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Jordan Sorcery speaks with some of the most influential games designers, writers, and artists from the history of Games Workshop, Warhammer, and the wider tabletop gaming industry.
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Jordan Sorcery speaks with some of the most influential games designers, writers, and artists from the history of Games Workshop, Warhammer, and the wider tabletop gaming industry.
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Sandy Mitchell has written countless classic 40k and Warhammer Fantasy stories for GW Books and the Black Library. Pen name of author Alex Stewart, Mitchell, is the force behind the brilliant Commissar Ciaphas Cain series of novels and short stories. In conversation with Jordan Sorcery Alex talks about his early career reviewing films like Highlander and Aliens for White Dwarf magazine, his published and unpublished work (about Dark Future) for GW Books, his time working on BBC TV show Bugs, and how he came to create the long-running Cain series for Games Workshop's Black Library. Sandy Mitchell interview. _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40000 #GamesWorkshop #BlackLibrary #CiaphasCain _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [SANDY MITCHELL - BLACK LIBRARY] https://www.blacklibrary.com/authors/sandy-mitchell _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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Former White Dwarf Australian editor Dave Taylor in conversation with Jordan Sorcery. We talked about Dave's career with Games Workshop, some behind the scenes White Dwarf insights, how the international editions came to be, and Dave's most recent project - Dave Taylor Miniatures, a company that publishes Art Of books by some of the best miniature painters currently working today! Dave Taylor interview. _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #WhiteDwarf #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40000 #GamesWorkshop #DaveTaylor #wargames _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [DAVE TAYLOR MINIATURES] https://www.davetaylorminiatures.com/ _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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Bob Naismith was one of the early Citadel sculptors who helped to define the foundations of Warhammer and 40k. From the original Space Marine design, predating Rogue Trader and the start of 40k, to the plastics created for HeroQuest and Space Crusade, Bob and Jordan talk about an incredible career full of iconic and important work. Bob Naismith interview. _____________________________ Check out Bob's latest work: [Bob Naismith Website] https://www.bobnaismith.com/ [Bob Naismith Patreon] https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31502359 _____________________________ Support My Work: 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 DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vtjKzTGevD INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social WEBSITE: https://jordansorcery.com/ _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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Graeme Davis was part of the team that brought WFRP to incredible life, and his career has taken him to amazing worlds like Vampire the Masquerade, Supernatural, and Vaesen. In our conversation we explored the opportunities and perils of drawing on folklore for making monsters, such as with the Fimir of Warhammer, and the ways in which encounter and creature creation differs across different RPG worlds and rules systems. We also talked about working with other legendary figures like Mike Brunton and Bryan Ansell. Graeme Davis interview. _____________________________ Check out Graeme's Monster of the Month Club: [Monster of the Month Club] https://www.patreon.com/MonsteroftheMonthClub [Monster of the Month Free Samples] https://graemedavis.wordpress.com/2025/02/05/the-monster-of-the-month-club-try-before-you-buy/ [Monster of the Month Club Discord] https://discord.gg/J3dbnav5YJ _____________________________ Support My Work: 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 DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vtjKzTGevD INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social WEBSITE: https://jordansorcery.com/ _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Making Monsters | Trish Carden in Conversation with Jordan Sorcery 1:25:11
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Trish Carden joined Citadel in the 80s and became a legendary sculptor for Citadel Miniatures. Working closely with Aly Morrison, Bob Naismith, and many others Trish soon gained famed as the Monster Girl, able to creature magnificent beasts, dragons, and monsters that were unforgettable. With Aly Morrison, Trish established Marauder Miniatures, a new Games Workshop imprint dedicated to creating models for Warhammer Fantasy. Later in her career Trish would move to the Forge World to craft some of her most impressive monsters yet! Trish Carden interview. _____________________________ Check out Trish's latest work: [HarrowHyrst Miniatures] https://footsoreminiatures.co.uk/collections/harrowhyrst _____________________________ Support My Work: 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 DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vtjKzTGevD INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social WEBSITE: https://jordansorcery.com/ _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Revolutionary Reporting | Rascal News in Conversation with Jordan Sorcery 57:19
