S1E12 - Worlds Altered, Dice Exploded: Seth & Travis on Reviving a Lost TTRPG

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In this episode of Chat 1 & Done, we welcome Seth and Travis, the creators behind the revival of Altered World—a tabletop RPG decades in the making. They share the game’s fascinating origins, from 1980s inspirations like Shadowrun and GURPS to its unique blend of cyberpunk, sci-fi, fantasy, and time-twisting worldbuilding.

We dive deep into:

• The 2d10 exploding dice system and its philosophy of player agency.
• A world where aliens invade, dimensions collapse, gods awaken, and swords rival guns.
• Generational worldbuilding, political intrigue, and the Wild Wars.
• The design balance between realism, fun, and narrative freedom.
• Their upcoming projects including Cube Madness and running sessions at Roll20Con25 for charity.

Plus, the crew plays 30-Second Backst ...