Mom's Basement Podcast

Episodes

1. 63

   Episode 63: The Misery Index

   In this episode, we return from hiatus in order to shamelessly pimp our Kickstarter project, The Misery Index. Episode 63: The Misery Index

   Aug 22, 2013
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   Episode 62: Game Chef 2013 (Part I)

   In this episode, we return from an extended hiatus to discuss this year's Game Chef contest. We talk at length about the rules, the ingredients, and Dr. Manhattan's big blue dick. Episode 62: Game Chef 2013 (Part I)

   May 25, 2013
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   Episode 61: Daniel Cruz Chan and The Legerdemain Betrayers

   In this episode, we chat with Daniel Cruz Chan and talk about his new game The Legerdemain Betrayers, as well as his other game God-king. Episode 61:Daniel Cruz Chan and The Legerdemain Betrayers

   Dec 20, 2012
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   Episode 60: Guilty! and Rules Lawyering

   In this episode, we talk about Vicenzi Giacomo's game Guilty!, and the subject of rules lawyering in RPGs. Episode 60: Guilty! and Rules Lawyering Rules Lawyering @ (24:20)

   Dec 12, 2012
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   Episode 59: Steve Mathers

   In this episode, we interview Steve Mathers, creator of Ingenero. We also set a new Mom's Basement standard for disjointed rambling. Episode 59: Steve Mathers

   Nov 5, 2012
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   Episode 58: Kyle Simons & Kickstarter

   In this episode, we interview Kyle Simons about Magicians and how to run a successful kickstarter. (Kyle's own kickstarter for Magicians is ongoing, and you should totally back it.) Episode 58: Kyle Simons & Kickstarter

   Oct 22, 2012
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   Episode 57: Motivation, Bro

   Uploading pics here is a pain. It's supposed to rotated to it's side. Looks like a person screaming if you do that. Darn Blogspot In this recording, we address Will's month long hiatus and how to motivate yourself into getting work done. Work like, say, a new rpg. Also, Steve Mather's epic…

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   Oct 13, 2012
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   Episode 56: Anarktica & We'll Send It to Them

   In this episode, we discuss our playtest of Epistolary Richard's polar steampunk adventure game Anarktica: Fate of Heroes and then give Alex a half hour to pitch his new Indiegogo project We'll Send It To Them. Episode 56: Anarktica & We'll Send It to Them

   Sep 17, 2012
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   Episode 55: Basically ... The Dungeon and Pitching Your Game

   In this recording, we discussed Misery Tourism's game for September: The Dungeon. At the 38 minute mark, we then answer listener mail on how to pitch an RPG to both buyers and your friends. Episode 55: The Dungeon and Pitching Your Game

   Aug 27, 2012
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    Episode 54: The Trouble with Rose & Audience Mechanics

    In this episode, we talk about Todd Zircher's The Trouble with Rose, and then we try (and fail) to fill the last half hour with a discussion of audience mechanics in RPGs. Episode 54: The Trouble with Rose & Audience Mechanics

    Aug 24, 2012
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    Episode 53: Apocalypse Galactica and Hacks

    In this installment of Mom's Basement, we take a gander at Sean Nitter's revision of Apocalypse World called Apocalypse Galatica. Then we discuss Hacks and their effect on the community (mainly, Alex tells Hacks to go frack themselves). Episode 53: Apocalypse Galactica and Hacks

    Aug 15, 2012
12. 52

    Episode 52: Shark Boning

    In this episode, we try to out bone the shark boners. Sadly, no actual sharks were boned during the production of this podcast. Episode 52: Shark Boning

    Aug 3, 2012
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    Episode 51: Unwholesome Tenancy & Gaming Texts

    In this episode, we talk about our playtest of Unwholesome Tenancy and share our opinions about what does (and does not) constitute a well written game. Episode 51: Unwholesome Tenancy & Gaming Texts

    Aug 3, 2012
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    Episode 50: Episode 50

    In this episode... it's EPISODE 50... AWW SHIT! Episode 50: Episode 50

    Jul 22, 2012
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    Episode 49: GLASS & Unsafe Play

    In this episode, we discuss David Artman's Live Action Role-Playing system GLASS and talk about our experiences with unsafe role-playing. Episode 49: GLASS & Unsafe Play

    Jul 4, 2012
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    Episode 48: Games Workshop Returns

    In this episode, we talk about the games we're working on and the problems that are keeping us from completing them. Then we solve those problems. Mostly. Episode 48: Games Workshop Returns

    Jun 28, 2012
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    Episode 47: A Very Special Mom's Basement

    In this episode, we discuss the problems with using identity politics, cultural appropriation, morality, and equality in game design debates. Episode 47: A Very Special Mom's Basement

    Jun 26, 2012
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    Episode 46: Shadow-Hack & Initiative

    In this episode, we talk about our playtest of Zack Wilkus' Shadow-Hack and lament the difficulties of creating a good initiative system. Episode 46: Shadow-Hack & Initiative Edit: Here's a link to the forum mentioned in the podcast: http://www.miserytourism.com/forum

    Jun 19, 2012
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    Episode 45: Magicians & Edutainment

    In this episode, we discuss our playtest of Kyle Simons' Magicians and debate the merits of educational games. Episode 45: Magicians & Edutainment

    Jun 14, 2012
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    Episode 44: Topic Wank 2: Wank Harder

    In this week's episode, we do another edition of Topic Wank! Episode 44: Topic Wank 2: Wank Harder

    Jun 11, 2012
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    Episode 43: Back to the Forge

    In this week's episode, we talk about the closing of The Forge, and the future of the indie game design community. Episode 43: Back to the Forge

    Jun 3, 2012
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    Episode 42: WJ MacGuffin on Zombies

    In this week's episode, we interview WJ MacGuffin about his zombie game Outlive Outdead and have a discussion about zombie media in general. Episode 42: WJ MacGuffin on Zombies

    May 25, 2012
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    Episode 41: The Other White Wil(l)

    In this week's episode we interview Wilhem from Nordnordost about his podcast and have a discussion about RPG culture. Episode 41: The Other White Wil(l)

    May 20, 2012
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    Episode 40: Roo Sack's Randomness

    In this week's episode we interview Roy from Roo Sack Gamers for like 5 minutes and then talk about random bullshit! Episode 40: Roo Sack's Randomness

    May 13, 2012