TableTop: Wil Wheaton Plays FATE CORE w/ Felicia Day, John Rogers, & Ryan Macklin

[@geekphysique8218]

CAN WE TAKE A MOMENT TO APPRECIATE THE ART FOR THIS

[@stacycelata9636]

Viktor Hernandez agreed! do we know who the artists is?

[@MicBain]

It's a bit shitty of them not to credit the artist.

[@Biffiee]

Wanted to comment the same, it was amazing!

[@AlexCastro-ko1qi]

Agreed I would buy a comic of this one shot without a doubt.

[@Melancthon7332]

The art was absolutely on-point. Great grasp of the individual characters, as well as making them look unmistakably like John, Wil, and Felicia. The only quibble is that his/her Powell's isn't neeeeeaarly big enough.

[@nickster_xd8937]

1:34 the setting? 1:46 the dice and ladder 2:16 Aspects, Compels, and Fate Points - 2:23 Aspects - 2:36 Compels and Fate Points 4:28 Core Character Creation - 4:32 Character Aspects - 4:42 Examples 6:39 Skills 11:09 scene aspect examples

[@astralax]

Will they go to space? Will they go underground? Portland. They'll go to Portland.

[@jled787]

So if this is the future...then Nick Burkhardt somehow failed in his mission (along with the other Grimms) and let Vessen run wild or something.

[@DCNerdBoi]

IN the spirit of GRIMM keeping portland weird. A lot of fictional supernatural seems to originate in portland/oregon. Gravity falls is set in Origin.

[@tylerdurham6091]

Leo Nosek there's also a podcast called The Bryon Chronicles that's set around the Portland Area

[@ThatGirlWithTheCoffee]

+

[@sectionsixty4020]

Theres also a lot of wild-ass freaky shit that goes on in Portland on a normal Thursday

[@marsec30]

TURN THIS INTO A SERIES, DAMMIT! Also maybe bring back titans grave too, please.

[@kmccarthy327]

I would love a series of Fate Core one shots that they just wing as they go.

[@MrKagemitsu]

Admittedly, for this game to work, you need players like them: fun, creative, into the story, coming up with amazing things on their own instead of getting spoonfed by the GM. This was an amzing and fun game but please, please, please, post the full version! So much important stuff gets lost with the (amazing) editing!

[@fidgetelftree9432]

True, I think Fate focuses mostly on collaborative storytelling, with pretty much everyone in an equal position to change the way a story goes. Not everyone will mesh together well, but with the right group that could be pretty epic. Also the GM encouraging them to add in new interesting things by asking questions like “what is the horrific artifact that is in your hand when you come back” and using compels really well helped things flow smoothly.

[@Deiwos0]

Coming back at this cause I just started running FATE and if you've ever seen Aabria Iyengar run D&D she's a good example of a DM that'll do well with FATE; asking lots of questions to hand over the reins to the players.

[@MustacheWins]

You can really tell that John Rogers is a writer. I love how his character is reacting to the story unfolding. He is soooo into his role!

[@Muck006]

He was brilliant in Fiasco ... two of the best Tabletop episodes.

[@transformersloverjon]

Muck006 Oh shit, I forgot he was on Fiasco! Great then and he's great now.

[@derfman]

love the Librarians

[@Ds_D_D]

I really wouldn't mind seeing this as a series

[@Quiltfish]

Will Finazzo Quite honestly? I think this would 've made an even better Titansgrave than Titansgrave.

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

Fringe meets Supernatural. .....ish.

[@aidendouglas8023]

there is a rollplay series that uses this system it's called Nebula Jazz and it has many people that have been on table top before

[@georgepickle2871]

I would actually pay money for this to be a playable setting. It feels like a Supernatural version of The Division, but with no bullet-sponges.

[@drakon6878]

Will Finazzo yes please

[@345tom]

This is the sort of shit that makes me happy KZbin exists. There's so many good GM's, and seeing game creators play the thing they create is always a real treasure.

[@kasey8568]

Oh my God I love the compel system! I'm so tired of players playing as a strategist instead of as their characters. If they're drunken addicts like the Doc, they should act like it, whether it's a good time to do so or not! Also, this needs to be a series. Whether it's a TableTop series or a TV series is up to you guys, but I need this in my life.

