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Ep 5 – What do we need a GM for in RPGs?
In this episode we discuss what games we’ve been playing recently, before launching into our main topic: The Role of the GM. I broke it down into 8 roles: Scenario designer Monster player (the evil...
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Episode 15 – Lords of War Kickstarter and Pro Wrasslin Card Game News
0:00:00 Introduction and updates, including: Lords of War Warpack Warhammer Warhammer World Forbidden Planet Ticket to Ride Shadows Over Camelot Battlestar Galactica Cortex Plus Dragonlance DreadBall...
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Ep 3 – Player v Player in Role Playing Games & Board Games
DWD-Episode-3-PvP In this episode Colin, Grant and Joe talk about the most recent session in their epic Rolemaster roleplaying campaign. This is followed by the main topic of PvP. We discuss, “What...
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Ep 4 – Advanced Heroquest – Advanced! The King of Tabletop RPGs Returns
Episode 4 – Advanced Heroquest Advanced Welcome to another episode of the Dicing with Design podcast, with Colin, Grant and Joe. In this episode we start off with an update on our recent gaming,...
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What was so good about our Heroquest game then?
I thought I’d take a minute to say just why I enjoyed the game of Heroquest we described in episode 4. I realised that our games really scratched a couple of itches I’ve had for a while; for...
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Ep 6 – Live Game Design
A Monopoly “variant”, from boardgamegeek.com Our main topic this week is starting designing a game LIVE on air! We need YOU to help us, so make sure and let us know what you think of our design as it...
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Ep 7 – Mobile Frame Zero and Big Rules vs Small Rules for Role Playing Games...
Episode 7 – Mobile Frame Zero and Rules Heavy vs Rules Light In this episode Joe and Grant discuss their experiences at Conpulsion, followed by a review of the rules-light Lego-based minis game, Mobile...
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Ep 8 – Live Games Design Part 2
0:00:00 Intro and updates 0:06:30 Main topic: designing the game In this episode we continue to hammer out our live design of Cthulu’s Cosmic Kobold Commandos. We’re aiming for a light-hearted comedy...
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Ep 9 – Character Design in Role Playing Games
0:00:00 Intro and updates 0:11:50 Our favourite characters 0:43:20 Character creation systems Another episode in quick succession! This time it’s all about characters. First of all we talk about our...
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Ep 10 – Eternal Contenders Special: Release of a GMless Fantasy Role Playing...
0:00:00 Competition Announcement 0:01:35 Introduction and updates 0:12:50 Contenders 0:40:45 Eternal Contenders Episode number 10 is here and Joe is giving us the inside scoop on his new game,...
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Ep 11 – Talking to RAEX Games About Kromore 2145, a New Cyber Steam Role...
In this episode Colin’s talking to T. Julian Bell from RAEX Games. They’re soon releasing a new setting for their RAEX gaming system called Kromore 2145, a Cyber-Steam setting as they call it. It’ll be...
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Ep 12 – How to Sell Your Role Playing Game: The Business of Games Design
Hey folks – this week we have a continuation of last week’s interview with T. Julian Bell. Last time you found out about the RAEX system, and this time we hear from Julian’s experience in getting games...
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Episode 13 – Warhammer is broken and we’re going to fix it
0:02:00 Updates, Including: Kromore 2145 Kickstarter, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Space Hulk computer game, Warhammer Fantasy Battles, Vassal Engine, Chainsaw Warrior, Dreadball, A Game of Thrones LCG, Space...
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Ep 14 – Warhammer Battle Brothers: A Report from the Biggest Wargaming...
This time round we discuss our experiences at the recent September 2013 Warhammer Battle Brothers at Warhammer World. We’d like to thank all of our opponents and the tournament organisers for giving us...
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Ep 16 – Warpack Special – A New Breed of Table-top Wargame
This episode was recorded after some alpha testing of Warpack. Warpack is Prince of Darkness Games’ forthcoming card-based fantasy wargame. We discuss the design philosophy behind the game, various...
