Howdy,Well the time has come, and I did it my way.Plus or Minus is entering Archive Mode.This doesn’t mean its going away, or that I’ve left the Fudge RPG sphere. All this means is that I’ve decided to focus on Indie and Small press RPGs as a whole over at TeaTeaRPG.com. I’m still going to cover Fudge based RPGs, but I’m also going to cover Fate, Icons, Blades against the Dark, Ihunt, Quest, etc., etc., etc.,So please join me on the new Podcast, I’d really appreciate it. And to those who’ve Enjoyed Plus or Minus, thank you so much, you’ve meant alot to me. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/plusorminus)

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Bradford Younie, The Unexplained Interview Ep. 30

Content Warning: Mental HealthDiscord Invite: Discord.plusorminus.xyzSnagged an interview with Russell Collins, creator of the Tears of a Machine (Affiliate) RPG. Granted Tears of a Machine isn’t a Fudge RPG, but the second edition will feature Fudge/Fate derived mechanics with a unique way of utilizing Fudge dice I hadn’t thought of before. This mechanic will not be suitable for all games, but it could lead to some really clever subsystems for otherwise traditional Fudge games.Tears of a Machine is a game about teenagers piloting giant robots and fighting aliens, while trying to deal with all the normal teenage issues. Does that girl in your class like you, are your friends spreading rumors behind your back, will the giant angel your fighting bite its way through the cockpit and obliterate you? Its a pretty clever idea, explored with pretty clever mechanics. We also discuss Accessibility and I’d like to take a chance to plug Jacob Woods Accessible Gaming Quarterly, a Quarterly Zine that explores issues of accessibility in gaming, Russell Collins has taken steps to make his homepage at Robotclaw.info as accessible as possible, and is doing the same with his products so it feels like a natural fit.Just a quick note that we do discuss modeling mental health in this interview, both exploring the psychological aspects of his game, and exploring ways mental health could be explored in games. It doesn’t get too dark, but I‌ do bring up the fact that some mechanics might be interesting to explore even though I wouldn’t necessarily want to see an actual game run with them. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/plusorminus)

Russell Collins Tears of a Machine Interview Ep. 29

Despite the fact that I’ve been stuck at home for over a week now, I haven’t actually made much progress on any of my personal projects. Since the podcast is getting a bit delayed I thought I’d dust off this episode of the now defunct “The OSR‌ Podcast” and share a really great interview I did over there. This was really early in my podcasting “Career” and it shows. You’ll notice a few skips and a couple of artifacts, it was the best I could do to clean it up.In this interview Denis McCarthy talks about his work as an illustrator, we take a trip down memory lane and talk about some of our favorite TSR‌ artists, and we go off on Star Trek for some reason. Even though this is from an OSR‌ podcast, we mostly talk about game design in general in it, so I think you’ll get alot out of it. Head over to Drive Thru RPG‌ and have a look at some of his great Stock Art, which you can use in any of your published projects. Also I hope you like the bed music I’m using, its one of the background audio tracks put out by Wes Otis, you should also check out his products here. He’s doing a Deadlands Audio Kickstarter so give that a look.The Drive Thru RPG links are Affiliate Links so they do help support the Podcast. Go Forth and Fudge! Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/plusorminus)

Interview with Artist Denis McCarthy Ep. 28

Click here to get the Icons 1st edition bundle for just under 20 bucks from Drive Thru RPG. Howdy, this week I sit down and have a chat with Steve Kenson (Stevekenson.com) about the creation of ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying: The Assembled Edition. If you’ve ever had a look at the underlying system you’ve probably noticed some pretty interesting tweaks to the basic Fudge Mechanics. We dig into how he made a game that looks so different and yet still manages to play so much like a standard fudge game. We also dig into his history with Comic Books, Supers RPGs, his work on Mutants and Masterminds, why he’s reinvented the wheel a couple of times, and how he also happened to write one of my favorite Shadowrun Supplements of all time. There’s alot of great stuff in here. If you’d like to chat about the show you can get on our discord server by going to Discord.PlusorMinus.xyzSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/plusorminus)

Steve Kenson Icons Assembled Edition Interview

A‌ follow up to my interview with Michael Lucas about Gatecrasher. In this episode I talk about a few bits and pieces of Gatecrasher I‌ forgot to bring up with Michael Lucas, and the supplement for the 1st edition Believe it or else. Episode 25 https://www.buzzsprout.com/167566/episodes/2487721-interview-with-michael-lucas-creator-of-gatecrasher-ep-25Micheal Warren Lucas Homepage http://www.mwl.io/Gatecrasher https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/20706/Gatecrasher-Science-Fantasy-Adventure?affiliate_id=153367Believe it or Else https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Else-Michael-W-Lucas/dp/1887154035#ace-g8881249860Metamorphosis Alpha 1st ed https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/50526/Metamorphosis-Alpha-1st-Edition?affiliate_id=153367Gamma World https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/249987/Gamma-World-1e?affiliate_id=153367Mutant Future https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/86683/Mutant-Future-Revised-Edition?affiliate_id=153367Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/plusorminus)

