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...
View ArticleEpisode 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...
View ArticleEpisode 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...
View ArticleEpisode 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...
View ArticleEpisode 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,...
View ArticleEpisode 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...
View ArticleEpisode 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...
View ArticleEpisode 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...
View ArticleDungeon 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...
View ArticleDungeon 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...
View ArticleDungeon 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”...
View ArticleDungeon 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,...
View ArticleDungeon 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...
View ArticleDungeon 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...
View ArticleDungeon 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...
View ArticleDungeon 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...
View ArticleDungeon 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...
View ArticleDungeon 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...
View ArticleDungeon 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...
View ArticleDungeon 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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