TABLETOP TALK - Third Floor Wars
294 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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
Insider Insights with Fabrice Massad and James Regan (Redgrass Games) - ep.123
June 04, 2021 18:45 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBJoin Craig, and his guests, Fabrice Massad and James Reegan of Redgrass Games, as they discuss how their company creates hobby accessories. They discuss the Regrass wet palette, brushes, and paint handle. Stick around to the end for a reveal of their next big project. Check out their Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redgrass/redgrass-wet-palette-2-the-best-painting-tool-for-miniatures See all their great products here: https://www.redgrassgames.com/ For more be ...
Insider Insights with Isaac Vega and Lindsey Rode (Rose Gauntlet Entertainment) - ep.122
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBJoin Craig, and his guests, Isaac Vega and Lindsey Rode, as they talk about their careers and latest release. They discuss Dead of Winter, Labryinthos, and Keystone: North America. What is their process for iterating and finalizing games? How did they both come to found their own gaming company? What happens when a game you're making breaks and you need to fix it? Get the newest game on KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rosegauntlet/keystone-north-america Check out their site: ...
Alyssa Menold (Freelance Artist, Wyrd, Dog Might Games) - ep.121
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBJoin Craig, and his guest Alyssa Menold, as they talk about Alyssa's career as a freelance artist for tabletop companies like Wyrd Games. How did she break into the business? What tools does she use to create her work? What advice can she offer for other artists? Check out her website: https://alyssamenold.com/ Check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssamenold/?hl=en Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alyssamenold?lang=en Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.co...
Insider Insights with Alyssa Menold (Freelance Artist, Wyrd, Dog Might Games) - ep.121
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBJoin Craig, and his guest Alyssa Menold, as they talk about Alyssa's career as a freelance artist for tabletop companies like Wyrd Games. How did she break into the business? What tools does she use to create her work? What advice can she offer for other artists? Check out her website: https://alyssamenold.com/ Check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssamenold/?hl=en Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alyssamenold?lang=en Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patre...
Insider Insights with Navi and Shawn Drake (Court of Blades) - ep.120
May 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBJoin Craig, and his guests, Navi and Shawn Drake, as they talk about the Drakes' new Forged in the Dark game - Court of Blades. Where did the concept come from? How did they know they needed to publish it? What was the process like? Back the game here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acoupleofdrakes/court-of-blades-a-tabletop-roleplaying-game Follow Navi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaviMusing Follow Shawn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrakeandDice Check out their other work...
Insider Insights with Jared Logan (Stream of Blood) - ep.119
May 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBJoin Craig, and his guest Jared Logan, as they talk about Jared's career as a standup comedian and GM for Stream of Blood. They discuss what makes RPGs so great and Jared gives actionable advice on how to make your games better. Check out the skit he mentions here: https://youtu.be/6yQhMkyDS5s Check out his Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/streamofblood Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDlweRakB38iTuECaEjAVQ Get his comedy albums: https://www.jaredlo...
Jared Logan (Stream of Blood) - ep.119
May 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBJoin Craig, and his guest Jared Logan, as they talk about Jared's career as a standup comedian and GM for Stream of Blood. They discuss what makes RPGs so great and Jared gives actionable advice on how to make your games better. Check out the skit he mentions here: https://youtu.be/6yQhMkyDS5s Check out his Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/streamofblood Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDlweRakB38iTuECaEjAVQ Get his comedy albums: https://www.jaredlogan.c...
Malifaux Deep Dive: Perdita and the Family Crew - ep.118
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBJoin Craig, and his guests, as they breakdown the Malifaux master Perdita Ortega and the Family keyword. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0321 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x...
Insider Insights with Rowan, Rook, and Decard (Unbound, Spire, Heart) - ep.117
April 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBJoin Craig and his guest Chris and Grant, discussing how they created their RPGs; Unbound, Spire, and Heart. We dig into the company's founding, what inspired these games, and what makes them unique. Stick around for the great advice on running and playing games. Check them out here: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/ Here is the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/sin-a-spire-rpg-sourcebook?ref=profile_created Please support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/...
