In this episode, Cole & Marley discuss video games that utilize TTRPG mechanics...

But first... the strike has ended! Cole & Marley catch up on various films and tv shows that they have seen while the strike was ongoing (05:00).

Marley shares his experience with Alan Wake 2, and the unique feel of the game as a part of the horror genre! (19:00)

As for TTRPGS...

Cole talks about Outward Bound by Penflower Ink (26:00), a Four Points System Sci-fi game about researching and exploring an asteroid belt known as the Teyn Belt which falls to a mysterious effect known as The Tide. Penflower Ink make a strong setting to support their new system, and it gives space to explore the relationships of your crew and of space itself.

Marley discusses Mothership by Sean McCoy of Tuesday Knight Games, a sci-fi horror game based on films such as Alien (48:30). Mothership offers a rule-heavy set of explanations for clocks, items, and skill trees. The rules of the game provide a mechanic or dice roll for almost every situation, and the skill tree is far-reaching, diverse and covers every situation.

Then, in the main topic, in which Cole points out the variety of approaches where games applied TTRPG styles to their games (1:10:02).

Then, on to shout outs (1:41:00):

• Cole is continuing to work on CalazCon a Beam Saber Mega Actual Play project. Keep an eye on their Patreon for more!
• Cole is broadcasting more esports matches on their Twitch channel! Follow them on Twitch and turn on notifications to be alerted for when he goes live!
• Marley has released a new game: LET JUSTICE BE DONE, a one-shot murder mystery where you play as Consulting Detectives who use their skills of deduction to discover (and invent) Clues to frame the wealthy for crimes they absolutely didn't commit.
• Games for Gaza Bundle has concluded and raised a lot of money for a great cause.
• Marley is a part of the Strange Squad Kickstarter as a writer and designer for Code V!

Featuring Marley (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mynar_Lenahan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) & Cole (⁠⁠⁠@IceColeBrew⁠⁠⁠)

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