Join the hosts as they discuss the Dresden Files Accelerated tabletop role-playing game and its narrative gameplay. They explore the supernatural world of the Dresden Files book series, including encounters with diverse characters and mythological creatures. Learn about the various supernatural beings and factions, different types of practitioners, ley lines, and ritual magic. Dive into books incorporating Native American mythology and powerful fairy courts. Don't forget to check out the Dresden Files Accelerated book and other podcasts in their network!
Tabletop role-playing games based on series like Dresden Files offer accessible and affordable opportunities for creative narrative gameplay.
The Dresden Files RPG provides a richly-detailed world with diverse factions, supernatural creatures, and unique character options.
Deep dives
Summary of Tabletop Role-playing Games
This podcast episode provides an overview of tabletop role-playing games. The hosts discuss the versatility of the Fate system and its different variations such as Fate Condensed and Fake Accelerated. They mention the use of fake dice and how the system allows players to approach situations creatively based on different character approaches like flashy or forceful. The hosts also highlight the accessibility and affordability of these games, with many books available as free PDFs or at a low cost. They emphasize the narrative gameplay and world-building potential of tabletop role-playing games, particularly focusing on the Dresden Files setting and its rich lore and characters.
The Dresden Files Setting
The hosts delve into the Dresden Files setting, a popular tabletop role-playing game based on the book series by Jim Butcher. They introduce the protagonist, Harry Dresden, a wizard in Chicago who works as a private investigator in supernatural cases. They explore the different factions and supernatural creatures in the Dresden Files world, including the Winter and Summer Courts of the Fae, various vampire courts, and mythological deities like Odin and the Fates. The hosts highlight the intricate world-building, the presence of real-world historical events in the lore, and the unique character options available to players, such as being a wizard, vampire, changeling, or knight of the cross.
Gameplay and Lore Highlights
In this segment, the hosts discuss the gameplay mechanics of the Dresden Files RPG. They mention the role of the Accords, a treaty that regulates supernatural factions and prevents large-scale conflicts. The hosts emphasize the influence of the Fae courts, the power dynamics between the Winter and Summer Courts, and the involvement of characters like Mab and Leanansidhe. They also touch upon the significance of leylines and ritual magic in the Dresden Files setting. Additionally, they share their personal recommendations for reading the books or listening to audiobooks to fully appreciate the depth and intricacies of the lore.
Dive into the Dresdenverse with Dresden Files Accelerated!
This week on Brother Knows Quest, Ramie guides Beth through the thrilling world of Dresden Files Accelerated, a fast-paced and exciting tabletop roleplaying game based on Jim Butcher's bestselling urban fantasy series.