Title: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultant Andrew Gaska! - AvP Galaxy Podcast #116
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 30, 2020, 03:00:28 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 30, 2020, 03:00:28 PM
We have just uploaded the 116th episode of the Alien vs. Predator Galaxy Podcast (right-click and save as to download)! Corporal Hicks and RidgeTop are joined once again by franchise consultant Andrew E Gaska to discuss Alien: The Roleplaying Game, an award winning RPG that Drew served as the world and adventure writer for!
We discuss how to write scenarios for unpredictable players, reconciling different entries in the lore, deep and head canon and plenty more!
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Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: bobby brown on Oct 01, 2020, 04:12:43 PM
Post by: bobby brown on Oct 01, 2020, 04:12:43 PM
what DID he say???? ;D
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 01, 2020, 04:35:15 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 01, 2020, 04:35:15 PM
I'll never tell. :P
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: bobby brown on Oct 01, 2020, 04:56:05 PM
Post by: bobby brown on Oct 01, 2020, 04:56:05 PM
Ill suck your d*ck man.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 01, 2020, 06:25:13 PM
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 01, 2020, 06:25:13 PM
Why hasn't this turned into a new canon war yet?
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 01, 2020, 06:27:06 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 01, 2020, 06:27:06 PM
:laugh: I'm afraid I'll have to decline the offer.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 02, 2020, 12:53:01 AM
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 02, 2020, 12:53:01 AM
How about some cheeseburgers?
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: 0321recon on Oct 02, 2020, 01:26:19 AM
Post by: 0321recon on Oct 02, 2020, 01:26:19 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 01, 2020, 04:35:15 PM
I'll never tell. :P
(https://en.meming.world/images/en/8/8e/All_Right_Then%2C_Keep_Your_Secrets.jpg)
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 02, 2020, 07:22:44 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 02, 2020, 07:22:44 AM
I can't be bribed. :-X
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: bobby brown on Oct 02, 2020, 11:56:24 AM
Post by: bobby brown on Oct 02, 2020, 11:56:24 AM
Was it better or worse than David being the original Jockey? (an idea I hate myself)
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Kradan on Oct 02, 2020, 12:15:52 PM
Post by: Kradan on Oct 02, 2020, 12:15:52 PM
Quote from: bobby brown on Oct 01, 2020, 04:56:05 PM
Ill suck your d*ck man.
Saved
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: bobby brown on Oct 02, 2020, 04:27:07 PM
Post by: bobby brown on Oct 02, 2020, 04:27:07 PM
it's supposed to come of as a threat.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Kradan on Oct 03, 2020, 09:24:21 AM
Post by: Kradan on Oct 03, 2020, 09:24:21 AM
Well, now I'm sure scared
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with
Post by: SM on Oct 03, 2020, 10:05:10 PM
Post by: SM on Oct 03, 2020, 10:05:10 PM
I should've got myself a 'Franchise Consultant' business card...
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talki...
Post by: Xenomrph on Oct 03, 2020, 10:31:34 PM
Post by: Xenomrph on Oct 03, 2020, 10:31:34 PM
Quote from: bobby brown on Oct 02, 2020, 04:27:07 PMlmao
it's supposed to come of as a threat.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Samhain13 on Oct 04, 2020, 02:56:38 AM
Post by: Samhain13 on Oct 04, 2020, 02:56:38 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Oct 01, 2020, 06:25:13 PM
Why hasn't this turned into a new canon war yet?
We will get there.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Xiggz456 on Oct 04, 2020, 03:41:33 AM
Post by: Xiggz456 on Oct 04, 2020, 03:41:33 AM
Great interview guys! I've been a huge fan of what Gaska's done for the lore and it was great hearing his take on things. Really good episode!
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Kailem on Oct 04, 2020, 05:52:17 PM
Post by: Kailem on Oct 04, 2020, 05:52:17 PM
This was a great listen! It's really cool to hear from the guy who actually wrote the scenarios and lore for this game. I absolutely love both Chariots of the Gods and Destroyer of Worlds, between them they really do perfectly encapsulate everything I'd want from an Alien roleplaying game (and that's with a fair amount of Destroyer still to go), so I personally think he's done a fantastic job with it.
I love the approach he took with the lore and the inclusion of all these things from alternate or unused scripts and how it can all fit even if those stories were never made or aren't "canon". And I'm really glad he's on the same page as I suspect most of us are in terms of deliberately including some "outs" for the more controversial aspects of the lore that have been introduced of late! :laugh: To be honest I think it's the perfect way to approach it, because it really caters to any and all fans no matter what your own personal opinions of that stuff might be.
And hell yes, he's a fan of the Kenner figures and the Scorpion Aliens! :laugh: I should have known that would get a mention given how much lore is in there for Tanaka 5 in the core rulebook. I've totally been mulling over ideas for a homebrew adventure set there when I saw how fleshed-out it was for such a relatively obscure thing. :laugh:
That's great to hear that they've got a ton of stuff in the works for the future too, way more than I would have even hoped for! It makes sense that the pandemic pushed back the Colonial Marines sourcebook, since it certainly would have made sense for it to come out at the same time as Destroyer. But given how good the Starter Set is, especially for someone like me who isn't just new to this game but tabletop rpg's in general, I can't say I've got any complaints.