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Rowan Zeoli and Caeylin Ellis of the independent tabletop gaming news site Rascal join Jordan to chat about the founding of the site, taking games journalism seriously, and the future of gaming. Rascal News was founded a year ago by 3 tabletop journalists who had worked for Polygon, Dicebreaker, Gizmodo, and I09. As those organisations have been shuttering their tabletop news coverage and firing professional journalists Rascal has sought to create an online space that is tackling major news stories across the tabletop industry. From the major business moves of massive companies like Hasbro Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop to the smaller scale stories like union workers striking at Vallejo paints, and plenty of stuff in between, Rascal is looking to become a bastion of independent, honest journalism. [RASCAL NEWS] https://www.rascal.news/ #RascalNews #Rascal #TTRPG #RPG #gaming _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Ralph Horsley | Warhammer, D&D, and Magic: The Gathering Artist 49:29
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Fantastic fantasy artist Ralph Horsley has worked at Games Workshop and the Black Library providing incredible art for Inferno! Magazine and many Warhammer and 40k books. His career has seen him take on the biggest fantasy worlds with work on Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, as well as more recently returning to the Old World to illustrate several covers for Cubicle 7's Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th edition. Ralph Horsley in conversation with Jordan Sorcery talks about his path to becoming an artist, how he got started with Games Workshop, creating incredible, intricate work like the famous map of Marienburg, and what it's like working on many different fantasy IPs. Ralph Horsley interview. _____________________________ Follow Ralph's Work: [Ralph's Website] https://www.ralphhorsley.co.uk/ _____________________________ Support My Work: 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 DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vtjKzTGevD INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social WEBSITE: https://jordansorcery.com/ _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Bolt Action | Rick Priestley, Alessio Cavatore, and Friends In Conversation with Jordan Sorcery 2:17:25
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Bolt Action, the World War 2 miniature wargame, just received a hugely succesful 3rd edition from Warlord Games. This is the story of Bolt Action from the people who made it. From the origins of the first Bolt Action Miniatures sculpted by Paul Hicks, through the acquisition of the line by Warlord Games, to the creation and development of the game by former Warhammer designers Alessio Cavatore and Rick Priestley. This anthology of interviews features contributions from Paul Hicks, Simon Bargery, John Stallard, Alessio Cavatore, and Rick Priestley. _____________________________ Support My Work: 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 DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vtjKzTGevD INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social WEBSITE: https://jordansorcery.com/ _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [Bolt Action Warlord Games Website] https://store.warlordgames.com/collections/bolt-action _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Paul Cockburn | White Dwarf Editor & Warhammer Roleplay 1:30:34
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In the 1980s Bryan Ansell took over Games Workshop and reshaped it into a brand new company. Paul Cockburn joined Games Workshop from TSR UK having worked on Imagine Magazine and supplements for Dungeons & Dragons. During his time at GW Paul oversaw the relocation of White Dwarf from London to Nottingham and its evolution into a dedicated Warhammer magazine. He also helped to launch Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, and worked on an early plan for Games Workshop fiction novels that could have seen Terry Pratchett tackle the Old World! #Warhammer #WarhammerFantasyRoleplay #WFRP #WhiteDwarf #RPG #GamesWorkshop _____________________________ Support My Work: 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 DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vtjKzTGevD INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social WEBSITE: https://jordansorcery.com/ _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [My History of GW Books] https://youtu.be/TtLvM2wCa9w _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Mike Hutchinson | Modern Wargames Designer 1:11:36
