http://traffic.libsyn.com/gardul/Episode_187_Pathway_to_DOOM.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Today’s Topic The Background for a fun game and deeper character development Michael steps up again and tries to torture another player character. We will work to develop a fun and action based adventure. We will explore the world of Gardul and have some fun in this new […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/gardul/130_The_Balacing_act_in_storytelling.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Today’s Topic – Finding the Balance needed in your fantasy story As a Worldbuilder and a storyteller, there are many things to worry about. Does our story rock? Have we represented out fantasy world correctly? Did I sell more books than people I know? This is a short list. […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/gardul/124.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Today’s Topic – Showing the setup for using gaming to beta test a fantasy world Okay, we just want an excuse to play a game. You got me. However, I truly believe that we can both have fun and work. So, we hacked a plan. One that would allow […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/gardul/121.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Today’s Topic – Humor in your fantasy world An Orc walks into a bar. He reaches over the bar and grabs a keg of ale and starts to walk out. The bartender says, “Hey are you going to pay for that?” The orc says, “By my Axe.” The bartender […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/gardul/115.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Today’s Topic – Fantasy Storytelling and 7 Highly effective combat scene tips As humans, we are always looking to improve ourselves. We go online or read books that will help expand us. As fantasy world builder’s, we also look to do the same for our crafts. Part of that […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/gardul/72_High_Drama.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadToday’s Topic – High Drama in Fantasy Settings What do I mean by high drama Pitfalls Fatigue Unbelievable Lack of buy in Not Easy to pull off Benefits No many people try to go there An opus Will leave a lasting impact on your audience Please Subscribe, Rate and Review […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/gardul/69_The_Art_of_War.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadToday’s Topic – The Art of War Storytelling The Art of Troupes Great Article on War Story Troupes via tvtropes.org Realism is not the goal Hero, Squad, or badass ? War Sucks verses the Glory of Battle Keep in Mind Battle might bring up conflicting emotions Stealth is boring if […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/gardul/63_Do_more_then_a_simple_Fantasy_Genre.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadToday’s Topic – Fantasy Storytelling does not have to be a genre unto itself Fantasy is as much setting and a genre No Limitations on the types of stories you can tell Make a sub-genre story Use elements of other genres Use when the other genres fit or even when […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/gardul/60_Storytelling_in_a_framework_fantasy_world.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadToday’s Topic – Storytelling from a framework-based world Storytelling from a framework-based world Outline your plot, List of characters you need remember to look to other genre’s to strength your overall story Picking your location Picking your time and place Check your created characters to see if any characters should […]
http://traffic.libsyn.com/gardul/52_Testing_Your_World.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadToday’s Topic – Test your Fantasy World What is the point of testing your world? Target the same part of world you plan to Like beta readers for the background Allows you to learn what needs to be fleshed out and what needs to be ignored Allows you to check to […]