The Advanced Age Roleplaying Gamers Podcast

In this episode, we explore the world of game design, the intricacies of the Cosmere RPG, and the journey of Andrew Fisher from hobbyist to industry professional. Discover insights into magic systems, managing IP, and upcoming projects like Plotweaver.

https://www.cosmererpg.com/
https://www.plotweaverrpg.com/
https://andrewfischergames.com/games

Key  topics
Andrew Fisher's background in gaming and game design
The development of the Cosmere RPG and its connection to Brandon Sanderson's works
Challenges in adapting complex magic systems like Stormlight and Mistborn into RPGs
Managing intellectual property and collaboration with Brandon Sanderson and Dragon Steel
The design and features of the Plotweaver system and upcoming releases
The process of creating adventure modules like Mistborn Legacy
The importance of narrative resources like the plot die in gameplay
Future projects and the open alpha of Plotweaver
The role of art and world-building in RPG supplements

Keywords:
game design, Cosmere RPG, Mistborn, Stormlight, Andrew Fisher, Plotweaver, tabletop games, IP management, fantasy, sci-fi

Gareth Hanrahan discusses the innovative Die RPG, its meta dungeon concept, and the evolution of role-playing games through history. He shares insights on game design, industry trends, and the emotional impact of gaming.

Gareth's Website filled with his games and novels!
https://garhanrahan.com/

Key  topics

Die RPG and its premise
Meta dungeon concept based on gaming history
Decades of role-playing game evolution
Character and persona design in RPGs
Crowdfunding and industry trends in RPGs

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Fifty years of roleplaying games.

Andrew EC Gaska shares his extensive experience in game writing, focusing on his recent work on the Planet of the Apes role-playing game, and insights into franchise management, game design, and storytelling in sci-fi settings.

Links!
Planet of the Apes RPG:
http://planetoftheapesrpg.com/

ALIEN RPG:
https://freeleaguepublishing.com/games/alien/

Carbon Grey RPG:
https://www.magnetic-press.com/carbon-grey-rpg/

Andrew's Blog:
https://roguereviewer.wordpress.com/

A mainstay in Swedish RPG History coming to English audiences!

In this episode, Nathan sits down to talk with Leon or and Emil Gradén from Astrolab game Studio to talk about the new Ereb Altor Kickstarter bringing this classic Swedish setting to International audiences.

We explore the rich history and modern revival of the Ereb Altor setting for Dragonbane / Drakar och Demoner, featuring insights from the creators in Astrolab Game Studio. Discover how they are updating a Swedish classic for international audiences, blending historical inspiration with fantasy storytelling.

Links!
Ereb Altor Kickstarter Campaign - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
Astrolab Game Studio- https://astrolabstudio.se/
Free League Publishing - https://freeleague.com