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Why We RollAuthor: The Stillfleet Studio
Why We Roll is a streaming show and podcast about designing tabletop roleplaying games, hosted by Chris Pickett (Danse Macabre) and Wythe Marschall (Stillfleet). Chris and Wythe host in-depth conversations with professional game designers with a focus on contemporary indie TTRPGs. They also occasionally run actual-play sessions and offer behind-the-scenes looks at the games theyre developing. Topics covered to date include game-design inspirations and best practices, the politics of games, illustrating game concepts, cards as mechanics, character backstories, party formation, eco-catastrophes, epic powers and boss fights, espionage in games, faction rules, genres, medieval settings, hit points versus wounds, madness rules, safety at the table, solo RPGs, the OSR or even the NSR, what makes a game a game, what makes a system a system, product development, the business of indie RPGs, and so much more! Why We Roll is recorded in Brooklyn and Queens, NYC. Language: en Genres: Arts, Design, Games, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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WWR 51 ☉ Rascal News w. Rowan Zeoli
Episode 21
Saturday, 17 May, 2025
Join us as we chat with Rowan Zeoli – indy journalist extraodinaire and co-founder of the independent TTRPG news site, Rascal News – about the state of the industry, how Rascal got started, why independent TTRPG journalism matters (spoiler – it really matters). If you're enjoying Why We Roll, consider joining the Stillfleet Patreon! For as little as $3 a month you get exclusive early access to all of our Grit System games, art, and more! patreon.com/stillfleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