[@QuietXIII]

Kasey Mathews I can see this more as a TV series, the ratings would be through the roof, as long as they get actors that actually love this type of stuff

[@MagizardInternet]

That's just a playstyle, innit? It's definitely up to the player how they play their game. Some are pure gamers, some are pure roleplayers. It happens

[@infinightmoon6268]

@@MagizardInternet While it is up to the players, there's also a problem in that groups tend to want things to run efficiently, and for everyone to act like a team player. Fate rewards players for doing bad things that make sense for your character. Other systems don't. This means that the group will often see the roleplayer who plays into their characters' flaws as not supporting them enough.

[@OGEdger]

Then what's the point of the _RP_ part of rpg, right?

[@Micro_Tyrant_Games]

@@OGEdger The problem is too many gamers "roll play" instead of "role play" their focus is on the clicky clack of dice over being creative and using their own creativity.

[@Wiromax3]

"There is no crying in the occult" I love that soo much!

[@Clasteau]

That and the bit during the creation portion of "are we okay with this? 'Cause I'm not."

[@Dracopol]

If "Boo!" do not proceed to "Boo hoo," in other words.

[@Kari-tu3fs]

"IM NOT CALLING IT MAGIC" the line of the session

[@hazmatter0634]

Daniel Irvine followed closely by "where is this magical git!"

[@sonjaquan5775]

"Too bear for owls. Too owl for bears." is immediately going on my dating profile.

[@1stPCFerret]

Don't forget the icon!

[@levitator36]

@@RedBear345 I just looked up Knob Goblin on Urban Dictionary and, of course, it means exactly what I thought it did, lol.

[@KnightOfTheWind14]

Why does that sound Persona 5 ish

[@danielle3798]

Uh! I want this story line to be a whole series! That was so much fun to watch!!

[@tiatrips]

John played this out perfectly. Not only was he into his character, but he spent and saved his fate points perfectly. He had them when he needed them.

[@Ulkomaalainen]

I thought I played RPGs. I didn't. A game where the GM often fades into the background, letting the players tell the story? Yes, better players than around my table, by far, but this GMing is something awesome.

[@just1raindog]

It's more of a trait of those "new" story-focused RPG, but try and let some of that slip into your regular D&D sessions. I'm doing more and more of that, and it works amazingly well (at least in sandboxy environs).

[@Uejji]

It's something I remember doing in an RPG group back in the late 90s/early 00s. We had a what we called Story Master (hey, we were teenagers) who was in charge of keeping the story on track, but players would chime in often with things their character would see happen, and usually the Story Master would let it happen and steer the story to fit how the campaign was evolving.

[@natanoj16]

I feel like this is more "Storyteller" than "RPG" (That is not a bad thing)

[@natanoj16]

@@Uejji We play a game called "You wake up in a dungeon" which is basically that :P

[@caretakerITA]

@@natanoj16 It's a full TRPG, simply more modern and exploring new ways to play the game.

[@joseph-yt2qk]

John Rogers needs to be on an rpg episode at least once a season. He's gets so into it.

[@arbaks3124]

God, I'd watch the hell out of weekly FATE CORE with Felicia and Will.

[@Suplyndmnd]

If they don't bring all 4 of them back for a weekly show, they are missing out. I was completely captivated by this and found myself leaning forward towards the screen by the end.

[@TrustMe67]

So was I, this was just plain amazing. There were even a few jaw drop moments for me!

[@Argonaut1ka]

I haven't played this system, and I don't know if it's part of the system, or more likely just Ryan's style as a GM for a one shot in this system, but the collaborative world building to make the setting is fan-freaking-tastic. As someone who usually GMs for any group I play in, I also really dig the compel system. It annoys me when players ignore their character concepts, or forget them, and being able to say "Naw, this is what happens, go with it" is amazing as long as the players are ok with that.

[@boghag]

The collaborative world building is part of the system (and Ryan is a great GM.) You should really try it out if you can.

