Role Playing Public Radio » campaign http://slangdesign.com/rppr Commentary and Comedy Edition Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:45:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Role Playing Public Radio looks at role playing games with humor and insight. Our mission is to make gaming more fun, whether it is celebrating a legendary session or making fun of dysfunctional games. If you have ever slain a gazebo by mistake, looted the body of a sass mouthed NPC, or died screaming in Call of Cthulhu, RPPR is for you! Ross Payton no Ross Payton rpprpodcast@gmail.com rpprpodcast@gmail.com (Ross Payton) 2005-2010 RPPR examines a new topic in gaming each episode. Listen in and hear some new gaming anecdotes and advice. role playing games, dungeons dragons, call of cthulhu, gaming, rpgs, geeks, comedy, d20 Role Playing Public Radio » campaign http://slangdesign.com/rppr/ituneslogosmall.jpg http://slangdesign.com/rppr RPPR Episode 65: Fear in the Long Haul http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2011/10/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-65-fear-in-the-long-haul/ http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2011/10/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-65-fear-in-the-long-haul/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:26:33 +0000 Ross http://slangdesign.com/rppr/?p=466
  • RPPR Episode 22: Get Your Fear On
  • RPPR Episode 23: Halloween Tricks and Treats
  • RPPR Episode 24: GO GO GO! and other Action Movie Cliches
    • ]]>     This episode is sponsored by Audible Books. Sign up today and get a free 14 day trial and audiobook.

    News: Check out the newest RPPR Kickstarter: Killsplosion! A rules light competitive PvP tabletop RPG. Get 10 preview RPPR Actual Play episodes when you contribute $20 or more.

    Zombies of the World on sale! Get your print copy autographed by the RPPR group or get the PDF for only $2.99

    Synopsis: We’ve been talking about adventure and campaign design lately, so we thought it would be appropriate for an episode on horror campaigns and how to run them. The pacing for a horror campaign is different because characters in these games tend to wear down through attrition. Thus, you have to take into account their reduced capabilities when designing adventures or plan for a new way to insert new player characters when the existing ones die or go mad. Furthermore, less is more when it comes to horror. A slight aberration from the mundane is often more terrifying than random tentacle monsters. Tom did not write a letter but we do have shout outs and anecdotes.

    Shout outs:

    Song: Forest of Fear by Bob Dean

     

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    3. RPPR Episode 24: GO GO GO! and other Action Movie Cliches