Gatecrasher Believe it or Else

Sorry, no Amity in Fame theme song at the beginning, and no pop filter on the quickly recorded parts at the beginning and end. I really wanted to get this out ASAP‌ as I’ve been sick of and on for almost a month. But I come bearing gifts, namely an interview with Gatecrasher writer/creator Michael Warren Lucas: The Bob Ross of Apocalypse. Happy little bloodbaths! (Site: https://mwl.io/) Science Fiction and Fantasy writer, technical writer, and all around fun guy. We talk about both versions of Gatecrasher, why the game didn’t really go that far, his development process, and some of his more recent work you might wanna check out at his website. I‌ really need to run some Gatecrasher soon….Gatecrasher 1st Ed.Gatecrasher 2nd EdBelieve it or ElseSanta’s Secret AdventureSupport the show

Interview with Michael Lucas creator of Gatecrasher

Howdy folks, sorry I didn’t say so at the beginning but this is Season  2 Episode 10. Also the new Mastodon account for the show is at https://dice.camp/@plusorminus and the Twitter is still https://twitter.com/plusorminus_podThe Big Book of DrugsTM for Cyberpunk 2020DRUG LAB 101 – Ocelots Drug Generation Rule for Cyberpunk 2020Anyway, I finally got to play Survival of the Able by Jacob Wood, which is currently on Kickstarter (Link to the Kickstarter) so go support it, there are only 6 days left to do so, and its awesome. I start the show with a brief intro to the mechanics I’m interested in seeing play out, and then come back with a discussion of what I Thought about them.We did record the session, and it will appear as an episode of The Redacted Files at a later date. I had a blast and definitely recommend the game. If the concept sounds a bit “iffy” just give it a chance, it really delivers in a big way on the premise. One thing I didn’t bring up in the show was how well designed the character sheets were. Every unique mechanic had instructions and points to mark off on the sheet. In Survival of the Able you’re a person with a disability living in a European almshouse when the Black Death arrives. Little is known about where the plague originated or how to stop it, but those who die from it are rising again—and they’re hungry for flesh. Since everyone else has succumbed to the plague, it’s up to a handful of you to make your way out of town and away to safety. You may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fittest, but you're determined to survive.Support the show

Survival of the Able Impressions

Happy Halloween Fudge Fans!This isn’t a “Halloween Special” as such, this is just my attempt to get something out there before the lack of inertia feels so overwhelming that I just let the show podfade.In this episode I wanted to discuss some ideas Jeff Dee has brought up over on his face book. He’s narrowed down his niche, as a gamer and game designer, to TableTop Immersive Simulation Games or TTISG. I thought that was a great chance to discuss owning up to narrative mechanics in your games rather than attaching them onto an otherwise TTISG and breaking immersion.Going forward I’ll probably be in the Fudge Bar on Discord.Plusorminus.xyz Saturday nights at 9 pm PST to chat about fudge, run/play pickup games, and maybe even do some Q & A. I’m especially interested in pickup fudge games though, I need to game more.If you aren’t already doing so, please follow me on whatever social networks you use. I have ~60 listeners and I’d really like to be more engaged with you guys and gals and small furry creatures from alpha centauri. Non-ZuckerbergTwitter @plusorminus_podMastodon (Distributed Open Source Social Network) @plusorminus@dice.campDiaspora (Distributed Open Source Social Network) @Capheind@pluspora.ZuckerbergInstagram @PlusorMinus_PodFacebook Plus or Minus PageSupport the show

Simulation vs. Narration

The Kickstarter launches on October 19th 2019, more info st http://www.bit.ly/SotACampaignA second interview with Jacob Wood of Accessible Games, this time focused solely on the portrayal of disability in Roleplaying Games, and his game Survival of the Able, we also put the call out for players for an Actual Play we’ll be doing right here on Plus or Minus to show you guys the rule system. If your interested you can hitup the discord, or contact me.LinksInterview with Jacob Wood of Accessible GamesFate Accessibility toolkit - Prototype Edition (Affiliate)Psi-Punk (Affiliate)Monster Kart Mayhem (Affiliate)Support the show

