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Gamemaster's Prism
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Gamemaster's Prism is co-hosted by Ken and Richard. Together we examine and evaluate designs of tabletop RPGs from the 1970s classics such as Dungeons & Dragons to the 90s edge of World of Darkness or even to modern indie titles such as Ryuutama and Fiasco!
Episodes
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Difficult RPG Topics: HP Lovecraft and More
Richard and Ken continue last episode's discussion by delving into controversy surrounding HP Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, and some questionable realities of the fantasy and horror genres. Listener discretion is advised, as difficult topics such as racism, sexism, and rape will be discussed.
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Difficult RPG Topics: MAR Barker
MAR Barker (1929-2012) was a renowned professor of Urdu, fantasy campaign creator, linguist, and wargamer. He was also a Nazi. Ken and Richard discuss Barker's laudations and recently unveiled controversial history that shakes the foundations of Barker's legacy and the legacy of his famous…
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Does System Matter?
Ken and Richard talk about the history behind the debate of the importance of system/rules in regards to tabletop RPGs. Is every system right for every player? Can you run everything with D20? How does 13th Age run a spooky lake encounter compared with Call of Cthulhu?
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Our Introductions to RPGs
Richard and Ken talk about their childhood experiences that led getting into Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop games. Video stores, HeroQuest, message board RPGs, Ewen Cluney's Thrash, and JRPGs will all be discussed! Ken also gives his opinion on the film, "Bram Stoker's Dracula"!
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Holiday Wishes
Richard and Ken discuss their holiday RPG wishes - either games to play or run in the new year of 2022! A significant discussion on Mobile Suit Gundam precedes the main topic, and thoughts on anime-related games come up throughout the episode.
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Shared Scenarios
Richard and Ken discuss the idea of a "shared scenario", how this idea helps proliferate the RPG hobby, famous shared scenarios, and the connection between shared scenarios and video games.
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Free RPG Day
In the premiere episode of the Gamemaster's Prism, Ken and Richard discuss the history of Free RPG Day, their own participation with it, and what the event brings to the hobby as a whole.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Gamemaster's Prism is co-hosted by Ken and Richard. Together we examine and evaluate designs of tabletop RPGs from the 1970s classics such as Dungeons & Dragons to the 90s edge of World of Darkness or even to modern indie titles such as Ryuutama and Fiasco!
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Gamemaster's Prism is co-hosted by Ken and Richard. Together we examine and evaluate designs of tabletop RPGs from the 1970s classics such as Dungeons & Dragons to the 90s edge of World of Darkness or even to modern indie titles such as Ryuutama and Fiasco!
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