Roll for Mutation: Post-Apocalyptic TTRPG History: Ep. 4 Apocalypse World

About this episode

The episode explores the significance of Apocalypse World in post-apocalyptic gaming and its historical context.

In our fourth episode of Roll for Mutation , we look at one of the most important post-apocalyptic games, Apocalypse World. We consider both the impact of PbtA and the depiction of "the Apocalypse" in AW-- and how it differs from other contemporary games. Hosts Lowell Francis and Marc Majcher cover the short but rich history of AW and its long tail. We talk about what Apocalypse World is, where it fits in gaming history, our experiences playing it, and our general thoughts about the game. References Tabletop RPG Design in Theory and Practice at the Forge, 2001–2012: Designs and Discussions Designers & Dragons Volume 4 The 2000s Apocalypse World: Burned Over is kinder and much angrier The Daily Apocalypse +1 Forward: A Podcast Powered by the Apocalypse Apocalypse World Burned Over Kickstarter Rascal Interview with Macolm Craig For other shows like this, check out Roll for Origin: Supers TTRPG History. Marc Majcher is an award-winning game designer, performer, educator, director, woodworker, writer, and all-around goblin-man recently relocated from Austin, Texas to East Lansing, Michigan. You can find their RPGs and LARPs inspired by the works of Philip K. Dick, a bird…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lowell Francis, Marc Majcher

Topics covered

• post-apocalyptic games
• Apocalypse World
• PbtA
• gaming history
• game design

Keywords

• Apocalypse World
• post-apocalyptic
• TTRPG
• PbtA
• game design
• gaming history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Apocalypse World, Tabletop RPG Design in Theory and Practice at the Forge, 2001–2012: Designs and Discussions, Designers & Dragons Volume 4 The 2000s, Apocalypse World: Burned Over, The Daily Apocalypse +1 Forward: A Podcast Powered by the Apocalypse, Apocalypse World Burned Over Kickstarter

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