Character Crusade: Skyrim Role Play Workshop

A Rift Into Oblivion Story by Joe Liljedahl Read by Joe Liljedahl A reading of the original short story, A Rift Into Oblivion, by Joe Liljedahl (The Panicked Monk). Join three Falmer, Aubron, Vesstan, and Kalantar, on the run from Ysgramor and his army, and their fateful decision to take refuge in an obscure nearby cave. Music from: Free Music Archive and Purple Planet Music http://freemusicarchive.org/ http://www.purple-planet.com/ Sound effects from Free Sound Effects.com https://www.freesoundeffects.com Read The Story

Show NotesThe Gentlemen Bastards attempt to talk about giving up power for the sake of role play. But, as can be the case when the boys get together, the discussion breaks down and the wheels fall off, but not at the expense of entertainment! Help us keep this podcast alive! Visit our Patreon page: http://patreon.charactercrusade.com Rate us on iTunes: http://itunes.charactercrusade.com Listen on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.charactercrusade.com Listen on YouTube: http://youtube.charactercrusade.com Listen on Stitcher: http://stitcher.charactercrusade.com Twitter: @characterwonk Spread the word! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!http://www.charactercrusade.com

WATCH ON YOUTUBE PANEL DISCUSSION - PART 3: Q&A Recorded - September 15th, 2017 FEATURING: Jessa: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJessaChannel Dirty Weasel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ar15nurse Gamer Poets: https://www.youtube.com/user/gamerpoets Darkfox127: https://www.youtube.com/user/DARKF0X127 SimSim899: https://www.youtube.com/user/DARKF0X127 Rycon: https://www.youtube.com/user/ryconroleplays Panicked Monk: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcUGSfB-PYGmp3TfNo-Gsjg

WATCH ON YOUTUBE PANEL DISCUSSION - PART 2: Mods & Creation Club Recorded - September 15th, 2017 FEATURING: Jessa: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJessaChannel Dirty Weasel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ar15nurse Gamer Poets: https://www.youtube.com/user/gamerpoets Darkfox127: https://www.youtube.com/user/DARKF0X127 SimSim899: https://www.youtube.com/user/DARKF0X127 Rycon: https://www.youtube.com/user/ryconroleplays Panicked Monk: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcUGSfB-PYGmp3TfNo-Gsjg

WATCH ON YOUTUBE PANEL DISCUSSION - PART 1: Storytelling & Role Play Recorded - September 15th, 2017 FEATURING: Jessa: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJessaChannel Dirty Weasel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ar15nurse Gamer Poets: https://www.youtube.com/user/gamerpoets Darkfox127: https://www.youtube.com/user/DARKF0X127 SimSim899: https://www.youtube.com/user/DARKF0X127 Rycon: https://www.youtube.com/user/ryconroleplays Panicked Monk: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcUGSfB-PYGmp3TfNo-Gsjg

The guys discuss the Act 1 Milestones Guide for Erinyes Arcana. In an effort to help viewers review the events of the past, Stu has put together an episode guide highlighting the most important points in the story.  http://featherstone.charactercrusade.com

Show Notes watch on youtube A chat with Darkfox127 and Simsim899 about Skyrim mods. We talk about Project Modularity, Beyond Skyrim, Bruma and how they started working together to build all of these amazing mod creations. Help us keep this podcast alive! Visit our Patreon page: http://patreon.charactercrusade.com Rate us on iTunes: http://itunes.charactercrusade.com Listen on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.charactercrusade.com Listen on YouTube: http://youtube.charactercrusade.com Listen on Stitcher: http://stitcher.charactercrusade.com Twitter: @characterwonk Spread the word! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!http://www.charactercrusade.com

In this episode, Stu, Joe, and Matt are joined by Michael of Gamer Poets!

Show Notes watch on youtube In this episode we talk with Michael of Gamer Poets and get caught up on his many projects from tutorials to storytelling. Michael is ALWAYS a blast to have on the show! Help us keep this podcast alive! Visit our Patreon page: http://patreon.charactercrusade.com Rate us on iTunes: http://itunes.charactercrusade.com Listen on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.charactercrusade.com Listen on YouTube: http://youtube.charactercrusade.com Listen on Stitcher: http://stitcher.charactercrusade.com Twitter: @characterwonk Spread the word! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!http://www.charactercrusade.com

