The Game Design Round Table
Dirk Knemeyer & David V. Heron
Covering the full breadth of digital, tabletop, and role playing games, The Game Design Round Table inspires and educates aspiring and experienced game designers.
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Dec 18, 2012 • 1h 34min
#6: Running a Game Company. With Uwe Eickert
This week Dirk and Jon are joined by Uwe Eickert, founder of Academy Games and designer of several acclaimed board games. They discuss a few of Uwe's projects including Conflict of Heroes and 1775. Also covered is how and why he got into the business, the challenges of running a tabletop games company and more!
Dec 12, 2012 • 1h 9min
#5: Digital vs. Tabletop Game Design
An intimate show this week in which our co-hosts "go commando," as Dirk puts it. We compare and contrast tabletop and digital game design, and dig into the process Dirk went through when creating Tomorrow. The crew dives deep into the "nuts and bolts" of development in this episode - so if you enjoy that sort of peek behind the industry's curtain then you're really in for a treat!
Dec 3, 2012 • 1h
#4: Storytelling & Crusader Kings 2. With Paradox.
Henrik Fahraeus, a veteran project lead at Paradox Interactive, and Chris King, a talented game designer, share their journey from gamers to game creators. They dive into the art of storytelling in games, particularly within Crusader Kings 2, and how mechanics enhance player immersion. The duo discusses a new Aztec-themed DLC, community reactions, and the evolution of strategy games like Hearts of Iron. They also address the intricacies of player feedback and the challenge of fostering engaging narratives, all while reminiscing about their gaming experiences.
Nov 27, 2012 • 1h 29min
#3: Trends in Digital & Tabletop Game Design
Bill Abner from Conquistador Games joins Jon and Dirk to talk about trends in digital and tabletop games, as well as his experiences transitioning from gaming media into game development.
Nov 20, 2012 • 1h 34min
#2: Memory, Innovation and Being an Indie. With Rob Daviau.
Risk: Legacy designer and newly-minted indie game design company owner Rob Daviau joins Dirk and Jon to talk about a wide-range of topics including memory and persistence in games, innovation, and starting your own game company. Spelunky, Stone Age, Lords of Waterdeep, Civilization and other games are discussed.
Nov 11, 2012 • 45min
#1: Hello World!
The Game Design Round Table launches with hosts Dirk Knemeyer and Jon Shafer talking about their background in gaming and design.
