The Hard Move

A PbtA discussion podcast hosted by @SidneyIcarus and @mrmatthew. In-depth move discussions with guests every other week. Play to find out what happens!

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

Hello and welcome to the NEW pinned tweet! Find the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more by searching for "The Hard Move". You can get early episodes, extended cuts, and support the show by becoming a patron. https://t.co/CHHv6euzHz

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

For those just finding out about Pasión de las Pasiones by @bleongambetta and @MagpieOfficial, let's travel back to 2019 when Matthew and Brandon talked about expressing love passionately and what makes this game tick. https://t.co/df65uyK10K

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

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[Chris B 🐻 🏳️‍🌈 loottheroom.bsky @pangalactic]

Someone has just suggested to me that since PbtA games don't have dungeons, adventures, or bestiaries that there's nothing there for people to talk about and to that I say

1) The Hard Move exists to talk about *individual moves*, and
2) Great Monsters Of Crime

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

@Flyingfox369 @GilaRPGs Thanks for the rec! We aren’t live right now, but we have two great seasons to listen to! -M

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

Hard to believe it’s been that long! Thank you to everyone who made seasons 1 & 2 such a success and to those of you still listening. Maybe someday we’ll be back for season 3! -M #MyTwitterAnniversary

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

@Genesisoflegend @SidneyIcarus Thank you Jason! We're extremely proud of the show and glad folks are still getting value out of it. -M

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Listening to a pile of episodes of @TheHardMove by @SidneyIcarus is doing wonders to help me refine Circles of Power. Folks should be sure to listen to this excellent podcast.

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

@Veliministriari Thanks for the thoughtful response! I (Matthew) love when there’s more back-and-forth between designers and content creators.

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Want more Pay the Price? Check out this thread about some behind-the-scenes design choices and also a rewrite draft?? 👀

[velimini.bsky.social @Veliministriari]

So @TheHardMove I wanted to respond to a couple of your questions in the episode, since you specifically asked (and also I want to justify some of my decisions).

So I am not offended by you calling Pay the Price out as the least interesting move because I kinda agree with you.

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

@yes_jon @SidneyIcarus @mrmatthew I know not much about anime. Hit me with your best season 3 synopsis!

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If you haven't yet enjoyed the episode, you can check it out here: https://t.co/qBnGuIxYU7

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

If you enjoyed the Tell A Story episode, check out Dave's & Nick's combo overview/review of Escape from Dino Island here in video form: https://t.co/IUfOyB4Ogf

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

This is the highest praise! We love inspiring designers and players alike. Sid really knocked it out with this episode!

[Chris B 🐻 🏳️‍🌈 loottheroom.bsky @pangalactic]

The Hunted wouldn't exist if I hadn't listened to the episode of The Hard Move (the podcast Matthew started, now hosted by @/SidneyIcarus) about Escape From Dino Island so I'm very, very happy about this thread, frankly

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

@yes_jon @4EverGMPod @unplaytested @bleongambetta Brandon’s episode was really moving for me (Matthew) as well, not to mention what a great designer and all-around wonderful person he is to talk with. Pasión’s questions mechanic is also one I think about often, even outside PbtA.

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

@TabletopCrow @yes_jon Glad to have helped! We’ll be sending you a bill shortly.

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

@yes_jon @AFractalDragon This is the full and entire reason I started the show actually.

[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

Wow, thanks Jon! We appreciate your enthusiasm and glad we could help spark your design process.

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@IAmPhophos Thank you very much!!

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@TheDarkFiddler Big same.

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If you enjoyed our episode on Escape from Dino Island, check out Nick's mini-review to learn more. And then go buy the game, because it's very good.

[Nick Bate @ickbat]

It's time for another #5ttrpgs mini-review! This time, it's my (much-delayed) thoughts on Escape From Dino Island, by @stung_art and @Samnite.

Short version: buy this game. It's a masterclass in PbtA one-shot design, from the mechanics to the playsheets.

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[The Hard Move @TheHardMove]

@IAmPhophos @james_chip_rpg @LoganJenkins @designdocpod @yesindiedpod We +1 Design Doc, and raise you a Game Closet by @LeviathanFiles.