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René-Pier Deshaies-Gélinas (Stoneburner, Breathless)
Who doesn't want to hunt demons in a dwarven asteroid mine?Craig sits down with RP and discusses how games like Stoneburner came to be.Check out the KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/farirpgs/stoneburnerFollow RP on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RPDeshaiesFari: https://farirpgs.com/
Epidiah Ravachol (Dread, Swords without Numbers) Interview
Please enjoy my great conversation with the creator of the landmark and Ennie-winning game, Dread.
Bud and Alex (Bud's RPG Review, Viral for CoC) Interview
How does collaborating on RPG scenarios work?Join Craig as he talks with Bud, from Bud's RPG Review YouTube channel, and prolific writer Alex, about their latest (but not last) collaboration. Viral is a modern full-length scenario for Call of Cthulu.Bud's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88H-wLe8GKfeyVlewUAnSQAlex's work: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Alex%20GuillotteViral: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/391974/Viral-A-Modern-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenario
Reiner Knizia (Tigris & Euphrates, Lost Cities) Interview
Craig interviews the giant of board game design, Reiner Knizia
John Harper (Blades in the Dark, AGON) Interview
I sat with John Harper to discuss his favorite movies, shows, music, and games. It became the two of us talking about great media for over three hours. I ask guests what they watch and play because it gives us insight into how they create. You'll find that here. This comes to you ad-free because of your support on Patreon.John's list:Movies- Destroyer (2018, Karyn Kusama [Jennifer's Body, The Invitation])- The Rover (2014, David Michod)- Blue Ruin- Mystery Road & Goldstone- The Batman- Barbarian- Miller's Crossing- Fish Tank- Th...
Stephen Dewey (Ten Candles) Interview
Join me discussing Ten Candles, To Serve Her Wintery Hunger, and a lot more with Stephen Dewey. Where the idea of Ten Candles came from? What was the process he went through to bring the popular horror RPG to light?https://cavalrygames.com/ten-candleshttps://cavalrygames.com/to-serve
Watt (Cloud Empress, Werewolves of Wallstreet) Interview
Join Craig and Watt as they discuss Watt's creative process and history as a designer. They discuss their newest offering, Cloud Empress, an expansive, Nausicaa-inspired fantasy campaign setting for the Mothership RPG.Ad free because YOU support our content on Patreon!https://worldsbywatt.itch.io/https://cloudempress.com/
No Charge at At Start of Feb
Many of you get charged at the start of each month. The pause in charges due to equipment failure didn’t start until Jan 8th. Many of you were still charged for Jan. The pause will go to Feb 8th. This will give those of you that didn’t get the free month in Jan, your free month in Feb. Thanks a ton for the support!
David Larkins (King Arthur Pendragon, Berlin the Wicked City)
Ad free and EARLY!I sit with David Larkins, line editor at Chaosium for the King Arthur Pendragon RPG.Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirlarkinsBerlin the Wicked City: https://www.chaosium.com/berlin-the-wicked-city-hardcover/King Arthur Pendragon" https://www.chaosium.com/pendragon-rpg/
Pause
Lousy news - content is on pause for January. Computer ports died. Good News - we will pick back up in February when the new machine arrives. The new computer is ONLY possible because of YOU amazing patrons. THANK YOU.I will pause charging patrons for a month while we wait for me to get things rebuilt and back online.
Jeff Barber (Blue Planet, Upwind) Interview
Frontier Hard Science Fiction - Blue Planet is a favorite RPG and getting a new edition.Craig sits with Jeff Barber of Biohazard Games, the maker of Blue Planet and Upwind.https://www.biohazardgamespublishing.com/https://posthuman.shop/collections/eclipse-phase-play-aids
Interview with Session One Studios
Are you ready to play high school students who share a deep love of music and start a band?Craig sits down with Gregg and Deric of Session One Studios, makers of LIMELIGHT the RPG.Website: https://sessiononestudios.comItch.io: https://sessiononestudios.itch.io/Twitter: @session1studiosTwitter: @glauer42Email: info@sessiononestudios.comEmail: gregg@sessiononestudios.comEmail: deric@sessiononestudios.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/zgwDC2NfUGDusk: https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/Chop Goblins: https://store.steampowered.com/app/19356...
Nick from Goblin Archives
This episode is long overdue. It is still ad free but has some of the intro snazz from the main feed.Links:Blog: https://goblinarchives.blot.im/Twitter: https://twitter.com/goblin_archivesLiminal Horror: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/liminal-horror-pdf?_pos=1&_psq=liminal%3B&_ss=e&_v=1.0The Mall: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/the-mall?_pos=1&_psq=the+mall&_ss=e&_v=1.0Itch: https://goblinarchives.itch.io/
Raph Damico (The Zone, Laughing Kaiju) Interview
What about an RPG inspired by the movie Annihilation - NO GM needed?Craig sits down with Raph Damico and they dig into The Zone. It is Raph's storyteller strange, twisted, horror RPG. We've played it several times on the channel and it is great to hear the work that brought it to life.KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/raphdamico/the-zone-rpgZone website: https://laughingkaiju.com/games/the-zone/Laughing Kaiju: https://laughingkaiju.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/raphdamicoPlaylist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYOGZIpC-07...
Bläckfisk Publishing (Heroes of Cerulea, Blood Feud)
Lo-fi and lighthearted RPG… from SWEDEN?I talk with Lucas Falk and Alf Peter Malmberg of Bläckfisk Publishing – the makers of the Heroes of Cerulea RPG. Bläckfisk Publishing is a Swedish collective of brainstormers, dreamers, and hard workers. They focus on developing tools for empathy, improvisation, and community—usually in the form of role-playing games.Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackfiskforlag/heroes-of-cerulea-pixelated-dungeon-crawl-tabletop-rpgBläckfisk Publishing: https://blackfiskpublishing.com/
Diogo Nogueira (Old Skull Publishing, Primal Quest)
Craig and Diogo talk about his process for creating OSR-inspired games. From his unique path to making game through the making of his eNie nominated OSE module, we learn his process.Old Skull Publishing: https://oldskull-publishing.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diogo_oldskull/Twitter: https://twitter.com/diogo_oldskullFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldskullpublishing
Rae Nedjadi (Apocalypse Keys, Our Haunt, Oathbreakers)
What challenges did the playtest of Apocalypse Keys bring? Join Craig as he sits down with Rae to discuss his approach to making games loved by many.Apocalypse Keys: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilhat/apocalypse-keysOathbreakers: https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/oathbreakersOur Haunt: https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/our-haunt/?v=7516fd43adaaHis Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swordqueengamesItch: https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/
Navi and Shawn Drake (Dead Belt)
Craig talks with Navi and Shawn Drake about their new game on Kickstarter, Dead Belt. They dive into how their partnership works to create the games many people love.Ad-free because you are royalty on the Third Floor.KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acoupleofdrakes/deadbeltItch: https://acoupleofdrakes.itch.io/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dead-beltHardspace: Shipbreaker https://store.steampowered.com/app/1161580/Hardspace_Shipbreaker/Bulgasal TV series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14691616/The Fountain: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt04149...
Andrew Peregrine (Dune, Dr Who, Opera House) Interview
Join Craig and Andrew as they discuss many of the games Andrew’s helped bring to life.Twitter: https://twitter.com/peregrinecorone?lang=enDune: https://modiphius.us/collections/dune-adventures-in-the-imperiumDriveThru (Andrew): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=andrew+peregrine++&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=DriveThru (Andy): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=andy+peregrine&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=DriveThru (Corone Design): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/2528/Corone-Design
Even Footing Games (Babies & Broadswords) Interview
Fantasy RPG with babies?Craig talks with Jason Cassidy and Jimmy St. James about the making of Babies and Broadswords. Where did the idea emerge from? How did the mechanics change during development?https://evenfootinggames.com/https://www.amazon.com/Babies-Broadswords-Book-All-Rules/dp/B09PZ2LD95/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3S24ACRYESFZE&keywords=babies+broadswords&qid=1661165755&sprefix=babies+broadswords%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-6Quick start: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/400488/Muddy-Monsters-Babies-and-Broadswords-QuickstartPodcast: https://evenfootingg...
