EPISODE 28 - A Welcome Presence

This episode we summon up a deep dive into the Conjure spell. First up in The Furnace, we talk about the Conjure spell, how to adjudicate its use, and offer you some homebrew rules to make this spell easier to handle. In Die Casting, we tackle two Conjure related talents, Natural Communion and Druid. We explore their benefits and show you how we can turn both into a truly unholy set of derived talents. Lastly, we call upon the forces of the netherworld (our mailbag) to answer your game and rules questions in Under the Hammer. So, break out your Necronomicon, charge up your Staff of Summoning, and don your ritualistic robes, as we bring forth another fantastic episode of The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast. CONTACT US: E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.forgegenesys.com Social Media: @forgegenesys LISTEN/WATCH: Podbean: http://forgegenesys.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/forgegenesys Google: http://shorturl.at/DR023 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/forgegenesys/feed.xml SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/forgegenesys Podcast of the Week: The Table/Flip/ Podcast Product Spotlight: Awakened Age REVIEW: iTunes (US) | iTunes (UK) | iTunes (Australia) | iTunes (Canada) | iTunes (Ireland) | iTunes (Germany) | iTunes (NZ) Don't forget to drop us a review on Facebook, iTunes, YouTube or send us an e-mail. The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast is a proud member of the d20 Radio Network. For more information about the network visit www.d20radio.com. CHAPTER NOTES: 00:00:00 - PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT 00:00:49 - INTRODUCTION 00:05:07 - STOKING THE FIRE 00:05:16 - PODCAST OF THE WEEK - Table/Flip/ Podcast 00:07:24 - STOKING THE FIRE - News & Announcements 00:11:10 - FOUNDRY SPOTLIGHT 00:14:43 - THE FURNACE: Demystifying the Mystical 7 - The Conjuring 01:41:14 - DIE CASTING: Talents - Druid and Natural Communion 02:25:29 - UNDER THE HAMMER 02:25:58 - Q1. Pick a Skill. Any Skill?  02:33:50 - Q2. Disseminating Your Playtest 02:49:06 - Q3. Pointing You to the Story 03:05:45 - WRAP UP

After yet another hiatus, GMs Chris and Hooly are back with another episode! This time they tackle the last of the big six archetypes with a look at archetypes created with the Presence attribute as its focus. They also speak with GM Phil and Brett Bowen from Studio 404 Games about their Mechasys setting book, and dig into the mailbag as the boys answer your burning games and rules questions. So don your dinner jackets and niceries, as we sit down to negotiate the rights to another great show of The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast. CONTACT US: E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.forgegenesys.com Social Media: @forgegenesys LISTEN/WATCH: Podbean: http://forgegenesys.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/forgegenesys Google: http://shorturl.at/DR023 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/forgegenesys/feed.xml SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/forgegenesys Mechasys (by Studio 404 Games) Mechasys: Blazing Swords (by Studio 404 Games) Mechasys Character Sheet (by Studio 404 Games) REVIEW: iTunes (US) | iTunes (UK) | iTunes (Australia) | iTunes (Canada) | iTunes (Ireland) | iTunes (Germany) | iTunes (NZ) Don't forget to drop us a review on Facebook, iTunes, YouTube or send us an e-mail. The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast is a proud member of the d20 Radio Network. For more information about the network visit www.d20radio.com. CHAPTER NOTES: 00:00:00 - PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT 00:00:45 - INTRODUCTION 00:07:01 - STOKING THE FIRE 00:07:11 - PODCAST OF THE WEEK 00:10:11 - STOKING THE FIRE - News & Announcements 00:19:01 - THE FURNACE: Presence Based Archetypes 01:44:12 - BREAKING THE MOULD: Mechasys with Studio 404 Games 02:29:36 - UNDER THE HAMMER 02:30:03 - Q1. Bucketload of XP  02:49:26 - Q2. Disorienting Dilema 02:52:29 - Q3. Who to Take to a One Shot 03:01:01 - Q4. Strained Interactions 03:14:16 - WRAP UP