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Gaslands creator Mike Hutchinson is one of the best modern wargames designers having released amazing 28mm fantasy battle games like Hobgoblin, hilarious skirmish game of drunken space orcs Space Gits, and even a multi-GM roleplaying game called The Crawling Chaos. Mike Hutchinson in conversation with Jordan talks about his career, design ethos and way of working, and his thoughts on the games design discipline, as well as all of the wonderful games he is currently working on! Game designer Mike Hutchinson interview. _____________________________ Follow Mike's Work: [Mike's YouTube Channel] https://youtube.com/@planetsmashergames [Planet Smasher Games Website] https://planetsmashergames.com/ [Mike's Patreon] https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames/about [Space Gits Kickstarter] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/planetsmashergames/space-gits-miniatures-game _____________________________ Support My Work: 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 DISCORD: https://discord.gg/vtjKzTGevD INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jordansorcery/ BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/jordansorcery.bsky.social WEBSITE: https://jordansorcery.com/ _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 John Thornthwaite | Games Workshop Head of Plastics 1:21:19
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John Thorntwaite, former Head of Plastics for Games Workshop between 1985 and 1999, joins Jordan Sorcery to talk about the development of injection modelled miniatures for Warhammer and 40k. We talk about Bryan Ansell's intentions for Games Workshop plastic manufacturing, test cases like the slotta base and Fighting Fantasy miniatures, psychosyrene dwarfs, and the success of kits like the Rhino, RTB01 Space Marines, and the skeleton hordes. _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40000 #GamesWorkshop #tabletop #boardgames #RPG #wargames _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [1:72 DEPOT SCALE MODELS DATABASE - JB MODELS] https://www.1-72depot.com/brand/jb-models/ _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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Juan Diaz is a much loved miniature sculptor who worked at Games Workshop for 16 years producing countless amazing minis for Citadel and Forge World. Amongst his many classic sculpts are the first daemon prince Be’Lakor and the infamous Daemonettes of Slaanesh. In conversation with Jordan Sorcery Juan talks about the culture and people he worked with, the materials and processes, and his wonderful career as a model maker. Juan Diaz interview. [TINY TALES INSTAGRAM] https://www.instagram.com/tinytalesstudio _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40000 #GamesWorkshop #tabletop #boardgames #RPG #wargames _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [TINY TALES WEBSITE] https://www.tinytalesstudio.es/ [TINY TALES INSTAGRAM] https://www.instagram.com/tinytalesstudio _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Warhammer Unmade | Rick Priestley in Conversation with Jordan Sorcery 1:48:53
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There have been many Games Workshop games that just didn’t make it past the development stage - from Necromunda on a corrupted Eldar Craft World, to a Dr Who time travelling board game, to the fall of the Empire and the corruption of the Warhammer world by Tamurkhan. Rick Priestley, creator of Warhammer and 40k and the design team lead at Games Workshop for many years, joins Jordan Sorcery to explore the history that didn’t happen - some of the many Games Workshop projects that were started but only ever released in rumours, tidbits, hushed whispers, or in some cases not at all. From more collaborations with MB Games after the success of HeroQuest, to new takes on historical wargaming with Perry miniatures, the early iteration of Battlefleet Gothic to a new Mad Max-style IP on the floor of dried out oceans! _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40000 #Necromunda #GamesWorkshop #tabletop #boardgames #RPG #wargames _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [Wombat Wargames] https://wombatwargames.com/ [Rick Priestley's Space Battles: A Spacefarers Guide Blog] https://spacebattlesaspacefarersguide.blogspot.com/ _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Support the show…
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1 Iconic Warhammer Artist | Paul Bonner in Conversation with Jordan Sorcery 54:50
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Legendary Warhammer and 40k artist Paul Bonner joins Jordan Sorcery to talk about his time at Games workshop. They discuss Paul's iconic Orks and Goblins, his incredible work for early Warhammer, and the way that Games Workshop operated in the late 80s and early 90s. Paul Bonner interview. _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40000 #GamesWorkshop #tabletop #boardgames #RPG #wargames _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [ART OF PAUL BONNER] https://www.theartofpaulbonner.com/ _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Games Workshop's Forgotten Founder | John Peake in Conversation with Jordan Sorcery 55:38
