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- Series 65.1 - Spooky Micro RPGs - It’s Not Us Meddling Kids! and Object Kilo
Welcome to the first episode of Series 65, everyone! This series will be covering varying degrees of spooky micro RPGs from various sources so that you can have a good heap of options for your own groups if you are hoping to do an RPG one shot this Halloween! In today’s episode, Amelia and Ryan sit down to talk about and do the setup for It’s Not Us Meddling Kids! by Ursidice and Object Kilo by Jason Morningstar!
Character Creation Cast Patreon- https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
- Roar Cat Reads Streamathon
- Website: https://roarcatreads.com/charityevent/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roarcatreads/
- AcadeCon Events:
- Magical Bee-ch Episode
- Event: https://tabletop.events/conventions/acadecon-2023/schedule/145
- https://tabletop.events/conventions/acadecon-2023/schedule/146
- Game: https://lordneptune.itch.io/magical-bee-ch-episode
- Our Final Gathering
- Event: https://tabletop.events/conventions/acadecon-2023/schedule/100
- Game: https://lordneptune.itch.io/our-final-gathering
- Character Creation Cast Panel:
- Event: https://tabletop.events/conventions/acadecon-2023/schedule/144
- 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
It Wasn’t Us Meddling Kids (Ursidice):
- DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/368019/It-Wasnt-Us-Meddling-Kids?affiliate_id=1601603
- Itch: https://ursidice.itch.io/scooby
- Ursidice Website: https://ursidice.com/scooby/
Object Kilo (Jason Morningstar) [Ultimate Micro RPG Book]:
- Simon and Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ultimate-Micro-RPG-Book/James-D-Amato/The-Ultimate-RPG-Guide-Series/9781507212868
Timestamps:- 00:00:00 - Announcements
- 00:01:20 - Introductions
- 00:03:05 - What's in a game? - It Wasn't Us Meddling Kids!
- 00:06:12 - Let's make some people!
- 00:08:33 - Defining the Look, History and a Tension Relationship - Doggy Doo
- 00:16:10 - Greg
- 00:22:50 - Wilma
- 00:28:42 - P:heobe
- 00:33:31 - Location, Monster, Supporting Cast
- 00:39:02 - Supporting Cast
- 00:56:33 - How the game normally plays
- 01:00:44 - It Wasn't Us Meddling Kids! - Recap
- 01:07:41 - What's in a game? - Object Kilo
- 01:10:37 - Let's make some people!
- 01:15:57 - Actual Play fanfic
- 01:50:08 - Final Thoughts and Episode Closer
- 01:52:04 - Call to Action
- 02:05:43 - Credits
Music:- Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
- Clip 1: Drama Dee by Rhythm Scott on Soundstripe:
- https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8671
- Clip 2: The Invaders by Lunareh on Soundstripe:
- https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15484
- 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
- BlueSky: @CreationCast.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
- Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
- Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
- BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
- BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
- Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
- https://oneshotpodcast.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 hr 10 min - Series 64.3 - Flabbergasted with Fleur and Chelsea Sciortino [Designers] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final episode of our Flabbergasted series! On this series we are joined by the sister duo behind The Wanderer’s Tome, Fleur and Chelsea Sciortino, joining us all the way from Malta! Flabbergasted is a comedic TTRPG set in the roaring 20’s. In today’s episode, we discuss the character creation process and get into some really good fanfic for our characters!
Character Creation Cast Patreon- https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
- Our social media info:
- https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
- Newsletter Signups:
- https://newsletter.charactercreationcast.com/
- 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
DIE RPG:
- DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/417563/DIE-The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
- Website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/die-the-roleplaying-game/
Pasión de las Pasiones:
- Website: https://magpiegames.com/pages/pasion
- DriveThruRPG: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/409558/Pasion-de-las-Pasiones?affiliate_id=1601603
Fiasco
- Website: https://bullypulpitgames.com/products/fiasco
- DriveThruRPG: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/335287/fiasco?affiliate_id=1601603
- Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L9IiYb
Timestamps:- 00:00:00 - Announcements
- 00:01:18 - Reintroductions
- 00:10:32 - D20 for your thoughts?
- 00:14:17 - What makes for great character creation?
- 00:16:34 - What story do these character sheets tell us?
- 00:27:47 - How does character creation in Flabbergasted stack up to other games?
- 00:37:07 - How does this process set up expectations for play?
- 00:43:17 - Flaws and strengths
- 00:49:11 - Fanfic!
- 00:59:04 - Take it up a level!
- 01:08:14 - Final Thoughts
- 01:11:29 - Episode Closer
- 01:13:47 - Call to Action
- 01:23:06 - Credits
Music:- Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
- Evolution Cast Theme: Our Imperfect Place by Strength To Last on Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9966
- 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
- BlueSky: @CreationCast.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
- Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
- Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
- BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
- BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
- Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
- https://oneshotpodcast.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 28 min - Series 64.2 - Flabbergasted with Fleur and Chelsea Sciortino [Designers] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of our Flabbergasted series! On this series we are joined by the sister duo behind The Wanderer’s Tome, Fleur and Chelsea Sciortino, joining us all the way from Malta! Flabbergasted is a comedic TTRPG set in the roaring 20’s. In today’s episode, we finish making our characters and create a really amazing social club that ties all of our characters together!
Character Creation Cast Patreon- https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
- AcadeCon Kickstarter:
- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/acadecon-2023-daytons-own-3-day-tabletop-convention
- Our Final Gathering Actual Play:
- https://youtu.be/lyjAzPTsb5A
- Our social media info:
- https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
- Newsletter Signups:
- https://newsletter.charactercreationcast.com/
- 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
DIE RPG:
- DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/417563/DIE-The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
- Website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/die-the-roleplaying-game/
Pasión de las Pasiones:
- Website: https://magpiegames.com/pages/pasion
- DriveThruRPG: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/409558/Pasion-de-las-Pasiones?affiliate_id=1601603
Fiasco
- Website: https://bullypulpitgames.com/products/fiasco
- DriveThruRPG: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/335287/fiasco?affiliate_id=1601603
- Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L9IiYb
Timestamps:- 00:00:00 - Announcements
- 00:01:22 - Recap
- 00:01:54 - Character Traits and Scene Cues
- 00:12:28 - Money and its purpose
- 00:15:26 - Final character details
- 00:16:37 - Nicknames
- 00:18:29 - Let's make a social club! - Club Theme
- 00:20:43 - Picking the name
- 00:23:05 - Description and location of the club
- 00:25:21 - Club Slogan
- 00:26:46 - Rivals
- 00:28:33 - Public Challenge
- 00:31:09 - Big Trouble
- 00:34:24 - Club Rooms
- 00:36:33 - Club Roles
- 00:39:23 - Additional Club Members
- 00:44:37 - Club Renown
- 00:47:02 - Episode Closer
- 00:50:38 - Call to Action
- 01:00:19 - Credits
Music:- Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
- Evolution Cast Theme: Our Imperfect Place by Strength To Last on Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9966
- 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
- BlueSky: @CreationCast.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
- Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
- Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
- BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
- BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
- Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
- https://oneshotpodcast.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 5 min - Series 64.1 - Flabbergasted with Fleur and Chelsea Sciortino [Designers] (Creation)
Welcome to our Flabbergasted series! On this series we are joined by the sister duo behind The Wanderer’s Tome, Fleur and Chelsea Sciortino, joining us all the way from Malta! Flabbergasted is a comedic TTRPG set in the roaring 20’s! In today’s episode, we learn about the game, including its interesting history, and dive into the character creation process!
