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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March 10, 2022Character Creation Spotlight E15 - Deimos Academy with Austin Taylor and Amanda Kahl [Designers]
Welcome to a bonus Character Creation Spotlight episode 15, everyone! This episode, we welcome Austin Taylor and Amanda Kahl, to learn about the game they are designing along with Banana Chan, Deimos Academy, a horror RPG set in a spooky boarding school that is played with a coloring book and paper dolls! This episode we learn about the game, figure out some details about our school, and make our supernaturally powered students returning for a mysterious 15 year reunion!
Announcements:
TTRPG Bundle for Trans Rights Texas on Itch
https://itch.io/b/1308/ttrpgs-for-trans-rights-in-texas
Deimos Academy Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameandacurry/deimos-academy?ref=clipboard-prelaunch
Character Creation Cast TikTok
https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
Girl Scout Cookies from Amelia’s Daughter:
https://bit.ly/eleanorcookie
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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Character Creation Cast on Facebook
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Guests and Projects:
Austin Taylor @SailorSctAustin
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SailorSctAustin
Amanda Kahl @AgeOfNight
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgeOfNight
Website: https://ageofnight.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandakahlart/
Patreon: https://patreon.com/ageofnight
Games discussed this episode:
Deimos Academy Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameandacurry/deimos-academy?ref=clipboard-prelaunch
Timestamps:
00:00:20 - Introductions
00:03:26 - What's in a game?
00:04:16 - What is the setting?
00:05:33 - What sort of materials do we need?
00:07:54 - What sort of characters can be created?
00:10:21 - Let's make some people!
00:10:46 - Consumed character types
00:14:01 - Picking Archetypes
00:15:55 - Creating the Boarding School with an Alumni Letter
00:17:06 - Determining the year
00:17:38 - The reason for the reunion
00:18:36 - Time of year
00:19:31 - Location of the Academy
00:20:59 - Sender of the letter
00:23:17 - Names and Pronouns
00:23:45 - Where did your parents live while you were going to school?
00:24:38 - What was your reputation in High School?
00:26:26 - How do you define yourself now?
00:29:17 - How did you discover your powers?
00:32:01 - What is your fear?
00:34:37 - Why do you decide to go to the union?
00:37:24 - Final steps of character creation
00:38:12 - Kickstarter Information
00:40:01 - Episode Closer
00:41:13 - Credits
00:43:08 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children
00:43:45 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-e15-austin-taylor-and-amanda-kahl-designers/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Reunited by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4282-reunited
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Darkest Child var A by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3614-darkest-child-var-a
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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February 21, 2022Series 47.3 - Thirsty Sword Lesbians with April Kit Walsh [Designer] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final episode of series 47, everyone! This series, we welcome April Kit Walsh, to learn about her game, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, a Powered by the Apocalypse game where swords cross and hearts race! This episode we discuss the creation process, get into some amazing fanfic, and then stick around for the outtakes!
Announcements:
Truths of Heart Bundle
https://itch.io/b/1252/truths-of-heart-powered-by-lesbians-bundle
Advanced Lovers & Lesbians Preorder
https://advanced-lovers-and-lesbians.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders/387544
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
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Character Creation Cast on Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
April Kit Walsh @GaySpaceshipGms
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaySpaceshipGms
Website: https://gayspaceship.com
Games discussed this episode:
Thirsty Sword Lesbians
Website: http://sword.gay
DriveThru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/348096/Thirsty-Sword-Lesbians?term=Thirsty+Sword?affiliate_id=1601603
Advanced Lovers & Lesbians Preorder
https://advanced-lovers-and-lesbians.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders/387544
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:42 - Reintroductions
00:13:34 - D20 for your thoughts? - How did April get into RPGs?
00:15:10 - What makes for a good character creation system?
00:20:28 - How does character creation in this game stack up to others?
00:35:35 - How does character creation set expectations for play?
00:43:55 - What story do the character sheets tell us?
00:52:50 - What is one of the biggest flaws/best parts of character creation in this system?
00:57:07 - Fanfic
01:12:56 - Take it up a level!
