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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 they’re 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.

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    WWR 49 ☉ The Sometimes Kingdom w. Ethan Gouldini

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 76:57


    On this episode of Why We Roll, we chat with Ethan Gouldini about their game, THE SOMETIMES KINGDOM, a topsy-turvy portal fantasy RPG. Join in as we discuss building magical systems and worlds, GMing a living house, and everything seasonal. If you're enjoying Why We Roll, consider supporting us over at patreon.com/stillfleet – for a few bucks a month you get access to early releases, the Stillfleet discord server, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    WWR 48 ☉ Model Our Nations w. Eric Silver

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 103:46


    On this episode of Why We Roll, we sit down with the elder statesman himself, Eric Silver of Multitude Productions and Join the Party to both play and discuss his new game, Model Our Nations: A TTRPG about words standing in the way of action! Pick up a copy of Model Our Nations from the Join the Party merch store HERE! If you're enjoying Why We Roll, consider supporting us at patreon.com/stillfleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    WWR Bonus — Perfect Ten x Why We Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 142:37


    !!! Last chance to back Enter the Nostalgitron, the new play-to-learn Stillfleet quick start! Make sure to back before April 3rd! As a special treat, here is Nostalgitron writer and illustrator, Michael J. Cohen chatting with Wythe about Alien: Romulus on his podcast, Perfect Ten! ———— On this episode we're joined by Wythe Marschall, creator of the tabletop roleplaying game, Stillfleet, to talk about his perfect ten movie, Alien: Romulus starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, and Isabela Merced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    WWR 47 ☉ Blackthorn and Pocketopia Collabs w. Marco Serrano and Michael J. Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 70:26


    We are joined by not one, but two extraordinary guests this week—Marco Serrano of Spicy Tuna RPG, and welcoming back Michael J. Cohen! The gang chats about Blackthorn, Spicy Tuna's Pocketopia 2025 entry, as well as writing pulp horror, camp, and intentionality with art... all culminating in a discussion of PUDDY MADNESS—the Blackthorn x Nostalgitron crossover for Pocketopia. It's getting spoopy and goopy on Why We Roll! Both Enter the Nostalgitron—the new Stillfleet learn-to-play quick start—and Blackthorn are funding on Backerkit as a part of Pocketopia right now, until April 3rd! Back both projects to unlock the Spicy Tuna x Stillfleet crossover. To support the production of Why We Roll, head on over to patreon.com/stillfleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    WWR 46 ☉ Enter the NOSTALGITRON w. Michael J. Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 99:03


    Two episodes in one week? In this economy?! Wythe sits down to chat with illustrator, graphic designer, and TTRPG writer Michael J. Cohen to discuss their latest collaboration, Enter the NOSTALGITRON—now live on Backerkit as a part of Pocketopia 2025! Enter the NOSTALGITRON is a new 64-page quick start venture for Stillfleet, blending the dark corporate sci-fi of the original game with 1980's and 90's Saturday morning cartoon references. From Backerkit: In this action-packed romp, play as one of 4 totally radical “heroes” (read, corporate space marines working for the Worshipful Company of Stillfleeters) sent to investigate rumors of the Nostalgitron's arrival on the spooky market-world of Ruguņ. Get the adventure plus all of the rules you need to try the world's most infamously weird/smart sci-fi tabletop roleplaying game in one conveniently comic-sized book. Back the new quick start now at stillfleet.com/enter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    WWR 45 ☉ Mega Corp Games w. Logan Dean

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 79:51


    Wythe and Chris sit down to chat with designer, consultant, comrade, and collaborator—the inimitable Logan Dean. Tune in to listen in on Logan's insights around the politics and genre of corporate horror, inter-player tension, and practical advice on starting and administering an indie game business. Enjoying Why We Roll? Consider supporting the show by becoming a Stillfleet Patron! For as low as $3 a month, you gain early access to play testing material, our discord server, and more! patreon.com/stillfleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    WWR 44 ☉ Nostos & Translation in TTRPGs w. Dr. Erica Bridges

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 95:37


    Wythe and Chris chat with Dr. Erica Bridges, scholar of ancient Greek and Latin, about language and crafting narratives. Erica shares insights about her upcoming TTRPG titled Nostos, as well as the use of ancient and medieval languages in fantasy gaming. If you enjoy Why We Roll, consider signing up for the Stillfleet Patreon at patreon.com/stillfleet - for as little as $3 a month, you can help produce Why We Roll and gain access to early sneak-peak materials for all of our genre-chainsawing games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    WWR 43 ☉ Mappa Mundi w. George Bickers of Three Sails Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 97:32


