Description:

Our discussions of Genre continues on the pod as Jay, Sandra and Chris get into with our inner Goth as we discuss the popular genre: The Gothic. Complete with lace, decay and a touch of the sublime (in silly comic format).

Comments:

Rata, I. (2014), An Overview of Gothic Fiction https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339018083_An_Overview_of_Gothic_Fiction The Castle of Otranto https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Castle_of_Otranto Les Chants de Maldoror https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Chants_de_Maldoror Bleak House https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleak_House Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvia_Moreno-Garcia Rebecca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_(1940_film) Haxan Film https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A4xan

Timestamps: 00:00 - Cold Open (Ranking Words) 05:53 - Topic Introduction 08:04 - Gothic Defined 11:34 - Unknowing 13:38 - Citations (see Rata, I.(2014) above) 15:49 - The Supernatural and the Sublime 18:33 - Weather 21:29 - Architecture, Society and Feminism 25:55 - Putting Gothic into a TTRPG 31:19 - Gothic in our Games 33:49 - Vampires 39:18 - Recommendations 4237 - Outro

Description:

We're told that its not the destination, but the journey, yet the calm spaces between encounters can quickly feel like one long, boring tavern crawl. Join hosts Sandra, Jay, and Chris as they spice up the downtime and also discuss their favorite video game inspirations.

Comments:

The Alexandrian Dragon Heist Remix - https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/41217/roleplaying-games/dragon-heist-remix-part-1-the-villains

Video game picks-

Sandra (atmosphere and camaraderie):

World of Warcraft

Guild Wars 2

Shadowbane

Jay (experimental):

Elden Ring

Banner Saga

Barrow Trauma

Stanley Parable

Chris (enemy fighting styles):

Final Fantasy XI

Soul Caliber

Street Fighter

Mega Man

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:07 - Why RP the downtime?

4:21 - Difficulties of a downtime open.

7:44 - Using downtime for character development

12:50 - Nodes of interest

18:50 - Downtime for better improv and immersion.

26:30 - Should downtime have a predetermined purpose?

31:57 - Video games and mechanics to inspire your TTRPG

For more games stuff by Jay Underwood and other creators check out: www.tanukigames.org

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.twitch.tv/ladyvonfrost

https://www.instagram.com/sandra.a.rosner/

https://bsky.app/profile/sandrarosner.bsky.social

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg

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Description:

While TTRPG is no replacement for proper therapy, table top gaming is known to offer benefits to mental health, social skills, and self exploration. Join us on the therapy couch as psychotherapist and author, Z.D. Gladstone explains the science behind why RPGs can be such a boon to our well-being.

Timestamp:

00:00 Intro

1:29 - Introduction of psychotherapist, Z.D. Gladstone

6:08 - Consensus about TTRPGs amongst psychotherapists?

9:13 - Personality types in TTRPG

13:32 - Empathy and social skills

16:37 - Creating a safe space in TTRPG for mental health

22:20 - Setting session zero expectations

25:14 - Navigating a trauma response in game

31:53 - Tension mediation tactics for GMs

34:54 - The scarcity of mental health services and self-help

38:28 - Rapid fire questions for Z.D. Gladstone

Comments:

Games to Grow

https://gametogrow.org/

Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by: Robert M. Sapolsky

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/327.Why_Zebras_Don_t_Get_Ulcers

Hidden Brain Podcast

https://hiddenbrain.org/

For more games stuff by Jay Underwood and other creators check out: www.tanukigames.org

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.twitch.tv/ladyvonfrost

https://www.instagram.com/sandra.a.rosner/

https://bsky.app/profile/sandrarosner.bsky.social

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Tp see more from Z.D. Gladstone:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16967262.Z_D_Gladstone

Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg

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