Best MCDM Productions Podcasts (2025)

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"What Defines A Monster?" - Introducing Draw Steel by MCDM Productions 59:53

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18d ago59:53

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This week! Jeremy, Liv, and Candace are joined by James Introcaso, Lead Game Designer at MCDM and Draw Steel maestro, and Willy Abeel, the Mother of Monsters and creator of the playable clown race, the Clonns, as they share how they joined MCDM and dive into their most legendary nerdy stories. We talk about what a monster really is in Draw Steel, w…

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Tom Bloom: Looking Over the Shoulder at D&D | Interview 58:01

12h ago58:01

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Tom Bloom is the designer of Lancer RPG, author of Kill Six Billion Demons, and self-proclaimed 4e sicko. Tom made some comments about Draw Steel on Bluesky, and I thought it would be interesting to hear his thoughts on Draw Steel, as a designer of a well-liked tactical RPG. We also talk about games not appologizing for their design, how testing ma…

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“The Cost of Admission” - The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 1:25:18

4d ago1:25:18

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This week, The Halflings speak on the shocking assassination of controversial right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. They examine his career, the infamous quotes, and the rage bait that defined his public persona. Jeremy, Liv, and Candace each share their candid and complicated feelings on his death before diving into the wider impact this event will …

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 07 1:18:04

2h ago1:18:04

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The Heroes of Broadhurst take a rest before attacking the goblin Stronghold, mostly... The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/profile/…

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"That got me HYPED!" - Jeremy’s Black Cinema Deep Dive 56:43

7d ago56:43

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This week! Jeremy is diving headfirst into the world of contemporary Black cinema, sharing his favorite films from the last ten to fifteen years and spotlighting directors like Ryan Coogler, Jordan Peele, Shaka King, Ava DuVernay, and Spike Lee. Inspired by the brilliance of F.D. Signifier, he also shouts out incredible POC creators including Forei…

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 06 1:24:30

6d ago1:24:30

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The quest for the cup continues... The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/profile/djordi.bsky.social Willy Abeel as Ares: Devil Fury -…

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Core Rules Errata, More Djordice, and Vampire Pre-Orders | August Roundup 15:24

14d ago15:24

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Draw Steel has been out for a month. It's been well received and new people are picking up the game and entering the community all the time. There's also been an update to the released adventures, errata for the core rules, more Djordice are coming, 50 leveled treasure has been released, the kobold ancestry is happening, the vampire class in on pre…

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 05 2:25:14

7d ago2:25:14

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The Heroes of Broadhurst delve into some caves in search of a magical amulet. The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/profile/djordi.bs…

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"NSFW Police" Part 2 - the itch.io and Steam controversy continued 50:40

25d ago50:40

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Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content. This week! Jeremy, Candace and Liv continue their discussion about the ongoing itch.io and Steam controversy, and how censorship of this nature impacts BIPOC and Queer creators and communities. From the definitions of censorship, the current state of ID Checks, and the blatant bid for data c…

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 04 2:00:22

13d ago2:00:22

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The Heroes of Broadhurst return from The Delian Tomb, but with more questions than answers. The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/pro…

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 03 1:55:28

19d ago1:55:28

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The group move further into the tomb in search of the lost girl. The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/profile/djordi.bsky.social Wil…

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"NSFW Police" - the itch.io and Steam controversy 56:55

1M ago56:55

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Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content. This week! Liv, Candace and Jeremy (aka the BG3 book hoarder) are exploring the Steam and Itch.io controversy of delisting games from their platforms revolving around the censorship of adult content, how this specifically impacts marginalised communities in ways these companies have clearly …

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James Introcaso: Designing Draw Steel | Interview 1:32:42

1M ago1:32:42

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James Introcaso. Lead designer of Draw Steel. Need I say more. I was really excited to have him on, and it was a delight. James talks about going to GenCon, the value of showing that the core rules aren't sacred, how the victory and respite system is core to the Draw Steel experience, and his adventure design philosophy. Links: Shadow of the Demon …

