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We talk about wuxia movies, books, roleplaying games, martial arts and Wandering Heroes of Ogre Gate. Learn more at bedrockgames.net
Episodes
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
1hr 47 min
I talk with Joel about the 1993 Ronnie Yu film "The Bride with White Hair", starring Brigitte Lin and Leslie Cheung.
Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.
Aug 30, 2018
Aug 30, 2018
1hr 4 min
I talk with Joel Clark about the 1981 Chang Cheh film Brave Archer 3.
Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.
Aug 15, 2018
Aug 15, 2018
55 min
I talk with Joel Clark about the 1978 Chang Cheh film Brave Archer 2. It is the second in a series of films based on the Legend of Condor heroes story by Louis Cha (Jin Yong). We discuss the events of the second movie, the source material and gaming topics related to it. Appologies for the background sound in this episode.
Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.
Aug 9, 2018
Aug 9, 2018
1hr 7 min
I talk with Joel Clark about the 1977 Chang Cheh film Brave Archer 1. It is the first in a series of films based on the Legend of Condor heroes story by Louis Cha (Jin Yong). We discuss the film and gaming topics related to it.
Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.
Jul 18, 2018
Jul 18, 2018
1hr 7 min
I talk with Joel Clark about the 1982 Lau Kar-Leung film Legendary Weapons of China and how to make it into something gameable.
Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.
Jun 13, 2018
Jun 13, 2018
1hr 9 min
On this episode of Wuxia Workshop we discuss gaming the movies One-Armed Swordsman and Five Element Ninja.
Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.
May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018
53 min
On this episode of Wuxia Workshop we discuss gaming the movies Killer Clans and Painted Skin: Resurrection.
Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.
Apr 12, 2018
Apr 12, 2018
1hr 47 min
Joel and I talk about Gonzo Wuxia. We also talk about dealing with high-powered characters and genre blending. We also discuss the The Thing and Buddha's Palm.
Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.
Mar 31, 2018
Mar 31, 2018
1hr 39 min
In this episode of Wuxia Workshop we talk about wuxia dungeons, timing & pacing, Ninja Scroll, What Price Honesty and Painted Skin.
Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.
Mar 19, 2018
Mar 19, 2018
1hr 51 min
In the first episode of Wuxia Workshop, I talk with Joel Clark (designer for the upcomping Tian Shang: All Above Heaven RPG).
Episode Segments
Sharing Inspiration
- We talk about the movie Swordsman II in a gaming context.
Problems in Design
- Bringing genre elements to the game
- Gaming the afterlife
Solutions in Design
- Joel talks about the gaming solutions he's found in Vornheim by Zak S.
- I talk about a simple 'commando' mechanic I came up with during my game over the weekend.
Media Recommendations
- Ninja Scroll
- What Price Honesty?
Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.