In the second part of this episode featuring Paolo of the Lost Pages, we discuss two alternative sources of magical power - the binding of geasa with magical beings, and drawing on the power of your own volatile emotions
With special guest Paolo of the Lost Pages, we discuss ways to make magic feel more magical - drawing on all the senses, and upon a more mystical and concrete approach to spellcasting.If you enjoy this, you can find more by us, and get in touch, on Bluesky, Facebook, Patreon, and Ko-Fi
In this episode we look at physical magic, at the intersection of magic and technology, and at how magic items could work and the impacts they'd have on society.Find us at:https://www.patreon.com/c/ArtemisRPGhttps://www.facebook.com/ArtemisGameshttps://bsky.app/profile/artemisgamesuk.bsky.socialhttps://ko-fi.com/artemisgames
In this episode we explore the nature of magic in worldbuilding - looking at what it really means for something to be called Magic, and how you can make your spellcasters less predictable.With the nature of the topic, this two-parter is obviously more focused on the Fantasy side of worldbuilding/
In this episode we look at two more possible fantasy festivals - one that involves exploring the world to find magic, and another than celebrates personal achievements.
The first of a two-parter with a little format twist - each of us brought a festival we'd designed, and looked for the others to comment on it, break down the flaws and find the implications.In this episode we discuss an Orcish "harvest" festival, and a Winter Solstice festival that combines elements of Aztec and Hebrew culture.Find us at: https://www.patreon.com/c/ArtemisRPGhttps://www.facebook.com/ArtemisGameshttps://bsky.app/profile/artemisgamesuk.bsky.social
This is the second hour of our discussion on Gods and Religion - exploring the concepts surrounding caste systems and how religions die, especially in a fantasy world!
In this episode we discuss what it means to be a god, why gods and demons might want souls, and the purpose of Social Taboos.
In this second section of our discussion of History and Time in worldbuilding, we discuss the flaws of Great Empires that last for Millenia, and the ways that history can be twisted and mistold over time.
A podcast exploring the worldbuilding consequences of deep time - with a focus on technological stasis, and the implausibility of elves.You can find us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtemisGames Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/artemisgamesPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArtemisRPGorBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/artemisgamesuk.bsky.social
The second of two podcasts on health in worldbuilding - this time with a bit more of a focus on Amy's favourite topic, Parasites!
In this episode we discuss health in fiction - with a focus on hygeine and waste management, the effects of travel on food, and on disabilities and prosthetics.
This episode discusses food in fantasy and sci-fi, with particular focus on the dangers of regenerating meals (Tarrasque a la mode), vegetarianism, and cannibalism - among many other subjects that are touched upon. If you like what you hear, or want to give us any comments, find us at https://ko-fi.com/artemisgames | https://www.facebook.com/ArtemisGames/ | or thatsasgoodatheoryasany@gmail.com
The second and final part of our podcast on Birth and Reproduction in Fantasy and Sci-Fi talks more about LGBT animals, the complexities of gender, and some more unusual means of reproduction.
This is the first episode in our new worldbuilding Podcast, where we explore significant topics and strange possibilities. In this episode we discuss Birth and Reproduction, including the mechanics of elemental reproduction, what it would mean for dwarves to be more sexually dymorphic than humans, and whether halflings have litters. Find us at www.facebook.com/ArtemisGames or www.Ko-Fi.com/ArtemisGames