Storium Arc

On this show we consider some of the basic rules of etiquette on Storium and help you to play nicely with others. Relevant Links Episode 54: Storium Etiquette: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-54-storium-etiquette/ Playing Off Each Other: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-playing-off-each-other.html Leaving Things Open: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-leaving-things-open.html Giving Up Control: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-giving-up-control.html Using Another Character: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/12/storium-theory-using-another-character.html Making Everybody Awesome: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/04/storium-theory-making-everybody-awesome.html The post Minor Arcs: Playing Collaboratively 1 – Etiquette Tips appeared first on Storium Arc.

This time, we take a careful look at two types of Storium cards that are often confused; Goals & Subplots. Relevant Links Episode 28: Subplots!: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-28-subplots/ Episode 48: Arc on Arcs: http://storiumarc.com/episode/episode-48-arc-arcs/ Subplots: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-subplots.html Assets and Goals: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/08/storium-basics-assets-and-goals.html Writing a Move: Neutral Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/08/storium-theory-writing-move-neutral.html Develop Those Subplots!: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/11/storium-theory-develop-those-subplots.html Subplots and Character Arcs: https://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/02/storium-theory-subplots-and-character.html The post Minor Arcs: Goals vs. Subplots appeared first on Storium Arc.

On this show we look at two of the different Storium card types to give your new character strengths and weaknesses. We talk about how those are used and refreshing cards once they are all spent. Relevant Links Challenges and Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-challenges-and-cards.html Writing Good Strengths and Weaknesses: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2015/11/storium-theory-writing-good-strengths.html Wild Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-wild-cards.html Card Spending and Refresh: […] The post Minor Arcs: Challenges: Strengths and Weaknesses appeared first on Storium Arc.

In this episode we examine the different roles you can have on the Storium site – who they are and what each one does. Relevant Links Narration Basics: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/08/storium-basics-narration-basics.html Narrator Types: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/05/storium-theory-narrator-types.html Have an Ending from the Start: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/01/storium-theory-have-ending-from-start.html Challenges and Cards: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/07/storium-basics-challenges-and-cards.html The post Minor Arcs: Roles: Hosts, Narrators, Mentors, and Players appeared first on Storium Arc.

In this show we discuss the concept of a game in Storium, and how you can find one to join. Relevant Links Storium Games Looking for Players: https://storium.com/games/open Storium Looking for Group Forums: https://storium.com/forums#/category/lfg Storium Arc Forum Thread: https://storium.com/forums#/category/advice/thread/cvxnjw Storium Basics: Creating a Character / Applying for Games: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2017/06/storium-basics-creating-character.html Building Character: http://gamingcreatively.blogspot.com/2016/08/storium-theory-building-character.html The post Minor Arcs: Games and How to Join Them appeared first on Storium Arc.

Over the next two weeks, Storium Arc will be releasing several short episodes aimed at helping to introduce people to Storium, the online storytelling game. In this show, we talk about the website Storium and how it can promote creativity and provide a sense of community in a time of global crisis. Relevant Links: Storium: […] The post Minor Arcs: What is Storium? appeared first on Storium Arc.

In this episode of Storium Arc, our hosts revisit an earlier topic – Beginner Games. We look in on what Beginner Games offer to the Storium community, how they are being run, and what challenges they present. We also present our own plans for a beginner game. All that, and a discussion of Storium’s new […] The post Episode 58! Beginner’s Luck appeared first on Storium Arc.

Welcome back to Storium Arc! In this episode: New Worlds Report returns…in style! This episode, we cover “The Stylish Assembly.” For more information on the games mentioned in this podcast, please see our references page. Storium Arc is… Justin: @Twisted_Gnome Aaron: @MacStainless Kaitlyn: @ ThatOneDM Zachary: @Rattannah Matt: @zeromusic Robert: @Matjaza Miki: @mikitracey Jojo: @docwho2100 […] The post New World Report Annual 2019 appeared first on Storium Arc.

Welcome back to Storium Arc! In this episode: space stories! We explore hard and soft sci-fi, the dangers of space, techniques for writing about advanced science and technology, and concepts of alien life and civilizations, among other elements of space stories you might want to consider when creating such a Storium game. For more information […] The post Episode 57! The Final Frontier appeared first on Storium Arc.