GMs Chris and Hooly return to discuss the final chapter of their series on creating Gear for your campaign or Foundry Setting with a look at Gear and Attachments. They also have an indepth discussion with co-creator of "Hell is Full", Kyle Skarp, about his newest Genesys Foundry release. And it wouldn't be a Forge episode without answering your games and rules questions. So grab your flashlight and barbed wire covered bat, as we head into the Zombie filled wilderness on another episode of The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast. CONTACT US: E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.forgegenesys.com Social Media: @forgegenesys LISTEN/WATCH: Podbean: http://forgegenesys.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/forgegenesys Google: http://shorturl.at/DR023 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/forgegenesys/feed.xml SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/forgegenesys Hell is Full (by Kyle Skarp & Scott Zumwalt) REVIEW: iTunes (US) | iTunes (UK) | iTunes (Australia) | iTunes (Canada) | iTunes (Ireland) | iTunes (Germany) | iTunes (NZ) Don't forget to drop us a review on Facebook, iTunes, YouTube or send us an e-mail. The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast is a proud member of the d20 Radio Network. For more information about the network visit www.d20radio.com. CHAPTER NOTES: 00:00:00 - PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT 00:00:45 - INTRODUCTION 00:03:34 - STOKING THE FIRE 00:03:46 - Podcast of the Week - Me & Steve Talk RPGs 00:05:06 - News & Announcements 00:13:38 - THE FURNACE: Creating Equipment III (Gear and Attachments) 00:21:40 - GEAR - Step 1 00:22:36 - GEAR - Step 2 00:32:47 - GEAR - Step 3 00:34:55 - GEAR - Step 4 00:42:05 - GEAR - Example 00:48:57 - ATTACHMENTS 01:06:55 - ATTACHMENTS - Step 1 01:07:53 - ATTACHMENTS - Step 2 01:08:55 - ATTACHMENTS - Step 3 01:20:57 - ATTACHMENTS - Step 4 01:23:52 - ATTACHMENTS - Step 5 01:24:22 - ATTACHMENTS - Examples 01:41:05 - BREAKING THE MOULD - Hell is Full (with Kyle Skarp) 02:15:17 - UNDER THE HAMMER 02:15:46 - Q1. A Rare(ity) Question 02:17:17 - Q2. Skills VS Talents 02:21:17 - Q3. Skills Councelling (The Break Up) 02:33:31 - Q4. Magically Resistant 02:39:15 - WRAP UP

A monthly episode series dedicated to the releases from the Genesys Role Playing Game and the Genesys Foundry available from Drive Thru RPG. MARCH 2021 RELEASES Genesys: SUPERS Author: Chris Markham; Released: 03.01.2021 Stones of Solace (Terrinoth Adventure) Author: Ryall Hyatt; Released: 03.01.2021 Systems & Servers Author: Sterling Hershey; Released: 03.04.2021 I Declare! Author: Micah-Shalom Kesselman; Released: 03.06.2021 More Martian Mayhem! Author: Chris Markham; Released: 03.08.2021 Henchmen and Hirelings Author: Chris Markham; Released: 03.21.2021 Terrinoth Map Pack Author: RPG Narco; Released: 03.24.2021 Mechasys Author: Studio 404 Games; Released: 03.25.2021 Boons and Banes Author: Chris Markham; Released: 03.25.2021 Maligned Malcari Author: Chris Markham; Released: 03.29.2021 Inquisition Character Sheets Author: Guillaume Tardif; Released: 03.31.2021 CONTACT US: E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.forgegenesys.com Social Media: @forgegenesys LISTEN/WATCH: Podbean: http://forgegenesys.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/forgegenesys Google: http://shorturl.at/DR023 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/forgegenesys/feed.xml SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/forgegenesys REVIEW: iTunes (US) | iTunes (UK) | iTunes (Australia) | iTunes (Canada) | iTunes (Ireland) | iTunes (Germany) | iTunes (NZ) Don't forget to drop us a review on Facebook, iTunes, YouTube or send us an e-mail. The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast is a proud member of the d20 Radio Network. For more information about the network visit www.d20radio.com. CHAPTER NOTES: 00:00:00 - PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT 00:01:27 - INTRODUCTION 00:02:32 - RELEASES - MARCH 2021 00:1541 - WRAP UP 00:18:01 - END

