

TABLETOP TALK - Third Floor Wars
Craig Shipman
Do you love tabletop gaming? This is your podcast.
Who are the creatives behind your favorite games and content? How do they approach their work?
I sit with designers, developers, artists, writers, and creators and learn how they approach their work. I try to understand their process, inspiration, and methods for crafting their creations.
Craig digs deep into the work and uncovers the origins of your favorite tabletop games and the creative process that brought them to life.
Who are the creatives behind your favorite games and content? How do they approach their work?
I sit with designers, developers, artists, writers, and creators and learn how they approach their work. I try to understand their process, inspiration, and methods for crafting their creations.
Craig digs deep into the work and uncovers the origins of your favorite tabletop games and the creative process that brought them to life.
Episodes
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Jun 18, 2019 • 1h 31min
M3e Path to Podium with Alyx Drake - Episode 26
Join Craig as his guest, Alyx Drake who reveals how he won the Breach the North II event. Anyone playing (or playing against) Ten Thunders should pay close attention. What was his path to the podium? What crews did he bring to each of the pools? How did he beat such a competitive field?
Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1
Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming by using the promo code: thirdfloor https://www.gadzooksgaming.com
Give us Feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message

Jun 11, 2019 • 1h 58min
Rasputina (Arcanists) Deep Dive with Robert Singer - Episode 25
Join Craig as his guest, Robert Singer, reveals how he plays the Arcanist master Rasputina in Malifaux 3rd Edition. He explains which models he hires and when, how to react to the opponent and the scheme and strategy pool. He even divulges ways to beat the crew! A must-listen for any Arcanist player or anyone that plays against them.
Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1
Support us and get free shipping on orders over $100 at Gadzooks Gaming by using the promo code: thirdfloor
https://www.gadzooksgaming.com
Give us Feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message

Jun 4, 2019 • 54min
Albus Von Schtook (Resurrectionist) Deep Dive with Jamie Varney - Episode 24
Join Craig as his guest, Jamie Varney, reveals how he plays the Resurrectionist master Albus in Malifaux 3rd Edition. He explains which models he hires and when, how to react to the opponent and the scheme and strategy pool. He even divulges ways to beat the crew! A must-listen for any Rezzer player or anyone that plays against them.
Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1
Support us and get free shipping on orders over $100 at Gadzooks Gaming by using the promo code: thirdfloor
https://www.gadzooksgaming.com
You can follow Jamie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlippinWyrds
You can catch his podcast here: https://flippinwyrdspodcast.podbean.com/

May 28, 2019 • 57min
Kaeris (Arcanists) Deep Dive with James Doxey - Episode 23
Join Craig as his guest, James Doxey, reveals how he plays the Arcanist master Kaeris in Malifaux 3rd Edition. He explains which modes he hires and when, how to react to the opponent and the scheme and strategy pool. He even divulges ways to beat her! A must-listen for any Arcanist player or anyone that plays against them.
Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1
Support us and get free shipping on orders over $100 at Gadzooks Gaming by using the promo code: thirdfloor
https://www.gadzooksgaming.com

May 21, 2019 • 1h 6min
What Faction Matches Your Play Style? M3e Matchmaker! - Episode 22
Join Craig and Ray as they break down each faction and master in Malifaux 3rd edition based on different play styles. Are you looking for simple or complex crews? Killy or control? What factions and masters are the most fun? Where do you go for high-mobility crews? They will help you match your preferred play style to the right faction and masters. This is a great episode to share with friends that are new to Malifaux or Third Edition.
Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1
Support us and get free shipping on orders over $100 at Gadzooks Gaming by using the promo code: thirdfloor
https://www.gadzooksgaming.com

May 13, 2019 • 1h 7min
Insider Insight - Matt Carter from Wyrd Games - Episode 21
Craig interviews Matt Carter (game designer at Wyrd Games) who pulls back the curtain and reveals the design team's approach, process, decision making and their goals for Malifaux 3rd Edition. Matt explains where it all started, what early ideas made it to the final game and what ideas were dropped (and why). This is a must listen for anyone playing the new edition of Malifaux. Discover what was going on in the minds of the team that made the game.
Help support your favorite podcast and YouTube channel and check out this great Malifaux Gadget Bundle:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set

May 7, 2019 • 38min
Why Craig (and you) Should be Playing The Other Side - Episode 20
Michael Cohen, Kevin Calderwood and Joe Girard try to convince Craig that he should be playing The Other Side by Wyrd Games. They make their case based on the game's theme, play mechanics and hobby opportunities.
You can find more from Michael and Kevin here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiveBarGamers
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvetiSKIXRkyJ8Fx00DkihA
You can find more from Joe here:
https://coordinatedstrikepodcast.podbean.com
Help support your favorite podcast and YouTube channel and check out this great Malifaux Gadget Bundle:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set

Apr 30, 2019 • 1h 19min
Molly - Malifaux 3e Master Deep-Dive with Steve Bynum: Episode 19
Craig and his guest, Steve, dive deep into Molly of the Resurrectionists. Steve reveals how he builds a Forgotten crew, how he plays them (and wins) and even how to counter them!
Support us by picking up this great Malifaux gadget bundle available HERE

Apr 23, 2019 • 57min
Why Craig (and you) Should be Playing Warhammer Underworlds - Episode 18
Jason Murray (from the Battlemallet podcast) and Jimmy try to convince Craig that he should be playing Warhammer Underworlds by Games Workshop. Jason and Jimmy make their case based on the game's theme, play mechanics and hobby opportunities.
You can find more from Jason here:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/battlemalletpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/battlemallet1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/battlemalletpcast
Jason's Twitter https://Twitter.com/tablednoob

Apr 14, 2019 • 49min
Talking Malifaux 3e and the UK Competitive Scene with James Doxey - Episode 17
This is a must-listen if you play (or play against) Arcanists. Craig talks to James Doxey (of Arcane Reservoir fame) about his thoughts around Malifaux 3rd Edition. They discuss the current and future state of the game in the UK. James also walks us through how he took three different Arcanists Masters through his recent M3e tournament which ended with him on the podium.
Check out Jame's favorite place in the UK for Malifaux: Leodis Games
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