Episodes
In the world of Litterfall, arthropods take up blade and board to protect the world from the tragedies that they have endured. What peace will you and your friends bring as you set off to defeat evil. This week on the podcast, join me, Zach Walsh, as I speak with Jim Hall about his upcoming game "Beetle Knight." Take on the role of a bug knight as you travel the world and protect it from many evils! Darkness, resolution and magic are all happening right here, on Scheduled for Launch! Get some...
Published 02/06/24
Published 02/06/24
Some fight to for the thrill. Others fight because they don't know anything else. Others still fight because they have no choice. What will you fight for? This week on the podcast, join me, Zach Walsh, as I welcome back James Kerr of Radio James Games back to the show to go over his next work "Solo Martial Blues." Starting off as a single player mode for Fight to Survive: Roleplaying Martial Arts Meets Heart, this game grew into its own behemoth and takes you on the ride of a solitary street...
Published 01/30/24
Create epic worlds brimming with flushed out characters in this Setting and Genre Agnostic System. Get to know Dennis Flemming and the game he has spearheaded, as we learn about the core system that will let you create thousands of stories! The game will also be free upon release so join me, Zach Walsh, as we hear about what makes this game tick! Back SAGAS and support Dennis here! Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/okayestrpg/sagas-setting-and-genre-agnostic-system Dennis...
Published 01/09/24
On this week of Scheduled for Launch, I got the chance to do something I have never done! This week on the podcast, join me (Zach Walsh) as I talk with David, Amani, Sean, Lukas, Susie and Jacob to talk about their Indie Noise-Pop band "Spring Colours!" This is a personal favourite band of mine and I hope you will enjoy your time with them as much as I did. Stick around to the end to hear one of their songs and check the links in the description to hear even more! Spring Colours...
Published 12/05/23
With dreams before you and a legend to forge, 77 Stories in NewEdo is set to push you towards a world of fortune and fame. Unless of course that isn't what you are after. You are set for something greater and these tales are just the place for you to begin! This week on the podcast join Russ (of Salty Games) and myself (Zach Walsh) as we take a closer look at Russ' work! Meet an assortment of characters, explore numerous locations and see the sights of the gorgeous mytho-tech world of NewEdo!...
Published 11/28/23
A normal day at high school is hard enough...Now imagine that but also invoking the power of the various deities to keep them alive. This week on the podcast, join Krystal and I, Zach Walsh, as we look at her game "A Divine Calling." Invoked by the gods to save them, you and your friends will take on The Void and everyday high school life as you attempt to navigate your life! Hijinx and theatrics are coming up right now, on Scheduled for Launch! Interested in A Divine Calling or Krystal?...
Published 10/17/23
Two epic journeys are ready for you. Take to New England and explore dense woods and small villages while navigating a world where a deal could go bad at any moment. Or you could head to Florida for epic high seas adventures as a pirate on the coast. What awaits you in the Backwards Universe is all coming very soon right now, on Scheduled for Launch! The Backwards Crew! Kickstarter -...
Published 10/10/23
The humble gravedigger is a key part of our fair city. They build the home for the recently deceased. They also ensure they stay there. This week join me, Zach Walsh, as I speak with Jack Casesar of CaesarInk about the upcoming tabletop roleplaying game "DOOMSONG: Lord Have Mercy Upon Us." Set in the dark ages, you and your friends fill the role of gravediggers in the recently created Plaguescape after the death of the Immortal. Face the horrors of the afterlife in this macabre horror game...
Published 10/03/23
Enter a Greek Epic wargame where the chosen of the Gods fight to control loot, fortune and fame. In Demigod, by Chris Bahnweg of NoNameGames, you control beings cast by divinity to grow to something greater. Join me, Zach Walsh, as we explore the conception, ease of entry and the wonderful ways that Demigod can stand out compared to other Wargames of similar genre! Want Demigod? Get it here! itch - https://no-name-games.itch.io/demigod Website - https://no-name-games.com/ Twitter -...
Published 09/26/23
Settings can be tricky to create within. Striping down and removing the setting is even harder. This week on the podcast join Craig and I, Zach Walsh, as we delve into his game Personae! Take on the role of... well anything and be who you want to be. With countless worlds to explore and even more roles to take, where will you go this week, on Scheduled for Launch! Want to grab Personae or chat with Craig? Here are some of his links! Personae on itch - ...
Published 07/25/23
Growing a company into an LLC is a major step forward in a lot of folks plans for advancing their tabletop games. This week we focus on the family friendly LLC to be "Lucky Newt Games!" Join me, Zach Walsh, and Lucky Newt Games very own Mama Newt Laura as we dive into what that means for Lucky Newt Games and how it can be a bit of a grace for a small business! We also talk about the phenomenal Whistling Wolf Café, a tabletop roleplaying game about serving folks the tea that they need, more...
Published 07/18/23
Imagine an endless library, filled with books, stories and wonder. Now drop in some horrifying creatures, a close bond with a teacher and you have the very bare bones of the Librarian's Apprentice. This week on the podcast join Dan of "Almost Bedtime Theater" and myself, Zach Walsh, as I am guided around the wonderful world that Dan has built. This all-ages, solo-journaling roleplaying game promises intriguing situation, mystical scenes and awe! Terrifying beasts, stories and more are all...
Published 06/27/23
Meet Steph, an amazing creator who looks to expand the tabletop gaming space to a younger audience and help guide parents/ guardians to games that will help them do just that! This week join me, Zach Walsh, as I am introduced to TTRPGkids and its amazing tools! Explore the imagination of some little ones and things they can create. Also, get a look at the stuff that Steph is doing and what they are planning in the future, right now on "Scheduled for Launch!" Want to check out Steph and...
Published 06/20/23
Witches are some of the most powerful and recognizable figures in media. Whether incredibly powerful casters, who look to rule the world, or helpful hermits looking to do right, they appear in stories and legends around the world. This week, we explore "Witches of Midnight" with Balsamic Games very own Gavin! Take on the role of a powerful witch and their familiar as you explore a dark world filled with fantasy and magic. Consent drives the narration of this Forged in the Dark tale, so where...
Published 06/13/23
Welcome back to the amazing Rich Oxenham, creator of Inspirisles and face behind Hatchlings Games. This week join me, Zach Walsh, as I catch up and learn more about this currently backing project, plus two more on the horizon! We talk about collaboration, creativity and running a business! Catch Rich and Hatchlings Games here! Dragon Dowser Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tatteredbear/dragon-dowser?ref=discovery&term=dragon%20dowser Cryptid Creeks Launch Page -...
Published 06/06/23
Taking a history with mental health work, and spinning some of those concepts into a game about found family, collaboration and change. Neon Shadows embodies a ton of potential. This week on the podcast, join me, Zach Walsh, as I talk with Squidsy and Grimm of "Traumabond Games" as they talk about their upcoming joint project "Neon Shadows." Explore the aether-punk world that your party builds as one of nine shades as you build out the world into something bigger than the sum of its parts....
Published 05/30/23
Take the hunt to giant beasts and turn them into furniture in the adorable and relaxed new ttrpg "Cottages and Cerberus." Build the character you want to play and then let them settle down in the small community that you and your friends make! As you grow to impress the Moon Goddess, Miss Luna, you will grow in strength, affection for your friends and neighbors, and as heroes of your new community! We talk about cottagecore, storytelling and epic quests right here, on Scheduled for...
Published 05/23/23
Beliefs shape reality. A legend is born when those beliefs are so strong that they manifest into the world and take on a life of their own. This is your story. This week on the podcast join me, Zach Walsh, as I speak with Russ "Salty" Rowlands about his newly released tabletop roleplaying game NewEdo! In this Neon Samurai roleplaying game, you take on the role of a larger than life being with dreams to change the world and watch it balance around you. Whether it is through a silver-tongue,...
Published 05/02/23
The whipping snow and blustering winds crash upon the mighty trunk of the great tree. The Godlings, fresh from their latest rampage decide on their newest target: The Sleeping Dragon Within the Void. Now the world is collapsing and the great tree is under threat. What will you and your friends do to preserve the realms? This week on Scheduled for Launch join me, Zach Walsh, as I talk with two of my amazing friends, Noble and Trever about the first major expansion for Veil of the Void:...
Published 03/28/23
Canine Distemper Virus or CDV affects a range of mammalian species including dogs, skunks, ferrets and some primates. Notably, it does not affect humans... at least not in this reality. This week on Scheduled for Launch join me, Zach Walsh, as I talk with Tony from Xero Sum Studio about the upcoming tabletop roleplaying game and comic "Distemper!" Set in a world where CDV has mutated and ravaged the human population, you take on the role of an everyday person trying to survive in a world...
Published 03/21/23
Build out a world and game that is fine tuned to the style of play that you want! This week on Scheduled for Launch join me, Zach Walsh, as I talk with BlazeReason about his game "Ishanekon World Shapers." In this game, you the choices and tools are designed around creating the experience that you want. With the choices of classes and paths, the world is yours to shape! It's all happening right now on Scheduled for Launch! Want more Ishanekon World Shapers? Check these links! Website -...
Published 03/14/23
Find a friend, get your pen and start reviving magic. This week on Scheduled for Launch join me, Zach Walsh, as Chiara Locatelli of NessunDove tells us about the gorgeous epistolary game "On the Way to Chrysopoeia." Work with your partner as either master or apprentice as you try to finish your great work while using real world inspiration to create a beautiful, magical world. Translation, companionship and letter writing are all here, on Scheduled for Launch! Want to get On the Way to...
Published 03/07/23
War, fandom and democracy. How will these three effect one another in the swirling setting it fills. This week on Scheduled for Launch join me, Zach Walsh, as I talk with creator Austin Ramsay about the upcoming Mega Podcast "CalazCon!" With 30 players vying for control in a militaristic democracy, watch as they extend their power and try to handle a situation where a giant convention has dropped. Using Austin's system "Beam Saber" as its basis, every character comes with their very own...
Published 02/28/23
Get your engine running, and get this high-speed tricycle adventure going! With a game master and one - four players get ready to transport the incredibly important Babaylan! This week on Scheduled for Launch join myself, Zach Walsh, as I learn about this game from its creator Rhoderick Magsino! Travel in the jungle, fight on motorcycles and get moving! It's all happening right here, on Scheduled for Launch! Want Traysikel - Ride or Die? Here it is! Crowdfundr-...
Published 02/21/23