The Voice of the Revolution

The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 20

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:26:00 GMT

Dirty Secrets review and Thor Olavsrud interview Show notes:

0:31 - Brennan starts the show off with what's new on the site.
5:54 - Dirty Secrets, from Dark Omen Games, takes a one-player, many-GM approach to orchastrate a noir mystery story.
16:53 - Thor Olavsrud, editor for Burni ng Wheel and Archa ia Studios Press, talks about editing RPGs and what new designers should have in mind.
26:33 - In Pravda, Paul and Brennan discuss how gaming intersects with the group's social environment.
34:16 - Finally, Brennan and Paul break the "currently playing" segment into something separate, called At Our Tables.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 19

Fri, 23 May 2008 20:39:00 GMT

Truth and Justice review and Richard Iorio interview

Show notes:

0:30 - Brennan starts the show off with what's new on the site.
3:23 - Truth & Justice, from Atomic Sock Monkey Press, leverages a very simple design to tap into the story logic of superhero comics.
11:47 - Richard Iorio II, from Rogue Games, sits down to talk about their two current releases, Colonial Gothic and Thousand Suns.
23:20 - In Pravda, Paul and Brennan discuss how to decide what indie games are right for you.
29:43 - And finally, Brennan and Paul talk about what they're playing right now.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 18

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 21:05:00 GMT

Breaking the Ice review and Jennifer Rodgers interview

Show notes:

0:31 - Paul and Brennan are back with another episode, this time the list of new things on the site is pretty full.
6:27 - Breaking the Ice, by Emily Care Boss, is a game about the first three dates of a couple.
14:07 - Jennifer Rodgers, the artist behind such visually distinctive games as Mortal Coil and The Dictionary of Mu, talks about what excites her about doing art for games.
24:04 - In Pravda, Paul talks about a few problems his groups have had recently about clashes in play expectations, the idea of working in order to have fun together, and interacting outside of the game.
32:09 - As usual, Brennan and Paul finish things off with their Currently Playing lists, which (aside from one surprise) is business as usual.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 17

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:32:00 GMT

The Princes' Kingdom review and Jonathan Walton interview

Show notes:

0:29 - After a brief respite last episode, Brennan has a host of new games (and comics!) to share with us, including:
- A host of comics titles from Archaia Studios Press and Olotheros Publishing
- Sons of Liberty
- Thousand Suns
- Avenues and Alleyways
- Ghostories
5:43 - The Princes' Kingdom by Clinton R. Nixon is a reworking of Dogs in the Vineyard for children (though it's fun with adults as well).
12:46 - Jonathan Walton talks about his non-commercial approach to game design and the future of PUSH.
21:50 - In Pravda, Brennan talks about the multiple meanings of the term "indie," and Paul compares him to Stalin.
28:10 - As usual, Paul and Brennan conclude with what they're currently playing, which sounds very familiar.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 16

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 15:37:00 GMT

With Great Power... review and Chad Underkoffler interview

0:29 - Live from Dreamation in Iselin, NJ, Paul and Brennan break form by starting with review of With Great Power..., Michael S. Miller's game of superheroic drama.
9:55 - Chad Underkoffler of Atomic Sock Monkey Press talks about playtesting S7S, the possibility of a second edition of Dead Inside, and the evolution of the PDQ system.
19:48 - In Pravda, Paul and Brennan talk about the social function of gaming conventions and the process of community building.
26:00 - To make up for missing time at the beginning of the show Brennan and Paul share their extensive Currently Playing lists.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 15

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:18:00 GMT

Blood and Bronze review and Shane Ivey and Benjamin Baugh interview

Show notes:

0:29 - Welcome to the final Voice of the Revolution for 2007. Brennan talks fast to fit in all of the new games.
3:53 - Blood and Bronze is a strategy game of alliances and treachery among the Greek city-states.
9:41 - Shane Ivey and Benjamin Baugh from Arc Dream Publishing are the creators of Monsters and Other Childish Things.
24:15 - This month on Pravda, Paul and Brennan share their Gaming Resolutions for 2008.
34:47 - Before they go, Paul and Brennan talk about what they're currently playing, which is entirely on Brennan's side this time.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 14

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 03:04:00 GMT

Fastlane review and Carl Rigney interview

Show notes:

0:29 - Brennan starts things off with IPR news. New on the site:
5:57 - Fastlane, by Alexander Cherry, is the "Everything, All The Time" RPG.
12:29 - Carl Rigney, game master extraordinaire, talks about running Dogs in the Vineyard and other indie games at conventions and minicons.
25:42 - In Pravda, Paul and Brennan talk about deadline problems in game development.
30:22 - Before they go, Brennan and Paul share their currently playing lists, which look about like they did last time

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 13

Sat, 3 Nov 2007 20:26:00 GMT

The Committee of the Exploration of Mysteries review and Seth Ben-Ezra interview

Show notes:

0:30 Paul and Brennan are back to start year two of the podcast. As usual, it starts with Brennan telling us what's new.
3:28 - The Committee of the Exploration of Mysteries is a GM-less game of competitive storytelling from Eric J. Boyd.
13:05 - Seth Ben-Ezra is the creator of Dirty Secrets and Legends of Alyria.
24:53 - In Pravda, Paul talks more about the development process for A Penny For My Thoughts.
36:25 - Brennan and Paul talk about what they're currently playing (which is more than last time).

