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Jon de Nor

News and interviews about Draw Steel, Crows and MCDM. New episodes thrice a month. Hosted by Jon de Nor.

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  • S2026 · E26
    Tuesday · 45 min

    YouGMJay: The VTT, the System and the Mechanics

    I'll be honest: this one's for me. I really wanted an excuse to hang out and chat with Jay, so I've invited him to Goblin Points for just that. We talk about the Codex as a tool, Draw Steel as a system and what TTRPG systems bring to social encounters. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2626#links Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:42 - Interview 00:43:25 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E25
    September 5 · 18 min

    News: Crows Crowdfunder Success, Dice Crowdfunder, Jams of the Timescape 3 | August Roundup

    Crows has a successful crowdfunder, I try to crowdfund power roll dice, Jams of the Timescape Volume 3 has a winner, the Codex can import encounters from Stawl, the Kiln was released and Riam's Tears dropped. Lunar Umbra on BackerKit Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2625#links Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:37 - Lunar Umbra 00:02:00 - Jams of the Timescape 00:03:35 - Crows 00:04:44 - Crack the Sun Act 3 Playtest 00:05:52 - MCDM Support Forum 00:06:38 - Stawl Import in the Codex 00:07:28 - Surge Announcement 00:08:32 - The Kiln 00:09:06 - Seeking the Secret Flame 00:09:46 - Kronoborus 00:10:31 - Timescape Tracts 00:11:14 - Riam's Tears 00:12:22 - Rockgawp 00:12:52 - Community Highlights 00:14:54 - Blast From the Past 00:16:17 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E24
    August 25 · 56 min

    The Mythical Press: The New Monthly Monster Magazine | Interview

    I'm joined by Finn Brodie, the one-man-band behind The Mythical Press, a monthly magazine for Draw Steel. How does he intend to keep up pace, what can we look forward to and tell us more about the Rotterhund and the 2-in-1 siren. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2624#links Lunar Umbra Dice: BackerKit Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:40 - Interview 00:54:03 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E23
    August 15 · 1 hr 2 min

    Paul Hughes: The Man in Charge of Draw Steel | Interview

    It's the man with the plan, for Draw Steel. Paul Hughes is on Goblin Points talking about Draw Steel, what the future will bring, how it's going with Crack the Sun, and what the signs of a healthy Draw Steel game and community is. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2623#links Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:38 - Interview 01:00:45 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E22
    August 5 · 18 min

    News: Draw Steel is 1 Year, Crowdfunder for Djordice, new Jams of the Timescape | July Roundup

    Happy Birthday Draw Steel! It's been a whole year already. Also, I'm crowdfunding Djordice, there's a new Jams of the Timescape, Crows is soon going to crowdfunding and two big adventures released. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2622#links Sign up for the Lunar Umbra crowdfunder. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:45 - Lunar Umbra 00:02:14 - Jams of the Timescape 00:03:38 - Crows 00:06:38 - The Condemned 00:07:44 - Codex 00:09:06 - Reinforcements: Humans 00:09:54 - Twofold Class 00:10:40 - Cave of Amber Tears 00:11:34 - Keep on the Road to War 00:12:08 - The Violet Heart 00:12:38 - Nightmare Scenario 00:13:12 - Speak Carefully 00:13:46 - Community Highlights 00:15:50 - Blast from the Past 00:16:44 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E21
    July 25 · 56 min

    speep: The Twofold Class | Interview

    Maybe you're twins. Maybe you are soulmates just finding each other. Maybe you're on a villain to ally story arc. The case seems to be you're a twofold. I have designer of the twofold class on to explain how two players can become the ultimate power duo. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2621#links Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:43 - Interview 00:55:01 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E20
    July 15 · 1 hr 2 min

    Slightly Reckless Games: Night Shift: Devil Division | Interview

    You've seen the wildly successful crowdfunder. I'm joined by the lead brain behind the game Night Shift: Devil Division from Slightly Reckless Games. Why did they use Draw Steel as a base, and what did they change from the base game? And what are ascended techniques? Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2620#links Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:43 - Interview 01:00:12 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E19
    July 5 · 14 min

