Shawn Tomkin's guest appearances

Shawn Tomkin

What Would The Smart Party Do?

Toa Tabletop: New Home of the Mud & Blood Podcast

RPG Heroes Podcast

Always Player One: A Solo Board Gaming Podcast

Tomas Härenstam

John Harper

Rob Schwalb

Mike Mason

Shane Ivey

Justin Alexander

Sara Thompson

Mike Shea

Keith Baker

Rafael Chandler

Rick Priestley

Ken Hite

Gav Thorpe

Greg Stolze

James Bradley

OwlTail

Episode 143 - Shawn Tomkin InterviewThe lads get yet another special guest, Shawn Tomkin, creator of Ironsworn, who is currently in the process of bringing out his new Sci Fi game, Starforged. As usual, the boys get the inside scoop on design decisions and drill more into the solo play aspect, the dark art that is the Oracles and much more!Get more on Starforged at  the Kickstarter page.If you dig actual plays and reviews of played modules, check out the new YouTube channel.Get in touch, the lads love to hear from you!Twitters: twitter.com/the_smart_partyEmail: thesmartparty@hotmail.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/thesmartpartyPatreons: patreon.com/thesmartpartyWe always welcome lovely reviews on iTunes or elsewhere too. If you're less keen, give us a shout, we'd are open to development opportunities! :)

Episode 143 - Shawn Tomkin Interview The lads get yet another special guest, Shawn Tomkin, creator of Ironsworn, who is currently in the process of bringing out his new Sci Fi game, Starforged. As usual, the boys get the inside scoop on design decisions and drill more into the solo play aspect, the dark art that is the Oracles and much more! Get more on Starforged at the Kickstarter page. If you dig actual plays and reviews of played modules, check out the new YouTube channel. Get in touch, the lads love to hear from you!Twitters: <a href="http://twitter.com/the_smart_partyEmail:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/the_smart_partyEmail:</a> thesmartparty@hotmail.comKo-Fi: <a href="http://ko-fi.com/thesmartpartyPatreons:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ko-fi.com/thesmartpartyPatreons:</a> <a href="http://patreon.com/thesmartparty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/thesmartparty</a> We always welcome lovely reviews on iTunes or elsewhere too. If you're less keen, give us a shout, we'd are open to development opportunities! :)

Shawn Tomkin Interview

In this episode Scruffy and Norm are joined by Shawn Tomkin, designer of Ironsworn, to discuss the upcoming sci-fi sequel Ironsworn: Starforged. Both Scruffy and Norm have been playing Starforged using playtest files and in this special episode they look to unpack the differences from Ironsworn and hope to give you an idea of what makes this sequel special. Shawn shares his thoughts on the game's design, his inspiration behind his choices and gives some tantalizing info on what we can expect from the Starforged Kickstarter.  Listener question:  What is your favourite sequel to a solo game?    Support the show:  https://www.patreon.com/alwaysplayeronepodcast   Join the Discord:  https://discord.gg/DhUpgX2HmU  Contact us:   email: alwaysplayeronepodcast@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Always-Player-One-113123647053523  Instagram: @alwaysplayeronepodcast   Reddit: Always_player_one   Contact Shawn:   Twitter: @ShawnTomkin  Download Ironsworn: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/  Get notified when the Starforged Kickstarter goes live: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shawntomkin/ironsworn-starforged?fbclid=IwAR3pkAl6ijoZLe2_JHOS4iu5Wuwj_ayxlZ-KnFnQLaqts7Hlw6XJ90oqrCI  Check out Shawn's podcast: https://ironsworn.podbean.com/  Join the Ironsworn Discord: https://discord.gg/39ftynhehj   During the show Norm mentioned Me, Myself and Die. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtiBzkVoYrugJkrpW7_75Ag 

In this episode Scruffy and Norm are joined by Shawn Tomkin, designer of Ironsworn, to discuss the upcoming sci-fi sequel Ironsworn: Starforged. Both Scruffy and Norm have been playing Starforged using playtest files and in this special episode they look to unpack the differences from Ironsworn and hope to give you an idea of what makes this sequel special. Shawn shares his thoughts on the game's design, his inspiration behind his choices and gives some tantalizing info on what we can expect from the Starforged Kickstarter. Listener question:  What is your favourite sequel to a solo game?   Support the show:  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/alwaysplayeronepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/alwaysplayeronepodcast</a> Join the Discord:  <a href="https://discord.gg/DhUpgX2HmU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/DhUpgX2HmU</a> Contact us:   email: alwaysplayeronepodcast@gmail.com  Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Always-Player-One-113123647053523" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Always-Player-One-113123647053523</a> Instagram: @alwaysplayeronepodcast   Reddit: Always_player_one  Contact Shawn:   Twitter: @ShawnTomkin  Download Ironsworn: <a href="https://www.ironswornrpg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ironswornrpg.com/</a> Get notified when the Starforged Kickstarter goes live: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shawntomkin/ironsworn-starforged?fbclid=IwAR3pkAl6ijoZLe2_JHOS4iu5Wuwj_ayxlZ-KnFnQLaqts7Hlw6XJ90oqrCI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shawntomkin/ironsworn-starforged?fbclid=IwAR3pkAl6ijoZLe2_JHOS4iu5Wuwj_ayxlZ-KnFnQLaqts7Hlw6XJ90oqrCI</a> Check out Shawn's podcast: <a href="https://ironsworn.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ironsworn.podbean.com/</a> Join the Ironsworn Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/39ftynhehj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/39ftynhehj</a> During the show Norm mentioned Me, Myself and Die. Check it out here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtiBzkVoYrugJkrpW7_75Ag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtiBzkVoYrugJkrpW7_75Ag</a>

Ep 22 - Ironsworn: Starforged with Shawn Tomkin - Hardwired to Tell Stories

Episode 09: Solo RPGs featuring Shawn TomkinIn this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Solo RPGs" with the help of the very generous Shawn Tomkin, creator of "Ironsworn", an award-winning RPG that can be played solo, co-op and GM-led. We talk about solo RPGs, putting fiction first, world-building as session 0 and of course who Shawn's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Ironsworn website: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/Buy Ironsworn at DriveThruRPG:  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/238369/Ironsworn?affiliate_id=747707Ask the Oracle podcast: https://ironsworn.podbean.com/Mud &amp; Blood podcast (interview, actual play and review of Ironsworn): https://9littlebees.com/tag/ironsworn/Apocalypse World: http://apocalypse-world.com/Dungeon World: https://dungeon-world.com/Mythic GM emulator: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/20798/Mythic-Game-Master-Emulator?affiliate_id=747707Matt Click / aFistfulofDice: https://www.youtube.com/user/aFistfulofDice/Absolute TableTop: https://absolutetabletop.com/Quest Wise solo Forbidden Lands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig5TLz7eSjIAdam Koebel plays Ironsworn Solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig6xZYutx-4Solo RPG for the newbie (Artichoke Dip): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1x-t7FdakRangers of the Shadow Deep (wargame with RPG elements): https://www.modiphius.net/products/rangers-of-shadow-deepThe Complete Guide to Solo Roleplaying http://www.rpgready.com/solo-roleplaying-solo-rpg/Rory's Story Cubes: https://www.storycubes.com/en/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

