Eddy Webb In which the trio talk about what inspires them and our Onyx Path Tasty Bits! An update on Exalted: Essence and editing from Dixie An update on Squeaks in the Deep and Trinity Continuum: Anima from Eddy An update on W20 The Apocalyptic Record, They Came from the Cyclops’s Cave!, and Trinity Continuum: Aether from … Read more
In which the trio talk about story hooks, steampunk, and Duolingo. Duolingo Steampunk The Driller from Thundercats Destiny Deck What is a story hook? Wraith story hook Pugmire story hook Deviant story hook Trinity core story hook They Came From Beyond the Grave story hook They Came From [CLASSIFIED] story hook Mummy story hook Scion … Read more
In which Eddy, Dixie, and Matthew discuss the best ways to get players hooked to your games! The origins of Salacious Crumb Bloody UPS Story Hooks WAS our subject matter and here’s how it WOULD have gone The challenge of writing scenarios that cater to the players’ personal expectations “Calling an audible” on your game … Read more
In which the trio continue to discuss how to become a freelancer for Onyx Path! Band names Sound and music in movie and TV Redlining and constructive feedback A disagreement on implementing feedback Editing Layout proofing and errata Working for multiple gamelines and companies Freelance Discord Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath … Read more
In which the trio makes up six new games! Random plot generators Our current projects Eddy’s game of magical realism, clusters of tetrahedrons, and escape: Outside of the Box Matthew’s game of occultism, l’appel du vide, and love: Leap of Faith Dixie’s game of apocalypse, not turning into your parents, and opening a business: OK, … Read more
In which Eddy and Dixie interview Joshua Doetsch and talk about his career, his Poe obsession, and much more! Josh’s origin story and video game career White Wolf novel contest Bringing Josh onto Pugmire Writing for a beloved property A cat digression A novel digression A keybard digression They Came from Beyond the Grave Links: … Read more
In which Matthew chats with Leath Sheales about Apocalyptic Record, Mission Statements, and Prometheus Unbound. Environmental hazards in RPGs and making them interesting The structure of Apocalyptic Record Ahroun in the Amazon Galliards and Garou History Theurges and the Umbra Ragabash and Kinfolk Philodox and the Future Werewolf Metaplot Trinity Continuum: Prometheus Unbound Links: Werewolf: … Read more
In which Eddy, Dixie, and Matthew talk about the recently passed Onyx Path Virtual Gaming Convention 2021 and the games announced there. Eddy discusses Yu-Gi-Oh! Matthew discusses Alice in Borderland! Dixie discusses manga in general! We finally get on topic They Came from the Cyclops’s Cave! They Came from [CLASSIFIED]! Squeaks in the Deep Exalted: … Read more
In which Eddy and Dixie talk to the Kickstarter Concierge himself, James Bell! Dixie joins Ian’s side, and then has an existential crisis Starting out during the D20 boom and bust The rise and fall of Fiery Dragon Retail dying and signing up with Onyx Path The cultural nuances of buying alcohol Separating the creative … Read more
In which the trio is joined by Ian A. A. Watson and, of course, Rich Thomas, to make announcements, get excited for the convention weekend, and answer some questions from the live chat. No show notes this week, as it’s mostly just the live panel! Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPathOnyx Path Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theonyxpathOnyx Path Discord: … Read more