S5E33 - Cabinet of Curiosities
Summary
Hosts Brad, Sam, and Skullboy welcome guest Chris McDowell to discuss his upcoming sci-fi RPG *Intergalactic Bastion Land*. The group debates telegraphing danger in TTRPGs and critiques the "rule of cool" before playing a final round of "So Hot or So Not." They conclude by reviewing the adventure *Cabinet of Curiosities* by André Novoa.
Topics discussed
Intro and debate on eating bugs and lobsters
Lobster history: from poor food to luxury
Chris McDowell's game design evolution
Concept for a baseball RPG
Telegraphing danger and the Rule of Cool
Defining the Rule of Cool in play culture
So Hot or So Not game with Chris McDowell
Reviewing Cabinet of Curiosities layout and art
Critique of adventure clarity and map usage
Mouse & Ritter animal logic and scale
Spell mechanics and adventure hooks
Outro and safety jokes
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