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Rise and Fall - Easter Rising #4 - Extra History
Irish Nationalists have dug into the city of Dublin. They take cover in buildings and fire from rooftops but the British Military work tirelessly to Pry the rebels from their positions. They tunnel through walls from home to home and reduce the grand architecture to ruin. However, the most significant loss in the war for Ireland will come from the civilians…
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2022-10-28 17:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostSo You Haven't Read The Sandman By Neil Gaiman?
You've seen the show BUT did you know The Sandman is based on an entire series of comics by Neil Gaiman? That's right! If you are interested in hearing MORE details about the Dream and the other cosmic beings in the DC universe then have a seat and grab a coffee as well tell you why YOU should be reading this graphic novel!
Interested in more "So You Haven't Read" Episodes? Then try out t...
2022-10-25 17:30:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe Battle for Dublin - The Easter Rising #3 - Extra History
Dublin, April 24th, 1916. Easter Monday.
Nationalists have occupied several key buildings in the area and begun to put their plans of rebellion into action! They've cut lines of communication and have even bombed the railroad tracks. They speak to the people of Dublin. Telling them this is the first day of a new nation, The Irish Republic but as night falls the British government works to funnel soldiers into the city. Opening fire into a city full of civilians.
Did ...
2022-10-21 17:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostSAVE THE DATE for D&D LIVE on Oct 21st at 3:00pm EST
Hello Lovely Paterons!
We’ll be venturing into the Stormwreck Isle LIVE this Friday on Twitch!!! In this Wizards of the Coast Sponsored D&D one-shot adventure.
We’ll have EC crew members Matt, Geoff, and Kat manning the boat and special guests Cake Jumper and Steven Van Patten learning how to pl...
2022-10-20 20:14:18 +0000 UTC View PostDesigning Heartbreak, Propaganda and Death - Extra Credits Gaming
How do you create emotion and heartbreak with math? Video games can create meaningful player interactions and connections with characters but we need to stop treating them like trophies. Instead, we need immersion that makes you connect with the character to make them feel more real in the world around you. So sit back and let us drop some mathematical knowledge into your game's next design!
Downloadable Beast of Gévaudan Poster!
We hope everyone is having a frightful and spooky October!
To continue our spine-chilling poster releases for the month we've selected the Beast of Gévaudan! Which, our artist David Hueso was inspired to create from our Extra History episode about the beast that stalked the French countryside in 1764.
If you're interested in hearing more about real-life monster that prowled the countryside then feast your eyes on our Extra History Episode 2022-10-16 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The Eve of Revolution -The Easter Rising #2 - Extra History
The German Club NYC. August 24th, 1914 - Just 2 years before the rising. World War I rages on and German Officials are looking for allies. So enter the Irish Nationalists, who have requested a diplomatic meeting. Their request is simple, all they want is assistance in defeating the British and the German Officials can see only victory in helping the rebellion flourish in Ireland.
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2022-10-14 17:30:12 +0000 UTC View PostPick the Next Extra History Series! "The American Civil War"
It's time for our Extra History poll! Where you get to vote on what our next Extra History Series is about!
These four topics were selected from our "The American Civil War" Patreon Suggestions and are listed in no particular order below.
--- The Lincoln Assassination: Pathos, Madness and Tragedy ---
Imagine you looked at Twitter tomorrow, and found out that Charlie Sheen had shot the president. That’s how it might have fe...
2022-10-13 17:17:35 +0000 UTC View PostBattle Royale by Koushun Takami - So You Haven't Read Battle
So you haven't read Battle Royale by Koushun Takami?! The book that inspired the Battle Royal Genre and media like Squid Game, Fortnite, and The Hunger Games? Then pull up a chair and don't get too cozy as we discuss how in this dystopian world the government is forcing children to fight to the death on an island and how one student's plan is to take the system down!
