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Indie Designer’s Journal #20 Thoughts on A.I. Created Artwork in our Hobby!

In this episode I chime in on the hot topic of people using A.I. created artwork in the tabletop gaming hobby.
Posted on January 2, 2023Categories Indie Designer's JournalLeave a comment on Indie Designer’s Journal #20 Thoughts on A.I. Created Artwork in our Hobby!

Indie Designer’s Journal #19 Escaping the Dark Castle with Abby!

I this episode Abby and I discuss Escape the Dark Castle, which we just played, and talk about what we love and what we might change from a designer’s perspective.
Posted on January 2, 2023Categories Indie Designer's JournalLeave a comment on Indie Designer’s Journal #19 Escaping the Dark Castle with Abby!

Indie Designer’s Journal #18 At a Crossroads Designing UnderQuest!

In this episode we look at two different directions that UnderQuest could go when it comes to the core adventuring mechanics. I give an overview of two options and ask you to help point me in the right direction.
Posted on January 2, 2023Categories Indie Designer's JournalLeave a comment on Indie Designer’s Journal #18 At a Crossroads Designing UnderQuest!

Indie Designer’s Journal #17 Using Similar Mechanics in Different Designs!

In this episode we answer a questions posed in the comments of a previous video. Why do I use similar mechanics in some of my designs and what can we learn from this?
Posted on January 2, 2023Categories Indie Designer's JournalLeave a comment on Indie Designer’s Journal #17 Using Similar Mechanics in Different Designs!

Indie Designer’s Journal #16 Single Card Challenge!

In this episode we discuss the recently announced design contest at the Game Crafter, The Single Card Challenge. What is it? What are the prizes? How the heck do you design an entire game on a single card?
Posted on January 2, 2023Categories Indie Designer's JournalLeave a comment on Indie Designer’s Journal #16 Single Card Challenge!

Indie Designer’s Journal #15 Stealing Ideas From Other Designers!

In this episode we take a look at Above and Below and discuss the differences between borrowing design mechanisms and grant larceny of ideas.
Posted on January 2, 2023January 2, 2023Categories Indie Designer's JournalLeave a comment on Indie Designer’s Journal #15 Stealing Ideas From Other Designers!

Indie Designer’s Journal #14 Delving Deep Into UnderQuest!

In this episode we take a look at the adventuring mechanics in UnderQuest and discuss balancing your design and not being afraid to make changes.
Posted on January 2, 2023Categories Indie Designer's JournalLeave a comment on Indie Designer’s Journal #14 Delving Deep Into UnderQuest!

Indie Designer’s Journal #13 Greasing the Gears of Doom Machine!

In this episode we take a look at the dice-placement game Doom Machine.
Posted on October 29, 2022Categories Indie Designer's JournalLeave a comment on Indie Designer’s Journal #13 Greasing the Gears of Doom Machine!

Indie Designer’s Journal #12 Creating Player Investment with Choices!

In this episode I discuss creating a game that will keep players coming back by giving the player choices during play.
Posted on October 29, 2022Categories Indie Designer's JournalLeave a comment on Indie Designer’s Journal #12 Creating Player Investment with Choices!

Indie Designer’s Journal #11 Adding a Solo Variant to Your Game!

In this episode we discuss using components from your design to create an entirely new solo experience for players.
Posted on October 29, 2022Categories Indie Designer's JournalLeave a comment on Indie Designer’s Journal #11 Adding a Solo Variant to Your Game!

Indie Designer’s Journal #10 UnderQuest Combat Mechanics!

In this video I run through the basics of the combat system for the upcoming UnderQuest.
Posted on October 29, 2022Categories Indie Designer's JournalLeave a comment on Indie Designer’s Journal #10 UnderQuest Combat Mechanics!

Indie Designer’s Journal #9 Designing with Multifunction Cards!

In this episode we delve into the use of multifunction cards in game design. We look at a couple of games from my shelf including Oh My Goods! and also look at a couple of my own designs.
Posted on October 1, 2022Categories Indie Designer's JournalLeave a comment on Indie Designer’s Journal #9 Designing with Multifunction Cards!

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