Keith Baker

Keith Baker, the legendary designer behind Eberron and the card game Gloom, shares his insights on world-building in this engaging conversation. He reveals the origins of Eberron and how its unique blend of pulp, noir, and magic-as-technology was born. The discussion dives into the design philosophy of player autonomy and narrative flexibility. Keith also touches on how different D&D editions have impacted Eberron, and offers advice for GMs on creating meaningful stakes and inviting player input to enhance storytelling.