After a few speedbumps we were finally able to get together with Jared Sorensen to discuss our experiences with FreeMarket. The original plan was to interview both Jared and Luke, but sadly  due to some technical difficulties Luke could not join us. Things ended up working out really well, though, as CJ and Kevin got a chance to dig pretty deep into some of their concerns and questions about FreeMarket.

Relevant Links

• FreeMarket
• Our FreeMarket Review
• Jared Sorensen
• Luke Crane
• Burning Empires
• Mutants and Masterminds
• System Matters
• Robert A. Heinlein
• Game Design is Mind Control GenCon Panel
• Beta Software / Feature Complete
• Peter Adkison
• Ron Edwards
• CHOIRS Project
• Rob Bohl
• Wikis
• Jason Morningstar
• Blade Runner
• The Coen Brothers
• Joshua Bell
• Existentialism
• Boing Boing
• Osprey VTOL
• Inside the Donut GenCon Panel
• Jared’s Events
• Inspectres Movie
• Parsley

Crunchy Bits!

• Intro Music “Inner Universe” from the Ghost In the Shell: Stand Alone Complex OST
• Outro Music “More Human Than Human (Meet Bambi in the King’s Harem Mix)” by White Zombie

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Here’s the 2nd half of Kevin’s interview with Ron Edwards.  In it we discuss the necessary skills and attitudes for approaching gaming, a breakdown of some of Kevin’s prior difficulties with Sorcerer, and finally some discussion on what The Forge is all about. Kevin does a fantastic job of sticking his foot in his mouth by comparing The Forge GenCon booth to a Scientology recruiting station. See how he backpedals! Awkward comparisons aside, I had a great time sitting down and talking with Ron. I look forward to seeing him again at Forge Midwest 2010!

Relevant Links

• Adept Press
• Sorcerer
• Trollbabe
• Prime Time Adventures
• Dust Devils
• The Forge
• Burning Wheel
• Planescape
• Runequest
• The Moose in the City
• In A Wicked Age
• Dogs in the Vineyard
• 7th Sea
• Over the Edge
• Riddle of Steel
• Shadow of Yesterday
• Burning Empires
• Jared Sorensen
• Inspectres
• Ars Magica
• Mike Mearls
• Ed Healy
• RPG.net
• Paul Czege
• Vaughn Bode
• Mark Bode
• Cheech Wizard
• Richard Dawkins
• Rob Bohl
• The Last Supper

Crunchy Bits!

• Intro and Outro music provided by .

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Before our third session of 3:16: Carnage Amongst the Stars, Jen and Kevin regale the rest of the group with their experiences at Forge Midwest 2009. We met a lot of cool people and played a lot of great games. This episode has a fair amount of info about a few of the games we got a chance to play: Zombie Cinema, Prime Time Adventures, Sorcerer, and Mouse Guard. If you’re a little curious about how those games play out, this might be helpful.

Relevant Links

• Prime Time Adventures
• Mouse Guard, Luke Crane, Burning Wheel
• Zombie Cinema
• Dead Rising
• Poison’d
• Ron Edwards
• Clyde Rhoer
• Buzz (Mark, GM for Jen’s Mouse Guard Game)
• Rob Bohl
• Richard Dawkins
• Charles Darwin
• Willow Palecek
• Passions
• Shock: Social Science Fiction
• In A Wicked Age
• Vincent Baker
• Awesome Adventures
• Dogs in the Vineyard
• Sorcerer
• Jonathan Tweet
• Greg Stolze
• Mark Rein-Hagen
• Dragon Turtles
• Dave, one of the players in Jen’s Mouse Guard game.
• Full Light Full Steam
• Blazing Rose
• Hero’s Banner

Bumpers and Promos

• Have Games, Will Travel
• Spooky Outhouse

Crunchy Bits!

• Intro and Outro music provided by .

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Our exploration of Misspent Youth comes to a close as we sit down to discuss the game with it’s designer Rob Bohl. We learned a lot from playing MY and had a great time talking about it with Rob. The conversation meanders through a variety of topics, from a basic overview of the game, to difficulties we had, changes that will be in the final version, and a very entertaining debate between Brandon and Rob about the role of The Authority. We extend our thanks to Rob for  giving us the opportunity to play his game and discuss it with us.

Crunchy Bits:

• Intro and Outro music “21st Century Digital Boy” by Bad Religion provided by Epitaph Records.
• Bumpers: Spooky Outhouse Productions, RPG Podcasts, and Narrative Control.

Other Relevant Links:

• System Does Matter
• The Ashcan Front
• Joe Strummer
• Round Robin Scene Framing Rules Post

Names Rob Dropped:

• Joshua AC Newman
• Vincent Baker
• Meguey Baker
• Paul Czege
• Emily Care Boss
• Judd Karlman (The Sons of Kryos)
• Michael Miller
• Tony Lower-Basch
• Andrew Morris
• Thor Olavsrud
• Jennifer Rodgers
• Rob Donahough
• Fred Hicks
• Mickey (Geek Girls Rule)
• Jason Morningstar

Names Brandon Dropped:

• Monte Cook

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Kevin, CJ, Dan, Jen, and Brandon discuss their recently completed run of Rob Bohl’s Misspent Youth. We break down the basic mechanics of the game, debate on a few of the changes planned for the final version, and deliver a final verdict; irrevocably shattering Rob’s fragile ego. Just kidding! We loved it and think everybody should play it. Up next is an interview with Mr. Bohl himself, one we’re all looking forward to!

Crunchy Bits!

• Intro and Outro music “21^st Century Digital Boy” by Bad Religion provided by Epitaph Records.

Promos:

• Have Games Will Travel: For A Few Games More
• Spooky Outhouse Productions

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