+1 Forward
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratings+1 Forward is a show about games using the Apocalypse Engine. We cover these games in play, and talk about the many flavors of games Powered by the Apocalypse. Each episode will have a discussion about mechanics, as well as an example of play.
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Episodes
Monster of the Week
September 07, 2016 12:13 - 32 minutes - 15.3 MBIntroduction Michael’s start with Apocalypse World (0:23) Read a Sitch Snowballing moves (01:32) Night Witches (04:41) Open Your Brain Overview (08:05) Luck and other key differences with Apocalypse World (09:40) Use Magic (13:33) Resurrection (14:37) Act Under Fire Crime scene (17:14) Investigate a Mystery (19:30) The lab (23:12) Dr. Vargo’s office (27:07) Manipulate an NPC (28:28) A solution (30:20) Links Michael's website http://www.genericgames.co.nz Bu...
Velvet Glove
August 24, 2016 02:53 - 24 minutes - 11.6 MBThis week, Rich welcomes Sarah Richardson from Magpie Games! Warning: this episode has some mild adult content. Introduction Sarah’s start with Apocalypse World (00:27) Read a Sitch Making memorable NPCs (02:10) Open Your Brain - Velvet Glove Overview (06:53) Mechanical differences with other PbtA games (07:36) Tell a Man to Cool It move (09:21) Act Under Fire A girl, a woman, or in-between? (12:07) The Alley Cats (14:22) Timothy (15:56) Use the Goods (17:16) Tell a Man ...
Night Witches
August 10, 2016 11:18 - 42 minutes - 20.2 MBRich is joined by Jason Morningstar from Bully Pulpit Games. Introduction Jason’s start with Apocalypse World (00:24) Read a Sitch Exploring gendered moves in Sagas of the Icelanders (02:07) Open Your Brain - Night Witches Overview (06:47) Marks (09:40) Character retirement (11:10) Playing to find out within the game’s structure (11:51) The game’s origins (15:01) Ghosts move (17:46) Political Thought move (18:49) Act Under Fire Plussikov (19:46) Zambrow, Poland (21:02) A...
The Sprawl
July 27, 2016 11:13 - 24 minutes - 11.7 MBRich is joined by Hamish Cameron, author of The Sprawl! Introduction Hamish’s introduction with PbtA (00:28) Read a Sitch The power of XP rewards (01:42) Open Your Brain - The Sprawl Overview (04:20) Can I play an orc? (04:58) Influences (05:24) Tech in the game (06:35) Mechanical differences with AW (07:28) Social moves (09:48) Get the Job & Get Paid (10:56) Act Under Fire Cortez (12:24) The Helitex Matrix system (13:35) Trace (15:04) Manipulate systems (15:59) Getting...
Uncharted Worlds
July 13, 2016 01:47 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBRich welcomes Sean Gomes, the creator of Uncharted Worlds! Introduction Sean’s gateway to PbtA (00:36) Read a Sitch Trusting players with narrative authority (01:56) Open Your Brain - Uncharted Worlds Overview (05:38) Sandbox PbtA (07:06) Translating Apocalypse World’s gritty partial successes to space opera (09:43) Abstracted wealth and narrative weapons (11:38) Scapegoat move (13:39) Act Under Fire The canister (15:26) Hungan slavers (16:22) Literally acting under fi...
The 'Hood
June 29, 2016 04:42 - 31 minutes - 14.8 MBIntroduction How James got his start with PbtA (00:25) Read a Sitch “To do it, do it” (02:29) Open Your Brain - The ‘Hood Overview (09:06) Harm (11:16) Heat (12:50) The Heat to XP connection (16:12) Act Under Fire Easy like Sunday morning (18:08) Unexpected visitors (19:39) Chip (23:06) Playing it cool (26:34) Officer MacGregor (28:43) Links: Buy The 'Hood http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151133/The-Hood-Directors-Cut?manufacturers_id=6643 The Gauntlet www....
Sagas of the Icelanders
June 15, 2016 06:30 - 27 minutes - 20.1 MBIntroduction Gregor’s start with PbtA games (00:22) Read a Sitch Combat in Apocalypse World (00:54) Open Your Brain - Sagas of the Icelanders Overview (06:00) The role of gender in the game (08:41) Distinction between male and female moves (12:30) The religion moves (13:36) Act Under Fire Setup (15:00) The farmstead (17:17) A stranger from the sea (19:14) Hospitality (21:06) The gift (22:28) Blood feud (23:58) Links Gregor’s website http://redmoosegames.tumblr.com
Threadbare RPG
June 01, 2016 02:19 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBIntro Stephanie’s start with PbtA (00:25) Editor’s note: Hamish’s goblin game is not available quite yet. We’ll update this space when it is. Read a Sitch How to handle a 6- (01:27) Open Your Brain - Threadbare RPG Overview (08:32) Leveling in the game (11:28) The ‘Look Fierce’ move (14:26) Act Under Fire ‘Plushie’ (16:42) The Ride (19:16) The race (21:02) A heroic maneuver (23:59) “Alright, Derro, we’ve got to get out of here!” (24:48) Running away from the storm (27:21) ...
Urban Shadows
May 18, 2016 04:08 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBThis week, Rich is joined by Mark Diaz Truman from Magpie Games! Introduction Mark’s early experiences with Apocalypse World (00:32) Read a Sitch Successfully MC’ing a player-versus-player situation (04:43) Open Your Brain - Urban Shadows Overview (11:56) The debt mechanic (15:08) Faction-based play (17:47) ‘Let It Out’ and Corruption (18:56) Act Under Fire Love Letter (21:12) Wolf patrol (23:12) Put a name to a face (24:22) Ms. Gruber (25:38) “Julie, cut the shit!” (30:57...
Apocalypse World (2nd Edition)
May 04, 2016 03:39 - 23 minutes - 11 MBIn our first episode of +1 Forward, Rich is joined by Meg Baker to talk Apocalypse World (2E)! Read a Sitch Sex moves (01:37) Dealing with reset Hx in the fiction (05:12) Open Your Brain - Apocalypse World (2E) Release date goals (07:23) Pre-orders for people who missed the KS? (09:49) After KS fulfillment, where can folks get it? (10:53) How do the new Lifestyle mechanics work? (11:37) The Waterbearer playbook (14:21) Act Under Pressure Water towers and croquet balls (16:24) Al...