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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 57 MIN

Designing for GMless Play w/ Nat Mesnard

from Talk of the Table · host Many Sided Media

Brian and Elliot are joined by Nat Mesnard, a game designer, professor, and co-founder of Scryptid Games and Unquiet Games. We discuss their latest game Assemblage and how they approach GM-less game design. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty.Links:Follow NatBuy AssemblageLearn about Nat's GamesNat Recommends:Scryptid GamesOur Links:Support TotT on PatreonMany Sided NewsletterMany Sided Media DiscordCredits:Edited by Elliot DavisProduced by Many Sided MediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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