    ]]>     http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2011/10/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-65-fear-in-the-long-haul/feed/ 8 advice,campaign,game design,horror This episode is sponsored by Audible Books. Sign up today and get a free 14 day trial and audiobook. - News: Check out the newest RPPR Kickstarter: Killsplosion! A rules light competitive PvP tabletop RPG. This episode is sponsored by Audible Books. Sign up today and get a free 14 day trial and audiobook. (http://www.audiblepodcast.com/roleplaying) News: Check out the newest RPPR Kickstarter: Killsplosion! A rules light competitive PvP tabletop RPG. Get 10 preview RPPR Actual Play episodes when you contribute $20 or more. (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rosspayton/killsplosion-a-pvp-rules-light-tabletop-rpg) Zombies of the World on sale! Get your print copy autographed by the RPPR group or get the PDF for only $2.99 (http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/the-book) Synopsis: We've been talking about adventure and campaign design lately, so we thought it would be appropriate for an episode on horror campaigns and how to run them. The pacing for a horror campaign is different because characters in these games tend to wear down through attrition. Thus, you have to take into account their reduced capabilities when designing adventures or plan for a new way to insert new player characters when the existing ones die or go mad. Furthermore, less is more when it comes to horror. A slight aberration from the mundane is often more terrifying than random tentacle monsters. Tom did not write a letter but we do have shout outs and anecdotes. Shout outs: * Nostalgic Critic: The Hauntin (http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/videolinks/thatguywiththeglasses/nostalgia-critic/32771-the-haunting)g - find out which was the best version of this haunted house movie. * Z.N.A: Journey: (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057U3THY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rolplapubrad-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B0057U3THY) A zombie apocalypse ebook. Short and entertaining. * Patton Oswalt - Finest Hour (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LAZK8G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rolplapubrad-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B005LAZK8G): A new comedy CD by Patton Oswalt. * Fantasy by DYE: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QFwo57WKwg) Electro song with epic music video. NSFW. * Prince of Darkness: (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AOX0A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rolplapubrad-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B0000AOX0A) Part of John Carpenter's Apocalypse trilogy. * The Dedicated: (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/the_dedicated) A modded Killing Floor server with new weapons and high level perks. * The Thing (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002CHK1S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rolplapubrad-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=B0002CHK1S): Classic alien sci-fi horror and part of the Apocalypse trilogy. * The Hunger Games Trilogy: (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XJRQUQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rolplapubrad-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B004XJRQUQ) Great dystopian sci-fi novel series. * In the Mouth of Madness (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/078062856X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rolplapubrad-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=078062856X): Lovecraftian horror film and part of the Apocalypse trilogy. Song: Forest of Fear by Bob Dean (http://www.facebook.com/bobdeanmusic) (http://slangdesign.com/rppr/wp-content/uploads/300x250_060711_umberto_1_green1.jpg)   Ross Payton no 1:18:25     RPPR Episode 55: One for the Recordbooks http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2011/03/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-55-one-for-the-recordbooks/ http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2011/03/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-55-one-for-the-recordbooks/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:23:49 +0000 Ross http://slangdesign.com/rppr/?p=386
  • RPPR Episode 24: GO GO GO! and other Action Movie Cliches
    • ]]>     Preorder my new book Zombies of the World and get a free poster and shipping!

    The RPPR Forums now support the iPhone and Android app Tapatalk. Post wherever and whenever you want. Go nuts!

    Synopsis: Every once in a while in a campaign, you need to shake things up with a big event – an epic boss fight or jaw dropping action scene that ties up a campaign or story arc. Of course, in order to make things memorable, you need to up your game as a GM. But how do you go above and beyond? Tom and I discuss ways to psyche the players up, prep for a big event and run it. Plus Tom has a letter, shout outs and anecdotes.

    Shout outs

    Music: My Skateboard will go on by Anamanaguchi

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    ]]>     http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2011/03/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-55-one-for-the-recordbooks/feed/ 5 advice,campaign,letter from tom,rifts Preorder my new book Zombies of the World and get a free poster and shipping! - The RPPR Forums now support the iPhone and Android app Tapatalk. Post wherever and whenever you want. Go nuts! - Synopsis: Every once in a while in a campaign, (http://slangdesign.com/rppr/wp-content/uploads/290r4zk-300x235.jpg)Preorder my new book Zombies of the World and get a free poster and shipping! The RPPR Forums (http://slangdesign.com/forums/index.php) now support the iPhone and Android app Tapatalk. (http://www.tapatalk.com/)Post wherever and whenever you want. Go nuts! Synopsis: Every once in a while in a campaign, you need to shake things up with a big event - an epic boss fight or jaw dropping action scene that ties up a campaign or story arc. Of course, in order to make things memorable, you need to up your game as a GM. But how do you go above and beyond? Tom and I discuss ways to psyche the players up, prep for a big event and run it. Plus Tom has a letter, shout outs and anecdotes. Shout outs * Operation Family Secrets (http://www.amazon.com/Operation-Family-Secrets-Mobsters-Murderous/dp/0307717720): This family is nothing but secrets and lies! SECRETS AND LIES * We didn't playtest this at all: (http://www.amazon.com/We-Didnt-Playtest-This-All/dp/B001N11OI2/) An insanely fun card game with an honest title * Zombies of the World (http://www.zombiesoftheworld.com/the-book/): BUY MY BOOK :D * The Music Scene: (http://www.amazon.com/The-Music-Scene/dp/B002TETWLS) Chillax album from Blockhead Music: My Skateboard will go on by Anamanaguchi (https://8bc.org/members/Anamanaguchi/) Ross Payton no 1:20:24     RPPR Episode 49: Morality Role Play http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2010/09/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-49-morality-role-play/ http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2010/09/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-49-morality-role-play/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 03:50:53 +0000 Ross http://slangdesign.com/rppr/?p=350
  • RPPR Episode 08: The Role of Rules
  • Actual Play: Wushu Dodgeball – To Save The World
  • RPPR Episode 50: Danse Macabre 2: Electric Boogaloo
    • ]]>     Morality and alignment are two of the trickiest issues in tabletop RPGs. Every player has their own perspective, beliefs and biases and they frequently come out during play. How do you deal with conflicts over moral dilemmas? We go over several possible reasons why this occurs and how to resolve it. Tom forgot his letter at work, but we do have several shout outs and anecdotes:

