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Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Ttrpgs
Open Hearth Gaming
TTRPG
Npcs
Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast
Player Agency
Inclusivity In Gaming
Open Hearth Gaming Community
Protect the Child
Character Creation
Bump In the Dark
Hearts Of Wulin
Legacy: Life Among the Ruins
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Ultraviolet Grasslands
Tomb Raider
Mythic Bastionland
Red Markets
Wilderfeast

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.

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This week we present a bonus episode for both Roll for Origin & Roll for Mutation. Lowell chats with Pedro Barrenechea, lead designer for Rotted Capes 2nd Edition, a post-apocalyptic game of superheroes. They chat early game experiences, how the firs... more

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For this episode we've cleaned up the audio from an older community seminar on running one-shots. Like several of our other "Talking" episodes, this has Lowell Francis giving a talk, mixed in with questions from the chat and a Q&A at the end. We cove... more

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In this episode Host Lowell Francis talks with Becky Annison and Josh Fox of Black Armada games about what they've been playing, herbal witches, the final frontier, their Kickstarter for Ex Tenebris, and much more.

The Ex Tenebris Kickstarter

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Content Advisory: colonialism & imperialism; sexual violence in a horror/vampire context; death of loved ones, including miscarriage; excessive immersion; grief & bleakness.

Mads joins Ian & José to talk about the relationship between player & chara... more

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Recent Guests

Pedro Barrenechea
Lead designer of Rotted Capes 2nd Edition
Paradigm Concepts
Episode: Design Chat: Pedro Barrenechea & Rotted Capes 2e
Becky Annison
Designer of games including 'Rectus Deck', 'Lovecraft-esque', and 'Bite Marks'
Black Armada Games
Episode: Open Hearth Podcast Ep 13: Ex Tenebris, Wise Women, Star Trek Adventures
Josh Fox
Creator affiliated with Black Armada Games, known for 'Lovecraft-esque' and 'Flotsam'
Black Armada Games
Episode: Open Hearth Podcast Ep 13: Ex Tenebris, Wise Women, Star Trek Adventures
Madeline Colley
TTRPG player and GM, voice actor
YouTube channel, Madeline Colley
Episode: A Different Kind of Hex Ep. 4 - Bleed
Wil Hutton
Lead developer for Tribes in the Dark and long-time role-playing gamer.
Episode: Tribes in the Dark Kickstarter: Roll for Mutation Bonus Ep
Marc Majcher
Tabletop gaming streamer and prolific game designer
Independent game designer
Episode: A Different Kind of Hex Ep. 3 - Setting & Following Character Goals
Amanda Mullins
TTRPG designer and game master at Critshow, known for her work on 'The Between’
Episode: Open Hearth Podcast Ep 9: Sprigs and Kindling, Defy the Gods, Star Wars Microscope
Chrys Sellers
Creator of 'Defy the Gods', a queer sword and sorcery roleplaying game
Episode: Open Hearth Podcast Ep 9: Sprigs and Kindling, Defy the Gods, Star Wars Microscope
Rich Rogers
Designer of Hit the Streets
Independent Game Designer
Episode: Talking Supers: Running, Playing, Hacking Superhero TTRPGs

Host

Lowell Francis
Community Manager for Open Hearth Gaming and designer/co-writer of Hearts of Wulin. He hosts discussions focusing on game design and community engagement within the TTRPG realm.

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#60
Norway/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#115
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#152
Austria/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#171
Netherlands/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#238
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#239
Denmark/Leisure/Games

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Design Chat: Pedro Barrenechea & Rotted Capes 2e
Q: What changes do you make in the new system?
I redesigned character creation, making it simpler. The new system is easier to understand and faster to play.
Design Chat: Pedro Barrenechea & Rotted Capes 2e
Q: Can you talk about the Rotted Capes Kickstarter?
Initially, we had been frustrated with 4th Edition and decided to create our own system, which ultimately led to the idea for Rotted Capes as a superhero zombie game.
Talking One-Shots
Q: How have you dealt with a player taking too long with their actions?
If they still don't know, narrow their range of choices down.
Talking One-Shots
Q: What do you recommend for demoing safety tools during the session?
Yes, if you can spot something, especially early on during character creation.
A Different Kind of Hex Ep. 4 - Bleed
Q: What advice would you offer to a player who wants to explore more emotional play in their games?
Focus on the character's moves and build a story that resonates with them, allowing space for emotional connections to develop through gameplay.

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Content revolves around tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs), exploring a diverse range of topics including gameplay mechanics, game design, and personal experiences within the gaming community. Engaging discussions feature insights from community members, covering specific games listed on the Open Hearth Gaming Calendar. Notable for its emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility, it invites all listeners to partake in their free online games, making it an inviting space for both newcomers and experienced players in the TTRPG landscape. Its unique angle focuses on community building through gaming, while also reflecting on the emotional and narrative depths these games can offer.

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1. Pedro Barrenechea
2. Becky Annison
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4. Madeline Colley
5. Wil Hutton
6. Marc Majcher
7. Amanda Mullins
8. Chrys Sellers

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