In our sixty-sixth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, Erik records an interview conducted by Wichita-based board gamer website Cardboard Carnage about TsunamiCon.  Gregg interviews Erik about the origins of the Prismatic Tsunami community, the strategy behind raising money for a convention, and what you can expect at TsunamiCon 2014 this fall.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material.  Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

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TsunamiCon Kickstarter Page

In the sixteenth episode of our interview series, Erik practices some long-distance Skyping to visit with Chris Birch of Modiphius Games.  We talk about how Chris evolved from a game-obsessed young Brit into the creative monster of modern day, with discussions regarding current and future Modiphius projects, the Silvershields community group, and his own excellent podcast, Modiphius Calling.

Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

In the fifteenth episode of our interview series, Erik has an opportunity to visit with veteran writer and game designer Bruce Cordell.  We talk about his work on Dungeons & Dragons and other product lines over the years, delve into his recent employment with Monte Cook Games, and talk up The Strange, Bruce’s brand new sci-fi property built on Numenera‘s elegant, story-based Cypher System.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

 Links from the show:

The Kickstarter page for The Strange

In the fourteenth episode of our interview series, Erik first has a brief conversation with Stephen J. Holodinsky, event coordinator for this weekend’s free online gaming convention, Aethercon! We then examine the upcoming Corporia RPG from Mark Plemmons.  Erik and Mark cover the details of the Corporia Kickstarter, the game itself, and some of the challenges of self-publishing.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

 Links from the show:

Aethercon

In the thirteenth episode of our interview series, we sit down for an in-studio discussion with programmer Riley Duttion from Roll20.Net.  Erik and Riley discuss the success of the virtual tabletop program, the ins and outs of online gaming, and his recent trip to GEN*CON to pick up an ENnie!  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

In the twelfth episode of our interview series, we reconnect with writer/blogger/friend of the show Phil Vecchione of Gnome Stew and Engine Publishing.  Erik and Phil explore Engine’s newest product, Odyssey, and wax anecdotal about gaming, blogging, and Fate Core.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

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Engine Publishing

In the eleventh episode of our interview series, we visit with veteran game designer Jim Pinto from Post World Games.  Erik and Jim sit down for a fun, casual conversation about gaming philosophy, Jim’s personal experiences in the creative industry, and his new Kickstarter campaign!  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

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Post World Games

In the tenth episode of our interview series, we visit with Micah from Obsidian Portal about his excellent website and their current Kickstarter campaign.  Then Erik and Jonikka spend some time with Shaun and Liz Duncan of Game Strategies Institute talking the ins and outs of convention games and the challenges of immersive gaming with different groups of players.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Links from the show:

Obsidian Portal

In the ninth episode of our interview series, we discuss the illustrious career of Green Ronin Publishing‘s own Chris Pramas. Erik and Chris touch on  life as a game designer, the challenges of starting a fledgling company at the onset of the D20 movement, and the ridiculous array of products available from Chris’s company!  They also go over the Freeport Kickstarter campaign with a fine-toothed comb.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

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Green Ronin Publishing

In the eighth episode of our interview series, we sit down for a casual conversation with veteran podcaster Stu Venable of the Happy Jacks RPG Podcast. Erik and Stu talk gaming, podcasting, Google Hangouts, convention games, Savage Worlds, and more! Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Links from the show:

Happy Jacks RPG Podcast