S37E17 | Limitations as Opportunities, Our Theme Song, Disliking a Group’s System Choice
Summary
The hosts discuss how game limitations, like safety tools and system mechanics, can foster creativity, sharing examples from Vampire and Mothership. They also answer listener questions about the podcast's theme song, revealing its origins in the hosts' musical bands and the "Happy Jacks" name. Finally, they announce upcoming appearances at Game Days and LFGCon.
Topics discussed
Intro, Season 37 Ep 17, and LFGCon announcement
Designer of the Month: Damn the Man by Turtle Bun Games
Mailbag: Using limitations and safety tools as creative inspiration
Mailbag: The history of the Happy Jacks theme song and band
Mailbag: GM struggling with Star Trek system and combat pacing
Outro, upcoming cons, and closing song
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