30 episodes

Why We Roll is a streaming show and podcast about designing tabletop roleplaying games, hosted by Chris Pickett (Danse Macabre) and Wythe Marschall (Stillfleet).
Chris and Wythe host in-depth conversations with professional game designers with a focus on contemporary indie TTRPGs. They also occasionally run actual-play sessions and offer behind-the-scenes looks at the games they’re developing.
Topics covered to date include game-design inspirations and best practices, the politics of games, illustrating game concepts, cards as mechanics, character backstories, party formation, eco-catastrophes, epic powers and “boss fights,” espionage in games, faction rules, genres, “medieval” settings, hit points versus wounds, “madness” rules, safety at the table, solo RPGs, the OSR or even the NSR, what makes a game a game, what makes a system a system, product development, the business of indie RPGs, and so much more!
Why We Roll is recorded in Brooklyn and Queens, NYC.

Why We Roll The Stillfleet Studio

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Why We Roll is a streaming show and podcast about designing tabletop roleplaying games, hosted by Chris Pickett (Danse Macabre) and Wythe Marschall (Stillfleet).
Chris and Wythe host in-depth conversations with professional game designers with a focus on contemporary indie TTRPGs. They also occasionally run actual-play sessions and offer behind-the-scenes looks at the games they’re developing.
Topics covered to date include game-design inspirations and best practices, the politics of games, illustrating game concepts, cards as mechanics, character backstories, party formation, eco-catastrophes, epic powers and “boss fights,” espionage in games, faction rules, genres, “medieval” settings, hit points versus wounds, “madness” rules, safety at the table, solo RPGs, the OSR or even the NSR, what makes a game a game, what makes a system a system, product development, the business of indie RPGs, and so much more!
Why We Roll is recorded in Brooklyn and Queens, NYC.

    WWR 30 ☉ The Sometimes Stream w. Erica Simpson & Ethan Gouldini

    WWR 30 ☉ The Sometimes Stream w. Erica Simpson & Ethan Gouldini

    On this episode of Why We Roll, Wythe chats with Erica Simpson and Ethan Gouldini about the ongoing AP stream and upcoming podcast, The Sometimes Stream! Produced by Stillfleet Studio, The Sometimes Stream blends AP zaniness with actual game development and play testing, all in Ethan's deep, lore-filled world of The Sometimes Kingdom RPG.
    To watch past playtest streams of The Sometimes Kingdom, head over to the Stillffleet Twitch page!
    To learn more about Why We Roll, Stillfleet Studio and all of our games, visit stillfleet.com
    If you would like to support the production of Why We Roll, as well as the development of Stillfleet Studio's stable of weird and wonderful tabletop games, consider becoming a patron at Patreon.com/stillfleet

    • 50 min
    WWR 29 ☉ 3,2,1... Action! w. John Hambone McGuire

    WWR 29 ☉ 3,2,1... Action! w. John Hambone McGuire

    Join us as we chat with John Hambone McGuire of The Vintage RPG Podcast and Ham and Egg Publishing. about community building, the punk ethos in the indie ttrpg scene, and, of course, the very exciting and cinematic 3,2,1... Action! ttrpg system, created by John himself!
    From the 3,2,1... Action! Itch page: 'With rapid and intuitive gameplay, 321 Action is the perfect RPG system for newcomers and seasoned veterans alike. For Game Runners, it's an excellent platform for cinematic storytelling, spanning a wide array of genres, such as '80s Action, Crime Drama, Horror, Heists, Mysteries, Sci-Fi Space Operas, and even Weird Westerns. With 321 Action RPG, your imagination is the only limit.'
    To learn more about Stillfleet and Danse Macabre, head over to Stillfleet.com
    If you would like to support the production of Why We Roll, Stillfleet, Danse Macabre, and so much more... well, just make your way to Patreon.com/stillfleet and become a member today! For as little as $3 a month, you gain early access to games material, dev logs, and even an invite to the Stillfleet discord where you can chat with the Stillfleet Studio creators.

