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RPPR Episode 93: Better Homes and Bodies

On: October 20, 2013

News: Base Raiders is out! You can buy the print edition here and the PDF here. If you buy a print copy forward your order confirmation email to rpprpodcast@gmail.com to receive the PDF for free. All copies to backers have been shipped. In other news, Aaron has a new series on Raillery called Let’s Play in the Dark. Check out the first episode in the above Youtube link. Finally, because of a dispute between Amazon and the Missouri state government, the RPPR Amazon affiliate program no longer works.

Synopsis: Because October is horror month, Tom and I thought we would talk about some of our pet horror topics – architectural and body horror. I recently finished the J. G. Ballard novel, High Rise, which gave me some insight into the intersection of horror and place. Tom’s experience in playing Invasive Procedures gave us some insight into running body horror. So, kind of a refresher episode on running and appreciating horror games. Tom also has a very special letter and of course an anecdote. Huzzah!

Shout Outs

Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play: Amazing post-apocalyptic play about meta-narratives and storytelling.
Game Dev Tycoon: A video game about making video games, for profit!
High Rise: A novel about the alienation of modern society and rich people going all Lord of the Flies.
John Dies at the End: A horror novel and movie with a twist of the surreal. Quite entertaining.
Springfield Barcade: Alcohol and free video games, a winning combination.
FTB Minecraft Server: Hooray Minecraft mods!
It’s a Disaster: Apocalyptic Comedy about a bad lunch gathering
Occult America: Book about the history of occult movements that began in America, like Spiritualism. Great fodder for historical games.
Iteetoo: Cool t-shirts and prints with sufficiently geeky designs
Wool: Incredible post-apocalyptic novel and well worth reading!

Song: Zombie – club mix – horror halloween music by Sam Haynes

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RPPR Episode 92: Setting Not Included

On: September 21, 2013

In: Podcast Episode

With: 3 Comments

News: Base Raiders is almost done. The books will be printed and shipped soon. There are new videos on the RPPR Youtube channel, including a new improv comedy with Thad.

Synopsis: If you have an unusual idea for a campaign setting, then it’s often better to take a toolkit game system like GURPS for the rules instead of building your own system for it. In this episode, Tom and I discuss the topic of world building, game systems, and picking the right game for your campaign. What rules match the important elements of your campaign? Find out in this episode. Also, instead of a letter, Tom has an improvised rant, plus shout outs and an anecdote.

Shout Outs

Outlast: Scary PC horror game in the vein of Amnesia. Investigate an insane asylum but don’t fall prey to the horrors that lurk within it.
Sense of the Sleight of Hand Man: An excellent open-ended Dreamlands campaign for Call of Cthulhu.
Accursed: A Kickstarter for a new horror RPG setting, where the PCs are all monsters who fight
I Drink for a Reason: A new comedy book from David Cross
Chivalry: Customization patch is the best patch. Sandwich knights for life!

Song: Darwins Video Game Domain by John Bura

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RPPR Episode 91: Gen Con 2013 Wrapup

On: August 24, 2013

In: Podcast Episode

With: 14 Comments

News: Base Raiders is nearly complete! The PDF should be available to backers around September 10! Caleb is starting a new podcast through RPPR called Game Designer’s Workshop. Expect the first episode in the next month. Also, check out his blog post about Gen Con at Hebanon Games.

Synopsis: Another Gen Con has come and gone. This year, Tom, Aaron, Caleb, and I quested for the most awesome of gaming conventions and lo and behold did we have a good time. We recount our experiences running games, attending events, meeting great authors and designers, and the RPPR fan meetup! We also got a lot of new games to try out for the Actual Play podcast, so keep an eye out for that. Cosplay, PC mishaps, history lessons, and Night Vale dominated this year, so if you want to find out exactly If you met one of us at the con, be sure to say hi in the comments! I’m sorry I didn’t catch everyone’s name.

Shout Outs:

Transhuman: They thanked RPPR in it!
Better Angels: Caleb is writing a campaign for it. We’re playtesting it now.
Hackmaster: I got a copy of the new version, so we’ll be running that this fall.
Eternal Lies: A new Trail of Cthulhu campaign, with its own soundtrack.
Esoterrorists, Second Edition: More setting material and slightly revised rules.
Sense of the Sleight of Hand Man: I finally have it, so we’ll be running a campaign of it very soon.
13th Age: A new d20 fantasy RPG with interesting new rule.
Our Last, Best Hope: A new indie RPG that simulates Save the World narratives.
Durance: Space Australia indie RPG
Hillfolk: Finally got my copy of it and Blood on the Snow, so we will be running that as well.
Call of Cathulhu: Cats fight the Mythos!
Out of Space: A scenario anthology of Trail of Cthulhu adventures, including the Repairer of Reputation.
Ghosts of Dragonspear Castle: I got this for Bill, so perhaps he will run some D&D Next this fall.
The Final Revelation: Caleb picked up this horrifying anthology of Trail of Cthulhu adventures.
Spark: an indie RPG about world creation and storytelling.
Dungeon World: Finally got a few copies between us, so this is definitely on the queue for the AP podcast.
Sinner: A new novel by Greg Stolze about a supervillain.
Cards Against Humanity: We’re all terrible monsters.
Double Tap: A new player’s handbook for Night’s Black Agents
Mutants and Masterminds, 3rd Edition: 20% more mutants!

Song: Gamer Funk by the FuMP

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