Introduction
Around the Hearth features discussion on a wide range of topics relevant to tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) featuring members of the Open Hearth Gaming Community. We talk games, gameplay, design, and the games being played at the Open Hearth Gaming Calendar. Our online games are free and open to all! If you'd like to join the fun, visit openhearthgaming.com for more information.
Latest Episodes
A Different Kind of Hex Ep. 1 - Character Creation
Ian and José welcome their first guest, Gwen Marshall, to talk about how players navigate the character creation process. We discuss our personal approaches to the pro...
Open Hearth Podcast Ep 5: Playtesting, Solo Gaming, DIE
Welcome to our fifth episode! In this podcast community members join us to talk about their recent gaming and discuss one in depth that they really enjoyed. Host Lowel...
A Different Kind of Hex – Ep.0
In this inaugural episode, hosts Ian and José introduce the new podcast’s focus on the player perspective in TTRPGs: As players, how do we optimize our own fun, as wel...
Open Hearth Podcast Ep 4: Wilderfeast, Bump in the Dark, Sunken Hearts
Welcome to our fourth episode! In this podcast community members join us to talk about their recent gaming and discuss one in depth that they really enjoyed. Host Lowe...
Open Hearth Podcast Ep 3: Girls of Genziana Hotel, Lovecraftesque, Sword Opera
Host Lowell Francis (edige23) is joined this episode by community members Jex Thomas and Mike Minutillo to talk about their recent gaming experiences and in-depth disc...