01:19:08 - Final Thoughts
01:20:10 - Episode Closer
01:22:46 - Call to Action
01:26:19 - Credits
01:28:14 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children
01:28:51 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-473-thirsty-sword-lesbians-with-april-kit-walsh-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Love Trip by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2969-love-trip
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Aerosol Of My Love by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7013-aerosol-of-my-love
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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1h 52min
February 14, 2022Series 47.2 - Thirsty Sword Lesbians with April Kit Walsh [Designer] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of series 47, everyone! This series, we welcome April Kit Walsh, to learn about her game, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, a Powered by the Apocalypse game where swords cross and hearts race! This episode we create our characters and determine their relationships and find out how many characters we are smitten with before we’re even done!
Announcements:
Kill Every Monster - Amelia’s Undead Horde Episode
https://killeverymonster.com/2022/01/undeadhorde/
Truths of Heart Bundle
https://itch.io/b/1252/truths-of-heart-powered-by-lesbians-bundle
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/character-creation-cast?refid=stpr
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
April Kit Walsh @GaySpaceshipGms
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaySpaceshipGms
Website: https://gayspaceship.com
Games discussed this episode:
Thirsty Sword Lesbians
Website: http://sword.gay
DriveThru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/348096/Thirsty-Sword-Lesbians?term=Thirsty+Sword?affiliate_id=1601603
Advanced Lovers & Lesbians Preorder
https://advanced-lovers-and-lesbians.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders/387544
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:05 - Recap
00:03:57 - Picking Stats
00:10:46 - Playbook Features
00:16:10 - Playbook Moves
00:22:12 - Default Playbook Moves
00:26:18 - Aesthetics and Random Tables
00:36:21 - Introducing our characters
00:40:38 - Relationship Questions
00:52:55 - Handing out strings
00:56:03 - Episode Closer
00:57:46 - Call to Action
01:01:29 - Credits
01:03:24 - Show Blurbs - Warda
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-472-thirsty-sword-lesbians-with-april-kit-walsh-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Love Trip by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2969-love-trip
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Aerosol Of My Love by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7013-aerosol-of-my-love
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
A Horror Borealis: @AHorrorBorealis (https://twitter.com/AHorrorBorealis)
Patreon: https://patreon.com/RyanBoelter
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website:
http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network:
http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast

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1h 7min
February 07, 2022Series 47.1 - Thirsty Sword Lesbians with April Kit Walsh [Designer] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of series 47, everyone! This series, we welcome April Kit Walsh, to learn about her game, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, a Powered by the Apocalypse game where swords cross and hearts race! This episode we learn all about the game and then create a setting together before starting character creation.
Announcements:
Kill Every Monster - Amelia’s Undead Horde Episode
https://killeverymonster.com/2022/01/undeadhorde/
Girl Scout Cookies!
https://bit.ly/eleanorcookie
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
Truths of Heart Bundle
https://itch.io/b/1252/truths-of-heart-powered-by-lesbians-bundle
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
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/character-creation-cast?refid=stpr
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
April Kit Walsh @GaySpaceshipGms
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaySpaceshipGms
Website: https://gayspaceship.com
Games discussed this episode:
Thirsty Sword Lesbians
Website: http://sword.gay
DriveThru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/348096/Thirsty-Sword-Lesbians?term=Thirsty+Sword?affiliate_id=1601603
Advanced Lovers & Lesbians Preorder
https://advanced-lovers-and-lesbians.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders/387544
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:09:02 - Introductions
00:11:34 - What's in a game? - Core concept of Thirsty Sword Lesbians
00:12:29 - What kind of setting do you play in this game?
00:13:29 - What tools do we need to play this game?
00:14:08 - What kind of stories and themes
00:16:17 - What do characters do in this game?
00:22:25 - What does this game do to encourage celebratory queer stories?
00:28:08 - What is unique about Thirsty Sword Lesbians?
00:28:08 - PROMO - Smitten
00:30:20 - History of the system - When did this project start?
00:38:17 - Basic Terms and Concepts - Attributes
00:40:08 - Strings
00:41:56 - Conditions
00:43:10 - Safety exercise and world building worksheet
00:44:37 - Let's make a place! - Wants and Do Not Wants
00:46:59 - World Building Worksheets - Genre
00:48:15 - Tone
00:49:03 - Scope of the community
00:49:57 - What's especially positive about this community?
00:50:26 - What NPC epitomizes that positivity and what do they want from the PCs?
00:52:08 - What is a serious flaw of the community?
00:53:18 - What NPC epitomizes that flaw?
00:54:48 - Location and where is a dramatic place for a sword fight?
00:56:31 - Location Name
00:59:45 - Defining a toxic power
01:00:57 - What does it want from us?
