Bebop Tabletop: Designing a Cowboy Bebop RPG
Bebop Tabletop: Designing a Cowboy Bebop RPG
Lijo John and Andrew Wu
3. 2. 1. This is Bebop Tabletop: The podcast that’s turning each episode of Cowboy Bebop into a new tabletop RPG. Think Dungeons and Dragons with space cowboys! Each week, join Lijo John and Andrew Wu, as they remix the characters, music, and themes of the beloved anime classic into a game you can play. Let’s Jam! Cover art by https://www.twitter.com/ecokitti (@ecokitti) Follow us on Twitter for Cowboy Bebop and RPG news, announcements, and more https://www.twitter.com/beboptabletop (@BebopTabletop)
Cowboy Funk - Gettin' Quibi Wit It ft. The Bebop Beat
This week, we hang out with Bebop's Elite, The Bebop Beat, to shoot the sheet about Cowboy Funk, the Queen of England, and bounty hunting as the crew of the DragonPop.Thanks again to Jamie and Lauren for playing our game!Mentions this week:TV-Y7 FV - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_Parental_GuidelinesCowboy Andy is BatmanBackstreet's Back, alright - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_(Backstreet_Boys_album)Star Trek Captain Catchphrases - https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ranking-star-trek-captain-catchphrases/Our Bebop Beat Must Listen Episodes:Covering Cowboy Funk - https://thebebopbeat.simplecast.com/episodes/cowboy-funkAn Interview with Andre Nemec - https://thebebopbeat.simplecast.com/episodes/supernova-symphonyWith Familiar Guests! - https://thebebopbeat.simplecast.com/episodes/venus-popFind more from Jamie at Anime Chicago - https://animechicago.com/Hear Lauren's original re-watch/analysis podcast at She-Ra: Progressive of Power - https://shera-progressive-of-power.simplecast.com/The Bebop Beat on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BebopBeatWould you be interested in a deluxe art version of our rulebook? Let us know! Maybe in a podcast review why not?Theme and Music by @wufireAdditional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from PixabayHelp Ukraine:Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/Ukraine Support Charities from /r/ukraine
Apr 18, 2022
1 hr 9 min
Boogie Woogie Feng Shui - The Newbie Bounty Hunters
This week we follow the three Qis in Boogie Woogie Feng Shui.We discuss the heavenly anime known as Cowboy Bebop, we dive into earthly game mechanics of Bebop Tabletop, and we hear our magnetic new-to-tabletop friends in our latest playtest!Special thanks to Patty, Steph, Kizer, and Ariel for play-testing this week's game!This week we introduce Three (3) New Mechanics:- Injuries- Distance- Last Gasp GambitsInterested in listening to the full play session? Leave us a Podchaser comment or a review to let us know!Comment: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cow-2060434Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bebop-tabletop-designing-a-cowboy-bebop-rpg/id1590847013Help Ukraine:Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/Ukraine Support Charities from /r/ukraineTheme and Music by @wufireAdditional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
Apr 6, 2022
47 min
Pierrot Le Fou - Encounter at Space Land
This week, we talk about mad space clowns and jump into our second playtest featuring the familiar faces of Matt and Travis (and also Colin)!Stick around for our immediate playtest thoughts and what we think we should fix next!Mentioned in this episode:Batman the Animated Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrmUk2YUm14Unearthed Arcana - https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-arcana"He hates these cans" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcwz8-EfFYENextel Chirp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEkwbhH3XMYJackbox Trivia Murder Party - https://www.jackboxgames.com/trivia-murder-party-two/"Hey Kid, Catch" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITDFgsRIrygInterested in listening to the full play session? Leave us a comment or a review to let us know!Help Ukraine:Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/Ukraine Support Charities from /r/ukraineTheme and Music by @wufireAdditional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
Mar 29, 2022
2 hr 6 min
Wild Horses - The First Playtest
This week we welcome back Meg and Jack and introduce Joe from our regular Dungeons and Dragons table as they take on our first playtest based on Wild Horses!Let's consider this the first Bebop Tabletop Actual Play!Interested in a release of the full play session? Leave us a comment and a review to let us know!Mentioned in this episode:Space Shuttle Columbia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_ColumbiaBabe Ruth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_RuthMore Dungeons and Dragons with Meg, Jack, and Joe on our twitch channel - https://twitch.tv/wufiregotpowerGot a better scheduling app? - https://whenisgood.net/ Moon Shot by Paul Dean (@paullicino) - https://www.patreon.com/posts/rpg-and-update-38075939Help Ukraine:Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/Ukraine Support Charities from /r/ukraineTheme and Music by @wufireAdditional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
