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Talking Terminus: An Interview with Game Designer Evan Noone

Max and Casey sit down with game designer Evan Noone of Imp Games to chat about writing western-themed RPG adventures, exploring new genres in 5E, and the process of building new mechanics. Plus, Evan gives us a sneak preview of his new western fantasy adventure, Twice Dead in Terminus.


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