Episodes

  • CritRPG #51 - From Ubisoft lead Narrative Designer to Author with SavingThrow

    CritRPG #51 - From Ubisoft lead Narrative Designer to Author with SavingThrow
    Jun 16 2024

    Hey hey everyone,


    This week, we got one of my favorite guests, and dear friend SavingThrow on the Podcast, talking about writing her book So When Am I a Hero?

    Besides being an amazing writer, she also used to be a lead narrative designer for Ubisoft, working on games such as The Division 1 and Starlink!


    We talk about system apocalypses, hope, depression, and of course: Writing!


    Oh, and the Patreon Episode this week is about 2.5 hours long! 😄

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    If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon!


    https://linktr.ee/madix3

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    Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)


    So When Am I a Hero?

    https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/87753/so-when-am-i-a-hero-apocalypse-litrpg


    Infinity Dungeon (Also from the Ad)

    https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/86601/the-infinity-dungeon-litrpg


    I'm Getting Too Old For This Quest

    https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/82353/im-getting-too-old-for-this-quest

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • CritRPG #50 - Getting isekai'd twice! Second Summons with Neon Dreams

    CritRPG #50 - Getting isekai'd twice! Second Summons with Neon Dreams
    Jun 9 2024

    Hey hey everyone,


    This week, we are celebrating the 50th episode of the Podcast with PUNS! Second Summons author Neon Dreams is joining me to discuss how to blend literary craft with pulp fiction, how he approaches the difficult parts of writing, and his favourite books.


    He also struggles to give shoutouts 😛


    Oh and the Patreon Episode this week is about 2.5 hours long! 😄

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    If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon!


    https://linktr.ee/madix3

    (You can also find my own book here 🙂 )


    I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels!

    https://linktr.ee/critrpglinks


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    Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)


    Second Summons

    https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/80417/second-summons


    So When Am I a Hero? (From the Ad)

    https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/87753/so-when-am-i-a-hero-apocalypse-litrpg


    Infinity Dungeon (Also from the Ad)

    https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/86601/the-infinity-dungeon-litrpg


    Cultivation Online

    https://www.webnovel.com/book/cultivation-online_18549008105094005


    The Stand

    https://amzn.to/3z1LJgh


    Starbelly Sneetches

    https://amzn.to/3KCgdIE


    I'm Getting Too Old For This Quest

    https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/82353/im-getting-too-old-for-this-quest

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    58 mins
  • #49 - Kyle Kirrin on Travis Baldree, Shadeslinger, and the Importance of Being Frank!

    #49 - Kyle Kirrin on Travis Baldree, Shadeslinger, and the Importance of Being Frank!
    Jun 2 2024

    Hey hey everyone,


    so this week we have a special, because Ripple System 5 is coming out in 3 days from now, and I AM SO STOKED, YOU GUYS! In honor of this release, I interviewed the one, the only, Kyle Kirrin!


    We're talking about basically everything from his time using a chainsaw on a daily basis to how he enjoys life in the wilds more than in the city, but we also get some great writing advice and insights into how he came up with Frank and the way his books sustain their tension even though they're "just" VRMMORPG books. Oh and we gush about Travis Baldree a lot.


    So basically, if you love Shadeslinger, this is the podcast for you!


    P.S. We did have a bit of an audio issue throughout the podcast, which made it hard for me to edit this episode. So if the quality is a bit off, I'm sorry!

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    If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon!


    https://linktr.ee/madix3

    (You can also find my own book here 🙂 )


    I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels!

    https://linktr.ee/critrpglinks


    Stay connected:

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    Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)


    Kyle's Books!

    https://amzn.to/3RbPxlD


    Ascend Online

    https://amzn.to/3X5U8JL


    Christopher Moore's Books

    https://amzn.to/3X9zsAz


    Heretical Fishing

    https://amzn.to/4aK362r


    First Necromancer

    https://amzn.to/4bZIkwU


    Cradle

    https://amzn.to/4aMNiMy


    Dungeon in the Clouds

    https://amzn.to/4aGirRz


    ACED

    https://amzn.to/4e1aWHP


    Golem Dungeon

    https://amzn.to/4e4L8KY

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    57 mins
  • #48 - SYSTEMATIC DECONSTRUCTION! A Round table Discussion on how to build your FAVOURITE Systems!