Character Creation Cast Patreon- https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
- AcadeCon Kickstarter:
- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/acadecon-2023-daytons-own-3-day-tabletop-convention
- Courier’s Call Season 3 Kickstarter:
- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotpodcast/skyjacks-couriers-call-season-3
- Our social media info:
- https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
- Newsletter Signups:
- https://newsletter.charactercreationcast.com/
- 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
DIE RPG:
- DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/417563/DIE-The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
- Website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/die-the-roleplaying-game/
Pasión de las Pasiones:
- Website: https://magpiegames.com/pages/pasion
- DriveThruRPG: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/409558/Pasion-de-las-Pasiones?affiliate_id=1601603
Fiasco
- Website: https://bullypulpitgames.com/products/fiasco
- DriveThruRPG: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/335287/fiasco?affiliate_id=1601603
- Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L9IiYb
Timestamps:- 00:00:00 - Announcements
- 00:01:15 - Introductions
- 00:03:42 - What's in a game? - Core Concept
- 00:05:21 - What is the setting for Flabbergasted?
- 00:07:22 - What tools do we need to play this game?
- 00:08:32 - What sort of stories and themes is this game geared towards?
- 00:11:13 - What do characters do in Flabbergasted?
- 00:15:11 - What is unique about this game?
- 00:18:04 - The history of Flabbergasted
- 00:23:13 - Terms and concepts
- 00:26:26 - Let's make some people! - Picking Archetypes
- 00:30:41 - The steps of character creation
- 00:34:22 - Biographical Information
- 00:42:12 - Mementoss and Description
- 00:47:22 - Flaws
- 00:50:44 - Call to Action
- 00:56:42 - Credits
Music:- Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
- Evolution Cast Theme: Our Imperfect Place by Strength To Last on Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9966
- 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
- BlueSky: @CreationCast.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
- Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
- Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
- BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
- BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
- Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
- https://oneshotpodcast.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 2 min - Character Evolution Cast - E24 - Intraparty Conflict
Welcome to another bonus episode of Character Evolution Cast everyone! In this episode, Amelia and Ryan sit down to discuss (and teach Ryan about) Intraparty conflict. What forms can it take in our games, how to safely navigate it, and some examples from games in our past to showcase how it can work in our games.
Character Creation Cast Patreon- https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
- AcadeCon Kickstarter:
- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/acadecon-2023-daytons-own-3-day-tabletop-convention
- Courier’s Call Season 3 Kickstarter:
- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotpodcast/skyjacks-couriers-call-season-3
- Our social media info:
- https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
- Newsletter Signups:
- https://newsletter.charactercreationcast.com/
- 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
DIE RPG:
- DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/417563/DIE-The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
- Website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/die-the-roleplaying-game/
Pasión de las Pasiones:
- Website: https://magpiegames.com/pages/pasion
- DriveThruRPG: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/409558/Pasion-de-las-Pasiones?affiliate_id=1601603
Fiasco
- Website: https://bullypulpitgames.com/products/fiasco
- DriveThruRPG: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/335287/fiasco?affiliate_id=1601603
- Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L9IiYb
Timestamps:- 00:00:00 - Announcements
- 00:01:12 - Introduction
- 00:02:07 - Marker 13
- 00:03:18 - What is intraparty conflict?
- 00:05:05 - How is intraparty conflict different than regular conflict with NPCs.
- 00:09:10 - What are the benefits of bringing intraparty conflict into our games?
- 00:11:58 - How do we prepare for intraparty conflict?
- 00:25:18 - How does this work in the game?
- 00:44:12 - What can we do if it starts getting uncomfortable or bleeding into real life?
