Chaosium Interviews Series

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In this Chaosium Interview, James Coquillat asks Chaosium's resident Gloranthan guru Jeff Richard about the similarities and differences between real world myths and the myths of Glorantha, setting of the RuneQuest TTRPG.
 

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Chaosium art director Jaye Kovach shares her perspectives on exactly what makes good TTRPG art. Part of our Chaosium Interviews series with James Coquillat.
 

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Call of Cthulhu creative director Mike Mason shares advice on the many things to consider when trying to find and develop your own personal Call of Cthulhu Keeper Style. He's being interviewed by James Coquillat as part of our Chaosium Interviews series.
 

Level Up your Call of Cthulhu game with our Keeper Tips book, out now!

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In this interview with Lynne Hardy, Line Editor for Rivers of London and Associate Editor for our Call of Cthulhu line, Lynne shares tips about how to best use travel in your TTRPG adventures, using examples from her recent work, the Call of Cthulhu epic campaign The Children of Fear.

Lynne is talking with Chaosium's James Coquillat.
 

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James Coquillat talks to 7th Sea RPG creator John Wick about the role of violence, combat and conflict in TTRPGs. Part of our Chaosium Interviews series on YouTube.
 

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What are the three Weirdest things in the world of Glorantha? Let Chaosium's Gloranthan guru Jeff Richard, co-author of The Guide to Glorantha and The Glorantha Sourcebook, give you his take on that. He's talking to James Coquillat as part of our Chaosium Interviews series.
 

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For our Chaosium Interviews series here Jeff Richard gives an overview of the books in the RuneQuest RPG line, and what order you should get them. He's talking with James Coquillat.
 

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Chaosium art director Jaye Kovach shares her perspective on how TTRPG illustration fits into the world of Fine Art. Part of our Chaosium Interviews series with James Coquillat.
 

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What makes TTRPGs unique? How are they different from other storytelling formats? Mike Mason, creative director of Call of Cthulhu, shares some thoughts as an experienced TTRPG writer, director, and theatre maker. Part of our 'Chaosium Interviews' series on YouTube with James Coquillat.
 

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“Storm on the horizon!” What’s the best way to use weather in a TTRPG? Line Editor for Rivers of London and Associate Editor for Call of Cthulhu Lynne Hardy talks about how GMs and Players alike can make the most out of interesting weather in their sessions.

Part of our Chaosium Interviews series with James Coquillat.

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What are the three most DANGEROUS places in the world of Glorantha? Let Chaosium's Gloranthan guru Jeff Richard, co-author of The Guide to Glorantha and The Glorantha Sourcebook, give you his take on that. He's talking to James Coquillat as part of our Chaosium Interviews series.
 

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Pendragon line editor David Larkins discusses talks about playing heroes in TTRPGs. He explains many subtleties including exclusively virtuous characters, conflicted heroes, and the different things it can mean to be a "hero".

David is talking with James Coquillat as part of our Chaosium Interviews series.

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Did you see the news about the Rivers of London screen adaptation? Now’s the perfect time to make sure you’re ready to jump into the upcoming TTRPG, based on Ben Aaronovitch's series of novels, as soon as it’s released. Check out this chat with the Rivers of London TTRPG line editor, Lynne Hardy. She is talking with Chaosium's James Coquillat for our Chaosium Interviews series.
 

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In this Chaosium interview, 7th Sea creator John Wick talks about why boats make the best player bases, and can be exciting elements that add drama and character to your campaigns. He's talking to James Coquillat.
 

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What’s the coolest sidequest your TTRPG table has ever embarked on?

Creative Director of RuneQuest and BRP Jason Durall shares advice from decades of tabletop and video game writing. Here’s an expert’s view on side quests and sandbox content.

Jason is talking to James Coquillat as part of the Chaosium Interviews series on YouTube.

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Bridgett Jeffries, part of the Community Ambassador team for Chaosium's community content programs at DriveThruRPG, explains her professional pathway into the TTRPG space and shares what she learnt on the way. Bridgett is talking to James Coquillat for the Chaosium Interviews series.

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What is game balance, and how important is it in tabletop roleplaying games? What if one player is more powerful than another? Are balanced games easier for new players? Chaosium's Jeff Richard shares his insight on the surprisingly nuanced world of balancing TTRPGs, and how his perspective is reflected in Chaosium games.

Part of our YouTube Chaosium Interviews series with James Coquillat.
 

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In this interview, Lynne Hardy, who is the Line Editor for the Rivers of London TTRPG and Associate Editor for Call of Cthulhu, shares a glimpse of her day to day life with us. What does work look like for a professional TTRPG writer? Find out here!

Lynne is talking with Chaosium's James Coquillat. Read Lynne's work in The Children of Fear.
 

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In this latest Chaosium Interview, David Larkins, line editor of the Pendragon TTRPG, talks about how in the new edition, players are supported in creating and playing a diverse range of character types. He's talking to James Coquillat.
 

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Call of Cthulhu creative director Mike Mason talks about TTRPG starting levels. When should you start weak? When should you start powerful? How does experimenting help your games? Part of our Chaosium Interviews series with James Coquillat.
 

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In this interview, creative director Jeff Richard talks to James Coquillat about the definition of fantasy as it applies to roleplaying games, fiction, and storytelling in general.

Part of our Chaosium Interviews series on YouTube.

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In this interview, Lynne Hardy, Line Editor for Rivers of London and Associate Editor for Call of Cthulhu, talks about inter-party conflict, its purpose in Call of Cthulhu, and how to best use it at your table.

Lynne is talking with Chaosium's James Coquillat as part of our Chaosium Interviews series.
 

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In this Chaosium Interview with James Coquillat, Pendragon line editor David Larkins talks about downtime in both the Pendragon RPG, and in TTRPGs more broadly.

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In this Chaosium Interview, creative director Jeff Richard talks to James Coquillat about the concept of evil in TTRPGs. Who are your enemies? Is it okay to slay them? How can you tell the best stories by playing with morality and evil?

Experience the complex moral gameplay of Glorantha for yourself with the RuneQuest Starter Set.
 

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7th Sea creator John Wick talks to James Coquillat about why failing in a TTRPG is a fun and necessary part of gameplay. The latest in our 'Chaosium Interviews' series on YouTube.