Jeff Jones

RPG Ramblings

Leisure EN ↓ 195 episodes

Discussions about the various aspects of making both physical and electronic Table Top RPG products. We talk with artists, writers, editors and game designers about their process, what they do, and how to hire them. We also look at the details of making your products available to your audience, including a look at printing your own products, how to publish on DriveThru RPG, as well as running a KickStarter. Along the way we will ramble about other things of interest or hot topics.

Author

Jeff Jones

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Leisure

Podcast website

rpgramblings.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Journey into Adventure Writing - The Blood of Nanku-Bhala [video] 26.08.2023

We are commissioning Dave is writing a Sword and Sorcery adventure and Dave and I discuss the details. He already provided a rough draft and now we are taking what he wrote and discussing next steps. This may not be the fare you are looking for, but I had people reach out to me asking for such content. I am not an expert, by any strech, so take what you hear with a grain of salt. stretch

Journey into Adventure Writing - The Blood of Nanku-Bhala [audio] 26.08.2023

We are commissioning Dave is writing a Sword and Sorcery adventure and Dave and I discuss the details. He already provided a rough draft and now we are taking what he wrote and discussing next steps. This may not be the fare you are looking for, but I had people reach out to me asking for such content.  I am not an expert, by any strech, so take what you hear with a grain of salt. stretch

E130. “A Lost Hungarian Vampire and Pod People” - RPG Ramblings with Laszlo Tamasfi 19.08.2023

3.29 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people. Today, Laszlo Tamashfi joins me to discuss an obscure Hungarian vampire film, his Kickstarter (Pod People) and everything in between. We go into some uncharted waters, but we land the boat back into home port. Links in the show notes. T...

E129. “Is It Worth Going To GENCON?” - RPG Ramblings 12.08.2023

3.28 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people. I have a Patreon that pays for my Zoom subscription. If you have some extra shekels burning an hole in your pocket, feel free to follow the link and support this show.  The mission is a go, time to jack in. Sisters and brothers. It time...

Call-in from Rob C - Gary's Appendix 08.08.2023

Link to Down In A Heap podcast. https://open.spotify.com/show/3AV73btHVtC7aSfQrwTr7H?si=ed3036b220a6473f

E128. “Netcrawling” - RPG Ramblings with James Pozenel 05.08.2023

3.27 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people. Today, James Pozenel of Horseshack games joins me. He does freelance work for Goodman Games and keeps that house system close to his heart. We talk about his upcoming game, Netcrawl and ramble a bit.  I have a Patreon that pays for my Z...

Behind the Scenes of a Kickstarter 01.08.2023

Have a peek into my mind and behind the dashboard of a Kickstarter in progress.

E124. “Choosing Typefaces” - RPG Ramblings Guide to Layout 29.07.2023

3.23 In this video, I discuss the importance of selecting the right typefaces for your publication because they play a vital role in shaping the overall aesthetic and readability of your work. This a high-level view intended to provide the basic guidelines for beginners to aid in producing a product that is both easy to read and aesthetically pleasing. Links:  https://www.creativebloq.com/typograp...

E127. “Rambling with Jeff Grubb” - RPG Ramblings with Jeff Grubb 22.07.2023

3.26 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people. Today, Jeff Grubb joins me. He is known for the prolific number of game supplements he wrote for TSR “back in the day.” His involvement in so many iconic projects makes him one of the key people who shaped the direction of Dungeons and...

E125. “Random Title Generators” - Journey Into Adventure Writing 15.07.2023

3.24 In this video, I talk about various tools used for generating random titles for Sword and Sorcery Adventures. Creating evocative titles for role-playing game and supplements is key invoke excitement in the players and interest in the customer. This includes tools from  ChatGPT Astonishing Sorcerers and Swordsman of Hybrid 2d20 Conan GM’s Screen Tome of Adventure Design ———————————————————————...

E126. “CyberBlood RPG” with Michael Scott 08.07.2023

3.25 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people. Today, Michael Scott joins me to talk bout his upcoming cyberpunk kickstarter, CyberBlood. If you are itching for some fast-paced action, look no further.  I have a Patreon that can always use some backers. The current cadre covers most...

RPG Ramblings Guide to Layout: Initial Research 01.07.2023

The first in a series exploring my approach to layout. I have no formal training. This is a series to help beginners...not a serious course.

