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Why We Roll

The Stillfleet Studio

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Why We Roll is a streaming show and podcast about designing tabletop roleplaying games, hosted by Chris Pickett (Danse Macabre) and Wythe Marschall (Stillfleet). Chris and Wythe host in-depth conversations with professional game designers with a focus on contemporary indie TTRPGs. They also occasionally run actual-play sessions and offer behind-the-scenes looks at the games they’re developing. Topics covered to date include game-design inspirations and best practices, the politics of games, ...
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This Dungeon is Occupied

Illideen, Thorn, Robbie

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A trio of Dungeon Masters, Game Masters, or as we call ourselves, Story Weavers, Illideen, Thorn, and Pup Nueve discuss Dungeons and Dragons and other Table Top Role-Playing Games to entertain and inspire new and veteran players! Listen in to different topics, ideas, stories, and interviews related to TTRPGs every other week on Thursdays!
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Pour your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair and join Kim and Jocelyn as they chat about all things tabletop gaming on A Double Double 'n Dice podcast. We’ll be talking about a different topic each week from board games, RPGs, CGs and more. We hope you’ll join us to sit back, chill out, and enjoy the conversation about anything ‘n everything tabletop gaming.
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The Red Dice Diaries

Red Dice Diaries

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A journey through the world of RPGs from the viewpoint of a long-time GM and player. RSS feed: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1812670.rss Where else to find me: https://wheretofind.me/@Reddicediaries Leave a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/RDDRPGPodcast reddicediaries.substack.com
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Roll to Save

Iain Wilson

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Three middle-aged nerds dive deep into the golden age of tabletop RPGs, covering the classics from the 80s and 90s that shaped the hobby we love today. Iain and Jason banter their way through gaming history while Steve desperately tries to keep them on topic—and occasionally succeeds. Whether you're a grognard who lived through THAC0 or a newcomer curious about what to do with all those lovely polyhederal dice you've aquired, we've got you covered with historical deep-dives, roundtable discu ...
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The Crowned Heathens Podcast

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco

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No stupid questions here. Join Marissa, Matthew, and Sacco each week for video game discussions. From our favourite all-time video games to games we couldn't finish, we'll be discussing a variety of video games, including Playstation, Xbox, mobile, and PC games. Weekly discussions also include games we're currently playing from all genres – with several tangents for your enjoyment. After all, when there are no stupid questions, every topic is on the table. Genres you can expect we'll talk ab ...
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Pokemon Monday

GamesRadar

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Pokemon Monday is GamesRadar's only podcast devoted 100% to all things Pokemon. Step into the bizarre hivemind of several adult Pokemon fantatics each Monday as we bring you a no-frills, raw and unedited passionate Pokemon discussion covering breaking news, events, and whatever else is on our singularly devoted Pokemon brains. No Pokemon-related topic is off limits.
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MechaDragon

MechaDragon

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A Geek/Nerd Culture Podcast! We discuss all the geeky/nerdy stuff you love, from movies and TV to video games, comics, and fiction of all manner to tabletop RPGs, geek culture, space and technology topics, and and everything sci-fi & fantasy. Follow us on: Twitter @MechaDragonShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MechaDragonShow/ Instagram @mechadragonshow Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mecha-dragon/support
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Prompted Writing Podcast

Isabelle Searle

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This is the show where we take one writing prompt and run with it! We write everything from science fiction, to fantasy, to realism. We also discuss topics such as fan fiction, RPGs and how to defeat writer's block. If you're looking to hear some original creative writing, or if you're a writer looking for inspiration and writing tips, give us a listen! Want to get involved with our show? Find us on Instagram @promptedwritingpodcast and DM us.
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Let’s talk about tabletop RPGs. Not just D&D but anything that comes to mind to help move the hobby forward. Want to hear about maximizing your Gamemaster (GM) game..Let’s do it! Need some ideas for character design or your role-playing foo...why not! Maybe we get a little animated about topics and things that get us excited but that’s part of the fun! We will cover many general topics with examples from Dungeon and Dragons, Savage Worlds, and many other games.
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Nobody Important

