In which the trio and Rich talk about the various Storypath games at their Gen Con Online panel!   No notes; this one was pre-recorded! Enjoy! 

Onyx Pathcast

Episode 177: Gen Con Storypath Q&A!

In which the Onyx Path gang (Eddy, Dixie, Matthew, Rich, and Travis) talk to Gen Con Online about's up with Onyx Path! Note: Panel was recorded on September 18th, 2021 Rich talks about the impact of 2020 and 2021 Eddy talks about Pugmire, Scion, and Trinity Matthew talks about Trinity Continuum: Aether, They Came From... and World of Darkness Rich reveals details on a Double Feature Kickstarter Travis talks about Mage: The Ascension and Scarred Lands Dixie talks about Exalted and Chronicles of Darkness Q&A Rich nails the ending of the panel Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk  

Episode 176: Gen Con: What‘s Up with Onyx Path?

In which Eddy, Matthew, and Dixie dive deep into the Deathless experience! * Faxanadu bugs! The f- you say? * Starting on Ataris and Commodores and moving to the NES * The pains and pleasures of nostalgia in video games and TTRPGs * Playing different timelines in Mummy: The Curse * Some of Mummy: The Curse 1st Edition's Strengths and Weaknesses * Affecting the passage of time in Mummy * Carrying modern Skills to historic eras * Expanding the range of playable characters to immortals and sorcerers * The size of Chronicles of Darkness core books and the volume of information within them * Design choices for Mummy (what to include and what to exclude) * Making Mummy accessible * Reimagining games like Trinity and supplements as bug fixes * Slimming Mummy and other Chronicles of Darkness games down * Media inspirations for Mummy * Does Mummy have a metaplot? * Memory issues (and forgetting to add things to the core book) * Changing course on powers (Utterances and Affinities) during the Kickstarter * Arms of Ahriman controversy! * Presenting pulpy 1920 adventures next to stories of personal horror * Pyramid level play * Werewolf on Kickstarter! * The godawful goddamn movie named Moonbound Links: * Should Old Games Be Fixed?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeemO9yW-hs * Mummy: The Curse 2nd Edition: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/347148/Mummy-The-Curse-Second-Edition?affiliate_id=13 * Promethean: The Created 2nd Edition: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/189395/Promethean-the-Created-2nd-Edition?affiliate_id=13 * Wraith: The Oblivion 20th Anniversary Edition: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/233842/Wraith-The-Oblivion-20th-Anniversary-Edition?affiliate_id=13 * Exalted: Essence: https://exalted-essence.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders * W20 Apocalyptic Record Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3kssZwU * Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath * Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath * Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk

Episode 175: Mummy: The Curse 2nd Edition Deep Dive

In which Eddy and Dixie talk to Eric Zawadski about Deviant: The Renegades! Apocalyptic Record and Beckett's Jyhad Diary Deviant is techno Changeling Origins Clades and flexibility of power creation Divergence Conspiracies and the Web of Pain Violent tone Connections to disability Antagonists Relationship to Hunter: The Vigil Additional books Links: Deviant: The Renegades: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/341534/Deviant-The-Renegades?affiliate_id=548232 W20 Apocalyptic Record Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/339646881/apocalyptic-record-for-werewolf-the-apocalypse-20th-ann-ed Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk  

Episode 174: Deviant Deep Dive

In which the trio, by popular demand, just chat about things for a bit. * Cats, Blinds, and Belly Rubs * Some notes on cosplay! * Inclusivity and Matthew doesn't know who owns D&D * Masters of the Universe * Transformers and other bots * Television + RPGs * LARP and TTRPG * Content Warnings * Tough Subjects Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk

Episode 173: Ramble On!