Mar 21, 2022
1 hr 40 min
Virtuoso Session - Talking Art with Travis Overstreet
Help Ukraine:Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/Ukraine Support Charities from /r/ukraineThis week, we start talking 'bout art, but like a good jazz solo, we follow the flow! We hope you enjoy our conversation with Artist Travis Overstreet (https://overstreetart.com/)Would you be interested in a deluxe art version of our rulebook? Let us know! Maybe in a podcast review why not?Lijo's ShowsArcaneHaikyuu!!Mentioned in this episode:Lijo the Anime ApologistMœbius - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_GiraudThe history of Adult Swim"All kids out of the pool" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9CnXYQMTUw"My entire problem with anime is chins"Official Bebop RPG - https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/cowboy-bebop-the-roleplaying-game/news/cowboy-bebop-rpg-announcementSeason 2 of Bebop Tabletop?HP as luck - https://twitter.com/GameAnim/status/1016055557977882624Our itch.io page - https://beboptabletop.itch.io/Space Bounty Blues - A GM-less RPG - https://nerdypapergames.itch.io/sbbMa Beagle - https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Ma_BeaglePocket Sand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLpUq__iQqwA Promise to always read player backstoriesTheme and Music by @wufireAdditional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
Mar 14, 2022
1 hr 1 min
Speak Like a Child - Building Faye Valentine
This week, Lijo and Wu speak like children and leave a message for their future selves.Also in this session, they build a playable Faye Valentine character using the brand new skills list.It's a good thing that in space no one can see you cry.While you're here, why not leave us a review? Or two?Mentioned in this episode:Improv's "Game of the Scene"Did I do that?The power of friendship!Theme and Music by @wufireAdditional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay"The Hero of Waterdeep" - Lyrics by Andrew Wu, Music and Performance by Jack and MegHelp Ukraine:Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/Ukraine Support Charities from /r/ukraine
Mar 7, 2022
52 min
Mushroom Samba - Game Master Mamba ft. Cole Rush
Help Ukraine: Petition to close Ukraine airspace and NATO support Ukraine Support Charities from /r/ukraine Show Notes: No, you're not on mushrooms! This week we're visited by writer and friend Cole Rush! We talk about hard-learned tricks for Dungeon Mastering and a girl and her dog and a bunch of space mushrooms. Let's kick the beat! Two articles for Cole! What I Learned From Breaking Up With D&D We’re In The Middle Of A Bardic Revolution For more follow @ColeRush1 on Twitter Mentioned in this episode: Alternate universe where Cowgirl Ed is hunting bounties How do you make player preparation not a chore? The importance of feedback (Leave us a review!) "Mystery but no Mistrust" Competitive Crossword League That time we talked about the Three Pillars Theme and Music by @wufire Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
Feb 28, 2022
1 hr 7 min
Black Dog Serenade - Making a Game for Superfans ft. Jesse from Sudden But Inevitable
This week we're joined by Jesse from the excellent Sudden But Inevitable podcast to talk about Black Dog Serenade and how to design Tabletop RPGs for superfans. Grab your dice, bring a friend, and prepare your questions for the game maestro! Mentioned in this episode: Sudden But Inevitable Jesse on Twitter Con Air Shut Up and Sit Down - The Teach Firefly "Be Excellent to Each Other" Cowboy Diplomacy Theme and Music by @wufire Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
Feb 21, 2022
1 hr 7 min
My Funny Valentine - Cheerful Nihilism ft. Patty
This week we welcome our friend and expert of most things nerdy, Patty (pattygoesrhar) joins us to talk My Funny Valentine. Stop by for Futurama references and Super Fun Happy Times in this really weird cub scout meeting! Mentioned in this episode: Check out our Twitch streams on Wednesday nights @ wufireGotPower Goose Goose Duck Inuyasha! Kagome! Paleofuture "Nice is different than Good" - Into the Woods Assassin's Creed Odyssey Blades in the Dark - Flashbacks Dungeons and Daddies - Not a BDSM Podcast Theme and Music by @wufire Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
Feb 14, 2022
1 hr
Bohemian Rhapsody - A Ship of Your Own
In space, no one can hear you moo... so be heard in your own customized, personalized zipcraft! This week, join Lijo and Andrew as they talk about the game mechanics implications of building spaceships, possible player versus player tweaks, and the VHS Era of Anime. So slap a flame decal on your fastest vehicle and stop on by! Mentioned in this episode: Handles Like a Bistro Dimension 20 - No Thank You, Insurance Anime was a Mistake Our Twitch streams @ wufireGotPower Theme and Music by @wufire Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
Feb 7, 2022
43 min
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