- 00:56:47 - Turning these conflicts into character growth and development
- 01:01:24 - Examples of conflict at the table
- 01:10:34 - Episode Closer
- 01:17:09 - Call to Action
- 01:27:22 - Credits
Music:- Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
- Evolution Cast Theme: Our Imperfect Place by Strength To Last on Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9966
- 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
- BlueSky: @CreationCast.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
- Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
- Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
- BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
- BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
- Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
- https://oneshotpodcast.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 33 min - Series 63.4 - DIE RPG with Kieron Gillen (Designer Spotlight)
Welcome to the fourth and final episode of our DIE RPG series! Wait, a FOUR episode series?! That’s right, we’re endcapping this series with a special designer spotlight with the creator of DIE the RPG and DIE the comic, Kieron Gillen. We talk a bunch about this meta, dark fantasy TTRPG and even create a new set of characters with Kieron at the helm! You won’t want to miss this special episode for a very remarkable series.
Character Creation Cast Patreon- https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
- Our social media info:
- https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
- Newsletter Signups:
- https://newsletter.charactercreationcast.com/
- 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
Kieron Gillen @kierongillen
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kierongillen
- BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kierongillen.bsky.social
- Website: https://kierongillen.com/
Games/Tools discussed this episode:DIE RPG:
- DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/417563/DIE-The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
- Website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/die-the-roleplaying-game/
DIE Comic:
- Website: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/die
Timestamps:- 00:00:00 - Announcements
- 00:01:58 - Introductions
- 00:05:49 - What's in a game? - Core Concept
- 00:14:41 - What inspired taking the standard D&D RPG and turning it on its head?
- 00:22:06 - How did the comic and RPG influence one another?
- 00:31:05 - What sort of key design decisions were made to get the feel of the DIE Comic?
- 00:40:34 - Let's make some people! - Picking the scenario
- 00:47:43 - Each player picks a role for their personas
- 00:48:54 - Persona questions
- 01:02:57 - Defining our personas a bit more
- 01:06:44 - What's the name of the fantasy world?
- 01:07:49 - What sacrifices have been made to be here?
- 01:10:14 - The end of persona generation
- 01:12:43 - Assigning Paragons
- 01:17:32 - Stats and Abilities
- 01:26:03 - The final ritual
- 01:30:03 - What inspirations did Kieron draw upon for character mechanics?
- 01:42:28 - Final thoughts
- 01:50:46 - Episode Closer
- 01:52:36 - Call to Action
- 02:02:13 - Credits
Music:- Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
- Clip 1: Venturer’s Call by Lincoln Davis on Soundstripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15882)
- Clip 2: Replay Theme
- 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
- BlueSky: @CreationCast.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
- Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
- Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
- BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
- BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
- Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
- https://oneshotpodcast.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 hr 7 min - Series 63.3 - DIE RPG with Aram Vartian and Alex V [Replay] (Discussion)
Welcome to the third episode of our DIE RPG series! This series, we have Aram Vartian and Alex V, from the upcoming Replay DIE RPG Actual Play podcast, joining us to teach us about DIE RPG, a meta fantasy TTRPG by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans. In today’s episode, we discuss the creation process, what morality means in RPGs, and dive into some really amazing fanfic for our characters.
Character Creation Cast Patreon- https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
- Our social media info:
- https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
- Newsletter Signups:
- https://newsletter.charactercreationcast.com/
- 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
Aram Vartian @AramVartian / @vartian
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/AramVartian
- BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vartian.bsky.social
- Website: https://aramvartian.com
Alex V @alexv_fyi / @alexvalente.fyi
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexv_fyi
- BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexvalente.fyi
- Website: https://sasgeek.com/linktree/
Games/Tools discussed this episode:DIE RPG:
- DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/417563/DIE-The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
- Website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/die-the-roleplaying-game/
Timestamps:- 00:00:00 - Announcements
- 00:01:35 - Reintroductions
- 00:12:41 - D20 for your thoughts?
- 00:16:33 - What makes for great character creation in any system?
- 00:30:50 - How do players getting assigned character types affect the game?
- 00:41:29 - What do the character sheets tell us about the game?
- 00:48:45 - How does character creation in DIE stack up to other systems?
- 01:03:19 - What is one of the biggest flaws of DIE character creation? What is the best part?
- 01:09:21 - Fanfic
- 01:24:44 - Take it up a level!
