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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August 28, 2023Series 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.
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Guests and Projects:
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)
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2h 7min
August 21, 2023Series 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
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Our social media info:
https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
Newsletter Signups:
https://newsletter.charactercreationcast.com/
Discord:
https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
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Guests and Projects:
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:
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1h 47min
August 14, 2023Series 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
Announcements:
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
Guests and Projects:
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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1h 38min
August 07, 2023Series 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
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Announcements:
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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
Guests and Projects:
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:
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1h 33min
August 02, 2023Character 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
Announcements:
Campfire Cards:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/43SAsZJ
Main Site: https://bit.ly/ultimatecampfire
Newsletter Signups:
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Guests and Projects:
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:
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1h 40min
June 26, 2023Character Evolution Cast - E22 - RPGs as Therapy Tools with Daniel Hand
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Evolution Cast where we sit down with Daniel Hand, licensed therapist and author of the book Roleplaying Games in Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide, to talk about how licensed therapists can use RPGs to assist with the therapeutic process.
Character Creation Cast Patreon
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Guests and Projects:
Daniel Hand
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.hand.161
Website: https://monomythcounselling.co.uk/
Newsletter: https://monomythcounselling.co.uk/podcast
Books discussed this episode:
Roleplaying Games in Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/445n9W5
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:18 - Introductions
00:05:24 - How Daniel got into RPGs
00:09:51 - Any significant impacts that Daniel experienced playing RPGs?
00:13:13 - What was the inspiration for the intersection of RPGs and Therapy?
00:17:44 - An overview of how RPGs can be used as a therapeutic tool
00:26:21 - What other benefits are there for using RPGs in therapy?
00:29:19 - What kinds of things does playing RPGs do that traditional therapy isn't as easy to get at?
00:37:18 - How do RPGs allow clients to work through self-expression in novel ways?
00:45:01 - What type of systems are good for this, or are there some that should be avoided?
00:57:09 - How do specific therapeutic goals go into the game sessions?
01:00:35 - Are there any unique considerations for therapists to keep in mind?
01:02:41 - How do you make sure these sessions are safe? And how do you end those sessions?
01:06:06 - Does it take much prep time?
01:09:52 - What else can we expect in the book?
01:13:54 - How could people approach their therapists with doing this?
01:18:27 - Let's make some people!
01:18:47 - What type of game do we want to play?
01:21:51 - Names
01:22:42 - I am a blank blank
01:24:52 - I am blank and blank
01:27:25 - Relationships - Family, Friends, Adversaries
01:44:17 - Hopes, Fears and Mannerisms
01:51:30 - Mechanics
01:52:29 - Signature Moves
01:58:19 - Final Details
02:00:08 - Luck Points
02:00:58 - Items
02:04:40 - Our thoughts on the process
02:12:28 - Episode Closer
02:21:00 - Call to Action
02:30:52 - 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
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com

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2h 36min
June 19, 2023Series 62.3 - Cyberpunk Red with Phil and Senda [Panda’s Talking Games] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final episode of our Cyberpunk Red series, everyone! This series, we invited Phil and Senda, from Panda's Talking Games, back into the studio to walk us through the character creation process for this gritty cyberpunk game by Talsorian Games that takes place in an alternate timeline in the 2040s! This episode we discuss the process, getting into some really great topics and, of course, some fabulous fanfic.
Character Creation Cast Patreon
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Announcements:
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Guests and Projects:
Phil Vecchione @dnaPhil
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnaphil
Website: https://linktr.ee/dnaphil
Senda @IdellaMithlynnd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IdellaMithlynnd
Website: https://sasgeek.com/linktree/
Panda’s Talking Games @PandasTalkGames
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pandastalkgames
Website: http://misdirectedmark.com/category/mmproductions/panda/
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Cyberpunk Red:
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/333585/Cyberpunk-RED?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:21 - Recap
00:01:44 - Base Stats
00:13:02 - Derived Statistics
00:15:24 - Skills
00:33:32 - Gear and Cyberware
01:00:56 - Names
01:05:17 - Episode Closer
01:06:20 - Call to Action
01:16:16 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Retroactive by Jed Stark on SoundStripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14654)
Clip 2: Phil and Senda sing their theme song for Panda’s Talk Games
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
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com

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1h 57min
June 12, 2023Series 62.2 - Cyberpunk Red with Phil and Senda [Panda’s Talking Games] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of our Cyberpunk Red series, everyone! This series, we invited Phil and Senda, from Panda's Talking Games, back into the studio to walk us through the character creation process for this gritty cyberpunk game by Talsorian Games that takes place in an alternate timeline in the 2040s! This episode we finish up our characters and rebel against the rules a little bit!
Character Creation Cast Patreon
https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:
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
Guests and Projects:
Phil Vecchione @dnaPhil
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnaphil
Website: https://linktr.ee/dnaphil
Senda @IdellaMithlynnd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IdellaMithlynnd
Website: https://sasgeek.com/linktree/
Panda’s Talking Games @PandasTalkGames
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pandastalkgames
Website: http://misdirectedmark.com/category/mmproductions/panda/
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Cyberpunk Red:
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/333585/Cyberpunk-RED?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:21 - Recap
00:01:44 - Base Stats
00:13:02 - Derived Statistics
00:15:24 - Skills
00:33:32 - Gear and Cyberware
01:00:56 - Names
01:05:17 - Episode Closer
01:06:20 - Call to Action
01:16:16 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Retroactive by Jed Stark on SoundStripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14654)
Clip 2: Phil and Senda sing their theme song for Panda’s Talk Games
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
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com

