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Post by flyingjackelope on Jan 9, 2018 11:34:12 GMT -8
Possibly. We still fade to black and say things like "I'm pretty sure we'd fuck now." We're not over here narrating hardcore porn scenes or describing our PC's genitalia. My feeling is that the game gives you both the tools and a space to safely explore a bunch of problematic (or downright fucked up) stuff. And I take full advantage of that. But it's also reading the table. My current group has the same approach I do, but I would absolutely reign it in if that were not the case. You mean to tell me no one is a graphic as Allison Brie was in that community episode?!
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Post by battlematt on Jan 9, 2018 11:43:33 GMT -8
It's great to hear Tappy on the show again! He left before I got into the show, and I only know about him from consuming the back log (om nom nom).
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Post by chronovore on Jan 9, 2018 15:35:01 GMT -8
Yeah, same here! I think I started listening with s16 or so, and I’ve been draining the backlog steadily since then. I’m up to s11 now, and part of the fun has been hearing the gradual change in hosts.
I really liked Tappy’s presence, and I’m happy he’s back.
I barked laughter at “4-year Fallout LARP.”
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HyveMynd
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Post by HyveMynd on Jan 9, 2018 17:11:28 GMT -8
You mean to tell me no one is a graphic as Allison Brie was in that community episode?! Well... uhh... Actually, maybe kind of.* But not like ALL the time, allright? Cause doing that sort of stuff too often just hogs spotlight time. Especially if it's PC on NPC action. (* Yeah, it's totally me. But I'm not the only one.)
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Post by Probie Tim on Jan 9, 2018 17:20:11 GMT -8
Speaking of Monsterhearts, which douchebag do I have to blow to get this episode uploaded to iTunes? As far as I know, no Skin has a sex move that says "After giving a blowjob, upload the latest Happy Jacks podcast to iTunes." I think you're out of luck, chronovore. 😀 God damn it, Hyvie, did you get into my Google Docs and sneak off with the Happy Jacks PbtA skin I'm working on?
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Post by HyveMynd on Jan 9, 2018 17:39:26 GMT -8
God damn it, Hyvie, did you get into my Google Docs and sneak off with the Happy Jacks PbtA skin I'm working on? I did not, but NOW I'm going to go looking for it.
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Post by ericfromnj on Jan 9, 2018 17:43:40 GMT -8
So what seasons was Tappy from originally for those consuming the backlog? I remember Tappy being on when I started listening but I have no idea when that was.
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HyveMynd
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Post by HyveMynd on Jan 9, 2018 17:46:50 GMT -8
I remember tappy being on right from the beginning. Maybe not the very first episode, but very early. Unless I'm wrong, which is often.
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Post by akavidar on Jan 9, 2018 18:10:06 GMT -8
Tappy was on the very first episode. I want to say the first 4 or 5 seasons, but it's been a long time since I listened to those.
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Post by ayslyn on Jan 9, 2018 18:46:00 GMT -8
Bobcat said on Discord that it looked like he left around s8ep13.
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Post by mrmanowar on Jan 9, 2018 20:16:42 GMT -8
All I have to say is hey; it sure is great to have Tappy on again! One thing this podcast has been missing is someone who unabashedly states the mechanics of a given game and provides context (even if it's a game I've never played PbtA, ahem)or ones I have like Dark Heresy. It's absolutely refreshing to hear not only context of gameplay but mechanics whether broken or good stated so I if I own said books I can easily reference and say "So that's how that works!" Tappy brings an element that I feel has been lacking for a long time.
Most of the podcast is a "Dear Abby" for the RPG hobby with plain vague situations that not only fit in with real life situations but specifically for players who feel they are trying to fit a theatrical or personal role as in acting out a story. While I like hearing that, I also don't want to forget the "game" part wherein if I'm deciding to spend bucks on a game I want to know why I should buy it. How I should play it, etc.
JiB kinda filled in this role in Tappy's absence and I think the hosts post-Tappy did what they could to keep things vague to be applicable to more scenarios, I'd rather like the specific ones. I'd like to see why a certain game fits a given scenario whereas others don't. If I was to run PbtA or Monster Hearts, give me a reason to or explain to me the mechanics on why said system works. I've played Dark Heresy so I got all those "inside comments" whereas I was as lost as a goblin at a high elf convention when PbtA stuff was talked about. I've got context on early White Wolf stuff but have no idea on how the successors handled it.
I liked Stu's example of the dice (Star Wars FFG) and and how to explain it. To me I'd like a good mix of mechanics along with context so I can quickly apply it and have an impact in my game.
Having said that, ALL the hosts of Happy Jacks have a good rapport with each other which makes each episode enjoyable in it's own right. I just cheer Tappy's return so I can get a better understanding of each game especially ones he talks about since he gets about 30 words to each hosts' one word, haha...
All in all keep up the great banter, jokes, and glad to have some talk about beer and such for the first time in a while.
Obligatory PS. I realize some mechanics and game talk MAY be in the AP's posted. I confess I have been too busy to listen to them all yet. So if a good mix of humor, gameplay, etc. is there I will be redirected. Keep up the great work all.
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Post by d47 on Jan 9, 2018 21:34:23 GMT -8
Great show! Hopefully, we will now hear from tappy more than once every 4 years. Shows he is on should always include at least one segment of Tappy Goes On An AMAZING Tangent. I would also love to hear more about life at East Jesus and how those experiences can be applied to RPGs.
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Post by HyveMynd on Jan 10, 2018 1:38:51 GMT -8
It was fecking rad to have tappy back on the show. I absolutely love how enthusiastic all the host are about their favorite games, and how the other hosts are enthusiastic about that enthusiasm. Apart from good natured ribbing, no one pisses on anyone's pizza. It's great. I'm listening to the episode for a second time (sound only), and I lost my shit at Stu again.
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Post by vyrrk on Jan 10, 2018 13:16:40 GMT -8
This was my favorite episode in a long time! I love hearing the mix of love and hate for a system. The first time I heard of Monsterhearts was on the Oneshot Podcast. oneshotpodcast.com/podcasts/one-shot/83-monster-hearts/ It made me laugh so hard I had to pull over on my drive home. But my players just aren't capable of playing that. They can't even flirt with NPC in any games we play. haha
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Post by HyveMynd on Jan 10, 2018 17:11:24 GMT -8
This was my favorite episode in a long time! I love hearing the mix of love and hate for a system. The first time I heard of Monsterhearts was on the Oneshot Podcast. oneshotpodcast.com/podcasts/one-shot/83-monster-hearts/ It made me laugh so hard I had to pull over on my drive home. But my players just aren't capable of playing that. They can't even flirt with NPC in any games we play. haha Well, as I'm all caught up on Happy Jacks episodes, I know what I'll be listening to next. Update:I'm 35 minutes into the episode and Oh. My. God. This is hilarious. It is exactly the kind of over the top, melodramatic teenaged cheese that I love.
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