#205 Deep Dive - Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right
Cole and Dirk are joined by Kaitie Aidley and take a deep dive into Cole's game Root.
Jan 15, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 205
The Game Design Round Table
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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#204 Listener Questionnaire Results and the Future of TGDRT
Dirk share results from the recent listener questionnaire. He also shares some exciting changes coming up for the show.
Jan 05, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 204
#203 TL Simons - Bloc by Bloc
David and Dirk chat with TL Simons of Out of Order Games. They discuss the creation of the game Bloc by Bloc, it's connection to social issues as well as the differences between the first and second editions.
Dec 14, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 203
#202 Listener Questions - Accessibility and Get-Back Mechanics
Cole, Dirk and Kathryn take listener questions. They have a great discussion surrounding the topic of accessibility. Additionally they discuss the topic of 'get-back' mechanics.
Nov 30, 2018•39 min
#201 Tim Burrell-Saward and Smart Speakers
Tim Burrell-Saward joins The Game Design Roundtable and discusses games that use smart speakers.
Nov 08, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 201
#200 Reflections on 200 Episodes of TGDRT
On this 200th episode of The Game Design Roundtable, many members of the team share thier thoughts on the show, the industry and people who have inspired them to be where they are today. Enjoy!
Oct 23, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 200
#199 Tabletop Game Designer - Scott Almes
In this episode, Dirk and Cole have a conversation with tabletop game designer Scott Almes. The discuss tiny box games as well as Scott's experience with a variety of publishers.
Oct 05, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 199
#198 Michael Woods, 38 Studios and Subatomic Studios
In this episode, Dirk and David have a conversation with Michael Woods. Michael previously worked at 38 Studios as well as Subatomic Studios. He shares his experiences with work on games large and small.
Aug 23, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 198
#197 Megagames with Ben Kanelos and Leslie Loy
In this episode, Dirk is joined by Ben Kanelos and Leslie Loy about megagames, also known as large scale simulation event with up to hundreds of participants.
Jul 13, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 197
#196 Admired Designers, Unlikely Games Enjoyed and Listener Questions
In this episode, Cole, Dirk and Kathryn name some admired designers, some unlikely games that they enjoy and answer some listener questions.
Jun 22, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 196
#195 Game Designer Alex Roberts
In this episode, Dirk and Harrison chat with game designer Alex Roberts. They discuss her recent experience with The Star Crossed Kickstarter as well differences between live action and table top game design.
Jun 15, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 195
#194 Kickstarter Results and Listener Questions
In this episode, David, Dirk and Rob get together for a discussion recapping a Kickstarter campaign for Restoration Games' Fireball Island. They also take a couple listener questions and discuss the idea of replayability.
May 25, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 194
#193 Game Designer Kellee Santiago
In this episode, Dirk has a great conversation with video game designer Kellee Santiago. They discuss the game Cloud, the state of VR games and this history of game design.
May 11, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 193
#192 Engineering Game Design with Aljernon Bolden
In this episode, Dirk and Harrison welcome Aljernon Bolden to the show. They discuss game design from an engineering approach.
Apr 20, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 192
#191 Fireball Island
In this episode, David, Dirk, and Rob get together to answer some listener questions, which turn into a good discussion and a deep dive into a single question about promotion. Also, Rob announces a Kickstarter for Fireball Island.
Apr 03, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 191
#190 Listener Questions - Cons, Kids, Games and Names
In this episode, Cole, David, and Dirk get together to answer some listener questions.
Mar 22, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 190
#189 Gaming the Past with Jeremiah McCall
In this episode, Dirk and Cole have a conversation with Jeremiah McCall who uses games in the classroom to help in teaching history.
Feb 23, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 189
#188 Listener Question - You Don't Blind Test a Painting
In this episode, Dirk, Kathryn and Rob get together to answer listener questions around playtesting and professional backgrounds in design.
Feb 09, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 188
#187 Listener Question - Acronym Edition
Description In this episode, David, Dirk and Harrison get together to answer listener questions. Lots of acronyms and great insights in this episode! JRPG, MUD, MMO ... David Heron - @DavidVHeron Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, artana.com, dirk@artana.com Harrison Pink - @gilespink, harrisonpink@gmail.com
Jan 18, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 187
#186 Looking forward and back, 2017 to 2018
In this final episode of 2017, David, Dirk and Kathryn get together to review 2017 and look forward to 2018.
Dec 29, 2017•32 min•Season 1Ep. 186
#185 Game Designer Cole Wehrle
In this episode, David and Dirk speak with game designer Cole Wehrle. They discuss Cole's work and how to find balance designing games with deep historical and cultural context.
