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The Longest Quest

The Longest Quest

By July Bray

Have you ever wondered how the sausage of a tabletop RPG is made? Join host July as they trek through the tiniest numbers and the most monumental quandaries on The Longest Quest to create a tabletop roleplaying game from scratch. With over a decade of high fantasy daydreaming and a math-informed purview of crunching "fun" numbers, no ruin will be left unexplored to reach the end of the journey. Listen to new episodes every Thursday!
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Creating the World from Scratch: Worldbuilding

The Longest QuestJul 22, 2021

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Creating the World from Scratch: Worldbuilding

Creating the World from Scratch: Worldbuilding

In today's episode, we talk about different tips on how to build a world from scratch and how to go about it using tips from a few different websites.

In today's Mythical Minute, we visit the island of Srr'vss and witness a welcoming ritual.

Intro: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Outro: Behind the Sword by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Mythical Minute:
 Music: Fiechter Bros--Ukulele Dance (https://www.youtube.com/c/DerekBrandonFiechter/about)

 Articles talked about today:

  Jenna Moreci's 10 BEST Tips for Worldbuilding (https://youtu.be/AnUNXcKnF_8)

  Sam Kaseé's Worldbuilding in a Novel: A Guide to Creating A Believable World (https://self-publishingschool.com/worldbuilding/)

  Jerry Jenkin's Worldbuilding section (https://jerryjenkins.com/worldbuilding/)

  Masterclass's How to Write an Engaging World (https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-an-engaging-fictional-world#10-worldbuilding-tips-for-writers)


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Jul 22, 202113:53
100% Chance of Dice: Probability and Dice Pools

100% Chance of Dice: Probability and Dice Pools

In this episode, we talk about dice, probability, and the use of dice pools to make high risk, high reward spells like Twin Flame.

In the Mythical Minute, we visit the Salt Caverns.

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Feel free to like, follow and subscribe the podcast and follow our links on socials! (@thelongestquest on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter)
Go donate to support if you like this program! (Ko-fi.com/fmbray and patreon.com/fmbray)
You can also send in a voice message through the Anchor link below, or send an email to thelongestquest@gmail.com

Intro: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Outro: Behind the Sword by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Mythical Minute:
  Music: Michael Ghelfi--..Dry Cave Ambience... (https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelGhelfi)

Jul 15, 202117:04
The Arvix Sampler

The Arvix Sampler

In this episode, I reveal basic information on the world of Arvix, the setting of the tabletop system I am making. Information includes brief information about the world, myths about the two moons, and brief descriptions about the playable races. At the end, I reveal why there is no Mythical Minute in this week's episode.

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Music:
Intro: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Outro: Behind the Sword by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Jul 10, 202111:50
The History of Roleplaying

The History of Roleplaying

In this episode, we talk about the history of roleplay, the immutable aspect of roleplay in our everyday lives, and why we roleplay in a gaming context.

Today's Mythical Minute takes us to the travelling circus of The Joy Vendors, a band of Ethereals who wander the lands looking to entertain.


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♪Intro: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

♪Outro: Behind the Sword by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Mythical Minute:
  ♪Music: Celebration by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
              Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

 Sounds: All sounds from (Freesounds.org)
*Dutch Crowd Walla by hz37
*Ohh Walla by littlerainyseasons
*Crowd Yay Applause Long by jessepash

Jul 10, 202115:11
But That's Just A Game Theory

But That's Just A Game Theory

In this episode, we explore three different game theories: Threefold Theory, GNS Theory, and Bartle's Taxonomy.

In the Mythical Minute, you get to explore a long-lost temple of the goddess Bethmesmyneé.
Later, I rehash what I think about the theories and how I feel about them in relation to making a tabletop RPG.

Take the Bartle's Taxonomy Gamer Type Quiz here: https://matthewbarr.co.uk/bartle/
Send me a message on Twitter or Instagram at: @thelongestquest or an email to thelongestquest@gmail.com
Or, take the link below and send in a voice message!

♪Music:
Intro: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Outro: Behind the Sword by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Mythical Minute: Song for Spring by Emily (rollforfantasy.com)

Jul 10, 202121:46
The Longest Quest Trailer

The Longest Quest Trailer

Join me on Thursdays, as I go over current progress on my tabletop RPG and discuss the parts and pillars of game design and working with the complex beast that is creating something monumental.


♪Music: Bonfire by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)♪
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Jun 28, 202100:38