Jason Pitre is back with more Sig, this time a Forged in the Dark reimagining titled Sig: City of Blades. Here us chat about this new take on Sig, life in the Hellyear 2020, and the online incarnation of Metatopia!

Jason Pitre is back with more Sig, this time a Forged in the Dark reimagining titled Sig: City of Blades. Here us chat about this new take on Sig, life in the Hellyear 2020, and the online incarnation of Metatopia!

83. Sig: City of Blades

Brinkwood: The Blood of Tyrants is a Forged in the Dark game about Robin Hood vs Vampires, created by Erik Bernhardt. Come join us as we talk about eating money, making deals with the fae, and fighting for justice.

Brinkwood: The Blood of Tyrants is a Forged in the Dark game about Robin Hood vs Vampires, created by Erik Bernhardt. Come join us as we talk about eating money, making deals with the fae, and fighting for justice.

82. Brinkwood (It's a Metaphor)

Kevin Petker

Princess World, be Kevin Petker, is a PbtA game about cooperative world building, storytelling, problem solving, and being girls who rule. We chat about how the game evolved out of a request from his daughter into this clever, colorful, collaborative adventure.

Princess World, be Kevin Petker, is a PbtA game about cooperative world building, storytelling, problem solving, and being girls who rule. We chat about how the game evolved out of a request from his daughter into this clever, colorful, collaborative adventure.

81. Princess World with Kevin Petker

Rich Howard, Richard Kreutz-Landry, and Taylor LaBresh are the design trio behind Descent into Midnight. This aquatic PbtA game about community and emotion defies genre, so we make a bunch of ocean puns and get really heartfelt about stuff.

Rich Howard, Richard Kreutz-Landry, and Taylor LaBresh are the design trio behind Descent into Midnight. This aquatic PbtA game about community and emotion defies genre, so we make a bunch of ocean puns and get really heartfelt about stuff.

80. Descent into Midnight

Tracy Barnett

Return guest Tracy Barnett is here in friend capacity this week for a heart-to-heart with Meghan about burnout, asking for help, and where they are right now in that journey.

Return guest Tracy Barnett is here in friend capacity this week for a heart-to-heart with Meghan about burnout, asking for help, and where they are right now in that journey.

79. Burnout with Tracy Barnett

Grant Howitt

Chris Taylor

Grant and Chris are back, and things have only gotten weirder. Below the Spire lies the Heart, an ever-changing district of chaos and horror where you really shouldn't be going. You're going anyway? Of course you are. We talk about why that's a terrible, terrible idea. (CW: Body horror)

Grant and Chris are back, and things have only gotten weirder. Below the Spire lies the Heart, an ever-changing district of chaos and horror where you really shouldn't be going. You're going anyway? Of course you are. We talk about why that's a terrible, terrible idea. (CW: Body horror)

78. Into the Heart with Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor

Dyer Rose

Dyer Rose is a member of the San Jenaro Co-op, a creator-owned group that makes RPGs together. Dyer fills me in on how the structure works, what games they have in production, and what industry issues they're trying to address with their approach.

Dyer Rose is a member of the San Jenaro Co-op, a creator-owned group that makes RPGs together. Dyer fills me in on how the structure works, what games they have in production, and what industry issues they're trying to address with their approach.

77. The San Jenaro Co-Op with Dyer Rose

Oli Jeffery

Quietus is a melancholy horror RPG that uses the Blades in the Dark system to tell heart-wrenching narratives in a one-shot. Game designer Oli Jeffery shares how he utilized the system to take full advantage of the genre.

Quietus is a melancholy horror RPG that uses the Blades in the Dark system to tell heart-wrenching narratives in a one-shot. Game designer Oli Jeffery shares how he utilized the system to take full advantage of the genre.

76. Quietus with Oli Jeffery

Liz Chaipraditkul

In Afterlife: Wandering Souls you play as a Wanderer collecting memories of your life and discovering who you were when you were alive. Liz Chaipraditkul talks about discovering your character over the course of the game and how the mechanics evolved to support this unique and affecting player experience.

In Afterlife: Wandering Souls you play as a Wanderer collecting memories of your life and discovering who you were when you were alive. Liz Chaipraditkul talks about discovering your character over the course of the game and how the mechanics evolved to support this unique and affecting player experience.

