The Game Design Round Table

#304 Listener Questions November 2023

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Nov 21, 2023
Listener questions are discussed, including player taxonomies, game jams, and creating expansions. The use of AI-generated art in game design and the benefits and limitations of participating in game jams for full releases are explored. The hosts also debate standalone expansions and taking lessons from mainstream gaming for niche genre games. The challenge of attracting mainstream gamers to hobby niche genre gaming is discussed.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Growing Role of Language Models in Game Design
02:26 • 25min
3
Benefits and Limitations of Participating in Game Jams for Full Releases
27:12 • 5min
4
Should Game Designers Create Standalone Expansions?
31:45 • 10min
5
Taking Lessons from Mainstream Gaming for Niche Genre Games
42:03 • 7min
6
Attracting Mainstream Gamers to Hobby Niche Genre Gaming
49:13 • 9min