Season: RPG - Constructing Eberron with Keith Baker

The Game Design Round Table

In this RPG episode, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron welcome legendary designer Keith Baker, writer and designer for Eberron, to explore the world-building and design philosophies behind one of D&D's most iconic settings. Keith discusses the origins of Eberron, how each edition carries its core essence forward, and the influence of his work on projects like Phoenix. They dive into player autonomy, narrative flexibility, and what makes these choices succeed at the table. A rich, insightful conversation for anyone who loves worldbuilding or wants to understand the craft behind great RPG settings.