Cynthia Marie, Kai Norman, and Ryan Omega are finally back together for this episode of Life. Action. RolePlay! The topic is "Making Character Backgrounds" and we start with a test to see what KIND of character we like playing by taking the "Bartle Test" that tells us how we like to game.We also segue into the idea of "Play to Lose," an advanced concept in roleplaying where you make bold narrative choices that could end badly for your character.You can take the Bartle Test of Gamer Psychology at this link here:
https://matthewbarr.co.uk/bartle/

Different Ways to Make a Character Background

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Matthew Lillard, most known for Scooby-Doo and SLC Punk!, joins hosts Cynthia Marie, Ryan Omega, and Kai Norman to talk about being one the owners of a luxury gaming merchandise company, Beadle & Grimm's! We talk about what inspired the move to go into the luxury tabletop world and why they've become successful in this market.In this episode, we also talk about stories of the films he's in, as well as geeking out to Magic: The Gathering!To watch our live programming, go to twitch.tv/lifeactionroleplay!If you want to support the channel, you can support us at patreon.com/lifeactionroleplay!

Beadle & Grimm’s (feat. Matthew Lillard)

After a slight break, Ryan Omega, Cynthia Marie, and Kai Norman get together to talk about their personal losses and how they have handled in both LARP/roleplaying and in real life.This episode is more of a casual conversation among friends as we figure out our new direction with the talk show.

Dealing with Loss

Kai Norman and Ryan Omega talk with guest, Anthea Tuley, a LARP runner of Refuge San Francisco and Alliance LARP in the SF Bay Area about the experiences and challenges of running a LARP. Discussion includes how LARP leadership has evolved over the years, how community management has become an important aspect, and giving suggestions for others in running their games.This podcast was originally recorded May 23rd, 2021.

LARP Leadership

Cynthia Marie, Kai Norman and Ryan Omega invited Kelly Lynne D'Angelo, Native American writer and DnD Personality and Dr. Diana Leonard, Associate Professor of Psychology at Lewis and Clark to talk about the differences between appropriation and inspiration when it comes to roleplaying characters and creating world builds. In this timely topic, we address considerations of roleplaying an underrepresented group, what to do when you come across details that are not authentic in these cultures, and how our own personal identities and backgrounds shape how we roleplay. New and present content each week on our Twitch channel twitch.tv/lifeactionroleplayFor behind the scenes access, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/lifeactionroleplay

Appropriation vs. Inspiration in Roleplaying (feat. Kelly Lynne D'Angelo and Dr. Diana Leonard)

On this episode, Dom Zook, producer of the Twitch channel, Saving Throw, joins Cyn, Kai, and Ryan about what it takes to produce a livestreamed roleplaying game show. We cover everything from the technical side, production logistics, and tips on balancing paying attention to the players of your game and to the audience at home. Dom Zook's Twitch channel is twitch.tv/savingthrowshow
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Different Ways to Make a Character Background

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