

Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game Design
Chris McDowall
A podcast for the Bastionland tabletop RPG.
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Sep 28, 2020 • 1h 9min
Niche Explorer Episode 6 - David Black & Solo Games
This week I'm joined by David Black to discuss solo games and their place alongside more typical multiplayer games.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Sep 21, 2020 • 1h 6min
Niche Explorer Episode 5 - Zachary Cox & Horror Games
This week I'm joined by Zachary Cox to discuss horror elements in gaming.
Find out more about Zach's work at https://www.soulmuppet.co.uk/ including the new Best Left Buried Kickstarter.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sep 14, 2020 • 56min
Niche Explorer Episode 4 - Emmy Allen & Narrative Wargaming
This week I'm joined by Emmy Allen to discuss a lesser-known corner of miniature gaming.
Find out more about Emmy's work at http://cavegirlgames.blogspot.com/
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sep 7, 2020 • 48min
Niche Explorer Episode 3 - Zedeck Siew & Worldbuilding
This week I'm joined by Zedeck Siew to discuss how he creates evocative worlds, and how you can do the same.
Find out more about the Thousand Thousand islands at https://athousandthousandislands.itch.io/
This Podcast was made possible by my Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Aug 31, 2020 • 55min
Niche Explorer Episode 2 - Johan Nohr and Pelle Nilsson & Tone in Games
Today I'm joined by Mork Borg creators Johan Nohr and Pelle Nilsson to discuss how they created a game with such a vibrant tone, and why.
Find out more at https://www.stockholmkartell.com/
This Podcast was made possible by my Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Aug 24, 2020 • 55min
Niche Explorer Episode 1 - Joseph McCullough & Miniature Wargames
The first episode of the Bastionland Podcast's new Niche Explorer series.
Today I'm joined by Frostgrave creator Joseph McCullough to discuss the boundaries and shared ground between Roleplaying Games and Miniature Wargames
Read more of Joseph's thoughts at http://therenaissancetroll.blogspot.com/
This Podcast was made possible by my Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jun 8, 2020 • 1h 36min
EB Actual Play - The Droner House
The first attempt at an Electric Bastionland Actual Play. Originally broadcast on Twitch.
I'm joined by Sean McCoy and Alan Gerding from Tuesday Knight Games, who will be braving the Droner House to seek their legally sanctioned loot.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

May 6, 2020 • 1h 3min
EB Commentary #6: Setting with Sean McCoy
The sixth and final episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG.
Today I'm joined by Sean McCoy, designer of the sci-fi horror game Mothership. Together we'll discuss how settings are presented in games, and the methods used in Electric Bastionland.
Special thanks to all the Kickstarter backers that helped me reach this stretch goal to make the commentaries possible.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Apr 29, 2020 • 42min
EB Commentary #5: Running the Game with Ben Milton
The fifth episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG.
Today I'm joined by Ben Milton, designer of Maze Rats, Knave, and the voice behind Questing Beast. Together we'll discuss how Electric Bastionland handles advice for the Conductor.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Apr 22, 2020 • 1h 15min
EB Commentary #4: Rules with John Harper
John Harper, designer of Blades in the Dark, Lasers & Feelings, and Lady Blackbird, discusses the rules behind Electric Bastion Land and the simplicity of game designs. They delve into playtesting and campaign creation, the importance of making interesting decisions in tabletop roleplaying games, character creation in Bastionland, and the influence of failed careers. They also touch on their writing inspiration and the importance of rules in running games.