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Around the Hearth features discussion on a wide range of topics relevant to tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) featuring members of the Open Hearth Gaming Community. We talk games, gameplay, design, and the games being played at the Open Hearth Gaming Calendar.
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Open Hearth Podcast Ep 23: Talking Arium (opens the original)
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In this episode, Gwen talks with community member & layout/designer David MK and game designer Will Munn about Arium the Worldbuilding RPG. They cover the game's core concepts, adaptability, and new elements added by Arium: Evolve . The Kickstarter for the new boxed edition of Arium , which includes the new supplement, runs through Wed, Sept 16th, 2026. The Arium Kickstarter Arium's Homepage Aquavertigo (David MK) Shared Hearth free open gaming event is coming October 1st - October 4th, 2026 Hel
Open Hearth Podcast Ep 22: Basic Fantasy RPG, Fearful Symmetries, Void Technicians (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Open Hearth Podcast, host Tea talks with a couple of community members about their gaming. This time Moria and Shane discuss things they recently played, cover three RPGs in more depth ( Basic Fantasy RPG , Fearful Symmetries , and Void Technicians ), and then the group finishes up with some things they've been digging recently. Links: Moria Hobby blog: https://trashpile.blog/ Carrd: https://the-trashpile.carrd.co/ Shane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Shane-Marble/video
A Different Kind of Hex Ep. 10 - White Whales (opens the original)
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...to the last, I prattle with thee; from a studio apartment, I yap at thee; for the game's sake I pod my last cast at thee!! In the first-ever live studio recording of the show, José & Ian spend a (very warm) summer evening bouncing off of each other about games & gaming. We discuss bringing newcomers into the hobby, embracing (and even aiming for) imperfection, and our forever-implausible "ideal" games. Find out more about the Open Hearth Gaming Community Our website - Check out the Shared Hea
Open Hearth Podcast Ep 21: Blades '68, Firebrands System, Dungeon World 2 (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Open Hearth Podcast, host Gwen talks with a couple of community members about their gaming. This time Jex ( Bump in the Dark ) and Mads discuss things they recently played, cover three RPGs in more depth ( Blades '68, Firebrands and Dungeon World 2 ), and then the group finishes up with some things they've been digging recently. Links: Jex Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastpinepress.com Itch: https://jexjthomas.itch.io/ RPG Trader: https://rpg-trader.com/creator/197/la
Known Territory: Ep 1 Band of Blades (opens the original)
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Welcome to the first episode of a new series on the Around the Hearth podcast feed: Known Territory: GMs Talk Games . Each episode we sit down with an experienced game facilitator who has played a specific TTRPG extensively. They will discuss how they pitch the game, best practices for running, useful tools, potential pitfalls, and more. We hope this will be a useful primer for both GMs and players interested in this game. For this first episode we have on Jim Crocker to discuss Band of Blades ,
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