Episodes
What if Jeeves and Wooster or Fawlty Towers had mysteries to solve? Craig talks with the Sciortino sisters about the newest expansion for their award-winning RPG. They reveal their creative process and inspirations. Previous Interview Mystified Backerkit Flabbergasted Baulder's Gate 3 Brandon Sanderson books ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the...
Published 04/10/24
How do you expand a Nausicaä-inspired RPG that leans even more into the genre? Enjoy this conversation with Watt, the creator of Cloud Empress. They discuss what they learned from their latest crowdfunding campaign and walk us through the creative process of bringing two expansions to life. Ad-free because YOU are amazing! Previous interview Life & Death Kickstarter Helldivers 2 Succession Voidfall boardgame ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as...
Published 04/09/24
How does a first-time GM start a podcast that becomes the first campaign book for Free League's RPG Vaesen? Craig sat with Ellinor DiLorenzo to find out. She walks us through her process for producing the hit podcast and translating it into a campaign book. Get the Lost Mountain Saga book and listen to the podcast HERE! See everything Ellinor HERE! Anatomy of a Fall The English Red Dead Redemption Deadwood Unforgiven The Searchers Seven Samurai Magnificent...
Published 03/31/24
How do you capture the action and drama of toy anime like Yu-Gi-Oh!, Duel Masters, and CardFight! Vanguard? Craig sat down with Nora and Iris and learned their creative approach to answer that question - Perfect Draw! the RPG. You can pre-order the game HERE! ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example...
Published 03/30/24
What would you sacrifice for the mercy of your god on the mountain? Listen as Craig talks with Kyle Tam about her RPG MORIAH. Kyle takes us through her creative journey and choices from idea to completed game. Get MORIAH here! Urania Games Lisa the Painful Soul Sacrifice Twitter ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For...
Published 03/24/24
Who are the only people dumb enough to ride into tridimensional portals to fight off dangers that threaten reality? Only skateboard kids, and they'll post it on their social media. Mikey and I talk about his riff on Blades in the Dark called Slugblaster. It is gonzo and pushes what a Forged in the Dark game can do. Slugblaster Two Hand Path RPG Mikey on Twitter Mikey’s Itch Page Space Weirdos A Billion Suns Slow Horses Marvel Snap Air Land...
Published 03/18/24
What happens when history is mixed with horror? Please enjoy my conversation with Chris Spivey of Darker Hue Studios. We discuss his approach to creating award-winning tabletop gaming greatness. TwitterHaunted West Website Harlem Unbound HarlemUnbounding Ko-fi CV Genreless ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example...
Published 03/05/24
What if the RPG you're about to play starts blank as you play the first scene? Please enjoy my talk with Edoardo and his FEEL system - all the parts are familiar, but together, they make a unique RPG experience. @BuzziEdoardo (X) @[email protected] (Mastodon) @buzziedoardo.bsky.social (BlueSky) https://edoardo-buzzi.itch.io/ ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to...
Published 03/01/24
Step into the world of creativity and insight with Quintin Smith from the renowned Shut Up & Sit Down channel. Quintin's warmth, respect for game creators, and deep connection with his audience exceeded all expectations. He delves into the intricacies of finding one's voice as a creator, offering invaluable insights and anecdotes. As a bonus, his breakdown of the profound impact of Manga is not to be missed. Join us for a captivating conversation that sheds light on the essence of...
Published 02/18/24
What makes a game a MARVEL game? Craig talks with Matt Forbeck, the designer behind the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game. All of Matt’s work is in ONE place Barbie Movie The BearYakuza Video Game Franchise Hard West 2 Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries Parable Games Zine Quest ********************* ⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example...
Published 02/10/24
Your cyberpunk needs more vampires, and Gaia Complex is getting bigger. Craig sits down with Shep Shepperson, and they discuss the newest book coming out for the Cyberpunk RPG, Gaia Complex. Check out Gaia Complex   Get the Free Quickstart!  Back the Kickstarter!  GKR Heavy Hitters  Terror in Meeplecity   Batman Gotham City Chronicles  Batman RPG  ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support...
Published 02/04/24
How does Evil Hat decide which games to publish? What happens from design to print, and why can it take years? Craig talks with Sean Nittner of Evil Hat Productions about how games are published. Evil Hat Website  Abyssal Playtest Details on Stewpot  Craig does a retrospective on the podcast episodes and actual plays released from The Third Floor in 2023. ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add...
