Series 26.3 – Genesys and Skyjacks with James D’Amato (Discussion)

Show Notes

Welcome to the final episode of series 26! James D’Amato joins us, once again, to discuss Genesys, a setting neutral RPG by Fantasy Flight Games, as well as learning a bit more about the Campaign Skyjacks world of Speir!

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Genesys

• DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/228813/Genesys-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=1601603
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Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – Announcements
• 00:02:16 – Intro
• 00:02:51 – Old Song
• 00:03:38 – Eudora Atherton
• 00:04:01 – Ezra Fallenstar
• 00:04:52 – D20 For your thoughts
• 00:05:39 – Creating Skyjacks
• 00:10:53 – James’s Process
• 00:12:02 – How does it stack up
• 00:16:22 – Do mechanics reinforce feel
• 00:18:02 – Biggest flaw
• 00:20:59 – What works
• 00:22:20 – Stories you’re excited to tell
• 00:23:45 – Fanfic
• 00:35:14 – Take it up a level
• 00:35:24 – How do characters change?
• 00:41:39 – Episode Closer
• 00:43:12 – Show Blurb: Design Doc
• 00:43:47 – Outtakes

Transcripts

• https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-263-genesys-and-skyjacks-with-james-damato-discussion/transcript

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• Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
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• Clip 2: Land Of Pirates by Alexander Nakarada
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• Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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