Stop, Hack, And Roll Podcast

In this episode Brandon and James are joined by guest host Jeff Stormer of the Party of One podcast to talk about playing games with fewer than the standard number of players. They even attempt (and succeed with flying colors) in tackling the seemingly impossible task of a 0 player game.Games mentions in this episode: Scarlet Heroes14 Days 183 DaysGumshoe Urban ShadowsAll Outta BubblegumD&DTears of a MachineQuill by Trollish DelverThe Beast PachinkoTweet at us @StopHackandRoll or use #SHRpodFor more information about the podcast or either of the hosts check us out atStopHackandRoll.comTo contact Jeff Stormer or listen to Party of One and All My Fantasy Children head over to soundcloud.com/partyofonepodcast and soundcloud.com/allmyfantasychildren and tweet at him @PartyOfOnePod.Music for the show isThere It Is Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode Brandon and James share their experience hacking Lasers and Feelings. Talking about creating a game in a rather obscure setting and then taking that game through playtesting and into polishing. This episode also marks the official alpha release of Luchadoratón the game of luchadors, mice, and incredible glory.ResourcesLuchadoratón: Alpha VersionGames mentions in this episode: Lasers and FeelingsMasks: A New GenerationTweet at us @StopHackandRoll or use #SHRpodFor more information about the podcast or either of the hosts check us out atStopHackandRoll.comMusic for the show isThere It Is Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode Brandon and James step away from the table and explore playing in weird places. James reaches out to reddit to hear about the strange places they’ve played games and Brandon plays some games in the water.Games mentions in this episode:Ribbon DriveOut of DodgeMillennial Apartment HuntersSherpa RPG Tearable RPGSlay You Imperfect Speakers Dr. Magnet HandsExtraordinary Adventures of Baron Munchausen Time CellistSociety of DreamersAll Outta BubblegumBirds are AmazingNote: Dan’s Cool Fantasy Tavern Game doesn’t have a link, but he did just write up anawesomely sad game about zombies!Tweet at us @StopHackandRoll or use #SHRpodFor more information about the podcast or either of the hosts check us out atStopHackandRoll.comMusic for the show isThere It Is Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode Brandon and James talk about the three ways that James likes to mash games together. You don’t always have to hack games together, sometimes you just mash them into each other and hope for the best.NotesCamelot Harmonic Mixing ChartResourcesThe Good Old Fashioned Tasty SH&R Signature Blend Genre Bacon ChartGames mentions in this episode: Dr. Magnet HandsRory’s Story Cubes7th SeaDreadMasks: A New GenerationNoir World on TwitterAnnaliseMy Life With MasterDog Eat DogTweet at us @StopHackandRoll or use #SHRpodCheck in with us onFacebookFor more information about the podcast or either of the hosts check us out atStopHackandRoll.comMusic for the show isThere It Is Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 06 - Hack Your PrepIn this episode Brandon and James step back and talk about rethinking the way game masters prepare for games. “Prep don’t plan” is the mantra of the episode. We talk a little about how Brandon is prepping for his upcoming livestream and how James likes to use other games to do his prep for him.NotesOn Tuesday, July 26th Brandon is going to be running a live streamed Masks AP with Meg of the Modifier podcast, Jeff of the Party of One podcast, and Quinn of the Swallows of the South podcast.https://plus.google.com/events/cclb0km3t5nle9g21fb52l826usGames mentions in this episode:Apocalypse WorldMasks: A New GenerationDogs in the VineyardNoir World on TwitterDungeons and DragonsFateMicroscopeDawn of WorldsTweet at us @StopHackandRoll or use #SHRpodFor more information about the podcast or either of the hosts check us out atStopHackandRoll.comMusic for the show isThere It Is Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.or

