In which Greg and I discuss:

• Bringing fresh ideas to player material
• Setting up other players for character moments
• Pace of developing a characters motivation
• Considering other player characters’ motivations when acting.
• Pushing for the fail moment.
• Contingency planning or lack there of.
• Character informing game decisions.
• The morality of letting an NPC you could save die.
• Processing the tone of a game.
• Fantasy For Real as a GM training tool.
• Having the perfect storm of players and game.

Music

• “The Best Jazz Club In New Orleans” by Paolo Argento

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• Michael S. Miller
• Vincent Baker
• Ralph

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In which Sarah and I discuss:

• Developing a character from game cues.
• Playing a protagonist that mirrors the antagonist.
• Self-expression in an open magic system.
• The morality of child vengeance and recruitment..
• Developing an ethical framework in a villainous character.
• Setting inspiration.
• When player magic intersects with each other.
• Watching inappropriate media in our youth.

Music

• “The Best Jazz Club In New Orleans” by Paolo Argento

Thanks To My Patreon Supporters:

• Michael S. Miller
• Vincent Baker
• Ralph

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• Patreon

Friends of The People I Play With

• Recaps & Revelries
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In which Kodi and I discuss:

• Bringing emotions to the game.
• Games as safe spaces for bad feelings.
• Emotionally connecting with your character.
• RPGs as “therapy” and self-expression.
• Being emotionally disconnected from overly scripted moments.
• Resonating with biracial themes in our game.
• Struggling with awkward resolutions.
• The difficulty with mixed-successes.
• The myth of agency through narrative control.
• Why math shouldn’t pace your games.
• Thirsty Sword Lesbians, game or meta-game?

Music

• “The Best Jazz Club In New Orleans” by Paolo Argento

Thanks To My Patreon Supporters:

• Michael S. Miller
• Vincent Baker
• Ralph

Lend Your Support

• Patreon

Friends of The People I Play With

• Recaps & Revelries
• Adept Play

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• Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jburneko.itch.io
• Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@jburneko