RPG Cast – Episode 807: “Insider Kemco Boredroom Discussions”
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In RPG Cast Episode 807, host Andy Pervetier dives into a chaotic, affectionate deep dive on the state of RPGs, gaming culture, and the absurdity of modern monetization—centered around a rare gem: *The Smile Alchemist*, a Kemco-published game that defies the studio’s usual reputation. Andy praises the game’s addictive, mobile-inspired mechanics despite its console-only release, calling it a 'true unicorn' in Kemco’s catalog. The episode is a whirlwind of personal anecdotes—from cats stealing the spotlight to a toilet disaster at home—interwoven with sharp critiques of pay-to-win events in *Last Asylum*, the soul-crushing boredom of *Nelke and the Legendary Alchemists*, and the irony of a game built for mobile mechanics but released only on consoles. The cast also debates the future of AI in games, with strong opposition to generative AI due to environmental cost and ethical concerns, while celebrating *Colonel Hearts* and *Zero Parades* as standout demos. The episode closes with a heartfelt call to listeners: what RPG series would you turn into a book? The tone is nostalgic, self-aware, and relentlessly funny—like a group of friends arguing over games while their house falls apart.
The Smile Alchemist is a rare, mobile-inspired RPG that works perfectly on consoles despite not being on mobile—proving Kemco can still surprise.
Last Asylum’s Easter event monetizes through pay-to-win skins, but the real twist is that spending money gifts others gems via public eggs—chaotic and unexpected.
Nelke and the Legendary Alchemists is so slow and tutorial-heavy that players are reduced to pressing 'A' for hours before any real gameplay begins.
AI in games is widely criticized not for capability, but for environmental cost and replacing human creativity—especially when used as a CEO replacement.
The game *Reptilian Rising* leans into 90s absurdity with time-traveling dinosaurs and poop humor, making it a train wreck you can’t look away from.
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The Week That Broke the Toilet and the Podcast
Andy opens with a chaotic week of home repairs—broken toilet, vacuum failure, and cats destroying the bathroom—while introducing the cast and teasing Chris’s pager-induced stress. The episode kicks off with a meta-commentary on gaming culture, setting the tone for a mix of humor and deep dives.
The Smile Alchemist: Kemco’s Unexpected Gem
“It is not made by one of the Chemco normal developers. As a matter of fact, their developer is called AzoBox Company Ltd. Clicking on them on Steam, this is it. This is their one and only game.”
The Boredom of Nelke and the Legendary Alchemists
“I've only encountered those two things. So it's like whatever, full auto. I don't want to waste my time on this. The battling, walking through the woods in a straight line is pretty boring.”
Last Asylum’s Easter Event: Pay-to-Win with a Twist
“There is like a 10% chance for your egg instead of going into your alliance chat to go into the global world chat, and then anybody can click on it and get the gems out of it.”
AI in Games: The Environmental Cost of GenAI
“We need to be finding ways to mitigate climate change and not make it worse. Fair point.”
“It is not made by one of the Chemco normal developers. As a matter of fact, their developer is called AzoBox Company Ltd. Clicking on them on Steam, this is it. This is their one and only game.”
“There is like a 10% chance for your egg instead of going into your alliance chat to go into the global world chat, and then anybody can click on it and get the gems out of it.”
“I've only encountered those two things. So it's like whatever, full auto. I don't want to waste my time on this. The battling, walking through the woods in a straight line is pretty boring.”
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kemco
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nelke and the legendary alchemists
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matt mason
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ryan costa
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kelly ryan
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