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Tabletop Tangents

Tracy Sizemore, Dot Moore, Chris Hussey

A podcast about the Savage Worlds tabletop roleplaying game, GMing advice, writing, movies, and the other tangents we take in pursuit of our creativity. Hosted by Chris Hussey, Dot Moore, and Tracy Sizemore.

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  • 22 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 55 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E21
    Thursday · 1 hr 8 min

    Tangent #21: The Good Stuff

    This week we try to pin down and capture what experiences and moments we're really after iwhen we play role playing games, some of examples of when they happened, and strategize how we might be able to facilitate these moments in the future. What is the good stuff? Dot's Thoughts Spot is about translating existing IPs into your games. Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site Savage Interludes Episode about Enneagrams: https://savageinterludes.com/episode-123-it-takes-all-kinds

  • S1 · E20
    October 29 · 1 hr 7 min

    Tangent #20: Nat Twenty

    This week, for our twentieth episode, we had a plan, and that plan went out the window. What results is perhaps one of our best episodes yet, where we talk to Dot about her experiences and growth as a gamer, which gets us philosophizing about con games, gaming in general and ending with a timeless discussion about rules, or lack thereof, in RPGs. It's a bumpy ride, but stick with us. We believe the journey is worth it. Also it's the premiere of "Dot's Thoughts Spot." Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E19
    October 22 · 57 min

    Tangent #19: Con Drop

    We're back! This week, SWAG author, and moderator for the unofficial Savage Worlds discord server, Dylan Brooks, joins us as we talk about our con experiences at the Deadlands 30th Anniversary event and Gamehole Con. We talk about Dot's first con game as a GM, try to contextualize what the con experience fulfills for us, and what happens after its over. Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site Dylan's Titles on Drive Thru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/browse?authorName=%22Dylan%20Brooks%22

  • S1 · E18
    September 24 · 53 min

    Tangent #18: Harrowed or Wholesome

    This episode, we talk about running Deadlands, the iconic setting that birthed the Savage Worlds system. We explore the balance between horror, humor, and history, the inevitable need for players to act like cowboys, and some of our experiences at tha table. Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E17
    September 3 · 49 min

    Tangent #17: A Different Kind of Game

    This week we explore some of the parallels and fascinating aspects of sports as it relates to "our kind" of gaming. The game time decision of a con game, the psychology of performance, and our own experience as spectators and participants in various athletic endeavors. Stick with us, there really is something here worth talking about... Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E16
    August 27 · 1 hr 2 min

    Tangent #16: The Premium Experience

    This week, Chris and Tracy talk about the bells and whistles of gaming, whether it's an exquisitely produced board game like those from Chip Theory Games, or an amazing setup of 3D terrain, custom character sheets, and flawless minis like you'd get in a game by renowned Savage Worlds GM, Karl Keesler, we discuss what the "premium experience" brings to the table. And hey, we talk about those fancy premium tables too! Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E16
    August 27 · 1 hr 2 min

    Tangent #16: The Premium Experience

    This week, Chris and Tracy talk about the bells and whistles of gaming, whether it's an exquisitely produced board game like those from Chip Theory Games, or an amazing setup of 3D terrain, custom character sheets, and flawless minis like you'd get in a game by renowned Savage Worlds GM, Karl Keesler, we discuss what the "premium experience" brings to the table. And hey, we talk about those fancy premium tables too! Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E15
    August 20 · 49 min

    Tangent #15: Giving a Sheet About NPCs

    This week we talk about the creation, management, purpose, and interaction with NPCs in our games. On the way we also tangent on "folding the fitted sheet" and Dot's crimes against nature when it comes to how she treats her books... Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E14
    August 13 · 56 min

    Tangent #14: Our Time in Oz

    This week, we talk about our movie night marathon of the Oz movies, starting with Oz the Great and Powerful, progressing through the Wicked movies, into Wizard of Oz, and finally the uniquely creepy Return to Oz. Dot is an Oz scholar, and schools us as Chris and Tracy get everything wrong! Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN

  • S1 · E13
    July 30 · 59 min

    Tangent #13: Four Versus More

    This week we talk about the different skills and strategies required of GMs when running one shots versus campaigns. Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E12
    July 23 · 51 min

    Tangent #12: The Challenge of Genre

    This week Dot and Tracy talk about the contrast between the expectations of traditional and established genres, and the sometimes wildly different ideas of what we want to get out of them for ourselves. It's an esoteric conversation that delves into fantasy, sci-fi, cyberpunk, and horror. Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E11
    July 16 · 55 min