    News: Crows Playtest Is Over, Red Road Released, New Draw Steel Zine | June Roundup

    Crows have been sacrificed at the Blood Library, if they even got that far. The Glass Spark adventure path has started, The Red Road released, the summoner is in the creator license, and The Mythical Press published their first issue. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2619#links Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:38 - Crows 00:03:30 - The Red Road 00:04:16 - Summoner 00:04:40 - The Blacksmith's Guild Issue #7 00:05:50 - Hearth & Steel 00:06:36 - The Gauntlet of Champions 00:07:24 - The Mythical Press 00:08:04 - Community Highlights 00:10:42 - Blast From the Past 00:12:02 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E18
    June 25 · 45 min

    Peter LaCara: The Withering War | Interview

    I'm joined by Peter LaCara. He's currently writing and crowdfunding The Withering War, an epic war story adventure, inspired by the classic Red Hand of Doom, but especially made for Draw Steel. Peter explains what makes it different from the original, and other interpretations. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2618#links Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:45 - Interview 00:43:31 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E17
    June 15 · 1 hr 9 min

    Aestus & SurfingBird: Mythic Treasures | Interview

    I'm joined by Aestus and SurfingBird, and we're talking Mythical Treasures. Imagine a weapon that not only grows in power the more you wield it, but it also brings your character on a personal journey of growth. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2617#links Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:39 - Interview 01:07:18 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E16
    June 5 · 17 min

    News: Crows RPG Playtest, Draw Steel in Top 30 on Foundry, Triglav's Big Crowdfunder | May Roundup

    Sharpen your beaks and clean your feathers, all crows are needed to scavenge the remains of a broken world. The Crows playtest is live and anyone can join in. Also the summoner is across the line, Triglav is doing their biggest crowdfunder yet and Draw Steel is top 30 on FoundryVTT. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2616#links Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:45 - Crows 00:03:48 - The Summoner 00:04:44 - Vasloria Map 00:05:05 - Across the Solar Expanse 00:05:57 - Weapons of Lore 00:06:49 - The Knight 00:07:27 - Until the Last Villain Dies 00:09:21 - FoundryVTT Year in Review 2026 00:10:17 - Reinforcements: Goblins 00:11:05 - Mythic Treasures 00:12:01 - The Blacksmith's Guild Year 2 00:12:45 - Community Highlights 00:14:27 - Blast From the Past 00:15:15 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E15
    May 25 · 1 hr 5 min

    Jonas Tintenseher: A Person for Every Occasion | Interview

    Thank you so much for coming on Jonas. I really liked Jonas' insight on what makes Draw Steel so fun and engaging to design for. I have my own theories too, but I think Jonas point about the balance of mechanical and natural language is a good one. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2615#links Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:46 - Interview 01:03:25 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E14
    May 15 · 1 hr 15 min

    Jenny [REDACTED]: Draw Steel - IN SPACE! | Interview

    I'm joined by Jenny [REDACTED]. She's one of the most prolific creators in the Draw Steel community. She just released Across the Solar Expanse, Space Battles back in March, and is working on a new seafaring supplement. We dive into the inspirations and ideas behind her designs. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2614#links Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:45 - Interview 01:13:15 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E13
    May 5 · 27 min

    News: Draw Steel VTT in Early Access, Crows Character Creation, and a year of Blacksmith's Guild | April Roundup

    Codex is in Early Access go get it, we basically got a fourth of the Crows core rules, the beastheart is out, the magewright class was released, one year of The Blacksmith's Guild and seven announced crowdfunders. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2613#links Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:39 - Crows 00:04:14 - The Codex 00:05:44 - The Beastheart 00:06:10 - Paul Hughes 00:08:42 - MCDM Token Artist 00:09:18 - Sabotage! 00:10:24 - The Blacksmith's Guild Issue #6 00:12:20 - Guns Blazing! 00:13:02 - The Magewright 00:13:48 - The College of Infinite Reflections 00:14:44 - The Tekar 00:15:32 - Apotheosis 00:16:02 - Belladina's Lightly Cursed Goods 00:16:54 - Xeric Badlands 00:17:36 - Until the Last Villain Dies 00:18:40 - The Knight 00:19:26 - Treasures from the Cauldron 00:20:04 - Community Highlights 00:23:24 - Blast From the Past 00:25:14 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E12
    April 25 · 53 min