    Song: Fuck Your Morals by Nothing in Return

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    ]]>     http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2010/09/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-49-morality-role-play/feed/ 23 advice,alignment,campaign,playing Morality and alignment are two of the trickiest issues in tabletop RPGs. Every player has their own perspective, beliefs and biases and they frequently come out during play. How do you deal with conflicts over moral dilemmas? Morality and alignment are two of the trickiest issues in tabletop RPGs. Every player has their own perspective, beliefs and biases and they frequently come out during play. How do you deal with conflicts over moral dilemmas? We go over several possible reasons why this occurs and how to resolve it. Tom forgot his letter at work, but we do have several shout outs and anecdotes: * Minecraft (http://www.minecraft.net/): A highly addicting computer game of building and violent death, still in alpha but worth the $13 * The Daily Show: Earth (http://www.amazon.com/Daily-Show-Stewart-Presents-Earth/dp/044657922X). A book about Earth by the writers of the Daily Show. It's funny, I am guessing. * A Dirty World: (http://www.amazon.com/Dirty-World-Greg-Stolze/dp/0857440012/) Excellent film noir inspired RPG by Greg Stolze. * Brian Regan: Epitome of Hyperbole (http://www.amazon.com/Brian-Regan-Epitome-Hyperbole/dp/B001AXU1FK). A comedy DVD from the stand up comic. * Rififi: A film noir classic. A jewel heist goes awry in Paris and someone must pay the price. * Citizen Cohn: A film about McCarthy's lawyer, played by James Wood. * E.S. Posthumus - Makara: Cinematic music that is perfect for gaming. * Point of Order: A documentary about the McCarthy trials. * Ean Moody and Violet Kirk: two great artists available for commissions. Song: Fuck Your Morals by Nothing in Return (http://myspace.com/nothinginreturn) Ross Payton no 1:00:14     RPPR Episode 47: Adventures in the Real World http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2010/07/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-47-adventures-in-the-real-world/ http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2010/07/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-47-adventures-in-the-real-world/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:49:25 +0000 Ross http://slangdesign.com/rppr/?p=338
  • RPPR Episode 64: Adventures in Adventuring
  • RPPR Episode 55: One for the Recordbooks
  • Interview with Jonny Nexus of Critical Miss and author of Game Night
    • ]]>     My campaign for Monsters and Other Childish Things, Road Trip is available for pre-order! Buy it here!

    The Codex of War is out! Download it here.
    If you like our AP episodes, donate to the ‘Get Aaron to Gencon’ Kickstarter to get early access to 5 AP episodes.

    The real world holds just as much adventure as any fantasy or sci-fi setting. In this episode, Tom and I discuss various types of games you could run based in the real world with normal PCs (with no extraordinary abilities or cinematic fighting skills). There are more possibilities than you might realize.

    Shout Outs

    Music: Anything 4 Adventure by the Jim Morey Band.

    If a real world campaign interests you, check out the following resources below the fold.

    I outlined a campaign based on contemporary insurgencies and guerrilla warfare. Imagine the challenges a Human Terrain Team in Afghanistan faces or normal people caught between warring factions in Iraq. There’s also the Naxalite rebellion in India, Mexican drug cartels challenging the government and gang war in Brazilian Favelas.

    • Global Guerrillas: A great blog on guerrilla warfare, terrorism and insurgencies
    • McMafia: a book about the new trends in criminal syndicates and cartels around the world.
    • Cities Under Siege: a book on political violence in cities today and how it affects life in them.
    • Shock Doctrine: How governments and corporations exploit disasters for profit.
    • Off the Books: A study of the black market economy in the ghetto.
    • Wonga Coup: An account of how a few Westerners tried to take over a country in Africa and failed.

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    ]]>     http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2010/07/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-47-adventures-in-the-real-world/feed/ 4 aaron,advice,campaign,game design,gencon My campaign for Monsters and Other Childish Things, Road Trip is available for pre-order! Buy it here! - The Codex of War is out! Download it here. If you like our AP episodes, donate to the 'Get Aaron to Gencon' Kickstarter to get early access to 5 ... My campaign for Monsters and Other Childish Things, Road Trip is available for pre-order! Buy it here! The Codex of War is out! Download it here. (http://media.blubrry.com/rppr/slangdesign.com/rppr/RPPR-Codex-of_War.pdf) If you like our AP episodes, donate to the 'Get Aaron to Gencon' Kickstarter to get early access to 5 AP episodes. (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rosspayton/rppr-get-aaron-to-gencon) The real world holds just as much adventure as any fantasy or sci-fi setting. In this episode, Tom and I discuss various types of games you could run based in the real world with normal PCs (with no extraordinary abilities or cinematic fighting skills). There are more possibilities than you might realize. Shout Outs * The Good, The Bad and The Weird (http://www.amazon.com/Good-Bad-Weird-Kang-ho-Song/dp/B003NLE5JA/) * Blue Collar (http://www.amazon.com/Collar-Amazon-com-Exclusive-Richard-Pryor/dp/B0033PSH8G) * IT Crowd (http://www.amazon.com/Crowd-Complete-Seasons/dp/B002PDZK7S/) * Killing Floor (http://www.killingfloorthegame.com/) * Dresden Files RPG (http://www.dresdenfilesrpg.com/) * Fuller Memorandum (http://www.amazon.com/Fuller-Memorandum-Laundry-Files-Novel/dp/044101867X/) * Trying Human (http://www.tryinghuman.com/) * String Theory (http://www.stringtheorycomic.com/) Music: Anything 4 Adventure by the Jim Morey Band. (http://jimmorey.blogspot.com/) If a real world campaign interests you, check out the following resources below the fold. I outlined a campaign based on contemporary insurgencies and guerrilla warfare. Imagine the challenges a Human Terrain Team (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Terrain_Team) in Afghanistan faces or normal people caught between warring factions in Iraq (http://iraqimojo.blogspot.com/2006/12/sectarian-fault-lines-explained-through.html). There's also the Naxalite rebellion in India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naxalite-Maoist_insurgency), Mexican drug cartels challenging the governmen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Drug_War)t and gang war in Brazilian Favelas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Favela). * Global Guerrillas (http://globalguerrillas.typepad.com/): A great blog on guerrilla warfare, terrorism and insurgencies * McMafia (http://www.amazon.com/McMafia-Journey-Through-Criminal-Underworld/dp/1400095123/): a book about the new trends in criminal syndicates and cartels around the world. * Cities Under Siege: (http://www.amazon.com/Cities-Under-Siege-Military-Urbanism/dp/1844673154/)a book on political violence in cities today and how it affects life in them. * Shock Doctrine: (http://www.amazon.com/Shock-Doctrine-Rise-Disaster-Capitalism/dp/0312427999) How governments and corporations exploit disasters for profit. * Off the Books (http://www.amazon.com/Off-Books-Underground-Economy-Urban/dp/0674030710/): A study of the black market economy in the ghetto. * Wonga Coup (http://www.amazon.com/Wonga-Coup-Ruthless-Determination-Oil-Rich/dp/B001Q3M6SY/): An account of how a few Westerners tried to take over a country in Africa and failed. Ross Payton no 1:12:26     RPPR Episode 33: Sightseeing Tours http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2009/06/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-33-sightseeing-tours/ http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2009/06/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-33-sightseeing-tours/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:26:00 +0000 Ross http://slangdesign.com/rppr/?p=188
  • RPPR Episode 25: Save vs. Warm Fuzzies
    • ]]>     Taking a tour in an established setting like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings can be a highlight of your gaming experience or the vacation from hell. Crossing lightsabers with Vader, flying with the crew of the Serenity or taking down a Terminator with pipe bombs and Mack trucks is the stuff of gaming legend. But on the other hand, being smacked down by Drizzt, begging Elminister for help or watching Harry Potter save the day (again) is slightly worse than being dragged naked across broken glass. We discuss how to run fun games with established settings, including settings that lack published gaming sourcebooks. Plus, a new letter from Tom, a listener anecdotes and a new segment-The World of Synnibar Character Creation Spotlight!

