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- Series 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
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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
- 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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1 hr 38 min - Series 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)
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Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/character-creation-cast?refid=stpr
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
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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
- 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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58 min - Series 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)
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- https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
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
- 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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1 hr 12 min - Series 44.3 - Call of Cthulhu with James Coquillat [Chaosium Stream of Chaos] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final 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 discuss the character creation process, learn a bit about James, and get into some really great outtakes at the end!
Announcements:- Haunted Hill Academy
- Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/351992582/haunted-hill-academy/
- Questlandia
- Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/turtlebun/questlandia-updated-and-expanded
- 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
- COVID-19 Vaccines
- CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html
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- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
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- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/character-creation-cast?refid=stpr
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- https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
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
- 00:06:47 - Reintroductions and Characters
- 00:09:50 - D20 for your thoughts? - How did James get into RPGs?
- 00:12:45 - What does a system need for great character creation?
- 00:14:45 - How does Call of Cthulhu character creation stack up against other games?
- 00:21:18 - How does the character creation process reinforce the feel of playing the game?
- 00:31:59 - What is the biggest flaw of character creation in Call of Cthulhu, and what is one of the best parts?
- 00:37:18 - Fanfic!
- 00:47:03 - Take it up a level! - Mechanical Advancement
- 00:50:04 - Narrative Advancement
- 00:52:33 - Final Thoughts
- 00:54:17 - Episode Closer
- 00:54:53 - Call to Action
- 01:01:29 - Credits
- 01:03:24 - Show Blurbs - NeoScum
- 01:04:33 - Outtakes
Transcripts- https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-443-call-of-cthulhu-with-james-coquillat-chaosium-stream-of-chaos-discussion/transcript
- 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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1 hr 27 min - Series 44.2 - Call of Cthulhu with James Coquillat [Chaosium Stream of Chaos] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second 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 finish creating our characters!
Announcements:- Haunted Hill Academy
- Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/351992582/haunted-hill-academy/
- Spotlight Episode: https://oneshotpodcast.com/character-creation-cast/character-creation-spotlight-haunted-hill-academy-with-jeffrey-hayes-designer/
- AcadeCon
- https://tabletop.events/conventions/acadecon-2021
- COVID-19 Vaccines
- CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html
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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
- 00:02:49 - Recap
- 00:03:05 - Meaningful Locations
- 00:04:06 - Treasured Possessions
- 00:05:50 - Traits
- 00:06:26 - Occupations
- 00:13:32 - Assign Skill Points
- 00:22:09 - Credit Rating
- 00:24:41 - Adding Hobbiest Skills
- 00:32:27 - Final Calculations
- 00:32:53 - Age Effects
- 00:35:56 - Names and Residence
- 00:40:17 - Luck and Starting Sanity
- 00:41:23 - Characters done!
- 00:42:31 - Episode Closer
- 00:43:07 - Call to Action
- 00:45:36 - Credits
- 00:47:31 - Show Blurbs - Design Doc
Transcripts- https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-442-call-of-cthulhu-with-james-coquillat-chaosium-stream-of-chaos-creation-continued/transcript
- 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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51 min - Character 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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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
- 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
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50 min - Series 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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- https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
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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
- 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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1 hr 1 min - Character 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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- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
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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
- 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
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- https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
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1 hr 7 min - Character 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
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
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- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/character-creation-cast?refid=stpr
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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
- 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:
- https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
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1 hr 5 min - Series 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
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
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- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/character-creation-cast?refid=stpr
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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
- 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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About Character Creation Cast
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Join Amelia and Ryan on a journey to create characters in many different role playing game systems with guests from across the industry.