NEW EPISODE! Part 2 of James's interview with @austinwalker.bsky.social in which he talks about inspirational texts for Realis. In the worldbuilding portion, they create a world with yearly global tournaments, the winning prize of which can be the ability to dictate ideology. 🔗⬇️

I'm seriously gonna need @austinwalker.bsky.social and @possibleworlds.bsky.social to make a Realis SRD cause I've already got a game in mind I want to use it for

Real joy to chat with @oneshotrpg.bsky.social about RPGs, world building, podcasting, and (of course) Realis. We get deep into the design of Realis, including bits of friction that James had with it—which I loved talking about, because it helps to pull what the game IS into relief.

For those people in the TTRPG world who were waiting for a deeper discussion of mechanics before backing Realis, @austinwalker.bsky.social and I have a great discussion out today on @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social!

Two titans of TTRPG podcasting finally meet in the latest @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social! Join @oneshotrpg.bsky.social & @austinwalker.bsky.social as they get into the nitty-gritty of artistic practices, podcasting choices, and game design/influence in part 1 of a 2-part convo: pod.link/1760190402/e...

Surprise Episode! Our schedule will stay biweekly and the next episode will come out in 2 weeks but we wanted to publish this one early.

NEW EPISODE! James talks to @austinwalker.bsky.social about his new game Realis, Friends at the Table, reexamining core nerd culture texts, cons of being in constant conversation with your audience, and RPGs that were foundational texts for him as a GM. Part 2 will be out in 2 weeks! 🔗⬇️

NEW EPISODE! James talks to Jim Butcher about the origin story of The Dresden Files, how he created characters in the earlier books, as well as about his writing habits. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create a world where a powerful singing voice is what you need to win wars. 🔗⬇️

NEW EPISODE! James talks to Jim Butcher about the origin story of The Dresden Files, how he created characters in the earlier books, as well as about his writing habits. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create a world where a powerful singing voice is what you need to win wars. 🔗⬇️

NEW EPISODE! James talks to @valiantdorian.bsky.social and @pmakesthings.bsky.social about global RPG communities and their new show Whole New World. Later, they create an elementally divided world with a hidden society that hides symbols of their resistance against these rigid structures in food 🔗⬇️

Did you want to know more about Whole New World? You should go listen to Val and Poorna discuss in length the process of developing the idea behind their new show! And if you wanted a quick summary of what the show is, here is a thread for you! 🧵

The Ultimate RPG Podcast is BACK for season 2!! Did we know that we finished season 1 when we made our last episode? No we did not! We just happened to go on a hiatus and decided that 27 episodes seemed like a good number to end a first season at after the fact. Sooo Season 2 is now here!

This was SO MUCH FUN to record! I was a bit nervous but honestly, being in any AP setup with @valiantdorian.bsky.social always makes me feel better. He's such a natural. And @oneshotrpg.bsky.social was such a kind host. Also, we did some very fun storytelling/world building. Have a listen!

NEW EPISODE! James talks to @valiantdorian.bsky.social and @pmakesthings.bsky.social about global RPG communities and their new show Whole New World. Later, they create an elementally divided world with a hidden society that hides symbols of their resistance against these rigid structures in food 🔗⬇️

Hey you wanna make a villain with me?? What if we all made a villain together and we can use an activity from mine and @oneshotrpg.bsky.social new book to make them good and interesting. And idk maybe what if I put them in a One Shot when we're done? 🧵 www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ul...

It's the time of year again where I am looking to tour different shows ans streams to talk about my new book! If you have a show or you like one that I should contact, drop a link in the replies!

OH my god LOOK it's real it exists it's IN my HANDS @oneshotrpg.bsky.social www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ultima...

NEW EPISODE! James talks to @meghanlynnftw.bsky.social about solo games, designing games with digital play in mind, unique mechanics, Meghan's new game, Homecoming, and more! Later, they create a seaside town with unpredictable tides that may have been caused by the sea creature living nearby 🔗⬇️

I loved every second of this conversation with James, and I hope you do too!

NEW EPISODE! James talks to @meghanlynnftw.bsky.social about solo games, designing games with digital play in mind, unique mechanics, Meghan's new game, Homecoming, and more! Later, they create a seaside town with unpredictable tides that may have been caused by the sea creature living nearby 🔗⬇️

Want to hear how much I pay Possible Worlds Games designers (and why I think other TTRPG publishers should pay theirs more too)? Listen to part 2 of my @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social interview w/ @oneshotrpg.bsky.social & stick around for some CCK worldbuilding after! oneshotpodcast.com/interview-di...

NEW EPISODE! Part 2 of James's conversation with Tyler Crumrine, in which they discuss the inner workings of @possibleworlds.bsky.social, and the publishing industry at large. Later, they create an artist commune in which everything is dictated by engineered ant colonies and goo! Links Below 🔗

According to my parents, this is a great summary of my creative career as well as Possible Worlds Games' goals & priorities! Listen to the interview that got @oneshotrpg.bsky.social the coveted Kip & Sandy stamp of approval & then back our campaign before it ends! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...