- 01:27:58 - Final Thoughts
- 01:30:24 - Episode Closer
- 01:32:14 - Call to Action
- 01:41:44 - Credits
Music:- Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
- Clip 1: Venturer’s Call by Lincoln Davis on Soundstripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15882)
- Clip 2: Replay Theme
- 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
- BlueSky: @CreationCast.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
- Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
- Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
- BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
- BlueSky: @lordneptune.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
- https://oneshotpodcast.com
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1 hr 47 min - Series 63.2 - DIE RPG with Aram Vartian and Alex V [Replay] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of our DIE RPG series! This series, we have Aram Vartian and Alex V, from the upcoming Replay DIE RPG Actual Play podcast, joining us to teach us about DIE RPG, a meta fantasy TTRPG by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans. In today’s episode, we finish our Personas and have a really unique experience when getting our Paragons!
Character Creation Cast Patreon- https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
- Our BlueSky Info:
- Character Creation Cast: https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social
- Amelia: https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social
- Ryan: https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.bsky.social
- Newsletter Signups:
- https://newsletter.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
Aram Vartian @AramVartian / @vartian
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/AramVartian
- BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vartian.bsky.social
- Website: https://aramvartian.com
Alex V @alexv_fyi / @alexvalente.fyi
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexv_fyi
- BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexvalente.fyi
- Website: https://sasgeek.com/linktree/
Games/Tools discussed this episode:DIE RPG:
- DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/417563/DIE-The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
- Website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/die-the-roleplaying-game/
Timestamps:- 00:00:00 - Announcements
- 00:02:03 - In what ways are you different from the stereotype?
- 00:06:37 - Why did you decide to join the initial game?
- 00:09:07 - What did you love and hate about it?
- 00:15:41 - What were the group's interests?
- 00:20:17 - Big Questions for each characters
- 00:22:58 - Where did we play together?
- 00:25:41 - Who was the smartest in the group?
- 00:25:57 - Who is the most attractive in the group?
- 00:27:13 - Who will people pick the most on?
- 00:28:39 - Was there ever anyone in the group you had a crush on?
- 00:29:26 - Who was the group scared of at school?
- 00:30:42 - Who was the least and most favorite person in the group?
- 00:34:05 - Time Passes - Questions for our adult characters
- 00:44:57 - What made us come to the reunion regardless of being tempted not to?
- 00:52:00 - What did we think about the reunion being rescheduled online?
- 00:56:38 - Paragon assignment
- 01:01:03 - The Reasoning
- 01:05:41 - Paragon character sheet details and final ritual
- 01:22:39 - Episode closer
- 01:26:12 - Call to Action
- 01:33:03 - Credits
Music:- Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
- Clip 1: Venturer’s Call by Lincoln Davis on Soundstripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15882)
- Clip 2: Replay Theme
- 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
- BlueSky: @CreationCast.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
- Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
- Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
- BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
- BlueSky: @lordneptune.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
- https://oneshotpodcast.com
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1 hr 38 min - Series 63.1 - DIE RPG with Aram Vartian and Alex V [Replay] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of our DIE RPG series! This series, we have Aram Vartian and Alex V, from the upcoming Replay DIE RPG Actual Play podcast, joining us to teach us about DIE RPG, a meta fantasy TTRPG by Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans. In today’s episode, we learn what DIE RPG is all about and start making our personas!
Character Creation Cast Patreon- https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
- Our BlueSky Info:
- Character Creation Cast: https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social
- Amelia: https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social
- Ryan: https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.bsky.social
- Newsletter Signups:
- https://newsletter.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
Aram Vartian @AramVartian / @vartian
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/AramVartian
- BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vartian.bsky.social
- Website: https://aramvartian.com
Alex V @alexv_fyi / @alexvalente.fyi
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexv_fyi
- BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexvalente.fyi
- Website: https://alexvalente.fyi/
Games/Tools discussed this episode:DIE RPG:
- DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/417563/DIE-The-Roleplaying-Game?affiliate_id=1601603
- Website: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/die-the-roleplaying-game/
Timestamps:- 00:00:00 - Announcements
- 00:01:39 - Introductions
- 00:06:52 - What's in a game? - Core Concept
- 00:11:02 - What is the setting for DIE RPG?
