Gaming on the Frontier

Episode 83: Swim Suit Edition Part 2

We continue our discussion of adventures on the beach.  A beach adventure is a good opportunity to have an adventure that doesn't involve weapon fire Blix relates new ways to use a bikini top Why sun tan lotion is your best friend Please don't attempt to set yourself, your friends, or pets on fire. Great opportunity for the great reveal of a previously unknown character trait or skill Music bumpers on this and last week show are by the Beach Boys "Fun Fun Fun" and "Lets Go Surfing" Merrell Fankhouser's 2008 CD "Rockin' and Surfin' Vol. 3 "Pismo Beach" As a bonus we have a "blue" segment which is more explicit and not more than R rated.  We talk about nude beaches, more gear options, sexual conduct and rape in adventures.  We didn't want to include it on our regular feed since this is a clean show, but we are making it available via the link following as long as nobody objects to the content.  Warning, this mostly unedited so we don't sound as good as usual. click on the link below to listen or rt-click to save http://tritacsystems.podbean.com/mf/web/ur628j/tts_2011_08_17_beach_episode_bluemonooutputfinal.mp3 The actual "clean" podcast is played by the control below.

Episode 82: Swim Suit Edition

This week we take off for the beach.  Jay Libby joins us for a romp across the sands as we cast off our preconceptions on what an adventure should be and soak in the inspiring rays of the sun.  We scrunch our toes in the conundrum of whether our characters are ever off the job and can enjoy a golden afternoon with their worst enemy. So belly up to the bar and order an unbrella drink on us Show Notes: What kind of adventures would be interesting if they occured on or near the beach?   What adventures already exist from various sources that use a beach as a center piece?  

• beach bunny bimbos with blasters
• shadow over insmouth
• any D-day adventure
• pirates
• thunderball
• dr No
• sea hunt
• blood beach
• club paradise
• horror of party beach
• Thunder in paradise    

Beach associated locations:

• art gallery
• amusement park
• aquarium
• cannery
• marina
• outlet for storm drain
• aquatic arcology
• hotel strip
• hot dog stand  

Danger Island -- A Mock Horror Adventure for GURPS(tm) http://www-personal.umich.edu/~superman/JPK/APA-Best-of/Danger-Island.html   What kind of equipment would you still be wearing, carrying if you were in a swimsuit at a beach?  What kind of contingencies would you set up?   

• shoulder bag with additional gear and/or 13th pocket.  This shoulder bag goes over the back with strap across chest which provides storage but wearer can swim and run normally - hands free
• submerged gear
• buried gear
• remote delivery gear
• remote control seeking vehicles (big tire not hover)  

swim suits: 

• string,
• athletic bikini,
• one piece,
• triathelon, wet suit  

string - any suit that is designed primary for legal modesty and to draw attention to body attributes.  Does not limit mobility except for modesty reasons. athletic bikini - bare midriff with good support and good sand protection one piece - best support, skin coverage while still showing off body lines triathelon - designed to be used in or out of water with thigh to neck skin coverage.  Provides support for additional equipment.  Maximum legal protection Wet suit - maximum thermal protection.  best non-magical threat protection that doesn't raise too many eyebrows.  Hot out of water.  Limits mobility   Why Sun tan lotion is your best friend

1. Should not be used to protect skin in rpg - burns not fun
2. Can be used to write message
3. both a physical and social lubricant  
4. bonus to wriggling out of bonds (escape artist) or grapple checks  
5. bonus to sliding  
6. bonus to chemical or burning material spray  
7. can be used as a social ice breaker and then used to distract  
8. minus to hide  

bureau 13: 

• watch (waterproof),
• cell phone (kirilean detector),
• c4 tennis shoes,
• bureau lighter,
• 13th pocket

Fringeworthy: 

• comm link
• watch
• high tension cord
• knife

it is always good to keep some cord on you.  Can be worn as a belt or strap for bag.   Do you ever assume you are off the clock?  Would you share a tray of umbrella drinks with Mathias Bolt for just one golden afternoon?  

1. all off the clock - dress for show
2. most off the clock - off dress for show but with good shoes,
3. on the clock should wear triathelon suit and carry bag with additional equipment. 

How does it change the threat level if the big bad is also in a swim suit (note Cthuthu in a swim suit is the ultimate no change in threat level)?   How does it inform the adventure and your tactics when you are in a highly visible, populated, and possibly congested area? What impromptu equipment can you find on the beach?

• propane tanks for explosives
• tiki torches and fuel for splash weapons and flame thrower
• tiki torch holders make nasty spears
• rocks in towel makes a sling or a bunch makes a club
• kevlar covered rescue floats for shields
• electrical devices for shocking
• Life Guard med kit for first aid
• beach patrol atv for mobility, attacking and fleeing
• Jet Ski with tow rope for clotheslining aquatic foes - maybe grab and pull on land?

Episode 81: Fringe Born Part 2

This week we finish our discussion of the Fringe Born, those children who were born to explore the multitude of universes that are connected by the Fringe Paths. We consider how to represent those years of the Fringe Academy.  What skills and feats would it represent.  How would training for teenagers differ from those of adults. What would their senior project be like?

Episode 80.5: Video Games as Fringeworthy - Part 2

This week we continue to explore the concept of using existing video games as if they were in the Fringeworthy multi-verse. In part two we talk about using Bioshock, Portal, Outcast, Unreal, Knights of the Old Republic 2, World of Warcraft, Wolfenstein, and Doom 2. Note: Fixed my technical issues and your King of Dementia Radio is back in this episode!

Episode 80: Video Games as Fringeworthy

This week we explore the concept of using existing video games as if they were in the Fringeworthy multi-verse. In part one we talk about using Fallout 3, Second Life, and Myst. Note: Trav is not in this episode due to technical difficulties. Time was running short so I didn't have time to crop him in, but rest assured your king of Dementia Radio will be injecting his wisdom in part two!