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General Category => Role Playing Public Radio Podcast => : clockworkjoe April 26, 2010, 09:23:01 PM
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http://www.ennie-awards.com/blog/?p=388
http://www.ennie-awards.com/publishers/e-submissions.asp
May 8
So I will submit RPPR and RPPR AP I guess
sooo what episode should I list as a must listen? For the AP I am thinking Candle Cove but no idea on RPPR
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As I recall, "Set the Pace" and "Fight Me or Give Me a Quest" were good ones. I'll look through and see if there is anything else that pops up as a good one. As far as the AP, CandleCove is good, I'm also a fan of Night Shift, Candlewick Manor, and Are You there Witch?
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You may wish to pick one of your shorter APs, 6 hours is a long time for anyone...especially people that don't know you already. I'd also note that the candle cove AP is good audio but not your best, sounds like ACs on in the background.
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Yeah I liked candle cove, I think a close 2nd is Pastoral Manor the Play test Animal farm one!
I would say Fight or Give me a quest would be a good one also.
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Fight me or give me a quest was the first one I heard, so I might be biased, but it is very good. Another alternative is the 'be a team players' for you two essentially interviewing each other.
For the actual plays, I actually think you have better APs (and not cause candle cove is bad). Certainly some of your two player one keeper/GM games are fantastic - the Yakuza game, the fear itself second part (tom/cody and the beer), arcadia signal, room B12.
For larger groups, Sucrose park or Prototype part 1 stand out without being mammoth length.
The trouble with the New World campaign is it blurs together - I wish I could suggest one, but I can't think of one that's typical of everything that makes them good. Perhaps the thief guild battle in 12? Episode 2 (the first one actually still up)?
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Arcadia and b12 are real good ap's, so was tom's first WWII game.
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I'd go with Prototype part 1, Sucrose Park or Arcadia Signal ( in that order ). I think the RP and the scenario of each should appeal to the judges. If it is a game from Road Trip, then it will get the name in front of the judges for the book next year.
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Prototype or Arcadia Signal for the AP.
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Break it Up is one of my favorite PodCast Episodes. Was that this year?
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I second the nom for Arcadia Signal. It's short(ish), well-played, well-narrated, and gives a good idea of the RPPR style.
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Arcadia, probably. However, it does have Cody in it...
We love you Cody, but is cumshitting really appropriate for the ennies?
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Arcadia, probably. However, it does have Cody in it...
We love you Cody, but is cumshitting really appropriate for the ennies?
Does he say the catchphrase in that epidsode? Will have to go back and check.
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My vote for best AP goes to Arcadia Signal and Candle Cove.
And really who cares about a couple of swear words? Brilliant Gameologists swear all the time and they're a very popular, well-respected RPG podcast. A couple of blips on an otherwise great journey won't ruin the experience for anyone who enjoys this sort of thing.
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Arcadia, probably. However, it does have Cody in it...
We love you Cody, but is cumshitting really appropriate for the ennies?
I'm pretty sure I was really well behaved because it was just Jason, Ross and me. Also, with horror games, I don't like to be too goofy because I don't want to break the mood.
I might go off on a digression once or twice, but I usually keep the dirty stuff for a table full of guys for D&D.
Lastly, as if the ennies were fucking prestigious or something.
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I have a problem with posting Arcadia Signal because there were only two players playing in. Just a thought...
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yeah I don't want to use a 2 player game either. I don't want to use Prototype because that's based on a video game either.
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Sucrose park it is!
Edit: You know, the one with the paedophilia references about 5 minutes in :(
I'd also say Tom's first or second divine flame playtests (both have cool aspects to them, I'm partial to the first one).
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Sucrose park it is!
Edit: You know, the one with the paedophilia references about 5 minutes in :(
I'd also say Tom's first or second divine flame playtests (both have cool aspects to them, I'm partial to the first one).
I like that game as well. I also (if I remember correctly) think it does a pretty good job capturing the "feel" of RPPR AP (or at least what I like, I've always been partial to the survival horror games, though the 4E games are awesome for a laid-back entertaining listen).
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yeah I don't want to use a 2 player game either. I don't want to use Prototype because that's based on a video game either.
I think all the two player games have the best roleplaying. Just a thought.
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yeah I don't want to use a 2 player game either. I don't want to use Prototype because that's based on a video game either.
