6: [Theatre] What Escaped from the Demonic Z.O.O.O.O. (part 1)

6: [Theatre] What Escaped from the Demonic Z.O.O.O.O. (part 1)

Author: FOSS and Crafts August 20, 2020 Duration: 0:00

On the first ever episode of FOSS and Crafts Theatre (a new subshow of FOSS and Crafts), Chris and Morgan are joined by veteran role playing game players Nick and LP to bring everyone a story of three demonic employees of the international conglomerate, Demonstrative Industries. Something has escaped from the Demonic Z.O.O.O.O. to the human realm, and its up to our demon heroes to clean up the mess before anyone finds out. Can they succeed in their mission and keep their corporate overlords pleased with them, or will things get dramatically out of hand... or perhaps something in-between? Find out on today's episode (part one of two)!

Links:

  • If you haven't already, perhaps listen to FOSS & Crafts Episode 1: Collabortive Storytelling with Dice which introduces the idea of narrative RPGs. (That's also where we floated the idea to listeners of doing live RPG episodes as a way of generating new free culture content, to which we got an enthusiastic response, leading to this new sub-show!)

  • See also Freeform Universal (the RPG system used for this episode, explained in depth in Episode 1)!


There's a quiet hum of activity in the spaces where code meets clay, where shared patterns build both software and sweaters. FOSS and Crafts lives in that overlap, exploring the tangible connections between free and open-source software and the hands-on world of making. Each episode is a conversation that wanders from the philosophy of shared source code to the practical joys of knitting, woodworking, electronics, or any craft fueled by community and open knowledge. You'll hear from people who see little distinction between contributing to a software project and preserving a traditional skill; both are acts of care passed along. This podcast digs into how these parallel cultures solve problems, welcome newcomers, and sustain themselves not through scarcity but through abundance. It’s for anyone who has ever felt the satisfaction of fixing something with a well-placed line of code or a perfectly sewn stitch, and who believes the best things are often made together. Tune in for thoughtful discussions that are less about tutorials and more about the underlying spirit of creation, all while keeping your hands busy.
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1: Collaborative Storytelling with Dice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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You've probably heard of "tabletop Role Playing Games" (or, tabletop RPGs) before, but what are they? In this episode, Chris and Morgan introduce a subset of RPGs called "Narrative RPGs" whose mechanics are focused prima…
Episode 0: Welcome to FOSS and Crafts! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Here it is, the very first episode of FOSS and Crafts! Co-hosts Chris and Morgan introduce themselves, their backgrounds, and give some sense of what to expect from the show.Links:Wikipedia summary of the Arts and Crafts…