In this episode, we look at comedy in wuxia using Stephen Chow’s seminal work, Kung Fu Hustle. We talk about the fraught nature of comedy RPGs, slapstick as communication, and get a lot of quality feedback. Please support our Patreon campaign! https://www.patreon.com/jianghuhustle A link to Fraser Ronald’s blog post: http://swordsedge.ca/2018/05/chanbara-and-wuxia-and-podcasts-oh-my/ The Show: @JianghuHustle Eric Farmer: MORE
Author: Senda Linaugh
Gnomecast #41 – Meet a New Gnome: Camdon Wright
Join Ang and get to know the newest Gnome, Camdon, in this new “Meet a New Gnome” episode of Gnomecast! Learn about Camdon’s start in gaming and his plans for future games and Gnome Stew articles! Will Camdon’s favorite blue dragon be able to keep him out of the stew? Keep up with all the MORE
Cypher Speak Episode 33: It was a dark and stormy podcast
In this episode Darcy and Troy talk about running investigative games in the Cypher System. General Investigative tips Running a mystery in an existing campaign Making investigation the spine of a whole campaign Invisible Sun musing Shout Out to Gnomecast Poddities: Troy – Part-Time Gods Second Edition Kickstarter Darcy – No Thank You Evil Reprint MORE
81–We Can Once More Ascend
Today we’re playing Senda’s submission for the 2018 200 Word RPG Challenge! Below is the entire text: “We are descended from Gods. When need arises, we can once more ascend,” your grandmother whispered in your ear, pressing the bow into… Source: She’s A Super Geek 81–We Can Once More Ascend
Panda’s Talking Games 108 – Thanks, Chelsea!
Show us how you handle the fallout from your one shot turning in to a campaign! We answer @our_lady_irony’s questions about her time travel campaign. Alternative titles for this episode: Blushing Panda, Hidden Waveform; The Chelsea Episode; Black and White and Red All Over Bonus outtakes available for Patrons today! Find us on the internet! MORE
Avanti Episode 10–Underwater Fire
Only Jamison would start a fire underwater… Will our heroes be able to defeat the stone fiends and find out precious information about the Storm Queen? And how do they end up in church…?
Panda’s Talking Games 107 – Bilbo Grabaggins
Apparently Phil was busy this week, so we have yet another grab bag episode! On this episode, Senda and Phil talk physics vs. genre modeling, pop culture homages, and of course, the Ditch Lilies (we are their biggest fans!). Thank you all for the awesome questions! Also, Cowboy Bebop, Star Wars, Phil is only feeling MORE
Gnomecast #40 – World Building
Join Ang, Chris, and JT on this episode of Gnomecast as they build a setting together using randomly generated items from Matt’s Gnome Stew article “100 Overland Descriptors Table.” Will these gnomes’ new world be enough to keep them out of the stew? Also referenced in this episode is Matt’s article “Steal This Area: Rhymereach.” Check out the MORE
80-Familiars of Terra: Acid Rain
Today Senda and Emily sit down with Liz from Angry Hamster Publishing to play their latest game Familiars of Terra. Last episode seeker Jana (known as “the wizened”), her familiar Leia, Li (known as “the savior”), and his familiar Loaz made their way… Source: She’s A Super Geek 80-Familiars of Terra: Acid Rain
Dealing With Garbage Players
We’ve met them. Heard the legends. Sometimes, we’ve BECOME them. How do you identify disruptive players—garbage people, if you will—and how do you deal with them without losing your game to discomfort, bad vibes, or the dreaded Missing Stair? Monica and Rai have a few ideas. Also, we struggle to remember all seven sins without MORE