Survival of the Abled

Where I pretend I'm LindyBeige and talk about the intersection of historical medieval arms and armor and Roleplaying games. Also I discuss the very cool combat mechanics from The Princess Bride RPG. I still find it inconceivable that the geek/nerd community isn't going nuts for this game. Its the Princess Bride for crying out loud. I think I'm going to try and finally do an Actual Play to raise its profile a bit.LinkThe Princess Bride RPG (affiliate Link)The Princess Bride RPG Quick StartLindybeigeShadiversitySkallagrimGambesonArming DoubletFull Plate mobility videoAD&D Piecemail ArmorWARDUKEPavisePodcast.Plusorminus.xyzDiscord.Plusorminus.xyzKo-FiSupport the show

To The Pain

Everything is Awesome!In this exciting episode I talk to Wes Otis about his work in sound design and his like of 10 minute audio loops for role playing games. He isn’t really a Fudge guy, but his products are system neutral and I’ve always been really interested in background/atmospheric audio. He also talks a little about his own podcast 12 sided stories.I think I’ve finally settled on a theme song, I’ve gone with Amity in Fame’s Touching your Breath from their album Dinner for One.I also talk briefly about the new princess bride RPG. I’m a little surprised that there is so little promotion going on for it. ITs a big deal, it should be getting treated as such. I should hopefully be playing it soon, so expect more Princess Bride talk on the show.Speaking of Promotion please share out the show to anyone you know of who might be interested. Its podcast.plusorminus.xyz . And support the show on Ko-Fi.LinksPlate Mail GamesPlate Mail Games on DTRPG12 Sided StoriesBattle BardsPrincess Bride RPGPrincess Bride RPG QuickstartGurps Hedge MagicSurvival of the AbleSupport the show

Interview with Wes Otis of Plate Mail Games

Getting someone else to do your job is awesome!Jonathan Snyder is gracing your ears this episode to expand on our previous conversation. Specifically he is going to talk about self publishing and being an indie author, with some specifics for those of you wanting to publish your own fudge material. If you like what he has to say you should subscribe to his Podcast, The Indy Author, where he covers even more great information.Thanks Jonathan!You too could do your very own episode of plus or minus, just join the discord (Plus or Minus Discord) and reach out to me. Also join up if your just looking for somewhere to chat about fudge.If you want to support the show you can over at ko-fi.com/plusorminusThank you so much for listening, Go Forth and Fudge!LinksJonathan Snyders PodcastJonathan’s HomepageBlood in Space RPGTerror on OvshinSupport the show

Indy Author Guest Post

Just quick warning I do use the word disabled to refer to people in this one. I know its not a huge flub, but I do talk about a game designed (in part) to facilitate an understanding of people with physical limitations and it bothered me when I was listening to the episode, but I didn’t have time to rerecord. Sorry if anyone is offended.In this episode I discuss Fairy Magic a Celtic tweak on African Spirit Magic from “A Magical Medley”. This is in preparation for an instructional real play set in a fantasy version of Ireland I’m working up with my former co-host from DMvsGM. I also discuss the new content over at Fudge Genie and Jacob Woods upcoming “Survival of the Able” Fudge Roleplaying Game.LinksA Magical MedleySurvival of the Able Blood in SpaceSupport the show

Fairy Magic

Originally released May 5, 2019Subscribe, full show notes, and links http://plusorminus.xyzSupport the show http://ko-fi.com/plusorminusThis is a fun one. In addition to some updates I sit down and chat with Jonathan Snyder. Jonathan is the owner/operator of Epic Worlds LLC., Creator of the Blood in Space Roleplaying Game, Creator of the Fudge Tales line of generic fantasy one-shots, Freelance Writer, Veteran, Science fiction fan, and all around great guy. We talk about almost literally everything, including self publishing, and Seaquest DSV of all things. Bynw has gone ahead and created Fudge Genie @ http://fudgegenie.com/ as a sort of spiritual successor to FudgeFactor. If you had any articles on Fudge Factor you’d like to release under an open license, or new articles you’d like to share it would be a great place to contribute them.LinksBlood in SpaceTerror on OvshinA Fudge Tale Fantasy One-shotsFudge GenieAliens Fuzion RPGDraft2digitalSmashwordsSigil Epub Ebook EditorSupport the show

Interview with Jonathan Snyder of Epic Worlds LLC

Game Master Troy will discuss all aspects of running and playing the Fudge Role-playing Game from Grey Ghost Games, and derivatives like Fate and Icons. From hacking the rules to fit different settings and play styles, to general world-building, to reviews and interviews relevant to your interests. Strap in your ears Fudge Nation, we are going for a wild ride. Join us on the Discord https://discord.gg/28GrCW3 or send me feedback via email Capheind AT Gmail DOT com

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