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Why We Roll

The Stillfleet Studio

Why We Roll is a streaming show and podcast about designing tabletop roleplaying games, hosted by Chris Pickett (Danse Macabre) and Wythe Marschall (Stillfleet). Chris and Wythe host in-depth conversations with professional game designers with a focus on contemporary indie TTRPGs. They also occasionally run actual-play sessions and offer behind-the-scenes looks at the games they’re developing. Topics covered to date include game-design inspirations and best practices, the politics of games,

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All Episodes

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WWR 37 ☉ Under the Autumn Strangely w. Graham Gentz

Why We Roll ·

2024/12/16

WWR 37 ☉ Under the Autumn Strangely w. Graham GentzOn this episode of Why We Roll, we chat with Graham Gentz, author of Under the Autumn Strangely (as well as many others) and vocal proponent of GM-less TTRPGs! We talk supportive design and what that means, genres as buckets, and the power of community and cons!Learn more about Stillfleet Studio at stillfleet.comIf you enjoy Why We Roll, consider supporting us by becoming a patron at patreon.com/stillfleet – for as little as $3 a month, you can

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WWR 36 ☉ Shadow Scar w. Cody Pondsmith

Why We Roll ·

2024/11/20

WWR 36 ☉ Shadow Scar w. Cody PondsmithWythe and Chris chat with Cody Pondsmith of R. Talsorian Games (Cyberpunk Red, The Witcher TRPG) about his newest original title, Shadow Scar. Ninjas, mythos, and table top nerdom collide on this episode of Why We Roll! If you enjoy what you hear, consider becoming a patron of Stillfleet Studio over at patreon.com/stillfleet – Patrons get access to the latest updates about Stillfleet Studio games, including Blister Critters and Danse Macabre, as well as access

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WWR 35 ☉ World Champ Game Co. w. Adam Vass

Why We Roll ·

2024/10/17

WWR 35 ☉ World Champ Game Co. w. Adam VassJoin Wythe and Chris as they chat with musician and ttrpg designer Adam Vass about punk ethos and visual design in ttrpgs, iteration through and with genre, and the sinister appeal of writing for horror games! If you enjoy Why We Roll, consider becoming a patron of the Stillfleet Studio on Patreon! For as low as $3 a month, you gain access to the Stillfleet Studio discord community, as well as early access to materials for the games we produce! To learn more

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WWR 34 ☉ TTRPGs v. Board Games w. Sarah Shah and...

Why We Roll ·

2024/10/04

WWR 33 Board Games v. RPGs w. Sarah Shah and Aaron HillJoin Wythe on this episode of WWR as he chats with board game reviewer Sarah Shah and game designer Aaron Hill, discussing designing board games, what we love about them, and how they differ from the TTRPGs we usually talk about! Like what you hear? Consider becoming a patron of Stillfleet Studio to support the production of Why We Roll, as well as all of our weird and wonderful games. For as little as $3 a month, you can gain access to the

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WWR 33 ☉ Adventure Writing w. Luke Gearing

Why We Roll ·

2024/09/23

WWR 33 ☉ Adventure Writing w. Luke GearingJoin us as we chat with prolific adventure module auteur Luke Gearing about writing across systems, structuring adventures for publication, and Luke's approach with advice! Like what you hear? To support Why We Roll (as well as all of Stillfleet Studio's stable of amazing ttrpgs) then head over to patreon.com/stillfleet and consider becoming a patron! For as little as $3 a month, you gain access to the Stillfleet Discord server as well as sneak peaks and

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WWR 32 ☉ Gila RPGs w. Spencer Campbell Pt. 2

Why We Roll ·

2024/09/16

WWR 32 ☉ Gila RPGs w. Spencer Campbell Pt. 2Join us as we are re-joined by the delightful and prolific Spencer Campbell of Gila RPGs – the designer (and psych professor!) so nice, we interviewed him twice. We chat with Spencer about designing iteratively, the intersection of psychology and game design, and Spencer's newest game, LOOT (funding on Kickstarter starting Tues, Sept 17th!). Want more Why We Roll, Stillfleet, Blister Critters, and Danse Macabre? Then support Why We Roll and Stillfleet

