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RPG From Scratch episodes

January 06, 2020 Design Episode 39 :: Volcano Girls
Maxx, Liam, and Josh talk about where the Paths are headed now that we're at the halfway point of their development. Should they have followers? New game mechanics? How powerful should you expect to be at Step 10? What level would John Wick be?

Show Notes:
https://nerdyshow.com/2020/01/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-39-volcano-girls

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32 min
December 30, 2019 Leyliners 5 :: All Riot on the Western Front
Is a riot the perfect opportunity to investigate a murder? What about the disappearance of Gaylene? No time to dwell on it. Paz needs intel, and she needs it before the city tears itself apart. Join the gang as they make some risky, and frankly irresponsible, plays trying to control the damage they've unleashed.
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1 hr 18 min
December 23, 2019 Design Episode 38 :: Marked for Death
Stealth. What is it? Where is it? Oh, you must have succeeded your check. Also, what kind of technology is normal for our world, and what does that mean for our mechanics? We also take a hard look at a perennial foe that could possibly take the place of Undead.

https://nerdyshow.com/2019/12/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-38-marked-for-death

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42 min
December 18, 2019 Review :: Strongholds & Followers
Liam and Josh review the much-anticipated and hyped D&D 5E supplement "Strongholds & Followers" by Matthew Colville and MCDM Productions.

Show notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/12/rpgfs_strongholds_and_followers/

You can find the book in hardcover or PDF at https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/products/strongholds-followers-hardcover-pdf

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23 min
December 16, 2019 Leyliners 4 :: Molotov Croc-Tail
The gang bucks expectations and decides to get ahead of the upcoming discord by inciting the riot themselves! They get a full tour of the city with a gang of Skimmer Hooligans while they chase down Ajax and contend with Talon, his terrifyingly competent bodyguard.
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1 hr 40 min
December 09, 2019 Design Episode 37 :: The Triple Threat
Liam and Josh dig deep into intimidation, diplomacy and bluff to figure out exactly how all of you are going to swindle NPCs out of everything they own and love. We also throw some real world diseases into the mix with some sick rules.

Show Notes:
https://nerdyshow.com/2019/12/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-37-the-triple-threat

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42 min
December 02, 2019 Leyliners 3 :: Green and Gold
Our world gets a new team sport, and it's all the rage. Preceeding the big game, despite the city's typical brand of danger, it is overcome with love and good cheer for the away team. Excited to get to work, but more excited for the upcoming event, the gang recruits Obed and a volatile fan-favorite to aid them in the search for Larsan influence.
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1 hr 28 min
November 25, 2019 Design Episode 36 :: Prying Open My Mind's Eye
In this quick one, Liam and Josh add some exoticism to our world by naming regions and their respective languages. We also talk about the validity of Initiative and Battle Order and how they pertain to our game, and discuss the problems for GMs who prefer to go gridless.

Show Notes:
https://nerdyshow.com/2019/11/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-36-prying-open-my-minds-eye

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44 min
November 18, 2019 Leyliners 02 :: Shellswine
In this episode, the gang meets their handler and argues back and forth about which mission makes the most sense for them. Uncertain, they decide to hit the town to celebrate landing a 3-job deal before coming to a decision.

Show Notes:
https://nerdyshow.com/2019/11/leyliners002

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1 hr 35 min
November 11, 2019 Design Episode 35 :: Who's the Good Guy?
Our setting lacks obvious protagonists, so we create a few. Are you more at home in a continent-spanning adventurer's guild? How about an ancient order of ascetics that has the trust of the people? No, you want to skulk through the city as a spy with a heart of gold! Whatever you or your players fancy, we've got the plot hooks to land 'em.

Show Notes:
https://nerdyshow.com/2019/11/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-35-whos-the-good-guy

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50 min

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