Character Evolution Cast E01 – Voices with James D’Amato
June 4, 2018
Show Notes
On the very first episode of Character Evolution Cast we sit down with James D’Amato, host of the ONE SHOT podcast, to learn about how incorporating character voices can enhance your play experience.
Guest:
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James D’Amato
Twitter: [@OneShotRPG][1]
One Shot Network Twitter: [@OneShotNetwork][2]
One Shot Network Website: [One Shot Website][3]
Dungeon Dome Card Game Twitter: [@DungeonDome][4]
Dungeon Dome Card Game Website: [bit.ly/dungeondome][5]
Pre-Order: [The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide][6]
Timestamps:
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00:00:00 – Announcements
00:01:46 – Introductions
00:05:20 – Why James started One Shot
00:08:33 – Amelia has a fangirl moment
00:11:05 – James talks about his favorite character
00:13:25 – Character growth and evolution
00:17:39 – We get an idea for another show
00:18:11 – Why should people give RPGs a try?
00:22:18 – Moving from playing to designing
00:28:19 – Character Evolution Cast talks about voices
00:29:15 – Why is James our expert?
00:30:27 – Why should people use character voices?
00:32:41 – What if you are really shy?
00:40:00 – How does using a character voice help you play better?
00:40:36 – Playing close to/far from the spine
00:47:27 – Techniques (and not just accents!)
00:48:00 – Spine work/posture
00:50:03 – Adding/changing emotion
00:54:52 – Jim McClure makes million dollar deals
00:59:15 – Impressions
01:03:12 – Being conscious and respectful in your performance
01:10:25 – Choosing the right voice
01:12:02 – Ryan and Amelia give it a try
01:23:49 – Maintaining a voice for a long time
01:32:08 – Noisy Person Cards
01:39:04 – Moving your voice around
01:41:58 – Just let yourself have fun!
01:43:04 – PLUGS!
01:44:58 – Episode Closer
Music:
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Opening: [Meditation Impromptu 03][7] by [Kevin MacLeod][8]
Clip 1: Adventure by Be Your Own Pet ([One Shot Podcast][9] Theme)
Clip 2: [Hero (Remix)][10] by [Steve Combs][11]
Main Theme: [Endless Motion][12] by [Ben Sound][13]
Our Podcast:
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Character Creation Cast: [@CreationCast][14]
Amelia Antrim: [@gingerreckoning][15]
Ryan Boelter: [@lordneptune][16]
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com/
[1]: https://twitter.com/OneShotRPG
[2]: https://twitter.com/OneShotNetwork
[3]: https://oneshotpodcast.com//
[4]: https://twitter.com/DungeonDome
[5]: https://bit.ly/dungeondome
[6]: https://amzn.to/2Jl2E2f
[7]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03
[8]: http://incompetech.com
[9]: https://oneshotpodcast.com//
[10]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix
[11]: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/
[12]: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/endless-motion-edm-electro
[13]: https://www.bensound.com/
[14]: https://twitter.com/CreationCast
[15]: https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning
[16]: https://twitter.com/lordneptune