Microscape is putting a unique twist on the MMORPG by turning Twitch viewing into part of the game itself. This slow-paced idle RPG lets players fish, cook, craft, fight monsters, develop skills, and take on group bosses while watching their favorite Twitch streamers. Nick takes a look at how Microscape works, its Twitch integration, interconnected skill system, unique item abilities, and his own journey from shrimping to battling alongside the community.

Rodney Thompson joins the Epic Realms Podcast to explore his journey from Star Wars roleplaying games to cyberpunk heist storytelling. Known for his work on Dungeons and Dragons, Lords of Waterdeep, and Scratchpad Publishing, Thompson discusses game mastering, licensed RPG design, and the creation of Neon City Outlaws, a modern cyberpunk tabletop RPG focused on narrative driven play.