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Yes Indie'd Pod

Thomas M
Game Design
Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Indie Ttrpgs
Barkeep On the Borderlands
Possum Creek Games
RPG Blogging Community
Quinns Quest
Indie Games
Last Train To Bremen
Wanderhome
Colonialism In Gaming
Game Jam
Tabletop Rpgs
Dungeons and Dragons
Indie Tabletop Games
Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Children's Rights
OSR
RTFM Podcast

Do I like game design? Yes, indie'd! A podcast of bitesize interviews with indie tabletop roleplaying game creators about their work and game design theory & practice. Releases every two weeks.

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In this episode, I talk to Gabriel and Le, filmmakers and VFX artists based in Canada. They run the Youtube channel, Weird Place, which has a very cool series about games and game histories around the world as... more

You can support this show on Patreon⁠⁠!

In this episode, I talk to Tim Denee, a Wellington-based graphic designer, illustrator, and game designer. His graphic design work has been recognised by the Best Awards, Tokyo Design Week and the Internationa... more

As per annual tradition, I'm once again joined by Quinns from QQuest to talk about the year and forge our bond in the fire of podcasting.

Show Notes:

Fastaval, the larp festival in Denmark

Last year's 2024 year in review

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You can support this show on Patreon⁠⁠!

In this episode, I talk to Aaron Lim, a game designer from Malaysia. His work includes sad village-building game An Altogether Different River, very sad journey game Itchaca on the Cards, and tragic mecha game... more

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Recent Guests

Gabriel Gueros
Filmmaker and VFX artist, co-creator of Weird Place
Weird Place
Episode: Weird Place (w/ Gabriel and Le)
Lee Yang
Filmmaker and VFX artist, co-creator of Weird Place
Weird Place
Episode: Weird Place (w/ Gabriel and Le)
Tim Denee
Wellington-based graphic designer and game designer, co-author of We Are Here, An Atlas of Aotearoa.
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Episode: Maximal Minimalism (w/ Tim Denee)
Asa Donald
One half of Backwards Tabletop, game designer
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Episode: Solo Bookplay (w/ Asa Donald)
Allen Varney
Founder and operator of Bundle of Holding, longtime freelancer and game designer
Bundle of Holding
Episode: Reality Checking (w/ Allen Varney)
Josh Fox
Game designer and co-founder of Black Armada Games
Black Armada Games
Episode: Ex Tenebris (w/ Josh Fox)
Elizabeth Little
UK-based game designer and artist
Shrike Studio
Episode: Art, Death, & RPGs (w/ Elizabeth Little)
Hendrik ten Napel
Game designer from the Netherlands, creator of The Girls of the Genziana Hotel
Episode: Girls of the Genziana Hotel (w/ Hendrik ten Napel)
Emily Allen
Game designer behind Dying Stylishly Games, known for her work on quirky and thematic RPG titles.
Dying Stylishly Games
Episode: A Body of Work (w/ Emily Allen)

Host

Thomas Manuel
Host of Yes Indie'd Pod, facilitating engaging interviews with indie tabletop roleplaying game designers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Pleasure to listen to

    Thomas is a smart, thoughtful, and kind host. I’m glad this podcast exists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Max42357
    United States6 months ago
  • Brilliantly Thoughtful Exploration of the TYRPG Love and Craft

    I love each unique episode taking me on a thoughtful journey of discovery and exploration of games, mechanical aspects, GM style, storytelling art, and introductions to many new brilliant designers and TTRPG artists and GMs- with love and enthusiasm!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zombie.Ken
    Canada2 years ago
  • A service to the community

    Marx does the essential work of providing a platform for creators who might not have one of their own. They shine a spotlight on worthy games that get buried under the marketing budget of other commercial products. They make space for conversations that will push the hobby in new and vital directions.

    This is the bleeding edge of RPG in the most beautifully humble way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M. Bohnhoff
    United States4 years ago
  • great stuff

    just the ttrpg pod I’ve been looking for!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    galaxyowl
    United States4 years ago
  • The best

    Best place. Really the best place to listen to brilliant people “wittering on about TTRPGs”.

    Inspiring. Fun. And inspiring. And fun. Good stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daveyz.
    United States5 years ago

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Many have noted the show's ability to engage audiences with both intellectual and light-hearted themes in gaming.
The podcast has been described as a vital space for creators, shining a spotlight on lesser-known games and fostering a sense of community.
Fans enjoy the variety of guests who bring fresh perspectives and knowledge from the indie gaming industry, making each episode enjoyable and informative.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and smart discussions led by the host, often praising the unique and insightful content about indie game design.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Weird Place (w/ Gabriel and Le)
Q: What are your plans for Residue?
Residue aims to be a unique horror-themed solo RPG, blending bizarre elements and gameplay mechanics to offer a different experience from their previous works like Fluff N Fury.
Weird Place (w/ Gabriel and Le)
Q: How did your first game come about?
The journey began from wanting to create something personal, leading to the development and crowdfunding of Fluff N Fury, which sparked passion for creating indie games.
Weird Place (w/ Gabriel and Le)
Q: How did that conversation happen? Like why games? Why the name Weird Place?
The creators decided to start the channel after attending PAX, recognizing their skills in filmmaking could create content around games they loved.
Maximal Minimalism (w/ Tim Denee)
Q: What was the inspiration behind Blades 68?
The inspiration came from wanting to create a vibrant, colorful city while still retaining the core themes of crime and secrets from Blades in the Dark.
Solo Bookplay (w/ Asa Donald)
Q: What is the story of 'Spine'?
Asa describes 'Spine' as a game about books and immortality, where players engage with the text through prompts and can modify it, urging future players to discover its layers.

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What is Yes Indie'd Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The episodes feature insightful conversations with a variety of indie tabletop roleplaying game creators, focusing on their unique projects and design philosophies. The discussions generally center around game mechanics, narrative techniques, and the creative processes behind independent game development. Notably, the podcast emphasizes themes of community building in gaming, personal storytelling, and innovative gameplay structures, making it a valuable resource for aspiring designers and enthusiasts alike. The engaging format and the thoughtful exploration of both light-hearted and serious topics within the gaming industry make this collection of interviews particularly appealing to anyone interested in the contemporary landscape of table... more

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1. Gabriel Gueros
2. Lee Yang
3. Tim Denee
4. Asa Donald
5. Allen Varney
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7. Elizabeth Little
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