Game Design 101: Let's make a One Page RPG

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Game Design 101: Let's make a One Page RPG

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MP3•Episodio en casa

With the spooky season upon us, John, Jess, and Ben dive into the world of one-page RPG design. In this episode we make and RPG, and next episode we will play it. SpooOooookkyyy!!!

Doctor Magnet Hands

Sexy Battle Wizards

Sad Vampire Boy Friend

Advance Skeleton Siege

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#Lifestyle #Arts #Games and Gambling #Comedy #Audio Drama #John Corey #Theater #Ben Donaldson #Jess Rhiannon #Role Playing Games #RPG #TTRPG #Actual Play

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