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Now displaying: September, 2022
Running TTRPG Mysteries 0
Sep 21, 2022

This is the audio of a seminar by ENnie winner Lowell Francis, ageofravensgames.com, talking about planning and running TTRPG mysteries. It's about 60 of talk followed by a Q&A. Lowell talks about his approach and best practices for running mysteries in rpgs. Topics include:

  • Kinds of mysteries (set, set variable, improv)
  • Plotting mysteries
  • The power of the timeline
  • Info handling
  • Keeping players involved
  • Table management and more.

You can find an outline of the talk here. 

Himbos of Myth and Mettle, The Curse of the House of Rookwood, Apocalypse Keys 0
Sep 8, 2022
Lowell and Shane bring on Rae - celebrated game designer and Gauntleteer

Show Notes:
00:01:24 - Shane's Games Played and Spotlight - Himbos of Myth and Mettle
00:14:55 - Lowell's Games Played and Spotlight - The Curse of the House of Rookwood

Second Segment
00:30:55 - Rae combines his first and second segment with a discussion about the design decisions and history of Apocalypse Keys

Giving Me Life
00:53:43 - Shane appreciates her start with weightlifting training
00:54:53 - Lowell talks about his productivity with Gauntlet projects
00:55:36 - Rae is in the process of relocating and enjoys a lot of aspects of his new house

Games and resources discussed in this episode:

Himbos of Myth and Mettle
https://maxwellander.itch.io/himbos

The RTFM Podcast
http://rtfmcast.com/

The Curse of the House of Rookwood
https://nerdypupgames.itch.io/rookwoodrpg

Apocalypse Keys (Kickstarter campaign launching Tuesday, September 13th)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilhat/apocalypse-keys

Libreté: A Game of Lost Children (English translation)
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/331600/Librete-A-Game-of-Lost-Children

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