    Wythe and Chris chat with George Bickers of Three Sails Studios about their upcoming release, MAPPA MUNDI (now funding on Kickstarter!). Imagine your favorite monster hunting game, but without fighting or hunting, replaced by a deep reverence for nature! Topics range from radical ecology and revolutionary imaginaries to practical advice on starting and running a collective with left politics. If you enjoy Why We Roll, consider joining our Patreon to help us with production! For as little as $3 a month you gain early sneak peaks at all of the Stillfleet Studios games including Stillfleet, Danse Macabre, Blister Critters, and The Sometimes Kingdom! You also gain access to our Discord server, filled with braniacs like you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    WWR 42 ☉ Bad House RPG w. Fabian Lelay & Josephine Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 90:42


    This week on Why We Roll, Wythe and Chris are joined by TTRPG actual play and multimedia creators Fabian Lelay and Josephine Kim from Bad House RPG. The gang chats about post-colonial storytelling, adapting existing systems for actual play, and even some sound advice on how to get started in the AP space. If you enjoy Why We Roll and would like to support it's production, head over to patreon.com/stillfleet and become a patron today! For as little as $3 a month, you gain early access to all of the Stillfleet Studio's genre-chainsawing games, inside baseball about Why We Roll, and access to the Stillfleet Discord server. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    WWR 41 ☉ May You Fish in Interesting Times w. WH Arthur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 89:45


    Join Wythe and Chris as they chat with indie TTRPG creator WH Arthur about revolutionary politics in TTRPGS through his game May You Fish in Interesting Times which asks the pertinent question of what happens if the revolution fails? If you enjoy Why We Roll, consider joining us on Patreon at patreon.com/stillfleet – for just $3 a month, you gain access to early play test material, art, and our incredible Discord community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    WWR 40 ☉ The Griffon's Saddlebag & SKELLIES w. Griffin Macaulay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 80:01


    WWR 40 ☉ The Griffon's Saddlebag & SKELLIES w. Griffin MacaulayOn this episode of Why We Roll, Wythe and Chris chat with the man who put the Griff in The Griffon's Saddlebag... Griffin Macaulay! Tune in to hear about Griff's design process and philosophy for The Griffon's Saddlebag (with books available from Hit Point Press) as well as his new game out for community playtesting, SKELLIES. Who doesn't want to be a skeletal thrall to an ancient lich? If you enjoy Why We Roll, then please give us a rating and help spread the love, or join us on Patreon. For as little as $3 a month, you gain early access to Stillfleet Studio game materials as well as our community discord!

    WWR 39 ☉ Danse Macabre: Prima Mors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 76:03


    WWR 39 ☉ Danse Macabre: Prima MorsOn this episode of Why We Roll, Wythe and Chris check in about the many mutations of Danse Macabre: Prima Mors, and the future of Danse Macabre! If you enjoy Why We Roll, consider supporting us at Patreon.com/stillfleet – for as little as $3 a month, you gain access to the Stillfleet community discord as well as the newest updates and material for all of Stillfleet Studio's games, including Danse Macabre!

    WWR 38 ☉ PAX Unplugged '24 w. Tony Grasso

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 24:36


    WWR 38 ☉ PAX Unplugged '24 w. Tony GrassoOn this episode of Why We Roll, Wythe and Chris hit the floor at PAX Unplugged '24 and are reunited with TTRPG auteur and illustrator, Tony Grasso! Join in as they chat conventions, play testing, mutant animals, the future of Blister Critters, and so much more.Enjoying Why We Roll? Consider becoming a Stillfleet patron at patreon.com/stillfleet – for as little as $3 a month, you can support the production of not only WWR, but all of Stillfleet Studio's genre-chainsawing games as well!

    WWR 37 ☉ Under the Autumn Strangely w. Graham Gentz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 99:49


    WWR 37 ☉ Under the Autumn Strangely w. Graham GentzOn this episode of Why We Roll, we chat with Graham Gentz, author of Under the Autumn Strangely (as well as many others) and vocal proponent of GM-less TTRPGs! We talk supportive design and what that means, genres as buckets, and the power of community and cons!Learn more about Stillfleet Studio at stillfleet.comIf you enjoy Why We Roll, consider supporting us by becoming a patron at patreon.com/stillfleet – for as little as $3 a month, you can support the development of Why We Roll as well as all of our genre-bending Grit System games.

