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Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 81: What's The Point?Lyn Phillips, Josh Bowman, and Mark McGee get together to discuss what value games offer, and whether games should exist. It’s not nearly as Nihilistic of an episode as that sounds! We also discuss how to pitch games to Allplay.2:48 – What are Games Good For?13:16 – Pitch Perfect: Allplay25:30 – Should Games Justify Themselves?Discuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC. Check out our website at http://www.gdofnc.com.
2024-04-1037 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 80: Farmers/Diaries/HumanityKevin Ude (@UdeGames and udeudeude), Josh Bowman, and Mark McGee (@mmark40) get together to discuss Designer Diaries, Carcassonne farmers, and look into why Josh doesn’t like Humanity (the board game, he like humanity just fine in general).1:20 - Make A Designer Cry17:10 - Designer Diary Diary28:39 - My Favorite [Most Controversial?] RuleDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC. Check out our website at http://www.gdofnc.com.
2024-01-1044 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 79: Iterative PodcastingIsaac Shalev (@kindfortress), Josh Bowman, and Mark McGee (@mmark40) get together to try new things on this episode of the Game Designers of North Carolina Podcast.5:55 – Iterative Design26:40 – Do Games Offer Choice?44:29 – Eclipse and DiceDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC. Check out our website at http://www.gdofnc.com.
2023-12-0156 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 78: Your New Favorite Brassica Based PublisherMark McGee (@mmark40) and Kevin Ude (@UdeGames) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to talk about starting a new publishing company How To Steam Broccoli.Tell Me Something GoodMain Topic - Designers Becoming PublishersDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2023-02-1854 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 77: Talking About The WolvesAshwin Kamath (@BoardGameGhee) and Clarence Simpson (@stoichamster) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about their journey designing their game The Wolves.1:02 – Getting to know Ashwin8:15 – Main topic: Talking About The WolvesDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2022-12-0844 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 76: Designing Games Across Multiple GenresMatt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) joins Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about designing games in different genres.-- Tell Me Something Good-- Main topic: Designing Games in Different GenresDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC. Visit our site at www.gdofnc.com.
2022-07-1847 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 75: PAX UnpluggedClarence Simpson (@stoichamster) and Mitch Wallace (@MitchWgames) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about PAX Unplugged.0:37 – First Timer Palooza with Mitch6:54 – Tell Me Something Good10:10 – Main topic: PAX UnpluggedDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2022-01-0649 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 74: MentoringMike Belsole and Grace Kendall from the Tabletop Mentorship Program (Tabletopmentorship.org and @tabletopmentor) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about their mentorship program.-- First Timer Palooza-- Main topic: Tabletop Mentorship ProgramDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC. Visit our website at www.GDofNC.com
2021-10-0534 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 73: Why Are Board Games Bad?Ian Phillips (@crunchwrapgames) joins Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about inherent properties of board games.1:01 -- Tell Me Something Good 3:30 -- Main Topic: Inherent Weaknesses of Board GamesDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com and visit our website at gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2021-07-051h 01Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 72: Get ZangedIan Zang (@IanZangDesign, @GravGames, and gravitation.games) joins Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about all sorts of things that Ian Zang likes.2:30 -- Tell Me Something Good19:32 -- Main Topic: ZangedDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC or check us out online at gdofnc.herokuapp.com.
