<p>Fantasy is incredible, but it quietly became the default in tabletop RPGs.In this episode, I break down the “Tolkien Effect”: how one style of fantasy shapes player expectations, design choices, and why non-fantasy genres often feel underappreciated.Music credits: Fantasy Epic - Evgeni Razmanov</p>

Fantasy is incredible, but it quietly became the default in tabletop RPGs.In this episode, I break down the “Tolkien Effect”: how one style of fantasy shapes player expectations, design choices, and why non-fantasy genres often feel underappreciated.Music credits: Fantasy Epic - Evgeni Razmanov

5 - The Tolkien Effect

Vindicast is a podcast about tabletop roleplaying games, hosted by Kenneth: An experienced Game Master and TTRPG designer. Each episode offers practical advice on building engaging campaigns, running better sessions, and improving as a storyteller. The focus is on horror, fantasy, and dystopian genres, with tips and insights grounded in real play experience. The show may also feature actual play episodes or TTRPG design related talk with special guests.

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