David Haddad and Edward Hall
Recorded
September 2, 2023
Archived
September 2, 2023
56:06 minutes
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Id:
atl004842
Description
Fellow gamers Edward Austin Hall (62) and David Haddad (43) talk about the process of role-playing game creation - particularly as it pertains to Hunter: The Reckoning, of Georgia-based White Wolf Game Studio.Subject Log / Time Code
David says speaking with friend Mike Tinney led to today's conversation with role-playing game creator Ed Hall. David asks Ed about the initial process of game creation.
Ed says he wrote the Bible for and also named Hunter: The Reckoning. He says he edited 20-24 books in the Hunter series before leaving White Wolf Publishing/Game Studio.
Ed talks about the role of the Monster Hunter. He says the game came out in 1999.
Ed talks about being able to inject errors into the game on purpose.
David asks Ed what he wanted the Hunters to experience in the game.
Ed talks about an earlier book project named Twilight.
Ed talks about the development meetings for Hunter. He talks about the initial seven character classes. He talks about the Waywards and the Hermits.
Ed talks about White Wolf replacing him with Ken Cliffe. He says it was the best thing to happen to the game.
Ed talks about the monstrous aspect of the Hunters. He talks about the game's thematic core.
Ed says Hunter is a very political and religious game. He talks about the role of the Angels.
David says the game utilizes a gambling mechanic. He talks about players risking their power, also known as zeal.
Ed talks about a teen character from one of his short stories.
David asks Ed about his process for generating characters. Ed talks about character names and chance operations.
Ed talks about how real-life experiences jump into fiction.
David asks Ed what it was like working for White Wolf.
Ed talks about writing an evil game book.
David talks about recognizing Ed's name. He says he reached out to Ed via Facebook Messenger.
David remembers applying for a job with White Wolf about 15 years ago. He talks more about Mike Tinney.
Ed notices a bright blue book on David's bookshelf. David says the book is Dread Isle by Edward Austin Hall. Ed talks about the book being a particular shade of blue. Ed talks about the meaning of chance operations.
Participants
- David Haddad
- Edward Hall