The Mechanical Writers Podcast

A continuation of the exploration of Larp from Jim and Freyja's perspective as newbies to the hobby.

Information about the Larp we attended can be found here:
https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Main_Page

And some other Larp based podcasts if this has only wet your whistle:
The Larp Noobs - https://open.spotify.com/show/2aZOOHzq7JGs7TOxSQXhdQ?si=b9c1ce4bb9674be6
2 Have & 2 Role - https://open.spotify.com/show/01FnKJCvj9R9zIuhN6LIvs?si=46e3e2ac1dab4a99
Larps and Tarps - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MSwC79TytMxEWlM7hgFuO?si=608ff7823c2e417b

In a departure from our usual content Jim and Freyja explore their experiences of trying Larp for the first time in 2022 and generally try, emphasis on that word, to explain what it is and why they enjoy it.

Information about the Larp we attended can be found here:
https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Main_Page

And some other Larp based podcasts if this has only wet your whistle:
The Larp Noobs - https://open.spotify.com/show/2aZOOHzq7JGs7TOxSQXhdQ?si=b9c1ce4bb9674be6
2 Have & 2 Role - https://open.spotify.com/show/01FnKJCvj9R9zIuhN6LIvs?si=46e3e2ac1dab4a99
Larps and Tarps - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MSwC79TytMxEWlM7hgFuO?si=608ff7823c2e417b

Happy New Year! In todays episode Freyja and Jim attempt to equip anyone listening with some prompts and thoughts about starting a new story in the year to come. Enjoy!

In todays episode Freyja and Jim discuss the problems of Lore as a design choice in fiction and why it can get in the way of a good story.

In todays episode Freyja and Jim talk (ramble) about why nations trend towards conflict and how to use outdated diplomatic assumptions to improve conflict writing in your story. 

Freyja and Jim have left the house! In todays episode they discuss their little expeditions to the local literary festival and a slightly less local Graphic Novel and Comic fair.

Off the Shelf
https://offtheshelf.org.uk/

Thought Bubble
https://www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/

In todays episode Freyja and Jim discuss how to construct a good character backstory for TTRPGs, ramble about their own game and discuss personality tests. Its one of those episodes, just roll with it.

In todays episode Freyja and Jim discuss Subtext, Narrative Framing and their problems with fandom culture. By way of the War, Generational Trauma and a fan club 2000 years in the making.

Folding Ideas Annihilation Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URo66iLNEZw

In this Episode Freyja and Jim discuss the place of religion in societies and how to more convincingly integrate them into your fictional settings.

In todays episode Freyja and Jim talk about Plot and Story, why they are different and why that difference matters, along with the usual nonsense.