Character Evolution Cast E03 – 8 Kinds of Fun with Jim McClure
July 30, 2018
Show Notes
On the third episode of Character Evolution Cast we sit down with Jim McClure, host of the Talking Tabletop podcast, designer of Reflections and Satanic Panic and owner of Third Act Publishing to learn about how the theory of the 8 kinds of fun can help players hone in on their interests and communicate with their GMs for the best play experience.Guest:
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Jim McClure
Twitter: [@GMJimMcClure][1]
One Shot Network Twitter: [@OneShotNetwork][2]
One Shot Network Website: [One Shot Website][3]
Third Act Publishing: [Third Act Publishing Website][4]
Timestamps:
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00:00:00 – Announcements
00:03:26 – Introductions
00:05:58 – The highest art form known to mankind
00:07:06 – Jim’s most satisfying project so far
00:10:24 – Jim’s favorite part of creating
00:12:16 – Did you think we weren’t going to talk about L5R???
00:18:09 – Jim’s types of fun
00:19:16 – What is “The 8 Kinds of Fun?”
00:23:35 – How can players use this theory to further their own experience?
00:25:31 – “My D&D looks nothing like yours”
00:28:18 – What if your game isn’t engaging your kind of fun?
00:30:54 – A description of each type of fun
00:31:31 – 1 Sensation
00:33:39 – 2 Fantasy
00:35:36 – 3 Narrative
00:42:21 – 4 Challenge
00:45:36 – It’s okay if that type isn’t your favorite!
00:48:05 – 5 Fellowship
00:50:28 – 6 Expression
00:52:28 – 7 Discovery
00:53:58 – Mountain Tuna!!!
00:56:26 – 8 Submission
01:02:57 – Ryan and Amelia speculate about their types of fun
01:06:45 – Player Examples
01:08:39 – Amelia can’t understand playing nice
01:12:33 – Ryan can’t understand why you wouldn’t
01:14:28 – How having these terms can change the conversation
01:16:29 – How to know what your type of fun is
01:18:47 – The 8 kinds of fun in character creation
01:21:57 – HAVE A SESSION ZERO
01:23:24 – Do RPGs do certain kinds of fun better?
01:25:11 – How can players bring in additional types?
01:30:49 – A little more advice…
01:34:33 – Amelia tells Jim what’s what
01:35:35 – Plugs
01:39:15 – Show Closer
01:40:22 – Network Plug: Design Doc
Music:
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Opening: [Meditation Impromptu 03][5] by [Kevin MacLeod][6]
Clip 1: [Short Mission][7] By [Tagirijus][8]
Clip 2: [Hero (Remix)][9] by [Steve Combs][10]
Main Theme: [Endless Motion][11] by [Ben Sound][12]
Our Podcast:
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Amelia Antrim: [@gingerreckoning][14]
Ryan Boelter: [@lordneptune][15]
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[1]: https://twitter.com/GMJimMcClure
[2]: https://twitter.com/OneShotNetwork
[3]: https://oneshotpodcast.com//
[4]: https://thirdact.pub
[5]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03
[6]: http://incompetech.com
[7]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/Hard_2018/manuel_senfft_-_short_mission_1889
[8]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tagirijus/
[9]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix
[10]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/
[11]: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro
[12]: https://www.bensound.com/
[13]: https://twitter.com/CreationCast
[14]: https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning
[15]: https://twitter.com/lordneptune