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Unwritten Earths Symposium

Unwritten Earths Symposium
Game Design
Tabletop Rpgs
Role-Playing Games
Discord
Indie Games
Tabletop Role Playing Games
Ritual
Patreon
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Dread
Tabletop Role-Playing Game Design
Game Mechanics
Intention
Tabletop RPG Design
Worldwide Wrestling
Babylon 5
Atlantis: the Second Age
Acts Of Evil
Adventurer & Hobbyist Annual 2025
Community Building

Welcome to the Unwritten Earths Symposium! In each episode, tabletop RPG designers Nathan D. Paoletta and Epidiah Ravachol try to trick each other into designing a game they wouldn't otherwise make.

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In this episode, we sit down with friend, artist, game designer and art director for Swords Without Master Shel Kahn to talk about... all of those things! We touch on the different roles of art in game design, working with abstract imagery, refining ... more

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In this episode, Nathan and Eppy reflect on the first year of this podcast, talk about how things change in the doing, and discuss how creating a community is part of the overall endeavor. This leads into a survey of feedback tools and frameworks tha... more

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In this episode, Nathan and Eppy report back on their recent work on PET CRIMES, centering on making digital tools for play. This leads into a discussion of the concept of designing the "surfaces" of your game - what are the things (physical, relatio... more

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In this all-homework episode, we each bring an initial sketch of the cards that could drive each of our card-based game concepts. Nathan's "Big Lore" game explores using card decks to reveal things about the game world and guide character progression... more

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Recent Guests

Nat Barmore
Longtime role-playing game designer and co-creator of Dread
Episode: The Nat Barmore Episode

Hosts

Nathan D. Paoletta
Co-host of the show, Nathan brings a creative background in game design, actively discussing mechanics and fostering engaging gameplay experiences.
Epidiah Ravachol
Co-host and experienced game designer, Epidiah focuses on creative storytelling and collaboration in RPGs, sharing insights from his development projects.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    Two excellent hosts and very knowledgable about all things to rpg. And always fun to listen to.

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    Peter Harr
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Enter the Symposium
Q: Can I share a story with you that happened very recently?
Epidiah recounts an experience at a local gaming store where he signed copies of his game and met a fan who didn't know it had an author, highlighting the need to recognize game designers.
The Coffee & Game Design Episode
Q: From what has been asked over there, which one do you want to talk about?
They discuss the difference between self-promotion and community engagement, emphasizing the importance of context in promotional efforts within game design.
The Groundhog Day Episode
Q: What have been your most productive constraints, either to constrain your design or to constrain the players during play?
Constraints are a vital part of game design and can originate from various external factors such as assignments or financial limitations.

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This podcast features in-depth conversations surrounding the distinctive and inventive aspects of tabletop role-playing game (RPG) design. The hosts engage in playful banter while tackling various topics, such as game mechanics, player experience, and the creative process, which gives rise to original game concepts. Episodes often include discussions about their ongoing projects, community engagement, and strategies for effective playtesting, providing listeners with insights into the challenges and triumphs of RPG development. A remarkable aspect of the dialogue is the encouragement of creativity, collaboration, and engagement with their audience, as the hosts attempt to inspire one another and explore unconventional game ideas.

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