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June 26, 2023Film Studies – The Terminator (Three Sarah and a Trenchcoat)
https://archive.org/download/rpga-film-studies-episode-24-2023.06.22/RPGA-film-Studies_Episode-24_2023.06.22.mp3
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We’re headed for another bleak future with:
Mark Rapson, managing director of Nightfall Games, co-author of The Terminator RPG and SLA Industries.
Epidiah Ravachol, author of Dread, Wolfspell, Swords Without Masters Time & Temp, and frequent contributor to Worlds Without Master
I don’t think “The Terminator” directed in 1984 by James Cameron requires any introduction.
As usual, we review this film and discuss ways it could inspire tabletop RPG adventures, characters, or practices.
Mentioned tabletop RPG settings and systems:
“The Terminator RPG” and “SLA Industries” by Nightfall Games
“Dread“, “Dredd: Dread“, “Swords Without Masters“, and “Time & Temp” by Epidiah Ravachol
Various Judge Dredd tabletop RPGs (that are sadly currently all discontinued)
“James Bond 007: Role-Playing In Her Majesty’s Secret Service” by Gerard Christopher Klug for Victory Games
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness” by Erick Wujcik for Palladium Books
“The Adventures of Indiana Jones Role-Playing Game” by David Cook for TSR
“Ghostbusters – A Frightfully Cheerful Roleplaying Game” by Sandy Petersen, Lynn Willis, and Greg Stafford for West End Games
“Nephilim – Occult Roleplaying Game” by Chaosium
“Vampire The Masquerade” by Renegade Game Studios
“GURPS” by Steve Jackson, Sean Punch, and David Pulver for Steve Jackson Games
“Breaking The Ice” by Emily Care Boss for Black & Green Games
“Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game” by Greg Costikyan for West End Gamesr
“Becoming: A Game of Heroism and Sacrifice” by Dangerous Games for Brian Engard
“Forged in the Dark” games based on the system initiated by “Blades in the Dark“
“Three Sixteen” by Gregor Hutton for BoxNinja
“World Wide Wrestling” by Nathan D. Paoletta for ndp design
Mentioned movies, TV shows, games, and other media:
“The Abyss“, and “Aliens” movies written and directed by James Cameron
“Dredd 3D” and “Judge Dredd” movies based on the 2000 AD comics character of the same name
“Jason and the Argonauts” movie directed by Don Chaffey in collaboration with stop-motion animation master Ray Harryhausen
“Total Recall” movie directed by Paul Verhoeven
“Warhammer 40,000“, miniature wargame by Games Workshop
The “Lethal Weapon” and “Fast & Furious” franchises
“The Weekly Planet“, podcast by James Clement and Nick Mason
“Two Hundred A Day: A Rockford Podcast“, podcast by Nathan D. Paoletta and Epidiah Ravachol
DiceCamp, social media platform for TTRPG enthusiasts
Mentioned individuals
Jared Earle from Nightfall Games, who was interviewed in “Strong Comeback at UK Games Expo 2022 (Part Three)“
Dave Allsop, artist
I have ideas for the next episode but nothing is recorded yet.
See you then for more silver screen extravaganza.
Cheers
Kalum
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1 hr 55 min
January 23, 2023Film Studies – Stalker (Apocalypse Words)
https://archive.org/download/rpga-film-studies-episode-23-2023.01.16/RPGA-film-Studies_Episode-23_2023.01.16.mp3Listen, subscribe & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Podchaser. You can also download the episode.
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With this episode, it makes it the fourth month in a row which see:
Nella Inserra from the “Apocalist Book Club” podcast, and “Nella Explains” which includes a coffee table lining inspired episode which taught me about some areas of London.
Meguey and D. Vincent Baker from Lumpley Games, co-authors of Apocalypse World
Together, we visit the allegorical apocalyptic landscape of “Stalker“, a 1979 movie directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. This movie is loosely based on the novel “Roadside Picnic” by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky who also co-written the film.
As usual, we review this film and discuss ways it could inspire tabletop RPG adventures, characters, or practices.
Mentioned tabletop RPG settings and systems:
“Apocalypse World“, “The Last Adventure“, and “Murderous Ghosts: A Party Game” by Lumpley Games
“The Quiet Year” by Avery Alder for Buried Without Ceremony
“Shock: Social Science Fiction” by Joshua A.C. Newman for Glyph Press
“The Darkest House“, and “Numenera” by Monte Cook for Monte Cook Games
“Monster of the Week” by Michael Sands, Steve Hickey, and Fred Hicks for Evil Hat Productions
“Tales from the Loop” by Free League Publishing
“Fall of Magic” by Heart of the Deernicorn
“The Night Cage“, board game by Christopher Ryan Chan, Chris McMahon, and Rosswell Saunders
“Cluedon’t” by Grant Howitt, and Chloe Mashiter for Rowan, Rook & Decard
“Dark Earth” by Multisim Editions
“Legend of the Five Rings” by EDGE Studio
“Cthulhu Dark” by Graham Walmsley
“Cthulhu 476 AD” by James D. Hargrove
“Savage Worlds” by Shane Lacy Hensley for Pinnacle Entertainment
Other mentions:
The Criterion Collection, distribution company focused on licensing, restoring, and distributing “important classic and contemporary films”.
