Shows
The Profound Decisions PodcastMatt Chat - Episode 8 - Their Exits and Their EntrancesIn the eighth, penultimate Matt Chat, he talks to Angus Foggie about 'good play ' - the tension between in-character PvP and out-of-character feelings. This chat was recorded at the start of 2020.
2022-03-301h 01The Profound Decisions PodcastMatt Chat - Episode 7 - Without Three Good FriendsThe seventh Matt Chat sees him talking to Tony Porteous about volunteering, about the relationship between organizers and volunteers, and about the ethos of volunteering. This chat was recorded at the start of 2020.
2021-06-281h 12The Profound Decisions PodcastMatt Chat - Episode 6 - The Inconstant MoonIn this week's Matt Chat, Tansy and Matt talk about Then and Now and the changes and improvements for female players in LRP - those made and those still to be achieved.
Sticking with the established format, Matt and Tansy meander their way through a range of issues linked to topic. As the introduction says, these are subjects that are very personal and important to many people. It is a big topic and this barely scratches the surface of what could be discussed but it's already a pretty long podcast!
2021-02-011h 43The Profound Decisions PodcastMatt Chat - Episode 5 - Uneasy Lies the HeadThe fifth Matt Chat, sees Matt talking to Mike Kilburn about priests and Imperial titles. This chat was recorded at the start of 2020.
2021-01-2043 minThe Profound Decisions PodcastHearth MagicMatt, Wrenna, and Raff talk about the new hearth magic update which is now live on the wiki.
2020-04-2552 minThe Profound Decisions PodcastMatt Chat - Episode 4 - Remorse from PowerThe fourth Matt Chat sees Matt talking to Luca Da Rè about the tension between PvP politics and the good of the Empire. Be aware that this discussion was recorded several months ago and some of the references may have dated a little.
2020-03-2453 minThe Profound Decisions PodcastAll About Arcane ProjectionsGraeme and Andy chat about Arcane Projections; what they are, what they're for, how they work, and how to create them.
2020-02-2842 minThe Profound Decisions PodcastFrom the Archive - ReligionFirst published in February 2019, Matt and Andy are joined by Wrenna Robson to talk about religion in Empire - what has shaped it and what it's for.
2020-02-131h 19The Profound Decisions PodcastFrom the Archive - International RelationsFirst published in January 2019, Matt, Andy, and Graeme talk about international diplomacy using examples from the real world rather than the Empire setting where possible - to try and make it less controversial...
2020-02-131h 04The Profound Decisions PodcastFrom the Archive - Economics part TwoFirst published in July 2017, the second part of the Economics podcast with Matt, Andy, Graeme, and Elinor. Introduced by Ian Horne, this second half is more specifically about trade, the bourse, inflation, and monetary supply.
2020-02-1340 minThe Profound Decisions PodcastFrom the Archive - Economics part OneFirst published in July 2017, Matt, Andy, Graeme, and Elinor talk about the role of economics in the game. This podcast was so long it was split into two halves; this first part talks about the role value, worth, and economics play in Empire and how they shape the nature of the game.
2020-02-131h 02The Profound Decisions PodcastFrom the Archive - Battle ChatFirst published in March 2017, Matt talks with Andy Connell and Thomas Hancocks about war, why we have battles, and what we're doing to try and make them even cooler this year. Slightly shaky sound quality in places.
2020-02-131h 01The Profound Decisions PodcastFrom the Archive - Changing RulesFirst published in March 2017, Matt, Andy, and Graeme talk about rules updates, who makes them, why we make them and how the process works. Based on questions provided by players! Music is the Imperial Battle Anthem - Lyrics by Daisy and Jude. The tune is very roughly based on Debochadan by Severa Nazarkhan, from her album Sen
2020-02-131h 02The Profound Decisions PodcastFrom the Archive - Player SupportFirst published in July 2016 Clare Evans talks with Lynette, Toni, Liz, and Matt Heath about Egregores, the Three Refrains and all things background, as well as giving loads of hints and tips to the newer players amongst our listeners. Music is the Imperial Battle Anthem - Lyrics by Daisy and Jude. The tune is very roughly based on Debochadan by Severa Nazarkhan, from her album Sen
2020-02-1342 minThe Profound Decisions PodcastFrom the Archive - The PilotFirst published in February 2016 Matt, Andy, and Dave Young are posed some interesting questions about Empire by Matt Heath. Music is the Imperial Battle Anthem - Lyrics by Daisy and Jude. The tune is very roughly based on Debochadan by Severa Nazarkhan, from her album Sen.
2020-02-131h 12The Profound Decisions PodcastMatt Chat - Episode 3 - A little brief authorityThe third Matt Chat sees Matt talking to Jamie Gibbons about the Empire nation briefs. What they are, what they are for, and how they work in the field.
2020-02-1147 minThe Profound Decisions PodcastMatt Chat - Episode 2 - More Things in Heaven and EarthThe second Matt Chat sees Matt talking with Beth Dooner about live roleplaying photography, the use of visual images, and the artistry involved in putting a costume together.
2020-01-2854 minThe Profound Decisions PodcastMatt Chat - Episode 1 - The Phantom MenaceIn the first Matt Chat, Matt talks to Pel Pearcey about villainy in Live Roleplaying.
2020-01-1045 minThe Profound Decisions PodcastPD 2019 RetrospectiveThe Empire game team reviews the cool stuff that happened in 2019, and talks about the cool stuff they're looking forward to in 2020.
2019-12-3132 min