Podcast #284: Matching Story Ideas to Rule Systems

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica discuss matching a story idea to the best rules system. In the news, Dungeons & Dragons coming to virtual reality, D&D Beyond stats on what characters we made in 2023, Rebel Moon lawsuit between Evil Genius Games and Netflix settled, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about a new party member who may not be who they claim.

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Ep 284: Matching Story Ideas to Rule Systems | Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica discuss matching a story idea to the best rules system. In the news, Dungeons & Dragons coming to virtual reality, D&D Beyond stats on what characters we made in 2023, Rebel Moon lawsuit between Evil Genius Games and Netflix settled, and more! Plus a brand new...

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News

Rebel Moon lawsuit between Evil Genius Games and Netflix settled https://www.enworld.org/threads/evi...tflix-settle-rebel-moon-ttrpg-lawsuit.702261/

Justin Alexander accused of claiming ownership of dungeon design concepts pioneered and previously named for Jennell Jaquays https://diyanddragons.blogspot.com/2024/01/xandering-is-slandering.html?m=1

Egg Embry interviews Tony Vasinda about RPG Zine Club https://www.enworld.org/threads/rpg-zine-club-talking-with-tony-vasinda-plus-one-exp.701516/

D&D Beyond Unrolled 2023 releases stats on what characters we’ve been creating on the platform https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-releases-2023-character-creation-data.702275/

The Foundation: Secure. Contain. Protect. on Itch.io https://gbdw.itch.io/the-foundation

Demeo makers Resolution Games making the first official virtual reality Dungeons & Dragons game https://www.enworld.org/threads/res...rst-official-d-d-virtual-reality-game.702273/

Mike Mearls on Github with new challenge rating system https://github.com/mikemearls/5e_point_encounters/blob/main/challenge_points.md

WizKids announces Icons of the Realms 50th Anniversary set of pre-painted miniatures https://www.enworld.org/threads/wiz...ary-icons-of-the-realms-miniature-set.702274/

Planescape integrated into Forgotten Realms setting in current Adventure League material https://www.enworld.org/threads/pla...ms-campaign-in-d-d-adventurers-league.702169/

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[hduyker]

Hey guys, maybe ask the "accused" (i.e. Justin Alexander) about a thing / for a reaction before jumping in and calling out a "controversy" while linking just the one accusatory article in the notes. Didn't feel great.

 

[Waller]

Hey guys, maybe ask the "accused" (i.e. Justin Alexander) about a thing / for a reaction before jumping in and calling out a "controversy" while linking just the one accusatory article in the notes. Didn't feel great.

Hi Justin!

Dunno what all that “accused” in scare quotes is about. IWhat is it you think he (you?) were “accused” of?

 

[hduyker]

Hi Justin!

Dunno what all that “accused” in scare quotes is about. What is it you think he (you?) were “accused” of?

Hi there! I'm certainly not Justin (Alexander). What made you think I was?

What spurred my reaction was mostly the tone, and the fact that the podcast went with that linked blog post at DIY & dragons as definite fact (and linking just that post), without giving the other side (Justin Alexander) at least a fair hearing, either linking the X thread he posted in reply, or taking the time asking him for a reaction. Acting like a proper news channel.

How the name change (of the specific style of looping dungeon design) was handled might not win any prizes, but I think providing a wider view than just the one source would have been good and proper. My 2

 

[Selganor]

On a lighter note...

I might feel challenged to again proof my "I haven't found anything I can't stat with Hero System" statement regarding the Barbie setting.
But this may just be too easy/trivial (as much of it would just be setting rules)

 

[Waller]

the fact that the podcast went with that linked blog post at DIY & dragons as definite fact

What ‘alternative’ facts are you imagining here? That his blog post doesn’t say what his blog post says? I know we’re in a post-truth world now, but is right there for anybody to read, as his his other blog post defending his stance (also mentioned in the podcast). Plus there’s already a massive lengthy thread about it here on EnWorld. It’s had plenty of coverage.

 

[GothmogIV]

Chaosium’s BRP system can be used for any genre…perhaps even Barbie.