RTFM
RTFMMaxwell Lander is an educator and photographer in eastern Canada. Aaron King is an editor and collage artist in the Midwestern US. They're both game designers, and together, they read RPG books, find the good bits, and discuss them critically. Welcome to RTFM.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureGames | |||
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Logan Timmins joins us to discuss "Almost" by Jay Dragon. We discuss lyric games in general, close reading, and kissing. And check out Logan's podcast, Lyrical Ludology, now crowdfunding a second season.
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We're talking to WF Smith, a.k.a. Prismatic Wasteland, the blogger and game designer behind Barkeep on the Borderlands and the currently heistfunding Into the Oddish.
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Doll.Bod by Wendy Ribston Pippin is a cyberpunk game about exploited bodies, but what do you focus on in a queer cyberpunk RPG? How do you mechanize non-combat gaming while focusing on other aspects of life?
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This is Where the Stars Died by Scott Malthouse is a narrative war game, but what the heck does that mean? What is a war game even? Is it where you have to paint small men?
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- The indie rpg podcast to rule them all
The hosts have a perfect dynamic, believe RPG's are about fun and should be easy to play with great ideas. They will find those ideas and tell you about how cool they are. You should also support the show on patreon.
Apple Podcasts5CoolSailor18
United States6 months ago - Brilliant
Great podcast - they review a broad variety of ttrpgs with different themes and mechanics outside the norm. The podcast is a breath of fresh air. Gaming is experiencing a “golden age” of innovation and creativity and the hosts do a great job of telling the audience about the best of the best.
Apple Podcasts5ArcticRon
Canadaa year ago I love this podcast and I want to specifically call out Aaron's introductions to the different episodes. They rock.
Podcast Addict5a year agotrollmila- Amazing
One of the best podcasts about TTRPGs. highly recommend it to anyone who wants to hear about intelligent design and wild game concepts
Apple Podcasts5Snow OcelotUnited States2 years ago - :)
That dream askew/dream apart episode had me taking notes on my phone feverishly. A good listening experience.
Apple Podcasts5worshipthesquid
United Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #249 |  Germany/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #30 |  South Africa/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #151 |  Finland/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #168 | South Africa/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  United Arab Emirates/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Switzerland/Leisure/Games |
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A sharp, opinionated duo dissects RPG books and design ideas with a critical eye, frequently honing in on indie and OSR-inspired works, publishing strategies, and the tension between legality, accessibility, and creativity. Episodes cover practical publishing decisions, IP considerations, and how communities form around fan-created content, as well as design goals and the craft of making rules feel coherent and fun. The show stands out for its candid banter, deep-dive analysis, and willingness to critique mechanics and presentation with humor and clarity, making it a valuable listen for designers, writers, and publishers navigating the TTRPG landscape.
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RTFM launched 5 years ago and published 86 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on RTFM include:
1. Kali Lawrie
2. Sam Leigh
3. Austin Walker
4. Tyler Crumrine
5. Daniel Kwan
6. Jay Dragon
7. Sam Dunnewold
8. Dia LaCina
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