Barovia IV #38 The Threshold

About this episode

The episode discusses the concept of the hero's journey and its significance in storytelling.

this one has discovered what this one likes to call ‘the-heroes-journey.’ this one believes that this ones new invention will revolutionize the science of storytelling. as important as previous story-inventions such as creative-liberties, fore-shadowing, and the-ticking-clock. possibly the most important element of a the-heroes-journey is what this one calls ‘crossing-the-threshold’ or ‘getting-to-the-good-stuff.’ perhaps that one would like if this one draws a diagram in exchange for payment? this one would accept payment in form of egg. If you're still wanting to pledge for the Jarren's Outpost Board Game you can right here ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered

• storytelling
• hero's journey
• crossing the threshold
• creative liberties
• foreshadowing
• ticking clock

Keywords

• hero's journey
• storytelling
• crossing the threshold
• creative liberties
• foreshadowing
• ticking clock

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sanspants Radio

Books & works: Jarren's Outpost Board Game

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