01:01:20 - What makes it so dangerous?
01:01:50 - What's so appealing about it?
01:02:14 - Define its location
01:02:23 - What NPC is the face of this toxic power?
01:03:52 - Let's make some people! - Picking Playbooks
01:14:02 - Call to Action
01:18:55 - Credits
01:20:50 - Show Blurbs - Backstory
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-471-thirsty-sword-lesbians-with-april-kit-walsh-designer-creation/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Love Trip by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2969-love-trip
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Aerosol Of My Love by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7013-aerosol-of-my-love
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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1h 25min
January 17, 2022Series 46.3 - Trash Mob! with Melody [Mother Multiverse] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final episode of series 46, everyone! This series, we welcome Melody from Mother Multiverse Media, to learn about her game, Trash Mob!, a d4 based, isekai RPG about dying and then waking up as a weak monster in a fantasy world, eventually becoming an OP god! This episode we discuss the process, learn a bit more about Melody, figure out whatever is left over for the fanfic section, and leave you with some oversized amounts of outtakes!
Announcements:
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/character-creation-cast?refid=stpr
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Melody - Mother Multiverse @gamskee
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamskee
Itch.io: https://mothermultiverse.itch.io/
Website: https://mothermultiversemedia.carrd.co/
Games discussed this episode:
Trash Mob!
Website: https://mothermultiverse.itch.io/trash-mob
Timestamps:
00:04:13 - Reintroductions and Characters
00:12:23 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:15:32 - What does Melody look for in a game for great character creation to happen?
00:20:09 - How does character creation in Trash Mob stack up to other games?
00:27:03 - How does the process of character creation set expectations for play?
00:31:21 - What story do these character sheets tell about the game?
00:40:20 - What's the of the biggest flaws and what's one of the best parts?
00:49:41 - Fanfic!
01:02:40 - Take it up a level!
01:13:35 - Final Thoughts
01:15:16 - Episode Closer
01:18:44 - Call to Action
01:24:10 - Credits
01:26:05 - Show Blurbs - One Shot
01:26:53 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-463-trash-mob-with-melody-mother-multiverse-discussion/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Fantastic World by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7042-fantastic-world
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Overworld by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4189-overworld
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
A Horror Borealis: @AHorrorBorealis (https://twitter.com/AHorrorBorealis)
Patreon: https://patreon.com/RyanBoelter
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website:
http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network:
http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast

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2h 7min
January 10, 2022Series 46.2 - Trash Mob! with Melody [Mother Multiverse] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of series 46, everyone! This series, we welcome Melody from Mother Multiverse Media, to learn about her game, Trash Mob!, a d4 based, isekai RPG about dying and then waking up as a weak monster in a fantasy world, eventually becoming an OP god! This episode we finish creating our people, create the world we ended up in, and break format a bit and learn about advancement early!
Announcements:
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
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Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/character-creation-cast?refid=stpr
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Melody - Mother Multiverse @gamskee
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamskee
Itch.io: https://mothermultiverse.itch.io/
Website: https://mothermultiversemedia.carrd.co/
Games discussed this episode:
Trash Mob!
Website: https://mothermultiverse.itch.io/trash-mob
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:41 - Recap
00:03:48 - Creating our setting
00:05:53 - Starter Space
00:07:53 - Initial character creation done, what happens next?
00:09:29 - New Names
00:10:51 - Take it up a level!?
00:11:24 - A quick leveling primer
00:13:03 - Our first level up - New Skill
00:13:58 - Level 2 - Skill Boost
00:14:51 - Level 3 - Skill Unlock
00:18:57 - Level 4 - Another Skill Unlock!
00:20:30 - Level 5 - New Resist Skill and Research
00:22:24 - Skill Grinding, Mystery Skills and New Professions
00:30:47 - Level 6 - Skill Boost and Improved Skills
00:32:18 - Level 7 -Resist Skill
00:33:32 - Level 8 - Skill Bonus
00:35:11 - Level 9 - New Category
00:39:48 - Level 10 - Basic Skill Bonus
00:40:17 - Level 11 - Level Grind - Power Level - Master Chart/New Form
00:46:58 - Levels 12/13 - Two big skill boosts
00:48:28 - Level 14 - Magic Word - Naming Everyone
00:50:15 - Evolutions
00:52:22 - Crown Skills and Apex
00:57:07 - Wrapping things up
00:59:31 - Call to Action
01:03:12 - Credits
01:05:07 - Show Blurbs - System Mastery
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-462-trash-mob-with-melody-mother-multiverse-creation-continued/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Fantastic World by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7042-fantastic-world
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Overworld by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4189-overworld
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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1h 9min
January 03, 2022Series 46.1 - Trash Mob! with Melody [Mother Multiverse] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of series 46, everyone! This series, we welcome Melody from Mother Multiverse Media, to learn about her game, Trash Mob!, a d4 based, isekai RPG about dying and then waking up as a weak monster in a fantasy world, eventually becoming an OP god! This episode we learn about the game and begin creating our people!
