

Inside RPGs With Phil Athans
Dec 31, 2019
Phil Athans, industry veteran and New York Times Best Selling Author, discusses worldbuilding for RPGs. Highlights include challenges in transitioning RPG editions, managing storytelling consistency in a shared setting, evolution of Forgotten Realms world-building, nostalgic reflections on Greyhawk 2000 project, educational benefits of RPGs, and creating innovative fantasy settings in RPGs.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Transitioning to Fourth Edition Challenges and Innovations
02:31 • 13min
Navigating Complexities in Transitioning Storytelling in a Shared Fantasy Setting
15:43 • 7min
Evolution of World-Building in Forgotten Realms
23:11 • 19min
Nostalgic Reflections on Greyhawk 2000 and D&D Evolution
42:08 • 19min
Exploring the Educational Benefits of Role-Playing Games
01:01:21 • 2min
Mathematical Insights from Games and Creative Decision-Making
01:03:00 • 3min
Exploring Missed Opportunities and Creative Campaigns in RPGs
01:06:16 • 2min
Innovative Fantasy World Building in RPGs
01:07:50 • 23min
Revolutionizing RPGs with Virtual Tabletop Simulators
01:30:49 • 6min