The Old Ways Interviews!
In 2023, we started our Interview Series as listed below. We have done other interviews since then and have had guests on our round table talk show called "Seize the Game" as well. Who knows what the future will hold for more interview content, but we'll keep you posted on any new interviews by us or of us going forward.
The Old Ways - 2023 Interview Series
Matthew Dawkins
01/18/2023
In the first of our 2023 Interview Series we speak with creator Matthew Dawkins. A prolific creator who has helped birth over 50 RPG titles for Onyx Path Publishing, The World of Darkness, Kult: Divinity Lost, and many others.
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Charles Ryan of Monte Cook Games
03/17/2023
We had the opportunity to talk with Charles Ryan from Monte Cook Games. Charles has worked in many facets of tabletop gaming over his career and we chatted about the past, present, and future of games. We also spoke about the business of gaming including crowdfunding and what makes the Cypher System an ideal multi-setting tool for storytelling. Details on the Cypher System can be found on their website!
Places you can find this interview:
Dr. Megan Connell – TTRPG & Therapy
3/29/2023
We continue our Interview series today with Dr. Megan Connell, a Licensed Psychologist & Therapeutic Dungeon Master, and author of the book, Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy: A Guide for the Clinician Game Master.
Places you can find this interview:
Arc Dream Publishing
4/11/2023
It goes without saying that Delta Green is a fantastic setting for any number of Mythos stories, from the small to the wide-ranging, in our modern era. Scott Glancy, Shane Ivey, and Caleb Stokes are all part of the team at Arc Dream who bring that world to life. I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with them – and they certainly did just that!
CW: Language, US & Geopolitical opinions, and trauma descriptions.
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The Old Ways Live Interviews
Monte Cook of Monte Cook Games
At Gamehole Con 2024, we had the opportunity to interview Monte Cook from Monte Cook Games. With a wealth of game creation and design experience, we had a chance to chat about where his inspiration comes from and the newest creation coming, The Darkest Woods.
Bruce Cordell (Audio Only)
Live from GameHole Con 2024, an audio only interview:
As a game designer with decades of experience in multiple settings, we were super excited to talk to Bruce about his time at Monte Cook Games, plus how he approaches scenario writing.
Yamil from Orthane Productions
Live at Gamehole Con 2024:
We spoke with Yamil from Orthane Productions about their upcoming Kickstarter for The Kingdom of Keshanar.
(Which since this interview last year was very successfully crowdfunded! To check out more about The Kingdom of Keshanar, check out the website for their game.)
Mark Morrison (Audio Only)
When we heard Mark Morrison was coming to Gamehole Con 24, we just had to find a way to chat with him. In the first of our interview series from GHC 24, we talk about Pendragon, Horror on the Orient Express, and RuneQuest. Hope you enjoy!
Jeff Richard from Chaosium
During all the fun and festivities of Gamehole Con 2024, we had the opportunity to chat with Jeff Richard - the Creative Director and Chair of Chaosium Inc - about RuneQuest and why if you haven't played it yet, you should!
Charles Ryan of Monte Cook Games
During our time at Gamehole Con 2024, we had the awesome opportunity to sit down with Charles Ryan from Monte Cook Games and chat about the Cypher System - then had fun with improving a game mid interview!