

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.
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Sep 29, 2022 • 2h 3min
Raph Damico (The Zone, Laughing Kaiju) Interview: ep. 185
What about an RPG inspired by the movie Annihilation - NO GM needed?
Craig sits down with Raph Damico and they dig into The Zone. It is Raph's storyteller strange, twisted, horror RPG. We've played it several times on the channel and it is great to hear the work that brought it to life.
KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/raphdamico/the-zone-rpg
Zone website: https://laughingkaiju.com/games/the-zone/
Laughing Kaiju: https://laughingkaiju.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/raphdamico
Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYOGZIpC-07Mp4f0oiVkcUx3G18sZyCo7
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Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea adventures! https://linktr.ee/writersroom7thsea
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com
Subscribe to the GM Mastermind: https://gmmastermind.com/
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
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Sep 26, 2022 • 1h 58min
Bläckfisk Publishing (Heroes of Cerulea, Blood Feud) Interview: ep. 184
Lo-fi and lighthearted RPG… from SWEDEN?
I talk with Lucas Falk and Alf Peter Malmberg of Bläckfisk Publishing – the makers of the Heroes of Cerulea RPG. Bläckfisk Publishing is a Swedish collective of brainstormers, dreamers, and hard workers. They focus on developing tools for empathy, improvisation, and community—usually in the form of role-playing games.
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackfiskforlag/heroes-of-cerulea-pixelated-dungeon-crawl-tabletop-rpg
Bläckfisk Publishing: https://blackfiskpublishing.com/
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Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea adventures! https://linktr.ee/writersroom7thsea
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com
Subscribe to the GM Mastermind: https://gmmastermind.com/
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
Please support us by shopping with Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com/
Don't miss our RPG actual plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
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Sep 25, 2022 • 54min
Diogo Nogueira (Old Skull Publishing, Primal Quest) Interview: ep. 183
Are any good games coming out of Brazil? The short answer is "yes," and Diogo Nogueira leads the charge.
Craig and Diogo talk about his process for creating OSR-inspired games. We learn his approach from his unique path to making games through the writing of his ENie-nominated OSE module.
Old Skull Publishing: https://oldskull-publishing.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diogo_oldskull/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/diogo_oldskull
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldskullpublishing
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Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea adventures! https://linktr.ee/writersroom7thsea
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com
Subscribe to the GM Mastermind: https://gmmastermind.com/
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
Please support us by shopping with Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com/
Don't miss our RPG actual plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
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Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
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You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin (at) thirdfloorwars (dot) com

Sep 16, 2022 • 2h 4min
Rae Nedjadi (Apocalypse Keys, Our Haunt, Oathbreakers) Interview: ep. 182
Monsters that battle against the Apocalypse while trying to retain some shred of their humanity? Yes. Please.
What challenges did the playtest of Apocalypse Keys bring? Join Craig as he sits down with Rae to discuss his approach to making games loved by many.
Apocalypse Keys: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilhat/apocalypse-keys
Oathbreakers: https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/oathbreakers
Our Haunt: https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/our-haunt/?v=7516fd43adaa
His Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swordqueengames
Itch: https://temporalhiccup.itch.io/
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Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea adventures! https://linktr.ee/writersroom7thsea
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com
Subscribe to the GM Mastermind: https://gmmastermind.com/
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
Please support us by shopping with Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com/
Don't miss our RPG actual plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThirdFloorWars
Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message
You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin (at) thirdfloorwars (dot) com