2021-04-1958 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 71: What Is It About Board Games?TC Petty III (@PuppyShogun) joins Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about inherent properties of board games.1:37 -- Tell Me Something Good7:49 -- Main Topic: Inherent Strengths of Board GamesDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2021-03-2558 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 70: Player ExpectationsIsaac Shalev (@KindFortress and www.kindfortress.com) and Josh Mills (@JoshuaJMills) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about Player Expectations.00:56 First Timer Palooza with Isaac Shalev11:22 Tell Me Something Good18:25 Main topic: Player ExpectationsDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2021-03-101h 08Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 69: Post Mortem - The Silver RiverNate Bivins (@natebivins) joins Mark McGee (@mmark40) to go into a deep design dive about his game The Silver River.1:46-- First Timer Palooza with Nate Bivins8:51-- Tell Me Something Good11:52-- Main topic: The Silver RiverDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2021-02-1252 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 68: Simultaneous Design InspirationKevin Ude (@UdeGames and udeudeude) and Tony Miller (@beardedrogue) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about Redcap Ruckus and Kabuto Sumo, two games that share a similar inspiration but wound up being significantly different.1:59 -- Tell Me Something Good12:40 -- Main topic: Simultaneous Design InspirationThe Breaking Into Board Games episode mentioned in this episode can be found at https://breakingintoboardgames.libsyn.com/breaking-into-board-games-episode-131-kevin-udeDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2020-11-301h 08Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 67: First Time ExperiencesJosh Mills (@JoshuaJMills) and T.C. Petty III (@PuppyShogun) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about designing for the first-time experience.1:14 -- Tell Me Something Good9:21 -- Main topic: First Time ExperienceDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2020-11-111h 12Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 66: Codesigning Games (Again)Kevin Ude (@UdeGames and udeudeude), Emilia Zywot, and David Marron (@emdadesign) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about codesigning games.0:57 -- Double Time First Timer Palooza7:28 -- Tell Me Something Good12:42 -- Main topic: Codesigning GamesDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2020-10-281h 05Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 65: AvatarsJosh Mills (@JoshuaJMills) and Seth McCormick (@CardboardProf and cardboardprofessor.com) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about avatars and how they relate to games.1:18 -- Tell Me Something Good8:37 -- Main topic: Avatars in GamesDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2020-09-301h 05Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 64: Fiddly GamesJames Meyers (@apollocontinuum), Chris Kirkman (@dicehateme), and Chris Faulkenberry (@ccfaulkenberry) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about fiddly games.0:57 -- Tell Me Something Good6:15 -- Main topic: FiddlinessDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2020-09-031h 02Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 63: Designing in a Virtual WorldMatt Wolfe (@mattwolfe), Julio Nazario (@Junazaru), and Clarence Simpson (@stoichamster) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about designing, testing, and pitching games virtually.01:12 - First-Timer-Palooza with Clarence06:55 - Tell Me Something Good14:05 - Main topic: Designing in a Virtual WorldDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2020-08-181h 01Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 62: Mean GamesIan Phillips (iansloatphillips@gmail.com) and Kevin Ude (@UdeGames and udeudeude) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about Mean Games.01:17-- First Timer Palooza with Ian Phillips08:33-- Tell Me Something Good15:22-- Main topic: Mean GamesDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2020-04-201h 16Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 61: Different Designer ScenesJeff Allers (@JeffreyAllers and jeffinberlin) and Alex Cutler (@alexcutler89 and DoubleAlexGames) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about Different Designer Scenes.1:05 -- First Timer Palooza with Jeff Allers9:05 -- Tell Me Something Good14:11 -- Main topic: Different Designer ScenesCheck out SAZ mentioned in this episode at www.spieleautorenzunft.de Discuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2020-04-011h 00Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 60: What Mechanics MeanTC Petty III (@PuppyShogun) and Chris Faulkenberry (@ccfaulkenberry) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about what mechanics mean.1:02 -- Tell Me Something Good6:59 -- Main topic: What Mechanics MeanDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.For information about First Look NC, mentioned in this episode, check out the First Look NC event page and follow @FirstLookNC on Twitter.
2020-03-101h 17Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 59: Mechanical CorollariesMatt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) and Alex Cutler (@alexcutler89 and DoubleAlexGames) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about mechanical corollaries (game mechanisms that are similar to others, but perhaps more suited to certain settings).1:27 -- First Timer Palooza with Alex Cutler13:14 -- Tell Me Something Good19:38 -- Main topic: Mechanical CorollariesDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2020-02-211h 16Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 58: Booster RocketsDaniel Solis (@DanielSolis) and TC Petty III (@PuppyShogun) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about games that helped them get to where they are as a designer. 1:24 -- Tell Me Something Good 5:37 -- Main topic: Booster RocketsDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2020-01-201h 02Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 57: Solo GamesMatt Haberfeld (@MattHaberfeld) and James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about solo games.1:18 -- Tell Me Something Good4:18 -- Main topic: Solo GamesDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2019-11-0852 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 56: Game Components that Enforce the RulesJulio Nazario (@Junazaru) and Quentin Burleson (@EquipKilt) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about Game Components that Enforce the Rules.00:47 -- First-Timerpalooza with Quentin07:38 -- Tell Me Something Good12:04 -- Main topic: Game Components that Enforce the RulesDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2019-09-221h 01Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 55: Historical GamesSeth McCormick (@CardboardProf and www.cardboardprofessor.com) and Dave Conklin (@_dave_conklin and blazongame.com) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about historical games.00:52 -- First-Timerpalooza with Seth McCormick11:00 -- First-Timerpalooza 2: Return of the Palooza with Dave Conklin17:23 -- Tell Me Something Good21:17 -- Main topic: Historical GamesDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2019-08-261h 05Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 54: Elizabeth Hargrave, Wingspan, and the Kennerspiel des JahresElizabeth Hargrave (https://twitter.com/elizhargrave) joins Josh Mills (https://twitter.com/JoshuaJMills) and Mark McGee (http://www.twitter.com/mmark40) to talk about her experience winning the Kennerspiel des Jahres, and things she's learned along the way.