Justin Wicklum

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Four friends get together once a week to discuss their views on video game related topics, spending somewhere around 15 minutes discussing and getting a little of topic at times.
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Out of Game

Out of Game

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Out of Game is a monthly podcast about tabletop gaming, focused on unique discussion topics related to board games, card games, RPG’s, gamers, and gamer culture.
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Radio Free Borderlands: A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast

Radio Free Borderlands: A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast

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Radio Free Borderlands is a show about D&D spanning the entire run of the game. You will get the past, present, and future of the game, along with product reviews, retro reviews, gaming advice, talk on the culture of gamers, and whatever can be shoehorned into the overall narrative of D&D. No matter what edition you play, you will find topics on it.
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Welcome to Deep Dive Podcast with Jaimie Good, where hosts Jaimie Good and Alexander take you on a thoughtful and adventurous journey through a wide range of topics. From the intricacies of philosophy and psychology to the immersive worlds of video games, literature, and art, this podcast dives headfirst into complex and fascinating subjects. Whether you’re curious about human consciousness, unraveling the hidden themes in your favorite RPGs, or just looking for a great conversation about li ...
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Dice and Slice Podcast

Dice and Slice Podcast

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Dice and Slice is a podcast dedicated to tabletop gaming using the Pathfinder 2esystem! Come discuss with us! This podcast includes: Discussions: Want to know more about the rules behind the game? Listen in as we discuss various aspects of different tabletop RPG's. Each episode will focus on a different topic. Classes, ancestries, game mechanics, how best to NOT DIE as a PC, or how best to MURDER YOUR PARTY as a GM. All of the above and more can be found here. Support this podcast: https://p ...
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Crit Academy is a Dungeons and Dragons talk show. Our goal is to deliver guidance and inspiration to both players and game masters. Each week we have a round-table-style discussion about the world's greatest roleplaying game. Topics covered include D&D news, official released content, playtest material, third-party content, publishing, homebrew, and so much more. In addition to our main topic, each week we have our unearthed tips and tricks segment where we provide a monster variant, encount ...
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Welcome to Video Game Podcast, your ultimate destination for all things gaming! At Video Game Podcast, we bring you a dynamic mix of the latest news, in-depth reviews, and engaging discussions about the gaming world. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to gaming, our episodes are designed to keep you entertained, informed, and inspired. Each episode of the Video Game Podcast dives deep into topics like the hottest releases, industry trends, and the stories behind your favorite titles. Fr ...
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Welcome to our One Hundred and Fifty Sixth episode! Our podcast is dedicated to all things board games, RPGs, CGs and more. Pour your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair 'cuz we are ready to roll. In this week's episode, we talk Clix and lots of board games that Kim played at board game day. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Until next time, on a Double Double…
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This is a bonus episode to keep your ears occupied while Wythe and I take a much needed winter break! This episode of Thunderquack's Perfect Ten is from October 7th, 2025—right at the beginning of our Danse Macabre KS campaign! Tune in as I (Chris) chat with our buddy and collaborator, Michael Cohen about one of my favorite video games: Fromsoftwar…
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Welcome to our One Hundred and Fifty Fifth episode! Our podcast is dedicated to all things board games, RPGs, CGs and more. Pour your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair 'cuz we are ready to roll. In this week's episode, we talk Clix and a Christmas game, Santa's Workshop. HAPPY HOLIDAYS 7 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Until next time, on a Double Double ‘…
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Dan and Paul close out Season 7 of Wandering DMs with their annual Year in Review, looking back at what defined the season. They revisit standout episodes, recurring topics, and memorable conversations, along with the moments where the show broke from its usual patterns. From deep dives into core play procedures and campaign structure, to episodes …
