Richard Rognlie, the creator of Gamerz.net. Richard discusses his extensive background in programming, from early interest sparked by family to his career in defense contracts and web development. The conversation delves into the unique platform of Gamerz.net, which hosts over 270 play-by-email games. Richard shares insights into game design, the evolution of the site, and his experiments with various interfaces and mediums. The episode highlights the enduring appeal and challenges of asynchronous game play facilitated through email, touching on topics like user engagement, accessibility, and the potential future of the platform.

Check out Richard's Resources:

http://www.gamerz.net/
https://www.instagram.com/richardrognlie

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
• (00:47) - Richard's Background and Early Programming Days
• (02:11) - The Birth of Gamers.net
• (04:10) - Game Development and Favorite Games
• (10:20) - Technical Details and Challenges
• (14:02) - Community and Usage Patterns
• (17:51) - Future of Email-Based Games
• (31:11) - Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Check out our brainy games:

Sumplete - https://sumplete.com
Squeezy - https://imsqueezy.com/
Kakuro Conquest - https://kakuroconquest.com
Mathler - https://mathler.com
Crosswordle - https://crosswordle.com
Sudoku Conquest - https://sudokuconquest.com
Hitori Conquest - https://hitoriconquest.com
Wordga - https://wordga.com