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Hey friends! I’m here with few more PbtA questions related to an upcoming +1 Forward episode.

What’s the longest PbtA campaign you’ve run or played in? What did you learn about long-term PbtA play that you wish you knew before that campaign?

I think the longest games I’ve played in have been all Apocalypse World campaigns and each were about a dozen sessions or so. The biggest lesson I learned is “Create a second character to play” is an amazing advance. I tend to play characters who can be a bit self-destructive, so having a second PC is a refreshing release valve.

Is there a PbtA game or hack that emulates JRPG (as in Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger) tropes?

Is there a PbtA game or hack that emulates JRPG (as in Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger) tropes? I’m trying to think of one and drawing a blank. Seems odd, since the system does genre emulation really well and most JRPG characters are archetypal to a fault (and thus perfect for playbooks).

If there isn’t, why not? So much is there to explore, especially if the game text encouraged groups to think of the campaign as a JRPG they’re designing at the same time they’re playing it. You could come up with ridiculous Engrish-y names for the totes-not-a-Final-Fantasy-ripoff battle system during chargen, for example, or choose a console era you want the GM to emulate in their descriptions. Maybe you could even define your character’s combat barks and cheesy motto? The sky’s the limit!

This fellow is Gauntlet Daddy #005, Fang Bang!

This fellow is Gauntlet Daddy #005, Fang Bang! He was drawn by the Duchess of Beefcake. I’d love to crowdsource some dirty, vampire/RPG jokes and puns (we’ll credit you if we use yours). Jokes about Barovia, Vampire: The Masquerade, Rifts World Book 1 and similar are especially welcome. Post ’em in the comments!

On the weird off-chance you don’t yet have a copy of Codex – Decay, today is the last day to get it free on our…

On the weird off-chance you don’t yet have a copy of Codex – Decay, today is the last day to get it free on our website. It includes a Misspent Youth scenario by Robert Bohl, an original story game by Joshua Fox, a playset for Jason Morningstar’s Fiasco, Gauntlet Daddy #002, a miscellany about abandoned locations, seven pieces of original art by folks such as Claudia Cangini Jesse Ross Evan Rowland and Evlyn M, and a custom layout by Oli Jeffery.

Go grab it before it’s gone!

http://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/codex.html

Do you have any suggestions for RPG opportunities in LA?

I live in a small town. I usually only get to play an OSR campaign with my wife. We’ll both be on the trip.

Feel free to suggest other nerdy things. Thanks.

Toolbox Roll

Toolbox Roll

I’m particular happy with the posts I’ve put together this week and last. They’re all element & idea generators for particular games. That’s one of my favorite parts of Codex and I dig the brainstorming involved. This week I wrote two for Mutant: Year Zero including the 36 Mood Element post below. The others are:

Mutant: Year Zero: 36 Plots for Roles http://bit.ly/2BogmZR

150 Colorful NPCs for 7th Sea http://bit.ly/2DFTibT

150 Details for 7th Sea Scenes http://bit.ly/2FEeEXR

Search for a new Codex cover artist!

Search for a new Codex cover artist!

Claudia Cangini’s six-cover commitment is nearing an end, which means we are looking for a new Codex cover artist. Here are some details:

-Artist must be able to commit to six covers, delivered monthly, on time.

-Artist should have a distinctive style which carries through all six covers.

-This is a paid gig.

I have attached some of Claudia’s covers so you get a sense of what the project is like. If you’re interested, drop me a line at gauntletpodcast at gmail dot com.

Please re-share!

What does the Latin say around the edge? I was asked at a party this weekend.

What does the Latin say around the edge? I was asked at a party this weekend.

Session Zero Issue 5: The Frost Giant’s Gambit is now available for $2.99 on DriveThruRPG (MUCH sooner than I…

Originally shared by Brian Holland

Session Zero Issue 5: The Frost Giant’s Gambit is now available for $2.99 on DriveThruRPG (MUCH sooner than I expected… the last issue took 8 days to go live, and this one only took 1!)

http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/232096/Session-Zero-Issue-5–The-Frost-Giants-Gambit?src=gp012318

You have until January 31st to get Codex – Lies in our Patreon feed.

You have until January 31st to get Codex – Lies in our Patreon feed. This is a great month to join our Patreon because your $4 pledge gives you access to:

Codex – Lies

The upcoming Codex – Blood 2

The original Codex – Blood

We thought it would be fun to include the original Codex – Blood so you can compare it to the new one, see how they complement each other, and get a sense for how Codex has changed from those early days.

Remember: your support for Codex puts money in the hands of independent creators, including a fair number of women and folks from marginalized communities. If you want to change the hobby–diversify it, tear down gatekeepers, give folks a new perspective–supporting Codex is a great way of doing that. And, of course, your pledge supports everything we do in the Gauntlet, including our terrific family of podcasts.

https://patreon.com/gauntlet

(Cover art for Lies and Blood 2 by Claudia Cangini; cover art for Blood by Dirk Detweiler Leichty)