Muses of Play: Powered by the Bakers, Pt2

Muses of Play: Powered by the Bakers, Pt2

April 20, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 1 · Episode 2

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The episode explores the complexities of game design and the ongoing life of ideas in tabletop RPGs, particularly through the lens of the Powered by the Apocalypse system.

A game is “done” when you stop thinking about it, right? The Bakers complicate that in the best way, and it instantly changes how we think about tabletop RPG design, publishing, and the long life of ideas. We start with the deceptively simple question of finishing, then follow it into Apocalypse World, Burned Over, and the broader Powered by the Apocalypse ecosystem where iteration, hacks, and play communities keep a design alive for decades. From there, we zoom out to the craft problem ever...

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