TPT #367: Depicting Genocide in Impactful and Responsible Ways

I-Hsien is joined by Angelo, a Palestinian-American lawyer and founder of our tabletop home group, for a conversation about presenting and processing genocide in your game. It’s a common trope in stories from Star Wars to Dark Sun, and they discuss characterizing victims and perpetrators, fridging cultures, tying in personal and family experiences and more. (93m) Editing: Aram Vartian Important Links: Operation Olive Branch: Resources for donation and action. Total Party Thrill Discord server: Come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv TPT Character Creation Forge Codex: It’s finally here! A huge thanks to all our Patreon supporters who made it possible. Teepublic: Home of the TPT-shirt! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/totalpartythrill Contact us: Twitter: @TPTcast Email: totalpartythrill@gmail.com Web: www.totalpartythrill.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totalpartythrill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalpartythrill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TotalPartyThrill

TPT #196: Resurrection & The Shinigami

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane prove death is only the beginning as they discuss dying, the afterlife, and resurrection… in games. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders learn from their mistakes, and the Shinigami ferries souls to the afterlife in the Character Creation Forge. (54m)

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TPT #195: 5e D&D Grab Bag & The Jockey

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane sort through news and questions about 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons in our first single-topic catch-all episode. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders finally make a deal, and the Jockey rides to safety (and makes sure no one else does) in the Character Creation Forge. (62m)

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TPT #192: Railroading & The Iron Horse

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane can’t be stopped once they get going with their discussion of railroading in RPGs. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders see their plans blow up in their faces, and the Iron Horse works tirelessly in the Character Creation Forge (51m)

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TPT #191: Going to the Library & The Bookwyrm

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane visit the stacks to borrow some knowledge about how to take the tedium out of in-game research. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders find a line they won’t cross, and The Bookwyrm hoards information like gold in the Character Creation Forge. (61m)

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TPT #183: Building Monsters & The Mummy

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane tear apart enemy stat blocks to see what makes them tick and then stitch them back together. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders place a bet, and the Mummy can’t rest until those that disturbed it are punished in the Character Creation Forge. (63m)

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TPT #177: Evil Parties & The Blighter

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane finally give in to the Dark Side, and it feels good. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders wish they’d opted for a summary execution, and The Blighter turns nature’s own power against it in the Character Creation Forge. (63m)

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TPT #169: Adapting Characters From Media & Tracer

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane demonstrate how to copy, steal, crib, replicate, imitate and just plain rip off characters to play in your own games. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders meet a haunted soul, and Tracer has all the time she needs in the Character Creation Forge. (57m)

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TPT #165: Post-Apocalyptic Settings & Furiosa

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss what lies beyond the end of the world. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders conduct an experiment by smashing things, and Furiosa fights, shoots, and drives (like, really well) in the Character Creation Forge. (64m)

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TPT #140: Defeating the Players & The Comeback Kid

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss the best ways to knock the party down so they can rise to the occasion. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the party meets a strange traveler, and the Comeback Kid makes enemies regret their attacks in the Character Creation Forge. (58m)

(Ed.’s note: We apologize for the audio quality on this episode. The issue is resolved, but there’s no way to fix it in post. – I)

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