Rowan, Rook, and Decard (Unbound, Spire, Heart) - ep.117
April 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBJoin Craig and his guest Chris and Grant, discussing how they created their RPGs; Unbound, Spire, and Heart. We dig into the company's founding, what inspired these games, and what makes them unique. Stick around for the great advice on running and playing games. Check them out here: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/ Here is the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/sin-a-spire-rpg-sourcebook?ref=profile_created Please support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thir...
BONUS Drop In: What we know (and don't know) about the GG2 changes to Wyrd Games' Malifaux
April 22, 2021 12:42 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBCraig shares his thoughts on the most recent changes to Malifaux. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support
Expert Roundtable: The Rise and Fall of Guildball - ep.116
April 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBJoin Craig and his guests, Pete, Michael, and Johnny, as they discuss the beginning, middle, and demise of the tabletop mini-game of Guildball. How did it become one of the most popular competitive games? When did the guests notice it start to stumble? What did they think when Steamforged nuked it? Follow Johnny here: https://twitter.com/_johnnypastrami?lang=en Check out Judgement the game here: https://judgement.game/ Listen to Pete here: https://ragequitwire.podbean.com/ Support us o...
Insider Insights with Keith Baker (Eberron, Adventure Zone:BoB) - ep.115
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBJoin Craig and his guest, Keith Baker, as they discuss the D&D setting Keith created, Eberron. What makes it such a popular setting? How did the idea come about and how has it changed? They also talk about the newest creation from Mr. Baker, Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance the card game. Check out everything thing Keith here: http://keith-baker.com/ Grab a copy of his new creation here: https://theadventurezonegame.com/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars ...
Keith Baker (Eberron, Adventure Zone:BoB) - ep.115
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBJoin Craig and his guest, Keith Baker, as they discuss the D&D setting Keith created, Eberron. What makes it such a popular setting? How did the idea come about and how has it changed? They also talk about the newest creation from Mr. Baker, Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance the card game. Check out everything thing Keith here: http://keith-baker.com/ Grab a copy of his new creation here: https://theadventurezonegame.com/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The b...
Expert Roundtable: Why We Win Tabletop Games like Malifaux - ep.114
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBJoin Craig and his guests, Greg Piskosz, Bryan Bauer, and Ewan Bailey-Thiele, as they discuss what winning players do to win games like Malifaux. What is their thought process before and during the game? What are ways to think while you play to improve your results? Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and ...
Insider Insights with Brett Bloczynski (Gaming and BS) - ep.113
March 30, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBJoin Craig, and his guest Brett Blocznski, as they talk about Brett's setting for D&D, The Streets of Avalon, the last 20 years in the RPG industry, and thoughts on what an RPG is. Streets of Avalon Encoded page - http://www.encodeddesigns.com/project/streets-of-avalon/ The Original Streets of Avalon KS Page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/encoded/the-streets-of-avalon?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Streets%20of%20Avalon DTRPG links Core book - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/pr...
Brett Bloczynski (Gaming and BS) - ep.113
March 30, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBJoin Craig, and his guest Brett Blocznski, as they talk about Brett's setting for D&D, The Streets of Avalon, the last 20 years in the RPG industry, and thoughts on what an RPG is. Streets of Avalon Encoded page - http://www.encodeddesigns.com/project/streets-of-avalon/ The Original Streets of Avalon KS Page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/encoded/the-streets-of-avalon?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Streets%20of%20Avalon DTRPG links Core book - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/produ...
Expert Roundtable: Competitive vs. Casual Games and Gamers - ep.112
March 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBJoin Craig and his guests, Jamie Perkins, James Baldwin, and James Doxey, as they discuss the concept of competitive versus casual games and gamers. Is there a difference? Why does the subject tend to ignite controversy? Should gaming companies cater to one or the other? Check out James Doxey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mythicFOX83 Follow Jamie Perkins on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JAMIEPERKlNS Check out Bardsung here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamforged/bardsung Ch...
