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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the final episode of Series 67, everyone! This series we're excited to welcome Taylor Curreysmith from Whimsy Machine Media to discuss his holiday themed game, The Santa Corps, a festive holiday TTRPG about dismantling systemic greed. This episode discuss the creation process, learn about Taylor's LARP origins, and get into some truly wonderful fanfic!
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Guests
Taylor Curreysmith
Social Media Links: https://whimsymachinegames.com/contact/
Website: https://whimsymachinegames.com/
Itch.io: https://whimsy-machine.itch.io/
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
The Santa Corps:
https://whimsy-machine.itch.io/the-santa-corps
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:18 - Reintroductions
00:05:56 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:11:09 - What makes for a good character creation system?
00:24:39 - How does it feel to work through the list structure?
00:31:28 - How do the milestones affect the pacing of the game?
00:40:28 - How did this session zero go?
00:46:46 - How does this set expectations for play?
00:56:07 - Flaws/best part of the character creation
00:57:57 - Fanfic!
01:08:46 - Take it up a level! - Failing Milestones
01:14:56 - Episode Closer
01:16:20 - Call to Action
01:22:28 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Mistletoe Magic by Avocado Junkie on Soundstripe:
https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8279
Clip 2: Pumpkin Spiced Sunrise by Desert Dive on Soundstripe:
https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15147
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
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Announcements:
Our social media info:
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Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
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Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
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Guests
Taylor Curreysmith
Social Media Links: https://whimsymachinegames.com/contact/
Website: https://whimsymachinegames.com/
Itch.io: https://whimsy-machine.itch.io/
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
The Santa Corps:
https://whimsy-machine.itch.io/the-santa-corps
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:01:18 - Reintroductions
00:05:56 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:11:09 - What makes for a good character creation system?
00:24:39 - How does it feel to work through the list structure?
00:31:28 - How do the milestones affect the pacing of the game?
00:40:28 - How did this session zero go?
00:46:46 - How does this set expectations for play?
00:56:07 - Flaws/best part of the character creation
00:57:57 - Fanfic!
01:08:46 - Take it up a level! - Failing Milestones
01:14:56 - Episode Closer
01:16:20 - Call to Action
01:22:28 - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Mistletoe Magic by Avocado Junkie on Soundstripe:
https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8279
Clip 2: Pumpkin Spiced Sunrise by Desert Dive on Soundstripe:
https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15147
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.bsky.social)
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com
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