Synopsis
GM Intrusions is the podcast devoted to Numenera, The Strange and other games using the Cypher System. This podcast provides insights to players and GMs as well as product reviews for Numenera, The Strange and other Cypher System games.
Episodes
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GM Intrusions E17 - Interview with Shanna Germain
26/02/2014 Duration: 01h11minShanna Germain joins me on the show this week to discuss a variety of topics including Numenera, The Strange, gamemastering, writing, and so much more!
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GM Intrusions E16 - The Beale of Boregal
18/02/2014 Duration: 01h11minDarcy Ross returns to discuss her experiences running The Beale of Boregal, an adventure for Numenera included in the Corebook. If you're a Numenera GM, this episode is for you! If you're a player who may one day play this adventure, I recommend you not listen past the spoiler-free beginning of the interview. I'll warn you before the spoilers start.
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GM Intrusions E15 - The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Monsters
16/02/2014 Duration: 52minI’ll talk a little bit more about the Ninth World Bestiary in Starwalker Review. This week’s Antagonists and Protagonists features the Bloodfeast Tick. I’ll take a look at The Strange character types in Into The Strange, and I have some great actual play podcasts to recommend in Inspirations. There are some exciting things on the horizon for GM Intrusions. Stay tuned for the Wrap Up to learn more!
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GM Intrusions E14 - The Octopi Are Watching
02/02/2014 Duration: 50minIn this episode of GM Intrusions I discuss some helpful ways to use experience for rerolls in Numenera. I also talk about keeping player character tiers even during an adventure. Is this even important in Cypher games? I delve into the Culova, an interesting and creepy creature you can use to challenge your players. Finally, I talk about the new Lucky descriptor, which was released as part of The Strange Kickstarter.
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GM Intrusions E13 - Interview with Darcy Ross
28/01/2014 Duration: 33minIn this episode I speak with Numenera Gamemaster Darcy Ross about the upcoming Ninth World Bestiary. So grab your dice, and get ready to spend some effort! It's time for a GM Intrusion.
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GM Intrusions E12 - Birds, Beasts & Philethes
19/01/2014 Duration: 01h01minIn this episode of GM Intrusions I explore the Philethis as an antagonist in the new segment Antagonists and Protagonists. I also share some information about The Strange itself. So grab your dice, and get ready to spend some effort! It's time for a GM Intrusion.
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GM Intrusions E11 - Artifacts & Oddities
15/01/2014 Duration: 01h05sIn this episode of GM Intrusions I review the new Numenera Glimmer--Artifacts & Oddities Collection I. I dig into the details of scavenging and identifying artifacts, cyphers and oddities in Under the Lens. Finally, I introduce my new segment, Pathnotes of a Cypher GM, in which I share what I've learned while running my own Numenera campaign. So grab your dice, and get ready to spend some effort! It's time for a GM Intrusion.
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GM Intrusions E10 - Interview with Scott Robinson
06/01/2014 Duration: 01h21sScott Robinson joins me for a discussion of The Strange. We talk about preparing a Strange campaign and discuss some of the many sources of inspiration and ideas for The Strange.
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GM Intrusions E09 - Use Your Cyphers & Use Your Words!
28/12/2013 Duration: 01h05sThis episode is all about cyphers! I start off by reviewing the Cypher Collection I Glimmer for Numenera. Next I talk about cyphers in-depth in Under the Lens. I give you some highlights from The Strange glossary during the Into The Strange segment, and finally in Inspirations I pull some gems from the Numenera corebook to help you create a vivid Ninth World setting for your players.
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GM Intrusions E08 - A Billion Years is a Really Long Time
21/12/2013 Duration: 48minIn this episode I review the Cypher Deck for Numenera in Starwalker Review. I discuss character creation in Under the Lens: The Cypher System. We learn more about Ruk during the Into The Strange segment. Finally, Carl Sagan helps us understand just how long a billion years really is.
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GM Intrusions E07 - Interview with Andrew Cady
09/12/2013 Duration: 48minIn this episode I interview Andrew Cady, the host and GM of the Ninth World Chronicles podcast. We discuss the ins and outs of designing and running a Numenera campaign.
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GM Intrusions E06 - Intrusions & Ardeyn
29/11/2013 Duration: 31minIn this episode I share some ideas for some creative GM Intrusion variants. I also go in-depth on The Strange Kickstarter update number 10, which is all about the recursion Ardeyn. Finally, I end the show with a GM Intrusion idea for your game.
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GM Intrusions E05 - Strange Aeons & Organizations
25/11/2013 Duration: 43minIn this episode I review the second Numenera Glimmer--In Stange Aeons: Lovecraftian Numenera. I also explore the nuances of reducing target number in the Cypher system as opposed to using bonuses. I have a final progress report and wrap-up for The Strange Kickstarter. Finally, I discuss some of the Earth Organizations you'll find in The Strange.
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GM Intrusions E04 - XP, Die Rolls & PvP
11/11/2013 Duration: 40minIn this episode I review the XP Deck for Numenera. I also discuss how difficulties are assigned in the Cypher System. I also go into special rolls on the d20 and how PvP works in Numenera. Finally, I discuss all the different ways xp can be used in Cypher games. I also give an update on The Strange Kickstarter.
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GM Intrusions E03 - Intrusions for All
03/11/2013 Duration: 46minIn this episode I review the Numenera Player's Guide. I explore the endless possibilities of GM Intrusions in Under the Lens. I also give you the latest updates on The Strange Kickstarter. Finally, I supply another GM Inspiration for Numenera and The Strange--the Mistborn trilogy by Brandon Sanderson.
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GM Intrusions E02 - The Best Roleplaying Book Ever
25/10/2013 Duration: 48minIn this episode I tell you why the Numenera corebook is the best Roleplaying book I've ever owned. I also start my series in depth on the Cypher system; in this episode I look at the players rolling all the dice in the game. I give you the latest updates on The Strange Kickstarter, and I talk about Stephen King's The Dark Tower as inspiration for Numenera and The Strange.
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GM Intrusions E01 - Welcome to the Ninth World
20/10/2013 Duration: 57minIn this episode I introduce myself and the podcast. I also discuss why I love the Numenera setting and system. Finally I give an update on The Strange Kickstarter.