“Annihilation“, film written and directed by Alex Garland
We don’t know at this point what our next episode will be about but Film Studies will return in due time.
See you then for more silver screen extravaganza.
Cheers
Kalum
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1 hr 34 min
October 17, 2022Film Studies – The Name of the Rose (The One Which Inspired Rosewood Abbey)
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This episode inspired Kalum’s brand new tabletop RPG: “Rosewood Abbey“.
For this episode, Kalum is joined by an absolute dream team to discuss historical TTRPG settings and the most exciting corners of history:
Dr Lynne Hardy from Chaosium
Sebastian Major from “Our Fake History Podcast“
They discussed about “The Name of the Rose“, a monastic mystery released in 1986, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud and adapted from Umberto Eco‘s eponymous best-seller. This movie saw Christian Slater‘s debut and preceded Sean Connery‘s career revival.
As usual, we review this film and discuss ways it could inspire tabletop RPG adventures, characters, or practices.
Mentioned tabletop RPG settings and systems:
“Call of Cthulhu“, “Rivers of London“, “Cthulhu Dark Ages” by Chaosium
“Cogs, Cakes & Swordsticks” by Lynne Hardy for Modiphius
“Witch: The Road to Lindisfarne” by Kevin Barthaud and Richard Lacy for Pompey Crew Design
“Brindlewood Bay” by Jason Cordova for The Gauntlet
“The Dying Earth RPG” by Pelgrane Press
“Rosewood Abbey” and “Paris Gondo – The Life-Saving Magic of Inventorying” by Kalum for The Rolistes
We also referenced:
Episodes of “Our Fake History Podcast” by Sebastian Major, including “Episode 113 – Who is Kyiv’s Most Vengeful Saint?“, “Episode 88 – Are the Dark Ages a Myth?“.
Episodes of “Hardcore History” by Dan Carlin, including “Episode 48 – Prophets of Doom” and “Episode 56 – King of Kings“.
“La Guilde des Rôlistes Francophones de Londres” which was featured in “Episode 1 – Pimm’s Particles & Guilde des Rolistes Francophones de Londres“.
“How We Roll Podcast” by Joe Trier
“Chaosium’s Lynne Hardy: Realism vs Verisimilitude in Roleplaying Games“, an episode of the GMS Magazine Podcast.
See you then for more silver screen extravaganza.
Cheers
Kalum
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1 hr 32 min
August 06, 2022Film Studies – Hackers (Kids on Bytes)
https://archive.org/download/rpga-film-studies-episode-20-2022.08.05/RPGA-film-Studies_Episode-20_2022.08.05.mp3
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For this episode, Kalum is joined by:
Kira Magrann, a multi-award-winning game designer, and author of “Body//Hack“, “A Cozy Den“, “Something Is Wrong Here” and “Fly Softly“,
Phil Vecchione, co-host of “Misdirected Mark Podcast” and “Pandas Talking Game“, as well as the author of “Hydro Hacker” and “Rockerboys & Vending Machines“
Today, we are discussing “Hackers” from 1995, directed by Iain Softley.
As usual, we review this film and discuss ways it could inspire tabletop RPG adventures, characters or practices.
Mentioned tabletop RPG settings and systems:
“GURPS Classic: Cyberpunk” by Loyd Blankenship for Steve Jackson Games
“Sink” a game in development by Kira Magrann
“The Sprawl” by Hamish Cameron and Lillian Cohen-Moore for Ardens Ludere
“Blades in the Dark” by John Harper for One Seven
“Tales from the Loop” by Simon Stålenhag, Nils Hintze and Tomas Härenstam for Free League Publishing
“Keyboards & Rollerblades“, a game in development by Phil Vecchione inspired by “Lasers & Feelings” by John Harper
“Hydro Hacker” by Phil Vecchione for Encoded Designs
“Mask: A New Generation” by Brendan Conway for Magpie Games
“Final Lap” by Nicolas ‘Gulix’ Ronvel
“Fly Softly” by Kira Magrann
“Paris Gondo – The Life-Saving Magic of Inventorying” by Kalum for The Rolistes
We also referenced:
“Panda’s Talking Games 55: Planning“, an episode of Panda’s Talking Games which talked about heists.
