TABLETOP TALK - Third Floor Wars

Craig Shipman
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Mar 30, 2021 • 2h 2min

Brett Bloczynski (Gaming and BS) - ep.113

Join Craig, and his guest Brett Blocznski, as they talk about Brett's setting for D&D, The Streets of Avalon, the last 20 years in the RPG industry, and thoughts on what an RPG is. Streets of Avalon Encoded page - http://www.encodeddesigns.com/project/streets-of-avalon/  The Original Streets of Avalon KS Page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/encoded/the-streets-of-avalon?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Streets%20of%20Avalon   DTRPG links Core book - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/278005/The-Streets-of-Avalon  Adventures:  o Iron Shoes - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/296413/Iron-Shoes?src=newest   o Blacksmith’s Folly - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/296551/Blacksmiths-Folly?src=newest   Additional Resources:  o Firearms of Avalon - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/300898/Firearms-of-Avalon?src=newest   o Urban Character Options - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/298086/Urban-Character-Options?src=newest   o Avalon Trinkets - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/298086/Urban-Character-Options?src=newest   Actual Play Links  • Misdirected Mark - http://misdirectedmark.com/category/podcasts/wepas/  • Knights of the Night - http://kotnpodcast.blogspot.com/p/one-shots.html   • Gaming and BS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vqGZautGbs   • Jared Rascher’s AP - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3VHeDLYpgs&list=PLKqS4owto8FjukUNdL_CK-DuKNURc8cwI    Podcast Mentions/Interviews  • Gaming and BS - https://gamingandbs.com/bretts-streets-avalon-gbs215/    Official Avalon Forum Gaming and BS - https://forums.gamingandbs.com/c/avalon-rpg-setting 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
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Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 40min

Expert Roundtable: Competitive vs. Casual Games and Gamers - ep.112

Join Craig and his guests, Jamie Perkins, James Baldwin, and James Doxey, as they discuss the concept of competitive versus casual games and gamers.  Is there a difference?  Why does the subject tend to ignite controversy?  Should gaming companies cater to one or the other? Check out James Doxey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mythicFOX83 Follow Jamie Perkins on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JAMIEPERKlNS Check out Bardsung here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamforged/bardsung Check out everything Drowned Earth here: https://thedrownedearth.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
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Mar 16, 2021 • 1h 59min

Expert Roundtable: Is Marvel Crisis Protocol a Competitive Game? - ep.111

Join Craig and his guests, Sugi, Chris, and Todd from TurnZer0, make the case that Marvel Crisis Protocol is more than a "beer and pretzel" game.  Is it a great competitive game too with all the depth and agency we love? Check out the Turnzer0 podcast here: https://www.stitcher.com/show/knights-of-ren-podcast  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
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Mar 9, 2021 • 60min

Mari Tokuda (Freelance Writer for Wyrd, Designer) - ep.110

Join Craig and his guest, Mari Tokuda, as they discuss Mari's career, writing for Wyrd Games, designing digital games, and surviving as a freelance artist. Find everything Mari here: https://www.maritokuda.com/ Follow Mari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maritokuda Listen to her podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/6OVM2kmruoDOWer4lriV2D 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
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Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 9min

Malifaux Path to Podium: New England Event - ep.109

Join Craig and his guests as they explain how they made podium at a recent Malifaux event in New England. Check out the Knights Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/knightsoftheroundbase/ 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
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Feb 16, 2021 • 2h 38min

John Harper (Blades in the Dark, AGON) Interview - ep.108

Join Craig and his guest, John Harper, dive into John's process for creating the games Blades in the Dark and AGON.  They discuss where the ideas came from, how the mechanics and lore developed over time, and what makes each game unique. Get everything Harper here: https://johnharper.itch.io/ Get AGON here: https://www.evilhat.com/home/agon/ Get Blades in the Dark here: https://www.evilhat.com/home/blades-in-the-dark/ 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
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Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 46min

Expert Roundtable: Why Do We Lose Games? - ep.107

Join Craig, and his guests, as they discuss why they lose at games like Malifaux.  It is a deep discussion about aspects of competitive mini gaming that lead to wins and losses. Check out Brian's podcast here: https://www.ascentofboardgames.com/ You can find Haunted Miniatures here: https://www.facebook.com/haunted.miniatures/ 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
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Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 49min

Star Wars RPG Actual Play: Fist Full of Credits Session 3 - ep. 106

Be sure to listed to the previous 2 sessions to get all the action!  The video on the narrative dice starring Anthony (from a previous Insider Insights episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLZfuKgeD5fl5wy96C6G-FdqwBp3qhsdSz&v=Pskbjv6nxjE  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
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Feb 1, 2021 • 5min

BONUS Drop in: What's Next (February '21 Edition)

Craig goes over what the podcast episode schedule is for February and March then reveals what episodes are recorded and the Patreons are voting on RIGHT NOW for April and May! 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
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Jan 19, 2021 • 1h 42min

Dennis Detwiller (Magic the Gathering, Delta Green) - ep. 105

Join Craig and his guest (Dennis Detwiller) as they discuss Dennis' career, the Delta Green RPG and the role-playing industry. Check out everything Arc Dream Publishing here: https://arcdream.com/home/ Follow Dennis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drgonzo123?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor 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: THIRDFLOOR1220 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

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