We sat down with Peter Olsen, the mind behind The Genesis Deck! This innovative storytelling tool is changing how GMs and players approach worldbuilding, improv roleplay, and creative writing.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction

02:14 – What is The Genesis Deck?

07:32 – How did you come up with the idea?

13:27 – Who do you imagine using this deck?

19:05 – Favorite card prompts and why they resonate

26:48 – Biggest challenges in designing the deck

34:10 – Unexpected ways players have used The Genesis Deck

41:22 – How the deck helps with worldbuilding

49:15 – Advice for aspiring TTRPG creators

56:03 – What’s next for The Genesis Deck?

01:02:45 – Closing thoughts & where to find it online

✨ What You’ll Learn:

How The Genesis Deck works and why it’s unique

Practical GM tips for using it in campaigns

The creative process of indie RPG design

Advice for making your own TTRPG tools

🔗 Links & Resources

🌐 The Genesis Deck: https://thewhaleshark.itch.io/the-genesis-deck

🌐 Order a copy of the deck here: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/the-genesis-deck

📱 Follow Peter Olsen: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhaleshark.bsky.social

🔥 If you love TTRPGs, worldbuilding, and creative GM tools, this episode is for you!

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