The Fourth Pillar of Play
The Fourth Pillar of Play is a Dungeons & Dragons podcast focused on learning TTRPG game design while designing for our own DnD games. We discuss information and ideas from industry professionals all while applying our research and discussions towards creating authentic, original, and engaging Dungeons and Dragons content to enjoy and share!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 51
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
Brainstorming the...Cat-Horse?!
Brainstorming the...Cat-Horse?!
Josh and Tallon dive into the narrative background of the newest monster of Esterach, and discuss the implication of domestication, endangered species, and portmanteau…
Finishing Revergance & A New Monster
Finishing Revergance & A New Monster
Josh and Tallon go through the details of the Revergance mechanic, discuss the "monetization" goals for Wizards of the Coast, and brainstorm some ideas for the ne…
Detailing Revergance: When Nature Takes You Back!
Detailing Revergance: When Nature Takes You Back!
Tallon and Josh (and Daisy the Podcast Dog) continue their adventure in designing the "revergance" mechanic for the World of Esterach.
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Revergance: Brainstorming a New Game Mechanic
Revergance: Creating a New Game Mechanic
Tallon and Josh delve into what it means to create a game mechanic, and begin the process of creating the "revergance" mechanic for the world of Esterach usin…
One D&D Playtest Review
06: One D&D Playtest Review
Tallon and Josh take a look at the latest One D&D playtest packet, and discuss all things new and changed!
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Worldbuilding in Esterach (Part Two)
Worldbuilding in Esterach (Part 2)
Tallon and Josh continue their adventure developing the world and locations of Esterach, and begin building the town of Last Call.
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Worldbuilding in Esterach (Part One)
Episode 04
Tallon and Josh delve into the wilderness of Esterach, and discuss the balance between lore and mechanics.
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Behold the Slithershadow!
Behold the Slithershadow!
Josh and Tallon discuss their new monster, the Slithershadow, and it's place in the world of Esterach.
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The World of Esterach, and Designing the Slithershadow
The World of Esterach, and Designing the Slithershadow
Our novice game designers discuss what makes a monster scary, and take a crack and turning a household nuisance into a terrifying 5e monster!
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Welcome to [INSERT WORLD NAME HERE]
Welcome to [INSERT WORLD NAME HERE]
Josh and Tallon discuss how to begin designing a new DnD world, fantasy names, potential histories, and the horror of house centipedes.
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What is the Fourth Pillar of Play?
What is the Fourth Pillar of Play?
Tallon and Josh welcome new listeners, and discuss the concept of the "fourth pillar of play." Together they brainstorm ideas about the world of Dungeons and Dragon…