Tag Archives: August 2023

Building a Better Villain

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All drama is born of conflict, and villains are conflict personified! A good villain can make or break your story, so this week, Rob & Sara want to spend time discussing what makes an interesting, motivated, well-rounded villain for your stories!

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A Product of Its Time – Separating Imperialism from Pulp Storytelling

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The Pulp genre defined the stories of the early 1900s with its over-the-top adventures. However, many of the tropes borne of those stories still show the racism and imperialism of the period. This week, Sara & Rob look at how to do Pulp without the regressive tropes!

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The Chosen One

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The Chosen One – From child wizards to Jedi, a character being destined for great deeds is a common and powerful trope! In a TTRPG, however, it can leave the other PCs feeling left behind. This week, Sara & Rob examine the pros and cons of using the Chosen One trope in your game.

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System Spotlight : ROOT

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With over ½ a million dollars in Kickstarter & a 2022 Ennie award for best game, Root brings woodland creatures together to fight for money, justice, and freedom from powers far greater than them. This week Rob & Sara dive into the furry & feathered vagabonds & outcasts of Root by Magpie Games.

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