    Tangent #11: Appreciating Feeling Good

    This week, Chris is absent, and Dot and I make him pay for it. After that, Dot and I discuss our favorite "feel good" movies, and the varied examples of what constitutes one. It's not just about listing them, it's about expressing why. Join our discord and be part of the discussion! Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E10
    July 9 · 54 min

    Tangent #10: Insert Title Here

    This week we talk about the trials and triumphs of pursuing creative endeavors. Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E9
    July 2 · 59 min

    Tangent #9: Friends With Bennies-fits

    This week, we talk about Bennies in Savage Worlds. It may seem simple, but Bennies are built into the game from the ground up, and do much more in creating the narrative at the table than just what the rules say on paper. We explore (and argue about) some of these subtleties, from the effect of Benny hoarding, to the effect they have on players and their heroes, to how and when they are given out. Check out the Latest Han Cluster Adventure--The Lost Waltz by John Doom: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/572701/the-lost-waltz Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E8
    June 25 · 55 min

    Tangent #8: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury

    This week, Dot is absent doing real-life work stuff, but Chris and Tracy soldier one, this time talking about Social Conflicts in Savage Worlds. We chat about how to set them up, when to use them, when NOT to use them, and best practices for getting the most out of them, even with shy players. Check out the Latest Han Cluster Adventure--The Lost Waltz by John Doom: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/572701/the-lost-waltz Our Discord: https://discord.gg/BFV9sJDDEX Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E7
    June 18 · 50 min

    Tangent #7: The Shape of Our Gaming

    This week, we talk about our personal gaming evolutions. From the very beginnings when we first started, what we learned and how it screwed us up. Then we move to our "adolescence" and into "maturity. The idea is to take stock of how we became the gamers we are, what we've gotten out of it, and what we're still hoping to explore. Join our discord and share your stories with us! Our Discord: https://discord.gg/2skmrtYyZU Han Cluster Sci Fi RPG: https://hancluster.com Resting Glitch Face: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ijwk9DT8ulqO8RVyrawhN Bite Size Tales: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site

  • S1 · E6
    June 11 · 53 min

    Tangent #6: The Con Vs. The Living Room

    In this episode, we tangent about all kinds of topics regarding con games versus home games, the difference in approach and style, introductions at the table about how much to say or not to say, and a particularly detailed "very special" tangent about Gen Con specifically. Our Discord: https://discord.gg/2skmrtYyZU GoFundMe for our friend Aaron Acevedo: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-aaron-acevedos-double-transplant-journey GoFundMe for Jodi Black's family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jodis-fight-against-pulmonary-fibrosis

  • S1 · E5
    May 28 · 57 min

    Tangent #5: Movie Night

    This is our first "movie talk" episode. We ask each other a few pointed questions about movies, what they mean to us, and share some pretty personal stuff in the process. The art we love helps expose who we are to both ourselves and to others, and we think that's pretty beautiful. Our Discord: https://discord.gg/2skmrtYyZU GoFundMe for our friend Aaron Acevedo: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-aaron-acevedos-double-transplant-journey GoFundMe for Jodi Black's family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jodis-fight-against-pulmonary-fibrosis

  • S1 · E4
    May 21 · 51 min

    Tangent #4: Combat Jitters

    In this episode we talk about some of the ins and outs of running combat in Savage Worlds, along with several tangents about GMing along the way. Our Discord: https://discord.gg/2skmrtYyZU GoFundMe for our friend Aaron Acevedo: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-aaron-acevedos-double-transplant-journey GoFundMe for Jodi Black's family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jodis-fight-against-pulmonary-fibrosis

  • S1 · E3
    May 7 · 47 min

    Tangent #3: The Reluctant GM

    This week we talk about reluctance and anxiety about running games, especially as a new GM. IThis nervousness never goes away, though, as Chris and Tracy attest. We talk about Dot's experiences with her first few games, and offer words of encouragement to those who feel that beautiful desire to share their love of gaming as a GM, but are paralyzed by fear and anxiety that they won't be "good enough." Our Discord: https://discord.gg/2skmrtYyZU DTRPG Bundle for Aaron Acevedo: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/563946/aaron-ace-bundle GoFundMe for Jodi Black's Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jodis-fight-against-pulmonary-fibrosis

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