    #48 - SYSTEMATIC DECONSTRUCTION! A Round table Discussion on how to build your FAVOURITE Systems!
    May 26 2024

    Hey hey everyone,


    this week, I have another round table discussion for you. This time, it's all about the sweet, sweet systems that we know and love. Whether it's a hard-coded litRPG system or crunchy magic, Shirtaloon, RavensDagger, John Bierce and I got you covered.


    Oh and yeah, we also oogle John's cats. A LOT. They're all adorable and not distracting at al, what are you talking about.


    -M

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    If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon!


    https://linktr.ee/madix3

    (You can also find my own book here 🙂 )


    I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels!

    https://linktr.ee/critrpglinks


    Stay connected:

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    Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)


    John Bierce's Books:

    https://amzn.to/3UZv5Fw


    Shirtaloon's Books:

    https://amzn.to/3KfbNa6


    RavensDagger's Books:

    https://amzn.to/3wHcLsS

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • #47 - Noret Flood Didn't Think About His Readers At All

    #47 - Noret Flood Didn't Think About His Readers At All
    May 19 2024
    Hey hey everyone,this week, we interview the person I am convinced spawned the Chad meme, Noret Flood. Not only did he write one of the most beloved litRPG Series of all time, he also finished it, the madman, at 2470+ chapters. The Legend of Randidly Ghosthound is a book that every litRPG Enthusiast should have at least tried, a surprisingly nuanced take on the System Apocalypse genre, especially in the later books. With that being said, we did laugh a lot, and I had to cut some jokes short because we would just end up giggling for a couple of minutes, but that's Noret for you. As always, I hope you enjoyed listening to the Pod as much as I loved recording it.-M-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook: / critrpg.2024 Twitter/X: / critrpgpodcast TikTok: / critrpgpodcast For business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)The Legend of Randidly Ghosthoundhttps://amzn.to/3V4mqTzBring on the Leisure!https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/838...Deadly Educationhttps://amzn.to/4bnZ54TTemeraire Sagahttps://amzn.to/3K88CkxReturn of the Runebound Professorhttps://amzn.to/4bIF4FVThere is no Epic Loot here, Only Punshttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/159...Andrew Givler's Bookshttps://amzn.to/3yo5Wga------------------------------------------- 0:00 Youtube00:45 Podcast Starts03:05 Why and How Randidly Ghosthound?27:58 One Thing you learned?34:41 Best Advice You've ever gotten?44:35 One Book that you love and why is it awesome?01:01:49 Shoutouts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • #46 - Jeff Hays' Manifesto for Quality, Fun and Feels, and also obviously Dungeon Crawler Carl.

    #46 - Jeff Hays' Manifesto for Quality, Fun and Feels, and also obviously Dungeon Crawler Carl.
    May 12 2024
    Hey hey everyone,this week, we have the one, the only, the true master of sound quality, Jeff Hays. I know I say this every week, but this has been an absolute banger of a Podcast, with laugh-out-loud moments to more somber notes throughout the middle. We discuss not only litRPG, the literary market, and our desire for quality, but also corsets, BDSM, and creamer.Well, that last part is more of a "Patreon Material" topic, if I'm being honest, but hey, you can subscribe to that, too 😛There's more than 100 hours of extra interviews with some of the biggest names in Progression Fantasy waiting for you there!-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon!https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels!https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook: / critrpg.2024 Twitter/X: / critrpgpodcast TikTok: / critrpgpodcast For business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)V for Vendettahttps://amzn.to/3JVt2x0Hey hey everyone,this week, we have the one, the only, the true master of sound quality, Jeff Hays. I know I say this every week, but this has been an absolute banger of a Podcast, with laugh-out-loud moments to more somber notes throughout the middle. We discuss not only litRPG, the literary market, and our desire for quality, but also corsets, BDSM and creamer.Well, that last part is more of a "Patreon Material" topic, if I'm being honest, but hey, you can subscribe to that, too 😛There's more than 100 hours of extra interviews with some of the biggest names in Progression Fantasy waiting for you there!-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, here's a link to our Patreon!https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels!https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook: / critrpg.2024 Twitter/X: / critrpgpodcast TikTok: / critrpgpodcast For business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)V for Vendettahttps://amzn.to/3JVt2x00:00 Teaser00:43 Podcast starts01:46 How did you start out?32:07 Dungeon Crawler Carl41:57 AI44:13 Quality53:17 Venture Capitalism01:02:37 Audible01:02:53 Difference between Voice Acting Trad and litRPG01:07:28 One Book that you love?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • #45 - A Parrot Card Reading with Plum Parrot, author of Victor of Tucson and Cyber Dreams!

