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episode 55 — advanced storytelling techniques

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There are at least as many styles of Storytelling (or DMing, or Gamemastering, or whatever) as there are Storytellers, most of whom have Strong Opinions about the best way to do things. We’ve had a bit of discussion here and there over our two seasons, but this week we—along with special guest and veteran Storyteller, […]

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episode 54 — land of eight million dreams

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episode 54 — land of eight million dreams
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White Wolf’s “Year of the Lotus” initiative was an attempt to explore the World of Darkness’ various game lines through the context of “the East” with… uneven results. Changeling was not spared, and the last book of the Year was Land of Eight Million Dreams, covering the hsien of China, Japan, and environs. There’s a

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episode 53 – inanimae: the secret way

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episode 53 – inanimae: the secret way
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After teasing the nymphs in various shapes for nearly four years, Changeling’s 2nd edition finally got around to giving us a supplement dedicated to the fae of nature. In this book’s fullest presentation of who they are, Inanimae (and their Secret Way) are elemental dreams, the product of human imagination interacting with noteworthy hunks of

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episode 52 – mists and enchantment

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Senses and memories and fae (oh my!) mix in very particular ways. Enchantment brings mortals into the chimerical world; the Mists blur the details of that world even for changelings. While the mechanics in are solidly established in Changeling: the Dreaming, more or less, it can be tough to incorporate those two aspects into a

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episode 51 – storytellers guide

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episode 51 – storytellers guide
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We’re jumping over the Lughnasa bonfires to bring you our first full-on episode in six weeks…! Herewith our dive into the Changeling Storytellers’ Guide. This is the only proper ST-focused volume the line ever got, and while it’s uneven, there’s still plenty to enjoy within. Advice on planning the story and managing the table, reprinted

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episode 50.75 – the bygone bestiary

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episode 50.75 – the bygone bestiary
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Surely you didn’t think we were going to leave you all completely hanging during our summer hiatus…? Granted, this is only a mini-sode, but we hope it still serves a pleasant tidbit in between are larger installments. On this occasion, we are exploring the (general) World of Darkness supplement, The Bygone Bestiary, full of all

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episode 50.5 – state of the podcast, season 2

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episode 50.5 – state of the podcast, season 2
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A merry solstice to all! Keep an eye peeled for any fae wheelings and dealings in your neighborhood today, and be sure not to stray into any mysterious mushroom rings… In the meantime, you can also have a listen to this state of the podcast for the first half of Season 2, where we do

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episode 50 – thirteen films for inspiration

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episode 50 – thirteen films for inspiration
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Our fiftieth (full-length) installment! Thanks to all who have been listening, especially those with us from the start, and we hope the next fifty are enjoyable. It seemed right to close out that milestone, and the first half of Season 2, with something a bit more relaxed. So here we are with another inspirations episode,

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episode 49 – kingdom of willows

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episode 49 – kingdom of willows
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We’ll be the first to admit that the Southern US is not our primary field of expertise, and to point out that TTRPG books—especially some of the 90s White Wolf ones—are not the greatest resource for learning more. That being said, the Kingdom of Willows supplement on the Kithain realm of the same name, covering

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episode 48 – larp roundtable with ash and will

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episode 48 - larp roundtable with ash and will
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This week, we’re headed back to the [dramatic music] theatre… of the MIND’s EYE! [thunder, etc.] as we have a small LARP roundtable with Ash and Will. They are two of the movers and shakers for One World by Night (OWbN), a group that organizes live-action games worldwide! The conversation covers a lot of material

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