
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.
Episodes
32 episodes
News You Can Use!: TTRPGs in the Headlines and Exploring the Styles of Gameplay
Community News, London Pub Scenes, and Player Archetypes UnpackedWelcome back to the table! Malcolm kicks things off with some stories circulating in the TTRPG community. Tori, Jess, and Arcadia dive into topics making the news, i...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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38:26

Wuv…Twue Wuv: Romantasy at the Table!
Exploring Love, Fandom, and TTRPGsWelcome 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 the gaming market. Have these elements alway...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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45:45

Ribbets and Fungril and Clanks, OH MY!: Character Ancestries in Daggerheart
From Ribbet Tongues to Druid ShroomsWith Malcolm out this week, Tori and Arcadia dive into a lively discussion about Ancestries in TTRPGs. The rise of the narrative-focused game Daggerheart has sparked big conversa...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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50:40

Resurrecting White Wolf: The World of Darkness Returns
A New Chapter for World of DarknessWelcome 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 of Darkness may have been ant...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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39:35

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 decades. Alignment may or may not b...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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44:53

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 and Malcolm hold down the board this wee...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:08:31

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 2025, where they represented our...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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57:28

Butts to Nuts: A Gen Con 2025 Preview
Trade Days, Tabletop Fun, and Community ConnectionsWelcome back to the table! This week, we’re recording outside the studio and missed our Tori, who’s off on amazing adventures! Jess joins Arcadia and Malcolm ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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45:04

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 serious GMing s...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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46:19

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 rules guru, and Perkins, the forev...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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39:49

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 rules and mechanics, showing...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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48:49

Breaking the Mold: Daggerheart and the Next Big Thing in TTRPGs
A New Game on the BlockArcadia 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 Darrington Press (Critical Role). This game has...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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47:50

The Many Eyes of the Beholder: A D&D Monster Comparison
Beauty Is in the Eyes of the BeholderPick an edition, any edition—we’ve got you covered! Welcome to our first monster comparison episode. Tori dives deep into one of her favorite classic D&D monsters: the Beholder
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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36:14

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 how many players are exploring
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:03:02

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 discussion about how TTRPGs have inspire...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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47:59

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 dives into Shadowrun Fifth Edition
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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42:20

Big News at the Table: Our Global TTRPG Community
Sweet 16: Laughs, News, and TTRPG Community LoveMalcolm leads us in our sweet 16 episode! We’re here for laughs, sharing news, and celebrating the TTRPG community joining us at the table from around the world. We wan...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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48:21

Vampire: The Masquerade Clans: Banu Hakim vs. Clan Malkavian Showdown
Law vs. Madness in Vampire: The MasqueradeMalcolm takes the GM seat today while Tori joins us remotely! The ladies dive into two clans in Vampire: The Masquerade (VTM).Arcadia kicks things off with the Banu Hakim<...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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55:14

D&D’s SRD Update: What It Means for Third-Party Creators
The Power of the OGL and Creative CommonsTori brings the latest news for Dungeons & Dragons content creators to share with Malcolm and Arcadia. What does this news mean for the community? Is there anything new at the ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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46:15

Don't Be an Arseling: Best Practices for TTRPG Players and the Art of D&D
Great Players, Iconic Art, and When AI Fits InArcadia takes the GM seat this episode, and Jess is back! Tori opens the discussion after losing initiative, exploring good and bad player characteristics. The top trait of a gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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59:44

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 school. For him, these clubs were a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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55:46

From Classroom to Campaign: Homebrewing and the Power of Lore
Teaching, Homebrew, and the Power of LoreMalcolm takes the GM seat for this episode, while Arcadia rolls highest on initiative. Cady kicks off the conversation by exploring how teachers can use TTRPGs for learning. Homebrewing can...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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53:25

Furry Vengeance: The FURRIES Act and Game-Based Learning in Schools
The Modern “Satanic Panic” and Game-Based LearningMalcolm takes the referee seat for this episode, while Tori rolled highest on initiative and dives back into the topic of the “Satanic Panic”, now resurfacing in modern form...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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41:50

Character Flaws and Roleplaying: Depth Without the Drama
Exploring Character Flaws and You Don't Have To Be an Actor To Roleplay Tori takes the referee seat for this episode, and we have a guest! Jess joins us in the studio as Malcolm kicks off the conversation with a discussion o...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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43:13

Don’t Be That Player: TTRPG Pet Peeves and Handling Character Death
Gaming Pet Peeves and PC Death: Tips for Players and GMsArcadia takes the referee seat in this episode as Tori opens with a list of gaming pet peeves from both sides of the table. Most of them boil down to one key idea: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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51:18