I think all the two player games have the best roleplaying. Just a thought.
idk I think Candle Cove had better RPing than Arcadia Signal. Both are great but 2 player games feel a little vacant at times.
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Yeah, I think RJ was the real meat and potatos behind Candle Cove
But it's like a Scott Glancy Scenario.
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yeah I don't want to use a 2 player game either. I don't want to use Prototype because that's based on a video game either.
I think all the two player games have the best roleplaying. Just a thought.
I agree with this, they're the easiest to follow to.
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I think what we truly found out, is, RPPR has lots of great AP's and since the judges listen to 3 diffrent ones, most likely there going to stumble accross one of the great ones we have suggested, so lets give them the best, Arcadia signal and let the last 2 fall where they will cause they will most likely come to a great one anyways.
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I don't think this can be said enough that a two player AP would not go over well with a set of judges.
First, it has an inanely low level of difficulty in terms of keeping a plot balanced and moving. While this can happen with an incredibly large group, the two player group is worse. In terms of judging, the GM cannot show off their skills at handling a larger group with a number of different player agendas that one must keep balanced.
Second, you don't get a good feel for how players interact with one another and how the players interact with the GM. In Arcadia Signal, there was a lot of one-on-one RPing because Cody and Jason would separate. With a multiple player group, when groups separate there is still an added dynamic because players interact with each other more still than strictly interacting with the GM. Basically, it's the difference between when you played RPGs when you were 12 and strapped howitzers on your AutoDuel car and big-boy gaming.
Third, you have a lot of dead space in terms of "what do you want to do?" "I don't know, what do you want to do?" "Fine, we'll do this." In two player games, there is a greater opportunity for one player to dominate the field of play without much input from the other player. Even in well played two-player games this happens. If you don't believe me, listen to Arcadia Signal again. In terms of judging, a multiple player game allows the judges to hear how the GM deals with PC-group agendas as well as individual agendas.
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I don't think this can be said enough that a two player AP would not go over well with a set of judges.
First, it has an inanely low level of difficulty in terms of keeping a plot balanced and moving. While this can happen with an incredibly large group, the two player group is worse. In terms of judging, the GM cannot show off their skills at handling a larger group with a number of different player agendas that one must keep balanced.
Second, you don't get a good feel for how players interact with one another and how the players interact with the GM. In Arcadia Signal, there was a lot of one-on-one RPing because Cody and Jason would separate. With a multiple player group, when groups separate there is still an added dynamic because players interact with each other more still than strictly interacting with the GM. Basically, it's the difference between when you played RPGs when you were 12 and strapped howitzers on your AutoDuel car and big-boy gaming.
Third, you have a lot of dead space in terms of "what do you want to do?" "I don't know, what do you want to do?" "Fine, we'll do this." In two player games, there is a greater opportunity for one player to dominate the field of play without much input from the other player. Even in well played two-player games this happens. If you don't believe me, listen to Arcadia Signal again. In terms of judging, a multiple player game allows the judges to hear how the GM deals with PC-group agendas as well as individual agendas.
Are the judges trying to feel the weight of the GMs balls? I don't think so. They want to be entertained. Pretty much all the reasons, bar the ones you gave at the end which are really comments about games in general, are actually good reasons to submit it. The game is smooth, there are lots of roleplaying interaction between the PCs and the NPCs. I would agree that sometimes players will go off and do there own things...sometimes in spite of whats happening around them...like carrying on working at the laundromat when the fires of hell are roasting your toes.
A smooth game with lots of personal interaction sounds like a perfect set-up. You talked about kiddies gaming. How many people when they started off played in very large groups? 6 at least, possibly more? Can you honestly call them the best, role-playing intensive games of your life? also just because you can prove you can handle those groups doesn't nessecarily mean that's a good thing. Having 6 players in line is still not going to be as cohesive to a good game as 4 or less.
Also how many games, which aren't con games or from the New World campaign have your desired number?
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I'm not going to pick a 2 player game. I did pick Fear Itself last year so there's that. I'm probably going to pick one of the MAOCT games since Candle Cove's 6 hours is a bit much.
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haha Sorry thought Tom was in Arcadia for some reason. Was such a good game that felt like there were more then just cody and dan! haha!
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haha Sorry thought Tom was in Arcadia for some reason. Was such a good game that felt like there were more then just cody and dan! haha!
Well, it was actually me and Jason, so . . .
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haha Sorry thought Tom was in Arcadia for some reason. Was such a good game that felt like there were more then just cody and dan! haha!
Well, it was actually me and Jason, so . . .
Goddamn. It was only Guest Player Brian and Aaron.
Do you guys not remember it at all?
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haha Sorry thought Tom was in Arcadia for some reason. Was such a good game that felt like there were more then just cody and dan! haha!
Well, it was actually me and Jason, so . . .
Goddamn. It was only Guest Player Brian and Aaron.
Do you guys not remember it at all?
Are you retarded? It was Mike and a talking Panda!
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No. It was the ghost of David Foster Wallace and Ross doing a ventriloquist act.
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It was scarlet in the kitchen with the rope.
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Ah, Clue references.
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"Flames..flames...on the side of my face..."
I think Ross was every character in that move. I think a game of Clue meets Call of Cthulhu needs to be created, played, and posted for submission as an AP to the ennies.
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haha Sorry thought Tom was in Arcadia for some reason. Was such a good game that felt like there were more then just cody and dan! haha!
Well, it was actually me and Jason, so . . .
Goddamn. It was only Guest Player Brian and Aaron.
Do you guys not remember it at all?
Are you retarded? It was Mike and a talking Panda!
PANDA! I am here to tell you today that you and I are going to discuss what is going on with this town and the related... paranormal activities, and you will listen and agree with my terms because you will hear what I am telling you and know in your panda heart it will be right because I told you it was.
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Submitted: picked RPPR episode 38 (Fight me or give me a quest) and Pastoral Manor Playtest as must listen episodes. I would have picked Sucrose Park but I realized too late that was only in the previews and I haven't made it public yet.
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Once again ross your release system defeats you!
Although Sucrose Park was amazing because of Cody's character.
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RPPR was not nominated this year http://www.ennie-awards.com/blog/?page_id=784
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RPPR was not nominated this year http://www.ennie-awards.com/blog/?page_id=784
There is only one thing for us to do. Let's get a full on blog going.
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That sucks! Open Design was a nice podcast but they closed up shop after only 7 total episodes.
It looks like there was a lot of Pathfinder love in the nominations. Glad to see Wild Talents and Kerberos Club getting multiple nominations though. But why are they listed under Cubicle 7 instead of Arc Dream?
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Personally, the only thing about those sites that I liked more than RPPR was the archives option. It's a lot easier than having to go page by page, but they also have a much more confusing layout.
On the other hand, I much prefer the material on RPPR, since I especially love actual plays, but a lot of the other podcasts have a lot of reviews, which gets old.
Either way, keep up the good work and there's always next year (I'm a cubs fan).
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Go Eclipse Phase! Kick Pathfinder's ass!
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Personally, the only thing about those sites that I liked more than RPPR was the archives option. It's a lot easier than having to go page by page, but they also have a much more confusing layout.
On the other hand, I much prefer the material on RPPR, since I especially love actual plays, but a lot of the other podcasts have a lot of reviews, which gets old.
Either way, keep up the good work and there's always next year (I'm a cubs fan).
Uh, the RPPR Main Site has an archives option. ???
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Uh, the RPPR Main Site has an archives option. ???
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Don't I feel dumb now
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Uh, the RPPR Main Site has an archives option. ???
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Don't I feel dumb now
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Don't feel dumb. I was confused.
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Best Podcast
* All Games Considered
* Atomic Array
* NewbieDM.com Minicast
* Open Design
* Power Source
* HM: The Gamer’s Haven Podcast
No. This won't be.
We shall eliminate the competition for next year.
Time to put our eLiTe haX0r skills to use.
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I would be happier if some of the supplements and other RPPR writing contributions would start getting more attention, but that'll change when the Codex is out.
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why?
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Because it's huge and awesome I assume.
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That's what she said
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That's what she said
Shes such a whore! Shes allways going around and saying dirty things! Gawd I hate Her!
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but a lot of the other podcasts have a lot of reviews
RPPR has reviews. Who can forget Ross crying as he realised the full horror of Synibarr?
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reminder that the power source is a ennie nominee http://www.rpgmusings.com/2010/07/opportuntiy-actions-an-open-letter-to-jared-glenn/
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rppr doesn't get a nomination cuz it sucks
Ross you fucker.
lolz
ROSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!1