Fear the Boot is an irreverent, round table discussion of tabletop role playing games. In this weekly show we debate game-related issues, offer advice for improving your game, and poke fun at the hobby. Our cast changes a little from show to show, but we always assemble a group of dynamic individuals with divergent views, guaranteeing you will hear several perspectives on everything we discuss.
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Episode 499 – intent
* (0:29) A topic inspired by a game of Bang. What it will take to make Dan stab someone in the back in a board game. The distinction between factions and a traitor mechanic.
* (10:29) Hiding your intentions as a Game Master.
* (15:54) The Simpsons, Family Guy, mailing pancakes, Russian manti, grilled cheese, Raddish Kids, and Uncle Dan cookies.
* (20:27) Showing or hiding intention as a player. How hiding harmless things can add productive tension.
* (28:01) Keeping the entertainment of the group as your central focus. The potential value of meta-gaming.
* (40:15) Using Reductio ad Absurdum to determine whether a secret intention is a good idea or not.
* (50:34) Falling off one side or the other.
Hosts: Caleb, Chad, Dan, Wayne