2019-07-2841 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 53: Making Unique GamesKevin Ude (https://twitter.com/UdeGames and https://boardgamegeek.com/user/udeudeude) and TC Petty III (http://www.twitter.com/PuppyShogun) join Mark McGee (http://www.twitter.com/mmark40) to talk about making unique games.2:01 -- First-Timerpalooza with Kevin Ude6:26 -- First-Timerpalooza Part 2: Electric Boogaloo with TC Petty III11:46 -- Tell Me Something Good17:41 -- Main topic: Making Unique GamesDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2019-07-0757 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 52: Starting New ThingsJames Meyers (@apollocontinuum) and Josh Mills (@JoshuaJMills) join Mark McGee (@mmark40) to talk about starting new things.3:50 - Tell Me Something Good7:28 - Main topic: Starting New ThingsDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2019-06-1050 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastDeep Design Episode 8: Designing for KickstarterIn the eighth classic episode of Deep Design (which originally aired second, but ruined the continuum), T. C. Petty III talks about crowdfunding and whether game designs should be crafted with this audience in mind. With trademark humor, T. C. approaches the reality of Kickstarter as an expected avenue towards publication and offers practical advice for concessions that can be made towards this market, while still maintaining the core of a game.
2019-06-0407 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 51: Documenting Kickstarter: Design to FulfillmentChris Faulkenberry (@ccfaulkenberry) and Eric Rayl (@zoomoutmedia) join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to discuss the Battle for Biternia Kickstarter and The Game Designers documentary that follows the design process.00:50 - Main topic: Documenting Kickstarter26:27 - What’s in the Oven?Things mentioned in this episode:The Game Designers documentary: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zoomoutmedia/the-game-designersBattle for Biternia: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stonecirclegames/battle-for-biternia-the-battle-arena-board-gameDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2019-03-1730 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastDeep Design Episode 7: ReceptionIn the seventh classic episode of Deep Design, T. C. Petty III talks about coping with the reception of your game or creative project once it has finally been vomited into a crowded marketplace. With trademark humor, T. C. calmly offers condolences to the last vestiges of your ego. And, of course, offers practical advice for how to properly respond to criticism in a professional manner.
2019-02-1815 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 50: Emotions in Game DesignMark McGee (@mmark40) and Ansleis Kalb (krokmaster on Board Game Geek) join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to talk about their feelings and game design.00:45-- - Designer Spotlight04:10-- - What’s in the Oven?06:15-- - Main topic: Emotions in Game Design56:05 - GDofNC NewsDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2019-01-3158 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastDeep Design Episode 6: ProductionIn the sixth classic episode of Deep Design, T. C. Petty III talks about the production process of a board game. Or in some cases, the lack thereof. With trademark humor, T. C. shatters the fragile illusion of reality once again and offers a cautionary advisement on how to most successfully navigate egos and bring a game to the market that doesn’t drastically compromise the designer’s artistic vision.
2019-01-2212 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 49: Games Designers Should Play (2018 Edition)James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) talks with guild members about games that came out in 2018 and why designers should play them.00:45 - Let's Make a Bus Route with Daniel Solis (@danielsolis)08:32 - KeyForge with Ansleis Kalb (krokmaster on Board Game Geek)15:07 - Decrypto with Graham Russell (@colorninja)20:07 - Chronicles of Crime with Julio Nazario (@Junazaru)26:48 - The Mind with Matt Haberfeld (@matthaberfeld)32:27 - Architects of the West Kingdom with Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe)40:20 - GDofNC NewsNews Update: After this episode was recorded, the Kickstarter date for Anthelion...
2019-01-0241 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastDeep Design Episode 5: Choosing a PublisherIn the fifth classic episode of Deep Design, T. C. Petty III talks about choosing the right publisher for your game when it’s time to sign on the dotted line. With trademark humor, T. C. analyzes the contractual obligations of a designer and publisher. And, of course, provides practical advice for avoiding crucial mistakes that could result in heartbreak just as publication is within a designer’s grasp.