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Ahoy and welcome aboard the good ship Why We Roll! This week, we talk with Moss Powers from Brewist Tabletop Games about their nautical- / Christian-horror TTRPG, HELLWHALERS. Tune in as we chat about pushing token economies, creating expansions, WHALES, and the eternal question – can you actually win a TTRPG? Checkout Brewist here: https://brewist…
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Cast: Robbie as Chaddious Vorkeek Thorn as Shade and Teddy Ravyn as Dis Forrest as Ugleo Keys as Quinari Pagemaster Penny as Harrye Illideen as The Story Weaver ______ Some content, ideas, items, etc. are based on or directly used, with permission, from the following content creators: @betterspellcaster @adramastesGM @logan art L.A.W./ @Legion.Artw…
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Paul & Dan reflect on the state of illusions in D&D, across the many editions of the game. Can a basic illusion deal actual damage to your character, or not? Can they trap your character in hallucinatory pit? How robust is an illusory monster, and what can your character do to counter the peril? The answers may surprise you! Read Dan's blog on "Pha…
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On this episode of WWR, we chat with higher ed specialist and designer of the S.A.N. (Simple and Narrative) game engine, Anthony Kurza. Join us as we discuss using TTRPGs to foster leadership and identity development, creating systems and adventures for students, teaching TTRPG design, and more! Make sure to check out Anthony's work: Website: kurzp…
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Welcome to our One Hundred and Fifty Fourth episode! Our podcast is dedicated to all things board games, RPGs, CGs and more. Pour your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair 'cuz we are ready to roll. In this week's episode, we talk about all the games we played at our board game day. Until next time, on a Double Double ‘n Dice! -------------- T…
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In this episode of the podcast Hannah and myself are talking to one of our friends Rob Benefer about his history with D&D, how he runs games and what his perfect version of the game would be. If you want to see Rob playing through an assortment of computer games with the added bonus of amusing commentary and chat interaction you can find him on the…
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Get in touch with us! What if rebellion began as an act of love? Demon: the Fallen was the final game in the original World of Darkness line, and we chart it's - painfully - short history. Was it fun to play fallen angels from the dawn of time, or was this just more angst hiding under a different colour of trenchcoat? Join us to find out! Contact u…
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On this very special episode of WWR, we hit the floor of the Philadelphia Convention Center for PAX Unplugged 2025! While at the con, we had the pleasure of chatting with five of our favorite designers and AP performers, which we've stitched together into one episode for your listening convenience. John Boyle of Bright Bard Games (https://brightbar…
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Dan and Paul discuss the often-overlooked idea that players can (and perhaps should) prepare for a D&D session. Using Gary Gygax’s “Successful Adventures” section from the back of the AD&D 1E Player’s Handbook, they explore how early D&D expected parties to organize missions, plan loadouts, coordinate spells, establish marching formations, avoid un…
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Get in touch with us! Welcome to the Hollow Men - a dramatised Hunter: The Reckoning solo actual play. Courtney deals with the fall out from the fight at the Depot, and the fact that the police officer helping her appears wrong to her Second Sight. All music and sound effects from Epidemic Sound. Thanks to our voice actors Karen Pope, Heather Hanem…
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Get in touch with us! Welcome to the Hollow Men - our Hunter: The Reckoning solo actual play. In this episode we interoduce you to the world of the Hollow Men as well as providing a walk through of character creation. If you want to skip the boring rulesy bits just listen to the first twenty minutes or so and then you can bounce to episode 1! Thank…
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Get in touch with us! Welcome to the Hollow Men - a Hunter: the Reckoning dramatised solo actual play. In this episode, we meet our protagonist, Courtney Webster, whose meeting at a bar with a contact doesn't go exactly as planned. All music and soud effects from Epidemic Sound. Thanks to the following for lending their wonderful voice talent to th…
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Dan and Paul discuss the art of pacing a tabletop RPG session without taking away player agency. How can a GM speed up play when the group burrows into side plots, or slow things down when players sprint straight toward the finale? When should you intervene to shape the tempo, and when should you simply let the party set the pace themselves? They a…
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Welcome to our One Hundred and Fifty Third episode! Our podcast is dedicated to all things board games, RPGs, CGs and more. Pour your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair 'cuz we are ready to roll. In this week's episode, we talk about more Zombicide and SWU. ----- Jocelyn and Kim are doing board game day and we want to hear from you of what w…
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In this episode I’m going to be talking about one of the first books I read, way back in the 90s when I first started to dip my toes into the hobby. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the episode, have you run a tavern siege and how did it work out or any other suggestions you may have? You can leave a comment on the episode or you can drop us a vo…
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Big blanket spoiler warning on this whole episode. This week the Heathens discuss their favourite video game endings. Matt fumbles the segue, Marissa likes RPGs, and Sacco likes Halo. Games we talk about this week: Life is Strange, Portal, Baldur’s Gate 3, Final Fantasy XV, Halo 3, Halo Reach, Bioshock Infinite, Batman Arkham City, Call of Duty Bla…
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Get your shopping lists written and your sh*t guns loaded, kids—we're taking a trip to the mall. On this episode of WWR, we're chatting about HYPERMALL: UNLIMITED VIOLENCE with creator and author, JD Clément! We get into late stage capitalism, visceral body horror in games, and tips for learning (and forgetting) graphic design on the fly. Finally, …
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Dan and Paul dive into the world of West Marches campaigns - a style of play built around open exploration, rotating players, and player-driven adventure. With Critical Role's new campaign borrowing some West Marches ideas, it’s the perfect time to ask: what problems does this format solve, what new ones does it create, and when does it really shin…
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In this episode of the podcast we start by answering a voicemail from Riley of the Diagetic Advancement podcast and then move on to talk about some of the benefits of occasionally stepping out of character in an RPG. Many thanks to Riley for the voicemail, you can check out the Diagetic Advancement podcast at: https://open.spotify.com/show/35GgOCNa…
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Explore the worlds of weird little guys with us as we chat with game designer Will Jobst of Good Luck Press, creator of Torq, This Discord has Ghosts in It (with Adam Vass), Black Mass, and—recently—Plasmodics! We talk about designing mutant freaks in the weird future, 'demaking' vintage TTRPGs, imagining a better future through gaming, and more! G…
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Welcome to our One Hundred and Fifty Second episode! Our podcast is dedicated to all things board games, RPGs, CGs and more. Pour your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair 'cuz we are ready to roll. In this week's episode, we talk about Heroclix and some other stuff. ----- Jocelyn and Kim are doing board game day and we want to hear from you o…
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If you got stranded on a deserted island what video games would you bring with you. That's the import question, who cares about what you'll bring to survive. Join the Heathens in talking about what games they think they can play over and over again! Matt gets his segue stolen, Marissa doesn't want to share how long she's played BG3, and Sacco is si…
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For our final week of funding Danse Macabre on Kickstarter, we present to you... THE BLOOD THIEVES—a DM actual play with the incredible Jenn de la Vega, Mike Rugnetta, and Bijan Stephen of Fun City! Can our Pilgrims uncover the mysteries behind Zehmet the Witch and the elusive anti-theriac? Listen to find out! • Danse Macabre on Kickstarter: stillf…
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Dan & Paul get to chat with Keith Ammann -- renowned author of The Monsters Know What They're Doing -- about his newest book on D&D monsters, Making Enemies. This time Keith explores everything that goes into creating monsters from the ground up: size, number, and level of challenge; monster habitats; monster motivations; monsters as metaphors; mon…
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Shade and Quinari have a word with Gunkfangs, Dis is able to change more easily, and the party becomes closer together. Cast: Robbie "Bone Daddy" as Chaddious Vorkeek Thorn as Shade and Teddy Ravyn as Dis Forrest as Ugleo Keys as Quinari Pagemaster Penny as Harrye Illideen as The Story Weaver ______ Some content, ideas, items, etc. are based on or …