Expert Roundtable: Is Marvel Crisis Protocol a Competitive Game? - ep.111
March 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBJoin Craig and his guests, Sugi, Chris, and Todd from TurnZer0, make the case that Marvel Crisis Protocol is more than a "beer and pretzel" game. Is it a great competitive game too with all the depth and agency we love? Check out the Turnzer0 podcast here: https://www.stitcher.com/show/knights-of-ren-podcast Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except re...
Mari Tokuda (Freelance Writer for Wyrd, Designer) - ep.110
March 09, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBJoin Craig and his guest, Mari Tokuda, as they discuss Mari's career, writing for Wyrd Games, designing digital games, and surviving as a freelance artist. Find everything Mari here: https://www.maritokuda.com/ Follow Mari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maritokuda Listen to her podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/6OVM2kmruoDOWer4lriV2D Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discou...
Insider Insights with Mari Tokuda (Freelance Writer for Wyrd, Designer) - ep.110
March 09, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBJoin Craig and his guest, Mari Tokuda, as they discuss Mari's career, writing for Wyrd Games, designing digital games, and surviving as a freelance artist. Find everything Mari here: https://www.maritokuda.com/ Follow Mari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maritokuda Listen to her podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/6OVM2kmruoDOWer4lriV2D Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% ...
Malifaux Path to Podium: New England Event - ep.109
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBJoin Craig and his guests as they explain how they made podium at a recent Malifaux event in New England. Check out the Knights Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/knightsoftheroundbase/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your ent...
Insider Insights with John Harper (Blades in the Dark, AGON) - ep.108
February 16, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 146 MBJoin Craig and his guest, John Harper, dive into John's process for creating the games Blades in the Dark and AGON. They discuss where the ideas came from, how the mechanics and lore developed over time, and what makes each game unique. Get everything Harper here: https://johnharper.itch.io/ Get AGON here: https://www.evilhat.com/home/agon/ Get Blades in the Dark here: https://www.evilhat.com/home/blades-in-the-dark/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The be...
John Harper (Blades in the Dark, AGON) Interview - ep.108
February 16, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 146 MBJoin Craig and his guest, John Harper, dive into John's process for creating the games Blades in the Dark and AGON. They discuss where the ideas came from, how the mechanics and lore developed over time, and what makes each game unique. Get everything Harper here: https://johnharper.itch.io/ Get AGON here: https://www.evilhat.com/home/agon/ Get Blades in the Dark here: https://www.evilhat.com/home/blades-in-the-dark/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tok...
Expert Roundtable: Why Do We Lose Games? - ep.107
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBJoin Craig, and his guests, as they discuss why they lose at games like Malifaux. It is a deep discussion about aspects of competitive mini gaming that lead to wins and losses. Check out Brian's podcast here: https://www.ascentofboardgames.com/ You can find Haunted Miniatures here: https://www.facebook.com/haunted.miniatures/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on ev...
Star Wars RPG Actual Play: Fist Full of Credits Session 3 - ep. 106
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBBe sure to listed to the previous 2 sessions to get all the action! The video on the narrative dice starring Anthony (from a previous Insider Insights episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLZfuKgeD5fl5wy96C6G-FdqwBp3qhsdSz&v=Pskbjv6nxjE Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats i...
BONUS Drop in: What's Next (February '21 Edition)
February 01, 2021 01:18 - 4 minutes - 6.38 MBCraig goes over what the podcast episode schedule is for February and March then reveals what episodes are recorded and the Patreons are voting on RIGHT NOW for April and May! Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using...
Dennis Detwiller (Magic the Gathering, Delta Green) - ep. 105
January 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBJoin Craig and his guest (Dennis Detwiller) as they discuss Dennis' career, the Delta Green RPG and the role-playing industry. Check out everything Arc Dream Publishing here: https://arcdream.com/home/ Follow Dennis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drgonzo123?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except reta...