Episode 09: Solo RPGs featuring Shawn TomkinIn this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Solo RPGs" with the help of the very generous Shawn Tomkin, creator of "Ironsworn", an award-winning RPG that can be played solo, co-op and GM-led. We talk about solo RPGs, putting fiction first, world-building as session 0 and of course who Shawn's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to <a href="https://rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com</a> for all the links etcetera.Useful links <ul><li>Ironsworn website: <a href="https://www.ironswornrpg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ironswornrpg.com/</a></li><li>Buy Ironsworn at DriveThruRPG:  <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/238369/Ironsworn?affiliate_id=747707" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/238369/Ironsworn?affiliate_id=747707</a></li><li>Ask the Oracle podcast: <a href="https://ironsworn.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ironsworn.podbean.com/</a></li><li>Mud &amp; Blood podcast (interview, actual play and review of Ironsworn): <a href="https://9littlebees.com/tag/ironsworn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://9littlebees.com/tag/ironsworn/</a></li><li>Apocalypse World: <a href="http://apocalypse-world.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://apocalypse-world.com/</a></li><li>Dungeon World: <a href="https://dungeon-world.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dungeon-world.com/</a></li><li>Mythic GM emulator: <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/20798/Mythic-Game-Master-Emulator?affiliate_id=747707" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/20798/Mythic-Game-Master-Emulator?affiliate_id=747707</a></li><li>Matt Click / aFistfulofDice: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/aFistfulofDice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/aFistfulofDice/</a></li><li>Absolute TableTop: <a href="https://absolutetabletop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://absolutetabletop.com/</a></li><li>Quest Wise solo Forbidden Lands: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig5TLz7eSjI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig5TLz7eSjI</a></li><li>Adam Koebel plays Ironsworn Solo: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig6xZYutx-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig6xZYutx-4</a></li><li>Solo RPG for the newbie (Artichoke Dip): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1x-t7Fdak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1x-t7Fdak</a></li><li>Rangers of the Shadow Deep (wargame with RPG elements): <a href="https://www.modiphius.net/products/rangers-of-shadow-deep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.modiphius.net/products/rangers-of-shadow-deep</a></li><li>The Complete Guide to Solo Roleplaying <a href="http://www.rpgready.com/solo-roleplaying-solo-rpg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rpgready.com/solo-roleplaying-solo-rpg/</a></li><li>Rory's Story Cubes: <a href="https://www.storycubes.com/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.storycubes.com/en/</a></li></ul>Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes</a> Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707</a>Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! <a href="http://www.bal-sagoth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bal-sagoth.com/</a> Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes</a>)

09 - Solo RPGs - featuring Shawn Tomkin

In episode 65, we interview Shawn Tomkin about his award-winning game Ironsworn, a game we've been wanting to look at for a long time!How to find Ironsworn:Ironsworn website: https://www.ironswornrpg.comIronsworn at DTRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/238369/?affiliate_id=430686Ironsworn at Itch.io: https://shawn-tomkin.itch.io/ironswornShawn can be found at:Twitter as @ShawnTomkin: https://twitter.com/shawntomkinIronsworn Podcast: https://ironsworn.podbean.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/328279421036397The Ironsworn Discord server: https://discord.gg/8fpWH6JThe Ironsworn Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IronswornTo get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.coIf you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at http://mbcast.co/patreonIf you can't support us on Patreon but still want to help us out, how about using our affiliate link when buying RPGs on DriveThruRPG? It doesn't cost you a penny more, and we get a small percentage of the sale, which enables us to buy books for future reviews. Every little helps! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=430686Music: Berserkir by Danheim

In episode 65, we interview Shawn Tomkin about his award-winning game Ironsworn, a game we've been wanting to look at for a long time! How to find Ironsworn: Ironsworn website: <a href="https://www.ironswornrpg.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ironswornrpg.com</a> Ironsworn at DTRPG: <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/238369/?affiliate_id=430686" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/238369/?affiliate_id=430686</a> Ironsworn at <a href="http://Itch.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Itch.io</a>: <a href="https://shawn-tomkin.itch.io/ironsworn" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://shawn-tomkin.itch.io/ironsworn</a> Shawn can be found at: Twitter as @ShawnTomkin: <a href="https://twitter.com/shawntomkin" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/shawntomkin</a> Ironsworn Podcast: <a href="https://ironsworn.podbean.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://ironsworn.podbean.com</a> Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/328279421036397" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/328279421036397</a> The Ironsworn Discord server: <a href="https://discord.gg/8fpWH6J" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/8fpWH6J</a> The Ironsworn Subreddit: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Ironsworn" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/Ironsworn</a> To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: <a href="http://mbcast.co" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://mbcast.co</a> If you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at <a href="http://mbcast.co/patreon" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://mbcast.co/patreon</a> If you can't support us on Patreon but still want to help us out, how about using our affiliate link when buying RPGs on DriveThruRPG? It doesn't cost you a penny more, and we get a small percentage of the sale, which enables us to buy books for future reviews. Every little helps! <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=430686" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=430686</a> Music: Berserkir by Danheim