discussing story, system, and what makes RPGs tick…
As game masters and writers, we want to expose how narratives and mechanics influence each other, shaping the outcomes of our games. Sometimes we will include one shot Actual-Plays to demonstrate different systems or methods of play, and have various guests join in the discussion.
Ep 12: Launching Our Sci-Fi Arc
Episode 12 marks our shift into sci-fi as lifelong D&D DM Sean joins James, Scott, and Mark, widening the show’s range. After a brisk round-table on Sean’s background and each host’s approach to house-rules, we contrast favorite mechanics with the D&D baseline before launching an actual-play primer of Free League’s Coriolis, showcasing its dice pool, position-based modifiers, and tension-driven Darkness Points.