Sep 11, 2022 • 2h 3min
Navi and Shawn Drake (Dead Belt, Hedge, Skyworthy) Interview: ep. 181
Craig talks with Navi and Shawn Drake about their new game on Kickstarter, Dead Belt. They dive into how their partnership works to create the games many people love.
Dead Belt KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acoupleofdrakes/deadbelt
Itch: https://acoupleofdrakes.itch.io/
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dead-belt
Hardspace: Shipbreaker https://store.steampowered.com/app/1161580/Hardspace_Shipbreaker/
Bulgasal TV series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14691616/
The Fountain: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0414993/
The Wailing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5215952/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Octopath Traveler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octopath_Traveler
Old Gods of Appalachia: https://www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/
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Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea adventures! https://linktr.ee/writersroom7thsea
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com
Subscribe to the GM Mastermind: https://gmmastermind.com/
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
Please support us by shopping with Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com/
Don't miss our RPG actual plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
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Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
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Aug 29, 2022 • 2h 1min
Andrew Peregrine (Dune, Dr Who, Opera House) Interview: ep. 180
Join Craig and Andrew as they discuss many games Andrew's helped bring to life.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/peregrinecorone?lang=en
Dune: https://modiphius.us/collections/dune-adventures-in-the-imperium
DriveThru (Andrew): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=andrew+peregrine++&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=
DriveThru (Andy): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=andy+peregrine&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=
DriveThru (Corone Design): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/2528/Corone-Design
Opera House: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/341458/Opera-House
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Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea adventures! https://linktr.ee/writersroom7thsea
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com
Subscribe to the GM Mastermind: https://gmmastermind.com/
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
Please support us by shopping with Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com/
Don't miss our RPG actual plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThirdFloorWars
Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
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You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Aug 22, 2022 • 1h 11min
Even Footing Games (Babies & Broadswords) Interview: ep. 179
Fantasy RPG with babies?
Craig talks with Jason Cassidy and Jimmy St. James about the making of Babies and Broadswords. Where did the idea emerge from? How did the mechanics change during development?
https://evenfootinggames.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Babies-Broadswords-Book-All-Rules/dp/B09PZ2LD95/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3S24ACRYESFZE&keywords=babies+broadswords&qid=1661165755&sprefix=babies+broadswords%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-6
Quick start: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/400488/Muddy-Monsters-Babies-and-Broadswords-Quickstart
Podcast: https://evenfootinggames.com/podcast
Their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/evenfootinggames
Indie Game Alliance: https://www.indiegamealliance.com/
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Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea adventures! https://linktr.ee/writersroom7thsea
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com
Subscribe to the GM Mastermind: https://gmmastermind.com/
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
Please support us by shopping with Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com/
Don't miss our RPG actual plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
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Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
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Aug 17, 2022 • 2h 22min
Spencer Campbell (Slayers, RUNE, NOVA, LUMEN) Interview: ep. 178
A souls-like solo roleplaying game? A no-prep asymmetrical monster-hunter TTRPG? Yes, please!
Craig sits with Spencer Campbell, and they talk about Spencer's unique approach to making games.
KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thegilaboy/rune-2
Itch: https://gilarpgs.itch.io/
Site: https://gilarpgs.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GilaRPGs?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gilarpgs
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Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea adventures! https://linktr.ee/writersroom7thsea
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com
Subscribe to the GM Mastermind: https://gmmastermind.com/
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
Please support us by shopping with Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com/
Don't miss our RPG actual plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
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Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
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Jul 27, 2022 • 37min
Blake Ryan (Nexus Modern Sorcery) Interview: ep. 176
Magic in the Modern World - are you ready for Nexus?
Craig sits down with the prolific creator, Blake Ryan, and discusses his new game on Kickstarter and how it went from idea to ready-to-play.
KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nexus-modern-sorcery/nexus-modern-sorcery
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/10875/Blake-Ryan
Twitter: @Flyingfox369
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Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea adventures! https://linktr.ee/writersroom7thsea
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com
Subscribe to the GM Mastermind: https://gmmastermind.com/
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
Please support us by shopping with Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com/
Don't miss our RPG actual plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
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Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
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You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us at admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Jul 24, 2022 • 1h 23min
Sean Sutter (Relicblade, Sludge) Interview: ep. 175
Why are the fans of Relicblade so passionate?
Craig sits down with Sean and talks about his ground-breaking games.
Website: https://relicblade.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetalKingStudio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_sutter_art/
KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seansutter/relicblade-adventure-battle-game?ref=discovery&term=sean%20sutter
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Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea adventures! https://linktr.ee/writersroom7thsea
Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes: https://acoupleofdrakes.com
Subscribe to the GM Mastermind: https://gmmastermind.com/
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
Please support us by shopping with Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com/
Don't miss our RPG actual plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThirdFloorWars
Please give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!
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