On today’s episode we sit down with Alex Roberts to discuss character creation and much more in regards to Star Crossed!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:45 - Reintroductions
00:07:24 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:07:46 - How did Alex get into RPGs?
00:12:10 - Alex’s personal character creation process
00:14:45 - How does Star Crossed compare to other systems for character creation?
00:22:30 - What did Alex need to have in this game for character creation?
00:26:36 - How does the process lead to immersion?
00:30:58 - How do we think our scenarios for our couples would play out?
00:38:22 - How does this game handle character development?
00:41:56 - Take it up a level!
00:42:16 - Intensity and the concept of bleed
00:48:22 - Decompressing during and after an intense game
00:51:40 - What sorts of things can be learned from this game?
01:01:32 - What did Alex learn from making this game?
01:04:06 - Alex’s advice to get the most from Star Crossed
01:05:31 - Why should people give this game a try?
01:08:57 - Episode Closer
01:12:52 - Outtakes
Guests and Projects:
Alex Roberts: @muscularpikachu
Backstory Podcast
@backstorycast
Bully Pulpit Games
www.bullypulpitgames.com
Dialect by Thorny Games
www.thornygames.com/dialect-rpg/
Threadbear by Stephanie Bryant
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/215255/Threadbare-RPG
Sig: The City Between by Genesis of Legend
www.genesisoflegend.com/products/sig/
Game systems discussed in this episode:
Star Crossed! by Bully Pulpit Games
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bullypulpitgames/star-crossed-the-two-player-game-of-forbidden-love
Other Games Mentioned as inspiration for Star Crossed!:
Dread by Impossible Dream (amazon) (website)
Kagematsu by Cream Alien Games (website)
Hot Guys Making Out by Tao Games (drivethru) (website)
Breaking the Ice by Black and Green Games (drivethru) (website - romance trilogy)
Fiasco by Bully Pulpit Games (amazon) (drivethru) (website)
Character Inspired Mix Tapes:
Amelia and Ryan’s Couple
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/7nguieqg9s4h9CqQMNifHp?si=aFX7r4HdTpaLO80McU5kbQ
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkKn12lcNm8I3thhTK2MFvPt
Ryan and Alex’s Couple
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/1fiectTQbuKO4d1gXOhiFd?si=WarEhAgHRUymPn4Cad94AQ
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkLN3LhyGuLoBP9bMyNgJCNi
Alex and Amelia’s Couple
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/verovladamir/playlist/5GLObBcZZxfRMjAoH8Tg3n?si=tWr0fDgPRpytAK3yVTfP-A
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQvSCMCGGkIb1bw9OiDjDpX9ty-l8b7t
Character sheets for this episode:
https://blockpartypodcastnetwork.squarespace.com/completed-characters/2018/4/23/series-32-characters-star-crossed-with-alex-roberts
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Autumn Day by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 2: Backstory podcast opening theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast: @CreationCast
Amelia Antrim: @gingerreckoning
Ryan Boelter: @lordneptune
Our Website: http://www.charactercreationcast.com
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