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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May 02, 2022Series 50.1 - Dungeons and Dragons 5E with Aram and Dylan [Kill Every Monster] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of series 50, everyone! This series, we welcome Aram and Dylan from the Kill Every Monster Podcast, to revisit Dungeons and Dragons 5E by utilizing supplements to enhance your games. This episode we dive into commentary on D&D itself, what makes something D&D, and a lot of other great discussion before we dive into a very interesting character creation session!
Announcements:
Questions for us! - Last chance this round!
https://questions.charactercreationcast.com
Character Creation Cast TikTok
https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
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
Guests and Projects:
Aram Vartian @AramVartian
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AramVartian
Website: http://aram.gay
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsfall
Godsfall: https://godsfall.simplecast.com/
Dylan Malenfant @DJMalenfant
Twitter: https://twitter.com/djMalenfant
Kill Every Monster @KEMPodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KEMPodcast
Website: https://killeverymonster.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/killeverymonster
Games and Tools discussed this episode:
Dungeons and Dragons 5E:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vRijwb
D&D Beyond:
Website: https://dndbeyond.com/
Monsters of the Multiverse (Orc Ancestry):
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KyRli9
Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica (Loxodon Ancestry):
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KyRli9
Tales of Arcana 5e Race Guide (Hologod and Vroom vroom Ancestries):
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/363154/Tales-of-ArcanaR-5E-Race-Guide?affiliate_id=1601603
Planet Apocalypse (TBD):
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/380038/Planet-Apocalypse-for-5E?affiliate_id=1601603
Nightfell (Rogue Variant, Backgrounds):
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/376494/Nightfell--A-Horror-Fantasy-Setting-for-5e--ENG-ITA?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:12:38 - Introductions
00:15:42 - What's in a game? - What makes something D&D?
00:20:59 - What would Aram's and Dylan's own D&D setting look like?
00:37:12 - What other tools or accessories would be recommended for D&D?
00:46:18 - What kinds of themes is D&D best at and what does it not do well?
00:53:31 - What should GMs have characters do aside from adventuring in D&D?
01:14:54 - What is the most uniquely interesting thing Aram and Dylan saw in D&D?
01:24:49 - The history of D&D is evolving
01:33:06 - Terms and Concepts
01:33:43 - Race, Background and Class
01:34:13 - Stats and Skill Proficiencies
01:34:40 - Class Abilities, Feats, Hitpoints and Armor Class
01:35:57 - Let's make some people!
01:36:58 - Picking our Races, Classes and Backgrounds
01:50:47 - Call to Action
01:57:45 - Credits
01:59:40 - Show Blurbs - Neoscum
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-501-dungeons-and-dragons-5e-with-aram-and-dylan-kill-every-monster-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: Dungeons And Dragons by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5215-dungeons-and-dragons
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Kill Every Monster Intro Music - A Truly Powerful Force by NC Music
Link: A Truly Powerful Force by ncmusic | AudioJungle
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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2h 4min
April 18, 2022Series 49.3 - Marvel Super Heroes with Jef and Jon [System Mastery] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final episode of series 49, everyone! This series, we welcome Jef and Jon from the System Mastery Podcast, to learn about a really old game, Marvel Super Heroes, a superheroic RPG by TSR that a lot have coined the FASERIP system (not affiliated with the actual FASERIP RPG). This episode we discuss the process and have a little therapy time for… surviving the Marvel Super Heroes character creation process!
Announcements:
Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast on IndieGoGo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yazeba-s-bed-breakfast/x/19027664#/
#Reviews4Good on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Questions for us!
https://questions.charactercreationcast.com
Character Creation Cast TikTok
https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
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 Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Jef and Jon (System Mastery) @SystemMastery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SystemMastery
Website: https://systemmasterypodcast.com/
The Düngeonmeister Cookbook: 75 RPG-Inspired Recipes to Level Up Your Game Night (The Ultimate RPG Guide Series): https://amzn.to/3DxcR5a
Patreon: https://patreon.com/systemmastery
Games discussed this episode:
Marvel Super Heroes
Website: https://mshgamer.com/downloads/book-resources/
Players Guide PDF: https://www.mshgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/TSR6871.Advanced.Players.Book_.pdf
Ultimate Powers PDF: https://mshgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/TSR6876.MA3_.Ultimate.Powers.Book_.pdf
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:05:27 - Re-Introductions
00:12:27 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:12:53 - What draws Jef and Jon to these old games?
00:16:22 - Is there a trend that we moved away from that we should go back to?
00:19:47 - What sort of lessons can we get from examining these older games?
00:26:13 - How does character creation in Marvel Super Heroes stack up to other games?