    WWR 36 ☉ Shadow Scar w. Cody Pondsmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 82:24


    WWR 36 ☉ Shadow Scar w. Cody PondsmithWythe and Chris chat with Cody Pondsmith of R. Talsorian Games (Cyberpunk Red, The Witcher TRPG) about his newest original title, Shadow Scar. Ninjas, mythos, and table top nerdom collide on this episode of Why We Roll! If you enjoy what you hear, consider becoming a patron of Stillfleet Studio over at patreon.com/stillfleet – Patrons get access to the latest updates about Stillfleet Studio games, including Blister Critters and Danse Macabre, as well as access to the Stillfleet Discord where you can chat with creators and the Stillfleet community!

    WWR 35 ☉ World Champ Game Co. w. Adam Vass

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 80:16


    WWR 35 ☉ World Champ Game Co. w. Adam VassJoin Wythe and Chris as they chat with musician and ttrpg designer Adam Vass about punk ethos and visual design in ttrpgs, iteration through and with genre, and the sinister appeal of writing for horror games! If you enjoy Why We Roll, consider becoming a patron of the Stillfleet Studio on Patreon! For as low as $3 a month, you gain access to the Stillfleet Studio discord community, as well as early access to materials for the games we produce! To learn more about Stillfleet, Danse Macabre, and the rest of the Stillfleet Studio's games, visit stillfleet.com

    WWR 34 ☉ TTRPGs v. Board Games w. Sarah Shah and Aaron Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 96:55


    WWR 33 Board Games v. RPGs w. Sarah Shah and Aaron HillJoin Wythe on this episode of WWR as he chats with board game reviewer Sarah Shah and game designer Aaron Hill, discussing designing board games, what we love about them, and how they differ from the TTRPGs we usually talk about! Like what you hear? Consider becoming a patron of Stillfleet Studio to support the production of Why We Roll, as well as all of our weird and wonderful games. For as little as $3 a month, you can gain access to the Stillfleet Discord, get early access materials, and editorials from our authors! patreon.com/stillfleetTo learn more about Stillfleet Studio, visit stillfleet.com

    WWR 33 ☉ Adventure Writing w. Luke Gearing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 85:25


    WWR 33 ☉ Adventure Writing w. Luke GearingJoin us as we chat with prolific adventure module auteur Luke Gearing about writing across systems, structuring adventures for publication, and Luke's approach with advice! Like what you hear? To support Why We Roll (as well as all of Stillfleet Studio's stable of amazing ttrpgs) then head over to patreon.com/stillfleet and consider becoming a patron! For as little as $3 a month, you gain access to the Stillfleet Discord server as well as sneak peaks and early access materials for Stillfleet, Blister Critters, and Danse Macabre! stillfleet.com

    WWR 32 ☉ Gila RPGs w. Spencer Campbell Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 78:44


    WWR 32 ☉ Gila RPGs w. Spencer Campbell Pt. 2Join us as we are re-joined by the delightful and prolific Spencer Campbell of Gila RPGs – the designer (and psych professor!) so nice, we interviewed him twice. We chat with Spencer about designing iteratively, the intersection of psychology and game design, and Spencer's newest game, LOOT (funding on Kickstarter starting Tues, Sept 17th!). Want more Why We Roll, Stillfleet, Blister Critters, and Danse Macabre? Then support Why We Roll and Stillfleet Studio by becoming a patron for as little as $3 a month over at patreon.com/stillfleetTo learn more about Stillfleet Studio, Why We Roll, and all our exciting TTRPGs, visit Stillfleet.com

    WWR 31 ☉ At GENCON 2024 w. Spencer Campbell of Gila RPGs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 27:01


    Join Wythe and Chris, for the last episode of Why We Roll Season 1, as they chat with the brilliant Spencer Campbell of Gila RPGs from the floor at GENCON 2024! Spencer shares some insights into running a booth at a convention, as well as a sneak peak at his thinking around designing ttrpgs blended with other tabletop mechanics (which will be expanding on in a full interview in season 20! Why We Roll will be back in the autumn of 2024 with more ttrpg creator interviews and actual play sessions. If you'd like to continue supporting Why We Roll in the next year, consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 a month! Head over to Patreon.com/stillfleet to gain access to the Stillfleet Studio discord, early access to game content, and more. To learn more about Stillfleet Studio, head over to Stillfleet.com

    WWR 30 ☉ The Sometimes Stream w. Erica Simpson & Ethan Gouldini

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 50:30


    On this episode of Why We Roll, Wythe chats with Erica Simpson and Ethan Gouldini about the ongoing AP stream and upcoming podcast, The Sometimes Stream! Produced by Stillfleet Studio, The Sometimes Stream blends AP zaniness with actual game development and play testing, all in Ethan's deep, lore-filled world of The Sometimes Kingdom RPG.To watch past playtest streams of The Sometimes Kingdom, head over to the Stillffleet Twitch page!To learn more about Why We Roll, Stillfleet Studio and all of our games, visit stillfleet.comIf you would like to support the production of Why We Roll, as well as the development of Stillfleet Studio's stable of weird and wonderful tabletop games, consider becoming a patron at Patreon.com/stillfleet

    WWR 29 ☉ 3,2,1... Action! w. John Hambone McGuire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 79:51


    Join us as we chat with John Hambone McGuire of The Vintage RPG Podcast and Ham and Egg Publishing. about community building, the punk ethos in the indie ttrpg scene, and, of course, the very exciting and cinematic 3,2,1... Action! ttrpg system, created by John himself!From the 3,2,1... Action! Itch page: 'With rapid and intuitive gameplay, 321 Action is the perfect RPG system for newcomers and seasoned veterans alike. For Game Runners, it's an excellent platform for cinematic storytelling, spanning a wide array of genres, such as '80s Action, Crime Drama, Horror, Heists, Mysteries, Sci-Fi Space Operas, and even Weird Westerns. With 321 Action RPG, your imagination is the only limit.'To learn more about Stillfleet and Danse Macabre, head over to Stillfleet.comIf you would like to support the production of Why We Roll, Stillfleet, Danse Macabre, and so much more... well, just make your way to Patreon.com/stillfleet and become a member today! For as little as $3 a month, you gain early access to games material, dev logs, and even an invite to the Stillfleet discord where you can chat with the Stillfleet Studio creators.

    WWR 28 ☉ Ratwave Game House w. Kayla Dice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 90:21


    WWR 28 ☉ Ratwave Game House with Kayla DiceOn this episode, we're joined by Kayla Dice of Ratwave Game House for a chill conversation around the ins and outs of self-publishing, growing as a designer, genre inspiration, and a deep dive into Kayla's newest game, PSYCHODUNGEON (now on Kickstarter until June 20th - don't miss this one!). From the PSYCHODUNGEON Kickstarter: PSYCHODUNGEON is a fantasy workplace action drama, played using No Dice and No Masters. It's a tabletop roleplaying game set in a world of mobile phones and magic spells, mass transit and malevolent demons, the supernatural intermingled with the everyday. It's a strange world but one all too familiar.Want to learn more about Stillfleet and Danse Macabre? Check out Stillfleet.comIf you'd like to support the production of Why We Roll, then gives us a like and a follow. Then, consider heading over to Patreon.com/stillfleet to become a Voidminer! For a little as $3 a month you gain access to exclusive content, early access to games like Blister Critters and Danse Macabre, and access to the Stillfleet discord!

    WWR 27 ☉ Hexavexagon w. Vex Chat-Blanc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 92:31


    WWR 27 ☉ Hexavexagon w. Vex Chat-BlancJoin Wythe as he chats with Vex Chat-Blanc, creator of many incredible and innovative ttrpgs and tools, including Killing Billionaires for Sport and Ashfall. Wythe and Vex discuss the New Zealand ttrpg community for Kiwi RPG Week, the application of politics in games, and character trauma and how it can inform narrative, all while taking a deep dive into Killing Billionaires for Sport!You can find more on Kiwi RPG Week 2024, running June 23-29, here! Make sure to tune in for all the streams and game jams!To support Why We Roll, head over to Patreon.com/stillfleet ☉ Starting at only $3 a month, you can become a member and gain access to the Stillfleet Studio discord, early access to Stillfleet Studio games content (like Blister Critters, The Sometimes Kingdom, and Danse Macabre!), and more!To learn more about Stillfleet and Danse Macabre, just requisition a form from your refactor at www.stillfleet.com

    WWR 26 ☉ Marginal Worlds w. Zoe Franznick & Dr. Mac Boyle of The Maniculum Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 93:00


