Storium Arc

On this show we consider some of the basic rules of etiquette on Storium and help you to play nicely with others. Relevant Links Episode 54: Storium Etiquette: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-54-storium-etiquette/ Playing Off Each Other: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-playing-off-each-other.html Leaving Things Open: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-leaving-things-open.html Giving Up Control: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-giving-up-control.html Using Another Character: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-using-another-character.html Making Everybody Awesome: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/04/storium-theory-making-everybody-awesome.html

This time, we take a careful look at two types of Storium cards that are often confused; Goals & Subplots. Relevant Links Episode 28: Subplots!: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-28-subplots/ Episode 48: Arc on Arcs: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-48-arc-arcs/ Subplots: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-subplots.html Assets and Goals: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/08/storium-basics-assets-and-goals.html Writing a Move: Neutral Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/08/storium-theory-writing-move-neutral.html Develop Those Subplots!: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/11/storium-theory-develop-those-subplots.html Subplots and Character Arcs: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/02/storium-theory-subplots-and-character.html

On this show we look at two of the different Storium card types to give your new character strengths and weaknesses. We talk about how those are used and refreshing cards once they are all spent. Relevant Links Challenges and Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-challenges-and-cards.html Writing Good Strengths and Weaknesses: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/11/storium-theory-writing-good-strengths.html Wild Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-wild-cards.html Card Spending and Refresh: […]

In this episode we examine the different roles you can have on the Storium site – who they are and what each one does. Relevant Links Narration Basics: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/08/storium-basics-narration-basics.html Narrator Types: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/05/storium-theory-narrator-types.html Have an Ending from the Start: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/01/storium-theory-have-ending-from-start.html Challenges and Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-challenges-and-cards.html

In this show we discuss the concept of a game in Storium, and how you can find one to join. Relevant Links Storium Games Looking for Players: https://storium.com/games/open Storium Looking for Group Forums: https://storium.com/forums#/category/lfg Storium Arc Forum Thread: https://storium.com/forums#/category/advice/thread/cvxnjw Storium Basics: Creating a Character / Applying for Games: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/06/storium-basics-creating-character.html Building Character: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/08/storium-theory-building-character.html

Over the next two weeks, Storium Arc will be releasing several short episodes aimed at helping to introduce people to Storium, the online storytelling game. In this show, we talk about the website Storium and how it can promote creativity and provide a sense of community in a time of global crisis. Relevant Links: Storium: […]

In this episode of Storium Arc, our hosts revisit an earlier topic – Beginner Games. We look in on what Beginner Games offer to the Storium community, how they are being run, and what challenges they present. We also present our own plans for a beginner game. All that, and a discussion of Storium’s new […]

Welcome back to Storium Arc! In this episode: New Worlds Report returns…in style! This episode, we cover “The Stylish Assembly.” For more information on the games mentioned in this podcast, please see our references page. Storium Arc is… Justin: @Twisted_Gnome Aaron: @MacStainless Kaitlyn: @ ThatOneDM Zachary: @Rattannah Matt: @zeromusic Robert: @Matjaza Miki: @mikitracey Jojo: @docwho2100 […]

Welcome back to Storium Arc! In this episode: space stories! We explore hard and soft sci-fi, the dangers of space, techniques for writing about advanced science and technology, and concepts of alien life and civilizations, among other elements of space stories you might want to consider when creating such a Storium game. For more information […]

Welcome back to Arc-eology, where the Storium Arc crew delves into particular Storium tales to unearth the elements of a good story. This time, we’re looking at “Blockade Breakers of New Cayenne.” Listen along for our thoughts and an interview with the game’s narrator and cast! Read “Blockade Breakers of New Cayenne” on Storium! The […]