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 12

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:15:00 GMT

Grey Ranks review and Julia Ellingboe interview

Show notes:

0:29 - Brennan starts things off with IPR news. New on the site:
- Og
- Grey Ranks
- Blossoms are Falling
- Burning Sands: Jihad
- The Roach Returns
- Dirty Secrets
- Steal Away Jordan
- Reign
- Death's Door, Brick Battles, Blood and Bronze
5:57 - Grey Ranks, by Jason Morningstar, is coming of age story set during the 1944 Warsaw Uprising.
19:05 - Paul and Brennan talk with Julia Ellingboe, author of Steal Away Jordan.
30:06 - In Pravda, Paul gives us another installment of Confessions of a First-Time Game Publisher.
39:02 - Brennan and Paul share their currently playing lists, which this time are rather short.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 11

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:13:00 GMT

Live from GenCon 2007!

Show notes:

0:38 - Simon J Rogers joins Paul and Brennan at the Embassy Suites at GenCon 2007 to talk about new games that will be showing up on IPR soon.
2:12 - Blood and Bronze by James Brown is a diplomacy-based board game of competitive boasting. Will your Greek city-state be Without Peer?
5:00 - Dirty Secrets by Seth Ben-Ezra is a single-player, multiple-GM game of Raymond Chandler-esque mysteries.
10:32 - Steal Away Jordon by Julia Bond Ellingboe is a harrowing exploration of the history of slavery.
12:27 - Simon talks about his GenCon and the impact of the D&D 4th Edition announcement on the gaming software industry.
16:25 - Blossoms Are Falling, a new supplement for Burning Wheel, brings the Burning Wheel core system to Heian-era Japan.
19:29 - Reign by Greg Stolze takes the One Roll Engine from Godlike and Wild Talents and applies it to epic fantasy.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 10

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:18:00 GMT

Perfect review and Fred Hicks interview

Show notes:

0:29 - As usual, Brennan brings us IPR news. New on the site:
Also, check out the new buying guides.
5:32 - Perfect, by Joe MacDonald, is a game of crime and criminals in a dystopian Victorian world.
24:50 - Fred Hicks puts on his Evil Hat hat to talk with Paul about managing your brand as an indie publisher and importance of treating fans as peers.
38:49 - With Brennanâs series on publishing your game concluded, Paul begins a new series on how heâs applying those lessons to publishing his first game, A Penny For My Thoughts.
52:37 - Paul and Brennan discuss what theyâre currently playing. They havenât had a lot of time recently, with GenCon approaching quickly. Speaking of which, come see us at GenCon!

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 9

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 17:58:00 GMT

Covenant review and John Harper interview

Show notes:

0:29 - Brennan starts things off with IPR news. New on the site:
5:02 - Covenant, by Matt Machell, is a roleplaying game of failing conspiracies.
20:12 - Paul sits down with John Harper, the designer of Agon, to talk about Go Play Northwest.
31:22 - In Pravda, Brennan discusses the process of printing your game.
40:35 - Brennan and Paul share their currently playing lists, which turn out to be rather long.

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Ryan Macklin's Master Plan podcast

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 8

Fri, 25 May 2007 18:23:00 GMT

Don't Rest Your Head review and Jason Morningstar interview

Show notes:

0:29 - Brennan starts things off with IPR news. New on the site:
- The Dossier (PDF supplement for Cold City)
- Piledrivers and Powerbombs (PDF)
- Sports Fan Double Pack (PDF)
- Donjon and Donjon Pack B-1 (PDF)
- Primetime Adventures
3:18 - Don't Rest Your Head, by Fred Hicks, is a game about insomniac superheroes and the nightmares that want to eat them.
20:18 - Jason Morningstar, author of the The Shab-al-Hiri Roach, talks about the forthcoming Grey Ranks (set during the 1944 Warsaw Uprising) and The Roach Returns.
30:25 - In Pravda, Brennan talks about the editing and layout stage of game production.
40:15 - Brennan and Paul share their currently playing list before signing off.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 7

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:29:00 GMT

Hero's Banner review and Chris Hanrahan interview

Show notes:

0:29 - Despite audio problems, Paul and Brennan are back for the April show. As always, the episode starts with IPR news. New:
02:41 - Hero's Banner, by Tim C. Koppang, is a roleplaying game that focuses on coming of age stories.
15:38 - Chris Hanrahan of Endgame in Oakland, CA, talks with Paul and Brennan about indie games from a retailer's perspective.
29:07 - Brennan talks about the process of procuring art for your game in the latest installment of Pravda.
39:26 - Paul and Brennan talk about what they're playing now. Paul even goes first this time.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 6