Spencer Campbell (Slayers, RUNE, NOVA, LUMEN)
I sit down with Spencer and talk abouthis unique approach to making games.KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thegilaboy/rune-2Itch: https://gilarpgs.itch.io/Site: https://gilarpgs.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GilaRPGs?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gilarpgs
Ben Nielson (Wicked Ones, Relic, Bandit Camp)
Why play the heroes when you can play the MONSTERS? Craig sits down with Ben and discusses where his Forged in the Dark game, Wicked Ones,was born. BackWicked Ones and Undead Awakening here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/banditcamp/wo-ua-hardcover?ref=user_menuBandit Camp itch: https://banditcamp.io/Discord: https://discord.banditcamp.ioRelic Late backing: https://relic.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Casting Call: Primal Quest
Concept: Primal Quest is a streamlined set of rules for weird stone & sorcery adventures in a mythical world where humanity survives side by side with dinosaurs, aliens, and creatures more ancient than the world itself. Aim: OSR feel with simple rules and a modern design. I am imagining characters are part of a primitive tribe living in a dangerous world. 3-6 sessions. Ideally on Tuesdays, once a month.Tone: I want to embrace the stone and sorcery along with the danger and strange. Dinosaurs and the unknown. Low magic and characters rely on ea...
Blake Ryan (Nexus Modern Sorcery) Interview
Craig sits down with the prolific creator and discusses his new game on Kickstarter and how it went from idea to ready-to-play.KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nexus-modern-sorcery/nexus-modern-sorceryDriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/10875/Blake-RyanTwitter: @Flyingfox369
Sean Sutter (Relicblade, Sludge)
I sit down with Sean and talk about his ground-breaking games.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetalKingStudioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_sutter_art/KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seansutter/relicblade-adventure-battle-game?ref=discovery&term=sean%20sutter
{Seats Filled} Casting Call: Babies and Broadswords
** Update: we have all seats filled. Watch for more casting calls soon! **When: Tuesday, Aug 23rd, 7:30p ETGame: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/382469/Babies-and-Broadswords-The-Book-with-All-the-RulesDetails: I am playing and one of the designers will GM. This game is unlike any you've played. Check it out: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/382469/Babies-and-Broadswords-The-Book-with-All-the-Rules2 seats available. Any patrons that have NOT played get preference. I also consider diversity in final casting.Let me know in the commen...
{Closed} Casting Call: Horror campaign
** Update: we have all seats filled. Watch for another casting call later this week for a game of Babies and Broadswords!I’m looking for 3 players. The first session will be Sunday September, 11th at 2p ET (7p GMT).We will play Invasive Procedures for Fear Itself. Content warning: helplessness, body horror, violence, and supernatural. We would plan on playing every 2 or 3 weeks and I believe it will run from 4 to 8 sessions. As always, patrons that have never played get first option for a seat. I also consider cast diversity. Let me know in ...
Mike Shea (Sly Flourish) Interview
Craig sits down with the Lazy Dungeon Master and talks about his books and the D&D landscape.Check out everything Mike here: https://slyflourish.com/
Clint Trucks (Stream of Blood, Ty and that Guy)
Craig sits down with Clint and they talk about his path to loving RPGs and then they nerd out on RPG mechanics.Watch Stream of Blood: https://www.streamofblood.com/Stream of Blood Discord: https://discord.com/invite/zAZVyVATy and that Guy Podcast: https://tyandthatguy.com/MST3K (Clint is a producer): https://mst3k.com/Glass Cannon: https://glasscannonnetwork.com/
{Seats Filled!} Want to Play Webworld?
Saturday Aug 27th, 2p ET / 7p GMT. I will play because the designer, Willow Jay, will run it!! Let me know in the comments (or on Discord) if you want a seat.
