Episode

Designing for GMless Play w/ Nat Mesnard

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Talk of the Table
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Jan 22, 2026
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3452
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Summary

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 Nat Buy Assemblage Learn about Nat's Games Nat Recommends: Scryptid Games Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy