Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game Design

Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game Design episodes:

• 05.27.2024

  Spencer Campbell's Rule of Three

  This week I'm joined by Spencer Campbell to discuss adventurous raccoons, semi-domesticated hyenas, and more. This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/bastionland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As always you can find out more about Bastionland at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.bastionland.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Attribution: Dragon and Toast by...

  
• 05.20.2024

  Andy Chambers' Rule of Three

  This week I'm joined by the legendary Andy Chambers to talk about deadly viruses, space bugs, and flying with your eyes closed. This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/bastionland⁠⁠⁠⁠ As always you can find out more about Bastionland at...

  
• 05.06.2024

  Kelsey Dionne's Rule of Three

  This week I'm joined by ⁠Kelsey Dionne to talk about stacky-pully, CD-ROM character builders, and one of the best books of GM advice ever written. This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/bastionland⁠⁠⁠ As always you can find out...

  
• 04.29.2024

  Mike Hutchinson's Rule of Three

  This week I'm joined by Mike Hutchinson to talk about nostalgia for the party you just missed, being lured away from pitched battles, and the most frustrating board game experience of my life. This Podcast was made possible by Patreon...

  
• 04.22.2024

  Laurie O'Connel's Rule of Three

  This week I'm joined by Laurie O'Connel to talk about a game where you're forced to sit out, another where you all play the same character, and an RPG that wound up as a divorce court drama. This Podcast was...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Quintin Smith's Rule of Three

  This week I'm joined by Quintin Smith of Quinns' Quest to talk about horrible caves, sleazy deals, and the most popular RPG in the world (not that one). This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland As always you...

  
• 03.02.2022

  Into the Odd: Jason Tocci

  Welcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary. Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family. This week I'm joined by Jason Tocci of Pretendo Games As always you...

  
• 02.22.2022

  Into the Odd: Sam Doebler

  Welcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary. Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family. This week I'm joined by Sam Doebler of Dreaming Dragonslayer As always you...

  
• 02.15.2022

  Into the Odd: Isaac Williams

  Welcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary. Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family. This week I'm joined by Isaac Williams, creator of Mausritter. As always you...

  
• 02.08.2022

  Into the Odd: Yochai Gal

  Welcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary. Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family. This week I'm joined by Yochai Gal, creator of the Cairn RPG. As...

  
• 02.01.2022

  Into the Odd: Ava Islam

  Welcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary. Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family. This week I'm joined by Ava Islam of Kill Jester, creator of...

  
• 01.25.2022

  Into the Odd: Johan Nohr

  Welcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary, here forth known as ITORAC. Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family. This week I'm joined by Johan Nohr,...

  
• 04.26.2021

  Rule of Three - Alan Gerding

  Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about. This week I'm joined by Alan Gerding of Tuesday Knight Games. This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at...

  
• 04.19.2021

  Rule of Three - Brendan S

  Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about. This week I'm joined by one of my favourite RPG writers, Brendan S of Necropraxis. This Podcast was made possible...

  
• 04.12.2021

  Rule of Three - Ana Polanscak

  Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about. This week I'm joined by one of the most exciting creators in the world of miniature modelling, Ana Polanscak...

  
• 04.05.2021

  Rule of Three - Chris Bissette

  Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about. This week, we journey back through the era of of pound shops, peer pressure, and finding forbidden publications in...

  
• 03.30.2021

  Rule of Three - Reynaldo Madriñan

  Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about. This week I'm joined the game designer behind the upcoming BREAK!! RPG, Reynaldo Madriñan, talking about the three games...

  
• 03.22.2021

  Rule of Three - Philippa Mort

  Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about. This week I'm joined by game designer and historian Philippa Mort, talking about the three games that are most...

  
• 03.15.2021

  Rule of Three - Diogo Nogueira

  Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about. This week I'm joined by Game Designer Diogo Nogueira, talking about a game from each of the three schools...

