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    Turn-By-Turn

    Join Daniel and Chris as they enter the woods of turn-based gaming! In each episode, they will discuss role-playing video games or videogame-related topics. | Sixfive Media
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    Episodes (47)

    S3 EP09 | Cthulhu Saves Christmas

    S3 EP09 | Cthulhu Saves Christmas

    Daniel and Chris spread some holiday cheer by talking about Cthulhu Saves Christmas!

    HOSTS: Daniel McGarr, Chris Harkey

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    WRITTEN, DIRECTED, AND PRODUCED BY DANIEL MCGARR AND CHRIS HARKEY | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: DAVID GEISLER | EDITORS: DANIEL MCGARR DAVID GEISLER | SOUND DESIGNER: DAVID GEISLER |

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    S3 EP08 | RPGs we couldn't finish

    S3 EP08 | RPGs we couldn't finish

    Daniel and Chris talk about RPGs they were not able to able.

    HOSTS: Daniel McGarr, Chris Harkey

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    WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY DANIEL MCGARR AND CHRIS HARKEY | PRODUCED BY DANIEL MCGARR | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: DAVID GEISLER | EDITORS: DANIEL MCGARR DAVID GEISLER | SOUND DESIGNERS: DANIEL MCGARR DAVID GEISLER

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    S3 EP07 | What should be RPGs?

    S3 EP07 | What should be RPGs?

    Daniel and Chris discussion what other games they would like to see as RPGs.

    HOSTS: Daniel McGarr, Chris Harkey

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    WRITTEN, DIRECTED, AND PRODUCED BY DANIEL MCGARR AND CHRIS HARKEY | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: DAVID GEISLER | EDITORS: DANIEL MCGARR AND DAVID GEISLER | SOUND DESIGNERS: DANIEL MCGARR AND DAVID GEISLER

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    S3 EP03 | Super Mario RPG

    S3 EP03 | Super Mario RPG

    Daniel and Chris talk about the quirky Super Mario RPG. They discuss the wonders of Geno, The strange bosses, the nostalgia, and where a sequel could go. Super Mario RPG use an active JRPG battle system and was a massive change for the Mario series. Nintendo's partnership with Square certainly led to an interesting game!

    HOSTS: Daniel McGarr, Chris Harkey

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    S3 EP02 | The Weight of Decisions in RPGs

    S3 EP02 | The Weight of Decisions in RPGs

    Daniel and Chris talk about what decisions feel valuable in RPGs. They frame their discussion around games such as Triangle Strategy, Pokemon, Fire Emblem, and Other JRPGs. This episode was inspired by the difficult decisions that are presented in Triangle Strategy. Stay tuned for more Triangle Strategy talk in the future.

    HOSTS: Daniel McGarr, Chris Harky

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    S3 EP01 | Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Text Game

    S3 EP01 | Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Text Game

    Chris and Daniel start season 3 with some listener feedback! After the break they dig into the text based game, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. They pay respect to the original style of the game and speculate on what a text based game would look like now-a-days. If you want to check out the original game you can play it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1g84m0sXpnNCv84GpN2PLZG/the-game-30th-anniversary-edition

    HOSTS: Chris Harkey, Daniel McGarr

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    S2 EP25 | The World Ends with You

    S2 EP25 | The World Ends with You

    Chris and Daniel share their experiences with The World Ends with You. TWEWY is an rpg unlike any other with its signature combat and soundtrack. We defintely recommend that you check this one out. They also bid farewell to season 2 and get some hype going for season 3! We will talk to you soon!

    HOSTS: Daniel McGarr, Chris Harkey

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    S2 EP24 | Wildermyth

    S2 EP24 | Wildermyth

    Chris speaks with Nate Austin the lead programmer for the popular indie game Wildermyth. Wildermyth is a turn based game that has lots of twists and turns! It also has lots of choices to make that will effect how you experience the game!

