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The Smiling Fox

The Smiling Fox
Mythic Bastionland
Time
Elder Mass
Myths
Scepter Mass
Feast Of the Sun
Knights
OSR
Into the Odd
The Smiling Fox
Mythic Bastionland Newsletter
Solo Gaming
Adventure Writing
NPC Design
Dungeons & Dragons
Combat Mechanics
Player Agency
Discord
Game Mechanics
RPG

The Smiling Fox is an unofficial Mythic Bastionland podcast.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes6Founded6 months ago
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Show notes:

We're joined by Amanda P. from weirdwonder.bearblog.dev/ and weirdwonder.itch.io/

Mythic Bastionland was created by Chris McDowall bastionlandpress.com/products/mythic-bastionland-hardback-book-plus-pdf

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Mythic Bastionland was created by Chris McDowall bastionlandpress.com/products/mythic-bastionland-hardback-book-plus-pdf

Our intro music is "Medieval" by Ptibec openverse.org/audio/1f62fd74-2742-45de-b6eb-79f9dbbddb3a and... more

Show notes:

We're joined by Thomas Manuel to discuss his recent actual play. You can find Thomas at:• Yes Indie'd Podcast open.spotify.com/show/1B1W6XzutFweJPW88L3Pxk

• Indie RPG Newsletter ttrpg.in/

• Rascal www.rascal.news/ more

Show notes:

We're joined by Jesse from beardmancerbungalow.blot.im/. See the links below for his tools and magic system for Mythic Bastionland.

Mythic Bastionland was created by Chris McDowall bastionlandpress.com/products/mythic-bas... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda P.
Adventure writer extraordinaire with a focus on NPCs and a game designer
Episode: Ep 6 - To Stick the Landing
Thomas Manuel
A professional nerd and podcaster with Yes Indeed podcast, journalist with Rascal, and editor of the Indie RPG Newsletter
Episode: Ep 4 - Storytelling

Hosts

Horst
Co-host and host known for engaging discussions and insights into RPG mechanics and storytelling.
Brian
Co-host who brings personal anecdotes and skills related to Mythic Bastionland gameplay.
William
Co-host with a focus on adventure writing and the narrative elements of role-playing games.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Keep going!

    Great episode! Just picked up the rules a few days ago, and was really stoked to find your cast. Particularly enjoyed the segment where you spoke through various options for handling an example encounter from a recent game- very helpful to hear your individual reasoning and POVs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackulhaups
    United States6 months ago

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The focus on creativity and narrative within game mechanics is frequently praised as being particularly valuable.
Personal anecdotes shared by hosts resonate well with the audience, enhancing relatability.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and practical tips offered, particularly for navigating roles and storytelling in RPGs.

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Apple Podcasts
#142
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#225
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#22
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#126
Poland/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#174
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#235
New Zealand/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 4 - Storytelling
Q: What makes Mythic Bastionland a good entry point for new players?
Mythic Bastionland serves as a bridge between story-focused RPGs and OSR-style games, blending elements of both, which can ease players into different styles of role-playing.
Ep 4 - Storytelling
Q: Was there any advantage to starting with mature characters instead of typical young knights?
Starting as mature characters gave us not only a defined role within the realm, but also created more emotional investment in the story, heightening our attachment to events that unfolded.

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This podcast focuses on the intricate world of the role-playing game Mythic Bastionland. It covers various aspects of gameplay, including adventure writing, combat mechanics, storytelling, and character development. Through engaging discussions with guests and hosts, listeners can explore unique strategies and insights for mastering the game. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of relatable NPCs, the significance of narrative in gameplay, and the balance between structure and improvisation in crafting adventures. It stands out for its blend of personal anecdotes and practical tips for aspiring game masters, making it a valuable resource for both seasoned players and newcomers to the genre.

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The Smiling Fox launched 6 months ago and published 6 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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