
Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game Design
A podcast dedicated to the Bastionland tabletop roleplaying game, covering game design, mechanics, and world-building. Hosted by Chris McDowall, the creator of the game, it offers insights into indie RPG development. Episodes discuss rules, scenarios, and the philosophy behind the game's design.
Episodes
Mark Diaz Truman's Rule of Three
This week I'm joined by Mark Diaz Truman to talk about what it means to be reduced to your monetary value, your gender, or the size of a mouse.You can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com and support this podcast on Patreon.Edited by Matt Keppler.
Brad Kerr's Rule of Three
This week I'm joined by Brad Kerr to talk about three games that are So Hot and hear him SLAM some games that are So Not.You can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com and support this podcast on Patreon.Edited by Matt Keppler.
George Bickers' Rule of Three
This week I'm joined by George Bickers to discuss vicious dogs, hollyhock gods, and the evils of gambling-driven save points.You can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com and support this podcast on Patreon.Edited by Matt Keppler.
Cole Wehrle's Rule of Three
This week I'm joined by Cole Wehle to discuss titans, hacendados, and knights. You can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com and support this podcast on Patreon.Edited by Matt Keppler.
Amanda Lee Franck's Rule of Three
This week I'm joined by Amanda Lee Franck to discuss a bunch of things that are probably games? You can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com and support this podcast on Patreon.Edited by Matt Keppler.
Luke Stratton's Rule of Three
This week I'm joined by Luke Stratton to discuss Brigs, Borgs, and Bagginses. You can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com and support this podcast on Patreon.
Spencer Campbell's Rule of Three
This week I'm joined by Spencer Campbell to discuss adventurous raccoons, semi-domesticated hyenas, and more.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com
Music Attribution:
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Andy Chambers' Rule of Three
This week I'm joined by the legendary Andy Chambers to talk about deadly viruses, space bugs, and flying with your eyes closed.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com
Music Attribution:
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creati
Kelsey Dionne's Rule of Three
This week I'm joined by Kelsey Dionne to talk about stacky-pully, CD-ROM character builders, and one of the best books of GM advice ever written.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com
Music Attribution:
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Mike Hutchinson's Rule of Three
This week I'm joined by Mike Hutchinson to talk about nostalgia for the party you just missed, being lured away from pitched battles, and the most frustrating board game experience of my life.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com
Music Attribution:
Dragon and Toas
Laurie O'Connel's Rule of Three
This week I'm joined by Laurie O'Connel to talk about a game where you're forced to sit out, another where you all play the same character, and an RPG that wound up as a divorce court drama.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com
Music Attribution:
Dragon and To
Quintin Smith's Rule of Three
This week I'm joined by Quintin Smith of Quinns' Quest to talk about horrible caves, sleazy deals, and the most popular RPG in the world (not that one).
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at www.bastionland.com
Music Attribution:
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Into the Odd: Jason Tocci
Welcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary.
Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family.
This week I'm joined by Jason Tocci of Pretendo Games
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacL
Into the Odd: Sam Doebler
Welcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary.
Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family.
This week I'm joined by Sam Doebler of Dreaming Dragonslayer
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Kev
Into the Odd: Isaac Williams
Welcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary.
Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family.
This week I'm joined by Isaac Williams, creator of Mausritter.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by K
Into the Odd: Yochai Gal
Welcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary.
Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family.
This week I'm joined by Yochai Gal, creator of the Cairn RPG.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland
Music Attribution
Dragon and Toast by Ke
Into the Odd: Ava Islam
Welcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary.
Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family.
This week I'm joined by Ava Islam of Kill Jester, creator of the upcoming Errant RPG.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bastionland
Music Attributio
Into the Odd: Johan Nohr
Welcome to the Into the Odd Remastered Audio Commentary, here forth known as ITORAC.
Each week a new guest will join me to talk about Into the Odd and the games in its extended family.
This week I'm joined by Johan Nohr, who's visual flair brought this book to life.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
You can support future series on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bast
Rule of Three - Alan Gerding
Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week I'm joined by Alan Gerding of Tuesday Knight 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 (incompe
Rule of Three - Brendan S
Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week I'm joined by one of my favourite RPG writers, Brendan S of Necropraxis.
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 K
Rule of Three - Ana Polanscak
Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week I'm joined by one of the most exciting creators in the world of miniature modelling, Ana Polanscak of Gardens of Hecate.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastion
Rule of Three - Chris Bissette
Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week, we journey back through the era of of pound shops, peer pressure, and finding forbidden publications in bins. I'm joined by the game designer behind Loot the Room, Chris Bissette.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
Rule of Three - Reynaldo Madriñan
Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week I'm joined the game designer behind the upcoming BREAK!! RPG, Reynaldo Madriñan, talking about the three games that are most important to him.
This Podcast was made possible by Patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/bastionland
As always you can find out more about
Rule of Three - Philippa Mort
Continue our journey into the Rule of Three, where each week a guest chooses their three most important games to talk about.
This week I'm joined by game designer and historian Philippa Mort, talking about the three games that are most important to her.
Correction: In this episode we discussed 'keepsake games' and made a crediting mistake. Jeeyon Shim and Shing Yin Khor are the creators of F
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 (incompe
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 Cre
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 Ke
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 (in
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
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 Co
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 (i
EB Commentary #4: Rules with John Harper
The fourth episode of the audio commentaries to accompany the Electric Bastionland tabletop RPG.
Today I'm joined by John Harper, designer of Blades in the Dark, Lasers & Feelings, and Lady Blackbird. Together we'll discuss the Rules of Electric Bastionland and whether simpler always means better.
As always you can find out more about Bastionland at bastionland.com
Music Attribution
Dragon and
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
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