[@claymeyer5046]

Is there a guide for GMs with this system? Because after watching this, I'm amazed at how Ryan steers things without conflict, disagreement, etc. And it seems like he has a general outline in his mind of how the story is going to go. Or maybe it's just improvised as they go? I'd love to learn more about it...

[@DakonBlackblade2]

Ye this was beyond awesome. Seens hard to GM properly, but God dammit this was amazing. I want to buy this system now and try it.

[@erzaad]

I'm currently running a one-shot in Fate Core and I definitely find it easier to GM that your typical D&D session. You just have to leverage your players to help out as needed.

[@DakonBlackblade2]

Does sound like it needs a lot less pre planing, wich is something that has been putting me off GMing D&D lately, take awhile to prepare the adventures, encounters and whatnot. On Fate it seens that as long as you have the outline of the story set the rest builds itself with the help of the players.

[@MarkFinn]

Quite possibly the Best Table Top Episode of all time. So very enjoyable to watch actors and writers riffing in a Fate game.

[@Wizard9621]

I love tabletop, and you've had some great episodes and whatnot, but holy hell, this is probably the best show you've ever made! I would love to see more of this, maybe change our guests and scenarios, and keep this going! And props for all the hard work put in by the editors and the people who drew the scenes, they looked fantastic! Great job everyone

[@lone6718]

Have you seen Titansgrave? Because you should.

[@Argonaut1ka]

The way you're playing this collaborative world building I could see that style as great for teaching new GMs while playing a game.

[@Muck006]

Starting to GM with an "undefined world" is a bad idea.

[@Argonaut1ka]

I mean purely for having the characters collaborate in the world, the GM would be experienced, and the 3-4 other people would be the learners.

[@TwiliteKiler]

While it could be viewed as training, the collaborative world building is more important to make sure the players are invested in the world. Some people believe that any GM should be able to do that, but there is a unique connection the players have to the world when they can make the world themselves and see that yes, in fact the world is made for them. It also helps to remove the stigma that the GM is against the players, as the players have control over more than just their players.

[@Ogrekin]

In the Dresden Files version of this system the City and teh main plot is all built in this style. It is a fantastice set of rules and worth getting if you like that Series.

[@zerocentpictures]

Wow. This is really selling me on the Fate Core system. I want to play it!

[@Clasteau]

Played a western game with it once. Had a blast, can't say enough good things about it when it comes to everyone being in on the storybuilding.

[@DarthBorehd]

Not so great if you have people with limited imagination and/or powergaming mindset.

[@derfman]

After watching this and hearing the Adventure Zone, I also really want to play this system.

[@TheNotSoIrishGamer]

So like, a series devoted to this game please?

[@traceridge8546]

I 2nd that.

[@notlekon2704]

Trace Ridge yes plz!

[@dextheshitwithpeopleclothe6405]

yes I need it in my life

[@mrprikklefinger5871]

Yes please

[@_zurr]

"Your aunt Gillian has taught you how to manipulate quantum mechanics in a non-traditional way manifes-" "Magic." "I'M NOT CALLING IT MAGIC!" Glorious.

[@hazmatter0634]

Zurrdroid john rogers was Brilliant in this

[@charlieball5697]

"So... Physics doesn't work anymore. Okay are we all cool with that? *I'm* not cool with that..."

[@jdreyn02]

Fate Core is one sexy ass game system and apparently John Rogers is a god of awesome character building.

[@1stPCFerret]

John Rogers is the lead writer for the show _Leverage._ He also authored the _Crimeworld_ section of the *Fate Worlds: Worlds in Shadow* book, so he knows the game.

[@PupdudePwns]

I wouldn't be surprised if he took inspiration from Old Man Henderson.

[@josiahklein70]

His improv skills are off the charts.

[@stevenotjackramsey]

Yeah, but it really requires a gaming group that is more interested in a storytelling experience than rigid adherence to rules. The Fate Core system doesn't really provide strict definitions of what many of these skills mean. For example, what is the definition of a skill called "observe" vs. a skill called "detect" or "perceive". I guess it doesn't matter as long as the gaming group is agreeable to the definitions and they are well known to each other. On the other hand, you can't necessarily use this system with people that are relative strangers...