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"I'm Scared of Twilight Imperium" - Board Games for TTRPG fans 1:18:27

1M ago1:18:27

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Disclaimer: Minor spoilers for games in the Balder's Gate series This week! Liv gives Jeremy her recommendations on board games for folks who enjoy TTRPGs. From long form campaign games, to D&D style board games, to the stress of introducing the ADHD enemy of games - a timer! Check out Liv's recommendations here: Gloomhaven - ⁠https://cephalofair.c…

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 02 1:19:47

1M ago1:19:47

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Our motley crew venture into The Delian Tomb for thei first time. The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/profile/djordi.bsky.social Wi…

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The Delian Tomb Ep. 01 1:55:28

2M ago1:55:28

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A band of adventurers meet up in the Village of Broadhurst. The Players Dael Kingsmill as Brannigan: Polder Talent - https://bsky.app/profile/dailydael.bsky.social Matt Colville as Jago: Human Revenent Censor - https://bsky.app/profile/mattcolville.bsky.social Djordi as Uv'vik: Time Raider Null - https://bsky.app/profile/djordi.bsky.social Willy Ab…

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The Shirefolk Soapbox Returns! - Serialised Storytelling & Blue Prince 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

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Disclaimer: a longer unedited version of this podcast is available on the Patreon - A Snyder Cut, if you will. This week! Jeremy and Candace bring back a segment we've not done in a while - The Shirefolk Soapbox! Jeremy takes the soapbox to air his opinion that the film industry has a never-ending problem of serialised storytelling, and how it's ha…

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Draw Steel is Out!, The Delian Tomb is Fantastic, and 50 Leveled Weapons With Art | July Roundup 20:27

2M ago20:27

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It's here! It's finally here! Draw Steel is out! Next is the physical books. There's also the summoner and beastheart classes; the gnome, shadow elf and four more ancestries; an extended version of Fall of Blackbottom, a thorn dragon adventure, and a suicide mission adventure; and details on the Codex VTT. Then there's the crowdfunded weapons colle…

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"Black People Need to See Other Black People Succeed" - Interview with Kendo Smith 1:38:53

2M ago1:38:53

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This week - Jeremy, Candace and Liv are joined by the award winning game master for Tales Yet Told, Kendo Smith! From how they were introduced to TTRPGs, to how their AP Voices in the Wood (System: Void 1680 AM) brought its community together, and the crucible moments that've made Kendo's art what it is! You can follow and listen to Tales Yet Told …

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"Pride is 365!" - A Queer & Black Media Chat 1:44:30

2M ago1:44:30

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This episode is sponsored by Black Wives™️: They Will Fix Your Shit! This week, Jeremy, Liv and Candace take a look at the intersectionality of black and queer culture in ttrpgs and their wider media representations, beyond the months of June and July! So come take a listen to the history how Stonewall has had a lasting impact, how pride in UK and …

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Hannah Rose: From Arcadia to Horizons | Interview 50:10

2M ago50:10

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This episode I'm joined by Hannah Rose. She's had a busy career and has worked on the Taldorei setting for Critical Role, worked on multiple Wizards of the Coast books, and maybe most famously in the MCDM community, been the managing editor for Arcadia. We talk about her new venture, the quarterly magazine Horizons, trying to maintain a viable free…

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"Racoons and Carnage" - UNATI RETURNS! 1:09:45

2M ago1:09:45

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SURPRISE HALFLINGS! We're catching up with an OG today - one Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, but everybody calls them UNATI! And my god have they been BUSY. Join Jeremy and Canace as they catch up with Unati from voice acting in Baldur's Gate 3 and Space Marine II, to appearing in Netflix's own Wednesday, and a variety of Actual Plays! Come listen to th…

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"It's What My Character Would Do" - TTRPG Advice with Jeremy and Candace 1:24:33