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Ep 17 – A Chat with Lords of War on their New Wargaming Card Game Crossover
In this episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Martin Vaux, co-designer of Lords of War card game. We discuss the game, the Kickstarter for the new expansion, Templars vs Undead, and all things...
View ArticleGreetings all twitterbookplus followers
Attention – like every Who villain ever, Dicing With Design is now broadcasting on all frequencies – you can’t escape the signal! News of every new episode, along with other noteworthy tidbits, can be...
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Episode 18 – World Building Part 1
00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:45 Updates – RAEX games, kickstarter, Once upon a time, B movie, Battlestar Galactica, Lords of War, Blackbox Games, Sedition Wars, DreadBall, Pro Wrasslin’ Battle Royale,...
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Episode 19 – World Building Part 2
00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:35 Martin Vaux joins us to talk Lords of War – a Kickstarter update 00:19:55 Martin tells us how he went about creating a world for the game. 00:51:15 The GM of our When...
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Episode 20 – Build Your Own Army Book
It’s fantasy wargame time on Dicing with Design this time round. After a bumper edition of updates, Colin gives us his first impressions on the brand new Warhammer Dwarfs army book. Then Joe tells us...
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Episode 21 – Dicin’ and Slicin’ With G*M*S Magazine: Designing a Great TV Show
In this episode Colin is talking to Paco from G*M*S Magazine. The main topic is their current project Dice and Slice – a web TV show centred around gaming and cookery. Yep, unusual combo, I know, but...
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Episode 22 – Player Numbers and Pumpkin Bomb Playtesting
In this episode we aimed to talk about how the number of players in games affected games design. Our initial aim was to talk about solo games, including Joe’s Swords of the Skulltakers solo RPG. To do...
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Episode 23 – Solo Gaming, Swords of the Skulltakers, X Wing and DreadBall
Welcome to the latest episode! This time, our main topic is solo gaming and Joe tells us about his solo roleplaying game, Swords of the Skultakers. Our updates went into some depth about a few games,...
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Episode 24: Conpulsion and Carronade Post-event reports
00:00:00 Introductions and gaming updates: X-Wing, Warpack, 40K, Warhammer, Stag Quest, Heroquest, Hex Hex XL, Space Cadets Dice Duel 00:25:25 Conpulsion Gaming Convention, Edinburgh: Project Zeke...
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Episode 25 – Those Who Play Kickstarter interview with Danny Boyle
In this special episode Grant talks to Danny Boyle about his roleplaying game Those Who Play, a narrative-focused roleplaying system. With only a few days left to go on the kickstarter, you can find...
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Episode 26 – What is a Game?
In today’s episode we discuss: What is a game? We also go into what types of fun there are and how our games activate these modes of fun, from Dungeons and Dragons to daydreaming!Episode 26: What is a...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast – Episode 1
Welcome everyone to a short introductory episode of the unofficial Dungeon Saga Podcast. Over the course of the next month I’m aiming to keep you up to date with news and opinions on Mantic Games...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 02 – Basic Components Overview
In this episode I go over some potential topics for future discussion and give my two cents on the basic components of Dungeon Saga as it appeared at the start of the Kickstarter. Get in contact with...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 03 – Day 2 Stretch Goals
Important news: The Dungeon Saga Podcast has its own feed now. If you’re subscribing through the Dicing with Design feed then from now on you’ll want to subscribe to the feed “Dungeon Saga Podcast”...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 04 – Add-on Wednesday #1
In this episode I share my thoughts on the add-ons, both the ones I skimmed over yesterday plus all the new ones for today’s first Add-on Wednesday. If you want to get in touch with me with questions,...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 05 – Combat Mechanics
In Episode 5 of the Dungeon Saga podcast I describe the newly-released alpha rules, in particular the excellent combat system. If you want to get in touch with me with questions, comments or...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 06 – Kickstarter Frustration
In this episode I try to provide a balanced response to some concerns that backers have been expressing on the comments section of the Dungeon Saga Kickstarter page. If you want to get in touch with me...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 07 – Wish Fulfillment
