
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisureGames | |||

As is tradition on this first day of April, we're going through some of the wisdom we've accumulated as self-publishers over the years, in hopes it'll help out those who are starting their game design journey. We try to address some of the basic ques... more
In this episode, we visit the mailroom to field some listener questions! We discuss design rituals that we each have, the experience of having games or mechanics fall flat for us in play, and some potential homework for future episodes. The conversat... more
In this episode, Nathan and Eppy report back about their "do this with that" homework assignment. Eppy debuts The Marion and Robin Party Roleplaying Game, and Nathan outlines how Remember Tomorrow reconfigures Fair Winds and Following Seas. Then, we ... more
Nathan and Eppy assigned homework off-mic, to discuss some games that showcase thinking about games in a way we never would have, or that made such an impression on us that we've made them part of our toolkits. We discuss what we mean by our minds be... more
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Two excellent hosts and very knowledgable about all things to rpg. And always fun to listen to.
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Two designers of tabletop RPGs host a ongoing conversation about design processes, hacks, and creatively reshaping existing systems. Episodes blend practical workflow talk, mechanics versus narrative choices, and real-world project updates with shows notes and listener questions. A notable throughline is collaborative design, playtesting culture, and turning personal projects into community-driven endeavors, with a playful spirit and a willingness to critique their own work. The format tends to attract ambitious designers and enthusiasts who want actionable insights into game design, iteration, and indie publishing, often through a lens of reciprocity and critique between co-hosts.
Noteworthy aspects include a recurring emphasis on making ... more
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