“Daria, Alienation, and the Limits of Irony” a video essay by Michael Saba
Since this episode was recorded a long time ago, the announcement at the end is not up to date. Our next episode should be about “The Name of the Rose” historical mystery film from 1986 directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, based on the novel by Umberto Eco.
See you then for more silver screen extravaganza.
Cheers
Kalum
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1 hr 15 min
May 06, 2022Film Studies – A Knight’s Tale (He Will Knock You Prone)
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With this episode, it makes it the fourth month in a row which sees:
James D’Amato, co-founder of the One Shot TTRPG podcasts network, and author of The Ultimate RPG Series.
Scott Malthouse, author of Romance of the Perilous Land, Quill, English Eerie, In Darkest Warrens, and other games published by Trollish Delver Games.
Join us on the list where the best knights joust for honour in Brian Helgeland‘s 2001 “A Knight’s Tale“.
As usual, we review this film and discuss ways it could inspire tabletop RPG adventures, characters or practices.
Mentioned tabletop RPG settings and systems:
“Quill: A Letter-Writing Roleplaying Game for a Single Player” by Scott Malthouse for Trollish Delver Games
“No Dice, No Masters” and “Belonging Outside Belonging” engines from “Dream Askew / Dream Apart” by Avery Alder and Benjamin Rosenbaum
“Powered by the Apocalypse” engine from “Apocalypse World” by D. Vincent Baker and Meguey Baker from Lumpley Games
“Star Crossed” by Alex Roberts for Bully Pulpit Games
“Descended From The Queen” engine from “For The Queen” by Alex Roberts for Evil Hat Productions
“Palanquin” by Jason Pitre for Genesis of Legend Publishing
“King Arthur Pendragon” by Greg Stafford for Chaosium
“Romance of the Perilous Land” by Scott Malthouse for Trollish Delver Games
“Good Society – A Jane Austen RPG” by Alex Robinson and Hayley Gordon for Storybrewers Games
“Legend of the Five Rings” by EDGE Studio and the “City of Lies” campaign set in Ryoko Owari
“Space Adventure Cobra – Le Jeu de Rôle” by Pulp Fever Éditions
Our next episode should be dedicated to Sam Raimi‘s 1995 “The Quick and the Dead“.
See you then for more silver screen extravaganza.
Cheers
Kalum
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1 hr 17 min
March 24, 2022Film Studies – The Three Musketeers
This month we enter the swashbuckling and romantic adventure based on the works of Alexandre Dumas with the 1993 version of The Three Musketeers.
For this adventure Michael is joined by
PK Sullivan ( @pk_Sullivan )
Rae Nedjadi ( @TemporalHiccup )
As usual, we review this film and discuss ways it could inspire tabletop RPG adventures, characters or practices.
Mentioned tabletop RPG settings and systems:
FATE Core
The Three Rocketeers
Hearts of Wulin
Blades in the Dark
Firefly RPG
Leverage RPG
Atomic Robo RPG
Cortex Prime
Apocalypse Keys
Light Hearted
Action 12 Cinema
FATE of Cthulhu
Find more of Rae’s work:
Itch.Io
The Gauntlet Podcast
Patreon.com/SwordQueenGames
Find more of PK’s work:
Breakfast for Pancakes on Youtube
Breakfast for Pancakes on Patreon
Please remember to come back next time when our Film will be A Knight’s Tale with Kalum Hosting and guest co-hosts James D’Amato and Scott Malthouse
See you later for more silver screen extravaganza.
Cheers
Michael
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1 hr 13 min
January 03, 2022Film Studies – Fast Five (Mage: The Acceleration)
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This episode, alongside a handful of exciting ones, was recorded a looooong time ago.
My apologies to the listeners and my guest for how much time it took me to edit it.
It was only a matter of time before took a dive into the Toretto Saga. Here’s Fast Five, aka Fast & Furious Five, or Fast & Furious: Rio Heist.
I’m joined by two absolute fans:
Anna S, talented photographer and co-producer of the Spirit On Tap DnD actual play podcast
Grant Howitt, co-founder of Rowan, Rook & Decard, game designer and author of “Honey Heist“, “Spire“, and “Heart: The City Beneath“.
As usual, we review this film and discuss ways it could inspire tabletop RPG adventures, characters or practices.