    RPPR Forums Highlights

    Shout Outs

    Music: Tourist Trap by the White Rabbits

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      ]]>       http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2009/06/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-33-sightseeing-tours/feed/ 14 advice,campaign,setting,synnibarr,the new world campaign Taking a tour in an established setting like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings can be a highlight of your gaming experience or the vacation from hell. Crossing lightsabers with Vader, flying with the crew of the Serenity or taking down a Terminator with p... Taking a tour in an established setting like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings can be a highlight of your gaming experience or the vacation from hell. Crossing lightsabers with Vader, flying with the crew of the Serenity or taking down a Terminator with pipe bombs and Mack trucks is the stuff of gaming legend. But on the other hand, being smacked down by Drizzt, begging Elminister for help or watching Harry Potter save the day (again) is slightly worse than being dragged naked across broken glass. We discuss how to run fun games with established settings, including settings that lack published gaming sourcebooks. Plus, a new letter from Tom, a listener anecdotes and a new segment-The World of Synnibar Character Creation Spotlight! RPPR Forums Highlights (http://www.slangdesign.com/forums/index.php?topic=181.0) * Rehabilitating the Bad GM (and why I now hate KOTOR) (http://www.slangdesign.com/forums/index.php?topic=181.0) * Project 15 (http://www.slangdesign.com/forums/index.php?topic=208.0) * CREEPY THREAD OF DOOM (http://www.slangdesign.com/forums/index.php?topic=206.0) Shout Outs * Me of Little Faith - new book from Lewis Black * The World of Synnibarr -The Ultimate in Transgenre Gaming! * Battle Dragons - a rpg of dragons that battle * Freeman's Mind (http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=49C3B7EDD1624C55)- now we know why Gordon never talked in the games Music: Tourist Trap by the White Rabbits (http://www.whiterabbitsmusic.com/home/) Ross Payton no       RPPR Episode 23: Halloween Tricks and Treats http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2008/10/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-23-halloween-tricks-and-treats/ http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2008/10/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-23-halloween-tricks-and-treats/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:17:18 +0000 Ross http://slangdesign.com/rppr/?p=113
    • RPPR Episode 65: Fear in the Long Haul
    • RPPR Actual Play Double Feature Halloween Special: Esoterrorists and Fear Itself
      • ]]>       Horror deserves more than one episode, so we’re going to keep talking about it. We cover everything from foreshadowing scares to some of the best and worst horror games we’ve been in. If you want to improve on terrifying players, grab from our bag of tricks and treats.

