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Yes Indie'd PodThe Awards (w/ Nico MacDougall and Tan Shao Han)Support this show!
This week, we're talking to Nico MacDougall and returning guest Tan Shao Han about The Awards, an alternative tabletop RPG awards project.
Show Notes:
03:56 Introductions
13:31 Being a judge
16:09 The process of picking a winner
21:30 Who should be a judge?
25:36 Infectious Enthusiasm
27:59 Tyranny of Numbers: Breaking down submissions to the Awards
31:02 All Advice is Advice for Myself
2024-03-3038 min
Talk of the TablePuzzling Dungeons & Haunted Parks (Zine Month #2)In the second Talk of the Table Zine Month Special episode, Elliot and Brian are joined by Lola Johnson to discuss their system-agnostic puzzle dungeon crawl: The Tower. Then, Nico MacDougall comes to the table to talk about The Hauntings of Hyde Park, a supplement for The Between.Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian FlahertyLola’s Links:Support The TowerLola’s GamesLola’s Yarn, Knitting Patterns, & CharmsSupport Girlfriend of the WeekSupport GUTGUNP...2024-02-121h 00
Dice ExploderDesigner Commentary: i know the end (with Nico MacDougall)Transcript
Today I’ve got for you another between-season bonus episode. This time we’re breaking format to talk about i know the end, a module I published earlier this year about going back home after a long time away and all the horrors that entails. Because if you can’t occasionally publish something self-indulgent in your podcast feed, what’s even the point of having one?
My cohost for this is my friend Nico MacDougall, the current organizer of The Awards, who edited i know the end and had almost as much to say about it...2023-12-041h 51
Scene PlayEpisode 53: Ghost Lines - But For Several Major Political EventsWherein a Dark Presence finds a remarkably gullible mark, Scappa recalls Psych101, and Kinclaith (maybe) saves the day
We played Ghost Lines by John Harper.
Get it free here. (http://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/)
The Music is by Tucker Lemos
The Music was performed by Tom Benz and Tucker Lemos
The Cover Art is by Ariel Chu
Cat was Arvis
Ariel was the Dark Presence
Nico was Kinclaith
Tucker was Scappa Special Guests: Ariel Chu, Cat Dickinson, and Nico MacDougall.2020-02-2200 minScene PlayEpisode 52: Ghost Lines - I Would Have Been a QueenWherein Scappa forgets that this is a Lightless world, Arvis would have been a Queen*,
and Kinclaith is exasperated.
We played Ghost Lines by John Harper.
Get it free here. (http://www.onesevendesign.com/ghostlines/)
The Music is by Tucker Lemos
The Music was performed by Tom Benz and Tucker Lemos
The Cover Art is by Ariel Chu
Cat was Arvis
Nico was Kinclaith
Tucker was Scappa Special Guests: Cat Dickinson and Nico MacDougall.2020-02-1200 minScene PlayEpisode 51: Quintus - The NullWherein Caledonia makes her first mistake, Aurelia gets a cult, and Cornelius loses ratings
We played Downfall by Caroline Hobbs.
Buy it here (http://lessthanthreegames.com/downfall/)
The Music is by Tucker Lemos
The Music was performed by Tom Benz and Tucker Lemos
The Cover Art is by Ariel Chu
Actors were Tucker Lemos, Ariel Chu, and Nico MacDougall Special Guests: Ariel Chu and Nico MacDougall.2020-01-1500 minScene PlayEpisode 50: Quintus - Nightly with CorneliusWherein Aurelia goes off-script, Caledonia mediates a tense family situation and Cornelius struggles to control his cousin on his talk show.
We played Downfall by Caroline Hobbs.
Buy it here (http://lessthanthreegames.com/downfall/)
The Music is by Tucker Lemos
The Music was performed by Tom Benz and Tucker Lemos
The Cover Art is by Ariel Chu
Actors were Tucker Lemos, Ariel Chu, and Nico MacDougall Special Guests: Ariel Chu and Nico MacDougall.2020-01-1400 minScene PlayQuintus WorldbuildingIn which Nico, Ariel, and Tucker create Secret Communism, learn about the Towers of Hanoi, and read many many names.
We played Downfall by Caroline Hobbs
Buy it and find her other work here (http://lessthanthreegames.com/).
Music was written by Tucker Lemos
It was performed by Tucker Lemos and Tom Benz
The cover art is by Ariel Chu.
Special Guests: Ariel Chu and Nico MacDougall.2019-12-1200 minScene PlayEpisode 48: Boy Problems - The Great RapsbyWherein Nut Rambus makes his debut on the show, Ctrl-X reveals her fear of water, and Roland throws Ctrl-X over water.
We played Boy Problems by Colin Cummings.
Find all his work here (boyproblems.ca) and pledge to his Patreon!
Music was written by Carly Rae Jepsen and Tucker Lemos
It was performed by Tucker Lemos and Tom Benz
The cover art is by Ariel Chu.
Ariel was Ctrl-X
Cat was Roland Briggs
Evelyn was New Kid
Nico was Nut Rambus Special Guests: Ariel Chu, Cat Dickinson, and Nico MacDougall.2019-10-3100 minScene PlayEpisode 9: Witches of Boston - A Season Ending KissWherein many elves are punted, parental conflicts abound, and Tucker learns that it was the Benny Hill Theme.