2M ago1:24:33

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Join Jeremy and Candace as we take a look at where the line needs to be drawn when playing TTRPGS when allowing certain actions in-game. Listen to a few personal stories from both hosts, and how they resolved such instances, how consent and safety tools can combat over-reaching players to keep the game grounded, the value of player communication, e…

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Draw Steel Drops for Patrons, Playtest of the Summoner Class, and Crowdfunders Galore | June Roundup 15:10

3M ago15:10

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June has come and gone, and Draw Steel might be releasing in less than two weeks. But before that happens, I'll tell you about the release candidate of the rules, the updated Monsters manuscript, the summoner playtest and the fantastic community projects that are being published. Links to everything: https://GoblinPoints.com/2513#links Chapters: 00…

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"Different is More!" - Talking Colour Conscious Casting 1:32:16

3M ago1:32:16

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Minor Spoilers for ALIEN: Romulus Spoilers for the stage show Gypsy This week! Our freshly minted halfling, Candace The Magnificent, and our OG host Jeremy Cobb, are chatting about casting issues in modern media. From the race, gender, disability of the characters being portrayed against the actors portraying them, whether we should be casting acto…

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"THE 5 YEAR 3BH ANNIVERSARY!" + a BIG announcement! 1:46:48

3M ago1:46:48

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🎉Happy 5 Year Anniversary Halflings🎉 To celebrate, we got you a gift! Joining Jeremy, Jasper, and Liv is our brand new full-time halfling ⁠Candace The Magnificent⁠ with a special end of episode voice note from halfling alumni ⁠Unati Lewis-Nyawo!! Come take a listen to the halflings reminisce on their favourite moments from the past 5 years; from in…

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Onslaught Six: Ratcatcher Magazine | Interview 58:24

3M ago58:24

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In this episode I speak with Onslaught Six. He's currently crowdfunding the community magazine Ratcatchers, which features articles from multiple people in the Draw Steel community. We do talk about the magazine, the permissive license they're publishing under, but we start off with the space cowboy RPG he designed, how to find the right game for t…

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"We're very URBAN" - Talking about Kickstarter, Juneteenth, and the USA situation 1:19:00

3M ago1:19:00

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Oh Halflings, have we got some catching up to do! Join Jeremy and Candace The Magnificent as they cover the last few truly WILD weeks - from an update on the Kickstarter and running our one-shot in collaboration with Darrington Press, to celebrating Juneteenth in the face of the ongoing situation in America right now, and the effect it's all having…

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City of the Black Rose: Dice, Danger, and Daggerheart - Part 2 1:52:47

3M ago1:52:47

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It's not looking good... it's not looking good at all ... using the brand new Daggerheart system from Critical Role's Darrington Press, we dive into part 2 of our City of the Black Rose one-shot, with our party at the mercy of the Boogeyman, Synapse. Will they be able to overcome the situation they've found themselves in? Will they uncover the moti…

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City of the Black Rose: Dice, Danger, and Daggerheart - Part 1 1:53:02

4M ago1:53:02

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Welcome back to Mavros, citizens! Using the brand new Daggerheart system from Critical Role's Darrington Press, we dive into a one-shot set in the Lowers of Mavros. The owner of the storied Carnelian Casino, a decaying monument to vice and excess, is carrying out murders and doing something deeply sinister with the souls of his victims. A small ban…

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Possible Draw Steel Release Date, Side Quest Adventures, and more Djordice | May Roundup 18:08

4M ago18:08

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Looks like we might be drawing steel in July, we know more about the adventures MCDM plans to release in the coming months, we got details on the beastheart class, there'll be more djordice, the third party vampire class got funded, The Dice Society interviewed James. And More! Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2511#links Chapters: 00:0…

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"The Kickstarter is nigh!" - Deluxe Briefcases, Smoky Dice & Other Awesome Rewards 1:16:35

