In which Eddy and Dixie interview Joshua Doetsch and talk about his career, his Poe obsession, and much more! Josh’s origin story and video game career White Wolf novel contest Bringing Josh onto Pugmire Writing for a beloved property A cat digression A novel digression A keybard digression They Came from Beyond the Grave Links: … Read more
In which the trio talks the rest of their reflections on the recent Onyx Path Virtual Convention, as well as a long zombie tangent. Squeaks in the Deep is on Kickstarter! A bit on the breadth of horror games A zombie tangent At 20 minutes in, we introduce the topic! M20 Lore of the Traditions … Read more
In which Matthew chats with Leath Sheales about Apocalyptic Record, Mission Statements, and Prometheus Unbound. Environmental hazards in RPGs and making them interesting The structure of Apocalyptic Record Ahroun in the Amazon Galliards and Garou History Theurges and the Umbra Ragabash and Kinfolk Philodox and the Future Werewolf Metaplot Trinity Continuum: Prometheus Unbound Links: Werewolf: … Read more
In which Eddy, Dixie, and Matthew talk about the recently passed Onyx Path Virtual Gaming Convention 2021 and the games announced there. Eddy discusses Yu-Gi-Oh! Matthew discusses Alice in Borderland! Dixie discusses manga in general! We finally get on topic They Came from the Cyclops’s Cave! They Came from [CLASSIFIED]! Squeaks in the Deep Exalted: … Read more
In which Eddy and Dixie talk to the Kickstarter Concierge himself, James Bell! Dixie joins Ian’s side, and then has an existential crisis Starting out during the D20 boom and bust The rise and fall of Fiery Dragon Retail dying and signing up with Onyx Path The cultural nuances of buying alcohol Separating the creative … Read more
In which the trio is joined by Ian A. A. Watson and, of course, Rich Thomas, to make announcements, get excited for the convention weekend, and answer some questions from the live chat. No show notes this week, as it’s mostly just the live panel! Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPathOnyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpathOnyx Path Discord: … Read more
In which the trio gets hyped up (and hypes YOU up) for the Onyx Path Virtual Gaming Convention! Matthew is HYPE Camera…etiquette? Recapping last year’s con! OPP Con 2021! What we are looking forward to! Actual Plays! Owlbear Rodeo Panels! Drinking? Get hype! Links: StartPlaying.Games OPP Con Section: https://startplaying.games/blog/posts/announcing-onyx-path-virtual-gaming-convention-2021 Vorpal Tales: twitch.tv/vorpaltales Dork Tales: twitch.tv/dorktales … Read more
In which Eddy and Matthew talk with Jack Berkenstock of the Bodhana Group about using tabletop RPGs in therapeutic settings. What is the Bodhana Group? Therapy through the game, not about the game Lots of talk about RPG safety tools Using safety tools to start the discussion, not stop it Convincing people to use safety … Read more
In which Eddy and Matthew discuss (in reverse order) our thoughts on the evolution of crowdfunding, the recent Sabbat book announcement, and Trinity Continuum: Anima! Meetings are the mind-killer. Feedback on the Anima design diary. Playing and writing to or against expectations. The V5 Sabbat announcement from Paradox. The Sabbat as antagonists? When crowdfunding started … Read more
In which Eddy tries to apologize to Dixie and Matthew for bad recordings by doing a solo design diary on Trinity Continuum: Anima! French anime Eddy does this to help with recording issues, and thus introduces a recording issue We discuss the nuances of being on fire Developing the idea behind Anima Eddy and Ian … Read more