75. Afterlife: Wandering Souls with Liz Chaipraditkul

Rob Stith

The Orpheus Protocol is an RPG as well as an actual-play podcast. Creator Rob Stith takes us through the evolution of the game and how running an AP as a living playtest has affected his process.

The Orpheus Protocol is an RPG as well as an actual-play podcast. Creator Rob Stith takes us through the evolution of the game and how running an AP as a living playtest has affected his process.

74. The Orpheus Protocol with Rob Stith

Modifier sits down with designers of all stripes and looks at what it takes to make a great game! With a focus on homebrewing and otherwise modifying existing games to meet your storytelling needs, these interviews dig deep into how changing the rules enables better storytelling. Hosted by Meghan Dornbrock.

Incredibly thoughtful, considerate conversations on a wide variety of topics relating to making games work for you. I began listening for the amazing episodes on accessibility concerns with guest Elsa Sjunneson-Henry, and was delighted to find that every other episode went just as in-depth with its chosen topic. There&#39;s a real sense here of wanting to do right by an expanding, complicated community, and to lead the way with compassion and support. Modifier is a great bunch of people as well as a great resource for sparking thought and new opportunities in how you play games.

thoughtful, in-depth, and compassionate

Modifier is a delightful interview show about the thoughts and ideas that go into tabletop and LARP design, with a focus on reshaping the rules to give everyone the best experience possible. This show is for anyone who has ever made a house rule in a game, and offers a lot of insight on how to make the hobby more friendly and accessible to everyone.

Wonderful Insight on Game Design

Modifier

PK Sullivan

What's the plural of “apocalypse”? Well, we didn’t figure that out. Sorry. Instead, PK tells us all about the game he’s crafting and the process so far as he aims to break our hearts with a pre-apocalyptic saga from which almost nothing can survive. Also, Star Wars! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE PK Sullivan’s Twitter Blog Three Rocketeers Three Rocketeers on One Shot Part 1 | Part 2

What's the plural of “apocalypse”? Well, we didn’t figure that out. Sorry. Instead, PK tells us all about the game he’s crafting and the process so far as he aims to break our hearts with a pre-apocalyptic saga from which almost nothing can survive. Also, Star Wars! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE PK Sullivan’s <a href="https://twitter.com/pk_sullivan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="http://pksullivan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a> <a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/166281/The-Three-Rocketeers--A-World-of-Adventure-for-Fate-Core" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Three Rocketeers</a> <a href="http://www.oneshotpodcast.com/podcasts/one-shot/77-three-rocketeers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Three Rocketeers on One Shot Part 1</a> | <a href="http://www.oneshotpodcast.com/podcasts/one-shot/78-three-rocketeers-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part 2</a>

PK Sullivan’s “Heroes Fall”

Jay Iles

Jay Iles joins us this week to talk about Legacy, a Powered by the Apocalypse game that examines all the ways one might create a legacy as their family rebuilds itself in a strange new world. We chat about his LARP inspired design choices as well as the diverse new scenarios other writers brought to Legacy's core premise.

Jay Iles joins us this week to talk about Legacy, a Powered by the Apocalypse game that examines all the ways one might create a legacy as their family rebuilds itself in a strange new world. We chat about his LARP inspired design choices as well as the diverse new scenarios other writers brought to Legacy's core premise.

57. Rebuilding Legacy with Jay Iles

Hosts Aaron Catano-Saez and Jeff Stormer of All My Fantasy Children are here to celebrate their addition to the network and to have a real NICE chat about how they build the world of Fantasy one character at a time.

Hosts Aaron Catano-Saez and Jeff Stormer of All My Fantasy Children are here to celebrate their addition to the network and to have a real NICE chat about how they build the world of Fantasy one character at a time.

