WIYQ Weekly!

You’re not gonna believe this folks. This WIYQ! Cam and Drew go deep into Cameron’s Magic the Gathering format - The Partner Commander Gauntlet, recapping the playtest from last weekend, their findings, and the upcoming “third wave” of decks added to The Gauntlet. Around the 50 min mark, Drew discusses the final month of art, his 4 day migraine, and production timelines looking forward to the PDF & physical release of The Epic of Dreams: Basilisk Edition (VERY FUN NEWS), as well as recent developments with artwork - see below.The gang also casually discusses topics like UFOs, alien abductions, kid Jesus’ social life at school, and grand implications of intergalactic possibilities… LINKSThe Partner Commander Gauntlet Decklists: https://www.moxfield.com/users/Over_ScoreDrew’s Art Instagram, updated “daily”:https://www.instagram.com/death_by_doodle/“Think Anomalous” YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/IBaw2oqVz8w The Epic of Dreams: Basilisk Edition Late Pledges Here!https://gamefound.com/projects/drewcifer/the-epic-of-dreams-rpg-basilisk-edition#/If you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our other stuff here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

THIS WIYQ(!) features something very special: Cameron and Drew jaunt into a live RPG game design brainstorm session concerning stealth mechanics and action economy inside of Camerons’ impending zombie apocalypse role-playing game, ZRPG. Spoilers: It always comes back to B/XAs well as this, the gang talks about Basilisk Production updates, a lot of really exciting news (You’ll have to listen in and see why Cameron made this face!).That’s right, we’re nearing the end, folks!!!!We also discuss the new Magic: the Gathering set, and Drew’s ideas about running an all-philosopher Epic of Dreams campaign that also features… UFOs? (if you’re interested, send us an email or DM Drew on any of our social medias) LINKSWonders in the Sky by Jacques Vallee and Chris Aubeckhttps://www.amazon.com/Wonders-Sky-Unexplained-Objects-Antiquity/dp/1585428205The Epic of Dreams: Basilisk Edition Late Pledges Here!https://gamefound.com/projects/drewcifer/the-epic-of-dreams-rpg-basilisk-edition#/If you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our other stuff here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

Zombies. Survival Horror. Dice. Pokemon. Brotherhood. The Burning of the Library of Alexandria. Pokemon.And a bunch of other tangents as the guys get together and recap their prior weeks! This (D&D)one’s for the books.ART FROM THE WEEK:LINKSThe Epic of Dreams: Basilisk Edition Late Pledges Here!https://gamefound.com/projects/drewcifer/the-epic-of-dreams-rpg-basilisk-edition#/If you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our other stuff here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

This WIYQ! We have a guest host, the vomit punk barbarian Neon Lord himself, Brian Shutter, and talk about his new Kickstarter for the expanded 2nd printing of “Neon Lordz of the Toxic Wasteland”.If you haven’t heard of this game, you’re going to want to sit in, because it’s everything you’ve never dreamed of but wish you had!Not only do we talk about Neon Lordz as a whole, but we discuss Brian’s approach to Kickstarters, RPG community building, and general success as an indie publisher! Our trade secrets are yours to pillage! We do end up getting pretty deep this week inside of the Neon Vortex of Brian’s bizzare brain matter, so here’s a TL:DR for Basilisk Production updates (we get into that section around 50 mins in):* Continuing The Gray Orphan’s Book, finishing up the last sections in the playtest booklet about the 10 royal powers, including the sorcerous syllables of their regal true names* Illustrations for the Basilisk have continued onwards* Tying up more loose threads in InDesign* This next week, Drew is going into the mountains and locking himself in a cabin to work on illustrations, dead to the world (until next weekend)CHECK OUT THIS FLY MERCH THOUGHLINKSBack Neon Lordz of the Toxic Wasteland: TOTAL CARNAGE EDITION Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/neonlordsrpg/neon-lords-of-the-toxic-wasteland-2nd-printing Retroid Pocket Emulator Handheldhttps://www.goretroid.com/The Epic of Dreams: Basilisk Edition Late Pledges Here!https://gamefound.com/projects/drewcifer/the-epic-of-dreams-rpg-basilisk-edition#/If you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our other stuff here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

THIS WIYQ! Cameron is on a well(er)-deserved vacation with his lovely wife, so Drew is all you get. From Drew: I’ve been working really hard on the Basilisk, myself, and have been thinking about Solo RPGs lately. In this episode, we go deep into solo RPG design theory, talk about several solo RPG products I’ve been using, as well as some of the grittier bits about the Gray Orphan’s Book (stretch goal with the Epic of Dreams Basilisk Edition). Oh yeah, Drew also narrates his solo session at camp for your entertainment. LINKSDark Fort:https://exlibrisrpg.com/entries/dark-fort Buy DISCIPLES OF BONE AND SHADOW: CONQUERED SUN edition here:https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/disciples-of-bone-shadow-conquered-sun-edition-pdf?_pos=1&_sid=d64c247ba&_ss=rBuy THE AUTO DM SCREEN here:https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/the-auto-dm-screen-pdf?_pos=1&_sid=b38396cca&_ss=rKruggsmash - Delve Pt 1https://youtu.be/egU3-sPmFUwParamore - After Laughterhttps://open.spotify.com/album/1c9Sx7XdXuMptGyfCB6hHs?si=RwFnNjlTTdGwSW4rmOfVmw The Epic of Dreams: Basilisk Edition Late Pledges Here!https://gamefound.com/projects/drewcifer/the-epic-of-dreams-rpg-basilisk-edition#/If you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our other stuff here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

