Business

This episode I had the pleasure of hosting the founder of Paladin Roleplaying, Neil, to discuss running a TTRPG business. We talk about how the grassroots explosion has impacted the hobby, and what the future might now hold; will it go the same way as F2P, microtransaction-laden video games? Neil shares with several pearls of wisdom gained from running a business and four separate Kickstarters - we even have some world exclusive news about their next project! D&D fans, you had better listen! Finally, one aspect often undercooked in games is managing a business, despite the often mercantile nature of most settings. We workshop fun and interesting ways to bring this element into your games, one of which is cribbing from Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay where classes are known as careers, enabling rich RP opportunities!

Listeners can use the code THINKCRIT15 at paladinroleplaying.com for 15% off your whole cart! Huge thank you to Neil and all at Paladin.

• 04:50 - The Changing Nature of TTRPGs
• 16:16 - Starting a TTRPG Business
• 26:27 - The Kickstarter Experience
• 36:26 - Thinking Critically Exclusive!
• 38:07 - Systems for Running Businesses

Find Neil on:

• Paladin Roleplaying: https://paladinroleplaying.com/
• Paladin Roleplaying Dice Club: https://paladinroleplaying.com/pages/subscription
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paladinroleplaying/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paladinroleplaying/
• DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Neil%20Kingham

Find me on:

• Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk
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• Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thinkingcritically

References:

• Grant Howitt at Rowan, Rook & Decard
• 'Symbaroum' by Free League Publishing
• 'Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale'

Patrons:

• Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/

Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod

This episode was not sponsored or supported in any way.