Rascal News Episode 28: Holiday Special 2025
Dec 22, 2025
This holiday special features Caelyn Ellis, a passionate journalist on tabletop games, and Lin Codega, a sharp-witted writer and critic. The duo dives into the cultural impact of Apocalypse World, shares recommendations for Ghibli-esque RPGs, and hilariously debates the worst licenses for a Monster Hearts hack. They reflect on the importance of crowdfunding ethics and the evolving tabletop landscape, while highlighting must-try duet games. With engaging banter, they celebrate the vibrant future of tabletop gaming!
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Turn Language Into Gameplay
- Play Dialect to explore language and culture as core mechanics rather than flavor.
- Use its structured prompts to build immersive communal histories and evolving tongues.
Vote With Backing Habits
- Vote with your wallet to shift crowdfunding practices rather than trying to change platforms.
- Back creators who run simple pre-order style campaigns and avoid rewards bloat to encourage healthier crowdfunding norms.
Crowdfund The Core Product Only
- Run crowdfunds that sell the game itself, not a pile of add-ons.
- Keep campaigns simple: fund production, pay creators, then expand with later content.
