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Bebop Tabletop: Designing a Cowboy Bebop RPG

Lijo John and Andrew Wu

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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 https://www.twitter.com/ecokitti (@ecokitti) Follow us on Twitter for Cowboy Bebop and RPG news, announcements, and more https://www.twitter.com/beboptabletop (@BebopT ...
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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_Guidelines Cowboy Andy is Batman Backstreet's Back, al…
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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 …
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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=rrmUk2YUm14 Unearthed Arcana - ht…
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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 Shu…
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Help Ukraine: Google matching donations to Ukrainian aid: https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/ Ukraine Support Charities from /r/ukraine 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 de…
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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 S…
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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&D We’re In The Middle Of A Bardic Revolution For more follow @ColeRush1…
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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 Inevitable Jesse on Twitter Con Air Shut Up and Sit Down - The Teach F…
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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 @ wufireGotPower Goose Goose …
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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 epi…
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Meg and Jack stop by to talk Jupiter Jazz and Space Loneliness. Along the way we discuss handling sensitive topics at the table (no flirting with Lijo!) and adding a little bit of style (dice) and fashion. All this and more in this EX+ rated session with our ttrpg family members! Mentioned in this episode: TV Tropes - Bury Your Gays Dimension 20 - …
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It's 2022 and we're talking Toys in the Attic with special guest Matt DiCarlo! We try to fit this bottle episode into our system and try not to spoil any Ganymede rock lobster on the way. Listen in to this mutant Alien one-shot and have a Moderately Better New Year! Mentioned in this episode: Dave Arneson Star Wars Roleplaying Game The Tommy Westph…
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A little musical intermission. Sorry about the static. Music Credit: Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4342-shades-of-spring License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy…
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Wait, I don't remember this episode of the show! This week we take a break from our regular format to summarize the mechanics and lessons we've learned over the last 10 sessions of Bebop Tabletop! If you want to know how our game will be played, this is the one to listen to! Theme and Music by @wufire Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen …
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This week we discuss our Three Pillars of Character creation as Jet faces his art-house, noir past on Ganymede. Will exploding scenes actually appear in our game? Let's find out together! The Three Pillars What's in Your Past? Why are you doing what you're Doing? How do you Move Forward? Theme and Music by @wufire Additional Music by orzalaga and T…
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As Ed joins the Bebop crew, we welcome our first guest host Evan Young! We talk about crew dynamics, player dynamics, and ultimately how game rules can never replace good old fashioned communication. Mentioned in this episode: ProZD's Conserving Every Healing Item Another space western TV show - Firefly /r/rpghorrorstories Remember Myspace? Theme a…
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A trip to beautiful Venus is just what the doctor ordered as we look at skill checks, partial successes, advantages, and disadvantages. Don't worry about the spores, bring your Universal Money Card, and come on by! (Warning: exposure to role playing games may cause excessive fun) Mentioned in this episode: "Are we the baddies?" sketch Theme and Mus…
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No blues this week as we meet the interstellar trucker VT and her cat Zeros. As she chases down Decker, we break down the scene using all the mechanics we've developed so far, and even make up new ones to fill in the gaps! Check with your doctor to see if space is right for you! Mentioned in this episode: How Long Humans Survive in Space WIthout a …
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This week, as the crew turns a magic space rock into a magic bullet, we talk about rolling math rocks and how to keep up the tempo during encounters. We've got some meaty game design decisions to make here, so tune your delicate and refined ears our way. Did we solve all the game's problems in the first draft? "Yeah. As if." Mentioned in this episo…
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This week we're looking at Spike's past in Ballad of Fallen Angels and discussing character backgrounds. Will you play a character with a dark criminal past? Maybe a crooked ISSP officer? Creepy space clown? I'm definitely going with the tragic past Ein build. Mentioned in this episode: Mass Effect Service History and Psych Profile by Alex Donaldso…
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This week we talk about the criminal element, player consequences for failure, a monkey virus, and a collection of items to catch your eye. So come on in. The sea rat is to die for! Theme and Music by @wufire Additional Music by orzalaga and Trygve_Larsen from Pixabay This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - ht…
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We finally meet femme fatale Faye Valentine, but this session's all about free flying! Join us as we break down Gordon Richman's secret casino standoff into a tabletop RPG session. Mentioned this Week: @TheZoneCast and @BrennanLM discuss ship combat homebrew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agi0-9fKehU Theme and Music by @wufire Additional Music by…
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Shucks Howdy! How y'all doing? We're keeping our game design running with a discussion about building dynamic and interesting chase sequences for all types of players to enjoy. Also, we worry about the incredible cost your crews are about to inflict across the solar system. Listening to this episode won't cost a Woolong, but we'll gladly accept you…
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Let's Jam! Hosts Michael Janov, Lijo John, and Andrew Wu dive right into the first session by breaking down the introduction to our favorite bounty hunters in the star system and discovering the first piece of the game design puzzle: Game Structure. Will future bounty hunting role players enjoy our five phases of fun? Will this structure accommodat…
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3. 2. 1. This is Bebop Tabletop: The podcast that’s turning each episode of Cowboy Bebop into a tabletop RPG. Hosts Michael Janov, Lijo John, and Andrew Wu are remixing the characters, music, and themes of the beloved anime classic into a game that you can play. Let’s Jam! New episodes weekly This podcast uses the following third-party services for…
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