Mentioned tabletop RPG settings and systems:
“Crash Pandas“, “The Rapid and the Righteous“, “Spire“, “Heart: The City Beneath” and “Jason Statham’s Big Vacation” by Grant Howitt for Rowan, Rook & Decard
“Blades in the Dark” by John Harper for One Seven
“Powered by the Apocalypse“, range of games inspired by the engine from “Apocalypse World” by D. Vincent Baker and Meguey Baker for Lumpley Games
“Love by the Quarter Mile” by Mark Meredith for Dice Monkey ,which you might already own if you bought the Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality
“The Rapid and the Righteous” by Grant Howitt for Rowan, Rook & Decard
“Wushu – The Ancient Art of Action Roleplaying” by Daniel Bayn
“Kids on Brooms” and “Teens in Space” by Hunters Entertainment
“For the Queen” by Alex Roberts for Evil Hat
“Final Lap” by Nicolas ‘Gulix’ Ronvel
For our next episode, I will continue my slow progress into my recordings backlog (unless Michael releases another one in the meantime), with A Knight’s Tale. This episode will feature James D’Amato and Scott Malthouse.
See you then for more silver screen extravaganza.
Cheers
Kalum
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1 hr 18 min
August 06, 2021Film Studies – The 13th Warrior
This month we move away from Vampires and into the Eaters of the Dead, the book which is the basis for this movie – The 13th Warrior.
For this journey to the land of Vikings (and bards) Michael is joined by
Khaldoun Khelil @kkhelil
Grant Campbell @The_Foxblade
As usual, we review this film and discuss ways it could inspire tabletop RPG adventures, characters or practices.
Mentioned tabletop RPG settings and systems:
D&D 5e
Zweihander
We got plenty of new Film Studies already recorded but we are not quite sure which one will be edited and released first. You’ll have to wait to find out which movie the next episode will be about. I promise it will be very good.
See you later for more silver screen extravaganza.
Cheers
Michael
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May 31, 2021Film Studies – Blade (A Movement Towards The Past From A Dissatisfaction With The Present, Right?)
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After an episode of Film Studies helmed by Michael himself, Kalum takes us to a Marvel movie well before the advent of the MCU.
Here’s “Blade”, the famous trench coat and katana Wesley Snipes vehicle from 1998 directed by Stephen Norrington.
For this journey to the darkest corners of Los Angeles, Kalum is joined by:
Alex Roberts, author of “Star Crossed“, “For The Queen” and “Precious Little Animals” as well as host of Backstory Podcast;
Erik Bernhardt aka Erik the Bearik, author of the vampire-themed “Brinkwood: Blood of Tyrants“.
As usual, we review this film and discuss ways it could inspire tabletop RPG adventures, characters or practices.
Mentioned tabletop RPG settings and systems:
“Brinkwood: Blood of Tyrants” by Erik Bernhardt for Crone RPG
“Star Crossed“, “For The Queen“, “Precious Little Animals” by Alex Roberts
“Final Lap” by Nicolas ‘Gulix’ Ronvel
“GURPS” by Steve Jackson, Sean Punch and David Pulver for Steve Jackson Games
“Savage Worlds” by Shane Lacy Hensley for Pinnacle Entertainment
“Fate Core System” by Evil Hat Productions
“Katanas & Trenchcoats” by Ryan Macklin
“Night’s Black Agents: Solo Ops” by Pelgrane Press
“Dudes of Legend: How To Be Fucking Awesome” by Chuck Wendig for White Wolf
“Masks: A New Generation” by Brendan Conway for Magpie Games
“Vampire The Masquerade” by White Wolf
“Dragon Age RPG” by Green Ronin Publishing
We got plenty of new Film Studies already recorded but we are not quite sure which one will be edited and released first. You’ll have to wait to find out which movie the next episode will be about. I promise it will be very good.
In the meantime make sure to check Alex Roberts’ Patreon and to pre-order Brinkwood: The Blood of Tyrants!
Alex has not created a “For The Blade” hack of “For the Queen” yet but feel free to tweet to encourage the creation of one.
See you later for more silver screen extravaganza.
Cheers
Kalum
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1 hr 3 min
April 12, 2021Film Studies – The Thing
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Welcome to a edition of Film Studies. Today we’re looking at the 1982 Classic John Carpenter’s The Thing.
Released in 1982, The Thing is a remake of 1951’s The Thing from Another World, both of which are based on a short story called Who Goes There written by John W. Campbell published 1938. The script was written by Bill Lancaster and directed by John Carpenter. The movie’s most notable stars are Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley and Jed, the dog!
As usual, we review this film and discuss ways it could inspire tabletop RPG adventures, characters or practices.
Our academic team is completed by Lloyd Gyan (@druggeddwarf) of Modiphius Games. Tom Cantwell (@BeskarTom) of The RPG Academy and Al Nicholas (@BigAlTheLawyer)
Tabletop RPG settings systems, setting and luminaries mentioned included:
ALIEN rpg
Dread RPG
Ten Candles
Final Girl
Die Laughing RPG
FIASCO
Action 12 Cinema RPG
Everyone is John
Werewolf
Brindlewood Bay
Cthulhu Dark
Let us know, ahead of the recording, if this movie inspired you some tabletop RPG adventures.
Maybe we will discuss your contribution on the show.
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