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Producing and hosting for the first time, Zachary (Rattannah) takes a deep dive into a side of Storium that often hides in plain sight, or in this case, behind a screen. Together with guest hosts Kimberly (dancingcrane) and Liz (Firebirdschild), the trio examines how their disabilities shaped their Storium experience. Kimberly and Liz read out […] The post Episode 70! Storium with Disabilities appeared first on Storium Arc.
Title: Episode 68! Rules as Written There's no one rulebook to rule them all when it comes to Storium games so bear witness as the Podcast's Supreme Court comes into order. Are “rules” the same thing as a “system”? Is there such thing as too many rules? When is it appropriate to waive the rule […] The post Episode 68! Rules as Written appeared first on Storium Arc.
This is part 2 of two episodes discussing the Pandemic Play Survey results. In the first half of this episode, co-hosts, Ceekayell, Zinzerena, Rattannah, StoryShtick, and Tarlia finish their review of the results. In the second half, StoryShtick and Tarlia welcome special guest Stephen Hood to talk about Storium and the survey. You can obtain […] The post Episode 67! Pandemic Play (Part 2) appeared first on Storium Arc.
Title: Episode 63! Joining In this first of a two-part series on Joining & Pitching Storium games, co-hosts Zinzerena, Rattannah, StoryShtick, and Tarlia tackle a fundamental aspect of being a Storium member – deciding how we choose games to join. The podcast team go over the results of a community survey that went out in […] The post Episode 63! Joining appeared first on Storium Arc.
SHOW NOTES Episode 62! Storium AI Launched nearly a year ago, the Storium AI alpha tester program is a highly experimental journey into machine learning and artificial intelligence-assisted storytelling. We look at how it fared in four games brave enough to use it as a game mechanic and speak to Nader Akoury, the developer and […] The post Episode 62! Storium AI appeared first on Storium Arc.
Sample our tasting menu as we taste the delicious morsel that is “Mithril Chef”. We’re joined by narrator Luxtizer and players Jawed and Yeiborsh to discuss this imaginative and humorous Storium game. https://storium.com/game/mithril-chef/act-1/scene-1 The realm of Alavorne is home to a wide variety of nations and peoples: the elven kingdoms of the forests, the merfolk […] The post Arc-eology – Mithril Chef appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode “Episode 61: unusual card play mechanics” we are joined by Firebirdschild and Dancingcrane. Our special guests discuss more ways card mechanics can be used to enrich the Storium experience. Firebirdshcild shares with us “Round Robin” and “Pairing Challenges.” These tools are often used in beginner games to foster collaboration and teamwork among […] The post Episode 61! Creative Card Play: Part 3 appeared first on Storium Arc.
On today’s episode of Storium Arc, we have a chat with Shrevei about using Storium’s card system for worldbuilding. Find out how you can use Storium’s cards to enhance your game worlds and gather ideas from players to use later. Referenced Games: Imitating Life: https://storium.com/game/imitating-life Operation Dragonfire: https://storium.com/game/operation-dragonfire Herofall: https://storium.com/game/herofall One Night in Hooverville: https://storium.com/game/one-night-in-hooverville The post Episode 60! Creative Card Play: Part 2 appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this final episode of this special series, we suggest some practical tips for running a game as a Narrator in Storium. Relevant Links Narration Basics: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/08/storium-basics-narration-basics.html Narrator Types: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/05/storium-theory-narrator-types.html Narration Styles – mforrester: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/03/storium-theory-narration-styles.html Narration Styles – Rattannah: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/02/storium-theory-narration-styles.html Use the Characters You Chose: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/02/storium-theory-use-characters-you-chose.html Tell the Story of the Characters: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/05/storium-theory-tell-story-of-characters.html Setting Up […] The post Minor Arcs: Tips for Narrators 2 appeared first on Storium Arc.
On this show we offer some tips on preparing a Storium game as its Narrator. Relevant Links Narration Basics: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/08/storium-basics-narration-basics.html Narrator Types: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/05/storium-theory-narrator-types.html Narration Styles – mforrester: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/03/storium-theory-narration-styles.html Narration Styles – Rattannah: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/02/storium-theory-narration-styles.html Starter Worlds: https://storium.com/starter_worlds/browse Kickstarter Worlds: https://storium.com/kickstarter_worlds/browse New Worlds Report Episodes: http://storiumarc.com/category/episode/newworldsreport/ The post Minor Arcs: Tips for Narrators 1 appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode we look at some of the rich worlds and resources you can access when you become a paid member of Storium. Relevant Links Kickstarter Worlds: https://storium.com/kickstarter_worlds/browse New Worlds Report Episodes: http://storiumarc.com/category/episode/newworldsreport/ The post Minor Arcs: The Kickstarter Worlds appeared first on Storium Arc.