    ChaosOS: Draw Steel on FoundryVTT | Interview

    I'm joined by ChaosOS. He's been working on the Draw Steel system for FoundryVTT since way back in 2024 and, with Metamorphic Studios, recently released officially licensed modules for Heroes, Monsters, The Delian Tomb and Road to Broadhurst, including official art. We talk about making Draw Steel work in Foundry, and how it positions itself versus the Codex. Links: https://goblinpoints.com/2612#links Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Interview 50:55 Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E11
    April 15 · 51 min

    Spyger: The Huntsman Class | Interview

    I'm joined by Spyger, the designer behind the Huntsman class that's crowdfunding as this episode drops. We talk about how the class is a ranger class for Draw Steel, but how it moves away from the pet theme covered by the beastheart, and goes in the opposite direction as a monster hunter. Monster hunter to hunt the monsters. Links: The Huntsman - A Class of Monstrous Experts for Draw Steel My Cousin Vinny (1992) - IMDb Deep Rock Galactic Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:49 Interview 49:50 Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E10
    April 5 · 29 min

    News: Crows Details, Codex VTT Pricing Announced, Draw Steel on Foundry | March Roundup

    More details about Crows, The Codex pricing has been finalized, Draw Steel has officially landed on FoundryVTT, and supplements containing space battles, beastfolk, sewer monsters, warforged, and 31 small supplements for Draw Steel. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2610#links Chapters: 00:00 | Intro 00:41 | Crows 5:56 | Codex 11:30 | Draw Steel on FoundryVTT 13:30 | Ratcatcher Magazine Issue 2 15:40 | Ancestries of Oakhame 16:48 | Space Battles 19:52 | Síabhra 21:02 | Perfect Pitch 21:38 | Sewer Dwellers 22:46 | Ironbound 23:54 | 31 Flavors of Steel to Draw 25:34 | Rats Attack! 26:10 | Huntsman Class 27:04 | Community Highlights 27:44 | Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E9
    March 25 · 51 min

    Gub: The Kiln And Other Adventures | Interview

    I'm joined by Gub of Look Out Behind You Studios and Triglav Games. Gub talks about his philosophy behind adventure design, contributing to the vampire class, working on The Boggits of Kingsmire, and where the Kiln class comes from. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2609#links Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Interview 49:43 Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E8
    March 15 · 44 min

    Leo Hojnowski: Keep on the Road to War | Interview

    I'm joined by Leo Hojnowski. He's currently running a crowdfunding campaign for his adventure Keep on the Road to War. It's heavily inspired by Red Hand of Doom, but Leo's "plussing" it: it's not just Red Hand of Doom, but Draw Steel — Leo's also adding to it, standing on it's shoulders to build higher. Keep on the Road to War Crowdfunder Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2608#links Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Interview 43:07 - Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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  • S2026 · E7
    March 5 · 27 min

    News: New MCDM Hire, More Crows Details, and Winners of Jams of the Timescape | February Roundup

    February was packed! We got the winners of Ancestries of the Timescape, a magical Crows update, MCDM makes a new hire, updated Crack the Sun release schedule, the vampire class from Triglav is finally out, and It's Complicated and Look Out! has funded. Links to everything: https://goblinpoints.com/2607#links Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Jams of the Timescape 05:03 Crows 10:05 Paul Hughes 11:08 Crack the Sun Schedule 14:02 Dark Heart of the Wood 15:04 Codex 16:46 Scions of Blood and Shadows 19:13 Keep on the Road to War 19:44 College of the Ardent Skull 20:25 It's Complicated 21:15 "Look Out!" 22:04 Rogues for Draw Steel 23:18 50* Timescape Complications 24:18 Community Highlights 25:05 Outro Support the show GoblinPoints.com JonDeNor.com Stawl.app Discord Server Leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or send me an email at tips@goblinpoints.com. Theme music by Patrick Haesler. Art by Chris Malbon.

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