In episode 57 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Chris O’Neill about both his game Mazes and the RPG system he designed for the game called Polymorph. Chris spent years creating a new system based...
John chatted with Paizo Pathfinder Developer and freelance author Landon Winkler. Listen Now!(mp3)
What happened at last weekend’s Renegade Con Virtual 2023? Ryan and Jason cover the Renegade Con news, focusing on the Essence20 products, of course, but giving some time to the many, many, MANY (many) other games Renegade announced. Listen...
John and Jason discuss how Starfinder compares to other D20 systems and what resources they recommend for those getting started with Starfinder. Listen Now!
In episode 56 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Heather O’Neill about her first solo design Meeple Party. What started out as a logic puzzle for your brain quickly got themed around hosting a party...
John chatted with freelance author and game designer Sen H.H.S. about her writing career and how it has helped her cope with mental illness. Listen Now!(mp3)
If a new player joins your Essence20 group, be it a Power Rangers, G.I. JOE, or Transformers campaign, what are the best options to ease them into a new system? Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes 4,...
John and Jason change gears and discuss some of the implications of the Open RPG Creative License (ORC) for Starfinder. Listen Now!
In episode 55 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Ami Baio about her first co-design Lost for Words that she worked on with her son. The initial inspiration for the game came from her love...
John is taking a several episode break from editing and posting Intrepid Heroes. We’ll pick up right we left off afterwards. We are nearly finished recording Devastation Ark and plan to finish soon. Listen Now!(mp3)