      Music: More number stations from the Conet Project

      Shout outs:
      Dead Space: Insanely freaky 360 game
      Fatal Frame 1: Another freaky survival horror video game
      Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer
      Book of Unremitting Horror

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      ]]>       http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2008/10/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-23-halloween-tricks-and-treats/feed/ 10 advice,campaign,horror,number stations Horror deserves more than one episode, so we're going to keep talking about it. We cover everything from foreshadowing scares to some of the best and worst horror games we've been in. If you want to improve on terrifying players, Horror deserves more than one episode, so we're going to keep talking about it. We cover everything from foreshadowing scares to some of the best and worst horror games we've been in. If you want to improve on terrifying players, grab from our bag of tricks and treats. Music: More number stations from the Conet Project (http://www.irdial.com/conet.htm) Shout outs: Dead Space: (http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Space-Xbox-360/dp/B000X1PE16/) Insanely freaky 360 game Fatal Frame 1 (http://www.amazon.com/Fatal-Frame-xbox/dp/B00006ZCD1/): Another freaky survival horror video game Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (http://www.amazon.com/Jack-Brooks-Monster-Trevor-Matthews/dp/B001C0NMU2/) Book of Unremitting Horror (http://www.amazon.com/Book-Unremitting-Horror-Gumshoe-Version/dp/0953998150/) Ross Payton no       RPPR Episode 21: So You Want to Create a Campaign http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2008/09/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-21-so-you-want-to-create-a-campaign/ http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2008/09/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-21-so-you-want-to-create-a-campaign/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:53:19 +0000 Ross http://slangdesign.com/rppr/?p=103
    • RPPR Episode 13: The Awesome Action Packed Alliterative Adventure
      • ]]>       Most games start as an idea in the GM’s head. However, it takes some work to go from idea to having a full campaign ready to run. Tom and I discuss the process of creating a campaign and our experiences in creating and running them. If you want to make a game that lasts more than a few sessions, you should give our advice a try. Plus, a very personal letter from Tom, in which he admits that he’s a cheating bastard, shout outs and new anecdotes!

      Shout Outs:

      • Day by Day Armageddon: If you write a zombie apocalypse novel do NOT do what this novel did. It’s just terrible. So very very terrible.
      • Mutant Chronicles: A movie based on the RPG, Mutant Chronicles. And it’s so horrible that words can’t adequately describe how horrible it is.
      • Bigger Faster Stronger: A documentary about power gamers in real life, steroid users. An excellent look into the mindset of the athletes and gym rats who use it and the culture that condones winning at all costs.
      • House of Leaves: This is a crazy book. I’m not done with it but it is worth reading.

      Music: Write My Story by Air 5.
      Promo: RPG Life.

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      ]]>       http://slangdesign.com/rppr/2008/09/podcast-episode/rppr-episode-21-so-you-want-to-create-a-campaign/feed/ 4 advice,campaign,gm,mutants and masterminds,plot,world of darkness,writing,zombies Most games start as an idea in the GM's head. However, it takes some work to go from idea to having a full campaign ready to run. Tom and I discuss the process of creating a campaign and our experiences in creating and running them. Most games start as an idea in the GM's head. However, it takes some work to go from idea to having a full campaign ready to run. Tom and I discuss the process of creating a campaign and our experiences in creating and running them. If you want to make a game that lasts more than a few sessions, you should give our advice a try. Plus, a very personal letter from Tom, in which he admits that he's a cheating bastard, shout outs and new anecdotes! Shout Outs: * Day by Day Armageddon: (http://www.amazon.com/Day-Armageddon-Zombie-Novel/dp/0978970772) If you write a zombie apocalypse novel do NOT do what this novel did. It's just terrible. So very very terrible. * Mutant Chronicles: A movie based on the RPG, Mutant Chronicles. And it's so horrible that words can't adequately describe how horrible it is. * Bigger Faster Stronger: A documentary about power gamers in real life, steroid users. An excellent look into the mindset of the athletes and gym rats who use it and the culture that condones winning at all costs. * House of Leaves: (http://www.amazon.com/House-Leaves-Mark-Z-Danielewski/dp/0375703764/) This is a crazy book. I'm not done with it but it is worth reading. Music: Write My Story by Air 5. (http://www.myspace.com/air5) Promo: RPG Life. (http://www.rpglife.com/) Ross Payton no