Projects Tagged: 'science'

Sceneplay - Hero's Journey Template

"The Hero's Journey" (aka Joseph Campbell's Monomyth) provides a template for a very common type of story, considered by many to be the archetypal narrative structure for most or all western narratives. The attached template breaks The Hero's Journey down into requisite beats for the "ScenePlay" storytelling system.

Click below.

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Hero's Journey Template (PDF)

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This is Fractopia

The latest web-based release from As If Productions, ThisIsFractopia.com is the home base of the Fractopia Podcast: forecasting the facts of tomorrow through the fiction of today. In this series, AIP founder Tod Foley examines current trends and developments in technology and science fiction, in order to create realistic visions of our potential tomorrow. Readers and writers of near-future science fiction will find much to think about in these topical episodes and exclusive interviews.

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http://thisisfractopia.com/

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Midnight Science Club

Midnight Science Club is for anyone interested in science and related fields. It’s a club operated BY scientists and FOR scientists of all ages. As If Productions was brought in by the developers at Zumwinkle.com to add some fancy UI elements via jQuery, and to optimize the performance of this media-rich site.

https://midnightscienceclub.com/

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Software Development Documentation

Documentation is essential for interactive games and other complex projects.

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Random Factions Generator for SF or Fantasy

Sometimes you need to brainstorm a number of factions for a quick setting, like a new town or region. This random faction generator creates 1-10 groups complete with motives, tactics, secrets and weaknesses. It can be used for either Science Fiction or Fantasy worlds. Take it for a spin!

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Generate Random Factions

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Dying of Thirst Rules for PbtA Systems

The human body requires roughly 1 liter of water a day to survive. The average person can survive three to five days without water. Our heroes, of course, are not average people, but we don't want to throw all verisimilitude out the window. Therefore I propose for your consideration:

DYING OF THIRST RULES

For each day you go without food and water, you suffer 1 harm. Your mouth is dry and your eyes are sunken.

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Interactive Worlds & Immersive Obsessions

As If Productions (AIP) is the web studio of Tod Foley, specializing in the development of custom interactive systems.

Founded in 1991, AIP has designed and produced immersive websites, virtual worlds, roleplaying games, CD-ROM games, LARPs and live interactive events for clients including Comedy Central, 20th Century Fox Films, Sony/Epic Records, Times-Mirror Magazines, Walt Disney Records, Revelations Entertainment, Iron Crown Enterprises, and The WELL. No matter what type of interactive system you have in mind, we're here to bring it to life.

Roleplaying Games & Storygames by Tod Foley

All RPGs and Storygames by Tod Foley are now available at DrivethruRPG. Bring these games to your table!

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Patreon Support

Support the game designs and theoretical work of As If Productions. Written especially for roleplayers, GMs, game designers, artists and neophiles who are interested in experimental applications of narrative engineering.

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Brian Isikoff

GM and collector extraordinaire of RPGs and RPG material.

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Writing & Editing

Looking for freelance writing, editing and publishing services? You'll find them at todfoley.com.