090: How to plan your TTRPG design project

In this episode, we chat with Kay Purcell, co-founder of Chaotic Wholesome Presents, a TTRPG production studio known for creating engaging stories and actual play content. We discuss Kay's work in community management, the processes behind running a TTRPG production studio, and tips for navigating social media. The conversation covers the evolution of Chaotic Wholesome Presents from its inception with the God Plane campaign to its current focus on telling diverse stories and charity work. Lazlo's Cubed CryptFind Kay & Chaotic Wholesome PresentsThe CWP website Free auto-updating group lines and veils docThe Emergency Power PodcastEntropy EmporiumSupport the showFind Roll Play Grow:Show PagePatreonDiscordLightheart Adventures WebsiteLightheart TwitterLightheart Instagram

In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Doyle, the game designer behind 'Attention Deficit and Dragons'. Nathan discusses his early gaming experiences, from playing Super Mario Bros. and Candyland to discovering tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. He shares his journey from being a player to a game designer, detailing his contributions to the DMs Guild and the evolution of his projects. We dive deep into his upcoming project, 'Laszlo's Cubed Crypt', a unique adventure featuring a puzzle cube, discussing its development process, challenges, and future plans. Nathan also highlights the joys and difficulties of working on collaborative projects in the RPG industry.Find Nathan:Lazlo's Cubed Crypt BackerKit PageWebsiteSupport the showFind Roll Play Grow:Show PagePatreonDiscordLightheart Adventures WebsiteLightheart TwitterLightheart Instagram

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 creator behind Dice & Easy.  We discuss topics ranging from the intricacies of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) to the challenges and joys of content creation. Fondue shares his experiences transitioning into community management at Remedy Entertainment, his brief stint with professional DMing, streaming on Twitch, and creating videos for YouTube. The conversation also touches upon Foundry Virtual Tabletop, the evolving landscape of TTRPGs, and practical tips for budding content creators. Friday Afternoon TeaGrab a cup of tea with blends based on your favorite nerdy series. Use lightheartadv for 10% offDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFind Roll Play Grow:Show PagePatreonDiscordLightheart Adventures WebsiteLightheart TwitterLightheart Instagram

Picking a theme word is an important step in helping you shape your year to come. When you struggle to decide what to work on next, you can look to that word and ask yourself, which of these options will help me emulate this word? Which task helps you return to my overall goal for the year?In today's episode, Courtney explains what a theme word is, how to pick one, and how her word for 2025 will help her work towards making this next year better than the last.Support the showFind Roll Play Grow:Show PagePatreonDiscordLightheart Adventures WebsiteLightheart TwitterLightheart Instagram

In this episode of Roll Play Grow, Courtney chats with Andrew Gronosky, the creative director of Shewstone Publishing, about his historical research for the game Magonomia, and the upcoming Kickstarter for his monthly publication, Drinterra. They delve into the importance of lore and world-building in game development and discuss Andrew's gaming background and his influences from Call of Cthulhu and Ars Magica. Andrew also provides insights into starting and funding a TTRPG project, including selecting a game system, crowdfunding, and building a diverse design team.Find Andrew:Drintera KickstarterWebsiteMagonomiaSupport the showFind Roll Play Grow:Show PagePatreonDiscordLightheart Adventures WebsiteLightheart TwitterLightheart Instagram

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 on your project, how do you go about finding your team?Make sure you listen to today's episode to find out the exact steps you need to take to pick out your project team.Want to work with Courtney one-on-one? Start here.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFind Roll Play Grow:Show PagePatreonDiscordLightheart Adventures WebsiteLightheart TwitterLightheart Instagram

In this episode of Roll Play Grow, we delve into entrepreneurial journeys within the tabletop role-playing game industry. Your host, Courtney, interviews Hannah Rose and Clara Daly, co-founders of Wildmage Press, discussing their backgrounds, the inception of their new magazine 'Horizons,' and their experiences starting a TTRPG business. They highlight the magazine's unique offerings, efforts in playtesting, and the challenges and rewards of managing a new business. The episode provides insights into their collaborative process, marketing strategies, and future aspirations for Wildmage Press.Find Wildmage Press atWebsitePatreonHannah's Blue SkyClara's Blue SkyFriday Afternoon TeaGrab a cup of tea with blends based on your favorite nerdy series. Use lightheartadv for 10% offDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFind Roll Play Grow:Show PagePatreonDiscordLightheart Adventures WebsiteLightheart TwitterLightheart Instagram

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 don't know what to do next. Start here! In today's episode, your host, Courtney, describes the very first steps you should take to get your project ready. We're going over high level categories like art, layout, and marketing, and helping you get a grasp on how to get started with your new TTRPG project.Want to work with Courtney one-on-one? Start here.Support the showFind Roll Play Grow:Show PagePatreonDiscordLightheart Adventures WebsiteLightheart TwitterLightheart Instagram

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 today's episode, we dive into his strategies to drop 10 Kickstarter campaigns a year.Find Evil Pigeon Gaming at:LinkTreeServants of the Mimic Queen KickstarterFriday Afternoon TeaGrab a cup of tea with blends based on your favorite nerdy series. Use lightheartadv for 10% offDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFind Roll Play Grow:Show PagePatreonDiscordLightheart Adventures WebsiteLightheart TwitterLightheart Instagram

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 to put their tips into action! I am starting a new mini-series of shorter episodes in between interviews to focus on specific things we've learned from our guests as I launch into multiple ventures of my own. In this kick-off episode, I go over all the different avenues I'm pursuing in growing my own business. Is it too much at once? We'll find out! Let's learn together to find out what works and doesn't work in today's economy.Support the showFind Roll Play Grow:Show PagePatreonDiscordLightheart Adventures WebsiteLightheart TwitterLightheart Instagram