4M ago1:16:35

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Jasper, Jeremy, Liv & Candace fling open the detective’s briefcase to reveal Three Black Halflings’ debut Kickstarter for City of the Black Rose in collaboration with Roll & Play Press. Expect chaotic conversations, reward reveals, and Jeremy’s relentless thirst for “problems, always” as five years of big, diverse dreams hit the pledge page. Our ve…

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"Optimists In Endless Crisis" - with Luis Carazo and Christian Navarro 54:59

4M ago54:59

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This week, Jeremy, Liv & Candace are joined by Christian Navarro & Luis Carazo to talk all about their incredible new show Tales Unrolled. Tales Unrolled: Alma is a dark, fantasy mystery that explores themes like ancestry, sacrifice, lineage, and legacy. There is also a healthy dose of romance! Watch new episodes of Tales Unrolled every Tuesday on …

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Heart of Arcana: The Many Ways to Design an Adventure | Interview 1:07:01

4M ago1:07:01

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My guest this time is Paul Ligorski, also known as Heart of Arcana. Paul has written quite a few advenuters, not only for Draw Steel, but for D&D 5e, Mausritter and Cypher. He also runs a local game night multiple times a month. We talk about writing adventures for different systems, which TTRPG systems work well for teaching new players, how inter…

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"Buisney World" - Machine:Impossible with Smiling Mythos 1:47:13

4M ago1:47:13

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This week, Jeremy, Liv & Candace are joined by the co-founders of Smiling Mythos Games, Jacob Mooney and Billy Eline, chatting about the making of their game Machine: Impossible - Fast and Furious meets Cyberpunk meets Mission: Impossible meets dice! We dive into the inspirations behind the making of the game, take a brief tangent to discuss the ho…

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"Yearning and Violence!" - Alt Tabletop RPG Favourites 1:17:14

5M ago1:17:14

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Jeremy and Liv are joined once again by Candace the Magnificent, and this week we're discussing our favourite tabletop RPGS that don't involve dungeons and/or dragons, along with some of the truly wild stories that have inspired that love. Including: Shiver Savage Worlds Paradox Perfect (listen to our Paradox Perfect playthrough with NADDPOD!) Good…

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Future Draw Steel Products, Djordice Are Shipping, and Flee Mortals on Foundry | April Roundup 13:55

5M ago13:55

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The Delian Tomb is being tested by patrons, the layout for the core rules is nearing completion, and an adventure to run at conventions is in the works. Also, the dice from the crowdfunder is shipping, and Flee, Mortals! and Where Evil Lives is out on Foundry. Links to everything: https://www.goblinpoints.com/2509#links Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:42 …

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"Buffy Meets Beyoncé" - Femme & Female Experiences in Horror TTRPGS 50:49

5M ago50:49

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Trigger Warning: non-explicit discussion of sexual assault. This week, Jeremy & Liv are joined by by fellow City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows player Candace the Magnificent to talk specifically about playing femme presenting and female characters in horror Actual Plays and TTRPGS. From how the female/femme experience affects horror role pla…

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"Dragons, Krakens, and Githyanki, oh my!" - with Ginny Di and Pointy Hat 1:09:31

5M ago1:09:31

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Jeremy and Candace are joined in the hobbit hole this week by content creators Ginny Di and Pointy Hat, to talk about Dragon Week 25! A recurring community event on YouTube encouraging content creators to come together and make videos about their favourite monsters. And to get real, digging into the lack of minority YouTube content creators in the …

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Ananam: The Vampire Class and Crowdfunders | Interview 51:52

5M ago51:52

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I'm joined by Ananam of Triglav Games. They are at the time of publishing this episode crowdfunding a vampire class for Draw Steel. It's an ambitious project and they've pulled out all the stops with professional art, playtesting and layout. In the interview we talk about how they're designing the vampire class, what it's like to designing classes …

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"Deeply Unserious Men in Power" - TTRPG Tariffs & Horror 1:20:24