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:02:00 GMT

Conspiracy of Shadows review and Joshua A.C. Newman and Emily Care Boss interview

Show notes:

0:29 - Welcome to the sixth (slightly delayed) episode of the Voice of the Revolution. As always, Brennan starts us off with IPR news.
New:
- Vs. Outlaws
3:26 - Conspiracy of Shadows, by Keith Senkowski, is a game of Doom and Destiny in an analogue of medieval Poland.
13:11 - Joshua A.C. Newman (Shock:, Under the Bed) and Emily Care Boss (Breaking the Ice, Shooting the Moon) stop by to talk about their games and their gaming group.
27:11 - Brennan brings the next installment of Pravda, in which he discusses the importance of external playtesting.
35:52 - Paul and Brennan close the show with a brief discussion of what they're playing right now.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 5

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 01:48:00 GMT

Nine Worlds review and Jonathan Walton interview

Show notes:

0:29 - Welcome to the fifth episode of The Voice of the Revolution. Brennan starts us off with IPR news.
New:
- Legends of Alyria
- Agon
2:34 - Nine Worlds, by Matt Synder, is a game of Greek gods and aetherships.
13:59 - Jonathan Walton sits down with Paul and Brennan to discuss PUSH.
24:21 - In Pravda, Brennan continues his series on game design.
31:02 - To wrap things up, Paul and Brennan talk about what they're playing now.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 4

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 05:17:00 GMT

Best Friends review and Justin Jacobson interview

Show notes:

0:28 - Welcome to the fourth episode of The Voice of the Revolution, and the first of 2007. As usual, we start with IPR news.
- New:
  - Tower of Ruin
  - Cat, Thirty, Discordia
- Coming soon:
  - Roanoke
3:19 - Best Friends, by Gregor Hutton, is a game about girlfriends and all their petty hatreds. Paul had the chance to play it last weekend, and he's eager to talk about it.
14:50 - Joining us today is Justin Jacobson of Blue Devil Games. Justin has some interesting things to say about how the D20 system and indie publishing fit together.
28:10 - In Pravda, Brennan starts a series of short pieces on game design and publishing. Today he talks about first steps in game design.
37:03 - With holidays behind them, Paul and Brennan talk about what they're playing now.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 3

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 21:26:00 GMT

Covert Generation review and Michael S. Miller interview

Show notes:

0:28 - Welcome to the third episode of The Voice of the Revolution! Brennan brings us IPR news, which is a little shorter than last time.
Coming soon:
- Agon
- Swan Song
- Intergalactic Cooking Challenge
4:05 - Covert Generation, by Caz Granberg, pits kids against Generation X in an over-the-top espionage setting.
17:42 - Brennan has Michael S. Miller, the designer of With Great Power. . ., in the New Jersey studio for an interview.
31:56 - In the section that's now being called Pravda, Paul takes a brief look back at the explosion of indie games in 2006.
35:05 - What are Brennan and Paul playing right now? Not a whole lot, but a little.

Other Games:

Dogs in the Vineyard
The Shab-al-Hiri Roach and Drowning & Falling
The Secret Lives of Gingerbread Men
Waiting for the Queen/Tea at Midnight (from PUSH, Vol. 1)

Other Links:

Escape Pod (featuring the Union Dues stories Iron Bars and the Glass Jaw, Off-White Lies, The Baby and the Bathwater, and Cleanup in Aisle Five).
Jeffrey DeRego

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 2

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:36:00 GMT

carry review and Luke Crane interview

Show notes:

0:30 - Welcome to the second episode of The Voice of the Revolution! Brennan digs right in with IPR news.
- New to IPR
- Coming soon
  - House of Horiku and InTERRORgation from itesser ink
  - Mechaton from lumpley games
  - The Zorceror of Zo from Atomic Sock Monkey Press
9:44 - carry. a game about war from Hamsterprophet Productions is a fairly serious look at the Vietnam War and the effects that war has on its participants.
20:04 - Paul sits down with Luke Crane at GenCon SoCal to talk about the last year (and beyond) in indie game design.
35:24 - Paul talks a bit about community building in the Southern California area and plugs NerdSoCal.
39:59 - Brennan and Paul discuss their "currently playing" lists and wrap up the show.

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The Voice of the Revolution, Episode 1

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:46:00 GMT

Contenders review, Paul and Brennan interview, and IPR overview

Show notes:

0:30 - Welcome to The Voice of the Revolution! What is this show all about? Paul and Brennan explain.
2:11 - Contenders is a game about boxing that even non-boxing fans can enjoy.
12:03 - Paul and Brennan are without a guest, so they interview each other instead.
22:04 - Brennan explains what Indie Press Revolution is and bring us the latest IPR news.
28:00 - That wraps up the first episode of The Voice of the Revolution.

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