Finding Atoria
Three friends, each with 30+ years playing and running TTRPGs sit down weekly to tell stories about the games, community and topics surrounding the Table Top Role Playing world.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2025
Wuv…Twue Wuv: Romantasy at the Table!
Exploring Love, Fandom, and TTRPGs
Welcome back to the table! Finding Atoria Studios is packed today for a lively discussion on the rise of Romantasy TTRPGs and their growing presence in…
Ribbets and Fungril and Clanks, OH MY!: Character Ancestries in Daggerheart
From Ribbet Tongues to Druid Shrooms
With Malcolm out this week, Tori and Arcadia dive into a lively discussion about Ancestries in TTRPGs. The rise of the narrative-focused game Daggerh…
Resurrecting White Wolf: The World of Darkness Returns
A New Chapter for World of Darkness
Welcome back to the table! Tori takes the moderator seat as Arcadia and Malcolm dive into the topic of White Wolf’s re-emergence. While fans of World …
Just Not Chaotic Stupid: Using Character Alignment as a Tool, Not an Excuse
Alignments: Flexible, Not Flawed
Malcolm moderates this episode as the crew dives into the topic of alignment—the classic D&D concept that has shaped characters and campaigns for decade…
Gen Con 2025: Final Wrap-Up and Community Shout-Outs
Last Episode About Gen Con, We Promise!
Welcome back to the table! We have a skeleton crew in the studio for our final words on Gen Con 2025 and a massive round of shout-outs. Arcadia an…
Controlled Bonk as a Feat: Gen Con 2025 Highlights and Table Takeaways
GenCon Recap: New Games, New Friends, and Chaos at the Table
Welcome back to the table! Jess and Tori are both on the mic this episode, and Malcolm and Arcadia share a wrap-up of GenCon…
Butts to Nuts: A Gen Con 2025 Preview
Trade Days, Tabletop Fun, and Community Connections
Welcome back to the table! This week, we’re recording outside the studio and missed our Tori, who’s off on amazing adventures! Jess jo…
Daggerheart Playtest: Malcolm’s First Time and the Fear of Ninja Frogs
Frogs, Fun, and First-Time GM Chaos
Welcome back to the table! In this episode, Malcolm, Tori, and Arcadia finally play-tested Daggerheart and share their impressions and takeaways.
Some…
Talkin’ About the Big Boys: Crawford & Perkins Join Darrington Press
The Forever DM and the Rules Guy
Welcome back to the table! In this episode, we dive into two of the biggest names in the TTRPG world: Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins. Crawford, the r…
Daggerheart Deep Dive: Mechanics, Hope & Fear, and a New Way To Play
Funky Fresh Mechanics and a Whole Lot of Hope & Fear
Welcome back to the table! We continue our dive into Daggerheart, the new TTRPG from Darrington Press. Tori takes a deep look at the…
Breaking the Mold: Daggerheart and the Next Big Thing in TTRPGs
A New Game on the Block
Arcadia and Malcolm are flying solo this week, as Tori was scheduled to play but couldn’t join to record. They dive into Daggerheart, the new TTRPG from Darringto…
The Many Eyes of the Beholder: A D&D Monster Comparison
Beauty Is in the Eyes of the Beholder
Pick an edition, any edition—we’ve got you covered! Welcome to our first monster comparison episode. Tori dives deep into one of her favorite classi…
THAC0 Says What? Exploring Mechanics and the Future of TTRPGs
Click, Clack, Brain Go Brrrr: Diving Into Tabletop Mechanics
There are receipts, and Arcadia gets to GM this episode! Malcolm kicks things off by talking about the future of TTRPGs and …
From Dice to Stories: How TTRPGs Shaped Books, Movies, and Worlds
Adventures Off the Table: TTRPGs as the Inspiration Behind Fantasy Fiction
Malcolm is the GM this episode, and Jess joins us in the studio! Tori wins initiative and kicks off the discu…
Rolling Shadowrun: Faces, Riggers, and Remote Pajamas
Back to the Future (Kind of): Shadowrun’s Talkers and Techies
Arcadia takes the GM seat this round while Tori joins remotely—because who doesn’t like podcasting in pajamas? This episode…
Big News at the Table: Our Global TTRPG Community
Sweet 16: Laughs, News, and TTRPG Community Love
Malcolm leads us in our sweet 16 episode! We’re here for laughs, sharing news, and celebrating the TTRPG community joining us at the tabl…
Vampire: The Masquerade Clans: Banu Hakim vs. Clan Malkavian Showdown
Law vs. Madness in Vampire: The Masquerade
Malcolm takes the GM seat today while Tori joins us remotely! The ladies dive into two clans in Vampire: The Masquerade (VTM).
Arcadia kicks thi…
D&D’s SRD Update: What It Means for Third-Party Creators
The Power of the OGL and Creative Commons
Tori brings the latest news for Dungeons & Dragons content creators to share with Malcolm and Arcadia. What does this news mean for the communit…
Don't Be an Arseling: Best Practices for TTRPG Players and the Art of D&D
Great Players, Iconic Art, and When AI Fits In
Arcadia takes the GM seat this episode, and Jess is back! Tori opens the discussion after losing initiative, exploring good and bad player …
TTRPG Clubs in Schools: Building Community and Finding Your Table
When Dice Bring People Together
We get to try out some new podcasting tech today, as we’re joined remotely by a special guest! Coel Scheel shares his experience with gaming clubs in sch…