[@tobymarlow9941]

So this was basically an amazing episode of Fringe as narrated by super good RPGers and a stunning GM! I mean we had the older scientist who's always high as a kite and gets very irascible, the cynical guy that's just in it to save the world and the woman who's actually at the centre of the whole mythology! I know I took a couple of liberties, but still, it's persuasive. Loved the episode

[@stanorange]

FINALLY! I've been waiting for this since John said he had recorded it AGES ago! Love Felicia too, of course, but Rogers is one of my favourite people in the world and we don't get enough of him...

[@jabubo1108]

Thanks for showcasing the Fate Core system. I've been curious for a long time and I think you just sold me on it. I freaking love this show!

[@Recardoguy007]

Justin Abubo I really like how you can pick a few skills at the beginning and then decide a little later on what other things you are good at. It's a neat way to build your character rather than having everything planned out at the beginning

[@RobertHanz]

That's actually one of the ways of character creation - it's also possible (and default) to do a more traditional character-creation-up-front bit.

[@steveg7000]

It was mostly the constraints of the show that had them improvising skills and stunts on the fly. I mean, if you were playing Dungeons & Dragons, a DM *could* let a wizard decide what spells he has memorized spur of the moment as well.

[@RobertHanz]

On-the-fly character creation is listed as an option in the book, and is actually the default if using FAE. fate-srd.com/fate-core/quick-character-creation

[@Dracopol]

You can leave some Aspects and Stunts unchosen at the start of the game, but the rules say you should fill in all the Skills in your "pyramid" before play. The GM was "winging it" a bit too much. The game has sections about what makes a good Aspect or the possible types of Stunts. It is a new type of "philosophy" not seen in other games that have predefined skills and powers. You need to adjust and balance aspects, and as the players pick Aspects or Stunts the GM may have to help them adjust it or balance it a bit. You will want at least most Aspects and Stunts in your "holster" at the beginning unless you are super-experienced at the game.

[@waynedollery9946]

I've been waiting for this for ages! Clear description and a play example of FATE that is NOT 3 hours long!

[@Brandon-ch9eo]

+Geek&Sundry Please post the full game. This is an excellent example of Fate Core and a lot of the stuff that you skipped over acts as a great tutorial for those who are looking to get into it. Stuff like fleshing out character creation, world creation and world aspects are integral to setting the story, so making that available for us to see would be amazing.

[@Nissai]

This. I would love that. Probably too late now but if there's a chance ...

[@staticklingon2182]

Yes yes yes!!!

[@natanoj16]

I don't think they skipped it. They did the Quick Character creation from what I can see.

[@Dracopol]

@@natanoj16 In Fate, a lot of thought has to go into crafting effective Aspects and Stunts. They must have edited out the head-scratching bits where they worded and re-worded and negotiated an Aspect or a Stunt carefully, to be balanced and to ensure an Aspect might be used as both a benefit and to complicate a character's life on occasion. Their spontaneous choices just trip off the tongue, that's _gotta_ be edited! :-) But we will know more if they ever release the unedited footage.

[@mementomori5580]

@@Dracopol I don't really think that they cared much about any balance in this round. It was a one shot, it's not gonna continue, it's just style all the way.

[@gamerguy10101]

That was one of the most creative and original settings I've seen in an rpg. Johns character was incredible and I really want to find out more about him.

[@HeadHunterSix]

One of the things I love most about FATE is that you can just say "I'm going to leave these skills/stunts/etc open to discover during play" and that's not only OK but encouraged.

[@EmilyExplosion27]

This is blowing my mind. The sheer number of "OHHHHHHHHHH"s that have come out of my mouth is ridiculous. More than the plot-twistiest tv show or movie.

[@cappachino20]

27:31 That was, by far, one of the best uninterrupted and cohesive ramblings I've heard spewed that made complete and utter sense. Wow. Bravo

[@stephenhumphreys3451]

I just want to say that Ryan Macklin makes GMing look easy. Obviously he knows his system inside and out but watch how he lets the player's abilities shine and how he keeps them engaged with his pacing. I don't know how long that game actually lasted but it's really a testament to his skills (and the rules system) that the players got more and more engaged as the game went on.

