The gang gets a special surprise and has a few top-down discussions about the game. Are players leveling up to fast? How long should a typical campaign last? Can players aid skill checks? Also, could we improve the terminology around adventures? Tune in to find out!Show Notes!https://nerdyshow.com/2020/11/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-49  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Design Episode 49

Step 6 Citadel is in the bag! We also tackled another virtue in Zealotry to make sure that when it comes to combat, you're well armed.Show Notes:https://nerdyshow.com/2020/09/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-48  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Design Episode 48

We do some doomsday worldbuilding and tackle Scoundrel Step 6!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Design Episode 47

In this episode, the hombres get further into Step 6 with Fire and Zealotry again! We also take a look at the lost civilization of Mtsen and who they used to be and what is left of them in the region.Show Notes:https://nerdyshow.com/2020/06/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-46  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Design Episode 46

In our first completely remote episode, we listen to our Patrons' suggestions and just make some effin' monsters! We also spend some time chilling with our least-played path and find ourselves really warming up to it.Notes:https://nerdyshow.com/2020/04/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-45-ice-to-meet-you For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Design Episode 45 :: Ice to Meet You

Step 6 takes flight in Episode 44. We take a hard look at our first alternate step for Zealotry. Are wings broken in RPGs? We're about to find out. Citadel also gets its turn under the microscope, and we discover that it's already pretty good, but there's still plenty of room to improve.Show Notes:https://nerdyshow.com/2020/03/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-44-stoopid-attacks For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Design Episode 44 :: Stoopid Attacks

In this episode, the mighty Doug joins Liam and Josh as we wade into Step 6, focusing on Death with a sprinkle of theology as we talk about the direction and purpose of Zealotry going forward.Thanks everyone for your patience! This one was released a little off-schedule, but after the 16th, we will be back to our regular release schedule as long as Covid 19 stays on the periphery.Show Notes:https://nerdyshow.com/rpg-from-scratch-design-43-hecka-dooms For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Design Ep. 43 :: Hecka Dooms

Liam and Josh dig into the value of names in Game Design. We also discuss problems caused by Cookie Cutter Builds in RPG systems and try to build our own optimized 2 and 3-man parties to see if we always come to the same conclusions. Flame Orbs gets a total overhaul. Is it too good now? Let us know!Show Notes:https://nerdyshow.com/2020/02/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-42-flame-war For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Design Episode 42 :: Flame War

Liam, Josh, and Maxx throw down on some of the most common GM'ing questions. How do you do loot? Skill checks? What about huge differences in power between player characters? Most importantly, how do you make a good villain? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Design Episode 41 :: GM Quest'ions

Liam and Josh review what benefits and limitations that going barehanded as a mage means in our system, as well as setting a roadmap for all of our Zealots in the future. We also end up creating a few items that will drive more dastardly characters to salivate.Show Notes:https://nerdyshow.com/2020/01/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-40-jazz-hands For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Design Episode 40 :: Jazz Hands

Maxx, Liam, and Josh talk about where the Paths are headed now that we're at the halfway point of their development. Should they have followers? New game mechanics? How powerful should you expect to be at Step 10? What level would John Wick be?Show Notes:https://nerdyshow.com/2020/01/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-39-volcano-girls For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Design Episode 39 :: Volcano Girls

Stealth. What is it? Where is it? Oh, you must have succeeded your check. Also, what kind of technology is normal for our world, and what does that mean for our mechanics? We also take a hard look at a perennial foe that could possibly take the place of Undead.https://nerdyshow.com/2019/12/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-38-marked-for-death For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Design Episode 38 :: Marked for Death

Liam and Josh review the much-anticipated and hyped D&D 5E supplement "Strongholds & Followers" by Matthew Colville and MCDM Productions.Show notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/12/rpgfs_strongholds_and_followers/You can find the book in hardcover or PDF at https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/products/strongholds-followers-hardcover-pdf For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Review :: Strongholds & Followers

Liam and Josh dig deep into intimidation, diplomacy and bluff to figure out exactly how all of you are going to swindle NPCs out of everything they own and love. We also throw some real world diseases into the mix with some sick rules.Show Notes:https://nerdyshow.com/2019/12/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-37-the-triple-threat For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Design Episode 37 :: The Triple Threat

In this quick one, Liam and Josh add some exoticism to our world by naming regions and their respective languages. We also talk about the validity of Initiative and Battle Order and how they pertain to our game, and discuss the problems for GMs who prefer to go gridless.Show Notes:https://nerdyshow.com/2019/11/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-36-prying-open-my-minds-eye For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Design Episode 36 :: Prying Open My Mind's Eye

Ever wanted to create your own tabletop RPG? Imagine it: a gleaming, glorious system combining everything you love about gaming and dropping the crap you can’t stand. Embark on a D.I.Y. docu-quest for tabletop roleplaying perfection as we design, test, and rebalance our own RPG From Scratch! We chronicle our tabletop trials and errors, grapple with game design, explore the art of mechanics and storytelling, and adventure through epic playtesting campaigns. New episodes weekly!

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