Episode #28: Scoring & Victory
Contact Information Jon Shafer – @JonShaferDesign, www.JonShaferOnDesign.com, Jon.Shafer@ConiferGames.com Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer, www.CQGames.com, Dirk@Knemeyer.com David Heron - @DavidVHeron...
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Contact Information Jon Shafer – @JonShaferDesign, www.JonShaferOnDesign.com, Jon.Shafer@ConiferGames.com Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer, www.CQGames.com, Dirk@Knemeyer.com Episode Outline 0:00:46 –...
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Contact Information Jon Shafer – @JonShaferDesign, www.JonShaferOnDesign.com, Jon.Shafer@ConiferGames.com Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer, www.CQGames.com, Dirk@Knemeyer.com David Sirlin –...
View ArticleEpisode #95: Listener Mail Q&A
Description This show is all about the listeners! The mail bag is full and it’s time for Dirk and David to answer your questions on game design, the industry, and the types of games they love the...
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Description Dirk and David sit down with game designer and writer Erin Hoffman to talk about her extensive background in game design for education,interacting with the users, and some deep talks on...
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Description Rob is back from vacation and it’s time for some more listener mail. Is it possible to play a game that is fun but not good? Should you share your ideas with people before publishing your...
View ArticleEpisode #134: Expansions and Post-Launch Support
Description Dirk, David, and Rob get together to talk about what happens when the game has shipped and there’s still more to do. Post-launch support can come in the form of features that were...
View ArticleEpisode #136: Playing Catch-up
Description We’re back! Dirk, David, and Rob are here again to talk about game design after a flurry of activity and travel. David is knee-deep in Star Trek Timelines and Rob is pleased with the...
View ArticleEpisode #138: Checking in with Harrison Pink
Description Return guest Harrison Pink stops by to catch up with Dirk and David and let us know what he’s been up to. Harrison recently moved to a new studio and is working as a world designer on the...
View ArticleEpisode #139: Justin Gary
Description Dirk and David are joined by guest Justin Gary, accomplished game designer of many deckbuilding games. Justin’s career started as a professional, award-winning player of Magic: the...
View ArticleEpisode #140: Daniel Doan and Black Shell Media
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Description Dirk and Rob help David celebrate the launch of his company’s game: Star Trek Timelines. Timelines was a long time in the making and is an extremely ambitious game for the mobile platform....
View ArticleEpisode #142: Tim Fowers
Description Dirk and David sit down this week with game designer Tim Fowers. A physics major gone rogue in the world of game design, Tim has experience in both board games and the digital space. His...
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View ArticleEpisode #139: Justin Gary
Description Dirk and David are joined by guest Justin Gary, accomplished game designer of many deckbuilding games. Justin’s career started as a professional, award-winning player of Magic: the...
View ArticleEpisode #140: Daniel Doan and Black Shell Media
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Description Dirk and Rob help David celebrate the launch of his company’s game: Star Trek Timelines. Timelines was a long time in the making and is an extremely ambitious game for the mobile platform....
View ArticleEpisode #142: Tim Fowers
Description Dirk and David sit down this week with game designer Tim Fowers. A physics major gone rogue in the world of game design, Tim has experience in both board games and the digital space. His...
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