Roll Play Grow: A TTRPG Business Podcast
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRoll Play Grow is a TTRPG interview podcast for entrepreneurs, creators, and fans within the tabletop roleplay gaming space. Every episode, we interview the faces behind the TTRPG brands in the community to learn how they turned their passion for the ttrpg industry into a career.
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082: Elevate Your TTRPG Projects with Effective Project Management Tools
October 03, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBEver feel overwhelmed by managing your tabletop role-play game project? We've been there, and we've got your back! We spent this episode of Roll Play Grow diving deep into the world of project management tools. We shed light on how tools like Asana, Wrike, Notion, and Trello can help simplify your task organization, role assignment, note-taking, and deadline setting. Whether you're drawn to the free version of Asana, the extensive database capabilities of Notion, or the beginner-friendly int...
081: A Deep Dive into the World of Sensitivity Consulting with Noordin Ali Kadir
September 18, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBAre you aware of the power of words and how they can subtly infiltrate a game? Noordin Ali Kadir unearths this concealed beast in today's episode, throwing light on how bias can have a profound impact on players. You'll discover how sensitivity consulting can prevent unintended consequences, ensuring a balanced and fair game design. We discuss his consulting experience and how he combats racial and cultural stereotypes in all of his projects. Additionally, we dive into the importance of col...
080: Maximizing Your TTRPG Creation Efforts through Effective Project Management
September 12, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBReady to up your game in the TTRPG space? Ever wondered how project management skills could change your trajectory as a creator? We dive into the nitty-gritty of project management, starting with the basics - what a project is, who a project manager is, and the phases within a project. We've got your back on each step of this journey, demystifying processes and sharing relatable examples to bring clarity. And we're not stopping at the theory, our next episode promises to unlock the world of ...
079: Designing Vagrantsong & two expansions with Kyle Rowan of Wyrd Games
September 05, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBToday, we take an exclusive tour of board game development behind the scenes with the imaginative Kyle Rowan, Design Lead at Wyrd Games. Kyle delves into his personal trajectory from gamer to game designer, detailing the evolution of his role at Wyrd Games and the life of the board game Vagrantsong. Kyle reflects on the spark that ignited Vagrantsong and the journey of developing the game and its expansions. He provides deeper insights into the mechanics and philosophy behind each expansio...
078: Building an Online Community part 3: Strategies, Pitfalls, and Successes
August 29, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBReady to build a thriving community in the tabletop role-play gaming space? Then you're in for a treat. Today, we're delving into the nitty-gritty of how to make your community members feel seen, heard, and appreciated. We're talking about highlighting community members, featuring their posts, and applauding their contributions. But more than that, we're exploring the importance of nurturing relationships within your community - because, at the end of the day, it's those relationships that k...
077: Challenging Stereotypes in Fantasy Game Design with Ella Watts
August 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBEver wonder what goes into designing a Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG)? In our latest chat with Ella Watts, an accomplished director, writer, and producer, we get to unravel the process behind the creation of her TTRPG, Upriver, Downriver. From her first game session, to her daunting journey of game design, Ella's story is as captivating as her game. Ella doesn't shy away from the gritty side of game development. She takes us through the challenges she faced as a disabled and chronicall...
076: Building an Online Community part 2: Strategically building engagement
August 15, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBReady to transform your social media presence and build a thriving online community? Our latest episode is your ultimate guide to this dynamic digital landscape. We're here to help you carve out your unique space and captivate your audience by consistently delivering content that resonates. Harness the power of community engagement with practical strategies shared in this episode. Recognize your audience, build genuine relationships, and show them they are valued. We'll explore interactive ...
075: From Herbalist's Primer to Geologist's Primer with Anna of Geologist's Primer
August 08, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBJoin me as we step into the fascinating world of Double Proficiency, guided by none other than its co-founder, Anna. Prepare to be enthralled as we journey from the humble beginnings of her first book, Herbalist Primer, through its successful Kickstarter campaign, to its current status as a beloved gem in the TTRPG community. Anna candidly shares her experiences, from triumphs to struggles, while also giving us a glimpse into her work with the sequel, Geoglist's Primer. Get ready to underst...