On this show we discuss the amazing supportive community of Storium players and ways in which you can interact with them. The post Minor Arcs: The Storium Community appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode we look at the challenges of writing dialogue on a collaborative platform like Storium, and some simple solutions. Relevant Links Episode 41: Dialog About Dialog: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-41-dialog-dialog/ Playing Off Each Other: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-playing-off-each-other.html Leaving Things Open: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-leaving-things-open.html Giving Up Control: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-giving-up-control.html Using Another Character: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-using-another-character.html Making Everybody Awesome: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/04/storium-theory-making-everybody-awesome.html Finding Your Voice: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/01/storium-theory-finding-your-voice.html The post Minor Arcs: Playing Collaboratively 2 – The Challenges of Writing Dialogue in Storium appeared first on Storium Arc.
On this show we consider some of the basic rules of etiquette on Storium and help you to play nicely with others. Relevant Links Episode 54: Storium Etiquette: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-54-storium-etiquette/ Playing Off Each Other: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-playing-off-each-other.html Leaving Things Open: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-leaving-things-open.html Giving Up Control: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-giving-up-control.html Using Another Character: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-using-another-character.html Making Everybody Awesome: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/04/storium-theory-making-everybody-awesome.html The post Minor Arcs: Playing Collaboratively 1 – Etiquette Tips appeared first on Storium Arc.
This time, we take a careful look at two types of Storium cards that are often confused; Goals & Subplots. Relevant Links Episode 28: Subplots!: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-28-subplots/ Episode 48: Arc on Arcs: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-48-arc-arcs/ Subplots: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-subplots.html Assets and Goals: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/08/storium-basics-assets-and-goals.html Writing a Move: Neutral Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/08/storium-theory-writing-move-neutral.html Develop Those Subplots!: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/11/storium-theory-develop-those-subplots.html Subplots and Character Arcs: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/02/storium-theory-subplots-and-character.html The post Minor Arcs: Goals vs. Subplots appeared first on Storium Arc.
On this show we look at two of the different Storium card types to give your new character strengths and weaknesses. We talk about how those are used and refreshing cards once they are all spent. Relevant Links Challenges and Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-challenges-and-cards.html Writing Good Strengths and Weaknesses: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/11/storium-theory-writing-good-strengths.html Wild Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-wild-cards.html Card Spending and Refresh: […] The post Minor Arcs: Challenges: Strengths and Weaknesses appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode we examine the different roles you can have on the Storium site – who they are and what each one does. Relevant Links Narration Basics: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/08/storium-basics-narration-basics.html Narrator Types: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/05/storium-theory-narrator-types.html Have an Ending from the Start: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/01/storium-theory-have-ending-from-start.html Challenges and Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-challenges-and-cards.html The post Minor Arcs: Roles: Hosts, Narrators, Mentors, and Players appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this show we discuss the concept of a game in Storium, and how you can find one to join. Relevant Links Storium Games Looking for Players: https://storium.com/games/open Storium Looking for Group Forums: https://storium.com/forums#/category/lfg Storium Arc Forum Thread: https://storium.com/forums#/category/advice/thread/cvxnjw Storium Basics: Creating a Character / Applying for Games: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/06/storium-basics-creating-character.html Building Character: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/08/storium-theory-building-character.html The post Minor Arcs: Games and How to Join Them appeared first on Storium Arc.
Over the next two weeks, Storium Arc will be releasing several short episodes aimed at helping to introduce people to Storium, the online storytelling game. In this show, we talk about the website Storium and how it can promote creativity and provide a sense of community in a time of global crisis. Relevant Links: Storium: […] The post Minor Arcs: What is Storium? appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode of Storium Arc, our hosts revisit an earlier topic – Beginner Games. We look in on what Beginner Games offer to the Storium community, how they are being run, and what challenges they present. We also present our own plans for a beginner game. All that, and a discussion of Storium’s new […] The post Episode 58! Beginner’s Luck appeared first on Storium Arc.
