TABLETOP TALK - Third Floor Wars
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsDo you love tabletop gaming? This is your podcast.
Who are the creatives behind your favorite games and content? How do they approach their work?
Craig sits with designers, developers, artists, writers, and creators and learns how they approach their work. I try to understand their process, inspiration, and methods for crafting their creations.
Craig digs deep into the work and uncovers the origins of your favorite tabletop games and the creative process that brought them to life. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support
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Episodes
Jake (Terraino) Interview: ep. 240
June 05, 2024 13:05 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIs there a way to make your game terrain affordable? Enjoy Craig's conversation with Jake Karlsmark of Game Gear Master. They discuss Jake's Terraino system, the idea's origin, and his creative choices to bring it to life. Check out the goods on their website Terraino YouTube channel Satisfactory ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to sup...
Jonathan Mordech (King’s Poisoner) Interview: ep. 239
May 28, 2024 21:13 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBJonathan talks about the origins and the mechanics behind his GM-Less RPG, The King's Poisoner. He walks us through the process and decisions that took the basics of Blackjack and transformed it into an RPG with court intrigue and murder! Support The King's Poisoner BackerKit Campaign Find more games on V2S Games website Follow V2S Games on X Join V2S Games on Discord Open Hearth Gaming Community ARC (Australia Roleplay Community) Last Train to Bremen by Caro Asercion ***************...
Ross Bryant (Glass Cannon Network, Stream of Blood, The Good Place) Interview: ep. 238
May 27, 2024 15:37 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBRoss Bryant shares his creative process as a performer and a player. He reveals the skills that make for a great player and GM. We dig into the crossover from being an actor and comedian and playing in an RPG. Ross on Instagram Ross on Twitter Ross on IMDB Early Ross the player on Steam of Blood Recent Ross on Glass Cannon Twin Masks LARP Season 1 of Adventure Zone Before the Storm: Barry Goldwater and the Unmaking of the American Consensus Gun Crazy Targets The Conversation Carn...
WF Smith (Barkeep on the Borderlands) Interview: ep. 237
May 25, 2024 21:42 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWF Smith discusses his Ennie-winning book, Barkeep on the Borderlands. Craig asks about the idea's origin and the creative decisions that brought the book to life. Prismatic Wasteland Barkeep on the Borderlands Prismatic’s Itch ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example https://preview.driv...
Jim & Raychel (Tabula Sono 3D VTT) Interview: ep. 236
May 25, 2024 10:19 - 1 hour - 105 MBCraig talks with the sibling duo behind the innovative browser-based virtual tabletop Tabula Sono. They discuss how the idea emerged and the design pillars that guide their development. The VTT We playing HEDGE on the VTT My Q&A on their YT channel Wheel of Time Elantris Warbreaker Stormlight Archive Outlander Book Series House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, 1) Mythcreants ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: ...
Joel Vrugdenhil (Star & City, Heaven or Hell) Interview: ep. 235
May 24, 2024 15:40 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBCraig talks with Joel about two of his games, Star & City and Heaven or Hell. Joel reveals the influences he's had from video and board games. They discuss when to recognize a game isn't working and what to do next. Joel’s Twitter Joel’s Itch Joel’s Twitch Project Moon Games Battlecon Board Game Blue Lock Call of the Night Street Fighter 6 ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the ...
Addison Goff (Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy) Interview: ep. 234
May 05, 2024 17:27 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBCraig talks with Addison Goff about his game, where the investigative system came from, and how he believes it solves some of the issues he sees in other games like Call of Cthulhu and the Gumshoe system, AMIN website Their Patreon Their Itch Their Ko-fi Eureka Kickstarter ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=10441...
