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Courtney Stover

095: Celebrating 4 years of RPG & exploring the intricacies of content creation with Fondue of Dice & Easy

  Introduction It’s the four-year anniversary of Roll Play Grow! Thank y’all so much for being here. This episode features an interview with Fondue, the creator behind Dice & Easy.  We discuss topics ranging from the intricacies of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) to the challenges and joys of content creation. Fondue shares his experiences transitioning …

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094: Why picking a theme word for 2025 will help you focus in your life & career

  Picking a theme word is an important step in helping you shape your year to come. When you struggle to decide what to work on next, you can look to that word and ask yourself, which of these options will help me emulate this word? Which task helps you return to my overall goal …

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093: Bringing historical magic to game development with Andrew of Shewstone Publishing

Introduction In this episode of Roll Play Grow, Courtney chats with Andrew Gronosky, the creative director of Shewstone Publishing, about his historical research for the game Magonomia and the upcoming Kickstarter for his monthly publication, Drinterra. They delve into the importance of lore and world-building in game development and discuss Andrew’s gaming background and his …

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091: Launching a TTRPG magazine with Hannah Rose & Clara Daly of Wildmage Press

  Introduction In this episode of Roll Play Grow, we delve into entrepreneurial journeys within the tabletop role-playing game industry. Your host, Courtney, interviews Hannah Rose and Clara Daly, co-founders of Wildmage Press, discussing their backgrounds, the inception of their new magazine ‘Horizons,’ and their experiences starting a TTRPG business. They highlight the magazine’s unique …

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089: Leveraging Kickstarter for fulltime game design with Chris of Evil Pigeon Gaming

  Introduction Have you dreamed of becoming a full-time ttrpg designer? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Chris Craven, did–all with the help of Kickstarter. In today’s episode, we dive into his strategies to drop 10 Kickstarter campaigns a year. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission …

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088: Learn alongside me as I pursue multiple business ventures!

We’ve heard from so many passionate creators over the past few years about how they’re turning a love for ttrpgs into a career. It’s time to put their tips into action! I am starting a new mini-series of shorter episodes in between interviews to focus on specific things we’ve learned from our guests as I …

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087: Growing Hatchlings Games & starting a TTRPG Consultancy Business with Rich Oxenham

  Introduction In the latest episode of Roll Play Grow, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Rich from Hatchlings Games to discuss the intricate process behind the development of his recent games. Through this engaging conversation, Rich shared his journey in the world of game design, offering insights into how his creative process has …

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086: Producing & Painting Miniatures with JD Wiker

  Introduction In a recent enlightening conversation, Courtney sat down with RPG producer JD Wiker to explore his captivating journey in the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) space. Not only did they discuss his professional trajectory, but they also delved into the nuances of miniature painting—a vital aspect of JD’s creative expression.   From TTRPG Beginnings …

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