

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.
Episodes
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Apr 23, 2019 • 57min
Why Craig (and you) Should be Playing Warhammer Underworlds - Episode 18
Jason Murray (from the Battlemallet podcast) and Jimmy try to convince Craig that he should be playing Warhammer Underworlds by Games Workshop. Jason and Jimmy make their case based on the game's theme, play mechanics and hobby opportunities.
You can find more from Jason here:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/battlemalletpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/battlemallet1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/battlemalletpcast
Jason's Twitter https://Twitter.com/tablednoob

Apr 14, 2019 • 49min
Talking Malifaux 3e and the UK Competitive Scene with James Doxey - Episode 17
This is a must-listen if you play (or play against) Arcanists. Craig talks to James Doxey (of Arcane Reservoir fame) about his thoughts around Malifaux 3rd Edition. They discuss the current and future state of the game in the UK. James also walks us through how he took three different Arcanists Masters through his recent M3e tournament which ended with him on the podium.
Check out Jame's favorite place in the UK for Malifaux: Leodis Games
Check out the lastest on our blog: Third Floor Wars

Apr 9, 2019 • 15min
Dashel Barker (Guild) in Malifaux 3rd Edition - Episode 16
Join us as we breakdown Dashel Barker in the new 3rd Edition of Malifaux by Wyrd games. We talk through his strengths, weaknesses and the key models they can bring to the table. How does a Guard crew perform? What are their strengths? Weaknesses?
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw

Apr 6, 2019 • 1h 20min
Why Craig (and you) Should be Playing Wild West Exodus - Episode 15
Paul Regina and Brian Powell try to convince Craig that he should be playing Wild West Exodus by Warcradle Studios. Paul and Brian make their case based on the game's theme, play mechanics and hobby opportunities.
You can find more from Paul here:
Three Men and a Wargame discord:
https://discord.gg/DK4EkBz
Three Men and a Wargame Podcast:
https://threemenandawargame.podbean.com/
You can find more from Brian here:
Black Hoof Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/blackhoofwwxpodcast/
Black Hoof Podcast:
https://blackhoofsaloon.podbean.com/
Dark Council Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1502069660036705?ref=bookmarks

Apr 4, 2019 • 12min
Viktoria Chambers (Outcasts) in Malifaux 3rd Edition - Episode 14
Join us as we breakdown the VIKS in the new 3rd Edition of Malifaux by Wyrd games. We talk through their strengths, weaknesses and the key models they can bring to the table. How does a Mercenary crew perform? What are their strengths? Weaknesses?
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw

Mar 30, 2019 • 59min
Why Craig (and you) Should be Playing Star Wars Legion - Episode 13
Join Craig as his guests Paul Regina and Donald Koger try and convince him that he should be playing Star Wars Legion by Fantasy Flight Games. Paul and Donald make their case based on the game's theme, play mechanics and hobby opportunities.
You can hear more Paul on his podcast "Three Men and a Wargame"
https://threemenandawargame.podbean.com
You can look at all of the great products put out by Donald here:
https://www.gadzooksgaming.com/

Mar 27, 2019 • 10min
Charles Hoffman (Guild) in Malifaux 3rd Edition - Episode 12
Join us as we breakdown Hoffman in 3rd Edition Malifaux by Wyrd games. We talk through his strengths, weaknesses and the key models he brings to the table. How does an Augmented crew perform? What are their strengths? Weaknesses?
Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw

Mar 22, 2019 • 23min
Craig's First M3e Game! Molly v Ramos - Episode 11
Join Craig as he shares his thoughts after his first Malifaux 3rd edition game. He talks about how the new edition feels and plays. Get his hot takes on Molly, Ramos and the Corrupted Idols strategy.

Mar 21, 2019 • 14min
Shenlong (Ten Thunders) in Malifaux 3rd Edition - Episode 10
Join us as we breakdown Shenlong in the new 3rd Edition of Malifaux by Wyrd games. We talk through his strengths, weaknesses and the key models he can bring to the table. How does a Monk crew perform? What are their strengths? Weaknesses?
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw

Mar 20, 2019 • 11min
Nellie Cochran (Guild) in Malifaux 3rd Edition - Episode 9
Join us as we breakdown Nellie Cochran in the new 3rd Edition of Malifaux by Wyrd games. We talk through her strengths, weaknesses and the key models she can bring to the table. How does a Journalist crew perform? What are their strengths? Weaknesses?
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCA496705JLkpgAssAhetpdw


