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Why We Roll is a streaming show and podcast about designing tabletop roleplaying games, hosted by Chris Pickett (Danse Macabre) and Wythe Marschall (Stillfleet). Chris and Wythe host in-depth conversations with professional game designers with a focus on contemporary indie TTRPGs. They also occasionally run actual-play sessions and offer behind-the-scenes looks at the games they’re developing. Top... more

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On this episode of WWR, we chat with higher ed specialist and designer of the S.A.N. (Simple and Narrative) game engine, Anthony Kurza. Join us as we discuss using TTRPGs to foster leadership and identity development, creating systems and adventures ... more

On this very special episode of WWR, we hit the floor of the Philadelphia Convention Center for PAX Unplugged 2025! While at the con, we had the pleasure of chatting with five of our favorite designers and AP performers, which we've stitched togethe... more

Get your shopping lists written and your sh*t guns loaded, kids—we're taking a trip to the mall. On this episode of WWR, we're chatting about HYPERMALL: UNLIMITED VIOLENCE with creator and author, JD Clément! We get into late stage capitalism, viscer... more

Explore the worlds of weird little guys with us as we chat with game designer Will Jobst of Good Luck Press, creator of Torq, This Discord has Ghosts in It (with Adam Vass), Black Mass, and—recently—Plasmodics! We talk about designing mutant freaks i... more

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Anthony Grasso
Tabletop illustrator, writer, and designer
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Episode: WWR 63 ☉ The MAD Network w. Anthony Grasso & Alex Hitchen
Alex Hitchen
Creator involved in The MAD Network and various TTRPG content
MAD Network
Episode: WWR 63 ☉ The MAD Network w. Anthony Grasso & Alex Hitchen
Wes Franks
Queer, non-binary writer and designer in tabletop roleplaying games
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Episode: WWR 59 ☉ COME ON IN w. Wes Franks
Percy Hornak
Dramaturg and podcaster, advocate for weirder game scholarship
Dungeons and Drama Nerds
Episode: WWR 58 ☉ Dungeons + Drama Nerds w. Percy Hornak, Nicholas Orvis, & Ben Ferber
Nicholas Orvis
Podcaster and researcher specializing in gameful applications in theater
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Episode: WWR 58 ☉ Dungeons + Drama Nerds w. Percy Hornak, Nicholas Orvis, & Ben Ferber
Ben Ferber
Podcaster and characterized player, known for creating imaginative characters
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Episode: WWR 58 ☉ Dungeons + Drama Nerds w. Percy Hornak, Nicholas Orvis, & Ben Ferber
Rachel Kordell
Co-host of the TTRPG actual play show RP Jesters
Episode: WWR 57 ☉ RP Jesters w. Rachel Kordell and Casey Reardon
Casey Reardon
Co-host of the TTRPG actual play show RP Jesters
Episode: WWR 57 ☉ RP Jesters w. Rachel Kordell and Casey Reardon
Chris Pickett
Co-host of Why We Roll, game designer
Why We Roll
Episode: WWR Bonus ☉ Left of the Projector x Why We Roll – VIDEODROME

Hosts

Chris Pickett
Co-host of the show, a game designer and creator of the historical fantasy game, Dance Macabre.
Wythe Marschall
Co-host of the show and game designer known for his work on the political sci-fi game, Stillfleet.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • An overtly leftist platform ranting clumsily about how superior they are. Not great.

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#242
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WWR 64☉ Mystic Aether Reverie w. Lauren Bilanko
Q: How did you build the deck and how did you make it useful?
The deck emerged from personal experiences in the community and an artistic desire to streamline role-playing experiences for new players.
WWR 64☉ Mystic Aether Reverie w. Lauren Bilanko
Q: What is Mystic Aether Reverie?
It is a divination deck and parlour game that acts as an artifact within the Mystic Aether universe.
WWR 63 ☉ The MAD Network w. Anthony Grasso & Alex Hitchen
Q: Alex and Tony, where can folks find you online?
Everything is at themad.network, and they also have a website madborg.com.
WWR 62 ☉ Scorched Basin w. Homie and the Dude
Q: Can you pitch us on Scorched Basin?
Scorched Basin is a desert TTRPG setting that is system agnostic and inspired by Mad Max and Dune. It features a soundtrack, voiceovers, different factions, and modular design for various game elements.
WWR 60 ☉ Under the BQE w. Lauren Belski, Brian Russ, & David Greenwood
Q: Can each of you briefly summarize your current projects?
Lauren summarized 'Dark Enough' as a coming-of-age novel focusing on a teen's journey to discover her identity. David described 'The Cloud and Turn,' set in a future involving a luxury blimp and themes of connection in a tech-driven world. Brian mentioned his band, Hand Gestures, and his book 'A Hundred Thousand Dollar President' that revolves around a floundering indie musician who unexpectedly gains fame.

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The content centers around the design and development of tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) with a strong emphasis on the indie gaming scene. The hosts engage with professional game designers, discussing a range of topics that encompass not only game mechanics and aesthetics but also the cultural and political implications within the gaming community. The discussions delve into storytelling elements, character development, industry trends, and the personal journeys of game creators, making it a rich resource for both aspiring and established designers. Listeners can also enjoy occasional actual-play sessions and insights into the behind-the-scenes processes of game creation, which adds a unique dimension to the exploration of TTRPGs.

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3. Wes Franks
4. Percy Hornak
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7. Rachel Kordell
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