Sandeep & Omar at PAX Unplugged ~ New Gamers, Thumb Warfare, Session Zeroes - (A·B·C·D) Bonus Ep

American Born Chatty Desis (A·B·C·D)

Have you ever stumbled upon a character in a game that felt like she was crafted just for you? That's what happened to Sandeep & Omar at PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia, where they encountered Neeha, an Indian auntie with a flair for fiber arts in the board game Arch Ravels. This episode takes you through the vibrant alleys of a board game convention, where cultural diversity isn't just present—it's weaved into the very fabric of play. Join us in echoing the excitement and novelty of finding our roots reflected in the cardboard and dice of tabletop gaming.
The symphony of creativity doesn't end there, as Aalok Mehta strikes a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions for "DesiQuest". Imagine the resonant power of the Natya Shastra's rasas mingling with the vibrant energy of chakras to craft a soundtrack that not only sets the scene but tells its own emotional tale. And if you're curious about the fusion of superhero antics and South Indian classical music, wait until you hear the backstory of Laddoo Auntie's theme, an anthem for South Asian representation that's as layered as it is empowering.
Finally, we shift our focus to the competitive arena of thumb wrestling with James Brent Isaacs and delve into the art of narrative crafting characters in RPGs with Gabe Hicks and Elise Rezendes. The insights and anecdotes shared by these guests are as gripping as a thumb lock, and as richly textured as the characters they help create. And as we wrap up, we don't shy away from the heavier topics, discussing how DesiQuest opens up dialogues about masculinity and culture among Indian tech workers. This patchwork of stories, full of humor, heart, and a good dose of thumb warfare, is just a play button away.
Arch Ravels: https://xyzgamelabs.com/archravels/
Aalok Metha: https://www.instagram.com/aaloksmehta/?hl=en
James Brent Isaacs: https://www.youtube.com/user/jamesbrentisaacs
Mythic Grove Productions, The Session Zero System: https://www.mythicgroveproductions.com/
Elise Rezendes: https://www.instagram.com/eliserezendes/
Gabe Hicks: https://www.gabejamesgames.com/
Dispel Dice - https://dispeldice.com/
Geek Therapeutics: https://geektherapeutics.com/
Producer: Anand Shah & Kaylin Mahoney
Technical Director & Sound Designer: Delvan Neville
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
Editor: Sean Meagher
Music by Harshal Sisodia, Jasvir Singh & Maulik Zaveri
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1. ABCD Intro (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to PAX Unplugged (00:01:35)

3. Arch Ravels by XYZ Game Labs (00:02:05)

4. Meet Adam McCrimmon, designer of Arch Ravels (00:05:23)

5. Inventing New Gamers (00:08:43)

6. Meet Aalok Mehta, co-composer for DesiQuest (00:13:15)

7. Musical Collaboration for Daisy Quest (00:14:45)

8. Aalok's approach on creating the score for DesiQuest (00:15:25)

9. The chakra driving Aalok's composition energy (00:18:59)

10. First experience with TTRPG (00:21:52)

11. Yoda is an inspiration for Laddoo Auntie's theme (00:22:51)

12. Aalok's ABCD Experience as an musical artist (00:24:45)

13. What would your theme music be? (00:29:02)

14. "The Druncle" (00:30:25)

15. Meet James Brent Isaacs, International Thumb Wrestling Champion (00:31:57)

16. Sandeep spars with James (00:33:34)

17. How can Sandeep get better at Thumbwrestling? (00:34:39)

18. Meet Elise Rezendes & Gabe Hicks and Mythic Grove Productions' "Session Zero System" (00:38:27)

19. Omar Najam builds a character (00:41:56)

20. Building Stories and Characters in RPG (00:43:41)

21. Gabe Hicks explains the amalgam phase (00:48:04)

22. What makes The Session Zero System so great (00:49:32)

23. How did you create The Session Zero System? (00:51:39)

24. What is Carrom? (00:58:04)

25. What is Crokinole? (00:59:23)

26. Omar & Sandeep react after DesiQuest Live at PAX Unplugged (01:01:44)