
Worldcasting Podcast Our Wolves are Different with Sean Fallon
May 18, 2021
Sean Fallon, CEO of Smunchy Games, joins the discussion with Adam, Red, and Ianara to dive into the captivating world of creature design in tabletop RPGs. They explore how marketing research shapes storytelling, touching on the roles of nostalgia and innovation. Fallon emphasizes the importance of subverting traditional tropes for richer narratives. The group humorously critiques cat characters in fantasy, discusses the significance of mythical creatures like gargoyles, and reflects on personal experiences with dragons in media, all while celebrating the intricacies of world-building.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Celebrating Collaboration in World Building
02:02 • 2min
Exploring Creature Design in Tabletop RPGs
03:40 • 12min
The Art of Creature Creation
15:15 • 16min
Subverting Familiarity in Fantasy Storytelling
31:42 • 17min
Exploring Cat Characters in Fantasy and Film Critiques
48:36 • 2min
Cultivating Originality in Fantasy Storytelling
50:08 • 4min
Exploring Iconic Creatures in Media
54:04 • 4min
Mythical Creatures and Their Impact
57:35 • 10min
Dragons in Memory and Media
01:07:24 • 12min

