Interview 24 – Keith Baker

Summary: * (0:29) Introducing Keith Baker. * (2:01) The origin of Eberron and how its publication impacted Keith's career. * (9:49) Traveling around the world, staying with other gamers, and running the same game 54 times.  What he would like to run and play within his own group. * (19:54) Maintaining mystery in a game setting.  The relationship between the game and its supporting fiction, particularly when trying to show deference to the way Game Masters have developed the setting for their own group. * (28:19) The surprisingly delightful card game, Gloom (http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-AG1001-Gloom/dp/158978068X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343272996&sr=8-1&keywords=gloom+card+game), in which you attempt to destroy your own family.  Why Dan wants to see an expansion for the Lemp family (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemp_family).  Finding an emergent story in otherwise story-less games. * (40:12) Cthulhu Fluxx and how it both captures the feel of a Lovecraft story and stands apart from the other Fluxx games. * (46:18) The projects Keith has coming up.  If you want to follow his work, you can do so on his website (http://www.bossythecow.com/hdwt) or on Twitter (http://twitter.com/hellcowkeith). * (48:31) Keith's contribution to Fear the Boot's diversity initiative. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Julia, Pat Guests: Keith Baker