James D’Amato (One Shot Podcast Network, Campaign: Skyjacks) Interview: ep. 233
May 05, 2024 12:46 - 2 hours - 166 MBCraig and James discuss James' creative approach to making actual plays, writing books, and creating the new Oh Captain, My Captain RPG. One-Shot Podcast Oh Captain, My Captain! Skyjacks The Ultimate RPG Guide Series Illimat Card Game The Decemberists Wyrd Sisters EarthBound video game ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affi...
Guy Milner (Unconventional GMs, Burn after Running) Interview: ep. 232
April 30, 2024 21:14 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBHow do you run a one-shot in three hours that everyone loves? Enjoy this discussion with Guy Milner about how he prepares and runs one-shot sessions. He shares practical tips and makes the case for playing and running games at conventions. Burn After Running RPG One-Shots Blog Unconventional GMs YouTube Channel Fabula Ultima JRPG Assassin’s Creed Nailed It TV Show ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: ...
Stoo Goff (Aegean, The Gaslight Club) Interview: ep. 231
April 29, 2024 12:31 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBCraig talks with Stoo Goff about his creative approach. Stoo is the creator behind the RPGs Aegean and The Gaslight Club and is the publisher of WILD by David Chapman. We Evolve website Stoo Goff website Aegean RPG WILD RPG Gaslight Club ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example https://preview.driv...
David Chapman (Dr. Who, Conspiracy X 2.0, Wild) Interview: ep. 230
April 28, 2024 12:27 - 1 hour - 75 MBListen as Craig talks with David about his process for bringing games like Dr. Who and Conspiracy X 2.0 to life. Laundry 2nd Edition Conspiracy x 2.0 Doctor Who: The Roleplaying Game Second Edition WILD RPG Buffy the Vampire Slayer Roleplaying Game Aegean Adventures Masks of Nyarlathotep Tales from the Loop ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support...
Fleur & Chelsea Sciortino (Flabbergasted!, Mystified!) Interview: ep. 229
April 10, 2024 11:47 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBWhat if Jeeves and Wooster or Fawlty Towers had mysteries to solve? Craig talks with the Sciortino sisters about the newest expansion for their award-winning RPG. They reveal their creative process and inspirations. Previous Interview Mystified Backerkit Flabbergasted Baulder's Gate 3 Brandon Sanderson books ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the...
Watt (Cloud Empress: Life & Death) Interview: ep. 228
April 09, 2024 20:16 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBHow do you expand a Nausicaä-inspired RPG that leans even more into the genre? Enjoy this conversation with Watt, the creator of Cloud Empress. They discuss what they learned from their latest crowdfunding campaign and walk us through the creative process of bringing two expansions to life. Ad-free because YOU are amazing! Previous interview Life & Death Kickstarter Helldivers 2 Succession Voidfall boardgame ************************************ Support the show for as littl...
Ellinor DiLorenzo (Vaesen: Lost Mountain Saga) Interview: ep. 227
March 31, 2024 22:28 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBHow does a first-time GM start a podcast that becomes the first campaign book for Free League's RPG Vaesen? Craig sat with Ellinor DiLorenzo to find out. She walks us through her process for producing the hit podcast and translating it into a campaign book. Get the Lost Mountain Saga book and listen to the podcast HERE! See everything Ellinor HERE! Anatomy of a Fall The English Red Dead Redemption Deadwood Unforgiven The Searchers Seven Samurai Magnificent Seven ******************...
Nora Haynes & Iris Saintclaire (Perfect Draw! RPG) Interview: ep. 226
March 30, 2024 20:16 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBHow do you capture the action and drama of toy anime like Yu-Gi-Oh!, Duel Masters, and CardFight! Vanguard? Craig sat down with Nora and Iris and learned their creative approach to answer that question - Perfect Draw! the RPG. You can pre-order the game HERE! ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example https://prev...
Kyle Tam (MORIAH) Interview: ep. 225
March 24, 2024 20:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBWhat would you sacrifice for the mercy of your god on the mountain? Listen as Craig talks with Kyle Tam about her RPG MORIAH. Kyle takes us through her creative journey and choices from idea to completed game. Get MORIAH here! Urania Games Lisa the Painful Soul Sacrifice Twitter ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For examp...