In this episode Brandon and James discuss the topic how much games have a genre baked into the mechanics and if that makes them harder or easier to hack. They discuss the broader topic of what makes a game harder or more rewarding to hack.Resources<img alt="Genre Bake In vs Complexity Chart" height="800" src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/82177/Genre-Complexity_Chart.png" width="711">https://goo.gl/X7UpyKGames mentions in this episode:Masks: A New GenerationApocalypse WorldFateDungeons and Dragons Red Markets 7th SeaTweet at us @StopHackandRoll or use #SHRpodFor more information about the podcast or either of the hosts check us out atStopHackandRoll.comMusic for the show isThere It Is Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 04 -El Pasion de Stop, Hack & RollIn this episode Brandon and James discuss their Powered by the Apocalypse hack/telenovela inspired game tentatively titled Pasión de los Pasiónes.NotesJane the Virgin/Juana la VirgenUgly Betty/Yo Soy Betty La FeaLucha UndergroundAdditional Note: Brandon swept right past La Impostura without discussing it. This is a direct reference to La Impostura, a telenovela about a poor woman who has snuck into high society. He also switched El Policia to El Cabellero and added La Abuela in the work-week, but didn’t mention those swaps.ResourcesRomeo y Juliet: How Characters Line Up With Pasión de los PasiónesPasión de los PasiónesGames mentions in this episode:Apocalypse WorldCartelNoir World on TwitterMasks: A New GenerationUrban ShadowsMonsterheartsTweet at us @StopHackandRoll or use #SHRpodFor more information about the podcast or either of the hosts check us out atStopHackandRoll.comMusic for the show isThere It Is Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Co

Episode 03 - Overwatch OverhaulIn this episode Brandon and James take a break from playing Overwatch to talk about how they’d bring it to the table. The conversation touches on storyboard gaming, how faithfully to simulate matches, and lots of talk about legos.NotesWe felt the need to mention as a disclaimer that we spend this entire episode talking about Overwatch. We promise next weeks episode will not have such a singular focus.ResourcesTabletop Overwatch: A Mobile Frame Zero/Fate HybridGames mentions in this episode:14 DaysGoalposts and GridironsMobile Frame ZeroApocalypse WorldFateTweet at us @StopHackandRoll or use #SHRpodFor more information about the podcast or either of the hosts check us out atStopHackandRoll.comPlay Overwatch (on PC) with us. James is Meltdown #1831 and Brandon is DrCaptKobold #1528Music for the show isThere It Is Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 02 - Technology At the TableIn this episode Brandon and James talk about what technology they allow at their game tables? What might the future of technology enhanced tabletop look like? James asks that you please excuse his bad Borg joke from the opener.Notes7th Sea Dice Roller app for AndroidCMU Team D&D on the Microsoft Surface tech demoAnother video of CMU's Surfacescapes tech demo2012 CES Digital board gaming tech demoAmazon EchoGoogle Home Quote about technology from Laurenellen McCann on TwitterSpecial thanks for helping get our podcast out there toMeg of @ModifierPodcastJeff of @PartyofOnePodTaylor of @LeviathanFilesClint at @newtypeknightTess @RPG_CastsGames mentions in this episode: Lasers and Feelings7th SeaDread ViewScreamTweet at us @StopHackandRoll or use #SHRpodFor more information about the podcast or either of the hosts check us out atStopHackandRoll.comMusic for the show isThere It Is Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp:/

Episode 01 - Hacking the Head Off the DragonIn this episode Brandon and James introduce themselves. They share their first experiences playing pen and paper games and game mastering. Eventually they get onto the title topic and discuss playing Dungeons and Dragons without a dungeon master.NotesSome information about the Redwall opera, The Legend of Redwall Abbey, can be foundhere.The Redwall MUCK Brandon talked about can be foundhere.Resources James's Random Lich Dungeon Table Example Brandon's Adventure Creating Questions ExampleGames mentions in this episode:Dungeons and Dragons7th Sea: Second Edition KickstarterDogs in the VineyardDawn of WorldsMicroscopeMasks: A New GenerationFate CoreNoir World on TwitterFiascoTweet at us @StopHackandRoll or use #SHRpodFor more information about the podcast or either of the hosts check us out atStopHackandRoll.comMusic for the show isThere It Is Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/b