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🕳️The Dead Drop | "Countdown to PISCES" | June 2024


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On this month's Dead Drop, Sergio is joined by special guest co-host Bud from Bud's RPG Review! Together, they delve into the highly anticipated PISCES sourcebook, highlighting what Players and Handlers can look forward to. They also explore the key differences between UK and US law enforcement, offering valuable insights for your games. Plus, Bud shares his horror game design philosophy, discusses his platinum best-seller VIRAL, and reveals what makes a truly captivating horror scenario.
The Patreon version of this episode contains over 30 minutes of bonus interview detailing Bud's thoughts on Delta Green, the differences between UK and US ttrpg culture, his tales from running Impossible Landscapes, and more. http://www.patreon.com/maydayrp
Bud's original scenario Black Thumb, Part 1: https://youtu.be/7eiQnNXLB40?si=qoP5QBj5k5PqK5Ec
VIRAL: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/391974/viral-a-modern-call-of-cthulhu-scenario
and INVERSION: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/472336/inversion-a-modern-call-of-cthulhu-scenario
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00:00 Intro
01:16 The Briefing
02:00 Adam Scott Glancy on PISCES
03:01 The insects from Shaggai
04:43 Bud explains PISCES
09:18 UK vs US law enforcement
15:49 UK media inspirations
18:40 Where PISCES agents come from
20:42 Bud's tips for PISCES handlers & players
25:40 Horror dcenario design
30:00 What makes a good horror scenario?
35:51 Stealing mechanics from other games for DG
39:45 Bud's original DG scenario: Black Thumb
47:26 Ghosts in Delta Green
48:57 Bud's next scenario
50:00 What's next for Bud'sRPGReview?
52:42 Outro
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