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On this special AP episode of Why We Roll, we play a one-shot of Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying with Shubha, Teddy, and Zan from Kickstarter United—the union that supports both KS workers and creators. Tune in for medieval hijinks and labor politics as our Pilgrims uncover a plot to replace the hard working peasants of Constantinople wi…
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Welcome to our One Hundred and Fifty First episode! Our podcast is dedicated to all things board games, RPGs, CGs and more. Pour your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair 'cuz we are ready to roll. In this week's episode, we talk about something special! ----- Dice Masters Event: Saturday November 1 at Games by James in the Ridgedale Mall in M…
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Get in touch with us! What happens when an RPG asks you to play the dead, feed on emotion, and also hand over your own inner critic to another player? We go deep on Wraith: The Oblivion, the most haunting corner of the World of Darkness, unpacking why its ideas still feel daring: fetters that tether you to the living, pathos that turns feelings int…
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Ohhhhhhhhhh CANADA! This week the Heathens look at the game studios that call Canada home. Matt doesn't give Canada any credit, Marissa corrects the Matts, and Sacco pisses off Marissa. Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age The Veilguard, Far Cry, Baldur’s Gate 3, A Little to the Left, Tunic, Boyfriend Dungeon, Pupperazi, Balatro, Outlast, Sout…
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Dan & Paul chat with D&D historian Shannon Appelcline -- who's back with his most ambitious work to date. A sprawling 4-volume Origins set, providing a detailed look at every single product created in the early days of official Dungeons & Dragons publications. Including all of Original D&D, Basic D&D, and Advanced D&D 1st Edition, everything is her…
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It’s getting near to the spooky time of year and, as is our tradition, Hannah and myself have been watching horror movies, a few that we saw recently have made us think about running a tavern siege in RPGs, we discuss it in this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod…
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On this episode, Wythe sits down to gab with Lauren Bilanko, owner of Twenty Sided in Brooklyn, NY and creator of the Mystic Aether Reverie divination deck (available now!). The two chat about Twenty Sided, Lauren's Mystic Aether setting, and the intersections between divination and TTRPGs. Twenty Sided: https://twentysidedstore.com/ Grab a copy of…
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Welcome to our One Hundred and Fiftieth episode! Our podcast is dedicated to all things board games, RPGs, CGs and more. Pour your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair 'cuz we are ready to roll. In this week's episode, We celebrate our 150th episode! Gaming Rules - Dice Masters Happy Thanksgiving to our fellow Canadians! Until next time, on a …
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Get in touch with us! Stakes make stories breathe. We sit down with Jon Cohen - writer, host, and designer behind Tale of the Manticore and One Shot in the Dark - to explore why consequence beats comfort, how a hybrid format turns solo play into gripping audio drama, and what it takes to build a one-shot that actually ends in one sitting. Jon walks…
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Hey Why We Rollers, Wythe and Chris here with a BIG announcement: We are LIVE with Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying on Kickstarter, all through October! Make sure to check out the game, spread the word, and back us as we bring the post-apocalyptic medieval world to print! Danse Macabre Kickstarter: https://stillfleet.com/danse/ Check out …
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The final/major bosses in video games gets all the love. Sometimes a game has awesome mini bosses that stay with you. This week we discuss our favourite mini bosses from our favourite games. Matt has a decent segue, Marissa likes Dragon Age, and Sacco disappoints/excites? Games we talk about this week: Animal Crossing, Dragon Age The Veilguard, Hal…
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Back the Scorched Basin Kickstarter campaign, funding until Wednesday, October 8th! www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/scorched-basin On this episode of Why We Roll, we sit down for a great conversation with Tom and Bodhi, the father-son duo behind Homie and the Dude, creators of Scorched Basin, now funding on Kickstarter! We get into des…
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Get in touch with us! To: [email protected] From: witness1 Fellow imbued, I must report a disturbing incident. Our latest transmission regarding the Mission was compromised. The audio files were corrupted - the music loud, blaring, almost as if something didn't want this information shared. You know what I'm talking about. They got to it. B…
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