James Introcaso
Award-winning tabletop game designer and storyteller. Lead game designer at MCDM Productions, known for work on Burn Bright, Dungeons & Dragons books, and Draw Steel.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 59min
James Introcaso — Game Masters, the Rise of Indie RPGs and Showing Up for Luck (#81)
James Introcaso, an award-winning tabletop game designer and lead designer at MCDM Productions, shares his journey from childhood D&D fan to RPG innovator. He discusses the intersection of creativity and storytelling in games, the importance of hard work and luck in achieving success, and the evolving landscape of RPGs driven by competition and community. James also dives into innovative deck-building mechanics and how they enhance player engagement, along with collaborative ideation processes that involve the gaming audience.
Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 3min
#152. Why Every TTRPG Should Be Publicly Developed
James Introcaso, a contributor from MCDM, shares his insights on the merits of public development in tabletop RPGs, arguing it can lead to more engaging games. He discusses the recent updates from D&D Beyond and Paizo, exploring how community feedback shapes these policies. The conversation dives into whether RPGs can thrive on purely narrative mechanics, sparking intriguing debates on storytelling versus traditional gameplay. Additionally, they dissect the highly anticipated adaptation of Critical Role’s Mighty Nein, analyzing its potential new direction.
