Hosts: Jenn, Joe, Scott, Todd
We talk about superhero games and how most of them involve rolling giant fistfulls of dice and, as such, present an interesting window into thinking about design.
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Hosts: Jenn, Megan, Sarah, Tania, Todd
In this cast, we discuss HEROES OF YARNIA, the KRPG (Knitting RPG) with its creator Tania Richter as well as Sarah Richardson who is playing, along with Megan and Jenn. Todd asks total basic questions as a non-knitter. We also contemplate what else could be gamified like this.
Here’s a link if you want to check the game out:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yarn-quest-2017—heroes-of-yarnia-rpg-mkal
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Hosts: Jenn, Megan, Todd
In this episode, we discuss a recent quiz on board gaming styles. It turns into us talking about the degree to which we like and dislike conflict at the table under different circumstances.
Links-
The quiz in question:
https://apps.quanticfoundry.com/lab/tabletop/
Epimas, with TIME CELLIST! in the comfort bundle:
https://epimas.wordpress.com/
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Hosts: Alex, Jenn
Jenn is joined by friend of the show Alex Roberts to talk about Metatopia. They discuss games they played, panels they were on, and what it’s like playtesting something at a con that’s all about playtesting.
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Players: Adam, Jenn, Todd
Just in time for Janksgiving, we do our second and final AP of Adam’s game Poutine. Who DOESN’T like some Poutine for Janksgiving?
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Players: Adam, Jenn, Todd
We play a playtest version of Adam Robichaud’s super fun Canadian story game Poutine. This is the first of… maybe 2 or 3 sessions? We’ll find out!
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Hosts: Jenn, Kathryn, Todd
A few years ago, Todd, Evan, and Rob talked about language in games. You can listen to that cast here:
http://jankcast.com/archives/2602
We decided to return to the topic because Kathryn Hymes has been working on some really cool language-based games and we wanted to get her thoughts on the intersection of language and gaming.
You can find Kathryn’s design work here:
Enjoy!
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Players: Jenn, Joe, Todd
The thrilling conclusion to Jenn, Joe, and Todd’s actual play of Downfall. WILL THE SOCIETY HAVE A DOWNFALL?
I mean…. yes. That’s the point of the game. BUT HOW?
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Hosts: Kat and Todd
Todd is joined by special guest Kat Jones to talk about sociological theories that can help us understand gaming and gaming communities.
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Players: Jenn, Joe, Todd
This is Part 1 of our AP of Caroline Hobbs’ game Downfall. This episode contains the world/character creation and the first set of scenes. In the next episode we’ll wrap up with the final scenes, culminating in the downfall. Cause, uh… that’s what happens in Downfall.
Downfall is available here: https://lessthanthreegames.com/downfall/
Content Warning: There is some bullying and violence in this episode.
Enjoy!
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