Incantations

We have a feeling being able to do more improvisation at the table is going to be important for Invisible Sun, so we're going to start talking about some tools you could use. We're also going to talk about Numenera 2 and what we think it might have in common with Invisible Sun. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Incantations Show NotesA Distant Light Pierces the MistLet's talk about improvisational tools you might want to use at the table. Story Games Name Project, by Jason Morningstar -- (link)NPC Cards -- (link)Hillfolk -- (link)Transmissions from the Invisible Sun The Numenera 2 Kickstarter is running right now. We think there are some things that Numenera 2 has in common with Invisible Sun, and speculate a bit on how we think they may be evolving some things that started with Invisible Sun. Numenera 2: Discovery and Destiny (Kickstarter) -- (link) About IncantationsWe can be contacted via email at [email protected]. Invisible Sun Seminar Gencon 2017 -- (link) You can also get in touch with us on the Invisible Sun G+ community. Music in the episode was drawn from the song "Beyond" by Wes Otis and Plate Mail Games. It is available at DriveThruRPG. Invisible Sun is the intellectual property of Monte Cook Games. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | RSS

We're talking about Monte Cook's design diary about the Invisible Sun Sooth Deck, and then we go over some of the highlights of the Invisible Sun Seminar at Gen Con. Huge thanks to Joe Noll for his video work on both of these topics! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Incantations Show NotesEmbrace the Black CubeWe're digging into the Sooth Deck with Monte Cook's tenth design diary. We've both got one in our hands, and they're mighty sexy. Invisible Sun Design Diary 10: The Sooth Deck -- (link)Invisible Sun Sooth Deck Unboxing and Review -- (link)The Vislae Tourist Bureau Scott was able to attend the Invisible Sun seminar at Gen Con, and you can check it out thanks to Joe Noll's video. We hit on some of the things we really liked in the presentation. About IncantationsWe can be contacted via email at [email protected]. Invisible Sun Seminar Gencon 2017 -- (link) You can also get in touch with us on the Invisible Sun G+ community. Music in the episode was drawn from the song "Beyond" by Wes Otis and Plate Mail Games. It is available at DriveThruRPG. Invisible Sun is the intellectual property of Monte Cook Games. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | RSS

We're back on time! We've got some design diary entries to get caught up on, and we're also discussing character arcs again. Expect to see that come up a few more times before Invisible Sun releases early next year. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Incantations Show NotesEmbrace the Black CubeMonte Cook posted his ninth design diary focused on surreal gaming, which is a fairly important topic for this game. Invisible Sun Design Diary 9: Surreal Gaming -- (link)Cypher Speak Episode 12: Monte Cook Invisible Sun Asset Interview #2 -- (link)Incantations Episode 23 - Interview with Monte Cook -- (link)Monte Cook’s Invisible Sun Pinterest board -- (link)Monte Cook’s Invisible Sun Fashion Pinterest board -- (link)70s Sci-Fi Art -- (link)The Careful Gaze of the GrigoriCharacter arcs are going to be a major part of Invisible Sun and we have a lot to talk about here. Invisible Sun Design Diary 8: Emergent Story -- (link)How Fiona Fell From Grace: Character Arcs in Invisible Sun -- (link)About IncantationsWe can be contacted via email at [email protected]. You can also get in touch with us on the Invisible Sun G+ community. Music in the episode was drawn from the song "Beyond" by Wes Otis and Plate Mail Games. It is available at DriveThruRPG. Invisible Sun is the intellectual property of Monte Cook Games. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | RSS

We are slightly late with this episode, our apologies. However, we do have something pretty cool for you. Jim Ryan, from the CypherCast and our very own Scott Robinson attended the Monte Cook Games seminar Learn the Secrets of Invisible Sun. Jim was able to record the seminar and also has a brief recap for you to listen to. Thanks, Jim! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Incantations Show NotesLearn the Secrets of Invisible SunEscape Shadow. Rediscover yourself in the Actuality—a world of secrets, surreal fantasy, & magic that is truly magical. Find out about Invisible Sun, coming soon from Monte Cook Games. Invisible Sun Seminar Gencon 2017 (YouTube) -- (link)The PuzzleSean Anderson uploaded the nearly completed puzzle to the Invisible Sun G+ community. About IncantationsWe can be contacted via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, Scott and Dave. You can also get in touch with us on the Invisible Sun G+ community. Music in the episode was drawn from the song "Beyond" by Wes Otis and Plate Mail Games. It is available at DriveThruRPG. Invisible Sun is the intellectual property of Monte Cook Games. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | RSS

