Sat, 25 August 2007  Greetings, I've been working hard on getting this podcast up and
running, everything was running well and even got a test episode
recorded which I plan on releasing shortly after the official launch.
However, my co-host of the time has had to step down from the project.Currently I am looking for another co-host, the details can be found below. ---- Greetings, I'm getting a podcast up and running, though I've hit a few snags along the way, the main one being is my original co-host has unfortunately had to leave the project, but my loss is your gain. Roleplaying 101 is a weekly podcast about gaming. How to run a game, how to play a game, what makes a game special, and etc... While I only have a few episode outlines kicking around in my head, there are easily hundreds of topics that need exploring. Im sure atleast one of you is wondering why I don't pick someone from my offline friend pool, and the answer is simple. I already know what their thoughts are on almost every subject, and same with them to me. I can't surprise them with my views on any subject. And, I've noticed another trend with gaming podcasts, the hosts share to many half stories that don't make any sense to the listener. In jokes do not make for a good podcast, unless only your friends are listening. As such, if I can find a good partner whom Ive never gamed with our experiences will be vastly different, our thoughts and ideas will be new to each other and this will create genuine surprise and arguments. There are a few requirements for any co-host, these are as follows. Hardware/software Requirements: A good Mic. Something better then what was shipped with your PC. Skype www.skype.com Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Broadband headphones/earbuds Ability to use Google Docs http://docs.google.com A quiet room to record in. Dogs barking, cats meowing, and women nagging are bad. Causing more work for everyone. Personal requirements. Committed, there everyweek to record, on an IM program several times a week to discuss future casts. -I know reallife happens i can accept that. Knowledge of gaming systems, I know alot of them, I'd like someone else who does too. Entertaining. Not a dry educational only podcast, but banter and friendly arguments are needed. Active on the cast forums, and moderate them with an iron fist. As for when we would be recording, scheduling is always the hardest. Monday-Friday I am free from 2pm until 7pm. Tuesday nights I am completely free, otherwise I am booked. Please keep this in mind if you are considering taking the project. I am in the EST timezone. I've invested alot of time, money and energy into this project. All I'm asking from a co-host is time and energy. Being at the recording sessions weekly, keeping currently with google docs, or email. Checking in on the forums, aswell as keeping the creative and fresh ideas flowing into our episodes. So, if you are interested drop me a PM here look at the following list: MSN & Email: Horsepool@gmail.com Skype: MsTilly (Wives account, but we have skype out on it. Smartasses.) AIM:Threx Of Thamasa If you have any questions, please feel free to ask here for all to see. Thanks for your time! -Mike Category: News -- posted at: 12:32 PM Comments[3] |
Alright, TGMS has gone to bat for ya. We mention your situation and linked to ya. Hope it helps.
posted by: Mario on Thu, 8/30 05:13 PM EDT
Questions:
Who is your target audienc, and how do you intend to present your advice to the target audience?
When you write that your show is about "How to run a game, how to play a game, what makes a game special, and etc...", what styles of gaming are you planning to focus on?
Who is your target audienc, and how do you intend to present your advice to the target audience?
When you write that your show is about "How to run a game, how to play a game, what makes a game special, and etc...", what styles of gaming are you planning to focus on?
I've been asked a few questions long those lines, and honestly I can only answer a few of them.
The target audience is obviously role-players who listen to podcasts, and I do not plan on focusing on particular style of game. While it may happen that is most definitely not the plan. I enjoy most styles of games. Dungeon crawls, heavy social interaction and highly tactical are all things I enjoy and believe can exist togeather for an ultimate game of hacking, strategizing and socializing.
As for presentation, it's hard to say before recording. What looks good on paper may not sound so pleasing and may pose other problems. Overall the only real difference I thought about before diving into the project is I intentionally did not grab a local friend I've gamed with. I wanted a co-host whom I've never played with, creating situations of surprise and genuine disagreement of how things are done. Conflict is interesting and verbal masturbation is not.
The target audience is obviously role-players who listen to podcasts, and I do not plan on focusing on particular style of game. While it may happen that is most definitely not the plan. I enjoy most styles of games. Dungeon crawls, heavy social interaction and highly tactical are all things I enjoy and believe can exist togeather for an ultimate game of hacking, strategizing and socializing.
As for presentation, it's hard to say before recording. What looks good on paper may not sound so pleasing and may pose other problems. Overall the only real difference I thought about before diving into the project is I intentionally did not grab a local friend I've gamed with. I wanted a co-host whom I've never played with, creating situations of surprise and genuine disagreement of how things are done. Conflict is interesting and verbal masturbation is not.
posted by: Mike on Tue, 9/4 04:37 PM EDT
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