On the season finale of New Shambala, the Asians Represent crew says goodbye to Jayd as she embarks on her new career in the UK! Our heroes Jhangir, Naomi, and Tommy then struggle with a coordinated attack on the city. If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at [email protected]. Follow Ammar @ammarijaz and Jayd @jaydmaty on Twi...
Jul 01, 2019•2 hr 8 min
TTRPG streamer and designer Kienna Shaw joined Daniel and Agatha for a discussion of safety tools in online games! Apologies for Daniel's raspy voice; he was very sick during the recording! Follow Kienna on Twitter @KiennaS, purchase their micro RPGs at kiennas.itch.io/, support them on Patreon at patreon.com/KiennaS, download their TTRPG safety toolkit here, and follow their streams here! If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians R...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 10
On episode 3 of Masks: New Shambala, Tommy (Daniel), Naomi (Jayd), and Jhangir (Ammar) find themselves in awkward situations. Jhangir deals with the very public broadcasting of his heroics, while Naomi confronts Tommy about his behaviour. If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at [email protected]. Follow Ammar @ammarijaz and J...
Jun 01, 2019•1 hr 57 min
Daniel and Agatha were joined by Korean TTRPG designer and translator Sangjun for an amazing discussion of the itch.io scene, Korean RPGs, and potatoes (that's right)! Follow Sangjun on Twitter @heofonkoppe and purchase his games at magisterludikr.itch.io/moonflower. If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook.com/aznsrepresent, or at aznsrepresent@oneshotpo...
May 13, 2019•49 min•Ep. 9
On episode 2 of Masks: New Shambala, Tommy (Daniel), Naomi (Jayd), and Jhangir (Ammar) deal with the aftermath of an explosion that rocks the heart of the city. Jhangir witnesses the darker side of Tommy's powers, while Naomi has a close encounter with a strange character. If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at aznsrepresent@oneshotpodcast...
May 01, 2019•1 hr 25 min
Did you miss our very first live show? Fear not! For this month's bonus episode, here's audio from our Designing Asian Themes panel at Breakout Con 2019. If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at [email protected]. Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Outro: Explore by Ikson https://ww...
Apr 27, 2019•54 min
You read that right, Agatha not only co-hosts this episode but is also the guest of honour! In her words, she's the co-guest! If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at [email protected] Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Outro: Explore by Ikson https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson
Apr 24, 2019•48 min•Ep. 8
Masks: New Shambala is here! Get to know Tommy (Daniel), Naomi (Jayd), and Jhangir (Ammar) as they navigate high school, life with powers, and family. If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at [email protected]. Follow Ammar on Twitter @ammarijaz and Jayd @jadymaty Music: Journey by Jay Hifive & Broken Elegance Jay Hifive: ...
Apr 02, 2019•57 min•Ep. 1
Brother Ming is a designer of print-and-play fan games that you can download for free! They joined Daniel and Agatha for a discussion of the widely known, but perhaps also misunderstood "magical girl" genre! If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at [email protected]. Follow Brother Ming on Twitter @BrotherMingMing Music...
Mar 29, 2019•1 hr 27 min
It's time. The very first Asians Represent actual play! Daniel, Agatha, and Jayd were joined by fellow Torontonian Ammar Ijaz for session zero of Masks: A New Generation. Set in a city of our own creation - New Shambala - this will be a series of romantic ups and downs, action, and family drama! If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or a...
Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 7
Daniel and Jayd hung out with game designer, outdoor skills educator, and wilderness first responder Jeeyon Shim to talk about cultivating connections to nature through gaming. If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at [email protected] Follow Jeeyon on Twitter @jeeyonshim Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://sou...
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Are there problems with the current state of cyberpunk? Daniel and Agatha sat down with TTRPG/LARP designer Banana Chan to discuss the past, present, and future of the cyberpunk genre. If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at [email protected] Follow Banana Chan on Twitter @banana_chan_vid Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ...
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 6
Jayd Matyas joins Daniel and Agatha for another episode of Asians Represent as...a member of the team! If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at [email protected] Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Outro: Explore by Ikson https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson
Jan 16, 2019•24 min
Daniel and Agatha sat down with Clio Yun-Su Davis, a game designer, and interactive media writer, to discuss how to play as Asian characters if you aren't Asian. In particular, they talked about The Long Drive Back from Busan, a two-hour long freeform game about members of a k-pop boy group struggling with balancing their ambitions with the sacrifices they have made for their careers. Learn more about Clio on Twitter @cysdavis and learn more about their work at www.cysdavis.com If you have quest...
Jan 01, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 5
Mariam Ahmad is currently writing a desi fantasy campaign setting called Sarzameen. This episode was a Patreon early-access exclusive for the month of November 2018. For early access to bonus episodes of Asians Represent, become a patron at patreon.com/oneshotpodcast!
Dec 20, 2018•44 min
Daniel and Agatha sat down with game designer Derek Chung to discuss Emberwind and the uses of tabletop roleplaying games in therapy! Learn more about Emberwind at emberwindgame.com and Derek's other work at nomnivoregames.com. Back Emberwind on Kickstarter until Dec. 16 at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nomnivoregames/emberwind-a-new-breed-of-tabletop-role-playing-gam?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=emberwind If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed...
Dec 01, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 4
James Mendez Hodes is a Filipino American TTRPG writer, developer, editor, and sensitivity reader. His latest creation, Thousand Arrows: a Samurai Action & Drama TTRPG is now on Kickstarter. James and Daniel discussed whether or not you have to be Japanese to write a game set in Japan. They dove into their academic histories and much more! Follow James on social media @LulaVampiro and check out his blog at jamesmendezhodes.com Back Thousand Arrows on Kickstarter until Nov. 30 at https://www....
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Can tabletop gaming save the world? For part one of our "Learning Through Play" arc, we talked about the educational potential that role playing games hold. We also chatted with Khairul Hisham, a sci-fi/fantasy artist and English teacher in Malaysia who uses RPGs in his classroom! Support Khairul's work at: www.patreon.com/hishgraphics Check out his blog and work at: www.hishgraphics.com/gallery If you have questions about today’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Re...
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 3
What is orientalism and the how does it impact our lives? We get real and delve into the way orientalism seeps into gaming. We also chat with Jayd Matyas about designing escape rooms, the challenges of being the only woman of colour on a project, and taiko drumming. Special shoutouts: mantis shrimps, dating while Asian, getting paid Games mentioned: Zany Zoo, Ross Rifles, Dungeons and Dragons Oriental Adventures, Legend of the Five Rings, A Single Moment, Escape Casa Loma, Where Dark Things Dwel...
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to Asians Represent! – a series of unfiltered conversations that celebrate the contributions of Asian creators to analog gaming. For the inaugural episode, hosts Daniel Kwan and Agatha Cheng discuss what the show is about, what listeners can expect, and why this podcast is important for the gaming community.” If you have questions about today’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter @aznsrepresent or at aznsrepresent@gmai...
Aug 16, 2018•26 min•Ep. 1