  
• 03.08.2021

  Rule of Three - Gav Thorpe

  It's a new series of the Bastionland Podcast! This time we're exploring the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about. This week I'm joined by Author and Game Designer Gav Thorpe,...

  
• 09.28.2020

  Niche Explorer Episode 6 - David Black & Solo Games

  This week I'm joined by David Black to discuss solo games and their place alongside more typical multiplayer games. This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and...

  
• 09.21.2020

  Niche Explorer Episode 5 - Zachary Cox & Horror Games

  This week I'm joined by Zachary Cox to discuss horror elements in gaming. Find out more about Zach's work at https://www.soulmuppet.co.uk/ including the new Best Left Buried Kickstarter. This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland As always you can find...

  
• 09.14.2020

  Niche Explorer Episode 4 - Emmy Allen & Narrative Wargaming

  This week I'm joined by Emmy Allen to discuss a lesser-known corner of miniature gaming. Find out more about Emmy's work at http://cavegirlgames.blogspot.com/ This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland As always you can find out more about Bastionland at...

  
• 09.07.2020

  Niche Explorer Episode 3 - Zedeck Siew & Worldbuilding

  This week I'm joined by Zedeck Siew to discuss how he creates evocative worlds, and how you can do the same. Find out more about the Thousand Thousand islands at https://athousandthousandislands.itch.io/ This Podcast was made possible by my Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland As...

  
• 08.31.2020

  Niche Explorer Episode 2 - Johan Nohr and Pelle Nilsson & Tone in Games

  Today I'm joined by Mork Borg creators Johan Nohr and Pelle Nilsson to discuss how they created a game with such a vibrant tone, and why. Find out more at https://www.stockholmkartell.com/ This Podcast was made possible by my Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland As...

  
• 08.24.2020

  Niche Explorer Episode 1 - Joseph McCullough & Miniature Wargames

  The first episode of the Bastionland Podcast's new Niche Explorer series. Today I'm joined by Frostgrave creator Joseph McCullough to discuss the boundaries and shared ground between Roleplaying Games and Miniature Wargames Read more of Joseph's thoughts at http://therenaissancetroll.blogspot.com/ This Podcast was made...

  
• 06.08.2020

  EB Actual Play - The Droner House

  The first attempt at an Electric Bastionland Actual Play. Originally broadcast on Twitch. I'm joined by Sean McCoy and Alan Gerding from Tuesday Knight Games, who will be braving the Droner House to seek their legally sanctioned loot. As always you can...

  
• 05.06.2020

  EB Commentary #6: Setting with Sean McCoy

  The sixth and final episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG. Today I'm joined by Sean McCoy, designer of the sci-fi horror game Mothership. Together we'll discuss how settings are presented in games, and the methods...

  
• 04.29.2020

  EB Commentary #5: Running the Game with Ben Milton

  The fifth episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG. Today I'm joined by Ben Milton, designer of Maze Rats, Knave, and the voice behind Questing Beast. Together we'll discuss how Electric Bastionland handles advice for the...

  
• 04.22.2020

  EB Commentary #4: Rules with John Harper

  The fourth episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG. Today I'm joined by John Harper, designer of Blades in the Dark, Lasers & Feelings, and Lady Blackbird. Together we'll discuss the Rules of Electric Bastionland and...

  
• 04.15.2020

  EB Commentary #3: Failed Careers with Arnold Kemp

  The third episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG. Today I'm joined by Arnold Kemp, acclaimed writer at Goblin Punch and creator of the GLOG system. Together we'll discuss how Failed Careers bring the world to...

  
• 04.08.2020

  EB Commentary #2: Art with Alec Sorensen

  The second episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG. Today I'm joined by artist Alec Sorensen, a familiar name to anybody that's been reading the book already. Together we'll discuss how he brought the world of...

  
• 04.01.2020

  EB Commentary #1 - Intro with Rowan Rook & Decard

  The first episode of the promised audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG. Today I'm joined by Grant, Chris, and Mary from Rowan Rook and Decard, who consulted on this project and help me give an overview of what...