A Different Kind of Hex Ep. 11 - Headless

In this especially unusual Hex, José & Ian sit down with Open Hearth stalwart Tea-amat to discuss games with no particular GM. Some of these games have strict procedures to keep play on track; others are almost like tone poems, eschewing structure for pure vibes; what they have in common is an emphasis on gamer-motivated play. This comes with a new set of pitfalls to navigate, and opportunities to shine.

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Timecodes
00:04:01 - Introduction/Pick yr poison
00:11:54 - No gods, no GMs... no direction???
00:22:44 - GM-less Games Lab: Mobile Frame Zero: Firebrands
00:35:39 - What's a GM good for, anyway?
00:42:56 - What is only possible without a GM?
00:58:10 - "Nicies"
01:06:24 - Pearls of Wisdom

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