074: Introducing a new co-host! & How to Build an Online Community Part 1
August 01, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBReady to stop aimlessly scrolling through social media and start building a thriving online community? This episode is for you! I am joined by my engaging new co-host, Matt Joro, and we're ready to tackle the dynamic world of social media. We'll share insights on the unpredictable algorithms, increasing ad costs, and if those age-old Twitter tactics are worth a second look. As we navigate the challenging digital terrain, we'll discuss the importance of staying ahead of the curve and predicti...
073: Leading a touring Actual Play with Russell E Welch III of D20 Tales
July 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBYou won't want to miss this jam-packed episode as we're rolling the dice again with Russell E Welch III, the mastermind DM and CEO behind D20 Tales. Russell returns to chat about how D20 Tales has grown and changed over the last year, including the added complexities of going on tour. As we pull back the curtain on the world of live touring, we candidly discuss the unique challenges it entails. But it's not all chaos and stress - the excitement of audience interaction is certainly worth i...
072: Running a game store with Andrew of Lost Star Gaming Outfitters
May 02, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBHow many of you have thought about starting a friendly local gaming store? Well, I have a special treat for you today, because I got to chat with Andrew Youngchild, the co-founder of Lost Star Tabletop Gaming Outfitter in Gig Harbor, Washington. He and his sister, Charlie, opened up this very cool store in the heart of Gig Harbor’s shopping district, a year into Covid. We dig into how the store came to be, how things have changed over the years, and Andrew’s hopes for the future. Andrew real...
071: Jay & Grub talk Yazeba's B&B and growing Possum Creek Games
April 20, 2023 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBJay & Grub from Possum Creek Games are back! I’m super stoked to have my first repeat guests on the show from all the way back in episode 13. If you are not familiar with Possum Creek Games, then you might have heard of a little game called Wanderhome that Kickstarted during the height of Covid. I interviewed Jay & Grub both on my blog and on this show about Wanderhome, and now, today, we are talking about their latest game, Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast. Yazaeba’s just came out on pdf and with t...
070 - Writing a book about Proactive Roleplaying with The Quest Brothers
April 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBJonah and Tristan Fishel are two brothers writing a book together. Tristan started publishing on DM’s Guild and as a freelancer about a year ago, and they decided to write a book about proactive roleplaying. The book is called The Game Master’s Handbook of Proactive Roleplaying, and we talk about what proactive roleplaying means, their journey of writing this book and finding a publisher, and what it’s like to work on a project like this together. Find The Quest Brothers Website Preorder...
069: DungeonGlitch makes music, talks D&D, designs merch & more
March 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBMatt Joro, also known as DungeonGlitch is one of those cool creators who does so many things. Matt is a DnD Influencer, Professional DM, Artist, Author, and Composer, and I wish I’d had several more hours to talk to him. We dive into how Matt has grown in the ttrpg space over the last 3 years, how he became connected with Wizards of the Coast, marketing tips, getting into Lo-Fi music composition, and DM’s Guild. Like I said–Matt does a lot, and I hope you enjoy getting to hear from him! If ...
068: BeththeBard is writing spooky stories & launching businesses
March 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBBeth the Bard is a writer, designer, streamer, and professional dungeon master. I first learned about Beth when she published She is the Ancient, an amazing genderbent version of Curse of Strahd, and it’s been a joy to follow her work ever since. Beth currently has a Kickstarter going for Daughters of Frankenstein, a super spooky 5e supplement that is inspired by all your favorite classic horror stories. I’m pretty excited for it, and it was a pleasure to get to chat with Beth about both thi...
067: Designing unique TTRPGs with Cassi Mothwin
February 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBCassi Mothwin shot into the ttrpg scene a couple years ago when she created her first project, What Crooked Roots, a D&D 5e folk horror supplement. Since then, she’s created two very unique games and is currently crowdfunding for a 3rd game, Tangled Blessings. Cassi didn’t plan to get into game design–it just kind of happened because of her Curse of Strahd campaign. Cassi’s had a really interesting journey and we spend this conversation really digging into it. This episode was edited by Sam...
066: Designing Burnaway and Preparing for Kickstarter with Nagi
February 07, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBToday is the day my friends! It is the Kickstarter launch day for the game that I have been project managing for a year now: Burnaway. I will spare you the explanation of the game right now because you are going to hear all about in this episode.We are talking with Geordie Morse aka Nagi, the game designer behind it all. Make sure you go to Kickstarter and look for Burnaway, all one word, or check out the show notes for a direct link. You know, today’s episode was really fun, and I know I ...
