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How do stories and systems intersect and influence each other? This push and pull offers us a chance to deepen our understanding and appreciation of how writing and role-playing games connect and co-evolve. Through conversations and one shot Actual-play episodes, we explore how the tools we use shape the stories we tell, whether those tools are implicit or explicit. Whether you’re a veteran or new to the scene, we invite you to join us.
On this special episode we bring fellow Philadelphia-based designer Raffi onboard to explore Echoes of the Veil, a new expansion that turns the
Forged in the Dark masterwork of design CBR+PNK into a quick-fire mini-campaign engine.
We jump straight into character creation, unpacking the new runner-growth track and "Weird" options, modular downtime boards, and other Veil-specific mechanics along the way—smart add-ons that deepen play without slowing the momentum that made CBR+PNK a cult favorite. Expect tight action, abrupt pivots, and a city that pushes back as hard as you lean in. After the session we dive into a far-ranging discussion of style, system, and all things RPG.
Listen now, grab free sample pages, and back Echoes of the Veil on Kickstarter to keep indie cyberpunk thriving.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedreamcreative/echoes-of-the-veil-cbr-pnk-expansion-and-worldbuilding and and some sample content at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/519364/echoes-of-the-veil
Heartfelt thanks for joining us, Raffi. Go support this fantastic creator!
Topics Discussed:
Echoes of the Veil Actual Play
00:02:30 Character Creation
00:13:37 Safety and Guidelines
00:14:29 Background
00:24:00 The Drop
00:30:55 The Toll
00:39:40 Break & Entry
01:17:00 The Twist
01:28:10 The House of Po-Po
02:01:45 Epilogue
Interview Raffi
02:13:35 What have we been playing?
Traveler Character Generator
https://www.batintheattic.com/traveller/
02:28:00 Digging into process with Raffi
02:38:30 Inspiration
02:49:14 Bringing The CBR to our PNK
02:53:15 Get your gamism on
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How do stories and systems intersect and influence each other? This push and pull offers us a chance to deepen our understanding and appreciation of how writing and role-playing games connect and co-evolve. Through conversations and one shot Actual-play episodes, we explore how the tools we use shape the stories we tell, whether those tools are implicit or explicit. Whether you’re a veteran or new to the scene, we invite you to join us.
