RPPR Episode 180: Deep Red and Interpreting Clues

News: Check out the schedule for our schedule for livestreaming on the RPPR Patreon Discord! Also, we’ve been posting some banger episodes on the Mixed Six, so don’t forget to check that out if you haven’t already! Synopsis: Caleb and I have recently watched the classic Argento film, Deep Red, and it sparked a discussion on investigative games. It demonstrates the challenge of interpreting clues versus finding clues. It also shows the perils of chasing red herrings. If you’ve struggled to run a good mystery game, especially a Gumshoe Engine game, this episode is for you! Shout Outs Slay the Spire: An addicting deck-building roguelike game Hades: An addicting action RPG roguelike Carrion: An excellent horror-themed metroidvania game The Invitation: a thriller about a dinner party The Beach House: a horror flick about cosmic horror and awkward dinner parties The Wide Carnivorous Sky: a collection of horror short stories Radiant Dawn: A Delta Green-esque horror novel Song: The Welcoming by 2 Mello

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Role Playing Public Radio is a tabletop RPG podcast for all gamers! Our shows feature gaming advice, reviews, and discussions about the hobby. Hosted by award-winning author, Ross Payton, RPPR is a must listen for everyone interested in tabletop games. Whether you're an experienced GM or new to hobby, there's something here for you. If you want to create your own game, you can listen to our ongoing series Game Designer Workshop, where we look at every aspect of publishing RPGs, from initial design to printing and shipping your own game. In our regular episodes, We also look at some of the weirdest games ever published in our After Hours series.