Looking Back and Ahead, Yet Again (S3 Retrospective)
Summary
Host Jared Hess reflects on Season 3 of Tale of the Manticore, discussing its Wizard of Oz themes, narrative surprises, and production errors like a hard drive crash. He shares personal milestones, including reaching one million downloads and attending Gen Con, while promoting his RPG products and the Solo Roleplayers Network. Hess previews upcoming inter-seasonal projects Dice Chain and Red Bay, then outlines Season 4’s return to classic fantasy in the Cameranthian Empire, premiering November 1st.
Topics discussed
Remy Martin VSOP Sponsorship
Introduction and Episode Title
Season 3 Goals and Wizard of Oz Allegory
Season 3 Successes and Unexpected Twists
Continuity Errors and Hard Drive Crash
Lesson Learned: Main Character Stress
Milestones, Products, and Solo RPG Network
Upcoming Projects: Dice Chain and Red Bay
Season 4 Plans: Setting, System, and Tone
Acknowledgments and Season 4 Premiere Date
Teach Me Something Podcast Ad
Jubilee TV Sponsorship
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