Hi folks! We're back this week with a discussion of the pressures of deadlines, and how much work we're both putting in. This also includes a brief discussion of the difficulties of being the person working with people two very different time zones. We then have a long talk with returning guest Michelle Wexelblat and her experiences with Burnout. It's a long one, but worth it! Links for this Episode: Zahor Film Arisia MoCA Test Vestibular System Mind Mapping Compazine Armin van Buuren Storium Weird Fruit on Storium (requires Login) Daylio App MyFitnessPal Migraine Buddy App Clue App Drink Water App Aware App Henge Dock Podcast Addict PocketCasts HelloSign HelloFax Sookasa
Welcome back to Storium Arc! In this episode: space stories! We explore hard and soft sci-fi, the dangers of space, techniques for writing about advanced science and technology, and concepts of alien life and civilizations, among other elements of space stories you might want to consider when creating such a Storium game. For more information […] The post Episode 57! The Final Frontier appeared first on Storium Arc.
Welcome back to Arc-eology, where the Storium Arc crew delves into particular Storium tales to unearth the elements of a good story. This time, we’re looking at “Blockade Breakers of New Cayenne.” Listen along for our thoughts and an interview with the game’s narrator and cast! Read “Blockade Breakers of New Cayenne” on Storium! The […] The post Arc-eology – Blockade Breakers of New Cayenne appeared first on Storium Arc.
Welcome back to Arc-eology, where the Storium Arc crew delves into particular Storium tales to find out what goes in to making a good story. This time, we’re looking at “In Nomine: Catching Jack” – listen along for our thoughts, and an interview with the game’s narrator and cast! Read “In Nomine: Catching Jack” on […] The post Arc-eology – In Nomine: Catching Jack appeared first on Storium Arc.
Episode 55 covers StoriumEdu, the education-focused Storium spinoff! StoriumEdu is based on similar concepts to Storium, but has quite a few differences. Hear from Jojo and Jennifer (@PaganCelt) regarding their experiences in the StoriumEdu beta. Then, the Storium Arc crew talks to Stephen Hood about StoriumEdu. Interested in StoriumEdu? Find out more here! Storium Arc […] The post Episode 55! StoriumEdu appeared first on Storium Arc.
Welcome to Arc-eology, a new series from Storium Arc! In this series, the Storium Arc crew picks games to read and discuss from Storium – and talks to the people behind the games to find out what goes in to the crafting of a fun game and a good story. First up: “The Twilight War.” […] The post Arc-eology – The Twilight War appeared first on Storium Arc.
Episode 54 features a discussion of Storium etiquette – how to be the sort of player people want in their games, the sort of narrator people want to narrate for them, behaviors to avoid…and generally how to avoid being “That Guy.” Show Notes: Intro: 0:40 Host News: 1:08 Storium Etiquette: 3:51 The Endless Promise: 5:36 […] The post Episode 54! Storium Etiquette appeared first on Storium Arc.
In the Coda show, we attempted to distill out the themes and features that characterized the very best of those New Worlds. Also, an interview by Storium founder Stephen Hood. Links:Storium Arc New World RatingsNew World Creation Template The post New Worlds Report Coda appeared first on Storium Arc.
Episode 53! We come back after a lengthy absence to discuss…uh…lengthy absences. How do you manage it when you need to step back from Storium for a while? When someone else needs to? And how do you come back in? Show Notes: Intro: 0:45 Storium News: 01:21 Storium Reading Club: 05:21 Going Absent: 8:10 Absence-Proofing […] The post Episode 53! Absence Makes the Storium Grow Fonder appeared first on Storium Arc.
We’re back! Episode 51 brings a new interview with Stephen Hood, as he tells us all about what he’s been working on over the past year, ideas for the future, the cool stuff that’s been going on with StoriumEdu, and things he’s learned or experimented with in StoriumEdu that might find their way back to […] The post Episode 51! State of the Storium Address appeared first on Storium Arc.