Welcome back to Arc-eology, where the Storium Arc crew delves into particular Storium tales to unearth the elements of a good story. This time, we’re looking at “Blockade Breakers of New Cayenne.” Listen along for our thoughts and an interview with the game’s narrator and cast! Read “Blockade Breakers of New Cayenne” on Storium! The […] The post Arc-eology – Blockade Breakers of New Cayenne appeared first on Storium Arc.

Welcome back to Storium Arc! In this episode: Endings. How do you end a story properly? How do you make sure you’ve given players a chance to wrap up their arcs? If you’re a player, how do you properly handle the end of a character’s story? And what are some types and tones for endings? […] The post Episode 56! Endings appeared first on Storium Arc.

Welcome back to Arc-eology, where the Storium Arc crew delves into particular Storium tales to find out what goes in to making a good story. This time, we’re looking at “In Nomine: Catching Jack” – listen along for our thoughts, and an interview with the game’s narrator and cast! Read “In Nomine: Catching Jack” on […] The post Arc-eology – In Nomine: Catching Jack appeared first on Storium Arc.

Episode 55 covers StoriumEdu, the education-focused Storium spinoff! StoriumEdu is based on similar concepts to Storium, but has quite a few differences. Hear from Jojo and Jennifer (@PaganCelt) regarding their experiences in the StoriumEdu beta. Then, the Storium Arc crew talks to Stephen Hood about StoriumEdu. Interested in StoriumEdu? Find out more here! Storium Arc […] The post Episode 55! StoriumEdu appeared first on Storium Arc.

Welcome to Arc-eology, a new series from Storium Arc! In this series, the Storium Arc crew picks games to read and discuss from Storium – and talks to the people behind the games to find out what goes in to the crafting of a fun game and a good story. First up: “The Twilight War.” […] The post Arc-eology – The Twilight War appeared first on Storium Arc.

Episode 54 features a discussion of Storium etiquette – how to be the sort of player people want in their games, the sort of narrator people want to narrate for them, behaviors to avoid…and generally how to avoid being “That Guy.” Show Notes: Intro: 0:40 Host News: 1:08 Storium Etiquette: 3:51 The Endless Promise: 5:36 […] The post Episode 54! Storium Etiquette appeared first on Storium Arc.

In the Coda show, we attempted to distill out the themes and features that characterized the very best of those New Worlds. Also, an interview by Storium founder Stephen Hood. Links:Storium Arc New World RatingsNew World Creation Template The post New Worlds Report Coda appeared first on Storium Arc.

Episode 53! We come back after a lengthy absence to discuss…uh…lengthy absences. How do you manage it when you need to step back from Storium for a while? When someone else needs to? And how do you come back in? Show Notes: Intro: 0:45 Storium News: 01:21 Storium Reading Club: 05:21 Going Absent: 8:10 Absence-Proofing […] The post Episode 53! Absence Makes the Storium Grow Fonder appeared first on Storium Arc.

New Worlds Report returns to explore “A Far Shore” and “Zahel”.   A Far Shore: https://storium.com/world/a-far-shore Zahel: https://storium.com/world/zahel The post New Worlds Report Episode 28: “A Far Shore” and “Zahel” appeared first on Storium Arc.

New Worlds Report returns to add our thoughts to the discussion around the In Nomine world, based on the RPG by Steve Jackson Games. In Nomine world: https://storium.com/world/in-nomine In Nomine RPG: http://www.sjgames.com/in-nomine/ Forum Discussion thread: https://storium.com/forums#/category/general/thread/hh60m8 The post New Worlds Report Episode 27: In Nomine appeared first on Storium Arc.

Episode 52 of the Storium Arc podcast brings you a very nice chat about not very nice characters. Today, we discuss how to play less-than-likable characters – the arrogant, the angry, the mean, and worse – without alienating your fellow players. How do you make someone dislike your character but like you? As predicted, right after recording […] The post Episode 52! Just Not Very Nice appeared first on Storium Arc.