- 00:14:46 - What materials do we need to play this game?
- 00:18:14 - What kinds of stories/themes is this game geared towards?
- 00:21:21 - What do characters do in this game?
- 00:25:09 - What is unique about this game?
- 00:39:51 - History of DIE RPG
- 00:42:42 - Terms and Concepts
- 00:43:49 - Let's make some people!
- 00:44:37 - Setup Questions
- 00:53:08 - Safety tools
- 01:03:54 - Persona Generation
- 01:06:27 - Why did the group get together?
- 01:07:40 - What was the school like?
- 01:10:27 - What was the name of the original fantasy world?
- 01:11:42 - How long has it been since we left school?
- 01:13:26 - How did people think of our characters at school?
- 01:19:24 - Call to Action
- 01:27:51 - Credits
Music:- Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
- Clip 1: Venturer’s Call by Lincoln Davis on Soundstripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15882)
- Clip 2: Replay Theme
- 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
- BlueSky: @CreationCast.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
- Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
- Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
- BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
- BlueSky: @lordneptune.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
- https://oneshotpodcast.com
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1 hr 33 min - Character Evolution Cast E23 - System Agnostic Tools for Character Development with James D'Amato
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Evolution Cast where we sit down with James D’Amato, author of the Ultimate RPG series of books that we have covered many times on the show before, here to talk with us about utilizing system agnostic tools to help enhance our characters at the table, including a demonstration of his brand-new Campfire Cards which are available right now!
Character Creation Cast Patreon- https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
- Campfire Cards:
- Amazon: https://amzn.to/43SAsZJ
- Main Site: https://bit.ly/ultimatecampfire
- Newsletter Signups:
- https://newsletter.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
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- https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
James D’Amato
- BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/oneshotrpg.bsky.social
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/oneshotrpg
- Website: https://oneshotpodcast.com/
Books discussed this episode:The Ultimate RPG Campfire Card Deck by James D’Amato:
- Amazon: https://amzn.to/43SAsZJ
- Main Site: https://bit.ly/ultimatecampfire
Timestamps:- 00:00:00 - Announcements
- 00:01:38 - Introductions
- 00:05:08 - What inspired James to work on the Ultimate RPG series?
- 00:12:49 - Where does James draw inspiration from for characters?
- 00:15:28 - What does James like most about designing games and exercises?
- 00:17:27 - What is difficult about game design?
- 00:21:27 - Why is character development so important in RPGs?
- 00:28:25 - What are the benefits of using 3rd party tools for character development?
- 00:36:17 - Using tools before the game vs during the game
- 00:40:09 - What are these Campfire Cards?
- 00:46:54 - How do the cards work?
- 00:48:53 - We run through some cards for our characters from CEC22
- 01:12:00 - When is the best time we should use these cards?
- 01:13:36 - Any memorable or surprising moments that came from these cards during playtesting?
- 01:16:28 - Any challenges or pitfalls people should look out for using these sorts of tools?
- 01:20:58 - Final Thoughts
- 01:23:02 - Episode Closer
- 01:25:53 - Call to Action
- 01:35:00 - Credits
Music:- Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
- Evolution Cast Theme: Our Imperfect Place by Strength To Last on Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/9966
- 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
- BlueSky: @CreationCast.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
- Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
- Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
- BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
- BlueSky: @lordneptune.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.bsky.social)
- Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
- Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
- https://oneshotpodcast.com
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1 hr 40 min
About Character Creation Cast
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Join Amelia and Ryan on a journey to create characters in many different role playing game systems with guests from across the industry.