It’s a very player-driven episode of New Worlds Report as we discuss Mezzadrate, the first new world created by Storium backer Vernon Swain-Nisbet! Links: Mezzadrate: https://storium.com/world/mezzadrate Artwork by Diego Rodriguez The post New Worlds Report Episode 23: Mezzadrate appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode, we discuss the ways to use and adapt Storium’s various worlds for use in your games. 00:31 Intro 01:10 News 03:40 Use of Preconstructed Worlds 05:12 Experiences Using Worlds in Storium 15:04 Reasons to Use a Preconstructed World 24:12 Pros and Cons of Using a World As-Is 34:45 Using Worlds as Resources 39:23 Experiences […] The post Episode 44! All the Stage’s a World appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode, we discuss the power and use of tragedy and sorrow in Storium games. Show Notes 01:12 Intro 01:38 News 05:28 The Power of Tragedy 19:30 Tragedy and Character 35:56 Achieving the Tragic Tone – Players 57:00 Achieving the Tragic Tone – Narrators 01:04:33 Fully Tragic Games 01:13:26 Wrap-Up 01:15:56 Outro Links: Storium […] The post Episode 43! Give Sorrow Words appeared first on Storium Arc.
Behind the Keyboard Episode 3! In this episode we talk to Meg, better known on Storium as Greymalkin! Lover of language and self-professed Shakespeare nerd, Greymalkin can be found playing games such as Unrequited, Audley End, and Lights Camera Action: Take Two. You can also read her impressive list of finished games which include many […] The post Behind the Keyboard: Greymalkin appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode, we discuss writing romance in Storium games. Show Notes 01:08 Intro 01:33 News 04:47 Geek-Out: Games We’re Excited About 10:10 Romance in Non-Romance Games 11:08 Romancing: PCs vs NPCs 28:42 Building the Romance 37:44 Pacing Romance as Part of the Story 46:51 Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them 01:23:41 Wrap-Up 01:25:17 Outro Links: […] The post Episode 42! Love is in the Air appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this bonus episode of the Storium Arc podcast, we interview Pyrria and talk about her writing on and off Storium, her experience as a Storium user, and get to know a little bit more about the person behind the keyboard! https://storium.com/user/pyrria https://storium.com/game/zoinks/chapter-1/scene-1 https://storium.com/game/romans-in-space/chapter-1/scene-1 The post Bonus Episode: Behind the Keyboard! appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this terrifying episode, the cast discusses horror in Storium games. Show Notes 00:28 Intro 01:10 News 11:35 Further Supporting Characters Discussion 18:00 Geek-Out: Scariest or Creepiest Moments in Storium Games 30:00 Horror in Storium 01:04:20 NaNoWriMo announcement 01:06:25 Outro Links: Storium Game Links: Department of Abnormal Occurrences, Season 1: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences/chapter-1/scene-1 Department of Abnormal Occurrences, Season 2: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences-season-two/chapter-1/scene-1 […] The post Episode 36! Horrifying Halloween Special appeared first on Storium Arc.
The New Worlds Report continues as as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode eleven, we discuss The Daring Adventures of Captain Lucy Smokeheart and Murder on the Zeppelin Express!! Links: https://storium.com/world/murder-on-the-zeppelin-express https://storium.com/world/the-daring-adventures-of-captain-lucy-smokeheart The post New Worlds Report Episode 11: The Daring Adventures of Captain Lucy Smokeheart and Murder on the Zeppelin Express appeared first on Storium Arc.
Wir reden wieder übers Geschichtenerzählen und Rollenspielen, diesmal über Storium, einer Online-Plattform um gemeinsame Geschichten zu erzählen. Dabei fragen wir uns ob Storium besser funktioniert als Foren-Spiel, was man von Storium für das Tisch-Rollenspiel lernen kann, und ob das die Zukunft von Rollenspielen Storium heißt.
In this episode, the cast discusses playing supporting characters in Storium. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 01:08 News 06:50 Geek Out – Concluding Games 19:10 Supporting Characters 01:11:50 Outro Links: Storium Game Links: Sanctum: https://storium.com/game/sanctum–2 Salvage: https://storium.com/game/salvage–4 Romans in Space!: https://storium.com/game/romans-in-space/chapter-1/scene-1 Croaked: A Fractured Fairy Tale: https://storium.com/game/croaked-a-fractured-fairy-tale-2 Department of Abnormal Occurrences: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences Department of Abnormal Occurrences Season 2: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences-season-two Monroe Academy: https://storium.com/game/monroe-academy Lackadaisy […] The post Episode 35! And the Award for Best Supporting Character Goes To… appeared first on Storium Arc.
