Bebop Tabletop: Designing a Cowboy Bebop RPG

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3. 2. 1. This is Bebop Tabletop: The podcast that’s turning each episode of Cowboy Bebop into a new tabletop RPG. Think Dungeons and Dragons with space cowboys! Each week, join Lijo John and Andrew Wu, as they remix the characters, music, and themes of the beloved anime classic into a game you can play. Let’s Jam! Cover art by @ecokitti Follow us on Twitter for Cowboy Bebop and RPG news, announcements, and more @BebopTabletop This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Lijo John and Andrew Wu


    • Apr 18, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
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    Cowboy Funk - Gettin' Quibi Wit It ft. The Bebop Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 69:24


    This week, we hang out with Bebop's Elite, https://thebebopbeat.simplecast.com/ (The Bebop Beat), to shoot the sheet about Cowboy Funk, the Queen of England, and bounty hunting as the crew of the DragonPop. Thanks again to Jamie and Lauren for playing our game! Mentions this week: TV-Y7 FV - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_Parental_Guidelines (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_Parental_Guidelines) Cowboy Andy is Batman Backstreet's Back, alright - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_(Backstreet_Boys_album) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_(Backstreet_Boys_album)) Star Trek Captain Catchphrases - https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ranking-star-trek-captain-catchphrases/ (https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ranking-star-trek-captain-catchphrases/) Our Bebop Beat Must Listen Episodes: Covering Cowboy Funk - https://thebebopbeat.simplecast.com/episodes/cowboy-funk (https://thebebopbeat.simplecast.com/episodes/cowboy-funk) An Interview with Andre Nemec - https://thebebopbeat.simplecast.com/episodes/supernova-symphony (https://thebebopbeat.simplecast.com/episodes/supernova-symphony) With Familiar Guests! - https://thebebopbeat.simplecast.com/episodes/venus-pop (https://thebebopbeat.simplecast.com/episodes/venus-pop) Find more from Jamie at Anime Chicago - https://animechicago.com/ (https://animechicago.com/) Hear Lauren's original re-watch/analysis podcast at She-Ra: Progressive of Power - https://shera-progressive-of-power.simplecast.com/ (https://shera-progressive-of-power.simplecast.com/) The Bebop Beat on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BebopBeat (https://twitter.com/BebopBeat) Would you be interested in a deluxe art version of our rulebook? Let us know! Maybe in a https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cow-2060434 (podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cowboy-bebop-rpg/id1590847013 (review) why not? Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) Help Ukraine: Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/ (https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/) https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/ (Ukraine Support Charities) from /r/ukraine This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Boogie Woogie Feng Shui - The Newbie Bounty Hunters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 47:31 Transcription Available


    This week we follow the three Qis in Boogie Woogie Feng Shui. We discuss the heavenly anime known as Cowboy Bebop, we dive into earthly game mechanics of Bebop Tabletop, and we hear our magnetic new-to-tabletop friends in our latest playtest! Special thanks to Patty, Steph, Kizer, and Ariel for play-testing this week's game! This week we introduce Three (3) New Mechanics: - Injuries - Distance - Last Gasp Gambits Interested in listening to the full play session? Leave us a Podchaser https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cow-2060434 (comment) or a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cowboy-bebop-rpg/id1590847013 (review) to let us know! Comment: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cow-2060434 (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cow-2060434) Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cowboy-bebop-rpg/id1590847013 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cowboy-bebop-rpg/id1590847013) Help Ukraine: Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/ (https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/) https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/ (Ukraine Support Charities) from /r/ukraine Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Pierrot Le Fou - Encounter at Space Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 126:08


    This week, we talk about mad space clowns and jump into our second playtest featuring the familiar faces of Matt and Travis (and also Colin)! Stick around for our immediate playtest thoughts and what we think we should fix next! Mentioned in this episode: Batman the Animated Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrmUk2YUm14 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrmUk2YUm14) Unearthed Arcana - https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-arcana (https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-arcana) "He hates these cans" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcwz8-EfFYE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcwz8-EfFYE) Nextel Chirp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEkwbhH3XMY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEkwbhH3XMY) Jackbox Trivia Murder Party - https://www.jackboxgames.com/trivia-murder-party-two/ (https://www.jackboxgames.com/trivia-murder-party-two/) "Hey Kid, Catch" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITDFgsRIryg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITDFgsRIryg) Interested in listening to the full play session? Leave us a https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cow-2060434 (comment) or a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cowboy-bebop-rpg/id1590847013 (review) to let us know! Help Ukraine: Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/ (https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/) https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/ (Ukraine Support Charities) from /r/ukraine Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Wild Horses - The First Playtest

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 100:23


    This week we welcome back Meg and Jack and introduce Joe from our regular Dungeons and Dragons table as they take on our first playtest based on Wild Horses! Let's consider this the first Bebop Tabletop Actual Play! Interested in a release of the full play session? Leave us a https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cow-2060434 (comment) and a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cowboy-bebop-rpg/id1590847013 (review) to let us know! Mentioned in this episode: Space Shuttle Columbia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Columbia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Columbia) Babe Ruth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth) More Dungeons and Dragons with Meg, Jack, and Joe on our twitch channel - https://twitch.tv/wufiregotpower (https://twitch.tv/wufiregotpower) Got a better scheduling app? - https://whenisgood.net/ (https://whenisgood.net/) Moon Shot by Paul Dean (https://twitter.com/paullicino (@paullicino)) - https://www.patreon.com/posts/rpg-and-update-38075939 (https://www.patreon.com/posts/rpg-and-update-38075939) Help Ukraine: Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/ (https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/) https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/ (Ukraine Support Charities) from /r/ukraine Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Virtuoso Session - Talking Art with Travis Overstreet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 61:33


    Help Ukraine: Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/ (https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/) https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/ (Ukraine Support Charities) from /r/ukraine This week, we start talking 'bout art, but like a good jazz solo, we follow the flow! We hope you enjoy our conversation with Artist Travis Overstreet (https://overstreetart.com/ (https://overstreetart.com/)) Would you be interested in a deluxe art version of our rulebook? Let us know! Maybe in a https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cow-2060434 (podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cowboy-bebop-rpg/id1590847013 (review) why not? Lijo's Shows Arcane Haikyuu!! Mentioned in this episode: Lijo the Anime Apologist Mœbius - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Giraud (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Giraud) The history of https://toonami.fandom.com/wiki/Cowboy_Bebop#Toonami_Broadcast_History (Adult Swim) "All kids out of the pool" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9CnXYQMTUw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9CnXYQMTUw) "My entire problem with anime is chins" Official Bebop RPG - https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/cowboy-bebop-the-roleplaying-game/news/cowboy-bebop-rpg-announcement (https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/cowboy-bebop-the-roleplaying-game/news/cowboy-bebop-rpg-announcement) Season 2 of Bebop Tabletop? HP as luck - https://twitter.com/GameAnim/status/1016055557977882624 (https://twitter.com/GameAnim/status/1016055557977882624) Our itch.io page - https://beboptabletop.itch.io/ Space Bounty Blues - A GM-less RPG - https://nerdypapergames.itch.io/sbb (https://nerdypapergames.itch.io/sbb) Ma Beagle - https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Ma_Beagle (https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Ma_Beagle) Pocket Sand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLpUq__iQqw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLpUq__iQqw) A Promise to always read player backstories Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Speak Like a Child - Building Faye Valentine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 52:24


    This week, Lijo and Wu speak like children and leave a message for their future selves. Also in this session, they build a playable Faye Valentine character using the brand new skills list. It's a good thing that in space no one can see you cry. While you're here, why not leave us a https://podchaser.com/podcasts/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cow-2060434 (review)? Or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cowboy-bebop-rpg/id1590847013 (two)? Mentioned in this episode: Improv's "https://www.vulture.com/2012/11/improvs-babel-defining-the-game-of-the-scene.html (Game of the Scene)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz3ZOoYSMuw (Did I do that?) The power of friendship! Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) "The Hero of Waterdeep" - Lyrics by Andrew Wu, Music and Performance by Jack and Meg Help Ukraine: Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/ (https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/) https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/ (Ukraine Support Charities) from /r/ukraine This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Mushroom Samba - Game Master Mamba ft. Cole Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 67:44


    No, you're not on mushrooms! This week we're visited by writer and friend https://colerush.com (Cole Rush)! We talk about hard-learned tricks for Dungeon Mastering and a girl and her dog and a bunch of space mushrooms. Let's kick the beat! Two articles for Cole! https://www.tor.com/2022/02/22/what-i-learned-from-breaking-up-with-dd/ (What I Learned From Breaking Up With D&D) https://thequilltolive.com/2021/07/19/were-in-the-middle-of-a-bardic-revolution/ (We're In The Middle Of A Bardic Revolution) For more follow https://twitter.com/ColeRush1 (@ColeRush1) on Twitter Mentioned in this episode: Alternate universe where Cowgirl Ed is hunting bounties How do you make player preparation not a chore? The importance of feedback (Leave us a https://podchaser.com/podcasts/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cow-2060434 (review)!) "Mystery but no Mistrust" Competitive Crossword League That time we talked about the https://www.beboptabletop.com/episode/ganymede-elegy-pillars-of-character-creation (Three Pillars) Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) Help Ukraine: Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/ (https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/) https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/s6g5un/want_to_support_ukraine_heres_a_list_of_charities/ (Ukraine Support Charities) from /r/ukraine This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Black Dog Serenade - Making a Game for Superfans ft. Jesse from Sudden But Inevitable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 67:41


