Show Notes
This bonus episode comes from our sibling podcast, ‘What Am I Rolling?’, a twice weekly RPG one-shot podcast where we try new tabletop systems and share interviews with game designers!
Originally released on What Am I Rolling? Podcast on 29th March 2026.
From the episode show notes:
To tide us over til our next one-shot, here's a bonus episode where our host and GM Fiona chats to game designers and podcast hosts Dillin Apelyan and James D’Amato, about their new book ‘The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide’.
With its step-by-step processes, engaging prompts, and expert insights, The Ultimate RPG Villain Guide is an essential tool for game masters and RPG players seeking to craft memorable antagonists and morally complex heroes.
This guide delves into the art of villain creation, offering innovative strategies to develop characters that drive the narrative and captivate players. Whether you’re plotting the downfall of a kingdom or the rise of a conflicted anti-hero, this book has you covered. Check out Dillin's work here and One Shot here!
Check out James' work here and Campaign Skyjacks here!
Timestamps
- Intro: 00:00:10
- Q&A start: 00:02:05
- Outro: 00:49:11
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WAIR Credits
The 'What Am I Rolling?' podcast was created, recorded, and edited by Fiona Howat.
The WAIR logo was created by Fiona Howat.
Q&A guests were Dillin Apelyan and James D’Amato. Check out their new book ‘The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide’ and grab your copy from all good bookshops.
The additional music in this episode was 'Aimless Amos' by Rondo Brothers.
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DMBC Credits
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