Oral History of TTRPGs with Jared Sorensen – From the Red Box to Indie Innovation

from The Jaunty Mantis TTRPG Podcast · host Jesse Sauer

Jared Sorensen is the designer of innovative indie RPGs like Inspectres, Lacuna, octaNe, and the Parsley series. With over two decades in the hobby, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of tabletop storytelling, focusing on unique, tightly defined play experiences. Learn more at Memento Mori Theatricks.music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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In this episode of The Jaunty Mantis, Jesse interviews Jared Sorensen, one of the most influential voices in indie RPG design. Jared discusses his upbringing in Maine, his first encounters with RPGs, and the evolution of his design style—making games about something specific rather than chasing universality. music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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