The New Worlds Report continues as as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode ten, we discuss Monster Academy and Weird Fruit! Links: https://storium.com/world/monster-academy https://storium.com/world/weird-fruit The post New Worlds Report Episode 10: Monster Academy and Weird Fruit appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode, the cast talks about Storium news, including some new additions to Storium–achievements and word counts. We also interview @erindubitably and @mordant about playing Storium at Nine Worlds. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 01:00 Storium News 13:50 Achievements Discussion 23:20 Word Counts Discussion 50:40 Interview: Storium at Nine Worlds 1:13:25 Outro Links: Storium […] The post Episode 34! Achievement Unlocked appeared first on Storium Arc.
Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode nine, we discuss Gargantuan and Dire Moon! Links: https://storium.com/world/gargantuan–2 https://storium.com/world/diremoon–2 The post New Worlds Report Episode 9: Gargantuan and Dire Moon appeared first on Storium Arc.
Join us as we have a roundtable discussion with some of the beginner game hosts. We talk about our experience running beginner games and helping new Storium users. Hosts: Chris (@Ceekayell) Amber (@Amber) Prester (@Prester) Matt (@zeromusic) Justin (@Twisted_Gnome) Links https://storium.com/game/anatoles-ii/ https://storium.com/game/random-lake/act-1/scene-1 https://storium.com/game/a-fistful-of-stars/chapter-1/scene-1 https://storium.com/game/pulp-for-beginners/chapter-2/scene-1 https://storium.com/game/villain-con/chapter-3/scene-1 The post Bonus Episode: Beginner Episode Discussion 2 appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode, the cast talks about forging bonds. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 01:00 Storium News 06:04 Forging Bonds 00:00 Outro Storium Links: What’s New: https://storium.com/help/whats-new Heaven: https://storium.com/world/heaven Chambers of the Sea: https://storium.com/world/chambers-of-the-sea Monroe Academy: https://storium.com/game/monroe-academy/chapter-1/scene-1 Champions Universe: https://storium.com/world/champions-universe Twishted: Academia: https://storium.com/game/twishted-academia/act-1/scene-1 Twishted: https://storium.com/game/twishted/chapter-1/scene-1 Sidhe Vicious: https://storium.com/game/sidhe-vicious–2/act-1/scene-1 DAO: Vault 13: https://storium.com/game/dao-vault-13/act-1/scene-1 The Cost of an […] The post Episode 32! There are no bonds so strong as those which are formed by playing Storium together. appeared first on Storium Arc.
This week we're talking to Stephen Hood, creator of Storium. Mentioned in this episode: Minecraft (Video Game) GENRENAUTS by Mike Underwood PRIMETIME ADVENTURES (Roleplaying Game) by Matt Wilson Leonard Balsera Modus Operandi (Online MUD) Overwatch (Video Game) Fallout 4 (Video Game) Pokemon GO (Video Game) http://storium.com
Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode three, we discuss Island of Mesmer & Boomtown Links: https://storium.com/world/island-of-mesmer https://storium.com/world/boomtown The post Bonus Episode: New Worlds Report Episode 8: Island of Mesmer & Boomtown appeared first on Storium Arc.
Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode three, we discuss Links: https://storium.com/world/city-of-fog-and-salt https://storium.com/world/a-land-of-ice-peril The post Bonus Episode: New Worlds Report Episode 7: City of Fog and Salt & A land of Ice and Perial appeared first on Storium Arc.
Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode three, we discuss Gotham Jazz and Squatchtown. Links https://storium.com/world/gotham-jazz https://storium.com/world/squatchtown The post Bonus Episode: New Worlds Report Episode 6: Gotham Jazz and Squatchtown appeared first on Storium Arc.
Join us as we have a roundtable discussion with some of the beginner game hosts. We talk about our experience running beginner games and helping new Storium users. Hosts: Chris (@Ceekayell) Aaron (@MacStainless) Meg (@Greymalkin) Erin (@erindubitably) Matt (@zeromusic) Justin (@Twisted_Gnome) Links https://storium.com/game/anatoles-ii/ https://storium.com/game/tidon-corp-inc-llc-associates/chapter-3/scene-5 https://storium.com/game/twice-upon-a-time-a-storium-for-beginners/act-1/scene-1 https://storium.com/game/madigans-beginners-only/ https://storium.com/game/pulp-for-beginners/chapter-2/scene-1 https://storium.com/game/villain-con/chapter-3/scene-1 The post Bonus Episode: Beginner Episode Discussion 1 appeared first on Storium Arc.
Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode three, we discuss Village by the Sea and Chambers of the Sea. Links https://storium.com/game/new/village-by-the-sea/browse https://storium.com/game/new/chambers-of-the-sea/browse The post Bonus Episode: New Worlds Report Episode 5 Village by the Sea / Chambers of the Sea. appeared first on Storium Arc.
Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode three, we discuss Champions Universe and 7th Son: Carbon. https://storium.com/game/new/champions-universe/browse https://storium.com/game/new/7th-son-carbon/browse The post Bonus Episode: New Worlds Report Episode 4 Champions Universe / 7th Son: Carbon appeared first on Storium Arc.
Today, the hosts discuss their favourite moments in Storium and how our beginner games are going. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 00:50 Geek-Out: Favorit Moments 18:40 Running Beginner Games 74:00 Outro Links: Storium Links: The Cost of an Arm and a Leg: https://storium.com/game/the-cost-of-an-arm-and-a-leg/chapter-1/scene-1 Hellish Hack scene: https://storium.com/game/the-cost-of-an-arm-and-a-leg/chapter-6/scene-2 UNIT: https://storium.com/game/unit-the-ecology-game/chapter-1/scene-1 Time Guard: https://storium.com/game/time-guard-ice-shield/chapter-3/scene-4 Time Guard: https://storium.com/game/time-guard/chapter-9/scene-5 DAO Season 1: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences/chapter-1/scene-1 Timer: A […] The post Episode 29! Let’s Begin a Discussion on Beginner Games appeared first on Storium Arc.
Today, the hosts discuss Storium news and Subplots. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 00:52 Storium News 14:16 Subplots 63:40 Outro Links: Storium Links: Games for Beginners: https://storium.com/games/for_beginners Resource page: https://storium.com/help/resources Villain Con: https://storium.com/game/villain-con/chapter-1/scene-1 The Heroes Return: https://storium.com/game/new/the-heroes-return/browse Safe Haven Games: https://storium.com/game/safe-haven-games/chapter-1/scene-1 The Wizard is Missing: https://storium.com/game/the-wizard-is-missing/chapter-1/scene-1 DAO Season 1: https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences/chapter-1/scene-1 Monroe Academy: https://storium.com/game/monroe-academy/chapter-1/scene-1 Morningstar (time traveling character’s […] The post Episode 28! SUBPLOTS! appeared first on Storium Arc.
Today, we speak with Storium advisory board member Christina Wodtke. “The Shape of the Story”: http://eleganthack.com/the-shape-of-story/ Show Notes 00:32 Intro 00:52 Who is Christina Wodtke 108:20 Outro Links: Storium Links: Survivor Season 2: https://storium.com/game/survivor-storium-season-2/chapter-1/scene-1 Primogenita: https://storium.com/game/scion–2/chapter-1/scene-1 Games for Beginners: https://storium.com/games/for_beginners The Wizard is Missing: https://storium.com/game/the-wizard-is-missing/chapter-1/scene-1 Non-Storium Links: Game Developer’s Conference (GDC): http://www.gdconf.com/ Humble Bundle: […] The post Episode 27! Talking Story With Christina Wodtke appeared first on Storium Arc.
Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode three, we discuss Nowhereland & Redemption City Links https://storium.com/game/new/nowhereland https://storium.com/game/new/redemption-city The post Bonus Episode: New Worlds Report Episode 3 Nowhereland & Redemption City appeared first on Storium Arc.
Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. In episode two, we discuss Xenowealth & The Exchange. Links https://storium.com/game/new/xenowealth https://storium.com/game/new/the-exchange The post Bonus Episode: New Worlds Report Episode 2 Xenowealth & The Exchange appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode, we talk about Storium’s official launch. Show Notes 00:32 Intro 01:15 Geek-Out: Storium Arc is a Year Old! & Storium is Live! 57:00 Outro Links: Storium Links: Featured Games section: https://storium.com/games Department of Abnormal Occurrences (Season 2): https://storium.com/game/department-of-abnormal-occurrences-season-two/chapter-1/scene-1 Survivor: Storium (Season 2): https://storium.com/game/survivor-storium-season-2/chapter-1/scene-1 Fantastic America (Season 1): https://storium.com/game/fantastic-america/chapter-1/scene-1 Toy’s Crusade: https://storium.com/game/toys-crusade/act-1/scene-1 […] The post Episode 25! Storium is Live! appeared first on Storium Arc.