Seeds of Rebellion - The Easter Rising #1 - Extra History
Dublin Ireland. April 24th 1916. The seeds of a rebellion have been planted and revolution is on the horizon. It starts early Easter Monday, as Dublin Castle comes under siege. Triggering one of the most crucial events that will happen in Irish history.
Did we get something wrong in our "Easter Rising" video? Is there a particular character you wanted to hear more about? Feel free to ask our Extra History writer Rob it 2022-10-08 05:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The Extra History Suggestion Survey is OPEN until 10/12
Hello, You Amazing Patreon Members!
Our next theme is The American Civil War!
In four years of conflict and partisan division, the US Civil War killed 600,000 American soldiers, 130,000 civilians (including the enslaved) and changed the country at every level. The United States that emerged from the conflict in 1865 was culturally, legislatively, and politically different than the one that entered it, changes that would be largely permanent. These changes... 2022-10-06 03:10:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Do Emotes Make Us Worse People? - Extra Credits Gaming
Emotes! They're everywhere! On your phone and in your games but are the emotes we are creating being used the way we think they should be? Or should we be crafting emotes with the players' well-being in mind?
Looking for more episodes on game design? Then try out the links below!
You Deserve Better Side Quests 2022-10-04 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Downloadable Dracula Poster!
Hello, You Amazing Patreon Members!!!
I'm so excited to release our Dracula Poster! Our artist David Hueso was inspired by our So You Haven't Read episode on Dracula. Which is a classic MUST read in our book!
If you're interested in learning more about Dracula by Bram Stoker then you can watch our So You Haven't Read Video HERE which gives you a breakdown of the book and why you should pick it up...
2022-10-02 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostEleanor of Aquitaine Wrap-up with Extra History LIES
Welcome Extra Historians to Lies, where we talk about the mistakes we made and the details we couldn't quite squeeze into our Eleanor of Aquitaine Series. With questions like, Why wasn't Eleanor in the Robin Hood stories? Did Eleanor really dress as an amazon during the Crusade? And Why were there so many odd deaths like tripping over a pig during this time period?
Recommended Reading for this series:
♫ Eleanor of Aquitaine: "Rebel Queen" By Tiffany Roman
Watch the video HERE and download the song below
Get Your Rifles - Battle of Blair Mountain #2 - Extra History
McDowell County, West Virginia. August 1st, 1921.
15 months after the Matewan Massacre, Sid Hatfield was gunned down in front of a courthouse. The Baldwin Felts agents had gotten their revenge and planted guns on the dead. The miner's anger boiled over and they'd finally had enough. They got their rifles and headed to Blair Mountain. Where Sheriff Chafin, Governor Morgan, Logan County officials, and Military Leader General Harry Bandholtz waited for their charge.
2022-09-23 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë - So You Haven't Read
So you haven't read what is considered one of the greatest works in the English language, Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë? This gothic novel was labeled "scandalous" and "depraved" because of its defiant beliefs in gender equality, class structure, cruelty, and love between step-siblings in the victorian era. As this story follows the calculated revenge of an adopted child named Heathcliff, against his step-siblings Catherine and Hindley. In a story that will haunt him till the end of his ...
2022-09-20 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostBattle of Blair Mountain #1 - Extra History
Matewan, West Virginia. May 19, 1920. Police Chief Sid Hatfield sits in the town square. He's declined bribes and payoffs to help protect the coal miners of Matewan but the Baldwin Felts detective agency has its own plans. Backed by the coal industry and commercial railroad they've fabricated a deadly standoff, in the largest American uprising since the civil war.
Missed an Episod...
2022-09-16 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostYou Deserve Better Side Quests! - Extra Credits Gaming
You deserve better side quests than having to bring 10 rat butts to the local tavern owner, in EVERY game EVER! That's right! Because creating meaningful relationships between characters and quests can make your world more insightful and interesting for the player. Keeping them invested in what's happening and ready to explore every corner of your world.
Looking for more episodes on game design...