    WWR 26 ☉ Marginal WorldsJoin us as we talk with Zoe Franznick and Dr. Mac Boyle of the wonderful Maniculum Podcast about medievalism and its influence on ttrpgs! We also discuss the legacy of Tolkien, magic systems in ttrpg's, and most importantly: Marginal Worlds: Magic Item Expansion Pack , The Maniculum Podcast's first publication! With 50 items and equipment inspired by items from medieval manuscripts and a GM guide to match, Marginal Worlds is available to back on Kickstarter on June 1st, 2024!To support Why We Roll, head over to Patreon.com/stillfleet ☉ Starting at only $3 a month, you can become a member and gain access to the Stillfleet Studio discord, early access to Stillfleet Studio games content (like Blister Critters and Danse Macabre!), and more!

    WWR 25 ☉ Titanomachy RPG w. Lex Kim Bobrow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 77:27


    WWR 25 ☉ Titanomachy RPG w. Lex Kim BobrowHow does anyone start producing TTRPGs from scratch? How can we use games as a tool to move from alienation to a state of community? Join us as we chat with the one and only Lex Kim Bobrow, the brilliant mind behind Titanomachy RPG and Caltrop Core, as we work through these questions and more! To support Why We Roll, head over to Patreon.com/stillfleet ☉ Starting at only $3 a month, you can become a member and gain access to the Stillfleet Studio discord, early access to Stillfleet Studio games content (like Blister Critters and Danse Macabre!), and more!

    WWR 24 ☉ Multitude w. Amanda McLoughlin & Eric Silver

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 87:28


    WWR 24 ☉ Multitude w. Amanda McLoughlin & Eric SilverOn this exciting episode of Why We Roll, we chat with podcast power couple Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Silver of Multitude! Join us as we discuss the history of actual play podcasting, the business and benefits of working as a collective, and even designing one page TTRPGs. Stick around to the end to hear the best (or worst?) queer TTRPG dad joke you've ever heard.

    WWR 23 ☉ Twice Rolled Tales w. Emily Tworek & Linnie Schell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 88:17


    WWR 23 ☉ Twice Rolled Tales w. Emily Tworek & Linnie SchellAll hail the button! On this episode of Why We Roll, we're joined by the wonderful Emily and Linnie of Twice Rolled Tales! Join us as we chat about actual play, dada, building a business with friends, and publishing AP modules. If you haven't already, check out and pre-order the incredible Tabletop Gone Mad, created by Linnie and published by Twice Rolled! To learn more about Stillfleet, requisition a form at Stillfleet.comTo learn more about Danse Macabre, make a pilgrimage to timespace.place

    WWR 22 ☉ Spooky Bell Games w. Chris Koger & Wes Ascolese

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 71:50


    WWR 22 ☉ Grindcore w. Chris Koger & Wes AscoleseOn this episode of Why We Roll, we're joined by Chris and Wes from Spooky Bell Games. Join us as we chat about the Grindcore System, historical politics in gaming, and Spooky Bell's upcoming No Nazis in Valhalla.

    WWR 21 ☉ Twelve Pins Press w. Laurie O'Connel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 87:15


    Hey folks, Chris here! Unfortunately, this episode has some minor audio issues. However, we feel that this is a great episode and we hope you still enjoy it! On this episode of Why We Roll, we chat with indie TTRPG luminary, Laurie O'Connel of Twelve Pins Press, author of Heironymous and the upcoming Death Game. Join us as we discuss bending and using genre conventions, shifting GM systems, and even a little Hegel, as a treat. To learn more about Stillfleet, requisition a form at Stillfleet.comTo learn more about Danse Macabre, make pilgrimage to timespace.place

    WWR 20 ☉ Borough Bound w. James Nathaniel & Will Savino

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 97:42


    On this episode of WWR, we are joined, once again, with Will Savino of Borough Bound fame, but this time Will has brought along. party member - art director and cartographer of Borough Bound, James Nathaniel! Come along with us as we chat fantasy cartography, the business of third-party product design, get illustration tips from James, and more!

