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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 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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71:50

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

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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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97:42

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

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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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91:09

WWR 19 ☉ New Simulationism w. Sam Sorenson

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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

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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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60:08

WWR 17 ☉ Hobo's Collective w. Scott Thayer

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2024/03/20

This week, we are joined by Scott Thayer of Hobo's Collective (hoboscollective.com) to talk about DIY publishing and cooperatives, the evolution of TTRPGs through the last 30 years, and the politics and philosophy of gaming... as well as beefing with Adorno (not really).To learn more about Stillfleet, requisition a copy of form 18c.09-æP73 at Stillfleet.comTo learn more about Danse Macabre, make a pilgrimage to timespace,place

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62:43

WWR 16 ☉ Trollish Delver w. Scott Malthouse

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2024/03/13

On this episode, we are joined by Scott Malthouse (www.trollishdelver.com), creator of Romance of the Perilous Land, Quill, In Darkest Warrens, and more! We discuss folklore in tabletop games and the politics of historical fantasy, and we're treated to insights into Scott's writing process.If you'd like to learn more about Stillfleet, requisition a form at Stillfleet.comIf you'd like to learn more about Danse Macabre, make a pilgrimage to timespace.place

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67:07

WWR 15 ☉ Generic Games w. Michael Sands

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2024/03/08

This week, we are joined by Michael Sands (genericgames.co.nz), creator of Monster of the Week, Heavy Metal Aeons, Natural Philosophers, and more! Join us as we chat about Michael's experience in the NZ TTRPG scene, practical tips for pitching and publishing games, and leaning into genre. To learn more about Stillfleet, submit your requisition form to Stillfleet.comTo learn more about Danse Macabre, make a pilgrimage to timespace.place

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106:01

WWR 14 ☉Playing Blister Critters, Part II: The...

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2024/02/29

Roach and Dillon McDermal are back, baby! On this very special episode we are again joined by the creator of Blister Critters, Tony Grasso and Discord buddy Lex! Make sure to check out play.blistercritters.com to check out the game and to back it on Kickstarter! To learn more about Stillfleet, report to Stillfleet.comTo learn more about Danse Macabre, make a pilgrimage to timespace.place

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WWR 13 ☉Qadida w. Ian Derk

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2024/02/23

Wythe & Chris talk TTRPG supplements and spies with Ian Derk, author of the espionage-themed Stillfleet gazetteer, QADIDA. From Stillfleet.com: What happens when a rival organization—the anarchic Honourable Company—finally takes power from the Worshipful Company? Can half of a domed city on a dwarf planet survive alone? Is Free Qadida slipping into authoritarianism, or is that just more Worshipful Co. propaganda? Find out in Qadida: Spy Planet! (Successfully backed on Kickstarter in the summer

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107:04

WWR 12 ☉Playing Blister Critters w. Jenn de la Vega &...

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2024/02/16

WWR 11 ☉ Playing Blister Critters w. Jenn de la Vega & Anthony Grasso!Join Wythe, Chris, and very special guests Jenn de la Vega (Fun City Ventures, Replay) and Tony Grasso (creator of Blister Critters) as they delve into the cartoonishly hilarious TTRPG, Blister Critters, now on Kickstarter!In this innovative and surreal game, you play as a small animal who can wield bizarre mutations called Blisters as well as physics-bending Nonsense powers. These strange abilities—artfully developed within

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WWR 11 ☉ Blister Critters w. Anthony Grasso

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2024/01/09

WWR 11 ☉ Blister Critters w. Anthony GrassoJoin us as we chat Blister Critters with the game's creator and illustrator, Anthony Grasso! Blister Critters is an upcoming TTRPG from Stillfleet Studios of Saturday morning cartoon mutant animal antics and adventures. In this episode, we delve into designing a game from the ground up, illustration informing mechanics, the aesthetics of 90's cartoons, and more!Find out more about Blister Critters at blistercritters.com and download the Quickstart at

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WWR 10 ☉ Tabletop Music w. Will Savino

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2023/12/09

WWR 10 ☉ Tabletop Music w. Will SavinoWythe & Chris talk about music at the tabletop, system agnosticism, and world building with Will Savino of Music d20 and Borough Bound.To find out more about Will's work, go to boroughbound.com and patreon.com/musicd20To find out more about Stillfleet, go to Stillfleet.comTo find out more about Danse Macabre, go to timespace.place/game

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WWR 09 ☉ Extra Spooky w. Leo Andrade

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2023/11/28

WWR 09 ☉ Extra Spooky w. Leo AndradeWythe & Chris chat with translator, games writer, and producer Leo Andrade about his latest project, Death Sentence, as well as all things horror, language, translation, and anti-colonial heist gaming!Find out more about Leo and Death Sentence at leoandradewriter.com and leonalfr.itch.io/death-sentenceFind out more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

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WWR 08 ☉ Playing Stillfleet Pt. 2

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2023/11/28

WWR 08 ☉ Playing Stillfleet Pt. 2Chris and Wythe head once again to Gijou while playing Stillfleet and discussing the Grit System. Find out more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

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WWR 07 ☉ Playing Danse Macabre

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2023/11/15

Wythe and Chris dive into an actual play session of Chris' new historical fantasy game, Danse Macabre! Will Galois the Bitten find the famed Memento Mori? Find out more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

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WWR 06 ☉Enter the Sometimes Kingdom w. Ethan Gouldini

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2023/11/08

WWR Episode 06 ☉ Enter the Sometimes Kingdom with Ethan GouldiniWythe and Chris chat with TTRPG illustrator, fine artist, puppeteer, and games writer Ethan Gouldini! In this episode, we talk about the art and visual design side of making TTRPG's and Ethan's upcoming game, The Sometimes Kingdom, which is to be published by Stillfleet Studios.Learn more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comLearn more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

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WWR 05 ☉ Chris P. Wolf

Why We Roll ·

2023/11/01

Why We Roll Ep. 5 ☉ Chris P. WolfWythe and Chris chat with Chris P. Wolf, author of the sci-fi TTRPGs Off Worlders and Night Tripper (and Classic Traveller aficionado), covering TTRPG history, Powered by the Apocalypse resolution mechanics, and sci-fi genre gaming.Find out more about Chris P. Wolf's work at night-tripper.fun & chrispwolf.comFind out more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timespaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

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69:20

WWR 04 -- Playing Stillfleet

Why We Roll ·

2023/10/24

Why We Roll 04 ☉ Playing StillfleetHosts Wythe Marschall (creator, Stillfleet) and Chris Pickett (creator, Danse Macabre) sit down to play a game of Stillfleet. Will S'Varm complete their mission for the Co?Find out more about Stillfleet at Stillfleet.comFind out more about Danse Macabre at timesplaceplace.itch.io/danse-macabre

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