    HOST: Chris Harkey GUEST: Nate Austin

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    S2 EP23 | RPG Trivia Game Show

    S2 EP23 | RPG Trivia Game Show

    Daniel hosts the first ever Turn by Turn Trivia Podcast! His contestants include normal Cohost Chris, Craig Stern the game dev behind Telepath Tactics, and Dan Murphy the copy editor for the Boss Rush Network. Games covered include: Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger, Pokemon, Fire Emblem, Earthbound, Final Fantasy, Xenoblade Chronicles, and so many more!

    HOST: Daniel McGarrGUESTS: Dan Murphy, Craig Stern, Chris Harkey

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    S2 EP22 | Those Who Rule and Silence is a Lie

    S2 EP22 | Those Who Rule and Silence is a Lie

    In part one of the episode Daniel talks with Kai the creator of Silence is a Lie. Silence is a lie is a Turn based game with a similar play style to Final Fantasy Tactics. In the second part of the episode Chris and Daniel speak with Eldin the creator of Those Who Rule. Those Who Rule is a hex grid tactical map game which has some similarities to Fire Emblem

    HOSTS: Daniel McGarr, Chris Harkey GUESTS: Kai Niklas, Eldin Turulja

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    S2 EP21 | Pokemon Legends: Arceus

    S2 EP21 | Pokemon Legends: Arceus

    Chris and Daniel talk about their experiences with Pokemon Legends Arceus. They discuss how to the game has similar elements to Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as well as Monster Hunter. They also ponder what it will mean for Pokemon games going forward!

    HOSTS: Chris Harkey, Daniel McGarr

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    S2 EP20 | Walk with the Living

    S2 EP20 | Walk with the Living

    Chris talks with Cole Brayfield about his new game Walk with the Living. Walk with the living is an SRPG built in SRPG Studio. Cole uses his background as a writer to craft a really great game! It is available for FREE on steam and is definitely worth checking out!

    HOST: Chris Harkey GUEST: Cole Brayfield

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    S2 EP19 | From Chess to Final Fantasy

    S2 EP19 | From Chess to Final Fantasy

    Daniel and Chris talk about how games like Chess led to the creation of the video games that we all love to play. They start about the structure of chess and the relationship it shares with Table Top RPGs. They also get into the future of RPGs and how the mediums may involve as technology evolves.

    HOSTS: Daniel McGarr, Chris Harkey

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    S2 EP18 | Lawmage Academy

    S2 EP18 | Lawmage Academy

    Daniel and Chris speak with Gin the creator of Lawmage Academy. Lawmage Academy is about a Wizarding School full of dark secrets. The game takes inspiration from Persona and the magic school ideas of Harry Potter.

    HOSTS: Daniel McGarr, Chris HarkeyGUEST: Gin

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    S2 EP17 | Monster Hunter Rise

    S2 EP17 | Monster Hunter Rise

    Daniel and Chris talk about Monster Hunter Rise. Monster Hunter took off on the PSP and has been a hit ever since. Daniel shares his thoughts as a first time player and Chris shares some comparisons to some other games in the series.

    HOSTS: Daniel McGarr, Chris Harkey

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    S2 EP16 | Telepath Tactics

    S2 EP16 | Telepath Tactics

    Daniel talks with Craig Stern the solo dev of the game Telepath Tactics. They talk about how Disgaea, Fire Emblem, and Shining Force influenced the game as well as the other games that Craig has created! SRPG fans will not want to miss this one!

    HOST: Daniel McGarrGUEST: Craig Stern

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    S2 EP15 | Bravely Default 2

    S2 EP15 | Bravely Default 2

    Daniel is joined by special guest Dan Murphy, of Boss Rush Games, to talk about Bravely Default 2. BD2 is JRPG comfortable with its creative battle system and familiar plot. Bravely Default 2 is a part of the Square Enix family, which is known for Final Fantasy and other very popular RPGs.

    HOST: Daniel McGarr GUEST: Dan Murphy

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