TABLETOP TALK - Third Floor Wars

Join Craig and his guest Chris and Grant, discussing how they created their RPGs; Unbound, Spire, and Heart.  We dig into the company's founding, what inspired these games, and what makes them unique.  Stick around for the great advice on running and playing games. Check them out here:  https://rowanrookanddecard.com/ Here is the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/sin-a-spi...

Craig shares his thoughts on the most recent changes to Malifaux.

Join Craig and his guests, Pete, Michael, and Johnny, as they discuss the beginning, middle, and demise of the tabletop mini-game of Guildball.  How did it become one of the most popular competitive games? When did the guests notice it start to stumble?  What did they think when Steamforged nuked it? Follow Johnny here: https://twitter.com/_johnnypastrami?lang=en Check out Judgement the...

Join Craig and his guest, Keith Baker, as they discuss the D&D setting Keith created, Eberron.  What makes it such a popular setting?  How did the idea come about and how has it changed?  They also talk about the newest creation from Mr. Baker, Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance the card game. Check out everything thing Keith here: http://keith-baker.com/ Grab a copy of his new creation here: https...

Join Craig and his guests, Greg Piskosz, Bryan Bauer, and Ewan Bailey-Thiele, as they discuss what winning players do to win games like Malifaux.  What is their thought process before and during the game?  What are ways to think while you play to improve your results? Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo cod...

Join Craig, and his guest Brett Blocznski, as they talk about Brett's setting for D&D, The Streets of Avalon, the last 20 years in the RPG industry, and thoughts on what an RPG is. Streets of Avalon Encoded page - http://www.encodeddesigns.com/project/streets-of-avalon/  The Original Streets of Avalon KS Page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/encoded/the-streets-of-avalon?ref=nav_search&resul...

Join Craig and his guests, Jamie Perkins, James Baldwin, and James Doxey, as they discuss the concept of competitive versus casual games and gamers.  Is there a difference?  Why does the subject tend to ignite controversy?  Should gaming companies cater to one or the other? Check out James Doxey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mythicFOX83 Follow Jamie Perkins on Twitter: https://twi...

Join Craig and his guests, Sugi, Chris, and Todd from TurnZer0, make the case that Marvel Crisis Protocol is more than a "beer and pretzel" game.  Is it a great competitive game too with all the depth and agency we love? Check out the Turnzer0 podcast here: https://www.stitcher.com/show/knights-of-ren-podcast  Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens...

Join Craig and his guest, Mari Tokuda, as they discuss Mari's career, writing for Wyrd Games, designing digital games, and surviving as a freelance artist. Find everything Mari here: https://www.maritokuda.com/ Follow Mari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maritokuda Listen to her podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/6OVM2kmruoDOWer4lriV2D Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloor...

Join Craig and his guests as they explain how they made podium at a recent Malifaux event in New England. Check out the Knights Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/knightsoftheroundbase/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat....

Join Craig and his guest, John Harper, dive into John's process for creating the games Blades in the Dark and AGON.  They discuss where the ideas came from, how the mechanics and lore developed over time, and what makes each game unique. Get everything Harper here: https://johnharper.itch.io/ Get AGON here: https://www.evilhat.com/home/agon/ Get Blades in the Dark here: https://www.evilhat.com/hom...

Join Craig, and his guests, as they discuss why they lose at games like Malifaux.  It is a deep discussion about aspects of competitive mini gaming that lead to wins and losses. Check out Brian's podcast here: https://www.ascentofboardgames.com/ You can find Haunted Miniatures here: https://www.facebook.com/haunted.miniatures/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The...

Be sure to listed to the previous 2 sessions to get all the action!  The video on the narrative dice starring Anthony (from a previous Insider Insights episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLZfuKgeD5fl5wy96C6G-FdqwBp3qhsdSz&v=Pskbjv6nxjE  Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars  The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloor...

Craig goes over what the podcast episode schedule is for February and March then reveals what episodes are recorded and the Patreons are voting on RIGHT NOW for April and May! Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and...

Join Craig and his guest (Dennis Detwiller) as they discuss Dennis' career, the Delta Green RPG and the role-playing industry. Check out everything Arc Dream Publishing here: https://arcdream.com/home/ Follow Dennis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drgonzo123?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at...

Join Craig and his guests (Steve Johnston and Brian Gresham) dive in and discuss the Outcast master Von Schill and the Freikorps crew. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mat...

Join Craig and his guests (Heather Murphy and Patrick E. McLean) as they discuss the importance of play.  Is play important for kids?  For adults? Check out Patrick's work here: https://patrickemclean.substack.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Patrick-E-McLean/e/B004FOLK6K?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1606055214&sr=8-1 Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The bes...

Join Craig and his guests (Cody, Brian and Dave) as the discuss why they loved Warmachine and Hordes, why it fell out of favor and led them to Malifaux. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in th...

Join Craig as he sits down and chats with Matt Carter and Kyle Rowan (Wyrd Games) about the newest faction in Malifaux - Explorers!  They discuss how they came up with the ideas and even dig into each of the new masters and keywords. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars  The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on ever...

WOW!  Join Craig and Cody as they chat about the milestone for this podcast.  Don't miss the blooper and outtake reels at the end! Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars: https://ttcombat.com/ The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best...

Join Craig as he talks to the podium for an in-person event in Australia!  They had enough players that felt comfortable with the safety protocols to do what many of us miss – play a tournament in person.  The guests are the three podium finishers.  Ewan Bailey-Thiele, James Bryant, and Rebecca Leahy. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars: https://ttcombat.c...

Join Craig as he shares a sneak peek of a new Malifaux podcast "Badlands Radio" Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars: https://ttcombat.com/ The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your e...

Join Craig as he shares a sneak peek of a new Malifaux podcast "Boring Conversation" Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars: https://ttcombat.com/ The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off y...

Join Craig as his guest, Lewis Clarke, discuss the behind the scenes of game development with TTCombat.   Check out the new retail store in Bromley, UK: Check out all their games and terrain here: https://www.facebook.com/trolltraderbromley/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars: https://ttcombat.com/ The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFr...

Join Craig as his players (Nick Westbrook, Robert Singer, Roman Hechenberger, Keith Suderman, and Vaclav Muzik) continue on an epic Star Wars adventure using Fantasy Flight's Edge of Empire system.  This is session 2; the crew has won a scuffle in a bar in Hutt space and now they embark on their first adventure! Music and sound created using SyrinScape: https://syrinscape.com/ Support us on P...