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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October 14, 2021Character Creation Spotlight E14 - Haunted Hill Academy with Jeffrey Hayes [Designer]
Welcome to a bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight! This episode we will be sitting down with Jeffrey Hayes to learn about, and create characters for, Haunted Hill Academy, a Fate based RPG about being a student at a mysterious boarding school!
Announcements:
Haunted Hill Academy Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/351992582/haunted-hill-academy
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Guests and Projects:
Jeffrey Hayes @JeffreyJeffrawr
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffreyJeffrawr
Website: https://criticalgrowthgames.com
Haunted Hill Academy Twitter: https://twitter.com/HauntedHillAcad
Critical Growth Games Twitter: https://twitter.com/CritGrowthGames
Games discussed this episode:
Haunted Hill Academy by Jeffrey Hayes
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/351992582/haunted-hill-academy
Our Characters
Amelia: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10bpkQ9hg3i0gkgWfxei90XzHq4AY0-BNWM6UnIwrekA/edit?usp=sharing
Ryan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1umYeZsa7a4OYEXhJnXiAvucy6i4V6xLF36uSA1Ssuls/edit?usp=sharing
Jeffrey:
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Opening Music
00:00:16 - Introductions
00:02:08 - What's in a game? - Core Concept
00:03:29 - What is the setting and what are characters doing in the game?
00:05:13 - What materials do we need to play?
00:05:48 - What kind of characters can you create in this game?
00:06:48 - Let's make some people! - Rumors
00:09:54 - Aspects!
00:12:15 - Core Beliefs
00:13:09 - Why Haunted Hill Academy?
00:15:23 - Greatest Desires
00:17:37 - Plaguing Questions
00:19:37 - Identities
00:24:30 - Academic Tracker
00:26:04 - Optional Multiplayer Rules - Shared Secret Aspect
00:32:18 - Names
00:33:29 - Final Details
00:36:55 - Character Creation Commentary
00:38:53 - Kickstarter Highlights
00:40:05 - Episode Closer
00:41:07 - Credits
00:43:02 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children
00:43:39 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-haunted-hill-academy-with-jeffrey-hayes-designer/transcript
Music:
Clip 1: The Ghost Castle by Frank Schröter
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6602-the-ghost-castle
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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October 11, 2021Series 44.1 - Call of Cthulhu with James Coquillat [Chaosium Stream of Chaos] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of series 44, everyone! This series, we welcome James Coquillat, member of the Chaosium Digital Content team and cast member of the Stream of Chaos, to discuss Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition), a game of investigation and cosmic horror, from Chaosium, Inc! This episode we learn about the game, its robust history, and begin creating our characters!
Announcements:
Iron Edda Reforged
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sandandsteam/iron-edda-reforged-season-one
One Shot Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/oneshotrpg
COVID-19 Vaccines
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html
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Guests and Projects:
James Coquillat
Twitter: https://twitter.com/robopelican
Website: https://jamescoquillat.com/
Twitch (Stream of Chaos): https://www.twitch.tv/chaosiuminc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaosiumInc
Games discussed this episode:
Call of Cthulhu by Chaosium Inc
Website: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rpg/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chaosium_Inc
Keeper Rulebook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oP35WB
Keeper Rulebook on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/150997/Call-of-Cthulhu-7th-Edition--Keepers-Rulebook?affiliate_id=1601603
Investigator’s Handbook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iPlZc5
Investigator's Handbook on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/167631/Call-of-Cthulhu-Investigator-Handbook-7th-Edition?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:04:10 - Introductions
00:05:23 - What's in a game?
00:10:03 - What sort of tools do we need to play Call of Cthulhu?
00:12:34 - What kind of stories and themes does this game explore best?
00:14:01 - What do characters do in this game?
00:15:18 - What makes Call of Cthulhu unique?
00:21:12 - History of Call of Cthulhu
00:27:47 - Basic Terms and Concepts - Characteristics
00:28:42 - Skill mechanics
00:31:48 - Sanity
00:33:53 - Let's make some people!
00:34:28 - Generating characteristics
00:37:40 - Characteristics - Strength, Consititution and Dexterity
00:39:28 - Characteristics - Appearance and Power
00:41:35 - Characteristics - Size
00:42:50 - Characteristics - Intelligence and Education
00:44:40 - Basic overview of the character
00:46:03 - Background Tables! - Ideology
00:47:21 - Significant People
00:49:46 - Call to Action
00:54:47 - Credits
00:56:42 - Show Blurbs - A Horror Borealis
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-441-call-of-cthulhu-with-james-coquillat-chaosium-stream-of-chaos-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: Loose Pipes (Loopable) by Dave Deville
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8255-loose-pipes-loopable-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Summer Swing 2018 by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3160-summer-swing-2018
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 1min
October 05, 2021Character Creation Spotlight E13 - CHEW with Pete Petruscha [Designer]
Welcome to a bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight! This episode we will be sitting down with Pete Petruscha to learn about, and create characters for, CHEW, a Forged in the Dark, food-based, crime drama RPG!
Announcements:
CHEW Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peteyp/chew-the-roleplaying-game
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Guests and Projects:
Pete Petrusha @IG_Pete
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IG_Pete
Website: https://www.imagininggames.com/
Games discussed this episode:
CHEW by Imagining Games
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peteyp/chew-the-roleplaying-game
Our Characters: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z1-pkTxqhe7y6t56rd8a4-2BYsTpo5nPGFeJAN5QQFE/edit?usp=sharing
Timestamps:
00:00:19 - Introductions
00:03:30 - What's in a game? - Core concept for CHEW
00:08:49 - What materials do we need to play CHEW?
00:12:42 - What kinds of characters can people play?
00:15:12 - Let's make some people! - Picking Playbooks
00:16:31 - Attributes
00:20:52 - Quirks
00:24:25 - Approaches
00:27:14 - Perks
00:31:34 - Conditions
00:35:46 - Trouble
00:40:37 - Gear
00:43:16 - Name, Beat, Look, Bio
00:49:22 - Post Creation Thoughts
00:51:55 - Kickstarter Details
00:54:22 - Episode closer
00:55:18 - Credits
00:57:13 - Show Blurbs - System Mastery
00:58:03 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-chew-with-pete-petruscha-designer/transcript
Music:
Clip 1: Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Special Agent None by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4794-special-agent-none
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
September 28, 2021Character Creation Spotlight E12 - Iron Edda Reforged with Tracy Barnett [Designer]
Welcome to a bonus episode of Character Creation Spotlight! This episode we will be sitting down with Tracy Barnett to learn about, and create characters for, Iron Edda Reforged, a cyberpunk RPG where you are Ragnarok!
Announcements:
Iron Edda Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sandandsteam/iron-edda-reforged-season-one
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Guests and Projects:
Tracy Barnett @TheOtherTracy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOtherTracy
Itch.io: https://theothertracy.itch.io/
Website: http://www.theothertracy.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/theothertracy
Games discussed this episode:
Iron Edda Reforged by Tracy Barnett
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sandandsteam/iron-edda-reforged-season-one
Our Characters: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mYABVpuQf-XUZyXfrvYtPIsOaPp03UBsmv0MnPyJBmM/edit?usp=sharing
Timestamps:
00:00:20 - Introductions
00:04:10 - What's in a game? - Core concept of Iron Edda Reforged
00:05:11 - What is the setting and what sort of characters can we play?
00:06:58 - Where did this idea come from?
00:11:11 - What sort of materials do we need to play this game?
00:13:36 - What sort of characters can we make in this game?
00:17:30 - Let's make some people! - Start with a neighborhood
00:19:03 - Amelia's Question
00:21:02 - Ryan's Question
00:23:18 - Tracy's Question
00:25:23 - Creating our characters
00:27:25 - Choosing Clans
00:31:27 - Writing our three "aspect" details
00:35:50 - Gear
00:38:11 - Clan Ways and Abilities
00:40:09 - Glitch Dice
00:44:37 - Afterthoughts
00:47:07 - Kickstarter highlights
00:52:24 - Final Thoughts
00:53:46 - Episode Closer
00:54:17 - Credits
00:56:12 - Show Blurbs - Neoscum
00:57:21 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/character-creation-spotlight-iron-edda-reforged-with-tracy-barnett-designer/transcript
Music:
Clip 1: Wonderful by Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/wonderful/)
Clip 2: Epic Giants by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5346-epic-giants-
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 5min
September 20, 2021Series 43.3 - Cortex Prime with Cam Banks [Designer] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final episode of series 43, everyone! This series we welcome Cam Banks to discuss his game, Cortex Prime, an RPG Toolkit for creating ANY game you want! This episode we discuss the character creation process, learn a bit more about Cam Banks, talk about the game design process, and get into the few outtakes that came out of this series!
Announcements:
International Podcast Month
Website: https://www.internationalpodcastmonth.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podmonth
Our new site:
https://charactercreationcast.com
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Guests and Projects:
Cam Banks (Designer) @boymonster
Twitter: https://twitter.com/boymonster
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rustysellsword
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cambanks
Games discussed this episode:
Cortex Prime
Website: https://www.cortexrpg.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CortexRPG
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tpJmwZ
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:04:11 - Reintroductions
00:07:50 - D20 for your thoughts? - How did Cam get into playing and then designing RPGs?