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1h 21min
June 08, 2023Character Creation Spotlight E20 - Girl by Moonlight with Andrew Gillis [Designer]
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight! For this episode, we sit down with Andrew Gillis, designer of the game we'll be shining a light on today, Girl by Moonlight, a Magical Girl game about exploring the heartbreak of denying who you really are, fighting for what you believe in, and the transcendent power of building relationships while embracing your true self. This game is funding on Backerkit right now, so check it out after you hear all about it and hear about our amazing group we created this episode!
Character Creation Cast Patreon
https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:
Girl By Moonlight on Backerkit:
https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/girl-by-moonlight
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
Guests and Projects:
Andrew Gillis @CommutingCrow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommutingCrow
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/actualfactual
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Girl By Moonlight
Backerkit:
https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/girl-by-moonlight
Timestamps:
00:00:08 - Introductions
00:02:35 - What's in a game?
00:03:22 - Setting
00:04:37 - What do characters do in this game?
00:05:18 - Materials
00:05:40 - What kind of characters can you make in this game?
00:07:32 - Let's make some people! - Choose a setting
00:09:14 - Series creation worksheet
00:10:14 - What blight is upon the world?
00:11:10 - What is its agenda?
00:13:38 - Mundane World
00:18:11 - What is held sacred?
00:20:15 - What is considered profane?
00:21:40 - How did we get our abilities?
00:23:06 - What role do we play?
00:24:57 - Choosing playbooks
00:34:56 - Filling initial details
00:35:40 - Action Ratings and Transcended Abilities
00:42:01 - Create secondary characters?
00:52:07 - Naming our characters
00:55:46 - Introduce our characters
00:59:35 - Promises
01:10:26 - We finished!
01:11:57 - Episode Closer
01:13:30 - Credits
Music:
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
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@lordneptune)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com

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1h 19min
June 06, 2023Series 62.1 - Cyberpunk Red with Phil and Senda [Panda’s Talking Games] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of our Cyberpunk Red series, everyone! This series, we invited Phil and Senda, from Panda's Talking Games, back into the studio to walk us through the character creation process for this gritty cyberpunk game by Talsorian Games that takes place in an alternate timeline in the 2040s! This episode we learn about the game and experience its lifepath system!
Character Creation Cast Patreon
https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:
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
Guests and Projects:
Phil Vecchione @dnaPhil
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnaphil
Website: https://linktr.ee/dnaphil
Senda @IdellaMithlynnd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IdellaMithlynnd
Website: https://sasgeek.com/linktree/
Panda’s Talking Games @PandasTalkGames
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pandastalkgames
Website: http://misdirectedmark.com/category/mmproductions/panda/
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Cyberpunk Red:
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/333585/Cyberpunk-RED?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:20 - Introductions
00:05:07 - What's in a game?
00:06:28 - What is the setting of Cyberpunk Red?
00:13:55 - What tools do we need to play the game?
00:14:32 - What types of stories and themes is this game meant to explore?
00:17:31 - What do characters do in this game?
00:20:15 - What makes Cyberpunk Red unique?
00:24:40 - History of the game
00:31:09 - Terms and Concepts
00:32:46 - Let's make some people! - Methods for creating characters
00:34:52 - Picking Roles
00:38:48 - Starting the Lifepath - Cultural Origins and Languages
00:43:02 - Lifepath - Personality
00:44:26 - Lifepath - Dress and personal style
00:46:12 - Lifepath - Affectation I am never without
00:47:20 - Lifepath - What do I value the most?
00:48:06 - Lifepath - How I feel about most people
00:49:27 - Lifepath - Most valuable possession
00:51:33 - Lifepath - Family Background
00:55:06 - Lifepath - Childhood Environment
00:56:43 - Lifepath - Family Crisis
01:06:12 - Lifepath - Friends and Enemies
01:08:48 - Lifepath - Tragic Love Affair
01:10:06 - Lifepath - Life Goals
01:11:52 - Lifepath - Role Specific Paths
01:16:46 - Call to Action
01:31:29 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Retroactive by Jed Stark on SoundStripe (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14654)
Clip 2: Phil and Senda sing their theme song for Panda’s Talk Games
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
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Tumblr: https://creationcast.tumblr.com/
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Mastodon: @[email protected] (https://dice.camp/@gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
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
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1h 37min

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