00:42:50 - How does this game reinforce the feel of play?
00:46:37 - What story do these character sheets tell?
00:54:25 - What are the flaws and best parts of this game?
01:05:26 - Fanfic!
01:15:23 - Take it up a level!
01:22:59 - Episode Closer
01:25:28 - Call to Action
01:33:40 - Credits
01:35:35 - Show Blurbs - Asians Represent
01:36:16 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-493-marvel-super-heroes-with-jef-and-jon-system-mastery-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: Things Fall Apart by Brian Holtz Music
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7253-things-fall-apart
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: System Mastery theme music (https://systemmasterypodcast.com/)
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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2h 11min
April 11, 2022Series 49.2 - Marvel Super Heroes with Jef and Jon [System Mastery] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of series 49, everyone! This series, we welcome Jef and Jon from the System Mastery Podcast, to learn about a really old game, Marvel Super Heroes, a superheroic RPG by TSR that a lot have coined the FASERIP system (not affiliated with the actual FASERIP RPG). This episode we finish our characters and break Ryan’s soul… It’s fine!
Announcements:
Deimos Academy on Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameandacurry/deimos-academy
Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast on IndieGoGo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yazeba-s-bed-breakfast/x/19027664#/
#Reviews4Good on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Questions for us!
https://questions.charactercreationcast.com
Character Creation Cast TikTok
https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
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 Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Jef and Jon (System Mastery) @SystemMastery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SystemMastery
Website: https://systemmasterypodcast.com/
The Düngeonmeister Cookbook: 75 RPG-Inspired Recipes to Level Up Your Game Night (The Ultimate RPG Guide Series): https://amzn.to/3DxcR5a
Games discussed this episode:
Marvel Super Heroes
Website: https://mshgamer.com/downloads/book-resources/
Players Guide PDF: https://www.mshgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/TSR6871.Advanced.Players.Book_.pdf
Ultimate Powers PDF: https://mshgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/TSR6876.MA3_.Ultimate.Powers.Book_.pdf
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:08:49 - Weaknesses, Talents, Contacts, Powers
00:11:02 - Powers
00:25:21 - Power Ranks
00:30:06 - Talents and Powers (still)
00:38:29 - Resources
00:40:23 - Powers (Yes, still)
00:42:50 - We're doing Names while doing powers?
00:44:25 - Yes, we're still doing powers
00:47:53 - Ryan catches up finally - Talents
00:53:07 - Resources
00:54:15 - Contacts, Health and Karma
01:09:46 - Finalization of team - Equipment, Base
01:12:59 - Names
01:21:28 - Pooling Resources
01:24:15 - We finally made it! Somehow!
01:24:43 - Episode Closer
01:26:14 - Call to Action
01:34:49 - Credits
01:36:44 - Show Blurbs - A Horror Borealis
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-492-marvel-super-heroes-with-jef-and-jon-system-mastery-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: Things Fall Apart by Brian Holtz Music
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7253-things-fall-apart
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: System Mastery theme music (https://systemmasterypodcast.com/)
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 41min
April 04, 2022Series 49.1 - Marvel Super Heroes with Jef and Jon [System Mastery] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of series 49, everyone! This series, we welcome Jef and Jon from the System Mastery Podcast, to learn about a really old game, Marvel Super Heroes, a superheroic RPG by TSR that a lot have coined the FASERIP system (not affiliated with the actual FASERIP RPG). This supersized episode we learn all about the game and start rolling up our characters!
Announcements:
Deimos Academy on Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameandacurry/deimos-academy
Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast on IndieGoGo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yazeba-s-bed-breakfast/x/19027664#/
Character Creation Cast TikTok
https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
Questions for us:
https://questions.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
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Jef and Jon (System Mastery) @SystemMastery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SystemMastery
Website: https://systemmasterypodcast.com/
The Düngeonmeister Cookbook: 75 RPG-Inspired Recipes to Level Up Your Game Night (The Ultimate RPG Guide Series): https://amzn.to/3DxcR5a
Games discussed this episode:
Marvel Super Heroes
Website: https://mshgamer.com/downloads/book-resources/
Players Guide PDF: https://www.mshgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/TSR6871.Advanced.Players.Book_.pdf
Ultimate Powers PDF: https://mshgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/TSR6876.MA3_.Ultimate.Powers.Book_.pdf
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:08:58 - Introductions
00:19:20 - What's in a game? - Core Concept
00:21:49 - Setting
00:23:23 - What materials do we need to play this game?
00:24:34 - What sort of themes does this game tell?
00:35:28 - What do characters do in this game?
00:40:03 - Character Attribute Discussion and The Chart(TM)
00:51:51 - What is unique about Marvel Super Heroes?
