# Designing for GMless Play w/ Nat Mesnard

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Podcast: [Talk of the Table](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-of-the-table-6572207)
Published: 2026-01-22T08:00:19+00:00
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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

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