69. Worldbuilding Through Character Creation with Aaron and Jeff

(genuine enthusiasm) Homebrewer Richard shares his journey in creating and playtesting an Edge of the Empire conversion to the Mass Effect universe. (further informational statement) Along with Cat, his wife and a member of the guinea pig game group, Richard shares what worked, what didn't, and how the adventure is going. OUR INTREPID CREW Richard's Instagram and tumblr Cat SUBMIT OGL QUESTIONS Modifier's tumblr

(genuine enthusiasm) Homebrewer Richard shares his journey in creating and playtesting an Edge of the Empire conversion to the Mass Effect universe. (further informational statement) Along with Cat, his wife and a member of the guinea pig game group, Richard shares what worked, what didn't, and how the adventure is going. OUR INTREPID CREW <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thanostradamus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richard's Instagram</a> and <a href="http://pocketmonsterfieldnotes.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tumblr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bothans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cat</a> SUBMIT OGL QUESTIONS <a href="http://modifierpodcast.tumblr.com/post/139077622805/modifier-is-asking-a-lawyer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modifier's tumblr</a>

Mass Effect on the Edge of the Empire

Technically you don't HAVE to go home. In fact, stay here for a little while! Jeff Stormer from Party of One, the podcast all about two-player RPGs, is here to talk about playing SMALL games. How do you play or modify games for just two people? Or even ONE person? There's a lot more out there for the small table, and we talk about it. PARTY PEOPLE Jeff / Party of One twitter Party of One Podcast CROSSOVER Meghan Plays 39 Dark on Party of One

Technically you don't HAVE to go home. In fact, stay here for a little while! Jeff Stormer from Party of One, the podcast all about two-player RPGs, is here to talk about playing SMALL games. How do you play or modify games for just two people? Or even ONE person? There's a lot more out there for the small table, and we talk about it. PARTY PEOPLE <a href="https://twitter.com/partyofonepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff / Party of One twitter</a> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/partyofonepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Party of One Podcast</a> CROSSOVER <a href="https://soundcloud.com/partyofonepodcast/29-dark-mars-colony-39-dark-with-meghan-dornbrock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meghan Plays 39 Dark on Party of One</a>

21. Scaling Games Part 2: GO ...HOME?

Quinn Wilson

This week we get deep, discussing the role of culture in games and how to approach modifying that part of the fiction. Quinn Wilson, GM of Swallows of the South and noted Guy Fieri enthusiast, leads the way. THE GOOD GOOD LINKS Quinn's garbage twitter Swallows of the South Flavortown Quinn Murphy's Drau

This week we get deep, discussing the role of culture in games and how to approach modifying that part of the fiction. Quinn Wilson, GM of Swallows of the South and noted Guy Fieri enthusiast, leads the way. THE GOOD GOOD LINKS <a href="https://twitter.com/monkipiquinn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quinn's garbage twitter</a> <a href="https://swallowsofthesouth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swallows of the South</a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FPywrk35MMgPcdKimhuI5Y-VgWmUSQ3Q3CXWL0N4Ux4/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flavortown</a> <a href="http://www.thoughtcrimegames.net/i-am-but-a-simple-merchant-the-drau/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quinn Murphy's Drau</a>

22. Culture Modding with Quinn Wilson

Aaron King

Aaron King chats about what a zine is and what RPG zines offer to the gamespace. We talk about format, function, and selling out with Kickstarter's Zine Quest.

Aaron King chats about what a zine is and what RPG zines offer to the gamespace. We talk about format, function, and selling out with Kickstarter's Zine Quest.

72. Going on a Zine Quest with Aaron King

We’ve been threatening it for weeks, but we finally did it. Friend of the network and actual lawyer Priyanko “Pranks” Paul breaks down WotC’s OGL and answers your legal questions about using the license. Turns out, it’s way less scary than it looks! DUE DILIGENCE Pranks on twitter Never Tell Me The Pods Reddit AMA on the OGL 2004 OGL FAQ WotC’s OGL vs DMG guide and the SRD copyright.gov Empire of Imagination

We’ve been threatening it for weeks, but we finally did it. Friend of the network and actual lawyer Priyanko “Pranks” Paul breaks down WotC’s OGL and answers your legal questions about using the license. Turns out, it’s way less scary than it looks! DUE DILIGENCE <a href="https://twitter.com/roguetldr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pranks on twitter</a> <a href="http://nevertellmethepods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Never Tell Me The Pods</a> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/413uu7/dd_ama_with_mike_mearls_and_chris_lindsay_115/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reddit AMA on the OGL</a> <a href="http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=d20/oglfaq/20040123f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2004 OGL FAQ</a> <a href="http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/systems-reference-document-srd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WotC’s OGL vs DMG guide and the SRD</a> <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">copyright.gov</a> <a href="http://www.empireofimagination.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empire of Imagination</a>

7. Modifier Gets A Lawyer!

Brie Sheldon

Brie Sheldon returns to talk about Turn, their game about shapeshifters in a small town. We look at destructive &amp; deconstructive approaches to PbtA, as well as why the small-town setting is so integral to the play experience.

