S5E35 - The Ground Shakes Beneath Poxblood Parish
Summary
Hosts Yo Hi, Brad, and Skullboy discuss a listener's question about overcoming player indecision in OSR games, suggesting tactics like enforcing time costs for dithering. They also debate the current state of ska music, distinguishing between second and fourth waves, and share personal anecdotes about martial arts and video game adaptations. The episode concludes with a review of the Shadowdark adventure "The Ground Shakes Beneath Pox Blood Perish," praising its clean layout, homespun art style, and compact dungeon design.
Topics discussed
Intro and the green mask incident
Nyarlathotep and tongue surgery jokes
Mootsack questions and Lovecraft in Brooklyn
Tarot cards: The Fool vs Temperance
OSR advice: Overcoming player interaction paralysis
Ska waves and the Leroy Jenkins philosophy
Martial arts perceptions and personal experiences
Jim Carrey and Sonic vs Mario movies
Review: Ground Shakes Beneath Poxblood Parish overview
Individual reviews: Design, art, and verisimilitude
Deep dive: Plot, cult logic, and dungeon design
Wookiee hygiene and final design critiques
Outro: Vegan M&Ms and mask philosophy
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