00:56:13 - History
01:00:28 - Terms and Concepts - FASERIP and Column Shifts
01:08:11 - Origins
01:10:00 - Talents
01:10:37 - Contacts
01:16:46 - Let's make some people! - Physical Form
01:27:41 - Origin of Power
01:30:30 - FASERIP
01:37:56 - Weaknesses and still rolling FASERIP
01:44:13 - Call to Action
01:50:28 - Credits
01:52:23 - Show Blurbs - Campaign
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-491-marvel-super-heroes-with-jef-and-jon-system-mastery-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: Things Fall Apart by Brian Holtz Music
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7253-things-fall-apart
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: System Mastery theme music (https://systemmasterypodcast.com/)
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 57min
March 28, 2022Series 48.3 - Kids on Brooms with Jonathan Gilmour and Doug Levandowski [Designers] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final episode of series 48, everyone! This series, we welcome Jonathan Gilmour and Doug Levandowski, to learn about their game, Kids on Brooms, the latest in the Kids on series that started with Kids on Bikes where you play as students at a magic school! This episode we discuss the character creation process, get into some great fanfic, and go way too long in our announcements and outtakes!
Announcements:
TTRPG Bundle for Trans Rights Texas on Itch
https://itch.io/b/1308/ttrpgs-for-trans-rights-in-texas
Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast on IndieGoGo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yazeba-s-bed-breakfast/x/19027664#/
Character Creation Cast TikTok
https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
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 Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Jonathan Gilmour @JonGilmour
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonGilmour
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/infectiousplay/
Doug Levandowski @DougLevandowski
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougLevandowski
Itch.io: https://douglevandowski.itch.io/
Games discussed this episode:
Kids on Brooms
Website: https://renegadegamestudios.com/kids-on-brooms/
DriveThru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/314452/Kids-on-Brooms-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=1601603
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vFBdYK
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:13:21 - Reintroductions
00:21:29 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:24:24 - How did Doug and Jon get into game design?
00:27:30 - What pieces need to be there for great characters to happen?
00:34:56 - How does character creation stack up to other games?
00:42:20 - How does the character creation process set expectations for play?
00:44:19 - What story does the character sheet tell?
00:51:19 - What is the biggest flaw of character creation and what is one of the best parts?
00:57:18 - Fanfic
01:07:40 - Take it up a level! - Mechanics of Advancement
01:09:55 - Narrative link to advancement
01:11:22 - Final Thoughts
01:12:28 - Episode Closer
01:15:07 - Call to Action
01:22:32 - Credits
01:24:27 - Show Blurbs - Neoscum
01:25:36 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-483-kids-on-brooms-with-jonathan-gilmour-and-doug-levandowski-designers-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: Magic Drops by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5685-magic-drops-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: World Of Magic by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6035-world-of-magic
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 56min
March 24, 2022Character Creation Spotlight E16 - Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast with Jay Dragon and Lillie J. Harris
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight, everyone! This episode, we are shining the light on Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast, a slice of life RPG about a magical B&B with a whole host of phenomenal characters. Designers Jay Dragon and Lillie J. Harris join us to teach us about the system, run us through setting up a scenario, and have many small Evolution Cast style discussions sprinkled throughout the episode.
Announcements:
Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast on IndieGoGo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yazeba-s-bed-breakfast/x/19027664#/
Character Creation Cast TikTok
https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast?lang=en
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 Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Jay Dragon @jaydragsky
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdragsky
Website: https://possumcreekgames.com
Itch.io: https://possumcreekgames.itch.io
Lillie J. Harris @lilliejharris
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lilliejharris
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lilliejharris
Itch.io: https://lilliejharris.itch.io/
Games discussed this episode:
Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast
Website: https://possumcreekgames.com/pages/yazebas-bed-breakfast
IndieGoGo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yazeba-s-bed-breakfast/x/19027664#/
Timestamps:
00:00:20 - Introductions
00:02:00 - What's in a name?
00:04:28 - What's in a game? - Core concept
00:06:14 - What is the setting?
00:12:40 - The game as fan fiction
00:20:25 - Materials and Mechanics
00:24:31 - Why no character creation? And what sorts of characters can we play as?
