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We’re Brenton & Courtney. We love tabletop roleplay games so much, we started a whole business around them and started writing about our experiences. Here on our TTRPG blog, you’ll find tips, tricks, and free encounters for Dungeon Masters, Artists, and Players. Enjoy!
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097: Community Management & Running a Production Studio with Kay of Chaotic Wholesome Presents
Introduction In this episode, we chat with Kay Purcell, co-founder of Chaotic Wholesome Presents, a TTRPG production studio known for creating engaging stories and
096: Making a Map Puzzle Cube with Nathan of Attention Deficit & Dragons
Introduction In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Doyle, the game designer behind ‘Attention Deficit and Dragons’. Nathan discusses his early gaming experiences,
095: Celebrating 4 years of RPG & exploring the intricacies of content creation with Fondue of Dice & Easy
Introduction It’s the four-year anniversary of Roll Play Grow! Thank y’all so much for being here. This episode features an interview with Fondue, the
094: Why picking a theme word for 2025 will help you focus in your life & career
Picking a theme word is an important step in helping you shape your year to come. When you struggle to decide what to work
093: Bringing historical magic to game development with Andrew of Shewstone Publishing
Introduction In this episode of Roll Play Grow, Courtney chats with Andrew Gronosky, the creative director of Shewstone Publishing, about his historical research for the
092: Finding a team for your gaming project
In today’s episode, we continue the discussion on starting with your own TTRPG project. Once you’ve figured out what roles you need to fill
091: Launching a TTRPG magazine with Hannah Rose & Clara Daly of Wildmage Press
Introduction In this episode of Roll Play Grow, we delve into entrepreneurial journeys within the tabletop role-playing game industry. Your host, Courtney, interviews Hannah
090: How to plan your TTRPG design project
Are you designing a new TTRPG or supplement and feeling overwhelmed? You’ve got the idea down; you feel confident in writing it, but you
089: Leveraging Kickstarter for fulltime game design with Chris of Evil Pigeon Gaming
Introduction Have you dreamed of becoming a full-time ttrpg designer? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Chris Craven, did–all with the help of Kickstarter. In
088: Learn alongside me as I pursue multiple business ventures!
We’ve heard from so many passionate creators over the past few years about how they’re turning a love for ttrpgs into a career. It’s time
087: Growing Hatchlings Games & starting a TTRPG Consultancy Business with Rich Oxenham
Introduction In the latest episode of Roll Play Grow, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Rich from Hatchlings Games to discuss the intricate
086: Producing & Painting Miniatures with JD Wiker
Introduction In a recent enlightening conversation, Courtney sat down with RPG producer JD Wiker to explore his captivating journey in the tabletop role-playing game
085: Crafting Stories Through Board & Card Games with Emma Larkins
Emma Larkins, celebrated creator of “Abandon All Artichokes” and the eagerly awaited “Epilogue,” takes us inside the vibrant world of board game design, discussing
084: From Video Games to Tabletop Games: A look at Margaret Krohn’s Journey in Gaming
Today we’re learning from the dynamic Margaret Krohn, who shares her fascinating journey from being an avid gamer to holding pivotal roles such as
083: Making dice boxes that look tasty enough to eat with Andrew of Dodecadonuts
Get ready to roll the dice and hit the sweet spot with our guest, Andrew Davis, the genius behind Dodecadonuts – a successful venture
082: Elevate Your TTRPG Projects with Effective Project Management Tools
Ever feel overwhelmed by managing your tabletop role-play game project? We’ve been there, and we’ve got your back! We spent this episode of Roll
081: A Deep Dive into the World of Sensitivity Consulting with Noordin Ali Kadir
Are you aware of the power of words and how they can subtly infiltrate a game? Noordin Ali Kadir unearths this concealed beast in
080: Maximizing Your TTRPG Creation Efforts through Effective Project Management
Ready to up your game in the TTRPG space? Ever wondered how project management skills could change your trajectory as a creator? We dive
079: Designing Vagrantsong & two expansions with Kyle Rowan of Wyrd Games
Today, we take an exclusive tour of board game development behind the scenes with the imaginative Kyle Rowan, Design Lead at Wyrd Games. Kyle
078: Building an Online Community Part 3: Strategies, Pitfalls, and Successes
Ready to build a thriving community in the tabletop role-play gaming space? Then you’re in for a treat. Today, we’re delving into the nitty-gritty
077: Challenging Stereotypes in Fantasy Game Design with Ella Watts
Ever wonder what goes into designing a Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG)? In our latest chat with Ella Watts, an accomplished director, writer, and producer,
