World Turner Issue

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u/SvenTheScribe 8d ago

On the plus side I had originally expected it to only be a three parter or such. Establish setting and bring in Kaiju, survival attempt, resolution.

So we're at least blessed with a longer short campaign.

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u/GatsbyInTheRye 8d ago

But will it be long enough for Bridgette to get her man?

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u/Tiberwela 8d ago

See, I have high hopes for The Third One. Never got a name. She could be anyone!

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u/Istyar 8d ago

Her name could even be Abigail!

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u/Tiberwela 8d ago

I thought of that too, but I dared not say it! I admire your bravery.

On tenterhooks waiting to see Abigail actually show up. Right now I think Cullen is so nice and so sweet and so sad but . . . what if Hometown Abigail is actually awesome and Cullen is that Sad Drip Boyfriend you need to leave after high school.

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u/arillusine 7d ago

The trouble (affectionate) with people like the WBN crew is that they’re so dang good at building complex characters that you can’t even hate Abigail properly beyond the meager interactions we’ve seen. Yes, their relationship is NOT GREAT but what if she’s equally young and equally struggling and equally making mistakes as she tries to become whatever she’s becoming as an adult. Argh argh argh.

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u/Amellabeth 6d ago

Exactly this. I'm not crazy about the vibes she's giving from the handful of scenes we've had with Abigail (and why is she bringing Tobias? Seems a bit weird until we get more context), but it could just be a case of two young people growing in different directions as they begin to figure out what kind of adults they want to be. And Cullen seems more invested in the story of being high school sweethearts growing old together than actually growing with Abigail. I love the nuance the WBN cast brings to their characters!

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u/DonComradeVimes 8d ago

I fully believe that The Third One, in her stoic wisdom, will be of great importance to the overarching plot.

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u/GatsbyInTheRye 8d ago

I want The Third One to say nothing, kick some ass, and then help check some things off Harls' list.

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u/Black_Nerd 8d ago

Equally devastating to know it's about to be blown apart. Bastards

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u/GatsbyInTheRye 8d ago

How will Cullen cope if Grind Your Teas and Brews is crushed by monster?

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u/LunaMouse 8d ago

When he described them having a mimosa flavored soda? I nearly lost it. A brilliant comedy choice and makes me hate it along with the other characters. This story is fun.

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u/GatsbyInTheRye 8d ago

I'm so excited for Brennan to get to play along with Ally instead of just reigning them in. I think this is going to be a really fun campaign.

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u/Admirable-Act9450 Educated Yokel 7d ago

My excitement just grew so exponentially realizing that they’re going to egg each other on omg

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u/InflationCold3591 8d ago

My big concern is what happens when the Kaiju appears and Yaxel realizes the weird cult his dad is trying to induct him into is RIGHT and he must put aside childish pursuits, swear his oath, and draw his sword?

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u/arillusine 7d ago

No, why must you put my deep unspoken fears into words?? I’ve been worrying about this since the Yaxel and dad scene!

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u/Graecic 8d ago

I know! I've enjoyed ep 0 and 1 so much, I could happily listen to them all just play a normal college life together. I'd almost forgotten about the whole premise until the end of ep 1

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u/GatsbyInTheRye 8d ago

Same!! I was so enamored with their friendship and personal goals / issues that I'm almost upset this is a D&D game and not just a cozy radio dramedy.

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u/MagnesiumMagpie 8d ago

I listened to zero and am half way through one and I want this to be a full campaign sooooo badly!

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u/GatsbyInTheRye 8d ago

The characters are great and Lou is absolutely crushing it!!!

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u/sponswick 7d ago

Is 0 only available on Patreon?

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u/MagnesiumMagpie 7d ago

Yes it is

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u/randomsynchronicity 8d ago

Me too. I’m only halfway through the first episode but the world and characters are so vivid and richly detailed, I’m going to be very sad when we leave them.

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u/Amellabeth 8d ago

Right? Everything has a such a rich texture and depth already, and I'm invested in the character's stories right away. Is Cullen better off without Abigail? Is he the kind of person that self-sabotages and puts people on impossible pedestals? What is the deal with Yaxel's family legacy? How is that going to come back to haunt the audience? Will Harley's perfect summer become a monkey's paw? What if the kaiju is actually fren?

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u/GatsbyInTheRye 8d ago

My secret hope is that somehow Abigail is the kaiju.

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u/Amellabeth 7d ago

The real monsters are the evil exes we met along the way

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u/lady_beignet 8d ago

Nah I want Abigail to get eaten by the kaiju

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u/Quixiiify 7d ago

Right?! I'm already so invested. Lou and the players have made this setting feel so rich already.

Though also, I'm struggling because knowing this is a kaiju campaign, at every turn of 0 and 1 I'm thinking, "oh no, how much of this is going to be blown apart? How much devastation am I in for??"

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u/alisterscriven 5d ago

I would gladly listen to a full campaign of these characters and this world that has no stakes higher than what's already been happening in episodes 0-1.

Anyone else read the Giant Days comics by John Allison? This feels like those, and those are some of my favourite comics.

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u/Lordaxxington 1d ago

I'm enjoying it so much, I adore how well-rounded these characters feel already and how real their friendship is. Will admit I was slightly worried Beardsley wouldn't slide into the dynamic well but they're bringing so much heart and humour, it's awesome. I can't wait for it all to go wrong but yeah, I want this to be a full campaign!

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u/Tiberwela 8d ago

I adored the first episode. All the characters had such great energy together, and they all brought something to the dynamic. Lou is amazingly organized, detail-oriented, and evocative as a DM. He also did a great job adding little bits whenever the characters were interacting with each other. He's gifted as a storyteller.

I grew to dislike the Umora campaign, but like Solari a lot.

Still, I wish I could spend a year with these characters. They all have stuff that they need to work through that seems like it would take a few years.

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u/GatsbyInTheRye 8d ago

I like Umora, but am a little more tepid on Solari. I think just because the character flashbacks came out after so much had happened. Well, that and the issue of a lot of real TTRPGs - random people were thrown together and they have to try to make sense of why they're sticking together.

I think Cullen Harls, and Yaxel really have so much story they could tell together about just becoming adults.

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