Announcements:
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
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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Character Creation Cast on Facebook
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Guests and Projects:
Melody - Mother Multiverse @gamskee
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamskee
Itch.io: https://mothermultiverse.itch.io/
Website: https://mothermultiversemedia.carrd.co/
Games discussed this episode:
Trash Mob!
Website: https://mothermultiverse.itch.io/trash-mob
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:06:29 - Introductions
00:09:21 - What's in a game? - Core Concept of Trash Mob!
00:11:37 - What settings are possible in Trash Mob?
00:16:34 - What materials do we need to play?
00:22:08 - What kind of stories and themes does this game lend it self to?
00:30:34 - What do characters do in this game?
00:31:12 - What is unique about Trash Mob?
00:36:51 - History of Trash Mob!
00:38:43 - Basic Terms and Concepts - Skills
00:40:43 - Skill Tiers
00:41:36 - Skill Types - Attack, Defense, Boost, Movement
00:43:33 - Let's make some people! - Who were we in the real world?
00:45:16 - Occupations and Names
00:52:05 - How you died chart
00:55:46 - Who we are now - Base Type and Sub Type
00:58:41 - Skills from Type plus one extra skill
01:06:28 - Call to Action
01:09:28 - Credits
01:11:23 - Show Blurbs - Neoscum
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-461-trash-mob-with-melody-mother-multiverse-creation/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Fantastic World by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7042-fantastic-world
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Overworld by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4189-overworld
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
A Horror Borealis: @AHorrorBorealis (https://twitter.com/AHorrorBorealis)
Patreon: https://patreon.com/RyanBoelter
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website:
http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network:
http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon:
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1h 16min
December 21, 2021Series 45.3 - A Christmas Belonging with Danny Dellinger [Pod of Wonder] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final episode of series 45, everyone! This series, we welcome Danny Dellinger from Pod of Wonder, to learn about their game, A Christmas Belonging, a Belonging Outside Belonging/No Dice No Masters RPG about creating your own Hallmark style Christmas movie! This episode we discuss how the character creation process went, learn more about Danny, get into some phenomenal fanfic, talk about the end of the year as well as get some great outtakes!
Announcements:
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
Waukesha Foundation Community Fund
https://waukeshafoundation.org/united-for-waukesha-community-fund/
AudioVerse Awards Voting
https://audioverseawards.net/vote/
Amelia’s and Ryan’s Christmas Recipes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/103apQ_Ys3JofoMFRaVWdXzid8Jsc-_mWFA0oiQUo9pE/edit?usp=sharing
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
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Character Creation Cast on Facebook
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Guests and Projects:
Danny Dellinger @DannyPlaysRPGs
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyPlaysRPGs
Itch.io: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/
Pod of Wonder: https://podofwonder.com
Games discussed this episode:
A Christmas Belonging
Website: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/a-christmas-belonging
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:04:51 - Reintroductions and Characters
00:08:05 - D20 for your thoughts? - How'd you get into RPGs?
00:10:48 - What makes for a good character creation system?
00:14:50 - How does character creation in this game stack up to other games?
00:18:41 - How does the process of character creation set expectations for play?
00:22:56 - How did the playbooks get distilled down to these specific ones?
00:27:42 - What is one of the biggest flaws and one of the best parts of character creation in this game?
00:29:19 - Fanfic!
00:37:58 - Take it up a level!