    #45 - A Parrot Card Reading with Plum Parrot, author of Victor of Tucson and Cyber Dreams!
    May 5 2024
    Hey hey everyone,this week on the critRPG Podcast, we interview Plum Parrot, author of Victor of Tucson and Cyber Dreams! It was a great episode to record and edit, because not only did Plum have a lot to say in regards to writing, he also asked me a lot of questions about my own stuff! The result was a more conversational podcast than usual, which I was worried about at the time, but still think came out really valuable.Let me know what you think, and as always, thanks for being here! 🙂-----------------------------------------If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content, here's a link to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/madix3(You can also find my own book here 🙂 )I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksStay connected:Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6YFacebook: / critrpg.2024 Twitter/X: / critrpgpodcast TikTok: / critrpgpodcast For business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Victor of Tucsonhttps://amzn.to/3ULRA1XCyber Dreamshttps://amzn.to/3UvqCdHFalling with Folded Wingshttps://amzn.to/3UkUzNaBest Served Coldhttps://www.amazon.com/Best-Served-Co...Red Sisterhttps://amzn.to/3UrCsFEThe Armored Sainthttps://amzn.to/3QvoFfYMurderbot #1 - All Systems Redhttps://amzn.to/44vINEnEverybody Loves Large Chests (Lewd!)https://amzn.to/3wwBT5fThe City and the Dungeonhttps://amzn.to/4a98oo3------------------------------------------- 0:00 Youtube Video00:55 Main Podcast Starts04:02 Why and how your stories?30:20 What's the best advice you've ever gotten as a writer?36:05 What's one thing that you learned?46:29 One Book that you love?54:36 Shoutouts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • #44 - BEGIN YOUR STORY! A Round Table Discussion with Beststelling Authors!

    #44 - BEGIN YOUR STORY! A Round Table Discussion with Beststelling Authors!
    Apr 28 2024

    Hey hey everyone,


    this week, we have another amazing roundtable discussion, this time about startings stories! In This interview are Neon Dreams (Second Summoning), Phil Tucker (Bastion, KRIEG CHESS, Dawn of the Void...) and Shawn Wilson (Ultimate Level 1, Dawn of the Last Dragon Rider)


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    If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least an hour of additional content, here's a link to our Patreon!


    https://linktr.ee/madix3

    (You can also find my own book here 🙂 )


    I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss litrpg and progression Fantasy novels!

    https://linktr.ee/critrpglinks


    Stay connected:

    Discord: https://tr.ee/drYauAJo6Y

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    Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)


    Phil Tucker's Fictions

    RR:

    https://www.royalroad.com/profile/73941/fictions

    Amazon:

    https://amzn.to/4dshwae

    KRIEG CHESS (It's still called that in my mind)

    https://amzn.to/44nynGT


    Shawn's Stories

    RR:

    https://www.royalroad.com/profile/359521/fictions

    Amazon:

    https://amzn.to/3y3t03s


    Neon Dream's Fictions

    RR:

    https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/80417/second-summons

    Patreon: (With his new fiction!!!)

    https://www.patreon.com/AuthorNeonDreams


    Madix's Fictions

    RR:

    https://www.royalroad.com/profile/244942

    Amazon:

    https://t.ly/hqOUB

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    0:00 Start

    03:20 Pitfalls to avoid when starting a story

    24:11 How do you introduce your Main Character?

    47:14 How soon does the Story actually start?

    01:09:55 How much does your story change from the first draft?



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    1 hr and 22 mins