The Profound Decisions Podcast

All About Arcane Projections

Graeme and Andy chat about Arcane Projections; what they are, what they're for, how they work, and how to create them.

From the Archive - Religion

First published in February 2019, Matt and Andy are joined by Wrenna Robson to talk about religion in Empire - what has shaped it and what it's for.

From the Archive - International Relations

First published in January 2019, Matt, Andy, and Graeme talk about international diplomacy using examples from the real world rather than the Empire setting where possible - to try and make it less controversial...

From the Archive - Economics part Two

First published in July 2017, the second part of the Economics podcast with Matt, Andy, Graeme, and Elinor. Introduced by Ian Horne, this second half is more specifically about trade, the bourse, inflation, and monetary supply.

From the Archive - Economics part One

First published in July 2017, Matt, Andy, Graeme, and Elinor talk about the role of economics in the game. This podcast was so long it was split into two halves; this first part talks about the role value, worth, and economics play in Empire and how they shape the nature of the game. 

 

 

 

From the Archive - Battle Chat

First published in March 2017, Matt talks with Andy Connell and Thomas Hancocks about war, why we have battles, and what we're doing to try and make them even cooler this year. Slightly shaky sound quality in places.

From the Archive - Changing Rules

First published in March 2017, Matt, Andy, and Graeme talk about rules updates, who makes them, why we make them and how the process works. Based on questions provided by players! Music is the Imperial Battle Anthem - Lyrics by Daisy and Jude. The tune is very roughly based on Debochadan by Severa Nazarkhan, from her album Sen

From the Archive - Player Support

First published in July 2016 Clare Evans talks with Lynette, Toni, Liz, and Matt Heath about Egregores, the Three Refrains and all things background, as well as giving loads of hints and tips to the newer players amongst our listeners. Music is the Imperial Battle Anthem - Lyrics by Daisy and Jude. The tune is very roughly based on Debochadan by Severa Nazarkhan, from her album Sen

From the Archive - The Pilot

First published in February 2016 Matt, Andy, and Dave Young are posed some interesting questions about Empire by Matt Heath. Music is the Imperial Battle Anthem - Lyrics by Daisy and Jude. The tune is very roughly based on Debochadan by Severa Nazarkhan, from her album Sen. 

Matt Chat - Episode 3 - A little brief authority

The third Matt Chat sees Matt talking to Jamie Gibbons about the Empire nation briefs. What they are, what they are for, and how they work in the field.