Fresh Out Of Tokens

We hit all the right notes in our convo with Guild Wars 2 dev, Lena Chappelle! We talked about design, composing music for games and learned that Lena is also a published SFF author! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note at freshoutoftokens@gmail.com as well. Follow us on Twitter; @OutOfTokensCast Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Lena: Via @Thain1982: •Do you have specific methods for getting into a workflow for music versus scripting •You can only listen to one album for the next 6 months. What do you choose? Note: These came in via the GW Tumblr community: [Le

We had a chance to talk with Gadgette Founder, woman of the year and awesome dude Holly Brockwell about her work in tech journalism, being named Woman of the Year in 2015 and more. Tauriq Moosa guest co-hosted! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note at freshoutoftokens@gmail.com as well. Follow us on Twitter; @OutOfTokensCast Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Holly: (all from @Thain1982) Your Stolen interview was amazing. How surprising was it that they had thought so little about harassment potential? What has been one of the most surprising stories you have cove

We chatted with BioFanOfficial about Bioware games, diversity ups and downs as well as Tevinter Family Values. Listen as Tanya breaks him with on the fly terrible fic ideas. :P We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note at freshoutoftokens@gmail.com Questions for BioFan: @MamaNeeda: Hi bb! Did you ever imagine when you first started your channel that you would be where you are now? hugs Luana ‏@pringtella I HAVE A QUESTION! Do you like cheese? Have you heard of our mighty savior cheese wheel? @Skyrimlover29 Um ok how are you so awesome? Carolyn Velociraptor ‏@Arumi_kai What's your theory about the origin of the blight? Do you think Andruil brought it back from the void? @Thain1982: if you could see any Bioware franchise resurrected, which o

We chat with Maxxie Bytes about why we don't see more monstrous women in games, why police are over-equipped in games, punditry, Sera in DAI and a lot more! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note at freshoutoftokens@gmail.com as well. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Articles mentioned on the show: Dear Game Devs #2: Please Let Women Be Monsters The Excessive Militarization of Police in Games Questions for Maxxie: @thain1982: • Given your mention of Police Quest when discussing BF: Hardline, what was your favorite Sierra game/franchise? •What's one game, current or classic, th

We talk with Sidney Fussell about games journalism, Black women in gaming, #GamesSoWhite, find out why he's so right about everything and more in our first new episode of 2016! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Article: A woman using blackface to raise awareness of tribal issues is surprised people are offended Oscars So White (HuffPo) Questions for Sidney: @applecidermage: Asks why is Sidney so right about everything? @MightyGregDoge asks: What pieces of media (books, movies, TV) do you consider 'must see/read'? @

The conversation was recorded prior to the release of the new Star Wars movie, Star Trek trailer, and other things. If any of the subject matter seems dated, this is why. Topics Discussed: Thomas Was Alone (briefly) Star Trek (too much maybe) The Martian Silent Hill Other things Where to find our guest online Andrew: [@ABakerN7][3] [@CantTalkMedia][4] [cant-talk.com][1] Tim: [@Thain1982][2] [Soundcloud.com/thain1982][17] [thain1982.itch.io][16] Where to find your hosts online: [David L. Reeves][12] - [@RedConversation][13] Twitch: [twitch.tv/red_conversation][14] Patreon: [patreon.com/redconversation][15] [Tanya D.][5] - [@cypheroftyr][6] // [@INeedDivGms][7] Twitch: [twitch.tv/cypheroftyr][8] // [twitch.tv/INeedDivGames][9] Patreon: [patreon.com/INeedDivGms][10] // [patreon.com/cypheroftyr][11] [1]: http://cant-talk.com/ [2]: http://twitter.com/thain1982 [3]: http://twitter.com/ABakerN7 [4]: http://twitter.com/ [5]: http://cypheroftyr.com [6]: http://twitter.com/cypheroftyr [7]: http://twitter.com/INeedDiv

We spoke with Rachel Kronick, creator of Blade & Crown about tabletop, diversity or the lack thereof in the tabletop scene, Wiscon and more! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Questions for Rachel: From @OneShotRPG - James D’Amato: 1.What do you see as tabletop's biggest challenge today? 2.How can folks involved with media surrounding tabletop gaming encourage an inclusive community? From @Thain1982 - Tim 1.what is one of your most memorable tabletop experiences? For someone who wants to DM; do you have suggestions for creating a welcoming, safe game space for all? 3.Do you feel like tabletop games can ever be played well online (over chat/skype)?

