RPPR Episode 152: Picaresque Perfect
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Synopsis: I have mentioned the Picaresque genre/style several times over the years on RPPR but I recently realized we haven’t done a full episode on it. In short, it’s about sympathetic outsiders who dabble in criminality, with no real overarching plot. Sounds like more than a few RPG campaigns I’ve been in. Bill and I talk about the genre, how it can be used as inspiration for RPG players and GMs, and more. We also have shout outs and an anecdote!
Shout Outs
- Bridget on Patreon: Our favorite Shadowrun GM has her own Patreon! Help support her game design and podcasting efforts.
- Delinquent Hamsters: A comedic anime about misbehaving hamsters.
- Skavenslayer: A Felix and Gortrek novel about bar life and slaying evil rat men.
- Seco Creek Vigilance Committee: A game about vigilantes and justice.
- The Ritual: A great horror film about getting lost in a Swedish forest.
- Funny or Die’s 1986 Lineup: Hilarious sketches about potential Base Raiders characters!
- Morazan Maru: A wrecked cargo ship from WW2, now a great dive site in the Phillippines
- Catherine: An oddly intriguing web series starring Jenny Slate
- Samurai Gourmet: A Netflix series about a retired man rediscovering his love for food and drink.
- By the Author of Lady Windermere’s Fan: a storytelling game about reinventing Oscar Wilde plays.
Song: Evening Tide by Kulpa
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