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John Peake co-founded Games Workshop in 1975 with his school- and flat-mates Steve Jackson and Sir Ian Livingstone. Together they would sell John’s handmade wooden games, publish Owl & Weasel fanzine, and battle to keep the company afloat in its first year. Everything culminated in the first ever Games Day, followed shortly thereafter by John’s decision to leave the company as it pivoted towards Dungeons & Dragons and the emerging roleplaying boom. This is John’s own account of the events that led to the founding of Games Workshop - a voice that has long been missing from the official record of events. NOTE: At the 07:15 mark John mistakenly refers to the date as August '74, this should in fact be August '72. _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #GamesWorkshop #tabletop #boardgames #RPG #wargames _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Ronnie Renton | Games Workshop Director & Mantic Founder 1:09:54
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Ronnie Renton, founder of Mantic Games, talks about his career starting with his time as a managing director at Games Workshop. We explore some of the key business decisions behind Games Workshop's phenomenal growth in the 90s, how the culture of the company changed over time, and the challenges they faced. Then we talk the origins of Mantic, creating Kings of War and Dreadball, using Kickstarter, and how IPs like Worms and Halo have played a role in the company's success. _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #Mantic #KingesOfWar #Dreadball #Halo #GamesWorkshop #tabletop #boardgames #RPG #wargames #MiniatureGames _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [MANTIC GAMES] https://www.manticgames.com/ _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Mike Franchina | Trench Crusade Creator & Artist 51:18
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Trench Crusade is a brand new skirmish wargame set in an alternate and hellish world war where demons walk the earth. Based on the world and art of Mike Franchina the game is currently going great guns on Kickstarter where it has already secured more than £1.5mn in support. Mike has worked on Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay with Green Ronin, Warhammer Online with EA Mythic, Diablo for Blizzard, and Magic The Gathering for Hasbro. We talk about those experiences, his hobby history with Warhammer 5th edition, and how his influences and inspirations have helped to develop the Trench Crusade universe. Not just that, but what the future might hold for Trench Crusade. [TRENCH CRUSADE KICKSTARTER] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1405364378/trench-crusade _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #TrenchCrusade #tabletop #boardgames #RPG #wargames #MiniatureGames _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [MIKE FRANCHINA ARTSTATION] https://www.artstation.com/sirfrancisdrake _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Mat Hart | Warmachine Creative Director 1:07:48
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Mat Hart, co-founder and creative director at Steamforged Games, joins Jordan Sorcery to talk about the tabletop business, a career in video and table games, and planning the future of Warmachine and the Iron Kingdoms. Over the past decade Steamforged Games have released original games like Guildball and licenced video game adaptations like Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and Resident Evil. Most recently they acquired the Iron Kingdoms IP and the miniature wargame Warmachine. Mat Hart interview. Mat Hart in conversation with Jordan Sorcery. _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #SteamforgedGames #Warmachine #IronKingdoms #DarkSouls #Guildball #boardgames #RPG #wargames _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [STEAMFORGED GAMES WEBSITE] https://steamforged.com/en-gb?srsltid=AfmBOopVuI8McF4hnqf1-GnM91IwtJrRyNWkKLKR8JUHe4twwJDXgrE6 _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Peter Darvill-Evans | Games Workshop Interview 1:09:18
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Author and former Games Workshop board member Peter Darvill-Evans in conversation with Jordan Sorcery. Games Workshop and White Dwarf have a long history dating back to days before Warhammer Fantasy even existed. Under the tenure of co-founders Steve Jackson and Sir Ian Livingstone GW was the European importer of the new roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons, the UK publisher of multiple RPGs from companies like Chaosium, and the retailer for all manner of tabletop games and distractions. By the mid-80s the founders would leave to concentrate on gamebook adventures for Fighting Fantasy, whilst a boardroom battle determined the order of succession and the shift for Games Workshop from selling everyone’s games, to focusing on their own creations manufactured in Nottingham. My guest today joined Games Workshop in those early days, working in the first retail store before managing the entire retail operation. He contributed to White Dwarf, played in Ian & Steve’s band, wrote some Fighting Fantasy adventures of his own, created the Dr Who RPG and published many Dr Who books, and he was even a member of the board during that stressful succession. Peter-Darvill Evans interview. _____________________________ PETER’S LINKS: [PETER DARVILL-EVANS WEBSITE] https://peterdarvillevans.com/ _____________________________ JORDAN’S LINKS: [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #GamesWorkshop #FightingFantasy #WhiteDwarf #DrWho #tabletop #boardgames #RPG #wargames _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Graham Bottley | Advanced Fighting Fantasy Designer 1:15:20
