TABLETOP TALK - Third Floor Wars show

TABLETOP TALK - Third Floor Wars

Summary: 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 this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

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 Karen Twelves & Sean Nittner (Improv for Gamers) Interview: ep. 165 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:03

Can players and GMs get more from their sessions with improv tools?    Craig sits down with Karen Twelves and Sean Nittner to discuss the new Improv for Gamers 2nd edition. Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeanNittner Big Bad Online: https://www.bigbadcon.com/ Fundraiser: https://www.mightycause.com/story/Bigbadonline2022 New EHP Projects: https://www.evilhat.com/home/project-status/ Improv for Gamers: https://gamefound.com/projects/evil-hat/improv-for-gamers?refcode=zb0E8FZxpk2MtgBOoaGz-Q *********************  Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.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/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 John Harper & Sean Nittner RPG Round Table Interview: ep. 164 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:35:48

Why will John Harper give up on an idea?  What makes Sean Nittner sought after as a design collaborator?  How does Craig prepare for interviews?  These three sit down and interview each other and cover a range of topics in the RPG space.  Check out the latest from Evil Hat: https://gamefound.com/projects/evil-hat/improv-for-gamers  Get more Sean: https://seannittner.com/  Get more John: https://johnharper.itch.io/  Support John: https://www.patreon.com/johnharper  *********************  Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.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/thirdfloorwars  Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw  Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!  You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message  You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 Jason Morningstar (Fiasco, Desperation, Night Witches) Interview: ep. 163 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:21:19

Ground-breaking designer?  Yes.  Enthusiastic ambassador to the hobby?  Yes.  Kind and generous person?  Also, yes. Craig sits down with Jason Morningstar and discusses his approach to making many of the games we love.  They talk about LARPing and where the hobby is today. Check out his two newest games: https://bullypulpitgames.com/games/desperation/ Support him here: https://www.patreon.com/bullypulpitgames Check out all his great games here: https://bullypulpitgames.com/ ********************* Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube. Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 Shannon Appelcline (Designers & Dragons) Interview: ep. 162 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:01:28

The entire history of RPGs over the last five decades in TWO HOURS?   We try! I talk with Shannon Appelcine, the author of the Designers & Dragons books, about the previous 50 years of the hobby. Designers & Dragons PDFs: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/141205/Designers--Dragons-The-Complete-Set-BUNDLE Designers & Dragons Hardcovers: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/141206/Designers--Dragons-The-Complete-Hardcover-Set-BUNDLE Designers & Dragons Lost Histories: https://www.patreon.com/designersanddragons Monthly History Column: http://designers-and-dragons.rpg.net/ Shannon's Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/designersanddragons) ********************* Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube. Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 Ed Greenwood (Forgotten Realms, Fate of the Norns) Interview: ep. 161 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:43:28

Who made the Forgotten Realms? Craig sits down with the father of the Forgotten Realms, a (or THE) setting for Dungeons & Dragons. Fate of Norns: https://www.fateofthenorns.com/store/ Norns' Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AthCliathRPG Ed's Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AEd+Greenwood&s=relevancerank&text=Ed+Greenwood&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 _____ Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube. Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 Ron Edwards (The Forge, Adept Play, Sorcerer) Interview: ep. 160 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:38:35

Buckle up and listen as Craig sits down with Ron Edwards, and they talk about The Forge, the games he makes, the games we play, and how we play them.   https://adeptplay.com/ (Adept Play website) https://www.patreon.com/doctorxaos (Patreon) https://discord.gg/7p9mC3u (non-expiring invite to Discord server) _____ Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube. Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 Willow Jay (Webworld, Liminal_) Interview: ep. 159 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:07

