{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The RPG Rundown","title":"Episode 37 | The Physics of Fiction: The Role of In-Game Mechanics","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1a3134b7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4053,"description":"Season 6 begins! Seth & Jeff return on The RPG Rundown to explore in-game mechanics as the physics of fiction—the invisible rules that shape player choices, narrative momentum, and system identity in tabletop RPGs.This episode breaks down resolution systems, resource management, progression, non-combat mechanics, and subsystems, examining how each influences storytelling, tone, and player psychology. The conversation also includes hobby updates, current and upcoming RPG projects, and 2026 tabletop goals.Hosts: Seth & Jeff Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Q37_UgBbQZhuZknKeIe26f6cROZ_FTn--OHaTEj2s3M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NThk/N2RkNDAzZTkyOTcx/NjQ2M2RkNjY0OGFl/NzU0My5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}