In this episode of the RPG series of the Game Design Round Table, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron are joined by Justin Alexander , a renowned game designer and thought leader in tabletop RPGs. Known for his influential essays and innovative GM techniques, Justin shares insights into the role of the Game Master as designer. They dive into how GMs can connect narrative ideas to mechanics, the philosophies behind crafting memorable RPG experiences, and the challenges new GMs often face. Whether you’re building worlds or running them, this episode offers practical tools and deep design wisdom.
The Ukrainian podcast Idearoll invited me to join them earlier this year for a discussion of So You Want to Be a Game Master that turned into a wide-ranging discussion of GMing and the importance of fandom and creativity. Their post-production process was disrupted by the war, but thankfully everyone involved is all right and they’ve been able to release the video just in time for the holidays!
The interview is in English. The video has subtitles in both English & Ukrainian!
Come join me on for How to Become a Game Master at the Ukrainian podcast Where Are My Dice?
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Justin Alexander, the creator of prominent The Alexandrian blog, the author of numerous TTRPG materials, and the author of the best guide for people who want to go into GM business So You Want To Be A Game Master.
The interview is English. The video has subtitles in both English & Ukrainian!
