Epidiah Ravachol (Dread, Swords without Master) Interview: ep. 195

Epidiah Ravachol (Dread, Swords without Master) Interview: ep. 195

Author: Craig Shipman April 11, 2023 Duration: 2:24:31

Where do you get the idea to make a horror RPG that uses a Jenga tower??

Join Craig as he talks with Eppy Ravachol about his creative process and much more.

Get Dread here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/83854/Dread

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Check out his magazine: https://www.worldswithoutmaster.com/

Follow Eppy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/epidiah?lang=en

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