At The Table

Episode 15: Flatpack Campaign

Show Notes: Intro: Sam: LANCER Operation Solstice Rain, Sleeping above a Stolen Crown, foundry broke, Beyond the Witchlight, CJ: EYE LARP Second Breakfast [https://eyelarp.com/second-breakfast/], Scion [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/443229/Scion-Second-Edition-Book-One-Origin--Roll20--PDF-BUNDLE?filters=0_2141_0_0_0&manufacturers_id=4261]: the Coming Storm on Onyx Path [https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath] (will be rebroadcast on The Beloved Nerds [https://www.twitch.tv/thebelovednerds]), Through the Breach [https://www.wyrd-games.net/through-the-breach]: Chalice on The Initiative Order [https://www.twitch.tv/theinitiativeorder], Vampire the Masquerade [https://www.worldofdarkness.com/vampire-the-masquerade] on The Beloved Nerds [https://www.twitch.tv/thebelovednerds]. Jess: Con season including [REDACTED], Connor Alexander [https://twitter.com/ConnorAlexander] owner of Coyote and Crow [https://coyoteandcrow.net] (“An RPG set in an Uncolonized Future”), Wolves Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coyoteandcrow/wolves-0], 3BH show in the future…, Cosplay, Ginny Di [https://www.ginnydi.com] Cons: Sarah Z Homestuck [https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=7322s&v=ohFyOjfcLWQ], Snazaroo Makeup [https://www.snazaroo.com/uk/product/snazaroo-classic-face-paint/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw_aemBhBLEiwAT98FMlJMQNKjQoM1pGOwuYZ9mGDwXwFKbRo6EAC2ik23OgP8cn0TFH6BLRoCNE4QAvD_BwE&utm_campaign=snz_ao_global_ppc&utm_content=branded-18ml-colours&utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=google&utm_term=branded], Discussion: Actual Plays Concept: LANCER rpg in Nu Avalon with guests with real life knowledge on how to solve issues (Socialologists, philosophers, Engineers etc.) Advice: 1. Find a Niche - An interesting RPG, or interesting format. 2. Accessibility - Brining the game in a way the audience can digest well. (Mentioned: Wing Women [https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/63d86da6743d580011653c50], Dungeons and Daddies [https://www.dungeonsanddaddies.com]) Issues to be aware going forwards; Issue 1: New system - not well known. Issue 2: Scheduling conflicts. Pre-record: Missing some live elements and energy. Live: Can have issues with technical issues/ scheduling. Issue 3: Chemistry and performance - A Stream can live and die on the energy between the cast. Issue 4: Attendance - Real life still happens and can mean people have to drop out. Issue 5: Support - Tech, Planning, Art, Community, social media, and much more. All of these are important to consider as these as important if not more than the game running and writing. Issue 6: Funds - Are you going to ask for money/sponsorship/community funds, or will this be out of pocket. Issue 7: Platform - Twitch, YouTube, and Kik all exists and each have different rules, ad share, and function. There will be a Part 2. CJ’s work [https://cjstarry-portfolio.weebly.com] Jess’s Work [https://twitter.com/doctorbees] Sam’s Work [/home] Attributions: "Captain Scurvy” & “Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) ,Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 14: LANCER INFO DUMP from Sam

Show Notes: Intro: Dicebreaker [https://www.dicebreaker.com] - Play Commander [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR4OJgLsw-U] Onxy Path Con! [https://twitter.com/TheOnyxPath/status/1664651333419294725] They Came from [https://theonyxpath.com/category/worlds/tcfbts/]…. RPG - A fun and pulpy game. Plastic Age Plays [https://www.twitch.tv/plasticageplays] Rolling Nomads [https://www.twitch.tv/rollingnomads] Discussion: LANCER info dump Massif Press [https://massifpress.com] created by Miguel Lopez [https://twitter.com/The_One_Lopez] and Tom Bloom [https://twitter.com/Orbitaldropkick] Dungeons + Drama Nerds: BTM - Big Trans Mechs [https://www.dungeonsanddramanerds.com/episodes/episode/3ae334eb/s2e43-btm-big-trans-mechs] Sleeping Above a Stolen Crown [https://stolencrown.co.uk] - Laurie O’Connel [https://twelvepinspress.com] - Campaign No Room for a Wallflower [https://massif-press.itch.io/no-room-for-a-wallflower-act-1] - Campaign Setting The Kararakin Trade Baronies [https://massif-press.itch.io/field-guide-the-karrakin-trade-baronies]- Setting The Long Rim [https://massif-press.itch.io/the-long-rim] - Setting Mfecane Field Guide [https://nhp-shaka.itch.io/mfecane-field-guide] - Setting Legionnaire [https://kastark.itch.io/legionnaire]by Katherine Stark [https://kastark.co.uk] - Supplement Comp/CON [https://compcon.app#/] - Lancer’s Digital Character Sheet, Compendium, and GM resources. Retrograde Minis [https://retrogrademinis.com] Battletech Community Supporting TRANS creators [https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/23751545/battletech-reddit-lgbtq-fanzine-moderators-ban-toxic?utm_campaign=polygon&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitterBattletechBattletechbringingBa] - Polygon Article. LANCER Tactics [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wickworks/lancer-tactics/] by Olive [https://wick.itch.io] - A LANCER style Videogame Excerpts from LANCER’s Third Party license; ”You may not use the Lancer setting or system to publish content that directs hate towards protected groups… Tone and Style Remember: Lancer believes in a future where a better world is possible, has been achieved, and is expanding. While we can’t look over your shoulder or edit your texts for you, we do encourage you to write in our house style: earnest, smart, aware of power and the dynamics between the oppressed and their oppressors, and with an aim towards clarity. Lancer is soft science fantasy that wears hard science fiction’s suits — write big, but keep people in mind. Lancer thinks things can and should be better, and isn’t afraid to write stories exploring what that looks like. Cruel and evil events can happen, but they shouldn’t be celebrated — they should be stopped. You’re playing lancers— the cavalry. Write settings and situations that call for some big damn heroes to get in there and help the right people; even if they don’t save the galaxy, liberating the city is good work enough.” CJ’s work [https://cjstarry-portfolio.weebly.com] Jess’s Work [https://twitter.com/doctorbees] Sam’s Work [/home] Attributions: "Captain Scurvy” & “Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) ,Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 13: UKGE and Dragonlance

Show Notes: Intro: UKGE [https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk] Of Dice and Them [https://twitter.com/ofdiceandthem?lang=en] Paul Foxcroft played at UKGE (DMd by Jack [https://twitter.com/DMOfDiceAndThem]) Jess and Black Library Author Nate Crowley [https://www.nate-crowley.com/stuff-i-ve-done https://europe.stonemaiergames.com/products/wingspan-nesting-box] accosted some Necron Cosplayers Jess met with T Alexander Stangroom [T Alexander Stangroom] who is part of Kobold Press (Tales of the Valiant has reached £720,000 pledged of £79,551 goal ($900k of the $100k goal). CJ played Disney: Lorcana a trading card game made by Ravensburger [https://twitter.com/RavensburgerNA] Cheese Thief [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294175/cheese-thief] Wingspan expansion [https://europe.stonemaiergames.com/products/wingspan-nesting-box] Beloved Nerds [https://www.twitch.tv/thebelovednerds] is collaborating with Onxy Path playing SCION Tuesdays at 7pm EST! Onxy Path is having a Online Convention! 16-18th June [https://twitter.com/TheOnyxPath/status/1664651333419294725] where CJ will be in 4 games! CJ will also be playing Realms of Pugmire [https://www.realmsofpugmire.com] Dragonmeet [https://www.dragonmeet.co.uk] BIG GAY ORCS [https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/big-gay-orcs/] by Grant Howett Discussion: Dragonlance Margret Weis [https://margaretweis.com/products/dragonlance-chronicles-collection https://dnd.wizards.com/products/dragonlance ] CJ’s work [https://cjstarry-portfolio.weebly.com] Jess’s Work [https://twitter.com/doctorbees] Sam’s Work [/home] Attributions: "Captain Scurvy” & “Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) ,Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 12: Has the TTRPG Bubble Burst?

