TABLETOP TALK - Third Floor Wars

Join Craig, and his guests, Fabrice Massad and James Reegan of Redgrass Games, as they discuss how their company creates hobby accessories.  They discuss the Regrass wet palette, brushes, and paint handle.  Stick around to the end for a reveal of their next big project.  Check out their Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redgrass/redgrass-wet-palette-2-the-best-painting-tool-for-miniatures  See all their great products here: https://www.redgrassgames.com/  For more be sure to look here:  https://www.instagram.com/redgrassgames/  https://twitter.com/RedgrassGames  https://www.facebook.com/redgrassgames  https://www.instagram.com/mjg_paints/  https://mjgpaints.com/  Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars  Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars  Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw  The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat.  Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0621 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats  Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content.  The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/  Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1  Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/  Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars  Give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode!  You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message  You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Join Craig, and his guests, Isaac Vega and Lindsey Rode, as they talk about their careers and latest release.  They discuss Dead of Winter, Labryinthos, and Keystone: North America.  What is their process for iterating and finalizing games?   How did they both come to found their own gaming company?  What happens when a game you're making breaks and you need to fix it? Get the newest game on KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rosegauntlet/keystone-north-america Check out their site: https://www.rosegauntlet.com/ Please support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0621 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Join Craig, and his guest Alyssa Menold, as they talk about Alyssa's career as a freelance artist for tabletop companies like Wyrd Games.  How did she break into the business?  What tools does she use to create her work?  What advice can she offer for other artists? Check out her website: https://alyssamenold.com/ Check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssamenold/?hl=en Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alyssamenold?lang=en Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0321 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Jared Logan, a stand-up comedian and the mastermind behind Stream of Blood, unpacks his journey from childhood pretend play to the world of RPGs. He shares insights on how GMing enhances comedy, drawing parallels between crowd work and improvisation. Learn about his approach to running RPGs, focusing on spontaneity over rigid planning. Jared also discusses the surge in RPG popularity, emphasizing storytelling and tactical depth. Plus, he highlights the importance of diverse voices in gaming and offers tips for new players.

Join Craig, and his guests, as they breakdown the Malifaux master Perdita Ortega and the Family keyword. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0321 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Join Craig and his guest Chris and Grant, discussing how they created their RPGs; Unbound, Spire, and Heart.  We dig into the company's founding, what inspired these games, and what makes them unique.  Stick around for the great advice on running and playing games. Check them out here:  https://rowanrookanddecard.com/ Here is the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/sin-a-spire-rpg-sourcebook?ref=profile_created Please support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0321 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Craig shares his thoughts on the most recent changes to Malifaux.

Join Craig and his guests, Pete, Michael, and Johnny, as they discuss the beginning, middle, and demise of the tabletop mini-game of Guildball.  How did it become one of the most popular competitive games? When did the guests notice it start to stumble?  What did they think when Steamforged nuked it? Follow Johnny here: https://twitter.com/_johnnypastrami?lang=en Check out Judgement the game here: https://judgement.game/ Listen to Pete here: https://ragequitwire.podbean.com/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0321 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Join Craig and his guest, Keith Baker, as they discuss the D&D setting Keith created, Eberron.  What makes it such a popular setting?  How did the idea come about and how has it changed?  They also talk about the newest creation from Mr. Baker, Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance the card game. Check out everything thing Keith here: http://keith-baker.com/ Grab a copy of his new creation here: https://theadventurezonegame.com/ Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0321 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Join Craig and his guests, Greg Piskosz, Bryan Bauer, and Ewan Bailey-Thiele, as they discuss what winning players do to win games like Malifaux.  What is their thought process before and during the game?  What are ways to think while you play to improve your results? Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars The best tokens are at Customeeple.com - use the promo code ThirdFloorFriend for a 5% discount on everything except retail products and playmat. Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR0321 https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Check out our live streaming content on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thirdfloorwars Don't miss our battle reports, painting tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Give us feedback or leave us a message that we can use in a future episode! You can record your message here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us admin@thirdfloorwars.com