Join us in this series of special bonus episodes as we talk about Storium’s Kickstarter worlds. This first episode, we discuss an overview of our thoughts about the worlds. The post Bonus Episode: New Worlds Report Episode 1 appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode, we meet Ethan T. H. Show Notes Meet our Guest host Ethan T. H. Five man band Outro Guest Host Bio: I’ve been on Storium for a little under a year, but I’ve been writing poems, shorts stories and even “lyrics” since I was 6. I enjoy action, a little suspense, and […] The post Episode 24! An Evening with Ethan T.H. appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode, we meet Gina Trujillo. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:00 Meet our Guest host Gina Trujillo 00:00 How to get back into the flow of Storium 00:00 Trigger Warnings 00:00 Outro Guest Host Bio: Writer, comic book artist, and all around geek. Co-creator of Bobble Kitty Comics. Playing in text-based online RPGs for 15+ years. […] The post Episode 23! An Awesome Talk With The Very Amazing Gina Trujillo appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode, we meet A.M. Rodriguez. We talk about Storium fan projects and have a heated discussion about the future of Storium. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:50 Meet our Guest host A. M. Rodriguez 19:35 Storium Fan-Works 36:15 Storium Going Live (Sorry this is so late) 93:44 Outro Guest Host Bio: Alex is a celebrated nobody who hasn’t […] The post Episode 22! A really late discussion with Alex Rodriquez appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode, we meet Robert Mohr, we also discuss Story vs Mechanics. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:51 Meet our Guest host Robert Mohr 24:24 What’s more important Story or Mechanics 60:30 Back to the Future (and homage to our listeners, Steven and Storium) Guest Host Bio: I’m Robert Mohr—I’ve been an RPG GM using various tabletop […] The post Episode 21! About Time We Talk With Robert appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode, Mike and Justin speak with Co-Founder and Storium’s Lead Engineer Josh Whiting Show Notes 00:00 intro 00:50 Interview 65:00 Sign off Josh Whiting Co-Founder & Lead EngineerCO–FOUNDER & LEAD ENGINEER Josh has also spent his entire career working on technology, specifically as an engineer and architect. He was a senior engineer at Craigslist, and […] The post Episode 20! Interview with Storium Co-Founder and Lead Engineer Josh Qhiting appeared first on Storium Arc.
In this episode, the hosts talk about the newest Storium update, a contest for listeners, a call out for guest hosts, and what goes into every episode. Show Notes 00:00 Intro (and homage to Jeff Goldblum) 02:12 What’s new (and homage to Catwoman) 10:58 Wanted: guest hosts; Wanted: people to give this book to (contest) […] The post Episode 17! Who wants to be on the show? appeared first on Storium Arc.
Episode 16! HOW DO WE END THIS EPISODE?! In this episode, the hosts talk about the cool games they are in now, how to end a Storium, and continue their narration discussion. Show Notes Will be added Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless Kaitlyn -@ ThatOneDM Miki -@MikiTracey The post Episode 16 HOW DO WE END THIS EPISODE?! appeared first on Storium Arc.
Episode 14! In this episode the hosts discover some unannounced changes to Storium and discus crafting a great move. We also continue our series on narrating. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 02:00 What’s new 06:03 Crafting a post 28:16 Narration part IV: The opening scene 49:29 Outro Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless Kaitlyn -@ […] The post Episode 14 This Podcast Has Moves! appeared first on Storium Arc.
Episode 13! In this episode Justin has an interesting discussion on narrating with veteran Storium member Chris Lewis. We also continue our series on narrating. Show Notes 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:45 Lucky 13 (part of intro) 00:01:38 New in Storium 00:11:37 Justin & CKL on Narration 00:41:14 Narration […] The post Episode 13 What They Need To Know appeared first on Storium Arc.
Episode 12! In this episode we talk about our dream games and when Storium lags. We also continue our discussion on narrating. Show Notes 00:00 intro 00:33 Geekout: Dream Game 14:34 Storium Lag 20:52 Narrating 51:38 Sign off Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless Kaitlyn -@ ThatOneDM Miki -@MikiTracey The post Episode 12 I have a dream game! appeared first on Storium Arc.
