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Ship of the Dead Podcast

Limithron
Mörk Borg
Dungeons & Dragons
Pirate Borg
OSR
Wonderland
Art and Cartography
Sea Of Legends
Ttrpgs
PAX Unplugged
Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Cabin Fever
Card Game Mechanics
Neverland
Dwarven Forge
Epic Atlas
Kickstarter
Collaborative Storytelling
Tabletop Gamer
Graphic Design
Patreon

Limithron's Ship of the Dead, a tabletop roleplaying game podcast with a strong focus on pirate themed games, Dungeons & Dragons, and OSR/NSR games like Mörk Borg and Mothership. GM tips & tutorials, industry interviews, actual plays, and more. Hosted by battle map artist and Pirate Borg creator Luke Stratton (Limithron). Support at www.limithron.com/patreon.

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Recent Guests

Kelsey Dionne
Creator of the Shadowdark RPG and Arcane Library
Arcane Library
Episode: Kelsey Dionne (Arcane Library)
Mike Mearls
Executive Producer for RPGs at Chaosium and former Lead Designer for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition
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Episode: Mike Mearls (Chaosium/Mike Mearls Games)
Joseph R. Lewis
Adventure writer and creator associated with Dungeon Age Adventures
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Episode: Joseph R. Lewis (Dungeon Age)
Brian Colin
Co-creator of Vaskrim RPG and designer of Squirmish
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Episode: Brian Colin (Creature Curation)
Zac Goins
Director of Marketing and Production at Limithron
Limithron
Episode: Zac Goins (Limithron)
Mike Tugne
Studio manager of Firelock Games and lead designer of Blood and Plunder, Oak and Iron
Firelock Games
Episode: Mike Tuñez (Firelock Games)
Mike Mason
One of the top brass at Chaosium and co-writer of Call of Cthulhu 7th edition.
Chaosium
Episode: Mike Mason & Paul Fricker
Paul Fricker
Co-writer of Call of Cthulhu 7th edition, contributing to the development of the game and its scenarios.
Chaosium
Episode: Mike Mason & Paul Fricker
John Marron
Booth runner and known figure in the OSR community
Episode: John Marron (OSR Connoisseur)

Host

Luke Stratton
Host and battle map artist with a passion for tabletop roleplaying games, especially focusing on pirate-themed content and RPG design. Creator of Pirate Borg.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • One of the best TTRPG podcasts out there

    I came upon this podcast due to my love of Pirate Borg. It’s a great podcast on Pirate Borg alone, but it’s so much more than that. The content that Luke discusses and the guests he brings on are always top notch. As an aspiring creator, I think that it covers so many aspects of the TTRPG space that other podcasts don’t explore. The Broadside Barrage is always awesome. That part of the Q&A reminds me of someone interviewing your favorite band, but asking the fun questions and not the basic quest... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brockenwitch
    United States7 months ago
  • Great podcast about A Pirate OSR TTRPG

    I really am enjoying this podcast right out of the gate. While focused on Pirate Borg (which as of this review is being Kickstarter’ed), it has a holistic approach to the ORS and 5e. A love TTRPGs comes through. The podcast has a good range of game creator guests. The podcast covered good balance mechanics, flavor and what Kai cool.

    Production values are great and it is well edited. The sound levels are good. I can listen to it in my loud work van while driving on the freeway.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Really Delta
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome first podcast! I look forward to the next!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nates
    3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners often praise the engaging content that covers a wide range of topics related to tabletop gaming.
The production values are noted as high, with well-edited episodes that maintain listener interest throughout.
The community-driven approach and focus on inclusive storytelling are well-received, fostering a welcoming environment for players and creators.
The quality of guests and their insights into game design and storytelling are consistently highlighted as strengths.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#21
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#125
Sweden/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#129
Finland/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#169
Brazil/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Joseph R. Lewis (Dungeon Age)
Q: What adventures, campaign books or source books have had the biggest impact on you and the way you run and write adventures?
Lewis mentions 'Ultraviolet Grasslands' and 'DeCarbon Observatory' as important works that inspired his approach to adventure design.
Joseph R. Lewis (Dungeon Age)
Q: I think this is probably a good time to mention, are you gonna be at GaryCon?
Yes, I plan to be at GaryCon and will host a State of the OSR panel.
Joseph R. Lewis (Dungeon Age)
Q: What are some of the tips or thoughts on your own adventure writing process?
Lewis explains he organizes ideas into an outline before drafting, making sure all elements of the adventure fit together logically.
Joseph R. Lewis (Dungeon Age)
Q: Can you tell us about that?
Lewis shares he released a series of videos focused on writing adventures for TTRPGs, discussing his process and lessons learned from his own experiences.
Brian Shutter (Neon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland)
Q: What would be your entry in the Cargo Hold of the Ship of the Dead?
It would be the jellied eye of Terror X, the techno lich.

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What is Ship of the Dead Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on tabletop roleplaying games, particularly within a pirate-themed context, this content offers discussions rooted in both nostalgia and contemporary gaming practices. The episodes explore a range of topics, including GM tips, tutorials for play mechanics, and behind-the-scenes insights from industry professionals. Additionally, the format features interviews with notable guests from the gaming world who share their projects and design philosophies, enriching listener engagement through a blend of education and entertainment. Unique aspects of this podcast include a strong emphasis on community involvement and a commitment to exploring the rich lore and innovative mechanics of modern tabletop games, especially those that align with... more

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1. Kelsey Dionne
2. Mike Mearls
3. Joseph R. Lewis
4. Brian Colin
5. Zac Goins
6. Mike Tugne
7. Mike Mason
8. Paul Fricker

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