#243. A New Horror TTRPG Emerges from D&D's Biggest Rival

About this episode

The episode discusses a new horror TTRPG from the makers of Pathfinder and Starfinder, alongside the cancellation of a D&D game and insights into gaming styles.

A D&D game is cancelled and details about a new horror TTRPG from the makers of Pathfinder and Starfinder! Meanwhile, are you a Gamist, Narrativist, or Simulationist gamer? Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.com Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @jberrt Topics: 00:00 - Intro 05:46 - Paizo’s horror TTRPG 23:09 - D&D game cancelled 28:20 - GNS game theory 35:43 - Weaving Character Backstories

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben, Dael, Todd, Shawn

Topics covered

• horror TTRPG
• D&D game cancellation
• GNS game theory
• character backstories
• game design

Keywords

• horror TTRPG
• Pathfinder
• Starfinder
• D&D
• GNS theory
• game design
• character backstories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Paizo, D&D, Pathfinder, Starfinder

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