[@josephprozinski9311]

Wow, one of the best episodes of Table Top in quite a while!

[@Da40kOrks]

"The streets of Portland..filled with terrors, devoid of hipsters" Sounds like a fair trade off to me. (yes I'm in Portland).

[@klauskristensen4608]

The amount and of teeth and claws?

[@colbyalbertson6989]

the hipsters probably won't eat you. I hear cannibalism is difficult as a vegan.

[@alexcorti5680]

Really cool game system, amazing GM and John Rogers' Doc. Osgood was SOO GOOD !...and what an amazing job they did on drawn characters and game fields representation ! What an episode !

[@Marco48375]

I agree, it only seems to have a 'did I fail or not' mechanic, which could be achieved with any ol' D6. The gamemaster being allowed to mess around with things is nothing new; any game allows that, it's the f-ing gamemaster.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

Rule 0: The GM is always right _"Story trumps rules!"_

[@SoloStudiosOfficial]

This game captured some of Wil Wheaton's only good dice rolls to ever occur in his lifetime

[@9thCtrlAltDelete]

Had a group of friends , we used Fate to have a zombie version set in Johannesburg so we could fight zombies a la walking dead style in our own backyard , our laziness allowed us to use a road map of our city :) Was one of the best Table-tops I have ever seen because it is so simple and easy to use and rather focus on the story

[@anon2447]

it's completely doable that's the coolest part

[@ryanblumenow]

Mr Handy are you based in Jhb? I’d LOVE to try this game but would prefer someone with some experience to run it...

[@WolfMoon173]

Seriously Ive watched this 3 times now, Love this story and system.Wish this was a two parter jus cause parts seems jumpy and Id really like to analyse like a full session so I can try and understand the rules better.

[@EricChoiniere]

I loved John Rogers in the Fiasco episode, glad he's here. Barely 10 minutes in and this is scratching my Titansgrave itch :)

[@cabe_bedlam]

Why is there no KS for a new season of Titansgrave?

[@albevanhanoy]

The Fiasco double-episode is still as of today my favourite ever from TableTop.

[@Melancthon7332]

John Rogers makes everything better.

[@Dracopol]

Fiasco is weird.

[@richardwilson4020]

this needs to be a on going series

[@Mcgif21]

John Rogers is a MASTER at creating an awesome story for a character, you could almost make a show about someone like Dr. Osgood.

[@hughmanatee4854]

This one needs a series on here. Probably the most enjoyable RPG game watching experience for me so far. Thoroughly enjoyed this episode.

[@KjoshWaddellBananasAreGood]

Kiley Sekulich off the cuff like this flows perfectly for short episodes

[@JaeNightmage]

I love the interaction between Game Master and players in this. But due to the "build as you go" set up, it looks difficult for less experienced players or groups that don't know each other well. Anyway great episode!

[@Tanglangfa]

As much as I love DND, I love how cooperative this system is and how the system doesn't get in the way of the story. I also like how your character concept is absolutely central to your character.

[@frankfilmic]

Omg I love the artwork!

[@elwyn5150]

I want to know who does it. It reminds me of BPRD.

[@SilencerNate]

John really made this amazing. Totally stood out and took his roleplay to the next level. I'd love to see him back in a FATE CORE or Titansgrave video.

[@Bbeaucha88]

"an event that got out on the news and everyone freaked out because the government was ill equipped to deal with it." Watching this in 2020 really made event 0 seem pretty chill.

[@theaterofthemini]

lol RIGHT!?

[@copycrow4486]

2021, two months in. It ain't any better so far.

[@TheHiddenMana]

Seeing this in May of 2021. You now know how right you were.

[@afriendofafriend5766]

@@TheHiddenMana Same man.

[@twowholelitersofkool-aid7039]

2022, going on 2023, all I have to say is what event, because there are several

[@AquaBoogie523]

"I'll be back from hell, soon!!".....Classic Osgood.

[@sturdevk]

OMG! That's RYAN Macklin. I *KNOW* Ryan. I didn't know he was creating GAMES! (Shows you what kind of cave I live in.) Mind blown.

