The People I Play With

Christian Yetter On Bleak Spirit

In which Christian and I discuss: * The joy of adding incidental details. * Finding the salient detail of scene vs playing toward one. * Formulating alternative consequences for conflicts. * The power of restricting conversations about in-progress play. * Following the creative focus of the group. * Discerning meaning within thematic resonance. * Processing and teaching rules texts. Thanks To My Patreon Supporters: * Vincent Baker * Ralph Lend Your Support Patreon [https://patreon.com/jburneko?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Follow Me On * Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jburneko.itch.io [https://bsky.app/profile/jburneko.itch.io] * Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@jburneko [https://dice.camp/@jburneko]

Dawn Matheson On Sorcerer

In which Dawn and I discuss: * The value of playing in familiar locations. * Playing fantasy selves. * Navigating NPC social pressure. * Forming meaningful connections between PCs and NPCs. * Assuming responsibility for your character’s actions. * Playing with family members. * Running a game without a plot. * Other historical contexts for play. Thanks To My Patreon Supporters: * Vincent Baker * Ralph Lend Your Support Patreon [https://patreon.com/jburneko?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Follow Me On * Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jburneko.itch.io [https://bsky.app/profile/jburneko.itch.io] * Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@jburneko [https://dice.camp/@jburneko]

Adam McConnaughey On Shine A Light

In which Adam and I discuss: * Vibing with other players. * Fighting contrarian impulses in play. * Aggressively casual creative prompts. * The value of time flow interruptions. * Backdoor GMing a GMless game. * Deliberate vs. informal scene framing. * Game structure as religious observance. * What does it mean to cope with death? * Death as resolution point vs. transformative moment. * Less literal implementations of source inspiration. * The joys of play variety. Thanks To My Patreon Supporters: * Vincent Baker * Ralph Lend Your Support Patreon [https://patreon.com/jburneko?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Follow Me On * Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jburneko.itch.io [https://bsky.app/profile/jburneko.itch.io] * Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@jburneko [https://dice.camp/@jburneko]

Bre Seale On The Quick

In which Bre and I discuss: * Playing from the hip. * Player agency within moments of fictional loss of agency. * Seizing a course of action and seeing it through. * Finding symbolic resolutions. * Seeking justice in supernatural contexts. * Honest vs obstructive play. * RPGs as safe space for self-expression. Thanks To My Patreon Supporters: * Vincent Baker * Ralph Lend Your Support Patreon [https://patreon.com/jburneko?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Follow Me On * Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jburneko.itch.io [https://bsky.app/profile/jburneko.itch.io] * Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@jburneko [https://dice.camp/@jburneko]

Shaun Hayworth On Blade Runner

In which Shaun and I discuss: * Coping with failure in investigation scenarios. * Trust in play. * Playing a physically disabled character. * Portraying a corrupt character. * The politics of the advancement system. * Constructing honest investigation scenarios. Thanks To My Patreon Supporters: * Vincent Baker * Ralph Lend Your Support Patreon [https://patreon.com/jburneko?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Follow Me On * Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jburneko.itch.io [https://bsky.app/profile/jburneko.itch.io] * Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@jburneko [https://dice.camp/@jburneko]