In which the trio talk about what inspires them and our Onyx Path Tasty Bits! * An update on Exalted: Essence and editing from Dixie * An update on Squeaks in the Deep and Trinity Continuum: Anima from Eddy * An update on W20 The Apocalyptic Record, They Came from the Cyclops's Cave!, and Trinity Continuum: Aether from Matthew * Werewolf Dietary Problems * School Memories * A history of pens and handwriting * Different styles of redlining * Where does Eddy get his ideas? * The value of "ideas people" * How to get your ideas reviewed * ADHD as a superpower * Words and terms inherited from other kinds of games * The Tasty Bit Program * Tasty Bits for Scion, They Came From, and Trinity * People are engaging with our Tasty Bits! * The benefits of community content and the amazing Frostlands of Fenrilik for Scarred Lands * Exalted TV! Links: * Squeaks in the Deep: https://www.backerkit.com/projects/339646881/squeaks-in-the-deep-tabletop-roleplaying-game * W20 Cookbook: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/124156/W20-Cookbook * Onyx Path Tasty Bits: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/368059/Trinity-Continuum-Pets * Frostlands of Fenrilik: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/328484/Frostlands-of-Fenrilik * Exalted TV: https://www.jenkinsandtate.com/ * Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath * Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath * Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk

Episode 172: Inspiration and Tasty Bits

In which the trio talk about story hooks, steampunk, and Duolingo. Duolingo Steampunk The Driller from Thundercats Destiny Deck What is a story hook? Wraith story hook Pugmire story hook Deviant story hook Trinity core story hook They Came From Beyond the Grave story hook They Came From [CLASSIFIED] story hook Mummy story hook Scion story hook Scarred Lands story hook Some behind the scenes on V5 Links: Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ The Driller: https://thundercats.fandom.com/wiki/Driller Destiny Deck: https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/46877/destiny-deck Batman: The Doom that Came to Gotham: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25241743-batman Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk  

Episode 171: Hooking your Stories

In which Eddy and Dixie talk about the approvals process and licensing! * A quick update on the state of the industry/world * Eddy talks about being on both sides of approvals * Some talk about art approvals and art notes * Book versus word count, and our process between them * Internal approvals * A bit on some of our other licensors  * Proposals and pitches * Outline stage approvals * A bit more about working remotely and licensing partners * A bit on time limits Links: Monday Meeting Notes re: Shipping: http://theonyxpath.com/eeek-monday-meeting-notes/ Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk

Episode 170: Submitted For Your Approval

In which Eddy, Dixie, and Matthew discuss the best ways to get players hooked to your games! * The origins of Salacious Crumb * Bloody UPS * Story Hooks WAS our subject matter and here's how it WOULD have gone * The challenge of writing scenarios that cater to the players' personal expectations * "Calling an audible" on your game * Not liking something without being insulting * Attaching oneself to a clan * Building investment into characters * Changing Eclipse Phase and They Came from Beneath the Sea! on the fly * Playing characters with limited dialogue / social skills * Dixie's goblins * Using empathy in your stories * We all go a little Dick Van Dyke Links: Eclipse Phase 2nd Edition: https://www.eclipsephase.com They Came from Beneath the Sea!: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/300642/They-Came-From-Beneath-the-Sea Star Wars RPG: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/starwarsrpg/  Dungeons & Dragons: https://dnd.wizards.com/ Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk

Episode 169: How to Hook New Players!

In which the trio continue to discuss how to become a freelancer for Onyx Path! Band names Sound and music in movie and TV Redlining and constructive feedback A disagreement on implementing feedback Editing Layout proofing and errata Working for multiple gamelines and companies Freelance Discord Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk  

Episode 168: Our Freelancing Process: An Update Part Two

In which the trio updates people on our freelancing process for the first time in three years. * We...are immediately on topic? * It's been 3 years since we covered this topic! * Our submission process! * What changes are we especially proud of from the past few years? * A bit on pay schedules * Some talk about communication! * How to become a freelancer? * Notes on submissions * Outline + first draft tips and tricks * How we utilize Slack Links: OPP Submissions Page: http://theonyxpath.com/onyx-path-submission-guidelines/ Squeaks in the Deep: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/339646881/squeaks-in-the-deep-tabletop-roleplaying-game Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk

Episode 167: Our Freelancing Process: An Update Part One

Episode 166: Let's Brainstorm Game Ideas and Concepts! In which the trio makes up six new games! * Random plot generators * Our current projects * Eddy's game of magical realism, clusters of tetrahedrons, and escape: Outside of the Box * Matthew's game of occultism, l'appel du vide, and love: Leap of Faith * Dixie's game of apocalypse, not turning into your parents, and opening a business: OK, Boomer * Eddy's game of Western, torschlusspanik, and starting a family: Last Hope * Matthew's game of comedy, sweating powerlessness, burnout, tight-chest, capitalist meaningless, and atonement: Z-Corp * Dixie's game of surrealism, having a skewed version of reality, and wanting control: Checking In * Cast your votes on the Onyx Pathcast Discord! Links: Squeaks in the Deep: http://kck.st/3keikX5 Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk

Episode 166: Let's Brainstorm Game Ideas and Concepts!

In which Eddy and Dixie interview Joshua Doetsch and talk about his career, his Poe obsession, and much more! Josh's origin story and video game career White Wolf novel contest Bringing Josh onto Pugmire Writing for a beloved property A cat digression A novel digression A keybard digression They Came from Beyond the Grave Links: Age of Conan: https://www.ageofconan.com/ Secret World Legends: https://www.secretworldlegends.com/ Strangeness in the Proportion: https://www.drivethrufiction.com/product/96994/Strangeness-in-the-Proportion?affiliate_id=548232 Morgue toe tags: https://www.amazon.com/Tags-Identification-String-Morgue-Coroner/dp/B08CSGHDTX/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Toe+Tag&qid=1626963155&sr=8-5 Silent Knife: https://www.drivethrufiction.com/product/107252/Silent-Knife?affiliate_id=548232 Under a Raven's Wing: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57917127-under-a-raven-s-wing Keybard meme: https://twitter.com/BBGreenSedai/status/1211100696491130880 The Reckoning trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peMnD0TPCIc&list=PLmiXCaSrrCIgSWNq_6l9YSKRxvVm1bW6t&index=13 Joshua's website: https://joshuadoetsch.com/ Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk 

Episode 165: Quote the Raven: Joshua Doetsch

Episode 164: Onyx Path Con Reflections Part 2! In which the trio talks the rest of their reflections on the recent Onyx Path Virtual Convention, as well as a long zombie tangent. * Squeaks in the Deep is on Kickstarter! * A bit on the breadth of horror games * A zombie tangent * At 20 minutes in, we introduce the topic! * M20 Lore of the Traditions * A Vampire Clanbook tangent! * Matthew's Highlights! * Eddy's Highlights! * Dixie's Highlights! * We talk a bit about what we could improve in the future! * ...and...a bit more about zombies. Links: Squeaks in the Deep: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/339646881/squeaks-in-the-deep-tabletop-roleplaying-game They Came from Classified: https://youtu.be/2msMQZBKoz8 Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk

Episode 164: Onyx Path Con Reflections Part 2!

In which Matthew chats with Leath Sheales about Apocalyptic Record, Mission Statements, and Prometheus Unbound. * Environmental hazards in RPGs and making them interesting * The structure of Apocalyptic Record * Ahroun in the Amazon * Galliards and Garou History * Theurges and the Umbra * Ragabash and Kinfolk * Philodox and the Future * Werewolf Metaplot * Trinity Continuum: Prometheus Unbound Links: * Werewolf: The Apocalypse 20th Anniversary Edition: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/112871/Werewolf-The-Apocalypse-20th-Anniversary-Edition * Trinity Continuum: Aeon: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/260833/Trinity-Continuum-Aeon * Alien: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/293976/ALIEN-RPG-Core-Rulebook * Trinity Continuum Core: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/260788/Trinity-Continuum-Core-Rulebook * Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath * Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath * Onyx Path Discord: https://discord.gg/5uckcBk

Episode 163: Interview with Leath Sheales, Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Apocalyptic Record Co-Developer

Chat, interviews, and banter by Onyx Path Publishing's in-house developers. Join Matthew, Dixie, and Eddy on the Onyx Pathcast!

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