Mikey Hamm (Slugblaster, Two-Hand Path) Interview: ep. 224
March 18, 2024 17:47 - 1 hour - 102 MBWho are the only people dumb enough to ride into tridimensional portals to fight off dangers that threaten reality? Only skateboard kids, and they'll post it on their social media. Mikey and I talk about his riff on Blades in the Dark called Slugblaster. It is gonzo and pushes what a Forged in the Dark game can do. Slugblaster Two Hand Path RPG Mikey on Twitter Mikey’s Itch Page Space Weirdos A Billion Suns Slow Horses Marvel Snap Air Land Sea ************************************ ...
Chris Spivey (Harlem Unbound, Haunted West) Interview: ep. 223
March 05, 2024 01:33 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBWhat happens when history is mixed with horror? Please enjoy my conversation with Chris Spivey of Darker Hue Studios. We discuss his approach to creating award-winning tabletop gaming greatness. Twitter Haunted West Website Harlem Unbound HarlemUnbounding Ko-fi CV Genreless ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example ...
Edoardo Buzzi (FEEL System, Pirates of the Stone Seas) Interview: ep. 222
March 01, 2024 15:57 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBWhat if the RPG you're about to play starts blank as you play the first scene? Please enjoy my talk with Edoardo and his FEEL system - all the parts are familiar, but together, they make a unique RPG experience. @BuzziEdoardo (X) @[email protected] (Mastodon) @buzziedoardo.bsky.social (BlueSky) https://edoardo-buzzi.itch.io/ ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to sup...
Quintin Smith (Shut Up & Sit Down, Quinn's Quest) Interview: ep. 221
February 18, 2024 13:37 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBStep into the world of creativity and insight with Quintin Smith from the renowned Shut Up & Sit Down channel. Quintin's warmth, respect for game creators, and deep connection with his audience exceeded all expectations. He delves into the intricacies of finding one's voice as a creator, offering invaluable insights and anecdotes. As a bonus, his breakdown of the profound impact of Manga is not to be missed. Join us for a captivating conversation that sheds light on the essence of creativi...
Matt Forbeck (Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game) Interview: ep. 220
February 10, 2024 14:50 - 2 hours - 114 MBWhat makes a game a MARVEL game? Craig talks with Matt Forbeck, the designer behind the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game. All of Matt’s work is in ONE place Barbie Movie The BearYakuza Video Game Franchise Hard West 2 Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries Parable Games Zine Quest ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example https://preview.dr...
Shep Shepperson (Gaia Complex, Rectify) Interview: ep. 219
February 04, 2024 18:44 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBYour cyberpunk needs more vampires, and Gaia Complex is getting bigger. Craig sits down with Shep Shepperson, and they discuss the newest book coming out for the Cyberpunk RPG, Gaia Complex. Check out Gaia Complex Get the Free Quickstart! Back the Kickstarter! GKR Heavy Hitters Terror in Meeplecity Batman Gotham City Chronicles Batman RPG ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to suppor...
Sean Nittner (Evil Hat Productions) Interview: ep. 218
January 18, 2024 12:08 - 2 hours - 128 MBHow does Evil Hat decide which games to publish? What happens from design to print, and why can it take years? Craig talks with Sean Nittner of Evil Hat Productions about how games are published. Evil Hat Website Abyssal Playtest Details on Stewpot Craig does a retrospective on the podcast episodes and actual plays released from The Third Floor in 2023. ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Add t...
2023 Retrospective: ep. 217
December 29, 2023 17:25 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBCraig does a retrospective on the podcast episodes and actual plays released from The Third Floor in 2023. ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/397612/Court-of-Blades--Scandal-Forged-in-the-Dark?affiliate_id=1044145 Check out our live-st...
