Send us a textWhat inspired the whimsical yet epic world of Land of Eem? In this episode of the Wizards of Eem Podcast, creators Ben Costa and James Parks pull back the curtain on the books, movies, comics, and shows that shaped the heart and humor of this one-of-a-kind fantasy RPG. Think of it as our very own Appendix N—a creative roadmap in the spirit of Gary Gygax’s legendary list from the Dungeon Master’s Guide.We explore how The Muppets, Fraggle Rock, and Labyrinth brought warmth, hope, and heartfelt silliness to Land of Eem’s tone. Then we dive into the “Worlds in Peril” that added grit and grandeur—Mad Max, RoboCop, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Gotrek & Felix. From there, we celebrate the heroes, antiheroes, and lovable weirdos who defined the game’s storytelling DNA: Conan the Barbarian, Usagi Yojimbo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hellboy, Ghostbusters, and Bone.We also talk shop about the games that influenced our design philosophy—AD&D 2E, Star Wars RPG, Dungeon World, World of Warcraft, and Diablo II—and how they shaped Land of Eem’s blend of story, travel, and treasure.By the end, you’ll see how whimsy, sincerity, and epic stakes collide to make Land of Eem what it is: a world of adventure, friendship, and heartfelt absurdity.Visit www.landofeem.com to download the FREE Quickstart Guide, or grab the full Land of Eem RPG from Exalted Funeral, your local game store, or your favorite online retailer.Join our Discord community, subscribe, and leave a review if you love tabletop RPG podcasts that mix comedy, creativity, and wonder.Rollin' Down the Road is featured in the Rickety Stitch Book 2: The Middle-Route Run by Ben Costa and James Parks.The lyrics were written by Ben Costa and James Parks, and the song was written by musician Evin Wolverton. Thank you for listening to the Wizards of Eem Podcast!Support the showVisit us at: https://landofeem.comSupport UsFree Land of Eem Quickstart Guide: https://landofeem.com/quick-start-guide/Land of Eem RPG: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/land-of-eemDungeoneer Adventures: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B41WM4YMRickety Stitch Comics: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/rickety-stitch-and-the-gelatinous-goo-the-exalted-collectionJoin Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ricketystitchJoin Our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/CMq7BsKSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LandofEem

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