Daniel and Agatha sat down with game designer Derek Chung to discuss Emberwind and the uses of tabletop roleplaying games in therapy! Learn more about Emberwind at emberwindgame.com and Derek’s other work at nomnivoregames.com. Back Emberwind on Kickstarter until Dec. 16 at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nomnivoregames/emberwind-a-new-breed-of-tabletop-role-playing-gam?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=emberwind If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or … Read more
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66. The Games Collection at SVA Library West
November 30th, 2018This week we’re on location at SVA’S Library West where Instruction & Periodicals Librarian David Pemberton and Circulation Manager Christopher Bussmann share with us what goes into building and maintaining a library’s game collection and how games librarianship affects the games and the players.
86. Worldbuilding: Public Transportation in Fantasy
November 30th, 2018Welcome, Junior Wizards! This episode is akin to our Road Trip episode in that Jeff and Aaron sit down to discuss the very important topic of public transportation in Fantasy. Join our Senior Wizards as they pull from their own lives and experiences to go through each of the 5 cities and discuss how our … Read more
Character Creation Spotlight – Crystal Hearts with Aviv and Eran
November 29th, 2018On this special bonus episode, we sit down with Aviv Or and Eran Aviram, creators of the Crystal Hearts setting for Savage Worlds, to shine a quick spotlight on the game and get a rundown of what sorts of characters we can expect to create in this system.
Skyjacks: Episode 5
November 28th, 2018With plans laid, it’s time for our crew to board The Civility. It’s up to Jonnit and Travis to disable enemy cannons without being noticed. CONTENT WARNING Violence Substance Use (minimal, fantasy) Strong Language MUSIC Arne Parrott EDITING Casey Toney INSPIRATION The Decemberists Illimat SYSTEM Genesys
281. After the War Part 2
November 26th, 2018Things get tense as our hapless heroes try to treat the wayward youth they discovered for Song infection and keep the tense political situation on Polvo from boiling over. AFTER THE WAR Back here! BUY MY BOOK! Amazon Pre-Order Barnes and Noble Pre-Order TWITCH SCHEDULE Twitch Page Youtube Archive TAKE ACTION Register to Vote Find your … Read more
Character Creation Cast – AcadeCon 2018 Recap
November 26th, 2018This week we’re recapping our experience at AcadeCon 2018! We recorded this on the road, in person and together, so you’ll be treated to the authentic in-car audio stylings of Amelia and Ryan, so fasten your seat belts, we’re about to get going!
85. Scal Brexton: Adventure Hooks
November 23rd, 2018Welcome, Junior Wizards! This week, thanks to a prompt from Princess Cimorene, Scal Brexton is born! Join our Senior Wizards as they use their old pal Central Casting to craft the backstory of “A gentle grocer with a past. There are buried skeletons in those woods”
Character Creation Spotlight – Turn with Brie Sheldon
November 22nd, 2018On this special bonus episode, we sit down with Brie Sheldon, creator of the Turn slice of life, supernatural RPG, to shine a quick spotlight on the game and get a rundown of what sorts of characters we can expect to create in this system.
72. Senda Linaugh
November 22nd, 2018Game designer and co-creator of She’s a Super Geek, Senda Linaugh, talks gaming, creativity, and community connection. Content note for discussion of abusive relationships. Senda on Twitter She’s a Super Geek Pandas Talking Games Love & Justice We Can Once More Ascend Senda on Gnome Stew