This WIYQ! Drew and Cam discuss the recent digital convention “I Know What You Rolled Last Summer” hosted by Exalted Funeral, juicy anecdotes of what went down, the ins and outs of online conventions, the upcoming Epic of Dreams online convention, as well as some zesty tangents!For an update on the Epic of Dreams Basilisk edition, check out last night’s monthly update HEREAnd hey, while you’re here, have an Epic of Beans, on us.LINKSPlus One EXP’s YouTube coverage of the Exalted Funeral Con 2022:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdoNDxr_3LHJOrX7Xzek4_gK5fKdOX3ZEThe Epic of Dreams: Basilisk Edition Late Pledges Here!https://gamefound.com/projects/drewcifer/the-epic-of-dreams-rpg-basilisk-edition#/Buy MUSPELHELL now! (As well as each issue of Harrowings!)https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/collections/neoteric-codices/products/harrowings-3-muspelhellIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our other stuff here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

In which we resume What Is Your Quest, Weekly.This week, the gang discusses their recent travels, the work they got done, the ever mystifying world of guitar music, and The Boys Season 3!WE’RE BACK, BABY.LINKS”Polyphia Started the Fire” Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02BldkIiQG09nUTN1D25N2?si=80ed05d17dc24595The Epic of Dreams: Basilisk Edition Late Pledges Here!https://gamefound.com/projects/drewcifer/the-epic-of-dreams-rpg-basilisk-edition#/Buy MUSPELHELL now! (As well as each issue of Harrowings!)https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/collections/neoteric-codices/products/harrowings-3-muspelhellIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our other stuff here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

THIS WIYQ!Drew and Cameron discuss mycology in the context of elder dragon highlander, the Obi-Wan finale (spoiler free!), the Nicolas Cage film “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent”, Drew’s fatal flaw of trying to jam grandiose work goals into small amounts of time, as well his trip to Rochester!HERE, HAVE A MUSE: This piece isn’t finalized. If you’re a backer, stay tuned for Thursday night’s Epic of Dreams Kickstarter update!LINKSThe Epic of Dreams: Basilisk Edition Late Pledges Here!https://gamefound.com/projects/drewcifer/the-epic-of-dreams-rpg-basilisk-edition#/Buy MUSPELHELL now! (As well as each issue of Harrowings!)https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/collections/neoteric-codices/products/harrowings-3-muspelhellIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our other stuff here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

THIS WEEK!Both Cameron and Drew recant their recent travels, and how neither of them got any work done! For this week’s hype, it’s the dirtiest, spiciest topic yet… LINKSThe Epic of Dreams: Basilisk Edition Late Pledges Here!https://gamefound.com/projects/drewcifer/the-epic-of-dreams-rpg-basilisk-edition#/Buy MUSPELHELL now! (As well as each issue of Harrowings!)https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/collections/neoteric-codices/products/harrowings-3-muspelhellIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our other stuff here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

Drew’s traveling this week, so we’re bringing out the full spoiler, no-holds-barred breakdown of STRANGER THINGS 4. We figure you’ve watched it by now, so yeah. This episode will be going over Episodes 1-3, including most of the Russia arc, treating it as its own episode. We try to keep the spoilers progressive to each episode, so you can listen in and jump off safely if you haven’t seen everything yet! LINKSThe Epic of Dreams: Basilisk Edition Late Pledges Here!https://gamefound.com/projects/drewcifer/the-epic-of-dreams-rpg-basilisk-edition#/Buy MUSPELHELL now! (As well as each issue of Harrowings!)https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/collections/neoteric-codices/products/harrowings-3-muspelhellIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our other stuff here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

THIS WIYQ! Cam and Drew discuss the Baldur’s Gate Magic the Gathering set, their D&D Saltmarsh campaign, further developments with Stretch goal Zines, and some deep ‘World Without Skies’ lore!Next week, Drew will be traveling, and we will have a special episode breaking down highlights from Stranger Things 4! BUT - The season is so jam-packed we couldn’t fit everything into 1 episode, so expect some further SIDE QUESTS from your boys!We hope your week is full of wonder. Make the best choices you can, and hope for the best!OH YEAH! MUSPELHELL IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT EXALTED FUNERAL! https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/collections/neoteric-codices/products/harrowings-3-muspelhellLINKSThe Epic of Dreams: Basilisk Edition Late Pledges Here!https://gamefound.com/projects/drewcifer/the-epic-of-dreams-rpg-basilisk-edition#/If you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our other stuff here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

