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Nov 11
54m 7s

Round Table - The season RPG reflection

DIRK KNEMEYER & DAVID V. HERON
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In this Round Table episode, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron  reflect on the most recent season — revisiting major takeaways, surprises, and what realistic success actually looks like in the RPG space today. They dive into the logistics behind creating RPG content, David's experience exploring different RPG systems like Daggerheart and Mothership, and the rising popularity of solitary RPG play. A thoughtful wrap-up discussion full of perspective, analysis, and honest insight into where the RPG category is headed next.

 

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