Episode 11! In this episode we discus a new Storium crew-member Christina Wodtke. We also have our first part in a series on Narration and talk about different literary genres. Show Notes 00:00 intro 00:43 news 07:37 Genres 32:53 Narration geek out 50:15 Sign off Links FreeXenon Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless […] The post Episode 11 What Genre is this? appeared first on Storium Arc.
Episode 10 ! In this episode we discus a new Storium update, a discussion on game speed, and an awesome interview with the Storium team’s managing editor, Amanda Valentine. Show Notes Links www.ayvalentine.com www.reads4tweens.com Hosts (storium links) Justin – @Twisted_Gnome Aaron – @MacStainless Kaitlyn – @ThatOneDM Miki -@MikiTracey The post Episode 10 The Show is on Fire!!! appeared first on Storium Arc.
Episode 9 ! In this episode we discus a new Storium update. We also have our Second part in a series on character building. Show Notes — intro music 00:00 intro 00:57 pimp Aaron’s book 03:40 kickstarter updates 20:02 creating a character 48:20 next week 49:30 breaking news 50:11 outro Links aaroncrocco.com Hosts (storium links) Justin – […] The post Episode 9 This Episode Builds Character appeared first on Storium Arc.
Episode 8! In this episode we discus a new Storium feature we found. We also have our first part in a series on character building. Also another NIMH Nation. Show Notes — intro music 00:00 intros 01:15 BREAKING NEWS: Last Online 03:52 Meet Jim 11:29 Character building Pt. 1 35:05 NIMH Nation 47:56 Outro Links […] The post Storium Arc #8 – It’s all about Character appeared first on Storium Arc.
It is here, folks! The first podcast about Storium has arrived. Come meet the hosts, discuss what Storium is, and discover our plans for Storium Arc Podcast. Listen as a group of passionate players discus a subject they love: Storium. Show Notes Introduction What this podcast is about What is Storium Meet the Hosts Plans for […] The post Storium Arc #1 – Introductions appeared first on Storium Arc.
Nope, we're still not dead. Listen in as we talk about recent events, the current state of affairs, upcoming releases and how to get rich using time travel. We also read listener feedback!Believe it or not, ACTUAL EPISODES ARE COMING SOON!LINKS:Think Baby NamesJim's interview with Storium's Stephen HoodRECOMMENDATIONS:Kent recommends the Fairy Behind the Door Kickstarter project (ENDS AUGUST 2nd, 2014!). Jon recommends the Monster Hunter series by Larry Correia. Jim recommends The Big Red Couch, an RPG brainstorming podcast from New Zealand.Also Mentioned in this Iteration:Loitsu24JennisodesD&D Basic RulesTableTop DayDoctor Who / Blinovitch Limitation EffectReddit WorldbuildingStoriumSuspended Animation TrialsPlan 9 from Outer SpaceDragon*ConWorld of WarcraftGood Night and Good Luck / Strength and Honor Epoch Iteration 15 - Collating Data Between Our Various Selves Download
For this blogcast’s 50th episode, I interview Stephen Hood, one of the creators of Storium, a new online storytelling game. It looks to be a project that will tickle the fancies of writers and gamers alike! It came to my attention when I saw huge numbers of writerfolk and gamerfolk from all over my social media talking about […]
Join Shane Tyree, Tabz, Jeremy, Stephen, Boyan, Jeff, and Aron as they talk storytelling Kickstarters, Storium, Pirate Den, Tale and Zombie novels. We also go into some Kickstarter projects we’re following and love. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAOnVB1nrKg&list=PLdTEn_VbH_IEx6-zuqlzwJolqPv-13qxg Theme song by Beatnik Turtle Links: Pirate Den Kickstarter – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamesmith/pirate-den Follow Boyan on Twitter – https://twitter.com/thegamesmith Storium – https://storium.com/ Storium…Continue reading →
Join Shane Tyree, Tabz, Jeremy, Stephen, Boyan, Jeff, and Aron as they talk storytelling Kickstarters, Storium, Pirate Den, Tale and Zombie novels. We also go into some Kickstarter projects we’re following and love. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAOnVB1nrKg&list=PLdTEn_VbH_IEx6-zuqlzwJolqPv-13qxg Theme song by Beatnik Turtle Links: Pirate Den Kickstarter – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamesmith/pirate-den Follow Boyan on Twitter – https://twitter.com/thegamesmith Storium – https://storium.com/ Storium…Continue reading →