Series 89.1 - Ghost in the Shell with Pete Petrusha [Designer] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of series 89, everyone! In this series, we are covering Ghost in the Shell, a Forged in the Dark cyberpunk TTRPG set in the world of Ghost in the Shell! In today’s episode, we learn what this game is all about, including some incredible behind the scenes design discussions with our guest, as well as a brief history of the Ghost in the Shell franchise!
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Announcements:
Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game
Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast
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Guests
Pete Petrusha:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imagining_games/
Website: https://imagininggames.com/
Mana Project Studios
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mana_project_design/
Website: https://manaprojectstudio.com/
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:
Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:37) - Introductions
(00:04:58) - What's in a game? - Core Concept
(00:09:30) - Setting
(00:16:55) - Materials to play
(00:20:24) - Stories and Themes
(00:24:22) - What can characters do in this game?
(00:29:55) - What is unique about Ghost in the Shell?
(00:40:31) - History of Ghost in the Shell and the RPG
(00:58:50) - Call to Action
(01:05:32) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Downside Up by Cody MartinOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17872
Clip 2: Brain Cables by Jed StarkOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15343
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
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Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
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Series 88.4 - Cosmic Corsairs with Craig Campbell [Designer] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final episode of series 88, everyone! In this series, we are covering Cosmic Corsairs, a space fantasy TTRPG about using the power of the cosmos to topple the oppressive Triarchy! In today’s episode, we discuss how the character creation process went and learn a bit more about Craig!
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Announcements:
Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast
GameHole Con 2025 Panel:
https://www.gameholecon.com/events/event/25850
Join our Discord!
https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Check out other great shows on the network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests
Craig Campbell:
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nerdburgercraig.bsky.social
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nerdburgercraig
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:
Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:19) - Reintroductions
(00:05:50) - D20 for your thoughts?
(00:11:17) - Favorite character creation mechanic
(00:16:14) - Character Sheets and Layout
(00:27:04) - How did character creation go?
(00:35:26) - How does the process of character creation tell us about play?
(00:40:42) - Flaws and Strengths
(00:47:13) - Fanfic
(00:56:55) - Take it up a level!
(01:00:10) - Final Thoughts
(01:04:12) - Episode Closer
(01:05:31) - Call to Action
(01:11:42) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: The Saint of Killers by Tiger GangOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17280
Clip 2: Angst by DivisionerOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14339
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
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Series 88.3 - Cosmic Corsairs with Craig Campbell [Designer] (Creation Concluded)
Welcome to the third episode of series 88, everyone! In this series, we are covering Cosmic Corsairs, a space fantasy TTRPG about using the power of the cosmos to topple the oppressive Triarchy! In today’s episode, we finish up our characters, including channelings, gear and names.
Character Creation Cast Patreon
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Announcements:
Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast
Join our Discord!
https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Check out other great shows on the network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests
Craig Campbell:
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nerdburgercraig.bsky.social
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nerdburgercraig
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:
Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:17) - Anchors
(00:03:46) - Mechanics/Tracks/Banks
(00:12:45) - Skills
(00:15:59) - Channelings
(00:26:04) - Secondary Stats and Gear
(00:40:29) - Names and Additional Thoughts
(00:47:37) - Episode Closer
(00:50:17) - Call to Action
(00:58:53) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: The Saint of Killers by Tiger GangOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17280
Clip 2: Angst by DivisionerOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14339
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Our Network:
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Series 88.2 - Cosmic Corsairs with Craig Campbell [Designer] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of series 88, everyone! In this series, we are covering Cosmic Corsairs, a space fantasy TTRPG about using the power of the cosmos to topple the oppressive Triarchy! In today’s episode, we start creating our characters starting with a concept, and moving on to species, power affinity and appearance!
Character Creation Cast Patreon
https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:
Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast
GameHole Con 2025 Panel:
https://www.gameholecon.com/events/event/25850
Join our Discord!
https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Check out other great shows on the network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests
Craig Campbell:
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nerdburgercraig.bsky.social
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nerdburgercraig
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:
Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:32) - Let's make some people! - Character Concept
(00:12:00) - Species
(00:29:20) - Affinity
(00:35:47) - Appearance
(00:45:45) - Call to Action
(00:54:30) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: The Saint of Killers by Tiger GangOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17280
Clip 2: Angst by DivisionerOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14339
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Our Network:
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Series 88.1 - Cosmic Corsairs with Craig Campbell [Designer] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of series 88, everyone! In this series, we are covering Cosmic Corsairs, a space fantasy TTRPG about using the power of the cosmos to topple the oppressive Triarchy! In today’s episode, we learn what this game is all about before diving into the history of the system!
Character Creation Cast Patreon
https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast
Announcements:
Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast
GameHole Con 2025 Panel:
https://www.gameholecon.com/events/event/25850
Join our Discord!
https://discord.charactercreationcast.com
Check out other great shows on the network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests
Craig Campbell:
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nerdburgercraig.bsky.social
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nerdburgercraig
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Cosmic Corsairs Crowdfunding Campaign:
Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/cosmic-corsairs?ref=CharacterCreationCast
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Announcements
(00:01:36) - Introductions
(00:09:53) - What's in a game? - Core Concept
(00:16:18) - Setting
(00:19:34) - Materials
(00:21:33) - Stories and Themes
(00:33:45) - What is unique about Cosmic Corsairs?
(00:42:34) - History of the Game
(00:54:04) - Call to Action
(01:02:12) - Credits
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: The Saint of Killers by Tiger GangOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17280
Clip 2: Angst by DivisionerOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14339
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com
Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com
BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net)
Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast
Amelia Antrim:
BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social)
Ryan Boelter:
BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com)
Our Network:
https://oneshotpodcast.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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