Fresh Out Of Tokens

Tabletop is growing and expanding, and with it there’s an increased need for diversity at the table. Let’s talk frankly about why racism at the table shouldn’t be a thing you do as a GM or player. Also, let’s get real about racism in our settings and campaigns, talk about what we can do to stamp it out as much as possible in a land where elves, orcs, and dragons roam but racism seems to be a neverending boss battle. Moderator: Tanya DePass ~ @cypheroftyr Panelists: Omari Akil ~ @OmariAkil Adam Koebel ~ @skinnyghost Nadja Otikor ~ @Trist_Chi Carlos Luna ~ @CarlosCrits Surena Marie ~ @SurenaXMarie APoisal ~ @APoisal

This is it y'all, the final episode of Fresh Out of Tokens. It's been two years, 95 episodes, numerous amazing guests but it's time to say farewell. We've had a great run over the last two years, and it's been amazing for a show that started out as a happy accident to run for so long, to have so many amazing folks grace the mic . Thank you to every single guest, guest host and fan of the show. Thank you to everyone who's said a kind word about the show after the announcement came out about Tokens ending. The show might be ending, but the episodes will remain on Simplecast, archived. We'll leave Fresh Out of Tokens merch up in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop, and the twitter will be here even if it serves as more of an archive. Thank you to everyone who listened, who took a chance on a fledgling show to come on and be a guest, or promoted the show, or talked us up on twitter, Facebook or anywhere else. Special thanks to Shareef Jackson for rocking out with a Tokens mug early on. Don't be strangers, k

Ian Hamilton, one of the co-founders of the Game Accessibility Conference came by to talk about accessibility in games, GA Conf, things devs can do better to account for accessibility and more. We have tees, and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com or on tumblr. If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note to freshoutoftokens@gmail.com. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast. Questions for Ian: @TimpoAdante: What games (if any) would you point out as exemplars of how to do accessibility? Are you seeing more studios taking accessibility seriously than in the past? Older Game Box Art that Ian mentioned during the episode: Shadow of the Beast Shadow of the Beast 2 Turrican Awesome Federation of Free Traders Anarchy Baal Gods What we’re playing/reading: Tanya: Injustice 2, The Sims 4 Ian: Thimblewe

Catt Small and Chris Algoo return to talk about this years Game Developers of Color Expo, what prompted them to create the event with other folks at Brooklyn Gamery, work/life balance either with a dayjob or as a freelancer and more. We have tees, and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com or on tumblr. If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note to freshoutoftokens@gmail.com. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for Catt & Chris: @TimpoAdante: what resources would you recommend for kids who want to learn game design? What is your favorite book that you've read in the last year? What we’re playing/reading: Tanya: Mafia III DLC - Stones Unturned, Tekken 7, SFV Catt: VA-11 Hall-A, SFV, Super Smash Brothers Chris: Hitman 2016 Where to find our guests online Twitter: @cattsmall // @c

Bio Fan Official comes back to talk about Mass Effect: Andromeda, same sex romances in the game, what's lacking & what's good re: queer content and more! There’s tees, mugs and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Feel free to drop a note to freshoutoftokens@gmail.com if you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback. The site is outoftokenscast.com or outoftokenscast on tumblr. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for BioFan: @Lil_Miss_Trancy: How do you think the romances in MEA compared to those of the trilogy in terms of emotional content, structure and characterisation? @GaymerQueen: Bioware fans have been asking for poly romance options for a long time. What did you think about the options for polyamory in MEA? @TimpoAdante: Is Reyes worth it? (Full Disclosure, I didn’t take his side with my full Ryder) Who do you wish was romanceable/hope will be included in the patch? Romance aside: Who

We chat with Renee Blair of Bosskey about her work, accessibility in games, level design and Lawbreakers! There’s tees, mugs and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. Any profits are split 50/50 with @Chachibobinks who created the logo and banner. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Feel free to drop a note to freshoutoftokens@gmail.com if you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback. The site is outoftokenscast.com or outoftokenscast on tumblr. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for Renee: @TimpoAdante: What accessibility features do you consider so basic that there's no excuse to not include them? How much development time would be saved by building in accessibility from the ground up? What accessibility considerations do you feel are most frequently overlooked? What we’re playing/reading: Tanya: Mass Effect Andromeda, Injustice 2 Renee: Transmetropolitan, Persona 5 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @heptad777 http://ecgcon

