+1 Forward is a show about games using the Apocalypse Engine. We cover these games in play, and talk about the many flavors of games Powered by the Apocalypse. Each episode will have a discussion about mechanics, as well as an example of play.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 15 hours 50 minutes
Action Movie World
Rich is joined by Ian Williams of Flatland Games. Introduction Ian’s start with Apocalypse World (00:22) Read a Sitch The idea of initiative in Apocalypse World (02:50) Open Your Brain - Action Movie World Overview (09:06) Mechanical differences...
Monster of the Week
Introduction Michael’s start with Apocalypse World (0:23) Read a Sitch Snowballing moves (01:32) Night Witches (04:41) Open Your Brain Overview (08:05) Luck and other key differences with Apocalypse World (09:40) Use Magic (13:33) Resurrection...
Velvet Glove
This week, Rich welcomes Sarah Richardson from Magpie Games! Warning: this episode has some mild adult content. Introduction Sarah’s start with Apocalypse World (00:27) Read a Sitch Making memorable NPCs (02:10) Open Your Brain - Velvet Glove...
Night Witches
Rich is joined by Jason Morningstar from Bully Pulpit Games. Introduction Jason’s start with Apocalypse World (00:24) Read a Sitch Exploring gendered moves in Sagas of the Icelanders (02:07) Open Your Brain - Night Witches Overview (06:47) Marks...
The Sprawl
Rich is joined by Hamish Cameron, author of The Sprawl! Introduction Hamish’s introduction with PbtA (00:28) Read a Sitch The power of XP rewards (01:42) Open Your Brain - The Sprawl Overview (04:20) Can I play an orc? (04:58) Influences (05:24)...
Uncharted Worlds
Rich welcomes Sean Gomes, the creator of Uncharted Worlds! Introduction Sean’s gateway to PbtA (00:36) Read a Sitch Trusting players with narrative authority (01:56) Open Your Brain - Uncharted Worlds Overview (05:38) Sandbox PbtA...
The 'Hood
Introduction How James got his start with PbtA (00:25) Read a Sitch “To do it, do it” (02:29) Open Your Brain - The ‘Hood Overview (09:06) Harm (11:16) Heat (12:50) The Heat to XP connection (16:12) Act Under Fire Easy like Sunday morning...
Sagas of the Icelanders
Introduction Gregor’s start with PbtA games (00:22) Read a Sitch Combat in Apocalypse World (00:54) Open Your Brain - Sagas of the Icelanders Overview (06:00) The role of gender in the game (08:41) Distinction between male and female moves (12:30)...
Threadbare RPG
Intro Stephanie’s start with PbtA (00:25) Editor’s note: Hamish’s goblin game is not available quite yet. We’ll update this space when it is. Read a Sitch How to handle a 6- (01:27) Open Your Brain - Threadbare RPG Overview (08:32) Leveling in...
Urban Shadows
This week, Rich is joined by Mark Diaz Truman from Magpie Games! Introduction Mark’s early experiences with Apocalypse World (00:32) Read a Sitch Successfully MC’ing a player-versus-player situation (04:43) Open Your Brain - Urban Shadows Overview...