2018-11-2810 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 48: CSI: EssenMatt Haberfeld (@matthaberfeld) and Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to discuss their experiences at Essen.0:00:57-- - Main topic: Essen Experiences1:10:19 - GDofNC NewsDiscuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2018-11-121h 12Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastDeep Design Episode 4: FlowMagicCircleDelightIn the fourth classic episode of Deep Design, T. C. Petty III talks about a bunch of buzzwords, like “magic circle,” “flow,” and “the hedonic treadmill.” Normally, these nebulous targets for player engagement and high-concept conversations are only fodder for philosophical debates. But, with trademark humor, T. C. explains some objective ways for designers to harness the transformative power of gaming to improve their game’s reception and possibly improve the lives of their players.
2018-10-2810 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 47: Game Assumptions (Part 2)This is part 2 of our Game Assumptions discussion where Daniel Solis (@DanielSolis), Drew Hicks (@EvenWeirderMove) and Matt Haberfeld (@matthaberfeld) join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to continue this discussion.0:30 - GDofNC News1:08 - Main topic: Game Assumptions (Part 2)Discuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2018-10-2141 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastDeep Design Episode 3: Pitching Your GameIn the third classic episode of Deep Design, T. C. Petty III talks about the art of Pitching your game to a publisher. But it’s not just about the sale; it’s about finding the right publisher to sell to and how and what and when to put yourself in a best possible position for success. With trademark humor, T. C. provides practical guidelines for in-person and electronic pitches applicable to game designers of all types.
2018-10-1411 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 46: Game Assumptions (Part 1)Daniel Solis (@DanielSolis), Drew Hicks (@EvenWeirderMove) and Matt Haberfeld (@matthaberfeld) join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to discuss assumptions we make when designing games.
0:00:41 - What's in the Oven?
0:02:24-- - Main topic: Game Assumptions
0:53:01 - News
Mentioned in this episode: Demo video for Flying Taxi
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2018-10-0254 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastDeep Design Episode 2: PlaytestingIn the second classic episode of Deep Design, T. C. Petty III talks the importance of playtesting and how to playtest effectively. With trademark humor, T. C. offers practical advice about playtesting with intent and how to prepare and direct playtests for a designer’s benefit.
2018-09-1709 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 45: Kids and ContestsGraham Russell (@colorninja) and Julio Nazario (@Junazaru) join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to discuss designing games for kids and designing games for contests.
0:00:57 - Designer Discovery: Julio Nazario
0:06:17 - What's in the Oven?
0:15:17-- - Main topic: Designing games for kids and designing games for contests
0:53:40 - News
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2018-09-0955 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastDeep Design Episode 1: PrototypingIn the first classic episode of Deep Design, T. C. Petty III talks about the process of creating an initial prototype from a concept. With trademark humor, T. C. delves into the stages of the realization of an idea. And, of course, offers practical tips and tricks for designers creating and playtesting the first draft of their games.
2018-08-1305 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 44: Kickstarter from a Designer’s RoleMatt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) and Daniel Solis (@danielsolis) join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to discuss Kickstarter projects from the perspective of designers who are also not publishers.
0:00:48 - What's in the Oven?
0:03:56 - Main topic: Kickstarter from a Designer’s Role
1:03:57 - News
Mentioned in this episode:
Happy Birthday Robot (Summer 2010)
Do: Pilgrims of the Flying Temple (2010)
Writer’s Dice (2011)
Wombat Rescue (Summer 2015)
Avalanche at Yeti Mountain ( Fall 2015)
Kodama: The Tree Spirits (Fall 2015)
Kintsugi (Fall 2017 as part of the Hero-Tec campaign)
Kodama Duo (Summer 2018)
We have an Asheville chapter now! Contact Julio Nazario for information. Twitter hand...
2018-07-291h 06Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 43: Scoring MethodsJosh Mills (@JoshuaJMills) and Mark McGee (@mmark40) join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to discuss finding the right scoring mechanism for a design.
0:00:50 - What's in the Oven?
0:02:00 - Main topic: Scoring Methods
1:05:07 - News
Mentioned in this episode:
Sheepland - Designed by Simone Luciani and Daniele Tascini. Published by Cranio Creations
Junk Orbit - Designed by Daniel Solis. Published by Renegade Game Studios
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2018-07-021h 07Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastFive Years of GDofNCMatt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) and Mark McGee (@mmark40) join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to look back over the past 5 years of the Game Designers of North Carolina design group and share some insights they have learned along the way.