We are adding a new segment to Incantations and this is the beginning of it. We are going to be doing a short actual play segment within the Invisible Sun setting using what we know about the game and the world so far. In this episode we will be walking through the process of creating a new character. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Incantations Show NotesOne Man in his Time Plays Many PartsWe're creating a character for a short segment we will be adding to the show in future episodes. Give this a listen to find out what the character creation process for Invisible Sun is going to be like. Invisible Sun Design Diary 7: The First Session -- (link) About IncantationsWe can be contacted via email at [email protected]. You can also get in touch with us on the Invisible Sun G+ community. Music in the episode was drawn from the song "Beyond" by Wes Otis and Plate Mail Games. It is available at DriveThruRPG. Invisible Sun is the intellectual property of Monte Cook Games. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | RSS

Monte Cook covers emergent story and how he's designing it to be a big part of Invisible Sun in his latest design diary. We also talk about tips for attending GenCon since it's coming up quickly and we'll both be there. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Incantations Show NotesDesign Diary 8: The First SessionInvisible Sun Design Diary 8: Emergent Story -- (link)Fiasco by Bully Pulpit Games -- (link)Apocalypse World -- (link)Fate -- (link)Fantasy Flight Star Wars -- (link) GenCon Tips About IncantationsWe can be contacted via email at [email protected]. You can also get in touch with us on the Invisible Sun G+ community. Music in the episode was drawn from the song "Beyond" by Wes Otis and Plate Mail Games. It is available at DriveThruRPG. Invisible Sun is the intellectual property of Monte Cook Games. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | RSS

We've got Monte Cook on the show today, and we talk all about Invisible Sun! If you didn't back the game when the Kickstarter was running you can pre-order it now. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Incantations Show NotesInterview with Monte CookPre-order Invisible Sun -- (link)Monte Cook Games -- (link)Invisible Sun articles about Invisible Sun -- (link) About IncantationsWe can be contacted via email at [email protected]. You can also get in touch with us on the Invisible Sun G+ community. Music in the episode was drawn from the song "Beyond" by Wes Otis and Plate Mail Games. It is available at DriveThruRPG. Invisible Sun is the intellectual property of Monte Cook Games. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | RSS

Character creation in the Invisible Sun RPG is going to be a much more involved process and we go over what we know now that there is a design diary out there covering it. We also talk over the recent Kickstarter update and what it entails. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Incantations Show NotesDesign Diary 7: The First SessionInvisible Sun Design Diary 7: The First Session --(link) Invisible Sun Kickstarter UpdateLoads of new news (and art!) for Invisible Sun -- (link) About IncantationsWe can be contacted via email at [email protected]. You can also get in touch with us on the Invisible Sun G+ community. Music in the episode was drawn from the song "Beyond" by Wes Otis and Plate Mail Games. It is available at DriveThruRPG. Invisible Sun is the intellectual property of Monte Cook Games. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | RSS

The great city of Satyrine has a lot for us to talk about. We're hopping back to the Indigo Sun to talk about what will likely be a major piece of the Invisible Sun setting. We also talk about television shows that can be drawn upon as inspiration for an Invisible Sun campaign. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Incantations Show NotesSatyrineSatyrine -- (link) Surreal TVAmerican Gods -- (link)Twin Peaks -- (link)Legion -- (link)The Magicians -- (link)Black Mirror -- (link)The Twilight Zone -- (link) About IncantationsWe can be contacted via email at [email protected]. You can also get in touch with us on the Invisible Sun G+ community. Music in the episode was drawn from the song "Beyond" by Wes Otis and Plate Mail Games. It is available at DriveThruRPG. Invisible Sun is the intellectual property of Monte Cook Games. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | RSS

You might think we're still on the Path of Suns, but the Invisible Sun is not actually part of it. We're still going to talk about Celare as part of the walk we're taking, but it's important to note it's not part of the Path. After that, we dig into Monte Cook's sixth design diary about secrets. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Incantations Show NotesThe Invisible SunThe Invisible Sun -- (link)Invisible Sun by the Police -- (link) Design Diary 6Design Diary 6: We Need Secrets -- (link) About IncantationsWe can be contacted via email at [email protected]. You can also get in touch with us on the Invisible Sun G+ community. Music in the episode was drawn from the song "Beyond" by Wes Otis and Plate Mail Games. It is available at DriveThruRPG. Invisible Sun is the intellectual property of Monte Cook Games. Subscribe: iTunes | Google Play | RSS