Story Games – Details, episodes & analysis

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Story Games

Heart of the Deernicorn

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 14

Welcome to Story Games, a podcast about tabletop role playing games. We are the minds behind Heart of the Deernicorn, a story game workshop, publisher, and distributor based out of Olympia, Washington. Our focus is on GMless, narrative driven TTRPGs. Listen along with us as we play games, talk to game designers, discuss gaming news, and much more.

Logo Illustration: Taylor Dow

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🇨🇦 Canada - games
28/07/2026
#57
🇨🇦 Canada - games
12/05/2026
#91
🇬🇧 Great Britain - games
12/05/2026
#79
🇨🇦 Canada - games
11/05/2026
#47
🇬🇧 Great Britain - games
11/05/2026
#36
🇨🇦 Canada - games
10/05/2026
#28
🇨🇦 Canada - games
09/05/2026
#65
🇬🇧 Great Britain - games
09/05/2026
#78
🇨🇦 Canada - games
23/04/2026
#100
🇫🇷 France - games
22/04/2026
#90

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https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/fall-of-magic-revised-edition/?v=0b3b97fa6688
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https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/the-time-we-have/?v=0b3b97fa6688

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Episode 1: The Time We Have Game Session

Episode 1

Thursday, April 9, 2026 • Duration 01:21:41

SPOILERS! This video contains spoilers for the ending of the game The Time We Have. If you do not want to see spoilers, skip this episode!

Content warnings:
Death
Illness
Zombies

Today we are playing The Time We Have, a tragic storytelling game by Elliot Davis. This is a beautiful game that I genuinely feel very fortunate to have played, even if it packed a few very emotional gut punches.

Get a copy of The Time We Have through our website here:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/the-time-we-have/?v=0b3b97fa6688

Check us out!
Heart of the Deernicorn:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/
TikTok:
@deernicorn https://www.tiktok.com/@deernicorn
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/deernicorn/
Twitter:
https://x.com/hotdeernicorn
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/heartofthedeernicorn

Logo Artwork:

Taylor Dow

Music Intro/Outro:

Kendl Winter

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Episode 3: A Land Once Magic Game Session

Episode 3

Thursday, May 7, 2026 • Duration 01:20:59

Today in the Heart of the Deernicorn game studio we sit down to play A Land Once Magic, a collaborative, conversational worldbuilding game by Viditya Voleti. Momo, Bloom, Shawn, and Avery create a fantastical world together that sits upon the back of a giant moth. Shh, don't ask too many questions.

Get a copy of A Land Once Magic for yourself through our website:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/a-land-once-magic/?v=0b3b97fa6688

Check us out!
Heart of the Deernicorn:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/
TikTok:
@deernicorn https://www.tiktok.com/@deernicorn
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/deernicorn/
Twitter:
https://x.com/hotdeernicorn
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/heartofthedeernicorn

Logo Artwork:

Taylor Dow

Music Intro/Outro:

Kendl Winter

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Episode 2: Interview with Elliot Davis

Episode 2

Thursday, April 23, 2026 • Duration 37:59

Today I got to sit down with Elliot Davis, creator of the tragic storytelling card game The Time We Have. We talk about emotional storytelling, zombies, and the importance of playing difficult games like this.

This video contains SPOILERS for The Time We Have

Check out Elliot Davis here:
https://www.moreblueberries.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/moreblueberries/?hl=en
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@moreblueberries

Logo Artwork:

Taylor Dow

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Episode 11: Interview with Ross Cowman Creator of Fall of Magic

Episode 11

Thursday, July 9, 2026 • Duration 01:12:43

Introducing Ross Cowman, creator of Fall of Magic and owner of Heart of the Deernicorn!

Today, Momo sits down with Ross and they discuss Fall of Magic, his design process, and how important games like this are.

Get Fall Of Magic!
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/fall-of-magic-revised-edition/?v=0b3b97fa6688

Check us out!
Heart of the Deernicorn:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/
TikTok:
@deernicorn https://www.tiktok.com/@deernicorn
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/deernicorn/
Twitter:
https://x.com/hotdeernicorn
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/heartofthedeernicorn

Logo Artwork:

Taylor Dow

Music Intro/Outro:

Kendl Winter

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Episode 13: The Librarian's Apprentice pt 2

Episode 13

Thursday, July 23, 2026 • Duration 22:49

Welcome back to another episode of playing the solo journaling game, The Librarian's Apprentice. Join Momo as she learns how to actually play the game, learn the mechanics, and has a great time doing it.

