In episode 102 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Mike Danovich about his RPG system created to partner with different events and businesses in the Chicago area including Revolution Brewery. In that partnership he got...
Ryan talks about using politics in Essence20 campaigns after ranting about the absurdity of a second Trump presidential term. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired...
Alex takes James, Ryan, and Loren through a One Shot At Shelly’s, and the Starfinder Second Edition playtest. Listen Now! (mp3)
In episode 101 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Kirsten Lunde about Ovation, a game-school inspired design that originated from her wanting to teach her son about classical music but wasn’t able to find a...
In episode 100 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we celebrate the 100th episode with Phil Walker-Harding talking about 10 years of Sushi Go! From his initial self-imposed design challenge of making a simple set collection game to...
In episode 99 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Dan Cassar about his design Arboretum. Dan talks about how you’re building paths of trees while balancing the colors remaining in your hand in order to...
Ryan and Randal join Alex and James to roll up their first Starfinder Second Edition playtest characters for Alex’s upcoming one-shots. Listen Now! (mp3)
… Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com. Although the host works for Renegade Game Studios, this podcast and the network that hosts...
In episode 98 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Jacob Jaskov about his design Fog of Love. In the game you play as a fictional couple meeting, falling in love and trying to make the...
Ice or snow, Essential Builds is ready to go! Welcome to Essential Builds, the blog where no Essence20 build is too big, and no pup is too small. I’m Ryan Costello, one of the designers of the Essence20 system...