Episode 499 - intent

* (0:29) A topic inspired by a game of Bang. What it will take to make Dan stab someone in the back in a board game. The distinction between factions and a traitor mechanic. * (10:29) Hiding your intentions as a Game Master. * (15:54) The Simpsons, Family Guy, mailing pancakes, Russian manti, grilled cheese, Raddish Kids, and Uncle Dan cookies. * (20:27) Showing or hiding intention as a player. How hiding harmless things can add productive tension. * (28:01) Keeping the entertainment of the group as your central focus. The potential value of meta-gaming. * (40:15) Using Reductio ad Absurdum to determine whether a secret intention is a good idea or not. * (50:34) Falling off one side or the other. Hosts: Caleb, Chad, Dan, Wayne