Series 51.1 - Alchemistresses with Allison K. Cole and Dora Dee Rogers [Designers] (Creation)
Channel: Character Creation Cast
Date: 2022-06-06

Welcome to the first episode of series 51, everyone! This series, we welcome Allison K. Cole and Dora Dee Rogers to discuss their latest game, Alchemistresses, a magical girl game where you play the reincarnation of powerful magical girl mistresses of the past. This episode we learn about the game, start creating characters, and find out why Ryan was beaming while recording this series!

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Allison K. Cole @AllisonKCole
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Website: https://allisonkcole.com

Dora Dee Rogers @DoraDee_
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Website: https://softchaos.games

Games and Tools discussed this episode:
Alchemistresses
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allisonkcole/alchemistresses

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:36 - Introductions
00:05:39 - What's in a game? - Core concept of Alchemistresses
00:07:11 - The setting
00:10:04 - What sort of tools do we need to play this game?
00:13:03 - What kind of stories and themes is this game designed for?
00:18:41 - What do characters do in Alchemistresses?
00:19:34 - What makes Alchemistresses unique?
00:22:38 - History of the game - When did development start?
00:26:42 - When is the crowdfunding campaign starting?
00:27:44 - Terms and Concepts - Convictions, Resolve, Alchemy Points
00:29:16 - Let's make some people! - Lines and Veils
00:37:35 - Things we want to see
00:39:38 - Creating the Present Day Self
00:41:45 - Introduction to the game
00:43:28 - The general premise
00:43:56 - Picking our elements
00:45:44 - Age
00:47:57 - Transformation Phrase
00:49:32 - Convictions - Personal Goals, Greatest Fears, Relationships
00:51:24 - Convictions - They are important to you
00:52:22 - Choosing our Personal Goals
00:55:19 - Choosing our Greatest Fears
00:56:46 - Bios - Home Life, School Life, Social Life
00:57:35 - Choosing our Home Life
00:58:25 - Choosing our School Life
00:59:02 - Choosing our Social Life
00:59:41 - Relationships
01:01:40 - Names before relationships
01:03:29 - How do these pairs come together?
01:08:41 - Attributes - Mind, Body, Spirit, Resolve
01:15:50 - Choosing our Mind, Body and Spirit
01:21:18 - Transformation Sequence
01:26:10 - Call to Action
01:37:05 - Credits
01:39:00 - Show Blurbs - Courier's Call

Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-511-alchemistresses-with-allison-k-cole-and-dora-dee-rogers-designers-creation/transcript

Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Memories From Lost Worlds by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7494-memories-from-lost-worlds
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Alchemistresses Theme Music
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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