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WWR 31 ☉ At GENCON 2024 w. Spencer Campbell of Gila RPGs

Why We Roll ·

2024/08/26

Join Wythe and Chris, for the last episode of Why We Roll Season 1, as they chat with the brilliant Spencer Campbell of Gila RPGs from the floor at GENCON 2024! Spencer shares some insights into running a booth at a convention, as well as a sneak peak at his thinking around designing ttrpgs blended with other tabletop mechanics (which will be expanding on in a full interview in season 20! Why We Roll will be back in the autumn of 2024 with more ttrpg creator interviews and actual play sessions. If

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WWR 30 ☉ The Sometimes Stream w. Erica Simpson &...

Why We Roll ·

2024/07/18

On this episode of Why We Roll, Wythe chats with Erica Simpson and Ethan Gouldini about the ongoing AP stream and upcoming podcast, The Sometimes Stream! Produced by Stillfleet Studio, The Sometimes Stream blends AP zaniness with actual game development and play testing, all in Ethan's deep, lore-filled world of The Sometimes Kingdom RPG.To watch past playtest streams of The Sometimes Kingdom, head over to the Stillffleet Twitch page!To learn more about Why We Roll, Stillfleet Studio and all of our

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WWR 29 ☉ 3,2,1... Action! with John Hambone McGuire

Why We Roll ·

2024/07/03

Join us as we chat with John Hambone McGuire of The Vintage RPG Podcast and Ham and Egg Publishing. about community building, the punk ethos in the indie ttrpg scene, and, of course, the very exciting and cinematic 3,2,1... Action! ttrpg system, created by John himself!From the 3,2,1... Action! Itch page: 'With rapid and intuitive gameplay, 321 Action is the perfect RPG system for newcomers and seasoned veterans alike. For Game Runners, it's an excellent platform for cinematic storytelling, spanning

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WWR 28 ☉ Ratwave Game House with Kayla Dice

Why We Roll ·

2024/06/19

WWR 28 ☉ Ratwave Game House with Kayla DiceOn this episode, we're joined by Kayla Dice of Ratwave Game House for a chill conversation around the ins and outs of self-publishing, growing as a designer, genre inspiration, and a deep dive into Kayla's newest game, PSYCHODUNGEON (now on Kickstarter until June 20th - don't miss this one!). From the PSYCHODUNGEON Kickstarter: PSYCHODUNGEON is a fantasy workplace action drama, played using No Dice and No Masters. It's a tabletop roleplaying game set in a

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WWR 27 ☉ Hexavexagon w. Vex Chat-Blanc

Why We Roll ·

2024/06/14

WWR 27 ☉ Hexavexagon w. Vex Chat-BlancJoin Wythe as he chats with Vex Chat-Blanc, creator of many incredible and innovative ttrpgs and tools, including Killing Billionaires for Sport and Ashfall. Wythe and Vex discuss the New Zealand ttrpg community for Kiwi RPG Week, the application of politics in games, and character trauma and how it can inform narrative, all while taking a deep dive into Killing Billionaires for Sport!You can find more on Kiwi RPG Week 2024, running June 23-29, here! Make sure

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WWR 26 ☉ Marginal Worlds w. Zoe Franznick & Dr. Mac...

Why We Roll ·

2024/05/30

WWR 26 ☉ Marginal WorldsJoin us as we talk with Zoe Franznick and Dr. Mac Boyle of the wonderful Maniculum Podcast about medievalism and its influence on ttrpgs! We also discuss the legacy of Tolkien, magic systems in ttrpg's, and most importantly: Marginal Worlds: Magic Item Expansion Pack , The Maniculum Podcast's first publication! With 50 items and equipment inspired by items from medieval manuscripts and a GM guide to match, Marginal Worlds is available to back on Kickstarter on June 1st,

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WWR 25 ☉ Titanomachy RPG w. Lex Kim Bobrow