065: How to become a freelance social media manager with Sol
January 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBToday’s episode is the second in our short series of interviews with my project team members on the upcoming indie ttrpg called Burnaway. The game is launching on Kickstarter on February 7th, and I wanted to introduce you all to some of the awesome people behind the scenes! Be sure to check out the show notes for a link to the pre-launch page on Kickstarter, and the Arnamantle website, where you can grab an interactive story primer to get an idea of the game’s setting. Sol is the social med...
064: Designing TTRPG layouts with Chris Hopper
January 24, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBChris Hopper is the layout and graphic designer for Burnaway, as well as for several other ttrpgs in the indie scene. We talk about working as a freelance layout designer, working within this community, tips for working with your designers, and making your games and layouts more accessible. I learned so much from Chris, and I know y’all will too! This episode is actually going to be the first in a short series in which I chat with some of my own project team members. What does that mean? We...
063: Writing Welcome to Dragon Talk with Greg Tito & Shelly Mazzanoble
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIf you hang around the D&D scene, you likely have heard of Dragon Talk, the D&D podcast hosted by Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble. Greg is the Senior Communications Manager of Dungeons & Dragons, and Shelly is the Senior Brand Manager of Dungeons & Dragons. We talk about what they’re up to in D&D. We talk about their show, and we talk about their upcoming book, Welcome to Dragon Talk. So yes, this is a podcast episode where we talk to two podcasters about their book about their podcast. Welc...
062 - Creating in-depth Actual Play Characters with Joshua Simons
August 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBJoshua Simons is our guest today! Josh is a streamer, game designer, and the Community and Content Manager at Demiplane RPG. We dive into the intricacies of networking and how Josh was able to land a fulltime job in the industry. We also get a peek at his process for creating characters. Josh has appeared on so many actual play shows and always has some really in-depth characters. I gotta say that this conversation is super juicy for those of you who are wanting to make more in-depth charact...
061: Managing OneBookShelf's Marketing with Lysa Penrose
July 29, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBLysa is the Marketing Manager at OneBookShelf, which is the company behind sites like DM’s Guild and DriveThruRPG. And we definitely talk about what that means, what faer journey has been like throughout multiple roles in the TTRPG space. We also talk about Design Dash, a Twitch show that Lysa co-hosts and Lysa’s love for crafty endeavors and bees! Lysa is just an incredibly kind and supportive person, and I had such a wonderful time recording this episode. Find Lysa: Lysa's Website Lysa...
060 - How Donathin Frye became a fulltime professional Dungeon Master
July 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBHow would you like to be a full-time, professional game master? It sounds like a dream a lot of us have in this industry, and so I am thrilled to introduce you to Donathin Frye who does just that. Donathin supports himself as a full-time Dungeon master with some additional freelance game design work, through Patreon subscriptions. He tends to run 6-8 full-length campaigns at any given time, and truly does spend 40 hours a week working on those campaigns. It was absolutely fascinating to lear...
059: Balancing Disability & Entrepreneurship with Sara Thompson, creator of the Combat Wheelchair
July 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBToday, I have the absolute pleasure to introduce you to Sara Thompson. Sara is most widely known for the Combat Wheelchair they created for D&D, but she is also a freelance game designer working with companies like Paizo and R Talsorian Games. We definitely talk about Sara’s game design processes, but this episode is extra special to me because we spend time talking about disability and working as a freelancer with your disabilities. Those of you who’ve listened to episodes of this show in p...
058: Game Design & Incorporating Safety Tools in your TTRPGs with Kienna Shaw
July 08, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBKienna Shaw is our guest today. Kienna is known for doing more things than we were able to discuss in an hour, like the TTRPG Safety Toolkit, safety consulting, game design for a bunch of games on Itch.io, DM’s Guild, and a Candlekeep Mysteries adventures, and a whole lot of actual play streaming. We focus mostly on game design and safety tools in this conversation, but I could have spent hours chatting with them about all the amazingly cool things she does. I know y’all are going to love th...