A monthly episode series dedicated to the releases from the Genesys Role Playing Game and the Genesys Foundry available from Drive Thru RPG. FEBRUARY 2021 RELEASES Zanagan Zoology: Part 2 Author: Chris Markham; Released: 05.02.2021 Wealth: A Ruleset for Funds and Commerce in Genesys Author: Jonathan Kruyer; Released: 05.02.2021 Gear & Gadgets Author: Chris Markham; Released: 09.02.2021 The Unseen World: Urban Fantasy Genesys Author: Jonathan Kruyer; Released: 11.02.2021 Secrets of Shenzhou Author: Chris Markham; Released: 23.02.2021 Hooks and Pegs: Genesys Prosthetics Author: Jared Henry; Released: 25.02.2021 Adventures in Alchemy Author: Chris Markham; Released: 27.02.2021 CONTACT US: E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.forgegenesys.com Social Media: @forgegenesys LISTEN/WATCH: Podbean: http://forgegenesys.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/forgegenesys Google: http://shorturl.at/DR023 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/forgegenesys/feed.xml SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/forgegenesys REVIEW: iTunes (US) | iTunes (UK) | iTunes (Australia) | iTunes (Canada) | iTunes (Ireland) | iTunes (Germany) | iTunes (NZ) Don't forget to drop us a review on Facebook, iTunes, YouTube or send us an e-mail. The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast is a proud member of the d20 Radio Network. For more information about the network visit www.d20radio.com. CHAPTER NOTES: 00:00:00 - PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT 00:01:28 - INTRODUCTION 00:03:00 - FUEL FOR THE FOUNDRY 00:11:06 - WRAP UP 00:13:40 - END

The first in a monthly episode series dedicated to the releases from the Genesys Role Playing Game from Edge Studio and the Genesys Foundry at Drive Thru RPG. JANUARY 2021 RELEASES The Shadow Shoppe Author: Jerrad Matthew; Released: 01.05.2021) Legendary Locations II Chris Markham01.13.2021) BOOST #5: Weird West Community Content Project01.18.2021) More Than Human Daniel Raeder01.22.2021) Legwork and Larceny Studio 404 Games01.24.2021) A Witch's Desire (Adventure) Cody Leigh01.29.2021 Gatecrashers Blitz! Nightmare Machines Derek Vaughan Brow01.31.2021) CONTACT US: E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.forgegenesys.com Social Media: @forgegenesys LISTEN/WATCH: Podbean: http://forgegenesys.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/forgegenesys Google: http://shorturl.at/DR023 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/forgegenesys/feed.xml SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/forgegenesys REVIEW: iTunes (US) | iTunes (UK) | iTunes (Australia) | iTunes (Canada) | iTunes (Ireland) | iTunes (Germany) | iTunes (NZ) Don't forget to drop us a review on Facebook, iTunes, YouTube or send us an e-mail. The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast is a proud member of the d20 Radio Network. For more information about the network visit www.d20radio.com. CHAPTER NOTES: 00:00:00 - PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT 00:01:28 - INTRODUCTION 00:04:46 - FUEL FOR THE FOUNDRY 00:15:14 - WRAP UP 00:17:56 - END