This is just a quick update on the details of this weekend’s stretch goals – the AI deck for added modes of play and the Blaine bonus hero. If you want to get in touch with me with questions, comments...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 08 – Alpha rules first play
In this episode I report on my first experiences of playing the alpha rules of Dungeon Saga and go into more detail about the combat system. If you want to get in touch with me with questions, comments...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 09 – Shooting
In this episode I discuss the shooting rules in the alpha version of Dungeon Saga, including the use of range rulers v. counting squares which has caused some controversy over on the Kickstarter...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast – 10 Add-on Tuesday 2
In this episode I give my opinions on the recently added add-ons and which ones I’ll be adding to my pledge. Get in touch: @grantsensei or www.dicingwithdesign.com The post Dungeon Saga Podcast – 10...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 11 – Alpha Scenario 1 Game Review
In this episode I talk about my game Dungeon Saga Alpha scenario 1 game went. Get in contact: @grantsensei or www.dicingwithdesign.com The post Dungeon Saga Podcast 11 – Alpha Scenario 1 Game Review...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 12 – A Gander at Galahir
With the latest stretch goal telling us that’s all for the Warlord of Galahir expansion, I compare the baddies you get with the two scenarios so far. Contact: www.dicingwithdesign.com or @grantsensei...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 13 – Add on Wednesday #3
In this episode I examine today’s new add-ons for value for money, as well as the – now finalised – Warlord of Galahir expansion. Get in touch: www.dicingwithdesign.com The post Dungeon Saga Podcast 13...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 14 – Best Bashing
In this episode share my favourite features of dungeon delving games of the past. If you’d like to share your memories of some of the classic games I’ve mentions, get me at dicingwithdesign.com or...
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Dicing with Design 27 – GW Financial Report and Dungeons
In this episode we have a lot of industry news to talk about, with the recent release of GW’s annual financial report and rumours about the future of their products. Later we discuss developments in...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 15 – Weekend Updates and more Best Bashing
In this episode I talk more about what I hope to see in the completed game. Get in touch: dicingwithdesign.com The post Dungeon Saga Podcast 15 – Weekend Updates and more Best Bashing appeared first on...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 16 – Add-on Wednesday #4
In this episode I run through the offerings from the 4th and final add-on Wednesday of the campaign. Please get in touch and tell me what you think: go to dicingwithdesign.com The post Dungeon Saga...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 17 – Giant Undead Demon and Rules Update
In this episode I talk about the bunch of new stretch goals for the final weekend, then highlight some exciting news on the actual gameplay. Get in touch! www.dicingwithdesign.com The post Dungeon Saga...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 18 – Very Exiting New Things!
I’ve been dead wrong and we’ve now got stretch goals coming out our ears. I tell you what I think because I presume you care. Contact: Dicingwithdesign.com The post Dungeon Saga Podcast 18 – Very...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 19 – Character Development and Dragons!
With hours to go, a dragon has been announced; the Tyrant of Halpi! The main topic though, is about the game itself, with Jake Thornton having given his thoughts on how character development will work...
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Dungeon Saga Podcast 20 – Thankyou and Goodbye
In this episode, I say my goodbyes and point you towards the Dicing with Design Podcast for all your gamey needs. Thanks for listening! The post Dungeon Saga Podcast 20 – Thankyou and Goodbye appeared...
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Episode 28 – Archipelago
There’s a lot to catch up on at the start of this episode, then we talk about our first try of the roleplaying game, Archipelago. 00:00:00 Intro and Updates: Warpack, Space Hulk, Warhammer 40K, Tsuro,...
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Episode 29 – Warhammer End Times
In this episode we have an update on PWBR and a look at Warhammer End Times. Enjoy!Episode 29 – Warhammer End Times 00:00:00 Introductions 00:04:10 What we’ve been playing: WWC, Rolemaster, Battlestar...
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Episode 30 – Pro Wrasslin’ Battle Royale
Live Kickstarter special! In this episode Joe tells us all about the Kickstarter for his game, Pro Wrasslin’ Battle Royale. Find out how to help bring this fast furious card game of champions to your...
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