Insider Insights: Dennis Detwiller (Magic the Gathering, Delta Green) - ep. 105
January 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBJoin Craig and his guest (Dennis Detwiller) as they discuss Dennis' career, the Delta Green RPG and the role-playing industry. Check out everything Arc Dream Publishing here: https://arcdream.com/home/ Follow Dennis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drgonzo123?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except...
Malifaux Deep Dive: Von Schill and the Freikorps - ep. 104
January 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBJoin Craig and his guests (Steve Johnston and Brian Gresham) dive in and discuss the Outcast master Von Schill and the Freikorps crew. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR1220 https://m...
Expert Roundtable: Is Play Important? - ep.103
January 05, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBJoin Craig and his guests (Heather Murphy and Patrick E. McLean) as they discuss the importance of play. Is play important for kids? For adults? Check out Patrick's work here: https://patrickemclean.substack.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Patrick-E-McLean/e/B004FOLK6K?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1606055214&sr=8-1 Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except ...
Expert Roundtable: From Warmachine to Malifaux - ep.102
December 22, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBJoin Craig and his guests (Cody, Brian and Dave) as the discuss why they loved Warmachine and Hordes, why it fell out of favor and led them to Malifaux. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR...
Insider Insights: Malifaux Explorers with Matt and Kyle (Wyrd Games) - ep. 101
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBJoin Craig as he sits down and chats with Matt Carter and Kyle Rowan (Wyrd Games) about the newest faction in Malifaux - Explorers! They discuss how they came up with the ideas and even dig into each of the new masters and keywords. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business...
Malifaux Explorers with Matt and Kyle (Wyrd Games) - ep. 101
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBJoin Craig as he sits down and chats with Matt Carter and Kyle Rowan (Wyrd Games) about the newest faction in Malifaux - Explorers! They discuss how they came up with the ideas and even dig into each of the new masters and keywords. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at...
SPECIAL 100th episode! - ep.100
December 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBWOW! Join Craig and Cody as they chat about the milestone for this podcast. Don't miss the blooper and outtake reels at the end! Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars: https://ttcombat.com/ The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRD...
Malifaux Path to Podium: Western Australian Event - ep. 99
December 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBJoin Craig as he talks to the podium for an in-person event in Australia! They had enough players that felt comfortable with the safety protocols to do what many of us miss – play a tournament in person. The guests are the three podium finishers. Ewan Bailey-Thiele, James Bryant, and Rebecca Leahy. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars: https://ttcombat.com/ The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everyth...
BONUS Drop In: Preview of a New Malifaux Podcast "Badlands Radio!"
November 23, 2020 20:23 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBJoin Craig as he shares a sneak peek of a new Malifaux podcast "Badlands Radio" Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars: https://ttcombat.com/ The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR1220 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-3...
BONUS Drop In: Preview of a New Podcast "The Boring Conversation"
November 21, 2020 14:53 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBJoin Craig as he shares a sneak peek of a new Malifaux podcast "Boring Conversation" Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars: https://ttcombat.com/ The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR1220 https://matsbymars.com/collections/3...
Insider Insights with Lewis Clarke (Carnevale, Dropship, and Rumbleslam) - ep. 98
November 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBJoin Craig as his guest, Lewis Clarke, discuss the behind the scenes of game development with TTCombat. Check out the new retail store in Bromley, UK: Check out all their games and terrain here: https://www.facebook.com/trolltraderbromley/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars: https://ttcombat.com/ The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the ...
Lewis Clarke (Carnevale, Dropship, and Rumbleslam) - ep. 98
November 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBJoin Craig as his guest, Lewis Clarke, discuss the behind the scenes of game development with TTCombat. Check out the new retail store in Bromley, UK: Check out all their games and terrain here: https://www.facebook.com/trolltraderbromley/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars: https://ttcombat.com/ The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the ...
