Bebop Tabletop: Designing a Cowboy Bebop RPG
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3. 2. 1. This is Bebop Tabletop: The podcast that’s turning each episode of Cowboy Bebop into a new tabletop RPG. Think Dungeons and Dragons with space cowboys! Each week, join Lijo John and Andrew Wu, as they remix the characters, music, and themes of the beloved anime classic into a game you can play. Let’s Jam! Cover art by https://www.twitter.com/ecokitti (@ecokitti) Follow us on Twitter for Cowboy Bebop and RPG news, announcements, and more https://www.twitter.com/beboptabletop (@BebopTabletop) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
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Description:
3. 2. 1. This is Bebop Tabletop: The podcast that’s turning each episode of Cowboy Bebop into a new tabletop RPG. Think Dungeons and Dragons with space cowboys! Each week, join Lijo John and Andrew Wu, as they remix the characters, music, and themes of the beloved anime classic into a game you can play. Let’s Jam! Cover art by https://www.twitter.com/ecokitti (@ecokitti) Follow us on Twitter for Cowboy Bebop and RPG news, announcements, and more https://www.twitter.com/beboptabletop (@BebopTabletop) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Twitter:
@BebopTabletop
Language:
English
Website:
https://beboptabletop.com/
Episodes
Cowboy Funk - Gettin' Quibi Wit It ft. The Bebop Beat
4/18/2022
This week, we hang out with Bebop's Elite, The Bebop Beat, to shoot the sheet about Cowboy Funk, the Queen of England, and bounty hunting as the crew of the DragonPop.
Thanks again to Jamie and Lauren for playing our game!
Mentions this week:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_Parental_Guidelineshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_(Backstreet_Boys_album)https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ranking-star-trek-captain-catchphrases/
Our Bebop Beat Must Listen...
Duration:01:03:43
Boogie Woogie Feng Shui - The Newbie Bounty Hunters
4/6/2022
This week we follow the three Qis in Boogie Woogie Feng Shui.
We discuss the heavenly anime known as Cowboy Bebop, we dive into earthly game mechanics of Bebop Tabletop, and we hear our magnetic new-to-tabletop friends in our latest playtest!
Special thanks to Patty, Steph, Kizer, and Ariel for play-testing this week's game!
This week we introduce Three (3) New Mechanics:
- Injuries
- Distance
- Last Gasp Gambits
Interested in listening to the full play session? Leave us a Podchaser...
Duration:00:47:30
Pierrot Le Fou - Encounter at Space Land
3/29/2022
This week, we talk about mad space clowns and jump into our second playtest featuring the familiar faces of Matt and Travis (and also Colin)!
Stick around for our immediate playtest thoughts and what we think we should fix next!
Mentioned in this...
Duration:02:06:07
Wild Horses - The First Playtest
3/21/2022
This week we welcome back Meg and Jack and introduce Joe from our regular Dungeons and Dragons table as they take on our first playtest based on Wild Horses!
Let's consider this the first Bebop Tabletop Actual Play!
Interested in a release of the full play session? Leave us a comment and a review to let us know!
Mentioned in this...
Duration:01:40:22
Virtuoso Session - Talking Art with Travis Overstreet
3/14/2022
Help Ukraine:
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This week, we start talking 'bout art, but like a good jazz solo, we follow the flow! We hope you enjoy our conversation with Artist Travis Overstreet (https://overstreetart.com/)
Would you be interested in a deluxe art version of our rulebook? Let us know! Maybe in a podcast review why not?
Lijo's Shows
Mentioned in this episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_GiraudAdult...
Duration:01:01:33
Speak Like a Child - Building Faye Valentine
3/7/2022
This week, Lijo and Wu speak like children and leave a message for their future selves.
Also in this session, they build a playable Faye Valentine character using the brand new skills list.
It's a good thing that in space no one can see you cry.
While you're here, why not leave us a review? Or two?
Mentioned in this episode:
Game of the SceneDid I do that?
Theme and Music by @wufire
Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
"The Hero of Waterdeep" - Lyrics by Andrew...
Duration:00:49:53
Mushroom Samba - Game Master Mamba ft. Cole Rush
2/28/2022
No, you're not on mushrooms! This week we're visited by writer and friend Cole Rush! We talk about hard-learned tricks for Dungeon Mastering and a girl and her dog and a bunch of space mushrooms.
Let's kick the beat!
Two articles for Cole!
What I Learned From Breaking Up With D&DWe’re In The Middle Of A Bardic Revolution@ColeRush1
Mentioned in this episode:
reviewThree Pillars
Theme and Music by @wufire
Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
Help...
Duration:01:00:50
Black Dog Serenade - Making a Game for Superfans ft. Jesse from Sudden But Inevitable
2/21/2022
This week we're joined by Jesse from the excellent Sudden But Inevitable podcast to talk about Black Dog Serenade and how to design Tabletop RPGs for superfans.
Grab your dice, bring a friend, and prepare your questions for the game maestro!