0:00:52 - What's in the Oven?
0:04:10 - Main topic: Five Years of GDofNC
1:24:21:04 - News
Mentioned in this episode:
Deluxe Metal Meeples - Art by Daniel Solis Runs until May 31st A pledge of $10 AUS gets you 1 red metal meeple and a pledge of $30 AUS gets you 8 metal meeples in your choice of six colors.
Kodama Duo...
2018-05-221h 28Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 41: Unpub 8Burke Drew (@realburkedrew), Matt Haberfeld (@matthaberfeld) and Daniel Solis (@danielsolis) join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to talk about their experiences at Unpub 8.
01:00 - Designer Discovery segment
05:04 - What's in the Oven?
10:43 - Main topic: Unpub 8
Mentioned in this episode: Rule Book Building 101 by Dustin Schwartz
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2018-05-0854 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 40: Games Designers Should Play (2017 Edition)James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) talks with guild members about games that came out in 2017 and why designers should play them.
00:32 - GDofNC News
01:25 - Paper Tales with Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe)
07:12 - Fallout with Drew Hicks (@evenweirdermove)
15:49 - Dropmix with Graham Russell (@colorninja)
21:46 - Codenames: Duet with Mark McGee (@mmark40)
29:56 - Azul with Daniel Solis (@danielsolis)
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2018-04-1938 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 39: 2017 Designer RetrospectiveJames Meyers (@apollocontinuum) talks with group members about their 2017 designs, what they learned as a designer this past year, and their goals for 2018.
01:06 - Daniel Solis (@danielsolis)
11:02 - Drew Hicks (@evenweirdermove)
17:09 - Graham Russell (@colorninja)
24:45 - Mark McGee (@mmark40)
30:32 - Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe)
41:22 - James Meyers (@apollocontinuum)
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2018-03-1845 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 38: Teaching and Demoing Your GameChris Faulkenberry (@ccfaulkenberry) and Victoria Earl (@vmearl join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to discuss teaching and demoing your game in various settings.
0:46 - Designer Discovery: Chris Faulkenberry
3:59 - What's in the Oven?
7:15 - Main topic: Teaching and Demoing Your Game
52:17 - GDofNC News
Battle for Biternia Kickstarter - Ends December 7th
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2017-11-2755 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 37: Re-theming Your DesignsDaniel Solis (@danielsolis) joins James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to discuss re-theming your designs for yourself, for playtesters, and for publishers.
0:36 - What's in the Oven?
1:27 - Main topic: Re-theming Your Designs
55:38 - GDofNC news
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2017-11-1257 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 36: Asymmetry and Variable Player PowersJosh Mills (@joshuajmills) and Drew Hicks (@evenweirdermove) join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) in an attempt to define variable player powers, asymmetry, the difference between them, and then discuss how to use them in design.
:40 - What's in the Oven?
1:31 - Main topic: Asymmetry and Variable Player Powers
1:03:03 - GDofNC News
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2017-10-191h 05Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 35: Gen Con 50Mark McGee (@mmark40), Josh Mills (@joshuajmills) and Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) join James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) to talk about their experiences at Gen Con 50.
0:50 - Main topic: Gen Con 50
58:07 - What's in the Oven?
1:03:20 - GDofNC News
Mentioned in this episode: Building the Game Iron Design Challenge 2017
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2017-08-311h 05Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 34: Convention ConductJames Meyers (@apollocontinuum), Chris Kirkman (@dicehateme), and Darrell Louder (@getlouder) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to talk about how designers should conduct themselves at a convention.
2:30 - What's in the Oven?
8:04 - Main topic: Convention Conduct
1:23:00 - GDofNC News
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2017-07-101h 26Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 33: Stretching Your BoundariesMark McGee (@mmark40) and Josh Mills (@joshuajmills) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to talk about stretching your boundaries in game design.
1:13 - What's in the Oven?
3:54 - Main topic: Stretching Your Boundaries
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2017-06-1656 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 32: Hitting a WallGraham Russell (@colorninja) and Josh Mills (@joshuajmills) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to talk about hitting a wall in designs and what to do about it.
1:54 - What's in the Oven?
4:45 - Main topic: Hitting a Wall
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2017-05-2952 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 31: The 2017 Cardboard Edison AwardCardboard Edison (@CardboardEdison) join Burke Drew (@realburkedrew) to talk about the Cardboard Edison Award.