057 - Audio & editing tips for your actual play podcast with David of Reckless Attack
June 24, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBOur guest today is David, the player behind Kascorin and one of the podcast editors of Reckless Attack. If you are not familiar with Reckless Attack, it is one of my absolute favorite D&D Actual Play podcasts, and you should definitely go check it out. They are a really good and funny group, and their episodes are typically about an hour long. David is the one who dedicated a lot of time to figuring out the audio setup, and he also dedicated an entire room of his and Sophie’s house to being ...
056: Editing TTRPGs and developing your content strategy with Amber TheSpaceJamber
June 17, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBToday’s guest is Amber TheSpaceJamber, a TTRPG editor and streamer. Amber tells us what your editor is actually thinking and looking for in your writing. We also go into depth on content strategies while building your online presence, and all about streaming. Amber has some great advice, and I know you’ll enjoy the episode as much as I did! Find Amber: Website Twitch Twitter Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures Website Lightheart Twitter Lightheart...
055: Bringing TTRPGs & dice to India with Indrani of Desis & Dragons
June 10, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBToday features Indrani, an absolutely amazing and kind creator from India. She is the co-founder of Desis & Dragons, India’s largest TTRPG community. Indrani is also the creator behind Nonagon Dice, which they started because handmade dice weren’t easily accessible in India. Indrani has been doing some truly incredible work over the last year, and it was a privilege to get to speak to them. Find Indrani at Nonagon Dice: Website Twitter Instagram Find Desis & Dragons: Discord Twitch T...
054 - Growing your TTRPG Interview podcast with Derrick of How Not to DM
May 27, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWhat happens when you interview an interviewer? You tend to compare notes. And that is what we do today. Our guest is Derrick, the host of the How Not to DM Podcast. If you aren’t familiar with his show, I highly recommend you go check it out. If you like my show, you’ll like his too. Derrick also interviews folks in the TTRPG space. His focus tends to be on DMing, and he always makes a point to ask about mistakes his guests have made as a DM so that we can learn from them. Of course, they t...
053: Starting a TTRPG production company with Russell E Welch III of D20Tales
May 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBToday’s guest is Russell E Welch the III, the DM and CEO of D20Tales, a company putting on some very high quality D&D Actual Plays. They were formerly known as Spawn of Chaos and just rebranded very recently. Russell and I get really into the weeds on casting the shows, their production process, the impact of acting philosophies, rebranding, and a whole lot more. Rossell has some great stories, and it was a very enjoyable interview. Find Russell and D20Tales at: Twitter D20Tales Twitter ...
052 - Becoming a freelance TTRPG composer with Devin Nelson
May 13, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBToday’s guest is Devin Nelson, a very talented composer, musician, and game designer. We talk about how Devin quit their full-time job to pursue a career in music, composing podcasts for Actual Plays and other podcasts, game design, and about Devin’s band, Gloomy June which just went on tour. Devin is super cool, so I know y’all will love this episode. Find Devin at: Twitter Portfolio Music for purchase Flight of Magic podcast Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lighthea...
051: Orion D. Black is having a blast with Dimension 20
May 06, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBOur guest today is Orion D. Black, the Creative Director for Dimension 20 and a game designer with publications on itch.io. Orion has had a huge impact on the TTRPG scene, and it was an absolute honor to have them on the show. We talked about how Orion went from playing D&D to designing their own indie games, to working with the incredible crew of Dimension 20. Find Orion D. Black at: Twitter Itch.io Dimension 20 Find Roll Play Grow: Show Page Patreon Discord Lightheart Adventures...
050: 50th episode celebration! Aka how to start an interview podcast
April 29, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIt’s episode 50! It took a long time to get here, longer than it technically should for a weekly show, but we’re here. We made it, and it’s amazing. I am in a little shock about what this signifies. I’ve talked to so many amazing people in this space, and I am just so grateful to everyone who’s been a guest and to all of you for listening, tuning in every week, giving me feedback, and leaving those super encouraging reviews. To celebrate making it to 50 episodes over the past 15 months, this...
049 - How to start a TTRPG discussion podcast with Emil of the DoubleDM podcast
April 22, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBToday we get the pleasure of hearing from Emil, one of the hosts of the DoubleDM podcast, which is a discussion show between two Dungeon Masters and the occasional guest. This show has been around for just over a year now; about the same amount of time as mine, and it was pretty cool getting to chat with another podcaster about how their show has grown and their processes have evolved over the course of the past year. We talk about the importance of just starting and not waiting for it to be...