THE LIBRARIAN'S APPRENTICE:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/the-librarians-apprentice/?v=0b3b97fa6688

Check us out!
Heart of the Deernicorn:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/
TikTok:
@deernicorn https://www.tiktok.com/@deernicorn
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/deernicorn/
Twitter:
https://x.com/hotdeernicorn
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/heartofthedeernicorn

Logo Artwork:

Taylor Dow

Music Intro/Outro:

Kendl Winter

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Episode 4: Interview with Viditya Voleti

Episode 4

Thursday, May 21, 2026 • Duration 48:36

Today I got to sit down with game designer and creator of A Land Once Magic, Viditya Voleti. We talk about his game, a collaborative fantasy world building game where you and your friends create a unique fantasy world together. We also chat about fantasy, common tropes, the importance of creativity, and much more.

Get a copy of A Land Once Magic for yourself through our website:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/a-land-once-magic/?v=0b3b97fa6688

Check us out!
Heart of the Deernicorn:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/
TikTok:
@deernicorn https://www.tiktok.com/@deernicorn
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/deernicorn/
Twitter:
https://x.com/hotdeernicorn
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/heartofthedeernicorn

Check out Viditya Voleti here:
https://vidityavoleti.itch.io/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vidityavoleti/

Logo Artwork:

Taylor Dow

Music Intro/Outro:

Kendl Winter

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Episode 12: The Librarian's Apprentice pt 1

Episode 12

Thursday, July 16, 2026 • Duration 45:31

Welcome back, Deernifriends! Today in the game studio Momo is playing a solo journaling game called the Librarian's Apprentice. Join her for this low-key, cozy gaming session.

THE LIBRARIAN'S APPRENTICE:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/the-librarians-apprentice/?v=0b3b97fa6688

Check us out!
Heart of the Deernicorn:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/
TikTok:
@deernicorn https://www.tiktok.com/@deernicorn
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/deernicorn/
Twitter:
https://x.com/hotdeernicorn
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/heartofthedeernicorn

Logo Artwork:

Taylor Dow

Music Intro/Outro:

Kendl Winter

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BONUS EPISODE: BFF The Golden Years Game Session

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 • Duration 46:26

KICKSTARTER FOR BFF: THE GOLDEN YEARS
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rosscowman/bff-the-golden-years

Today we are so excited to bring you our newest Heart of the Deernicorn game, BFF: The Golden Years! This is just a prototype, it still has some work left to be done. If you want to help support our new game, follow us on Kickstarter to learn more!

Momo, Calliope, and Lo all become old ladies with wildly different personalities. Watch us as we become total menaces to society at the local zoo!

Check us out!
Heart of the Deernicorn:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/
TikTok:
@deernicorn https://www.tiktok.com/@deernicorn
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/deernicorn/
Twitter:
https://x.com/hotdeernicorn
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/heartofthedeernicorn

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Episode 10: Fall of Magic Game Session pt 6 FINALE

Episode 10

Thursday, July 2, 2026 • Duration 01:44:28

It's the LAST episode of Fall of Magic! We're emotional about it, too. Come with Momo, Bloom, and Cruz, as they finish their journey to save magic. Fall of Magic is a GMless tabletop role playing game made by us, Heart of the Deernicorn. We sincerely hope you've enjoyed the ride, we know we did.

Get a copy of Fall of Magic for yourself through our website:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/fall-of-magic-revised-edition/?v=0b3b97fa6688

Check us out!
Heart of the Deernicorn:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/
TikTok:
@deernicorn https://www.tiktok.com/@deernicorn
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/deernicorn/
Twitter:
https://x.com/hotdeernicorn
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/heartofthedeernicorn

Logo Artwork:

Taylor Dow

Music Intro/Outro:

Kendl Winter

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Episode 9: Fall of Magic Game Session pt 5

Episode 9

Thursday, June 25, 2026 • Duration 01:43:15

Welcome back to Fall of Magic, a GMless tabletop role playing game. Today, Momo, Bloom, and Cruz continue their adventure to return magic to the world. Join us as we explore the Deepway, meet a new animal demigod, and rock on.

Get a copy of Fall of Magic for yourself through our website:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/fall-of-magic-revised-edition/?v=0b3b97fa6688

Check us out!
Heart of the Deernicorn:
https://heartofthedeernicorn.com/
TikTok:
@deernicorn https://www.tiktok.com/@deernicorn
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/deernicorn/
Twitter:
https://x.com/hotdeernicorn
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/heartofthedeernicorn

Logo Artwork:

Taylor Dow

Music Intro/Outro:

Kendl Winter

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