Mark V.
Tales From the TTRPG Dust Pan
Dive into the world of tabletop role-playing games with this unfiltered podcast. Join host Mark V for an exploration of game design, actual play, and the fickelness of dice. From spontaneous rambles to curated game concepts, every episode offers a fresh perspective on the hobby. While the audio quality may not be studio-perfect, the content is guaranteed to spark your imagination. Discover a wealth of game ideas, both familiar and innovative, crafted by a host with years of experience in the TTRPG realm. Let the Adventures begin! The Blog: https://failedgamedesigner.blogspot.com/
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Mark V.
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Latest episode
Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Taking game inspiration from history. Mythology and real world. 20.02.2026 28:58
A bit of a ramble but heck I had a real drive to record over.
A quick episode… might be number 155 19.02.2026 7:23
Still sorting my recording issues .. thought this phone would be an improvement
Ideas for campaigns come from the strangest places. 16.02.2026 7:26
A quick campaign idea born from an off hand conversation at work.
Tails From the TTRPG dust bin Note book 14.02.2026 38:36
A 5-part notebook about using character creation to get your players invested in that wired setting idea you've hoisted onto the table. This episode is A bit of an experiment really, Each day while driving to work I talked to myself about one subject. Then on Saturday morning I pieced those rambles into one (not particularly coherent) episode. Do you the fine listeners like this format or rath...
Spectorman and how to look at parties. 07.02.2026 8:31
Spectorman Found on Miamifoxstreaming.com
Using initiative in interesting ways ! 04.02.2026 8:24
After playing more Finder2 last night I’m continually impressed with the flexibility of skill based initiatives.. let’s talk about it
8 Minutes of GM advice. 03.02.2026 7:26
Let’s talk about starting a game . I mean the real start …when you have that killer idea… who else is going to be into it? Pick the ideas everyone (as many people as possible) are going to be into. Feed back is everything.
Starfinder 2 and my character is a bit too much like that other guy 02.02.2026 8:37
I talk about Starfinder 2 game and making adjustments so my character and my friends character are not pointing at each other like 2 spidermen.
Weekend gaming… 30.01.2026 8:20
What’s the best way to unwind after a 63 hour work week? Live table top Gaming with friends!!
Talking a bit of Starfinder. 28.01.2026 8:47
Today I ramble about my star finder character. In particular I talk about the characters starting point and how I hope the character grow into his personality through play. I also resist the urge to complain about the snow and cold…mostly.
The Whole Truth 16.01.2026 32:33
This one might seem a bit nihilistic, But it's not. It's just the truth of how things are on Friday 1/16/2026. and things are always fluid... This is just me riffing on how I'm having a ton of trouble keeping focused on TTRPG's and what some of the reasons could be. I guess it does ask more questions than if gives answers, but hell - at least it's an honest look at my own place...
Saturday 1-10-2026 Notebook (For the record: Episode 144) 10.01.2026 17:00
Hey, it's Saturday! I had 2 short episodes on my phone that I never uploaded. So here you go... A quick notebook episode covering 2 topics. I even had a chance to normalize the files so they might sound slightly better than normal .... Slightly.
Grab that spark 2026 05.01.2026 20:18
A bit about trying to find my personal TTRPG Spark. That thing that motivates me to keep going , keep creating and keep loving my hobby. Enjoy Roll dice.
Happy new year from the rolling Kia studio! 31.12.2025 8:54
New year wishes and dice dreams
Ice ! Also a bit on the thoughts behind AAIE Magic 29.12.2025 9:17
AAIE Has one system people completely love or hate, and that’s casting spells. So let’s look at that for what and why it is.
Persistence and the playing of games. 22.12.2025 7:48
Fact is this is a quick what have I been doing update.. persisting that’s what. Trying to plug away at some game ideas and get something out there for AAIE in the holiday season.
Game master tool box. The Ubiquitous Index cards (episode 139) 14.12.2025 14:45
This episode: How I used to use Index cards when I was running games far more often than I do now. Once upon a time I would run multiple games in a week. At that time Index cards were invaluable tools for keeping track of the details and helping to run the game. This week - I talk a bit about exactly how I used to use them.
Timing is everything (or is it pace?) 09.12.2025 13:07
Just a quick talk about our seasonal Krampus game. And how it relates to or in our case defies, pace. Also sorry about the heater noise in the first half.
Just my an update on the TTRPG space. 04.12.2025 7:30
A quick update about changing formats
Relationship with TTRPG’s quick hitter 01.12.2025 6:47
Just a quick hitter of an episode. With the holidays, there’s not that much going on.
Pathfinder 2 : Fight Forever edition. 25.11.2025 23:32
A bit about our on going pathfinder 2 game… 2 hour online games , balance between fighting and everything else…. And my concerns about injecting story and stakes into a game of short online sessions.
Monday mix 24.11.2025 21:45
Just a mix of TTRPG subjects… get ready for another week.
Mixing old and new school techniques at the table. 20.11.2025 37:48
Inspired by another’s pod cast: A bit about how Osr games worked how new school games work and how I like to mix those ideas while I run games. Also a small rant about my recent experience with video games.
Everything that fits on a standard play VHS tape 17.11.2025 30:24
A bunch of subjects and talk about this weekends gaming.
Talking about Pathfinder2 and the importance of knowing your player’s characters. 14.11.2025 20:40
Hopefully the last of sick voice pod casting. A few digression moments never hurt that much … right ?
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