We talked about theology, gaming, Bioshock Infinite & trauma, as well as STEM in relation to gaming and religion with Jeremy Yoder of GeekCrossShow! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Talking points: The computer rehab project Religion and Geeky Culture STEM and parenting STEM and Gaming Religion and games Article: Breaking the Circle - Exploring Trauma in Bioshock Infinite Riley Macleod - Ontological Geek Questions for Jeremy: From @Thain1982 Have you ever had trouble reconciling your faith with your entertainment (books/games/films)? (Follow-up) have there been pieces of media that have challenged your faith and helped you grow? You have open an

We sat down with Brotha Dom to talk about games journalism, diversity, the way NOT to do cosplay and his origin story. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Question for BrothaDom: Via @Thain1982 - I love your piece on accessibility. What are some accessibility features you feel are essential or overlooked? What we’re playing/reading: Dom: Splatoon and Undertale / Seconds and Homestuck Tanya: Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate David: Civilization IV mod: Fall Further Where to find our guest online Twitter: @BrothaDom LadyGeekGirl.wordpress.com/author/brothadom Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr //

We chatted with Anthony Burch about his #GX3 talk, diversity in AAA spaces, dug deep into some Borderlands lore for listener questions, and he convinced Tanya to re-up her Hulu sub for RocketJump. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Image for this week's episode taken from [tweet posted by tonitonirocca from Anthony's panel at GX3]8 This episode guest edited by Kahlief Adams of the Spawn On Me podcast Questions for Anthony: from @Thain1982: •What is the one game you think everyone should experience, and why? •Hey Anthony, whatcha reading? •Was Borderlands 2 made for Bronies, and am I an honorary Brony because I enjoyed it? (maybe explain context of that b

We had the brilliant and lovely @mossdogmusic on, where we talked about Interactive Fiction, N.K Jemisin, writing, indie game dev and more! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Question: for Carolyn @MightyGregDoge: How did she first get to know and collaborate with @inurashii ? What we’re playing/reading: Carolyn: Dream Quest, Rock Band 4, Undertale (just starting), and (reading) just finished the first three books in Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn series Tanya: Minecraft Story Mode (Telltale) David R: Star Wars: Uprising Where to find our guest online Twitter: @mossdogmusic sibylmoon.com Support Carolyn on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sibylmoon?ty=h Wh

We chatted with Brianna and Frank Wu about gaming, podcasting, SFF, diversity issues in both fields along with the power of seeing yourself in the media you consume. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. What we’re playing/reading: Frank: Gears of War 3, Agent A, Pathogen Brianna: Fallout 4, Neko Atsume, Rise of the Tomb Raider David: Star Trek: Online Tanya: Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, Witcher 3, Fallout 4 Where to find our guests online Brianna Wu @SpaceKatGal Frank Wu @TheFrankWu briannawu.net thefrankwu.com Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.

We finally visit with our #Brookago Bro's Cicero and Kahlief to see what's good in the virtual hood. We talked about podcasting while black, AlterConf, Evan Narcisse's great article & of course games. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Questions for Cicero and Kahlief Via our friend @ShareefJackson on Twitter: Are there scientific studies to verify the statistical significance of stubbnostications 2.What is the unemployment rate in Brookago? Crime statistics? 3.How great is Shareef and why are you so in love with his commentary? 4.what is the silliest in game purchase that you've ever made? Do you regret it? 5.has your opinion ever been changed on

We had a great time talking about Neuroscience, Dragon Age, Mass Effect and other Bioware stuff, along with the work Deborah does in neuropsychology. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Questions for Deborah Two questions from @Thain1982: Are there any games that actually offer a good representation of MH issues? I don’t think any Triple A games really do a great job with this, but I give Bioware credit for trying. I think the presentation of Cullen in DAI dealing with his Lyrium addiction is pretty good, as well as his trauma at the hands of mages. I find most attempts to present mental health issues pretty tropey, like most representation attempts, but

We took the Dialogue Wheel for a spin around the block with ChachiBobinks and Andrew Baker. We covered everything from our collective love of Bioware games, podcasting, diversity in gaming & other media; and a whole lot of other topics. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Questions for Chachi & Andrew: ‏@DavidDavidhin98 is your real name chachi? @Thain1982: Solas or Cullen? ;) @MightyGregDoge: Should Ms. Marvel be made into a movie or series, and is there anyone you'd want cast in it? @dwyercd via email So my big takeaway from Trespasser (apart from never, ever, ever trust a Ben Hassrath) is that apparently there's this impending Elvhen v. Everyo

A long, fun conversation with Bioware's David Gaider on how Dorian Pavus came to be the Altus we know and love, life as a lead writer, and a few trips around the meta rail. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Question for David G: Tyler Pollock ‏@cyberpunkwarlok asked: @davidgaider Who has the best butt in each Mass Effect and Dragon Age game? For example: Garrus in ME1, Bull in DAI etc etc. Article: How Gaming's Breakout Gay Character Came to Be - IGN Eight Tactics for Engaging with Players on Social Media - Gamasutra Thoughts on the internets teen angst What we’re playing: David G: Arkham Knight, Crusader Kings 2, Pillars of Eternity Tanya: MGSV, DAI Tr

We talked about Twine development, writing about games, Pitch advice, Die Nachtblume and more with Katriel Paige. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. iTunes Review - 5 Stars by nathangsm I like this podcast enough to rate and review it on iTunes, even though I don't use iTunes. That's how much I like it. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. We asked Kit for some advice on pitching your games writing: •Be specific in your Pitch; interview, argument you are making, or if you are leaving it up to the editor. Put thought into your piece •Pitch to a place with Name Recognition; Mary Sue, FemSplain’ •If you can do non-paid, submit there too Articles: Watch Out YouTube Gaming Just went Live! -

We chatted with Bioware's Allan Schumacher on what SDET actually means, diversity in the industry, what life is like on the QA side of the house and interacting with fans. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Question for Allan: Via @thain1982 on twitter: @AllanSchumacher What kind of professional environment does Bioware foster to remain so responsive to fan feedback? Article: Eight Tactics for Engaging with Players on Social Media - Gamasutra What we’re playing/reading: Allan: Shadowrun Hong Kong, Payday 2, Invisible Inc. Tanya: Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain David: Shadowrun: Hong Kong Where to find our guest

Kirsty Connor joins us to talk about Asexuality in games, the lack of representation, what's being done well and what isn't. We've also got a lot of resources in the notes below. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. What are resources for people to learn more about Asexuality, especially if they are thinking they might be on the ACE spectrum? •Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) •queenieofaces.tumblr.com •thingsthatmakeyouacey.tumblr.com •ace-muslim.tumblr.com •defira85.tumblr.com Articles: Coming Up Aces: The need for Better Asexual Representation in Games - FemHype 8/14/15 Resources: f Age - Huffington Post 08/22/2013 How to not do 101 on

We sat down with Matt Conn and Toni Rocca of GX3 to talk about putting together a queer gaming convention, Developing Read Only Memories, diversity in conventions, and more. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Register for GX3! - Early Bird registration ends on October 16! Apply to be a GX3 Sprite Deadline is extended to October 15! What we’re playing/reading: Toni: League Of Legends, Dwarf Fortress Matt: Rocket League, Persona Q, Hearthstone, YMBAB (You Must Build a Boat) Tanya: Witcher 3, Dragon Age Inquisition Descent DLC, Siren for Hire David: Fallout Shelter Where to find our guests online: Twitter: Matt Conn: @mattconn / @ROM2064 / @wearemidboss T