Show Notes: Intro: Diceni Norwich [https://theforumnorwich.co.uk/whats-on/diceni] DIE RPG [https://diecomic.com/rpg/] “.. it’s Goth Jumanji..” - Jess Jewell, Moonlighters GM. D20 DeathMatch [https://www.twitch.tv/d20deathmatch] Vythorn's Return Part 2 | D20 Deathmatch S4 Ep15 | D&D Actual Play [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmpyoQi03rs] Becca Godsey [https://twitter.com/BeccaGodsey]and Mudcat [https://twitter.com/MudcatTV] vs Jess [https://twitter.com/doctorbees] and B DAVE WALTERS!! [https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters] Discussion: Has the Bubble Burst in the TTRPG space? 6 more great RPGs that aren't Dungeons and Dragons (video) [6 more great RPGs that aren't Dungeons and Dragons]- Dicebreaker Logan the GM- how can we improve the space [https://twitter.com/LogantheGM/status/1655546364359581696?s=19&t=EgP1Np7w93agFfJVw6yZGQ] United Paizo Workers - [https://unitedpaizoworkers.org]Tentative Agreement [https://unitedpaizoworkers.org/2023/05/18/day-581-tentative-agreement/] (You can buy merch to help support them, like a cool mug!) Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast [https://possumcreekgames.com/en-gb/pages/yazebas-bed-breakfast] Tales of the Valiant [https://talesofthevaliant.com] Pathfinder 2e Remastered [https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/pathfinder-2e/news/pathfinder-2e-remastered-rulebooks-ogl-split] (Dicebreaker Article) CJ’s work [https://cjstarry-portfolio.weebly.com] Jess’s Work [https://twitter.com/doctorbees] Sam’s Work [https://www.projectheadphones.com] Attributions: "Captain Scurvy” & “Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) ,Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 11: Retiring a LARP Character or "Go drink some water!"

Show Notes: Intro: Empire LRP - Profound Decisions [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/home?1] The Wild Beyond the Witchlight [https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/adventures/the-wild-beyond-the-witchlight] Legionnaire by Katherine Stark [https://kastark.itch.io/legionnaire] - A 3rd party published supplement for LANCER RPG Discussion: Retiring Characters and Fest LARPs Rigid collodion [https://www.amazon.co.uk/mehron-HS-1128-Collodion-Scarring-Make-Up/dp/B00247XQS0] - a how to guide [https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Rigid-Collodion]. A Guide for Retiring Characters Prime people Message player ahead of time and let them know your plans notify people in game if you wanted to achieve something in particular that they can help you with. Realistic Goals Give yourself goals and very low bars for success as much of it will be outside of your control. Decide what you’d be happy with; Do you want a particular trigger phrase to start a scene. Do you want a very curated experience, or a more organic one? Reorganizing is an option If a conversation or moment doesn’t go quite as well as you wanted, see if you can create a open document e.g. GoogleDocs with the players to “rework” that moment. Be aware of narrative arcs What feels natural for something to happen, if it works, go with it. Forgive yourself if it doesn’t go to plan. Be aware of your needs: Go eat, drink, and sleep. Taking care of yourself is big a clever. CJ’s work. [https://cjstarry-portfolio.weebly.com] Jess’s Work [https://twitter.com/doctorbees] Sam’s Work [https://www.projectheadphones.com] Attributions: "Captain Scurvy” & “Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) ,Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/