

Whispers (The Wildsea) with Ryan Khan
Jul 6, 2023
Game designer Ryan Khan discusses the mechanics of Whispers in The Wildsea, focusing on player agency, open-ended lore, and devil's bargains. The discussion explores game design elements from The Wildsea, Apocalypse World, and Blades in the Dark, emphasizing the importance of setting and narrative twists in tabletop RPGs.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploration of The Wild Sea Setting and Artwork
02:15 • 2min
Exploring Whispers in the Game Wildsea
03:47 • 17min
Exploring Game Settings and Discussing Dice Pool Mechanics
20:53 • 3min
System Mastery: Edges, Skills, and Character Design
23:30 • 7min
Exploring the Role of Whispers in Enhancing Player Collaboration and Narrative Twists
30:12 • 2min