Craig Shipman

Quintin Smith (Shut Up & Sit Down, Quinn's Quest) Interview

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 f...

Matt Forbeck (Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game) Interview

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 Bear 2024-02-10 14:43:05 +0000 UTC View Post

Shep Shepperson (Gaia Complex) Interview

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  

2024-02-04 18:32:42 +0000 UTC View Post

Sean Nitner Interview (ad-free)

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 Nitner of Evil Hat Productions about how games are published.

Evil Hat Website 

Abyssal Playtest

2024-01-18 11:57:50 +0000 UTC View Post

Connor Self (Pro DM, Red City, At Jenny's Request) Interview

Ad-free because you rock!

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 

2023-12-26 13:40:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Ben Robbins (Microscope, In This World)

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 

Luke Jordan (Grand Guignol, Harvest) Interview

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:...

Tim Denee (Deathmatch Island, Odyssey Aquatica)

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

Thous...

Casting Call!

NEW GAME COMING IN JANUARY!

Campaign: Camp Whispering Woods

System: SHIVER

Player count: 4

Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, but diversity is considered.

Patrons who have yet to play a game also get preferential treatment.

Concept: This is a horror game set in the early 1990s. You are a teenager in the juvenile detention system for at least a year. You know the other players fro...

Updated Schedule!

Let me know if there is something odd

Patreon - with little notice - changed their pages. I had to recreate the tiers and "pay what you want" is gone. Please let me know if you see something odd in your billing from Patreon. Email me admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Barney Menzies (Don't Play This Game, Shiver) Inteview

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

October Streaming Schedule

Oct brings 3 excellent #ttrpg streams. Forbidden Lands returns! Court of Blades continues and Limelight takes the stage. Don't miss an episode and catch up on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/thirdfloorwars

Cezar Capacle (Note a Demon, Nexalis) Interview

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/ 2023-09-27 19:36:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Kyle Rowan (Vagrantsong, Malifaux, Wyrd Games) Interview

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 �...

Jason Cordova & Alex Rybitski (Public Access, The Gauntlet) Interview

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/aqMtSETA...

7 GM Tips to Captivate your Players

This is the audio from last night's live stream!

Email admin (at) thirdfloorwars.com to get the PDF of the slides or ping me on discord.

Clara Effrin (Tabletop Illustrator) Interview

Join Craig while he talks with Clara Effrin, 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.c...

RPG a Day: David Chapman (Cubicle 7) and Anthony Boyd (Triple Ace Games) Interview

Craig sits down with David Chapman and Anthony Boyd, the people behind RPG a Day. Together they unravel the origins and significance of this popular annual event in the role-playing game community.

The episode begins with an introduction to David and Anthony, both avid RPG enthusiasts who have contributed significantly to the community over the years. RPG a Day, an initiative that has garnered immense popularity, has become a c...

Allison Arth (Little Oracles, Gentleman Bandit)

When I start an interview, I can never anticipate the tone or everything we will cover in the conversation. You are about to listen to me, and Allison dive into the nature of creativity. What we talk about transcends creating games or a podcast. We discuss what creating means and the barriers between you and creating.

Links

Little Oracles: https://www.litt...

Ian Williams (Action Movie World)

Craig talks action movies and games with Ian Williams, the creator of Action Movie World.

Grab the game: https://www.flatlandgames.com/amw/ 

Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brock_toon

Hobgoblin: Interview with Mike Hutchinson and Gregory Horton

Could there be a square-base rank-and-file fantasy game that plays fast and finishes in under two hours?

Craig talks with Mike and Gregory about their new game, Hobgoblin.

Get Hobgoblin here: https://mike-hutchinsons-hobgoblin.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

Listen to Rule of Carnage here: 2023-07-15 13:52:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Chris "Shep" Shepperson (SLA Industries, Gaia Complex, Rectify)

Craig talks with Shep about his history creating RPGs. 

Links:

SLA Industries: https://nightfall.games/sla-industries/

Stargarden Apparel: https://stargarden.gallery/

The Gaia Complex: https://the...

Jason Durall (Chaosium, BRP, RuneQuest)

Craig interviews Jason Durall about his creative process, history, and work with 2d20 games, Basic Role Playing, RuneQuest (and more!)

Early and Ad Free because you rock, and your support makes this happen.

What Game Next?

Below is are a few lists. The games we are running now, the games scheduled to start soon, and the games in contention for new streams.

I’d love to hear in the comments which games in the last list you’d most like to see at the top of the “Coming Soon” list. Are there games missing you’d like added for possible future streams?

Games running now

Forbidden Lands: 5+ episodes left

Brind...

[Full] Casting Call - Trail of Cthulhu

We have one spot for an actual play of Trail of Cthulhu that will play on Saturdays in the morning (EST)/afternoon evening (GMT). It will start in late August and could go for 30+ sessions. We would target playing twice a month.

Brian Shoner will be the GM. We have one seat left to fill.

Below are the details. It is first-come, first-serve but patrons that have NOT played on the channel will get preference.  Contact ...

Ep 200 - Craig "Ask me Anything!

For episode 200, the microphone is turned and Craig is interviewed. Watch him navigate questions from the patrons of Third Floor Wars.

Early, Free, and Ad Free because of your support!

Andrew Gillis (Girl by Moonlight)

What is the genre "magical girl" and how does it work as an RPG?

Listen as Craig talks to his guest Andrew Gillis, the creator of the new magical-girl RPG, Girl by Moonlight. 

Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/CommutingCrow

Back Girl by Moonlight: ...

Charlie Menzies (Shiver RPG, Parable Games) Interview

How can we transfer the feeling of reading or watching horror to the tabletop?

Early and ad-free!

Craig talks with Charlie Menzies of Parable games about the origin of the Shiver RPG. 

Parable Games: https://www.parablegames.co.uk/

Shiver: https:...

Kristen O’Neal & Kaitlin Bruder (Thin Places Radio)

Imagine a soothing NPR-esque voice talking about liminal horrors, the monsters that hide in the mundane, and the thin veil protecting our reality.  That is the Thin Places Radio podcast.

TPR Links:

https://www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thin-places-radio

2023-04-24 12:42:53 +0000 UTC View Post