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Advanced Fighting Fantasy Publisher Graham Bottley in conversation with Jordan Sorcery. Fighting Fantasy gamebooks have had an incredible legacy - ever since that we found that Warlock at Firetop Mountain we’ve gone back into the dungeons, forests, cities, islands, and everything else that Fighting Fantasy has had to offer. In the 80s there was an initial attempt to create a roleplaying game based on the world, adventures, and enemies from the gamebooks, but it wasn’t until Arion Games released a second edition of the RPG in 2011 that the system really took off. My guest today is responsible for resurrecting the Advanced Fighting Fantasy RPG, commissioning, writing, and publishing the entire game line, and most recently creating a brand new Advanced Fighting Fantasy boardgame - Dark Dungeons. We talk about honouring the legacy of what has come before, the methods and approaches to building a new game in an old world, and the business of RPG publishing in the modern marketplace. Advanced Fighting Fantasy Publisher Graham Bottley interview. _____________________________ GRAHAM’S LINKS: [DARK DUNGEONS KICKSTARTER] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2036759092/advanced-fighting-fantasy-dark-dungeons-the-boardgame [ARION GAMES WEBSITE] https://arion-games.com/ _____________________________ JORDAN’S LINKS: [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #FightingFantasy #AdvancedFightingFantasy #tabletop #boardgames #RPG _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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Former Warhammer author Josh Reynolds joins Jordan Sorcery to talk about working with the Black Library, how the End Times really went down, and the challenges & opportunities of writing fiction for settings like Warhammer Fantasy, Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, Arkham Horror, and the Legend of the Five Rings. Josh Reynolds has written some of the most iconic characters in Games Workshop’s world, including Gotrek, Felix, Nagash, Fabius Bile, and of course the Lord of the End Times Archaon, and we explore all of it! Josh Reynolds author Interview. Josh Reynolds in conversation with Jordan Sorcery _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40000 #GamesWorkshop #BlackLibrary #Aos _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [HUNTING MONSTERS - JOSH’S BLOG] https://joshuamreynolds.co.uk/ [BLACK LIBRARY - JOSH REYNOLDS BIBLIOGRAPHY] https://www.blacklibrary.com/authors/josh-reynolds _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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Paul Hicks is a veteran miniatures sculptor with a wealth of experience in the act and art of sculpting. Having produced many historical and fantasy miniatures over the years, after first working in Games Workshop retail, we talk about the business of being an independent sculptor, creating new games like Bolt Action from scratch, and the techniques behind making miniatures. Paul Hicks miniature sculptor interview. Paul Hicks in conversation with Jordan Sorcery. _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #Sculpting #Historicals #Wargames #Fantasy #BaronsWar #GamesWorkshop _____________________________ References, Sources, and Links: [BARON’S WAR FANTASY] https://orc-vs-elves-28mm-fantasy-miniatures.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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Ryan Miller helped to establish Games Workshop’s brief tenure as a CCG and TCG card game company by founding Sabretooth Games in the early 2000s. Responsible for the Warhammer card game WarCry, and a 40k card game called Horus Heresy, Miller explored parts of the settings and lore that were relatively untouched, and tapped into a completely different gaming space for GW. And all of that was before he helped to design Disney Lorcana. _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40000 #GamesWorkshop #tabletop #boardgames #CCG #TCG #CardGame #DisneyLorcana #wargames _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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Chris Peach, AKA Peachy, is one of the most recognisable faces in Warhammer - a seasoned army painter, Warhammer TV presenter, and all round lovely bloke! We talk about Peachy’s career at Games Workshop - getting started in retail and building a community; how the business culture changed over time; becoming the first army painter at the studio and transitioning to the Warhammer TV team; and all of that before breaking out on his own and becoming a YouTube sensation! _____________________________ [ PEACHY TIPS YOUTUBE ] https://youtube.com/@peachytips _____________________________ [ ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK ] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [ PATREON ] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery [ KO-FI ] https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery [ YOUTUBE CHANNELS ] History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/ @jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/ @JordanSorceryPods [ WEBSITE ] https://jordansorcery.com/ #Warhammer #40k #Warhammer40000 #GamesWorkshop #tabletop #boardgames #SilverBayonet #wargames _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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Gary Morley is a legendary miniatures sculptor who worked at Games Workshop in the 90s and early 2000s. During his time with the Citadel team he was massively prolific, producing miniatures for the Warhammer Undead and many other fantasy armies, Necromunda, 40k, Warhammer Quest, Mordheim, and the entire Blood Bowl range. His Nagash miniature maybe one of his most famous, but there are countless amazing minis in his long career, and we talk about all of it! Gary Morley Interview. Citadel Sculptor Gary Morley in conversation with Jordan Sorcery. _____________________________ Support My Work: ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK: https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/jordansorcery YOUTUBE CHANNELS: History & Editorial: https://youtube.com/@jordansorcery Longform Conversation: https://youtube.com/@UCn1Fla5dRRSHFHv5NTkPLXQ WEBSITE: https://jordansorcery.com/ #Warhammer #Undead #Nagash #BloodBowl #Necromunda _____________________________ Art, Music, and Copyright: Images used belong to their respective copyright owners Jordan Sorcery Theme by Joylin Music Jordan Sorcery Heraldry by Becka Moor Jordan Sorcery Heraldry and Theme copyright @jordansorcery Support the show…
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1 Paul Barnett Interview | Games Workshop Studio Stories 59:31
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Paul Barnett was a key creative lead in the creation of Warhammer Online and when we got together to chat, Paul had some terrific legends to share from behind the scenes at Games Workshop. We talked about some of the most interesting anecdotes collected from Paul’s time working with the greatest Warhammer creators and the stories they shared over beers and years. The origins of the Chaos Dwarfs, grumpiness in the design studio, and the fabled Bryan Ansell memos make for some incredible tales! Paul Barnett interview in conversation with Jordan Sorcery _____________________________ Support My Work: 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 Support the show…
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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 _____________________________ Ross' Links: [Ross Watson Patreon] https://www.patreon.com/therosswatson _____________________________ Support My Work: 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 Support the show…
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1 Tom Greenaway Interview | Moonstone Creator 59:38
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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 Support the show…
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The legendary Games Workshop art director and concept artist John Blanche joins me to talk about his epic career, his methods, his work, and what he has in store for the future! John Blanche Interview. John Blanche in conversation with Jordan Sorcery. John's Links: [Morderin Kickstarter by John Blanche] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnblanchepresents/morderin-by-john-blanche [Voodoo Forest] https://hollow-press.net/products/voodoo-forest [Trench Crusade] https://www.trenchcrusade.com/ Jordan's Links: [ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK] https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 [PATREON] https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery Support the show…
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Game designer James Hewitt interview. James Hewitt designed Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower, Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth, Gorechosen, and more at Games Workshop. At Mantic he worked on Dreadball and Hellboy, and across an incredible career he has designed and developed great games at some of the biggest companies. Most recently he has taken on a role developing games in the Dystopian Age for Warcradle. We talking about resurrecting Warhammer Quest, the culture of the Games Workshop design studio, what he has planned for the Dystopian Age games, and how to design a game from scratch. James' Links: [Warcradle Announcement] https://blog.warcradle.com/blog/welcoming-sophie-williams-and-james-hewitt-to-warcradle-studios Jordan's Links: ELEMENT GAMES AFFILIATE LINK: https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11216 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jordansorcery Support the show…
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