

TABLETOP TALK - Third Floor Wars
Craig Shipman
Do you love tabletop gaming? This is your podcast.
Who are the creatives behind your favorite games and content? How do they approach their work?
I sit with designers, developers, artists, writers, and creators and learn how they approach their work. I try to understand their process, inspiration, and methods for crafting their creations.
Craig digs deep into the work and uncovers the origins of your favorite tabletop games and the creative process that brought them to life.
Who are the creatives behind your favorite games and content? How do they approach their work?
I sit with designers, developers, artists, writers, and creators and learn how they approach their work. I try to understand their process, inspiration, and methods for crafting their creations.
Craig digs deep into the work and uncovers the origins of your favorite tabletop games and the creative process that brought them to life.
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Jan 13, 2020 • 1h 13min
Malifaux Hot Topics with Kyle and Kevin - ep 56
Join Craig and his guests (Kyle Bode and Kevin Tschopik) discuss some hot topics floating around the Malifaux ecosystem. What do these podcasters think about M3e and its launch? Are there any models we think may need some attention? What keywords do we think need some love? What is our take on the Gaining Grounds season 0?
Check out Kyle's podcast here: http://schemesandstones.podbean.com/
Check out Kevin's podcast here: https://threemenandawargame.podbean.com/
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Jan 7, 2020 • 1h 17min
Malifaux Path to Podium (TeddyFaux) - ep 55
Join Craig and his guests (Matthew Overton and James Bryant) discuss how they performed in the 3-round Teddyfaux tournament in western Australia. What did they play? What did they play against? What were the key moments and decisions that led them to the podium? What can you learn from them to make you a better Malifaux player?
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Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com
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: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
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Dec 31, 2019 • 1h 8min
Why Ray (and you) Should be Playing Marvel Crisis Protocol - ep 54
Join Ray as his guests, Chris and Jesse (from Fury's Finest), make the case that he (and you) need to be playing Marvel Crisis Protocol by Atomic Mass Games. They explain what makes the game unique and fun, where it shines and what makes it fun. From the pre-game to post-game decisions and the theme, they make a strong argument. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Check out Chris and Jesse on their podcast here: https://anchor.fm/furysfinest
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Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FurysFinest/
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Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com
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: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
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Watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
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You can also record your question as an audio file and email it to us admin@thirdfloorwars.com

Dec 24, 2019 • 1h 5min
Playing Malifaux Online: Vassal with Dan Brown and Steve Johnston - ep 53
Join Craig as his guests, Dan Brown and Steve Johnston, discuss how anyone can play Malifaux online with anyone in the world. They explain how to install and run Vassal, how to find a game and some of the key features of the program. Vassal is a way to get in more games and play people outside your meta. Stick around to the end when we discuss some of the hot topics that came out of the English GT.
Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars
Get Vassal here: http://www.vassalengine.org/download.php
Get the M3e Mod here: http://www.vassalengine.org/wiki/File:M3E-Malifaux-v1b.vmod
Get on the Vassal Malifaux Discord here: https://discordapp.com/channels/357162266841448459/357162266841448461
Join the Vassal Malifaux FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MalifauxVassalPlayers/
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
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: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
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Dec 19, 2019 • 10min
Bonus! Malifaux Editorial: a Case Against Master Hiring
This is a bonus episode with a guest editorial. Joshua MacAran, after hearing the recent Expert Round Table II episode, offers some unique insight on why master hiring is more complicated an issue than many realize. He brings up arguments we've not heard yet in the discussion and it is worth listening to. Enjoy!
Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars
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
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: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
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Watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
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

Dec 17, 2019 • 2h 6min
Malifaux Expert Round Table II with Roman, Cody and Robert - Episode 52
Join Craig as his guests, Cody Hiatt, Roman Hechenberger and Robert Singer discuss several hot topics in the Malifaux community along with several segments devoted to making you a better Malifaux player. It is a meaty episode with a ton of great advice and discussions.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars
Check out the first round table episode here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/episodes/Path-to-Podium-NOVA-2019-Round-Table---Episode-40-e5dqbu
Check out previous episodes from all of these guests here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars
Check out Ray's Hand Management video here: https://youtu.be/d_OWQJ61q1M
Details on Indy Storm are here: https://www.indystorm.net/
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
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: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
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Dec 10, 2019 • 1h 45min
Ophelia LaCroix (Bayou) Deep Dive with Jesse Ellis - Episode 51
Join Craig as his guest, Jesse Ellis, reveals how to get the most from Ophelia and the Kin crew. What models make up the core crew? What models does she bring in for certain pools? What strategies does this crew excel in? How can someone beat them? Opponents will want to pay attention or she will make you flinch and the bigger you are, the harder you'll fall.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars
Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835
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
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: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
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

Dec 3, 2019 • 1h 10min
Toni Ironsides (Arcanists) Deep Dive with Doug Broman - Episode 50
Join Craig as his guest, Doug Broman, reveals how to get the most from Toni Ironsides and the M&SU crew. What models make up the core crew? What models does she bring in for certain pools? What strategies does this crew excel in? How can someone beat them? Opponents will want to pay attention or she will get you caught in the ring and leave with a win.
Listen to the great Steam Powered Scoundrels here: https://steampoweredscoundrels.podbean.com/
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars
Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835
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
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: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
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

Nov 26, 2019 • 1h 58min
Asami (Ten Thunders) Deep Dive with Alyx Drake and Greg Piskosz - Episode 49
Join Craig as his guests, Alyx Drake and Greg Piskosz, reveals how to get the most from Asami and the Oni crew. What models make up the core crew? What models does she bring in for certain pools? What strategies does this crew excel in? How can someone beat them? Opponents will want to pay attention or she will drag out a win against you with her reaching tendrils.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars
Check out the Gotham to Samaria: First Skirmish 2020 here: https://www.facebook.com/events/958023734554618/
Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835
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
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: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
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

Nov 19, 2019 • 1h 38min
Malifaux Path to Podium: 2019 Russian Nationals - Episode 48
Join Craig and his guests, Nikolay Galeev, Cris Govyazon and Dmitrii Kevorkov, as they explain how they ended up on the podium for the 2019 Russian Nationals GT. They discuss, round-by-round, what they brought to the table, what they faced up against and how they came out on top. We also spend time talking about Malfaux in Russia and their thoughts on M3e.
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars
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
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: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/
Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars
Watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw
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


