RPG Design Panelcast

Coming Up in the Indies: From Newcomer to Company Owner Recorded at Metatopia 2014 Presented by Fred Hicks, Shoshana Kessock and Tim Rodriguez. This panel will be a discussion between newer and more established company owners with success stories in the indie RPG world. They are ready to share their insight and tips about becoming part of the publishing world. You can subscribe to us here!  RSS Feed iTunes   Episode 61: Growing Up In The Indies Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (177)

Accessibility and Disability Recorded at Metatopia 2014 Presented by Russell Collins, Elsa Henry, and Shoshana Kessock. The final frontier of game design seems to be accommodating for those who are differently-abled. Designers of games who have a background with being differently-abled will discuss how to design to be more inclusive in this manner. We’ll discuss the foibles, pitfalls and issues associated with designing games that are not accessible. You can subscribe to us here!  RSS Feed iTunes   Episode 60: Accessibility and Disability Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (151)  

Style Guides are your Friend Recorded at Metatopia 2014 Presented by Amanda Valentine and John Adamus Style guides are one of the indispensable tools an editor uses to help make your project the best it can be. Learn more about them and the other must-have tools an editor uses, and find out why following the style guide can mean the difference between making “a thing” and “a game”.   Episode 59: Style Guides are your Friend Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (204) You can subscribe to us here!  RSS Feed iTunes  

Gaming As Other: Moving Beyond Tokenism Recorded at Metatopia 2014 Presented by Misha Bushyager, Julia Ellingboe, Ajit George & Mark Diaz Truman John Stavropolous moderates as our panelists continue the discussion about the challenges faced by ethnic minorities and people of color within the hobby. In this panel, they will tackle how gaming companies, designers, conventions and communities can effectively bring greater diversity to their ranks, mentor emerging voices, and share leadership roles.   Episode 58: Moving Beyond Tokenism Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (165) You can subscribe to us here!  RSS Feed iTunes

So You’re Making Your First Game Recorded at Metatopia 2014 Presented by John Adamus and Mark Richardson. Learn from a pair of first time game makers and industry professionals the perils, frustrations and strategies it takes to put together your first game from start to finish.   Episode 57: So You're Making Your First Game Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (308) You can subscribe to us here!  RSS Feed iTunes  

What Editors Do Recorded at Metatopia 2014 Presented by John Adamus, Jeremy Morgan & Amanda Valentine. Cleaning up your tortured syntax and fixing your punctuation is only the beginning. A good editor can help you improve the presentation of your game on many levels You can subscribe to us here!  RSS Feed iTunes   Episode 56: What Editors Do Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (168)  

How to Succeed at Conventions Recorded at Metatopia 2014 Join veteran conventioneer, Avonelle Wing, for a conversation on attending trade shows and conventions as an industry professional. Talk about identifying and setting goals, representing yourself and your brand and otherwise setting yourself up for success.   Episode 55: How to Succeed at Conventions Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (165) You can subscribe to us here!  RSS Feed iTunes

Playtest Feedback Recorded at Metatopia 2014 Presented by Cam Banks, Tim Rodriguez & Jay Treat We all know playtesting is vital, but how do you take the results of playtests and apply them to your game? Three industry veterans explain what works for them.     Episode 54: Playtest Feedback Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (176) You can subscribe to us here!  RSS Feed iTunes

Cartography of Fictional Worlds Recorded at Metatopia 2014 Presented by Kenneth Hite, Hal Mangold & Mark Richardson Learn from a panel of veteran cartographers and game designers the techniques they use to make maps of fictional worlds. A map from Mark Richardson about renaissance superheroes from The Enlightened Man.   Episode 53: Cartography of Fictional Worlds Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (231) You can subscribe to us here!  RSS Feed iTunes

Work Together AND Keep Your Friends: Healthy Publishing Collaboration Recorded at Metatopia 2014 Presented by Joshua A. C. Newman, Epidiah Ravachol & Hannah Shaffer. Collaborating on a creative project is great! You get double the creativity, double the productivity, and the benefit of mutual support. Nothing could go wrong, right? Whether you’re collaborating with friends or strangers, there are some important strategies to keep your collaboration healthy and productive. What happens when one person is doing the majority of the work? Do you need a contract when working with your friends? Who owns the intellectual property that you produce? What happens if you become an overnight success? We’ll share strategies, horror stories, and success stories about creative collaboration.   Episode 52: Collaborating with Friends Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (192)