Mentioned in this episode:
Sudden But InevitableJesse on TwitterCon AirShut Up and Sit Down - The TeachFireflyJamming with Edward"Be Excellent to Each Other"Cowboy Diplomacy
Theme and Music by @wufire
Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen...
Duration:01:06:36
My Funny Valentine - Cheerful Nihilism ft. Patty
2/14/2022
Happy Valentine's Day!
This week we welcome our friend and expert of most things nerdy, Patty (pattygoesrhar) joins us to talk My Funny Valentine.
Stop by for Futurama references and Super Fun Happy Times in this really weird cub scout meeting!
Mentioned in this episode:
wufireGotPowerGoose Goose DuckInuyasha! Kagome!Paleofuture"Nice is different than Good"Assassin's Creed OdysseyBlades in the Dark - Flashbacks Dungeons and Daddies
Theme and Music by @wufire
Additional Music by...
Duration:01:00:28
Bohemian Rhapsody - A Ship of Your Own
2/7/2022
In space, no one can hear you moo... so be heard in your own customized, personalized zipcraft!
This week, join Lijo and Andrew as they talk about the game mechanics implications of building spaceships, possible player versus player tweaks, and the VHS Era of Anime.
So slap a flame decal on your fastest vehicle and stop on by!
Mentioned in this episode:
Handles Like a BistroDimension 20 - No Thank You, InsuranceAnime was a MistakewufireGotPower
Theme and Music by @wufire
Additional...
Duration:00:43:09
Jupiter Jazz (Part 1 and 2) - Space Lonely ft. Meg and Jack
1/31/2022
Meg and Jack stop by to talk Jupiter Jazz and Space Loneliness.
Along the way we discuss handling sensitive topics at the table (no flirting with Lijo!) and adding a little bit of style (dice) and fashion.
All this and more in this EX+ rated session with our ttrpg family members!
Mentioned in this episode:
TV Tropes - Bury Your GaysDimension 20 - Misfits and Magic using Kids on BroomsSpike Puffy Coat MemewufireGotPower
Theme and Music by @wufire
Additional Music by orzalaga and...
Duration:01:07:18
Toys in the Attic - One Shots and Rock Lobsters ft. Matt DiCarlo
1/24/2022
It's 2022 and we're talking Toys in the Attic with special guest Matt DiCarlo!
We try to fit this bottle episode into our system and try not to spoil any Ganymede rock lobster on the way.
Listen in to this mutant Alien one-shot and have a Moderately Better New Year!
Mentioned in this episode:
Dave ArnesonStar Wars Roleplaying GameThe Tommy Westphall UniverseBetrayal at House on the Hill
Theme and Music by @wufire
Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
This podcast...
Duration:00:49:29
Intermission - Showdown at the Yoko Corral
1/17/2022
Sometimes the hunter becomes the hunted.
Sometimes the hunted has a podcast.
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Duration:00:00:56
Intermission - Pirate Radio
1/10/2022
A little musical intermission. Sorry about the static.
Music Credit:
Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4342-shades-of-spring
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Duration:00:01:44
Intermission - Holiday 2072
1/3/2022
Wait... What is this?
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Duration:00:00:37
Special Session - Mechanical Rodeo
12/27/2021
Wait, I don't remember this episode of the show!
This week we take a break from our regular format to summarize the mechanics and lessons we've learned over the last 10 sessions of Bebop Tabletop! If you want to know how our game will be played, this is the one to listen to!
Theme and Music by @wufire
Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
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Duration:00:35:16
Ganymede Elegy - Pillars of Character Creation
12/20/2021
This week we discuss our Three Pillars of Character creation as Jet faces his art-house, noir past on Ganymede.
Will exploding scenes actually appear in our game? Let's find out together!
The Three Pillars
Theme and Music by @wufire
Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
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Duration:00:41:56
Jamming With Edward - Crew Dynamics ft. Evan Young
12/13/2021
As Ed joins the Bebop crew, we welcome our first guest host Evan Young!
We talk about crew dynamics, player dynamics, and ultimately how game rules can never replace good old fashioned communication.
Mentioned in this episode:
Conserving Every Healing ItemAnother space western TV show - Firefly/r/rpghorrorstoriesMyspace
Theme and Music by @wufire
Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
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Duration:00:40:06
Waltz for Venus - Success and Skill Checks
12/6/2021
A trip to beautiful Venus is just what the doctor ordered as we look at skill checks, partial successes, advantages, and disadvantages. Don't worry about the spores, bring your Universal Money Card, and come on by!
(Warning: exposure to role playing games may cause excessive fun)
Mentioned in this episode:
"Are we the baddies?" sketch
Theme and Music by @wufire
Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
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Duration:00:47:10
Heavy Metal Queen - Breaking Down a Scene
11/29/2021
No blues this week as we meet the interstellar trucker VT and her cat Zeros. As she chases down Decker, we break down the scene using all the mechanics we've developed so far, and even make up new ones to fill in the gaps!
Check with your doctor to see if space is right for you!
Mentioned in this episode:
How Long Humans Survive in Space WIthout a Spacesuit
Theme and Music by @wufire
Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay
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Duration:00:46:49