[@azeve1aa]

Woo! 'Watch It Played' shout out!

[@Tylerthegreater]

it makes me so happy seeing people having so much fun idk why

[@colerape]

More Fate Core! That was a fun game and does an excellent job of showcasing just how versatile a system it is. Thank you all for putting this up! You got some real talent in Ryan to run this for you!

[@Garulon_Remir]

WIl Wheaton is not rolling sh*tty every time? What kind of perverted alternate universe have we gone to?

[@JoaoPessoa86]

tomleimbach idk everyone died last year and things are getting politically... interesting?

[@NathanWubs]

trump got elected, so yeah.... we are in the worst alternate reality, sorry.

[@livedandletdie]

Nathan Wubs, It's not the worst reality, Hilary could been the President. Now Excuse me while I go back to my reality were I'm the Grand Enslaver of Mankind.

[@walesftw112]

Anyone can get elected if they run aganst Hiliary.

[@BrandonPaul]

If you want a real answer, it's because the fate dice are designed to most often curve toward average rolls. So if you have a numbered skill rating you will tend to at least not do terrible most of the time. It's way different than d20 which has much more wild values.

[@electriccatnd]

This was one of the best tabletop episodes ever! Very well done all.

[@Afrokami765]

Decent Dice Rolling Will Wheaton Clone Detected!!!?!?!

[@jled787]

To be fair, they are not Numbered Die, or are they Resource Die. They're just Skill Die each with around 40-60% of turning up either + or -.

[@boxtank5288]

T-ramZ 765 I know that shocked me because usually he sucks with dice.

[@PortalFreak1996]

John Rogers did an amazing job holy shit.

[@TheKPCoyote]

This game should be made into a show. I would watch the hell out of this.

[@Ekehart]

John Rogers is FANTASTIC. Holy wow!

[@TYTfan]

Holy crap John Rogers gave one amazing monologue.

[@jimhoffman2009]

I wanted to thank the artist for their drawings.. for me the illustrations really added to the story.

[@stephantruck3031]

This was freakin' amazing. Halfway through it I just thought "this would be an awesome tv show". Big props to all four of them for bringing this story to life so vividly. A game for story tellers.

[@gabrielquarteyson-roman6307]

This was great... Part 2?

[@Lightning_Lance]

John made this episode amazing.

[@welsh7419]

They are destroying the aspects, like in a good way! Every one of the aspects is so well written and fits the tone of the game. Also who ever did the art for this really elevated it to the next level.

[@UltraBebo]

Okay that whole part where a year goes by is actually really cool. This seems like a universe that exists in comics or something.

[@davidclark3404]

Getting ready to play and run FATE first the first time, this video has been immensely helpful

[@Questionhex]

so are the assault squads called Brute? E.T.U Brute

[@CrowMercury]

I was unsure on Fate, but that TOTALLY SOLD ME OUT!

[@timothyclements2290]

A dagger made from the skull of Aaron Sharp xD I love it

[@jled787]

Yeah, and by the looks of the art, Osgood either found Aaron's remains as a shrunken head, or he killed aaron via shrunken head voodoo magic.

[@ledlogic2]

of Z-listers?

[@BinkSayres]

4-ish years later...and I'm still down for this to be a series unto itself. The characters we soooooo goooooood!

[@Megarith1to3]

That was fucking amazing. In my mind, maybe the best episode to date.

[@Clairvoyant81]

You absolutely need to turn this into a series. This was amazing.

[@n8rboy]

This episode and everyone in it was fantastic. Would love to see more!

[@franks_nl]

I love this. I would like to see a Dresden Files RPG campaign on here. You might even get Jim Butcher as a guest and/or player!

[@TheQueerLeaf]

Frank van Schie this would be awesome.

[@vader1361]

Somebody needs to make it so.

[@sirien.neiris]

Jim actually doesn't play (at least DF RPG). I've asked him once and he told me that "it would be too much like working".

[@monotonedmika17]

wow you guys that was a great game. the story was very engaging. and John's character was so badass.

[@Octobers1086Own]

The dynamics of this system and how it allows players to be unbelievably detailed and creative is absolutely awesome. Underrated geniuses; the creators outdid themselves. Fun to watch. Thanks for introducing it to us Wil!