Giant spider apocalypse??  Sign me up! Join Craig as he sits down with Willow Jay, the creator of the RPGs Webworld and Liminal_. Check out Craig's flip through of Webworld here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZN4FBTxD0s Back Liminal_ here: https://t.co/Uj34X35PFZ Exalted Funeral: https://t.co/GN4Wwb49pJ Willow's Itch: https://t.co/hh5pv0iWRj Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com/ Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube. Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 Joe O'Brien (Glass Cannon Network) Interview: ep. 158 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:36:34

How did The Glass Cannon Network start?? Join Craig as he sits down with Joe O'Brien, one of the founders of the amazing Glass Cannon Network.  They discuss the origins of the network and the reality of running an RPG media empire. Follow Joe here: https://twitter.com/joeobriensbrain Check out Glass Cannon Here: https://glasscannonnetwork.com/ Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com/ Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube. Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 Goodman Games (Dungeon Crawl Classics) Interview: ep. 157 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:40:07

Why do people LOVE Dungeon Crawl Classics??? Join Craig as he sits down with some of the team responsible for the game and its supplements. They discuss the origins of the game, the signature features like the dice and the funnel, and their creative process. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/devillich/dungeon-crawl-classics-100-music-of-the-spheres-is-chaos https://goodman-games.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/GoodmanGames Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/goodmangamesofficial Sign up for Tuesday Night Demo Club https://goodman-games.com/blog/2022/01/02/sign-up-for-dcc-demo-night-46/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sign-up-for-dcc-demo-night-46 The DCC fan group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/527870840612215 Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com/ Support the show for as little as $1 month: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube. Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 Thomas Balding (Infinite Odyssey Games) Interview: ep. 156 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:23

Join Craig while he sits down with author and designer Thomas Balding. Thomas discusses their newest RPG, Other Earths. Other Earths Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/infiniteodyssey/other-earths Infinite Odyssey Games Instagram: @infiniteodysseygaming Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com/ Support the show for as little as $1 month:  https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube. Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 Navi and Shawn Drake (Court of Blades) Interview - ep.120 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:22:33

Join 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 on itch.io: https://acoupleofdrakes.itch.io/ Please 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-36-mats Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 Johnn Four (5-Room Dungeon) Interview: ep. 155 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:10

Join Craig while he sits down with author and designer, Johnn Four.  They discuss his approach to creating the popular 5-Room Dungeon concept and books. Get everything Johnn Four and 5-Room here: https://www.roleplayingtips.com/ Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube. 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: THIRDFLOOR0322 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get a gift by mentioning Third Floor Wars in your order notes) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 Ian Yusem (Hull Breach, The Drain) Interview: ep. 154 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:13:03

Join Craig while he sits down with author and designer, Ian Yusem.  They discuss his approach to creating popular Mothership content like The Drain and Hull Breach. Hull Breach Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yusem/hull-breach-vol-1?ref=3tqj1o His blog: https://uncannyspheres.blogspot.com/ The Drain: https://ian-yusem.itch.io/the-drain Moonbase Blues: https://ian-yusem.itch.io/moonbase-blues Dissident Whispers: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/317424/Dissident-Whispers Wizard People, Dear Reader: https://archive.org/details/wizard-people/wiz1.mp3 Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube. 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: THIRDFLOOR0322 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get a gift by mentioning Third Floor Wars in your order notes) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 USFT Announcement: Bonus Malifaux News | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:11:35

Join Craig as he discusses BIG news for the future of the Malifaux US Faux Tour! Join Craig as he discusses the future of the US Faux Tour Links: https://www.facebook.com/CCCPod/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3Fis25jedaiqoWsjWeqKxM Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube. 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: THIRDFLOOR0621 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get a gift by mentioning Third Floor Wars in your order notes) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

 Gaming and BS: BONUS episode | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:20:15

Bonus cross-promotion episode! Enjoy this episode of Gaming and BS from their archive. Check out all their work here: https://gamingandbs.com/ Check out our live streaming content on Twitch. Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube. 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: THIRDFLOOR0621 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get a gift by mentioning Third Floor Wars in your order notes) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thirdfloorwars/support

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