00:11:18 - What does Cam look for in a good character creation system?
00:15:44 - How do you keep the marriage of mechanics and story telling when designing a game?
00:22:26 - How does the process of character creation in Cortex Prime set expectations for play?
00:25:12 - What sort of things make for a good Cortext Prime character sheet?
00:28:43 - What is the biggest flaw of Cortex Prime character creation and what is one of the best things about it?
00:33:48 - Was there an "Aha" moment when putting together the game that made the game stand out?
00:35:10 - Fanfic!
00:42:36 - Take it up a level! - How does a character level up mechanically in Cortex Prime?
00:47:13 - How does this mechanical benefit affect the narrative?
00:51:47 - Final thoughts from Cam about Cortex Prime
00:53:37 - Episode Closer
00:54:50 - Call to Action
00:56:41 - Credits
00:58:36 - Show Blurbs - Asians Represent
00:59:16 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-433-cortex-prime-with-cam-banks-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: Magic Drops by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5685-magic-drops-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Schools Out by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/501-schools-out
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 6min
September 14, 2021Series 43.2 - Cortex Prime with Cam Banks [Designer] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of series 43, everyone! This series we welcome Cam Banks to discuss his game, Cortex Prime, an RPG Toolkit for creating ANY game you want! This episode we finish making our characters and hear a bit about Cam’s character concept as well!
Announcements:
International Podcast Month
Website: https://www.internationalpodcastmonth.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podmonth
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Guests and Projects:
Cam Banks (Designer) @boymonster
Twitter: https://twitter.com/boymonster
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rustysellsword
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cambanks
Games discussed this episode:
Cortex Prime
Website: https://www.cortexrpg.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CortexRPG
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tpJmwZ
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:04:02 - Recap
00:04:27 - Choosing Distinctions
00:10:34 - Distinction SFX
00:11:24 - Relationships
00:16:59 - Assets and Resources
00:26:20 - Biographical Info
00:34:11 - We made people!
00:38:24 - Episode Closer
00:39:25 - Call to Action
00:41:27 - Credits
00:43:22 - Show Blurbs - A Horror Borealis
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-432-cortex-prime-with-cam-banks-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: Magic Drops by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5685-magic-drops-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Schools Out by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/501-schools-out
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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48min
September 08, 2021Series 43.1 - Cortex Prime with Cam Banks [Designer] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of series 43, everyone! This series we welcome Cam Banks to discuss his game, Cortex Prime, an RPG Toolkit for creating ANY game you want! We talk game design, working with a “generic” game, and start making our characters!
Announcements:
International Podcast Month
Website: https://www.internationalpodcastmonth.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/podmonth
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Guests and Projects:
Cam Banks (Designer) @boymonster
Twitter: https://twitter.com/boymonster
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rustysellsword
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cambanks
Games discussed this episode:
Cortex Prime
Website: https://www.cortexrpg.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CortexRPG
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tpJmwZ
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:53 - Introductions
00:04:37 - What's in a game?
00:05:15 - What materials do we need to play the game?
00:12:54 - The history of Cortex
00:25:56 - Basic terms and concepts
00:27:32 - Traits
00:29:22 - Let's make a... system! - Selecting genres
00:33:16 - Prime Sets
00:38:12 - Distinctions
00:41:17 - Additional Rules
00:45:57 - Additional Traits - Resources, Specialties, Assets
00:50:16 - Let's make some people!
00:50:39 - Three forms of character creation
00:51:23 - Scratch build method - Prime traits - Values
00:57:01 - Call to Action
00:58:36 - Credits
01:00:32 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-431-cortex-prime-with-cam-banks-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: Magic Drops by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5685-magic-drops-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Schools Out by Sascha Ende®
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/501-schools-out
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:
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Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
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Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
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Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
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Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
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1h 4min
August 16, 2021Series 42.3 - Sentinel Comics with Jef and Jon [System Mastery] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final episode of series 42, everyone! This series, we welcome back Jef and Jon from the System Mastery podcast, to learn about Sentinel Comics, the Role Playing Game, a superhero RPG by Greater Than Games. In this episode, we discuss the character creation process! Stick around for the plethora of outtakes as well!
