We continue our discussion of integrating a team with members from high and low tech cultures.  Then we go off the reservation and discuss the problems of culture shock on completing that integration.  We end up with a discussion of the lack of systems that handle this issue in a meaningful way.

This is only a 1/2 hour episode, but not to worry.  We will be releasing another episode this week so you get a full hour of Tri Tac Games Podcast goodness.

We return to our hour long format. 

This week we discuss how to integrate a group of technologically disparate members.  How well does that Roman centurion surf the web?  How well does that Krelvin handle plugging together the 8-track stereo?

How much is the user friendliness of our tech just a cultural norm?

We discuss how a gm can use various rpg systems to represent this "culture shock"

this week we start off with a special post Dragoncon gaming segment where we discuss how our gaming sessions went at Dragoncon.  Bruce was able to run a Fringworthy adventure called Mellor Assault on Hatsumi Base, that Peter was also able to play.  Also Bruce ran a variant of the Pittsburgh Ripper senario for Bureau 13.

Then we finish our discussion of Mature gaming in the Hardwired Hinterland.

Please let us know how we are doing with the HardWired Hinterland so we can plan any further segments based on interest.

This week we return to the Hard Wired Hinterland for a discussion on how to create a campaign that is set in a mature world, but also with fully developed and experienced characters.  How are characters different? What kind of adventures are more appropriate?

This episode concludes next Sunday and finishes our summer schedule.  We will be returning to our full hour schedule until the start of next summer.

We continue our discussion of adventures on the beach. 

A beach adventure is a good opportunity to have an adventure that doesn't involve weapon fire

Blix relates new ways to use a bikini top

Why sun tan lotion is your best friend

Please don't attempt to set yourself, your friends, or pets on fire.

Great opportunity for the great reveal of a previously unknown character trait or skill

Music bumpers on this and last week show are by

the Beach Boys "Fun Fun Fun" and "Lets Go Surfing"

Merrell Fankhouser's 2008 CD "Rockin' and Surfin' Vol. 3 "Pismo Beach"

As a bonus we have a "blue" segment which is more explicit and not more than R rated.  We talk about nude beaches, more gear options, sexual conduct and rape in adventures.  We didn't want to include it on our regular feed since this is a clean show, but we are making it available via the link following as long as nobody objects to the content.  Warning, this mostly unedited so we don't sound as good as usual.

click on the link below to listen or rt-click to save

http://tritacsystems.podbean.com/mf/web/ur628j/tts_2011_08_17_beach_episode_bluemonooutputfinal.mp3

The actual "clean" podcast is played by the control below.

This week we take off for the beach.  Jay Libby joins us for a romp across the sands as we cast off our preconceptions on what an adventure should be and soak in the inspiring rays of the sun.  We scrunch our toes in the conundrum of whether our characters are ever off the job and can enjoy a golden afternoon with their worst enemy.

So belly up to the bar and order an unbrella drink on us

Show Notes:

What kind of adventures would be interesting if they occured on or near the beach?  

What adventures already exist from various sources that use a beach as a center piece?  

beach bunny bimbos with blasters

shadow over insmouth

any D-day adventure

pirates

thunderball

dr No

sea hunt

blood beach

club paradise

horror of party beach

Thunder in paradise    

Beach associated locations:

art gallery

amusement park

aquarium

cannery

marina

outlet for storm drain

aquatic arcology

hotel strip

hot dog stand  

Danger Island -- A Mock Horror Adventure for GURPS(tm) http://www-personal.umich.edu/~superman/JPK/APA-Best-of/Danger-Island.html  

What kind of equipment would you still be wearing, carrying if you were in a swimsuit at a beach?  What kind of contingencies would you set up?   

shoulder bag with additional gear and/or 13th pocket.  This shoulder bag goes over the back with strap across chest which provides storage but wearer can swim and run normally - hands free

submerged gear

buried gear

remote delivery gear

remote control seeking vehicles (big tire not hover)  

swim suits: 

string,

athletic bikini,

one piece,

triathelon, wet suit  

string - any suit that is designed primary for legal modesty and to draw attention to body attributes.  Does not limit mobility except for modesty reasons.

athletic bikini - bare midriff with good support and good sand protection one piece - best support, skin coverage while still showing off body lines

triathelon - designed to be used in or out of water with thigh to neck skin coverage.  Provides support for additional equipment.  Maximum legal protection

Wet suit - maximum thermal protection.  best non-magical threat protection that doesn't raise too many eyebrows.  Hot out of water.  Limits mobility  

Why Sun tan lotion is your best friend

Should not be used to protect skin in rpg - burns not fun

Can be used to write message

both a physical and social lubricant  

bonus to wriggling out of bonds (escape artist) or grapple checks  

bonus to sliding  

bonus to chemical or burning material spray  

can be used as a social ice breaker and then used to distract  

minus to hide  

bureau 13: 

watch (waterproof),

cell phone (kirilean detector),

c4 tennis shoes,

bureau lighter,

13th pocket

Fringeworthy: 

comm link

watch

high tension cord

knife

it is always good to keep some cord on you.  Can be worn as a belt or strap for bag.  

Do you ever assume you are off the clock?  Would you share a tray of umbrella drinks with Mathias Bolt for just one golden afternoon?  

all off the clock - dress for show

most off the clock - off dress for show but with good shoes,

on the clock should wear triathelon suit and carry bag with additional equipment. 

How does it change the threat level if the big bad is also in a swim suit (note Cthuthu in a swim suit is the ultimate no change in threat level)?   How does it inform the adventure and your tactics when you are in a highly visible, populated, and possibly congested area?

What impromptu equipment can you find on the beach?

propane tanks for explosives

tiki torches and fuel for splash weapons and flame thrower

tiki torch holders make nasty spears

rocks in towel makes a sling or a bunch makes a club

kevlar covered rescue floats for shields

electrical devices for shocking

Life Guard med kit for first aid

beach patrol atv for mobility, attacking and fleeing

Jet Ski with tow rope for clotheslining aquatic foes - maybe grab and pull on land?

This week we finish our discussion of the Fringe Born, those children who were born to explore the multitude of universes that are connected by the Fringe Paths.

We consider how to represent those years of the Fringe Academy.  What skills and feats would it represent.  How would training for teenagers differ from those of adults.

What would their senior project be like?

This week we continue to explore the concept of using existing video games as if they were in the Fringeworthy multi-verse. In part two we talk about using Bioshock, Portal, Outcast, Unreal, Knights of the Old Republic 2, World of Warcraft, Wolfenstein, and Doom 2.

Note: Fixed my technical issues and your King of Dementia Radio is back in this episode!

This week we explore the concept of using existing video games as if they were in the Fringeworthy multi-verse. In part one we talk about using Fallout 3, Second Life, and Myst.

Note: Trav is not in this episode due to technical difficulties. Time was running short so I didn't have time to crop him in, but rest assured your king of Dementia Radio will be injecting his wisdom in part two!

This week we begin a big discussion for Fringeworthy about the Fringe Born. Since Fringeworthy ability is limited to one in one hundred thousand, finding new Fringeworthy is a lengthy process. Some of those found will be children, and, as time goes on, the discovery that when a pregnant Fringeworthy woman passes through the dimensional portal, the unborn child becomes Fringeworthy. What will their childhood like? Do they become explorers? What's it like being born in the million watt media spotlight for the first of the Fringe Born? Tune in and find out on the Fringeworthy Podcast!

Sorry about the missing episode last Sunday.  I forgot to send the files to Blix who offered to edit the next episode. I had hoped to have an hour episode to make up for missing last week, but no such luck.  Perhaps next week.