    This week we're joined by https://twitter.com/SuddenBut (Jesse) from the excellent https://feeds.transistor.fm/sudden-but-inevitable-rewatch (Sudden But Inevitable) podcast to talk about Black Dog Serenade and how to design Tabletop RPGs for superfans. Grab your dice, bring a friend, and prepare your questions for the game maestro! Mentioned in this episode: https://feeds.transistor.fm/sudden-but-inevitable-rewatch (Sudden But Inevitable) https://twitter.com/SuddenBut (Jesse on Twitter) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118880/ (Con Air) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5fjDaFuft8 (Shut Up and Sit Down - The Teach) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-sp68GjYL0 (Firefly) Our Session on Crew Dynamics - https://www.beboptabletop.com/episode/jamming-with-edward-crew-dynamics (Jamming with Edward) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rph_1DODXDU ("Be Excellent to Each Other") https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy_diplomacy (Cowboy Diplomacy) Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    My Funny Valentine - Cheerful Nihilism ft. Patty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 60:35


    Happy Valentine's Day! This week we welcome our friend and expert of most things nerdy, Patty (pattygoesrhar) joins us to talk My Funny Valentine. Stop by for Futurama references and Super Fun Happy Times in this really weird cub scout meeting! Mentioned in this episode: Check out our Twitch streams on Wednesday nights @ https://www.twitch.tv/wufiregotpower (wufireGotPower) https://gaggle.fun/goose-goose-duck (Goose Goose Duck) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjSHKGuNvCw (Inuyasha! Kagome!) https://paleofuture.com/ (Paleofuture) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsOv8OK2rE0 ("Nice is different than Good") - Into the Woods https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/odyssey (Assassin's Creed Odyssey) https://bladesinthedark.com/planning-engagement (Blades in the Dark - Flashbacks ) https://www.dungeonsanddaddies.com/ (Dungeons and Daddies) - Not a BDSM Podcast Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Bohemian Rhapsody - A Ship of Your Own

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 43:15


    In space, no one can hear you moo... so be heard in your own customized, personalized zipcraft! This week, join Lijo and Andrew as they talk about the game mechanics implications of building spaceships, possible player versus player tweaks, and the VHS Era of Anime. So slap a flame decal on your fastest vehicle and stop on by! Mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJATp2aBcO8 (Handles Like a Bistro) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gQsk081ljY (Dimension 20 - No Thank You, Insurance) https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/anime-was-a-mistake (Anime was a Mistake) Our Twitch streams @ https://www.twitch.tv/wufiregotpower (wufireGotPower) Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Jupiter Jazz (Part 1 and 2) - Space Lonely ft. Meg and Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 67:18


    Meg and Jack stop by to talk Jupiter Jazz and Space Loneliness. Along the way we discuss handling sensitive topics at the table (no flirting with Lijo!) and adding a little bit of style (dice) and fashion. All this and more in this EX+ rated session with our ttrpg family members! Mentioned in this episode: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BuryYourGays (TV Tropes - Bury Your Gays) https://www.dropout.tv/dimension-20-misfits-and-magic/videos/dimension-20-misfits-and-magic-trailer (Dimension 20 - Misfits and Magic using Kids on Brooms) https://imgur.com/gallery/2pbTgW8 (Spike Puffy Coat Meme) Our Twitch streams @ https://www.twitch.tv/wufiregotpower (wufireGotPower) Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Toys in the Attic - One Shots and Rock Lobsters ft. Matt DiCarlo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 49:36


    It's 2022 and we're talking Toys in the Attic with special guest Matt DiCarlo! We try to fit this bottle episode into our system and try not to spoil any Ganymede rock lobster on the way. Listen in to this mutant Alien one-shot and have a Moderately Better New Year! Mentioned in this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Arneson (Dave Arneson) https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Roleplaying_Game (Star Wars Roleplaying Game) https://thetommywestphall.wordpress.com/the-master-list/ (The Tommy Westphall Universe) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10547/betrayal-house-hill (Betrayal at House on the Hill) Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Intermission - Showdown at the Yoko Corral

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 1:01


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    Intermission - Pirate Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 1:44


    A little musical intermission. Sorry about the static. Music Credit: Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4342-shades-of-spring License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Intermission - Holiday 2072

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 0:38


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    Special Session - Mechanical Rodeo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 35:20


    Wait, I don't remember this episode of the show! This week we take a break from our regular format to summarize the mechanics and lessons we've learned over the last 10 sessions of Bebop Tabletop! If you want to know how our game will be played, this is the one to listen to! Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Ganymede Elegy - Pillars of Character Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 42:02