5M ago1:20:24

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Strap in folks! This week, Jeremy, Jasper and Candace the Magnificent address the effect that the US's tariff hike now has on the TTRPG industry, and then - on a lighter note - how to run horror games in a way that fulfils your players. If you're a small TTRPG-related business owner who's been affected by the tariff hike, and want to talk to us abo…

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"LOXODON VAMPIRES" - With Sam & Beth from Roll & Play Press 1:06:50

5M ago1:06:50

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THE KICKSTARTER IS NIGH! With our big release coming soon, so soon, today Jeremy, Liv and Candace are chatting to our pals and partners from Roll & Play Press: Chief Creative Officer Sam Bartlett & Editorial Manager Beth Davies who are elbow deep in bringing the City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting to life. Join us as we talk …

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New Burrowing Rules, The Delian Tomb Adventure, and the Vampire Crowdfunder | March Roundup 15:47

6M ago15:47

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It's the silence before the storm. News about Draw Steel is sparse. MCDM is working on new products, but they've barely made into testing. Some more exciting news is the new third party crowdfunder that just launched, for a vampire class. And, of course, I have some highlights from the community creations. Submit questions to Ananam: https://www.pa…

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"Crime-Fighting Librarian Ninjas " - Catching Up & Discussing Noir Horror 1:09:08

6M ago1:09:08

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WE ARE BACK BABY! After a 6 month actual play run, Jasper & Jeremy sit down for the first time to catch up on what's happened outside of Mavros - from their birthdays, to Black History Month, to Kendrick Lamar's legendary Superbowl performance (ignore EVERYTHING Jasper says about Ricky Gervais. please. god.) - and then, Jasper finally sits down to …

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 10 "The Final Judgement" Part 3 1:59:06

6M ago1:59:06

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It began with an oath.... but it ends with blood. The party faces the final adversary. Will they be able to overcome the prophecy? Or will the City of the Black Rose claim what rightfully belongs to it? Who lives? Who dies? And who pays the ultimate price? This is the final instalment of our 3-part finale. Unifier protect you all... you're going to…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 10 "The Final Judgement" Part 2 2:21:41

6M ago2:21:41

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The part now faces their final reckoning. Will Mathers seize control, or will Duncan, Hecatae, Ozrik, Angela and Bilwop be able top overcome their differences and stop him for good? This is the second instalment of our 3-part finale. Unifier protect you all... Starring: Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him) Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist -…

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Andie Margolskee: Do We Need Game Systems? | Interview 1:00:55

6M ago1:00:55

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I'm visited by Andie Margolskee, the author of the first crowdfunded adventure for Draw Steel: The Great Thaw of Gryzmithrak Spire. We talk about the adventure, sure, but with Andie having designed adventures for multiple systems, we end up talking a bunch about what different systems are good at. Links Website that links to Andie's previous projec…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 10 "The Final Judgement" Part 1 1:54:26

6M ago1:54:26

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It's here! The Prophecy has come full circle! And it's not looking good for the party. After enduring an utterly gruelling battle with the Whip-Poor-Will, leaving some characters more dead than they realised, our heroes now face their final challenge. They have their answers, they've pooled all their resources, now all that's left is to face Mather…

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City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 9 "The Magician Upright" Part 2 1:24:56

7M ago1:24:56

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This definitely wasn't how it was meant to go. Our party faces off against one of the monsters who's been stalking them through the streets, and our Fool, Damien Mathers has the last pieces of the prophecy within his grasp. Will our party manage to survive such an ambush and beat Mathers at his own game? It all hangs in the balance. Starring: Jaspe…

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Rules Changes, Codex VTT News, and the First 3rd Party Crowdfunder | February Roundup 19:20

7M ago19:20

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MCDM is working on the core rules, the monsters, new classes and the Codex, but nothing is ready to be published yet. The community is of course ever flowing with great creations. In this episode I cover the known rule changes, the new classes and the news about the Codex. Links to everything: https://www.goblinpoints.com/2505#links Chapters: 00:00…