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Back to SearchSeason: RPG - Play-by-email with Jeff Perkins
Season 1 Episode 371
In this episode of the RPG series, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron are joined by Jeff Perkins, creator and moderator of the long-running play-by-email game Tribe Net. Jeff shares the fascinating …
Published on 15 hours ago
Behind the Cardboard - Ross Connell on art and marketing for games
Season 1 Episode 370
In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix is joined by Ross Connell, curator and advocate for beautiful board games. Together, they dive into the vital role of art and marketing in game…
Published on 1 week ago
Season: RPG - Conversing with MJ Newman on the different RPG writing scenes, what are their experiences?
Season 1 Episode 369
In this episode of RPG, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron sit down with writer and designer MJ Newman to dive into the many sides of RPG writing. Known for her work across different properties, MJ …
Published on 2 weeks ago
BtC - Bez Shahriari on Your Brand as a Designer
Season 1 Episode 368
In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix speaks with designer Bez Shahriari about the importance of building and embracing your brand as a game designer. Bez shares how their brand ide…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Season: RPG - Cthulhu fhtagn! with Mike Mason
Season 1 Episode 367
In this episode of the RPG series, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron are joined by Mike Mason, creative director of Call of Cthulhu at Chaosium. Together, they explore what makes Call of Cthulhu su…
Published on 4 weeks ago
BtC - Matthew Dunstan on Making and Nurturing Connections with Publishers
Season 1 Episode 366
In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix sits down with prolific designer Matthew Dunstan, co-designer of Battle for Boulders, to talk about the art of building and maintaining relatio…
Published on 1 month ago
Season: RPG - Interlude: The Second Round Table
Season 1 Episode 365
In this RPG interlude, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron return to the table to revisit some of the big conversations from recent episodes. From the debate over whether RPGs are best enjoyed for co…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
BtC with April Mitchell on Sizzle Reels
Season 1 Episode 364
In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix chats with game designer April Mitchell about the power of sizzle reels in pitching and promoting games. April breaks down what makes a great s…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Season: RPG - GM as Designer with Justin Alexander
Season 363
In this episode of the RPG series, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron are joined by Justin Alexander , a renowned game designer and thought leader in tabletop RPGs. Known for his influential essays …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
BtC with Fertessa Allyse on Sell Sheets
Season 1 Episode 362
In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix talks with game designer Fertessa Allyse, known for Wicked & Wise and Cascadia Junior. They dive into the world of sell sheets—why they matter,…
Published on 2 months ago