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Unwritten Earths Symposium

Unwritten Earths Symposium
Game Design
Tabletop Rpgs
Role-Playing Games
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Swords Without Master
Discord
Spiral Bound Books
Patreon
Dread
Indie Games
Tabletop RPG Design
Ritual
Tabletop Role Playing Games
Playtesting
Kickstarter
Community Building
Tabletop Role-Playing Game Design
Game Mechanics
Worldwide Wrestling
Conventions

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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes40Founded2 years ago
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We went to Origins Game Fair! It was a great time, and we were lucky enough to catch up with old friends and chat with new ones for the show. This episode consists of 6 in-person interview/conversations with game designers, GMs and publishers about O... more

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It's the summer, which means time for a sweaty, exciting episode about... distribution platforms! A new challenger has entered the arena, and we discuss the role of these digital marketplaces as part of actually getting games into peoples hands, the ... more

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We come back from a brief sabbatical to consider a bundle of topics from our Scholars. We talk about prompts in truly true roleplaying games (and reclaiming them from their AI-related meaning), things in our lives we've adopted from games and that we... more

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Nathan and Eppy finally turn in their spring semester homework, discussing where they are at with The Marian and Robin Roleplaying Party Game (and spinners!), and Fair Winds and Following Seas (and music!), respectively. Informed by both formal explo... more

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Recent Guests

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

Nathan D. Paoletta
Co-host of Unwritten Earths Symposium; long-running designer and organizer within the show's ecosystem.
Epidiah Ravachol
Co-host and prolific game designer contributing to design discussions, collaboration with artists, and solo projects.

Reviews

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 Kingdom2 years ago

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Excellent podcast with two knowledgable hosts who dive into RPG design
Strong appreciation for thoughtful conversations and guest-less yet collaborative dialogue
Audience likely values practical, experience-based advice for indie publishing

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#176
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Talking Points

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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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What is Unwritten Earths Symposium about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, design-forward show led by two tabletop RPG creators who frequently dissect the craft of designing and publishing games. Episodes center on practical workflows, from platform decisions for indie games to iterative design habits, playtesting discipline, and collaboration with artists. Listeners get behind-the-scenes insights on self-publishing, distribution, and community building, with a blend of technical tips and candid anecdotes about balancing creativity with shipping products. The format often combines high-level design principles with concrete examples and guest-less conversations that still feel highly collaborative, making it an appealing listen for aspiring designers, indie publishers, and RPG hobbyists seeking action... more

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