Episode 56: Can RPGs compete with computers

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Hosts: Clayton, KP, KD, Jordan, Lanina

In this episode we discuss whether tabletop RPGs can compete with computers and other media

Things we mention

• Twine – an open source tool for creating interactive non-linear stories
• Are Board Games Better than Video Games?
• RPGBoss Engine
• Phaser java platform
• Unity game engine
• Y’athok, the Ceaseless Hunger
• Research on the benefits of gossip
• Benjamin Franklin and Titan Leeds feud
• Skeletons in Benjamin Franklin’s basement

Geek things we are interested in

• Lanina – DeltaRune
• Clayton – The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
  • Meteoric Iron used in Bronze Age artifacts
• KD – Crusader Kings 2 Final Update
  • The Ice Kingdoms: The Fires of Mount Surtur Kickstarter
• Jordan – Apostle on Netflix
  • IRL glasses
• KP – The Haunting of Hill House on Netflix