In this episode the guys have been playing a range of new, or new to them, games which have bought up some interesting (hopefully) considerations.

Specifically this time, they've been thinking about rules, or at least the presentation of rules, the ones you're meant to learn, to internalize and have in your head versus the ones that you're meant to refer to the rulebook for. Glenn and Mike are the developer and designer respectively of games such as Gaslands, Gaslands: Refuelled and A Billion Suns and here they talk about how, why and sometimes if to design tabletop miniatures games with discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: ⁠https://www.manokentgames.com⁠

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: ⁠http://planetsmasher.games⁠

Take a look at the podcast as a video on YouTube: ⁠Rule of Carnage - YouTube⁠

In this episode the guys have been playing a range of new, or new to them, games which have bought up some interesting (hopefully) considerations. Currently they're considering the idea of measureless movement, which seems to be a bit in the zeitgeist at the moment, how does it work, how can it work, is it a good idea and how can it be made good idea if its not one yet. Glenn and Mike are the developer and designer respectively of games such as Gaslands, Gaslands: Refuelled and A Billion Suns and here they talk about how, why and sometimes if to design tabletop miniatures games with discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: ⁠https://www.manokentgames.com⁠

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: ⁠http://planetsmasher.games⁠

Take a look at the podcast as a video on YouTube: ⁠Rule of Carnage - YouTube⁠

In this episode the guys have been playing a range of new, or new to them, games which have bought up some interesting (hopefully) considerations. The first thing to occur is that they previously talked about AI, without fully engaging on the subject of target priority for AI opponents or their pathfinding systems. The time for that engagement is now! As such, they chat about these issues, and a bit about some of the solutions. Glenn and Mike are the developer and designer respectively of games such as Gaslands, Gaslands: Refuelled and A Billion Suns and here they talk about how, why and sometimes if to design tabletop miniatures games with discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: ⁠https://www.manokentgames.com⁠

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: ⁠http://planetsmasher.games⁠

Take a look at the podcast as a video on YouTube: ⁠Rule of Carnage - YouTube⁠

In this episode Mike has been going through the final stages of developing Hobgoblin before it goes out to meet its adoring public, and as such he's deep into the self doubt and worry parts of the process. Any designer worthy of the name worries about the quality and worth of their work, if you find yourself often in a similar position, or ever, here are some things to consider to get your head right. Glenn and Mike are the developer and designer respectively of games such as Gaslands, Gaslands: Refuelled and A Billion Suns and here they talk about how, why and sometimes if to design tabletop miniatures games with discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: ⁠https://www.manokentgames.com⁠

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: ⁠http://planetsmasher.games⁠

Take a look at the podcast as a video on YouTube: ⁠Rule of Carnage - YouTube⁠

The Rule of Carnage discord server: ⁠https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh

In this episode the guys chat about exactly how to design miniatures agnostic games. It might sound easy, but its actually not, and just saying that a game is minis agnostic because you don't have a range of minis to supply doesn't really cut it. Here Mike and Glenn talk through some of the specific problems, and even one or two solutions for them. Mostly just problems though. Glenn and Mike are the developer and designer respectively of games such as Gaslands, Gaslands: Refuelled and A Billion Suns and here they talk about how, why and sometimes if to design tabletop miniatures games with discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: ⁠https://www.manokentgames.com⁠

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: ⁠http://planetsmasher.games⁠

Take a look at the podcast as a video on YouTube: ⁠Rule of Carnage - YouTube⁠

The Rule of Carnage discord server: ⁠https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh

In this episode the guys chat about what drives hobbyists. Minis games are almost unique in the level of physical preparation they presume from their players before play can begin, this hobby engagement can attract players to your game and inspire them into a virtuous hobby cycle, or drive them away. Considering their needs and drives can make it more likely to be the first thing and not the second. Glenn and Mike are the developer and designer respectively of games such as Gaslands, Gaslands: Refuelled and A Billion Suns and here they talk about how, why and sometimes if to design tabletop miniatures games with discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: ⁠https://www.manokentgames.com⁠

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: ⁠http://planetsmasher.games⁠

Take a look at the podcast as a video on YouTube: ⁠Rule of Carnage - YouTube⁠

The Rule of Carnage discord server: ⁠https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh

In this episode the guys chat about players, specifically player personality types, beginning with the Magic the Gathering player types and then discussing classic Bartle's player types. While everyone is an individual, players are often attracted to the same broad things in games and catering to these drives can lead to you game being played more and more often, so its worth thinking about them. Glenn and Mike are the developer and designer respectively of games such as Gaslands, Gaslands: Refuelled and A Billion Suns and here they talk about how, why and sometimes if to design tabletop miniatures games with discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: ⁠https://www.manokentgames.com⁠

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: ⁠http://planetsmasher.games⁠

Take a look at the podcast as a video on YouTube: ⁠Rule of Carnage - YouTube⁠

The Rule of Carnage discord server: ⁠https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh

In this episode the guys chat about how bad scenarios can ruin good games, and more to the point, how to make good scenarios. They've had a few chats about scenarios, but still keep messing them up, so one more can't hurt. Glenn and Mike are the developer and designer respectively of games such as Gaslands, Gaslands: Refuelled and A Billion Suns and here they talk about how, why and sometimes if to design tabletop miniatures games with discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: ⁠https://www.manokentgames.com⁠

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: ⁠http://planetsmasher.games⁠

Take a look at the podcast as a video on YouTube: ⁠Rule of Carnage - YouTube⁠

The Rule of Carnage discord server: ⁠https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh

In this episode Glenn asks Mike a few piercing questions about the highly successful Kickstarter for Mike Hutchinson's Hobgoblin, what lessons might be learned and what other people might get from it. Listen as Mike wilts under Glenn's journalistic integrity. Its basically Frost/Nixon. Glenn and Mike are the developer and designer respectively of games such as Gaslands, Gaslands: Refuelled and A Billion Suns and here they talk about how, why and sometimes if to design tabletop miniatures games with discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: ⁠https://www.manokentgames.com⁠

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: ⁠http://planetsmasher.games⁠

Take a look at the podcast as a video on YouTube: ⁠Rule of Carnage - YouTube⁠

The Rule of Carnage discord server: ⁠https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh

In this episode the guys go through some tips and tricks about physically creating the bits for testing your game. At some point actual people will need to play your game, understanding the process you put them through to do that will help you understand how likely they are to do it and how to make it more attractive to them. Glenn and Mike are the developer and designer respectively of games such as Gaslands, Gaslands: Refuelled and A Billion Suns and here they talk about how, why and sometimes if to design tabletop miniatures games with discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: ⁠https://www.manokentgames.com⁠

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: ⁠http://planetsmasher.games⁠

Take a look at the podcast as a video on YouTube: ⁠Rule of Carnage - YouTube⁠

The Rule of Carnage discord server: ⁠https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh