Interviews | Prismatic Tsunami

In the twenty-first episode of our interview series, Erik sits down over Skype with Erik Mona from Paizo Publishing to talk Pathfinder, gaming, comics, and more!  Erik discusses the history of the company, shares a few fun stories and personal insights, and even highlights a few of Paizo’s upcoming products.  Skype was particularly unfriendly to us this […] The post MetAnon Int21 – Eri...

In the twentieth episode of our interview series, Erik chats with accomplished writer and designer Robert J. Schwalb.  We talk about his early days in the industry, joining the design team for 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons, and delve into the details of the Kickstarter campaign for his brand new game Shadow of the Demon Lord. Metagamers Anonymous is […] The post MetAnon Int20 – Robert J...

In the nineteenth episode of our interview series, Erik sits down with renowned game designer John Wick.  We delve a little bit into John’s history in the industry and as a gaming enthusiast, talk gaming philosophy and scrutinize a number of both prominent and fairly obscure titles in the expanded tabletop RPG catalog, and spend a few […] The post MetAnon Int19 – John Wick first appear...

In the latest episode of our interview series, Erik enjoys the rare opportunity to conduct an in-house interview with renowned geek-centric musical comedian Mikey Mason to discuss gaming, comedy, and the geek community at large.  We talk game cons, growing up in middle America, music, family, and all sorts of fun stuff.  We share more than a […] The post MetAnon Int18 – Mikey Mason first app...

In the latest episode of our interview series, Erik sits down once again with veteran game designer and friend to the Tsunami community Jim Pinto of Post World Games to discuss his latest invention Toolcards 2, now funding on Kickstarter.  We talk gaming, geek culture, and how to get Jim out to TsunamiCon in November (hint: scroll down to the stretch […] The post MetAnon Int17 – Jim Pinto/To...

In our sixty-sixth regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, Erik records an interview conducted by Wichita-based board gamer website Cardboard Carnage about TsunamiCon.  Gregg interviews Erik about the origins of the Prismatic Tsunami community, the strategy behind raising money for a convention, and what you can expect at TsunamiCon 2014 this fall.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast [&#823...

In the sixteenth episode of our interview series, Erik practices some long-distance Skyping to visit with Chris Birch of Modiphius Games.  We talk about how Chris evolved from a game-obsessed young Brit into the creative monster of modern day, with discussions regarding current and future Modiphius projects, the Silvershields community group, and his own excellent […] The post MetAnon I...

In the fifteenth episode of our interview series, Erik has an opportunity to visit with veteran writer and game designer Bruce Cordell.  We talk about his work on Dungeons & Dragons and other product lines over the years, delve into his recent employment with Monte Cook Games, and talk up The Strange, Bruce’s brand new […] The post MetAnon Int15 – Bruce Cordell first appeared...

In the fourteenth episode of our interview series, Erik first has a brief conversation with Stephen J. Holodinsky, event coordinator for this weekend’s free online gaming convention, Aethercon! We then examine the upcoming Corporia RPG from Mark Plemmons.  Erik and Mark cover the details of the Corporia Kickstarter, the game itself, and some of the […] The post MetAnon Int14 – Aet...

In the thirteenth episode of our interview series, we sit down for an in-studio discussion with programmer Riley Duttion from Roll20.Net.  Erik and Riley discuss the success of the virtual tabletop program, the ins and outs of online gaming, and his recent trip to GEN*CON to pick up an ENnie!  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly […] The post MetAnon Int13 – Riley Dutton / Roll20 first...

In the twelfth episode of our interview series, we reconnect with writer/blogger/friend of the show Phil Vecchione of Gnome Stew and Engine Publishing.  Erik and Phil explore Engine’s newest product, Odyssey, and wax anecdotal about gaming, blogging, and Fate Core.  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. [&#82...

In the eleventh episode of our interview series, we visit with veteran game designer Jim Pinto from Post World Games.  Erik and Jim sit down for a fun, casual conversation about gaming philosophy, Jim’s personal experiences in the creative industry, and his new Kickstarter campaign!  Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games […] The...

In the tenth episode of our interview series, we visit with Micah from Obsidian Portal about his excellent website and their current Kickstarter campaign.  Then Erik and Jonikka spend some time with Shaun and Liz Duncan of Game Strategies Institute talking the ins and outs of convention games and the challenges of immersive gaming with […] The post MetAnon Int10 – Obsidian Portal / Game...

In the ninth episode of our interview series, we discuss the illustrious career of Green Ronin Publishing‘s own Chris Pramas. Erik and Chris touch on  life as a game designer, the challenges of starting a fledgling company at the onset of the D20 movement, and the ridiculous array of products available from Chris’s company!  They […] The post MetAnon Int09 – Chris Prama...

In the eighth episode of our interview series, we sit down for a casual conversation with veteran podcaster Stu Venable of the Happy Jacks RPG Podcast. Erik and Stu talk gaming, podcasting, Google Hangouts, convention games, Savage Worlds, and more! Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. […] The post MetAnon Int08 – Stu...

In the seventh episode of our interview series, and the first of the new year, we visit with writer/designer Fred Hicks, co-founder of Evil Hat Productions. Fred talks about his gaming roots, discusses the challenges of forging new ground in the industry, and even shares some excellent gaming stories about sharing the table with Dresden Files author […] The post MetAnon Int07 – Fre...

In the sixth episode of our interview series, we visit with industry veteran Phil Reed of Steve Jackson Games. Phil shares some of his experiences as a game designer and what it’s like to work for an industry legend, discusses some of the challenges of administrating such a prolific company with a broad variety of products, and talks […] The post MetAnon Int06 – Phil Ree...