In Conversation with Jordan Sorcery – Details, episodes & analysis

Rogue Trader, Dark Heresy, Deathwatch, Only War, and Black Crusade - the Fantasy Flight RPGs that put players into the 41st millennium of Warhammer 40k. My guest today, Ross Watson, was a major player in the development of the games, joining FFG after a stint working on the US edition of White Dwarf.

We talk about adapting 40k to a roleplaying game format, how FFG worked, and how the games changed Warhammer.

Ross Watson interview in conversation with Jordan Sorcery

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Ross' Links:

[Ross Watson Patreon]
https://www.patreon.com/therosswatson

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Indie skirmish wargame Moonstone has been gaining fans for its beautiful miniatures, whimsical world, exciting story, and innovative mechanics, and the entire thing is the brainchild of creator Tom Greenway.

In our conversation we talk about the business journey and decisions involved in starting a brand new games publisher, Goblin King Games, and getting a game onto shelves; how to build a community and evolve a game; the influences that informed the world and mechanics of the game; and where things might go next.

Moonstone creator Tom Greenway Interview.
Tom Greenway in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

Tom's Links:

[Moonstone Website]
www.moonstonethegame.com

Jordan's Links:

[ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK]
https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216

[PATREON]
https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery

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Ian Watson is the original author for the 40K universe. Hired by Bryan Ansell to write science-fiction stories for his beloved settings, Watson was responsible for creating the Inquisitor trilogy featuring Draco, Meh'Lindi the assassin, and Grimm the Squat, as well as for writing the long verboten novel Space Marine.

Watson also worked with legendary film maker Stanley Kubrick to  create the screenplay for the movie that would later be made by Steven Spielberg - A.I. Artificial Intelligence - and we talked about the process and outcomes of that unique experience.

Many thanks to my Patreon supporters and Lewis of the Oldhammer Fiction Podcast for help in prepping for this interview.

Ian Watson in conversation with Jordan Sorcery

Ian's Links:

[Ian Watson’s Website]
https://www.ianwatson.info/

[Plumbing Stanley Kubrick]
https://www.ianwatson.info/plumbing-stanley-kubrick/

[The Monster, The Mermaid, and Doctor Mengele - Amazon Affiliate Link]
https://amzn.to/3X6o7RT

[Oldhammer Fiction Podcast - Inquisitor Part One]
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-44-inquisitor-part-1/id1637056733?i=1000653879144

Jordan's Links:

PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery

DOWNLOAD MY FANTASY BATTLE SCENARIO DEAD KING WENCESLAS:
https://jordansorcery.itch.io/dead-king-wenceslas

ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK:
https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216

KO-FI:
https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery

INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ 

BLUESKY:
https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social 

WEBSITE:
https://jordansorcery.com/

DISCORD:
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Johnny Fraser-Allen joins me to talk about his new Dungeons and Dragons campaign setting The Gloaming, creating some of the most movie accurate Star Wars gaming tables, and the work of building an entire fantasy world from literally the ground up!

A world renowned concept artist and sculptor Johnny Fraser-Allen has worked extensively in Hollywood with the WETA workshop, designing and creating monsters, giants, goblins, and creatures for movies as diverse as the BFG, the Hobbit, and the Impossible Door.

As a huge gamer Johnny has also turned those talents to the gaming table, building phenomenally detailed battle boards representing every world from the Star Wars saga, including Hoth and Dagobah. He has also created a complete fantasy world, The Gloaming, inspired by New Zeland folklore and faerie tales. 

The Gloaming is hitting Kick Starter very soon as a Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition bestiary, and later a campaign setting, with Printable Scenery producing a range of miniatures to allow players to recreate the world and it's inhabitants (including me!)

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Johnny's links:

[The Gloaming Survival Guide for 5e]
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gloaming/the-gloaming-johnny-fraser-allens-fey-realm-for-dandd-5e

[Gloaming Exhibition Sculptures]
https://johnnyfazeralien.artstation.com/projects/vJNld

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Jordan's Links: 

DOWNLOAD MY FANTASY BATTLE SCENARIO DEAD KING WENCESLAS:
https://jordansorcery.itch.io/dead-king-wenceslas

ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK:
https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216

PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery

KO-FI:
https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery

INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ 

BLUESKY:
https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social 

WEBSITE:
https://jordansorcery.com/

DISCORD:
My Discord is now open to exclusively to Patreon supporters & by invitation only

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Steve Jackson and his company Steve Jackson Games have been at the heart of the tabletop industry since its earliest days. At Metagaming Concepts Jackson pioneered the micro-game, an efficient multiplayer gaming experience like OGRE that fit in a small polythene bag.

After founding his own company Jackson went on to develop classics like Car Wars, Illuminati, and GURPS - the Generic Universal Roleplaying System that could be used to simulate RPG games in any setting or style. With games like Munchkin SJ Games has remained a relevant force in the gaming market place to this day.

Steve Jackson even cross the Atlantic to work with Steve Jackson (and Ian Livingstone) to pen a few Fighting Fantasy game books.

We talk about a prestigious career in the table top industry, how he got started, some of his finest works, and where things go next.

