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No new episode this week, so let’s review some of our past episodes! We’ve been lucky to have a bunch of Bioware devs on, both past and present. So enjoy these episodes!
Interview with a Fennec Slayer, Allan Schumacher
We chatted with Bioware’s Allan Schumacher on what SDET actually means, diversity in the industry, what life is like on the QA side of the house and interacting with fans.
An Altus for All Seasons, on how Dorian Came to be with David Gaider
A long, fun conversation with Bioware’s David Gaider on how Dorian Pavus came to be the Altus we know and love, life as a lead writer, and a few trips around the meta rail.
Localization, Devil Spit and more with Bioware’s Mel Fleming
We spoke with Mel Fleming, Localization producer at Bioware about localization, Devil Spit, scotch, sailing and more when she spent some time with us this week.
Shattering Glass Level Caps, Dragon Age 2 and more with Jennifer Brandes Hepler
Jennifer Hepler joined us for talk about her games writing work, Dragon Age 2, Breaking the Glass Level Cap and more.
On the importance of Ana in Overwatch, wanting more ladies in our gaming lives and more with Appleciderwitch
We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, feedback, feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us freshoutoftokens@gmail.com.
Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1
Questions for Nico
What other franchise(s) would you like to see add an older woman as a playable character or protagonist
What kind of story would you love to play in a game that (as far as you know) has never been done before?
Do you think any games have achieved “timeless” status or is the medium still too young?
What we’re playing/reading/watching:
Nico: Overwatch, World of Warcraft, No Man’s Sky, Penny Dreadful
Tanya: Sims 4 with Dragon Age mods
David: Still just Starbound and Pokemon Go. I did watch Stranger Things recently tho.
Where to find our guest online
Twitter: @appleciderwitch
The Importance of Overwatches Newest Hero, Ana Amari
Where to find your hosts online:
Tanya D. – @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms
Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames
Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr
David L. Reeves – @RedConversation
Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation
Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation
Jennifer Hepler joined us for talk about her games writing work, Dragon Age 2, Breaking the Glass Level Cap and more.
Listen on Fresh Out of Tokens // Download the MP3
We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show at outoftokenscast.com. If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us freshoutoftokens@gmail.com.
Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1
Questions for Jennifer
Were you consciously interrogating terrorism in the construction of Anders?
Were you consciously interrogating the willingness of authorities to benefit from oppression? (e.g. Elthina)
Does the “resolution” to the Mage-Templar war in DAI fit your original intentions? (I’m fine w/a yes/no.)
Do you have any non-game prose work out there? If so, where?
@cynixy (Anna McGill)
Q: How are you so awesome?
Follow-up Q: How do you STAY so awesome?
Who was your favorite character to write for? Who was your favorite character that you didn’t write for?
What are you currently reading?
When writing characters, how do you find a voice for them? Do you look at designs for the character or do you read a description of them? What’s your technique for this?
What kind of good can games/interactive media be used for if we stop insisting that they “just” be games
What project are you proudest to have worked on?
What we’re playing/reading/watching:
Jennifer: Her Story, 1979 Revolution, (reading) Kate Elliot’s Black Wolves
Tanya: Sims 4 with Dragon Age Mods, Moon Hunters, Fossil Echo
David: Fallout Shelter
Where to find our guest online
Twitter: @jbhepler
Women in Game Development: Breaking the Glass Level Cap [Buy on CRC Press]
Review of Women in Game Development on I Need Diverse Games
The Game Narrative Toolbox [Buy on Amazon]
Where to find your hosts online:
Tanya D. – @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms
Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames
Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr
David L. Reeves – @RedConversation
Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation
Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation
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