Making Art for Games and Pale Tides: a Folk Horror Game with Paul Scott Canavan | Episode 21 episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 40 MIN

Making Art for Games and Pale Tides: a Folk Horror Game with Paul Scott Canavan | Episode 21

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In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Scott Canavan - Art Director, Illustrator, and Artist - to discuss working as an artists in the games industry and developing your own Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Paul has worked with a range of clients from independent studios and designers, to larger companies such as Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop, and is currently developing his TTRPG, Pale Tides - a game of folk horror and witchcraft, blending the themes of abstract horror and empowerment.See more of Paul at his website - https://paulscottcanavan.squarespace.com/If you have any burning game questions, or special events coming up and need some advice for what game to bring - email us at [email protected] and we’ll endeavour to answer in an upcoming episode!Ancient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk Midnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.com Podcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottmedia.com/ Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk Music: Coffee Break by Sensho

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