Brie Sheldon returns to talk about Turn, their game about shapeshifters in a small town. We look at destructive &amp; deconstructive approaches to PbtA, as well as why the small-town setting is so integral to the play experience.

65. Turn with Brie Sheldon

Tim Brown

Studio Manager for Ulisses North America and RPG veteran Tim Brown gives us a look at what it takes to bring The Dark Eye (Das Schwarze Auge), one of the most popular German-language RPGs with a 30+ year history, to English audiences. How are German games different from English games, and what makes the new edition of The Dark Eye so special? UNSER GAST Timothy Brown Ulisses Spiele North America The Dark Eye Kickstarter

Studio Manager for Ulisses North America and RPG veteran Tim Brown gives us a look at what it takes to bring The Dark Eye (Das Schwarze Auge), one of the most popular German-language RPGs with a 30+ year history, to English audiences. How are German games different from English games, and what makes the new edition of The Dark Eye so special? UNSER GAST <a href="http://www.ulisses-us.com/blog/north-american-team-reflection-timothy-brown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Timothy Brown</a> <a href="http://ulisses-us.com/thedarkeye/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ulisses Spiele North America</a> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1216685848/the-dark-eye-rpgenglish-edition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dark Eye Kickstarter</a>

11. The Dark Eye with Tim Brown

Kristen Devine

Tim &amp; Kristen, longtime friends of the show, are here to talk all about their games, game hacks, and how designing together affected their relationship. We talk a lot about how they change games, but also how games changed them.

Tim &amp; Kristen, longtime friends of the show, are here to talk all about their games, game hacks, and how designing together affected their relationship. We talk a lot about how they change games, but also how games changed them.

60. How Games Changed Tim & Kristen Devine

This week we're basically a Sailor Moon fan podcast, thanks to the creative team behind Beautiful Senshi Hearts, a magical girl spin on Monster Hearts. Josh Kronegold, Anne Ratchat, and James (JC) Holder talk about their game and the magical girl genre. Special guest Lisa Padol. FIGHTING EVIL BY MOONLIGHT Josh (the pink one) Anne (the blue one) James (the green one) Lisa (the cat) WINNING LOVE BY DAYLIGHT Beautiful Senshi Hearts NEVER RUNNING FROM A REAL FIGHT Stop, Hack, &amp; Roll

This week we're basically a Sailor Moon fan podcast, thanks to the creative team behind Beautiful Senshi Hearts, a magical girl spin on Monster Hearts. Josh Kronegold, Anne Ratchat, and James (JC) Holder talk about their game and the magical girl genre. Special guest Lisa Padol. FIGHTING EVIL BY MOONLIGHT <a href="http://mneme.dreamwidth.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josh (the pink one)</a> <a href="https://plus.google.com/104814152494422831198/posts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne (the blue one)</a> <a href="http://www.jcholder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James (the green one)</a> <a href="http://www.labcats.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa (the cat)</a> WINNING LOVE BY DAYLIGHT <a href="http://slicedupfor.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a9ffe9caa6e713b341b372638&amp;id=79dede0f3a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beautiful Senshi Hearts</a> NEVER RUNNING FROM A REAL FIGHT <a href="http://www.stophackandroll.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stop, Hack, &amp; Roll</a>

12. Beautiful Senshi Hearts, Make UP!

Hannah Shaffer and Evan Rowland have hacked their own game! We talk about how Questlandia lead to Noirlandia, what constitutes a noir, and the perils of the banana industry. Warning: there's a lot of giggling in this one. RUNNING THE BANANA STAND Evan Rowland Hannah Shaffer Noirlandia Kickstarter Make Big Things NON-BANANA BUSINESS Noisy Person Cards Actual Play Noisy Person Cards Kickstarter AcadeCon Kickstarter

Hannah Shaffer and Evan Rowland have hacked their own game! We talk about how Questlandia lead to Noirlandia, what constitutes a noir, and the perils of the banana industry. Warning: there's a lot of giggling in this one. RUNNING THE BANANA STAND <a href="https://twitter.com/adrawnnovel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evan Rowland</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hanbandit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hannah Shaffer</a> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hannahshaffer/noirlandia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noirlandia Kickstarter</a> <a href="http://makebigthings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Big Things</a> NON-BANANA BUSINESS <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/oneshotrpg/v/62040804" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noisy Person Cards Actual Play</a> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshotpodcast/noisy-person-cards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noisy Person Cards Kickstarter</a> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/acadecon-2016-leveling-up?ref=users" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AcadeCon Kickstarter</a>

9. Noirlandia

Mark Richardson

This one goes long heroes, but that's because Mark has just as much to say about his shared-conciousness RPG "Headspace" as I have to ask, and he's too polite (Canadian) to tell me to wrap it up already. Jack in, this one goes places! OPERATORS Mark Richardson Green Hat Designs Headspace RPG UPGRADES Headspace on One Shot Part One | Part Two

This one goes long heroes, but that's because Mark has just as much to say about his shared-conciousness RPG "Headspace" as I have to ask, and he's too polite (Canadian) to tell me to wrap it up already. Jack in, this one goes places! OPERATORS <a href="https://twitter.com/slavetothehat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Richardson</a> <a href="http://www.greenhatdesigns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Hat Designs</a> <a href="http://www.greenhatdesigns.com/?project=head-space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Headspace RPG</a> UPGRADES Headspace on One Shot <a href="http://oneshotpodcast.com/podcasts/one-shot/88-headspace/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part One</a> | <a href="http://oneshotpodcast.com/podcasts/one-shot/89-headspace-part-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part Two</a>

17. Let's Visit Mark Richardson's Headspace

Aviv &amp; Eran, the team behind webcomic Up to Four Players, are here to talk about their original Savage Worlds setting: Crystal Heart. We talk about their creative process, with game writing and comic drawing acting as supports and influences for the other, and about the emotional range of stories that Crystal Heart with Savage Worlds allows players to tell.

Aviv &amp; Eran, the team behind webcomic Up to Four Players, are here to talk about their original Savage Worlds setting: Crystal Heart. We talk about their creative process, with game writing and comic drawing acting as supports and influences for the other, and about the emotional range of stories that Crystal Heart with Savage Worlds allows players to tell.

67. Aviv & Eran's Crystal Heart (A Savage Worlds Setting)

Brian Feister

Open Legend is an "open source RPG" created by Brian Feister with the intent that the system can be used to tell any epic story of your choice. We take a look at how the system is broken down into components and how those can be manipulated to suit your preferred genre. CHARACTERS Brian Feister BOONS Open Legend RPG (website) Open Legend RPG (twitter) Open Legend Community BANES Masks AP Livestream video

Open Legend is an "open source RPG" created by Brian Feister with the intent that the system can be used to tell any epic story of your choice. We take a look at how the system is broken down into components and how those can be manipulated to suit your preferred genre. CHARACTERS <a href="https://twitter.com/brianfeister" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Feister</a> BOONS <a href="http://www.openlegendrpg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Open Legend RPG (website)</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenLegendRPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Open Legend RPG (twitter)</a> <a href="https://openlegend.mightybell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Open Legend Community</a> BANES <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WNWTgVNc6Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Masks AP Livestream video</a>

15. The (Open) Legend of Brian Feister

Nolan T Jones

Nolan drops in again with another exciting development at Roll20 - the Charactermancer! We talk about how this tool changes gameplay for new and old players alike, how licensing comes into play, and what we can expect to see in the future. We also chat about community involvement and whats in our Crunchyroll queues, so get ready!

Nolan drops in again with another exciting development at Roll20 - the Charactermancer! We talk about how this tool changes gameplay for new and old players alike, how licensing comes into play, and what we can expect to see in the future. We also chat about community involvement and whats in our Crunchyroll queues, so get ready!

59. Roll20's Charactermancer with Nolan T Jones

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