    WWR 19 ☉ New Simulationism w. Sam Sorenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 91:09


    What is a game? Are TTRPGs... games?? And just -what- is New Simulationism? Join us as we parse out these questions and more with teacher, theorist, and TTRPG creator Sam Sorenson (headofthegoat.itch.io).To find out more about Stillfleet, take the stillworks over to www.stillfleet.comTo find out more about Danse Macabre, take a pilgrimage to timespace.place

    WWR 18 ☉ Magpie Games w. Mark Diaz Truman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 94:30


    Join us as we chat with Mark Diaz Truman of Magpie Games (www.magpiegames.com) about growing in the indie TTRPG industry, the politics and narrative positioning of TTRPGs, and the slippery work of defining just what a system really is! To learn more about Stillfleet, report to the Co at www.stillfleet.comTo learn more about Danse Macabre, make a pilgrimage to www.timespace.place

    WWR 17 ☉ Hobo's Collective w. Scott Thayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 60:08


    This week, we are joined by Scott Thayer of Hobo's Collective (hoboscollective.com) to talk about DIY publishing and cooperatives, the evolution of TTRPGs through the last 30 years, and the politics and philosophy of gaming... as well as beefing with Adorno (not really).To learn more about Stillfleet, requisition a copy of form 18c.09-æP73 at Stillfleet.comTo learn more about Danse Macabre, make a pilgrimage to timespace,place

    WWR 16 ☉ Trollish Delver w. Scott Malthouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 62:43


    On this episode, we are joined by Scott Malthouse (www.trollishdelver.com), creator of Romance of the Perilous Land, Quill, In Darkest Warrens, and more! We discuss folklore in tabletop games and the politics of historical fantasy, and we're treated to insights into Scott's writing process.If you'd like to learn more about Stillfleet, requisition a form at Stillfleet.comIf you'd like to learn more about Danse Macabre, make a pilgrimage to timespace.place

    WWR 15 ☉ Generic Games w. Michael Sands

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 67:07


    This week, we are joined by Michael Sands (genericgames.co.nz), creator of Monster of the Week, Heavy Metal Aeons, Natural Philosophers, and more! Join us as we chat about Michael's experience in the NZ TTRPG scene, practical tips for pitching and publishing games, and leaning into genre. To learn more about Stillfleet, submit your requisition form to Stillfleet.comTo learn more about Danse Macabre, make a pilgrimage to timespace.place

    WWR 14 ☉ Playing Blister Critters, Part II: The Maltese Owhll

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 106:01


    Roach and Dillon McDermal are back, baby! On this very special episode we are again joined by the creator of Blister Critters, Tony Grasso and Discord buddy Lex! Make sure to check out play.blistercritters.com to check out the game and to back it on Kickstarter! To learn more about Stillfleet, report to Stillfleet.comTo learn more about Danse Macabre, make a pilgrimage to timespace.place

    WWR 13 ☉ Qadida w. Ian Derk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 70:48


    Wythe & Chris talk TTRPG supplements and spies with Ian Derk, author of the espionage-themed Stillfleet gazetteer, QADIDA. From Stillfleet.com: What happens when a rival organization—the anarchic Honourable Company—finally takes power from the Worshipful Company? Can half of a domed city on a dwarf planet survive alone? Is Free Qadida slipping into authoritarianism, or is that just more Worshipful Co. propaganda? Find out in Qadida: Spy Planet! (Successfully backed on Kickstarter in the summer of 2023!)To find out more about Stillfleet, requisition a form at Stillfleet.comTo find out more about Danse Macabre, make a pilgrimage to timespace.place

    WWR 12 ☉ Playing Blister Critters w. Jenn de la Vega & Anthony Grasso

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 107:04


    WWR 11 ☉ Playing Blister Critters w. Jenn de la Vega & Anthony Grasso!Join Wythe, Chris, and very special guests Jenn de la Vega (Fun City Ventures, Replay) and Tony Grasso (creator of Blister Critters) as they delve into the cartoonishly hilarious TTRPG, Blister Critters, now on Kickstarter!In this innovative and surreal game, you play as a small animal who can wield bizarre mutations called Blisters as well as physics-bending Nonsense powers. These strange abilities—artfully developed within the Grit System—will help you survive in a vast, cruel suburbia populated by fellow Critters and their feral counterparts, Beasts.To learn more about Blister Critters, and to back it on Kickstarter, visit play.blistercritters.comTo learn more about the wonderful Jenn de la Vega, check out randwich.esTo learn more about Stillfleet Studios, take your local stillworks to Stillfleet.comAnd to learn more about Danse Macabre, simply venture to timespace.place

