Episode 190: Outcasts in RPGs




Role Playing Public Radio show

Summary: <a href="http://slangdesign.com/rppr/wp-content/uploads/mitn-rppr-ep190-v2.jpg"></a>News: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/RPPR">The RPPR Patreon</a> just finished a six part podcast series on the mega dungeon Castle Greyhawk. It’s a very funny and weird module and we had a lot of reviewing combing through it. P<a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/rpg-design-sign-65973762">atrons at the $10 level and higher can get one on one RPG design/advice consultations in May</a> and June. If you want Ross to look at your project, here’s your chance! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/RPPR/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=remastered%20AP">We are also offering remastered actual play episodes of some classic episodes</a>, like Somewhere Lane. Back the Patreon today to get all of these rewards and more!<br> Synopsis: Outcasts are a common theme in many RPGs, but how do you handle them, both as a player and as a GM? Tom and I talk about the various flavors of outcasts, from cosmetic back story to immersive games about being an outcast. We talk about outcasts in D&amp;D, Mutants in the Now, and Vampire, among other game settings.<br> Shout Outs<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arbco/mutants-in-the-next-expanding-the-mutant-animal-ttrpg">Mutants in the Next:</a> A supplement for Mutants in the Now,Kickstarting now!<br> * <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/159874/the-devils-candy-by-julie-salamon/">The Devil’s Candy</a>: A brilliant book on the film making process. Find out how the flop, Bonfire of the Vanities, was made. Watch this video essay for one fascinating anecdote from the book.<br> * <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/695600/This_Grand_Life/">This Grand Life</a>: A Life simulator video game. Tom approves!<br> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Weird-Tales-Bangalorean-Jayaprakash-Satyamurthy/dp/0692599584">Weird Tales of a Bangalorean</a>: A compilation of weird short stories set in Bangalore, India.<br> * <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/howtodrink">How to Drink</a>: A Youtube channel about making cocktails and mixed alcoholic drinks.<br> * <a href="https://www.infernax.com/">Infernax:</a> A retro side scrolling Metroidvania. Very fun and on Gamepass.<br> * <a href="http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Games/Hacking/Hacks/SimonsRedaction.html">Castlevania 2 Redacted</a>: A fan remake of Castlevania 2 for the NES.<br> * <a href="http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Games/Hacking/Hacks/SimonsRedaction.html">Trek to Yomi: </a>A black and white side scrolling samurai themed action video game.<br> * <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/AtunSheiFilms">Atun-Shei Films</a>: A Youtube channel about history and movies.<br> * <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Flag_Means_Death">Our Flag Means Death</a>: A comedy show about pirates. Hilarious!<br> * <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sadness">The Sadness: </a>An incredibly gory Taiwanese zombie movie inspired by the comic series Crossed.<br> <br> <a href="https://awitw.bandcamp.com/album/outcast">Song: Outcast by AMITWOutcasts are a common theme in many RPGs, but how do you handle them, both as a player and as a GM? Tom and I talk about the various flavors of outcasts, from cosmetic back story to immersive games about being an outcast. </a><br>  <br>