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A podcast for the Bastionland tabletop RPG. Support more content at patreon.com/bastionland

Chris McDowall


    • May 27, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game Design

    Spencer Campbell's Rule of Three

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 51:32


    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 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Andy Chambers' Rule of Three

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 60:51


    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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.bastionland.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Attribution: Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Kelsey Dionne's Rule of Three

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 54:59


    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 more about Bastionland at ⁠⁠⁠www.bastionland.com⁠⁠⁠ Music Attribution: Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Mike Hutchinson's Rule of Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 60:06


    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 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 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Laurie O'Connel's Rule of Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 48:52


    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 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 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Quintin Smith's Rule of Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 78:05


    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 can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com Music Attribution: Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Into the Odd: Jason Tocci

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 55:19


    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 can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Into the Odd: Sam Doebler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 46:01


    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 can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Into the Odd: Isaac Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 41:37


    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 can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Into the Odd: Yochai Gal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 61:38


    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 always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Into the Odd: Ava Islam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 45:54


    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 the upcoming Errant RPG. As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Into the Odd: Johan Nohr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 45:16


    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, who's visual flair brought this book to life. As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Rule of Three - Alan Gerding

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 81:12


    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 www.patreon.com/bastionland As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Rule of Three - Brendan S

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 75:04


    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 by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Rule of Three - Ana Polanscak

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 47:17


    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 of Gardens of Hecate. 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 Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Rule of Three - Chris Bissette

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 58:09


    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 bins. I'm joined by the game designer behind Loot the Room, Chris Bissette. 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 Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Rule of Three - Reynaldo Madriñan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 106:08


    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 that are most important to him. 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 Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Rule of Three - Philippa Mort

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 49:47


    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 important to her. Correction: In this episode we discussed 'keepsake games' and made a crediting mistake. Jeeyon Shim and Shing Yin Khor are the creators of Field Guide to Memory. Jay Dragon actually created the Wanderhome RPG. 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 Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Rule of Three - Diogo Nogueira

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 52:51


    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 of RPGs that have influenced his own work. 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 Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Rule of Three - Gav Thorpe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 86:06


    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, talking about the boxed set that got him hooked in early years, a gem from his time at Games Workshop, and an unassuming little RPG that sent him down a Kickstarter rabbit hole. 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 Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Niche Explorer Episode 6 - David Black & Solo Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 68:31


    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 Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Niche Explorer Episode 5 - Zachary Cox & Horror Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 66:10


    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 out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Niche Explorer Episode 4 - Emmy Allen & Narrative Wargaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 56:19


    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 bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Niche Explorer Episode 3 - Zedeck Siew & Worldbuilding

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 48:17


    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 always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 54:43


    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 always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Niche Explorer Episode 1 - Joseph McCullough & Miniature Wargames

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 55:00


    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 possible by my Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    EB Actual Play - The Droner House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 96:02


    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 find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    EB Commentary #6: Setting with Sean McCoy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 62:41


    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 used in Electric Bastionland. Special thanks to all the Kickstarter backers that helped me reach this stretch goal to make the commentaries possible. As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    EB Commentary #5: Running the Game with Ben Milton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 41:45


    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 Conductor. As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    EB Commentary #4: Rules with John Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 74:37


    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 whether simpler always means better. As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    EB Commentary #3: Failed Careers with Arnold Kemp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 47:58


    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 life with a focus on people and the work they do, however unsuccessful. As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    EB Commentary #2: Art with Alec Sorensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 43:23


    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 Bastionland to life with a distinct visual style, and go into more detail on a few favourite pieces. Find more of Alec's art here. As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    EB Commentary #1 - Intro with Rowan Rook & Decard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 52:52


    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 the game is, why it exists, and how it stands apart from other RPGs. Find out more about Rowan Rook and Decard at rowanrookanddecard.com Music Attribution Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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