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Jonathan Tweet — Pioneering RPG Design, Innovating Dungeons & Dragons, and Crafting Educational Stories (#69)

Think Like A Game Designer

CHAPTER

Evolution of Role-Playing Games and Unique Design Approaches

Jonathan Tweet shares his journey into professional game design, emphasizing the importance of creating games before pursuing a career. The chapter explores the early experiences of designing role-playing games, the influence of childhood background on creativity, the impact of playing various games on game design styles, and the changing landscape of game design. It discusses unique RPGs like Everway and Over the Edge that break traditional rules and focus on narrative-driven and creative character creation approaches to reach a broader audience.

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