048 - Baking Pathfinder cookies with Karee of Critical Hit Cookies
April 15, 2022 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBToday’s guest is Karee, the owner of Critical Hit Cookies and a cast member of the Starfinder actual Play podcast: Horizons Unknown. We talk about how Karee fell into playing Pathfinder and joining this cast, and then we move into how her cookie shop came to be. Critical Hit Cookies makes and ships some absolutely delicious cookies with a Pathfinder theme, and y’all are going to be drooling by the end of this episode. Find Karee & Critical Hit Cookies at: Website Twitter Horizons Unknow...
047 - Setting up your small business & painting miniatures with Andrea of Wolfwood Gaming
April 08, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBToday’s guest is Andrea Canerossi, the Managing Partner and Mini Painter for Wolfwood Gaming. She co-owns the company with her business partner, Deacon Wolfwood, who is their woodworker and resin artist. Wolfwood Gaming is still a pretty new company, but it was really interesting to hear about the their journey. Andrea and I talk about playing D&D with their kids and the foster community, painting minis, and so many business logistics. We talked about setting up a LLC, what happens when you ...
046 - Painting Dice Boxes, Designing Merch & Managing Online Stores with Jay of 88Riddles
April 01, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBToday we get the pleasure of hearing from Jay, the owner and designer behind 88Riddles. You may have seen Jay for his painted dice boxes, as part of an add-on to several Kickstarters, or maybe for his t-shirt and hoodie designs. Jay is a super talented artist who has a lot of great wisdom to share on running a plethora of online shops. If this is your first time tuning in to Roll Play Grow, hello! This podcast is a part of Lightheart Adventures, which is a small company I co-founded with m...
045 - Blogging, Streaming & Game Design: Making Inclusive & Diverse Content with DeAngelo Murillo
March 25, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBOur guest today is DeAngelo Murillo, a writer, streamer, game designer, and activist. He founded a really cool blog and website that puts a spotlight on cosplayers and other creators called The Geek Lyfe and has continued that theme in his streamed games on Twitch. We talk about the site, his journey into content creation, his Actual Play and Charity streams, and then we pivot to talking about his game that is about to launch on Kickstarter, Emerald Templars. There are so many good nuggets i...
044 - From Comics to TTRPGs: Co-writing Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast with Lillie J. Harris & Mercedes Acosta
March 18, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBSpoiler Warning: I forgot to say this in the intro, but there are some mild spoilers about Yazeba's backstory, starting at about the 25-minute mark until the 34-minute mark. I am very happy to bring you Lillie J. Harris and Mercedes Acosta, two of the writers from the upcoming, so close to launch, game Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast. I am VERY excited about this game, and it was an absolute delight to chat with Lillie and Mercedes about their involvement with its development. They both come from ...
043 - Telling the story that matters to you & authentically advertising your product with Nathan of Reckless Attack
March 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBToday we get the pleasure of hearing from the Dungeon Master of a still new yet increasingly popular D&D Actual Play podcast, Reckless Attack. Nathan Lurz joins me today to chat about this podcast, which was years in the making and then we pivot to chatting about social media marketing. This episode is longer than usual, but to be honest that’s partly because Nathan and I are friends in real life and this is just what happens when you’re friends, but also because he’s full of some amazing ad...
042 - Designing Niche Indie TTRPGs with Imani of Margaret Catter Dev
March 04, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBToday’s guest is Imani, the founder of Margaret Catter Development. Imani is an indie game developer making some truly fun and pretty niche games. I really loved diving into the stories behind a lot of these games, learning about her processes and some upcoming projects they are working on this year. Imani is a lot of fun, so I hope you enjoy listening to them! I’ve got a couple of business updates for you all today. The first is to announce that after some feedback about our Lightheart Adv...
041 - How to market your Kickstarter campaign with Daniel Nimitz
February 25, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIf you are planning a crowd-funding campaign, thinking of planning a crowd-funding campaign, or just in search of some amazing advice about marketing your products, then you NEED to listen to this episode. Daniel Nimitz is an absolute wizard at helping Kickstarter campaigns get funded. Some examples of previous projects they were the marketing manager of are Fuel Priest, Magic School Mystery, and Heroes of Tara. Dan shares some incredible tips about preparing for your campaign, the budget yo...
