
Around the Hearth features discussion on a wide range of topics relevant to tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) featuring members of the Open Hearth Gaming Community. We talk games, gameplay, design, and the games being played at the Open Hearth Gaming Calendar. Our online games are free and open to all! If you'd like to join the fun, visit openhearthgaming.com for more information.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||

What makes a good city in a role-playing game? People, places, factions, rumors? We're going to be talking about that and bringing together your insights. This community discussion ranges widely but includes: tools for building cities, techniques for... more
As the first installment in a series of episodes on improv tools at the gaming table, Ian & José are joined by Karen Twelves, the author of Improv for Gamers, to discuss how players can make and receive meaningful offers in TTRPGs.
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Roll for Origin: Supers TTRPG History looks at two related RPG systems. First Godlike, the World War II supers game that leans into realism and consistency. Second Wild Talents, the evolution of the systems from Godlike which can follow that history ... more
In this episode host Lowell Francis is joined by Kieron Gillen and Cat Rambo to talk about recent games, plans for future games, current writing projects, and more.
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The content centers around tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs), with a focus on gameplay, design discussions, and community-driven insights. Episodes feature a variety of topics that explore different game mechanics, techniques in roleplaying, and the nuances of storytelling within games. The involvement of community members fosters a collaborative atmosphere, where personal experiences and perspectives provide rich storytelling opportunities. This engaging format is likely to appeal to gamers and enthusiasts curious about both established and indie TTRPGs, with discussions also delving into the importance of community and inclusive play.
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Recent guests on Around the Hearth include:
1. Kieron Gillen
2. Cat Rambo
3. Ray Nedjadi
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5. Madeline Colley (Mads)
6. Anders Grabe Jelsson
7. Kieron Gillan
8. Jim Crocker
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