Today, we talk with members of the Desperate Attune actual play podcast about their adaptation of the U'Dudasha setting, an aspect of the Special Edition of Blades in the Dark. Tree and Prince talk about setting aspects they've added, excitement and critiques of the setting as written, and so on, as well as how they develop the limited setting into greater detail for their show.You can find the show's twitter, with a link to the show, at https://mobile.twitter.com/desperateattune, or listen to it where you listen to your favorite podcasts!You can also find Tree's game at https://mobile.twitter.com/desperateattune

We're joined today by Jex to talk about their game, Bump in the Dark, and how using the cinematic techniques of film and TV can help add vibrancy to your game and bring players into the writer's room of story telling. We talk about some of the tools and terms of this style of story telling, including some of the downsides as well.You can find Bump in the Dark here: https://jexjthomas.itch.io/bump-in-the-darkYou can follow Jex on twitter (if you're still there) here: https://twitter.com/jexjthomas Or on Mastodon here: https://dice.camp/@jexjthomas

Today we're joined by Ray of Mythopoeia to talk about TTRPG publishing, including the risks brought about by the pandemic and economy. Ray also talks about how he teamed up with TTRPG author Fenix to publish The Wildsea, and where he's going next with Mythopoeia.You can find Mythopoeia's games and comics at https://www.mythopoeia.us/store/c1/myth-storeRay's Tiktok is @mythopoeians: https://www.tiktok.com/@myth.works

Continuing off last episode's discussion of Blades modules, we invite some of our most experienced Blades in the Dark GMs for a roundtable discussion about GMing and creating community content.We're trying out a new way to do an intro, so let us know what you think!

Today, Sam joins us to talk about his Blades in the Dark supplement, Doskvol Breaths, a series of vignettes to replace downtime actions. We also talk about designing Downtime in your game, even if your game doesn't formalize it like Blades does, as well as how to incorporate Firebrands-style vignettes into your game (for downtime or otherwise). Sam also turns the tables on hosts Justin and Adam to ask how Adam's game, Enter the Survival Horror, was inspired by Doskvol Breathes, and how Justin's game, At Death's Door, uses and customizes vignettes more broadly.You can find Doskvol Breathes here: https://sdunnewold.itch.io/doskvol-breathesYou can also follow Sam on twitter at https://twitter.com/sdunnewoldOur spooky game jam, Are You Afraid In The Dark, is over, but you can buy a bundle with all of the jam's games right now! Check them out at https://itch.io/b/1571/are-you-afraid-in-the-dark-a-fitd-horror-bundle, complete with an entry by Sam, Adam, and many more! Hurry, the bundle ends soon!

We are joined today by none other than one of the Fiction First network's members, Riley, to talk about their game, As The Sun Forever Sets, a game of survival against Martian invaders in Victorian England, inspired by War of the Worlds. We also talk about the themes of Survival and how Riley's changes to the rules emphasize the tone. It's a game with a lot of hype on the discord, so give it a look!Also, Riley does all of the awesome icons, banners, and overlays for the network, and we talk about how the book's art style also inspired the game's design! Thanks Riley!You can find As The Sun Forever Sets here: https://rileydaniels.itch.io/as-the-sun-forever-setsYou can also follow Riley on twitter here: https://twitter.com/msmcnevertweetStay tuned for the Are You Afraid In The Dark spooky game bundle that Riley is hosting later this month!

Today, Justin and Nychelle are joined by Danielle to talk about their Animorphs game, Idiot Teenagers With A Deathwish. She talks about what inspired her to make a game based on the Animorphs series, and how she shapes the core themes and powers into the Forged in the Dark system. We also discuss adapting your favorite media property to RPGs with some great tips and anecdotes.You can find the game on itch here: https://redtailedhawk90.itch.io/idiot-teenagers-with-a-death-wishYou can also find Danielle's actual play podcast of the game at https://dumb-kids-playing-hero.pinecast.co/ or wherever you listen to your podcasts!You can follow Danielle and her projects and shows on Twitter at https://twitter.com/redtailedhawk90

Today, Oliver joins us to discuss his games Minutes to Midnight and Intergalactic Kammerjager. We talk about the mechanics that make IGK a comedy TV-show game, and the spy-thriller side of Minutes to Midnight. We also talk about games of alternate history with some very helpful advice for designing them!You can find Oliver's games at https://soliver.itch.io/And on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Oli_writes

In the first episode of Fine Blueprints, we change things up already!Today, host Justin is joined by two designers: Cass of Undead Awakening and Yuri of Glamour of our Youth. Both are very different games about the similar themes of monstrous and chaotic protagonists: Zombies and Teens. We talk about how similar inspirations and goals can cause two unique games.Undead Awakening is kickstarting now! Check them out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/banditcamp/wo-ua-hardcoverGlamour of our Youth is right here: https://yurir.itch.io/glamour-playtestAnd special shout out to Lo! Thy Dread Empire, which is also kickstarting, ending very soon! We wanted to get an episode in before the kickstarter ended, but we couldn't make it work. Give them all your support anyway! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/floaker/lo-thy-dread-empireFollow our new Twitter! https://twitter.com/FictionfirstNetAs always, join the Blades in the Dark discord to hang out with us! https://discord.gg/NGPVKab3cN

We're back, with a new name and a new network!Welcome to Fine Blueprints, a part of the Fiction First network. We all wanted to re-introduce ourselves!Follow our new Twitter! https://twitter.com/FictionfirstNetNychelle: https://mistletoe-kiss.itch.io/ | https://www.voidalspace.com/Adam: https://boocherry.itch.io/ | https://twitter.com/AdamBucceriJustin: https://moth-lands.itch.io/ | https://twitter.com/MothLandsRiley: https://rileydaniels.itch.io/ | https://twitter.com/msmcnevertweetJacob: https://jacobalso.itch.io/ | https://twitter.com/JacobAlsoMichael (Eskur): https://eskur.itch.io/ | https://eskur.dev/As always, join the Blades in the Dark discord to hang out with us! https://discord.gg/NGPVKab3cN