2022-09-13 17:31:00 +0000 UTC View PostDownloadable Zombi Poster!
Hello, You Amazing Patreon Members!!!
I'm so excited to release our Tales of the Zombi Poster! Our artist David Hueso was inspired by our Extra Mythology episode on The Zombi. A Myth popular around the world that has eaten into pop culture today!
If you're interested in learning more about Zombis then you can watch our Extra Mythology Video HERE!
And if you're just here for the poster you c...
2022-09-11 17:31:00 +0000 UTC View PostMother of Empires - Eleanor of Aquitaine #4 - Extra History
Eleanor has reached the age of 71 and instead of taking some time off to retire, she's writing a letter to save her son King Richard from being held as a prisoner. Foreshadowing what was to come in the remainder of her life. As she arranged marriages, defended castles, and held together the Angevin Empire. Changing the relations between England and France forever.
Did we get something wrong in our "Eleanor of Aquitaine" video? Is there a particular character you wanted to hear m...
2022-09-09 17:31:00 +0000 UTC View PostSo You Haven't Read The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare?
So You Haven't Read Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare? Well, this is still one of the most popular comedies to be frequently staged today. This is surprising due to its dated content but maybe we can learn something more from this classic tale.
Interested in more "So You Haven't Read" Episodes? Then try out the links below!
The Devil's Brood - Eleanor of Aquitaine #3 - Extra History
Spring 1173, Aquitaine. Henry's sons are in revolt and Eleanor is being painted as a conspirator in a dark plot against her husband by convincing her sons to rebel against him. So, Henry responds as any king would! By capturing her on the road and keeping her as his captive for the next 16 years!
Will Eleanor make it out of the castle? Are her Sons really the "The Devil's Brood"!? Join us this week as things heat up!
Did we get somethin...
2022-09-02 17:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostBehind the Beans - Pax West
The Extra Credits team is on our way to Pax West!
This is going to be our second convention of the year and we're super pumped to be back in the Seattle area playing some games! We're going to be doing two panels which you can catch on https://www.twitch.tv/pax or in the Sphinx Room if you're at the event, where you can meet the ...
2022-09-01 17:30:00 +0000 UTC View PostYour Brain Lies To You! - How Games Twist Probability - Extra Credits Gaming
Probability! A cornerstone for the design of any game. It can build excitement and suspense but, it can also confuse and upset players. So how do you keep probability and players' choices in games meaningful without bogging them down with the specifics? Let's enter the psychology of gaming and how you can twist and obscure probability to build anticipation and emotion for your next game design.
The Court of Love - Eleanor of Aquitaine #2 - Extra History
1152, Outside Paris. Eleanor got her divorce and she's on her way back to Aquitaine with a proposal of marriage to the very handsome and young Duke of Normandy, Henry II! Here Eleanor's passions will rise and 2.5 years later she is not only the Queen of England but has reshaped European politics, created the Angevin Empire, and had the first of 8 children that she would have with King Henry. However, Eleanor's Court of Love is soon headed for disaster.
Did we get something...
2022-08-26 17:31:00 +0000 UTC View PostSo You Haven't Read High Fidelity by Nick Hornby?
Then pull up a chair and let me introduce you to the snobbish, music-obsessed, Rob Fleming and his Top Five List of heart-wrenching breakups. In this hilarious story that explores how Rob faces his own insecurities and his unhealthy passion for music that has created cultural gatekeeping in his life.
Interested in more "So You Haven't Read" Episodes? Then try out the links below!
Downloadable Count of Monte Cristo Poster!
Hello, You Amazing Patreon Members!!!
I'm so excited to release our "The Count of Monte Cristo" Poster! Our artist David Hueso was inspired by our So You Haven't Read series on the book by
Alexandre Dumas.
If you're interested in learning more about Alexandre's book then you can catch our So You Haven't Read Video HERE Which gives you a breakdown on the book and why you should get your ...
2022-08-21 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post