Noir

Keith, Wayne, Kristian, and Scott hit the mean streets and step into the shadows of noir adventuring in Eberron.

Time Markers

1. 00:00:00 – Introduction
2. 00:01:54 – Why Was Noir Included in Eberron?
3. Readings:
   • 00:07:21 – Chapter 9 of Eberron Campaign Setting
   • 00:08:01 – Magewright, Marked, Cabal, Claw
   • 00:10:17 – “Hardboiled Adventure”, Kobold Quarterly #3
   • 00:11:01 – “Neo-noir Intrigue” and “Callestan”, Wayfinder’s Guide to Eberron
4. 00:12:14 – Definition of Noir
5. 00:13:21 – Moral Ambiguity and Motives
6. 00:16:56 – Conveying Noir
7. 00:19:41 – Agreeing on How Dark
8. 00:23:33 – Consequences
9. 00:26:09 – Attachment to a Place
10. 00:27:53 – For GMs
11. 00:28:12 – Pacing in Noir
12. 00:29:19 – Use the Players’ Backstories
13. 00:31:25 – Stories Don’t Always End Well
14. 00:33:59 – Customized Stories
15. 00:35:14 – Off-the-shelf Noir Adventures
16. 00:37:55 – Backstory Cards
17. 00:39:11 – Fiasco Game for Session 0
18. 00:39:33 – Tools in Wayfinder’s Guide
19. 00:42:04 – Tying to The Last War
20. 00:43:20 – The Role of the Dragonmarked Houses
21. 00:44:13 – Shadowrun as Inspiration
22. 00:45:44 – Start with a Mystery as Noir Light
23. 00:47:47 – Play with Players’ Perceptions
24. 00:50:56 – For Players
25. 00:51:07 – Dealing with Dragonmarked Houses
26. 00:51:44 – Motivation and Disposition
27. 00:54:02 – Roots and Connections
28. 00:57:12 – Bonds in Powered by the Apocalypse Games
29. 00:59:10 – Idea: Prescribe Terrible Things That Will Happen to Your Character in the Future
30. 01:01:41 – Define Your Loyalties
31. 01:05:12 – Wrap Up

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