Series 5.3 – Edge of the Empire with Chris Emily and Michael (Discussion)

Series 5.3 – Edge of the Empire with Chris Emily and Michael (Discussion)


Show Notes

This episode continues where we left off last episode, creating characters for Edge of the Empire, a Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games. We are joined by Chris, Emily and Michael from the Redemption podcast to finish creating our group of characters.

Announced Links:
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– Charity for The Void by [@OneShotNetwork][1]: https://oneshotpodcast.bandcamp.com/album/charity-for-the-void
– She’s a Super Geek – Everyone is Prince John: http://sasgeek.com/podcasts/82-everyone-is-prince-john/
– Trans Language Primer by [@Legend0fGreyson][2]: http://bit.ly/TransLanguage

Guests and Projects:
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Chris Burlew: [@burlew_chris][3]

– Redemption Podcast
– – Twitter: [@redemptionpod][4]
– – Podcast: http://www.redemptionpodcast.com/
– Tales of Blood and Stone
– – Twitter: [@tobaspod][5]
– – Podcast: http://tobaspod.blubrry.net/

Michael: [@LoserMLW][6]

– [Redemption Podcast][7]
– [Tales of Blood and Stone][8]
– Return to Greyhawk
– – Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/returntogreyhawk

Emily: [@TheCraftyDM][9]

– [Redemption Podcast][10]
– She’s a Super Geek
– – Twitter: [@sasgeekpodcast][11]
– – Podcast: http://sasgeek.com/
– Wednesday Evening Podcast Allstars
– – Podcast: http://misdirectedmark.com/category/podcasts/wepas/

Timestamps:
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– 00:00:00 – Announcements
– 00:03:23 – Character and Guest Introductions
– 00:07:29 – D20 for Your Thoughts? – How did you get into RPGs?
– 00:16:30 – What is your process for creating characters in any RPG?
– 00:21:48 – Converting Isla from NPC to PC – Player vs GMPCs
– 00:24:51 – Player Agency
– 00:35:34 – How does character creation stack up to other games?
– 00:40:14 – Failing Forward – More Player Agency
– 00:42:08 – Characters are like a piece of music
– 00:51:06 – How do the mechanics of character creation reinforce the feel of the game?
– 00:54:13 – Player vs Player Secrets
– 01:00:22 – How does the process of character creation set expectations of play?
– 01:04:11 – What are the flaws of character creation in this system?
– 01:15:02 – How balanced are the different character types?
– 01:21:27 – How would our group fair in a typical game?
– 01:25:34 – Take it up a level!
– 01:31:40 – Episode Closer
– 01:35:49 – Outtakes
– 01:49:13 – One Shot Network Promo

Game systems and materials discussed in this episode:
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– Edge of the Empire by Fantasy Flight Games
– – Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Lyvk5j
– – Star Wars RPG Dice: https://amzn.to/2kWu1S9

Character Sheets:
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https://blockpartypodcastnetwork.squarespace.com/completed-characters/2018/6/18/series-5-characters-edge-of-the-empire-with-chris-emily-and-michael

Action Figure Pairings
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– Ryan’s Character
– – Close Approximation Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2t0ApvA
– Amelia’s Character
– – Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2HD2yxK
– Chris’s Character
– – Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2Jsyfjk
– Emily’s Character
– – Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2y0tLej
– Michael’s Character
– – Action Figure: https://amzn.to/2MeIZiZ

Music:
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– Opening: [Meditation Impromptu 03][12] by [Kevin MacLeod][13]
– Clip 1: [Redemption][14] by [The Vivisectors][15]
– Clip 2: [Redemption Podcast][16] opening theme
– Main Theme: [Hero (Remix)][17] by [Steve Combs][18]

Our Podcast:
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– Character Creation Cast:
– – Twitter: [@CreationCast][19]
– – Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
– Amelia Antrim: [@gingerreckoning][20]
– Ryan Boelter: [@lordneptune][21]
– Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
– Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com/

[1]: https://twitter.com/OneShotNetwork
[2]: https://twitter.com/Legend0fGreyson
[3]: https://twitter.com/burlew_chris
[4]: https://twitter.com/redemptionpod
[5]: https://twitter.com/tobaspod
[6]: https://twitter.com/LoserMLW
[7]: http://www.redemptionpodcast.com/
[8]: http://tobaspod.blubrry.net/
[9]: https://twitter.com/TheCraftyDM
[10]: http://www.redemptionpodcast.com/
[11]: https://twitter.com/sasgeekpodcast
[12]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03
[13]: http://incompetech.com
[14]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Vivisectors/Weird_Tales_Of_Ghostly_Islands/The_Vivisectors_-_07_-_Redemption
[15]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Vivisectors/
[16]: http://www.redemptionpodcast.com/
[17]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix
[18]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/
[19]: https://twitter.com/CreationCast
[20]: https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning
[21]: https://twitter.com/lordneptune

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