
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 | 40 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisureGames | |||

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