    WWR 11 ☉ Blister Critters w. Anthony Grasso

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 81:12


    WWR 11 ☉ Blister Critters w. Anthony GrassoJoin us as we chat Blister Critters with the game's creator and illustrator, Anthony Grasso! Blister Critters is an upcoming TTRPG from Stillfleet Studios of Saturday morning cartoon mutant animal antics and adventures. In this episode, we delve into designing a game from the ground up, illustration informing mechanics, the aesthetics of 90's cartoons, and more!Find out more about Blister Critters at blistercritters.com and download the Quickstart at stillfleet.itch.io/blister-critters-quickstartFind out more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

    WWR 10 ☉ Tabletop Music w. Will Savino

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 68:03


    WWR 10 ☉ Tabletop Music w. Will SavinoWythe & Chris talk about music at the tabletop, system agnosticism, and world building with Will Savino of Music d20 and Borough Bound.To find out more about Will's work, go to boroughbound.com and patreon.com/musicd20To find out more about Stillfleet, go to Stillfleet.comTo find out more about Danse Macabre, go to timespace.place/game

    WWR 09 ☉ Extra Spooky w. Leo Andrade

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 67:54


    WWR 09 ☉ Extra Spooky w. Leo AndradeWythe & Chris chat with translator, games writer, and producer Leo Andrade about his latest project, Death Sentence, as well as all things horror, language, translation, and anti-colonial heist gaming!Find out more about Leo and Death Sentence at leoandradewriter.com and leonalfr.itch.io/death-sentenceFind out more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

    WWR 08 ☉ Playing Stillfleet Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 116:16


    WWR 08 ☉ Playing Stillfleet Pt. 2Chris and Wythe head once again to Gijou while playing Stillfleet and discussing the Grit System. Find out more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

    WWR 07 ☉ Playing Danse Macabre

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 96:21


    Wythe and Chris dive into an actual play session of Chris' new historical fantasy game, Danse Macabre! Will Galois the Bitten find the famed Memento Mori? Find out more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

    WWR 06 ☉ Enter the Sometimes Kingdom w. Ethan Gouldini

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 98:19


    WWR Episode 06 ☉ Enter the Sometimes Kingdom with Ethan GouldiniWythe and Chris chat with TTRPG illustrator, fine artist, puppeteer, and games writer Ethan Gouldini! In this episode, we talk about the art and visual design side of making TTRPG's and Ethan's upcoming game, The Sometimes Kingdom, which is to be published by Stillfleet Studios.Learn more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comLearn more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

    WWR 05 ☉ Chris P. Wolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 63:34


    Why We Roll Ep. 5 ☉ Chris P. WolfWythe and Chris chat with Chris P. Wolf, author of the sci-fi TTRPGs Off Worlders and Night Tripper (and Classic Traveller aficionado), covering TTRPG history, Powered by the Apocalypse resolution mechanics, and sci-fi genre gaming.Find out more about Chris P. Wolf's work at night-tripper.fun & chrispwolf.comFind out more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

    WWR 04 ☉ Playing Stillfleet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 69:20


    Why We Roll 04 ☉ Playing StillfleetHosts Wythe Marschall (creator, Stillfleet) and Chris Pickett (creator, Danse Macabre) sit down to play a game of Stillfleet. Will S'Varm complete their mission for the Co?Find out more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timesplaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

    WWR 03 ☉ Introducing Danse Macabre

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 47:15


    Why We Roll 03 ☉ Introducing Danse MacabreChris Pickett (creator, Danse Macabre) talks to fellow host Wythe Marschall (creator, Stillfleet) about developing their historical fantasy-apocalypse game.Find out more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

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    WWR 02 ☉ Introducing Stillfleet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 50:00


    Why We Roll 02 ☉ Introducing StillfleetWythe Marschall (creator, Stillfleet and the Stillfleet Studio) talks to fellow host Chris Pickett (creator, Danse Macabre) about designing a political sci-fi TTRPG… for a decade.Find out more about Stillfleet at www.stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

    WWR 01 ☉ Introducing Why We Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 39:32


    Why We Roll 01 ☉ Introducing Why We Roll!Introducing Why We Roll, a podcast and livestream about designing tabletop roleplaying games hosted by Chris Pickett (Danse Macabre) and Wythe Marschall (Stillfleet). In this episode, Chris and Wythe give some background on themselves, their games, and their hopes for the show. If you make TTRPGs, then they want to know why—and how—you roll!Find out more about Stillfleet at www.stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at https://timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

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