*Minor Outer Wilds spoilers in this episode*
I'm joined by Michael K. Ross from The RPG Academy to talk how to design enthralling and fair mysteries, puzzles, and enigmas.
Action 12 Cinema Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/action-12-cinema
12-Hour Charity Stream for Naomi House: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sl-gameon23
- 04:24 - There’s Been a Murder!
- 12:54 - Crafting Rewarding Mysteries
- 29:53 - Implicit Trust and the Beauty of Experimentation
- 45:35 - Building a Thematic Setting
- 55:33 - Quickfire Tips
Find Michael on:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRpgAcademy
- Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/action-12-cinema
- Website: www.therpgacademy.com
- AcadeCon: http://www.acadecon.com/
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- Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk
- Socials: @ThinkCritDnD
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References:
- GUMSHOE: https://pelgranepress.com/2018/02/14/gumshoe/
- Brindlewood bay: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/410316/Brindlewood-Bay-Kickstarter-Edition
Patrons:
- Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/
- Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson
- Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/
- Matthew Perkins @heyitsMattyP: https://www.matthewperkins.net/
- Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/
Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod
Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/