    This week we discuss our Three Pillars of Character creation as Jet faces his art-house, noir past on Ganymede. Will exploding scenes actually appear in our game? Let's find out together! The Three Pillars What's in Your Past? Why are you doing what you're Doing? How do you Move Forward? Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Jamming With Edward - Crew Dynamics ft. Evan Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 40:12


    As Ed joins the Bebop crew, we welcome our first guest host Evan Young! We talk about crew dynamics, player dynamics, and ultimately how game rules can never replace good old fashioned communication. Mentioned in this episode: ProZD's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgU4Oum8SLg (Conserving Every Healing Item) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefly_(TV_series) (Another space western TV show - Firefly) https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/ (/r/rpghorrorstories) Remember https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myspace (Myspace)? Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Waltz for Venus - Success and Skill Checks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 47:35


    A trip to beautiful Venus is just what the doctor ordered as we look at skill checks, partial successes, advantages, and disadvantages. Don't worry about the spores, bring your Universal Money Card, and come on by! (Warning: exposure to role playing games may cause excessive fun) Mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn1VxaMEjRU ("Are we the baddies?" sketch) Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Heavy Metal Queen - Breaking Down a Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 46:57


    No blues this week as we meet the interstellar trucker VT and her cat Zeros. As she chases down Decker, we break down the scene using all the mechanics we've developed so far, and even make up new ones to fill in the gaps! Check with your doctor to see if space is right for you! Mentioned in this episode: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-long-human-survive-outer-space-without-spacesuit-2017-5 (How Long Humans Survive in Space WIthout a Spacesuit) (Hint: Not very long) Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Sympathy for the Devil - Dice Roll Accelerando

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 42:43


    This week, as the crew turns a magic space rock into a magic bullet, we talk about rolling math rocks and how to keep up the tempo during encounters. We've got some meaty game design decisions to make here, so tune your delicate and refined ears our way. Did we solve all the game's problems in the first draft? "Yeah. As if." Mentioned in this episode: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/37904/formula-d (Formula D) the racing board game with shifting dice Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Ballad of Fallen Angels - Character Backgrounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 47:23


    This week we're looking at Spike's past in Ballad of Fallen Angels and discussing character backgrounds. Will you play a character with a dark criminal past? Maybe a crooked ISSP officer? Creepy space clown? I'm definitely going with the tragic past Ein build. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/11115-mass-effect-service-history-psych-profile-how-to-choose-the-best-background (Mass Effect Service History and Psych Profile) by https://www.rpgsite.net/author/Alex%20Donaldson (Alex Donaldson) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/breadpig/to-be-or-not-to-be-that-is-the-adventure (To Be or Not to Be: A Chooseable-Path Adventure) by https://twitter.com/ryanqnorth (@ryanqnorth) Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Gateway Shuffle - Crime and Other Monkey Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 39:52


    This week we talk about the criminal element, player consequences for failure, a monkey virus, and a collection of items to catch your eye. So come on in. The sea rat is to die for! Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Honky Tonk Women - Flight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 55:59


    We finally meet femme fatale Faye Valentine, but this session's all about free flying! Join us as we break down Gordon Richman's secret casino standoff into a tabletop RPG session. Mentioned this Week: https://twitter.com/TheZoneCast (@TheZoneCast) and https://twitter.com/BrennanLM (@BrennanLM) discuss ship combat homebrew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agi0-9fKehU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agi0-9fKehU) Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Stray Dog Strut - Chase Scenes and Property Damage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 49:15


    Shucks Howdy! How y'all doing? We're keeping our game design running with a discussion about building dynamic and interesting chase sequences for all types of players to enjoy. Also, we worry about the incredible cost your crews are about to inflict across the solar system. Listening to this episode won't cost a Woolong, but we'll gladly accept your 150 corgi donation! Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Asteroid Blues - Game Structure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 50:28 Transcription Available


    Let's Jam! Hosts Michael Janov, Lijo John, and Andrew Wu dive right into the first session by breaking down the introduction to our favorite bounty hunters in the star system and discovering the first piece of the game design puzzle: Game Structure. Will future bounty hunting role players enjoy our five phases of fun? Will this structure accommodate nuanced, dynamic gameplay? Well, we have 26 sessions (and a movie) to find out! Theme and Music by https://www.twitter.com/wufire (@wufire) Additional Music by https://pixabay.com/users/orzalaga-77630/?tab=audio (orzalaga) and https://pixabay.com/users/nesrality-22721863/?tab=audio (Trygve_Larsen) from https://pixabay.com/ (Pixabay) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Bebop Tabletop Intro Bop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 0:22 Transcription Available


    3. 2. 1. This is Bebop Tabletop: The podcast that's turning each episode of Cowboy Bebop into a tabletop RPG. Hosts Michael Janov, Lijo John, and Andrew Wu are remixing the characters, music, and themes of the beloved anime classic into a game that you can play. Let's Jam! New episodes weekly This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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