Postcard C1910

postcard c1910

I shall pass through this world but once, any good thing therefore I can do, or any kindness I can show to any human being, let me do it now, let me not defer it or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again.

Good morning. Please pitch me your favorite Descended From the Queen games.

I played You Know Me Still last night during a Party of One recording, and I how excellent a fit they are for the podcast. Especially for potential guests who are unfamiliar with TTRPGs--easy to get up and running, very vibes heavy, something I can break out at a moment's notice and ease into the experience. I want to keep a few more in my back pocket.

Self-promo extremely welcome.

So ummm...

We got Annette Badland. I got her to say silly fantasy things like "the Lectors of the Divine Benevolence"

"They’re saying all this is your will."

Meridian, the Philosopher – played by Annette Badland

In your benevolence, the Philosopher appeals for A sign of your loving indulgence.

@merelymatt says, what can I say about Annette Badland? A legend; a pro; we're so lucky to have her. Her first take was prepared and flawless, then director Rob gave her a different direction to try, and her second take was as flawless as if she'd known what he'd suggest and rehearsed that too. She just flipped a switch and immediately became this alternative version of the character, without a stumble. It's all the team could talk about for the rest of the day.

One thing I find hilarious about NSBU is that everyone seems to have forgotten Dave was with them when they got transported to Action World, which means he's probably wandering aimlessly around, incredibly confused about his situation, while nobody's looking for him

Dédé's episode is the first one I wrote, when I was still at the noodling stage of I Need A Miracle, and so it's probably the one I rewrote the most times, both to get the story and character right, and to stay current with changes I made to the story, setting and series as a whole. If you ever listened to Natalie Winter's Ragged Scratch podcast, or if you saw the I Need A Miracle page when it first went up on foggyoutline.com, you may have heard an early version of this script performed by Devika Joshi. Maybe that version will resurface as bonus content? Who knows?

"They said the script was gonna make it easier. Sounded like a great idea."

Jillin, the Campaigner – played by Dédé Davi

In your benevolence, the Campaigner appeals for Justice for Meridian Veccole.

@merelymatt says, in some places I've given Dédé an "and introducing" credit, because before we cast her in I Need A Miracle, she'd mainly done corporate voiceover (alongside being a singer). She really put the work in, and I don't think you'd ever guess this performance was a debut. It was important to me and (I think) to casting director Fiona Thraille as well to cast a mix of experienced and early-career voice actors. I'd absolutely love if this performance launches Dédé to bigger and better things.

I could watch a whole episode of Take Some Direction. And I've started using a version of it (with somewhat more hinged prompts) in the classes I teach at my day job

"Paint me like one of your French girls" - with some new direction 🎨