In an absolute cracker of an episode, we take a look at creating equipment for your campaign or Foundry product with an in-depth discussion on armor. We also be opening up the dice bag in Die Casting as we explore some perceived difference between two closely related skills namely Perception and Vigilance. And lastly we’ll sift through the mailbag to answer some of your games and rules questions in Under the Hammer. So strap on your Mithril plate-mail of awesomeness, eyes at the ready, and follow GMs Chris and Hooly as they take you on another hearty adventure on The Forge. CONTACT US: E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.forgegenesys.com Social Media: @forgegenesys LISTEN/WATCH: Podbean: http://forgegenesys.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/forgegenesys Google: http://shorturl.at/DR023 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/forgegenesys/feed.xml SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/forgegenesys REVIEW: iTunes (US) | iTunes (UK) | iTunes (Australia) | iTunes (Canada) | iTunes (Ireland) | iTunes (Germany) | iTunes (NZ) Don't forget to drop us a review on Facebook, iTunes, YouTube or send us an e-mail. The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast is a proud member of the d20 Radio Network. For more information about the network visit www.d20radio.com. CHAPTER NOTES: 00:00:00 - PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT 00:01:28 - INTRODUCTION 00:04:27 - STOKING THE FIRE 00:04:40 - Podcast of the Week - The Story Told Podcast 00:07:46 - News & Announcements 00:13:08 - THE FURNACE: Creating Equipment (Part 2) 01:44:30 - DIE CASTING: Skills - Perception VS Vigilance 02:38:36 - UNDER THE HAMMER 02:39:05 - Q1. "Prepare" to be Amazed! 02:52:20 - Q2. Get Motivated 03:05:24 - Q3. Getting the Most Out of Your Wielder 03:19:53 - WRAP UP 03:23:31 - END

THE BOYS ARE BACK! In this, the first episode of 2021, as GMs Chris and Hooly bring back The Forge love by taking an intensive look at creating unique weapons for your campaign or Foundry Product in The Furnace. Not to be outdone, they chat with "Children of Aten" developer Jared Henry, about his unique steampunk, planar jumping setting in Breaking the Mould.  And finally they make their big finish by answering several games and rules questions in Under the Hammer. So strap on those rifles and keep your finger on the trigger, as the boys lock and load for Season 2 of The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast!  CONTACT US: E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.forgegenesys.com Social Media: @forgegenesys LISTEN/WATCH: Podbean: http://forgegenesys.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/forgegenesys Google: http://shorturl.at/DR023 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/forgegenesys/feed.xml SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/forgegenesys REVIEW: iTunes (US) | iTunes (UK) | iTunes (Australia) | iTunes (Canada) | iTunes (Ireland) | iTunes (Germany) | iTunes (NZ) Don't forget to drop us a review on Facebook, iTunes, YouTube or send us an e-mail. The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast is a proud member of the d20 Radio Network. For more information about the network visit www.d20radio.com. CHAPTER NOTES: 00:00:00 - PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT 00:02:25 - INTRODUCTION 00:07:46 - STOKING THE FIRE 00:08:00 - Podcast of the Week - Me & Steve Talk RPGs 00:11:20 - News & Announcements 00:22:33 - THE FURNACE: Creating Equipment (Part 1) 01:59:29 - BREAKING THE MOULD: Children of Aten (with Jared Henry) 02:21:18 - UNDER THE HAMMER 02:21:46 - Q1. Getting Magic Right! 02:33:00 - Q2. Shaky-Spear in the Park 02:40:38 - Q3. How to Train Your Villagers 02:48:42 - WRAP UP