This Week, Drew and Cameron discuss Stranger Things 4 (Spoiler Free!), the series’ intricate relationship with D&D, The Epic of Dreams, the Gray Orphan’s Book, and the World Without Skies it recants. We also get a sneak peak into some spicy developments for Cameron’s Commander Jumpstart Gauntlet, with an overview of a new mono-green commander, as well as some tidbits on Baldur’s Gate! LINKSStranger Things 4 | Official Trailer | Netflixhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQEondeGvKoKate Bush - Running Up That Hill - Official Music Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp43OdtAAkMM:tG Commander Partner Deck - Ich-Tekikhttps://www.moxfield.com/decks/a5lwbT7nBE-6rsnyo2nurQIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our stuff and places here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

The nature of time. The duality of man. Hip Hop. Magic Cards. Make Believe.This episode has all that, and much more. Big things are on the horizon for the Epic of Dreams - our two year anniversary of the Basilisk Edition’s Kickstarter launch is this week, and we’re celebrating by bringing this ship to harbor with some exciting developments.Be Ready For This Thursday the 26th - A Big Video Update is en route.Art Highlights Of the WeekYouTube Videos MentionedClassical Composer Analyzes Kendrick Lamarhttps://youtu.be/qw_kAcPDpE0Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar - family ties (Official Video)https://youtu.be/v6HBZC9pZHQLINKSIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our stuff and places here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

THIS WEEK! Drew and Cam gear up for their first MTG Commander game in months, and the maiden voyage of Cameron’s Commander Jumpstart Gauntlet, and discuss Drew’s art hyperbeam, as well as their usual tangent dancing.THE KENDRICK ALBUM THOLINKSIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our stuff and places here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaphWhat Is Your Quest, Weekly! Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

THIS WEEKThe gang talks about the Ozark Mountains, the Adirondack Mountains, their vicarious and literal adventures through each, the Basilisk edition, Magic the Gathering, and all the shenanigans that follow suit! WE’RE LATE BUT WE MADE IT!story of our lives, we know.LINKSIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our stuff and places here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaph Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

THIS EPISODE! Cam gives us the skinny on the new 5E Spelljammer releases, Drew bemoans the fact they haven’t released their own space fantasy setting yet, the gang talks about Magic: The Gathering as they are wont to do, and Drew shares about his dubious forays into the world of STAND UP COMEDY…An Epic of Fever Dreams you don’t want to miss.Drew is going into the mountains for a couple weeks, and won’t be able to record video during that time. HE WILL BE working on the Basilisk for most of that time, however.LINKSIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our stuff and places here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaph Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

THIS WEEK!Cam and Drew at long last discuss the new A24 film, “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once”, which they’ve been drooling over since the end of 2021. - BIG SPOILERS IN THAT SECTION, BEWARE.For those who are going to view the film and don’t want to be spoiled, skip ahead to xx:xx!We also discuss some contents in THE GRAY ORPHAN’S BOOK, some crap about magic cards, and Cameron’s WONDERFUL TIME at In & Out!Video edition will be out later in the week, hopefully… Next few weeks Drew will be travelling and unable to record video episodes - audio will still be out though!LINKSIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our stuff and places here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaph Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

THIS EPISODEDrew and Cam gear up for the impending Exalted Funeral Muspelhell release, talking about the ins and outs of the “homework” portion of game design, some more neat features inside the Muspelhell stretch goals, and a slew of other sidebars. This is one you’re not gonna wanna miss!The YouTube episode will be late this week, and split up into two parts. I’m really digging the video podcast format, it’s been a lot of fun, and I’ve been able to add more gags into the sausage. LINKSIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our stuff and places here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaph Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

Hello friends! This episode, we officially have moved into a video podcast format! You can catch all of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel, The Epic of Dreams! https://youtu.be/oMiJIyyKor0THIS WEEK! Cam and Drew talk about Cam’s Commander + Jumpstart Magic Brew, Interesting Appendices going into The Epic of Dreams, Drew’s 5e character getting burned at the stake, AND MORE!You’ll be able to find all the pictures we reference inside the video podcast, but we have some of the main talking points pictured below:LINKSIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our stuff and places here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaph Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe

THIS WEEK!Drew and Cam talk about Robots, Beethoven, Magic, Comedy podcasts, Productivity, and More!LINKSIf you’re not a part of our discord yet, you can join here! https://discord.gg/gtFseJRLink to all our stuff and places here!https://www.flowcode.com/page/epicofdreamsOur outro music, “Bruises” by IN DECAYhttps://indecay.bandcamp.com/album/epitaph Get full access to The Cult of the Muse-Letter at agnvsdeistudios.substack.com/subscribe