02:12 - What's in the Oven?
04:42 - Main topic: The 2017 Cardboard Edison Award
50:46:00 - GDofNC news
Things mentioned in this episode:
The Cardboard Edison Award
Battle for Biternia - The MOBA for Boardgamers
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2017-05-0853 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 30: Unpub 7 RecapSeveral of the Game Designers of North Carolina join super awesome host Burke Drew (@realburkedrew) to talk about their experiences at Unpub 7
0:00:37 - Adam Skelding Interview (@spur_serif)
0:08:27 - Daniel Solis Interview (@DanielSolis)
0:21:26- Drew Hicks Interview (@EvenWeirderMove)
0:36:48 - Graham Russell Interview (@colorninja)
0:47:32 - James Meyers Interview (@apollocontinuum)
0:58:27 - Joshua J Mills Interview (@JoshuaJMills)
1:13:14 - Mark McGee Interview (@mmark40)
1:22:11 - Matt Wolfe Interview (@mattwolfe)
1:34:56 - GDofNC news
Things mentioned in this episode:
@MrTrashWheel
The blindfolded murder camp game: Nyctophobia
Prisoner’s Delight
2017-04-191h 36Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 29: Designing Large Group GamesGraham Russell (@colorninja) and Drew Hicks (@evenweirdermove) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to talk about what they've learned from designing large group games.
0:00:43 - What's in the Oven?
0:02:58 - Main topic: Designing Large Group Games
1:20:59 - GDofNC news
Things mentioned in this episode:
Trickster
The Genius
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2017-03-121h 26Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 28: Returning from a BreakJames Meyers (@apollocontinuum) and Daniel Solis (@DanielSolis) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to talk about taking breaks from game design and how to get back in the swing of things when you do.
1:30 - What's in the Oven?
3:42 - Main topic: Returning from a Break
42:48 - GDofNC news
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2017-02-2247 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 27: Ludological ArcsMark McGee (@mmark40) and Josh Mills (@joshuajmills) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to talk about ludological arcs in games.
1:02 - What's in the Oven?
4:00 - Main topic: Ludological Arcs
1:03:17 - GDofNC news
Things mentioned in this episode:
I Can't Even With These Marvelous Supers
I Can't Even With These Spectacular Supers
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2017-01-221h 07Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 26: Games Designers Should Play (2016 Edition)Several members of the group discuss what games released in 2016 they think designers should play and why.
Games mentioned in the podcast:
Flamme Rouge
SeaFall
Terraforming Mars
13 Days: The Cuban Missle Crisis
Costa Rica
Star Trek Ascendancy
Arkham Horror: The Card Game
Millions of Dollars
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2017-01-0149 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 25: Turning a Mechanism into a GameAdam Skelding (@spur_serif) and Graham Allen (@f3thermoore) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to talk about how to turn an idea for a mechanism into a game.
:58 - GDofNC news
5:19 - What's in the Oven?
9:07 - Main topic part 1: Turning a Mechanism into a Game
27:31 - Main topic part 2: Mechanism Brainstorm Exercise
44:08 - Contact Info
List of things discussed in this episode:
2017 Cardboard Edison award
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2016-12-1146 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 24: Reducing Analysis ParalysisMark McGee (@mmark40) and Graham Russell (@colorninja) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to talk about analysis paralysis and how to reduce it in your designs.
1:00 - What's in the Oven?
3:51 - Main topic: Reducing Analysis Paralysis
1:15:31 - GDofNC news
Things mentioned in this episode:
Button Shy Nano Game Contest
Curse You, Robin Hood!
I Can't Even With These Monsters
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2016-11-191h 19Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 23: Responsibility for Player Behaviors (Part 2)Daniel Solis (@DanielSolis) and Drew Hicks (@EvenWeirderMove) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) for part 2 of our discussion on how responsible the designer should be for player behavior in their designs.
1:06 - Twitter Poll
5:17 - Main topic: Responsibility for Player Behaviors (Part 2)
Things mentioned in this episode:
Atomic Game Theory: Hate Drafting
Homo Ludens
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2016-10-2657 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 22: Responsibility for Player Behaviors (Part 1)Daniel Solis (@DanielSolis) and Drew Hicks (@EvenWeirderMove) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) for part 1 of our discussion on how responsible the designer should be for player behavior in their designs.
0:53 - What's in the Oven?