Connor Self (Pro DM, Red City, At Jenny's Request) Interview: ep. 216
December 26, 2023 14:02 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBListen as Craig and Connor discuss what it means to be a professional DM. They talk about Connor's published adventures and the importance of safety tools and diversity at the table. Follow them on Twitter Red City At Jenny's Request Rest of Connor's Work. ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For examp...
Ben Robbins (Microscope, In This World) Interview: ep. 215
December 03, 2023 13:52 - 2 hours - 128 MBListen as Craig and Ben talk about his approach to making award-winning, innovative games like Microscope and In This World Get everything from Ben here ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/397612/Court-of-Blades--Scandal-Forged-in-the-Dark?affili...
Luke Jordan (Grand Guignol, Harvest) Interview: ep. 214
November 19, 2023 12:10 - 2 hours - 131 MBJoin Craig as he talks with Luke Jordan about his creative process and how it brought us the TTRPGs Grand Guignol and Harvest. Kickstarter https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/jay-dragon/grand-guignol-harvest Luke’s Itch https://gamesfromthewildwood.itch.io/ Penny Dreadful show https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2628232/ Re: Dracula podcasthttps://redracula.live/ The Between https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/360858/The-Between Crimson Peak https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2554274/?re...
Tim Denee (Deathmatch Island, Odyssey Aquatica) Interview: ep. 213
November 04, 2023 22:14 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBCraig talks with Tim Denee about his games Deathmatch Island, Odyssey Aquatica, and Blades '68. Deathmatch Island: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/evil-hat/deathmatch-island Bronze Murder: https://www.timdenee.com/bronzemurder Thousand Years of Vampire: https://www.timdenee.com/A-Thousand-Years-of-Vampire Old God Games: https://www.olddog.games/ Odyssey Aquatica: https://www.olddog.games/Odyssey-Aquatica ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: ...
Barney Menzies (Don't Play This Game, Shiver) Inteview: ep. 212
November 04, 2023 22:08 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBJoin us for an interview with game designer and publisher Barney Menzies, one-half of the minds behind Parable Games. Discover the secrets of crafting the innovative and spine-tingling solo RPG "Don't Play This Game."We uncover the dark secret behind the supplement, "Shiver Gothic."Don't miss out on this insightful interview! #ttrpg #horror #ShiverRPG ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Add this to the...
Barney Menzies (Don't Play This Game, Shiver) Interview: ep. 212
October 15, 2023 11:16 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBJoin us for an interview with game designer and publisher Barney Menzies, one-half of the minds behind Parable Games. Discover the secrets of crafting the innovative and spine-tingling solo RPG "Don't Play This Game." We uncover the dark secret behind the supplement, "Shiver Gothic." Don't miss out on this insightful interview! #ttrpg #horror #ShiverRPG Don't Play This Game Parable Games Parable Games Patreon ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: ...
Cezar Capacle (Not a Demon, Nexalis) Interview: ep. 211
September 27, 2023 19:37 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBCezar Capacle is a Brazilian tabletop game designer currently based in Madeira Island. Since 2016, he has dedicated his time to game design and released over 20 games. In 2022, He was a “Designer of the Year” finalist in the Tabletop Awards. CBR named him one of 10 Indie TTRPG Designers to Watch In 2022. All his games are here: https://capacle.itch.io/ Two-Minute Warning https://capacle.itch.io/tmw Nexalis https://capacle.itch.io/nexalis Not a Demon https://capacle.itch.io/not-a-demon Follow ...
Kyle Rowan (Vagrantsong, Malifaux, Wyrd Games) Interview: ep. 210
September 23, 2023 23:32 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBKyle is the lead designer at Wyrd Games and the designer behind the HOT board game, Vagrantsong. Mothership https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYOGZIpC-07MC5L-gvVjiEqL50ThDsreB Public Access https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYOGZIpC-07NK6el8vFGo55Rwb6CtuzAh Vagrant Song Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyrdgames/vagrantsong-encore?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=vagrantsong Our play of Vagrantsong https://youtube.com/live/4mUcvLERsHg Kentucky Route Zero http...