00:30:24 - Promo2 Part 1
00:32:41 - Promo2 Part 2
00:38:07 - Let's make some people! - Introduction to the Bed and Breakfast
00:40:26 - Introducing the Residents
00:42:21 - Selecting our chapter
00:43:03 - Selecting characters
00:45:50 - Chapter Rules
00:47:50 - Setting the scene
00:53:53 - Behind the character sheets
01:08:35 - Crowdfunding details
01:16:36 - Episode Closer
01:18:18 - Credits
01:20:13 - Show Blurbs - Warda
01:20:54 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-e16-yazebas-bed-and-breakfast-with-jay-dragon-and-lillie-j-harris/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Vacation Mood by Agnese Valmaggia
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/9094-vacation-mood
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Lively Minimal Piano by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8765-lively-minimal-piano
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 26min
March 21, 2022Series 48.2 - Kids on Brooms with Jonathan Gilmour and Doug Levandowski [Designers] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of series 48, everyone! This series, we welcome Jonathan Gilmour and Doug Levandowski, to learn about their game, Kids on Brooms, the latest in the Kids on series that started with Kids on Bikes where you play as students at a magic school! This episode we create our characters then dive into the rich relationship system!
Announcements:
TTRPG Bundle for Trans Rights Texas on Itch
https://itch.io/b/1308/ttrpgs-for-trans-rights-in-texas
Bundle for Ukraine
https://itch.io/b/1316/bundle-for-ukraine
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
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 Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Jonathan Gilmour @JonGilmour
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonGilmour
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/infectiousplay/
Doug Levandowski @DougLevandowski
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougLevandowski
Itch.io: https://douglevandowski.itch.io/
Games discussed this episode:
Kids on Brooms
Website: https://renegadegamestudios.com/kids-on-brooms/
DriveThru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/314452/Kids-on-Brooms-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=1601603
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vFBdYK
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:10:16 - Recap
00:10:49 - Grade
00:11:23 - Strengths and Flaws
00:15:52 - Familiars and Names
00:19:38 - Overview of Magic
00:21:03 - Introductions
00:27:22 - Relationships between Amelia's and Doug's Characters
00:30:24 - Relationships between Ryan's and Jon's Characters
00:33:43 - Relationships between Amelia's and Ryan's Characters
00:38:10 - Relationships between Jon's and Doug's Characters
00:42:54 - Relationships between Amelia's and Jon's Characters
00:47:35 - Relationships between Ryan's and Doug's Characters
00:51:58 - Finishing Touches - Wands and Brooms
00:56:23 - Fear and Motivation
00:58:10 - Last Names
00:58:49 - Done with our characters!
01:00:55 - Episode Closer
01:02:19 - Call to Action
01:09:43 - Credits
01:11:38 - Show Blurbs - Asians Represent
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-482-kids-on-brooms-with-jonathan-gilmour-and-doug-levandowski-designers-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: Magic Drops by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5685-magic-drops-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: World Of Magic by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6035-world-of-magic
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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March 14, 2022Series 48.1 - Kids on Brooms with Jonathan Gilmour and Doug Levandowski [Designers] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of series 48, everyone! This series, we welcome Jonathan Gilmour and Doug Levandowski, to learn about their game, Kids on Brooms, the latest in the Kids on series that started with Kids on Bikes where you play as students at a magic school! This episode we learn about the game, the history of the series, get into some world building and then begin making our people!
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
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Guests and Projects:
Jonathan Gilmour @JonGilmour
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonGilmour
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/infectiousplay/
Doug Levandowski @DougLevandowski
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougLevandowski
Itch.io: https://douglevandowski.itch.io/
Games discussed this episode:
Kids on Brooms
Website: https://renegadegamestudios.com/kids-on-brooms/
DriveThru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/314452/Kids-on-Brooms-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=1601603
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vFBdYK
Timestamps:
00:00:01 - Announcements
00:05:36 - Introductions
00:08:51 - What's in a game? - Core Concept
00:09:59 - What sort of setting do we play in?
00:10:35 - Materials to play
00:14:54 - What kinds of stories and themes does this game explore?
00:17:45 - What do characters do in Kids on Brooms?
00:18:56 - What makes Kids on Brooms unique?
00:24:36 - History of the Game Series
00:34:45 - Terms and Concepts
00:35:52 - Let's make some people!
00:36:21 - Lines and Veils
00:38:52 - Let's make a place!
00:42:31 - Our School
00:46:48 - Magical pasttime
00:48:05 - Noteable Landmarks
00:51:19 - Unconventional Classes
00:53:28 - School History
00:58:37 - Rumors
01:00:50 - Systems of Power
01:02:23 - Selecting Playbook Tropes
01:05:51 - Call to Action
01:13:54 - Credits
01:15:49 - Show Blurbs - A Horror Borealis
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-481-kids-on-brooms-with-jonathan-gilmour-and-doug-levandowski-designers-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: Magic Drops by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5685-magic-drops-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: World Of Magic by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6035-world-of-magic
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 20min
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
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
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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
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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

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