The amazing Zoe Quinn hangs out with our EIC Tanya to talk about the new game based off Chuck Tingle's works, new book that's out soon, becoming a cyborg and more. There’s tees, mugs and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. Any profits are split 50/50 with @Chachibobinks who created the logo and banner. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Feel free to drop a note to freshoutoftokens@gmail.com if you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback. The site is outoftokenscast.com or outoftokenscast on tumblr. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Note: Though the questions sent in by listeners are in the show notes, we had some technical difficulties and have to re-record the Q&A portion of the show. Part II will air later in May. Questions for Zoe Jarryd Huntley: What's your favorite metal band(if applicable

Kyle-Steven Porter drops by to discuss FlameCon, his own podcast about RuPaul's Drag Race, photography and LGBTQIA geek spaces. There’s tees, mugs and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. Any profits are split 50/50 with @Chachibobinks who created the logo and banner. Feel free to drop a note to freshoutoftokens@gmail.com if you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback. The site is outoftokenscast.com or outoftokenscast on tumblr. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for Kyle: @TimpoAdante: What are some of your favorite subjects to photograph? (and do you prefer film or digital) In your mind, who makes the @FLAMECON theme music? What do you hope people take away from @FLAMECON? What we’re playing/reading: Kyle: Fire Emblem Heroes, Soul Hunters Tanya: ME:Andromeda, FFXV - Episode Gladiolus Where to find our guests online Twitter: @YMISoAmazing http://www.kylestevenporter.com/ Instagram: @kyled4nger FlameCon - August 19 & 20, 2017 F

We had a visit from the fine folks behind Fansplaining to talk about fandom, gaming, fic and more as Tanya turns the tables after a visit to their show There’s tees, mugs and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. Any profits are split 50/50 with @Chachibobinks who created the logo and banner. Feel free to drop a note to freshoutoftokens@gmail.com if you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback. The site is outoftokenscast.com or outoftokenscast on tumblr. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for Flourish and Elizabeth: @GarrickWinter: In your experience, do different kinds of media (books/TV/games/etc.) tend to lead to different kinds of fandoms and fan experiences? Have you had any especially memorable encounters or interactions with the creators of works you're fans of? @TimpoAdante: Where have you found the most welcoming fandoms? What's the most memorable fic you've ever read? Is there any fan community that killed something you mig

Souha Al-Samkari, VP of Truant Pixels joins us to talk about Akash Game, Otome life, a bit of fanning out over Bioware games and more. There’s tees, mugs and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. Any profits are split 50/50 with @Chachibobinks who created the logo and banner. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Feel free to drop a note to freshoutoftokens@gmail.com if you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback. The site is outoftokenscast.com or outoftokenscast on tumblr. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for Souha: @ofclsarahjay: NO REALLY what is the most rewarding aspect of video game dev? @Villpanh: What's your role in making themes for truant pixel? How do you come up with such beautiful and intricate designs? What hobbies do you especially favor? Does anything inspire you? What we’re playing/reading: Souha: Final Fantasy XV, Mystic Messenger Tanya: Mass Effect 3, ME3 MP Where to find our guest online Twitter: @sousourocket

Laura Simpson talks tabletop, LARP, UX design and getting ready to launch a Kickstarter We have tees, and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note to freshoutoftokens@gmail.com. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast. A Companion's Tale is now on Kickstarter! Questions for Laura: @TimpoAdante What's one of the most memorable moments you've had while running or testing a game you've designed? How do considerations differ when designing for tabletop play vs designing for LARP play? What we’re playing/reading: Laura: FF15, Stardew Valley, various mobile games, (Otome games, Reigns, Two Dots), gamifying, learning to play violin, just finished reading Obelisk Gate- NK Jemisin Tanya: Mafia III, For Honor Open Beta, FFXV Where to find our guest online Twitter:

Vivek Bhurtun and Roy van der Schilden join us to talk about the upcoming Herald Game from Wispfire studios, casting voice actors and dealing with imperialism in the 19th century. Vivek voices the games protagonist and Roy is the lead writer. We have tees, and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note to freshoutoftokens@gmail.com. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for Vivek and Roy: @TimpoAdante: Vivek: Is this your first time voice acting for a video game? How does it compare to other voiceover work? Vivek & Roy: What are some of your favorite classic point-and-click adventures? What we’re playing/reading: Vivek: The Magic of Thinking Big Roy: Never Alone, Long Way North Tanya: Herald Demo, For Honor Closed Beta Where to find our gues

