We discuss how designers should employ complexity and depth in game design. Spoiler: Dwarf Fortress may have pushed the envelope a liiiiiittle bit too far.

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Show Notes:

Zack Hiwiller: Players Making Decisions

https://oreil.ly/2yFeWvB

Extra Credits: Depth vs Complexity

https://bit.ly/1FPwDCe

Extra Credits: Balancing for Skill (FOO Strategies)

https://bit.ly/2Spk9A1

3 Minutes Game Design: Elegance and Depth

https://bit.ly/2OSOzwz

Dan Felder: Depth vs Complexity

https://ubm.io/2yBP9EO