Dixie Cochran

Episode 197: Catching Up With Rose Bailey and Cavaliers of Mars!

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In which Eddy and Matthew are joined by Rose Bailey to talk about Cavaliers of Mars! Introductions Rose’s history with Cavaliers On mechanics and game systems Vampire: The Requiem clans Cavaliers inspirations informed mechanics More on Cavaliers’ design and aesthetics Tables! Rose’s recent work Links: Rose’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fantasyheartbreaker Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: … Read more

Episode 196: Werewolf: The Apocalypse 20th Anniversary Edition Roundtable

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In which Matthew is joined by Cat Evans, Hiromi Cota, Leath Sheales, and Michele Masala to talk about Werewolf: The Apocalypse 20th Anniversary Edition, in particular Apocalyptic Record and Howls of Apocalypse. Introductions On Storypath Nexus The relevance of W:tA today! Hiromi on hope in W:tA On werewolves and survival A bit on scope and … Read more

Episode 195: A Vampire: The Masquerade 20th Anniversary Chat

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In which Eddy, Matthew, and special guest Neall Raemonn Price discuss V20, Bloodlines, Beckett’s Jyhad Diary, and more! We’re switching things up! Are we…on topic? The genesis of Beckett’s Jyhad Diary How they planned it out Eddy vs. Neall On Cesare Balancing the tone Matthew took over! What to put in an anniversary book? Eddy … Read more

Episode 192: Fantasy Religions in TTRPGs

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In which the trio discusses fantasy religions in tabletop games, from D&D to Vampire: The Masquerade to Pugmire and Dystopia Rising! The Pathcast has ruined us On acting and voices in retail Phone training lessons from Matthew Matthew on fantasy religion in games Dixie on religion in fantasy games On gods being real in games … Read more

Episode 186: Decisions, Decisions

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In which Dixie and Eddy talk about the process of deciding where and how to put various books on sale! Matthew isn’t here. 🙁 Why tangents matter! Some PoD context Kickstarter process, including licensors. Nostalgia sells Diminishing returns Preorders and manuscript previews PoD quality (it’s good!) DTRPG will help you! Storage space D&D (Deluxes and … Read more

Episode 183: Ack! Antagonists!

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In which the trio talks about what makes a good arch-villain, and how to engage with them in TTRPGS. On children’s books and their possible problems Matthew has two tangents We get pretty political for a few minutes Major antagonists in TTRPGs How to highlight antagonists Seeding antagonists Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path … Read more