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RPG Blueprints
by Cole McCallum
RPG Blueprints aims to explore the creativity in tabletop roleplaying. Join Cole McCallum as he delves into various topics and offers his perspective on the different ways we can engage this exciting hobby.
Episodes
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027: Franchise Flavour - Octopath Traveler with Deshawn
In this episode, Deshawn and I discuss the gods of the Octopath Traveler series and some ways you can implement them in your TTRPG campaigns. Relevant Links: Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/rpgbp James Roach's Twitter: twitter.com/hamesatron Contact me: [email protected]
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026: Breakout Con 2023 Review
This is a quick episode where I talk about some of the unique aspects of the games that I played at Breakout Con in Toronto back in March. Relevant Links: Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/rpgbp James Roach's Twitter: twitter.com/hamesatron Contact me: [email protected] Andrew…
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025: Campaign Endings with Livi - Part 2
This is a lengthy discussion broken up over two episodes. In it, Livi and I talk about how our campaign ended, what it takes to make a solid conclusion for a story that was built up over the course of multiple years, and some key moments throughout that campaign. Relevant Links: Podcast Twitter:...
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024: Campaign Endings with Livi - Part 1
This is a lengthy discussion broken up over two episodes. In it, Livi and I talk about how our campaign ended, what it takes to make a solid conclusion for a story that was built up over the course of multiple years, and some key moments throughout that campaign. Relevant Links: Podcast Twitter:...
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023: Dressphere User Class Deep Dive
I expanded the dressphere user class discussed in episode 13. This episode is an explanation of the mechanics involved in the class and the design philosophy behind it. Relevant Links: Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/rpgbp James Roach's Twitter: twitter.com/hamesatron Contact me:...
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022: Franchise Flavour - She-Ra with Seren - Part 2
This is the second part of our discussion of making characters from She-Ra in the Cypher System. Part one is dedicated to creating Adora and Bow, and part two is about Glimmer and Catra. Relevant Links: Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/rpgbp James Roach's Twitter: twitter.com/hamesatron Contact me:...
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021: Franchise Flavour - She-Ra with Seren - Part 1
This is the first part of our discussion of making characters from She-Ra in the Cypher System. Part one is dedicated to creating Adora and Bow, and part two is about Glimmer and Catra. Relevant Links: Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/rpgbp James Roach's Twitter: twitter.com/hamesatron Contact me:...
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020: My First Game Jam
In this episode, I discuss what it was like to create my game, Astrologistics, for a game jam. I also explain what there is to know about the game. Relevant Links: Astrologistics: udonbullets.itch.io/astrologistics Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/rpgbp James Roach's Twitter: twitter.com/hamesatron...
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019: (MINI) Rory's Story Cubes
Another quick one! I talk about and demo Rory's Story Cubes. Let me know if you've played with these before and how you use them! Relevant Links: Rory's Story Cubes: www.storycubes.com Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/rpgbp James Roach's Twitter: twitter.com/hamesatron Contact me:...
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018: (MINI) Accountability and Game Jams
This is a mini episode in which I discuss how I make sure to keep the "create" in creative. Relevant Links: Minimalist TTRPG Jam: itch.io/jam/minimalist-ttrpg-jam Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/rpgbp James Roach's Twitter: twitter.com/hamesatron Contact me: [email protected]
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017: First Anniversary Character Creation Celebration with Elisabeth
After a year of RPGBP we are entering season two! I brought back Elisabeth to have a little fun creating characters in a mashup system of all different systems we talked about over the past season. We came up with a couple of "people" who just want to return home but have to contend with a force...
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016: Paired Characters with Sandeep
This episode is another with Sandeep, in which we talk about the act of collaborative character creation. We discuss how we created twin characters for our new D&D 5e campaign and how other games like PbtA games bake that process into mechanics. Let me know what you think about the episode, talk…
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015: How Does Setting Affect Your Game? with Gerardo
In this episode, we use Star Crossed by Alex Roberts to explore how the setting can affect and change how the same game is played. We take four different genres and blend them in to create some unexpected couples in a romance game. Let me know what you think about the episode, talk to me on…
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014: Character Transfers
It's a shorter than usual episode! I had some technical difficulties so I decided to talk about an idea I had. To get more time spent with the characters I've created, I remake some existing characters in different systems to show the portability of a character concept. Let me know what you think...
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013: Franchise Flavour - Final Fantasy (X/X-2) with Nicole - Part 2
In this half of the discussion, we go over Final Fantasy X-2 and I explain my design philosophy for the Dressphere User class for Dungeons and Dragons 5e. Let me know what you think about the episode, talk to me on Twitter or reach out through email! Important Links: Homebrew PDF link:...
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012: Franchise Flavour - Final Fantasy (X/X-2) with Nicole - Part 1
In this episode, Nicole and I come up with some ideas about how to take the wonderful world of Spira from Final Fantasy X and X-2 and bring that into Dungeons and Dragons 5e. Part 1 is all about taking Yuna's summoning and implementing it in a way you may not expect! Let me know what you think...
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011: Solo Game Spotlight - See Issue X ft. Marvel Super Heroes
All by myself! When you don't have anyone else around, like me in this episode, it doesn't mean you can't play a TTRPG. Just play a game meant for one! Sounds weird? Wait until you listen to how I mixed a game from the 80s and one that is still in development. Let me know what you think about the...
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010: Supplementary Games with Livi - Part 2
This episode is about supplementary games - games to play in addition to your main campaign that elevate it and deepen an aspect of it. We continue the discussion of the games we've played in our group and how they have shaped the campaign. Share your thoughts on the episode! Talk to me on…
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009: Supplementary Games with Livi - Part 1
This episode is about supplementary games - games to play in addition to your main campaign that elevate it and deepen an aspect of it. We talk about ideas of games to use as well as the ways they've been used in our campaign and the impact they've made. Share your thoughts on the episode! Talk…
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008: Franchise Flavour - Fire Emblem with Deshawn
This month I'm bringing you a new type of episode: Franchise Flavour. These episodes are for bringing some of the elements of your favourite, TV shows, movies, or video games, and bringing them into your TTRPG games. I got my roommate to talk about Fire Emblem and we worked on some content for…
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007: Gods and Religion with Nicole
Welcome back and happy new year! In this episode my friend Nicole and I discuss Gods and Religion, their place in Dungeons and Dragons, how to implement it in game, and how it affects characters. Share your thoughts on the episode! Talk to me on twitter or reach out to me through email. Relevant...
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006: Character Development With Sandeep
In this episode I'm joined by my friend and co-player Sandeep to talk about Player and Non Player Character development from a Dungeon Master's perspective. We talk about some tips and tricks for making these characters more fleshed out, either at conception or through play. Relevant Links: Chris...
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005: Worldbuilding with Noah Part 2
In this episode, Noah and I expand the world we created with the game Ex Novo as we continue to discuss worldbuilding concepts and methods. You can find a map of Dathlixia on the RPGBP Twitter. Relevant Links: Krita (Drawing Program) - krita.org Inkarnate (Map Making) - inkarnate.com Ex Novo (Map...
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004: Worldbuilding With Noah Part 1
In this episode, I talk to my friend and DM Noah about their approach to Worldbuilding Relevant Links: Krita (Drawing Program) - krita.org Inkarnate (Map Making) - inkarnate.com Ex Novo (Map Game) - sharkbombs.itch.io/ex-novo The Ultimate RPG Gamemaster's Worldbuilding Guide -...
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003: Character Creation with Elisabeth Part 3
In this episode, we finish up our character creation and end up with two PCs, ready to adventure! Relevant Links: Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/rpgbp James Roach's Twitter: twitter.com/hamesatron Contact me: [email protected]
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002: Character Creation with Elisabeth Part 2
In this episode, I continue the discussion with my friend Elisabeth about character creation in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition. We finalize our backstory as we make our way through the This is Your Life section of Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Relevant Links: Podcast Twitter:...
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001: Character Creation with Elisabeth Part 1
In this episode, I have a discussion with my friend Elisabeth about character creation in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition. We start our journey into creating characters and explain how it's done. Relevant Links: Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/rpgbp James Roach's Twitter: twitter.com/hamesatron...
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Introduction to RPGBP
In this episode, I introduce myself and my intentions for this podcast. Relevant Links: Podcast Twitter: twitter.com/rpgbp James Roach's Twitter: twitter.com/hamesatron Contact me: [email protected]
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RPG Blueprints aims to explore the creativity in tabletop roleplaying. Join Cole McCallum as he delves into various topics and offers his perspective on the different ways we can engage this exciting hobby.
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