[@wingeddangernoodle]

WAIT THE LIBRARIANS WAS CREATED WITH FATE... SOMEONE SAVE ME CASSANDRA IS A RP CHARACTER

[@ErraticConduct]

20:55 when Felicia says she wants to tongue the NPC's skull hole and they all freeze for a couple seconds, had me laughing until my stomach started hurting. Felicia, you are a goddess of dark humour and getting into character 😂💙

[@jd5iron]

Oh. The summoning circle thing made me get all teary-eyed! This was FANTASTIC!

[@Bdan2311]

You gotta have nathan fillion on the show

[@Vindominus]

CelticFrost Agreed

[@Muck006]

Only if Nathan gets to say "Shut up Wesley" repeatedly. He IS a captain of a spaceship after all!

[@justinnyugen7015]

get Sir Patrick Stewart for that

[@unsuccessfullyjari]

yes! please!

[@Dracopol]

There are many derivative Fate games by 3rd-parties. You might like Diaspora: players define a cluster of only 6-12 star-systems, and travel to the next world over, for trade or whatever, takes several days. Players roll dice to define star-system characteristics like Technology, Environment and Resources but also come up with Aspect phrases for its main characteristics. It is for an earlier version of the Fate rules called FATE 3rd-edition. Characters have more Aspects and Skills to keep track of than in Fate Core and some rules are different. If the role-playing breaks down you are able to jump to the "mini-games": Personal Combat, Platoon Combat, Ship Combat or Social Combat (graphically moving to people on a Social Map and then moving them to your point of view). Rules are viewable for free at www.vsca.ca/Diaspora/

[@alanstone5886]

John utterly captivated me with his immersion into the character. you are a RP god my friend.

[@LowTechGamer]

this needs it's own series... love the characters interactions.

[@edgentry1016]

Best. Episode. Ever.

[@AltessiaSilentarrow]

I formally request a Fate Core! 2 where the team continues onwards.

[@jwfcp]

"Tell me about the time you accidentally infected Jillian." "You reach down, you flip the tortoise on its back Leon..." Its like poetry, it rhymes.

[@levitator36]

That was insane! I totally just bought a lot of Fate Core junk. For a long time, I've had this idea for a campaign that I called the "writers room" concept, with everyone collaborating to spend each session creating an episode like you would for a show, and this is exactly that.

[@lordoracle1]

John Rogers commented that he used FATE CORE when making the characters for The Librarians. I would love to see those sheets!!

[@kieran163]

Me too, it’s my favorite show!

[@frankquale]

This was one of the best Tabletop episode EVER

[@jonathancummins6234]

I've been playing FATE with my friends for over a year now, so much fucking fun. We created our world, characters, factions, gods, etc. It's fucking awesome.

[@groofay]

2:24 "Too bear for owls, too owl for bears."

[@markissleepy]

I was starting to think that I was the only one who saw that. I want it on a t-shirt now.

[@colbyalbertson6989]

I, too, would buy the crap outta that shirt.

[@Peter_Cordes]

I love that this is the running gag that started with Lords of Waterdeep, and is still going. The editors really went all-in on it this episode, even referencing being domesticated in Lords of Waterdeep.

[@rolf8064]

