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Do 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 th ...
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What 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 ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠…
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How 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 &…
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How 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!…
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How 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: ⁠⁠…
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What 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 lit…
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Who 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 Mik…
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What 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 …
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What 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) @BuzziEdoardo@dice.camp (Mastodon) @buzziedoardo.bsky.social (BlueSky) https://edoardo-buzzi.itch.io/ ******************…
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Step 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 b…
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What 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Your 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 *********…
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How 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 PlaytestDetails on Stewpot Craig does a retrospective on the podcast episodes and actual plays released from The Third Floor in 20…
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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 this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to supportthe show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https…
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Listen 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://…
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Listen 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 supportthe show: ?a…
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Join 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://redrac…
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Craig 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.game…
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Join 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 #Shiver…
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Cezar 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.i…
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Kyle 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/vagrantson…
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We 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-Q…
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Craig 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…
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Join 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 HEREhttps://www.claraefferin.com/Contact her for commission work HEREhttps://www.claraefferin.com/contact*********************Support the show for as little as $1 month…
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Craig 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 yea…
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When 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://…
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Craig 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 …
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Could 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 o…
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Craig 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.…
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Craig 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/thirdfloor…
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200 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,…
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What 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…
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How 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-doub…
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Imagine 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.s…
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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/stoneburner Follow RP on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RPDeshaies Fari: https://farirpgs.com/ ********************* Support the show for as little as …
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Where 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:…
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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-wLe8GKfeyVlewUAnSQ Alex's work: https://www.d…
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How 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 p…
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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. Link to Crap Movie Bonanz…
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What if the candles at the table are for the game, not the atmosphere? Join me in discussing Ten Candles, To Serve Her Wintery Hunger, and more with Stephen Dewey. Where the idea of Ten Candles came from? What was his process to bring the popular horror RPG to light? https://cavalrygames.com/ten-candles https://cavalrygames.com/to-serve ***********…
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What if Mothership had MAGIC??? 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. https://worldsbywatt.itch.io/ https://cloudempress.com/ ********************* Go to the Writer's Ro…
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Is King Arthur Pendragon the only PERFECT RPG ever made? Craig talks with David Larkins, line editor at Chaosium for the King Arthur Pendragon RPG, to find out. Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirlarkins Berlin the Wicked City: https://www.chaosium.com/berlin-the-wicked-city-hardcover/ King Arthur Pendragon" https://www.chaosium.com/pendragon-rpg/ ***…
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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 ********************* Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea adventures! https…
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Are you ready to play high school students who share a deep love of music and start a band? Craig sits with Gregg and Deric of Session One Studios, makers of LIMELIGHT, the RPG. Website: https://sessiononestudios.com Itch.io: https://sessiononestudios.itch.io/ Twitter: @session1studios Twitter: @glauer42 Email: info@sessiononestudios.com Email: gre…
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Into the Odd but PURE horror? Craig sits down with Nick from Goblin Archives and talks about their games Liminal Horror and its supplements. Blog: https://goblinarchives.blot.im/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/goblin_archives Liminal Horror: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/liminal-horror-pdf?_pos=1&_psq=liminal%3B&_ss=e&_v=1.0 The Mall: https…
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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-r…
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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-play…
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Are any good games coming out of Brazil? The short answer is "yes," and Diogo Nogueira leads the charge. Craig and Diogo talk about his process for creating OSR-inspired games. We learn his approach from his unique path to making games through the writing of his ENie-nominated OSE module. Old Skull Publishing: https://oldskull-publishing.com/ Insta…
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Monsters that battle against the Apocalypse while trying to retain some shred of their humanity? Yes. Please. 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-keys Oathbreakers…
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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. Dead Belt KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acoupleofdrakes/deadbelt Itch: https://acoupleofdrakes.itch.io/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dead-belt Hardspace: Shipbreaker https://…
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