Cumberland Games & Diversions

Bonus: Q&A with S. John Ross of Cumberland Games & Diversions

Show Notes

To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona interviews renowned game designer S. John Ross, of Cumberland Games & Diversions.

With an illustrious writing career spanning over 30 years, S. John is probably best known for his work ‘Uresia: Grave of Heaven’, an anime-inspired fantasy world setting and ‘RISUS: The Anything RPG’, a rules-light role-playing game for handy spur-of-the-moment one-shots and rapid character creation.

Timestamps

  • Intro: 00:00:09

  • Q&A start: 00:01:22

  • Outro: 00:41:59

S. John’s work

S. John’s RPG recommendations

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

Q&A guest was S. John Ross of Cumberland Games & Diversions.

The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

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Episode #22: Risus: The Anything RPG Pt. 2

Content Warning/Trigger Warnings: Mild horror/terror themes, car accident, possible suicide, death

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Claire for 'Risus: The Anything RPG' by S John Ross of Cumberland Games & Diversions.

For some, 'Risus: The Anything RPG' is a handy “emergency” RPG for spur-of-the-moment one-shots and rapid character creation. For others, it’s a reliable campaign system supporting years of play. No matter what you think it is, there's no wrong way to play.

Find more information about 'Risus: The Anything RPG' on the Cumberland Games & Diversions' website.

Timestamps

  • Intro: 00:00:10

  • Recap and gameplay overview: 00:00:34

  • Restart of 'Risus: The Anything RPG' one-shot: 00:02:28

  • Outro and credits: 00:57:49

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s player was Claire Jarvis.

This episode’s RPG one-shot was 'Risus: The Anything RPG' by S John Ross of Cumberland Games & Diversions.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply

Episode #21: Risus: The Anything RPG Pt. 1

Content Warnings/Trigger Warnings: Mild horror/terror themes, car accident, possible suicide, death

Show Notes

This week, Fiona is joined by Claire for 'Risus: The Anything RPG' by S John Ross of Cumberland Games & Diversions.

For some, 'Risus: The Anything RPG' is a handy “emergency” RPG for spur-of-the-moment one-shots and rapid character creation. For others, it’s a reliable campaign system supporting years of play. No matter what you think it is, there's no wrong way to play.

Find more information about 'Risus: The Anything RPG' on the Cumberland Games & Diversions' website.

Timestamps

  • Intro: 00:00:10

  • Gameplay overview: 00:01:16

  • Start of 'Risus: The Anything RPG' one-shot: 00:03:21

  • Outro and credits: 00:53:43

Credits

The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded and edited by Fiona Howat.

The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.

This episode’s player was Claire Jarvis.

This episode’s RPG one-shot was 'Risus: The Anything RPG' by S John Ross of Cumberland Games & Diversions.

The theme music was '8-bit march' by Twin Musicom (twinmusicom.org), licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 License.

Additional music in this episode:

If you want to find out more about the podcast, check out the 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast website: www.WAIRpodcast.com.

Fancy getting in touch? Email the podcast at WhatAmIRollingPodcast@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram (@WAIR_Podcast) for the latest news on episodes.

Linktr.ee: WAIR Podcast

#AdventurersNeedNotApply