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• Sideways Rebel: MMORPGs, Tabletop Gaming & Conpulsion 2026 with Phil Harris | Episode 14

  In this episode, we're joined by Phil Harris, a Creative Consultant for all things game and narrative design, and is the coordinator for Conpulsion, Scotland’s longest running tabletop game convention!From working on MMORPGs, writing tabletop roleplaying systems, and running tabletop games at conventions (you may recognise him from Tabletop Scotland), this episode covers a lot for those interested in game design - both digital AND physical - or budding Game Masters wanting tips and tricks from a true professional!See more of Conpulsion at their site - https://conpulsion.org/ Find Phil on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-harris-18199922/?originalSubdomain=ukAncient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk Midnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.com Podcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottfilm.com/ Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk Music: Coffee Break by Sensho

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• The Origins of TAGS Fest and Micro-Presses with Eve Greenwood & Brian Tyrrell | Episode 13

  In this episode, we’re joined by Eve Greenwood and Brian Tyrrell. Eve is a writer, artist, and founder of Quindire Press, an independent publisher of graphics novels and comics, and Brian is a tabletop game designer and founder of Stout Stoat Press, a game-and-book publisher.Together, they have founded TAGS Fest (Tabletop and Graphic Storytelling) to celebrate independent artists and designers in both the gaming and comic book worlds.This episode covers a lot, from getting started in the industry, founding and operating micro-presses, and operating a community festival where the artists come first! Get more info at https://tagsfest.co.uk/Give a follow to Eve and Brian to keep on the latest news of new games and comics!Eve - https://www.quindriepress.com/Brain - https://www.stoutstoat.co.uk/Ancient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk Midnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.com Podcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottfilm.com/ Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk Music: Coffee Break by Sensho

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• PIVOT: A Game for Geeks and Entrepreneurs, and Discussions on Reiner Knizia with Tom Inglis | Episode 12

  We are joined by Tom Inglis of Teomach Games, to discuss his first upcoming project Pivot, an entrepreneurial start-up game, and dive into the works of Reiner Knizia, of whom Tom is a huge fan and collector.See more of Tom and Teomach Games at https://www.teomachgames.com/ Ancient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk Midnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.com Podcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottfilm.com/ Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk Music: Coffee Break by Sensho

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• Powerful Women are Loose in the Library with Mill Valentine | Episode 11

  Dougal and Gelb are joined by the wonderful Mill Valentine! Co-Owner of Dissent Games, and founder of the Paradice Board Game Convention and the Facebook group Dundee Boardgamers.Dissent has a new game coming soon, Loose in the Library, a sort of reimagining of their first game, Library Labyrinth. Listen in to hear more about the process of designing and developing during lockdown and how the online community of gamers helped them shape their games.See more of Dissent Games at https://dissentgames.com/See more of Paradice at https://paradice.uk/Check out the Kickstarter for their upcoming game, Loose in the Library, and show your support! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dissentgames/loose-in-the-libraryAncient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk Midnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.com Podcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottfilm.com/ Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk Music: Coffee Break by Sensho

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• The Man of Many Hats (and Many Games) with Andy Law | Episode 10

  Dougal and Gelb are joined with special guest Andy Law, sharing his decades worth of experience working with some of the biggest names in tabletop gaming - including Critical Role and Warhammer. In Andys (limited) spare time from designing some of the best known games, he hosts his own actual play, Lawhammer, using the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplaying Game system - that he himself worked on - and is also part of Lorebeards and the CEO of Rookery Publications.This episode is ideal for those looking for some insight into designing games, hints and tips for GMs,and knowing what publishers are looking for!See more of Andy at https://www.rookerypublications.com/Lawhammer: https://www.youtube.com/@LAWhammerInside the Rookery: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRookeryLorebeards: https://www.youtube.com/@loremasterofsotekAncient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk Midnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.com Podcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottfilm.com/ Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk Music: Coffee Break by Sensho

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