3:29 - Main topic: Responsibility for Player Behaviors (Part 1)
1:06:17 - GDofNC news
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2016-10-161h 09Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 21: Working with Licensed Intellectual PropertySpecial Guest Nate Murray (@natecmurray) joins Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss working with licensed intellectual property (IP).
4:32 - What's in the Oven?
11:57 - Main topic: Working with Licensed Intellectual Property
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2016-09-1457 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 20: Decision ScalesGraham Allen (@f3thermoore) and Josh Mills (@JoshuaJMills) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss decision scales in games.
1:20 - What's in the Oven?
5:07 - Main topic: Decision Scales
1:07:21 - GDofNC news
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2016-08-281h 10Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 19: Finding a PublisherMatt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) flies solo on this episode to discuss how to find a publisher for your designs.
0:49 - Main topic: Finding a Publisher
28:33 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Rocky Road a la Mode
Pod-X
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2016-08-1431 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 18: Harvesting GamesGraham Russell (@colorninja) and Burke Drew (@realburkedrew) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss harvesting components and ideas from other games for use in your own designs.
1:02 - What's in the Oven?
3:37 - Main topic: Harvesting Games
45:50 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Rocky Road a la Mode
Palenque Tanga deal
Rage
Rook
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2016-07-1049 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 17: InspirationMark McGee (@mmark40) and Adam Skelding (@spur_serif) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss inspiration and how it relates to game design.
:55 - What's in the Oven?
4:32 - Main topic: Inspiration
50:55 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Rocky Road a la Mode
Pirate problem
Fire Balloon
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2016-06-1955 min
The Party Gamecast featuring the Party Game CastWhat the Food !?! with some of the Game Designers of North Carolina (GDofNC)On this episode of What the Food, Bruce is Joined by some of the Game Designers of North Carolina (GDofNC) Josh Mills, James Meyers and Chris Faulkenberry. We talk about games, and eat Ritter Sport Chocolate and Nacho Chips (yes that is together, as one bar, not us dipping one in the other). What the Food is brought to you by the fine folks at Steamworks Coffee (steamworkscoffee.net). Thanks for listening!
2016-06-1719 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 16: Running an Unpub MiniMatt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) is joined by his lovely wife Marci to discuss creating, organizing, and running an Unpub Mini.
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Unpub Mini request form
Impressions Game Distribution Services
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2016-06-051h 07Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 15: Loops in Game DesignBurke Drew (@realburkedrew) and Drew Hicks (@EvenWeirderMove) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss various loops in game design.
:50 - What's in the Oven?
2:58 - Main topic: Loops in Game Design
1:28:54 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Unpub Mini at Atomic Empire
Trajan
Splendor
The Builders: Middle Ages
Glen More
Power Grid
Dominion
Saint Petersburg
San Juan
The Bloody Inn
The Manhattan Project
Glory to Rome
Innovation
Ticket to Ride
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2016-05-091h 32Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 14: Experiences at Unpub 6Just about everyone who went to Unpub 6 talks about their experiences in this supersized episode. Enjoy!
0:35 - Daniel Solis (@DanielSolis)
11:55 - Adam Skelding (@spur_serif)
22:58 - James Meyers (@apollocontinuum)
33:00 - Burke Drew (@realburkedrew)
41:45 - Victoria Earl (@vmearl)
57:51 - Graham Russell (@colorninja)
1:15:26 - Mark McGee (@mmark40)
1:29:46 - Drew Hicks (@EvenWeirderMove)
1:47:15 - Josh Mills (@JoshuaJMills)
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Unpub 6
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2016-04-241h 56Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 13: Accessibility in Game DesignVictoria Earl (@vmearl) and Daniel Solis (@DanielSolis) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss accessibility in game design.
1:15 - What's in the Oven?
4:31 - Main topic: Accessibility in Game Design
1:19:17 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Blind Lady Vs.
Unpub 6
That dress
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2016-04-021h 21Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 12: Player CountsFalcon Arendell (@LO5Games) and Graham Allen (@f3thermoore) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss player counts for designs.
:56 - What's in the Oven?