Announcements:
Ennies Nominations:
https://ennie-awards.com/2021-nominees/
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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Guests and Projects:
Jef and Jon (System Mastery) @SystemMastery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SystemMastery
Website: https://systemmasterypodcast.com/
Games discussed this episode:
Sentinel Comics the Role Playing Game
Website: https://store.greaterthangames.com/sentinel-comics-the-roleplaying-game-core-rulebook.html
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/341539/Sentinel-Comics-The-Roleplaying-Game-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=1601603
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yp4XaQ
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:53 - Reintroductions and characters
00:08:28 - D20 For Your Thoughts?
00:09:27 - What draws Jef and Jon to Superhero games?
00:11:53 - What makes a great character creation experience for Jef and Jon?
00:16:01 - How does character creation in Sentinel Comics stack up against other games?
00:20:23 - How does the process of character creation her set expectations for play?
00:23:25 - What story does the character sheet tell us?
00:29:01 - What is one of the biggest flaws and what is one of the best parts?
00:34:14 - Fanfic!
00:44:49 - Take it up a level!
00:50:37 - Final thoughts
00:54:23 - Episode Closer
00:55:44 - Call to Action
01:02:38 - Credits
01:04:33 - Show Blurbs - Session Zero
01:05:16 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-423-sentinel-comics-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: The Final Battle Of Superheroes by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7418-the-final-battle-of-superheroes
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 43min
August 09, 2021Series 42.2 - Sentinel Comics with Jef and Jon [System Mastery] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of series 42, everyone! This series, we welcome back Jef and Jon from the System Mastery podcast, to learn about Sentinel Comics, the Role Playing Game, a superhero RPG by Greater Than Games. In this episode, we finish creating our superheroes!
Announcements:
Avatar Legends: The Role Playing Game
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/avatar-legends-the-roleplaying-game
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Guests and Projects:
Jef and Jon (System Mastery) @SystemMastery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SystemMastery
Website: https://systemmasterypodcast.com/
Games discussed this episode:
Sentinel Comics the Role Playing Game
Website: https://store.greaterthangames.com/sentinel-comics-the-roleplaying-game-core-rulebook.html
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/341539/Sentinel-Comics-The-Roleplaying-Game-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=1601603
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yp4XaQ
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:04:37 - Recap
00:05:01 - Archetypes
00:08:40 - Archetype Powers and Qualities
00:12:33 - Archetype Abilities
00:20:04 - 2nd Principle Category
00:20:25 - Personality
00:24:40 - Personality Quality
00:28:46 - Personality Red Abilities
00:36:51 - Principles
00:45:18 - Retcon
00:49:10 - Calculating Health
00:52:16 - Finishing Touches - Attributes
01:01:20 - We're done with our characters!
01:03:19 - Episode Closer
01:05:41 - Call to Action
01:09:22 - Credits
01:11:17 - Show Blurbs - Campaign
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-422-sentinel-comics-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: The Final Battle Of Superheroes by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7418-the-final-battle-of-superheroes
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/)
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
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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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August 02, 2021Series 42.1 - Sentinel Comics with Jef and Jon [System Mastery] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of series 42, everyone! This series we welcome back Jef and Jon from the System Mastery podcast, to talk about Sentinel Comics, the Role Playing Game, a superhero RPG by Greater Than Games. In this episode, we learn about the game and begin creating our superheroes!
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:
Jef and Jon (System Mastery) @SystemMastery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SystemMastery
Website: https://systemmasterypodcast.com/
Games discussed this episode:
Sentinel Comics the Role Playing Game
Website: https://store.greaterthangames.com/sentinel-comics-the-roleplaying-game-core-rulebook.html
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/341539/Sentinel-Comics-The-Roleplaying-Game-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=1601603
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yp4XaQ
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:04:39 - Introductions
00:08:04 - What's in a game? - Sentinel Comics
00:11:24 - What tools do we need to play?
00:15:51 - What kind of stories and themes does this game tell?
00:19:06 - What do characters do in this game?
00:21:00 - What is unique about Sentinel Comics?
00:24:27 - History of Sentinel Comics
00:25:19 - Terms and Concepts - Attributes
00:26:52 - Characteristics
00:28:04 - Principles and Twists
00:30:56 - Hero Points
00:32:25 - Powers, Qualities and Abilities
00:38:24 - Green Yellow Red Out (GYRO) status system
00:39:50 - Let's make some people!
00:40:23 - Character Background
00:42:43 - Assigning Dice for Background Qualities
00:46:05 - Rolling for Power Source
00:49:35 - Assigning Dice for Powers
00:56:12 - Selecting Power Source Abilities
01:05:37 - Call to Action
01:08:40 - Credits
01:10:35 - Show Blurbs - One Shot
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-421-sentinel-comics-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: The Final Battle Of Superheroes by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7418-the-final-battle-of-superheroes
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 15min

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