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The Lost Bay Podcast

Iko
Liminal Horror
Tabletop Rpgs
Player Agency
Loss
Trophy Dark
Horror Gaming
Hubris
Radiohead
Kickstarter
Dark Fantasy
Into the Odd
Goblin Archives
Cairn
Cairn 2E Boxed Set
The Parthenogenesis Of Hungry Hollow
Eco Mofos
Meanwhile In the Subway
RPG Games
Role Playing Games
Community-Based Gaming

A show about and with indie tabletop role-playing creators and artists, their sources of inspiration, creative processes, and business strategies.

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This is the second episode of a two-part series on Liminal Horror and modern horror RPGs, featuring Goblin Archives and Josh Domanski, the co-designers of Liminal Horror.

Episode two covers their modules and games, and particularly Liminal Horror D... more

This is the first episode of a two-part series on Liminal Horror and modern horror RPGs, featuring Goblin Archives and Josh Domanski, the co-designers of Liminal Horror.

Episode one is focused on Goblin and Josh’s origin story as RPG designers, and... more

Today The Lost Bay Podcast’s guest is Adam STATION.

Adam is best known for designing modern horror RPGs, with a surreal twist. Their games and modules have two unique features. First they are heavily procedural, based mostly on tables and nested tab... more

This episode's guest is Jesse Ross, designer of Trophy Dark. Trophy Dark is a narrative game about doomed treasure hunters venturing into a forest that doesn't want them there.

I'm a late discoverer of Trophy Dark; I read it just a few months ago, a... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Domanski
Adventure writer and co-designer for Liminal Horror Deluxe Edition
Episode: Goblin Archives & Josh Domanski, Liminal Horror Deluxe Edition
Adam STATION
Designer of modern horror RPGs with a surreal twist.
Creator of I Don't Belong Here
Episode: Adam STATION, I don't belong here
Laura Elle
Editor of the podcast
The Lost Bay Podcast
Episode: Adam STATION, I don't belong here
Jesse Ross
Designer of Trophy Dark
Episode: Jesse Ross, Trophy Dark
Amanda Lee Franck
Illustrator and game designer known for titles like Vampire Cruise and Crush Depth Apparition
Episode: Amanda Lee Franck, Crush Depth Apparition, Vampire Cruise
Côme Martin
A prolific and creative French tabletop RPG designer.
Episode: Côme Martin, Meanwhile in the Subway
David Blandy
Designer of the post-apocalyptic role-playing game Eco MOFOS.
Episode: David Blandy, ECO MOFOS!!
Goblin Archives
Designer of the modern horror RPG, Liminal Horror and co-designer of The Parthenogenesis of Hungry Hollow
Episode: Goblin Archives, The Parthenogenesis of Hungry Hollow
Yochai Gal
Designer of the fantasy role-playing game Cairn.
Cairn
Episode: Yochai Gal, designer of Cairn 2e Boxed Set

Host

Iko
Host of discussions with indie tabletop RPG creators, focusing on their creative processes and inspirations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Thoughtful RPG Interviews

    The best-sounding podcast in the OSR sphere. The sound design and editing is top notch, and Iko’s dulcet accents make this a pleasure to listen to.

    Iko is a creator more than a critic and his expertise and passion come through in these thoughtful interviews with other designers.

    Useful and inspiring stuff for rpg-heads and other wannabe artists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ham steamer
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great podcast

    I love this podcast. Getting to hear from indie creators about their games and creative process is just awesome. Iko is knowledgeable on his guests and the indie ttrpg scene and steers the conversation in such a way that draws the best out of each interaction. Keep up the great work and thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Churchie71
    Australia2 years ago
  • Woke preaching takes down another one. Clawing to the top of the heap of virtue signalers by promoting child harm and mental disease is genuinely ugly already, but sermonizing about it is even nastier.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    saltylight
    3 years ago
  • Very knowledgeable and entertaining talks, very good production value

    Podcast Addict
    5
    insaneozo
    3 years ago
  • Very knowledgeable and entertaining talks, very good production value

    Podcast Addict
    5
    insaneozo
    3 years ago

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The high quality of sound design and editing has been consistently praised, contributing to a pleasant listening experience.
Listeners applauded the engaging and insightful nature of the discussions with indie creators.
Iko’s ability to facilitate deep conversations with guests is highlighted as a strength, often leading to meaningful and authentic interactions.
The content is described as both enlightening and community-oriented, showcasing diverse perspectives within the RPG niche.
Feedback emphasizes the inspiring quality of the episodes, encouraging listeners to explore their own creative pursuits.

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#76
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Apple Podcasts
#82
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Talking Points

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PART 2 - Goblin Archives & Josh Domanski, Liminal Horror Deluxe Edition
Q: Josh, do you want to take that one away?
Josh explains that when they work on the modules, they often disguise broad socio-political concepts as horror modules, using the Bureau as an example of system corruption.
Jesse Ross, Trophy Dark
Q: Where does the idea of the forest in Trophy Dark as a living character come from?
The forest was designed to personify danger and draw players in with its allure, reflecting fears and primal instincts about the unknown.
Jesse Ross, Trophy Dark
Q: How did you move from getting back to playing RPGs to designing your own game? What was the desire behind it?
After realizing that character creation took too long with traditional RPGs, I started exploring indie games and saw there was a better way to get into gameplay quickly.
Jesse Ross, Trophy Dark
Q: Can you explain what the Gauntlet is?
The Gauntlet is an indie publishing company focused largely on publishing, but they had sort of a game community where they would run games.
Amanda Lee Franck, Crush Depth Apparition, Vampire Cruise
Q: What strikes me is that it sounds like you are a craftsperson, that you put a lot of attention to the craft, like the tools, the gestures, and that's something I find beautiful.
You can't help but try to figure out what out of all of the many tools work best for you, and you keep on changing it up because you get bored.

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Focusing on the vibrant world of indie tabletop role-playing games (RPGs), the content features engaging conversations with creators and artists who heavily influence the genre. Episodes typically explore each guest's creative processes, sources of inspiration, and business strategies, offering insights into both the artistic and entrepreneurial aspects of game development. By providing a platform for these voices, the show highlights diverse narratives, varying approaches to game design, and the rich cultural backgrounds that fuel contemporary RPG creation. Listeners can expect thought-provoking discussions that not only entertain but also inform aspiring creators about the indie gaming landscape.

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Recent guests on The Lost Bay Podcast include:

1. Josh Domanski
2. Adam STATION
3. Laura Elle
4. Jesse Ross
5. Amanda Lee Franck
6. Côme Martin
7. David Blandy
8. Goblin Archives

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