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Bastionland Podcast - Tabletop Roleplaying Game Design

Chris McDowall
Bastionland
Mork Borg
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Choice
Pirates Of the Spanish Main
Lord Of the Rings Living Card Game
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay
Nobilis
Final Fantasy VII
Tunnels and Trolls
Liminal Horror
Electric Bastionland
Titan
Pax Perfiriata
Pendragon
Asymmetry In Game Design
Mouseguard
Steal Away Jordan
Sagas Of the Icelanders

A podcast for the Bastionland tabletop RPG. Support more content at patreon.com/bastionland

PublishesDailyEpisodes39Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

The Bastionland Readings revisit blogposts from bastionland.com written and read by Chris McDowall.

d6 Paltry Monarchs of the Stoker Counties, original post found here: www.bastionland.com/2021/08/d6-paltry-monarchs-of-stoker-counties.html

The Bastionland Readings revisit blogposts from bastionland.com written and read by Chris McDowall.

Born to Play, Doomed to Die, original post found here: www.bastionland.com/2021/09/born-to-play-doomed-to-die.html

The Bastionland Readings revisit blogposts from bastionland.com written and read by Chris McDowall.

Difficulty in Bastionland, original post found here: www.bastionland.com/2020/03/difficulty-in-bastionland.html

The Bastionland Readings revisit blogposts from bastionland.com written and read by Chris McDowall.

Porcine Bastionland, original post found here: www.bastionland.com/2021/07/porcine-bastionland-or-d12-deep-country.html

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Host

Chris McDowell
Host of the Bastionland Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Speaking my language

    I don’t think you can level up in the Bastionland games, but this podcast is still high level content. Smart and focused, covering lots of different games (not just TTRPGs) from multiple perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whimsicalrogue
    Canada6 months ago
  • Engaging and educational

    A wonderful TTRPG design podcast by the Oddfather himself

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mdgoose
    Denmark8 months ago
  • Great Incite

    The creator freely shares his inspirations and thought play. Wonderful interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Armedmedic
    United States4 years ago
  • My only sadness…

    …is how infrequently this is updated. Excellent thoughts on my favorite RPGs and a smooth baritone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Technoskald
    United States4 years ago
  • Great stuff

    Insightful and enjoyable, especially for someone new to the hobbie such as myself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Henny Lenry
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Insightful and enjoyable, especially for someone new to the hobby such as myself.
The creator freely shares his inspirations and thought play. Wonderful interviews.
If you really want to understand what's under the hood of your favourite RPG and find out about great games and designers you might not know about, this is the podcast for you
Smart and focused, covering lots of different games (not just TTRPGs) from multiple perspectives.
A wonderful TTRPG design podcast by the Oddfather himself.
Excellent thoughts on my favorite RPGs and a smooth baritone.

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Apple Podcasts
#200
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#202
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#24
Colombia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#102
Ukraine/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#108
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#125
Russia/Leisure/Games

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This show centers on tabletop RPG design, analysis, and the creative process behind influential games. Episodes often feature designers discussing formative titles, design philosophies, and the craft of building rules, settings, and player experiences. Frequent threads include how specific games shape mechanics, narrative integration, and the role of theme, with a mix of deep dives and personal anecdotes from industry practitioners. The format tends to pair thoughtful interviews with practical design insights, making it valuable for aspiring designers, game writers, and serious RPG enthusiasts who want to understand what makes games feel innovative and cohesive. A standout aspect is the emphasis on real-world design choices and the influenc... more

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