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James D'Amato, the creator of One Shot and Author of The Ultimate RPG series for Adams Media invites you to join him in getting to know some of your favorite creative people by listening to them create. Every other week he invites a new guest to discuss their latest work and creative process before joining him in a character or worldbuilding exercise from the Ultimate RPG series. Gain insight and watch inspiration with The Ultimate RPG Podcast!
Episode 18 - Solo TTRPGs and Abandoned Circuses with Kienna Shaw!
The Ultimate RPG Podcast
1 hour 22 minutes
7 months ago
Episode 18 - Solo TTRPGs and Abandoned Circuses with Kienna Shaw!
EPISODE SUMMARY
James is joined by Kienna Shaw in a discussion about the draw of solo and duet TTRPGs for them and whether the inability to be present for solo games changes how they design their games. Kienna also discusses their strengths and weaknesses as a designer and the biggest difference working on videogames vs TTRPGs has been, in their experience. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, James and Kienna create an abandoned prison turned abandoned circus turned horror game setting.
SHOW NOTES
Kienna Shaw is a game writer and narrative designer for TTRPGs and video games. They are also one of the co-curators of the award winning TTRPG Safety Toolkit. You can also find Blood on my Name, the game Kienna is currently crowdfunding, here.
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The Ultimate RPG Podcast
James D'Amato, the creator of One Shot and Author of The Ultimate RPG series for Adams Media invites you to join him in getting to know some of your favorite creative people by listening to them create. Every other week he invites a new guest to discuss their latest work and creative process before joining him in a character or worldbuilding exercise from the Ultimate RPG series. Gain insight and watch inspiration with The Ultimate RPG Podcast!