Show Notes watch on youtube A conversation with Jessa about music in games, role plays and as inspiration. Welcome and Announcements (2:24) What's going on with Jessa and The Jessa Channel (10:20) (YT) Creator ad Game Talk (17:15) The Effects and Impact of Music (29:15) Personalizing Your Game Music (41:00) Mods and LinksPersonalized Music: www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/13286/ Fantasy Soundtrack Project: www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/46518/ evilbluekoala (*not* the creator of Inigo): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbV96um6W48VKKRIdQAl5Lg smartbluecat (creator of Inigo): https://www.youtube.com/user/smartbluecat Vindsvept: http://vindsvept.com/ Baldur's Gate: https://youtu.be/g8wwo7gpC3I Baldur's Gate 2 - Shadow of Amn: https://youtu.be/W80tmfVcQCo Guild Wars Anthology: https://youtu.be/0cVB7GT3RWw BrunuhVille: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrunuhVille  Morrowind: https://youtu.be/xULTMMgwLuo Stu and Jessa's Story Music Discussion (1:08:10)Other LinksThe Jessa Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJessaChannel Beyond Skyrim - Bruma: www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/84946 Forgotten Dungeons: www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/57979 Forgotten Dungeons SE: www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/449/ Race Menu: www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29624/ Pumping Iron: www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/29476 Immersive Armors: www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19733/ Hoth: www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/24666 Jeremy Soule Wiki: http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Jeremy_Soule Complete Youtube Saver - FF: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/complete-youtube-saver/ Chrome YouTube Downloader: http://www.chromeextensions.org/utilities/chrome-youtube-downloader/#.WV6ISITyuUk Video Downloader professional - Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-downloader-professi/elicpjhcidhpjomhibiffojpinpmmpil?hl=en Help us keep this podcast alive! Visit our Patreon page: http://patreon.charactercrusade.com Rate us on iTunes: http://itunes.charactercrusade.com Listen on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.charactercrusade.com Listen on YouTube: http://youtube.charactercrusade.com Listen on Stitcher: http://stitcher.charactercrusade.com Twitter: @characterwonk Spread the word! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!http://www.charactercrusade.com

In this episode, Stu and Jessa talk about the power of music in role play, sharing specific examples and samples of music that relate to different attributes of role play.

Show Notes watch on youtube In this episode the guys talk about writing character vignettes as backgrounds and the power of creative writing to express the personality of our characters. There is some great discussion and examples of three vignettes from their new Pathfinder characters. WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS6:10 Caleb Introduction and background 25:04 Caleb talks games and development Learn more about Caleb Merrick at: http://www.calebmerrick.com/ http://artistcalebgamedev.blogspot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/artistcaleb Other References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleksandr_Solzhenitsyn https://youtu.be/-Qj2NBjDAIw?list=PL_y7Fp-ghrvXQcOybgtcHhEhv5lMN17kz http://querngame.com/ https://havertapeart.jimdo.com/ The 39 Steps gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_y7Fp-ghrvXXX_AwizfNO4hO3u1wiSba Help us keep this podcast alive!Visit our Patreon page: http://patreon.charactercrusade.com Rate us on iTunes: http://itunes.charactercrusade.com Listen on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.charactercrusade.com Listen on YouTube: http://youtube.charactercrusade.com Listen on Stitcher: http://stitcher.charactercrusade.com Twitter: @characterwonk THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!http://www.charactercrusade.com

In this episode we come up with character concepts based on three words submitted by listeners.

In this episode, broadcast from GlitchCon.MN 2017, we interview Caleb "Artist Caleb" Merrick and pepper him with numerous questions including : - Role gaming has played in his life - Background in art and game development - Favorite games and why - Getting involved in the industry - Voice work etc - About Caleb's upcoming game - Tools he is using Learn more about Caleb at: http://www.calebmerrick.com/

Show Notes watch on youtube In this episode we come up with character concepts based on three words submitted by listeners. Help us keep this podcast alive! Visit our Patreon page: http://patreon.charactercrusade.com Rate us on iTunes: http://itunes.charactercrusade.com Listen on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.charactercrusade.com Listen on YouTube: http://youtube.charactercrusade.com Listen on Stitcher: http://stitcher.charactercrusade.com Twitter: @characterwonk Spread the word! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!http://www.charactercrusade.com

In this episode we discuss several warrior archetypes for roleplay, drawing inspiration and historical context from notable warriors from antiquity!

Show Notes watch on youtube The guys discuss various classes of warriors found through out out history, and compare them to the types found in Skyrim. They also delve into how one could adapt the characteristics of historical warriors to build your character in game. Help us keep this podcast alive! Visit our Patreon page: http://patreon.charactercrusade.com Rate us on iTunes: http://itunes.charactercrusade.com Listen on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.charactercrusade.com Listen on YouTube: http://youtube.charactercrusade.com Listen on Stitcher: http://stitcher.charactercrusade.com Twitter: @characterwonk Spread the word! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!http://www.charactercrusade.com

Show Notes watch on youtube In this episode the guys answer a question from a listener. We brainstorm ideas for how players can pull together quests and factions in Skyrim to create a better defined story, with and without mods. WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS (3:15)Announcements are going to be moved to a monthly channel update https://www.youtube.com/user/thecouchwarriortv March 2017 Channel Update The Panicked Monk PLAY THEORY (4:25)Character Inspiration Help us keep this podcast alive! Visit our Patreon page: http://patreon.charactercrusade.com Rate us on iTunes: http://itunes.charactercrusade.com Listen on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.charactercrusade.com Listen on YouTube: http://youtube.charactercrusade.com Listen on Stitcher: http://stitcher.charactercrusade.com Twitter: @characterwonk Spread the word! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!http://www.charactercrusade.com

In this episode the guys answer a listener question submitted to us regarding character inspiration and game mechanics. We brainstorm ideas for how players can pull together quests and factions in Skyrim to create a better defined story, with and without mods.

Written by Stu, this short story tells the tale of how 15 year old Dunstan Lawford aquired is cherished Kolter Privateer pistol. Recorded in full stereo with music and sound effects, we hope you enjoy this little gift and we look forward to seeing you in our next live stream!