Dec 22, 2017•41 min•Season 1Ep. 185
#184: Narrative Designer Edwin McRae
In this episode, Harrison and Dirk speak with Edwin McRae, a narrative designer. They discuss the importance of the narrative line in game design and how it can keep game players engaged throughout a game with immersive details. --------------------- Edwin McRae - www.edmcrae.com, edwin@edmcrae.com Harrison Pink - @gilespink, harrisonpink@gmail.com Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, dirk@artana.com, www.artana.com --------------------- Episode Outline 00:14 Welcome Edwin 00:17 Edwin's background 03:34 ...
Dec 08, 2017•31 min
#183: Listener Questions with David, Dirk and Rob
In this episode, David, Dirk and Rob finally get back together to catch up on each other's projects and answer listener questions. --------------------- David Heron - @DavidVHeron Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, artana.com, dirk@artana.com Rob Daviau - @robdaviau --------------------- Episode Outline 00:11 The group is back together again - it's been a while. David, Dirk and Rob catch up with what they've all been up to. 07:55 Listener Questions 08:12 Opinions on the rise of game engine marketplaces...
Nov 24, 2017•33 min
#182: Game Designer Mike Bithell – Thomas Was Alone
In this episode, Dirk and Harrison have a chat with Mike Bithell, designer of games such as Thomas Was Alone, Volume, EarthShape, and Subsurface Circular. They discuss Mike’s path to success and how he’s been able to make such a variety of games. --------------------- Mike Bithell – @mikebithell, mikebithellgames.com Harrison Pink – @GilesPink, harrisonpink.com, harrisonpink@gmail.com Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer, www.artana.com, dirk@artana.com --------------------- Episode Outline 0:17 Backgroun...
Oct 19, 2017•32 min
#181: Listener Questions with David and Dirk
Description David and Dirk answer listener questions surrounding game design, board production, 3d printing and play testing. --------------------- David Heron - @DavidVHeron Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, artana.com, dirk@artana.com --------------------- Episode Outline 0:13 Listener Questions 0:33 What are the most common mistakes new designers make with blind playtesting? 6:55 What is the current state in board game printing? 8:44 How does it work with games with lots of mini's? 10:56 Will 3D pr...
Oct 05, 2017•32 min
#180: Spy Club from Foxtrot Games; How Collaboration helped deliver results.
In this episode, Dirk is joined by John Schulter, Sarah Graybill and Randy Hoyt to discuss their work on their new game, Spy Club from Foxtrot Games. They describe how their collaboration works and how Foxtrot Games and Black Straw Games fit into this relationship. --------------------- John Schulter & Sarah Graybill - @BlackStrawGames, blackstrawgames.com Randy Hoyt - @Randyhoyt, @foxtrotgames, foxtrotgames.com Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, artana.com, dirk@artana.com --------------------- Ep...
Sep 28, 2017•40 min•Ep. 180
#179: Elizabeth LaPensée; indigenous self-determination in game development.
Description In this episode, Elizabeth LaPensée joins Kathryn and Dirk and they discuss indigenous self-determination in game development and how a destructive pattern of colonialism is being addressed. --------------------- Elizabeth LaPensée - elizabethlapensee@gmail.com, elizabethlapensee.com Kathryn Hymes - @chicalashaw, thornygames.com Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, artana.com, dirk@artana.com --------------------- Episode Outline 0:11 Welcome Elizabeth - Background 1:35 Elizabeth's voice and ...
Sep 21, 2017•37 min•Ep. 179
#178: Niki Crisci, Will Glow the Wisp
In this episode, Niki Crisci calls in from Germany and chats with David and Dirk about his recently release game, Will Glow the Wisp. They discuss his inspiration for the game and how he's found the time to work on it. --------------------- Niki Crisci - @KeyboardSamuray , parttimeindie.com, store.steampowered.com/app/640890/Will_Glow_the_Wisp/ David Heron - @DavidVHeron Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, artana.com, dirk@artana.com --------------------- Episode Outline 0:16 Welcome Niki- Background 0:...
Sep 14, 2017•28 min
#177: Tomer Perry, Ethics and Political Theory
In this episode, Tomer Perry, political theorists, avid board and table gamer from Harvard University joins David and Dirk. They discuss how games are used to teach ethics and political theory. --------------------- Tomer Perry - @Perrytom6, ethics.harvard.edu, politicalgamer.com David Heron - @DavidVHeron Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, artana.com, dirk@artana.com --------------------- Episode Outline 0:14 Welcome Tomer - Background 2:45 What impact, is what you're doing, having for people who are ...
Sep 07, 2017•23 min
#176: Methodology and Management
David and Dirk catch up and talk about David's new work. They discuss some of the different ways he's found this new studio operates organizationally and how he thinks it may be a growing trend across the industry. --------------------- David Heron - @DavidVHeron Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, artana.com, dirk@artana.com --------------------- Episode Outline 0:38 What is David doing now in terms of job roles and companies? It's not quite what he expected 3:29 What is David's new project? 5:14 David...
Aug 24, 2017•32 min
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