Published 01/18/24
Craig does a retrospective on the podcast episodes and actual plays released from The Third Floor in 2023. ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/397612/Court-of-Blades--Scandal-Forged-in-the-Dark?affiliate_id=1044145⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our...
Published 12/29/23
Listen as Craig and Connor discuss what it means to be a professional DM. They talk about Connor's published adventures and the importance of safety tools and diversity at the table. Follow them on Twitter  Red City At Jenny's Request Rest of Connor's Work. ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For...
Published 12/26/23
Listen as Craig and Ben talk about his approach to making award-winning, innovative games like Microscope and In This World Get everything from Ben here ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145 For example...
Published 12/03/23
Join Craig as he talks with Luke Jordan about his creative process and how it brought us the TTRPGs Grand Guignol and Harvest. Kickstarter https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/jay-dragon/grand-guignol-harvest Luke’s Itch https://gamesfromthewildwood.itch.io/ Penny Dreadful show https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2628232/ Re: Dracula podcasthttps://redracula.live/ The Between https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/360858/The-Between Crimson Peak...
Published 11/19/23
Craig talks with Tim Denee about his games Deathmatch Island, Odyssey Aquatica, and Blades '68. Deathmatch Island: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/evil-hat/deathmatch-island Bronze Murder: https://www.timdenee.com/bronzemurder Thousand Years of Vampire: https://www.timdenee.com/A-Thousand-Years-of-Vampire Old God Games: https://www.olddog.games/ Odyssey Aquatica: https://www.olddog.games/Odyssey-Aquatica ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month:...
Published 11/04/23
Join us for an interview with game designer and publisher Barney Menzies, one-half of the minds behind Parable Games. Discover the secrets of crafting the innovative and spine-tingling solo RPG "Don't Play This Game."We uncover the dark secret behind the supplement, "Shiver Gothic."Don't miss out on this insightful interview! #ttrpg #horror #ShiverRPG ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars   Add this to the...
Published 11/04/23
Join us for an interview with game designer and publisher Barney Menzies, one-half of the minds behind Parable Games. Discover the secrets of crafting the innovative and spine-tingling solo RPG "Don't Play This Game."  We uncover the dark secret behind the supplement, "Shiver Gothic."  Don't miss out on this insightful interview! #ttrpg #horror #ShiverRPG Don't Play This Game Parable Games Parable Games Patreon ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month:...
Published 10/15/23
Cezar Capacle is a Brazilian tabletop game designer currently based in Madeira Island. Since 2016, he has dedicated his time to game design and released over 20 games. In 2022, He was a “Designer of the Year” finalist in the Tabletop Awards. CBR named him one of 10 Indie TTRPG Designers to Watch In 2022. All his games are here: https://capacle.itch.io/ Two-Minute Warning https://capacle.itch.io/tmw Nexalis https://capacle.itch.io/nexalis Not a Demon https://capacle.itch.io/not-a-demon Follow...
Published 09/27/23
Kyle is the lead designer at Wyrd Games and the designer behind the HOT board game, Vagrantsong. Mothership https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYOGZIpC-07MC5L-gvVjiEqL50ThDsreB Public Access https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYOGZIpC-07NK6el8vFGo55Rwb6CtuzAh Vagrant Song Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyrdgames/vagrantsong-encore?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=vagrantsong Our play of Vagrantsong https://youtube.com/live/4mUcvLERsHg Kentucky Route...
Published 09/23/23
We sit with Jason and Alex and discuss the latest Carved from Brindlewood game - Public Access. Where did the idea come from, and what was the creative process to bring it to life? Previous interview with Jason: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aqMtSETA4Bb Our Actual Play of Brindlewood Bay: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYOGZIpC-07P-Q7nBUkNv6qKTYE5uhuug Public Access: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/429340/Public-Access?affiliate_id=1044145 Brindlewood Bay:...
Published 08/07/23
Craig covers 7 tips for GMs to help capture and keep your players' attention. You can get a copy of the slide deck by emailing admin (at) thirdfloorwars.com Please let me know if you'd like to hear of content like this! ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't miss our RPG...
Published 08/03/23
Join Craig while he talks with Clara Efferin, a tabletop illustrator from Southeast Asia. Listen to them discuss her creative process and the future of AI art. Check out Clara's work HERE https://www.claraefferin.com/ Contact her for commission work HERE https://www.claraefferin.com/contact ********************* Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our live streaming content on Twitch:...
Published 08/02/23