Brilliant Gameologists

Note: Even more delay!  We’ve been so busy.  Zeke and Josh had birthdays (Feb. 12 and 18th respectively) and we went to Vegas.  Vegas baby!  We should be back on schedule now though!

News:

The BG’s are attending two conventions and one concert coming up soon!

• March 19: Uncle Monsterface concert at TT and the Bears in Boston.  Good times for nerdcore!
• March 21: JiffyCon Boston.  Our favorite real-play con is coming to our area!  If you are anywhere in the area, we STRONGLY recommend attending!  It’s a good time!
• April 3-5: I-Con, Long Island New York- we are featured guests and are going to record some of the guests in attendance!  We have panels on Saturday and promise special prizes to anyone who comes and finds us!

Icebreaker:

Having a system for games not usually thought of as having a system

• Zeke and Meg have a system for Yatzee.  Their book is soon to be released.
• Josh has a strategy for Jenga.
• The King of Kong had the nerdiest strategy ever.

How to Min/Max Part2: The Rinse-Wow Method

• Initial Arbitrary Decision
• Focus and Expand or Expand and Focus
• Rinse
• Repeat

Download your very own (clean) copy in .pdf format here!

Trivia:

Last week’s answer is revealed! Which one of us uses a ballet inspired ballet program?

This week’s question: Which pair of us never worked together?

Reminders-

• We put show updates and random goodies on Meg’s Twitter, Josh’s Twitter and Zeke’s Twitter.
• Join our Facebook Group!
• Check out Meg’s Facebook Page!
  
• Email us at GM@BrilliantGameologists.com

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Warning: This episode is tagged Explicit. It is intended for adult audiences.

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Note: Sorry for the delay in this episode.  We had a lot going on.  Josh was in the hospital (twice), Meg had quick trips out of state (twice) and Zeke got a dog (just once, but he’s awesome enough for two).  We have the next two episodes all recorded and just need to edit and get them out, hopefully on schedule!

Warm-Up:

Each time we record, we watch a video or find a picture to get us in the mood for the episode. It doesn’t always have anything to do with the episode, but frames our minds, so we’re going to share so you can be appropriately framed as well.

• Jonathan Richman’s I was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar
• Clitter!

Icebreaker:

Strange sources of inspiration for gaming

• Zeke was inspired by Tweeter and the Monkey Man and Moist Towellets
  
• Meg wants to make a game based on Rocky Raccoon
• Josh likes movie credits
• Our guru, the always inspirational, Vince.

How to Min/Max Part 1:

Before listening, you should be familiar with

• Min/Max Basics
• The joy of Min/Maxing

The Rinse-Wow Method

Note: To compete this exercise, get a piece of paper and something to write with along with your normal character creation supplies

The Rules:

1. There are no rules
2. Never Cram
3. Don’t try to do everything
4. Be flexible
5. Cast a wide net
6. Hold nothing sacred

Defining Terms

1. Goal- What you’re trying to accomplish in a character, your intentions for that character
2. Element- The choices you make in terms of system specific stuff.  The building blocks of character generation.

How to Start:

Step 1: Initial Arbitrary Decision

• Get inspiration!

IAD’s can fall into several categories

• A specific race or class or other game element (put on element side)
• A game mechanic or concept
• A background or dramatic concept

Brainstorm and Stormbrain

Follow the Steps:

Download your own sheet here!

Trivia:

Last week’s answer is revealed! Which one of us was kicked out of catechism?

This week’s question: Which one of us uses a ballet inspired dance program?

Reminders-

• We put show updates and random goodies on Meg’s Twitter, Josh’s Twitter and Zeke’s Twitter.
• Join our Facebook Group!
• Check out Meg’s Facebook Page!
  
• Email us at GM@BrilliantGameologists.com

Discuss this episode on our Message Boards in THIS thread!

Warning: This episode is tagged Explicit. It is intended for adult audiences.

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In this episode we cover the brighter side of life with min/maxing. We open with what gaming, day-to-day life, and god would be like if non min-maxed and then go into why it is advantageous to have a min/maxer as a fellow player, to have one as a player when you are GM’ing, and to be one yourself. We have an enlightening PSA from Josh and then finish with the 12 (or 4 or 20) different types of min/maxers.

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DadaDUM! It’s here, our initial episode about Min/Maxing. What it is, what it isn’t, and the dangers of spelling.

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