Bebop Tabletop: Designing a Cowboy Bebop RPG

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By: Lijo John and Andrew Wu

3. 2. 1. This is Bebop Tabletop: The podcast that’s turning each episode of Cowboy Bebop into a new tabletop RPG. Think Dungeons and Dragons with space cowboys! Each week, join Lijo John and Andrew Wu, as they remix the characters, music, and themes of the beloved anime classic into a game you can play. Let’s Jam! Cover art by @ecokitti Follow us on Twitter for Cowboy Bebop and RPG news, announcements, and more @BebopTabletopThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Cowboy Funk - Gettin' Quibi Wit It ft. The Bebop Beat
#23
04/18/2022

This week, we hang out with Bebop's Elite, The Bebop Beat, to shoot the sheet about Cowboy Funk, the Queen of England, and bounty hunting as the crew of the DragonPop.

Thanks again to Jamie and Lauren for playing our game!

Mentions this week:

TV-Y7 FV - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_Parental_GuidelinesCowboy Andy is BatmanBackstreet's Back, alright - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_(Backstreet_Boys_album)Star Trek Captain Catchphrases - https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ranking-star-trek-captain-catchphrases/

Our Bebop Beat Must Listen Episodes:

Covering Cowboy Funk...


Boogie Woogie Feng Shui - The Newbie Bounty Hunters
#22
04/06/2022

This week we follow the three Qis in Boogie Woogie Feng Shui.

We discuss the heavenly anime known as Cowboy Bebop, we dive into earthly game mechanics of Bebop Tabletop, and we hear our magnetic new-to-tabletop friends in our latest playtest!

Special thanks to Patty, Steph, Kizer, and Ariel for play-testing this week's game!

This week we introduce Three (3) New Mechanics:

- Injuries

- Distance

- Last Gasp Gambits

Interested in listening to the full play session? Leave us a Podchaser comment or a review...


Pierrot Le Fou - Encounter at Space Land
#21
03/29/2022

This week, we talk about mad space clowns and jump into our second playtest featuring the familiar faces of Matt and Travis (and also Colin)!

Stick around for our immediate playtest thoughts and what we think we should fix next!

Mentioned in this episode:

Batman the Animated Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrmUk2YUm14Unearthed Arcana - https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-arcana"He hates these cans" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcwz8-EfFYENextel Chirp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEkwbhH3XMYJackbox Trivia Murder Party - https...


Wild Horses - The First Playtest
#20
03/21/2022

This week we welcome back Meg and Jack and introduce Joe from our regular Dungeons and Dragons table as they take on our first playtest based on Wild Horses!

Let's consider this the first Bebop Tabletop Actual Play!

Interested in a release of the full play session? Leave us a comment and a review to let us know!

Mentioned in this episode:

Space Shuttle Columbia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_ColumbiaBabe Ruth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_RuthMore Dungeons and Dragons with Meg, Jack, and Joe on...


Virtuoso Session - Talking Art with Travis Overstreet
#19
03/14/2022

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This week, we start talking 'bout art, but like a good jazz solo, we follow the flow! We hope you enjoy our conversation with Artist Travis Overstreet (https://overstreetart.com/)

Would you be interested in a deluxe art version of our rulebook? Let us know! Maybe in a podcast review why not?


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ArcaneHaikyuu!!

Mentioned in this episode:

Lijo the Anime ApologistMœb...


Speak Like a Child - Building Faye Valentine
#18
03/07/2022

This week, Lijo and Wu speak like children and leave a message for their future selves.

Also in this session, they build a playable Faye Valentine character using the brand new skills list.

It's a good thing that in space no one can see you cry.

While you're here, why not leave us a review? Or two?

Mentioned in this episode:

Improv's "Game of the Scene"Did I do that?The power of friendship!

Theme and Music by @wufire

Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from ...


Mushroom Samba - Game Master Mamba ft. Cole Rush
#17
02/28/2022

No, you're not on mushrooms! This week we're visited by writer and friend Cole Rush! We talk about hard-learned tricks for Dungeon Mastering and a girl and her dog and a bunch of space mushrooms.

Let's kick the beat!

Two articles for Cole!

What I Learned From Breaking Up With D&DWe’re In The Middle Of A Bardic RevolutionFor more follow @ColeRush1 on Twitter

Mentioned in this episode:

Alternate universe where Cowgirl Ed is hunting bountiesHow do you make player preparation not a chore?The importance of feedback (Leave us a...


Black Dog Serenade - Making a Game for Superfans ft. Jesse from Sudden But Inevitable
#16
02/21/2022

This week we're joined by Jesse from the excellent Sudden But Inevitable podcast to talk about Black Dog Serenade and how to design Tabletop RPGs for superfans.

Grab your dice, bring a friend, and prepare your questions for the game maestro!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sudden But InevitableJesse on TwitterCon Air Shut Up and Sit Down - The TeachFireflyOur Session on Crew Dynamics - Jamming with Edward"Be Excellent to Each Other"Cowboy Diplomacy

Theme and Music by @wufire

Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay



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My Funny Valentine - Cheerful Nihilism ft. Patty
#15
02/14/2022

Happy Valentine's Day!

This week we welcome our friend and expert of most things nerdy, Patty (pattygoesrhar) joins us to talk My Funny Valentine.

Stop by for Futurama references and Super Fun Happy Times in this really weird cub scout meeting!

Mentioned in this episode:

Check out our Twitch streams on Wednesday nights @ wufireGotPowerGoose Goose DuckInuyasha! Kagome!Paleofuture"Nice is different than Good" - Into the WoodsAssassin's Creed OdysseyBlades in the Dark - Flashbacks Dungeons and Daddies - Not a BDSM Podcast

Theme and Music by @wufire

Additional M...


Bohemian Rhapsody - A Ship of Your Own
#14
02/07/2022

In space, no one can hear you moo... so be heard in your own customized, personalized zipcraft!

This week, join Lijo and Andrew as they talk about the game mechanics implications of building spaceships, possible player versus player tweaks, and the VHS Era of Anime.

So slap a flame decal on your fastest vehicle and stop on by!

Mentioned in this episode:

Handles Like a BistroDimension 20 - No Thank You, InsuranceAnime was a MistakeOur Twitch streams @ wufireGotPower

Theme and Music by @wufire

Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Lars...