We played a hack of FATE Core by Evil Hat Productions
Buy it here:
https://www.evilhat.com/store/index.php?mainpage=productinfo&products_id=221
Wording was stolen for this hack from Dungeon World, by Sage LaTorra and Adam Koebel
Music by Tucker Lemos
and
Kevin MacCleod
Ghostpocalypse - 3 Road of Trials Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The Cover Art is by Ariel Chu
Ariel was Lyra
Nico was Abigail
...2017-10-0500 minScene PlayEpisode 8: Witches of Boston - Fireworks in My HeartWherein Tucker talks to himself, the wild waters have been put into a roar, and the climactic scene of the series is set to the Betty Hill Theme.
We played a hack of FATE Core by Evil Hat Productions
Buy it here:
https://www.evilhat.com/store/index.php?mainpage=productinfo&products_id=221
Wording was stolen for this hack from Dungeon World, by Sage LaTorra and Adam Koebel
Music by Tucker Lemos
and
Kevin MacCleod
Ghostpocalypse - 3 Road of Trials Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The Cover Art...2017-09-2800 minScene PlayEpisode 7: Witches of Boston - Definitely Not In-LawsWherein we discuss fan service, see how you should not act as a parent, and punt an elf.
We played a hack of FATE Core by Evil Hat Productions
Buy it here:
https://www.evilhat.com/store/index.php?mainpage=productinfo&products_id=221
Wording was stolen for this hack from Dungeon World, by Sage LaTorra and Adam Koebel
Music by Tucker Lemos
and
Kevin MacCleod
Ghostpocalypse - 3 Road of Trials Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The Cover Art is by Ariel Chu
Ariel was Lyra
Nico was Abigail
...2017-09-2100 minScene PlayEpisode 6: Witches of Boston - I'm Roe Finkton!Wherein we CAW tries to be cool like Jace, a cyclops invites our friends to dinner and Genevieve tells us all about the depression.
We played a hack of FATE Core by Evil Hat Productions
Buy it here:
https://www.evilhat.com/store/index.php?mainpage=productinfo&products_id=221
Wording was stolen for this hack from Dungeon World, by Sage LaTorra and Adam Koebel
Music by Tucker Lemos
and
Kevin MacCleod
Ghostpocalypse - 3 Road of Trials Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The Cover Art is by Ariel Chu
...2017-09-1400 minScene PlayBONUS: Witches of Boston - On the Commonalities of Bostonians, Witches and Volcano GodsWherein we attempt to learn about a new system, Boston, and some witches.
We played a hack of FATE Core by Evil Hat Productions
(I said Evil Hat Games before, and I apologize)
Buy it here:
https://www.evilhat.com/store/index.php?mainpage=productinfo&products_id=221
Music by Tucker Lemos
and
Kevin MacCleod
Ghostpocalypse - 3 Road of Trials Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The Cover Art is by Ariel Chu
Ariel was Lyra
Nico was Abigail
Cat was Jace the Ace
Special Guests: Ariel Chu, Cat Dickinson...2017-09-0700 minScene PlayEpisode 5: Witches of Boston - The Flesh DecaysWherein we spend too much time deciding on adjectives, learn about Citizen(s) Against Witches, and everyone protects their own characters at the expense of Agatha.
We played a hack of FATE Core by Evil Hat Productions
(I said Evil Hat Games before, and I apologize)
Buy it here:
https://www.evilhat.com/store/index.php?mainpage=productinfo&products_id=221
Music by Tucker Lemos
and
Kevin MacCleod
Ghostpocalypse - 3 Road of Trials Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The Cover Art is by Ariel Chu
Ariel was Lyra
Nico...2017-09-0700 minScene PlayEpisode 4: Crossing the Kings - The Venerable SporkWherein lacrosse sticks are sharpened into shivs, post-rebellions governments are planned, and we find out what Greg the Janitor's last name is.
We played the Follow role-playing system by Ben Robbins.
Buy it here:
http://www.lamemage.com/follow/
Music by Tucker Lemos
Cover Art by Ariel Chu
Nico was Kristof
Mike was Duke
Tucker was Jamie
Ariel was the Spork
Special Guests: Ariel Chu, Mike Byrns, and Nico MacDougall.2017-08-2300 minScene PlayEpisode 3: Crossing the Kings - I Can't Even Spell ChessIn which we learn off the he prestigious preparatory school Phillips Andunder, the Fischer-Kings, and the ambiguous relationship between a coach and his spork.
We played the Follow roleplaying system by Ben Robbins
Buy it here:
http://www.lamemage.com/follow/
Music by Tucker Lemos
Cover Art by Ariel Chu
Nico was Janice
Mike was Duke
Tucker was Jamie
Ariel was the Spork
Special Guests: Ariel Chu, Mike Byrns, and Nico MacDougall.2017-08-1600 min
Steve'Butch'Jones presents SOMETHING GLOBAL#338 - fran&co - 9 September 2016 (Something Global Radio)Steve'Butch'Jones presents SOMETHING GLOBAL, syndicated on radio stations around the world.
Season 8 Show 13 with fran&co
1. Pele & Nico Stojan – Shifting Down
2. Tony Thomas – The Case (SLP Remix)
3. Dennis Cruz – Wake Up
4. Paul Delay – Don’t Stay Up
5. Ricky Leo & Luca Doobie – Three Sharp Knocks
6. Andrea Oliva – Seven Billion Butterflies
7. Bastian Bux – Screenshot
8. Upercent – Spaceman
9. Doubtingthomas – Heart Bomber
10. Doubtingthomas – Porchet
11. Upercent – Farandoulo
12. Andy MacDougall – Shaman (Dennis Cruz Remix)
13. Beatamines – Groove Symphony
14. fran&co – Vibe
Feel free to contact the show via facebook, twitter or email: studio@Somet...2016-09-0900 min