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I値l dig into the Cypher System some more and answer some listener questions. I値l talk about the money system in Numenera and offer what is perhaps my first real criticism of the game. I知 also going to finally review the Numenera Character Options supplement.

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Numenera / Sir Arthour's Guide coming out in August!
« on: July 08, 2014, 12:37:36 pm »
Check it out here.

I am really looking forward to this book. The only Numenera supplement I've been more excited for is the World Guide.


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GM Intrusions Podcast / The Obsidian Monolith has begun!
« on: July 04, 2014, 10:37:30 am »
I have completed recording the first episode of The Obsidian Monolith. Tier 4 Patrons already have access, and it will be available to the public in 2-4 weeks. There's still a lot to be done to make it presentable. :)

I'm really excited about this project! I can't wait to share it with you.

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I see this question come up a lot, and I've had to dig up the answer more than once, so I'm posting it here for posterity. :)

The answer is yes. For example, if you're playing a Nano in Numenera, and you want to activate an esotery, but your Intellect Pool is at 0, you would then spend might.

Here is a link to the Google+ thread where Monte Cook clarified this.

Here is a quote of Monte's post:

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It's the intent of the rules that points come out of pools in a certain order of operation, but that as long you obey that order of operation, you can keep spending points. It's just like with damage: you lose points from your Might, and when you have no Might, they come from Speed, and when you have no Speed they come from Intellect.

This means that while yes, esotery power (and Effort associated with that power) comes from Intellect, if you have no Intellect, it comes from Strength. And if you have no Strength, it comes from Speed. So that means someone could indeed harm or even kill themselves by performing esoteries (or other abilities) over and over.

But you should play the way you want. This sort of corner case isn't covered explicitly in the rules.

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Off Topic / Re: Introductions
« on: July 02, 2014, 09:55:10 am »
Sounds like you have a lot of experience and have played a lot of games! That's so awesome that you game with your wife. :)

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Shownotes

I致e got an announcement to make in the Opening Segment as well as my first listener voice mail! I値l also talk about group size, making the most of bad luck, the sun of the Ninth World and Language and Literacy.

In Under the Lens I値l have some rules clarifications for you, including touch attacks and ability costs, calculating edge cost, using abilities tied to a depleted stat pool, swarm rules, and I hope, once and for all, to put to rest the confusion of might vs. speed defense. Finally, I値l show you how to break down rules text for yourself and answer many of your own questions.

Tom Dullemond and I time travel from the past to talk a bit about The Nightmare Switch, and in Antagonists and Protagonists I値l talk about the Hontri.

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GM Intrusions Podcast / New Patronage System Now Live
« on: July 01, 2014, 09:55:02 am »
The new GM Intrusions Patron system is now live. You can check it out here. If you're a current Patron, you'll probably need to re-select your reward level. I apologize for the inconvenience, but this will make the system much easier to grok for new (and current) Patrons. I also made a new video, which is on the page.

Thank you!

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Off Topic / Introductions
« on: June 27, 2014, 09:53:30 am »
You've all heard me talk all about myself on the show. Here's your chance to tell us all about you! You could tell us your history with roleplaying games, what games you play and like, or whatever you want. You have the floor! :)

Welcome to the community and thanks for listening!

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Off Topic / Re: Thanks Nikki for our beautiful forum!
« on: June 27, 2014, 09:40:10 am »
I really like what you've done with it, Nikki. Very nice to have a similar look to the website. Will be even nicer when we get the forums ON the website! :D Ah, someday!

I think the biggest improvement that can be made to the forums at this point is getting more members! If you know someone who's into the Cypher System and not on the forums yet, get them over here! :D

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Off Topic / Re: Thank you for the Orphan Black recommendation
« on: June 27, 2014, 09:38:24 am »
I've seen Warehouse 13 and Psych, but I'll have to look into the other ones. Thanks for the recommendations!

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Numenera / Re: Does Numenera shine best as a sandbox game?
« on: June 27, 2014, 09:37:15 am »
Very good points! It does seem that the sweet spot is somewhere in between pure sandbox and all plot.

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Numenera / Re: Language & Literacy in the Ninth World
« on: June 27, 2014, 09:36:09 am »
Sounds great!

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Thank you! We really appreciate that. :)

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I really regret not getting to Oregon at all while I lived in Washington. I've never been there, but the pictures I've seen are beautiful.

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Shownotes

Jon Wright joins me on the show today to discuss his experiences running and playing Numenera. You might recognize Jon from the DiceStormers actual play podcast and YouTube channel where he痴 run a couple Numenera adventures already.

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