Why We Roll ·

2024/05/22

WWR 25 ☉ Titanomachy RPG w. Lex Kim BobrowHow does anyone start producing TTRPGs from scratch? How can we use games as a tool to move from alienation to a state of community? Join us as we chat with the one and only Lex Kim Bobrow, the brilliant mind behind Titanomachy RPG and Caltrop Core, as we work through these questions and more! To support Why We Roll, head over to Patreon.com/stillfleet ☉ Starting at only $3 a month, you can become a member and gain access to the Stillfleet Studio discord,

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WWR 24 ☉ Multitude w. Amanda McLoughlin & Eric Silver

Why We Roll ·

2024/05/08

WWR 24 ☉ Multitude w. Amanda McLoughlin & Eric SilverOn this exciting episode of Why We Roll, we chat with podcast power couple Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Silver of Multitude! Join us as we discuss the history of actual play podcasting, the business and benefits of working as a collective, and even designing one page TTRPGs. Stick around to the end to hear the best (or worst?) queer TTRPG dad joke you've ever heard.🎙️ Dive deeper into the world of Why We Roll by joining the Stillfleet Patreon

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WWR 23 ☉ Twice Rolled Tales w. Emily Tworek & Linnie...

Why We Roll ·

2024/05/01

WWR 23 ☉ Twice Rolled Tales w. Emily Tworek & Linnie SchellAll hail the button! On this episode of Why We Roll, we're joined by the wonderful Emily and Linnie of Twice Rolled Tales! Join us as we chat about actual play, dada, building a business with friends, and publishing AP modules. If you haven't already, check out and pre-order the incredible Tabletop Gone Mad, created by Linnie and published by Twice Rolled! To learn more about Stillfleet, requisition a form at Stillfleet.comTo learn more

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WWR 22 ☉ Spooky Bell Games w. Chris Koger & Wes Ascolese

Why We Roll ·

2024/04/27

WWR 22 ☉ Grindcore w. Chris Koger & Wes AscoleseOn this episode of Why We Roll, we're joined by Chris and Wes from Spooky Bell Games. Join us as we chat about the Grindcore System, historical politics in gaming, and Spooky Bell's upcoming No Nazis in Valhalla.

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WWR 21 ☉ Twelve Pins Press w. Laurie O'Connel

Why We Roll ·

2024/04/20

Hey folks, Chris here! Unfortunately, this episode has some minor audio issues. However, we feel that this is a great episode and we hope you still enjoy it! On this episode of Why We Roll, we chat with indie TTRPG luminary, Laurie O'Connel of Twelve Pins Press, author of Heironymous and the upcoming Death Game. Join us as we discuss bending and using genre conventions, shifting GM systems, and even a little Hegel, as a treat. To learn more about Stillfleet, requisition a form at Stillfleet.comTo

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WWR 20 ☉ Borough Bound w. James Nathaniel & Will Savino

Why We Roll ·

2024/04/10

On this episode of WWR, we are joined, once again, with Will Savino of Borough Bound fame, but this time Will has brought along. party member - art director and cartographer of Borough Bound, James Nathaniel! Come along with us as we chat fantasy cartography, the business of third-party product design, get illustration tips from James, and more!

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WWR 19 ☉ New Simulationism w. Sam Sorenson

Why We Roll ·

2024/04/03

What is a game? Are TTRPGs... games?? And just -what- is New Simulationism? Join us as we parse out these questions and more with teacher, theorist, and TTRPG creator Sam Sorenson (headofthegoat.itch.io).To find out more about Stillfleet, take the stillworks over to www.stillfleet.comTo find out more about Danse Macabre, take a pilgrimage to timespace.place

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WWR 18 ☉ Magpie Games w. Mark Diaz Truman

Why We Roll ·

2024/03/27

Join us as we chat with Mark Diaz Truman of Magpie Games (www.magpiegames.com) about growing in the indie TTRPG industry, the politics and narrative positioning of TTRPGs, and the slippery work of defining just what a system really is! To learn more about Stillfleet, report to the Co at www.stillfleet.comTo learn more about Danse Macabre, make a pilgrimage to www.timespace.place

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