    • 1 hr 19 min
    WWR 28 ☉ Ratwave Game House w. Kayla Dice

    WWR 28 ☉ Ratwave Game House w. Kayla Dice

    WWR 28 ☉ Ratwave Game House with Kayla Dice
    On this episode, we're joined by Kayla Dice of Ratwave Game House for a chill conversation around the ins and outs of self-publishing, growing as a designer, genre inspiration, and a deep dive into Kayla's newest game, PSYCHODUNGEON (now on Kickstarter until June 20th - don't miss this one!).
    From the PSYCHODUNGEON Kickstarter: PSYCHODUNGEON is a fantasy workplace action drama, played using No Dice and No Masters. It's a tabletop roleplaying game set in a world of mobile phones and magic spells, mass transit and malevolent demons, the supernatural intermingled with the everyday. It's a strange world but one all too familiar.
    Want to learn more about Stillfleet and Danse Macabre? Check out Stillfleet.com
    If you'd like to support the production of Why We Roll, then gives us a like and a follow. Then, consider heading over to Patreon.com/stillfleet to become a Voidminer! For a little as $3 a month you gain access to exclusive content, early access to games like Blister Critters and Danse Macabre, and access to the Stillfleet discord!

    • 1 hr 30 min
    WWR 27 ☉ Hexavexagon w. Vex Chat-Blanc

    WWR 27 ☉ Hexavexagon w. Vex Chat-Blanc

    WWR 27 ☉ Hexavexagon w. Vex Chat-Blanc
    Join Wythe as he chats with Vex Chat-Blanc, creator of many incredible and innovative ttrpgs and tools, including Killing Billionaires for Sport and Ashfall. Wythe and Vex discuss the New Zealand ttrpg community for Kiwi RPG Week, the application of politics in games, and character trauma and how it can inform narrative, all while taking a deep dive into Killing Billionaires for Sport!
    You can find more on Kiwi RPG Week 2024, running June 23-29, here! Make sure to tune in for all the streams and game jams!
    To support Why We Roll, head over to Patreon.com/stillfleet ☉ Starting at only $3 a month, you can become a member and gain access to the Stillfleet Studio discord, early access to Stillfleet Studio games content (like Blister Critters, The Sometimes Kingdom, and Danse Macabre!), and more!
    To learn more about Stillfleet and Danse Macabre, just requisition a form from your refactor at www.stillfleet.com

    • 1 hr 32 min
    WWR 26 ☉ Marginal Worlds w. Zoe Franznick & Dr. Mac Boyle of The Maniculum Podcast

    WWR 26 ☉ Marginal Worlds w. Zoe Franznick & Dr. Mac Boyle of The Maniculum Podcast

    WWR 26 ☉ Marginal Worlds
    Join us as we talk with Zoe Franznick and Dr. Mac Boyle of the wonderful Maniculum Podcast about medievalism and its influence on ttrpgs! We also discuss the legacy of Tolkien, magic systems in ttrpg's, and most importantly: Marginal Worlds: Magic Item Expansion Pack , The Maniculum Podcast's first publication! With 50 items and equipment inspired by items from medieval manuscripts and a GM guide to match, Marginal Worlds is available to back on Kickstarter on June 1st, 2024!
    To support Why We Roll, head over to Patreon.com/stillfleet ☉ Starting at only $3 a month, you can become a member and gain access to the Stillfleet Studio discord, early access to Stillfleet Studio games content (like Blister Critters and Danse Macabre!), and more!

    • 1 hr 33 min
    WWR 25 ☉ Titanomachy RPG w. Lex Kim Bobrow

    WWR 25 ☉ Titanomachy RPG w. Lex Kim Bobrow

    WWR 25 ☉ Titanomachy RPG w. Lex Kim Bobrow
    How does anyone start producing TTRPGs from scratch? How can we use games as a tool to move from alienation to a state of community? Join us as we chat with the one and only Lex Kim Bobrow, the brilliant mind behind Titanomachy RPG and Caltrop Core, as we work through these questions and more!
    To support Why We Roll, head over to Patreon.com/stillfleet ☉ Starting at only $3 a month, you can become a member and gain access to the Stillfleet Studio discord, early access to Stillfleet Studio games content (like Blister Critters and Danse Macabre!), and more!

    • 1 hr 17 min

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