Steve Jackson in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

Steve's Links:

[Steve Jackson Games]
https://www.sjgames.com/

Jordan's Links:

PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery

DOWNLOAD MY FANTASY BATTLE SCENARIO DEAD KING WENCESLAS:
https://jordansorcery.itch.io/dead-king-wenceslas

ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK:
https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216

KO-FI:
https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery

INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ 

BLUESKY:
https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social 

WEBSITE:
https://jordansorcery.com/

DISCORD:
My Discord is now open to exclusively to Patreon supporters & by invitation only

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George Yurchak has long been a hobbyist and a member of the Latvian competitive 40k team, and those experiences have helped him to found his own gaming accessory company - Frontier Wargaming.

Frontier produce high end paint cases and hobby decks and George and I chat about how and why he started the company, his experience playing competitive 40k, and the future of the hobby.

George's Links:

[Gamemaster's Chest Kick Starter] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/frontierworkshop/gamemasters-chest

[Frontier Wargaming]
https://frontierwargaming.com/

Jordan's Links:

PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery

DOWNLOAD MY FANTASY BATTLE SCENARIO DEAD KING WENCESLAS:
https://jordansorcery.itch.io/dead-king-wenceslas

ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK:
https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216

KO-FI:
https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery

INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ 

BLUESKY:
https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social 

WEBSITE:
https://jordansorcery.com/

DISCORD:
My Discord is now open to exclusively to Patreon supporters & by invitation only

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Bill Making Stuff is a phenomenally creative YouTuber who manages to take everyday household items and craft miniatures, terrain, and entire wargame worlds out of nothing. 

With an artistry that is unmatched on the platform Bill crafts not just models but entertaining and hilarious videos. We talk about the world of crafting, the work of YouTube, the influence of Games Workshop & Warhammer, Bill’s own game Bangarang in the Gutterlands, and the wonderful world of indie games.

Bill Making Stuff In Conversation with Jordan Sorcery

Bill's Links:

[The Gutterlands]
https://www.thegutterlands.com/

[Bill Making Stuff on YouTube]
https://www.youtube.com/@BillMakingStuff?themeRefresh=1

Jordan's Links: 

PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery

DOWNLOAD MY FANTASY BATTLE SCENARIO DEAD KING WENCESLAS:
https://jordansorcery.itch.io/dead-king-wenceslas

ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK:
https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216

KO-FI:
https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery

INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ 

BLUESKY:
https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social 

WEBSITE:
https://jordansorcery.com/

DISCORD:
My Discord is now open to exclusively to Patreon supporters & by invitation only

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Former Citadel sculptor Adam Clarke Joins me in conversation to talk about the Citadel sculptor training programme, what it was like working in the studio, the process of working with green stuff, and his career making freelance miniatures for Privateer Press, before founding his own company Black Scorpion Miniatures.

Adam Clarke has worked on some of the greatest miniatures games in history having produced many models for Warhammer Fantasy, Warhammer 40,000, Necromunda, War Machine, and more. As an expert sculptor he shares reflections and recollections from a life making miniature magic.

Adam Clarke in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.

Adam's Links:

[Black Scorpion Miniatures]
https://www.blackscorpionminiatures.com/

[Black Scorpion Miniatures Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/blackscorpionminiatures/

Jordan's Links:

PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery

DOWNLOAD MY FANTASY BATTLE SCENARIO DEAD KING WENCESLAS:
https://jordansorcery.itch.io/dead-king-wenceslas

ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK:
https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216

KO-FI:
https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery

INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ 

BLUESKY:
https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social 

WEBSITE:
https://jordansorcery.com/

DISCORD:
My Discord is now open to exclusively to Patreon supporters & by invitation only

This episode can also be watched on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BFCrkNJw23E

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I am joined in conversation by the unparalleled Games Workshop legend, games designer Jervis Johnson.

We talk about a 40 year career creating, refining, and contributing to almost every Games Workshop game worth playing! From Blood Bowl to Epic, Warhammer Fantasy to Warhammer 40k, Advanced Heroquest to Advanced Space Crusade, Warhammer’s End Times to the Age of Sigmar, Jervis has been part of the team that developed the worlds and games that have defined GW and the hobby.

Sharing stories about how he got started with wargames, his first job at Games Workshop, the origins of Blood Bowl and Adeptus Titanicus, and so many more incredible insights, this is a conversation that is not to be missed!

Support my work:

• Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery]
• Element Games Affiliate Link [https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216]
• Download my Fantasy Battle Scenario: Dead King Wenceslas [https://jordansorcery.itch.io/dead-king-wenceslas]
• Ko-Fi [https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery]
• Discord [My Discord is now exclusive to Patreon supporters]

This episode was originally released via YouTube: https://youtu.be/6dubsHTIFpQ

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Dave Chapman & Dominic McDowall in conversation with Jordan Sorcery

I’ve never read or played The Laundry and after asking about it online I was approached by the publishers of the game’s new second edition, Cubicle 7, and invited to ask any questions I had!

CEO of Cubicle 7, Dominic McDowall, and game designer for The Laundry 2nd edition, Dave Chapman, join me for a conversation about the game’s world, it’s story, and the live Kick Starter campaign that’s happening right now.

The Laundry Links:

• The Laundry Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cubicle-7-games/the-laundry-roleplaying-game-second-edition?ref=4tslc0]

Support my work:

• Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery]
• Element Games Affiliate Link [https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216]
• Download my Fantasy Battle Scenario: Dead King Wenceslas [https://jordansorcery.itch.io/dead-king-wenceslas]
• Ko-Fi [https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery]
• Discord [My Discord is now exclusive to Patreon supporters]

This episode was originally released via YouTube: https://youtu.be/771gWyt4rsc

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