Star Wars RPG Actual Play: Fist Full of Credits Session 2 - ep. 97
November 10, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBJoin Craig as his players (Nick Westbrook, Robert Singer, Roman Hechenberger, Keith Suderman, and Vaclav Muzik) continue on an epic Star Wars adventure using Fantasy Flight's Edge of Empire system. This is session 2; the crew has won a scuffle in a bar in Hutt space and now they embark on their first adventure! Music and sound created using SyrinScape: https://syrinscape.com/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the p...
The Mechanical History of Malifaux - ep. 96
November 03, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBJoin Craig as his guests, Andrew Lubich and Mark Williams talk about the mechanical evolution of Wyrd Games' Malifaux from 1st edition through 3rd edition. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THI...
Bryce Johnston (Dark Souls the Card Game and Guild Ball) - ep. 95
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBJoin Craig as his guest, Bryce Johnston, discuss the behind the scenes of game development. They cover many topics including playtesting, reality of the industry, trends and inclusion. Check out Bryce's pod here: https://anayeforgames.buzzsprout.com/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in ...
Insider Insights with Bryce Johnston (Dark Souls the Card Game and Guild Ball) - ep. 95
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBJoin Craig as his guest, Bryce Johnston, discuss the behind the scenes of game development. They cover many topics including playtesting, reality of the industry, trends and inclusion. Check out Bryce's pod here: https://anayeforgames.buzzsprout.com/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mat...
Malifaux Deep Dive: Mei Feng and the Foundry - ep. 94
October 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBJoin Craig as his guests (Brandon Lynch and Jeremy Peace) give in-depth analysis and advice on Mei Feng and the Foundry crew for Malifaux. They explain their core crews, must-take models, key plays, and strategies along with secrets on how to counter them. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the bes...
The Case for Godtear: Should you be playing this game? - ep. 93
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBJoin Craig as his guests (James Doxey and Pete Kain) explain why they love the game Godtear from Steamforged games. Check out James' blog here: https://grumpysarn.wixsite.com/objectivehex Check out Pete's podcast here: https://ragequitwire.podbean.com/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best...
Malifaux Path to Podium: Summer Vassal League - ep. 92
September 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBJoin Craig as his guests (Bryan Bauer, Alexander Sälldin, and Oliver Hedges) talk through how they finished in the top 3 for this global event. They discuss, round-by-round what crews the brought, why they brought them, and what key decisions in each match led them to a top finish. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. S...
Star Wars RPG Actual Play: Fist Full of Credits Session 1 - ep. 91
September 15, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBJoin Craig as his players (Nick Westbrook, Robert Singer, Roman Hechenberger, Keith Suderman, and Vaclav Muzik) embark on an epic Star Wars adventure using Fantasy Flight's Edge of Empire system. This is session 1 where you get to meet the crew. The action starts on the smuggler's moon of Nar Shaddaa, deep in Hutt space. A fight breaks out in a local bar and these five are right in the middle of it. Music and sound created using SyrinScape: https://syrinscape.com/ Support us on Patreon!...
Insider Insight: Craft to Career with Chris van der Linden of Loresmyth - ep. 90
September 08, 2020 13:54 - 1 hour - 92 MBJoin Craig and his guest, Chris van der Linden, as they discuss how Chris took a hobby and a creative outlet and transformed it into a successful gaming business. Chris covers the small steps he took and a few of the leaps of faith. They discuss using Kickstarter and transitioning from day job to full time. Check out all of the great Loresmyth products here: https://loresmyth.com/ Hurry! Don't miss out on their latest Kickstarter!!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/loresmyth/wondrou...
Chris van der Linden of Loresmyth - ep. 90
September 08, 2020 13:54 - 1 hour - 92 MBJoin Craig and his guest, Chris van der Linden, as they discuss how Chris took a hobby and a creative outlet and transformed it into a successful gaming business. Chris covers the small steps he took and a few of the leaps of faith. They discuss using Kickstarter and transitioning from day job to full time. Check out all of the great Loresmyth products here: https://loresmyth.com/ Hurry! Don't miss out on their latest Kickstarter!!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/loresmyth/wondrous-e...