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‘Not DnD’ is a weekly podcast discussing tabletop roleplaying games. Each week EN Publishing’s Jessica Hancock interviews the creators behind different tabletop roleplaying games that aren’t D&D!

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Astra Arcanum is a new Sci-Fi Tabletop RPG from ENNIE winning studio with deep tactical combat, a massive character creation suite, and a vast setting to explore.

The game had a hugely successful kickstarter in June 2025, and is now in development w... more

Not DnD is a weekly show discussing tabletop roleplaying games. In September we are looking at tabletop RPGs for a sci-fi setting!

Blue Planet was originally published over 25 years ago. The TTRPG received broad acclaim for its deep, detailed, and r... more

Throughout September we are looking at tabletop RPGs for a sci-fi setting on Not DnD.

This week Bryan Donihue will join us on Not DnD to talk about Fizanthra's Guide to the Fringe which provides a sci-fi setting for The Hidden Worlds Refined Core se... more

In August we are looking at tabletop RPGs with culinary themes.

Story Bake is a TTRPG about the magic of baking, the power of friendship, and finding wonder in the world! The creator Dan is a professional baker and combines their love of baking and ... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Isinger
Creator of Ready Set Bake and Ready Set Feast
Episode: Edible TTRPGs for August
Jess Levine
Game designer and creator of Galactic and Going Rogue
Kickstarter
Episode: 129 Galactic & Going Rogue | Pick up and blaster and say "enough is enough"
Andy Boyd
Founder and lead game designer at Pandian Games
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Episode: 128 Midnight Muscadines | The Cozy-Dark TTRPG of Magical Jams
Jason Hardy
Creative Director of the RPG Division at Catalyst Game Labs
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Episode: 125 Frostpunk | The Tabletop Roleplaying Game based on the award-winning Frostpunk video games
Emily Greymoore
Game creator and storyteller
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Episode: 121 The Cunning Folk | A TTRPG of Mischief and Mayhem
George Francis Bickers
Co-founder of Three Sail Studios and designer of Mapa Mundi
Three Sail Studios
Episode: 120 Mappa Mundi | An Exploration & Ecology RPG
Laurie Blake
Game designer behind 'Why We Fight'
Independent game designer
Episode: 118 Not DnD | Why We Fight with Laurie Blake | play eco-punks fighting fascism to build a brighter, greener future
Nora Jean Haynes
Game designer and creator of Despair Dilemma
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Episode: 117 Despair Dilemma with Game Designer Nora Jean Haynes
Federico Sohns
Argentinian game designer
Game designer of Nibiru and Zephyr
Episode: 115 Zephyr

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Jessica Hancock
Host of discussions centered on tabletop roleplaying games, emphasizing creator insights and innovative game mechanics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Fresh and interesting

    Always worth a listen for those interested in new takes on rpg design

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    United Kingdoma year ago

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#75
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Apple Podcasts
#52
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Apple Podcasts
#140
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Apple Podcasts
#168
Brazil/Leisure/Games

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136 Biodiversity loss, ocean acidification, and climate change in Blue Planet
Q: What made you move into creating games?
Barber mentions meeting John Tynes, contributing to a fanzine, and his passion for gaming which led him to create 'Blue Planet'.
136 Biodiversity loss, ocean acidification, and climate change in Blue Planet
Q: Do you remember the first tabletop role-playing game that you played?
Jeff Barber recalls that it was Dungeons and Dragons played with a high school friend, which sparked his interest in tabletop RPGs.
135 Fizanthra's Guide to the Fringe for Hidden Worlds Refined Core
Q: How do you manage transitioning to Hidden Worlds Refined Core?
It is a little tougher to make that transition, but we've developed tools that are free for download.
135 Fizanthra's Guide to the Fringe for Hidden Worlds Refined Core
Q: What made you decide to take that design approach?
We wanted it to be far more story-influenced.
130 First Encounter | Play the creature folk the level one adventurers are fighting!
Q: What advice would you give someone launching their first crowdfunding campaign?
Get familiar with social media and not to strive for perfection, as it's more important to have a good product that exists than a perfect one that doesn't.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Not DnD

What is Not DnD about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the ever-evolving world of tabletop roleplaying games, episodes showcase unique game mechanics, innovative storytelling techniques, and insightful conversations with game creators. The discussions often explore themes beyond combat, such as community dynamics, personal narrative, and social issues, which distinguish these games from traditional systems like Dungeons & Dragons. Episodes feature a wide variety of game genres, offering listeners an engaging exploration into emerging games, their creators, and the philosophies guiding their development.

The content is particularly noteworthy for its inclusive approach to gaming, as it highlights independent and lesser-known titles, encourages creativity in roleplaying, and reflects... more

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