Jason Cordova & Alex Rybitski (Public Access, The Gauntlet) Interview: ep. 209
August 07, 2023 16:06 - 2 hours - 128 MBWe sit with Jason and Alex and discuss the latest Carved from Brindlewood game - Public Access. Where did the idea come from, and what was the creative process to bring it to life? Previous interview with Jason: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aqMtSETA4Bb Our Actual Play of Brindlewood Bay: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYOGZIpC-07P-Q7nBUkNv6qKTYE5uhuug Public Access: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/429340/Public-Access?affiliate_id=1044145 Brindlewood Bay: https://www...
7 GM Tips for Captivating your Players: ep. 208
August 03, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBCraig covers 7 tips for GMs to help capture and keep your players' attention. You can get a copy of the slide deck by emailing admin (at) thirdfloorwars.com Please let me know if you'd like to hear of content like this! ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our RPG A...
Clara Efferin (Tabletop Illustrator) Interview: ep. 207
August 02, 2023 16:03 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBJoin Craig while he talks with Clara Efferin, a tabletop illustrator from Southeast Asia. Listen to them discuss her creative process and the future of AI art. Check out Clara's work HERE https://www.claraefferin.com/ Contact her for commission work HERE https://www.claraefferin.com/contact ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: htt...
RPG a Day: David Chapman (Cubicle 7) and Anthony Boyd (Triple Ace Games) Interview: ep. 206
July 27, 2023 05:26 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBCraig sits down with David Chapman and Anthony Boyd, the people behind RPG a Day. Together they unravel the origins and significance of this popular annual event in the role-playing game community. The episode begins with an introduction to David and Anthony, both avid RPG enthusiasts who have contributed significantly to the community over the years. RPG a Day, an initiative that garnered immense popularity, has become a cherished tradition among RPG players worldwide. Craig delves into t...
Allison Arth (Little Oracles, Gentleman Bandit) Interview: ep. 205
July 25, 2023 15:21 - 2 hours - 126 MBWhen I start an interview, I can never anticipate the tone or everything we will cover in the conversation. You are about to listen to me, and Allison dive into the nature of creativity. What we talk about transcends creating games or a podcast. We discuss what creating means and the barriers between you and creating. Links Little Oracles: https://www.littleoracles.com/ Itch Page: https://itch.io/profile/allisonarth A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa: https://www.amazon.com/Gho...
Ian Williams (Action Movie World) Interview: ep. 204
July 19, 2023 20:46 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBCraig talks about action movies and games with Ian Williams, the creator of Action Movie World. Grab the game: https://www.flatlandgames.com/amw/ Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brock_toon ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our RPG Actual Plays, tutorials, and...
Hobgoblin: Interview with Mike Hutchinson and Gregory Horton: ep. 203
July 16, 2023 13:58 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBCould a square-base rank-and-file fantasy game have depth and finish in under two hours? Craig talks with Mike and Gregory about their new game, Hobgoblin. Get Hobgoblin here: https://mike-hutchinsons-hobgoblin.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders Check out their sites: https://www.electi-studio.com/blaster http://planetsmashergames.com/ Listen to Rule of Carnage here: http://planetsmashergames.com/rule-of-carnage/ Creative Confidence: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Confidence-Unleashing-P...
Chris "Shep" Shepperson (SLA Industries, Gaia Complex, Rectify) Interview: ep. 202
July 14, 2023 15:22 - 2 hours - 121 MBCraig talks with Shep about his history of creating RPGs. Links: SLA Industries: https://nightfall.games/sla-industries/ Stargarden Apparel: https://stargarden.gallery/ The Gaia Complex: https://thegaiacomplex.com/ Rectify Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thegaiacomplex/rectify-a-solo-horror-rpg The Peripheral TV Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8291284/ Andor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9253284/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_q_andor The Expanse: https://www.imdb...
