RPPR Episode 180: Deep Red and Interpreting Clues Role Playing Public Radio
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News: Check out the schedule for our schedule for livestreaming on the RPPR Patreon Discord! Also, we’ve been posting some banger episodes on the Mixed Six, so don’t forget to check that out if you haven’t already!
Synopsis: Caleb and I have recently watched the classic Argento film, Deep Red, and it sparked a discussion on investigative games. It demonstrates the challenge of interpreting clues versus finding clues. It also shows the perils of chasing red herrings. If you’ve struggled to run a good mystery game, especially a Gumshoe Engine game, this episode is for you!
Shout Outs
Slay the Spire: An addicting deck-building roguelike game
Hades: An addicting action RPG roguelike
Carrion: An excellent horror-themed metroidvania game
The Invitation: a thriller about a dinner party
The Beach House: a horror flick about cosmic horror and awkward dinner parties
The Wide Carnivorous Sky: a collection of horror short stories
Radiant Dawn: A Delta Green-esque horror novel
Song: The Welcoming by 2 Mello
News: Check out the schedule for our schedule for livestreaming on the RPPR Patreon Discord! Also, we’ve been posting some banger episodes on the Mixed Six, so don’t forget to check that out if you haven’t already!
Synopsis: Caleb and I have recently watched the classic Argento film, Deep Red, and it sparked a discussion on investigative games. It demonstrates the challenge of interpreting clues versus finding clues. It also shows the perils of chasing red herrings. If you’ve struggled to run a good mystery game, especially a Gumshoe Engine game, this episode is for you!
Shout Outs
Slay the Spire: An addicting deck-building roguelike game
Hades: An addicting action RPG roguelike
Carrion: An excellent horror-themed metroidvania game
The Invitation: a thriller about a dinner party
The Beach House: a horror flick about cosmic horror and awkward dinner parties
The Wide Carnivorous Sky: a collection of horror short stories
Radiant Dawn: A Delta Green-esque horror novel
Song: The Welcoming by 2 Mello
1 hr 5 min