Thanks @oneshotrpg.bsky.social for having me on @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social! If you want to hear about Possible Worlds Games' origins, my past life as a literary manager and dramaturg, or how I teach my TTRPG design course at Carnegie Mellon University, this is easily the most in-depth I've gone!

And of course go check out the ongoing kickstarter campaign from @possibleworlds.bsky.social that includes games from both James and Tyler! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...

NEW EPISODE! James is joined by Tyler Crumrine in a discussion about his career before @possibleworlds.bsky.social, the future of Possible Worlds Games as a publisher of both known and emerging designers, teaching a TTRPG game design course, and more! Part 2 will be out in 2 weeks! Links below!🔗

This week's One Shot is coming out a tad late (Weds) but!! Big news! James D'Amato is back in the game master seat, and I got to sit back and be a funky little knight in his new game, Cosmic Century Knights! feat. @danielhkwan.itch.io, @vidityavoleti.bsky.social, @oneshotrpg.bsky.social & me!

WHAT A CREW! I'm SO excited to listen to @superdillin.bsky.social, @danielhkwan.itch.io, & @vidityavoleti.bsky.social put Cosmic Century Knights through its paces with @oneshotrpg.bsky.social later this week! Subscribe to oneshotpodcast.com/actual-play/... & back www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...

Oodles of TTRPG world building, inspiring mythology, and even a cookbook or two in a Book Bundle on Humble right now! www.humblebundle.com/books/ultima... And books by some dude named Jim Tomato @oneshotrpg.bsky.social or something.

Three TTRPGs: one hundred swords, five missing matriarchs, and a very little lover. Our campaign for Cosmic Century Knights (@oneshotrpg.bsky.social & @worldstoforge.bsky.social), Homecoming (@meghanlynnftw.bsky.social), and Chuck is live NOW through September 26! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...

We're LIVE!!! Check out the campaign and if you back for both CCK and Homecoming you get Chuck for free!!!

The day is finally here! Please go support Cosmic Century Knights, Homecoming, and Chuck on kickstarter! If you back both CCK and Homecoming you'll recieve Chuck for free, it's such a great deal. Help us grow from hopeful adventurers into legenday heroes!

Grandma Apelyan is in and out of lucidity these days but she was so proud to know that her surname would be on a book and that has lived in my chest big time

How about a little commotion for the book cover

HI!!!!!! SURPRISE!!!! I GOT TO WORK ON A VERY REAL BOOK WITH JAMES All about makin VILLAINS and morally grey characters and it's super cool and fun and the exercises are all so good

For the past few months @superdillin.bsky.social and I have been collaborating on something really exciting! It's a new book in the Ultimate RPG line all about villains. Full of exercises and tools to make them more interesting and easier to play. www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ul...

Was an absolute pleasure "hanging" with James and discussing our favorites smells and what holes/vessels they could be in.

On the latest episode of The Ultimate RPG Podcast, I spoke to @taylordotbiz.bsky.social about unions, the art of sound design, and scent-based hivemind dictatorship! open.spotify.com/episode/4PNP...

We've double-checked our ad category exclusions, so we shouldn't get these. If you hear any ads for ICE or anything else you know we wouldn't support, email tracy at oneshotpodcast dot com and let us know!

NEW EPISODE! @taylordotbiz.bsky.social talks to James about unions, the appeal of audio as an art form, the relationship between the AP performer and editor, and a peak into the BTS of @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social. Later, they create a saint in a pheromone based hive mind society. Links below!🔗

NEW EPISODE! @taylordotbiz.bsky.social talks to James about unions, the appeal of audio as an art form, the relationship between the AP performer and editor, and a peak into the BTS of @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social. Later, they create a saint in a pheromone based hive mind society. Links below!🔗

NEW EPISODE! @sharangbiswas.bsky.social joins James in a discussion about what defines a game designer, games education, and the influence of sexuality in his games. Later, they create a sanatorium founded by ghosts, a faction of militant vegan dragon riders, and their enemies — the cheese makers.

omg RUNNING to spotify to hear sharang talk about literally anything

This was a really fun time!!

Heroes! The Ultimate RPG Podcast is BACK from break!! You can listen to our brand new episode right now!

NEW EPISODE! @sharangbiswas.bsky.social joins James in a discussion about what defines a game designer, games education, and the influence of sexuality in his games. Later, they create a sanatorium founded by ghosts, a faction of militant vegan dragon riders, and their enemies — the cheese makers.

Heros! Sadly there's not going to be an Ultimate RPG episode tomorrow. But stay tuned for more great guests and more interviews soon!

I mean thats totally fair. the scene in general has changed so much in the last however many years. How many APs even were fully produced and soundscaped back in the day. I believe James and Jeff stormer actually had an interesting discussion about this sort of thing on @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social

NEW EPISODE! @gannon.bsky.social joins James in a discussion about combat and time constraints in actual play, his approach to making horror actually scary, and more! In the second half of the episode, they create an inscrutable god whose whims are impossible to predict, let alone please. 🔗below!

Herald's Horn, Ultimate RPG, and Sacred Machinations, all today? Stacked Tuesday!