Brace yourself for an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at the wild journey of Trench Crusade! From burning all their savings to bring a grimdark vision to life, to accidentally creating one of the most talked-about indie games in the tabletop community.
In this candid discussion filmed live at Adepticon, Tuomas opens up about the unexpected community response, the game's controversial theme...
Brace yourself for an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at the wild journey of Trench Crusade! From burning all their savings to bring a grimdark vision to life, to accidentally creating one of the most talked-about indie games in the tabletop community.
In this candid discussion filmed live at Adepticon, Tuomas opens up about the unexpected community response, the game's controversial themes, the philosophy behind the faction design (yes, including the Artillery Witch), and what comes next for the world of Trench Crusade.
Expect brutal honesty, dark humor, and insights that any indie creator will find inspiring. Whether you're here for the lore, the minis, or the chaos, this is a story about passion, mistakes, and building something that actually means something.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro at Adepticon
00:09 - Interview with Tuomas Pirinen Begins
00:23 - Community Reaction to Trench Crusade
01:03 - Tribute to Paul
02:10 - Starting Trench Crusade Without a Plan
04:42 - Touchy Subject Matter: Faith in War
05:39 - Community Backlash and Controversy
09:54 - Inclusion of Islamic and African Factions
11:00 - The "No Pandering, No Slandering" Approach
12:26 - Artist Collaborations and John Blanche
13:50 - Giving Away the Rules for Free
18:12 - The Power of Catharsis and Horror
19:30 - Indie Collaborations and Westfalia
20:32 - Advice for Aspiring Creators
22:00 - The Artillery Witch Phenomenon
23:33 - Looking Ahead: The Future of Trench Crusade
24:56 - World Map Reveal
26:11 - Adepticon Reception
Trench Crusade
By Factory Fortress Inc.
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Trench Crusade is a tabletop wargame set in a blasphemously alternate WW1 era created by artist Mike Franchina (Diablo 2r/3/4, Path of Exile 2, Magic: The Gathering) with rules by acclaimed game designer Tuomas Pirinen (Mordheim, Warhammer 6th edition) and brought to life by James Sherriff (28 mag, Ian Miller's Grim Tarock) and some of the greatest creative talents in wargaming.
Special thank to:
‪@itwassean‬ for his stellar lens on this video.
‪@adepticon‬ for hosting the event.
‪@Myminifactory‬ for being pioneers!
