme, the officially licensed role-playing game lovingly ripped off from the complete works of Monty Python! This episode, we start making our characters!
Character Creation Cast Patreon
https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:
Bluesky Starter Pack!
https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x
Join our Discord!
https://discord.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
Brian Saliba
Crowbar Creative: https://crwbr.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowbarcreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowbarcreative/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XLlAumcHxnVS5JBw4NVEg
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme:
Pre-order: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/monty-pythons-cocurricular-mediaeval-reenactment-programme
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:02:14) - How did the aesthetics of the game come together with a blend of public domain and custom art?
(00:11:05) - Terms and Concepts
(00:12:06) - Let's make some people!
(00:17:54) - Class
(00:22:07) - Traits and Mechanics
(00:35:30) - Choosing Traits and/or Retainers
(00:44:17) - Call to Action
(00:48:37) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Hit the Big Time! by Dresden, the Flamingo
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9914
Clip 2: Homeland by Cody Martin
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14480
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)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com

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56min
December 02, 2024Series 78.1 - Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme with Brian Saliba [Designer] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of series 78! In this series, we sat down with Brian Saliba, creator of the game we are covering this series, Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme, the officially licensed role-playing game lovingly ripped off from the complete works of Monty Python! This episode, we learn what this game is all about as well as quite a bit of detail about the game development experience with a licensed property.
Character Creation Cast Patreon - Promo Code C3THANKS for 20% off!
https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:
Bluesky Starter Pack!
https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x
Join our Discord!
https://discord.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
Brian Saliba
Crowbar Creative: https://crwbr.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowbarcreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowbarcreative/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XLlAumcHxnVS5JBw4NVEg
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme:
Pre-order: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/monty-pythons-cocurricular-mediaeval-reenactment-programme
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:29) - Introductions
(00:03:32) - What's in a game? - Core Concept
(00:06:12) - What is the setting?
(00:08:04) - What materials do we need to play?
(00:10:58) - What kind of stories and themes does this game explore?
(00:17:10) - What was it like creating a game with humor at the core?
(00:22:30) - How does one create a game like this and still keep it open ended for players to explore on their own?
(00:31:05) - What can characters do in this game?
(00:32:53) - How does the licensing process work to make a game like this?
(00:41:41) - How long was the game in development for?
(00:47:08) - Call to Action
(00:57:22) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Hit the Big Time! by Dresden, the Flamingo
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9914
Clip 2: Homeland by Cody Martin
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14480
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)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
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1h 4min
November 25, 2024Series 77.4 - Crucible of Aether with Mike Macagnone [Designer] (Discussion Concluded)
Welcome to the final episode of series 77, everyone! In this series, we sat down with Mike Macagnone, writer on the game we are covering this series, Crucible of Aether by Living Metal Games, a mystic-industrial TTRPG where you hone your skills, explore the world and forge a life in the tumultuous Odayan Empire! This episode, we finish our discussion with a great look at the necessity of the feedback process when testing out a new game before knocking it out of the park with some remarkable fanfic.
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Announcements:
Crucible of Aether Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/366614887/crucible-of-aether-a-mystic-industrial-ttrpg
Bluesky Starter Pack!
https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x
Join our Discord!
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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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Guests
Mike Macagnone
Crucible of Aether on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crucibleofaether.bsky.social
Crucible of Aether Discord: https://discord.gg/NMsN2VSzNr
Crucible of Aether Linktree: https://linktr.ee/livingmetalgames
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Crucible of Aether:
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/366614887/crucible-of-aether-a-mystic-industrial-ttrpg
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:02:10) - Flaws and Strengths of character creation in this system
(00:15:32) - Fanfic!
(00:33:40) - Take it up a level!
(00:40:37) - Episode Closer
(00:43:55) - Call to Action
(00:49:52) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Into the Unknown by Hill
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/11006
Clip 2:The Games By LNDÖ
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15948
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)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Our Network:
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57min
November 18, 2024Series 77.3 - Crucible of Aether with Mike Macagnone [Designer] (Discussion)
Welcome to the third episode of series 77, everyone! In this series, we sat down with Mike Macagnone, writer on the game we are covering this series, Crucible of Aether by Living Metal Games, a mystic-industrial TTRPG where you hone your skills, explore the world and forge a life in the tumultuous Odayan Empire! This episode, we have a great discussion about character sheets, crunch, and how stories in this sort of world tend to lean towards worker revolutions.
Character Creation Cast Patreon
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Announcements:
Crucible of Aether Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/366614887/crucible-of-aether-a-mystic-industrial-ttrpg
Bluesky Starter Pack!
https://go.bsky.app/RBJ971x
Join our Discord!
https://discord.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
Mike Macagnone
Crucible of Aether on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crucibleofaether.bsky.social
Crucible of Aether Discord: https://discord.gg/NMsN2VSzNr
Crucible of Aether Linktree: https://linktr.ee/livingmetalgames
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Crucible of Aether:
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/366614887/crucible-of-aether-a-mystic-industrial-ttrpg
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:23) - Reintroductions
(00:07:30) - D20 for your thoughts?
(00:10:45) - What character creation mechanic does Mike really like to see?
(00:14:52) - What story do these character sheets tell?
(00:27:06) - How does character creation stack up to other systems?
(00:41:30) - How does creating characters in this game prepare you for play?
(00:49:56) - Call to Action
(01:00:36) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Into the Unknown by Hill
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/11006
Clip 2:The Games By LNDÖ
On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15948
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)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com

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1h 8min

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