00:44:59 - Final Thoughts
00:47:07 - Episode closer
00:47:58 - Call to Action - Year Recap
01:05:52 - Credits
01:07:47 - Show Blurbs - Asians Represent
01:08:28 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-453-a-christmas-belonging-with-danny-dellinger-pod-of-wonder-discussion/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: It's Christmas Time by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7183-it-s-christmas-time
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Happy Christmas Inspiring by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7179-happy-christmas-inspiring
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Outtakes Stinger: Rock Guitar Intro 02 by TaigaSoundProd
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6699-rock-guitar-intro-02
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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1h 38min
December 13, 2021Series 45.2 - A Christmas Belonging with Danny Dellinger [Pod of Wonder] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of series 45, everyone! This series, we welcome Danny Dellinger from Pod of Wonder, to learn about their game, A Christmas Belonging, a Belonging Outside Belonging/No Dice No Masters RPG about creating your own Hallmark style Christmas movie! This episode we create our characters and somehow make our movie even more weird!
Announcements:
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
Waukesha Foundation Community Fund
https://waukeshafoundation.org/united-for-waukesha-community-fund/
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
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/character-creation-cast?refid=stpr
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Danny Dellinger @DannyPlaysRPGs
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyPlaysRPGs
Itch.io: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/
Pod of Wonder: https://podofwonder.com
Games discussed this episode:
A Christmas Belonging
Website: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/a-christmas-belonging
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:30 - Recap
00:03:13 - Let's make some people!
00:04:29 - Small Town vs Big City characters
00:09:03 - Picking Roles
00:13:05 - Create the following for your character - Names and Pronouns
00:15:57 - Our character's personal questions
00:18:33 - What do people notice about you?
00:20:32 - Props!
00:23:22 - Some choices for each of our characters
00:29:32 - Final character questions
00:31:22 - Relationships
00:43:08 - We did it!
00:43:32 - Episode Closer
00:44:28 - Call to Action
00:51:33 - Credits
00:53:28 - Show Blurbs - A Horror Borealis
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-452-a-christmas-belonging-with-danny-dellinger-pod-of-wonder-creation-continued/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: It's Christmas Time by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7183-it-s-christmas-time
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Happy Christmas Inspiring by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7179-happy-christmas-inspiring
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
A Horror Borealis: @AHorrorBorealis (https://twitter.com/AHorrorBorealis)
Patreon: https://patreon.com/RyanBoelter
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website:
http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network:
http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast

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58min
December 06, 2021Series 45.1 - A Christmas Belonging with Danny Dellinger [Pod of Wonder] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of series 45, everyone! This series, we welcome Danny Dellinger from Pod of Wonder, to learn about their game, A Christmas Belonging, a Belonging Outside Belonging/No Dice No Masters RPG about creating your own Hallmark style Christmas movie! This episode we find out what this game is all about and create our setting together!
Announcements:
One Shot Network Secret Archive Bonus Episode
https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-character-57679646?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare
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
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/character-creation-cast?refid=stpr
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Danny Dellinger @DannyPlaysRPGs
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyPlaysRPGs
Itch.io: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/
Pod of Wonder: https://podofwonder.com
Games discussed this episode:
A Christmas Belonging
Website: https://dannymakesrpgs.itch.io/a-christmas-belonging
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:04:30 - Introductions
00:07:10 - What's in a game? - Core Concept
00:08:08 - What is Belonging Outside Belonging/No Dice No Masters all about?
00:12:41 - What materials do we need to play this game?
00:14:32 - What kinds of stories and themes is this game meant to explore?
00:18:49 - What do characters do in this game?
00:20:43 - What is unique about A Chrismas Belonging
00:25:46 - History of the system - When did the idea for this come to fruition?
00:31:36 - Terms and concepts - Roles
00:32:07 - Moves
00:32:45 - Props
00:33:31 - Setting Elements
00:34:49 - Primary vs Supporting Roles
00:36:24 - Let's make some people!
00:38:04 - Let's make a place! - Creating the small town
00:39:38 - Town Name
00:40:02 - Natural Landmark
00:41:37 - Town Name Revisited
00:43:28 - Town Mascot
00:44:53 - Struggling Industry or Threatened Asset
00:45:59 - 3 Businesses on Main Street
00:49:47 - Upcoming Event
00:50:52 - The most important thing that has happened here
00:52:31 - A thing the town has in abundance
00:53:24 - A thing the town desperately lacks
00:58:47 - Call to Action
01:06:09 - Credits
01:08:04 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-451-a-christmas-belonging-with-danny-dellinger-pod-of-wonder-creation/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: It's Christmas Time by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7183-it-s-christmas-time
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Happy Christmas Inspiring by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7179-happy-christmas-inspiring
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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1h 12min

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