Category: Game Design

78: Game Design 7 – Playtesting

In episode 78 we continue our Game Design series, this time to do a little playtesting! You can view our rough rules doc at http://mbcast.co/ldn-playtestdoc and our online character sheet at http://mbcast.co/ldn-charactersheet

Previous episodes in the series include:

Ep 34: GD1 – Worldbuilding (brainstorming)
Ep 37: GD2 – Worldbuilding (details)
Ep 40: Dark Magic
Ep 46: GD3 – Mechanics (high level)
Ep 59: GD4 – Core Mechanics
Ep 63: GD5 – Doom & Gloom
Ep 74: GD6 – Systems of Play

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Music: Berserkir by Danheim

74: Game Design 6 – Systems of Play

In episode 74 we continue our Game Design series, this time to talk about Systems of Play. You can view our OneNote notebook at mbcast.co/gamedesignworkbook

Because of how long we’ve been away from this series, we give a fairly in-depth recap of what we’ve come up with to date. If you want to skip all that, the new stuff starts at 52 minutes.

Previous episodes in the series include:

Ep 34: GD1 – Worldbuilding (brainstorming)
Ep 37: GD2 – Worldbuilding (details)
Ep 40: Dark Magic
Ep 46: GD3 – Mechanics (high level)
Ep 59: GD4 – Core Mechanics

You can view our OneNote notebook at http://mbcast.co/gamedesignworkbook

To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.co

If you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we’re on Patreon – take a look at http://mbcast.co/patreon

If you can’t support us on Patreon but still want to help us out, how about using our affiliate link when buying RPGs on DriveThruRPG? It doesn’t cost you a penny more, and we get a small percentage of the sale, which enables us to buy books for future reviews. Every little helps! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=430686

Music: Berserkir by Danheim

63: Game Design 5 – Doom & Gloom

As we follow up our discussion about core mechanics in episode 59, we continue to narrow in on the mechanics for Long Dark Night. In this episode, we looks at advancement, meta-currencies, and personality traits.

Previous episodes in the series include:

Ep 34: GD1 – Worldbuilding (brainstorming)
Ep 37: GD2 – Worldbuilding (details)
Ep 40: Dark Magic
Ep 46: GD3 – Mechanics (high level)
Ep 59: GD4 – Core Mechanics

You can view our OneNote notebook at http://mbcast.co/gamedesignworkbook

To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.co

If you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we’re on Patreon – take a look at http://mbcast.co/patreon

If you can’t support us on Patreon but still want to help us out, how about using our affiliate link when buying RPGs on DriveThruRPG? It doesn’t cost you a penny more, and we get a small percentage of the sale, which enables us to buy books for future reviews. Every little helps! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=430686

Music: Berserkir by Danheim

59: Game Design 4 – Core Mechanics

Episode 59 is the fourth part of our Game Design series. We move on from the high level look at mechanics which we did in episode 46 to actually make a decision on the core mechanics. Join us as we talk about character elements, advancement, and dice!

You can view our OneNote notebook at http://mbcast.co/gamedesignworkbook

To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: http://mbcast.co

If you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we’re on Patreon – take a look at mbcast.co/patreon

Music: Berserkir by Danheim