Episode 4: Aid Another

In this camaraderie-ridden episode, we’re talking about mechanics for helping other characters in joint efforts. We discuss how teamwork can double the risks, double the rewards, and hopefully say something about the nature of your characters’ relationships in the process.Violet uses "Stanford prison experiment" as a verb. Freya farms friends. Violet turns over an old leaf. Freya tears and shares.Our thanks to Charlie, Joey, and Amber for writing in! If you too have a question, idea, or interesting game you’d like to share with us, email [email protected] - 5:35Intro & history of helping - 14:34Design questions - 24:33Example deep dives - 32:57Gradual slip into design dreams - 51:11Games discussed in this episode(In order of first mention)DaggerheartSar-StanTiles and TruenamesWhat’s In Your Mouth?!Super Saviour SquadThe Token Bag Game Jam in generalArmour AstirWarhammer Fantasy RoleplayMystery homebrew system by Joey JonesArs MagicaDogs in the VineyardDOGS [*1]City of WinterDeath of a Hero [*2]MasksGolden Sky StoriesEmpire of the Petal ThroneD&DTunnels and TrollsTravellerApocalypse WorldMonsterheartsBlades in the DarkGenesysEdge of the EmpireVampire: the MasqueradeJourneyMonInterstitial: Our Hearts IntertwinedVaesenHeartNotes and linksTwo of the more esoteric entries on the above list can be found here:[*1] https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/274623/dogs[*2] https://babblegumsam.itch.io/death-of-a-heroThe two UK TTRPG conventions mentioned are - http://www.con-tingency.uk/ - https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/ Submissions to the Token Bag game jam can be found here: https://itch.io/jam/token-bag/entries Its follow-up - the New Year, Old Ideas game jam - has indeed already ended. Submissions can be found at https://itch.io/jam/new-year-old-ideas-jam/entries