RPG Design Panelcast Episode 349: The Many Meanings of Diceless
Jun 17, 2023
Designers Jon Lemich, Chance Feldstein, and Alex White discuss the various mechanics and objectives of diceless RPGs, including replacing dice with cards or hidden information wagers, randomness in tabletop gaming, exploring different games, randomization, and journaling games, the evolution of Fate from Amber Diceless, transitioning to live-action role-playing, and personal transformation through game mechanics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Diceless RPGs and Randomness in Tabletop Gaming
01:37 • 28min
Games, Transformation, and Stances
29:20 • 17min
Exploring Randomization and Journaling Games
46:06 • 6min
Amber Diceless and the Evolution of Fate
51:56 • 4min
Transitioning from Tabletop to Live-Action Role-Playing and Gimmicky Randomizers
55:47 • 3min
Exploring Personal Transformation through Game Mechanics
58:41 • 2min