We're back and with a brand new episode! Tonight, on The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast, we celebrate everything about the Genesys Role Playing Game and the Genesys Foundry especially the products and their authors as we present the first ever Forge Awards! Listen in as we present the awards for Best Adventure, Best Setting, Best General Supplement, Best Layout & Design, and the big one, Product of the Year 2020. We continue the celebration as we talk to the winners about their aspirations, motivations, and what is next for them on The Foundry. Due to our lengthy delay, we also take a trip back into The Furnace as we examine Intellect based archetypes. We even take to the time to answer some games and rules questions. So, break out the champagne, dear listeners, roll out the red carpet, and suit up in those tuxedos and fabulous dresses as we celebrate tonight with GM Hooly and GM Chris on The Forge. CONTACT US: E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.forgegenesys.com Social Media: @forgegenesys LISTEN/WATCH: Podbean: http://forgegenesys.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/forgegenesys Google: http://shorturl.at/DR023 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/forgegenesys/feed.xml SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/forgegenesys REVIEW: iTunes (US) | iTunes (UK) | iTunes (Australia) | iTunes (Canada) | iTunes (Ireland) | iTunes (Germany) | iTunes (NZ) Don't forget to drop us a review on Facebook, iTunes, YouTube or send us an e-mail. The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast is a proud member of the d20 Radio Network. For more information about the network visit www.d20radio.com. CHAPTER NOTES: 00:00:00 - PATREON THANKS 00:00:49 - INTRODUCTION 00:06:21 - STOKING THE FIRE 00:06:33 - Podcast of the Week - Me and Steve Talk RPGs 00:08:34 - News & Announcements 00:17:31 - THE 2020 FORGE AWARDS 00:24:48 - Award: Best Adventure 00:28:56 - Award: Best Setting 00:34:37 - Award: Best General Supplement 00:42:15 - Award: Best Layout & Design 00:48:16 - Award: Product of the Year 2020 00:53:56 - Red Carpet After-Party 01:43:02 - THE FURNACE: Archetypes (Intellect) 02:53:26 - UNDER THE HAMMER 02:54:13 - Q1. Previously on the Walking Dead? 03:04:56 - Q2. What's Your Poison? 03:07:38 - WRAP UP

When the chips are down and your party is in the thick of it, foes abound in your games. Whether your party is facing off against enemies, villains, thugs, ne'er-do-wells, hardened criminal, misfits, or pariahs - the nature of Adversaries in the Genesys RPG is a universal constant that gamemasters must manage and player characters must tackle. But how do you ensure the adversaries in your encounters balance to that of your party? How do you craft adversaries using all the best tenets of the Genesys System and good game design? To tackle this adversarial question, we welcome back a legend to the show: the amazing Keith Kappel. With Keith's help, we plough headlong into the process of NPC and Adversary creation in Genesys - with a special focus on the Power Levels introduced in the Expanded Players Guide. From start-to-finish, this in-depth discussion lays out the best ways to not only create easy and balanced NPCs - but using Power Levels to ensure your NPCs are balanced to the encounter and the party they are up against! So prepare to twirl your moustaches, Gamer Nation, make your villainous speeches, and reveal all of your secret plans to the heroes nearing certain death trapped in your machine of doom - as GM Chris, GM Hooly, and Keith Kappel offer you some Adversarial Advice on The Forge. CONTACT US: E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.forgegenesys.com Social Media: @forgegenesys LISTEN/WATCH: Podbean: http://forgegenesys.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/forgegenesys Google: http://shorturl.at/DR023 RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/forgegenesys/feed.xml SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/forgegenesys REVIEW: iTunes (US) | iTunes (UK) | iTunes (Australia) | iTunes (Canada) | iTunes (Ireland) | iTunes (Germany) | iTunes (NZ) Don't forget to drop us a review on Facebook, iTunes, YouTube or send us an e-mail. The Forge: A Genesys RPG Podcast is a proud member of the d20 Radio Network. For more information about the network visit www.d20radio.com. CHAPTER NOTES: 00:00:00 - PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT 00:00:49 - INTRODUCTION 00:09:05 - STOKING THE FIRE 00:09:18 - Podcast of the Week - Shared Sagas Podcast 00:10:40 - News & Announcements 00:23:22 - THE FURNACE: NPC Creation 00:28:41 - The Basics: NPC Creation 01:09:15 - The Basics: Power Levels 01:23:33 - Step 0: Concept 01:27:50 - Step 1: Choose Adversary Type 01:45:22 - Step 2: Assign Characteristics 01:54:15 - Step 3: Soak, Defence, WT & ST 02:32:14 - Step 4: Skill Selection 02:51:45 - Step 5: Talents and Special Abilities 03:17:50 - Step 6: Equipment 03:33:36 - Finishing Touches 03:37:32 - Using Power Levels in Your Game 03:52:12 - UNDER THE HAMMER 03:52:44 - Q1. Vehicles - The Rubber Band Game 03:58:27 - Q2. Magic: Spell Maintenance 04:07:09 - WRAP UP