040 - Making Edible Dice with Hannah of Cacao CH3
February 18, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBHello & Welcome to Episode 40 of Roll Play Grow, the podcast for tabletop entrepreneurs, creators, and fans. I am Courtney Stover of Lightheart Adventures, and in this podcast, we talk to the creators behind the brands in the tabletop roleplay gaming space about who they are and how they are turning their passion for gaming into a career. Today’s guest is probably going to make you crave sweets like nothing else. I had the honor of speaking with Hannah Smith, the owner of Cacao CH3, a choc...
039 - Animating Video Games & Drawing All the Things with Aster
December 17, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBToday’s guest is Aster, an incredibly talented game and comic artist from Mexico City. I found Aster by looking for an artist to draw my dog, Bowser as a Ranger in a few pieces. As you may or may not know, I am working towards opening an Etsy shop soon for D&D-themed pet merch like bandanas, bowties, and collars. I decided I wanted Bowser to be my mascot, and I needed someone who could draw him as a D&D character. Ruby from Possum Creek Games recommended Aster to me, and I fell in love with ...
038 - Designing Indie Games & Publishing Wickedness with M Veselak
December 10, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBToday’s guest is M Veselak, a ttrpg designer and the author of Wickedness, published by Possum Creek Games. We talk about how she became a gamer at the age of 5, writing games for a LARP summer camp, how she creates zer games, what it’s like to work with Jay and Ruby at Possum Creek Games, and we get a pretty cool preview of the behind the scenes of the upcoming game Yazeba’s Bed and Breakfast. M is a lot of fun, and I really enjoyed getting to know zer more. If this is your first time tun...
037 - Transforming your D&D Campaign into Novels with Scott of Tal and Ru Travels
December 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBFor today’s guest: have you ever considered writing a series of novels about your D&D campaign? Because that is exactly what the lovely couple over at Tal and Ru Travels are doing. Scott Roepel shares the inspiring story of how he and Ashley are turning their D&D campaign into an 8 book series, and it’s based entirely on how things go in their campaign. We talk about the logistics of an ever-changing story, how they share the story and their whole production process, and we even talk about h...
036 - Disability Mechanics & Hand-making Dice with Anna of D&D Disability & Three Fates Dice
November 19, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBAnna Holden is the founder of D&D Disability, a company she began to help bring disability awareness to D&D. She works with a team of consultants to create supplements to allow players to bring disabilities into the world of D&D. I actually had the privilege of working with her on a supplement for POTS, which stands for Postural Orthostatic Tacychardia Syndrome, and it was honestly a really cool experience to think of my own chronic illness in a fun way and translate it to D&D mechanics. We ...
035 - DMing & Producing a Visual Novel Style Actual Play with Cassi of Chosen Ones
November 12, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBToday’s guest is Cassi, the dungeon master for the visual novel style D&D podcast, Chosen Ones. They are also a very talented artist and animator. We chat about what it’s like to DM an actual play podcast, how they unintentionally wound up with a year’s worth of recordings due to Covid, how they add the visual elements for YouTube onto the show, and all about their art journey that led them to this point. This was another great conversation, and I hope you enjoy this look behind the scenes o...
034 - Spell Trackers, Potions Bottles, and Rocking Kickstarter with Katlyn of Arcane Spectacles
November 05, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIt’s been a while since we had a maker on the show, and I’m very excited about today’s guest, Katlyn Sol, ½ of the Arcane Spectacles team. If you aren’t familiar with Arcane Spectacles, they make spell trackers, potion bottles that include d4s, dice vaults, and more cool D&D and Pathfinder accessories. I actually have a spell tracker and potion bottle myself, and I love them both. That potion bottle is really fun to pass around to my players and is definitely seeing a lot of usage these days...
033 - Honing your design process & whipping out publications with Chris Valentine
October 29, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBChris Valentine is a best-selling TTRPG author who published on both DM’s Guild and DriveThruRPG. One of the things I find most impressive about Chris is the wildly efficient process he’s developed for producing new supplements and adventures on a super-fast timeline: we’re talking a new publication every week and a half, while he also works full time and has a newborn baby. Now, I will absolutely say that I do not want to in any way encourage something that could cause burn-out for you pers...