RPG Design Panelcast

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The best panels and seminars about analog game design & publishing.

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2022
Episode 332: Language Matters: Clear vs. Flavourful Terminology
Recorded at Metatopia Online 2021 Presented by Jonathan Lavallee, Sen-Foong Lim, Misha B. It's always great and interesting to have cool terms for features in your game, but there are moments when that can get in the way of what you're trying to say. We'll be talking about the importance of, and balance between, clarity and flavor in your text.
June 25, 2022
60 min
Episode 331: Designing and Publishing with ADHD
Recorded at Metatopia Online 2021 Presented by Jay Dragon, Robert Donoghue, Rabbit Stoddard, Darla Burrow. Game design and publishing are complex tasks at the best of times, and particularly so for those dealing with ADHD. Many creatives struggle with maintaining their attention and concentration on their design and publishing work. How do you track your accomplishments and keep track of what you need to do next? How do you manage multiple deadlines and juggling priorities? How can ADHD be harnessed to help you with your creative work? In this panel, four experienced designers will share their hard-won secrets
June 12, 2022
59 min
Episode 330: Design and Composition 101
Recorded at Metatopia Online 2020 Presented by Jack Parra, Melissa Gay. This panel for art beginners discusses technique, both in a general sense and specifically for the kinds of products you're likely to encounter in the game biz.
May 21, 2022
59 min
Episode 329: Writing One-Page Games
Recorded at Metatopia Online 2020 Presented by Grant Howitt, Matt Jones, Alexi Sargeant, Jeeyon Shim, Jason Tocci. Writing long games is hard, but so is writing short games. What advantages do one-page games afford us? What can't they do? What can they do better than longer games? We're going to find out.
May 14, 2022
62 min
Episode 328: Basic Copyright for Writers and Designers
Recorded at Metatopia Online 2020 Presented by Eric Whalen. This panel is a brief discussion of the basics of copyright law (and some other aspects of intellectual property law) as they pertain to writers and game designers. Members of the panel include game designers, publishers, writers, and former attorneys who have dealt with these issues themselves
May 7, 2022
57 min
Episode 327: Grow your RPG Brand
Recorded at Metatopia Online 2020 Presented by Cat Tobin, Will Sobel, JR Blackwell, Christopher McGlothlin, Maz Hamilton. You're an RPG designer now! That's great, but now how do you get your awesome game in front of players who will appreciate it? How do you position yourself for future projects? Basically, how do you get your name on a game to mean something? Our panelists grapple with this sticky problem!
April 30, 2022
64 min
Episode 326: How to Pitch Yourself Confidently
Recorded at Metatopia Online 2020 Presented by Emily Escovar, Anne Ratchat. You've got a great game and you're looking to sell it, or maybe you're looking to get a position working for somebody else making games. How do you present yourself and your game in their best lights? Pitching's a necessary skill regardless of your role in the industry. Learn how to do it here!
April 23, 2022
57 min
Episode 325: Let Kids Break Your Game
Recorded at Metatopia Online 2020 Presented by Kathleen Mercury and Julie Ahern. Any adult who's worked closely with kids as a teacher, caretaker, or mentor has a cache of stories about times they learned true humility at the hands of a child. This late night panel presents the argument that the youngest generation is our greatest asset. Join panelists as they break down (through real life, hilariously humiliating examples) how every aspect of games, from design to execution, is bettered for the presence and involvement of kids, and what we can do to make our spaces more welcoming to young people.
April 4, 2022
59 min

About the podcast RPG Design Panelcast

The best panels and seminars about analog game design & publishing.

RPG Design Panelcast

About the podcast RPG Design Panelcast

Categories

Episode 332: Language Matters: Clear vs. Flavourful Terminology

Episode 331: Designing and Publishing with ADHD

Episode 330: Design and Composition 101

Episode 329: Writing One-Page Games

Episode 328: Basic Copyright for Writers and Designers

Episode 327: Grow your RPG Brand

Episode 326: How to Pitch Yourself Confidently

Episode 325: Let Kids Break Your Game

About the podcast RPG Design Panelcast

Categories