The Cardboard Herald

Keith Baker of Twogether studios gives a presentation on World Building.
01:45 - Introduction - my history in gaming
02:26 - WOTC buying TSR and origins of Eberron
08:10 - Core elements of Eberron, how to build a world from there?
13:40 - Setting Eberron apart
15:45 - How does a setting affect the mechanics?
22:30 - How different systems empower you to tell different stories
28:15 - Phoenix Dawn Command discussion
34:25 - What is the story we're trying to tell?
40:00 - Handling travel 44:43 - Fan interpretation of content
47:30 - Playing your class
52:15 - Eberron minis
54:15 - Cause for the day of mourning?
58:45 - How to tell original stories with pre-con books
62:00 - Designing worlds and environments for the story you want to tell

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I chat with designer Michael Dunsmore about his new gig with John Brieger Game Development Studio. Thank you to Platypus Con, find out more about Alaska's biggest tabletop gaming convention here: http://www.platypusgaming.org

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01:17 - Humble beginnings with Fresco
05:25 - Opening a game & comic shop
07:33 - Joining Keymaster Games
10:41 - Partnering with 59 Parks
13:43 - PARKS: Nightfall
14:51 - Expanding an already cohesive game
17:58 - More divergent gameplay?
20:25 - PARKS: Memories
24:14 - The biggest hurdle in development
27:16 - Running Iron
31:27 - Firebreak
32:18 - Australian wildfires impacting direction?
33:47 - What makes Keymaster unique?

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I talk with my friend, game designer and Winsmith Games co-owner, David Smith. You can find David’s debut game 10 Gallon Tank on kickstarter RIGHT NOW.

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This interview was from a bit back (speaking of which, I recommend you check out the video channel for tightly produced video interviews released typically much earlier than the podcast). Anyway, it was a great conversation about Tapestry BEFORE it came out. I have a feeling that our conversation would have been a whole other thing if it were post release (though equally as pleasant, I’m sure). Anyway, hope you dig it.

00:52 - Plans to grow Stonemaier

03:23 - Feelings on the precipice of Tapestry

04:34 - Origins of the game - Sculpts informing mechanical decisions

06:37 - Controversy over Tapestry price

13:11 - Design & Development - What is the killer feature of the game

16:29 - Most surprising thing to come out of blind playtesting

17:57 - The conflict between gamer Jamey and designer/publisher Jamey

19:11 - How have you evolved as a designer?

21:14 - Reflections on Charterstone

26:19 - Planning the Tapestry rollout and media schedule

27:10 - Tapestry rulebook & becoming the Apple of boardgames

30:00 - Any plans for a Stonemaier cooperative game?

32:04 - Reserving content for expansions

35:13 - How is Stonemaier preparing for a potential Tariff war?

38:42 - What are you doing for fun these days?

41:10 - Making time for fun outside of work

43:14 - How / When / Where can people find Tapestry?

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ErinRose and Dean are the wonderful creators of this awesome show. Meeple People is an ongoing comedy-drama webseries about a group of board gamers.

00:40 - Respective roles on the show

02:55 - Are the characters based on real people?

04:36 - Joining a group in life and the show

05:38 - What makes this hobby a good platform for drama?

07:36 - Elevator pitch for the show

08:41 - Why such short episodes

10:32 - Why handheld camera work?

12:08 - Production catastrophes?

14:32 - Writer / actor from the get-go?

16:02 - Funding and payoff

18:43 - Dean's gaming origin story

19:58 - Laughing with VS. Laughing at nerds

23:12 - Inherent inclusion of the hobby

25:49 - Capturing authenticity

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Missed our video interview with Dustin Freund, designer of The Ghosts Betwixt? Time to catch the audio on our podcast feed and learn more about how this game is the culmination of a creative soul.

00:20 - Why "Innocent Traveler" Games?

01:23 - It all starts with Electronica

03:08 - Overview of The Ghosts Betwixt

10:34 - The audacity to say "I can make a board game"

15:21 - Putting creative work out there

18:46 - Who do you rely on to stay resilient?

22:18 - Steps to take for a relaunch

24:05 - What makes boardgames the right platform for this story?

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Board Game Design Lab’s Gabe Barrett comes back to the show to talk about his newly launched kickstarter, Hunted, a 2-game solo adventure. Check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gabebarrett/hunted

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Our interview with Ruins of Mars designer Don Riddle

03:19 - Thematic resonance in Ruins of Mars

05:08 - Why a rondel?

10:59 - From custom MTG Maker to Game Designer

16:54 - The help of local / online game design communities

19:57 - Solo mode?

20:32 - Killer feature of the game

21:59 - Biggest challenges during development?

23:44 - One skill aspiring designers must hone

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Sorry for the weird processed audio quality on my track. Had a snafu during recording that's all fixed now. Peter's audio sounds great though, so I hope you dig it!

00:31 - Origins of Tiny Towns
03:49 - Always strive to be a game designer?
06:18 - Pitching to AEG
10:56 - Development of Master Builder & Town Hall Variant
15:13 - Do you have a favorite building?
16:44 - Designing for player experience?
20:55 - Tiny Towns Fortune (upcoming expansion)
23:49 - Players who struggle with spacial reasoning
25:28 - Hard earned lessons in game design
27:50 - Highlights of Success

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