So if Chariots and Destroyer cover two of the three core themes of the game, and this trilogy-capper is going to cover the third, I can totally see us taking on the roles of colonists or roughnecks who've discovered some ancient alien ruins on some desolate planet somewhere. Something that fits with images like these:
(https://images-geeknative-com.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/26224233/alien-rpg-1.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1920&ssl=1)
(https://assets.dicebreaker.com/alien-rpg-art-ship.jpg/BROK/resize/1200x1200%3E/format/jpg/quality/70/alien-rpg-art-ship.jpg)
Perhaps even (*Chariot of the Gods spoilers*)....
Either way since I'm sure we'll probably be seeing that one before any of the rest I hope we get it sooner rather than later, as I've definitely become hooked on this game!
And a possible Isolation-themed scenario too? That would certainly be another cool one to see, as there's plenty of characters and things you could do with that.
Wonder if the brand that was mentioned earlier in the podcast that he's working on is Free League's upcoming Cthulhu rpg? Either way after the fantastic job he and they did with this one I'll definitely be picking that up for sure, and it'd only increases the chances of it being awesome too if he's going to be one of the ones responsible for writing the adventures for that as well.
I love the approach he took with the lore and the inclusion of all these things from alternate or unused scripts and how it can all fit even if those stories were never made or aren't "canon". And I'm really glad he's on the same page as I suspect most of us are in terms of deliberately including some "outs" for the more controversial aspects of the lore that have been introduced of late! :laugh: To be honest I think it's the perfect way to approach it, because it really caters to any and all fans no matter what your own personal opinions of that stuff might be.
And hell yes, he's a fan of the Kenner figures and the Scorpion Aliens! :laugh: I should have known that would get a mention given how much lore is in there for Tanaka 5 in the core rulebook. I've totally been mulling over ideas for a homebrew adventure set there when I saw how fleshed-out it was for such a relatively obscure thing. :laugh:
That's great to hear that they've got a ton of stuff in the works for the future too, way more than I would have even hoped for! It makes sense that the pandemic pushed back the Colonial Marines sourcebook, since it certainly would have made sense for it to come out at the same time as Destroyer. But given how good the Starter Set is, especially for someone like me who isn't just new to this game but tabletop rpg's in general, I can't say I've got any complaints.
So if Chariots and Destroyer cover two of the three core themes of the game, and this trilogy-capper is going to cover the third, I can totally see us taking on the roles of colonists or roughnecks who've discovered some ancient alien ruins on some desolate planet somewhere. Something that fits with images like these:
(https://images-geeknative-com.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/26224233/alien-rpg-1.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1920&ssl=1)
(https://assets.dicebreaker.com/alien-rpg-art-ship.jpg/BROK/resize/1200x1200%3E/format/jpg/quality/70/alien-rpg-art-ship.jpg)
Perhaps even (*Chariot of the Gods spoilers*)....
Spoiler
....heading to the same planet the crew of the Cronus got all their "samples" from in the first place?
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Either way since I'm sure we'll probably be seeing that one before any of the rest I hope we get it sooner rather than later, as I've definitely become hooked on this game!
And a possible Isolation-themed scenario too? That would certainly be another cool one to see, as there's plenty of characters and things you could do with that.
Wonder if the brand that was mentioned earlier in the podcast that he's working on is Free League's upcoming Cthulhu rpg? Either way after the fantastic job he and they did with this one I'll definitely be picking that up for sure, and it'd only increases the chances of it being awesome too if he's going to be one of the ones responsible for writing the adventures for that as well.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with
Post by: Delta Echo Alpha Delta on Oct 08, 2020, 08:00:43 AM
Post by: Delta Echo Alpha Delta on Oct 08, 2020, 08:00:43 AM
Quote from: SM on Oct 03, 2020, 10:05:10 PM
I should've got myself a 'Franchise Consultant' business card...
Lol can I make you one?
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Bug hunt wilson on Oct 12, 2020, 03:59:04 AM
Post by: Bug hunt wilson on Oct 12, 2020, 03:59:04 AM
I hope we see the UPP in future alien novels and comics
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with
Post by: SM on Oct 12, 2020, 07:32:15 AM
Post by: SM on Oct 12, 2020, 07:32:15 AM
Quote from: muthur9000 on Oct 08, 2020, 08:00:43 AMQuote from: SM on Oct 03, 2020, 10:05:10 PM
I should've got myself a 'Franchise Consultant' business card...
Lol can I make you one?
:laugh: I think they're reserved for famous people who get interviewed on podcasts.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Kradan on Oct 12, 2020, 09:53:58 AM
Post by: Kradan on Oct 12, 2020, 09:53:58 AM
I don't think Hicks would mind getting you on the show. It's only matter of saying "Please"
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG
Post by: SM on Oct 12, 2020, 10:17:10 AM
Post by: SM on Oct 12, 2020, 10:17:10 AM
How gauche.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Kradan on Oct 12, 2020, 10:56:52 AM
Post by: Kradan on Oct 12, 2020, 10:56:52 AM
As you wish
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 12, 2020, 11:13:39 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 12, 2020, 11:13:39 AM
I've asked you on in the past!
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability,
Post by: SM on Oct 13, 2020, 10:41:30 PM
Post by: SM on Oct 13, 2020, 10:41:30 PM
Must've missed the memo.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Kradan on Oct 13, 2020, 10:45:38 PM
Post by: Kradan on Oct 13, 2020, 10:45:38 PM
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/FearlessHonorableLeech-size_restricted.gif)
Spoiler
I had to
[close]
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability,
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 13, 2020, 10:47:30 PM
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 13, 2020, 10:47:30 PM
Quote from: SM on Oct 13, 2020, 10:41:30 PM
Must've missed the memo.
Does that mean it's a go?
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: SiL on Oct 14, 2020, 06:59:36 AM
Post by: SiL on Oct 14, 2020, 06:59:36 AM
Probably depends on if he likes getting up early in the morning.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 14, 2020, 07:21:39 AM
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 14, 2020, 07:21:39 AM
SM doesn't sleep. He waits.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 14, 2020, 07:41:58 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 14, 2020, 07:41:58 AM
Quote from: SiL on Oct 14, 2020, 06:59:36 AM
Probably depends on if he likes getting up early in the morning.
To be fair, if we sacked off Adam, could do it at a reasonable Aussie time on the weekend.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Kradan on Oct 14, 2020, 08:17:13 AM
Post by: Kradan on Oct 14, 2020, 08:17:13 AM
YOU DO NOT SACK OFF ADAM! We need some Requiem love !
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: SiL on Oct 14, 2020, 09:01:02 AM
Post by: SiL on Oct 14, 2020, 09:01:02 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 14, 2020, 07:41:58 AMBah, we'll just make our own podcast! With blackjack, and hookers!Quote from: SiL on Oct 14, 2020, 06:59:36 AM
Probably depends on if he likes getting up early in the morning.
To be fair, if we sacked off Adam, could do it at a reasonable Aussie time on the weekend.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Kradan on Oct 14, 2020, 11:20:18 AM
Post by: Kradan on Oct 14, 2020, 11:20:18 AM
I'd honestly love SM-SiL podcast show. You two have great chemistry
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: SiL on Oct 14, 2020, 01:13:08 PM
Post by: SiL on Oct 14, 2020, 01:13:08 PM
I feel like I'd be hopelessly outclassed in that pairing.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Kradan on Oct 14, 2020, 02:32:40 PM
Post by: Kradan on Oct 14, 2020, 02:32:40 PM
(https://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m53zhsdYtf1r207t9o3_500.gif)
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 16, 2020, 06:28:10 AM
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 16, 2020, 06:28:10 AM
Quote from: Kradan on Oct 14, 2020, 11:20:18 AM
I'd honestly love SM-SiL podcast show. You two have great chemistry
We may need subtitles to translate all the strayan.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: SiL on Oct 16, 2020, 06:38:44 AM
Post by: SiL on Oct 16, 2020, 06:38:44 AM
Fair dinkum mate.
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Glaive on Oct 16, 2020, 08:31:17 PM
Post by: Glaive on Oct 16, 2020, 08:31:17 PM
I have only just skimmed the damn thing...and am already in love...I am reminded of the first time I cracked the original "Call of Cthulhu" back in the 80's...absolutely gob-smacking (with MUCH cooler artwork...)
...only thing that niggles a bit is how little the Synthetics get page-wise...maybe in a future Supplement?
Anyway, Keep On Keeping On, and I'll See Ya On The Flip-Side!
...only thing that niggles a bit is how little the Synthetics get page-wise...maybe in a future Supplement?
Anyway, Keep On Keeping On, and I'll See Ya On The Flip-Side!
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Kradan on Oct 16, 2020, 08:33:44 PM
Post by: Kradan on Oct 16, 2020, 08:33:44 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Oct 16, 2020, 06:28:10 AMQuote from: Kradan on Oct 14, 2020, 11:20:18 AM
I'd honestly love SM-SiL podcast show. You two have great chemistry
We may need subtitles to translate all the strayan.
Idk, It's not a problem with muthur9000
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 16, 2020, 09:46:21 PM
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 16, 2020, 09:46:21 PM
For quick reference, when they say "naeiou," it means "no."
Title: Re: Barroom Canon, Deep Lore & Unpredictability, Talking Alien RPG with Writer & Franchise Consultan
Post by: SiL on Oct 16, 2020, 11:31:52 PM
Post by: SiL on Oct 16, 2020, 11:31:52 PM
Yeah, nah, we say yeah, nah mate.