We have tees, and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can follow us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us freshoutoftokens@gmail.com. Questions for Avonelle: @TimpoAdante:  What's one of the most memorable experiences you've had while LARPing? What is your favorite way to introduce new players to tabletop or LARP gameplay? What we’re playing/reading: Avonelle: Lots of prototypes. Gems of War on my iphone. Red 7.   Tanya: Herald Demo, Catlateral Damage, Sims 4 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @avonelle, @dexenvoy, @de_gaming Avonelle on Facebook Double Exposure Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon Support Tany

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.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can follow us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us freshoutoftokens@gmail.com. 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: Drow Reimagined Questions for Quinn: @TimpoAdante: Which of your games do you think plays best for a group that has little-to-no pen-and-paper experience? What's one of the most memorable experiences you've had seeing other people play(test) your games? What is your favorite generation of Magic: the Gathering, and do you play M:tG with family? What we’re playing/reading: Quinn: Overwatch, Dragonball Xenoverse 2, Android Assault Cactus Tanya: Skyrim SE David R: Endless Sky, Fallo

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.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can follow us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us freshoutoftokens@gmail.com. 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 Lee: @TimpoAdante: Given that your art spans multiple mediums, what is your favorite medium to work with? Your portfolio is lovely. What are a couple of your own favorite pieces? Are there any artistic trends in games that you'd like to see go away for a very long time? What we’re playing/reading: Lee: Tyranny, Pokemon Moon Tanya: Watch Dogs 2, Mass Effect 2 David: Endless Sky Where to find our guest online Twitter: @decertatio leeflores.com The Bullshitters Of Avila: A D&a

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.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us freshoutoftokens@gmail.com. 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 Deborah @TimpoAdante: What's something you've never seen a game do that you would really like to see? Do you think games (AAA or not) have improved in their representation of Mental Health over the past year? What's something you've never seen a game do that you would really like to see? @The_Doc_Webb: Any characters that proved to be a pleasant surprise (i.e., initially appeared to be a "gimmick" or worse but eventually proved to be a nuanced representation? @Jay

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.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us freshoutoftokens@gmail.com. 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 Listener questions for Laura: Via email from DarthRadar: Have you tried the Switch, and if so?  How does it feel (does it feel good in the hands, is it tiring to look at, what do you think of the screen, etc.)? @TimpoAdante: LPVG broke some of the biggest hardware news of the year. How bad has pushback been from Sony and Nintendo? What do video games need to do to top Overwatch's butts and should they even try? Article: Tracer is Queer - OW Fans Rejoice - Waypoint Tamriel Rebuilt - Mod P

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.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us freshoutoftokens@gmail.com. Article: The Sin of Mainstream Videogames - Gamasutra Questions for Shareef: @TimpoAdante: What's one of the most common misconceptions you have to teach past when tutoring math? What is the most fun you've had making a gaming looks good video? @GarrickWinter: What relationship do you see between different games genres and efforts to foster diversity and inclusion? Have you ever had any especially funny bloopers while recording podcasts? @GeekMelange: How did he come up with the idea for the math tutoring service he's started? How long did it take to go from planning to implementation? Does he have a favorite novelization/nov

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.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us freshoutoftokens@gmail.com. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work on SoundCloud Listener questions for Joe: @cyberpunkwarlok: Who is the Ultimate Monster Boy Husband? @gritfish: What are some of the simplest things games don't do that would make it easier for people with disabilities? @TimpoAdante: If you had to guess, what did fruit do to Tesco to make them hate fruit so much? If you could interview one dev or get preview access to one game, who/what would it be? What is the most memorable moment you've ever had while gaming (doesn't have to be directly because of a game) What we’re playi

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.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us freshoutoftokens@gmail.com. Listener questions for Chris: @JamieJeans: Where do you feel modern games fail at including and discussing racism and diversity? @TimpoAdante: With projects spanning most of 1900-1950, are there certain settings that work better for Lovecraftian horror? Who are some of your favorite horror storytellers? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Chris: Fallout 4, Skyrim SE, Mafia III Tanya: Final Fantasy XV Where to find our guest online Twitter: @Darker_Hue http://www.darkerhuestudios.com/ Mu Podcast -Chris Spivey International Man of Many NDA's Darker Hue on Google+ Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INee