Hosts: Joe, Megan, Todd

In this episode, we discuss how characters are built in games, from the mechanics, to emergent stuff that happens in the game, to the backstory you bring to your character. 

Sh'notes!
2:30- What have we played.
22:24- Topic.
57:00- Rants

Episode 210: Characterization

A round table discussion podcast about gaming of all kinds.

Games & Hobbies

Video Games

Other Games

Hobbies

Automotive

Aviation

Hosts: Jenn, Ross, Teri, Todd

In this episode, we have Ross Cowman from Heart of the Deernicorn games and his mom Teri on to talk about their currently kickstarting game BFF! They discuss what it's like to design with your parent, as well as provide some insight into how to make games that are about the small moments.

A link to the kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rosscowman/bff-the-rpg-of-girlhood-friendship-and-adventure

Episode 235: BFF! and Gaming Parents

Hosts: Joe, Kelly, Megan, Tim, Willow

Recorded at Forge Midwest, Joe and Megan are joined by esteemed guests Tim Jensen and Willow Palecek, who put on Forge Midwest, and Kelly Vanda, who runs Minnloco, to talk about the ins and outs of running a small, wee, baby convention.

Episode 234: The Care and Nurturing of Small Cons

Hosts: Elizabeth, Todd

We have on Elizabeth Chaipraditkul of Angry Hamster Publishing to talk about her new game, kickstarting now, Familiars of Terra, as well as to discuss what makes a game serious or lighthearted, and how there is some ambiguity between the two poles. 

Relevant links:

Kickstarter for Familiars of Terra: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1568822309/familiars-of-terra-a-tabletop-roleplaying-game

Angry Hamster: https://www.angryhamsterpublishing.com/

Episode 233: Blurring the Boundary Between Serious and Lighthearted

Players: Joe, Todd

Joe and Todd play a playtest version of Alex Robert's two-player romance(?) game Tension. Enjoy!

Actual Play: Starcrossed

Hosts: Eloy, Jenn, Jerry, Misha, Todd

Jenn and Todd sit down with Eloy, Misha, and Jerry of New Agenda Publishing, a new gaming company aimed at promoting diversity in gaming and mentoring and publishing designers from underrepresented groups. We have a wide ranging conversation that dives into racism in gaming, the ins and outs of publishing, and oatmeal. Enjoy!

Episode 210: Characterization

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