Summary: No Misdirected Mark live show this week, this week’s new episodes.
No Misdirected Mark Podcast Live Show This Week
There will be no live show on Tuesday, May 24. Phil, Jerry, and Bob will return live on Tuesday, May 31.
Show Recaps
Here are summaries of new episodes from Misdirected Mark Productions this past week:
Mastering Dungeons – Spelljammer Adventure Review, Part 2
Wildspace gets wilder! Shawn and Teos tackle the classic Spelljammer adventure Wildspace and talk about the good, the bad, and oh so much weird.
Bonus Experience 05×05-The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Bargain
In today’s episode, Monica and Rai sit down to discuss the concept of the hard bargain – a social refusal mechanic that can improve any game. We talk about what they are, how to use them, and how to implement them in your homebrew or professional design. Also discussed in the extended cut: Rai’s feelings on mothers, Monica’s money management, preparing for the apocalypse (with Christmas pickles), Discord for aging weebs, the persistent myth of the end of the world and the history of Leonard Bernstein.
Misdirected Mark #473 – Building a Mystery
Phil, Bob, and Jerry welcome game designer and head of Gauntlet Publishing Jason Cordova to discuss tips and techniques for running mysteries in games and in particular to examine the design of Jason’s cozy murder mystery game Brindlewood Bay, on Kickstarter now! Aftershow and preproduction show notes available for Patreon supporters!
Bone, Stone, and Obsidian – Episode 23: The City-State of Balic
The sands of Athas are unforgiving to those without bone, stone, or obsidian to protect their water–and their lives. In this episode Jesse and Robert set their silt sails for the City-State of Balic.
Panda’s Talking Games 276 – Player Loss
CONTENT WARNING: This episode is specifically a discussion of your ongoing game when one of your players has passed away. For tips on rearranging groups or when a player leaves, check out Episode 41 (Missing Players) or Episode 69 (Should I Stay or Should I Go?). If this topic feels too heavy, we’ll catch you next week!
Show us how you manage your game when your game is mixed up with the loss of a friend. Phil and Senda throw out some ideas about things you may want to consider. Neither of us are experts, so please pick and choose anything that feels right for you in this situation! Bamboo Lounge available for Patreon supporters!
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