Podcast Episodes

Episode 47 – Playtesting Brutally

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Playtesting Brutally

Recorded at Metatopia 2013

Presented by John Stavropoulos and Dave Chalker.

Your best friend, your spouse, and your grandma all say they like your game, so it must be ready to …

Published on 10 years, 10 months ago

Episode 46 – Least System Necessary

Episode 200

Least System Necessary

Recorded at Metatopia 2014

Presented by Cam Banks, Rob Donoghue, Clark Valentine & Stephen Hood.

How much system does your game *need*? We’ll be examining very minimal systems …

Published on 10 years, 10 months ago

Episode 45 – Icons and Anchors

Episode 201

Icons and Anchors

Recorded at Metatopia 2013

Presented by Rob Donoghue & Jason Pitre.

Icons and anchors are fascinating pieces of RPG design technology, establishing people and organizations within s…

Published on 10 years, 10 months ago

Episode 44 – Succeeding at Conventions and Trade Shows

Episode 202

Succeeding at Conventions and Trade Show

Recorded at Metatopia 2013

Presented by Avonelle Wing

Conventions are overwhelming, and setting yourself up for success involves many components: Branding you…

Published on 10 years, 10 months ago

Episode 43 – Book Design First Principles

Episode 203

Book Design 101 – First Principles

Recorded at Metatopia 2013

Presented by Fred Hicks and Hal Mangold

The panelists look at the book as an object of design. Whether it’s conveying rules or setting, t…

Published on 10 years, 10 months ago

Episode 42 – Adventure Design as Technology

Episode 204

Adventure Design as Technology

Recorded at Metatopia 2014

Presented by Cam Banks & Rob Donoghue.

We started with a map and a key. There have been structural improvements since then: boxed text, wande…

Published on 10 years, 11 months ago

Episode 41 – Designing RPGs for Kids

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Episode 41 – Designing RPGs for Kids

Presented by Amanda Valentine, Tim Rodriguez & Krista White.

Designing games intended for younger audiences doesn’t mean dumbing down. What are the additional cha…

Published on 10 years, 11 months ago

Episode 40 – Hacking Apocalypse World

Episode 206

Hacking Apocalypse World

Recorded at Metatopia 2014

Presented by Vincent Baker, Misha Bushyager, Marissa Kelly, Mark Richardson & Mark Diaz Truman.

Learn about the Apocalypse World engine and why it …

Published on 11 years ago

Episode 39 – Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition Analysis

Episode 207

Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition Analysis

Presented by Rob Donoghue & Jason Pitre.

So, the fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons is out. Now it’s time to dig into the design and talk about the rules, p…

Published on 11 years ago

Episode 38 – Accessibility Issues for Game Designers

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D036 – Accessibility Issues For Game Designers

Presented by Russell Collins & Jason Pitre. Games are about imagination and creativity so the print medium shouldn’t be a barrier to entry. Understandin…

Published on 11 years ago