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1001 uses for Zombies seminar at Gencon 2011

On: January 10, 2012

At Gencon 2011, I ran a seminar on how to use zombies in role playing games – not just as low level enemies to fight but as elements of drama. I also went into how to world build with zombies. They can be used in nearly any genre as enemies, obstacles or even unlikely allies. Enjoy! I’ve also included the two handouts I made for the seminar:

1001 uses for a zombie in role playing games

If you liked this, then perhaps you might be interested in buying my book?

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RPPR Episode 62: Post Gencon 2011 Wrapup part 2

On: August 27, 2011

In: Podcast Episode

With: 13 Comments

News: Check out Raillery Redux, my new video game focused podcast.

Synopsis: In this episode, we bring in Aaron and David to discuss their experiences at Gencon 2011. Aaron ran three sessions of a Monsters and Other Childish Things game based on the Secrets of NIMH while this was David’s first Gencon. David cosplayed as an anime character, so he had a different experience. We also go over our purchases at Gencon and share more anecdotes from con games.

Shout outs:

The Last Lovecraft: A horror-comedy about the Cthulhu Mythos and H.P. Lovecraft.
Stealing Cthulhu: the perfect resource to jumpstart your next Cthulhu mythos based game
The Noodle Company: Holy shit they have great noodles
7 Wonders: A board game of skill and strategy
LFG volume 2: If you like the webcomic, you’ll like this print collection
Hobomancer: Magic hobos fight crime or evil or some junk. Awesome name for a game
Arkham Horror: It’s still the best Cthulhu themed board game ever
Shane Ivey: Keep up with the Arc Dream publisher on Twitter
Adam Scott Glancy: BUY HIS BOOKS
Mutuk Wolfsbreath Hard Boiled Shaman: Film Noir meets Siberian shamanism. AND IT WORKS
The Hunger Games: Battle Royale as a YA novel series. Very gameable material

Song: Comedians by Cossbysweater

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RPPR Episode 61: Post Gencon 2011 wrapup part 1

On: August 14, 2011

In: Podcast Episode

With: 13 Comments

This year’s Gencon was so great, we will have to do two episodes to cover it all. In this episode, we bring RPPR regular Caleb to discuss his first impressions of the con and the games he ran and played in. We all talk about the newest games we picked up and Tom discusses the game he ran and other things he did.

I also interviewed George Strayton, creator of The Secret Fire, a new fantasy RPG. It’s a short interview but I added in place of Tom’s letter. He discusses the design philosophy behind the game, his background as a screenwriter and more.

Shout outs

Panopticon: The newest Eclipse Phase supplement.
Zombie Spaceship Wasteland: A hilarious book by Patton Oswalt.
Old School Hack: Awesome free rules-light RPG and gold Ennie winner.
Delta Green Gencon Panel: Listen to the informative Delta Green/Unspeakable Oath panel recorded at this Gencon.
Cthulhu Invictus: Cthulhu in ancient Rome. A winning combination!

Song: Zombie by Anssi 8000 and Maria Stereo

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