E123. “This Got Wyrd!” with Zac Goings 24.06.2023

3.22 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people. Today, Zac Goings of STONEworks gaming joins me and talks about his GrymWyrd Omnibus 5e Kickstarter. We discuss using horror in gaming and the challenges he faced in getting this product from concept to Kickstarter.  Like all heroic jou...

E122. “Fireside Chat” with Travis Miller 17.06.2023

3.21 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people. Today, Travis Miller, of the Grumpy Wizard blog joins me and we have chat about a variety of topics. Sisters and brothers, pontifications await. It is time to get rambling. ———————————————————————————————— Patreon - https://www.patreon....

E121. “Breaker Press” - RPG Ramblings with Nick Baran  10.06.2023

3.20 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This is a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.   Today, Nick Baran joins me and we talk about Breaker Press, his Stennard setting, running a Patreon and much, much more.  Time to get this punk-rock show on the road. Sisters and brothers, it is time to get rambling…. —————————————...

E120. “Tome of Adventure Design” - Journey into Adventure Writing 03.06.2023

Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This is a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.   Except this week I don’t have any guests. I planned to connect with two people this week, but my vacation threw off my groove more than I anticipated. Friday, the day before I normally drop an episode, I was empty-handed, having failed...

E119. “Chainsaw Wizard…There Has Gotta Be A Twist” with Levi Combs 27.05.2023

3.18 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This is a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.   Today Levi Combs of Planet X games joins me and we talk about his latest…and greatest…Kickstarter. To further highlight the launching of this specular event, we have The Arena of Death. This is where my most treasured characters go...

E118. “Making a Superhero Game with DCC” with Ed Stanek 20.05.2023

3.17 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This is a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.   Today Ed Stanek joins me to discuss his new project, Comic Crawl Classics, live on Kickstarter. He discuss shaping the Dungeon Crawl Classics rules in a Superhero game. There are a number of classic superhero games and we go into h...

E117. “Traveller, RoleMaster and Other Ramblings” RPG Ramblings with Ardwulf 13.05.2023

3.16 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This is a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.   Today Gary joins me. I don’t know his last name but most people know him by his moniker, “Ardwulf” and his YouTube channel, Ardwulf’s Lair.  This episode falls in a normal pattern of ramble but don’t worry, we take time for some de...

E116. “Guillotines and Other Topics With Trevor Stamper” with Trevor Stamper. 06.05.2023

3.15 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This is a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.   Trevor joins me today. We discuss a good number of topics including printing, publishing and guillotines. We talk about his upcoming Kickstarter, and plans down the road.  This is the last week for getting in on the Scoundrels of B...

E115. “How to Find an Artists for Your Project” with Thatohora. 29.04.2023

3.14 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This is a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.   Thathohora joins me today. An accomplished freelance artist who illustrated the front cover of Scoundrels of Brixton, as well as two additional interior pieces. We talk about what it takes to be a freelance illustrator, and the pro...

E114. “Scoundrels….through and through” with Adam Kovac. 22.04.2023

3.13 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This is a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.   Adam Kovac writer and editor, joins me to discuss Scoundrels, a project we worked on together. After a few minutes of talking to Adam, I realize he does a lot better job explaining the project and conveying to core of this suppleme...

E113. “Clement Sector and the Cepheus Engine” with John Watts. 15.04.2023

3.12 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This is a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.   John Watts of Independence Games is a publisher producing content for an OGL variant of the Traveller rule set known as The Cepheus Engine. He supports several genres, including westerns. He has a massive amount of Clement Sector b...

E112. “Hobnobbing and Rambling” with Jason Hobbs 08.04.2023

3.11 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.  Today, Jason Hobbs joins me, and we talk some history, solve a personal mystery of mine, and discuss Traveller. We did all that in a little over an hour. Scoundrels of Brixton is launching soon.  This is a gritty sci-fi setting that we...

E111. “The Con Man” with Jacob Hurst 01.04.2023

3.10 Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.  Today, Jacob Hurst joins me, and we talk about what life is like being a small publisher in the vendor hall of a convention. Of course we talk about other things….and we even get a bit “cheeky.” Hold onto that pun so you can punch your...

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