

Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game Design
Chris McDowall
A podcast for the Bastionland tabletop RPG.
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Episodes
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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
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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.

Apr 15, 2020 • 48min
EB Commentary #3: Failed Careers with Arnold Kemp
The third episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG.
Today I'm joined by Arnold Kemp, acclaimed writer at Goblin Punch and creator of the GLOG system. Together we'll discuss how Failed Careers bring the world to life with a focus on people and the work they do, however unsuccessful.
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 8, 2020 • 43min
EB Commentary #2: Art with Alec Sorensen
The second episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG.
Today I'm joined by artist Alec Sorensen, a familiar name to anybody that's been reading the book already. Together we'll discuss how he brought the world of Bastionland to life with a distinct visual style, and go into more detail on a few favourite pieces.
Find more of Alec's art here.
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 1, 2020 • 53min
EB Commentary #1 - Intro with Rowan Rook & Decard
Grant, Chris, and Mary from Rowan Rook and Decard join Chris McDowell in this episode. They discuss aligning design goals, the importance of flavor in tabletop RPGs, creating and evolving a role-playing game, Kickstarter stretch goals, and unique character concepts.


