S37E16 | NPCs, Bad Game Sessions, Crafting in RPGs
Topics discussed
Intro, Game Days, and LFGCon announcements
Update on podcast technical issues and reposts
Indie Designer of the Month: Turtle Bun Games
Listener letter: NPC creation in Demigods
Discussing NPC details: ethnicity and concealed weapons
Debate on the plural of 'barista' and plurals
Physical formats for NPC sheets: paper vs cards
Featured vs background NPCs and flexibility
Visualizing NPC relationships and mood dials
Core NPC motivation: What do they want?
NPC sexuality, pride dice, and world-building
Avoiding homogeneity and meaningful diversity in NPCs
Handling NPC relationships and romantic interests
Anecdote: Cyberpunk 2077 romance mechanics
Listener letter: What makes a bad game?
Transition to next topic
Listener letter: TTRPG crafting systems
Outro, host introductions, and credits
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