*How the GM handles things? How does all this works?* Here are some FATE mecanics with their time code. Creating PC stunts: 23:03, 25:15, 33:14, 37:09, 43:22 Adding PC skill: 22:42, 24:18, 34:22, 36:28, 36:54 Adding PC aspect: 17:27, 24:10, 28:45, 42:18, 51:09 Compels: 28:08, 29:11, 46:57 Now various mecanics: 04:00 Story: Setting up the group, location 04:39 Players will choose their character description, concept and trouble 06:17 Table: putting skill cards for players 07:17 Story: Declaring story events 07:57 Notes of Groups, Events... 08:17 Skill cards help players choose their top skills 08:49 Story time before starting with extra characters 11:13 Creating a scene aspect on an index card 11:80 view over the world notes and scene aspects 11:44 PC fails, uses scene aspect 12:38 End of kids story. Starting the game. Main characters will investigate the scene of the kids story. 13:23 Creating an NPC 15:10 Creating a NPC aspect on an index card, again at 17:00 17:00 PC succeeds with style, NPC boost created 17:18 PC says something, GM suggest creating an aspect 19:01 Creating back story for a PC, creating NPC "Julian" 19:31 Takings ad hoc notes (of a player history thing) 20:00 Creating PC Aspect 21:12 GM compelling PC 22:10 Creating NPC card, 22:56 gets a temporary name and aspect, 24:35 gets one more skill, 26:12 gets a name 23:41 NPC taking stress and consequence 25:25 PC taking consequence and adding a PC aspect 25:35 NPC conceeding 28:08 GM compelling player with a temporary aspect 29:11 GM compelling player with a temporary aspect 29:48 GM asking player to create an situational aspect (with 2 free invokes) 31:34 Creating NPC aspect (with 5 free invokes) + great view over the board 32:19 Drawing tactical map 33:59 After creating PC stunt, PC creates a scene aspect with free invokes 33:55 It looks like each player uses a dice for map location + correct view over the board 35:17 Use Fate point to reroll 36:18 Contest 36:36 Use free invoke on scene aspect 37:38 View on a sheet with the 3 scene NPCs. Each NPC has: name, aspects, skills, stress boxes, consequences? 37:48 PC taking consequence 38:51 PC succeeding with style and creating a boost 39:30 GM taking a note on a NPC: checkboxes mark steps on a magical process applied to it 39:41 Opponents getting a boost against PC 40:23 PC succeeds, using boost, using aspect; NPC taking consequence 40:53 PC announces super complex action; GM accepts. Everything is possible with FATE. 41:11 Hooow Hawwwwwwrrr 42:02 PC fails and takes consequence and stress 42:53 PC fails, uses a free invoke 44:19 PC succeeds, uses a boost, uses 2 aspects 44:45 GM asks PC to destroy dead NPC card 45:42 Story: extraordinary event, continuing at 48:26 46:00 PC succeeds, uses a free invoke, using aspect 46:57 GM compelling PC 47:18 PC stopping another PC's action, uses a free invoke, takes stress 49:34 PC returns fron hell and changes skills 50:42 PC receives boost 51:29 GM asks PC to destroy NPC aspect 52:46 PC getting mad Most players seem to have two sets of dice... Decoding this session helped me understand FATE and I hope this comment may also help you.

[@kedabro1957]

Thou art a GOD for doing this.

[@rolf8064]

@@kedabro1957 not so much but, thanks ^^

[@MyShock34]

I need more FATE CORE in my life guys. This is incredibly enthralling I just didn't want it to end.

[@RealJustinCrow]

If Tabletop ever comes back....what am i saying....WHEN Tabletop comes back, this needs a continuation!!!!

[@wrighty-mh7pj]

love every one of these tabletops

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

two minutes of character design, and they've come up with more plot points than the writers of TNT, AXN, CW and NBC combined

[@docnevyn5814]

You should watch the Fiasco episodes of tabletop

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

that's probably _the one episode_ I haven't seen lol

[@Melancthon7332]

I dunno about the CW - there isn't a more plot-packed show on the networks than iZombie.

[@DCNerdBoi]

They are writers by trade at least will and Felicia are. Darn it i wanna movie of this now like a 4 hour epic.

[@1stPCFerret]

Macklin wrote the game, and John Rogers is lead writer for the TV show *Leverage* (says in the video). Also, Rogers mentioned that he USED Fate to set up characters for *Leverage*, but what he didn't mention is that he authored one of the game worlds for Fate: _Crimeworld_ in *Fate Worlds In Shadow*.

[@goingweast1784]

The minute I saw the video I clicked. The second I heard felicia day I screamed in joy. The moment supernatural was mentioned I cried with happiness, my god my nerdness is showing. I absolutely loved the lines they came up with "there's no crying in the occult" amazing !! :).

[@queenannsrevenge100]

I don't normally comment on this channel, but this episode was exceptional! Talk about your RPG dream teams :) thank you to Wil, Felicia, John and all others involved.