Jason Durall (Chaosium, BRP, RuneQuest) Interview: ep. 201
July 05, 2023 15:55 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBCraig interviews Jason Durall about his creative process, history, and work with 2d20 games, Basic Role Playing, RuneQuest (and more!) ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our RPG actual plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705...
Craig Shipman AMA (Third Floor Wars Founder) Interview: ep. 200
June 11, 2023 23:16 - 1 hour - 107 MB200 Episode - Ask ME Anything! Guest: Craig Shipman, founder of Third Floor Wars ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our RPG actual plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw Listen to a great boardgame podca...
Andrew Gillis (Girl by Moonlight) Interview: ep. 199
May 29, 2023 23:44 - 1 hour - 109 MBWhat is a "Magical Girl" RPG? Guest: Andrew Gillis, the creator of the new magical-girl RPG, Girl by Moonlight. Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/CommutingCrow Girl by Moonlight: https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/girl-by-moonlight ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our RPG actual plays...
Charlie Menzies (Shiver RPG, Parable Games) Interview: ep. 198
May 23, 2023 14:18 - 2 hours - 136 MBHow can we transfer the feeling of reading or watching horror to the tabletop? Craig talks with Charlie Menzies of Parable Games about the origin of the Shiver RPG. Parable Games: https://www.parablegames.co.uk/ Shiver: https://www.parablegames.co.uk/collections/shiver-all Double Feature: https://gamefound.com/projects/parable-games-ltd/shiver-double-feature ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out...
Kristen O’Neal & Kaitlin Bruder (Thin Places Radio) Interview: ep. 197
April 24, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBImagine a soothing NPR-esque voice talking about liminal horrors, the monsters that hide in the mundane, and the thin veil protecting our reality. That is the Thin Places Radio podcast. Craig talks with Kristen O’Neal and Kaitlin Bruder about the origins of the podcast and their process for creating each episode. TPR Links: https://www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thin-places-radio https://www.thin.place https://www.thinplacesradio.com (& @thinplacesradio everywhere!) Kristen: ht...
René-Pier Deshaies-Gélinas (Stoneburner, Breathless) Interview: ep. 196
April 19, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBWho 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/stoneburner Follow RP on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RPDeshaies Fari: https://farirpgs.com/ ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/third...
Epidiah Ravachol (Dread, Swords without Master) Interview: ep. 195
April 11, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 132 MBWhere do you get the idea to make a horror RPG that uses a Jenga tower?? Join Craig as he talks with Eppy Ravachol about his creative process and much more. Get Dread here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/83854/Dread Get Swords without Master here: https://www.worldswithoutmaster.com/bazaar/worlds-without-master-issue-3 Check out his magazine: https://www.worldswithoutmaster.com/ Follow Eppy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/epidiah?lang=en ********************* Support the show fo...
Bud and Alex (Bud's RPG Review, Viral for CoC) Interview: ep. 194
April 04, 2023 09:18 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBHow 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-wLe8GKfeyVlewUAnSQ Alex's work: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Alex%20Guillotte Viral: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/391974/Viral-A-Modern-Call-of-Cthulhu-Scenari...
Reiner Knizia (Tigris & Euphrates, Lost Cities) Interview: ep. 193
March 24, 2023 12:23 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBHow does a giant of board game design go from idea to box? I talk with Reiner Knizia about his history and creative process. ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our RPG actual plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw Go to the Writer's Room for 7t...
John Harper (Blades in the Dark, AGON) Interview: ep. 192
February 28, 2023 16:30 - 3 hours - 203 MBI 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. Link to Crap Movie Bonanza list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11oUZb-CCNKp5ZnciBOlMXSH12fE_mluTLqCteoH3yCo/edit?usp=sharing www.littleoracles.com @littleoracles...