ReCast - Series 2.3 - MASKS with Brandon James and Elsbeth [Protean City Comics] (Discussion)

On this special Character Creation ReCast episode, we’re going all the way back to the beginning! This episode was originally released with the launch of our podcast back in April, 2018, and our guests were the GMs from Protean City Comics where we learned about MASKS: A New Generation and learned a lot about PbtA and how important it is to be able to see yourself in a game.
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Guests:
Brandon Leon-Gambetta: @DrCaptainKobold

Protean City Comics:

Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/

Stop, Hack and Roll:

Twitter: @StopHackandRoll Website: https://www.stophackandroll.com/

Pasión de las Pasiones

James Malloy: @AndTheMeltdowns

Protean City Comics:

Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/

Stop, Hack and Roll:

Twitter: @StopHackandRoll Website: https://www.stophackandroll.com/

Two Weeks: A Microgame Collection

https://www.rpgnow.com/product/201480/Two-Weeks-A-Microgame-Collection

Elsbeth Denman: @TheCatOnTheWall

Protean City Comics:

Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:37 - Introductions
00:09:50 - D20 For Your Thoughts?
00:10:01 - How do you approach character creation?
00:21:56 - How does MASKS compare to other systems for character creation?
00:30:52 - How does this process set up expectations of play?
00:47:01 - How do the mechanics of the game lead to character immersion?
00:57:05 - What sort of tone will our game have with this group?
01:08:17 - Take It Up A Level!
01:22:08 - Episode Closer
01:26:46 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/recast-series-23-masks-with-brandon-james-and-elsbeth-protean-city-comics-discussion/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Action Epic by Komiku
Clip 2: Stop, Hack and Roll opening theme
Clip 3: Night Owl by Broke For Free
Clip 4: Protean City Comics opening theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs
Games discussed this episode:
MASKS: A New Generation by Magpie Games
PDF: MASKS: A New Generation on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/193258/Masks-A-New-Generation

Character Inspired Dice Sets:
Ryan

Chessex Gemini Black and Blue w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2GjkTA5

Swirling vortex of blue and black as a reminder of space, gold like her eyes

Amelia

Chessex Scarab Scarlet w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2E4nA6W

A representation of the fire burning inside her

Brandon

Chessex Gemini Purple and Teal w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2utft4j

Bright colors to match the flashy costume, and a mix of teal and purple to represent the male and female sides

James

Chessex Opaque Red w/White: https://amzn.to/2IejWcS

Cool and classic, just like a Ford Mustang

Elsbeth

Chessex Frosted clear w/Black: https://amzn.to/2E3dN0X

Clear to represent the negation of the power around her, but frosted to show that you don’t know everything about her

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On this special Character Creation ReCast episode, we’re going all the way back to the beginning! This episode was originally released with the launch of our podcast back in April, 2018, and our guests were the GMs from Protean City Comics where we learned about MASKS: A New Generation and learned a lot about PbtA and how important it is to be able to see yourself in a game.

Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:

Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1

Character Creation Cast on Podchaser

https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCastGuests:

Brandon Leon-Gambetta: @DrCaptainKobold

Protean City Comics:
Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/

Stop, Hack and Roll:
Twitter: @StopHackandRoll Website: https://www.stophackandroll.com/

Pasión de las Pasiones

James Malloy: @AndTheMeltdowns

Protean City Comics:
Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/

Stop, Hack and Roll:
Twitter: @StopHackandRoll Website: https://www.stophackandroll.com/

Two Weeks: A Microgame Collection
https://www.rpgnow.com/product/201480/Two-Weeks-A-Microgame-Collection

Elsbeth Denman: @TheCatOnTheWall

Protean City Comics:
Twitter: @ProteanCity Website: http://www.proteancity.com/

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Announcements

00:02:37 - Introductions

00:09:50 - D20 For Your Thoughts?

00:10:01 - How do you approach character creation?

00:21:56 - How does MASKS compare to other systems for character creation?

00:30:52 - How does this process set up expectations of play?

00:47:01 - How do the mechanics of the game lead to character immersion?

00:57:05 - What sort of tone will our game have with this group?

01:08:17 - Take It Up A Level!

01:22:08 - Episode Closer

01:26:46 - Outtakes

Transcriptshttps://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/recast-series-23-masks-with-brandon-james-and-elsbeth-protean-city-comics-discussion/transcriptMusic:

Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

Clip 1: Action Epic by Komiku

Clip 2: Stop, Hack and Roll opening theme

Clip 3: Night Owl by Broke For Free

Clip 4: Protean City Comics opening theme

Main Theme: Hero (Remix) by Steve Combs

Games discussed this episode:

MASKS: A New Generation by Magpie Games

PDF: MASKS: A New Generation on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/193258/Masks-A-New-Generation
Character Inspired Dice Sets:

Ryan

Chessex Gemini Black and Blue w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2GjkTA5

Swirling vortex of blue and black as a reminder of space, gold like her eyes

Amelia

Chessex Scarab Scarlet w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2E4nA6W

A representation of the fire burning inside her

Brandon

Chessex Gemini Purple and Teal w/Gold: https://amzn.to/2utft4j

Bright colors to match the flashy costume, and a mix of teal and purple to represent the male and female sides

James

Chessex Opaque Red w/White: https://amzn.to/2IejWcS

Cool and classic, just like a Ford Mustang

Elsbeth

Chessex Frosted clear w/Black: https://amzn.to/2E3dN0X

Clear to represent the negation of the power around her, but frosted to show that you don’t know everything about her

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