Listen "Series 6.3 - Blue Planet with Rich Howard and Jeff Barber (Discussion)"
Episode Synopsis
This is the third episode of the 6th series where we will be covering Blue Planet, a science fiction RPG by Biohazard Games. We are joined by Rich Howard and Jeff Barber to discuss character creation in the Blue Planet system, their history with gaming, and why they love this game!
Announced Links:
One Shot Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Discord Server Invite:
http://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Guests and Projects:
Jeff Barber: @BiohazardJeff (https://twitter.com/BiohazardJeff)
Biohazard Games
Rich Howard: @umbralwalker (https://twitter.com/umbralwalker)
Whelmed: The Young Justice Files
Twitter: @theYJFiles (https://twitter.com/theYJFiles)
Website: https://crashingthemode.com/
Podcast: http://crashingthemode.libsyn.com/
Youtube: https://crashingthemode.com/youtube
Descent Into Midnight
Twitter: @DiMRPG (https://twitter.com/DiMRPG)
Alchemist Class for D&D
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/177767/Alchemist-5E?affiliate_id=546217
Rich Howard on Tribality
https://www.tribality.com/author/richhoward/
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:27 - Introductions
00:17:31 - D20 For Your Thoughts
00:18:03 - Jeff’s RPG Origin Story
00:18:34 - Rich’s RPG Origin Story
00:20:18 - Jeff Hates Making Characters?!?!
00:21:45 - Rich’s Creation Process
00:23:54 - How Does Blue Planet Stack Up?
00:32:20 - We Scold Jeff
00:33:49 - Changes in Design Philosophy
00:36:39 - Is Everything For Everyone? (No)
00:37:40 - Character Balance
00:40:20 - We Correct Jeff Again
00:44:53 - Simulating Combat
00:47:14 - Jeff’s Game Design Process
00:51:19 - Take It Up A Level
00:57:04 - Character/GM/Game Focus
00:59:01 - 20 Questions
01:00:00 - All The Little Details
01:05:32 - Guest Plugs
01:06:57 - Episode Closer
01:08:35 - Outtakes
01:16:40 - One Shot Network Promo
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode:
Blue Planet V2 by Biohazard Games
Player’s Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2m0R9iT
Moderator’s Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KPi1jZ
Character Sheets:
Due to unforeseen life circumstances, our character sheets have been delayed. We will let you know when they are available!
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Hang Ten (The Ocean) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MindsEye/The_Ocean_1297/MindsEye_-_Hang_Ten_The_Ocean) by Mindseye (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MindsEye/)
Clip 2: Whelmed: The Young Justice Files (https://crashingthemode.com/) opening theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
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Announced Links:
One Shot Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Discord Server Invite:
http://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Guests and Projects:
Jeff Barber: @BiohazardJeff (https://twitter.com/BiohazardJeff)
Biohazard Games
Rich Howard: @umbralwalker (https://twitter.com/umbralwalker)
Whelmed: The Young Justice Files
Twitter: @theYJFiles (https://twitter.com/theYJFiles)
Website: https://crashingthemode.com/
Podcast: http://crashingthemode.libsyn.com/
Youtube: https://crashingthemode.com/youtube
Descent Into Midnight
Twitter: @DiMRPG (https://twitter.com/DiMRPG)
Alchemist Class for D&D
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/177767/Alchemist-5E?affiliate_id=546217
Rich Howard on Tribality
https://www.tribality.com/author/richhoward/
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:27 - Introductions
00:17:31 - D20 For Your Thoughts
00:18:03 - Jeff’s RPG Origin Story
00:18:34 - Rich’s RPG Origin Story
00:20:18 - Jeff Hates Making Characters?!?!
00:21:45 - Rich’s Creation Process
00:23:54 - How Does Blue Planet Stack Up?
00:32:20 - We Scold Jeff
00:33:49 - Changes in Design Philosophy
00:36:39 - Is Everything For Everyone? (No)
00:37:40 - Character Balance
00:40:20 - We Correct Jeff Again
00:44:53 - Simulating Combat
00:47:14 - Jeff’s Game Design Process
00:51:19 - Take It Up A Level
00:57:04 - Character/GM/Game Focus
00:59:01 - 20 Questions
01:00:00 - All The Little Details
01:05:32 - Guest Plugs
01:06:57 - Episode Closer
01:08:35 - Outtakes
01:16:40 - One Shot Network Promo
Game systems and materials discussed in this episode:
Blue Planet V2 by Biohazard Games
Player’s Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2m0R9iT
Moderator’s Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KPi1jZ
Character Sheets:
Due to unforeseen life circumstances, our character sheets have been delayed. We will let you know when they are available!
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Hang Ten (The Ocean) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MindsEye/The_Ocean_1297/MindsEye_-_Hang_Ten_The_Ocean) by Mindseye (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MindsEye/)
Clip 2: Whelmed: The Young Justice Files (https://crashingthemode.com/) opening theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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