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 #345: Revisiting a Previous Campaign & Julie d’Aubigny

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss how to continue an old campaign or run a sequel. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party drops the dramatic irony. And Julie d’Aubigny breaks all the rules in the Character Creation Forge. (64m)

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TPT #336: The Future of RPGs & Open Game Licenses

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane prognosticate about what’s in store for the industry. What will the business model and customer experience look like—and what should it look like. (54m)

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TPT #296: Using Demons & Fire Walk With Me

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane summon abyssal lore to discuss how to use demons in your games. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party takes flight, and Fire Walk With Me burns but is not consumed in the Character Creation Forge. (55m)

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TPT #227: Teaching New Players & The Headmaster

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane make more room at the table as they discuss how to bring new people into gaming . In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders look to the horizon, and the Headmaster sets a good example in the Character Creation Forge. (53m)

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TPT #226: Pulp Adventures & The MeleeMage

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane revisit the classics as they discuss playing and running pulp adventures. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders wrap up loose ends, and the MeleeMage fights up close and magical in the Character Creation Forge. (57m)

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TPT #224: Using Dragons & The Dragonslayer

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane kick off their series on using monsters by discussing the one on the cover: dragons! In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders uncover Dokk’s secret, and the Dragonslayer is ready for bites, claws, and breath weapons in the Character Creation Forge. (64m)

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TPT #223: Campaign Prep & Beatrix Kiddo

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane plan ahead, for once, and sketch out the beginnings of new, long-term campaigns. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders finally make some headway, and Beatrix Kiddo is out for blood in the Character Creation Forge. (59m)

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TPT #222: Mind Reading & Johnny Mnemonic

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane plumb the depths of each other’s minds to find their true feelings about mind reading. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders take a bath in psychic corruption, and Johnny Mnemonic is here to deliver you a memory in the Character Creation Forge.(61m)

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TPT #221: Session Zero Redux & Junkrat

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane make sure they’re both on the same page as they revisit the best ways a group can prepare for a new campaign. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders face their deepest desires, and Junkrat is a mobile tire fire in the Character Creation Forge. (57m)

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