Podcast Summary
MaxFun Drive: Tabletop Role-Playing Game and Annual Membership: MaxFun Drive offers annual memberships and a unique tabletop RPG game experience, with varying levels of player experience accepted.
MaxFun Drive supporters have the opportunity to purchase pins from various shows on the network during a charity pin sale, and they can now pay for their annual membership upfront. This year's MaxFun bonus episode is a first for podcasting as it presents a tabletop role-playing game, "Let's Learn Everything presents Bratz Cheddar Heights." Tom, the host, will guide three players, including LLE team member Caroline, who has some experience with tabletop RPGs. The game is a critical role, and they will embark on an adventure in a new dimension. Caroline, despite having limited experience, is excited to use her dice and collect them. The players' familiarity with tabletop RPGs varies, but having more dice doesn't necessarily make a better player, according to Tom. These announcements are a part of the final days of the MaxFunDrive, and supporters' contributions help fund new and existing content.
Exploring the Unique Experience of Playing Cheddar Heist as Rats: Players in Cheddar Heist assume the roles of rats with both rat and human stats, using dice rolls under each stat for actions. Rats can manipulate humans, and the game's audio-friendly nature adds to its appeal.
The discussion revolved around the unique experience of playing a Dungeons and Dragons one-shot game called Cheddar Heist, where players assume the roles of rats with both rat and human stats. Ella Hubba, a regular on LLE, shared her background in Ancient Egypt-themed DnD and her extensive hours played in Baldur's Gate 3. She was joined by Ellen Weatherford, who occasionally appears on LLE but is more known for her rat-focused podcast. They discussed the simplicity of the game, which involves rolling a 6-sided dice under a character's respective rat or human stat for various actions. An intriguing aspect of the game is that rats can manipulate humans by pulling their hair, allowing them to perform human tasks. The group expressed excitement about the audio medium-friendly nature of the game and Tom's creation of miniatures for their session. Overall, the conversation showcased the enthusiasm and creativity of the participants as they prepared for their upcoming Cheddar Heist adventure.
Navigating the world as rats with real consequences: Players balance success and failure in a unique rat-themed game, with unexpected encounters and urban setting adding depth
In this unique role-playing game, players navigate the world as rats, with real stakes and consequences. Success leads to humanization, while failure pushes players back towards their rat nature. This balance keeps the game engaging and adds depth to the characters. The game also includes elements of chance and unexpected encounters, like the appearance of a rat king named Amos and a new rat character named Tango. The game's setting, in the Waverly Diner in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, adds a layer of intrigue and urban grit. Overall, the game's mechanics and storytelling create a rich and immersive experience.
A rat named Tango starts a dance class for other rats: A rat's passion for dance inspires him to teach others, leading to connections and joyful expression
Tango, a rat with a dream, escaped from his pet store enclosure and embarked on a journey to teach dance to other rats. Named after the dance style he loved, Tango's determination led him to create his own dance class. He was joined by Rick Satin, a wild rat from Australia, who had dreamed of coming to America after watching American TV shows. Together, they began their dance journey, with Tango acting as the charismatic teacher and Rick Satin, the enthusiastic student. Despite their humble beginnings, they shared a passion for dance and a desire to learn. Their story reminds us that no matter the species, the pursuit of creativity and self-expression can bring joy and connection.
Rats Discuss Cheese and Theater Plans: Rats, like people, can form alliances and work towards common goals despite their differences.
In this unusual gathering at a diner, Rex and Muriel, two high-class rats, meet with Amos, a resourceful rat, to discuss their shared interest in cheese and a potential plan involving a theater. Rex, who uses creative signals to distract pursuers, sits down excitedly while Amos pulls out a blueprint of a theater on a gum wrapper, known to both rats. Muriel, the elegant and refined rat, arrives with an air of superiority, and Amos accommodates her with a doll chair. Despite their differences, they all share the same goal and come together, proving that even rats can form alliances and work towards common objectives.
Rats Tango and Rex have varying trust and relationship dynamics: Despite their shared goal, rats Tango and Rex have distinct backgrounds and attitudes towards trust and relationships, impacting their approach to a heist.
The rats Tango and Rex have different perspectives and approaches to trust and relationships due to their unique backgrounds. Tango, having spent his early life in a pet store, is more trusting and friendly towards other rats, while Rex, who lived with street rats, is more cautious and doesn't jump to conclusions. They also have differing attitudes towards humans, with Tango being more trusting and Rex being more wary. The group dynamics are also explored, with some rats, like Tango, forming immediate bonds, while others, like Rex, take more time to assess the situation. The rats are on a mission to steal a valuable wheel of cheese from a theater, and while the value of the cheese is significant, Tango may not fully grasp the concept of money. The group dynamics and individual characteristics add complexity to their heist plan.
A retired rat burglar offers three rats a chance at a lucrative daytime heist: A seasoned rat burglar proposes a high-risk, high-reward daytime heist for three skilled rats, utilizing their unique abilities and rolling dice for advantage.
Amos, a seasoned rat burglar, presents an opportunity for three skilled rats to pull off a daring heist involving a massive block of cheese, which is bigger than an overhead luggage and requires full arm strength to hold. However, the cheese is being taken back that night, making the heist a daytime broad daylight affair. The potential reward is significant, as it could help the rats exit their criminal lives. Amos, who's retiring, selects them based on their unique skills – Tango's ability to dance and chew through obstacles, and Rex's gullibility and talent for imitating accents. The rats will have an advantage when using their skills, as they'll roll two six-sided dice and take the better number. The heist comes with risks, but the potential rewards are substantial, making it an enticing proposition for the rats.
A Team of Three with Unique Skills Prepares for a Daring Heist: Rex's expertise in finding hidden items and imitations, Muriel's charisma and pickpocketing abilities, and Caroline's determination contribute to a successful heist plan. They plan to use the sewers as their route and gather more information about the theater and potential distractions.
The team of Rex, Muriel, and Caroline, each bringing their unique skills to the table, are ready to embark on a daring heist to obtain something valuable. Rex's experience on the ship gives him an edge in finding hidden items and imitations, while Muriel's charisma and pickpocketing abilities will help them blend in and gain access to restricted areas. Caroline's determination and desire to succeed will drive the team forward. They plan to use the sewers as their route to the theater, where their target is located backstage. Before executing the heist, they need to gather more information about the theater and any potential distractions or ongoing shows that could provide a diversion.
Rats planning a heist at the Majestic Theater: A group of rats, including Rex, Ella, Caroline, and Ellen, are determined to steal a giant wheel of cheese from the Majestic Theater by sneaking in, causing a distraction, and possibly enlisting human help. They face challenges like transportation and detection, but are excited about the prospect of being in the play.
The group of rats, including Rex, Ella, Caroline, and Ellen, are planning a heist at the Majestic Theater to steal a giant wheel of cheese. They discuss various strategies such as sneaking in, causing a distraction, and enlisting the help of a human. They also consider using costumes to blend in. The rats face challenges like figuring out how to transport the cheese and avoiding detection. The group is determined to succeed and is excited about the prospect of being in the play. However, they need to be careful and avoid being discovered by theater staff or humans. The heist is only the first quarter of a full 2 hour episode, with more twists and turns to come. Listen to the rest of the story by becoming a MaxFun member for as little as $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join. Your rats today were played by Ella Hubbard, Caroline Roper, and Ellen Weatherford, with editing and music by your game master, Tom Lumb. Maximum Fun, a worker-owned network of artist-owned shows, is supported directly by you.
