Welcome to the first episode of series 89, everyone! In this series, we are covering Ghost in the Shell, a Forged in the Dark cyberpunk TTRPG set in the world of Ghost in the Shell! In today’s episode, we learn what this game is all about, including some incredible behind the scenes design discussions with our guest, as well as a brief history of the Ghost in the Shell franchise!

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Pete Petrusha:

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Mana Project Studios

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Ghost in the Shell Crowdfunding Campaign:

• Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game

Timestamps:

• (00:00:00) - Announcements

• (00:01:37) - Introductions

• (00:04:58) - What's in a game? - Core Concept

• (00:09:30) - Setting

• (00:16:55) - Materials to play

• (00:20:24) - Stories and Themes

• (00:24:22) - What can characters do in this game?

• (00:29:55) - What is unique about Ghost in the Shell?

• (00:40:31) - History of Ghost in the Shell and the RPG

• (00:58:50) - Call to Action

• (01:05:32) - Credits

Music:

• Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod

• Clip 1: Downside Up by Cody MartinOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17872

• Clip 2: Brain Cables by Jed StarkOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15343

• Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs

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