EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 1H 28M
Inside the Forbidden Zone: Andrew E.C. Gaska on the Planet of the Apes #rpg
from Kritfayle · host Aaron Newlands
The world has turned upside down. Apes have ascended to the top of the evolutionary ladder, while humanity has fallen into a primal state. Join us as we sit down with Andrew E.C. Gaska (Lead Writer/Creative Director) to go deep into the lore, mechanics, and development of the official Planet of the Apes TTRPG.In this interview, we explore how Drew and the team at Magnetic Press Play are bringing the cinematic history of the POTA franchise to your tabletop using the time-tested D6 System (D6MV).In this interview, we discussed: The Core Setting: Playing as chimpanzee scientists, gorilla soldiers, orangutan politicians and absolutely everything in between. D6 Magnetic Variant: A look at the "Wild Die" and the mechanics driving this cinematic experience. The ANSA Files: Deep-diving into the sourcebook that spans the original films, TV shows, and novels. Creative Process: Drew’s journey from franchise consultant at 20th Century Studios to TTRPG visionary. And much more!Learn more and keep in touch: Official Website: https://store.magnetic-press.com/collections/planet-of-the-apes-rpg Follow Andrew E.C. Gaska: https://roguereviewer.wordpress.com/about-me/ Download the Quickstart: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/485786/the-official-planet-of-the-apes-rpg-quickstart-rulesAbout Andrew E.C. Gaska, our amazing guest:Andrew is a multiple award-winning game writer and author. Known for his work on ALIEN: The Roleplaying Game and the Terminator RPG, he is also the author of the acclaimed novels Conspiracy of the Planet of the Apes and Death of the Planet of the Apes. We highly recommend giving him a follow wherever you can, and checking out his works!#PlanetOfTheApes #TTRPG #AndrewECGaska #Kritfayle #MagneticPress #TabletopGaming #SciFiRPG #RoleplayingGame #D6System #ApeShallNotKillApe
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The world has turned upside down. Apes have ascended to the top of the evolutionary ladder, while humanity has fallen into a primal state. Join us as we sit down with Andrew E.C. Gaska (Lead Writer/Creative Director) to go deep into the lore, mechanics, and development of the official Planet of the Apes TTRPG.In this interview, we explore how Drew and the team at Magnetic Press Play are bringing the cinematic history of the POTA franchise to your tabletop using the time-tested D6 System (D6MV).In this interview, we discussed: The Core Setting: Playing as chimpanzee scientists, gorilla soldiers, orangutan politicians and absolutely everything in between. D6 Magnetic Variant: A look at the "Wild Die" and the mechanics driving this cinematic experience. The ANSA Files: Deep-diving into the sourcebook that spans the original films, TV shows, and novels. Creative Process: Drew’s journey from franchise consultant at 20th Century Studios to TTRPG visionary. And much more!Learn more and keep in touch: Official Website: https://store.magnetic-press.com/collections/planet-of-the-apes-rpg Follow Andrew E.C. Gaska: https://roguereviewer.wordpress.com/about-me/ Download the Quickstart: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/485786/the-official-planet-of-the-apes-rpg-quickstart-rulesAbout Andrew E.C. Gaska, our amazing guest:Andrew is a multiple award-winning game writer and author. Known for his work on ALIEN: The Roleplaying Game and the Terminator RPG, he is also the author of the acclaimed novels Conspiracy of the Planet of the Apes and Death of the Planet of the Apes. We highly recommend giving him a follow wherever you can, and checking out his works!#PlanetOfTheApes #TTRPG #AndrewECGaska #Kritfayle #MagneticPress #TabletopGaming #SciFiRPG #RoleplayingGame #D6System #ApeShallNotKillApe
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