4:08 - Main topic: Player Counts
42:08 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Unpub 6
Guest Post: The Basic Elements of Solo Variant Design
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2016-03-1345 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 11: Hooks in Game DesignsJames Meyers (@apollocontinuum) and Josh Mills (@JoshuaJMills) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to have a rambling conversation about hooks in game designs.2:22 - What's in the Oven?4:11 - Main topic: Hooks1:17:24 - GDofNC newsLinks to things mentioned in the podcast:ShushConButtonShy Game of the Month ClubTriskaidekaphobia rules and PnP (Google Doc)Please join our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com to join in on the conversation! Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2016-02-211h 24Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 11: Hooks in Game DesignsJames Meyers (@apollocontinuum) and Josh Mills (@JoshuaJMills) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to have a rambling conversation about hooks in game designs.2:22 - What's in the Oven?4:11 - Main topic: Hooks1:17:24 - GDofNC newsLinks to things mentioned in the podcast:ShushConButtonShy Game of the Month ClubTriskaidekaphobia rules and PnP (Google Doc)Please join our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com to join in on the conversation! Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.
2016-02-211h 24Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 10: PlaytestingGraham Russell (@colorninja) and Adam Skelding (@spur_serif) join host Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss various aspects of playtesting.
1:06 - What's in the Oven?
3:51 - Main topic: Playtesting
1:05:33 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Seeking Playtesters BGG forum
/r/tabletopgamedesign (reddit)
Board Game Playtesters Guild (Facebook)
Cardboard Edison Patreon project
PlaytestNW Patreon project
Dice Hate Me Games Dexterity Challenge Winners
ButtonShy Game of the Month Club
KidLit Drink Night podcast
2016-02-021h 12Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 9: BGG.CON 2015Daniel Solis (@DanielSolis) and Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) join awesome temporary host Tom Gurganus (@tomgurg) to discuss their BGG.CON 2015 experiences from a game designer's perspective.
0:56 - What's in the Oven?
4:47 - Main topic: BGG.CON 2015
53:50 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
BGG.CON
Curse You, Robin Hood!"
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2016-01-1756 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 8: Holiday Game Design BonanzaA whole bunch of group members get together to discuss their ideas for games with a holiday theme. Enjoy!
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2015-12-2050 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 7: What's Wrong With My Design?Mark McGee (@mmark40) and Drew Hicks (@EvenWeirderMove) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss root cause analysis and determining problems in your designs.
0:51 - What's in the Oven?
6:26 - Main topic: What's Wrong with My Design?
1:08:22 - GDofNC news
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2015-12-061h 11Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 6: Designing with a PartnerGraham Allen (@f3thermoore
) and Burke Drew (@realburkedrew) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss designing with a partner.
0:51 - Designer Discovery segment
6:59 - Main topic: Designing with a Partner
46:28 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
BGG.CON
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2015-11-1548 minGame Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 5: Melding Theme and MechanismsVictoria Earl(@vmearl) and Falcon Arendell (@LO5Games) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss melding theme with mechanisms.
1:04 - Designer Discovery segment
12:42 - Main topic: Melding Theme and Mechanisms
1:06:00 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Kodama The Tree Spirits
Hemingway Editor
MACE Con
Unpub Mini at Battlegrounds
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2015-11-031h 11Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 4: Making PrototypesJosh Mills(@JoshuaJMills) and Adam Skelding (@spur_serif) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss making prototypes.
1:03 - Designer Discovery segment
11:40 - Main topic: Making Prototypes
1:08:29 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Kodama: The Tree Spirits
thenoteboard.com/
game-icons.net/
Gamers for Cures
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2015-10-181h 14Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 3: Iterating a DesignDaniel Solis (@DanielSolis) and Graham Russell (@colorninja) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss how to iterate a design.
1:03 - Designer Discovery segment
18:14 - Main topic: Iterating a Design
1:16:44 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Avalanche at Yeti Mountain
Kodama: The Tree Spirits
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2015-10-041h 24Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 2: Designing Dexterity GamesDrew Hicks (@EvenWeirderMove) and James Meyers (@apollocontinuum) join Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss designing dexterity games.
0:42 - Designer Discovery segment
19:14 - Main topic: Designing Dexterity Games
1:13:01 - GDofNC news
Links to things mentioned in the podcast:
Avalanche at Yeti Mountain: Avalanche at Yeti Mountain Kickstarter
Comrades and Patriots: Comrades and Patriots Kickstarter
2015-09-211h 16Game Designers of North Carolina PodcastEpisode 1: Getting Started with Designing Tabletop GamesIt’s our first episode! Mark McGee (@mmark40) and Burke Drew (@realburkedrew) join host Matt Wolfe (@mattwolfe) to discuss how to get started with designing tabletop games.
2015-09-051h 19